As the Indian cricket team captain, Virat Kohli has been having a good run with the team performing well in their oversees tournaments. And in a recent interview, the talented cricketer spoke about his married life with actress Anushka Sharma . Having met on the sets of a television commercial and tying the knot in a dreamy ceremony in Italy in 2017, the two try to spend as much time together as possible despite their hugely busy schedules. Often spending weeks away from each other, Virat said that whenever the twodo get together, they do normal things like other couples. The Indian team captain said that they enjoy going for long walks, sitting out in the open air and simply talking. Admitting that the simplest things give them immense happiness, Virat and Anushka are currently spending time in New Zealand where the Indian team is playing. Before that, the two were in Australia where they spent time sightseeing in-between matches and even met tennis legend Roger Federer at the … [Read more...] about Virat Kohli talks about his relationship with Anushka Sharma
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Opinion: Despite MS Dhoni’s brilliance at number four in the Melbourne ODI, Virat Kohli should keep his batting position flexible
Feature 18 Jan 2019, 20:37 IST SHARE One of the biggest positives from India’s ODI series victory in Australia is undoubtedly the batting form shown by MS Dhoni. Before this series, and even during the first match of the series at Sydney, there were question marks over Dhoni’s position as a batsman in India’s line-up.However, his brilliance with the bat in the last two matches has proved beyond doubt that he still has a lot to contribute as a batsman. There was never an iota of doubt regarding his position in the team as India’s best wicket-keeper and an integral part of the on-field leadership unit along with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.Now, with him showing signs of good form with the bat, India’s batting looks in much better shape. However, there is still some uncertainty regarding his batting position.There are many, including Rohit Sharma, who feel that Dhoni should bat at number four. Considering his vast experience and brilliant reading of … [Read more...] about Opinion: Despite MS Dhoni’s brilliance at number four in the Melbourne ODI, Virat Kohli should keep his batting position flexible
Virat Kohli turns down ECB’s proposal to participate in the new format of cricket
ECB chief, Tom Harrison, is of the opinion that the game’s best players will be involved with the new ‘Hundred’ tournament which is set to be launched next year despite concerns from Virat Kohli. The Indian captain had earlier said that he does not want to be a test participant for a new format. England Cricket Board chief, Tom Harrison, believes the world game's best players will be involved when the controversial new ‘Hundred’ tournament which is set to be launched next year. Harrison insisted that the cutting-edge eight team domestic competition in which matches will be 100 balls per side, I.E 20 balls per innings fewer than Twenty20, is pivotal to plans to develop the English game between 2020 and 2024. "I think we will be very successful in getting players to come over. I think it will be a good training ground for international Twenty20," Harrison told AFP sources. The Englishman further revealed that the ECB planned to spend £180 … [Read more...] about Virat Kohli turns down ECB’s proposal to participate in the new format of cricket
ECB chief bats for ‘Hundred’ tournament despite Virat Kohli’s doubts
ECB chief, Tom Harrison, is of the opinion that the game’s best players will be involved with the new ‘Hundred’ tournament which is set to be launched next year despite concerns from Virat Kohli. The Indian captain had earlier said that he does not want to be a test participant for a new format. England Cricket Board chief, Tom Harrison, believes the world game's best players will be involved when the controversial new ‘Hundred’ tournament which is set to be launched next year. Harrison insisted that the cutting-edge eight team domestic competition in which matches will be 100 balls per side, I.E 20 balls per innings fewer than Twenty20, is pivotal to plans to develop the English game between 2020 and 2024. "I think we will be very successful in getting players to come over. I think it will be a good training ground for international Twenty20," Harrison told AFP sources. The Englishman further revealed that the ECB planned to spend £180 … [Read more...] about ECB chief bats for ‘Hundred’ tournament despite Virat Kohli’s doubts
Greg Chappell speaks about Virat Kohli’s attitude towards Tests
News 71 // 14 Jan 2019, 17:18 IST SHARE In a recent interview, a veteran of the game -- Gregory Stephen Chappell -- spoke highly about Kohli's attitude towards Tests. The modern game is such that there are few players who pay as much attention to Test cricket as they do to T20Is and ODI's. Chappell was one of the best batsmen during his days and in the 87 Tests he played for Australia, he amassed 7110 runs averaging 53.86. The former Aussie captain has also coached the Indian national cricket team in the past. Greg Chappell is always unafraid to speak his mind. Quoting News 18 -- the veteran maestro said:"With three formats, young players growing up watching Twenty20 cricket and seeing what the top players do, and wanting to play all the fancy shots straightaway... it’s an issue. The players who are good at T20 now, grew up thinking about Test cricket or at worst, 50-over cricket. Virat Kohli is one of the best T20 players … [Read more...] about Greg Chappell speaks about Virat Kohli’s attitude towards Tests