Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli

Top-order Batter

Batting Style Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style Right Arm Medium
Age 35 years
Place of Birth India
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01 Nov 2024

Ajaz Patel

Simon Doull criticizes India's decision to send Siraj as nightwatchman

Former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull has slammed the Indian team management for sending Mohammed Siraj as a night watchman in the 3rd Test against New Zealand in Mumbai.

01 Nov 2024

Ravi Shastri

Ravi Shastri criticizes Virat Kohli's dismissal in Mumbai Test

Former head coach of the Indian cricket team, Ravi Shastri, has expressed his disappointment over Virat Kohli's dismissal in the Mumbai Test against New Zealand.

01 Nov 2024

Heinrich Klaasen

IPL 2025: A look at the costliest retentions 

The Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises have revealed their retained players for the 2025 season.

India vs New Zealand, 3rd Test: Latham elects to bat

Team New Zealand is on the verge of scripting cricketing history in their ongoing Test series against India.

Virat Kohli retained by RCB for whopping ₹21 crore

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have retained Virat Kohli for ₹21 crore, up from ₹15 crore in 2022.

IPL 2025: Full list of retained players by teams

The franchises of the Indian Premier League (IPL) submitted their final list of retained players ahead of the October 31 deadline.

31 Oct 2024

Mitchell Santner

New Zealand eye historic clean sweep against India: Details here

New Zealand are on the brink of scripting history in their ongoing Test series against India.

31 Oct 2024

Indian Cricket Team

'Virat Kohli was overanalyzing': Brad Hogg on his batting form

Former Australian cricketer Brad Hogg has highlighted Indian batter Virat Kohli's performance in the 2nd Test against New Zealand.

Virat Kohli to return as RCB captain for IPL 2025?

In what comes as a positive development for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fans, Virat Kohli could return as their skipper in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

28 Oct 2024

Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik advises Virat Kohli to return to domestic cricket

Former Indian wicketkeeper-batsman, Dinesh Karthik, has given some honest advice to Virat Kohli as he continues to struggle in Test cricket.

26 Oct 2024

Mitchell Santner

Shubman Gill falls to Mitchell Santner twice on Test comeback

India's rising cricket star Shubman Gill had a disappointing return to the XI during the second Test against New Zealand at MCA Stadium in Pune.

Pune Test: Virat Kohli suffers twin failures versus New Zealand

The Pune Test between India and New Zealand saw talisman Virat Kohli suffer twin failures.

26 Oct 2024

Rohit Sharma

Dissecting Rohit Sharma's worrisome numbers in 4th innings (Tests)

Rohit Sharma's woes in the fourth innings continued as he was dismissed early in India's second innings of the second Test against New Zealand in Pune.

26 Oct 2024

AB de Villiers

Glenn Maxwell opens up about IPL journey, clash with Sehwag

Dynamic Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has opened up about his roller-coaster IPL career in his book The Showman.

25 Oct 2024

Mitchell Santner

Santner 'shocked' after dismissing Kohli on full-toss in 2nd Test

New Zealand's left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner, was left surprised after he claimed Indian cricket star Virat Kohli's wicket during the second Test match at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune.

Virat Kohli vs spin in Asia since 2021: Key stats

Indian batter Virat Kohli perished for one run in his side's score of 156 in the ongoing 2nd Test being held in Pune.

25 Oct 2024

Anil Kumble

Anil Kumble feels domestic cricket would have helped Virat Kohli

Former Indian cricket team coach, Anil Kumble, feels Virat Kohli should have played domestic cricket events such as the Irani Cup to better prepare for the New Zealand series.

25 Oct 2024

Mitchell Santner

Mitchell Santner scripts these records with seven-fer in Pune Test

Star New Zealand all-rounder Mitchell Santner has registered his career-best figures in the ongoing second Test against India.

RCB to release Maxwell; Kohli and Siraj likely retentions

The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are reportedly mulling over not retaining Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell for the next Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

NZ win their first Test in India since 1988: Stats

In a record-breaking feat, New Zealand beat India in the 1st Test at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

18 Oct 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Virat Kohli records his maiden Test fifty in 2024: Stats 

India's Run Machine Virat Kohli finally broke the shackles after scoring a fine fifty against New Zealand in the 1st Test in Bengaluru.

Bengaluru Test: NZ gain massive lead; Kohli-Sarfaraz stand bolsters India

India staged a fightback on Day 3 of the 1st Test against New Zealand at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

18 Oct 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Virat Kohli becomes fourth Indian with 9,000 Test runs: Stats

Indian batter Virat Kohli has added another feather to his cap, becoming the fourth Indian with 9,000 runs in Test cricket.

1st Test: India face historic batting collapse; NZ gain lead 

New Zealand were dominant throughout Day 2 of the 1st Test against India in Bengaluru.

India record their lowest-ever total in home Tests (46): Stats

India have slumped to their lowest-ever total in home Tests after New Zealand thrashed them on Day 2 of the 1st Test at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

17 Oct 2024

Sachin Tendulkar

Virat Kohli overtakes Dhoni, records second-most international appearances for India 

Star batter Virat Kohli has overtaken Mahendra Singh Dhoni to become India's second-most capped player across formats.

1st Test: NZ derail India (10/3); Virat Kohli records duck

Indian batter Virat Kohli continues to chase his form in Test cricket.

16 Oct 2024

AB de Villiers

Virat Kohli pays heartfelt tribute to AB de Villiers

Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli has paid a heartfelt tribute to his former Royal Challengers Bengaluru teammate, AB de Villiers, after the latter's induction into the International Cricket Council (ICC) Hall of Fame.

