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<p>After much speculation, Cricket South Africa (CSA) and Indian Premier League (IPL) have reached on a decision about participation of WTC Final-bound players in IPL playoffs. South Africa have as much as eight WTC Final-bound players signed up with multiple franchises.</p>
<p>These players, however, are set to be released on May 27 to prepare for the WTC Final, reported ESPNCricinfo. The IPL restarts on May 17 after a brief hiatus due to India-Pakistan conflict.</p>
<p>The league stage gets over on May 27 and the playoffs begin on May 29 with the final to be scheduled on June 3. &nbsp;</p>
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<p>The Proteas players which will not be part of the IPL playoffs for their respective teams are: Kagiso Rabada (Gujarat Titans), Aiden Markram (Lucknow Super Giants), Marco Jansen (Punjab Kings), Tristan Stubbs (Delhi Capitals), Lungi Ngidi (Royal Challengers Bengaluru), Wiaan Mulder (Sunrisers Hyderabad), Ryan Rickelton and Corbin Bosch (both Mumbai Indians).</p>
<h2>IPL allows franchises to name temporary replacements</h2>
<p>In a memo issued to the franchise as reported by the ESPNCricinfo, the BCCI has approved temporary replacements for the players who are not going to be the part of rescheduled season. As per the new schedule, the final will be played on June 3.</p>
<p>"Given the non-availability of certain foreign players due to national commitments or personal reasons or any injury or illness, Temporary Replacement Players will be allowed until the conclusion of this tournament," the league said.</p>
<p>The replacement players, however, won't be allowed to retain by the franchise ahead of the next year's auction, clarified IPL.</p>
<p>IPL allows the teams to name replacement before the 12th match of the season and those replacements are eligible to be retained in the auction next year.</p>
<p>The IPL was suspended after rise in tensions between India and Pakistan following India's strike on nine terror camps across in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in response to April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.</p>

These players, however, are set to be released on May 27 to prepare for the WTC Final. The IPL restarts on May 17 after a brief hiatus due to India-Pakistan conflict. Cricket Sports

After much speculation, Cricket South Africa (CSA) and Indian Premier League (IPL) have reached on a decision about participation of WTC Final-bound players in IPL playoffs. South Africa have as much as eight WTC Final-bound players signed up with multiple franchises. These players, however, are set to be released on May 27 to prepare for the WTC Final, reported ESPNCricinfo. The IPL restarts on May 17 after a brief hiatus due to India-Pakistan conflict. The league stage gets over on May 27 and the playoffs begin on May 29 with the final to be scheduled on June 3. Also Read - 'Keep the pitch aside: How Kohli’s India dominated in overseas Tests by backing pacers The Proteas players which will not be part of the IPL playoffs for their respective teams are: Kagiso Rabada (Gujarat Titans), Aiden Markram (Lucknow Super Giants), Marco Jansen (Punjab Kings), Tristan Stubbs (Delhi Capitals), Lungi Ngidi (Royal Challengers Bengaluru), Wiaan Mulder (Sunrisers Hyderabad), Ryan Rickelton and Corbin Bosch (both Mumbai Indians). IPL allows franchises to name temporary replacements In a memo issued to the franchise as reported by the ESPNCricinfo, the BCCI has approved temporary replacements for the players who are not going to be the part of rescheduled season. As per the new schedule, the final will be played on June 3. "Given the non-availability of certain foreign players due to national commitments or personal reasons or any injury or illness, Temporary Replacement Players will be allowed until the conclusion of this tournament," the league said. The replacement players, however, won't be allowed to retain by the franchise ahead of the next year's auction, clarified IPL. IPL allows the teams to name replacement before the 12th match of the season and those replacements are eligible to be retained in the auction next year. The IPL was suspended after rise in tensions between India and Pakistan following India's strike on nine terror camps across in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in response to April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.

Eight WTC final-bound South Africa players to miss IPL playoffs - Report

<p>"Our aim was to take the pitches out of the equation. You <i>have</i> to take 20 wickets, whether it's Johannesburg, Mumbai, Delhi, Auckland or even Melbourne. So the task was to take 20 wickets."</p>
<p>This statement by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=ravi+shastri" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Ravi Shastri</a> after India whitewashed South Africa at home in 2019 sums up the mentality of the Indian red ball side back when they had the Kohli-Shastri partnership.</p>
<p>As <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/virat-kohli-announces-retirement-from-test-cricket-9059470" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Virat Kohli called it a day in Test cricket</a> on Monday (May 12), his remarkable legacy as a captain who revolutionised India&rsquo;s fast-bowling attack remains unforgettable. Kohli&rsquo;s tenure as a leader wasn&rsquo;t just about personal milestones, it marked a tactical shift in India&rsquo;s approach to red-ball cricket, especially the way he built the pace factory along with Shastri.</p>
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<p>Kohli, alongside Shastri, prioritised fitness, aggression, and relentless fast bowling as the foundation of the team. Under his leadership, seamers like Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yadav, and Mohammed Siraj grew and dominated the 22 yards, not just at home but overseas too.</p>
<p>In Virat's 68-match stint as the captain, India&rsquo;s bowlers delivered standout numbers: a strike rate of 51.39 and an average of 26, a combination few captains in Test history have achieved. Only <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=vivian+richards" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Sir Vivian Richards&rsquo;</a> pacers had better numbers, with an average of 22.89 and a strike rate of 50.17. Kohli wasn&rsquo;t far behind the West Indian legend.</p>
<h2>What do these numbers mean?</h2>
<p>A bowling average tells us how many runs a bowler concedes per wicket; the strike rate shows how many balls they need to take one scalp. Kohli&rsquo;s fast bowlers gave away only 26 runs per wicket and struck every 51 balls. This was some phenomenal achievement.</p>
<p>One of the finest examples of Kohli&rsquo;s fast-bowling philosophy was on full display at Lord&rsquo;s stadium against England in 2021. After a lower-order batting partnership between Bumrah and Shami, Kohli pumped his troops with belief. India took 10 England wickets in just 60 overs, and that too on the final day. The energy was electric on the ground as every Indian player just meant business.&nbsp;</p>
<p>&ldquo;We decided 60 was our mark. We knew one breakthrough and we&rsquo;d be on top. Our fans got behind us, and we fed off that energy,&rdquo;&nbsp;Kohli said after that win.</p>
<p>It wasn&rsquo;t just a victory, it was a moment that defined his captaincy. India won by 151 runs, and Lord&rsquo;s turned into a fortress painted in tricolour as India had won just after Independence Day (15 August, 2021).</p>
<p>Kohli also redefined India&rsquo;s success overseas and changed the entire approach. He commanded India to 16 Test wins abroad in 36 matches, surpassing Sourav Ganguly&rsquo;s record of 11. His finest moment was becoming the first Asian captain to win a Test series in Australia.</p>
<p>India&rsquo;s historic 2-1 win in 2018&ndash;19 against the Kangaroos reshaped world perceptions about India's dominance in Test cricket. Under Kohli, the commander, there was a 3-0 whitewash of Sri Lanka (2017), two 2-0 victories in the West Indies, and a 2-1 lead in England in 2021 before COVID delayed the final Test. Though India later lost that match under Bumrah and England drew the series 2-2.</p>
<p>These weren&rsquo;t just wins. They were bold and loud statements to the world.</p>
<p>From Adelaide to Cape Town, Nottingham to The Oval, Kohli&rsquo;s India triumphed in SENA countries, where previous Indian sides often crumbled.&nbsp;It wasn&rsquo;t only about the bowling. It was about belief and grit. Kohli and Shastri built a culture where every quick bowler was trusted, backed, and groomed to win Tests anywhere in the world.</p>
<p>Virat Kohli didn&rsquo;t just captain India in whites, he transformed them, made them fearless and produced fast bowling machines.</p>
<p>His legacy in Test cricket will be etched forever like the white seam is stitched tightly to the red ball, holding it all together through every day, every spell and every session.</p>
<p>After Virat's exit from the Indian red ball setup, it will be curious to see who carries this rich legacy forward. Time will tell us the same.</p>

Kohli, alongside Shastri, prioritised fitness, aggression, and relentless fast bowling as the foundation of the team. Seamers like Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yadav, and Mohammed Siraj grew Sports

"Our aim was to take the pitches out of the equation. You have to take 20 wickets, whether it's Johannesburg, Mumbai, Delhi, Auckland or even Melbourne. So the task was to take 20 wickets." This statement by Ravi Shastri after India whitewashed South Africa at home in 2019 sums up the mentality of the Indian red ball side back when they had the Kohli-Shastri partnership. As Virat Kohli called it a day in Test cricket on Monday (May 12), his remarkable legacy as a captain who revolutionised India’s fast-bowling attack remains unforgettable. Kohli’s tenure as a leader wasn’t just about personal milestones, it marked a tactical shift in India’s approach to red-ball cricket, especially the way he built the pace factory along with Shastri. Also Read | England add Kiwi pacer as 'Specialist Skills Consultant' to coaching staff till India Test tour Kohli, alongside Shastri, prioritised fitness, aggression, and relentless fast bowling as the foundation of the team. Under his leadership, seamers like Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yadav, and Mohammed Siraj grew and dominated the 22 yards, not just at home but overseas too. In Virat's 68-match stint as the captain, India’s bowlers delivered standout numbers: a strike rate of 51.39 and an average of 26, a combination few captains in Test history have achieved. Only Sir Vivian Richards’ pacers had better numbers, with an average of 22.89 and a strike rate of 50.17. Kohli wasn’t far behind the West Indian legend. What do these numbers mean? A bowling average tells us how many runs a bowler concedes per wicket; the strike rate shows how many balls they need to take one scalp. Kohli’s fast bowlers gave away only 26 runs per wicket and struck every 51 balls. This was some phenomenal achievement. One of the finest examples of Kohli’s fast-bowling philosophy was on full display at Lord’s stadium against England in 2021. After a lower-order batting partnership between Bumrah and Shami, Kohli pumped his troops with belief. India took 10 England wickets in just 60 overs, and that too on the final day. The energy was electric on the ground as every Indian player just meant business. “We decided 60 was our mark. We knew one breakthrough and we’d be on top. Our fans got behind us, and we fed off that energy,” Kohli said after that win. It wasn’t just a victory, it was a moment that defined his captaincy. India won by 151 runs, and Lord’s turned into a fortress painted in tricolour as India had won just after Independence Day (15 August, 2021). Kohli also redefined India’s success overseas and changed the entire approach. He commanded India to 16 Test wins abroad in 36 matches, surpassing Sourav Ganguly’s record of 11. His finest moment was becoming the first Asian captain to win a Test series in Australia. India’s historic 2-1 win in 2018–19 against the Kangaroos reshaped world perceptions about India's dominance in Test cricket. Under Kohli, the commander, there was a 3-0 whitewash of Sri Lanka (2017), two 2-0 victories in the West Indies, and a 2-1 lead in England in 2021 before COVID delayed the final Test. Though India later lost that match under Bumrah and England drew the series 2-2. These weren’t just wins. They were bold and loud statements to the world. From Adelaide to Cape Town, Nottingham to The Oval, Kohli’s India triumphed in SENA countries, where previous Indian sides often crumbled. It wasn’t only about the bowling. It was about belief and grit. Kohli and Shastri built a culture where every quick bowler was trusted, backed, and groomed to win Tests anywhere in the world. Virat Kohli didn’t just captain India in whites, he transformed them, made them fearless and produced fast bowling machines. His legacy in Test cricket will be etched forever like the white seam is stitched tightly to the red ball, holding it all together through every day, every spell and every session. After Virat's exit from the Indian red ball setup, it will be curious to see who carries this rich legacy forward. Time will tell us the same.

