Tag: Virat Kohli

  • WATCH: Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir End Rift Rumors With Heartwarming Hug During RCB vs KKR Clash

    IPL 2024: Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir were seen sharing a hug and having a conversation with smile during the time-out of RCB vs KKR match.

  • WATCH: Virat Kohli's PRICELESS Expression After Looking At Shikhar Dhawan's Doppelganger Goes Viral | cricket news

    The Bengaluru crowd was in to watch terrific cricket show when their favorite Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) took on Punjab Kings (PBKS) and they were not disappointed. Dinesh Karthik provided the finishing touch after Virat Kohli hit a fifty as RCB pulled off a brilliant chase to register their first win. Additionally, they got to see a fun Virat on the field. During the match, Kohli was seen having some fun when the camera panned to the doppelganger of Punjab Kings captain Shikhar Dhawan.

    Also Read | Virat Kohli Speaks To Son Akaay, Anushka, Vamika Over Video Call After RCB Beat PBKS In Thrilling IPL 2024 Clash; watch

    Kohli was fielding in the deep when the cameramen did their magic and split the screen into two, one showing Dhawan and his lookalike and the other showing Kohli's reaction. The RCB batsman was laughing out loud after watching Dhawan's doppelganger. The video was recorded by one of the fans and it was posted on social media after which it has broken the internet. Fans are going crazy to watch Kohli's priceless reaction to the event.

    Check out Kohli's reaction at watching Dhawan's lookalike:

    Wait for Virat's reaction on Dhanwan's doppelganger…even Virat can't stops himself __#RCBvsPBKS#shikhar dhawan#ipl pic.twitter.com/2VQh5UhGVY — ​​Samsanwaasi (@Jitu172) March 25, 2024

    While Kohli was all smiles, his good friend Dhawan watched it all, sitting with a flat expression in the dugout. Dhawan was quite engrossed in the game as he was praying and hoping for his team's second consecutive win. Alas, it did not happen.

    Punjab began their campaign with a win against Delhi Capitals (DC) but they failed to win their second match, and first away game. Preity Zinta, one of the Punjab owners, had a weary look on her face to see her side go down after being in a winning position.

    However, Punjab's NRR is still 0.025 and they are not lagging too behind in the points table, at the moment. Dhawan's PBKS are fifth on the table with 1 win from 2 matches. Their next match in IPL 2024 is against KL Rahul's Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on March 30. Expect Preity to be there to see her side, hopefully, win that contest and strengthen their position in the standings.

    As far as RCB are concerned, they got off to a terrible start in IPL 2024, losing the first match to CSK. They were nearing another loss before Dinesh Karthik played a blinder and finished the match in their favour, thanks to a 10-ball 29 run unbeaten innings. RCB are 6th on the table now with 1 win from 2 games but their NRR is in negative. They will be required to register a landslide victory in a couple of games to improve their NRR, which could be a deciding factor at the fag end of the tournament.

  • WATCH: Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni Share Heartwarming Moment During CSK vs RCB Clash, Video Goes Viral | cricket news

    The focal point of the IPL 2024 opener on Friday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, featuring defending champions Chennai Super Kings against Royal Challengers Bangalore, centered around Ruturaj Gaikwad's appointment as the new captain of CSK, succeeding MS Dhoni, and the anticipation surrounding the team's performance under his leadership. However, within just thirty minutes into the season opener, social media was abuzz with a viral moment featuring Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni, stealing the spotlight.

    Lovely scene of Mahi and Kohli #ViratKohli #MSDhoni #IPLonJioCinema #IPLOpeningCeremony #IPL pic.twitter.com/0jZI5RP5Yw

    abhinav (@DhoniAbhinav) March 22, 2024

    Virat Kohli on Friday became the first Indian to score 12,000 T20 runs. Kohli achieved the feat during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 opening clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday.

    With this achievement, Kohli also became the sixth player after T20 stalwarts Chris Gayle, Shoaib Malik, Kieron Pollard, Alex Hales, and David Warner to reach the milestone.

    Kohli reached the milestone in the seventh over of the game, swiping a full ball from Ravindra Jadeja behind square on the leg side for a single. (WATCH: Ajinkya Rahane, Rachin Ravindra Complete Unbelievable Catch To Get Virat Kohli Out During CSK vs RCB Clash)

    The 12,000 runs include those he scored for RCB in the IPL and the now-defunct Champions League, for Delhi in domestic Twenty Over Cricket, and for India in T20 Internationals. Rohit Sharma is the next Indian on the list, having scored 11156 runs in 426 matches, followed by Shikhar Dhawan, who has 9645 runs in 329 matches.

