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Misbah: Pakistan Treats Foreign, Local Coaches Differently

Misbah: Pakistan Treats Foreign, Local Coaches Differently

Rediff.com6 Sep 2026

Former Pakistan Test captain Misbah-ul-Haq has criticised the differential treatment of foreign and local coaches in Pakistan cricket, stating that foreign coaches enjoy more authority and less scrutiny. He also highlighted the need for consistency, patience, and long-term planning, drawing comparisons with India's successful cricket development model.

Sharing Dressing Room With Kohli, Rohit A Dream Come True: Harsh Dubey

Sharing Dressing Room With Kohli, Rohit A Dream Come True: Harsh Dubey

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

India all-rounder Harsh Dubey recalls the emotional moment he learnt of his maiden national call-up and speaks about the prospect of sharing the dressing room with Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and captain Shubman Gill during the Afghanistan series.

IPL 2026: RCB smash MI in run-fest; Kohli, Salt, Patidar shine

IPL 2026: RCB smash MI in run-fest; Kohli, Salt, Patidar shine

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru powered their way to 240/4 with half-centuries from Virat Kohli, Phil Salt and Rajat Patidar, before holding off a late fightback to beat Mumbai Indians by 18 runs in a high-scoring IPL clash on Sunday.

15-Year-Old Sooryavanshi's ICC Ranking Will Shock You

15-Year-Old Sooryavanshi's ICC Ranking Will Shock You

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

Rising sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has made a significant jump in the latest ICC Men's T20I Batting Rankings, climbing 230 places to 48th after an impressive Player of the Series performance against Zimbabwe. India teammate Ishan Kishan leads the T20I batting rankings with a career-best 910 points, the third-highest rating ever recorded.

'No one will tell me how to bat': Sanju Samson on quitting rat race

'No one will tell me how to bat': Sanju Samson on quitting rat race

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

Sanju Samson reveals Virat Kohli's advice on fitness, discipline and lifestyle, while explaining why he quit cricket's 'rat race' before becoming India's T20 World Cup Player of the Tournament.

Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar explain RCB's winning formula

Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar explain RCB's winning formula

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru players attribute their consecutive IPL titles to a strong team core, meticulous planning, and Virat Kohli's anchoring performance.

'When Root Scores, My Mind Goes to Kohli'

'When Root Scores, My Mind Goes to Kohli'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Every time Joe Root or Steve Smith scores big in Test cricket, Sanjay Manjrekar says his thoughts drift to Virat Kohli.

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

Gambhir Breaks Silence on Rumoured Rift with Kohli and Rohit

Gambhir Breaks Silence on Rumoured Rift with Kohli and Rohit

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Gautam Gambhir addressed rumours of a rift with senior stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, stressing that honesty, intent and learning from mistakes are key inside the Indian team dressing room.

IPL 2026 kickoff: Vintage Kohli, young Sooryavanshi headline mega show

IPL 2026 kickoff: Vintage Kohli, young Sooryavanshi headline mega show

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

The 19th edition of the Indian Premier League gets underway in Bengaluru on Saturday, a touch lighter on overseas firepower but buoyed by a confirmation of its robust financial health this week.

'Rohit good enough to play for couple of years'

'Rohit good enough to play for couple of years'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2026

Lalchand Rajput, Rohit Sharma's early mentor, believes the former India captain is 'good enough to play for a couple of years', attributing his current struggles to natural 'wear and tear'.

KKR reveal why Varun missed crucial RCB clash

KKR reveal why Varun missed crucial RCB clash

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders' head coach Abhishek Nayar said the team missed the combination of spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine in their loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, with Chakravarthy absent due to a niggle. Nayar also acknowledged that dropping Virat Kohli's catch early in his innings proved costly.

'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.

Spotted! Virat Kohli's 'wife'... errr 'fiancee' Anushka Sharma!

Spotted! Virat Kohli's 'wife'... errr 'fiancee' Anushka Sharma!

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

Australian presenter Michael Slater during his commentary called Anushka Sharma as Kohli's wife.

Irfan Pathan Explains India's World Cup Squad Strategy

Irfan Pathan Explains India's World Cup Squad Strategy

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan discusses India's ODI series against Afghanistan as a crucial opportunity to assess squad depth for the upcoming ICC World Cup, highlighting key players and their roles, especially for South African conditions.

Long live Test cricket while we have Virat Kohli: Warne

Long live Test cricket while we have Virat Kohli: Warne

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Spin legend Shane Warne heaped rich praise on Virat Kohli, saying he has instilled self-belief in his team and hopes that the Indian skipper continues to play for a long time as it augurs well for Test cricket.

Big BCCI contract shock for Rohit, Kohli

Big BCCI contract shock for Rohit, Kohli

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to introduce a revised central contract system, under which the Grade A+ category will be discontinued.

'Virat Kohli is like modern day hero'

'Virat Kohli is like modern day hero'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Steve Waugh said that Kohli is loved by the fans for his attitude of not being intimidated by an opposition.

IPL 2026: Why Didn't RCB Remember Fans Lost In 2025 Stampede?