'Keep the pitch aside: How Kohli’s India dominated in overseas Tests by backing pacers

<p>Former New Zealand pacer Tim Southee, who retired from international cricket in December last year, has joined England's coaching staff on short-term basis. Southee will reunite with his former teammate and head coach Brendon McCullum in the England set-up.</p>
<p>His role, as stated in a release by England Cricket Board (ECB), will be Specialist Skills Consultant in what is a like-for-like replacement for James Anderson.</p>
<p>"Former New Zealand international Tim Southee has joined the ECB as a Specialist Skills Consultant for the England Men&rsquo;s teams on a short-term basis," read the ECB release.</p>
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<p>"Southee, 36, who retired from international cricket in December as New Zealand&rsquo;s all-time leading wicket-taker, will support England&rsquo;s squads across all formats through to the conclusion of the Rothesay Test series against India. With his vast experience of playing in a wide range of conditions around the world and across all formats, he brings valuable insight and knowledge to the players," it added.</p>
<p>Southee joins England squad ahead of the one off Test against Zimbabwe which starts May 22 to mark the beginning of the English summer. Next up, he'll be offering services in white-ball series against West Indies. His last series will be the five-Test series against India.</p>
<p>Following the conclusion of last Test against India on August 4 at the Oval, he will resume his T20 league career with Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred. The first Test of the tour begins on June 20 in at Leeds.</p>
<p>Southee's predecessor Anderson, who held the same post after his 21-year-long career ended in July last year, is contemplating a season-long return to Lancashire in domestic cricket. He will making his first appearance for the county team after recuperating from a calf injury.</p>

Southee joins England squad ahead of the one off Test against Zimbabwe. Next up, he'll be offering services in white-ball series against WI. His last series will be the five-Test series against India. Cricket Sports

Former New Zealand pacer Tim Southee, who retired from international cricket in December last year, has joined England's coaching staff on short-term basis. Southee will reunite with his former teammate and head coach Brendon McCullum in the England set-up. His role, as stated in a release by England Cricket Board (ECB), will be Specialist Skills Consultant in what is a like-for-like replacement for James Anderson. "Former New Zealand international Tim Southee has joined the ECB as a Specialist Skills Consultant for the England Men’s teams on a short-term basis," read the ECB release. Also Read - ENG vs IND 2025: Gautam Gambhir to leave with first batch on June 6; IPL-playoffs-bound players to arrive later "Southee, 36, who retired from international cricket in December as New Zealand’s all-time leading wicket-taker, will support England’s squads across all formats through to the conclusion of the Rothesay Test series against India. With his vast experience of playing in a wide range of conditions around the world and across all formats, he brings valuable insight and knowledge to the players," it added. Southee joins England squad ahead of the one off Test against Zimbabwe which starts May 22 to mark the beginning of the English summer. Next up, he'll be offering services in white-ball series against West Indies. His last series will be the five-Test series against India. Following the conclusion of last Test against India on August 4 at the Oval, he will resume his T20 league career with Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred. The first Test of the tour begins on June 20 in at Leeds. Southee's predecessor Anderson, who held the same post after his 21-year-long career ended in July last year, is contemplating a season-long return to Lancashire in domestic cricket. He will making his first appearance for the county team after recuperating from a calf injury.

England add Kiwi pacer as 'Specialist Skills Consultant' to coaching staff till India Test tour

The Ultimate Test is scheduled to take place at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London from June 11, 2025, where South Africa will take on defending champions Australia in what promises to be a high-intensity clash. Sports

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday (15 May) has announced a massive prize pool for the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 Final, with the winners to earn $3.6 million (₹30.80 crore approx) and the runners-up will bag $2.16 million (₹18.48 crore approx). This marks a 125 percent increase for the champions' prize money and a whopping 162.5 percent jump for the runners-up from the previous editions. Earlier, the winners of both the 2021 and 2023 WTC finals received $1.6 million (₹13.3 crore), while the runners-up got $ 800,000 (₹6.6 crore). View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jay Shah (@jayshah220988) The Ultimate Test is scheduled to take place at the iconic Lord’s Stadium in London from June 11, 2025, where South Africa will take on defending champions Australia in what promises to be a high-intensity clash. Also Read | ENG vs IND 2025: No clear choice for India's Test captaincy yet as selectors unsure of Gill, dicey over Bumrah - Report South Africa booked their place in the final after topping the WTC25 standings, powered by series wins over Pakistan, West Indies, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, and a drawn series against India. Australia, on the other hand, sealed their final spot with a 3-1 Border-Gavaskar Trophy triumph over India, alongside strong performances against Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and New Zealand. ICC Chairman Jay Shah expressed excitement at the announcement. He was quoted saying, “We have witnessed a very interesting third cycle of the ICC World Test Championship, where the finalists were decided only towards the end of the competition. The championship has showcased remarkable performances from players of different teams, culminating in a final between these two exceptional squads - a true celebration of cricket.” South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma shared his words on the announcement. “We’re pleased to have made it. It’s a big chance for us to win an ICC title. Lord’s is the perfect stage, and we’ll give it our all,” as reported by ICC. Australia captain Pat Cummins added, “Defending our title at Lord’s is a huge honour. Credit goes to all who made this possible. We’re ready for the South African challenge,” the ICC said. The ICC has even posted a teaser to bring up the heat for the blockbuster clash starting on 11 June. A battle of wills, minds and hearts in the Ultimate Test 👊 The #WTC25 Final at Lord's is upon us 🏟 pic.twitter.com/JsNXpmgOXD — ICC (@ICC) May 15, 2025 With both teams eyeing glory, where South Africa is chasing their first ICC title and Australia aiming to become the first two-time WTC champions, the stage is all set for a blockbuster finale at the Home of Cricket. Below is the information on what the Top 10 teams will earn from this WTC cycle. Position Team Prize money in USD Winner Australia/South Africa 3,600,000 Runners-up Australia/South Africa 2,160,000 Third India 1,440,000 Fourth New Zealand 1,200,000 Fifth England 960,000 Sixth Sri Lanka 840,000 Seventh Bangladesh 720,000 Eighth West Indies 600,000 Ninth Pakistan 480,000

WTC Final: ICC announces Rs 17,00,00,000 hike in winner's prize money, runners-up to get nearly 162 percent more

<p>The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to resume on Saturday (May 17) after a brief hiatus due to India-Pakistan conflict. The rescheduled season, however, has impacted foreign players' availability but the league has addressed that.</p>
<p>In a memo issued to the franchise as reported by the ESPNCricinfo, the BCCI has approved temporary replacements for the players who are not going to be the part of rescheduled season. As per the new schedule, the final will be played on June 3.</p>
<p>"Given the non-availability of certain foreign players due to national commitments or personal reasons or any injury or illness, Temporary Replacement Players will be allowed until the conclusion of this tournament," the league said.</p>
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<p>The replacement players, however, won't be allowed to retain by the franchise ahead of the next year's auction, clarified IPL.</p>
<p>"This decision is subject to the condition that the Temporary Replacement players taken from this point forward will not be eligible for retention in the following year. Temporary Replacement players will have to register for the IPL Player Auction 2026."</p>
<p>IPL allows the teams to name replacement before the 12th match of the season and those replacements are eligible to be retained in the auction next year.</p>
<p>Some of the franchises did name replacements before the suspension of the season, i.e. Sediqullah Atal (Delhi Capitals), Mayank Agarwal (Royal Challengers Bengaluru), Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Nandre Burger (both Rajasthan Royals), and all these players are eligible to be retained for the next season.</p>
<p>While most of the players have confirmed their availability for the rescheduled season, some including Jake Fraser-McGurk (DC), Jos Buttler (GT) and Jamie Overton (Chennai Super Kings) have withdrawn.</p>
<p>The IPL was suspended after rise in tensions between India and Pakistan following India's strike on nine terror camps across in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in response to April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.</p>

IPL allows the teams to name replacement before the 12th match of the season and those replacements are eligible to be retained in the auction next year. Cricket Sports

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to resume on Saturday (May 17) after a brief hiatus due to India-Pakistan conflict. The rescheduled season, however, has impacted foreign players' availability but the league has addressed that. In a memo issued to the franchise as reported by the ESPNCricinfo, the BCCI has approved temporary replacements for the players who are not going to be the part of rescheduled season. As per the new schedule, the final will be played on June 3. "Given the non-availability of certain foreign players due to national commitments or personal reasons or any injury or illness, Temporary Replacement Players will be allowed until the conclusion of this tournament," the league said. Also Read - IPL 2025 Playoffs: Cricket South Africa does U-Turn on their players’ availability; WTC Final prep to begin in June The replacement players, however, won't be allowed to retain by the franchise ahead of the next year's auction, clarified IPL. "This decision is subject to the condition that the Temporary Replacement players taken from this point forward will not be eligible for retention in the following year. Temporary Replacement players will have to register for the IPL Player Auction 2026." IPL allows the teams to name replacement before the 12th match of the season and those replacements are eligible to be retained in the auction next year. Some of the franchises did name replacements before the suspension of the season, i.e. Sediqullah Atal (Delhi Capitals), Mayank Agarwal (Royal Challengers Bengaluru), Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Nandre Burger (both Rajasthan Royals), and all these players are eligible to be retained for the next season. While most of the players have confirmed their availability for the rescheduled season, some including Jake Fraser-McGurk (DC), Jos Buttler (GT) and Jamie Overton (Chennai Super Kings) have withdrawn. The IPL was suspended after rise in tensions between India and Pakistan following India's strike on nine terror camps across in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in response to April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.

