News for 'Virat Kohli'

Kohli's Sweet Birthday Wish For Anushka

Kohli's Sweet Birthday Wish For Anushka

Rediff.com1 May 2025

'You're the guiding light of all of our lives. We love you so much more everyday.'

IPL: Will this finally be Kohli and RCB's year?

IPL: Will this finally be Kohli and RCB's year?

Rediff.com30 May 2025

Virat Kohli inched closer to a maiden IPL title after Royal Challengers Bengaluru thrashed Punjab Kings by eight wickets in a lopsided Qualifier 1 match.

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.

ODI Rankings: Virat Kohli secures top spot

ODI Rankings: Virat Kohli secures top spot

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

Virat Kohli is one of the most devastating batsman in recent times. The Delhi lad on Sunday became the No 1 batsman in One-day cricket.

No bad blood between us: Gambhir on bond with Kohli

No bad blood between us: Gambhir on bond with Kohli

Rediff.com6 May 2025

We are friends, people have said lot for TRP: Gambhir on his relationship with Virat Kohli

'Virat Kohli can match Sachin Tendulkar's feats'

'Virat Kohli can match Sachin Tendulkar's feats'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2011

Former South Africa cricketer Jonty Rhodes feels that India's middle-order batsman Virat Kohli has the ability to match the extraordinary feats of iconic batsman Sachin Tendulkar to some extent.

Rohit's hilarious advice to Kuldeep ahead of T20 World Cup

Rohit's hilarious advice to Kuldeep ahead of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Rohit Sharma offered a hilarious piece of advice to spinner Kuldeep Yadav ahead of the T20 World Cup this year from February 7.

'Sans Kohli, Test cricket would've been far blander'

'Sans Kohli, Test cricket would've been far blander'

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Test cricket would have been a "far blander place" without Kohli: Vaughan

Kohli's Gift Leaves Musheer Khan in Tears

Kohli's Gift Leaves Musheer Khan in Tears

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

After powering RCB past PBKS, Kohli shared a touching moment with youngster Musheer Khan, whose emotional reaction to receiving the gifted bat said it all.

The Kohli Effect: How One Cricketer Redefined Fitness in India

The Kohli Effect: How One Cricketer Redefined Fitness in India

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Virat Kohli may have stepped away from Test cricket, but he leaves behind a faster, leaner, hungrier Indian team.

Virat Kohli's childhood coach on his ward's success

Virat Kohli's childhood coach on his ward's success

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

'Virat is a born captain. He used to be the captain in the academy as well in childhood'

When India Last Won A Test After Conceding 400-Plus

When India Last Won A Test After Conceding 400-Plus

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

India can draw inspiration from their stunning comeback in the 2016 Chennai Test against England when they triumphed despite conceding 400-plus in the first innings.

Virat Kohli reminds me of myself, says Viv Richards

Virat Kohli reminds me of myself, says Viv Richards

Rediff.com25 Apr 2013

Virat Kohli on Thursday received the biggest compliment of his cricket career with West Indies batting legend Sir Vivian Richards saying the talented Indian batsman reminds him of his own batting.

Will this be Virat Kohli's season again?

Will this be Virat Kohli's season again?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

Virat Kohli was India's most valuable ODI player of the last (2011-12) season. And as we commence the 2012-13 ODI season it appears that Kohli plans to continue in exactly the same vein. He was, without a doubt, the most valuable player from either side in the SL-India ODI series that ended last week with a MVPI of 324.

Kohli, Rohit's ODI future: BCCI keeps options open

Kohli, Rohit's ODI future: BCCI keeps options open

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

The BCCI never believes in taking decisions in haste and would always gauge the public perceptions before taking a call, which is sensitive in nature considering the massive fan following of the two greats.

The Retirements That Shook Indian Cricket in 2025

The Retirements That Shook Indian Cricket in 2025

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

2025 will go down as one of the most unsettling chapters in Indian cricket -- not merely because of who retired, but because of how and when it happened.

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.

Should Virat Kohli open for Team India in T20s?

Should Virat Kohli open for Team India in T20s?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

Gavaskar also wants Kohli to continue batting as an opener as the team needs their best batsman 'to bat as many overs' as he can.

PHOTOS: Virat Kohli's 'special' ride gets fast and furious!

PHOTOS: Virat Kohli's 'special' ride gets fast and furious!

Rediff.com9 May 2015

Virat Kohli became a proud owner of Audi R8 LMX super sportscar.

What Kohli Whispered to Pitch Invader...

What Kohli Whispered to Pitch Invader...

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

'Jaldi se bhaag jaa.'

Rahul reveals Harshit Rana wanted a six every ball

Rahul reveals Harshit Rana wanted a six every ball

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

KL Rahul opened up about his on-field role in mentoring Harshit Rana during the tense chase against New Zealand in the first ODI in Vadodara, describing the experience as enjoyable.

