After India's win over Australia in the third ODI, which witnessed standout contributions from Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, Virat's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma hailed both batters for their partnership, saying that they have shown that they are legends of Indian cricket.
The first ODI of the three-match series will start on Sunday at Perth's Optus Stadium, with Shubman leading two veterans, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, among other star players in the team. Rohit and Virat, who are making their return to the team following the ICC Champions Trophy title win
Rohit and Virat, whose last assignment was the ICC Champions Trophy win in March, will be making their return in Indian colours after seven months. The two legends, who announced their Test retirements ahead of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle, starting with their tour to
"Once they start playing, you assess as you go forward. They're not on trial. They've achieved all they had to achieve, not just in terms of trophies, but also runs. So it's not that if both of them don't get runs this series, that will be the reason they won't be there or if they get 300, t
While more hard-hitting batters with skyrocketing strike rates and a better six count took their places in T20Is following their retirement following the ICC T20 World Cup win in 2024, and form deserted them in Test cricket, they still are two of the most elite in ODIs. While one functions a
Speculation around Virat Kohli's red-ball future had been building for months and now, it has finally come to an end. The 36-year-old Indian cricketing icon has officially announced his retirement from Test cricket, marking the end of an era that saw one of the modern greats dominate the lo
In a high-stakes clash dominated by echoes of the past, India avenged its 2023 final heartbreak by sending Australia through the exit door with an exhilarating four-wicket triumph in Dubai.
Virat's masterclass knock of 84 during a run-chase of 265 in tricky conditions pushed India from 43/2 to a memorable four-wicket win, taking India to the final of the Champions Trophy, where they will be playing either New Zealand or South Africa.
"I have never focused on those things. When you do not think of those milestones, they happen along with the victories. If I get to the three-figure mark, great, but the win is important," Virat said.
During a run-chase of 265 on a tricky surface, India was reduced to 43/2, but Virat stabilised the innings with a big match knock of 84 in 98 balls, with five fours. His runs came at a strike rate of 85.71. While Virat perished to Adam Zampa for the sixth time in ODIs, he played his role
Virat Kohli delivered a chase masterclass to knock Australia out of the tournament and send India to the final with a four-wicket win in the first semi-final of the Champions Trophy on Tuesday in Dubai.