Trust your game like Virat Kohli: Ricky Ponting to Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli, Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne NEW DELHI: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has urged struggling batters Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith to trust their game, drawing inspiration from star India batter Virat Kohli, to reverse their fortunes in the remaining four Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.Labuschagne appeared completely at sea against the Jasprit…

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Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Co. gear up for Adelaide Test: How they have fared in pink ball fixtures | Cricket News – Times of India

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Team India will take on Australia Prime Minister XI in what will be a two-day pink-ball practice match ahead of the second Test in Adelaide at Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), with the first session starting at 9:10 AM IST (2:40 PM local time). Having participated in four…

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‘We don’t want this guy full of confidence …’: Border and Hayden slam Australia’s tactics against Virat Kohli in Perth Test | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Australian cricket legends Allan Border and Matthew Hayden expressed concerns about Australia’s handling of Virat Kohli during India’s 295-run win in the first Test in Perth. Kohli scored an unbeaten century in the second innings, his first Test hundred in 18 months.Border voiced his disappointment regarding Australia’s approach to Kohli’s innings. “I was…

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‘Virat Kohli will be the captain’: AB de Villiers opines as former RCB star praises squad after IPL auction | Cricket News – Times of India

File Pic: Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) appear set for a fresh chapter under Virat Kohli‘s leadership in the 2025 IPL season, with the franchise assembling a strong 22-member squad during the recent auction in Jeddah. Kohli, who previously captained the side from 2013 to 2021, is poised…

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‘I haven’t seen an Asian team…’: Wasim Akram lauds India for Perth victory against Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India swept past Australia for a dominant 295-run win in the first Test in Perth last Monday, wrapping up the match with more than a day to spare.The visitors came into the opening match under pressure after their first home series loss in 12 years, against New Zealand, defeated 0-3.Border-Gavaskar TrophyBut the Jasprit…

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Australian cricketers pick Virat Kohli over Rohit Sharma in their Test team | Cricket News – Times of India

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Australian media has been heavily promoting the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, with a particular focus on Virat Kohli, given his immense popularity and fan following in the country.India are scheduled to face Australia in a Pink Ball Test in Adelaide on December 6, following a two-day…

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Rishabh Pant leaves Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma behind, becomes highest paid Indian cricketer. Here’s how | Cricket News – Times of India

Rishabh Pant, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Star Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has overtaken stalwarts like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to become the highest-paid Indian cricketer, thanks to his impressive IPL and BCCI contracts.After being bought for an unprecedented Rs 27 crore by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in…

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‘Virat Kohli’s aggression is what we’re missing’: Australian sports panel | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah celebrate the wicket of Travis Head in Perth. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli‘s aggression is a defining feature of his personality and cricketing style. It has been central to his success as one of the greatest modern-day cricketers and a transformative captain for India. The former…

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