News for 'Virat Kohli as India'

Is Virat Kohli the angry, young man of Indian cricket?

Is Virat Kohli the angry, young man of Indian cricket?

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

Furious after being booed by the crowd in Mumbai, Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli said IPL fans tend to forget that he competes for India as well.

American firms investing in IPL franchises show confidence in league's growth

American firms investing in IPL franchises show confidence in league's growth

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Satyan Gajwani, chairman of Times Internet Limited and RCB's new co-owner, discusses the significance of American companies investing in IPL franchises like RCB and Rajasthan Royals, highlighting the league's immense growth potential and global appeal.

Is Kohli India's Surprise Bowling Option?

Is Kohli India's Surprise Bowling Option?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

On Monday, Kohli bowled with his cross-legged action for nearly 30 minutes in the nets after batting for an hour.

'Virat Kohli is handling the Indian Test team very well'

'Virat Kohli is handling the Indian Test team very well'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Irfan Pathan believes that Virat Kohli's captaincy style is working well for the current Test team.

Respect Virat Kohli and Anushka's personal lives: Yuvraj Singh

Respect Virat Kohli and Anushka's personal lives: Yuvraj Singh

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

Out-of-favour India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has appealed to the cricket fans to respect Test captain Virat Kohli and his actress girlfriend Anushka Sharma's personal lives.

When Virat Kohli tried to speak in Marathi...

When Virat Kohli tried to speak in Marathi...

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Prithvi Shaw, on Wednesday, said his captain Virat Kohli tried his hand at marathi, the teenager's mother tongue, to make him feel comfortable in the hours leading up to his Test debut.

World T20 Stats: Plethora of records for Virat Kohli

World T20 Stats: Plethora of records for Virat Kohli

Rediff.com22 Mar 2014

Virat Kohli has enjoyed considerable success in Twenty20. And Friday's encounter against traditional rivals Pakistan proved to be another milestone for this stylish batsman.

Virat preferred training in nets over practice matches: Arun

Virat preferred training in nets over practice matches: Arun

Rediff.com13 May 2025

'The fact is he always needed a challenge. That's what got him going.'

Kohli And Rohit's Last Dance in Australia

Kohli And Rohit's Last Dance in Australia

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Virat Kohli, 36, and Rohit Sharma, 38, are active internationally only in the 50-overs format but their future beyond the three-match series is uncertain.

'The turning point was the wicket of Virat Kohli'

'The turning point was the wicket of Virat Kohli'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

Leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal felt that unlike England's innings, when there wasn't much assistance for the slow bowlers, the Lord's track helped home team spinners Adil Rashid and Moeen Ali as India lost the second ODI by a comprehensive margin of 86 runs.

Rohit's Wisdom, Kohli's Wit: What Jaiswal Learnt

Rohit's Wisdom, Kohli's Wit: What Jaiswal Learnt

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

'When you are around him or talk to him, you learn a lot -- in fact, just by watching him, you can learn so much.'

Virat Kohli set to have a mobile game on him

Virat Kohli set to have a mobile game on him

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Indian Test captain Virat Kohli is set to have a game on him with a leading mobile game publisher announcing the launch of Virat Cricket Challenge.

Is Virat Kohli the Greatest Of All Time?

Is Virat Kohli the Greatest Of All Time?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

He finished the decade with 20,960 international runs -- 5,775 more than anybody else -- and 69 hundreds -- 22 more than anybody else. This is a player performing at an extraordinarily high all-format level unseen in the history of cricket.

Virat Kohli to step down as India's T20I skipper after 2021 World Cup

Virat Kohli to step down as India's T20I skipper after 2021 World Cup

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

Virat Kohli, on Thursday, announced that he would be stepping down as a the T20 captain post the World Cup in UAE. Announcing his decision on Twitter, Kohli said that he has taken the decision after consultation with coach Ravi Shastri and Rohit Sharma.

Will Rohit-Kohli play in Vijay Hazare Trophy?

Will Rohit-Kohli play in Vijay Hazare Trophy?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Even Ravichandran Ashwin on his YouTube channel had said that both of them might need to play a bit of domestic cricket to get into the groove and could have actually played the India A series.

'Rohit, Kohli's presence to help Gill grow as captain'

'Rohit, Kohli's presence to help Gill grow as captain'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop believes that Shubman Gill's captaincy will only grow stronger with the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the upcoming ODI series in Australia, calling their presence "a huge support system" for the young leader.

1st Test: Virat Kohli hints on playing XI

1st Test: Virat Kohli hints on playing XI

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

If India's net session on Wednesday is taken into consideration, Wriddhiman Saha is starting as the wicketkeeper ahead of Rishabh Pant for the series opener beginning on Friday.

Virat Kohli leads Indian colts to victory

Virat Kohli leads Indian colts to victory

Rediff.com22 Feb 2008

Captain Virat Kohli scored a ton as India beat West Indies by 50 runs in the under-19 World Cup.

When Will RoKo Return To Action?

When Will RoKo Return To Action?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are expected to return to international duties in June when India host Afghanistan for a three-match ODI series.

Rohit joins Tendulkar, Dravid, Kohli in 20K club!