  • IPL 2024: After MS Dhoni Steps Down As CSK Captain, Virat Kohli Pens Emotional Note For 'Thala' | cricket news

    In what comes as a piece of big news ahead of the IPL 2024 season, MS Dhoni has stepped down as the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) handing the duties over to Ruturaj Gaikwad. The news has stunned the internet but understandably fans have accepted it slowly penning emotional notes for the legendary former captain. Some of the fans even labeled this season as 'End Of An Era' on social media as it is the first time neither Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are leading a single team.

    Coming to Kohli, former RCB and India captain penned an emotional note for Dhoni after the news came in that he is no longer leading the Chennai franchise which he led to five IPL titles. (MS Dhoni Handsover CSK Captaincy To Ruturaj Gaikwad Day Before IPL 2024 Opener; Here's Why 'Thala' Chose Young Batter For Role; Know Here)

    Checkout the post here:

    Legendary captaincy tenure in yellow skip. A chapter fans will never forget. Respect always. @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/cz5AWkJV9S Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) March 24, 2022

    “Legendary captaincy tenure in yellow skip. A chapter fans will never forget. Respect always,” read the post caption. (IPL 2024 RCB vs CSK Head To Head Record, Pitch Report, Weather Update, Squads: As MS Dhoni And Virat Kohli Come Face To Face, A Glimpse Into History)

    The legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Thursday “handed” over the Chennai Super Kings captaincy to opener Ruturaj Gaikwad on the eve of the IPL opener here, a stunning decision that is bound to send speculation swirling on his playing future with the franchise.

    In a post on X, the Indian Premier League made the announcement a day before CSK take on Royal Challengers Bangaluru. The five-time champions issued a brief statement soon after.

    “MS Dhoni has handed over Chennai Super Kings' captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad ahead of the start of TATA IPL 2024. Ruturaj has been an integral part of Chennai Super Kings since 2019 and has played 52 matches in IPL during this period. The team looks forward to the upcoming season,” said CSK.

    There is speculation that Dhoni will retire at the end of the season and therefore the franchise felt the need for a smooth transition in the stalwart's presence as a player.

    Gaikwad, who has played six ODIs and 19 T20s for India, made his CSK debut in 2020 and has gone on to represent the team in 52 games.

    “Whatever Dhoni does, it is in the best interest of the team. I got to know of the decision just before the captains' meeting. You have to respect his decision, it is his call,” CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan told PTI.

    The stylish opener had a memorable run last year, aggregating 590 runs in 16 games at an impressive strike rate of 147.50. His breakout year was 2021 when he amassed 635 runs in 16 games.The 27-year-old from Maharashtra is not new to captaincy, having led the Indian team to the gold medal in the Asian Games last year.

    CSK and Dhoni share an unbreakable bond and the World Cup-winning captain is expected to keep a significant role in the franchise going forward albeit not as a player. CSK had attempted the leadership transition even in the 2022 edition but it did not work out with Ravindra Jadeja handing back the captaincy duties to Dhoni after eight games.

    “It didn't work out at that time, this is different,” said Visawanathan. Dhoni officially announced his retirement from international cricket on August 15, 2020 but has kept playing the IPL.

    The 42-year-old, who played with a dodgy knee last season, underwent a surgery after leading CSK to their fifth title.Dhoni has played as many as 250 IPL matches, scoring more than 5000 runs at a strike rate of 135.92. Due to his knee issues, Dhoni pushed himself down to number 8 in the batting order last season but after regaining full fitness, he is expected to bat higher up this edition. Former India pacer Irfan Pathan met Dhoni recently and claimed that the latter appears to be in good shape following the knee surgery.

    “Last year, Dhoni said he was giving a gift to his fans with his cricket. I met with him a few days ago, he was playing pickleball for two hours non-stop. His knee was as fit as it ever was. It's an exciting time for fans; he now has his vintage old look. Will we get the vintage old Dhoni too?” Pathan asked on Star Sports.

    “His role has changed in the past two years. He comes in lower-order, plays lesser deliveries but hits the big shots, the strike rate is high. It's a small innings but a memorable one.”I think there won't be much of a change in that this year. He will continue to play that role,” said Pathan.

