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‘Pata nahi kya chakkar hai bhai…’: Virat Kohli calls Ishan, Shubman ‘Sita-Gita’ | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Speaking at a recent social event, Star India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Virat Kohli reminisced about the early days of his career, highlighting the absence of social media and fan clubs.He emphasized the reliance on skills during that era and the limited opportunities players had to establish themselves internationally. Kohli also touched upon the camaraderie between Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill, referring to their bromance.Virat, who is currently active in the Indian Premier League 2024 with RCB, reflected on the importance of seizing opportunities during his initial years in international cricket. Clips from his speech at the event have since gone viral on social media platforms.He also emphasized the importance of recognizing the opportunity and platform that...
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Virat Kohli’s dig at fans after hug with Gautam Gambhir: ‘Tumhara masala khatam ho gaya’

Virat Kohli took a playful dig at fans who enjoy his on-field tiffs with other players especially Gautam Gambhir and Naveen u Haq, with whom the the former India captain has squashed his beef recently, saying that the ‘masala’ the fans wanted were over. “People are disappointed because I hugged Naveen Ul Haq and then Gauti pa hugged me. Tumhara masala khatam ho gaya toh oo oo kar rahe ho. (‘Masala’ got over for you),” he said in a recent interaction, whose video became viral on X on Thursday. Gambhir and Kohli recently shared a warm moment between them before the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders match as the Kolkata mentor hugged Kohli. Virat Kohli talked about his hug with Gautam Gambhir.pic.twitter.com/r8RqBLfuQc — KKR Vibe (@KnightsVibe) April 11, 2024 Coming int...
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“I hope India don’t pick him ” – Glenn Maxwell laughs at debate on Virat Kohli’s T20 World Cup selection | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli's record eighth IPL century, which he scored against Rajasthan Royals in the ongoing season of the league, hasn't proved enough to silence his critics, who have raised doubts over the batting legend's selection for the T20 World Cup in June this year. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) icon currently leads the IPL 2024 run-scoring charts with 316 runs in five matches.But his strike rate of 146.30 this season, which includes the joint slowest IPL century ever (off 67 balls), has ensured that the debate on his T20 World Cup fate continued. But giving a lighter tone to the issue, Kohli's RCB teammate Glenn Maxwell has commented "I hope India don't pick him."Recalling Kohli's half-century against Australia in the 2016 T20 World Cup, Maxwell laughed at those arguing Kohli's se...
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Virat Kohli’s energy is… – RCB captain Faf du Plessis | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are set to lock horns with Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, and ahead of the game, RCB skipper Faf du Plessis talked about how Virat Kohli's infectious energy rubs onto his teammates and intimidates the opposition.In an interview with Star Sports, Du Plessis spoke candidly about the his on-field chemistry with Kohli, stating, "Batting is something we click together (in).It's unbelievable batting with him. He is one of my favourite guys to bat with. He brings out so much energy in me."Du Plessis went on to highlight Kohli's infectious passion for the game. "Sometimes I feel like I am fist-bumping my gloves through his hand because he gets so passionate," he added.Their synergy extends beyon...
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‘Virat is one of those guys who…’: Ajit Agarkar on Kohli’s fitness | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ajit Agarkar, chairman of selectors, acknowledged that Virat Kohli's fitness blueprint has created a significant impact throughout the Indian cricketing ecosystem.Despite being 35 years old, Kohli continues to excel in executing the most challenging fitness drills, setting himself apart from others."You look at guys like Virat (Kohli), he is one of those guys who set the benchmark.10-15 years into his career, he has only got fitter, you can see the results. If someone like him sets an example and puts forward certain things that you need or certain fitness levels that you need, gradually it progresses across the ecosystem."Gradually it has progressed (to the younger generation). The one difference you have seen over the last 15-20 years or so is the fitness levels of players,...
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Wanted to be a better version of myself post injury: Suryakumar Yadav | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The world's best T20 batsman Suryakumar Yadav is back to cricketing action after four months - a break forced by sports hernia injury.IPL ORANGE CAP | IPL PURPLE CAP | IPL POINTS TABLEWith Mumbai Indians set to play a crucial clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Thursday, the official handle of the IPL shared a video of Suryakumar talking about his comeback.The video is titled: 'Wanted to be a better version of myself post injury'.The videos starts with SKY saying, "It's great to be back, but most importantly, nothing beats the feeling of getting back at the Wankhede." Talking about his time off the game, Surya says, "It's actually a litter difficult to describe the last three, three and a half months, it has helped me grow as a person, grow as an athlete. It was diff...
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‘Shot yaar!’ Watch whose shots leave Suryakumar Yadav in awe at Mumbai Indians nets | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Suryakumar Yadav is the world's top T20 batsman and his return to cricket was a highly-anticipated one against the Delhi Capitals at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.IPL ORANGE CAP | IPL PURPLE CAP | IPL POINTS TABLEBut that turned out to be a damp squib as Suryakumar felt for a two-ball duck even though Mumbai Indians went on to win the match by 29 runs.There's no doubt that Suryakumar is a world-class performer specially in the shortest format of the game and with a clash coming up next against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the swashbuckling batsman would be looking to make amends and return to form.Ahead of the match against RCB on Thursday, MI cricketers are sweating it out in the team nets and the official X handle of the franchise shared a video of Suryakumar sho...