Did Kohli, Rohit Make The Wrong Choice?

Did Kohli, Rohit Make The Wrong Choice?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

'If they had continued playing Test cricket and quit ODIs, then staying in the groove would have been a lot easier.'

Gill reveals 2027 World Cup plans for Rohit-Kohli

Gill reveals 2027 World Cup plans for Rohit-Kohli

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

India's newly-appointed ODI skipper Shubman Gill on Thursday said senior stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli remain a part of the team's 2027 World Cup plans as their skill levels and voluminous experience cannot be ignored.

Harbhajan urges patience with Gambhir

Harbhajan urges patience with Gambhir

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

'In India, it is our tradition that if the team plays well, everyone is quiet, but as soon as the team plays poorly, we get on top of the coach.'

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.

How New Zealand Outclassed India In Rajkot ODI

How New Zealand Outclassed India In Rajkot ODI

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Daryl Mitchell scored an unbeaten 131 from 117 balls to lead New Zealand to a seven-wicket win over India in the second One-Day International on Wednesday.

Virat Kohli can't get enough of Cape Town and Anushka Sharma!

Virat Kohli can't get enough of Cape Town and Anushka Sharma!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

Kohli and Team India are already in South Africa for the first Test in Cape Town starting Friday.

'Virat has big match temperament'

'Virat has big match temperament'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

'I knew he would come through in a big match because of his ability to rise to the occasion.'

'I Want To Play For India In White-Ball Cricket': Sarfaraz's Big Goal

'I Want To Play For India In White-Ball Cricket': Sarfaraz's Big Goal

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Sarfaraz Khan has expanded his horizon as he now aims to play white-ball cricket for India.

K L Rahul breaks Kohli's IPL record; fastest Indian to...

K L Rahul breaks Kohli's IPL record; fastest Indian to...

Rediff.com19 May 2025

K L Rahul blazed his way to a century against Gujarat Titans in Delhi on Sunday, etching his name in the record books despite his team's 10-wicket defeat.

Kohli touches coach's feet in heartfelt post-match moment

Kohli touches coach's feet in heartfelt post-match moment

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Amid the roars and celebrations, one emotional moment stood out and captured the true essence of Kohli's journey: after the game, he sought out his childhood coach, Rajkumar Sharma, among the crowd.

SKY, Gambhir visit Puri temple ahead of SA showdown

SKY, Gambhir visit Puri temple ahead of SA showdown

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

India cricketers, along with coach Gautam Gambhir, visited Shri Jagannath Temple in Odisha's Puri on Tuesday to seek blessings ahead of the first T2OI of the five-match series against South Africa, set to be played on the same day at Cuttack's Barabati Stadium.

SEE: 'Are you happy?': Kohli breaks silence after Test exit

SEE: 'Are you happy?': Kohli breaks silence after Test exit

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Virat Kohli visited Vrindavan on Tuesday with his wife, Anushka Sharma, to seek blessings from spiritual leader Shri Premanand Govind Sharan Ji Maharaj.

Virat Kohli urges people to support Indian athletes in Tokyo Olympics

Virat Kohli urges people to support Indian athletes in Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

'Watch our Indian athletes in Tokyo Olympics,' Virat Kohli said in a video

What REALLY happened to Kohli before the ODI...

What REALLY happened to Kohli before the ODI...

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Kohli underwent a late fitness test before the Nagpur match but was ultimately ruled out.

Nicholls backs ODIs amid T20 World Cup noise

Nicholls backs ODIs amid T20 World Cup noise

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

New Zealand batter Henry Nicholls on Tuesday said having a limited amount of one-day cricket between global events makes the series such as the ongoing one against India "more important than ever".

Gaikwad's No 4 Masterclass: How He Silenced Every Doubt

Gaikwad's No 4 Masterclass: How He Silenced Every Doubt

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

India have been served well by Shreyas Iyer in ODIs at No. 4 but with the Mumbai batter unavailable due to injury, the team management entrusted Gaikwad with the job to build the innings and he did it with aplomb, hitting his maiden century in the second ODI against South Africa on Wednesday.

Will Virat Kohli be stripped of India's ODI captaincy?

Will Virat Kohli be stripped of India's ODI captaincy?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Another failure to win an ICC tournament will put Virat Kohli's leadership future in doubt. When BCCI president Sourav Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah hold a virtual meet with the national selectors in a couple of days' time, the leadership issue will be discussed.

Why Virat Kohli changed his outlook towards fitness

Why Virat Kohli changed his outlook towards fitness

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

India's Test captain Virat Kohli says his whole outlook towards fitness changed after the 2012 Indian Premier League. A healthier body has not only made him a better batsman, but an improved fielder too.

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.