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Virat Kohli’s 53rd ODI century and Ruturaj Gaikwad’s maiden ton went in vain as South Africa sealed a four-wicket win in Raipur, chasing 359 to level the series 1-1.

Kohli, Gaikwad hundreds in vain as South Africa chase 359 to level ODI series

Virat Kohli&rsquo;s 53rd ODI century and Ruturaj Gaikwad&rsquo;s maiden ton went in vain as South Africa sealed a four-wicket win in Raipur, chasing 359 to level the series 1-1.

Virat Kohli&rsquo;s 53rd ODI ton and Ruturaj Gaikwad&rsquo;s maiden century were eclipsed by a collective effort from South Africa in a steep run chase, giving the visitors a series levelling four wicket-win in the second ODI against India in Raipur on Wednesday.
Chasing 359, South Africa rode on a brilliant century from Aiden Markram (110), a brutal 34-ball 54 (1x4s, 5x6s) from Dewald Brevis and Matthew Breetzke's 68 to get over the line in another resilient effort with the bat.
The series-deciding third and final ODI will be played in Visakhapatnam on Saturday.
India&rsquo;s job was far from done even after putting a daunting total on board as heavy dew in the second half not only made spinners&rsquo; job tougher, but poor returns from Prasidh Krishna (2/79) did not help their cause.
Prasidh, who had broken a second-wicket century partnership earlier by dismissing Temba Bavuma (46), got it right finally to pin Breetzke leg-before late in the game, and soon after, Arshdeep Singh (2/54) removed the dangerous Marco Jansen (2), but Corbin Bosch (29 not out off 15) and Keshav Maharaj (10 not out off 14) took the Proteas over the line with four balls to spare.
Markram was in his elements utilising a flat deck under lights to notch up his maiden century against India and providing South Africa a heavy contribution from the top to push on.
He took the initiative in the opening partnership and even though he lost Quinton de Kock (8) early with Arshdeep drawing first blood, Markram found a stable partner in Bavuma to put on 101 for the second wicket.
Markram had to remain the aggressor as Bavuma farmed the strike from the other end. Markram pierced gaps at will with brute force as well as some artistry.
He also hit through the line and over the bowlers&rsquo; head to clear the ropes while using the feet well against Indian spinners, with heavy dew making their job even more difficult as the innings progressed.
But the opener also had luck favouring him when a powerful hit off Kuldeep Yadav towards long on saw the ball going through Yashasvi Jaiswal&rsquo;s hands for a six.
Had the catch been taken, Markram&rsquo;s charge would&rsquo;ve ended on 53.
Markram eventually fell off a short off-cutter from Harshit Rana (1/70) but his dismissal had Brevis and Breetzke teaming up, who waltzed to 92 off the next 64 balls to put South Africa in complete control.
While Brevis fell after his quick fifty which featured some massive sixes , Breetzke made a composed 68 for a second consecutive half-century.
Incidentally, it was only the second occasion where India lost an ODI despite scoring in excess of 350, with the first instance being against Australia in March 2019 when they lost by a similar margin of four wickets despite making 358/9 at Mohali.
Earlier, Kohli&rsquo;s successive hundred, maiden century from Gaikwad (105) and KL Rahul&rsquo;s quickfire 66 not out propelled India to a formidable 358 for five.
Kohli (102 off 93 balls, 7x4s, 2x6s) and Gaikwad (105 off 83 balls, 12x4s, 2x6s) reset the record for highest third-wicket stand for India in ODIs against South Africa as their 195-run association built the platform for the hosts to launch themselves into a big score.
And Rahul&rsquo;s (66 not out off 43 balls, 6x4s, 2x6s) second fifty in a row ensured that, even as India continued to tinker with their batting line-up with the stand-in skipper coming in at No 5 ahead of Washington Sundar, who endured another failure.
Unlike at Ranchi where he did not look accustomed to batting in the middle order, Gaikwad emerged a perfect foil for Kohli as the two began racking up runs with ease.
With Ajinkya Rahane in tow, Kohli had put on 189 at Durban in February 2018 but perhaps on some counts, this partnership with Gaikwad was the one he may have enjoyed a little more as the Maharashtra batter matched his style of play.
The rotation of strike was deft, the singles were seamlessly converted into doubles and at times it was difficult for one to distinguish who had pierced the gap for those runs &mdash; not necessarily boundaries &mdash; as Gaikwad even appeared to be matching Kohli in terms of stroke-play.
If he was roughed up at the start, Gaikwad grew in confidence to post a fine half-century. Once past the milestone, he picked up pace.
Off the blocks with a perfect pull shot which sent the ball sailing over the ropes, it was yet another day in the office for Kohli who did not put a foot wrong on way to a record extending 53rd ODI ton.

Virat Kohli climbed to No. 4 in the ICC ODI rankings following his match-winning hundred against South Africa, while shifts were also seen in Test and T20I rankings for several Indian players.

Virat Kohli Climbs to No. 4 in Latest ICC ODI Rankings

Virat Kohli Rises in ICC ODI Rankings to No. 4

Virat Kohli climbed to No. 4 in the ICC ODI rankings following his match-winning hundred against South Africa, while shifts were also seen in Test and T20I rankings for several Indian players.

Star Indian batter Virat Kohli on Wednesday moved up to No. 4 in the latest ICC rankings with a match-winning hundred against South Africa in the first ODI at Ranchi boosting his ascend.&nbsp;
Kohli made his 52nd hundred in the 50-over format, a 120-ball 135 that propelled India to a 17-run win over the Proteas on Sunday.&nbsp;
The 37-year-old now has 751 ranking points, and trails former India skipper Rohit Sharma (783), who retained his top spot, New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell (766) and Afghanistan's Ibrahim Zadran (764).&nbsp;
Kohli overtook India ODI captain Shubman Gill, who moved down to No. 5 after missing the ongoing three-match series against South Africa with a neck injury.&nbsp;
Shreyas Iyer, who is also recovering from an injury that he sustained during India's recent white ball tour to Australia, stood firm on 9th position.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav gained one place to move to sixth after picking up four wickets in the first match against the Proteas.&nbsp;
In the Test batter's list, India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal continued to station at No. 9, while Gill slid one place down to 12.&nbsp;
Wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant was also on a downward spiral, moving down from 12th to 14th.&nbsp;
In the rankings for Test bowlers, India's premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah remained on top of the pile with 879 points, well clear of New Zealand pacer Matt Henry (846).&nbsp;
However, modest outings in the two-match series against SA recently affected the rankings of pacer Mohammed Siraj (from 11th to 13th) and Kuldeep (from 13th to 15th). In the T20I list, Indians dominated the top slot with Abhishek Sharma and Varun Chakravarthy keeping their numero uno positions.&nbsp;

Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli will play in the Vijay Hazare Trophy for Delhi starting December 24, marking his first appearance in the tournament since 2010, while continuing international ODI duties against South Africa and New Zealand.

Virat Kohli confirms his availability for Vijay Hazare Trophy

Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli will play in the Vijay Hazare Trophy for Delhi starting December 24, marking his first appearance in the tournament since 2010, while continuing international ODI duties against South Africa and New Zealand.