Rohit joins Tendulkar, Dravid, Kohli in 20K club!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

Rohit Sharma became only the fourth Indian cricketer to complete the landmark of 20,000 runs in international cricket, during the third and final ODI against South Africa.

Hussain Revisits Virat's '60 Overs Of Hell' Moment!

Hussain Revisits Virat's '60 Overs Of Hell' Moment!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Hussain recalled the Lord's Test in 2021 and Virat's 'pep talk' to fire up his players on the final morning as the visitors thrashed the hosts and registered a memorable win.

IPL 2026: Krunal Pandya wears his battle scars with pride

IPL 2026: Krunal Pandya wears his battle scars with pride

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Krunal flaunted his battle wounds on Monday, a dafter after his valiant effort that pushed RCB to the top of the table while knocking the five-time champions out of the playoff race.

Ashwin: 'Test cricketers should earn their place through first-class cricket'

Ashwin: 'Test cricketers should earn their place through first-class cricket'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Ravichandran Ashwin has called for urgent measures to safeguard Test cricket, stressing the importance of first-class cricket as the pathway to the longest format and warning that young players need stronger incentives to pursue red-ball careers.

Tendulkar, Kohli bid farewell to He-Man of Bollywood

Tendulkar, Kohli bid farewell to He-Man of Bollywood

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

The cricketing fraternity on Monday paid glowing tributes to veteran actor Dharmendra, who passed away in Mumbai at the age of 89.

IPL 2026: RCB skipper Patidar flags bat-ball imbalance ahead of Qualifier 1 vs Titans

IPL 2026: RCB skipper Patidar flags bat-ball imbalance ahead of Qualifier 1 vs Titans

Rediff.com25 May 2026

Patidar highlights bowlers' plight in high-scoring IPL, stays guarded on Ahmedabad final shift

Virat Kohli's 100th Test: All The Numbers

Virat Kohli's 100th Test: All The Numbers

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the numbers you need to know about Virat Kohli in Test cricket.

'Fawad Khan never played Virat Kohli in Dhoni's biopic'

'Fawad Khan never played Virat Kohli in Dhoni's biopic'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

Reacting to reports that Pakistani actor Fawad Khan played the crucial character of Virat Kohli in the biopic made on Mahendra Singh Dhoni's life, the makers of 'M S Dhoni: The Untold Story' dismissed reports that his role was chopped off from the biopic. There were reports that Fawad's cameo on India's batting superstar Kohli was removed just before the release of the movie due to the ruckus over Pakistani actors in the wake of Uri terror attack.

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.

Gambhir's 'my way or highway' style under fire

Gambhir's 'my way or highway' style under fire

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Former India cricketer Atul Wassan has criticised Gautam Gambhir's aggressive leadership style, suggesting it may be overbearing and create tension within the India cricket team.

'Kohli, Rohit will pull the plug themselves if...': Shastri

'Kohli, Rohit will pull the plug themselves if...': Shastri

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Former coach Ravi Shastri believes Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's form in Australia will play a decisive role in shaping their ODI future.

How Rohit and Kohli stole the show in Sydney ODI win

How Rohit and Kohli stole the show in Sydney ODI win

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Rohit Sharma hit a century and Virat Kohli a bright 74 to drive India to a nine-wicket win in the third one-day international on Saturday

'Virat Kohli is at the moment from a different planet'

'Virat Kohli is at the moment from a different planet'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Sunil Gavaskar has praised Virat Kohli for his stellar show Down Under.

IPL 2026: Suryakumar Yadav hits nets as Rohit Sharma's return uncertain

IPL 2026: Suryakumar Yadav hits nets as Rohit Sharma's return uncertain

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Suryakumar Yadav was seen practicing in the nets ahead of Mumbai Indians' IPL match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, while Rohit Sharma's availability remains uncertain due to a hamstring injury.

IPL 2026: Gill-Sai: Classical Duet in T20's Rock-n-Roll Era!

IPL 2026: Gill-Sai: Classical Duet in T20's Rock-n-Roll Era!

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Chasing a daunting 215 against Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 at Mullanpur, Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan turned a high-pressure contest into an exhibition of timing, elegance and composure.

Why brands are attracted to Virat Kohli

Why brands are attracted to Virat Kohli

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

Virat Kohli has built such a formidable brand across the spectrum that even his occasional brash and indiscreet comments fail to tarnish it.

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.

Sachin's mega landmark safe as Virat exits Test arena

Sachin's mega landmark safe as Virat exits Test arena

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Kohli's Test retirement makes Tendulkar's record of 100 centuries 'safe'

Virat Kohli takes a dig at ICC

Virat Kohli takes a dig at ICC

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

India's Test captain Virat Kohli on Wednesday took a dig at the ICC, which rated the Nagpur track as 'poor', and wondered why nothing is written when teams get out for under 50-100 runs on South African pitches.

IPL 2026: From Replacement Player To Captain Fantastic: Rajat Patidar's Fairytale Rise

IPL 2026: From Replacement Player To Captain Fantastic: Rajat Patidar's Fairytale Rise

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Rajat Patidar has the golden chance to emulate legends Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Rohit Sharma -- the only two captains to win back to back IPL titles.

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.