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Virat Kohli and Sitanshu Kotak NEW DELHI: India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak issued a firm and pointed rebuttal to growing speculation around Virat Kohli’s long-term ODI future, insisting that the conversation “should not exist” given the superstar’s fitness, form and continued dominance in 50-over cricket.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!In the…

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma RANCHI: Studies have shown that couples often tend to resemble each other in a long-standing relationship. And 102 innings together, spanning over 15 years scoring 5619 runs with 20 century stands and 17 half-century partnerships, is indeed long enough.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!So, when an…

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: India captain KL Rahul couldn’t hide his admiration — or his nerves — after Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma produced commanding innings to script India’s tense 17-run win over South Africa in the opening ODI in Ranchi on Sunday. Kohli’s majestic 135 off 120 balls, his…

India’s Rohit Sharma (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) Rohit Sharma produced another chapter of his remarkable white-ball career as he became the leading six-hitter in ODI history during the first match against South Africa in Ranchi. The former India captain hammered his 352nd six, pulling Marco Jansen into the stands with his trademark short-arm power, surpassing Shahid…

Yuzvendra Chahal posted several messages celebrating and congratulating Virat Kohli’s ton vs South Africa in Ranchi. (Agencies) Yuzvendra Chahal did not hold back on Sunday. The leg-spinner, long known for his close bond with Virat Kohli, was at his expressive best on social media after Kohli sealed a record-breaking 52nd ODI century during India’s commanding…

Lankan cricket team’s tour of Pakistan faced uncertainty following a bomb blast in Islamabad The Sri Lankan cricket team’s tour of Pakistan faced uncertainty following a bomb blast in Islamabad. Several players expressed concerns about their safety and considered returning home due to security risks.The situation was resolved with the involvement of Pakistan’s military forces….

Gautam Gambhir (PTI Photo) MUMBAI: With Gautam Gambhir facing heavy criticism after India’s 2-0 Test series loss to South Africa at home, the Team India coach has received strong backing from 1983 World Cup winner and former chief selector Sandeep Patil. India, under Gambhir, have endured two successive home whitewashes in Tests — 3-0 to…

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (screengrabs) Former India skipper Rohit Sharma’s fluent half-century came to an abrupt end on Sunday after a brief mid-pitch consultation with Virat Kohli led to the opener deciding against reviewing an LBW decision, a call that left fans buzzing across social media during the first ODI against South Africa.The moment…

Sunil Gavaskar (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) Former Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has criticised South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad’s ‘grovel’ comment during the second Test match between India and South Africa.South Africa won the Test series 2-0 against India. During the second Test in Guwahati, despite having a substantial first-innings lead of 288…

Virat Kohli of India (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has addressed recent media speculation regarding Virat Kohli‘s potential return to Test cricket. The rumours suggested that the cricket board was planning to approach Kohli about reversing his Test retirement decision. These speculations gained momentum following India’s recent struggles in Test cricket….