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WTC final: Captain Kohli leads India's revival on Day 2

WTC final: Captain Kohli leads India's revival on Day 2

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

India were 146 for 3 against New Zealand before bad light stopped play in the weather-marred World Test Championship final, in Southampton, on Saturday.

Kohli fumes over start-stop matches

Kohli fumes over start-stop matches

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Virat Kohli was frustrated after their series-opener against the West Indies was washed out on Thursday.

PICS: Kohli, Dhoni, Kumble and Dravid discuss India's roadmap

PICS: Kohli, Dhoni, Kumble and Dravid discuss India's roadmap

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

India's Test skipper Virat Kohli along with his limited-overs counterpart Mahendra Singh Dhoni had a special meeting with head coach Anil Kumble and U-19 coach Rahul Dravid in Bengaluru on Sunday. The meeting was also attended by chief national selector Sandeep Patil, GM (Cricket Operations) MV Sridhar, National Cricket Academy's batting coach WV Raman, spin bowling coach Narendra Hirwani, chairman of junior selection committee Venkatesh Prasad and team physio Andrew Leipus.

SKY's unusual tactic to overcome Kohli dismissal

SKY's unusual tactic to overcome Kohli dismissal

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Surya, world's No. 1-ranked T20I batter, played some exquisite shots all round the park to come up with a 28-ball 53 to take India to 181 for 8

Kohli's first impression of DK: 'Very amusing, hyperactive & confused!'

Kohli's first impression of DK: 'Very amusing, hyperactive & confused!'

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Star Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Virat Kohli showered praise on wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik and said that the 38-year-old has an 'outstanding talent' and is a 'brilliant batter' to watch.

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.

Latif reveals why India always win against Pakistan

Latif reveals why India always win against Pakistan

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Emotions often get the better of his side when facing arch-rivals India, a flaw former Pakistan skipper Rashid Latif believes has cost them crucial matches in recent years.

PICS: India thrash sorry Pakistan, put one foot in semis

PICS: India thrash sorry Pakistan, put one foot in semis

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Virat Kohli anchored a tricky chase with an unbeaten 100.

Figure out the all-conquering Shastri-Kohli partnership

Figure out the all-conquering Shastri-Kohli partnership

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

India had more good days than bad with the Ravi Shastri-Virat Kohli combination at the helm of affairs and, as the cracking partnership of nearly seven years comes to an end, here's a look at their major achievements.

Will County Experience Come in Handy for Indians?

Will County Experience Come in Handy for Indians?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

As Team India gear up for the much-anticipated Test series against England starting on Friday, several players in the squad will draw confidence from their county cricket experience.

New Indian batting coach has plans for Kohli, Rohit

New Indian batting coach has plans for Kohli, Rohit

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

'That is the way this game goes, you have to be open and you have to be ready to learn.'

'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.

'Kohli won't be in my T20 side'

'Kohli won't be in my T20 side'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

'It depends on whom you want to play. I feel you have a choice, it's a tough one to make.'

Kohli's Brilliance, Klaasen's Heroics

Kohli's Brilliance, Klaasen's Heroics

Rediff.com19 May 2023

In a clash featuring remarkable centuries from both teams, Virat Kohli's magnificent hundred for Royal Challengers Bangalore stole the spotlight, despite Heinrich Klaasen's outstanding display for Sunrisers Hyderabad on Thursday, May 18, 2023, night.

Goodbye Captain Kohli

Goodbye Captain Kohli

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Virat Kohli's innings as captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore ended at the Sharjah cricket stadium on Monday night.

'Kohli is fine and training after privacy breach'

'Kohli is fine and training after privacy breach'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

Kohli dealt well with breach of privacy, says coach Rahul Dravid

Afridi calls Kohli 'great player' and here's why

Afridi calls Kohli 'great player' and here's why

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Kohli is the only contemporary batsman who has an average of above 50 in all three formats of cricket.

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.

Kohli says RCB's heavy IPL defeat a wake-up call

Kohli says RCB's heavy IPL defeat a wake-up call

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper Virat Kohli said Monday's nine-wicket Indian Premier League defeat by Kolkata Knight Riders was a massive jolt to his side as they resumed their quest for a first title in the Twenty20 competition.