IPL allows franchises to name temporary replacements for unavailable players but with a catch

<p>Former England pacer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=james+anderson" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">James Anderson</a> recently bowed his head in admiration for Virat Kohli, following <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/virat-kohli-announces-retirement-from-test-cricket-9059470" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">India's modern-day great's retirement from Test cricket</a>. Anderson, who has faced Kohli in some fierce battles over the years, called him &ldquo;one of the greatest Test batters that&rsquo;s ever been.&rdquo; Kohli&rsquo;s exit, along with that of Indian captain Rohit Sharma, has left a massive drain in India&rsquo;s red-ball setup. It is testing time for India ahead of their five-match Test series against England next month.</p>
<p>Speaking to TalkSport, Anderson praised both Kohli and Rohit, calling them &ldquo;great players&rdquo; who carried India&rsquo;s Test team for years. He acknowledged that their retirement not only ends an era but also brings a big responsibility for the younger players. &ldquo;There&rsquo;s big shoes to fill there,&rdquo; he said. But Anderson was optimistic about India&rsquo;s bench strength and expressed faith in the next pool of players.</p>
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<p>&ldquo;They&rsquo;ve got a huge amount of talent in the squad. You just have to watch the<a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=ipl" rel="dofollow"> IPL</a>. Players are coming into Test cricket from there now who are aggressive, fearless, and attacking. It&rsquo;s exciting,&rdquo; Anderson shared, noting how the new generation is redefining the way Test cricket is to be played.</p>
<p>India&rsquo;s upcoming Test tour of England in June will be the visitors' first red-ball challenge without Kohli and Rohit. With both colossi gone, the team will see a new captain take charge. Reports suggest that Shubman Gill, who is already the vice-captain in the one-day format, is the front-runner to lead the Test side.&nbsp;</p>
<p>India&rsquo;s transition phase in Test cricket officially began.</p>
<p>While the absence of Kohli and Sharma will be deeply felt, Anderson&rsquo;s comments highlight the respect both Indian stars have earned globally, and there is a ray of hope that the next generation can step up to carry their legacy forward.</p>

Anderson praised both Kohli and Rohit, calling them “great players” who carried India’s Test team for years. He acknowledged that their retirement ends an era in Indian cricket. Sports Cricket

Former England pacer James Anderson recently bowed his head in admiration for Virat Kohli, following India's modern-day great's retirement from Test cricket. Anderson, who has faced Kohli in some fierce battles over the years, called him “one of the greatest Test batters that’s ever been.” Kohli’s exit, along with that of Indian captain Rohit Sharma, has left a massive drain in India’s red-ball setup. It is testing time for India ahead of their five-match Test series against England next month. Speaking to TalkSport, Anderson praised both Kohli and Rohit, calling them “great players” who carried India’s Test team for years. He acknowledged that their retirement not only ends an era but also brings a big responsibility for the younger players. “There’s big shoes to fill there,” he said. But Anderson was optimistic about India’s bench strength and expressed faith in the next pool of players. Also Read | IPL 2025 | 'We were crammed into vans': Starc's wife Healy recalls dreadful night the PBKS-DC match was abandoned “They’ve got a huge amount of talent in the squad. You just have to watch the IPL. Players are coming into Test cricket from there now who are aggressive, fearless, and attacking. It’s exciting,” Anderson shared, noting how the new generation is redefining the way Test cricket is to be played. India’s upcoming Test tour of England in June will be the visitors' first red-ball challenge without Kohli and Rohit. With both colossi gone, the team will see a new captain take charge. Reports suggest that Shubman Gill, who is already the vice-captain in the one-day format, is the front-runner to lead the Test side. India’s transition phase in Test cricket officially began. While the absence of Kohli and Sharma will be deeply felt, Anderson’s comments highlight the respect both Indian stars have earned globally, and there is a ray of hope that the next generation can step up to carry their legacy forward.

'One of the greatest Test batters that’s ever been': James Anderson praises Virat Kohli on his Test retirement, calls Rohit a great player

<p>&nbsp;In the IPL, talent comes at a price and sometimes, a very hefty one.</p>
<p>The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=mega+auction" rel="dofollow">2025 IPL mega auction</a> saw teams dig deep into their wallets, chasing big names with even bigger bids. Rishabh Pant went to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=LUCKNOW+SUPER+GIANTS" rel="dofollow">Lucknow Super Giants</a> for a jaw-dropping ₹27 crore, while Punjab Kings splashed ₹26.75 crore on <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=SHREYAS+IYER" rel="dofollow">Shreyas Iyer.</a> These were eye-popping figures, but did the batters live up to the price tag?</p>
<p>As the league stage winds down, it's time to break down the price tag to see whether the franchise's investment in the players gave better returns.</p>
<p>Here's how much each run cost the top five most expensive batters in IPL 2025.</p>
<p><strong>1. Rishabh Pant</strong></p>
<p>Rishabh Pant was picked up for a massive $3.21 million (₹27 crore) in the IPL 2025 auction by Lucknow Super Giants, but his performances haven&rsquo;t matched the price tag. In 11 matches, he has scored only 128 runs, which means every single run has cost his team around $25,078 (₹21.42 lakhs).</p>
<p><strong>2. Shreyas Iyer</strong></p>
<p>Shreyas Iyer was signed by Punjab Kings (PBKS) for $3.18 million (₹26.75 crore), and he has delivered a steady season so far. With 405 runs in 11 games, each of his runs has come at a cost of about $7,582 (₹6.70 lakhs). He&rsquo;s been more consistent than most in the top-paid list and his captaincy has helped Punjab be in the top 2 of the points table.</p>
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<p><strong>3. Venkatesh Iyer</strong></p>
<p>Venkatesh Iyer was bought for $2.83 million (₹23.75 crore), but the returns haven&rsquo;t been up to his price tag. He has managed just 142 runs in 11 matches, which means every run has cost KKR $ 19,929 (₹17.02 lakhs).</p>
<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/two-time-olympic-medalist-neeraj-chopra-conferred-with-honorary-rank-of-lieutenant-colonel-in-territorial-army-9068770" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Two-time Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra conferred with honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in Territorial Army</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>4. Jos Buttler</strong></p>
<p>Gujarat Titans(GT) picked Jos Buttler for $1.88 million (₹15.75 crore), and he&rsquo;s proven to be worth every penny. With 500 runs in just 11 matches, each run has cost the team only $3,760 (₹ 3.21 lakhs), the best value per run among the top five expensive batters. He is just 10 runs behind the orange cap leader Suryakumar Yadav.</p>
<p><strong>5. KL Rahul</strong></p>
<p>KL Rahul came into the season with a price tag of $1.67 million (₹14 crore). He has scored 381 runs in 10 games for Delhi Capitals. That brings his cost per run to around $4,383 (₹3.74 lakhs).</p>
<p>As IPL 2025 nears its end, it's clear that spending big doesn&rsquo;t always guarantee big returns. While some top-priced batters like Shreyas Iyer and Jos Buttler have delivered, others have struggled to match expectations for their price tag. In a tournament as competitive as the IPL, every run and every penny truly counts.</p>
<p>Sometimes, the question should be asked: Do players fall to the pressure of high price tags?</p>
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The 2025 IPL mega auction saw teams dig deep into their wallets, chasing big names with even bigger bids. Rishabh Pant went to Lucknow Super Giants for a jaw-dropping ₹27 crore, while Punjab Kings splashed ₹26.75 crore on Shreyas Iyer. Cricket | Sports

In the IPL, talent comes at a price and sometimes, a very hefty one. The 2025 IPL mega auction saw teams dig deep into their wallets, chasing big names with even bigger bids. Rishabh Pant went to Lucknow Super Giants for a jaw-dropping ₹27 crore, while Punjab Kings splashed ₹26.75 crore on Shreyas Iyer. These were eye-popping figures, but did the batters live up to the price tag? As the league stage winds down, it's time to break down the price tag to see whether the franchise's investment in the players gave better returns. Here's how much each run cost the top five most expensive batters in IPL 2025. 1. Rishabh Pant Rishabh Pant was picked up for a massive $3.21 million (₹27 crore) in the IPL 2025 auction by Lucknow Super Giants, but his performances haven’t matched the price tag. In 11 matches, he has scored only 128 runs, which means every single run has cost his team around $25,078 (₹21.42 lakhs). 2. Shreyas Iyer Shreyas Iyer was signed by Punjab Kings (PBKS) for $3.18 million (₹26.75 crore), and he has delivered a steady season so far. With 405 runs in 11 games, each of his runs has come at a cost of about $7,582 (₹6.70 lakhs). He’s been more consistent than most in the top-paid list and his captaincy has helped Punjab be in the top 2 of the points table. Photograph: (WION) 3. Venkatesh Iyer Venkatesh Iyer was bought for $2.83 million (₹23.75 crore), but the returns haven’t been up to his price tag. He has managed just 142 runs in 11 matches, which means every run has cost KKR $ 19,929 (₹17.02 lakhs). Also Read | Two-time Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra conferred with honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in Territorial Army 4. Jos Buttler Gujarat Titans(GT) picked Jos Buttler for $1.88 million (₹15.75 crore), and he’s proven to be worth every penny. With 500 runs in just 11 matches, each run has cost the team only $3,760 (₹ 3.21 lakhs), the best value per run among the top five expensive batters. He is just 10 runs behind the orange cap leader Suryakumar Yadav. 5. KL Rahul KL Rahul came into the season with a price tag of $1.67 million (₹14 crore). He has scored 381 runs in 10 games for Delhi Capitals. That brings his cost per run to around $4,383 (₹3.74 lakhs). As IPL 2025 nears its end, it's clear that spending big doesn’t always guarantee big returns. While some top-priced batters like Shreyas Iyer and Jos Buttler have delivered, others have struggled to match expectations for their price tag. In a tournament as competitive as the IPL, every run and every penny truly counts. Sometimes, the question should be asked: Do players fall to the pressure of high price tags?

