Nathan Lyon and Virat Kohli. (AFP Photo by Brenton Edwards/via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Sledging and mind games have been an integral part of Australian cricket folklore almost ever since they started playing the game.And it’s also a known fact that the Aussies tend to leave great players alone and try not to sledge as…
Virat Kohli. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has issued a warning to the Australian cricket team ahead of their opening Test against India in Perth starting on Friday.Watson highlighted the intensity and competitive spirit that Virat Kohli brings to the field, cautioning Australia to be prepared for his trademark…
Mohammed Siraj (Reuters Photo) NEW DELHI: India pacer Mohammed Siraj was practicing in Australia during the 2020-21 tour when he received the devastating news of his father’s death. The heartbreaking message was conveyed to him by Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri. Overwhelmed with grief, Siraj rushed to his hotel room and broke down.Siraj had the…
Virat Kohli at the WACA in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) Virat Kohli is back where it all began. It was in Perth in 2012 that the world woke up to the feisty batting legend. Now, older & less prolific, he is back in Perth as India look to set the tone in…
NEW DELHI: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has advised Team India to move past their 0-3 defeat to New Zealand and concentrate on upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. The unprecedented whitewash under Rohit Sharma‘s leadership marked India’s first home Test series defeat in 12 years, significantly impacting their ICC World Test Championship standings position.Shastri…
Virat Kohli (Reuters Photo) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli‘s exceptional record in Australian cricket is well-documented. In his 13 Test matches on Australian soil, he has scored 1352 runs at an impressive average of 54.08, including six centuries and four half-centuries.Interestingly, Kohli’s most cherished innings came in a losing cause. His remarkable 123-run performance in Perth…
Sarfaraz Khan, Mohammed Siraj sum up Virat Kohli in one word (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Ahead of the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the Indian cricket team engaged in a light-hearted and memorable photoshoot, providing fans with a glimpse into their camaraderie. Among the participants were Sarfaraz Khan, Mohammed Siraj, and the ever-charismatic Virat Kohli. ALSO SEE:…
NEW DELHI: Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the BCCI conducted Q&A session in which Indian batter KL Rahul was asked a light-hearted question: “Who is the most famous person in your contact list?” Without missing a beat, Rahul answered, “Virat Kohli,” much to the amusement of fans and fellow cricketers alike.The response came as no…
Virat Kohli (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli had torrid outings in the home Test series against Bangladesh and New Zealand but legendary Sunil Gavaskar feels that the star India batter will make up for it in the upcoming Test series in Australia. India are set to play five Tests Down Under with the first…
MS Dhoni and Mohamad Rizwan NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Zulqarnain Haider has expressed his happiness over Mohammad Rizwan’s appointment as Pakistan’s white-ball captain. The 32-year-old wicketkeeper-batter started his captaincy tenure on a winning note, leading Pakistan to a historic series victory in Australia during a three-match ODI series.After losing the opener at the Melbourne…
