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PM Modi shared his wishes through his official Twitter account. (Photo: PTI/AFP)

PM Narendra Modi sends his wishes to Team India for World Cup 2019

After losing their first warm-up match against New Zealand, India bounced back on the scene after defeating Bangladesh by 95 runs

05 Jun 2019 4:38 PM

Kohli’s India are ranked second in the world and will be firm favourites as they begin their quest for a third World Cup triumph against South Africa. (Photo: AFP)

'South Africa not to be taken lightly', says Indian skipper Virat Kohli

Kohli said the unique format of the 2019 tournament means that teams must adapt very quickly and that experienced teams will have an edge.

05 Jun 2019 2:34 PM

He even lauded Rabada for the skills he possesses and said the batting lineup needs to be respectful against such a world class bowler. (Photo: AFP)

ICC World Cup 2019: Virat Kohli acclaims South Africa as very strong side

Kohli also declared that batting allrounder Kedar Jadhav is fit for playing tomorrow.

04 Jun 2019 7:49 PM

Regarded as one of the best batsmen of current era, the 30-year-old has been associated with RCB since inception of Indian Premier League. (Photo: AFP)

Did you know? This IPL franchise rejected Virat Kohli in 2008

Royal Challengers Bangalore was successful in snapping up the Indian skipper at the IPL's U-19 draft in 2008.

04 Jun 2019 3:28 PM

The journalists will now look forward to Tuesday’s mandatory Press Conference ahead of the South Africa clash. (Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

India sends junior players to press conference, media skips it

The frustrated group of journalists collectively decided to call off a press conference.

04 Jun 2019 3:01 PM

Thomas Muller will be cheering for Team India in ICC World Cup 2019. (Photo: Twitter/Thomas Mueller)

Virat Kohli thanks Thomas Mueller for wishing India ahead of World Cup opener vs SA

Emerging as an unexpected fan of the India cricket team, Mueller, a Bayern Munich product, declared his love for 2-time ODI world champs.

04 Jun 2019 2:35 PM

The 24-year-old is the world’s leading ODI wicket-taker in the past year with 48 wickets in 19 matches. (Photo: File)

'Kohli trusts India's spinners to be game changers at World Cup': Kuldeep Yadav

Kuldeep struggled in this year’s Indian Premier League and was dropped by KKR but made India’s 15-man squad for the World Cup.

04 Jun 2019 12:28 PM

Kane himself wasn’t in the best form in the final game and couldn’t contribute much to the team, drawing further speculation (Photo: Harry Kane/Twitter)

Trolls blame Kohli for Spurs loss

Kohli is under the crosshairs again after an Instagram post by Tottenham striker Harry Kane surfaced, featuring a picture with Kohli.

03 Jun 2019 4:59 PM

Members of Team India pose after a gym session at Southampton on Sunday. (Photo: Twitter)

Virat Kohli ‘doing fine’ after hurting his thumb during training

Virat Kohli, albeit in a lighter vein, explained why he has not bowled in international cricket since December 2017.

03 Jun 2019 1:15 AM

India will begin its World Cup campaign against South Africa on June 5 at Hampshire Bowl, Southampton. (Photo: PTI)

Virat Kohli declared fit ahead of India's World Cup opener against South Africa

Kohli was seen struggling with his thumb on Saturday during a catch practice session at the Rose Bowl stadium.

02 Jun 2019 2:55 PM

Kagiso Rabada: ‘Angry’ Virat Kohli is immature

The Indian skipper can’t take the abuse and that comes across as immature to him.

02 Jun 2019 2:40 AM

Immortalising the blabbering trend

A mishmash of music and sport acts as a motivator for the crazy cricket fans just as the World cup begins.

02 Jun 2019 2:12 AM

South Africa already faced a defeat at the hands of the hosts England in the opening match of the World Cup and will be aiming to turn things around. (Photo: Virat Kohli/Twitter)

ICC World Cup 2019: India play paintball ahead of clash against South Africa

After facing six-wicket defeat from NZ in first warm-up match, India gained confidence after they registered a victory over Bangladesh.

01 Jun 2019 11:38 AM

During the team's practice session, skipper Virat Kohli was earlier seen practising with the spinners but later moved on to face the pace attack in the nets.(Photo: Cricket World Cup/Twitter)

ICC World Cup 2019: India prepare for their clash against South Africa

Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan and 2011 winning-captain MS Dhoni spent time in the nets enhancing their skills.

30 May 2019 8:01 PM

A member of the staff gets up close to Madame Tussauds London’s newly unveiled figure of Virat Kohli at Lords Cricket Ground. The figure will be available for guests to see at the world-famous attraction from Thursday.

Virat Kohli’s kohinoor

Kohli will sit alongside legends such as Usain Bolt, Sir Mo Farah and fellow Indian cricket star Sachin Tendulkar at Tussauds.

30 May 2019 2:16 AM

Kohli & Co hopes high as World Cup begins

As Team India captain and the team's leading batsman, on whose success much revolves, Virat Kohli carries the expectations of over a billion Indians.

30 May 2019 12:01 AM

The wax statue of one of the world's leading batsmen will be on display at Madame Tussauds from Thursday until July 15 remaining at the museum for the duration of the tournament.

Kohli's wax statue unveiled at Lord's to mark ICC World Cup 2019 launch

The statue is dressed in the official Indian kit as well as shoes and gloves donated by the sportsman himself.

29 May 2019 9:01 PM

Gavaskar was unwilling to be drawn into the debate of whether India should boycott their round-robin match against Pakistan amid political tensions between the two hostile nations. (Photo: File)

Sunil Gavaskar chooses his favourites to win ICC World Cup 2019

Gavaskar, 69, also weighed in on the Indian team's much-debated number four slot, saying Lokesh Rahul should fill the position.

29 May 2019 7:49 PM

The new book is a ready reckoner, profiling all the 15 members of India's World Cup squad along with head coach Ravi Shastri. (Photo: File)

'Kohli was instinctive four years ago but has mellowed now': Kapil Dev

The 1983 World Cup winning captain said that there is no better person to lead India in a "daunting mission" like the World Cup in England.

29 May 2019 6:04 PM

Dhawan had scores of 1 and 2 while Rohit scored 2 and 19 against New Zealand and Bangladesh respectively. (Photo: AP/AFP)

'KL's batting at 4 is a big positive, no worries about Dhawan, Rohit's form': Kohli

The skipper gave enough indications that Rahul has sealed his spot at No 4 with a 99-ball-108 against Bangladesh.

29 May 2019 12:27 PM

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