Indian superstar Virat Kohli on Tuesday confirmed his availability to play in the Vijay Hazare Trophy beginning on December 24, DDCA president Rohan Jaitley told PTI.&nbsp;
Kohli, now a one-format player, is currently busy with the ODI series against South Africa. Kohli is returning to the Hazare Trophy for the first time since appearing against Services in February 2010.
The 37-year-old racked up his 52nd ODI hundred in the series opener at Ranchi, showing he remains sharp as ever despite playing just one version of the game. Kohli retired from Tests earlier this year, while his last T20 International coincided with India's triumph in the 2024 World Cup in Barbados.
"He has confirmed his availability to play in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. How many games he will feature in, that is not clear yet. Obviously, him being around will be a massive boost to the Delhi dressing room," Jaitley told PTI.
Delhi open their Vijay Hazare campaign against Andhra in Bengaluru on December 24. In total, they will play six games. Delhi are placed in Group D along with Andhra, Gujarat, Saurashtra, Odisha, Services, Railways and Haryana.
The league matches are currently scheduled to be played at Alur, a venue on the outskirts of Bengaluru, M Chinnaswamy Stadium and the BCCI Centre of Excellence grounds, close to the airport. Though the Chinnaswamy Stadium is listed, it&rsquo;s not clear whether any matches will be held there because top-level cricket has not returned to the venue after the June 4 stampede in which 11 fans were killed as the Royal Challengers Bengaluru celebrations went awry.
The knockout matches, including the final, are scheduled to be played in the BCCI CoE grounds. However, Kohli will not be part of the knockouts should Delhi reach that far as he is set to play in India&rsquo;s three-match ODI series against New Zealand between January 11 and 18, 2026. Fans are expected to turn up in numbers to watch the action at the ground when Kohli is around.
Earlier this year, Kohli made a grand spectacle of an otherwise drab Ranji Trophy game when he played his first first-class match in more than 12 years. More than 12000 people came to watch Kohli play, numbers unheard of for a domestic fixture in a long while. He returned to Ranji Trophy as part of preparation for international duty but in a surprise decision, he announced his retirement from Test cricket ahead of the England tour.
BCCI has made playing domestic cricket mandatory for contracted cricketers unless they are injured or on national duty. Rohit Sharma, who too retired from Tests ahead of the England tour, is expected to play for Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Both Kohli and Rohit were amongst the runs in the series opener against Proteas in Ranchi. They played their first international game in months during the tour of Australia last month.
After failing to score a run in the first two games Down Under, Kohli got into the groove with a half-century in the third and final ODI. Rohit had smashed a hundred in the same game held in Sydney.

India will rely on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to clinch the second ODI against South Africa in Raipur, after a 17-run win at Ranchi. Team combinations, unfamiliar pitch, and South Africa’s comeback potential remain key talking points.

India rely on Kohli-Rohit pair to seal ODI series victory against doughty South Africa

India will rely on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to clinch the second ODI against South Africa in Raipur, after a 17-run win at Ranchi. Team combinations, unfamiliar pitch, and South Africa&rsquo;s comeback potential remain key talking points.

The chatter around the volatile dressing room environment notwithstanding, India will rely on Virat Kohli's imperious form and Rohit Sharma's indomitable presence to seal a series victory over a doughty South Africa in the second ODI, in Raipur on Wednesday.
A record-extending 52nd ODI century by Kohli and a rapid 57 from Rohit paved the way for India's 17-run win in the series-opener at Ranchi, where the home bowlers endured a spirited fightback from the Proteas before managing to stop them.
With the 2027 ODI World Cup two years away, Kohli and Rohit are not only auditioning every match to prove their fitness and form but are also reportedly managing growing differences with head coach Gautam Gambhir. The issue has dominated the off-field talk and is expected to have the BCCI stepping in at some point.
Having set up two consecutive victories for India in last as many ODIs -- including a nine-wicket hammering of Australia at Sydney in October -- Kohli and Rohit have shown they will everything possible to be on that flight to the World Cup in South Africa.
Both the chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar and Gambhir have remained non-committal about their participation in the World Cup and that has probably been at the centre of the simmering tensions between the two sides.
However, India have a lot more to worry about despite the opening win. For starters, the combination does not seem perfectly aligned. Ruturaj Gaikwad, who has built an impressive record in List A cricket, was pushed from opening to No 4. He did not look completely conditioned for the role, with stand-in captain KL Rahul staunchly defending his position at No 6.
Washington Sundar is not new to such experiments as the Tamil Nadu all-rounder, who batted at No 3 in Kolkata Test against the Proteas, has seen plenty of changes in his batting positions. But in the first ODI at No 5, he too was among the batters dismissed in a phase where India slowed down. And again for an all-rounder, Washington also had another light day in terms of bowling as he sent down only three overs for 18 runs.
To his credit, Harshit Rana did a lot of good to his reputation with two wickets upfront with the new ball but his knack of giving away runs later on will require the all-rounder to bring in more control, especially when only one ball is allowed to play with after the 34th over.
In their bid to restore balance between bat and ball, the ICC's new rule allows only one ball from the existing two to be continued with from 34-50 overs. Kuldeep Yadav snaffled key wickets for a match haul of 4/68 and even though he was a shade expensive, his variation proved to be the difference as South Africa fell short but then, not by a big margin.
South Africa will indeed take a lot of heart in their inspired comeback after being reduced to 11/3 at one stage. On a flat deck, Marco Jansen tore into the Indian bowlers once again for a minute-a-mile half-century (off 26 balls), scoring a strokeful 70 off 39 balls.
Matthew Breetzke notched up a fine 72 in his first ODI against India to lead a comeback for South Africa while their long tail, which includes the dangerous Corbin Bosch, threatened to take the game away from India.
South Africa played in the first ODI without their regular skipper Temba Bavuma and Keshav Maharaj, who both were rested after their historic Test series win. But the Proteas are expected to bolster their squad with their return.
Like Guwahati where the hosts were not too accustomed with the pitch and conditions, the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium in the Chhattisgarh capital is also relatively unfamiliar.
In the only ODI played here at this venue, India made light work of New Zealand in January 2023 when Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj exploited sharp seam movement off the pitch to bowl the Kiwis out for a mere 108. The hosts completed an eight-wicket win with nearly 30 overs to spare.
Even the only T20I played here in December 2023, against Australia, was also not a high-scoring affair which India won by 20 runs after putting on 174/9. 
Teams (from): India: KL Rahul (c&amp;wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna.
South Africa: Temba Bavuma (c), Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Quinton de Kock (wk), Tony de Zorzi, Rubin Hermann (wk), Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen, Prenelan Subrayen, Ottneil Baartman, Nandre Burger, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi.
Match starts at 1:30pm IST.

Virat Kohli’s superb 135 powered India to a 17-run win over South Africa in the Ranchi ODI, supported by crucial spells from Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, and Arshdeep Singh as India claimed a 1-0 series lead.

Vintage Kohli reasserts ODI class; India nose ahead in series with win in Ranchi

Virat Kohli&rsquo;s superb 135 powered India to a 17-run win over South Africa in the Ranchi ODI, supported by crucial spells from Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, and Arshdeep Singh as India claimed a 1-0 series lead.