  • RCB Unbox Event 2024 LIVE Streaming Details: Check When And Where To Watch, Tickets, Time, Celebrities To Attend; All You Need To Know | cricket news

    Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are in news and for all the right reasons. The women's team of RCB scripted history when they clinched their first-ever WPL title in Delhi. What followed was a night full of celebrations and it is going to continue for next few days as RCB Unbox Day is also round the corner. RCB Unbox Day event is set to take place in Bengaluru on March 19. As per reports, the event is set to be attended by RCB women champions. The event will be held at the M Chinnaswamy stadium.

    Also Read | WATCH: Virat Kohli Dances With RCB Women's Players After Historic WPL 2024 Title Win

    What Is RCB Unbox Event?

    RCB organize this event prior to the IPL season every year. It is a fan engagement program where the RCB fans come close with their heroes. In 2022, RCB announced their new captain Faf du Plessis at RCB Unbox day. There are questions and answers sessions with the fans and the press followed by music performances. In a nutshell, this event is purely for the fans as the franchise says thanks to them for supporting them for years and seeks their undying support for more year.

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    Understood why @iamRashmika erased Bangalore on the mirror?

    All answers at #RCBUnbox. _#ArthaAytha #PlayBold #____RCB #RashmikaMandhana pic.twitter.com/OPlJ2D25s6— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) March 18, 2024

    Here's everything you need to know about RCB Unbox Day event, from live streaming details to ticket prices and other things:

    When is the RCB Unbox Event 2024? -Date

    The RCB Unbox Event 2024 event is on Match 19.

    Where is the RCB Unbox Event 2024? -Venue

    The RCB Unbox Event 2024 event will be played at M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru.

    What times does RCB Unbox Event 2024 event start? -Timing

    The RCB Unbox Event 2024 event will start at 4 pm IST, as mentioned in RCB website.

    RCB Unbox Event 2024: How to buy tickets? What are the prices?

    RCB Unbox Event tickets are available to be bought on RCB website: Click -https://shop.royalchallengers.com/tickets to know more. The tickets prices range between Rs 800 to Rs 4000.

    Which celebs are attending and performing at RCB Unbox Event?

    RCB fans await the event all the year. This year too the event will see many celebs and starts attending and performing at the event. As per reports, the stars set to perform are DJ Alan Walker, Raghu Dixit, Brodha V, Jordindian, Neeti Mohan, Barfi and Katcheri. It is being reported that Kannada cine stars are also set to attend the event. Not to forget, the RCB men's and women's team should be there at the event as well.

    Pressure on RCB after WPL win

    RCB open their campaign in IPL 2024 against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Match 22. Onus will be on stars such Virat Kohli, captain Faf du Plessis and other senior players to replicate the performance of the women's team in IPL. Smriti Mandhana and Co have given the franchise and fans a big reason to celebrate but men's team have also received a challenge from them to win the IPL 2024.

  • ‘Woh Lagega’: Rohit Sharma Proves Virat Kohli Right As Ex-Captain’s Old Video Goes Viral After Hitman’s Rant During IND Vs ENG 3rd Test | cricket news

    England and India are locking horns in Rajkot in the 3rd Test of the 5-match series and captain Rohit Sharma once again came up with some entertainment during England’s batting innings as he asked his teammates to get the ball fast for the next over as they were already three overs behind the clock. The funny thing was that Rohit did not say they would be fined if England got all out but instead said ‘Wo Lagega.’

    Watch the clips here:

    Rohit said “Jaldi to mangao ball yaar, hum log teen over pitche hai, agar ye log all out hogaye na to hmlog ko wo lagega” pic.twitter.com/8Iqsfp8xuY Kuljot Singh (@KuljotSingh_4_5) February 17, 2024

    The clip went viral as fans got the flashback of former India captain Virat Kohli explaining Rohit’s habit of talking about things in a strange way. Watch that old viral video below..

    https://t.co/PmfZFGP6uS pic.twitter.com/YrjfrSWk92 Guru Gulab (@madaddie24) February 17, 2024

    Kohli is currently not part of the Test squad due to personal reasons and Rohit is leading a fresh Test side with a couple of debutants along with some talented and hungry youngsters. (‘Jaddu Samajh Ye T20 Hai…’, Rohit Sharma’s Witty Banter With Ravindra Jadeja Lights Up Rajkot Test – Watch)

    Coming to the third Test, Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal continued his brilliant run of form with third Test century and Shubman Gill hit an unbeaten half-century to help India secure a 322-run lead against England on the third day of the third Test at Rajkot on Saturday.

    India ended the day at 196/2, with Shubman Gill (65*) and Kuldeep Yadav (3*) unbeaten. India started the final session at 44/1, with Yashasvi Jaiswal (19*) and Shubman Gill (5*) unbeaten. India reached the 50-run mark in 19 overs. Jaiswal and Shubman continued to hit at least a boundary per over, stitching a 50-run partnership.

    Both young batsmen let their arms loose in the 27th over, smashing veteran pacer James Anderson for three fours and a six, with Jaiswal delivering more beating. Jaiswal reached his half-century in 80 balls, smashing spinner Tom Hartley for two sixes in the 28th over. India reached the 100-run mark in 27.5 overs.

    Jaiswal and Gill were toying with the England spinners, bringing up their 100-run partnership in 122 balls. India reached the 150-run mark in 38.1 overs. Jaiswal continued his rich run of form, making his third century in 122 balls, with nine fours and five sixes. (Why Team India Is Wearing Black Arm Band In India vs England 3rd Test Day 3?)

    With a six, Gill reached his fifth Test fifty in 98 balls, with four boundaries and two sixes. After experiencing some issues with his back, Jaiswal walked off the field, unbeaten on 104* and Rajat Patidar walked in. Rajat however, was dismissed for a duck by Tom Hartley. India was 191/2. India ended the final session without any further loss of wicket.

    Earlier, before the final season, Rohit Sharma and Jaiswal came to open for India and the two batters put on 30 runs before England struck with the first wicket, Rohit, who scored a century in the first innings, went back on score of 19 runs. which included three boundaries.

    Gill and Jaiswal put together 14 runs so far, ending the Tea session at 44/1.

    Before this, Right-arm seamer Mohammad Siraj’s outstanding spell helped India take a 170-run lead at Tea on the third day of the third Test being played at Niranjan Shah Stadium on Saturday. England resumed the post-lunch session from 290/5 with Ben Stokes (39) and Ben Foakes (6) unbeaten at the crease.

    Inside nine runs, the Three Lions first lost the wicket of Foakes (13) and then the wicket of Stokes (41). England were 299 and lost their next two wickets at the score of 314 runs as Rehan Ahmed (6) and Tom Hartley (9) went to the pavilion. James Anderson was the last man to go and scored only one run.

    English were all-out for 319 runs it is the third successive time that India has taken a first-innings lead in the five-match series. India led by 124 runs before the start of their second innings. Other than left-hand opener Ben Duckett, who scored 153 runs with the help of 23 fours and two sixes, no bather was able to hit a big score.

    For India, Siraj snapped four crucial wickets in his spell of 21.1 overs and conceded 84 runs. Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav got two wickets each and Jasprit Bumrah and Ashwin had to be satisfied with one wicket each.

    Earlier, starting day three, Jasprit Bumrah drew first blood as he removed Joe Root for 18 runs, breaking a 42-run partnership. Root tried to play a scoop shot and steal a boundary. However, the shot lacked timing as Yashasvi Jaiswal, who was placed at the slip, took a fantastic catch.

    Kuldeep Yadav provided Team India with another breakthrough as he dismissed Jonny Bairstow for a duck. Despite losing two wickets in quick succession, England kept up the momentum. Duckett took a single off Kuldeep Yadav’s delivery and brought up his 150. He took 139 balls to reach the feat.

    Duckett’s splendid innings came to an end as he tried to play a shot into the cover for a boundary but Gill intercepted and took a brilliant catch of the bowling of Kuldeep. After the dismissal of Duckett, the onus lay on the shoulders of Ben Stokes to take England ahead in the game and the captain kept the scoreboard ticking. The duo of Stokes and Ben Foakes rotated the strike, not allowing the Indian bowlers to settle down while whacking the loose balls on offer.

    The visitors ended the first session of the day at 290/5 with Stokes (39) and Ben Foakes (6) at the crease. Earlier at stumps on day two, England were sitting pretty at 207/2, going at a run-a-ball rate and trailing India by just 238 runs.

    Brief Score: India 445 & 196/2 (Yashasvi Jaiswal 104*, Shubman Gill 65*, Joe Root 1/70) vs England 319 (Ben Duckett 153, Ben Stokes 41, Mohammad Siraj 4/84).

  • Big Blow For Team India As Virat Kohli Likely To Extend Leave: Report | cricket news

    In a setback for the Indian cricket team, Virat Kohli’s absence from the ongoing England series is set to be prolonged, with the prolific batsman expected to sit out the third and fourth Tests in Rajkot and Ranchi, respectively. According to ESPN Cricinfo’s sources, uncertainties also loom over Kohli’s participation in the fifth Test in Dharmasala, commencing from March 6, a concern that selectors will deliberate upon during their upcoming meeting to finalize the squad for the final leg of the series.

    Virat Kohli unlikely to feature in the 3rd and 4th Test against England. (Espncricinfo). pic.twitter.com/oWl65rkFJ5

    — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) February 7, 2024

    Kohli, who initially withdrew from the first two Tests citing “personal reasons,” continues to remain unavailable. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) disclosed Kohli’s decision just days before the series opener on January 22. Since then, no further updates have been provided by the board regarding his absence. BCCI’s statement read, “Virat has spoken to Captain Rohit Sharma, the team management and the selectors and has emphasized that while representing the country has always been his top priority, certain personal situations demand his presence and undivided attention.”

    While Kohli’s prolonged absence poses a challenge for India, there’s a glimmer of hope with KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja on the path to recovery. Both players missed the second Test in Vizag due to injury concerns but are reportedly progressing well with their rehabilitation.

    Virat Kohli and his wife, Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, are eagerly anticipating the arrival of their second child. The joyous news was indirectly confirmed by former South African cricketer AB de Villiers, shedding light on Kohli’s recent absence from the cricketing arena.

    De Villiers, in a candid interview, shared insights into his communication with Kohli, where the Indian skipper expressed the need to prioritize his family during this crucial period. Confirming the speculations surrounding Kohli’s paternity leave, De Villiers stated, “Yes, his second child is on the way. Yes, it’s family time and things are important to him.”

    The couple’s decision to expand their family has stirred excitement among fans, who have been eagerly awaiting news of a ‘junior Kohli.’ Kohli’s dedication to being with his family during this special time reflects his commitment to his loved ones and underscores the significance of family in his life.

    While Kohli and Sharma have yet to make an official announcement regarding their imposing bundle of joy, the outpouring of support and well-wishes from fans and well-wishers alike highlights the couple’s cherished place in the hearts of millions.

  • International Cup: Like Sachin Tendulkar in 2011, Virat Kohli carries Staff India on his shoulders

    Virat Kohli used to be only a few metres clear of equalling Sachin Tendulkar’s file of 49 centuries in ODI cricket. On 95, with simplest 5 runs required to chase down New Zealand’s 274, he flicked Matt Henry immediately to Glenn Phillips. As he noticed the catch, Kohli smiled sheepishly and walked again to the dugout, soaking within the applause of the group and waving his bat at them, acknowledging their toughen.

    Regardless that he overlooked the three-figure on Sunday, it might now not be too lengthy prior to he equals after which breaks the file of his idol. However extra importantly for his staff, he’s enjoying the Tendulkar function within the 2011 International Cup. He, like Tendulkar, has been their talisman and the nucleus. The little grasp used to be India’s perfect run-getter within the 2011 version—482 runs at 53.55 together with two loads and as many half-centuries. This marketing campaign, Kohli has already piled 354 runs at a mean of 118 in 5 video games. Barring the Pakistan sport, he had a hand in each and every of India’s 5 wins this installment.

    Indian captain Rohit Sharma used to be speechless when requested about Kohli’s shape and method. “Not anything a lot to mention about Virat. We’ve noticed him do that for such a lot of years. He backs himself to do the task,” he stated right through the presentation rite. There are not more superlatives left to provide an explanation for the genius of Kohli.

    As treasured a participant he’s to his personal captain, he’s a nightmare to the rival captain. “As a captain, it’s important to be proactive but additionally paintings in your plans. Take into accounts match-ups. Virat has a reaction to maximum plans,” New Zealand’s stand-in captain Tom Latham defined his plight. Identical strains had been used to explain Tendulkar’s batting too.

    All of Kohli’s knocks to this point on this International Cup have arrived at a vital juncture of video games and had been decisively match-influencing. Within the opening sport in opposition to Australia, he arrived on the crease by way of the 5th ball of India’s pursuit of 201 on a turner. Quickly they had been 3 wickets down for 2 runs. He used to be introduced a existence. However unfazed, he batted on and produced a masterclass on easy methods to anchor a chase on turners. This used to be classical Kohli, tipping and working, nudging singles, hitting the occasional 4 and slowly dominating the bowlers.

    He picked an unbeaten half-century in opposition to Afghanistan on a belter, a l6 in opposition to Pakistan, prior to he orchestrated a chase with 103 now not out in opposition to Bangladesh. It used to be tough, in that India misplaced each the openers after a quick get started. They wanted somebody to respire calmness, exude endurance and shepherd the chase. Kohli used to be that guy. Then, he has been that guy since Tendulkar’s farewell. The person that carries a thousand million hopes on his shoulders.

    It kind of feels metaphorical that Kohli hoisted Tendulkar on his shoulders for the lap of honour on the Wankhede after India’s International Cup triumph in 2011. Kohli would then say, poetically: “He has carried the hopes of a country for such a lot of years. This used to be that present from all of the ones other people for him as a result of he saved giving, giving, giving for India and I assumed what higher means at his house flooring to understand his dream after which he will get a lap of honour.”

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    For the following decade or so, Kohli would shoulder the hopes of his country. He used to be already a longtime batsman, however within the coming years he become the country’s flag-bearer, its best possible batsman throughout codecs, an all-time legend, arguably the best 50-over batsman the sport had ever noticed and a a hit captain, forging the staff in his personal symbol, making them an unbreakable unit.

    If MS Dhoni constructed the finisher fantasy, Kohli carved the chase-master area of interest. Steep chases channelled the most efficient in him. As many as 23 of his 48 loads have come when chasing totals effectively. He averages an astronomical 90.40 in 96 video games that India have gained batting 2d. However up to the numbers, it’s the means he is going concerning the chases that makes for an unforgettable enjoy. It’s some of the authentic spectacles within the sport—him settling in, then atmosphere the pace with fours, then ticking at the side of a flurry of singles and doubles, and overhauling the objective with out a lot fuss. The 95 in opposition to New Zealand, in that sense, used to be vintage Kohli.

    Each and every sport from right here, fanatics would flock to the stadium and turn on their tv units and streaming apps not to simplest watch India win, but additionally to look Kohli equalling Tendulkar. Much more enjoyable for Kohli and his staff could be if somebody lifts him on his shoulders for the lap of honour at the evening of nineteenth November, in Ahmedabad.

  • Global Cup 2023: Virat Kohli has a reaction to maximum plans, says Tom Latham after New Zealand lose to India

    New Zealand stand-in skipper Tom Latham heaped reward on Virat Kohli after the latter performed a masterful knock in India’s four-wicket win in opposition to the Black Caps within the Global Cup 2023 event on Sunday, October 22 on the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Affiliation (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamsala.

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    Kohli scored 95 runs off 104 balls with 8 fours and two sixes as India chased down a goal of 274 with 12 balls to spare. Latham stated that Kohli was once the nucleus of India’s batting and he didn’t let the Kiwis prevail of their plans.

    “Kohli performed an incredible innings. Managed the pace and the remainder may just bat round him. As a captain, it’s a must to be proactive but in addition paintings in your plans. Consider match-ups. Virat has a reaction to maximum plans,” Latham was once quoted as pronouncing within the presentation rite.

    Latham additionally admitted that New Zealand did not make right kind use of the demise bowlers whilst batting. After being diminished to 19 for 2, Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell helped their workforce get better with a partnership of 159 runs for the 3rd wicket.

    “We did not capitalise within the ultimate ten overs (with the bat). India bowled smartly within the demise and we left a couple of runs in the market. With the ball, we by no means were given a double step forward. I don’t believe we capitalised, 30-40 quick,” he said.

    “From a batting viewpoint, Ravindra and Daryll gave the very best blueprint. Which are positions we wish to be in, and after we get issues proper on the again finish, we’re bad,” Latham added.

    New Zealand’s subsequent event is in opposition to Pat Cummins’ Australia on Saturday, October 28 on the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Affiliation Stadium in Dharamsala. Latham’s males are lately positioned 2nd within the desk with 8 issues and a internet run charge of +1.481 courtesy of wins in 4 out of 5 suits.

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  • Virat Kohli has the facility to move Sachin Tendulkar’s report and rating many extra centuries, says Harbhajan Singh

    International Cup 2023: Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has mentioned that Virat Kohli has the facility to move Sachin Tendulkar’s report and rating many extra centuries for India. Kohli scored his forty eighth ODI hundred to edge nearer to Tendulkar’s report of 49 lots within the 50-over structure.