Virat Kohli

2nd Test: Virat Kohli explains reason behind Rohit Sharma's selection in Nagpur; batsman trends on Twitter

India have gone in with six batsmen for the second Test against Sri Lanka in Nagpur. The three-match series is level at 0-0 after the opening contest ended in a draw.

Nov 24, 2017

2nd Test, Day 1 Live: Ashwin, Jadeja back in business as Sri Lanka bowled out for 205

Sri Lanka have won the toss and have opted to bat first on a green track at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur on Friday, November 24.

Nov 24, 2017

Virat Kohli reveals reason behind 'solid' all-rounder Vijay Shankar's India call-up

The Indian captain also said Hardik Pandya will remain as the first-choice all-rounder and that Vijay can be used as backup in overseas conditions.

Nov 23, 2017

Virat Kohli can play till 44 and score 120 international hundreds, says Pakistan legend

Virat Kohli came in for high praise from former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar.

Nov 23, 2017

Will R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja play in South Africa? Captain Virat Kohli answers

Virat Kohli has spoken about the forthcoming India's tour to South Africa and playing two spinners in Test matches against the Proteas.

Nov 23, 2017

Will BCCI listen to captain Virat Kohli or ignore his comments?

Indian cricketers are the busiest in the world. They hardly get time away from the cricket field.

Nov 23, 2017

Is captain Virat Kohli offering an excuse before challenging South Africa tour?

The Indian captain also said the team is entitled to be judged for their performances only after they get to prepare the way they want ahead of overseas tours.

Nov 23, 2017

Virat Kohli praises 'feisty' Niroshan Dickwella, gives his verdict on time wasting tactics by SL keeper

The Indian skipper lauded Dickwella's "fiesty" character and said the stumper is capable of doing "something special" for Sri Lankan cricket.

Nov 23, 2017

Yuvraj Singh irks BCCI officials, India comeback doubtful; here's why

The 35-year-old's decision to skip Ranji Trophy matches and focus on improving his fitness has irked BCCI officials, including a senior member.

Nov 23, 2017

India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test team news, playing XIs and pitch conditions

India will have to make two changes to their playing XI in the second Test against Sri Lanka in Nagpur.

Nov 23, 2017

Kolkata Test: Dickwella reveals why he argued with Kohli, told Shami 'I don't give a damn'

Sri Lanka wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella has admitted to deliberately trying to waste time on the final day of the 1st Test in Kolkata.

Nov 22, 2017

India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test: Who will replace Bhuvneshwar Kumar in Nagpur?

Bhuvneshwar Kumar will not be part of India's squad for the remaining two Tests against Sri Lanka. Who will take his spot in the Playing XI? Is it a spinner or a paceman?

Nov 22, 2017

Did Virat Kohli declare a bit too late? Here is what Aakash Chopra has to say

What would have happened if Virat Kohli and India would have declared their second innings 45 minutes earlier? There is no guarantee India would end up winning the first Test.

Nov 21, 2017

Kolkata to Kolkata: Full list of Virat Kohli's 50 international centuries

Virat Kohli is one of the best batsmen in world cricket. He has reached halfway to Sachin Tendulkar's world record of 100 international centuries.

Nov 21, 2017

Sourav Ganguly likens Virat Kohli to Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar; here's why

Ganguly heaped praise on the Indian captain's hunger and intensity after the latter struck his 50th international century at Eden Gardens on Monday, November 20.

Nov 21, 2017

Virat Kohli praises 'massive contender' Bhuvneshwar Kumar, says pacer vital in overseas Tests

Despite being a regular in ODIs and T20Is, Bhuvneshwar had never been the first-choice pacer in Tests. But all that is about to change as he seems to have impressed his skipper with eight wickets in the Kolkata Test against Sri Lanka.

Nov 20, 2017

50 international hundreds: Virat Kohli reveals what gives him 'more pleasure' than tons

Virat Kohli is the joint fastest to 50 international tons, along with South Africa's Hashim Amla.

Nov 20, 2017

Virat Kohli equals Sunil Gavaskar's feat, reaches halfway to Sachin Tendulkar's world record

Virat Kohli rescued India with a superb century at Eden Gardens on Monday. Thanks to his knock the hosts set a tricky target of 231 for the islanders.

Nov 20, 2017

Cheteshwar Pujara sets a unique Test record; Tendulkar could not and even Kohli might not achieve

Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara is a run-machine for India in the longer format, and the batsman has added a rare record in his cap.

Nov 20, 2017

How cult of MS Dhoni is affecting Indian team selection, former batsman explains

Sanjay Manjrekar shed light on why it is important to ignore reputation and popularity of player when it comes to team selection.

Nov 20, 2017