‘For Virat Kohli, it’s more the drama off-field than on-field’ | Cricket News – The Times of India

File image of Virat Kohli (Agency Photo) Former Australian bowler Brad Hogg suggested that Virat Kohli‘s recent decline in performance might be attributed to off-field issues rather than on-field matters, adding that BCCI‘s revised guidelines regarding family accompanying players during international tours could potentially add more pressure.During the recently-concluded Border Gavaskar Trophy, Virat’s performance was…

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‘Mohammed Shami and management will make the right call together’: Irfan Pathan backs pacer’s delayed return | Cricket News – The Times of India

Mohammed Shami. (Getty Images) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has endorsed the Indian team management’s cautious approach in not rushing Mohammed Shami back into international cricket during the first T20I against England in Kolkata, following his extended injury absence.Despite demonstrating his fitness through practice sessions and domestic matches for Bengal, Shami was not selected for…

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‘If Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli play well, only then you can win matches in Dubai’: Mohammad Kaif on India’s Champions Trophy chances | Cricket News – The Times of India

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has emphasised the significance of veteran batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for India’s campaign in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. The duo, who excelled as India’s top run-getters in the 2023 ODI World Cup, remain pivotal to the team’s success despite nearing…

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‘No regrets’: Sam Konstas on shoulder bump with Virat Kohli – Watch | Cricket News – The Times of India

Sam Konstas and Usman Khawaja talk to Virat Kohli after the shoulder bump incident at the MCG on December 26, 2024. (Photo by Martin Keep/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Australian batting star Sam Konstas revealed that he has “no regrets” over the shoulder-bumping incident he had with India’s top batsman Virat Kohli during the…

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Tracing Virat Kohli’s last Ranji Trophy teammates: Where are they now? | Cricket News – The Times of India

Virat Kohli (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Team India batter Virat Kohli’s anticipated return to Delhi’s Ranji Trophy lineup against Railways on January 30 has cricket fans excited to see the modern-day legend play a rare domestic match. Kohli’s domestic hiatus dates back to November 2012, his last appearance being a Group B…

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EXCLUSIVE | ‘Bada khiladi wahi hota hai jo… ‘: Harbhajan Singh backs Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: India’s squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has been announced and Rohit Sharma will lead the 15-member squad during their matches in Dubai next month. Rohit and Virat Kohli have received a lot of flak for their returns in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Down Under, and an overall underwhelming 2024-25 Test cricket season….

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‘If you drop them, then your team will fall apart’: Yograj Singh reacts to Team India’s Champions Trophy squad | Cricket News – The Times of India

Yograj Singh (Video Grab) NEW DELHI: Former cricketer Yograj Singh, father of Yuvraj Singh, has expressed his strong support for the BCCI and its selectors regarding the squad announcement for the Champions Trophy 2025. Speaking to ANI, Yograj lauded the decision-making process and highlighted the importance of retaining senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat…

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