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.

Will Kohli cross 10,000 T20 runs tonight?

Will Kohli cross 10,000 T20 runs tonight?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 17 in IPL 12: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders.

'Work never stops' for Kohli

'Work never stops' for Kohli

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

Virat Kohli is leaving no stone unturned as far as his preparations are concerned for the second Test against England, beginning on Thursday.

Badoni's Slog Sweep Strands Him On 99

Badoni's Slog Sweep Strands Him On 99

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

In the 56th over, Badoni, just one run shy of his maiden ton, attempted a bold slog sweep against seasoned leg-spinner Karn Sharma.

IN PIX: Kohli blows kisses to Anushka Sharma

IN PIX: Kohli blows kisses to Anushka Sharma

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

Dashing Indian stand-in captain, Virat Kohli, picked a very special supporter in the crowd after scoring his half century against Sri Lanka in Hyderabad on Sunday night.

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.

Warne made me look like a fool during 2009 IPL: Kohli

Warne made me look like a fool during 2009 IPL: Kohli

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Kohli also named former South Africa cricketer Jonty Rhodes as the best fielder at backward point.

'India's lower order batters working hard in the nets': Prasidh

'India's lower order batters working hard in the nets': Prasidh

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

The trio of Prasidh Krishna, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj managed just four runs between them in the two innings of the first Test against England in Headingley.

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.

Kohli best batsman in the world, says Pakistan's Amir

Kohli best batsman in the world, says Pakistan's Amir

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

While the entire cricketing fraternity is finding it difficult to name the best batsmen in the present era, left-arm Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has made it clear that for him it is none other than India skipper Virat Kohli.

'Gill's Aggression Brought Out Best Of England'

'Gill's Aggression Brought Out Best Of England'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali sees shades of Virat Kohli in Shubman Gill's aggressive on-field demeanour, but feels the India batter's approach during the Lord's Test may have triggered a stronger response from the hosts.

Pakistan's Babar hits three ODI tons in a row - for second time

Pakistan's Babar hits three ODI tons in a row - for second time

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Babar Azam became the first batsman to twice score three consecutive centuries

Kohli labels Vivian Richards as 'biggest boss'

Kohli labels Vivian Richards as 'biggest boss'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Kohli posted the picture on Twitter and captioned the post as, 'With the biggest BOSS! @ivivianrichards'.

Virat breaks one record after another

Virat breaks one record after another

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

Rajneesh Gupta gives us all the numbers to tell us how the Indian skipper creates new record after record.

'Your legacy lives on': Rohit, Kohli hail 'fearless' Dhawan

'Your legacy lives on': Rohit, Kohli hail 'fearless' Dhawan

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

'Your passion for the game, your sportsmanship and your trademark smile will be missed.'

We have the blueprint to win away from home: Gill

We have the blueprint to win away from home: Gill

Rediff.com25 May 2025

Rohit, Virat and Ashwin have given us blueprint to win Tests away from home: Gill

'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.

No 'showdown', coach Kumble gives Kohli throwdowns

No 'showdown', coach Kumble gives Kohli throwdowns

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

The rumoured differences, drama and intrigue seemed to have taken a backseat as coach Anil Kumble gave skipper Virat Kohli throwdowns during the Indian cricket team's indoor net session in Birmingham on Friday.

Gavaskar expects Indian selectors to take bold decisions

Gavaskar expects Indian selectors to take bold decisions

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

One of the factors that contributed to the downfall of the Indian team was the shambolic batting display throughout the series. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and Ravindra Jadeja thoroughly underperformed.

Rahul's English Summer of Maturity and Mastery

Rahul's English Summer of Maturity and Mastery

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

With over 500 runs, six crucial catches, the most by an Indian on the tour, Rahul led by example and lived up to his wiseman tag.

Kohli shares sun-kissed picture with wife Anushka

Kohli shares sun-kissed picture with wife Anushka

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Virat Kohli took time off from his busy schedule to spend time with wife and Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma