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…
**EDS: FILE IMAGE** Bengaluru: In this file image cricketer Virat Kohli attends a practice session at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, in Bengaluru. Kohli on Monday announced his retirement from Test cricket, ending a spectacular run in the format which celebrated him as its saviour at a time when T20 cricket took centre-stage globally. (PTI Photo/Shailendra…
Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday through a social media post, concluding a 14-year career in the format. The 36-year-old cricketer, who made his Test debut in 2011, played 123 matches for India, scoring 9,230 runs with…
NEW DELHI: The BCCI has officially announced the updated schedule for IPL 2025. The tournament is set to resume on May 17, with the final scheduled for June 3, as per the revised plan.Following extensive consultations with government authorities, security agencies, and key stakeholders, the Board has decided to move ahead with the remainder of…
NEW DELHI: The BCCI on Monday confirmed the resumption of the IPL season, which will be held across six venues starting May 17, with the final scheduled for June 3, as per the revised schedule. The tournament was paused on May 8 after the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was called off due…
Virat Kohli, Jeff Thomson and Dennis Lillee Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lt. General Rajiv Ghai, during a press briefing on Monday, named Virat Kohli as his favourite cricketer, following the star batter’s retirement from Test cricket. Ghai also drew a fascinating parallel between cricket and national defence while explaining India’s multi-layered air-defence system.Kohli,…
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli’s wife and acclaimed actress Anushka Sharma shared a deeply emotional message on social media following Kohli’s announcement of retirement from Test cricket on Monday. Kohli brought the curtains down on an illustrious 14-year-long red-ball career, having featured in 123 Tests since making his debut…
Robin Uthappa, former Karnataka player, recalled the remarkable incident from 2006 when an 18-year-old Virat Kohli returned to bat for Delhi in a Ranji Trophy match against Karnataka, just hours after his father’s death, scoring 90 runs to help his team avoid the follow-on. Uthappa shared his memories of witnessing Kohli’s resilience during that challenging…
