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Virat Kohli takes a swipe at BCCI for not allowing families on tour: ‘I don’t want to go to my room and just sit alone and sulk’ | Cricket News

Virat Kohli takes a swipe at BCCI for not allowing families on tour: ‘I don’t want to go to my room and just sit alone and sulk’ | Cricket News

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Virat Kohli on Saturday pointed out the importance of having family on the long tours and reasoned how it helps players to deal with the tough and intense days on the field. After India’s 1-3 Test series defeat against Australia, a BCCI directive was issued which curtailed the family time of players for no longer than 14 days on tours exceeding 45 days. The new rules were drafted after India’s horror tour of Australia, leading to speculation about lack of discipline and cohesion in the dressing room. “The role of family is very difficult to explain to people…how grounding it is to just come back to your family every time you have something which is intense, which happens on the outside,” Virat Kohli said during RCB’s Innovation Lab summit in Bengaluru on Saturday. Story continues below this ad “I don’t think people have an understanding of what value it brings.” Kohli said having the family around would help a player to recover from on-field disappointments that much quicker. “I don’t want to go to my …

Will Virat Kohli come out of T20 retirement to play the Los Angeles Olympics gold match? | Cricket News

Will Virat Kohli come out of T20 retirement to play the Los Angeles Olympics gold match? | Cricket News

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Virat Kohli ended his T20 career with a World Cup win in the bonzai format of cricket. But something far bigger has appeared on the horizon, and it is exciting enough to pull the biggest visible name in cricket to come out of retirement – the Olympic gold. So, will Kohli return for the LA Olympics? Speaking to Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence in Bengaluru, Kohli told Isa Guha, “If we are playing the gold medal match, I might sneak in for one game.. get a medal and come back home.” The proposed six-team event at Los Angeles 2028, is likely to bring India one medal out of three available, and Kohli wouldn’t want to miss out on the big occasion. Story continues below this ad Team India captain Rohit Sharma with Virat Kohli after India won the T20 World Cup. (X | BCCI) “When I heard the news, I was happy. The T20 leagues that are played all over the world, including the IPL …

“Don’t Want To Sit Alone And Sulk”: ‘Disappointed’ Virat Kohli Slams BCCI’s ‘Family Diktat’

“Don’t Want To Sit Alone And Sulk”: ‘Disappointed’ Virat Kohli Slams BCCI’s ‘Family Diktat’

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Star India batter Virat Kohli has batted for the presence of families on Team India’s tours, saying that having them around brings a balance and normalcy, especially when players face tough times, reported ESPNCricinfo. Virat’s comments come after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) introduced directives restricting players’ family time on tours following India’s 3-1 drubbing to Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy away from home. It ruled that players’ immediate families, their partners and children, can only join them for 14 days after the first two weeks of a tour of over 45 days. On shorter tours, players can be accompanied by their families for up to a week. Speaking at the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit ahead of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Virat said as quoted by ESPNCricinfo, “It is very difficult to explain to people how grounding it is to just come back to your family every time you have something intense, which happens on the outside.” “I do not think people have …

“Can’t Talk About Favourite Chhole Bhature Place”: Virat Kohli Blasts Broadcasters During RCB Event

“Can’t Talk About Favourite Chhole Bhature Place”: Virat Kohli Blasts Broadcasters During RCB Event

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Virat Kohli at an RCB event© X (Twitter) Virat Kohli remains one of the most influential sportspersons in the world. In India, the chatter around the cricketer, as well as his personal life, grabs plenty of eyeballs. Even in cricketing shows, discussions around Kohli’s cricketing and non-cricketing lifestyles keep fans intrigued. When Virat Kohli made his Ranji Trophy return earlier this year, even the kind of food he had with his teammates during lunch became an intense talking-point. In the past, some broadcasters have even discussed Kohli’s love for chhole bhature and how he developed a resistance towards that temptation to become what he is today. However, Virat wants the broadcasters to focus more on helping India become a sports-forward nation by highlighting stories about what the athletes do and how they prepare and not about their favourite chhole bhature place. “We are working towards India becoming a sports-forward nation. We have the vision. We have the groundwork happening today. It should be a collective responsibility of everyone involved. It’s not just about …

Virat Kohli Drops Biggest Take On Retirement Yet: “Not Making Any…’

Virat Kohli Drops Biggest Take On Retirement Yet: “Not Making Any…’

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Champion batter Virat Kohli on Saturday emphatically said he is not mulling retirement at the moment as he has been enjoying the game, and the “competitive streak” inside him is very much intact. Kohli displayed the old spark while playing an important hand in India’s recent Champions Trophy victory in Dubai, after which skipper Rohit Sharma too dismissed the retirement talks surrounding him. “Don’t get nervous. I’m not making any announcements. As of now everything is fine. I still love playing the game,” Kohli said during a talk session at the RCB Innovation Lab. Kohli said he no longer aspires to achieve milestones, but he is playing cricket for the “pure joy” of it. “It’s pretty much come down to just the pure joy, enjoyment, competitive streak, and love for the game. And as long as that is there I will continue to play. As I said today I am not playing for any achievement,” he said. Kohli said that innate “competitive streak” makes it tougher for a sportsperson to find the right …