Virat Kohli reaffirmed his enduring value to India's ODI setup with a perfectly paced century that shaped his team's 17-run victory over South Africa in the series-opener, in Ranchi on Sunday.
On a flat JSCA surface, Kohli (135 off 120 balls) controlled the tempo of the innings from the moment he walked in, anchoring India's imposing 349 for eight with an effort that blended classical stroke-play with calculated acceleration.
The value of Kohli's 52nd ODI ton became even clearer during South Africa&rsquo;s chase, which disintegrated at the beginning under sustained Indian pressure.
With Harshit Rana's (3/54) triple strike and support from pacer Arshdeep Singh (2/64) and left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav (4/68), India always got wickets whenever Proteas threatened to get away and finally ended on 332.
Courtesy Marco Jansen's counter-attacking 70 and Matthew Breetzke's composed 72, South Africa kept their fans interested but India had no trouble whatsoever in wrapping up the contest for a 1-0 lead in three-match series.
Kuldeep's twin strike in the 34th over actually became decisive after a breezy 97-run stand between Breetzke and Jansen as the wily left-arm wrist spinner removed both within a space of three deliveries.
Dew was also a factor in South Africa getting some easy runs as Indian bowlers struggled to grip the ball under lights.
Nine down, South Africa needed 18 off the last over and Prasidh Krishna ensured the hosts do not suffer a heartbreak after all the hard work by dismissing Corbin Bosch (67) with the second delivery.
Earlier Kohli's commanding knock came off 120 balls with seven sixes and 11 fours.
His 136-run stand with Rohit Sharma (57 off 51) for the second wicket set up India's big total on a JSCA shirtfront.
With Kohli no longer part of T20Is, and no ODIs scheduled for India after New Zealand series in January, every outing in the format now comes with significance.
The 36-year-old responded with trademark authority, reminding the selectors and team management that he remains India's most bankable batter in the format.
Rohit too had a great platform to assert himself after being dropped at 1 but he could make only 57 before being trapped by Jansen.
Still, their 136-run partnership -- during a much-anticipated 'Ro-Ko' show -- would give confidence not to the two stalwarts but also the team management that they still belong to big stage and can serve India a bit more.
South Africa's top order crumbled under sustained Indian pressure as Rana's incisive new-ball burst left the visitors reeling in their chase.
Rana dismissed both Ryan Rickelton (0) and Quinton de Kock (0) in the space of three balls.
Captain Aiden Markram&rsquo;s brief resistance ended on 7 when he edged Arshdeep, leaving the Proteas tottering at 11 for 3 in the fifth over.
Breetzke and Tony de Zorzi (39 off 35) attempted to rebuild with a 66-run stand, but Kuldeep broke the partnership just as de Zorzi looked set, trapping him lbw to make it 77 for 4.
Dewald Brevis (37 off 28) injected some momentum with three sixes, but Rana returned to claim his third wicket, ending the youngster&rsquo;s charge at 130 for 5 in the 22nd over, effectively snuffing out any realistic hopes of a contest.
The RoKo show
It was a flat deck but the Proteas bowlers were also guilty of not bowling a probing line and length.
Kohli walked in early after Yashasvi Jaiswal's 18 ended via a faint edge off Nandre Burger, and the Ranchi crowd immediately anticipated a reunion worth waiting for.
Rohit survived a sitter, spilled by Tony de Zorzi at mid-wicket, and used the reprieve to settle before opening up with a string of boundaries against Jansen and Corbin Bosch.
He hit Jansen for two boundaries in a space of five balls and Bosch was also taken to task: his incoming deliveries were flicked with ease and the short ones were pulled with authority.
Kohli, meanwhile, was in vintage touch -- a six over mid-off off Burger showing the full bat face, signalled his intent as well as touch. It was followed by a silken cover drive.
With South Africa's pacers erring in both line and length, the pair motored along, forcing stand-in captain Aiden Markram to introduce off-spinner Pranelan Subrayen, but the runs kept flowing.
Kohli raised his half-century with a six off Bosch, while Rohit reached his fifty with a single as India crossed the 100-run mark in quick time.
Jansen finally struck back by trapping Rohit leg before.
The dismissal briefly stalled India's scoring as Kohli went through a phase of limited strike.
Ruturaj Gaikwad (8) and Washington Sundar, promoted to No. 5, fell in quick succession to Ottneil Baartman, arresting the early charge.
But Kohli held firm.
Rotating strike smartly and putting away the loose balls, he ensured India did not drift.
Soon after he completed his hundred, a manic fan breached security, knelt before his 'King', touched his feet before being whisked away by security officers.
What was remarkable was Kohli's ability to change the gears even when the ball had gone soft.
Now only one ball of the two can be used after 34 overs, making the stroke-making challenging.
When skipper KL Rahul (60) was struggling to go hard at spinner Subrayen, Kohli creamed him off for 21 runs with consummate ease with two sixes and a four.
The 2027 World Cup is still some time away but Kohli reminded one and all that his touch is intact and hunger insatiable as ever.

Virat Kohli highlights the importance of mental readiness over intense preparation after scoring a match-winning century against South Africa, stressing visualisation, fitness, and joy for the game at this stage of his career.

Never believed in over-preparation, all my game has been mental: Kohli

Virat Kohli highlights the importance of mental readiness over intense preparation after scoring a match-winning century against South Africa, stressing visualisation, fitness, and joy for the game at this stage of his career.

For Virat Kohli, the mental aspect of batsmanship &mdash; visualising game situations, feeling intense and sharp at the same time &mdash; holds more value than over-preparation which has never been his philosophy.
Returning to international action after a gap of a month, Kohli smashed his 52nd ODI and 83rd international century during the first match against South Africa, a classic 135 off 120 balls.
"I have never been a believer of a lot of preparation. All my cricket has been mental. I work physically very hard, as long as my fitness levels are up and I am feeling well, it's good," said Kohli, in his own inimitable way, making clear what he feels about all those who are skeptical about his lack of match time.
Maybe not in as many words but if one reads between the lines of Kohli's statement, it is not difficult to understand what he feels about playing in the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy, which the national selection committee wants him to do.
"I've played 300-odd ODI games and so much cricket, if you're in touch with the game and are able to hit balls in the practice, if you bat for an hour or two in the nets, you know you're good.
"If you're out of form, you want to play more in the nets. Other than that, it's about being mentally ready and enjoying the game," he said.
For this series, Kohli had arrived a couple of days earlier in Ranchi and had a few sessions before the other squad members assembled.
&ldquo;I wanted to get hold of the conditions in Ranchi. I visualise the game a lot, when I think about the game, if I see myself being intense and sharp, I know I can relax and play out there. I am 37, so, I also need to take care of my body," Kohli added.
At this stage of his career, it is important for him to retain the pure joy of playing and remember why he started playing the sport.
"Today was really nice to get into the game like that. Pitch played decently for 20-25 overs before slowing down. I just wanted to play the ball and enjoy the game of cricket.
&ldquo;It was about being in a space of enjoyment. And when you get a start, then the experience kicks in and you're able to build an innings,&rdquo; he added.

MS Dhoni hosted Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant and other Indian players for a warm dinner gathering in Ranchi, creating a relaxed atmosphere ahead of the South Africa ODI series as senior stars returned to training and regrouped after a tough Test outing.

Dhoni hosts Kohli for special Ranchi dinner, then drives him back to hotel; video goes viral

MS Dhoni hosted Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant and other Indian players for a warm dinner gathering in Ranchi, creating a relaxed atmosphere ahead of the South Africa ODI series as senior stars returned to training and regrouped after a tough Test outing.

