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Shubman Gill Closes In On No 1 Ranking In ODIs

Shubman Gill Closes In On No 1 Ranking In ODIs

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

England's Harry Brook and India's Shreyas Iyer have made significant advancements in the ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings, with Brook entering the top 10 and Iyer rocketing 62 spots.

Euro 2016: Which team is Virat Kohli supporting?

Euro 2016: Which team is Virat Kohli supporting?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Virat Kohli is known to be an avid follower of football and the champion batsman has declared his support for world champions Germany at the upcoming Euro Championships in France. Kohli has tweeted a picture with him wearing the German jersey. India's Test captain Kohli has been rested for the Zimbabwe series, which starts from Saturday. Kohli plays football during training and more recently the Celebrity Classico game between the cricketers and Bollywood actors in Mumbai.

IPL 2026: Gill-Sudharsan: The finest IPL batting pair in history?

IPL 2026: Gill-Sudharsan: The finest IPL batting pair in history?

Rediff.com25 May 2026

Former India cricketer Suresh Raina has rated Gujarat Titans openers Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan as the finest batting pair in the history of IPL and lauded the duo's "remarkable" consistency.

Ashwin says Kohli's Test retirement was deliberate

Ashwin says Kohli's Test retirement was deliberate

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin said that while everyone wants Virat Kohli back playing Tests for India, his decision to retire was his choice, and it should be respected.

I am representation of new India: Virat Kohli

I am representation of new India: Virat Kohli

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

The new India, according to Kohli, is the one that's not afraid to take up challenges.

Delhi awaits Messi as Kohli touches down

Delhi awaits Messi as Kohli touches down

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli were spotted at Delhi airport on Sunday morning after flying in from Mumbai, with the couple's arrival immediately sparking buzz around Lionel Messi's ongoing GOAT India Tour.

Should BCCI censure Virat Kohli?

Should BCCI censure Virat Kohli?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Virat Kohli is the current flavour of the Indian fans with his exploits in the middle but reports of an ugly spat with a journalist at the World Cup will only enhance his reputation of being volatile.

How Virat Kohli is spending time in quarantine

How Virat Kohli is spending time in quarantine

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

India's tour Down Under commences with the ODI series starting on November 27 followed by a T20 series from December 4 and then the Test series beginning on December 17.

IPL 2026: Kohli hits the nets as RCB ready to unleash batting prowess vs LSG

IPL 2026: Kohli hits the nets as RCB ready to unleash batting prowess vs LSG

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru aim to leverage their powerful batting lineup against Lucknow Super Giants' disciplined bowling attack in their upcoming IPL match

Johnson calls Virat Kohli frustrated

Johnson calls Virat Kohli frustrated

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

Former Australian pace spearhead Mitchell Johnson has called India captain Virat Kohli 'frustrated' at not being able to score big runs in the ongoing Test series.

Kohli, Rohit's Unique Felicitation Goes Viral

Kohli, Rohit's Unique Felicitation Goes Viral

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

Indian cricket greats Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were felicitated by the Baroda Cricket Association during the first ODI against New Zealand at the Kotambi Stadium on Sunday, in what turned into one of the most talked-about moments of the match.

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

'Gill lacks Kohli's fire, not fit for ...'

'Gill lacks Kohli's fire, not fit for ...'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

Amid India's recent struggles in Test cricket, former England spinner Monty Panesar has raised doubts over Shubman Gill's leadership, describing him as a 'complacent cricketer' and insisting that the burden of all-format captaincy is currently beyond him.

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,

Yuvraj Singh trolls Virat Kohli

Yuvraj Singh trolls Virat Kohli

Rediff.com18 May 2019

It was a light-hearted joke shared between old colleagues.

Dhoni backs Kohli, Rohit: Age should not be a criteria

Dhoni backs Kohli, Rohit: Age should not be a criteria

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Mahendra Singh Dhoni says nobody should decide the future of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, insisting that performance and fitness must guide selection

King Kohli breaks Tendulkar's List A record!

King Kohli breaks Tendulkar's List A record!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Virat Kohli went past the iconic Sachin Tendulkar as the fastest to reach 16,000 runs in List A cricket, achieving the milestone in his 330th innings during the Vijay Hazare Trophy match in Bengaluru.

IPL 2026: Bench To Brilliance: Venkatesh Iyer Repays RCB Faith With Match-Winning Blitz

IPL 2026: Bench To Brilliance: Venkatesh Iyer Repays RCB Faith With Match-Winning Blitz

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Venkatesh Iyer smashed an unbeaten 73 off 40 balls in a pressure game against Punjab Kings, powering Royal Challengers Bengaluru into the IPL 2026 playoffs with a commanding victory.

Kohli, Rohit Go Full Throttle In The Nets!