IPL 2026: Why Didn't RCB Remember Fans Lost In 2025 Stampede?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

A year after 11 fans died during RCB title celebrations, the franchise's IPL 2026 triumph has sparked discussion over whether the victims should have been acknowledged.

'Vaibhav bhai, Vaibhav ji': 12,000 fans turn up for Sooryavanshi

'Vaibhav bhai, Vaibhav ji': 12,000 fans turn up for Sooryavanshi

Rediff.com6 Sep 2026

Fifteen-year-old cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has become the latest sensation in Indian cricket, drawing massive crowds to the Duleep Trophy final in Chennai. Following an explosive IPL 2026 season, the young left-hander showcased his talent with a quickfire innings, earning praise from experts and captivating fans who see him as the future of the sport.

PIX: Kohli offers prayers at Simhachalam temple

PIX: Kohli offers prayers at Simhachalam temple

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Later, priests honoured the visitors with the temple's Shesha Vasthram (sacred cloth) and presented them with the deity's portrait and prasadam on behalf of the Devasthanam.

Check out Virat Kohli's journey as India Test captain

Check out Virat Kohli's journey as India Test captain

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

With Virat Kohli stepping down as India's Test captain, the reign of the country's "most successful captain" in the longest format came to an end.

Please follow social distancing: Virat Kohli's heartfelt appeal

Please follow social distancing: Virat Kohli's heartfelt appeal

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Virat Kohli went on to say that over the past few days, he has seen some people still taking to the streets, and added that if people still continue to venture out, then they are not being honest with the country.

Selectors to weigh Pant's white-ball comeback, Hardik's fitness for Windies series

Selectors to weigh Pant's white-ball comeback, Hardik's fitness for Windies series

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

National selectors are set to convene in New Delhi to finalise India's ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming home series against West Indies, with Rishabh Pant's potential white-ball return and Hardik Pandya's fitness being the primary discussion points.

Virat Kohli's Top 10 T20I Knocks

Virat Kohli's Top 10 T20I Knocks

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

He finished a stellar T20 International career, registering the record for most by runs any player in T20 World Cups -- 1,292 runs in 35 matches.

Pulisic swaps boots for cricket bat in RCB-AC Milan crossover

Pulisic swaps boots for cricket bat in RCB-AC Milan crossover

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Christian Pulisic and Virat Kohli headline a unique RCB-AC Milan crossover, exchanging jerseys and sports in a global campaign blending cricket, football and fan culture.

Rohit-Gill or Jaiswal? Coach reveals India's ODI plan

Rohit-Gill or Jaiswal? Coach reveals India's ODI plan

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak confirmed Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill as the preferred opening pair, while urging Yashasvi Jaiswal to continue working hard for his opportunities. Kotak also highlighted the invaluable experience of senior players like Rohit, Kohli, and Jadeja in preparing the team for the 2027 World Cup, emphasising a series-by-series planning approach. He also confirmed Shubman Gill's fitness for the upcoming match.

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.

Gavaskar highlights a flaw in Virat Kohli's batting

Gavaskar highlights a flaw in Virat Kohli's batting

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

'It seemed Kohli was looking to reach for the ball, trying to play the ball early'

No Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant for West Indies ODIs; Auqib Nabi included

No Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant for West Indies ODIs; Auqib Nabi included

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

Hardik Pandya and Rishabh Pant were not picked in Indian team for the upcoming ODI series against the West Indies, while Ruturaj Gaikwad made a return to the one-day team.

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.

15-YO Sooryavanshi Beats Gill, Sudharsan, Kohli to Orange Cap

15-YO Sooryavanshi Beats Gill, Sudharsan, Kohli to Orange Cap

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's incredible IPL 2026 campaign ended with another historic achievement as the 15-year-old became the youngest player ever to win the Orange Cap.

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.

'What Made Dhoni, Kohli Great Test Captains'

'What Made Dhoni, Kohli Great Test Captains'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

Mahendra Singh Dhoni made the players feel comfortable by backing them, while Virat Kohli's aggression and uncompromising standards proved vital in moments of crisis.

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.

Kohli Hits The Nets Ahead Of New Zealand ODIs

Kohli Hits The Nets Ahead Of New Zealand ODIs

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Virat Kohli hits the nets in Vadodara on Thursday as he geared up for the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand.

Kohli's Chilly Handshake With Gambhir

Kohli's Chilly Handshake With Gambhir

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

The moment Kohli reached Gambhir, his demeanour noticeably shifted.

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

Why Ajit Agarkar Quit As Team India's Chief Selector

Why Ajit Agarkar Quit As Team India's Chief Selector

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

Former chief selector Ajit Agarkar's departure from the BCCI was primarily driven by disagreements over Rohit Sharma's future in white-ball cricket and policy differences with Centre of Excellence head VVS Laxman, culminating in his absence from a crucial review meeting.

Devdutt Padikkal strengthens his claim for No. 3 spot with maiden Test ton

Devdutt Padikkal strengthens his claim for No. 3 spot with maiden Test ton

Rediff.com15 Aug 2026

India's Devdutt Padikkal struck his maiden Test hundred to underline his credentials for the number three slot and propelled the tourists to a commanding 288-2 in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Saturday.