Virat Kohli
1st ODI: Kohli's 45th century; Rohit, Gill fifties propel India to 373/7 against Sri Lanka
On a flat pitch with a lighting fast outfield, Rohit and Gill made 83 and 70 respectively while sharing a 143-run opening stand to set the tone for a big total, before Kohli carried forward the mantle with his 87-ball 113, hitting 12 fours and a six for his ninth ODI century against Sri Lanka, going past the legendary Sachin Tendulkar for the milestone.
I don't think he can do that again, says Rauf on Kohli's famous game-changing six
Kohli hit a massive straight six over Rauf's head on a length delivery followed by a flick of the wrists for another maximum during the India-Pakistan clash and played an unbeaten knock of 82 off 53 deliveries as he took the side to a successful 160-run chase at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Virat will help other players excel in their roles at 2023 World Cup: Krishnamachari Srikkanth
"It's all about freedom, giving your players the freedom, do what you want, play your game even if you get out, that's the approach the team should have," said Srikkanth on Cricket Ka Mahakumbh' show on Star Sports. Srikkanth, a member of the 1983 ODI World Cup winning team in England, further backed Kohli to be on top of his batting in 2023 ODI World Cup.
Players like Kohli, Rohit will play a massive role in the ODI World Cup: Gautam Gambhir
While Kohli was a member of the 2011 squad which won the World Cup on home soil, Rohit didn't feature in that tournament and was the leading run-getter in the 2019 ODI World Cup. Both Kohli and Rohit will be seen in 50-over action during India's upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka, starting from January 10 in Guwahati.
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The issues of player availability, workload management and fitness parameters were also discussed at length during the meeting, which was attended by head coach Rahul Dravid, regular all-format captain Rohit Sharma, BCCI president Roger Binny, secretary Jay Shah, NCA head V.V.S. Laxman and selection committee chairman Chetan Sharma.
Selectors have to take the call overlooking beyond Rohit, Virat for next T20 World Cup: Gautam Gambhir
The move to not include the highly-experienced duo spells out that the build-up for the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup and the transition for the team in the shortest format of the game has begun. Former India opener Gautam Gambhir believes the call on the future of Rohit and Virat in the T20I scheme of things has to be taken by the selectors.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz receives 'special souvenir' from Virat Kohli
The 25-year-old took to social media to share the picture of him receiving the jersey from Kohli. "Special souvenir from one of the greatest cricketers, Virat Kohli," Mehidy wrote in a post on Twitter along with the picture. With his brilliant all-round performance, Mehidy troubled the Indian team most, throughout the Test and ODI series.
IND v BAN, 1st Test: Rishabh Pant becomes second fastest Indian to reach 50 sixes in Tests
Pant secured this achievement when he made a counter-attacking 46 runs off 45 balls, laced with six fours and two sixes at a strike rate of 102.22, to keep the scoreboard moving after India lost K.L. Rahul, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli.
K.L Rahul promises "aggressive cricket" from India ahead of Tests against Bangladesh
The two Tests between India and Bangladesh are a part of the ICC World Test Championship cycle, where India are currently placed fourth with 52.08 percentage points. With them needing to win Tests against Bangladesh and Australia, stand-in captain K.L Rahul has promised that India will play aggressive cricket in the upcoming series against the Shakib Al Hasan-led side.
IND v BAN, 3rd ODI: Ishan Kishan double hundred, Virat Kohli century propel India to 409/8
On a sunny Saturday, with India aiming for a consolation win after losing ODI series to Bangladesh, Kishan joined Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag and Rohit Sharma in the list of Indian batters reach the 200-mark in men's ODIs. Overall, he became the seventh batter in international cricket to hit a double ton in ODIS.
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