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RCB captain Faf du Plessis hails Kohli's heroic efforts

RCB captain Faf du Plessis hails Kohli's heroic efforts

Rediff.com22 May 2023

RCB skipper Faf du Plessis couldn't hide his disappointment after the defeat.

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.

Gill kept India captaincy a secret from his own dad

Gill kept India captaincy a secret from his own dad

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Shubman Gill has set himself the goal of creating a team culture where every player is 'secure and happy.'

KL Rahul unleashes beast mode: Is Pant's spot in danger?

KL Rahul unleashes beast mode: Is Pant's spot in danger?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

With the Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh just around the corner, India's star batsman KL Rahul focused on power-hitting during a training session in Dubai.

Kohli holds the key to India's triumph in WTC Final

Kohli holds the key to India's triumph in WTC Final

Rediff.com28 May 2023

Kohli has reached the UK along with Mohammad Siraj, and the team is training at Kent Cricket Ground ahead of the final.

Karun, Sudharsan or Shreyas? Who will make the cut for England Tests?

Karun, Sudharsan or Shreyas? Who will make the cut for England Tests?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

There are at least six contenders for a couple of reserve middle-order slots for the five-Test series in England, starting in June.

'If there's one team that can beat India, it's New Zealand'

'If there's one team that can beat India, it's New Zealand'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has picked India as the favourites in Sunday's Champions Trophy summit clash against New Zealand, but hastened to add that the advantage will be miniscule, given that the Black Caps are a formidable side.

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.

'Kuldeep should've played 2-3 Tests'

'Kuldeep should've played 2-3 Tests'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Former captain Sourav Ganguly on Thursday said India may have missed a trick by not playing Kuldeep Yadav at Lord's and Manchester, as quality spinners come to the fore on the last two days of a Test match.

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.

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.

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

Kohli's Golden Duck Sets Twitter Abuzz

Kohli's Golden Duck Sets Twitter Abuzz

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

After seven games in IPL 2022, Kohli has scored 119 runs at an average of 19.83.

What sets this RCB team apart from past

What sets this RCB team apart from past

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

'Great start for RCB and it really is looking good. We are not going into the space of, 'Is this the year (RCB will win the IPL)?'

How Kohli's advice led to India's massive ODI victory

How Kohli's advice led to India's massive ODI victory

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Hardik Pandya appreciated the advice given by Virat Kohli

'Only criteria to be in that dressing room is performance'

'Only criteria to be in that dressing room is performance'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Despite the challenging build-up, Gambhir said he is "extremely confident" of retaining the Border Gavaskar Trophy. The players will hope to be as confident as they prepare for the fight to keep their World Test Final chances alive.

Superhero Kohli, you'll always be my captain: Siraj

Superhero Kohli, you'll always be my captain: Siraj

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Fast-rising India pacer Mohammed Siraj considers Virat Kohli his 'superhero' and says the batting ace will always remain his skipper despite his captaincy tenure ending in all formats of the game.

Smith 'not buying into' notion of India's venue advantage

Smith 'not buying into' notion of India's venue advantage

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

India playing at one venue has been a hot topic for debate among former cricketers and some sections of fans. There has hardly been any press conference where questions haven't been raised about tournament scheduling.

England tour will test India's new-look squad

England tour will test India's new-look squad

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Former batting coach Vikram Rathour is expecting a tough England tour for a young Indian side that is now without three stalwarts, who left the Test arena in quick succession.

Kohli, Rahane to arrive early at Eden

Kohli, Rahane to arrive early at Eden

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

The duo is scheduled to arrive at 9.40am, while the rest of the team will arrive in batches, local team manager Samrat Bhowmcik told PTI.

Angry Kohli fans slam Gavaskar

Angry Kohli fans slam Gavaskar

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar is facing the heat on social media for his comments on Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma.

PIX: India crush SA with Kohli's ton, Jadeja's 5-wkt haul

PIX: India crush SA with Kohli's ton, Jadeja's 5-wkt haul

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

IMAGES from the World Cup match between India and South Africa played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday

'Babar needs Rohit, Kohli's pressure handling skills'

'Babar needs Rohit, Kohli's pressure handling skills'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Latif said India have superior spinners and based on current form, Rohit Sharma's men are favourites for a win on Sunday.

