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Indian star batsman Virat Kohli has withdrawn himself from the first two Tests against England citing personal reasons, the Board of Control for Cricket in India confirmed on Monday (January 2, 2024).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