News for 'Skipper Virat Kohli'

'Kohli would be struggling in South Africa'

'Kohli would be struggling in South Africa'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

Spin legend Bishen Singh Bedi believes India skipper Virat Kohli is yet to face real competition and the upcoming tough tour of South Africa will test his batting as well as captaincy skills.

SNAPPED! Kohli on and off the field

SNAPPED! Kohli on and off the field

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

Indian skipper Virat Kohli is the quintessential modern cricketer.

RCB's home woes: Can they finally win in Bengaluru?

RCB's home woes: Can they finally win in Bengaluru?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Royal Challengers Bangalore will aim to turn their fortunes around at home when they face a struggling Rajasthan Royals on Thursday in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Kohli 'surprised' by RCB's social media antics

Kohli 'surprised' by RCB's social media antics

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

'Posts disappear and the captain isn't informed," Kohli wrote.

Kohli, Anushka mourn loss of pet dog Bruno

Kohli, Anushka mourn loss of pet dog Bruno

Rediff.com6 May 2020

The dog was part of Kohli's life for 11 years

Ganguly fights to keep IPL final at Eden Gardens

Ganguly fights to keep IPL final at Eden Gardens

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Saturday expressed optimism about the Eden Gardens keeping its date with the 2025 IPL final

Here's when Kohli will join RCB squad

Here's when Kohli will join RCB squad

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Royal Challengers Bangalore began their pre-tournament camp without their numero uno Virat Kohli, who might take a few more days to join before the team starts its IPL campaign against reigning champions Chennai Super Kings on March 22.

Kohli defends team combination after WTC final defeat

Kohli defends team combination after WTC final defeat

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

India's captain asserted that there was nothing wrong with India's choice of bowlers as they needed to score more runs in order to let their spinners call the shots.

Did Patidar Bat Better Than Kohli?

Did Patidar Bat Better Than Kohli?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

Rajat Patidar completely overshadowed senior team-mate Virat Kohli with a blistering display of power hitting.

T20 WC: Team mentor Dhoni joins Kohli and Co

T20 WC: Team mentor Dhoni joins Kohli and Co

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

India skipper Virat Kohli on Saturday had said that having Dhoni as the mentor for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup will hold his side in good stead.

'We paid the price for dropping a class player like Kohli'

'We paid the price for dropping a class player like Kohli'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Punjab Kings skipper Shikhar Dhawan believes that their side fell 15 to 20 runs short and Virat Kohli's dropped catch contributed to their four-wicket defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Monday.

IPL PIX: Siraj, Buttler shine as Titans thump RCB

IPL PIX: Siraj, Buttler shine as Titans thump RCB

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

Gujarat Titans produced an excellent all-round show to beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by eight wickets in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on Wednesday.

I find nets claustrophobic, says Kohli

I find nets claustrophobic, says Kohli

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Kohli gave his opinion during a chat with West Indies legend Vivian Richards, the video of which was posted on the Indian cricket board's official website

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

After several losses in the early years of the new century, a resurgent India notched up two consecutive series wins in Australia to become the Aussies' nemesis.

Passion for the game keeps Dhoni going: Uthappa

Passion for the game keeps Dhoni going: Uthappa

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

M S Dhoni may bat at No.7 or No. 8, which will allow him to showcase his big-hitting prowess at the back end of the innings, says former international Robin Uthappa.

Can Team India harmonise sans Virat 'Lennon' Kohli?

Can Team India harmonise sans Virat 'Lennon' Kohli?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Ajinkya Rahane will have his task cut out once he dons the captain's armband after Kohli returns to India following the opening Test.

Skipper of a World No 1 team, Kohli on learning hard captaincy lessons

Skipper of a World No 1 team, Kohli on learning hard captaincy lessons

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

Still on a learning curve as India's Test skipper, Virat Kohli has divulged crucial captaincy lessons learnt in his tenure so far.

Kohli, Rahane wish coach Shastri on 58th birthday

Kohli, Rahane wish coach Shastri on 58th birthday

Rediff.com27 May 2020

'Only few are brave': Kohli tweets birthday greeting.

'Rohit can be the perfect No 5 in Test cricket'

'Rohit can be the perfect No 5 in Test cricket'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has advised Rohit Sharma to change his position in the batting line-up to regain his touch in Tests

It's unbelievable batting with Kohli: Du Plessis

It's unbelievable batting with Kohli: Du Plessis

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Faf du Plessis says Virat Kohli's infectious energy, which easily rubs off on everyone, is the secret of the brilliant on-field and an equally fulfilling off-field equation he shares with the Indian superstar.

Hussain picks Kohli, Babar to have an explosive 2024

Hussain picks Kohli, Babar to have an explosive 2024

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

Former England captain Nasser Hussain picked an Indian superstar and former Pakistan skipper as the ones who will have a great 2024.

