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Xavier Bartlett, Azmatullah Omarzai, and Mitchell Owen have confirmed their return to India and will link up with the squad shortly
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While Cricket Australia has given players the autonomy to decide on participation, the players' association is also involved in these discussions
Despite a noticeable dip in form over the last five years, Kohli retires as a bona fide Test legend. In 113 matches, he amassed 9,230 runs at an impressive average of 46.85, including 30 centuries
The clip featured a brief interaction between the couple and the spiritual leader, who asked Kohli if he was happy
Initially slated to conclude on May 25, the IPL 2025 season was extended by a week due to escalating cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan
With Bavuma leading the South African side in their first-ever WTC final, their batting lineup consists of Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, and Aiden Markram. Kwena Maphaka and Matthew Breetzke have been sidelined from SA's 16-member squad
Pujara said that a lot of players are hunting their way to feature in the playing XI, but no one has secured a fixed spot at this stage. Team India will lock horns with England for a five-match Test series, starting from June 20
Virat Kohli on Monday drew curtains on his illustrious Test career of 14 years. He represented India in 123 Test matches, scoring 9,230 runs with an average of 46.85. The veteran also had 30 centuries and 31 half-centuries to his name in the format. His decision came after the retirement of Rohit Sharma
The IPL 2025 was suspended due to the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. According to the new schedule, the league is set to conclude just eight days before the WTC final, which will be played between Australia and South Africa
McGregor took to his official social media handle by sharing a story which read, "Enjoy retirement, brother Virat! Huge congrats on a stellar cricket career!". Virat Kohli represented India for 14-long years in Test cricket, in which he dominated every opponent that he faced in whites
Competing with Kohli since the Under-19 days, Williamson credited Team India's star batsman for expressing his authentic self and wished him luck for his new chapter. On the other hand, Australian star batsman shared a story on his official social media handle which read, "Congratulations Virat Kohli on an incredible Test career"
McGregor took to his official social media handle by sharing a story which read, "Enjoy retirement, brother Virat! Huge congrats on a stellar cricket career!". Virat Kohli represented India for 14-long years in Test cricket, in which he dominated every opponent that he faced in whites
13 May,2025 12:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentCompeting with Kohli since the Under-19 days, Williamson credited Team India's star batsman for expressing his authentic self and wished him luck for his new chapter. On the other hand, Australian star batsman shared a story on his official social media handle which read, "Congratulations Virat Kohli on an incredible Test career"
13 May,2025 10:57 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentIn the WTC final starting from June 11, the Pat Cummins-led Australia will aim to become the first team to win multiple titles when they clash against the "Rainbow Nation". Previously, Cummins and Josh Hazlewood missed out on the Sri Lanka tour and the Champions Trophy campaign due to injuries
13 May,2025 10:57 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFormer India left-arm spinner and national selector Venkatapathi Raju, in whose tenure under the chief selector Dilip Vengsarkar, Kohli broke into the senior team after leading India to a U-19 World Cup triumph in 2008 told mid-day on Monday, “VK18 will be missed”
13 May,2025 09:07 AM IST | Mumbai | G KrishnanThe star batter also happens to be the most followed cricketer on X, with over 67 million followers. He leads the way on Facebook too, with over 50 million fans
13 May,2025 09:06 AM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentADVERTISEMENT
Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday, bringing the curtains down on an illustrious red-ball career in which he played 123 matches, scoring 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, including 30 centuries (Pic: AFP)
Former India skipper Dilip Vengsarkar believes India will miss veteran batter Kohli’s experience, guidance during five-match series in June-July
13 May,2025 08:45 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh Mayure
Kohli came into the 2018 series under tremendous pressure after a forgettable 2014 tour of England, where he managed only 134 runs in five Tests at a poor average of 13.40
13 May,2025 08:41 AM IST | Mumbai | Rohan Koli
In fact, his second innings century as stand-in captain against Michael Clarke’s men gave India a good chance of winning; his team ending up 48 runs short
13 May,2025 08:37 AM IST | Mumbai | Clayton Murzello
Some reports suggested that Kohli was keen to take up the leadership role again in England, but the selectors wanted a younger skipper. Madan Lal however, insisted that Kohli’s call would have had nothing to do with the captaincy aspect
13 May,2025 08:34 AM IST | Mumbai | Neeru Bhatia
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As IPL 2025 kicked off today with a match between KKR and RCB in Eden Gardens, Kolkata, fans gathered in large numbers electrifying the atmosphere outside the stadium. Fans of both teams engaged in friendly banter, exchanging playful jabs and passionate chants, setting the perfect tone for an intense season opener. From face-painted superfans to enthusiastic chants the IPL spirit is alive and kicking.
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