Ahead of Ranji comeback, Virat Kohli returns to training with former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar | Cricket News – The Times of India

Virat Kohli and Sanjay Bangar file photo (Credit: X) MUMBAI: Ahead of his long-awaited Ranji Trophy comeback after more than 12 years, star bat Virat Kohli, currently struggling for form, resumed his training when he had a special nets session under the guidance of former India allrounder Sanjay Bangar at a ground in Bandra in…

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Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli are being targeted and forced to play domestic cricket: Former Pakistan cricketer | Cricket News – The Times of India

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (AFP Photo) Former Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif criticised the decision to target Indian veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli over their red-ball form, suggesting that they are being forced to play domestic cricket ahead of important white-ball fixtures.Rohit, the India Test and ODI captain, appeared for Mumbai in their Ranji…

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‘He has 55-56 average …’: Harbhajan Singh questions Sanju Samson’s exclusion from India squad for Champions Trophy | Cricket News – The Times of India

Harbhajan Singh and Sanju Samson NEW DELHI: The omission of wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson from India’s ICC Champions Trophy squad has raised eyebrows, with former cricketer Harbhajan Singh expressing his surprise over the decision. Samson, who averages over 56 in ODIs, last played the format in December 2023 but has since been overlooked despite consistent performances….

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‘Chill yar RCB fans’: Kuldeep Yadav after facing backlash over ‘you need trophy’ roast | Cricket News – The Times of India

Kuldeep Yadav (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav found himself at the centre of a social media storm after a cheeky comment about the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) set tongues wagging. Kuldeep’s remark, aimed at RCB’s elusive quest for their maiden IPL trophy, sent fans into a frenzy and showcased the cricketer’s sense…

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‘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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