Rs 21 lakhs per run? Shocking price tag of Top 5 expensive batters of IPL 2025 revealed. Check

Ravichandran Ashwin has thrown his support behind Jasprit Bumrah as India’s next Test captain after Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli announced their retirement from Test cricket.

Ashwin backs Bumrah as test captain after Rohit-Virat exit

<p>Former India spinner Ravi Ashwin says that the upcoming Test tour of England will truly mark the beginning of Gautam Gambhir era as India head coach. The comments come after retirement announcements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from Test cricket in a span of six days.&nbsp;</p>
<p>"I didn't have an idea both [Rohit and Kohli] would retire together," Ashwin said on his Youtube show 'Ash Ki Baat'. "This will a testing time for Indian cricket, and I'll say this is truly now the beginning of the Gautam Gambhir era.</p>
<p>"The team that will tour England will be a completely new team, a transformed team where Bumrah will probably be the senior-most player. He is obviously one of the captaincy options; I think he deserves the captaincy, but the selectors will take a decision based on his physical capacity.</p>
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<p>"Their retirements will definitely create a leadership vacuum. You can't buy experience, especially on tours like this. Virat's energy and Rohit's composure will be missed," he added.</p>
<p>While Rohit announced his retirement on May 7, Kohli decided to hang up his boots in white on Monday (May 12). Both the players played last on Test tour of Australia which India lost 1-3.</p>
<p>Rohit scored 4,301 runs in 67 matches at an average of 40.57 with 12 hundreds and 18 fifties. Rohit led India in 24 Tests and won 12 of them and nine 9 losses to go with three draws.</p>
<p>Kohli retired with 9,239 runs at an average of 46 with 30 tons and 31 fifties to his name in 123 Tests. Out of those runs, he scored 7,564 runs at number four in 99 Tests at an average of 50 with 26 tons.</p>
<p>Virat's runs at number 4 are second most by an Indian behind Sachin's 13,492 and fifth highest overall behind Sachin, Mahela Jayawardene (9,509), Jacques Kallis (9,033) and Joe Root (7,745).</p>
<p>He led India in 68 Tests and won 40 of them - the most of India and fourth highest overall behind Graeme Smith (53), Ricky Ponting (48) and Steve Waugh 941).</p>

While Rohit announced his retirement on May 7, Kohli decided to hang up his boots in white on Monday (May 12). Both the players played last on Test tour of Australia which India lost 1-3.

Former India spinner Ravi Ashwin says that the upcoming Test tour of England will truly mark the beginning of Gautam Gambhir era as India head coach. The comments come after retirement announcements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from Test cricket in a span of six days. "I didn't have an idea both [Rohit and Kohli] would retire together," Ashwin said on his Youtube show 'Ash Ki Baat'. "This will a testing time for Indian cricket, and I'll say this is truly now the beginning of the Gautam Gambhir era. "The team that will tour England will be a completely new team, a transformed team where Bumrah will probably be the senior-most player. He is obviously one of the captaincy options; I think he deserves the captaincy, but the selectors will take a decision based on his physical capacity. Also Read - Virat Kohli Retirement | 'No one has a secured spot,' says Pujara about India's new number 4 in Tests "Their retirements will definitely create a leadership vacuum. You can't buy experience, especially on tours like this. Virat's energy and Rohit's composure will be missed," he added. While Rohit announced his retirement on May 7, Kohli decided to hang up his boots in white on Monday (May 12). Both the players played last on Test tour of Australia which India lost 1-3. Rohit scored 4,301 runs in 67 matches at an average of 40.57 with 12 hundreds and 18 fifties. Rohit led India in 24 Tests and won 12 of them and nine 9 losses to go with three draws. Kohli retired with 9,239 runs at an average of 46 with 30 tons and 31 fifties to his name in 123 Tests. Out of those runs, he scored 7,564 runs at number four in 99 Tests at an average of 50 with 26 tons. Virat's runs at number 4 are second most by an Indian behind Sachin's 13,492 and fifth highest overall behind Sachin, Mahela Jayawardene (9,509), Jacques Kallis (9,033) and Joe Root (7,745). He led India in 68 Tests and won 40 of them - the most of India and fourth highest overall behind Graeme Smith (53), Ricky Ponting (48) and Steve Waugh 941).

'Beginning of the Gautam Gambhir era,' says Ravi Ashwin after Rohit-Kohli's Test retirement

On Monday (May 12), it was the end of an era for Indian Test cricket as Virat Kohli called time on his impressive career. Playing 123 Test matches, Virat has hung up his boots with a proud record, hardly matched by anyone in the modern-day circuit. While he was a nightmare many times, including Australia and England, he never faced one opponent in the red-ball format, despite having an impressive showing in the white-ball format.

Kohli bids farewell to tests in an emotional Instagram post

<p>Veteran India batter Cheteshwar Pujara says it will take India a couple of series to find out who will be there new number 4 after Virat Kohli's sudden retirement from the Test cricket. Kohli played at number 4 in 99 Tests out of 115 since Sachin Tendulkar's retirement and right now India don't a sure player to take up the spot.</p>
<p>Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday (May 12), weeks before the upcoming five-Test tour of England.</p>
<p>Also Read -&nbsp;<a class="gh-archive-page-post-title-link" href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/virat-kohli-joins-long-list-of-indian-legends-announcing-retirement-after-playing-last-test-against-australia-9061864" aria-label="Virat Kohli joins long list of Indian legends announcing retirement after playing last Test against Australia. Check List">Virat Kohli joins long list of Indian legends announcing retirement after playing last Test against Australia. Check List</a></p>
<p>"There are a lot of players who are making their way into the playing XI, no one has a secured spot at this stage. It's a process which will take some time," said Pujara while talking to ESPNCricinfo.</p>
<p>"It's still early days to make a call, but it will be important to see who performs well in England because someone who can perform well in England can have that No. 4 spot," Pujara said.</p>
<p>"We will need a couple of series to figure out who is well suited to bat at No. 4, because it's an important position. You need your best batter to bat at No. 4. And at this time, I think it's still a spot where the team management will have to figure out who is the most suited player at No. 4," he added.</p>
<h2><strong>Virat Kohli at Number 4</strong></h2>
<p>Kohli retired with 9,239 runs at an average of 46 with 30 tons and 31 fifties to his name in 123 Tests. Out of those runs, he scored 7,564 runs at number four in 99 Tests at an average of 50 with 26 tons.</p>
<p>Virat's runs at number 4 are second most by an Indian behind Sachin's 13,492 and fifth highest overall behind Sachin, Mahela Jayawardene (9,509), Jacques Kallis (9,033) and Joe Root (7,745).</p>
<p>It will surely be hard for India to find a replacement for number 4 position where two of the world's greatest players have played since 1990s.</p>

Kohli retired with 9,239 runs at an average of 46 with 30 tons and 31 fifties to his name in 123 Tests. Out of those runs, he scored 7,564 runs at number four in 99 Tests at an average of 50 with 26 tons. Cricket Sports

Veteran India batter Cheteshwar Pujara says it will take India a couple of series to find out who will be there new number 4 after Virat Kohli's sudden retirement from the Test cricket. Kohli played at number 4 in 99 Tests out of 115 since Sachin Tendulkar's retirement and right now India don't a sure player to take up the spot. Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday (May 12), weeks before the upcoming five-Test tour of England. Also Read - Virat Kohli joins long list of Indian legends announcing retirement after playing last Test against Australia. Check List "There are a lot of players who are making their way into the playing XI, no one has a secured spot at this stage. It's a process which will take some time," said Pujara while talking to ESPNCricinfo. "It's still early days to make a call, but it will be important to see who performs well in England because someone who can perform well in England can have that No. 4 spot," Pujara said. "We will need a couple of series to figure out who is well suited to bat at No. 4, because it's an important position. You need your best batter to bat at No. 4. And at this time, I think it's still a spot where the team management will have to figure out who is the most suited player at No. 4," he added. Virat Kohli at Number 4 Kohli retired with 9,239 runs at an average of 46 with 30 tons and 31 fifties to his name in 123 Tests. Out of those runs, he scored 7,564 runs at number four in 99 Tests at an average of 50 with 26 tons. Virat's runs at number 4 are second most by an Indian behind Sachin's 13,492 and fifth highest overall behind Sachin, Mahela Jayawardene (9,509), Jacques Kallis (9,033) and Joe Root (7,745). It will surely be hard for India to find a replacement for number 4 position where two of the world's greatest players have played since 1990s.

