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Virat Kohli reveals why he gave rival Prince Yadav the secret to taking his own wicket

Virat Kohli reveals why he gave rival Prince Yadav the secret to taking his own wicket

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4 min readMay 15, 2026 05:51 PM IST One of the standout moments of the ongoing IPL 2026 season has been young Prince Yadav picking up the wicket of Virat Kohli and then crediting the India star for helping him before the game with valuable advice that led to the prized scalp. Now, in a conversation with Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s in-house media team, Kohli has opened up about why he helps players from rival teams with advice whenever approached. “You look at my situation. If Yashasvi Jaiswal reaches out to me before we have to play Rajasthan Royals, right? He’s probably looked up to me for a long period of time. Now I’m thinking, ‘He needs help’. Even though he’s going to play against us, it’s one game. But if he plays well for the whole season, eventually he’s going to play for India. So how can I not help him? He might score against us tomorrow or the day after. It’s okay,” Kohli said during an appearance on the RCB Podcast. “Despite Jaiswal scoring, …

‘Stay patient… can be a bumpy road’

‘Stay patient… can be a bumpy road’

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2 min readFeb 7, 2026 11:07 AM IST India’s Under-19 World Cup triumph against England was built on composure and conviction, but former U-19 World Cup-winning captain Unmukt Chand believes the real challenge for the class of 2026 begins after the celebrations fade. India out-batted England in the final, with Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s stunning 175 propelling them to a total of 411. England put up a respectable fight but crumbled under the mountain of runs, eventually losing by 100 runs. It was India’s sixth U-19 World Cup title. For Chand, who captained India to the U-19 World Cup title in 2012, the achievement brought back memories, but also served as a reminder of what lies ahead. Drawing from his own journey, Chand stressed the importance of patience as these players transition beyond age-group cricket. “This Under-19 World Cup win is a very special moment for these boys,” Chand told JioHotstar. “But it will take time for things to settle down. My advice is to stay patient. People want you to play senior cricket for the country …

Great Indian talent stock: Bounty of batsmen, shortage of fast-bowling all-rounders, bustling keeper-batsmen and limited spin variety | Cricket News

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India’s talent pool has only been getting bigger with every passing season. The ongoing Duleep Trophy is a testament to it, as even after losing 16 players to the India Test squad, each of the four teams look strong on paper. It has led to the competition for places raise to never-before seen levels, with players only a couple of innings or series of low scores away from their place being questioned. While it definitely leads to players being on their toes all the time, one cannot overlook the overwhelming talent at the disposal that is making the selectors job even more harder. One of the main reasons is players emerging from all parts of the country and not just the traditional centres, from Sriganganagar in Rajasthan and Rohtas in Bihar to Kodagu in Karnataka to North 24 Parganas in West Bengal. “If you look at Indian cricket today, Indian cricket is extremely strong, it’s extremely powerful. One of the big reasons for that is that talent comes from everywhere, from all over the country,” …