As the IPL 2024 final approaches, talks about the next season have already begun. According to rumors, Virat Kohli is set to reclaim his role as captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru for IPL 2025, replacing Faf du Plessis. While du Plessis has led the team admirably in the past three seasons, Kohli's return could bring a new surge of energy and determination as RCB aim for their first-ever IPL title.
In a gripping match at Multan Cricket Stadium, Pakistan's spin duo stole the show with Noman Ali taking 8 wickets and Shaheen Afridi and Sajid Khan providing crucial support as they bowled England out for 144, securing a 152-run victory. England's hopes of chasing down the target of 297 were dashed by the spinners who capitalized on the turning track. Skipper Ben Stokes' valiant efforts were not enough to save his team as Noman claimed the top spot in the bowlers' list with his impressive figures of 8-46. The series now stands at parity with one win for each team.
In a heartwarming letter to former South African cricket player Ab de Villiers after his induction into the ICC Hall of Fame, Indian batting superstar Virat Kohli revealed that de Villiers was the most talented cricketer he has shared the dressing room with. Kohli ignored his own Indian team captain Rohit Sharma and legendary Sachin Tendulkar to pick de Villiers, who retired from international cricket in 2018, finishing with impressive stats in all three formats of the game.
Despite heavy rain delaying the start of the first Test match between India and New Zealand in Bengaluru, local hero Virat Kohli still managed to bring excitement to the disappointed crowd. Kohli, a beloved member of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru franchise, made his way to the field amidst cheers from his loyal fans. The weather has been a major disruptor in the lead up to the match, with both teams having to cancel training sessions. Nevertheless, India remains the favored team coming off a successful sweep of Bangladesh, while New Zealand will be without star batsman Kane Williamson.
Indian cricket star Virat Kohli announced his retirement from T20I after leading Team India to victory in the T20 World Cup 2024. Despite facing a slump in the tournament, Kohli emerged as the hero of the final match against South Africa, smashing 76 runs and earning the Player of the Match award. In a revealing podcast, former India football team captain Sunil Chhetri shared a different side of Kohli, describing him as a humorous and genuine person. Chhetri also spoke about their bond of friendship, often revolving around memes and food.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings faced off in a crucial match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. With CSK needing to win by an 18-run margin to qualify for the playoffs, the home team set a high target of 218 for the visitors to chase. Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni, two of the biggest names in Indian cricket, took to the field for what could be their last time batting together. Despite the weather forecast, the match began without any interruptions and fans were treated to classic performances from both teams, including a half-century by CSK's Faf du Plessis. The players entertained the crowd with their skills and kept them on the edge of their seats till the very end. Follow along for live updates and score from the exciting RCB vs CSK match.
During an IPL 2024 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians, fans booed Hardik Pandya who was appointed as the MI skipper ahead of Rohit Sharma. In a heartwarming moment, Virat Kohli gestured to stop the negative reception and urged the crowd to cheer for their captain. The video of Kohli's intervention went viral, earning him praise for his respect for fellow players. In the end, Mumbai Indians dominated the match, thanks to brilliant performances from Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, and Jasprit Bumrah.