Ranchi turned into a hub of excitement on Thursday night as former India captain MS Dhoni hosted Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant for a special dinner at his residence.&nbsp;
The intimate gathering became the most talked-about moment ahead of India&rsquo;s ODI series against South Africa, with visuals dominating social media within minutes.
Kohli, who flew in from London a day earlier, drove to Dhoni&rsquo;s home in the evening along with Pant.
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Reunion of the year? 🥺<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvSA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvSA</a> 1st ODI | SUN, 30 NOV, 12:30 PM <a href="https://t.co/wu2qSTn30i">pic.twitter.com/wu2qSTn30i</a>
&mdash; Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/StarSportsIndia/status/1994097630440509765?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 27, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The two spent several hours at the veteran&rsquo;s residence, enjoying what insiders described as a warm, relaxed get-together&mdash;something that has now become a tradition whenever India plays in Ranchi.&nbsp;
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Rishabh Pant at MS Dhoni house <a href="https://t.co/L9Qh33rvMA">pic.twitter.com/L9Qh33rvMA</a>
&mdash; Yash MSdian &trade;️ 🦁 (@itzyash07) <a href="https://twitter.com/itzyash07/status/1994079726294454586?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 27, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Fans later captured Dhoni himself behind the wheel, dropping Kohli back to the team hotel, a gesture that fuelled nostalgia and reminded many of their long-standing bond.
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BEST PICTURE ON THE INTERNET TODAY. &hearts;️ - Virat Kohli &amp; MS Dhoni riding together in a same car at Ranchi. <a href="https://t.co/ubW8mKxPuU">pic.twitter.com/ubW8mKxPuU</a>
&mdash; Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImTanujSingh/status/1994133943797600746?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 27, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Videos showed Dhoni&rsquo;s house bustling with arrivals, not just from Kohli and Pant but also from Rohit Sharma and Ruturaj Gaikwad, who joined the informal gathering.&nbsp;
The dinner created a calm and comforting environment for players coming off a tough Test series loss, offering a quiet moment of camaraderie before shifting focus to the ODIs.
A Familiar Ranchi Ritual
Whenever India travels to Ranchi, players visiting Dhoni&rsquo;s home for dinner has become an unspoken ritual. The former skipper, though retired, continues to command immense affection within the team. Younger cricketers like Gaikwad and Tilak Varma often look forward to these evenings, seeing them as an opportunity to bond, share experiences, and ease into the pressure of an upcoming series.
Thursday's dinner was no different. With the ODI squad gathering in the city, Dhoni&rsquo;s hospitality set the tone for the team&rsquo;s reset phase. For Pant, coming off a difficult Test series, and Kohli, returning to ODIs after mixed form against Australia, the evening provided a much-needed breather.
Players Begin Training; Leaders Return
Earlier in the day, Kohli and Rohit Sharma were seen practising in the nets along with Tilak Varma and Gaikwad. This South Africa series marks the return of both senior batters to ODI cricket. India will also be without Shubman Gill, ruled out due to injury, leaving Pant and Gaikwad with greater responsibilities in the middle and top order respectively.
Pant Seeks Fresh Start; Kohli Eyes Momentum
Pant, who apologised to fans during the Test series saying the team &ldquo;didn&rsquo;t play good enough cricket,&rdquo; now gets a fresh chance at redemption in the ODI format &mdash; his first since August 2024. Kohli, meanwhile, will look to build on his match-winning fifty in the last ODI against Australia after back-to-back ducks earlier in the series.
India&rsquo;s ODI Squad
Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Tilak Varma, KL Rahul (C) (wk), Rishabh Pant (wk), Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh, Dhruv Jurel

On 19 November, Indian cricket remembers the 2023 World Cup final heartbreak against Australia, celebrating the team’s unity, grit, and unforgettable moments despite the loss.

19 November: India remembers 2023 World Cup final loss against Australia

On 19 November, Indian cricket remembers the 2023 World Cup final heartbreak against Australia, celebrating the team&rsquo;s unity, grit, and unforgettable moments despite the loss.

Two years!
19 November - a date Indian cricket will never forget. A date that still feels heavy in the chest.
The 2023 World Cup was not just a tournament. It was a dream. A journey that felt blessed, destined, written in the stars. India won every match. Every game felt like a festival.
<img src="https://cdn.editorji.com/691d6a7a6fc4d_1763535482.jpg" width="553" height="308">&nbsp; Rohit&rsquo;s fearless starts, Kohli&rsquo;s elegance, Shami&rsquo;s magic, the unity, the joy, the belief. It felt like the entire country was breathing in one rhythm.
But dreams have their own destiny. And on that evening in Ahmedabad, the dream paused.
Australia won the toss and chose to field first. India managed a total of 240 - decent, but not exactly a match-winning score. Yet, in the hearts of every fan, the dream of lifting the trophy was already alive.
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India&rsquo;s bowlers started well, and for a while, it seemed like the target was defendable. Hope was high everywhere!
But Australia had other ideas. After a shaky start and the loss of early wickets, it still felt like the trophy could slip from their grasp.
Then Travis Head walked in and completely changed the game with his century. Unstoppable, precise, and ruthless, he punished every loose ball and steadily turned the chase into a nightmare for India.
<img src="https://cdn.editorji.com/691d6bf417068_1763535860.jpg" width="553" height="308"> With every run he scored, the dream of victory slipped further away, leaving millions of Indian fans in silent heartbreak.
When the final ended, it wasn&rsquo;t just a loss. It was a stunning silence!
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A silence that 1.4 billion people felt.
Rohit Sharma, the captain who redefined intent.
Virat Kohli, the batter who carried an entire nation&rsquo;s expectations with unmatched grace.
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Seeing them emotional&hellip; it broke something inside every fan. You could feel their pain through the screen - not as players, but as humans who gave everything.
And then came Jatin Sapru's voice&hellip; trembling, honest, unforgettable: &ldquo;Woh kaptaan&hellip; woh ballebaaz&hellip;&rdquo;
Those words still echo. They weren't commentary - they were emotion. They captured the ache millions were feeling but couldn&rsquo;t express.
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And like many of us, when &ldquo;Khada Hun Aaj Bhi Wahi&rdquo; plays even today, those moments flash back - the lights of the stadium, the tricolour in every corner, the tears, the pride, the heartbreak.
Because the pain wasn&rsquo;t just about losing a match&hellip;It was about losing that team's fairytale ending.
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From that night on, Travis Head became a name that haunted Indian cricket fans. Not just for the runs he scored, but for the heartbreak he delivered.
Every time he came to the crease in the following months and years, millions of fans couldn&rsquo;t help but remember that final, the day he snatched a dream that felt so close.
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He became a reminder of what almost was, a player etched into Indian cricket memory for all the wrong reasons, but impossible to forget.
But with pain came something beautiful.
The 2023 World Cup reminded India what unity felt like.
What it meant to support a team not because they were winning&hellip; but because they made us believe.
It reminded us how cricket is woven into our memories, our families, our festivals, our childhoods.
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Two years later, the hurt remains - yes.
But so does the pride. So does the gratitude.
So does the love for a team that gave us a month we will remember for the rest of our lives.
Rohit. Kohli. Shami. Bumrah. Jadeja. Siraj. Rahul. Gill - every single one of them.
They didn&rsquo;t just play cricket. They gave us moments that will stay with us forever.
However, the story didn&rsquo;t end in heartbreak. In 2024, India lifted the T20 World Cup, showing the world their resilience and fire. In 2025, they went on to win the Champions Trophy, followed by the Asia Cup 2025, a remarkable run that reminded fans that even after heartbreak, this team always bounces back.&nbsp;
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These victories became a testament to their spirit, their talent, and the unbreakable bond they share with millions of fans who stood by them through every high and low.
Today, 19 November, is not just an anniversary of heartbreak. It is a reminder of how deeply this team touched us. How deeply cricket lives in our hearts.
And how sometimes, even without the trophy, a team becomes immortal.
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Two years later, India still stands by that team&hellip;
&ldquo;Khade hain aaj bhi wahin.&rdquo;
With the same love.
The same pride.
The same heartbeat.

Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli turns 37, marking a career spanning record-breaking performances in Tests, ODIs, T20Is, ICC events, and the IPL, cementing his place among the greatest in modern cricket.

Virat Kohli turns 37: A career of records, milestones, and cricketing excellence

Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli turns 37, marking a career spanning record-breaking performances in Tests, ODIs, T20Is, ICC events, and the IPL, cementing his place among the greatest in modern cricket.

