We can do better: Dhoni after defeating Pakistan

Mar 20, 2016, at 05:53 am

Kolkata, Mar 19 (IBNS): Registering a historic victory against Pakistan in a ICC World T20 match here, Indian skipper MS Dhoni said he hopes that his team can perform better and need to improve in certain areas.

Virat Kohli guides India to six wickets victory against Pakistan

Mar 20, 2016, at 04:55 am

Kolkata, Mar 19 (IBNS): Riding on Virat Kohli's unbeaten 55 runs chivalrous innings, India defeated Pakistan in an ICC World T20 group stage match by six wickets here on Saturday.

Kohli-Shikhar-Dhoni shine as India beat Bangladesh to win sixth Asia Cup title

Mar 07, 2016, at 06:07 am

Dhaka, Mar 6 (IBNS) MS Dhoni smashed two massive sixes and scored 20 not out as he helped India beat Bangladesh by eight wickets in the final clash to lift the Asia Cup here on Sunday.

Kohli smashes 56 to help India beat SL by 5 wickets

Mar 02, 2016, at 04:21 am

Dhaka, Mar 1 (IBNS): Virat Kohli smashed a heroic 56 runs knock to help India beat Sri Lanka by five wickets in a Asia Cup match here on Tuesday.

India beat Pakistan by five wickets in Asia Cup clash

Feb 28, 2016, at 03:34 am

Dhaka, Feb 27 (IBNS): India defeated Pakistan in the Asia Cup encounter by five wickets here on Saturday.

Asia Cup ideal preparation before WT20: Virat Kohli

Feb 24, 2016, at 01:06 am

Dhaka, Feb 23 (IBNS): Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli on Tuesday said the Asia Cup is a good platform for preparing for the ICC World T20.

Second T20I: India win match by 27 runs, go up 2-0 in the series

Jan 29, 2016, at 11:47 pm

Melbourne, Jan 29 (IBNS) India beat Australia by 27 runs to go up 2-0 in the series, thereby taking an unassailable lead in the 3-match series, here on Friday.

Virat Kohli's Pakistani fan might face 10 year's imprisonment

Jan 28, 2016, at 06:49 pm

Islamabad/Okara, Jan 28 (IBNS) Umar Daraz, a Pakistani supporter of Indian cricketer Virat Kohli landed himself in trouble a few days ago and was arrested for hoisting the Indian tricolour, now faces the risk of doing jail-time for 10 years, according to reports.

Pakistan: Virat Kohli's fan arrested for hoisting Indian flag

Jan 27, 2016, at 09:43 pm

Okara, Jan 27 (IBNS): A Pakistani fan of Indian cricketer Virat Kohli has been arrested by the police for hoisting Indian flag, media reports said on Wednesday.

Finch praises Kohli for his 90 no knock

Jan 27, 2016, at 12:30 am

Adelaide, Jan 26 (IBNS): Australian skipper Aaron Finch praised Indian Test captain Virat Kohli for his unbeaten knock of 90 runs which played a crucial role in India's victory against Australia in the first T20 match of the series.

Kohli, bowlers help India beat Australia by 37 runs

Jan 26, 2016, at 11:48 pm

Adelaide, Jan 26 (IBNS): Virat Kohli smashed unbeaten 90 and the Indian bowlers bowled tight and took wickets at regular intervals to help defeat Australia 37 runs in the first T20 match of the series here on Tuesday.

Glenn Maxwell scores 96 to help Australia beat India by 3 wickets

Jan 17, 2016, at 10:41 pm

Melbourne, Jan 17 (IBNS): In a closely fought encounter, Australia defeated India by three wickets in the third ODI to clinch the series here on Sunday.

Kohli registers his 24th ton, India rake up 295 runs

Jan 17, 2016, at 06:11 pm

Melbourne, Jan 17 (IBNS) Batting first in the third ODI, India managed 295 runs for the loss of 6 wickets against Australia, here on Sunday.

SAFF Cup: Kohli congratulates Indian team

Jan 04, 2016, at 05:24 pm

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IBNS) Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli has congratulated the Indian football team for winning the SAFF Cup.

