Virat Kohli raised his bat and acknowledged the roaring crowd. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: A Virat Kohli century turning into a losing cause has been among the rarest sights in modern cricket. But Raipur witnessed that rarity on Wednesday as India suffered a four-wicket defeat to South Africa despite Kohli’s 93-ball 102 — his second […]
Virat Kohli was not just leading with the bat in the second ODI against South Africa in Raipur. He also played a key role in the first innings by helping Ruturaj Gaikwad work through early jitters, which eventually led to two fine centuries in the innings. Gaikwad was clearly under pressure when he walked out […]
Tensions between star Indian batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharmaand the Indian team’s coach, Gautam Gambhir, do not appear to be easing anytime soon. Despite their splendid performances in the first ODI between India and South Africa, the senior batters’ future will be discussed in a meeting comprising BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar and head […]
Team India players praised Virat Kohli after his century helped India secure a 17-run win over South Africa in the first ODI in Ranchi. Kohli scored 135 off 120 balls, his 52nd ODI hundred, giving India a strong start to the series. Several teammates described what it meant to watch another major innings from the […]
India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak shut down speculation around Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s ODI futures, insisting there is “no reason” to look ahead to the 2027 World Cup when both senior batters are performing at such a high level right now. Kotak’s comments came after India sealed a 17-run win over South Africa in […]
A steady stream of Indian cricketers was spotted visiting MS Dhoni’s residence in Ranchi as the squad assembled for the ODI series against South Africa. The familiar get-together, something that often happens whenever the team plays in Dhoni’s hometown, set a relaxed and positive tone ahead of a crucial white-ball assignment. With the Test series […]