India&rsquo;s cricketing legend and one of modern cricket&rsquo;s most celebrated icons, Virat Kohli, turned 37 on Wednesday.&nbsp;
Since his debut on the international stage in 2008 as a chubby-faced teenager from West Delhi, Kohli has reached heights in world cricket that few have managed, amassing a mix of personal and team milestones that could leave many of his contemporaries envious.&nbsp;
From leading India to a U19 World Cup title in Kuala Lumpur as a youngster, it was evident that Virat was cut from a different cloth&mdash;distinct even from his seniors Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and Sourav Ganguly.&nbsp;
While he mirrored Sachin&rsquo;s consistency and technique and channeled Ganguly&rsquo;s on-field aggression, he transformed these qualities into a larger vision, shaping India&rsquo;s next generation of cricket alongside MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma.
A Test Ambassador: Record-Breaking Highs and Lows
In Test cricket, Virat played 123 matches, scoring 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, with 30 centuries, 31 fifties, and a highest score of 254*.
He retired as India&rsquo;s fourth-highest run-scorer in Tests. His prime from 2016 to 2019 was extraordinary, producing 4,208 runs in 43 matches at an average of 66.79, including 16 centuries, 10 fifties, and seven double hundreds&mdash;the most by any captain in Test history.
Although he faced a dip in form in the 2020s, scoring only three more centuries and averaging around 30 before retiring this year, his influence on Test cricket extended beyond numbers. Virat helped revive interest in the format, turning five-day contests between elite teams into thrilling spectacles.
As India&rsquo;s captain, he recorded 40 wins, 17 losses, and 11 draws in 68 Tests, including seven victories in South Africa, England, and New Zealand (SENA) countries&mdash;the most by any Indian captain&mdash;and remains the only Indian skipper to win a Test series in Australia (2019).&nbsp;
Under his leadership, he scored 5,864 runs at an average of 54.80, including 20 centuries and 18 fifties, establishing India&rsquo;s dominance at home and fostering a generation of elite fast bowlers such as Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, and Umesh Yadav.
His focus on fitness, including the Yo-Yo Test, set new standards for Indian cricket. India also held the number one Test ranking for 43 months under his captaincy, from October 2016 to May 2020.
An ODI Titan: The Master of Chases
In One-Day Internationals, Virat Kohli has arguably been India&rsquo;s greatest batter, scoring 14,255 runs in 305 matches at an average of 57.71, with 51 centuries, 75 fifties, and a best score of 183. He is the second-highest run-scorer in ODI history. Known as a &lsquo;Chasemaster,&rsquo; he dominates run-chases with 6,072 runs in 108 matches at an astonishing average of 89.29, including 24 centuries and 27 fifties in 102 innings.
Virat also holds records as the fastest to 8,000 through 14,000 ODI runs. His trophy cabinet includes the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup and the 2013 and 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, with crucial performances in knockout matches. He ranks second in all-time World Cup runs, with 1,795 from 37 games at an average of 59.83, including five centuries and 12 fifties.
In the 2023 World Cup, Virat delivered a career-defining campaign, scoring 765 runs in 11 matches at an average over 95, including three centuries and six fifties. His 117 in the semifinals against New Zealand marked his 50th ODI century, making him the first to reach this milestone, earning him the 'Player of the Tournament' award even as India finished runners-up.
A Consistent T20I Performer
Virat&rsquo;s T20I record is equally impressive: 4,188 runs in 125 matches at an average of 48.69 and a strike rate above 137, including one century and 38 fifties. In successful run-chases, he has scored 1,651 runs in 42 matches at an extraordinary average of 78.61, with 16 fifties, often leading iconic chases from Mohali to Melbourne.
He was the star in India&rsquo;s 2024 T20 World Cup win, scoring 76 in the final against South Africa, and has earned two T20 World Cup 'Player of the Tournament' awards. He is also the most decorated batter in T20 World Cups, amassing 1,292 runs in 35 matches at an average of 58.72, including 15 fifties. His record in successful chase innings is staggering: 519 runs in 12 matches at an average of 173, with eight unbeaten scores. Even in death overs, his strike rate of over 198 remains exceptional.
An ICC Event Giant
Virat has conquered ICC events with a 50-over and T20 World Cup and two Champions Trophies. He is the only player with three 'Player of the Tournament' awards in ICC events. Across these tournaments, he has scored 3,834 runs in 90 matches at an average of 61.33, including six centuries and 33 fifties. In knockout matches, including World Test Championship finals, he has over 1,000 runs in 22 matches, averaging over 51, with one century and nine fifties.
The IPL Icon
In the Indian Premier League, Virat has been synonymous with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) since 2008. After 18 years with the franchise, he finally won an IPL title this year.
With 8,661 runs in 267 matches at an average of 39.54, including eight centuries and 63 fifties, he is the top run-scorer and century-maker in IPL history.
His peak came in 2016, scoring 973 runs in 16 matches at an average of 81.40 with a strike rate above 152, including four centuries and seven fifties, winning the Orange Cap. He claimed the Orange Cap again last year with 741 runs in 15 matches, averaging 61.75 with a century and five fifties.

Rohit Sharma scores 73 to anchor India’s total of 264/9 in second ODI vs Australia; Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, and Harshit Rana contribute crucial runs.

Rohit Sharma Anchors India with 73 in 2nd ODI Against Australia

Rohit Sharma Anchors India's ODI Effort

Rohit Sharma scores 73 to anchor India&rsquo;s total of 264/9 in second ODI vs Australia; Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, and Harshit Rana contribute crucial runs.

Rohit Sharma mixed a lot of grit with some grace to score a potentially career-extending 73 on a spicy track that formed the cornerstone of India&rsquo;s decent total of 264 for 9 against Australia in the second ODI in Adelaide on Thursday.
Courtesy Rohit&rsquo;s 97-ball knock and his 118-run stand for the third wicket with Shreyas Iyer (61 off 77 balls), India managed a fighting total after losing skipper Shubman Gill (9) and Virat Kohli (0) in quick succession.
Towards the back-end, Axar Patel (44 off 41 balls) did what Ravindra Jadeja has been doing for the Test team. His innings and a stand of 39 with a gutsy Washington Sundar (12) gave the bowlers something to bowl at.
Harshit Rana (24 not out) and Arshdeep Singh (13) added 37 off 29 balls for the ninth wicket to take the team score past the 260-run mark.
For Australia, Adam Zampa, back after attending the birth of his second baby, got 4 for 60 with most of the batters getting dismissed trying to attack him. Xavier Bartlett (3/39 in 10 overs), with the prized scalp of Kohli and a maiden over, also stood out.
However, the Indian innings was about Rohit&rsquo;s determination as he had to survive a lot of anxious moments in the Powerplay when Josh Hazlewood (0/29 in 10 overs, including two maidens) made the ball talk.
There was a point when Rohit had played 17 consecutive dot balls off Hazlewood and both him and Iyer looked overtly cautious due to the underlying moisture and lateral movement.
In case of Kohli, he was shaping for an outswinger but Bartlett got one to move in sharply after pitching and the maestro was caught plumb in front.
While leaving the ground, he acknowledged the fans at Adelaide, a venue where he has scored multiple Test hundreds and a World Cup century against Pakistan.
For Rohit, the first 50-odd balls were about consolidation and keeping the bat close to his body, trying to leave the deliveries on the length and taking a few on the body.
The only positive shot in that phase was a flicked boundary over square leg off Mitchell Starc.
The first time one got a glimpse of vintage Rohit was when he played back-to-back customary pick-up pulls off Mitchell Owen&rsquo;s friendly medium pacers.
India got 17 from that over and with Iyer also rotating the strike with an upright stance, the scoreboard suddenly saw movement and momentum.
The innings was, however, far from being silken smooth.
It was about a veteran, who wanted to make his naysayers eat humble pie. He was ready to grind it out and look ugly initially before eventually opening up.
The 2027 World Cup is far away but what Rohit intended to prove was that there is still some fuel left in the tank. Once the initial phase was negotiated, Rohit didn&rsquo;t look in any kind of discomfort.
There was enough time for a 33rd ODI hundred but the swivel off his hips while trying to deposit Starc over the square leg boundary became his undoing.
While Rohit got much-needed breathing space, Kohli continued to be under pressure and left the ground raising his fist for the Adelaide spectators who probably saw the last of him.
It is not the first time that Kohli scored consecutive ducks but it seems that the intensity that added to his legend has diminished considerably. India had lost the opening match of the three-game series by seven wickets in Perth.