IPL: Virat races past Dhoni, is the most expensive player

Jan 02, 2016, at 06:05 pm

Mumbai, Jan 2 (IBNS) Putting an end to speculations,Virat Kohli is the most expensive player in the franchise based Indian cricket tournament, according to a recent list released by IPL,

Virat Kohli to get Polly Umrigar Award

Dec 31, 2015, at 11:24 pm

Mumbai, Dec 31 (IBNS): Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli will be presented the Polly Umrigar Award, the BCCI confirmed on Thursday.

Fourth Test: Indian batsmen put team firmly on top

Dec 05, 2015, at 11:30 pm

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IBNS) Virat Kohli and his men weathered early blows to surface on top at stumps on day three of the fourth Test match, against South Africa, here on Saturday.

India fold for 215, South Africa lose early wickets

Nov 25, 2015, at 11:22 pm

Nagpur, Nov 25 (IBNS) Day one of the third Test match between India and South Africa ended on an even note as India negated their batting deficit by picking up two South African wickets upfront, here on Wednesday.

Virat Kohli celebrates his 27th birthday

Nov 05, 2015, at 05:28 pm

Mohali/Kolkata, Nov 5 (IBNS) Indian Cricket Team's Test captain, Virat Kohli on Thursday turned an year older as he celebrated his 27th birthday here in Mohali on the first day of the first Test match against South Africa.

Virat Kohli's magic helps India beat South Africa

Oct 23, 2015, at 05:54 am

Chennai, Oct 22 (IBNS): A flamboyant 138 by Virat Kohli helped India bounce back in the ODI series against South Africa as the side defeated the visitors by 35 runs here on Thursday.

Gary Kirsten approached by BCCI for second stint as Indian team coach

Oct 16, 2015, at 11:28 pm

Mumbai, Oct 16 (IBNS): Former South African opener Gary Kirsten has said that he was approached by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for a second stint as the coach of the Indian cricket team.

Proteas restrict India for 92 in the second T-20 International

Oct 06, 2015, at 02:37 am

Cuttack, Oct 5 (IBNS) Winning the toss and deciding to field first, South Africa struck gold as their bowlers bowl out India for just 92 runs inside 18 overs in the second T-20 International match, here on Monday.

IPTL: Roger Federer to play for UEA Royals in the second season

Sep 11, 2015, at 06:08 pm

Dubai, Sept 11 (IBNS) Roger Federer is all set to play for the UAE Royals in the second season of the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL), the team confirmed through Twitter on Thursday.

30 players to attend camp for Mahatma Gandhi-Nelson Mandela Series

Sep 11, 2015, at 01:44 am

Mumbai, Sept 10 (IBNS) The Senior selection Committee of the BCCI has selected the following players for the preparatory camp for the forthcoming Mahatma Gandhi - Nelson Mandela Series between India and South Africa.

Virat savors first series win as Test captain

Sep 02, 2015, at 12:41 am

Colombo, Sept 1 (IBNS) Virat Kohli on Tuesday reached a new ‘milestone’ by being the first Indian Test captain to win a series here in 22 years, as his team drowned the Lankans by 117 runs to clinch the three match Test series 2-1.

Virat Kohli calls winning in Sri Lanka after 22 years as a 'milestone'

Sep 01, 2015, at 10:55 pm

Colombo, Sept 1 (IBNS): Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli on Tuesday appreciated his team after winning the Test series against Sri Lanka on their home turf and called the victory as a 'milestone'.

First Test: India firmly on top after an all-round performance on day two

Aug 14, 2015, at 12:22 am

Galle, Aug 13 (IBNS) A twin century by Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli and a twin strike by the Indian bowlers in the Sri Lankan second innings have set India on top at the end of the second day of the first Test match here on Thursday.

Virat to lead the 15-man squad to Sri Lanka for Test series

Jul 23, 2015, at 06:03 pm

Mumbai, July 23 (IBNS) The All-India Senior Selection Committee met earlier Thursday, to pick the Indian team for the three-match Test series against Sri Lanka.

Dhoni, Kohli and four others rested for Zimbawe, Rahane captain

Jun 29, 2015, at 08:19 pm

New Delhi, June 29 (IBNS) Ajinkya Rahane will lead the Indian team as Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin are among six senior players rested for the limited-overs tour of Zimbabwe in July.

Want to create a friendly atmosphere in the dressing room: Virat

Jun 07, 2015, at 11:13 pm

Kolkata, Jun 7 (IBNS) Indian cricket team's Test captain Virat Kohli on Sunday said he wants to create a harmonious condition in the dressing room.