If Kohli sticks to his decision, the selectors will be left with the unenviable task of rebuilding India's batting core for the England series-potentially without both Rohit and Kohli for the first time in years.
Steve Smith has once again proved why he's Australia's go-to man in crunch matches-by eclipsing none other than Sachin Tendulkar in a major ICC knockout record.
Virat Kohli's nephew Aryaveer Kohli and Virender Sehwag's son Aaryavir Sehwag were both picked up by different franchises during the auctions held for the Delhi Premier League T20.
'He (Kohli) was always there, it was a matter of a few innings here and there'
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'The captain's an outstanding player. I think his technique is superb. His concentration and his temperament over this series has been brilliant.'
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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.
Kirmani lauded Kohli not just for his accomplishments on the field but also for the inspiration he provided to the next generation of cricketers.
Ravindra Jadeja continued his renaissance as a batter, delivering his best-ever outing during the recent Test series in England and joining a list of legends
Shreyas Iyer's inspiring leadership faces its toughest test yet when Punjab Kings host an equally upbeat Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League in Mullanpur on Thursday.
'The ultimate team man, and he looks very, very focused. Obviously, the job's not done yet, but I'm very excited to watch him play.'
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Ahead of England's five-match Test series against India at home, head coach Brendon McCullum hailed young all-rounder Jacob Bethell
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He also met with skipper Rajat Patidar, pacer Yash Dayal, head coach Andy Flower, and Director of Cricket Mo Bobat.
Kohli will be instrumental in this effort as RCB chase the elusive title.
Yashasvi Jaiswal continued his meteoric rise in international cricket with yet another outstanding overseas tour
'He is one of the most valuable players in India.'
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.
While Rahul, who can bat practically anywhere in the line-up, is likely to succeed Rohit as Jaiswal's opening partner, either Gill or Karun Nair is likely to fill the void of Kohli at number four.
Virat Kohli, former Test captain, lauded the team's resilience
'You're the guiding light of all of our lives. We love you so much more everyday.'
This series begins a potentially era-defining period for Stokes and England coach Brendon McCullum, having enjoyed plenty of highs and lows over the past few years, with the Ashes series in Australia next up in the Test format, starting in November.
Virat Kohli was all smiles after powering RCB to victory - until his cheeky celebration toward Shreyas Iyer turned a fun moment into a frosty exchange that fans can't stop talking about.
Among other developments from the RCB camp, West Indies all-rounder Romario Shepherd and England's Liam Livingstone have returned to India and rejoined the squad on Wednesday.
Shreyas Iyer evoked memories of Virat Kohli's iconic 'Gangnam Style' celebration from the 2013 Champions Trophy.
India head coach Gautam Gambhir has admitted that dealing with the absence of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will be a significant challenge for the team.
'It's never easy, but I think he will learn from this exposure.'
With this feat, Rahul joins an elite list of six-hitters that includes legends like Chris Gayle (357), Rohit Sharma (286), and Virat Kohli (282).
Moeen called Kohli a "pioneer" in Test cricket, adding that his crowd-pulling ability was only second to Sachin Tendulkar.
Gill scored a sensational 269 in the first innings and followed it up with 161 in the second-earning comparisons to Don Bradman from Shastri himself.
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For Kohli, ODIs still hold space for that classic contest -- bat vs ball, power vs restraint -- and crucially, character vs pressure.
A Test series win in England, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa ranks as a "bigger" achievement than an IPL title, said India's new captain Shubman Gill on Thursday.
Kohli's innings, laced with five boundaries and five towering sixes, wasn't just about fireworks-it was historic.
In a wholesome moment that warm the cockles of one's soul, Virat Kohli touched Mohammad Shami's mother's feet and sought her blessings.
The legendary Rahul Dravid expressed deep anguish over the death of 11 people in a stampede during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory celebrations.
Virat Kohli's nearly two-decade long agonising wait to lay his hands on an IPL trophy with Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be up against Shreyas Iyer's resolve to make first-time winners out of the tenacious Punjab Kings.
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