Kohli, Rohit Go Full Throttle In The Nets!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

The senior duo of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma went full throttle in India's practice session on the eve of the India vs South Africa first ODI in Ranchi.

Why Agarkar Will Continue As India's Chief Selector...

Why Agarkar Will Continue As India's Chief Selector...

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Ajit Agarkar will continue as chairman of the senior selection committee after the BCCI decided to renew his contract for one more year, keeping an eye on the 2027 ODI World Cup.

WATCH: Virat Kohli's 'April Fool' prank

WATCH: Virat Kohli's 'April Fool' prank

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli knows how to engage his fans.

'The way Kohli keeps getting better... fantastic to see!

'The way Kohli keeps getting better... fantastic to see!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Virat Kohli top-scored with a splendid innings of 93 from 91 balls, anchoring India's run chase of 301 with eight fours and one six during the series opener against New Zealand.

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.

Kohli reveals who keeps his trophies.. and it's not him

Kohli reveals who keeps his trophies.. and it's not him

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Virat Kohli may be rewriting record books with ease, but when it comes to his trophies, the Indian great prefers to keep things simple -- and close to home.

The other side of Virat Kohli

The other side of Virat Kohli

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Virat Kohli visits old-age home in Pune.

Virat Kohli Is In Self-Denial

Virat Kohli Is In Self-Denial

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

He is not seeing what perhaps everyone else around him is seeing: An over-commercialised player who is really an under-performing batsman, observes Sandeep Goyal.

PHOTOS: Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma married!

PHOTOS: Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma married!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

India cricket captain Virat Kohli and Bollywood star Anushka Sharma have tied the knot, in Italy, on Monday.

Is Pakistan's Babar the next Virat Kohli?

Is Pakistan's Babar the next Virat Kohli?

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan believes it is at least five years too early to compare Virat Kohli and Babar Azam as the Indian skipper has proven himself in "every kind of situation" while the latter has not. Younis believes the young Babar still has a long way to go.

SEE: 14 years of Virat Kohli and his iconic records

SEE: 14 years of Virat Kohli and his iconic records

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

Kohli took a trip down memory lane on Thursday as he posted a reel on his official Instagram account

I am like Virat Kohli, says Warner's daughter

I am like Virat Kohli, says Warner's daughter

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

David Warner may be regarded as one of the best batsman in limited-overs cricket in the world but for his daughter the India captain mainstay tops everyone else.

Pujara, Nayar pinpoint reasons for India's T20I series defeat in England

Pujara, Nayar pinpoint reasons for India's T20I series defeat in England

Rediff.com12 Jul 2026

Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara and ex-assistant coach Abhishek Nayar have offered critical insights into India's recent T20I series defeat against England, highlighting issues with middle-order depth, all-rounders, poor fielding, and struggles against short balls.

'My Job Is With The Bat': Rohit Shuts Down Retirement Talk

'My Job Is With The Bat': Rohit Shuts Down Retirement Talk

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

Rohit Sharma answered the retirement rumours in the best possible way - by smashing a record-breaking century at Lord's.

'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.

'Kohli bats in ODIs like it's Delhi local league'

'Kohli bats in ODIs like it's Delhi local league'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

What stands out in Kohli's current run is the balance -- the familiar, calculated ODI template remains intact, but there is also a noticeable willingness to take calculated risks.

'Hopefully Rohit and Kohli don't score'

'Hopefully Rohit and Kohli don't score'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

'The game a couple of days ago was very, very close. So it was good to get here today. And, you know, beautiful practice wicket. So hopefully another cracking game tomorrow.'

Dravid's disagrees with Gambhir's 'superstar culture' idea

Dravid's disagrees with Gambhir's 'superstar culture' idea

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Former India coach Rahul Dravid has shared his views on Gautam Gambhir's idea of moving Indian cricket away from 'superstar culture'.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Can't Be Demoralised By Anyone

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Can't Be Demoralised By Anyone

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

At 15, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has not just won a match. He has led from the front, lifted a struggling side, and announced -- loudly and clearly -- that he is here to stay, applauds R K Nayar.

'Rohit's leadership experience rubs off on Shubman Gill'

'Rohit's leadership experience rubs off on Shubman Gill'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Rohit Sharma remains an important member of the Indian ODI team not just for his batting but also for his leadership abilities, spin-bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule said.

India's worst Test defeats under Virat Kohli

India's worst Test defeats under Virat Kohli

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

When India lost the Wellington Test by 10 wickets, was it the worst defeat for Virat Kohli's team? Rajneesh Gupta has the answers.

Big boost for India as Rohit, Hardik fit For Afghanistan ODI series

Big boost for India as Rohit, Hardik fit For Afghanistan ODI series

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya and senior batter Rohit Sharma have been cleared by the Sports Science team of BCCI's Centre of Excellence to participate in the upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan, starting in Dharamsala on Sunday.