Virat Kohli Retirement | 'No one has a secured spot,' says Pujara about India's new number 4 in Tests

<p>India batter Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday (May 12) and with that he joined the long list of other Indian legends who played their last Test against Australia.</p>
<p>Below is the list of Indian played who played their last Test against Australia before retiring since 2000, just like Kohli&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>Anil Kumble: Last Test in Delhi 2008</li>
<li>Sourav Ganguly: Last Test in Nagpur 2008</li>
<li>VVS Laxman: Last Test in Adelaide 2012</li>
<li>Rahul Dravid: Last Test Adelaide in 2012</li>
<li>Virender Sehwag: Last Test in Hyderabad 2013</li>
<li>MS Dhoni: Last Test in MCG 2014</li>
<li>Ravi Ashwin: Last Test in Adelaide 2024</li>
<li>Rohit Sharma: Last Test in MCG 2024</li>
</ul>
<p>On his last tour Down Under, Kohli started well with a century on a difficult pitch in Perth in the first Test but things didn't well for him afterwards. Since his 100 in Perth, Kohli could score only 90 more runs in eight innings as India lost the five-match series 1-3.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read -</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/virat-kohli-retires-in-2014-virat-kohli-led-india-first-time-and-changed-the-indian-cricket-forever-9061119">Virat Kohli Retires: In 2014 Virat Kohli led India first time and changed the Indian cricket forever</a></p>
<p>There were reports doing rounds since last few days that Kohli has told the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) about retiring from red-ball cricket. The board, however, tried to convince him to stay on for the upcoming tour of England but Kohli decided otherwise.</p>
<p>Nonetheless, Kohli retired as one of the greats of the Test cricket not only for India but in world cricket. He was one of the four members of modern-day great batters nicknamed Fab Four - the other three are Joe Root (England), Steve Smith (Australia) and Kane Williamson (New Zealand).</p>
<p>During his career which spanned nearly 14 years from 2011 to 2025, Kohli amassed 9,230 runs at an average of 46 with 30 tons and 31 fifties. He was also the Indian skipper from 2014 to 2022 during which he won 40 of 68 matches he led in - the most by an Indian Test skipper.</p>

During his career which spanned nearly 14 years from 2011 to 2025, Kohli amassed 9,230 runs at an average of 46 with 30 tons and 31 fifties. He was also the Indian skipper from 2014 to 2022 during which he won 40 of 68 matches. Cricket Sports

India batter Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday (May 12) and with that he joined the long list of other Indian legends who played their last Test against Australia. Below is the list of Indian played who played their last Test against Australia before retiring since 2000, just like Kohli Anil Kumble: Last Test in Delhi 2008 Sourav Ganguly: Last Test in Nagpur 2008 VVS Laxman: Last Test in Adelaide 2012 Rahul Dravid: Last Test Adelaide in 2012 Virender Sehwag: Last Test in Hyderabad 2013 MS Dhoni: Last Test in MCG 2014 Ravi Ashwin: Last Test in Adelaide 2024 Rohit Sharma: Last Test in MCG 2024 On his last tour Down Under, Kohli started well with a century on a difficult pitch in Perth in the first Test but things didn't well for him afterwards. Since his 100 in Perth, Kohli could score only 90 more runs in eight innings as India lost the five-match series 1-3. Also Read - Virat Kohli Retires: In 2014 Virat Kohli led India first time and changed the Indian cricket forever There were reports doing rounds since last few days that Kohli has told the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) about retiring from red-ball cricket. The board, however, tried to convince him to stay on for the upcoming tour of England but Kohli decided otherwise. Nonetheless, Kohli retired as one of the greats of the Test cricket not only for India but in world cricket. He was one of the four members of modern-day great batters nicknamed Fab Four - the other three are Joe Root (England), Steve Smith (Australia) and Kane Williamson (New Zealand). During his career which spanned nearly 14 years from 2011 to 2025, Kohli amassed 9,230 runs at an average of 46 with 30 tons and 31 fifties. He was also the Indian skipper from 2014 to 2022 during which he won 40 of 68 matches he led in - the most by an Indian Test skipper.

Virat Kohli joins long list of Indian legends announcing retirement after playing last Test against Australia. Check List

<p>As <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/virat-kohli-announces-retirement-from-test-cricket-9059470" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket</a>, the entire cricketing fraternity paused and looked back at the incredible journey of one of India&rsquo;s greatest batters. While his entire Test career is nothing short of inspirational, the years 2016 to 2018 truly stand out as the peak of King Kohli in Test cricket.</p>
<p>Kohli made his Test debut in 2011 against the West Indies at Kingston Oval. His start was not great, scoring a mere 4 runs in the first innings, and he had to wait until 2012 to score his first century in whites, which came at the Adelaide Oval in Australia. Then, between 2012 and 2015, he was consistent and steady enough, but didn&rsquo;t manage to score 1000 Test runs in a calendar year.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/test-cricket-is-the-toughest-bcci-shares-heartful-video-after-virat-kohlis-retirement-cricket-sports-virat-kohli-test-retirement-9061341" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">'Test cricket is the toughest' - BCCI shares heartful video after Virat Kohli's retirement</a></strong></p>
<p>That scenario changed in 2016. From that year onwards, Kohli reached the peak level.</p>
<h2>The peak of Virat Kohli in Tests</h2>
<p>Between 2016 and 2018, he scored 3,596 runs in 35 Test matches. He averaged 66.59 during this period, with 14 centuries and 8 half-centuries in just 58 innings. One of the biggest highlights came during the 2018 tour of England, where he scored 593 runs in five Tests, a massive improvement from his 2014 performance in the same country, where he managed 153 runs in five games.</p>
<p>From a setback in 2014 to a comeback in 2018, Kohli conquered the England fortress. Interestingly, in the same year, India, under the captaincy of Virat Kohli, won the first-ever Test series against Australia, defeating the Kangaroos by 2-1 in Australia.</p>
<p>In 2019, his form started to dip, although he scored his highest-ever Test score of 254 in Pune against the Proteas that year.</p>
<p>Kohli finished his Test career with 9,230 runs in 210 innings at an average of 46.85. He is fourth on the list of all-time highest run-scorers for India in Tests, behind Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and Sunil Gavaskar.</p>
<p>Even though he has retired from the format, Kohli&rsquo;s passion, discipline, and hunger for runs will be remembered forever. His performances, especially from 2016 to 2018, will always be seen as the golden period of his Test career.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Even though Virat Kohli has retired, he will be remembered forever for his love towards Test cricket.</p>

Between 2016 and 2018, Virat Kohli scored 3596 runs in 35 Test matches. He averaged 66.59 during this period, with 14 centuries and 8 half-centuries in just 58 innings. Sports Cricket

As Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket, the entire cricketing fraternity paused and looked back at the incredible journey of one of India’s greatest batters. While his entire Test career is nothing short of inspirational, the years 2016 to 2018 truly stand out as the peak of King Kohli in Test cricket. Kohli made his Test debut in 2011 against the West Indies at Kingston Oval. His start was not great, scoring a mere 4 runs in the first innings, and he had to wait until 2012 to score his first century in whites, which came at the Adelaide Oval in Australia. Then, between 2012 and 2015, he was consistent and steady enough, but didn’t manage to score 1000 Test runs in a calendar year. Also Read | 'Test cricket is the toughest' - BCCI shares heartful video after Virat Kohli's retirement That scenario changed in 2016. From that year onwards, Kohli reached the peak level. The peak of Virat Kohli in Tests Between 2016 and 2018, he scored 3,596 runs in 35 Test matches. He averaged 66.59 during this period, with 14 centuries and 8 half-centuries in just 58 innings. One of the biggest highlights came during the 2018 tour of England, where he scored 593 runs in five Tests, a massive improvement from his 2014 performance in the same country, where he managed 153 runs in five games. From a setback in 2014 to a comeback in 2018, Kohli conquered the England fortress. Interestingly, in the same year, India, under the captaincy of Virat Kohli, won the first-ever Test series against Australia, defeating the Kangaroos by 2-1 in Australia. In 2019, his form started to dip, although he scored his highest-ever Test score of 254 in Pune against the Proteas that year. Kohli finished his Test career with 9,230 runs in 210 innings at an average of 46.85. He is fourth on the list of all-time highest run-scorers for India in Tests, behind Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and Sunil Gavaskar. Even though he has retired from the format, Kohli’s passion, discipline, and hunger for runs will be remembered forever. His performances, especially from 2016 to 2018, will always be seen as the golden period of his Test career. Even though Virat Kohli has retired, he will be remembered forever for his love towards Test cricket.

3,596 runs, 14 tons and average of 66: When Virat Kohli ruled Test cricket from 2016 to 2018

<p>A silence swept across the cricketing world Monday (12 May) as <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=virat+kohli" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Virat Kohli</a>, India&rsquo;s modern-day colossus, officially <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/virat-kohli-announces-retirement-from-test-cricket-9059470" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">announced his retirement from Test cricket.</a> After a remarkable journey that spanned over a decade, Kohli bids farewell to the format he once described as &ldquo;the highest level.&rdquo; To honour the moment, the BCCI released an emotional video on X, capturing the very essence of Kohli&rsquo;s relationship with the red-ball game.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Illustrious legacy 🇮🇳<br>Inspiring intensity 👏<br>Incredible icon ❤️<br><br>The Former <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> Captain gave it all to Test Cricket 🙌<br><br>Thank you for the memories in whites, Virat Kohli 🫡<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ViratKohli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ViratKohli</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imVkohli</a> <a href="https://t.co/febCkcFhoC">pic.twitter.com/febCkcFhoC</a></p>
&mdash; BCCI (@BCCI) <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI/status/1921871745923092681?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 12, 2025</a></blockquote>
<p>In the video, Kohli&rsquo;s voice echoes to what made him the heartbeat of Indian Test cricket: &ldquo;The idea was to play Test cricket for India, and that was always the goal. This is the highest level.&rdquo; That passion defined every stride he took onto the field, every roar after a milestone, and every stare-down towards the opposition bowler.</p>
<h2><strong>Kohli speaks on why Test cricket is special for him</strong></h2>
<p>Kohli spoke about the challenges of Test cricket and how conquering them made the format special for him: &ldquo;No one's going to tell you to bat with care or bat responsibly. Test cricket in this place, in this situation, is the hardest. You have to embrace it. You have to enjoy it.&rdquo;</p>
<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/virat-kohli-retires-in-2014-virat-kohli-led-india-first-time-and-changed-the-indian-cricket-forever-9061119" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Virat Kohli Retires: In 2014 Virat Kohli led India first time and changed the Indian cricket forever</a></strong></p>
<p>He also added, "You will see a broader smile on my face when we accept the overseas challenge", and Kohli sticking to his words breached the Australian fortress in 2018. Under his captaincy, India won the first test match series in Australia.</p>
<p>His words weren't just reflections, they were his thought process and way of looking at Test cricket, which thrived on competition every time. Whether it meant charging down the track, running hard for an extra single, or playing a grounded shot, Kohli did it all with unmatched intensity and according to the team's requirements.</p>
<p>The video ended with a visual of Kohli giving a thumbs up, and the screen turned to Thank you, Virat Kohli.</p>
<p>Kohli&rsquo;s legacy in Test cricket is not just about centuries or runs. It&rsquo;s about the pride he carried wearing the whites, the hunger to win overseas, and the passion that reignited a generation&rsquo;s love for Test cricket.</p>
<p>As the King leaves his den, he leaves behind not just numbers, but memories that will echo in every Indian fan&rsquo;s heart.&nbsp;</p>

