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In the absence of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma is set to lead India against Bangladesh in the Twenty20 series. (Photo: AFP)

'Not concerned with captaincy': Rohit Sharma

There was a debate recently that perhaps it's time that India embrace the idea of split captaincy.

31 Oct 2019 6:55 PM

Anushka Sharma has previously been blamed for Virat Kohli’s bad run in form, influencing the selection process, given preferential treatment and blamed for overstaying her authorised time with her husband. (Photo: Twitter)

Anushka Sharma blasts fake news regarding her and Indian cricket

There have been several instances where Anushka Sharma’s name was being dragged through the mud, due to her relationship with Virat Kohli.

31 Oct 2019 6:37 PM

'Sourav Ganguly has taken the right step in trying to revive Test cricket in the country': VIrat Kohli's former coach Rajkumar Sharma. (Photo: AFP)

Rajkumar Sharma, Virat Kohli's former coach, praises Sourav Ganguly's step to revive Test cricket

According to Rajkumar Sharma, players would not get the proper time to prepare for the day/night Test as they have not played one yet.

30 Oct 2019 6:44 PM

One of the Bollywood's happening couple, Virat Kohli, and Anushka Sharma exuded major romantic couple vibes while posing for the shutterbugs in their best traditional avatars. (Photo:Twitter)

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma lit up Diwali with love

The pictures came just after the couple stepped out to celebrate the festival of lights, Diwali with their close friends and family.

28 Oct 2019 10:57 AM

Virat Kohli said his career path became simple due to decisions taken by his father, Prem Kohli. (Photo: Twitter/ Virat Kohli)

Virat Kohli's dad, Prem Kohli, is his real-life superhero

He was speaking after launching an animated series 'Super V' based on Kohli himself.

26 Oct 2019 7:30 PM

Anil Kumble has supported Virat Kohli's view of having five centres for Test matches in order to bring the spectators back to the stadium. (Photo: AFP)

'Restrict Test matches to a few centres': Aniul Kumble backs Virat Kohli's suggestion

Kumble wants them to go back to the old tradition of the 80s and 90s where Test matches at specific centres were held during festivities.

26 Oct 2019 6:30 PM

Pakistan's newly appointed T20I skipper Babar Azam seeks inspiration from Kane Williamson and Virat Kohli and wants to emulate them as captain. (Photo: File)

'Want to emulate Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson': Pakistan T20 skipper Babar Azam

The 25-year-old Azam had played 33 T20I games in which he scored 1290 runs with an impressive average of 49.61.

26 Oct 2019 1:45 PM

Sourav Ganguly had a meeting with Virat Kohli in Mumbai on Thursday where the idea was floated. (Photo: AFP)

Sourav Ganguly says that Virat Kohli has agreed to play Day/Night Tests

The former India captain had been a vocal advocate of pink-ball Test in order to bring back the spectators to the stadium.

26 Oct 2019 11:13 AM

My wife will be my companion for long drives: Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli was visibly relaxed at the launch of the new Audi A6 on Thursday.

26 Oct 2019 12:20 AM

Rohit Sharma will lead India for the Twenty20 internationals against Bangladesh at home next month with regular captain Virat Kohli rested for the three-match series, the country’s cricket board (BCCI) said on Thursday. (Photo: AFP)

Rohit Sharma to captain India as Virat Kohli rests in T20s against Bangladesh

World’s top-ranked side India retained the squad that whitewashed South Africa 3-0 at homes recently.

25 Oct 2019 4:21 PM

India cricket captain Virat Kohli said on Thursday he expects a healthy and professional discussion with Sourav Ganguly. (Photo:AFP)

Virat Kohli expects 'healthy' dialogue with BCCI new President Sourav Ganguly

Ganguly took over the reins of the world’s richest cricket board on Wednesday.

25 Oct 2019 10:22 AM

As has been the case in the past, Rohit Sharma will lead the T20 squad in Virat Kohli's absence against Bangladesh. (Photo: AFP)

India squad announced; Virat Kohli rested, maiden call-up for Shivam Dube

The prolific Sanju Samson and leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal returned to the side for the T20 Internationals.

24 Oct 2019 5:22 PM

Sanju Samson, who recently hit a double hundred for Kerala in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, is expected to come in but only as the second option to Rishabh Pant for the time being. (Photo: PTI)

Virat Kohli to miss out on the series; Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson could feature against Bangladesh

VIrat Kohli could be rested for the Bangladesh series so as to manage his workload.

24 Oct 2019 1:37 PM

After taking charge as the BCCI boss here, Ganguly said he will be speaking to the Indian skipper on Thursday to discuss the way forward. (Photo: AFP)

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly: 'I am here to make Kohli's life easier, not difficult'

Ganguly said he will also sit with the team management which also includes head coach Ravi Shastri.

23 Oct 2019 3:52 PM

Rohit Sharma's player of the series effort of 529 runs helped him make huge strides from 44th place before the series. (Photo: PTI)

Rohit Sharma creates record, becomes third Indian to reach top 10 in all three formats

Rohit emulated captain Virat Kohli and retired opener Gautam Gambhir.

23 Oct 2019 2:30 PM

Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Wednesday revealed his fitness mantra and said he is proud to be a vegetarian now. (Photo:BCCI)

Virat Kohli feels better after turning vegetarian

Before 2013, 30-year-old batsman never gave importance to his fitness and as a result, he put on weight and lacked stamina during matches.

23 Oct 2019 1:05 PM

The team management's stand that Rohit Sharma could be a game-changer in the longest format stood vindicated. (Photo :PTI)

Credit goes to Rohit Sharma for overcoming anxiety and hesitation: Virat Kohli

Rohit turned out to be a revelation as opener with scores of 176 and 127 in the first Test and 212 in the third Test.

22 Oct 2019 4:40 PM

India captain Virat Kohli on Tuesday said he hasn't had any conversation with Sourav Ganguly with regards to Mahendra Singh Dhoni's international future and believes that the BCCI's President-elect will get in touch with him when he needs to. (Photo:AFP)

BCCI president hasn't contacted me to speak on MS Dhoni's retirement: Virat Kohli

Dhoni, who is on a sabbatical from international cricket, is not expected to play against Bangladesh in the upcoming T20 series.

22 Oct 2019 2:52 PM

India captain Virat Kohli feels that time has come for the BCCI to zero in on five permanent Test centres for future home series, similar to the English and Australian model when top teams tour those countries. (Photo: AP)

India should have only five permanent Test centres: skipper Virat Kohli

In Australia, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide are the five designated Test centres whenever the big teams come calling.

22 Oct 2019 1:09 PM

This unique record was created on Sunday after Rohit smashed his first double ton in the longest format of the game. (Photo: AFP/PTI)

Mayank Agarwal, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma break impressive Test record

The unique record was created on Sunday after Rohit smashed his first double ton in the longest format of the game.

20 Oct 2019 5:30 PM

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