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Shreyas Iyer's injury worry clouds India's SA ODI plans

Shreyas Iyer's injury worry clouds India's SA ODI plans

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

India's new ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer might be forced to remain out of action for minimum three weeks

Avoid angering Virat Kohli: Hussey's advice to Australia

Avoid angering Virat Kohli: Hussey's advice to Australia

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

The Indian captain has said in the past that he does not mind on-field skirmishes and Mike Hussey believes it is that fire in his belly that inspires the Indian skipper to perform better.

'Kohli still in constant pursuit of improvement'

'Kohli still in constant pursuit of improvement'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Virat Kohli's exemplary work ethic continues to serve as a source of inspiration for his teammates, said Dinesh Karthik.

Why Didn't Kohli Take The DRS?

Why Didn't Kohli Take The DRS?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

If Virat Kohli had taken the DRS, the LBW decision would have been overturned.

Kohli's clash with Konstas: Did he get off lightly?

Kohli's clash with Konstas: Did he get off lightly?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

'Completely acted wrong': Kohli shock as star avoids ban for 'ridiculous' clash with Aussie teen'

My job is to focus on my skill: Kohli

My job is to focus on my skill: Kohli

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

'I'm grateful and thankful to God'

PIX: Kohli sparks injury concern as India hit the nets

PIX: Kohli sparks injury concern as India hit the nets

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Virat received medical attention for a possible knee niggle.

He's a champion: Kohli's coach backs him to silence critics

He's a champion: Kohli's coach backs him to silence critics

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Virat Kohli's childhood coach, Rajkumar Sharma, remains confident that the star batter will rediscover his form ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy, despite recent struggles.

Retire, Ex-Pak Pacer Tells Babar, Rizwan

Retire, Ex-Pak Pacer Tells Babar, Rizwan

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'My request to Babar Azam and Rizwan is that if you feel your respect is not intact, then consider retiring from international cricket.'

Gill Set To Lead Test Team; BCCI Mum On Kohli's Future

Gill Set To Lead Test Team; BCCI Mum On Kohli's Future

Rediff.com10 May 2025

While the cricket fraternity is taken aback by talismanic Virat Kohli's wish to retire from Test cricket, it has been learnt that selection committee did ponder over the idea of handing over leadership to him in England to allow Gill some more time to groom.

Crease belongs to the batter: Ponting blames Kohli

Crease belongs to the batter: Ponting blames Kohli

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Virat Kohli's conduct came under the microscope in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne on Thursday after a clash of shoulders with teen debutant Sam Konstas, but the incident did little to knock the Australian wonder boy off his stride.

'Virat Kohli took the game away from us'

'Virat Kohli took the game away from us'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

New Zealand all-rounder Jimmy Neesham feels his team was simply outdone by the brilliance of Virat Kohli and Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the third One-day International in Mohali. Neesham (57 off 47) helped New Zealand post 285 with a maiden half century down the order before Kohli made short work of the target to give India a seven-wicket victory on Sunday. Kohli, who hit his 26th ODI hundred, remained unbeaten on 154 after sharing a 151-run stand with Dhoni (80).

PIX: King Kohli Lords It Over The Knights At Eden

PIX: King Kohli Lords It Over The Knights At Eden

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

Kohli's 55th IPL half-century laid the platform before skipper Rajat Patidar hit a quickfire 34 off 16 balls to help RCB kickoff their campaign on a positive note.

How India's 2025 ODI streak crumbled at Perth

How India's 2025 ODI streak crumbled at Perth

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Australia's stand-in captain Mitchell Marsh continued his fine run of form on Sunday, scoring 46 not out and leading his side to a seven-wicket triumph over India in the weather-affected first one-day international at Perth Stadium.

'Rohit's door was open 24x7 for everyone'

'Rohit's door was open 24x7 for everyone'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

Suryakumar Yadav revealed that as captain Rohit Sharma was known to make everyone comfortable around him in the team.

Learn from Kohli: Ponting slams PBKS batters

Learn from Kohli: Ponting slams PBKS batters

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting expressed disappointment with his team's batting performance in their seven-wicket defeat to Royal Challengers Bangalore in an IPL match.

Kohli Seeks Spiritual Solace In Vrindavan

Kohli Seeks Spiritual Solace In Vrindavan

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma visited Vrindavan Dham with their children, Vamika and Akaay, to pay their respects to their spiritual guru, Premanand Maharaj.

Never about ego: Kohli on his core values as a batter

Never about ego: Kohli on his core values as a batter

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

'IPL challenges you in a very unique way because of how the tournament is structured. It's not like a short bilateral series, it spans several weeks, and your position on the points table keeps shifting. That constantly changing scenario brings different kinds of pressure.'