To honour Virat Kohli's retirement, the BCCI released an emotional video on X, capturing the very essence of Kohli’s relationship with the red-ball game. Sports Cricket

A silence swept across the cricketing world Monday (12 May) as Virat Kohli, India’s modern-day colossus, officially announced his retirement from Test cricket. After a remarkable journey that spanned over a decade, Kohli bids farewell to the format he once described as “the highest level.” To honour the moment, the BCCI released an emotional video on X, capturing the very essence of Kohli’s relationship with the red-ball game. Illustrious legacy 🇮🇳 Inspiring intensity 👏 Incredible icon ❤️ The Former #TeamIndia Captain gave it all to Test Cricket 🙌 Thank you for the memories in whites, Virat Kohli 🫡#ViratKohli | @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/febCkcFhoC — BCCI (@BCCI) May 12, 2025 In the video, Kohli’s voice echoes to what made him the heartbeat of Indian Test cricket: “The idea was to play Test cricket for India, and that was always the goal. This is the highest level.” That passion defined every stride he took onto the field, every roar after a milestone, and every stare-down towards the opposition bowler. Kohli speaks on why Test cricket is special for him Kohli spoke about the challenges of Test cricket and how conquering them made the format special for him: “No one's going to tell you to bat with care or bat responsibly. Test cricket in this place, in this situation, is the hardest. You have to embrace it. You have to enjoy it.” Also Read | Virat Kohli Retires: In 2014 Virat Kohli led India first time and changed the Indian cricket forever He also added, "You will see a broader smile on my face when we accept the overseas challenge", and Kohli sticking to his words breached the Australian fortress in 2018. Under his captaincy, India won the first test match series in Australia. His words weren't just reflections, they were his thought process and way of looking at Test cricket, which thrived on competition every time. Whether it meant charging down the track, running hard for an extra single, or playing a grounded shot, Kohli did it all with unmatched intensity and according to the team's requirements. The video ended with a visual of Kohli giving a thumbs up, and the screen turned to Thank you, Virat Kohli. Kohli’s legacy in Test cricket is not just about centuries or runs. It’s about the pride he carried wearing the whites, the hunger to win overseas, and the passion that reignited a generation’s love for Test cricket. As the King leaves his den, he leaves behind not just numbers, but memories that will echo in every Indian fan’s heart.

'Test cricket is the toughest' - BCCI shares heartful video after Virat Kohli's retirement

<p>Former India skipper Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday (May 12) in a heartfelt post on social media. There were reports doing rounds since last few days that Kohli has told the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) about retiring from red-ball cricket. The board, however, tried to convince him to stay on for the upcoming tour of England but Kohli decided otherwise.</p>
<p>Kohli retired as one of the greats of the Test cricket not only for India but in world cricket. He was one of the four members of modern-day great batters nicknamed Fab Four - the other three are Joe Root (England), Steve Smith (Australia) and Kane Williamson (New Zealand).</p>
<p><strong>Also Read -</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-save-your-tears-virat-kohli-cricketing-idol-sachin-tendulkar-pens-heartfelt-note-for-kohli-on-test-retirement-rishi-sunak-uk-pm-9060860">Save your tears! Virat&rsquo;s cricketing idol Sachin Tendulkar pens heartfelt note for Kohli on Test retirement</a></p>
<p>During his career which spanned nearly 14 years from 2011 to 2025, Kohli amassed 9,230 runs at an average of 46 with 30 tons and 31 fifties. He was also the Indian skipper from 2014 to 2022 and the kind of cricket he was going to play was visible in the first Test he led India in, although as a stand-in.</p>
<p>On the 2014 tour of Australia, Virat stood skipper in Adelaide Test and the match laid out the template India would follow for the next few years.</p>
<h2><strong>How Virat Kohli changed Indian cricket forever</strong></h2>
<p>Australia had won the toss and elected to bat first. The hosts finished on 354/6 on day 1 of the Test and India looked behind in the game. Come next day, the Aussies continued to bat and took their score past 500.</p>
<p>When India came on to bat, they scored 369/6 to finish day 3 and Kohli had hit 115 runs out of them before getting out - but what he did was give India a chance to still win the game and put Australia on the backfoot a bit.</p>
<p>After India were bowled out 444 on day 4 in reply of 517/7d, Australia scored 290/5 in the second innings before declaring overnight and challenged India to chase down 364 on the final day.</p>
<p>Everybody thought India would play safe and go for the draw and it looked like that for the first 20 over when India managed near about 60 runs before Kohli came out to bat.</p>
<p>What happened in the next 50 overs changed the way Indians played cricket forever - it was a new India, Kohli's India.</p>
<p>Virat scored his second century of the Test as India reached from 57/2 to 242/3 - needing just 120 odd runs in the 20 overs with seven wickets in hand.</p>
<p>After Kohli's dismissal for 141 in the 82nd over and 60 short of the target, however, India lost the plot and were bowled out for 315 runs. But nobody was disappointed as Kohli's men had showed that they play to win no matter the cost.</p>
<p>On the next tour, India became the first Asian team to beat Australia in Australia in a Test series - all because of Virat Kohli.&nbsp;</p>

On the 2014 tour of Australia, Virat stood skipper in Adelaide Test and the match laid out the template India would follow for the next few years. Cricket Sports

Former India skipper Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday (May 12) in a heartfelt post on social media. There were reports doing rounds since last few days that Kohli has told the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) about retiring from red-ball cricket. The board, however, tried to convince him to stay on for the upcoming tour of England but Kohli decided otherwise. Kohli retired as one of the greats of the Test cricket not only for India but in world cricket. He was one of the four members of modern-day great batters nicknamed Fab Four - the other three are Joe Root (England), Steve Smith (Australia) and Kane Williamson (New Zealand). Also Read - Save your tears! Virat’s cricketing idol Sachin Tendulkar pens heartfelt note for Kohli on Test retirement During his career which spanned nearly 14 years from 2011 to 2025, Kohli amassed 9,230 runs at an average of 46 with 30 tons and 31 fifties. He was also the Indian skipper from 2014 to 2022 and the kind of cricket he was going to play was visible in the first Test he led India in, although as a stand-in. On the 2014 tour of Australia, Virat stood skipper in Adelaide Test and the match laid out the template India would follow for the next few years. How Virat Kohli changed Indian cricket forever Australia had won the toss and elected to bat first. The hosts finished on 354/6 on day 1 of the Test and India looked behind in the game. Come next day, the Aussies continued to bat and took their score past 500. When India came on to bat, they scored 369/6 to finish day 3 and Kohli had hit 115 runs out of them before getting out - but what he did was give India a chance to still win the game and put Australia on the backfoot a bit. After India were bowled out 444 on day 4 in reply of 517/7d, Australia scored 290/5 in the second innings before declaring overnight and challenged India to chase down 364 on the final day. Everybody thought India would play safe and go for the draw and it looked like that for the first 20 over when India managed near about 60 runs before Kohli came out to bat. What happened in the next 50 overs changed the way Indians played cricket forever - it was a new India, Kohli's India. Virat scored his second century of the Test as India reached from 57/2 to 242/3 - needing just 120 odd runs in the 20 overs with seven wickets in hand. After Kohli's dismissal for 141 in the 82nd over and 60 short of the target, however, India lost the plot and were bowled out for 315 runs. But nobody was disappointed as Kohli's men had showed that they play to win no matter the cost. On the next tour, India became the first Asian team to beat Australia in Australia in a Test series - all because of Virat Kohli.

Virat Kohli Retires: In 2014 Virat Kohli led India first time and changed the Indian cricket forever

<p>Former Pakistan captain and perhaps their greatest-ever bowler, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/wasim-akram" rel="dofollow">Wasim Akram</a>, has lambasted his country&rsquo;s &lsquo;embarrassing&rsquo; performance against India in the recently concluded Champions Trophy match in Dubai. On Sunday (Feb 23), the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/champions-trophy-india-wins-by-6-wickets-virat-kohli-scores-century-8750221" rel="dofollow">Men in Blue beat their arch-rivals by six wickets</a>, virtually knocking the hosts out of the tournament.</p>
<p>Speaking on a TV show after the game, Akram pleaded to the PCB chairman (Mohsin Naqvi) to address the selection howler that led to this outcome in the home tournament. Tearing into the final XI for the marquee clash, which they had to win to stay in contention for a semis spot, Akram noted that the two part-timers Khushdil Shah and Salman Ali Agha never looked threatening in the middle overs that exposed the loopholes in the squad picked for this tournament.</p>
<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/champions-trophy-ind-vs-pak-shreyas-iyer-not-happy-with-india-win-says-if-we-would-have-played-more-8752347" rel="dofollow">Champions Trophy, IND vs PAK: Shreyas Iyer not happy with India's win, says 'if we would have played more...'</a></strong></p>
<p>Although Shah was among the wicket-takers, accounting for Shreyas Iyer (56), he and Agha conceded 53 runs in 9.3 overs (between them), putting pressure on the already underperforming seam attack that lacked zeal in the two contested matches thus far.</p>
<p>"Chairman Saab, please call the captain, selection committee, and coach and ask them what kind of selection they have made. Khushdil Shah and Salman Agha&mdash;did they ever look like taking wickets?"</p>
<p>&ldquo;I have been shouting for weeks that this squad is not good, but the chairman said they have assembled the best squad. Even the captain (Rizwan) is to blame. He is the leader of the ship, and if he doesn't know what kind of match-winner he needs, it's embarrassing,&rdquo; Akram said on a TV show following the India-Pakistan Champions Trophy match.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>&lsquo;I have never seen anything like that&rsquo;</h2>
<p>Throwing his support behind the Pakistani fans, who were left devastated after this performance by their team, Akram said he saw people leaving the venue after 15 overs in the chase, something he had never seen before. He continued saying that the fans are passionate, but it&rsquo;s frustrating for them to go through this again.</p>
<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/champions-trophy-2025-shoaib-akhtar-rips-into-pakistans-tactics-after-crushing-loss-to-india-8751055" rel="dofollow">Champions Trophy 2025: Shoaib Akhtar rips into Pakistan&rsquo;s tactics after crushing loss to India</a></strong></p>
<p>"You should have seen the faces of Pakistan fans at the stadium. They left after 15 overs when Pakistan were bowling. I have never seen anything like that in my life. It's unfortunate. We as a nation are very passionate, but it's frustrating,&rdquo; Akram continued.&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Akram praises Kohli</h3>
<p>Given how he played against Pakistan&mdash;perhaps his favourite opponent&mdash;Virat Kohli never looked like chasing good form. Although he had not hit a hundred across formats since November last year, which is considered a lean patch per his standards, his unbeaten 100 against Pakistan came at the right time for his team, which further saw him breaking several records.&nbsp;</p>
<p>"Hats off to him; he's a superstar, a modern-day great. I really hope he reaches 100 international centuries,&rdquo; Akram lauded King Kohli.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, with four points in two matches, India have virtually sealed their semis spot, with Pakistan almost out of the tournament.&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