Senior Indian stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, along with Shubman Gill and other teammates, flew to Australia for a three-match ODI series starting October 19, ahead of a T20I series.

Kohli & Rohit Lead Indian Squad for ODI Series in Australia

India's Kohli & Rohit Embark on Aussie ODI Tour

Senior Indian stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, along with Shubman Gill and other teammates, flew to Australia for a three-match ODI series starting October 19, ahead of a T20I series.

Senior stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were among the first batch of Indian cricketers who flew off on Wednesday for a three-match ODI series against Australia beginning October 19.
Kohli and Rohit were joined by Test and ODI skipper Shubman Gill, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, and pacers Arshdeep Singh and Prasidh Krishna along with some members of the support staff.
The group made their way into the Indira Gandhi International Airport in the morning with a handful adoring fans lining up outside the entrance to catch a glimpse of them.
Head coach Gautam Gambhir and some other members of the coaching staff will leave in the evening.
India is due to play three ODIs starting Sunday in Perth followed by Adelaide and Sydney.
It will be followed by a five-match T20 International series and the format specialists will leave on October 22 tentatively. The series will begin on October 29.
The ODI series has generated significant buzz due to the chatter surrounding the future of Rohit and Kohli, both of whom are now retired from Tests and T20Is.
Gambhir, after the 2-0 Test series sweep over the West Indies here on Tuesday, had said that he hoped for the two to have a good outing in the upcoming assignment, while being evasive about their 2027 World Cup prospects.
"The 50-over World Cup is still two and a half years away. It is very important to stay in the present. Obviously they are quality players. They are coming back. Their experience is going to be valuable in Australia," Gambhir had said in the post-series press conference.
"Hopefully those two guys can have a successful tour, and more importantly, as a team we can have a successful series," Gambhir said when asked about the future of the two former skippers," he added.

Virat Kohli expressed grief over the June 4 RCB victory celebration stampede that claimed 11 lives, calling it a heartbreak on what should have been a historic day.

RCB's Tragic Victory: Kohli Mourns Stampede & Vows Change

RCB Stampede Tragedy & Kohli's Response

Virat Kohli expressed grief over the June 4 RCB victory celebration stampede that claimed 11 lives, calling it a heartbreak on what should have been a historic day.

India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru batting superstar Virat Kohli has opened up about the June 4 stampede during his franchise's IPL victory celebrations here, saying "nothing in life really prepares you for the heartbreak" of 11 deaths on what should have been the happiest day for his side.
The tragic incident occurred when an estimated 2.5 lakh fans thronged the at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium to celebrate RCB's maiden IPL title.
"Nothing in life really prepares you for a heartbreak like June 4th. What should&rsquo;ve been the happiest moment in our franchise's history...turned into something tragic," Kohli was quoted as saying by RCB on its 'X' handle.
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&ldquo;Nothing in life really prepares you for a heartbreak like June 4th. What should&rsquo;ve been the happiest moment in our franchise&rsquo;s history&hellip; turned into something tragic. I&rsquo;ve been thinking of and praying for the families of those we lost&hellip; and for our fans who were injured. Your&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/nsJrKDdKWB">pic.twitter.com/nsJrKDdKWB</a>
&mdash; Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) <a href="https://twitter.com/RCBTweets/status/1963097253691982283?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
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"I've been thinking of and praying for the families of those we lost...and for our fans who were injured. Your loss is part of our story now. Together, we will move forward with care, respect and responsibility," he added in his first elaborate comment on the mishap that led to widespread criticism of the franchise as well.
An official inquiry into the incident attributed the chaos to the lack of proper clearances and the overwhelming crowd, which surged in response to social media invitations sent out by the franchise.
The police admitted to being grossly outnumbered to manage the turnout and RCB was held responsible in the probe for encouraging the fans to come out in numbers.
In the aftermath, RCB announced a compensation of Rs 25 lakh each to the families of the deceased and pledged to take "meaningful action" in their memory.
It also launched a foundation, RCB Cares, which has promised to work closely with stadium authorities, sporting bodies and league partners to design better crowd management protocols.&nbsp;

Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma continue to lead ODI batting rankings with Virat Kohli at fourth, while Australian batters and bowlers climb after strong series against South Africa.

Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma retain top ODI rankings

Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma continue to lead ODI batting rankings with Virat Kohli at fourth, while Australian batters and bowlers climb after strong series against South Africa.

Indian batting mainstays Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma continued to remain at the top of the rankings for ODI batters with Virat Kohli at number four, even as Australian players made big gains after feasting on South Africa in the recent series finale in Mackay.
Gill (784 rating points) and Rohit (756) held the number one and number two spot respectively with Pakistan's Babar Azam (739) rounding out the top three. Kohli has got 736 points.
The Indians have not featured in ODIs in recent months but Kuldeep Yadav (650) and Ravindra Jadeja (616) still remained static at number three and number nine in the latest ODI rankings for bowlers.
While Rohit and Kohli have retired from T20Is and Test cricket, both remain active in the ODI format.
Both Rohit and Kohli last played ODIs in February 2025 during the ICC Champions Trophy in the UAE, where they played pivotal roles in India's title-winning campaign.
Aussies cash in 
Australia amassed an imposing 431/2 in the 50-over match at Mackay with a trio of their batters in Travis Head (142), Mitch Marsh (100) and Cameron Green (118 not out) cashing in with a century.
All three made good ground on the rankings as a result, with Head gaining one place to move to equal 11th, Marsh jumping four rungs to move to 44th and Green rising a whopping 40 slots to be 78th.
Australian teammate Josh Inglis also made ground on the list, with the right-hander improving 23 spots to move to 64th as a result of his innings of 87 during the second match of the series against the Proteas.
The competition is tighter at the top of the rankings for ODI bowlers, with Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana joining fellow tweaker Keshav Maharaj at the top on 671 rating points following the completion of the series between South Africa and Australia.
Maharaj lost ground after picking up figures of 1/57 in the series finale, with his rating dropping equal with Theekshana even as the Sri Lankan spinner didn't feature across the week.
The biggest mover on the ODI rankings for bowlers came via Lungi Ngidi, with the South Africa speedster gaining six places to move to 28th following his series-high seven scalps across the three games against Australia.
Australia duo Sean Abbott (up nine places to equal 48th) and Nathan Ellis (up 21 spots to 65th) also made ground on the list for following some decent showings during the series with the Proteas.

Virat Kohli humorously touched upon his Test retirement during Yuvraj Singh’s fundraiser, reflecting on his bond with Ravi Shastri and their impact on Indian cricket.

Virat Kohli Reflects on Test Retirement at Fundraiser

At Yuvraj’s fundraiser, Virat Kohli humorously addressed his Test retirement and praised Ravi Shastri for their successful collaboration in elevating Indian cricket.

Virat Kohli Reflects on Test Retirement at Fundraiser of Yuvraj Singh

Virat Kohli humorously discussed his Test retirement at Yuvraj Singh&rsquo;s fundraiser, while applauding coach Ravi Shastri's support in shaping India's cricket success.

