Anushka Sharma pens note for Virat Kohli after he reaches his 50th ODI Century Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma celebrated her husband Virat Kohli’s 50th ODI century with a heartfelt note on Instagram. She expressed her gratitude and admiration for Virat, highlighting his growth, honesty, and dedication to cricket. Anushka shared a picture of him and … Read more
The inaugural WTC Series is won by New Zealand, who defeated India In the WTC final match, the New Zealand team outplayed the Virat men on all fronts. New Zealand batted first, setting a target of 139. When New Zealand’s score reached 44, Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin had taken two wickets. Skipper Kane, who fell short of the half-century mark in the first innings, hit 52 runs in the second. Ross Taylor pitched a valuable 47-pitch inning. In a match against one of the finest teams in the world, Indian batsmen failed to score large. India’s second innings began with an overnight score of 64/2. India was held to 170 points by New Zealand’s bowling attack. Kyle Jamieson of New Zealand led the pace attack with seven wickets, while Tim Southee and Trent Boult also contributed to the dismissal of Indian players. India set an unfavourable record by losing its sixth ICC elimination match. The pattern began with the ICC World T20 final in 2014, and was pursued by the 2015 50-over World Cup, the ICC Semi-Final in 2016, the Champions Trophy the following year, and the semifinal in the 2019 World Cup. Since taking over the command from former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, India has lost three ICC knockout matches: the 2017 Champions Trophy, the 2019 semifinal of the 50-over World Cup, and the recent World Twenty20 Championship. Watch: World Test Championship Final | Winning Moment | New Zealand Winning Moment 2021
“I am absolutely fine, I am batting really well. I don’t want to think like people on the outside. I know the chat on the outside changes with one inning,” Virat Kohli had said ahead of the ongoing 2nd Test in New Zealand. There were serious concerns about Virat Kohli’s batting form in the lead … Read more
Former India batsman VVS Laxman heaped rich praise on Virat Kohli, saying the captain was leading from the front with his intensity in the morning session on Day 2 of the ongoing 2nd Test in Christchurch. VVS Laxman pointed out Virat Kohli is not getting bogged down by his form (or the lack of it) … Read more
On the latest episode of India Today Inspiration, India Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane talked about his views on leading the Indian team and the ongoing World Test Championship. Ajinkya Rahane has been an able deputy to Virat Kohli for India in the Test format (IANS Photo) HIGHLIGHTS Whenever the captain comes for a suggestion you … Read more
A captain otherwise known as a run-machine is now without an international hundred in the past 20 innings. Twin failures for a young wicketkeeper and an even younger opener. Their best fast bowler from the last match injured. And to top all this, the failure to win a single Test match in Christchurch ever. Suffice … Read more
New Zealand opener Tom Latham revealed New Zealand’s plans for keeping India captain Virat Kohli quiet when the 2 teams meet in the 2nd and final Test of the ongoing series from Saturday and Christchurch. Tom Latham pointed out that there will be a lot of sideways movement on offer at the Hagley Oval and … Read more
“We are not bothered about another loss but we are not going to take a backward step, that’s for sure,” captain Virat Kohli had said after India suffered their first defeat, a resounding one, in the World Test Championship in Wellington. Kohli’s words will resonate even more so if India loses another Test against New … Read more
It is the year of the World T20 and England pacer Tom Curran has already made himself a household name with a quality show against South Africa in the recently concluded T20I series. Having shown great skills and tactical acumen to win England the second game of the series by 2 runs, the Rajasthan Royals … Read more
The ongoing tour of New Zealand has been quite a see-saw ride for Virat Kohli’s men. It was only a few weeks ago when the India skipper and his New Zealand counterpart were ‘talking about life’ along the boundary ropes. Virat Kohli was quick to defend New Zealand and their affable captain Kane Williamson when … Read more
Indian captain Virat Kohli has exhorted his batsmen to shun ultra-defensive approach heading into the must-win second Test against New Zealand, saying it “never pays off” on overseas tours. India were thrashed by 10 wickets in the opening Test at the Basin Reverse, failing to go past 200 in both their innings on seam-friendly conditions. … Read more
It could be Virat Kohli versus Faf du Plessis in the Asia XI-World XI two-match T20 series that has been organised by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on March 18 and 21 — subject to the India skipper confirming his availability. The matches will be played to celebrate the 100th anniversary of their founding father … Read more
India captain Virat Kohli said Team India will look to cut out the outside noise and do whatever that is required to comeback from the 10-wicket loss against New Zealand in Wellington. Virat Kohli said there are a lot of people who want to get into their head knowing they are a side ‘who can … Read more
US President Donald Trump made sure he touched upon aspects of India that are loved by its countrymen to receive thunderous applause during his elaborate speech at the Motera Stadium, Ahmedabad on Monday. From quoting Swami Vivekananda to calling ‘Bollywood’ the hub of creativity, President Trump heaped rich praise on India and drew parallels between … Read more
“If we have to share our number 1 spot with any other team it would be New Zealand,” is what Virat Kohli had said before the Wellington Test and that is probably were it all went wrong for Team India as toning down the aggression that they have come to be known for, completely backfired … Read more
India vs New Zealand 1st Test: When Kyle Jamieson removed Virat Kohli for 2 on the opening day of the 1st Test in Wellington, the debutant extended the hundred-drought of the Indian captain to 19 international innings. Virat Kohli could only score 2 runs before he was dismissed by Kyle Jamieson in India’s 1st innings … Read more
India whitewashed New Zealand in the 5-match T20Is and the hosts returned the favour in ODIs. The two teams thus stand equal before entering the 2-match Test series commencing in Wellington on Friday. The last time India toured New Zealand was way back in 2014 when the Black Caps defeated India 1-0 in the 2-match … Read more
New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson on Thursday said his team will rely on its tried and tested patient approach to tackle the Indian pace battery of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Ishant Sharma in the Test series starting here on Friday. Williamson said it will be “a lot different” to facing Australian speedsters in their … Read more
Ahead of the Test Series against New Zealand, Team India visited the Indian High Commission in Wellington on Wednesday. BCCI shared a short video from the team’s visit to the High Commission. “We just heard a few words about mutual respect and admiration between the two countries, I couldn’t agree more, you talked … Read more