Virat Kohli discusses retirement, recalls conversation with Rahul Dravid on ‘finding the right time’ | Cricket News

Virat Kohli discusses retirement, recalls conversation with Rahul Dravid on ‘finding the right time’ | Cricket News

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India’s superstar batter Virat Kohli on Saturday gave a sneak peek into his future plans and retirement talk as he candidly admitted that another tour to Australia might not be left in the tank for the 36-year-old. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 series did not end on a high for Kohli as India conceded the series and his own form progressively worsened on tour. Despite scoring a century in the opening Test, Kohli finished with only 190 runs at sub-24 average. Recalling his recent struggles in Australia during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Innovation Lab in Bengaluru, Kohli said: “I might not have another Australia tour in me, so I am at peace with whatever happened in the past.” Story continues below this ad Kohli immediately clarified his statement and added that retirement was not on his mind at the moment. “Don’t get nervous. I’m not making any announcements. As of now, everything is fine. I still love playing the game,” Kohli said with a chuckle to reassure his fans. “It pretty much comes down to …

Virat Kohli Sparks Retirement Rumours with ‘No More AUS Tour’ Remark

Virat Kohli Sparks Retirement Rumours with ‘No More AUS Tour’ Remark

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The star batter Virat Kohli has hinted on his retirement rumours on March 15 saying that he might not have another tour of Australia in him. After arriving in Bengaluru and joining the RCB camp ahead of the IPL 2025 season, Virat Kohli attended several events arranged by the franchise and also reported to the media. He made a huge announcement on his test future and revealed that he might not have another Australia tour in him. India suffered a 1-3 defeat in the BGT 2024-25 against Australia. Despite a century, Virat Kohli had a poor outing and was centre of criticism for his outside off stump weakness. He scored only 190 runs in nine innings averaging 23.75. Rohit Sharma also performed terribly, finishing with just 31 runs from 3 games. The duo blamed as the main reason for India’s performance hitting under par in the test format. “I might not have another Australia tour in me, so I am at peace with whatever happened in the past,” Virat Kohli said at the RCB Innovation …

Virat Kohli’s Cheeky Comment On T20I Retirement U-Turn: “If India…”

Virat Kohli’s Cheeky Comment On T20I Retirement U-Turn: “If India…”

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Star India batter Virat Kohli on a lighter note has said he could come out of his T20I retirement, but there is a catch. Kohli announced his retirement from the format after the T20 World Cup final, which India won after beating South Africa in Barbados. However, Kohli, in a lighter vein, said he “might Just’ come out of retirement for one game if India reach the final of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics men’s cricket event. For the unversed, cricket will make its return to Olympics after a gap of 128 years at the 2028 Summer Games. “For Olympics? no. If we are playing for a gold medal, I just might sneak in for one game, win a medal, and then return home,” Kohli said on the sidelines of Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit, powered by Leaders. Kohli, 36, is one of the fittest cricketers in the world. However, when he first burst on to the scene, Kohli was a chubby teenager. Speaking on what inspired him to embark on …

Virat Kohli Joins Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad Ahead Of IPL 2025. Watch

Virat Kohli Joins Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad Ahead Of IPL 2025. Watch

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Star batter and former captain Virat Kohli joined the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) squad on Saturday ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. In a video shared by the franchise on social media, Kohli can be seen posing in an RCB jersey with the caption reading, “The King is here and like always, he’s 2 steps (sometimes a LOT more) ahead of everyone.” Kohli was in sublime touch during India’s title-winning campaign in the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai last week. Rohit Sharma-led side defeated New Zealand in the final to claim their third tournament title. The King is here and like always, he’s 2 steps (sometimes a LOT more) ahead of everyone. Virat ko pakadna mushkil hi nahi… you know the rest pic.twitter.com/sBxCa3qQco — Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) March 15, 2025 The 36-year-old amassed 218 runs from five matches at an average of 54.50. He scored a match-winning unbeaten century against arch-rivals Pakistan before scoring a crucial 84 against Australia in the semi-final. For the IPL 2025 season, …

Not Virat Kohli: Mitchell Starc Reveals Who Is “Mr. Fix-It” Of Indian Cricket Team

Not Virat Kohli: Mitchell Starc Reveals Who Is “Mr. Fix-It” Of Indian Cricket Team

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Australian cricket team fast bowler Mitchell Starc had high praise for the Indian cricket team after their impressive Champions Trophy 2025 triumph. India defeated Australia in the semifinals and went on to clinch the title with a comprehensive victory over New Zealand. Starc, who missed the competition due to personal reasons, called KL Rahul “Mr. Fix-It for India” and praised how he has filled a lot of roles for his side. Rahul scored 140 runs in four innings while batting at No.6 and also kept wickets in all the matches. He was present at the crease when India the title and his gritty knock earned him plaudits. “KL Rahul is like Mr. Fix-it for India – He has opened the batting when asked to, batted at Number 6, Kept, fielded, batted in middle order — he has done just about everything, he has played vital roles, excited to play alongside him,” said Starc on the Fanatics TV Youtube channel. KL Rahul has been performing consistently irrespective of his position in the batting order but given …