



The Proteas great has previously worked closely with Virat Kohli while he served as a bowling coach at Royal Challengers Bangalore, which was almost a decade ago.
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Even as focus remains on the T20 World Cup which is less than a month away, Kohli and Rohit will hog the limelight in the three ODIs over the next seven days.
Following a successful batting run, Kohli is in a lighthearted mood. He scored 302 runs at an incredible average of 151 in three games during India's ODI tour in South Africa.
Kohli stopped a training session in Vadodara to sign autographs and greet young fans. One boy in particular caught everyone's attention due to his striking resemblance to a young Kohli.
Virat Kohli, who now only plays ODIs, has started net sessions in Vadodara and will try to maintain his purple patch against New Zealand.
Chants of "Kohli, Kohli" unfolded upon Virat Kohli's arrival at the Vadodara airport.
The real, breathing epitome of Test cricket, Virat Kohli, retired with 9230 runs from 123 matches at an average of 46.85.
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma ushered in 2026 with a heartwarming photo. Emphasizing love and gratitude, the couple’s serene celebration resonated deeply with fans, sparking widespread admiration across social media platforms.
Even in a T20-first era, Test cricket will continue to have a place, according to Ashwin, but ODIs might not have the same assurance.
For Virat Kohli, 2026 has the potential to be very memorable. This year, he has three significant goals to accomplish.
Keep an eye on these series to watch Rohit and Kohli in Indian colors.
Virat Kohli will next be seen in action against New Zealand in the three-match ODI series, which starts from January 11.
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma bid goodbye to 2025 with a joyful picture, complete with playful face paintings and warm smiles. Sharing the moment, Virat called Anushka the “light of my life” as they stepped into 2026 together.
From Saif Ali Khan’s stabbing shock to Virat Kohli liking Avneet Kaur’s post and the Dhurandhar propaganda debate, 2025 saw celebrity actions, safety scares, and cinema politics collide publicly.
Virat Kohli signed off with 9230 runs from 123 Tests, though he will most be remembered as the captain who won 40 Tests and made India the best red-ball side in the world for half a decade.
The BCCI diktat for all centrally-contracted players was to take part in at least two Vijay Hazare games but Kohli wants to play a third match as he gears up for the home series against New Zealand this month.
Seven Indian cricketers, across men’s and women’s formats, defined 2025 through excellence, resilience and match-winning impact, shaping a landmark year for Indian cricket.
In his two games for Delhi, Virat scored 131 and 77, while Rohit had an outstanding start to the season with a huge 155 before getting a golden duck against Uttarakhand.
Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli were spotted returning from their Alibaug vacation, waving to fans and paparazzi near the Gateway of India. The couple, dressed casually, appeared cheerful as they made a quick exit after their getaway.
| Rank | Team | Points | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 4604 | 128 |
| 2 | South Africa | 3581 | 116 |
| 3 | England | 5013 | 109 |
| 4 | India | 4064 | 104 |
| 5 | New Zealand | 2839 | 98 |
| 6 | Sri Lanka | 2364 | 88 |
| 7 | Pakistan | 2050 | 82 |
| 8 | West Indies | 2270 | 69 |
| 9 | Bangladesh | 1888 | 63 |
| 10 | Ireland | 185 | 23 |
| 11 | Zimbabwe | 208 | 12 |
| 12 | Afghanistan | 62 | 10 |