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Virat Kohli withdraws from first two Tests against England due to personal reason

Jan 22, 2024, at 09:47 pm

Indian star batsman Virat Kohli has withdrawn himself from the first two Tests against England citing personal reasons, the  Board of Control for Cricket in India confirmed on Monday (January 2, 2024).

Williamson opens up on friendship with Kohli, says fortunate to play against each other

Jun 08, 2020, at 07:35 pm

Mumbai, Jun 7 (UNI) New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has opened up on his camaraderie and friendship with Virat Kohli and called himself 'fortunate' to have played the game alongside the India captain.

Periodic breaks helps: Kohli

Feb 19, 2020, at 07:14 pm

Wellington/UNI: Indian captain Virat Kohli on Wednesday stressed workload management for players, saying that taking periodic breaks during the hectic schedule helped him playing in all formats of the game.

Handling pressure will be the most important thing in World Cup: Virat Kohli

May 21, 2019, at 04:01 pm

Mumbai, May 21 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Tuesday said handling the pressure will be the most important thing in the upcoming World Cup.

Skipper Virat Kohli praises bowlers after win against New Zealand in second ODI

Jan 26, 2019, at 04:36 pm

Mount Maunganui, Jan 26 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Saturday praised the bowlers for their performance in the second ODI match of the series where the visitors defeated the home side New Zealand by 90 runs.

I am sure it will be a well-contested final: Kohli

Jun 18, 2017, at 12:17 am

London, June 17 (IBNS): Indian captain Virat Kohli on Sunday said the final of the ICC Champions Trophy is expected to be a 'well-contested' game.

Virat is a great ambassador and leader of cricket: Cheteshwar Pujara

Mar 24, 2017, at 04:48 am

Dharamsala, Mar 23 (IBNS): Indian top order batsman Cheteshwar Pujara said that Virat Kohli is a great ambassador and leader of cricket, in response to Australian media's comparison between the Indian captain and US President Donald Trump, at a press conference on Thursday.

Virat Kohli says his source of inspiration is Autobiography of a Yogi

Feb 21, 2017, at 04:26 am

Kolkata, Feb 20 (IBNS): Ace cricketer and Captain of the Indian Cricket Team Virat Kohli professed his love for Sri Sri Paramahansa Yogananda's autobiography of a Yogi calling it a 'must read for all those who are brave enough to let their thoughts and ideologies be challenged.'

Virat Kohli named in Cricket Australia's Test XI of the Year

Dec 24, 2016, at 12:51 am

Sydney, Dec 23 (IBNS): Indian Test captain Virat Kohli has been named the skipper of the Test XI of the Year released by the Cricket Australia.

India ends 2016 at the top of MRF Tyres ICC Test Team Rankings

Dec 20, 2016, at 10:27 pm

Dubai/Chennai, Dec 20 (IBNS): India has ended 2016 as the number-one ranked Test side on the MRF Tyres ICC Test Team Rankings after registering a 4-0 victory over England in the five-match series which culminated with an innings and 75 runs win for the home side in Chennai on Tuesday.

Ashwin and Kohli achieve personal bests in MRF Tyres ICC Test rankings

Dec 13, 2016, at 09:54 pm

Dubai, Dec 13 (IBNS): India’s star off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has consolidated his position at the top of the MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for Test Bowlers after his match haul of 12-167 in the fourth Test against England in Mumbai helped the home side score an innings and 36 runs victory for a winning 3-0 lead in the five-match series.

Kohli smashes 235, bowlers put up strong performance as England struggle at 182-6

Dec 11, 2016, at 11:25 pm

Mumbai, Dec 11 (IBNS): After riding on skipper Virat Kohli's heroic 235 runs India took a massive lead of 231 runs, the bowlers played their part strongly to put the home side on the driver's seat in the fourth Test as England were left struggling at the end of the fourth day's play at 182 for six here on Sunday.

Kohli smashes 147 no, India 451/7

Dec 10, 2016, at 10:38 pm

Mumbai, Dec 10 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli remained 147 not out while Murali Vijay hit 136 runs as India took 51 runs lead over England's first innings score of 400 runs in the fourth Test match here on Saturday.

Indian squad for remaining series against England announced

Nov 22, 2016, at 11:14 pm

Mumbai, Nov 22 (IBNS): Selectors on Tuesday announced the squad for the remaining three Tests against England.

Kohli shoots up to career-high fourth in MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings

Nov 22, 2016, at 09:44 pm

Dubai, Nov 22 (IBNS): India captain Virat Kohli has shot up 10 slots to reach a career-high fourth position in the MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen after producing a man of the match performance in the second Test against England in Visakhapatnam which India won by 246 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.