Sports, Cricket: On Sunday (Feb 23), the Rohit Sharma-led Indian team beat their archrivals Pakistan by six wickets, virtually knocking the host out of the tournament.

Former Pakistan captain and perhaps their greatest-ever bowler, Wasim Akram, has lambasted his country’s ‘embarrassing’ performance against India in the recently concluded Champions Trophy match in Dubai. On Sunday (Feb 23), the Men in Blue beat their arch-rivals by six wickets, virtually knocking the hosts out of the tournament. Speaking on a TV show after the game, Akram pleaded to the PCB chairman (Mohsin Naqvi) to address the selection howler that led to this outcome in the home tournament. Tearing into the final XI for the marquee clash, which they had to win to stay in contention for a semis spot, Akram noted that the two part-timers Khushdil Shah and Salman Ali Agha never looked threatening in the middle overs that exposed the loopholes in the squad picked for this tournament. Also read | Champions Trophy, IND vs PAK: Shreyas Iyer not happy with India's win, says 'if we would have played more...' Although Shah was among the wicket-takers, accounting for Shreyas Iyer (56), he and Agha conceded 53 runs in 9.3 overs (between them), putting pressure on the already underperforming seam attack that lacked zeal in the two contested matches thus far. "Chairman Saab, please call the captain, selection committee, and coach and ask them what kind of selection they have made. Khushdil Shah and Salman Agha—did they ever look like taking wickets?" “I have been shouting for weeks that this squad is not good, but the chairman said they have assembled the best squad. Even the captain (Rizwan) is to blame. He is the leader of the ship, and if he doesn't know what kind of match-winner he needs, it's embarrassing,” Akram said on a TV show following the India-Pakistan Champions Trophy match. ‘I have never seen anything like that’ Throwing his support behind the Pakistani fans, who were left devastated after this performance by their team, Akram said he saw people leaving the venue after 15 overs in the chase, something he had never seen before. He continued saying that the fans are passionate, but it’s frustrating for them to go through this again. Also read | Champions Trophy 2025: Shoaib Akhtar rips into Pakistan’s tactics after crushing loss to India "You should have seen the faces of Pakistan fans at the stadium. They left after 15 overs when Pakistan were bowling. I have never seen anything like that in my life. It's unfortunate. We as a nation are very passionate, but it's frustrating,” Akram continued. Akram praises Kohli Given how he played against Pakistan—perhaps his favourite opponent—Virat Kohli never looked like chasing good form. Although he had not hit a hundred across formats since November last year, which is considered a lean patch per his standards, his unbeaten 100 against Pakistan came at the right time for his team, which further saw him breaking several records. "Hats off to him; he's a superstar, a modern-day great. I really hope he reaches 100 international centuries,” Akram lauded King Kohli. Meanwhile, with four points in two matches, India have virtually sealed their semis spot, with Pakistan almost out of the tournament. (With inputs from agencies)

Akram pleads to PCB chief to address selection howler after Pakistan’s ‘embarrassing’ loss to India

<p>Virat Kohli, India&rsquo;s most iconic modern-day cricketer, dropped the bombshell on Monday (12 May), announcing his retirement from Test cricket, the format he loved the most. The moment he shared the news on Instagram, the social media went crazy. Within just 25 minutes, the post stormed past 3 million likes. At the time of writing, it had touched 10 million likes.</p>
<p>Such is the aura. Such is the legacy of King Kohli.</p>
<p>Kohli&rsquo;s announcement was short, emotional, and powerful. A photograph of him in whites, holding his bat, with a caption that read <span>"As I step away from this format, it&rsquo;s not easy &mdash; but it feels right. I&rsquo;ve given it everything I had, and it&rsquo;s given me back so much more than I could&rsquo;ve hoped for................................."I&rsquo;ll always look back at my Test career with a smile.<span class="id-r-component br" data-pos="25"></span>#269, signing off." Kohli wrote on Instagram.</span></p>
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<p>The fans knew this day would come, but not this soon. They all believed he had for Test cricket left him.</p>
<p>What followed was a digital storm. Hashtags like #ViratKohli𓃵, #TestCricket, "END OF AN ERA" started trending within minutes. From celebrities to fellow cricketers, the tribute posts began pouring in.</p>
<h2><strong>Wishes pour in for Virat Kohli</strong></h2>
<p><span>"Biggest brand of the modern cricket era who gave it all for cricket&rsquo;s oldest format. Test cricket owes that debt to Virat Kohli</span> wrote R Ashwin, former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar wrote on X. The entire cricket fraternity stood up for the King&rsquo;s final bow. Even India's head coach Gautam Gambhir wrote on X, "<span>A man with lion&rsquo;s passion! Will miss u cheeks&hellip;."</span></p>
<p>For over 14 years, Kohli&rsquo;s hunger, aggression, and unmatched consistency have defined Indian Test cricket. From being the fiery youngster to the leader who made India invincible at home and fearless overseas.</p>
<p>This wasn&rsquo;t just a retirement. This was the end of a chapter that millions weren&rsquo;t ready to close.</p>
<p>And as his post continues to break the internet, one thing remains clear, Kohli may have left the Test field, but his impact can never be forgotten. It&rsquo;s immortal, and no one can ever come close to that. Test cricket owns debt to Virat Kohli.</p>

The moment he shared the news on Instagram, the social media went crazy. Within just 25 minutes, the post stormed past 3 million likes. At the time of writing, it had touched 10 million likes. Cricket Sports

Virat Kohli, India’s most iconic modern-day cricketer, dropped the bombshell on Monday (12 May), announcing his retirement from Test cricket, the format he loved the most. The moment he shared the news on Instagram, the social media went crazy. Within just 25 minutes, the post stormed past 3 million likes. At the time of writing, it had touched 10 million likes. Such is the aura. Such is the legacy of King Kohli. Kohli’s announcement was short, emotional, and powerful. A photograph of him in whites, holding his bat, with a caption that read "As I step away from this format, it’s not easy — but it feels right. I’ve given it everything I had, and it’s given me back so much more than I could’ve hoped for................................."I’ll always look back at my Test career with a smile.#269, signing off." Kohli wrote on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Virat Kohli (@virat.kohli) Also Read | Virat Kohli: The king who walked out with fire and won every war he fought The fans knew this day would come, but not this soon. They all believed he had for Test cricket left him. What followed was a digital storm. Hashtags like #ViratKohli𓃵, #TestCricket, "END OF AN ERA" started trending within minutes. From celebrities to fellow cricketers, the tribute posts began pouring in. Wishes pour in for Virat Kohli "Biggest brand of the modern cricket era who gave it all for cricket’s oldest format. Test cricket owes that debt to Virat Kohli wrote R Ashwin, former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar wrote on X. The entire cricket fraternity stood up for the King’s final bow. Even India's head coach Gautam Gambhir wrote on X, "A man with lion’s passion! Will miss u cheeks…." For over 14 years, Kohli’s hunger, aggression, and unmatched consistency have defined Indian Test cricket. From being the fiery youngster to the leader who made India invincible at home and fearless overseas. This wasn’t just a retirement. This was the end of a chapter that millions weren’t ready to close. And as his post continues to break the internet, one thing remains clear, Kohli may have left the Test field, but his impact can never be forgotten. It’s immortal, and no one can ever come close to that. Test cricket owns debt to Virat Kohli.

