Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Amir recently praised Indian cricketer Virat Kohli, calling him the greatest batsman of this generation. Amir believes that Kohli's work ethic and unbeatable record in all three formats of the game make him incomparable to others from this current generation. He also described the special moment of dismissing legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who he had always admired and considered a brilliant batsman.
Indian cricketer R. Ashwin announced his retirement during the third Test between India and Australia in Brisbane, leaving his fans and the entire cricket fraternity in shock. Among the many emotional messages he received, Anushka Sharma, wife of fellow cricketer Virat Kohli, shared a touching tribute video on Instagram. She was not the only one to express her admiration for Ashwin, as captain Virat Kohli and teammate Rohit Sharma also penned heartfelt messages for the spin magician. Ashwin's legacy and contributions to Indian cricket will always be remembered.
Former India captain Virat Kohli wrote a heartfelt post on the retirement of his longtime teammate Ravichandran Ashwin from international cricket. Kohli mentioned that he only found out about Ashwin's decision on Wednesday, but a video that went viral on social media showed Kohli hugging Ashwin, possibly after finding out about his retirement. However, captain Rohit Sharma revealed that he had known about Ashwin's decision since the Perth Test in November, indicating that there may have been previous conversations about retirement within the team.
Anil Kumble has taken to social media to debunk fabricated comments attributed to him regarding Indian cricket superstars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. The former skipper has urged fans to be cautious of information on social media, emphasizing that his official channels are the only reliable source of his views. Meanwhile, Australian legend Allan Border has expressed concerns over Kohli's struggles against balls outside the off-stump in the ongoing Test series against Australia.
After a stunning 14-year career in international cricket, India's beloved spinner Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement, with the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test being his last as an Indian cricketer. The emotional announcement was preceded by a touching moment between Ashwin and former India captain Virat Kohli during a rain break, showing their deep connection and respect for each other. Ashwin expressed his heartbreak and gratitude towards his teammates and the media, promising to continue playing at club-level cricket.
The third Test between India and Australia was hit by bad light on Day 4 but not before Akash Deep made a valuable contribution with the bat to help India avoid the follow-on. His six off Pat Cummins was met with a hilarious reaction from captain Virat Kohli and the rest of the Indian dressing room, showcasing the team spirit and camaraderie within the team. With only one day left in the match and Australia still having to bat again, a draw seems like the inevitable result due to rain interruptions.
After dominating in the mid-fifties for years, Virat Kohli's Test average has now dropped to 47.49, the lowest it has been in eight years. This puts him in third place amongst the 19 players who have scored 9000 runs in Tests. Despite flashes of brilliance, including a recent century in Perth, Kohli has struggled to perform consistently in the past few years, leaving fans and critics uncertain of his future form. With the Border Gavaskar Trophy currently underway, all eyes are on Kohli to see if he can make a comeback and reclaim his title as the top Test batsman.
After Indian cricketer Virat Kohli's poor performance and early dismissal in the Gabba Test, fellow teammate and Test stalwart Cheteshwar Pujara has pointed out the flaws in Kohli's technique. Pujara explained that Kohli's technique is not suited for the new ball and he should come in to bat after 10, 15, or 20 overs. This has resulted in Kohli's worst year as a Test batter with his average dropping to 25.06. Pujara also emphasized the importance of a mental adjustment in facing the new ball.
With the India-Australia series evenly poised at 1-1, all eyes are on Virat Kohli as he looks to reach a major milestone in the upcoming Gabba Test. The Indian captain is just one century away from joining legends Sunil Gavaskar and Alastair Cook in scoring a century at all five major venues in Australia. He also has a chance to surpass idol Sachin Tendulkar as the player with the most centuries in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Will Kohli break records and lead India to victory?
In a shocking turn of events, 2024 has proven to be the year of a statistical nightmare for Virat Kohli, as his batting prowess has been on a sharp decline across all formats of the game. With a batting average of 25.06 in Tests, 19.33 in ODIs, and 18.00 in T20Is, Kohli's once invincible form has now come into question. Experts like Anil Kumble and Dinesh Kartik have suggested that playing domestic cricket could help Kohli regain his form, but with the ICC and BCCI unable to force him into such a move, the future remains uncertain for the cricket icon.