I was panicking in T20 World Cup final: Rohit admits

I was panicking in T20 World Cup final: Rohit admits

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Rohit's early dismissal in the final against South Africa triggered a top-order collapse.

Is Ashwin Taking A Shot At Kohli?

Is Ashwin Taking A Shot At Kohli?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

'I wanted people to know me for who I am, because a lot of times, Ashwin's picking up a wicket and Virat Kohli is all over the place.'
'He's just jumping about, and people very often tend to believe that Ashwin's the one that's absolutely serious and Virat's the one that's having all the fun.'

Lyon donates Kohli, Bumrah, Ashwin bats for charity

Lyon donates Kohli, Bumrah, Ashwin bats for charity

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Nathan Lyon donates bats signed by Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah to support cricketers with disability

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.

Asia Cup: Meet The Record Breakers!

Asia Cup: Meet The Record Breakers!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Who has scored the most runs in Asia Cup? Who has taken the most wickets?

Sigh, Kohli's Flop Show Continues

Sigh, Kohli's Flop Show Continues

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Virat Kohli's subdued 17 off 69 balls extended his lean patch in the series.

Just be patient, he will be fine: Chhetri backs Kohli

Just be patient, he will be fine: Chhetri backs Kohli

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Chhetri and Kohli share a special and endearing relationship, bonded by their extraordinary levels of fitness and love for their nation and respective sports.

I wasn't rushed, singles most pleasing part: Kohli

I wasn't rushed, singles most pleasing part: Kohli

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Virat Kohli likened his match-winning effort in the Champions Trophy semi-final against Australia to the unbeaten hundred against Pakistan.

'Ee Sala Cup Namdu'

'Ee Sala Cup Namdu'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Leading the celebrations was cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, who praised RCB's long-awaited victory with a touch of poetic symmetry.

Virat Kohli's flop show continues in New Zealand

Virat Kohli's flop show continues in New Zealand

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Virat Kohli's split second indiscretion became his undoing as he went for a needless pull-shot to a well-disguised short ball.

The Indian batter who has troubled Eng pacer Wood the most...

The Indian batter who has troubled Eng pacer Wood the most...

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

Speaking about Pant, Wood highlighted the wicketkeeper-batter's fearlessness as his biggest strength.

'If India Win, I'll Sing With Jemimah!'

'If India Win, I'll Sing With Jemimah!'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

India's record-breaking chase against Australia in the Women's ODI World Cup semifinal sent a wave of pride and emotion through the country's sporting fraternity.

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.

Shastri believes Kohli and Smith will bounce back in style

Shastri believes Kohli and Smith will bounce back in style

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

Virat Kohli and Steve Smith will be "dangerous" and "hungry" for runs in the remaining two Tests

'Virat Kohli is a special player who holds the team together'

'Virat Kohli is a special player who holds the team together'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Cricketing legends Kapil Dev, Wasim Akram and Sourav Ganguly have heaped praise on Virat Kohli with one comparing India's batting mainstay to tennis great John McEnroe and another saying that his value in the team is more than his teammates.

SEE: Bengaluru Goes Wild as RCB Return with IPL Trophy

SEE: Bengaluru Goes Wild as RCB Return with IPL Trophy

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

The Rajat Patidar-led team was received by state's Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar at the airport.

'Kohli's legacy will be remembered for a long time'

'Kohli's legacy will be remembered for a long time'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips praised Virat Kohli's legacy in cricket, calling his 300th ODI a 'big feat' in the modern era.

'You'll be an all-format great'

'You'll be an all-format great'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Nitish flaunted his six-hitting muscle in the first innings and showed signs of living up to the belief that the former Indian skipper has exuded in him. After being put to bat by Australia, rain interrupted the play on four instances, and the Indian team toiled for rhythm as well as runs.

'I Have Been Praying For The Families'

'I Have Been Praying For The Families'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

An emotional Virat Kohli expressed heartfelt condolences to the victims of the deadly stampede during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL title celebrations in Bengaluru on June 4.

'If you're selecting Rohit, select him as captain'

'If you're selecting Rohit, select him as captain'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

It's a bit of a shock to see Rohit not going to Australia as captain: Harbhajan

Bumrah to Join Kohli, Rohit, Ashwin in Test Exit?

Bumrah to Join Kohli, Rohit, Ashwin in Test Exit?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Bumrah's pace has dropped noticeably in the ongoing fourth Test against England in Manchester - from his usual 140kph to the 130-135kph range. While he consistently touched 140-plus at Headingley and Lord's, Old Trafford has told a different story.

Captain Gill on what went wrong for India in Perth ODI

Captain Gill on what went wrong for India in Perth ODI

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Captain Shubman Gill acknowledged losing early wickets was one of the big reasons for India's loss in the rain-hit first ODI against Australia.