India vs New Zealand, 1st Test: Key player battles

After hammering Bangladesh 2-0, hosts India are set to take on New Zealand in the three-match Test series.

Indian batters with most Test tons against New Zealand

After routing Bangladesh, India are set to host New Zealand in a three-match Test series at home.

14 Oct 2024

Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir backs Virat Kohli's 'hunger' ahead of NZ series

Indian cricket team's head coach, Gautam Gambhir, has come out in full support of Virat Kohli, despite the latter's recent slump in performance.

14 Oct 2024

Babar Azam

Brad Hogg dismisses Virat Kohli-Babar Azam comparisons

Former Australian spinner, Brad Hogg, has rubbished comparisons between Pakistani cricketer Babar Azam and Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli.

14 Oct 2024

Babar Azam

PCB irked with Fakhar Zaman for questioning Babar Azam's exclusion

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is not reportedly happy with cricketer Fakhar Zaman's public criticism of the decision to drop star batter Babar Azam from the squad.

12 Oct 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Ruthless India torment Bangladesh, register T20I series sweep vs Bangladesh 

The Indian cricket team thrashed Bangladesh by 133 runs in the third and final T20I in Hyderabad to register a 3-0 clean sweep.

12 Oct 2024

Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav becomes 2nd-fastest Indian to complete 2,500 T20I runs

Indian dasher Suryakumar Yadav has become the second-fastest Indian batter to complete 2,500 runs in the T20I format.

11 Oct 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Virat Kohli eyes 1,000-run mark against New Zealand in Tests

India will once again shift their attention toward Test cricket after taking on Bangladesh in the 3rd T20I.

09 Oct 2024

England Cricket Team

Decoding batters with most Test runs since Joe Root's debut

In the first Test between England and Pakistan in Multan, Joe Root eclipsed records with his 35th Test ton.

09 Oct 2024

Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav set to emulate Virat Kohli's record in T20Is

Team India's T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav is on the verge of matching a major record of Virat Kohli.

08 Oct 2024

Diljit Dosanjh

Orry, Diljit Dosanjh among most exploited celeb names for cybercrimes

Online protection company McAfee has released its annual 'Celebrity Hacker Hot List 2024,' revealing the top 10 celebrities whose names are most commonly used by cybercriminals to create malicious content.

08 Oct 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Presenting Indian batters with 1,000+ runs in home T20Is 

After sealing the series opener in Gwalior, India will take on Bangladesh in the 2nd T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.

07 Oct 2024

Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya surpasses Virat Kohli for this T20I record

Hardik Pandya, India's star all-rounder, has broken a unique record of Virat Kohli in T20 Internationals.

05 Oct 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Presenting batters with highest scores in India vs Bangladesh T20Is

After sweeping Bangladesh in a two-match Test series, the Indian cricket team will face them in a three-match T20I series.

04 Oct 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Decoding batters with most runs in India vs Bangladesh T20Is

India lock horns with neighbors Bangladesh in a three-match T20I series starting from October 6.

01 Oct 2024

Shakib Al Hasan

Virat Kohli gifts his bat to Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan

Star Indian batter Virat Kohli has gifted his bat to Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan.

30 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Virat Kohli becomes fastest-ever batter to 27,000 international runs: Stats 

Run Machine Virat Kohli has unlocked yet another achievement in international cricket.

29 Sep 2024

Harry Brook

Harry Brook breaks this ODI record of Virat Kohli: Details

England's Harry Brook slammed a 72-run knock in the fifth and deciding ODI against Australia at County Ground, Bristol on Sunday.

29 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Rohit Sharma discloses reasons behind T20I retirement

Rohit Sharma, the celebrated Indian cricket team captain, recently shed light on his decision to retire from T20 International cricket.

26 Sep 2024

Kuldeep Yadav

India vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test: Predicted XI of Team India

The Indian cricket team, led by Rohit Sharma, is preparing for the second Test against Bangladesh. The match will be a crucial step for India toward the ICC World Test Championship final.

26 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Brad Hogg warns Virat Kohli amid declining Test performance

Indian cricket star Virat Kohli is facing criticism for his downward spiral in red-ball cricket.

25 Sep 2024

Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy: Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant named in Delhi's probables

Indian cricket team stars Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant have been drafted in Delhi's preliminary squad for the forthcoming Ranji Trophy 2024/25 season.

25 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Manjrekar criticizes BCCI for exempting Kohli, Rohit from Duleep Trophy

Sanjay Manjrekar, a former Indian cricketer and now commentator, has criticized the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for its alleged preferential treatment of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

Deep Dasgupta anticipates tough competition in Border-Gavaskar Trophy Down Under

Former Indian wicket-keeper, Deep Dasgupta, has shared his insights on the impending 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and hosts Australia.

24 Sep 2024

Business

A glimpse into Virat Kohli's real-time net worth

Virat Kohli, synonymous with cricketing excellence and brand influence, stands as a global athletic icon.

24 Sep 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

R Ashwin hails Jasprit Bumrah as Team India's 'Kohinoor diamond'

Ravichandran Ashwin, a key player in India's recent 280-run victory over Bangladesh, has defended his teammate Jasprit Bumrah against criticism.

22 Sep 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

Tamim Iqbal equates Ashwin's contribution to Kohli and Rohit

Bangladesh cricket legend Tamim Iqbal has lauded Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin, asserting that his contributions to the Indian cricket team are on par with those of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

21 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Decoding list of batters with 12,000-plus international runs at home

Virat Kohli has become the second Indian batter to surpass 12,000 international runs at home during the first Test match against Bangladesh in the 2024 series at Chepauk.