News for 'Skipper Virat Kohli'

Why Gambhir Should Bring Back Kohli-Era Style Pitches

Why Gambhir Should Bring Back Kohli-Era Style Pitches

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Gautam Gambhir, India's head coach, may have expressed support for the Kolkata pitch, but it continues to draw criticism from all quarters.

Another world record for Virat Kohli

Another world record for Virat Kohli

Rediff.com3 Dec 2017

Rajneesh Gupta gives all the numbers in another record breaking day in the skipper's career.

Virat Kohli, Babar Azam could play together

Virat Kohli, Babar Azam could play together

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Virat Kohli could line up beside Pakistan skipper Babar Azam in the same team next year

BCCI thanks Virat Kohli a day after snub

BCCI thanks Virat Kohli a day after snub

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

'A leader who led the side with grit, passion & determination. Thank you Captain @imVkohli,' the BCCI tweeted on Thursday,

Kohli's Fitness Test In London Sparks Debate

Kohli's Fitness Test In London Sparks Debate

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

The decision to allow Virat Kohli to complete his fitness in London has sparked a debate within the cricketing circles on whether this was a one-off allowance to a player of his stature.

Our leaders doing exemplary job in tackling coronavirus: Virat Kohli

Our leaders doing exemplary job in tackling coronavirus: Virat Kohli

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Virat Kohli applauded the leaders during an Instagram Live session with his Royal Challengers Bangalore team-mate AB de Villiers. The Indian skipper also said that the current situation is surreal, but added it will teach everyone to make a comeback.

Silly to put Rohit and Kohli on trial in every game: Agarkar

Silly to put Rohit and Kohli on trial in every game: Agarkar

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will be assessed but it would be "silly" to put them on trial in each and every ODI that they play from hereon, chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar said.

What Was Kohli Trying To Do?!

What Was Kohli Trying To Do?!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Virat Kohli imitates Cameron Bancroft's infamous sandpaper gate incident.

Why Virat Kohli is India's most-fittest cricketer

Why Virat Kohli is India's most-fittest cricketer

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Kohli maintains highest fitness standards while 23 of his colleagues checked-in at NCA for rehab in 2021-22 season

PHOTOS: Virat Kohli gets face full of cake

PHOTOS: Virat Kohli gets face full of cake

Rediff.com5 Nov 2017

Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli celebrated his 29th birthday with his teammates after the second ODI against New Zealand in Rajkot on Sunday.

Buttler 'incredibly surprised' by criticism of Virat Kohli

Buttler 'incredibly surprised' by criticism of Virat Kohli

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

Buttler said the 33-year-old is one of the best players in the world.

When Virat Kohli went up a tree

When Virat Kohli went up a tree

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

Virat Kohli tweeted a picture of himself up in a tree

Wish Virat Kohli a happy birthday!

Wish Virat Kohli a happy birthday!

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Social media is abuzz as the skipper turns 30.

Virat Kohli's poor form continues

Virat Kohli's poor form continues

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

New Zealand have successfully kept the dangerous Virat Kohli quiet throughout the Test series, as the India skipper failed to reach even 20 runs in the four completed innings.

He has that Dhoni-like poise: USA's Harmeet on Suryakumar

He has that Dhoni-like poise: USA's Harmeet on Suryakumar

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

USA spinner Harmeet Singh compared Suryakumar Yadav's calm under pressure to Mahendra Singh Dhoni after the Indian captain's match-winning 84 in the T20 World Cup opener.

Narendra Modi Stadium: Where Cricket Roars Loudest

Narendra Modi Stadium: Where Cricket Roars Loudest

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

You don't just play here -- you must dare to play here because the sound from the stands crashes onto the field, and often the cheer comes back to the players like waves.

How is Virat Kohli dealing with lockdown?

How is Virat Kohli dealing with lockdown?

Rediff.com9 May 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has shutdown all cricketing activities across the globe and Virat Kohli said though he is keeping himself physically fit, his main focus has been working on the mental aspect of the game.

Five Indian women nominated for 2025 BBC sports awards

Five Indian women nominated for 2025 BBC sports awards

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Harmanpreet Singh, Smriti Mandhana, Divya Deshmukh among five Indian stars nominated for BBC awards

Virat Kohli defends Ashwin

Virat Kohli defends Ashwin

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

Ravichandran Ashwin has been on a downward spiral in one-day cricket but India skipper Virat Kohli feels it's unfair to be critical of him.

Holding asks Virat Kohli to 'tone down a bit'

Holding asks Virat Kohli to 'tone down a bit'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Holding said Kohli need to relax a little a bit

Virat Kohli named in Wisden cricketers of the decade list

Virat Kohli named in Wisden cricketers of the decade list

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

Kohli became the most successful Test captain for India and also became the first to win seven successive Test games.

