Page 21 - Virat Kohli

All he would be looking for is to win the T20 competition: Gambhir on Kohli

Gautam Gambhir said that captain Virat Kohli will be looking to win the ICC mens T20 World Cup in the UAE and Oman. The tournament marks the last time Kohli will be leading India in T20Is.

India's warm-up worries abound on second opener, Hardik's batting position

Hardik Pandya's form and few batting slots will be foremost on Virat Kohli's mind as India look to make the most of two T20 World Cup warm-up matches starting with a game against England on Monday.

Do it for Virat Kohli: Suresh Raina's message to India's T20 WC players

Former India cricketer Suresh Raina says Virat Kohli deserves to draw the curtains on his T20 captaincy stint by winning the shortest format's World Cup in the UAE and Oman. Kohli will step down from T20 captaincy after the World Cup and Raina said the talismanic batter deserves a befitting farewell from his teammates. "For India, the message at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup is simple -- do it for Virat Kohli. "It will probably be his last time at this tournament as captain, so it's very important for him to make everyone believe we can do it and for us to get behind him," Raina wrote in a column for ICC. "India fans can't wait for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 to start for this reason. We have the players, we have the momentum - we just need to go out there and execute now." Raina feels the Indian players featuring in the IPL in the UAE could help them during the World Cup. "All of our players have just played the Indian Premier League in the UAE and they have played themselves

ICC T20 WC: India vs Pakistan is just another game for us, says Virat Kohli

India captain Virat Kohli played down the 'hype' surrounding the India vs Pakistan game in T20 World Cup, saying it's 'just another match for us' despite the ridiculously high demand for tickets

T20 WC: Rahul Chahar's pace on slower tracks will be important, says Kohli

India captain Virat Kohli admitted that dropping a proven performer like Yuzvendra Chahal was a tough call

T20 World Cup: Ashwin rewarded for reviving his white ball skills: Kohli

India captain Virat Kohli said that off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was included in the men's T20 World Cup squad due to him reviving his skills in white-ball cricket

Dhoni's presence, eye for details will increase our confidence: Kohli

His mere presence aside, Indian team mentor Dhoni's "eye for intricate details" and "practical advice" will help in enhancing the confidence of the squad in the T20 World Cup, Virat Kohli said

'Thank you': Kohli pens a heartfelt post as RCB bow out of IPL 2021

Kohli led RCB in 140 matches in the last 11 years. He won 66 of those games and lost 70 as skipper of the franchise

There are captains, there are leaders, Kohli definitely a leader: Harshal

Virat Kohli might not captain RCB in the IPL but pacer Harshal Patel said Kohli is 'definitely a leader' irrespective of whether he is leading the side or not

IPL 2021, Eliminator, RCB vs KKR highlights: Kolkata wins by 4 wickets

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Monday defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by four wickets in the IPL 2021 Eliminator to set up the Qualifier 2 against Delhi Capitals on October 13

From 'greatest finisher' to 'greatest finisher ever', Kohli on MSD's knock

Dhoni played a stellar inning as his unbeaten six-ball 18 at a strike rate of exactly 300, including three boundaries and a maximum, helped CSK secure a place in the final.

Virat bhai told me I am selected as an opener in T20 WC squad: Ishan Kishan

Mumbai Indians wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has revealed that Virat Kohli gave him clarity on his role in the upcoming T20 World Cup and that helped him in clearing his mind."A very good thing for me and for the team getting some runs, and getting into good touch before the World Cup. Was in a good state of mind, was very positive. We had to get somewhere around 250-260, it was the intent and positive intent. The one I smacked off Malik through the covers - that's the one (his favourite shot). In this tournament, you have to be prepared for every circumstances. It's important to be in the right mindset and you need to go with your best form," Ishan Kishan told host broadcaster Star Sports after the game against SunRisers Hyderabad."I had a good chat with Virat bhai, Jasprit bhai also helped me. Even HP, KP were there to support me. Everyone supported me and they said it's a learning stage for you, make sure you learn from here and don't make the same mistakes in the upcoming world

IPL 2021, RCB vs DC highlights: Bharat, Maxwell lead RCB to 7 wkt victory

A last-ball six by K S Bharat powered RCB to a seven-wicket win over Delhi in a thrilling finish to their Indian Premier League match that shifted this way and that here on Friday.

IPL 2021 highlights: SRH dent RCB's chance to get top-two finish

After putting on board a modest 141 for 7, SRH returned to limit RCB to 137 for six for only their third win in the league

IPL 2021 RCB vs PBKS highlights: RCB wins by 6 runs, qualifies for playoffs

Yuzvendra Chahal was again the star with figures of 3/29 in 4 overs

IPL 2021 RCB vs PBKS playing 11: Punjab makes three changes in its line-up

RCB has not made any changes in its playing 11 from the previous match. Check RCB vs PBKS playing 11 and toss result here

Rohit as captain, Rahul, Pant as vice-captains are my options: Gavaskar

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar believes that KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant can be groomed as vice-captains in the shortest format of the game by the Team India management.

IPL 2021 RR vs RCB highlights: Royal Challengers Bangalore win by 7 wickets

Chasing 150, RCB rode on a 69-run third-wicket partnership between Glenn Maxwell and Srikar Bharat to reach 153 for 3 in 17.1 overs

IPL 2021 RR vs RCB playing 11: George Garton makes debut for RCB today

Rajasthan has also made one change as Kartik Tyagi replaced Jaydev Undakat. Check Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore playing 11 and toss result

Appointing Dhoni as mentor is not to undermine anybody: BCCI

BCCI treasurer Dhumal asserted the team will benefit from Dhoni's presence