Kohli hits 56 no, India take 298 runs lead

Nov 19, 2016, at 11:28 pm

Visakhapatnam, Nov 19 (IBNS): India tightened its grip over the second Test against England as riding on skipper Virat Kohli's dashing unbeaten 56, the home side posted 98 runs for the loss of three wickets, taking a lead of 298 runs at the end of the third day here on Saturday.

England struggle at 103/5, trail India by 352 runs

Nov 18, 2016, at 11:02 pm

Visakhapatnam, Nov 18 (IBNS): England were left on tough soil as the visitors lost five wickets on the second day of the second Test match, trailing India's first innings score of 455 runs by 352 runs here on Friday.

Test: India settle for draw

Nov 14, 2016, at 12:49 am

Rajkot, Nov 13 (IBNS): Despite pressure on the last day, Indians settled for a draw in the first Test against England here on Sunday.

Virat Kohli in praise of FC Goa’s performance against FC Pune City

Nov 05, 2016, at 11:27 pm

Panaji, Oct 5 (IBNS): FC Goa got back to winning ways in the third season of the Hero Indian Super League following a 1-0 victory over FC Pune City at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Balewadi, Pune.

Virat Kohli turns 28

Nov 05, 2016, at 04:29 pm

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IBNS): Indian's Test skipper and batting mainstay across all three formats, Virat Kohli on Saturday turned 28 years old.

Virat Kohli urges fans to join Puma's 'DO YOU' movement

Nov 04, 2016, at 09:11 pm

New Delhi, Nov 4 (IBNS): Indian Test skipper and star batsman Virat Kohli on Friday urged his fans to join Puma's 'DO YOU' movement and break the Guinness World record.

Virat's masterclass steer India home against NZ

Oct 24, 2016, at 03:24 am

Mohali, Oct 23 (IBNS): Chasing 286 runs to win the third ODI and take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series, the Indian team rode on the back of Virat Kohli's masterful innings of 154 runs to defeat New Zealand by seven wickets, here on Sunday.

Kohli smashes 154 no,India defeat New Zealand by 7 wickets

Oct 24, 2016, at 02:53 am

Mohali, Oct 23 (IBNS): Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli smashed his 26th ODI century as he remained unbeaten at 154 runs to help his side beat New Zealand by seven wickets here on Sunday.

Virat Kohli calls India's victory against NZ a 'great win'

Oct 17, 2016, at 10:48 pm

Dharamsala, Oct 17 (IBNS): Happy after clinching the first ODI match of the series against New Zealand on Sunday, Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli on Monday called it a 'great win'.

Virat Kohli presented with ICC Test Championship mace

Oct 12, 2016, at 12:21 am

Dubai, Oct 11 (IBNS): India captain Virat Kohli was today presented with the prestigious ICC Test Championship mace for leading his team to the top of the MRF Tyres ICC Test Team Rankings.

ICC to present Test mace to Virat Kohli at the end of the Indore Test

Oct 11, 2016, at 05:12 pm

Dubai, Oct 11 (IBNS); The International Cricket Council (ICC) will present the ICC Test Championship mace to India captain Virat Kohli at the Holkar Stadium in Indore after the end of the third and final Test against New Zealand, an official release stated.

Ind-NZ: India bowl out Kiwis for 299, extend lead to 276 runs

Oct 10, 2016, at 10:42 pm

Indore, Oct 10 (IBNS): Bowling out New Zealand for 299 runs, the Indian batsmen played out the designated six overs, scoring 18 runs to extend their lead to 276 runs, here on Monday, day three of the third and final Test match of the series.

Ind-NZ: Ashwin's 4 leave Kiwis reeling

Oct 10, 2016, at 09:05 pm

Indore, Oct 10 (IBNS): A resilient opening stand by the Kiwis was followed by a slump as the visitors lost five wickets in the ensuing session here on Monday, day three of the third Test match between Indian and New Zealand.

Ind-NZ: Latham departs post 100-run stand

Oct 10, 2016, at 05:42 pm

Indore, Oct 10 (IBNS): Battered in the first two Test matches, the Kiwi opening pair of Tom Latham and Martin Guptill put up a resilient 118-run partnership before the former was dismissed by Ravichandran Ashwin here on Monday, day three of the third and final Test match of the series between India and New Zealand.

Kohli hits 211,Rahane shames 188 as India post 557/5 d

Oct 09, 2016, at 11:38 pm

Indore, Oct 9 (IBNS): Strong show by skipper Virat Kohli, who hit a double century, and Ajinkya Rahane helped India put up a massive 557 for five on the scorecard, before declaring their first innings here on Sunday.