Anushka Sharma (L) and Virat Kohli (R) at Vrindavan. (Image: X) Former India cricket captain Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma visited their spiritual guide Premanand Maharaj at Vrindavan Dham on Tuesday, a day after announcing his retirement from Test cricket after a remarkable 14-year career that saw him score 9,230 runs.The couple, who…
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli was the loudest, proudest flagbearer for Tests at a time of great churn in the modern game. In many ways, his exit creates a void in India’s red-ball cricket larger than the one left by the retirement of Sachin Tendulkar. No wonder the powers that be were so desperate to retain…
Barcelona vs Real Madrid (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: “Madrid… Saluda Al Campeon (Madrid… Say hello to the Champions)” read the front page of Barcelona-based daily SPORT. “A lo Campeon! (Like champions)”, said Mundo Deportivo, the other big sports daily in Barcelona. “Barca abraza la liga (Barcelona hug La Liga)” flashed Madrid-based AS. “Barca ‘gana’ la…
Virat Kohli led India to maiden Test series win in Australia on the 2018-19 tour (Agency Photo) NEW DELHI: A young Virat Kohli, just 12 years old, riding on the back of his father Prem Nath Kohli’s scooter with his kit bag perched on the front, is an image that former India cricketer Atul Wassan…
India Squad for England Tour Announcement Live Updates: While the cricketing world focuses on the upcoming resumption of IPL 2025, significant developments are also taking place in India’s red-ball cricket setup. Behind the scenes, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is moving swiftly to finalise plans for the India A vs England…
NEW DELHI: Following Virat Kohli’s unexpected retirement from Test cricket, his childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma has praised the 36-year-old for an extraordinary red-ball career and expressed hope that the batting icon will lead India to victory in the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup.Kohli, who brought the curtain down on a 14-year Test career just weeks…
Ravichandran Ashwin reflected on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s Test retirements, acknowledging the inevitable end to even legendary careers. He highlighted Kohli’s unmatched energy and Rohit’s potential, suggesting Rohit could have mirrored Kohli’s achievements if not for an early injury. Ashwin also noted his own mixed performances leading to his retirement. NEW DELHI: Former Indian…
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli’s unexpected decision to retire from Test cricket has left the cricketing world stunned, and his former Delhi and Ranji coach Sarandeep Singh is no exception. In a surprising revelation, the ex-India spinner claimed that Kohli had shown no signs of stepping away from the red-ball format and was actively preparing for…
Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday, ending a distinguished 14-year career in the format. His decision comes ahead of India’s five-Test series in England starting on June 20 at Headingley, signalling the start of a new cycle in the World Test Championship.In the statement announcing the retirement, Kohli said, “It’s been…
Virat Kohli and Sam Konstas. (Pic Credit – X) Virat Kohli‘s Test cricket career has been marked by numerous controversial and intense moments, showcasing his fierce competitiveness and emotional approach to the game. From his early days as a player to his role as captain, Kohli‘s on-field incidents have ranged from showing the middle finger…