'RCB needs a middle-order partnership with Kohli'

'RCB needs a middle-order partnership with Kohli'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

Australia's former skipper in the limited-overs' formats, Aaron Finch feels RCB needs an explosive middle-order batter who can complement Kohli.

'People in India try to find a reason not to pick Kohli'

'People in India try to find a reason not to pick Kohli'

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Ricky Pointing is perplexed why people in India try to 'find a reason' to not pick Virat Kohli in the India T20 team.

PIX: Kohli, Dhoni land in UAE

PIX: Kohli, Dhoni land in UAE

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Both CSK and RCB are based out of Dubai while the Rohit Sharma-captained Mumbai Indians are camping in Abu Dhabi.

No victory parade for Team India

No victory parade for Team India

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

With players preferring to rest ahead of IPL 2025, the BCCI did not plan a felicitation for the Indian team.

'Sweet Victory': Iyer on India's Pak thrashing

'Sweet Victory': Iyer on India's Pak thrashing

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Shreyas Iyer described India's six-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Champions Trophy as "sweet" because it came against a competitive team and involved warding off a lot of "external pressures." Iyer also praised Virat Kohli's fluent century and the team's spin attack for their performance in the match.

PHOTOS: Kohli with other captains at Champions Trophy opening dinner

PHOTOS: Kohli with other captains at Champions Trophy opening dinner

Rediff.com31 May 2017

India skipper Virat Kohli, South Africa's AB de Villiers, England's Eoin Morgan and Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza attended the ICC Champions Trophy opening dinner on Tuesday.

Kohli and Anushka keep spirits up with goofy selfie

Kohli and Anushka keep spirits up with goofy selfie

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

On Saturday, Anushka Sharma shared a goofy picture on Instagram with the caption, "Self - isolation is helping us love each other in all ways & form," Anushka wrote.

Kohli in trouble? Under 'conflict of interest' scanner

Kohli in trouble? Under 'conflict of interest' scanner

Rediff.com5 Jul 2020

Virat Kolhi seems to be in trouble with a complaint of breaching the 'Conflict of Interest' clause under BCCI rule 38 (4)

'16 Years And The Fire Still Burns Bright'

'16 Years And The Fire Still Burns Bright'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Kohli's consistent brilliance and record-breaking feats have earned him a unique standing in the sport. As he continues to evolve as a player, his legacy as one of the greatest batters of all time is already secure.

'Kohli will be more determined to win the T20 World Cup'

'Kohli will be more determined to win the T20 World Cup'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

India skipper Virat Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma feels the 32-year-old cricketer will be more "determined and focused" to win the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Did Shastri, Kohli ignore BCCI's protocols?

Did Shastri, Kohli ignore BCCI's protocols?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

It is learnt that neither Head Coach Ravi Shastri nor captain Virat Kohli sought any written permission from the BCCI to attend the former's book launch at the team hotel.

Rohit Sharma joins elite club

Rohit Sharma joins elite club

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma achieved a special feat on Thursday when he became the fifth Indian skipper to score 5000 runs while leading the team across all formats (Test, ODI, and T20I).

Shaheen Afridi gets Kohli praise after sensational spell

Shaheen Afridi gets Kohli praise after sensational spell

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

However, it is his superb deliveries to Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul that are being talked about after Pakistan's victory and he was deservingly awarded the Player of the Match.

Can India Breach Fortress Birmingham?

Can India Breach Fortress Birmingham?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

India are yet to win a Test in Birmingham in nearly six decades -- boasting of a dismal record of seven losses and one draw in eight attempts.

NZ T20Is: Rohit captain, Kohli rested, Hardik dropped

NZ T20Is: Rohit captain, Kohli rested, Hardik dropped

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

K L Rahul has been named vice-captain of the squad, which also has Ruturaj Gaikwad, Harshal Patel, Venkatesh Iyer, Avesh Khan, Axar Patel.

Stats highlights: Kohli hits first century as India captain

Stats highlights: Kohli hits first century as India captain

Rediff.com6 Jul 2013

Stand-in skipper Virat Kohli struck 102 off 83 balls as India beat West Indies by 102 runs via the Duckworth-Lewis method in Port of Spain, Trinidad on Friday to get their first victory of the Tri-Nation Series. Statistical highlights of the ODI tri-series match.

Kohli vs Shakib: Mutual admiration fuels World Cup tie

Kohli vs Shakib: Mutual admiration fuels World Cup tie

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Virat Kohli and Shakib Al Hasan have engaged in a mutual display of respect and admiration for each other's cricketing abilities.

PIX: Kohli ready to return as Team India hit the nets

PIX: Kohli ready to return as Team India hit the nets

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

The Indian team on Sunday began training for the decisive third and final Test against South Africa here, hoping to recover from the defeat in Johannesburg and claim its maiden series win in the Rainbow Nation.

When Wadekar and spinners helped India conquer England

When Wadekar and spinners helped India conquer England

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Here is a look back at India's hard-fought 1-0 series win in England, 54 years back.