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Former India batter raises fitness worry over Shubman Gill, asks him to learn from Virat Kohli

Former national team cricketer Deep Dasgupta has expressed physical conditioning concerns regarding national skipper Shubman Gill during the ongoing series against the West Indies. Analyzing the…

Oct 2

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Shubman Gill explains the importance of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in ODIs

Ahead of the final fixture against West Indies, India skipper Shubman Gill highlighted the immense value of having seasoned campaigners Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the squad. With his side…

Oct 2

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I feel extremely lucky to have Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in team, says Shubman Gill

India's ODI captain Shubman Gill expressed immense satisfaction regarding the presence of seasoned batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in his squad during the ongoing series against the West Indies.…

Oct 2

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Sourav Ganguly opens up on India-Pakistan rivalry, backs Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli for World Cup 2027

Ahead of the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia beginning October 7, former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly shared his perspectives on several national team…

Oct 2

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi enters India-Pakistan pressure cooker that shaped Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli into legends

Teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is preparing for a major career milestone as he gets ready to face Pakistan in an international fixture for the first time. The young batter has previously dismantled…

Oct 2

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Kohli will fall short of Sachin's 100-century record: Ex-cricketer's bold prediction

Former national team opening batsman Aakash Chopra expressed his view that Virat Kohli will end his career just short of the ultimate landmark, finishing with 98 centuries rather than reaching Sachin…

Oct 2

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Virat Kohli predicted to end career with 98 tons, miss Sachin Tendulkar's record

Former national team opening batsman Aakash Chopra has offered a striking projection regarding veteran star Virat Kohli, suggesting the prolific run-scorer will finish his career with 98…

Oct 2

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Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's 'professional rivalry' confirmed by ex-RCB star

Former cricketer Wasim Jaffer recently addressed the healthy competitive dynamic between senior India batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, comparing it to previous eras of the team. During India's…

Oct 2

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‘Unfinished business’: Shubman Gill eyes 2027 WC, values Kohli-Rohit experience

Shubman Gill has expressed his dedication to capturing the 2027 ODI World Cup, acknowledging that chances to compete in the marquee tournament come around very rarely. He emphasized how crucial the…

Oct 2

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‘There is a bit of professional rivalry’ - Wasim Jaffer on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's bond

Former national team batsman Wasim Jaffer recently discussed the dynamic between Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma during their time playing together for India. Drawing comparisons to past legendary…

Oct 1

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Rohit Sharma mentions Virat Kohli twice as he builds perfect ODI batter, Hardik Pandya also named

Following a convincing victory against the West Indies, Indian opener Rohit Sharma assembled his ultimate one day international batter during an interaction with Star Sports. He chose Sachin…

Oct 1

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Ishan Kishan surpasses Virat Kohli's 2016 fifty-plus tally, closes in on Suryakumar Yadav's T20I record

During the Asian Games semifinal held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan on October 1, Ishan Kishan powered India to 169 for 7 against Sri Lanka with an unbeaten 80 from 46 balls. His eighth fifty-plus score of…

Oct 1

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India’s incoming chief selector speaks on Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma’s 2027 World Cup plans

Prospective chief selector Parthiv Patel and former all-rounder Irfan Pathan evaluated India's roadmap toward the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup during a recent broadcast engagement. Pathan argued that…

Oct 1

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Watch: Rohit Sharma's crazy child-like celebration after 35th ODI ton, Virat Kohli mighty impressed

During the second fixture against West Indies, veteran opening batter Rohit Sharma delivered a remarkable performance by securing his 35th ODI century. His brilliant knock featured a flurry of…

Sep 30

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Virat Kohli closes in on Shubman Gill at top of ICC ODI rankings

Former India captain Virat Kohli has climbed to the second spot in the latest international fifty-over batting standings following a brilliant, unbeaten knock of 139 against the West Indies. This…

Sep 30

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‘Very, very fortunate to have someone like him’ - Sanju Samson on Virat Kohli

Sanju Samson recently praised Virat Kohli as an immense inspiration for the national squad following Kohli's remarkable unbeaten century against the West Indies. During that opening fixture in…

