Virat Kohli
IPL 2022: Bangar backs Kohli to put in "better performance" for future matches
Two more edges and three dot balls later, Kohli tried a pull off Prasidh Krishna, only for the edge to be caught by Riyan Parag running in from backward point. Kohli's last five IPL 2022 innings tally read as -- 9 (10), 0 (1), 0 (1), 12 (14), and 1 (3). The now-often seen wry smile appeared again on Kohli's face as he walked off and didn't even wait for the umpire to give him out.
CLOSE-IN: Namby-Pamby cricketers of today need to change
The protection for ones' head, legs, arms, fingers, face, thighs as well as chest guards has made the modern cricketer wear an armory, similar to the warriors of yore. The shoes and clothing are made for utmost comfort. The eye wear to enhance sighting the ball while fielding has become a standard equipment for cricketers at all levels of play.
'Everything else is irrelevant': Kohli sweats it out in training ahead Delhi Capitals game
RCB, who is sixth in the points table, will lock horns with Delhi Capitals on Saturday. Kohli on the eve of the match shared a picture from the nets session in which he can be seen training hard for the game. "If you're immersed in the joy of doing what you love, everything else is irrelevant," Kohli captioned the post on the KOO app.
Every interaction with Warne was a learning experience: Virat Kohli
Warne, who passed away following a suspected heart-attack in Thailand where he was vacationing last month, had guided Rajasthan Royals to their maiden IPL title in 2008. Speaking about the Australian cricketer's impact on his career, Kohli said, "(He was a) childhood hero for many people including me. He was such an iconic personality and an iconic cricketer at the same time. Almost everyone, all the cricket fans knew about him.
I remember the pressure of walking in to bat in 2011 WC final: Kohli talks about that historic night
Chasing Sri Lanka's 274 in the D/N game, Sehwag went for a duck, while Tendulkar could only manage 18 before he was caught by wicketkeeper Kumar Sangakkara off Lasith Malinga. In walked Kohli, steadying the innings along with Gautam Gambhir (97) with 35 off 49 deliveries. Thanks to Mahendra Singh Dhoni's unbeaten 91, Indian scored the required runs for the loss of four wickets with 10 balls to spare to lift the trophy.
Kohli brings aggression into game, Rohit is tactically really good, says KL Rahul
Star Indian opener KL Rahul has dissected the captaincy styles of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma while highlighting how he has evolved as player whistle playing under the Indian skippers. Rahul also mentioned former India skipper MS Dhoni's cool and composed nature and said that for being a good leader, one needs to have qualities of all these (Dhoni, Kohli, and Rohit) players.
Giving up of captaincy might be a blessing in disguise for Kohli, says Ravi Shastri
Former India coach Ravi Shastri said that relinquishing the captaincy may make Virat Kohli start playing more freely now and it might be a blessing in disguise for the prolific batting star. Shastri, who worked closely with Kohli during his tenure as a team's head coach, suggested that giving up captaincy was a smart decision; however, he believes Kohli should have remained India's Test captain.
Virat Kohli joins Royal Challengers Bangalore preparatory camp for IPL 2022
With RCB fans seeking information regarding Kohli's plans for the last many days as the other players had joined the preparatory camp, the RCB on Monday tweeted the much-anticipated good news on Monday. "King Kohli has arrived! That's it. That's the news," tweeted the official social media handle of the Bengaluru-based IPL franchise.
'Been a long journey', Kohli says in a message to fans after 100th Test
"Been a long journey to get here. Full of ups and downs and learnings. Would not have had it any other way. Thank you for all your support Flag of India, Raised hands," Kohli started his message which was released on his social media handles.
1st Test: Dravid leads felicitation of Kohli on reaching 100-Test landmark
India head coach Rahul Dravid led the felicitation of senior batter Virat Kohli on reaching the landmark of 100 Tests ahead of the first Test against Sri Lanka at the IS Bindra PCA Stadium on Friday. Kohli has become the 12th Indian and 71st cricketer overall to achieve the landmark.
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