Virat Kohli had a laugh at his own expense while talking about his Test retirement at Yuvraj Singh's fundraiser in London.
Kohli, who now resides in the British capital, made a quick dash to the YouWeCan cancer fundraiser after being spotted at Wimbledon, where he looked suave and stylish in a brown suit.
With the Indian team also in the house, the event presenter made a reference to Kohli not being part of the squad, having announced his retirement ahead of the England tour.
"We miss you on the field man," said presenter Gaurav Kapur.
With Ravi Shastri, Chris Gayle, Kevin Pietersen and Yuvraj himself standing next to Kohli, the Indian superstar took a pause before responding: "I just coloured my beard two days ago. You know it's time when you are colouring your beard every four days, it's time to relax." Kohli came in the middle of the fundraiser and was clearly the showstopper.
He also spoke about his bond with Shastri, who was the head coach when Kohli took the Test team to new heights.
"Honestly, if I wasn't working with him... what happened in Test cricket wouldn't have been possible. The clarity which we had together is very hard to find. It's everything for cricketers to grow in their careers.
"Even he hadn't backed me the way he did... those press conferences where he took the bullets from the front line. Things would have been different and I always have respect and regard for him, for being a massive part of my cricketing journey," said Kohli.
Shastri returned the compliment, calling Kohli the most influential cricketer of the last 15 years.
"You win World Cups and other things but for him to take the red ball cricket to the next level was something he wanted. Once he decided his mantra for success, the others had to follow.
"If India is playing a level of Test match cricket today, especially the younger generation that played under him, they should thank him. Even world cricket should thank him. With India playing well in Test cricket, the bucks came in, the BCCI got their chunk and rightly so.
"They are taking little, they should take more. But he is the most influential of the last decade or so," said the former India head coach referring to the country's most successful captain in Test cricket.

India's new batting lineup shines in the opening Test against England, with Shubman Gill and KL Rahul delivering strong performances despite missing cricket icons Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

India finds form after Kohli Rohit retirements

The Indian cricket team's new lineup shines in its first Test against England, showcasing strong performances without Kohli and Sharma. Shubman Gill's century and KL Rahul's elegance mark a promising new era for India's batsmen.

India New Batting Stardom Shines Bright

India's new batting lineup impresses against England, with Shubman Gill and KL Rahul excelling. Despite missing Kohli and Sharma, the team shows promise under Gill's captaincy, though there's room for improvement in bowling and fielding.

A sample size of one game is not enough to make a sweeping judgement but India certainly did not miss their recently retired superstars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the opening Test against England with the new top-four giving a very settled look to the batting line-up.
How long would it take fill the void left by Rohit and Kohli? This question dominated the discussions leading up to the first Test at Headingly.
New captain Shubman Gill, whose record in SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia) countries was questioned, had to make a significant contribution to earn the respect of the dressing room.
Not only did he make a statement hundred as India's new number four, the visitors tallied as many as five centuries across two innings yet somehow managed to lose the game, thanks to a bowling attack which is heavily reliant on Jasprit Bumrah.
K L Rahul was all class at the top of the order, shutting the debate on his batting slot for the foreseeable future. He put a masterclass on how to bat in English conditions.
His opening partner Yashasvi Jaiswal, who had smashed a memorable hundred to start his maiden tour of Australia, replicated that in his first innings in England.
There were questions on Gill's defence and his technique against the moving ball but he reinvented his game ahead of an important tour.
The way he used his feet was duly noted by the greats of the game, including former captain Sourav Ganguly, who was pleasantly surprised by the improvement.
"I am so happy to see his feet (movement) away from home, there's a massive improvement in that away from home. Shubman's feet were fantastic, didn't make a mistake," Ganguly told PTI in an interview recently.
And there was Rishabh Pant at number five, achieving a rare feat of two hundreds in a Test with a welcome mix of maturity and flamboyance, showing he was ready to change gears.
New number three Sai Sudharsan got out off a innocuous ball in the first innings before showing promise in the second essay.
He is expected to be given a long rope and the same goes for Karun Nair, who would be looking to keep his drives through the ground after lean returns from the game.
India have a lot to improve in the bowling and fielding department but the batting seems to be sorted for now.
"We can tell end of the series whether the transition has happened (following retirements of Rohit and Kohli)," former India chief selector MSK Prasad told PTI.
"The batting doing well is not a surprise as they are they are seasoned cricketers. Gill, Yashasvi, Pant, KL, they all were outstanding and have been around for long. I want to talk more about KL, when he plays like that, Test cricket looks at its best," he said.
Prasad said he won't be making any changes to the playing eleven at Edgbaston despite clamour for Kuldeep Yadav's inclusion.
"Shardul was picked because of what he has done in England on previous tours. I would give him another opportunity," the former India wicket-keeper added.
To add to that, the lower-order needs to a show a lot more application with the bat.
Former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar, who has played a few memorable knocks in England, too was left impressed by the batters.
"Most of the batters performed. I would say that is a very good sign going forward. Apart from this you have got three quality batters who are not even part of the squad -- Shreyas, Sarfaraza and Padikkal.
"The main batters are in form and I am sure Karun and Sai will also come good eventually," said Vengsarkar.
India have a steep climb ahead but considering the batters' performance in the series, the selectors stand to move on from Rohit and Kohli have been vindicated.

James Anderson shares his experiences bowling to Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, highlighting Kohli's evolution and Tendulkar's consistent dominance.

James Anderson on Tendulkar vs Kohli Battles

Explore James Anderson’s thrilling encounters with cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli. Anderson discusses Kohli’s evolution into a formidable player and Tendulkar's enduring consistency, offering a unique perspective on two icons of the game.

James Anderson discusses his battles with India's cricket icons, highlighting Kohli&rsquo;s evolution and Tendulkar's consistency.

England fast bowling great James Anderson enjoyed his battles against Indian stalwarts Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli over the course of his 21-year long career but he found bowling to the latter a tad tougher.
Anderson, who made his Test debut in 2003, retired only last season to cap off a special career. The Lancastrian got success both against Tendulkar and Kohli, dismissing the Indian superstars nine and seven times respectively.
"I had some success early against Kohli the first time he came to England (2014). I really exploited, he had a weakness outside off stump, really exploited that and then the next time I played against him (in 2018) he'd obviously gone away and worked on that and it was like bowling at a different player," Anderson told talkSport.
However, it is worth mentioning that Tendulkar and Kohli were at different stages of their careers when they faced the challenge from Anderson, who continues to play county cricket at 42.
"He'd (Kohli) really taken his game to a different level made it very difficult for not just me but for the bowlers in general and I think I got him out maybe four or five times the first series and then didn't get him out in the next series I played against him.
"Against Sachin for example I didn't feel like there was that sort of shift in dominance with Kohli, there was definitely a shift and yeah I found him a really difficult player to bowl at because he also had that sort of steely mindset." He referred to Tendulkar as a 'God like' figure while Kohli was an in your face character.
"Kohli wanted to get into a battle. He wanted you to know (that). He's very competitive and after that initial success it was pretty difficult to go up against him.
"With someone like Kohli he was a slightly different character to Sachin who was very mild-mannered, very calm at the crease and Virat was more expressive with his emotions and and wore his emotions on his sleeve and you could kind of see it with his captaincy when he celebrated wickets and stuff like that," added Anderson.

Speculation arises about Virat Kohli's potential return to Test cricket if India struggles in their England series. Clarke highlights Kohli's passion for the format and praises Rohit Sharma's leadership.

Kohlis Test Return: Speculation Amid England Series

Michael Clarke speculates on Virat Kohli's possible return to Test cricket amidst India's England series. Kohli's retirement surprised many, and Clarke highlights his enduring passion for the game.

Kohli might return to Test cricket if India struggles against England. Clarke highlights Kohli's passion and praises Rohit Sharma's leadership. Safer fan engagement is urged following a tragic event.