Sep 30

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"Very fortunate to have him": Sanju Samson opens up on Virat Kohli’s influence

Sanju Samson recently discussed the immense value of playing alongside Virat Kohli during a press appearance in Nagoya. Samson emphasized that having access to Kohli's incredible preparation methods…

Sep 30

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Breakdown: Kohli joins Sachin in the 15000 ODI runs club

Virat Kohli has officially crossed the fifteen-thousand-run threshold in one-day international matches, placing him alongside Sachin Tendulkar in an exclusive scoring bracket. Tendulkar originally…

Sep 30

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Watch: Virat Kohli drops Shai Hope to deny Naman Dhir maiden ODI wicket

During the second one-day international hosted at Guwahati, India all-rounder Naman Dhir was denied his maiden international wicket in the format when Virat Kohli failed to hold onto a chance at…

Sep 30

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Kohli closes in on Gill at the top of men's ODI batters' rankings

Virat Kohli has advanced to second place in the latest one-day international batting standings following an unbeaten century against the West Indies. He now trails India teammate Shubman Gill by just…

Sep 30

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Latest ICC men’s ODI rankings: Virat Kohli returns to top two after sublime hundred

Virat Kohli climbed to the number two position in the latest batting charts following his 55th one-day century. Shubman Gill maintained his grip on the top ranking after scoring a century in the same…

Sep 30

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ICC rewards Virat Kohli after 55th ODI century as Shubman Gill’s crown in danger; England batter jumps 333 places

Virat Kohli climbed to the number two position in the latest ICC ODI batting rankings following a century against the West Indies, closing the gap on teammate Shubman Gill who maintained his top…

Sep 30

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Kohli closes in on Gill at the top of men's ODI batters' rankings

Virat Kohli is moving closer to Shubman Gill at the summit of the men's one-day international batting rankings. Meanwhile, significant changes occurred lower down the bowling ladder as Keshav Maharaj…

Sep 30

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Virat Kohli set to dethrone Shubman Gill as No.1 ODI batter in ICC Rankings

Virat Kohli is closing in on the top spot in the latest ICC ODI batting rankings after scoring an unbeaten 139 against the West Indies. He now sits in second place with 796 rating points, putting him…

Sep 30

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Kris Srikkanth picks Virat Kohli's greatest ODI chase centuries, ranks Pakistan Asia Cup knock fifth

Former opener Krishnamachari Srikkanth has compiled his definitive selection of Virat Kohli's top ten one-day international hundreds achieved during successful run chases. The countdown was broadcast…

Sep 30

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IND vs WI, 2nd ODI Live: India eye series win as Kohli, Gill lead charge

India takes the field in Guwahati aiming to clinch the ongoing one-day international series against the visiting West Indies squad. Having secured a victory in the opening match propelled by a…

Sep 30

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‘Virat Kohli will realise in a few years why he didn’t play Test cricket longer’: Kapil Dev won’t ask him to return

Kapil Dev expressed regret over the retirement of Virat Kohli from the longest format of the game, stating that the former captain walked away too soon after a career spanning 123 Tests. The…

Sep 30

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'In a few years time, he will feel why he didn't play test cricket a little more' - Kapil Dev's huge statement on Virat Kohli

Former Indian captain Kapil Dev has publicly questioned Virat Kohli's decision to walk away from the longest format of the game, suggesting the star batter may experience regret in the future. Dev…

Sep 30

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India vs West Indies Live score 2nd ODI: Hosts eye series win; Kohli, Rohit and bowlers in spotlight

The Indian cricket team travels nearly two thousand five hundred kilometers from Thiruvananthapuram to Guwahati for the second match of their three-game one-day international series against the West…

Sep 30

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Ashwin picks Sachin over Kohli, reveals what Virat must do to be on the same level

During a recent discussion evaluating batting greatness, Ravichandran Ashwin expressed his preference for Sachin Tendulkar over Virat Kohli. He pointed out that the tougher conditions encountered…

Sep 30