Everybody loves Virat Kohli

Everybody loves Virat Kohli

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

Sucheta Sharma -- a model for more than a decade -- gave us the right reasons as to why he's the favourite to all.

Has Gill's T20I Career Ended?

Has Gill's T20I Career Ended?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

After this snub, it looks difficult for Shubman Gill at this point to make a comeback to the T20 team with plenty of talented young players waiting in the wings.

I got out at the wrong time: Virat Kohli

I got out at the wrong time: Virat Kohli

Rediff.com30 Apr 2013

Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli has said his team was 10-15 runs short of what would have been a match-winning total in their IPL game against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur.

T20 World Cup: Pak crash out despite win, NZ advances

T20 World Cup: Pak crash out despite win, NZ advances

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka but failed to qualify for the T20 World Cup semifinals due to a lower net run rate than New Zealand, who advanced from Group 2 alongside England.

India's New Era: Gill Leads, Kohli-Rohit Reunite in Perth

India's New Era: Gill Leads, Kohli-Rohit Reunite in Perth

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

The cricketing ecosystem has learned to survive the prolonged absence of Kohli and Rohit -- at least in two formats -- in this interim period.

T20WC: Kiwis out to tighten grip atop Group D vs UAE

T20WC: Kiwis out to tighten grip atop Group D vs UAE

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

New Zealand aims to solidify their Group D lead with a victory against the United Arab Emirates in their T20 World Cup match, following a win against Afghanistan. The Kiwis will look for strong performances from Finn Allen and Rachin Ravindra, while the UAE seeks to gain experience against a top team.

Dashing Virat Kohli turns 26. Wish him!

Dashing Virat Kohli turns 26. Wish him!

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

India's star cricketer Virat Kohli turns 26 today.

Virat Kohli hails medical professionals' efforts to fight coronavirus

Virat Kohli hails medical professionals' efforts to fight coronavirus

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Kohli took to Twitter and posted a series of tweets in which he also urged people to adhere to the norms. He hailed all the medical professionals in the country and around the globe for all their fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

Virat Kohli to miss 3rd, 4th Test against England

Virat Kohli to miss 3rd, 4th Test against England

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

India's star batter Virat Kohli is likely to miss the third and fourth Tests against England due to personal reasons, which also kept him out of the first two matches of the series, a BCCI source said on Wednesday.

'It was a different Virat Kohli this IPL season'

'It was a different Virat Kohli this IPL season'

Rediff.com28 May 2022

Virat Kohli has made "more mistakes in one IPL season" than he has in his entire 14-year international career, feels Virender Sehwag, who is seeing a "different version" of the former India captain than what one is used to.

'Really envy Virat Kohli's energy level on and off field'

'Really envy Virat Kohli's energy level on and off field'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Ravichandran Ashwin said Virat Kohli plays with "his heart on his sleeve" and the latter's energy as a team leader is also contagious.

Virat Kohli has done the right thing

Virat Kohli has done the right thing

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Is Kohli not a great captain in spite of so many wins? My answer is, yes, declares Dr Sudhir Bisht.

'Swing and nip...' Kohli poked before Adelaide ODI

'Swing and nip...' Kohli poked before Adelaide ODI

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Australia batter Matthew Short believes his team's pacers will continue to exploit Virat Kohli's recent weakness outside off stump when India face Australia in the second ODI, in Adelaide, on Thursday.

Virat Kohli's views on bouncers

Virat Kohli's views on bouncers

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Kohli gave his views on the 'chin music' that batsmen are often subjected to by fast bowlers

Why this Virat Kohli DP will make you go WOW

Why this Virat Kohli DP will make you go WOW

Rediff.com15 Apr 2017

Whether it was Valentine's Day or Women's Day, Kohli has time and again made his relationship with Anushka Sharma public.

When Virat Kohli had no belief and 'tank was empty'

When Virat Kohli had no belief and 'tank was empty'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Kohli's decision to quit RCB captaincy came after he had made up his mind to step down as India's T20 skipper, following the 2021 T20 World Cup

Is Jaiswal India's most mismanaged talent?

Is Jaiswal India's most mismanaged talent?

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Yashasvi Jaiswal: Have selectors told him where he stands in white ball cricket?

Kohli, Rohit flop as Australia rout India in rain-hit ODI

Kohli, Rohit flop as Australia rout India in rain-hit ODI

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

The grand comeback party of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma endured a quick 22-ball ending, and their lowkey outing reflected in India's seven-wicket defeat against Australia.

T20 World Cup: 31 wins and counting: Gambhir-SKY masterplan revealed

T20 World Cup: 31 wins and counting: Gambhir-SKY masterplan revealed

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

As India start their T20 World Cup title defence in less than 72 hours, one is tempted to look at Suryakumar Yadav and Gautam Gambhir's working relationship which has been fantastic, at least so going by the results -- a whopping 31 wins in 39 games with a winning percentage of 79.48.