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke believes Virat Kohli, who considers Test cricket as the pinnacle, could come out of retirement if India suffer a heavy defeat in the upcoming five-Test series in England and is requested to return by the team management and selectors.
Kohli had announced his retirement from the longest format last month after featuring in 123 Tests for India, scoring 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, including 30 centuries.
&ldquo;I believe this. If India go to England and get flogged, if they lose the series 5-0 for example, I think the fans will want Virat Kohli to come out of retirement and play Test cricket again," Clarke told the Beyond23 Cricket podcast on Friday.
"And I honestly, I think if he was asked by the captain, selectors and supported by fans, if they get beaten big time in England, I think he&rsquo;ll come. He still loves Test cricket.
"I think his words, I think those words, like you could hear his passion for Test cricket is real.&rdquo; Following his long-cherished dream of winning the IPL with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Kohli had said the title triumph still ranked &ldquo;five levels under Test cricket&rdquo;.
Both Kohli and Rohit Sharma had announced their retirement from Tests ahead of the England series, which begins with the opening match in Leeds on June 20.
"Rohit Sharma retires from Test cricket. I think tactically any team will miss his captaincy. I think tactically he was a brilliant captain. Virat Kohli walks away from test cricket. Devastating! What an absolute champion he's been and test cricket will miss him," Clarke said.
Shubman Gill has been named captain following Rohit&rsquo;s retirement.
&ldquo;He (Virat) sees it as the pinnacle and he&rsquo;s still playing good enough cricket. He definitely made the decision to retire and whatever his reasons are, everybody comes to that time in their career," said Clarke, who captained Australia in Tests and ODIs between 2011 and 2015.
"If that&rsquo;s the case, then so be it. But if they don&rsquo;t perform, if they get beaten, like I say, 5-0 in England, which I don&rsquo;t think they will. I think they can still win in England, even without Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. I think this Indian squad is a good squad,&rdquo; he added.
Clarke also heaped praise on young batter Sai Sudharsan for his impressive performances in the IPL for Gujarat Titans.
"Forget he's the leading run scorer, but to me, this kid is a superstar. He left hander. I think he's a number three in test cricket. I think he's probably going to open the batting in time in India's T20 team.
"He's in their test squad. He gets his first opportunity in England. I think he can walk straight into bat number three. I think technically he's very good. He's got all the shots and mentally he's ready. He really impressed me.
And he's a good looking player as well. He's got that left hander backlift. He plays all the shots; against the quicks he'll take on the short ball..." "It's devastating news, my thoughts are with all the families" ========================================== Clarke also expressed his condolences to the families affected by the tragic stampede during the RCB celebration event.
"It's devastating to see anybody get injured or hurt or even worse, pass away is absolutely devastating. Hopefully, we never see this again.
"And I think the players should be able to celebrate with the fans, even if it's packed the stadium, take the players to the stadium and let them do a lap of honour at their home ground, something like that.
"Whatever it is, I hope this doesn't stop players and fans being able to celebrate together because I think the fans deserve it. But you never, ever want to see someone get hurt or injured or pass.
"So yeah, thoughts are with all the families. Devastating news. It certainly was a sad end to what has been an absolutely incredible season."

A stampede during RCB's IPL 2025 victory celebrations near Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium left 11 dead and 33 injured. Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy.

Virat Kohli reacts as stampede kills 11 during RCB victory celebrations

A stampede during RCB's IPL 2025 victory celebrations near Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium left 11 dead and 33 injured. Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy.

Virat Kohli expressed deep sorrow following the tragic stampede that occurred near the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday, where 11 people lost their lives and 33 others were injured.&nbsp;
The incident took place during Royal Challengers Bengaluru&rsquo;s (RCB) IPL 2025 victory celebrations, as thousands of fans gathered to catch a glimpse of their championship-winning team.
"At a loss for words. Absolutely gutted," Kohli wrote on Instagram, reacting to the heartbreaking turn of events that marred what was supposed to be a moment of joy and triumph.
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Former South African captain and ex-RCB star AB de Villiers also shared his condolences through social media. "My thoughts and prayers are with those affected by the tragic events at the Chinnaswamy Stadium today," he posted on Instagram.
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Confirming the details, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that 11 people had died in the stampede and 33 others were injured. &ldquo;A major tragedy occurred during the victory celebrations. It happened near the Chinnaswamy Stadium. The government has announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh for the deceased. The government will provide free treatment to the injured,&rdquo; the Chief Minister stated.
Expressing grief over the incident, he added, &ldquo;11 died and 33 were injured in the stampede. This tragedy should not have happened. The government expresses deep sorrow over this incident.&rdquo;
RCB had lifted their maiden IPL trophy on Tuesday, ending an 18-year wait by defeating Punjab Kings by six wickets in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. While RCB celebrated their historic win, the stampede has cast a sombre mood over the city and its cricketing faithful.
For Punjab Kings, who reached only their second IPL final and first in 11 years, the search for a maiden title continues.

The Karnataka government felicitated Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Vidhana Soudha for their first IPL title win in 18 years, celebrating with traditional honours and a public gathering.

Karnataka govt felicitates IPL champions RCB at Vidhana Soudha

The Karnataka government felicitated Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Vidhana Soudha for their first IPL title win in 18 years, celebrating with traditional honours and a public gathering.

The Karnataka government on Wednesday felicitated the Royal Challengers Bengaluru team, which won their maiden IPL title, ending an 18-year wait for the coveted trophy.
Karnataka Governor Taawarchand Gehlot, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar felicitated the Rajat Patidar-led team on the grand steps in front of the iconic Vidhana Soudha, the seat of state legislature and secretariat here.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Bengaluru | Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar felicitates the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPL2025Champions?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPL2025Champions</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoyalChallengersBangalore?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoyalChallengersBangalore</a> at the Vidhana Soudha.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoyalChallengersBengaluru?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoyalChallengersBengaluru</a> clinched their first <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPL</a> trophy yesterday after defeating Punjab Kings. <a href="https://t.co/iQB8rRpUxX">pic.twitter.com/iQB8rRpUxX</a>
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In a short event, the team was felicitated with traditional Mysuru peta (opulent formal turban), shawl and garland.
Large number of people had gathered in front of Vidhana Soudha to witness the event.
The team will also be participating in an event organised by the Karnataka State Cricket Academy (KSCA) at the Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium here.
The RCB won their maiden title with a six-run victory over Punjab Kings in the final at Ahmedabad on Tuesday.
The RCB finally got to lift the trophy after finishing runners-up on three occasions previously.&nbsp;

IPL 2025 champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru received a hero’s welcome in the city, greeted by fans and leaders, with celebrations planned despite traffic hurdles.

IPL 2025 champions RCB arrive in Bengaluru to rousing welcome

IPL 2025 champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru received a hero&rsquo;s welcome in the city, greeted by fans and leaders, with celebrations planned despite traffic hurdles.

The newly-crowned IPL champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru team touched base at the Garden City on Wednesday afternoon amid a roaring welcome from waiting fans, who lined up the streets to catch a glimpse of the star-studded side.
The Rajat Patidar-led team was received by state's Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar at the airport.
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En route to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's office at the Vidhana Soudha, the fans assembled on both sides of the road cheered the triumphant squad with gusto.
RCB defeated Punjab Kings by six runs in the IPL final at Ahmedabad on Tuesday to clinch their maiden title in 18 years. It was another major achievement for the side's talisman Virat Kohli, who has only played for this franchise since the league's inception.
After the appointment with the CM, the RCB players will head to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium for a fan engagement programme.
However, the much-anticipated open-top bus parade from Vidhana Soudha to the stadium might not take place because of traffic congestion, as per a tweet by the Bengaluru Traffic Police.
The rainy weather in the city too might have forced the authorities to take such a call apart from the challenge they faced in containing the crowd movement last night after RCB's victory.
However, the parade may still happen if the chief minister gives a special permission, as the open bus is parked near his office.&nbsp;

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