Jadeja reacts to retirement rumours

Jadeja reacts to retirement rumours

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Jadeja had a fine spell of 1/30 in 10 overs, with an economy of 3.00, taking a crucial wicket of Tom Latham in the CT final on Sunday.

Rohit, Virat, Shami's epic 'Last Dance' in World Cup

Rohit, Virat, Shami's epic 'Last Dance' in World Cup

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

They took the centre-stage in the showpiece, showed the world what they are made of and walked away from the global meet with honour and distinction.

Gill's India ready for Lord's battle as Archer joins back

Gill's India ready for Lord's battle as Archer joins back

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

With the series nicely poised at 1-1 going into the third Test, the narrative built around both the teams has changed significantly following India's 336-run routing of England at Edgbaston.

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.

Kohli back; Rohit to lead squad in Afghanistan T20Is

Kohli back; Rohit to lead squad in Afghanistan T20Is

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

The T20I squad for the upcoming three-match series against Afghanistan has been revealed, with key players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli included.

Kohli's revelation on why IPL is everyone's favourite cricket carnival

Kohli's revelation on why IPL is everyone's favourite cricket carnival

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Virat Kohli has credited the T20 tournament's success to the strong 'connect' between players and fans.

Will never curb Virat's aggression but there's a line: Kumble

Will never curb Virat's aggression but there's a line: Kumble

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

He will be the "last person to curb" skipper Virat Kohli's on-field aggression but newly appointed chief coach Anil Kumble made it clear that as "ambassadors of India" the players should also be aware that there exists a "thin line" which needs to be respected. "I love his aggression. I was also no different as I was very aggressive. But we were probably very different in terms of how we came across in the field. But you don't want to curb aggression. I will be the last person to curb someone's natural instincts," Kumble said at the pre-departure press conference ahead of India's tour of West Indies.

Throwback: Kohli's maiden ton was exactly 10 years ago

Throwback: Kohli's maiden ton was exactly 10 years ago

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Kohli went on to play a knock of 107 runs against Sri Lanka at the Eden Gardens in 2009

T20 WC selection headache for India: Agarkar likely to speak to Rohit, Kohli

T20 WC selection headache for India: Agarkar likely to speak to Rohit, Kohli

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee will have some sleepless nights before selecting the squad for T20s against Afghanistan with veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli keen to play the World Cup in June.

Intense Training Session For Team India

Intense Training Session For Team India

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

With an aggressive mindset and intense training sessions, India looks set to make a powerful statement when they step onto the field, observes K R Nayar, the veteran cricket writer, from Dubai.

This Too Shall Pass: Babar Azam Tells Kohli

This Too Shall Pass: Babar Azam Tells Kohli

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

Pakistan Skipper Babar Azam has come out in Virat Kohli's support after the latter's slump in form.

India has more match-winners than Pakistan: Afridi

India has more match-winners than Pakistan: Afridi

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

'The India-Pakistan clash is not about match-winners alone; it's about playing in the moment, adapting to the situation, and not letting expectations overwhelm you.'

They bring a lot of experience: Lara backs Virat, Rohit to play 2024 T20 WC

They bring a lot of experience: Lara backs Virat, Rohit to play 2024 T20 WC

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

Former West Indies skipper Brian Lara on Sunday backed Indian stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to play ICC T20 World Cup to be held next year in the West Indies and USA, saying that the duo has a lot of experience of Caribbean conditions.

Shreyas, Kishan regain BCCI central contracts

Shreyas, Kishan regain BCCI central contracts

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer were left out from the list of centrally-contracted players last year, after failing to show up for domestic cricket despite a directive from the BCCI.

WATCH: This 87-year-old fan catches Kohli's attention

WATCH: This 87-year-old fan catches Kohli's attention

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Virat Kohli could not resist himself from meeting Charulata Patel, an 87-year-old Indian fan

Kirmani weighs in on Kohli-Ganguly tiff

Kirmani weighs in on Kohli-Ganguly tiff

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

A day after Kohli was removed as the ODI captain, BCCI President Ganguly had told ANI that he had indeed spoken to Virat regarding the leadership change adding that he had requested Virat to also not give up the T20I captaincy.