One post, ten million hearts: Virat Kohli's retirement post shakes Instagram

<p><strong>Virat Kohli Test Retirement LIVE Updates: </strong>Virat Kohli, Test cap #269 for India, announced his retirement from red-ball cricket on Monday (May 12) with immediate effect.</p>
<p>Former India skipper announced his retirement in a post on social media platform Instagram.</p>
<p><span>"There&rsquo;s something deeply personal about playing in whites. The quiet grind, the long days, the small moments that no one sees but that stay with you forever.&nbsp;</span><span>As I step away from this format, it&rsquo;s not easy &mdash; but it feels right. I&rsquo;ve given it everything I had, and it&rsquo;s given me back so much more than I could&rsquo;ve hoped for.&nbsp;</span><span>I&rsquo;m walking away with a heart full of gratitude &mdash; for the game, for the people I shared the field with, and for every single person who made me feel seen along the way.&nbsp;</span><span>I&rsquo;ll always look back at my Test career with a smile.&nbsp;</span><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz _aa9_ _a6hd" href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/269/" role="link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" tabindex="0">#269</a><span>, signing off," he wrote.</span></p>
<h2><span>Virat Kohli Test Retirement LIVE:</span></h2>
<div class="story-highlightshead">Virat Kohli, arguably the most successful Indian test captain, has announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday (May 12). Let's have a look at the 7 records that Virat has achieved in the longest format of the game.</div>
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<p><span>The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has asked former skippers Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to be present at the first Test against England for a special moment, informs BCCI sources to WION.</span></p>
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Virat Kohli Retires from Tests: Virat Kohli, Test cap #269 for India, announced his retirement from red-ball cricket on Monday (May 12) with immediate effect. cricket sports

Virat Kohli Test Retirement LIVE Updates: Virat Kohli, Test cap #269 for India, announced his retirement from red-ball cricket on Monday (May 12) with immediate effect. Former India skipper announced his retirement in a post on social media platform Instagram. "There’s something deeply personal about playing in whites. The quiet grind, the long days, the small moments that no one sees but that stay with you forever. As I step away from this format, it’s not easy — but it feels right. I’ve given it everything I had, and it’s given me back so much more than I could’ve hoped for. I’m walking away with a heart full of gratitude — for the game, for the people I shared the field with, and for every single person who made me feel seen along the way. I’ll always look back at my Test career with a smile. #269, signing off," he wrote. Virat Kohli Test Retirement LIVE: Virat Kohli, arguably the most successful Indian test captain, has announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday (May 12). Let's have a look at the 7 records that Virat has achieved in the longest format of the game. Check photos Virat Kohli Test Retirement LIVE: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has asked former skippers Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to be present at the first Test against England for a special moment, informs BCCI sources to WION. This is a developing copy.

[LIVE] Virat Kohli Test Retirement News: India legend calls time in red ball cricket

<p>The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025</a> is set to start from March 21, instead of earlier proposed date of March 14. The development was confirmed by Board on Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as reported by news agency PTI.</p>
<p>While BCCI vice-president and former IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla had told mediapersons that the cash-rich league will commence from March 23, a senior Governing Council member clarified that it will start either on March 20 or 21, reported PTI</p>
<p>Shukla made the comments after the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/bcci" rel="dofollow">BCCI</a> Special General Meeting (SGM) on Sunday (Jan 12) during which the new secretary and treasurer were also elected. The Final, which is scheduled for May 25, will be played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata along with the opening match of the tournament.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"></a></p>
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<p>Devajit Saikia has been named the new BCCI secretary and will replace Jay Shah who became the new ICC chair on December 1. Prabhtej Singh Bhatia will be the new board treasurer.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-mega-auction-2025-updated-final-squad-all-teams-complete-player-list-csk-rcb-mi-gt-kkr-rr-srh-lsg-dc-pbks-779112" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025: Final updated and full squads of all 10 franchises</a></p>
<h2><strong>Saikia takes over Shah as BCCI secretary</strong></h2>
<p>Saikia began in administration by serving as general secretary of a cricket club in the northeastern state of Assam under the leadership of CM Himanta Biswa Sarma.</p>
<p>Saikia and Sarma both later served in the Assam state cricket association.&nbsp;</p>
<p>When Sarma was tapped to lead the state, he appointed Saikia his advocate general -- the government's chief legal adviser.</p>
<p>Saikia was a wicketkeeper-batsman with modest returns in first-class cricket where he played four matches for his home state Assam, scoring just 53 runs.</p>
<p>"Devajit Saikia is declared duly elected as the Secretary of BCCI," the BCCI said in a statement. Businessman and state cricket administrator Prabhtej Singh Bhatia has been appointed BCCI treasurer, the board added.</p>
<p>Saikia, 55, succeeds Jay Shah, who left the position to become chairman of the International Cricket Council, the global governing body.</p>
<p>Shah's departure last month to become chairman of the ICC prompted the appointment of Saikia, who was already on the BCCI board as interim secretary.</p>
<p>The IPL 2025 will start days after the conclusion of ICC <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/2025-champions-trophy" rel="dofollow">Champions Trophy 2025</a> which is set to be played from February 19 to March 9 in Pakistan. India, however, will play all its matches, including semi-final and final (if qualified), in Dubai, UAE.</p>

The IPL 2025 start date has been changed to March 23 from earlier March 14, confirmed BCCI vice president Rajiv Shukla after the board's SGM on January 12. Cricket Sports

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to start from March 21, instead of earlier proposed date of March 14. The development was confirmed by Board on Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as reported by news agency PTI. While BCCI vice-president and former IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla had told mediapersons that the cash-rich league will commence from March 23, a senior Governing Council member clarified that it will start either on March 20 or 21, reported PTI Shukla made the comments after the BCCI Special General Meeting (SGM) on Sunday (Jan 12) during which the new secretary and treasurer were also elected. The Final, which is scheduled for May 25, will be played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata along with the opening match of the tournament. Devajit Saikia has been named the new BCCI secretary and will replace Jay Shah who became the new ICC chair on December 1. Prabhtej Singh Bhatia will be the new board treasurer. Also Read: IPL 2025: Final updated and full squads of all 10 franchises Saikia takes over Shah as BCCI secretary Saikia began in administration by serving as general secretary of a cricket club in the northeastern state of Assam under the leadership of CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. Saikia and Sarma both later served in the Assam state cricket association. When Sarma was tapped to lead the state, he appointed Saikia his advocate general -- the government's chief legal adviser. Saikia was a wicketkeeper-batsman with modest returns in first-class cricket where he played four matches for his home state Assam, scoring just 53 runs. "Devajit Saikia is declared duly elected as the Secretary of BCCI," the BCCI said in a statement. Businessman and state cricket administrator Prabhtej Singh Bhatia has been appointed BCCI treasurer, the board added. Saikia, 55, succeeds Jay Shah, who left the position to become chairman of the International Cricket Council, the global governing body. Shah's departure last month to become chairman of the ICC prompted the appointment of Saikia, who was already on the BCCI board as interim secretary. The IPL 2025 will start days after the conclusion of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 which is set to be played from February 19 to March 9 in Pakistan. India, however, will play all its matches, including semi-final and final (if qualified), in Dubai, UAE.

IPL 2025 set to begin on March 21, Final on THIS date

<p>India vs England 3rd ODI will start in Ahmedabad on Wednesday (Feb 12) from 1:30 pm India time - serving as the last ODI for both the teams before the upcoming Champions Trophy. India are already 2-0 ahead in the three-match series after winning the first two ODIs by four wickets each.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jasprit-bumrah">Jasprit Bumrah</a>, who was expected to play the last ODI to test his fitness for the upcoming Champions Trophy, has been ruled out officially from both - the ODI and the ICC tournament. Harshit Rana, who made his debut in the first ODI of the series, has been named Bumrah's replacement for the ICC tournament and is playing the third ODI as well.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/india-vs-england-3rd-odi-live-score-check-ind-vs-eng-3rd-odi-match-today-live-cricket-score-and-updates-live-streaming-8713108">India vs England 3rd ODI live score and updates</a></p>
<p>Apart from Rana, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/varun-chakravarthy">Varun Chakaravarthy</a> has also been included in the final Champions Trophy squad and was expected to play in Ahmedabad on Wednesday after making his ODI debut in the second match in Cuttack on Feb 9. The spinner missed out due to a sore calf which means Kuldeep Yadav got a place in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ind-vs-eng">IND vs ENG</a> Playing XI in the 3rd ODI.</p>
<p>Yashasvi Jaiswal, who had opened the innings in the first ODI, has been dropped from the 15-man Champions Trophy squad but has been named a non-travelling reserve.</p>
<p>Jaiswal had played the first ODI after Virat Kohli sat out with injury and Shubman Gill was slotted at number 3. Gill, vice-captain of India for England ODIs and CT 2025, was back to open the innings in the second match after Kohli made it to the XI and Jaiswal was left out.</p>
<p>In other changes, Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami have been rested as well and Washinton Sundar &amp; Arshdeep Singh were included in the Playing XI.</p>
<h2><strong>IND vs ENG 3rd ODI - India's Playing XI</strong></h2>
<p>Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (WK), Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav</p>

IND vs ENG 3rd ODI: India rested Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami while Varun missed out with a sore calf. Kuldeep, Washington and Arshdeep are in the Playing XI. Cricket Sports

India vs England 3rd ODI will start in Ahmedabad on Wednesday (Feb 12) from 1:30 pm India time - serving as the last ODI for both the teams before the upcoming Champions Trophy. India are already 2-0 ahead in the three-match series after winning the first two ODIs by four wickets each. Jasprit Bumrah, who was expected to play the last ODI to test his fitness for the upcoming Champions Trophy, has been ruled out officially from both - the ODI and the ICC tournament. Harshit Rana, who made his debut in the first ODI of the series, has been named Bumrah's replacement for the ICC tournament and is playing the third ODI as well. Also Read: India vs England 3rd ODI live score and updates Apart from Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy has also been included in the final Champions Trophy squad and was expected to play in Ahmedabad on Wednesday after making his ODI debut in the second match in Cuttack on Feb 9. The spinner missed out due to a sore calf which means Kuldeep Yadav got a place in IND vs ENG Playing XI in the 3rd ODI. Yashasvi Jaiswal, who had opened the innings in the first ODI, has been dropped from the 15-man Champions Trophy squad but has been named a non-travelling reserve. Jaiswal had played the first ODI after Virat Kohli sat out with injury and Shubman Gill was slotted at number 3. Gill, vice-captain of India for England ODIs and CT 2025, was back to open the innings in the second match after Kohli made it to the XI and Jaiswal was left out. In other changes, Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami have been rested as well and Washinton Sundar & Arshdeep Singh were included in the Playing XI. IND vs ENG 3rd ODI - India's Playing XI Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (WK), Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav

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<p>Wicketkeeper batter <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=litton+das" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Litton Das</a> has been appointed as the new T20I captain of Bangladesh ahead of their upcoming seven-match tour of the UAE and Pakistan in May and June 2025. Off-spinner Mahedi Hasan will serve as his deputy during the tour.</p>
<p>This announcement comes after Najmul Hossain Shanto stepped down from the T20I captaincy earlier this year in January.</p>
<p>Litton will lead the team first time in a regular role as he has previously led the team in one Test, seven ODIs and four T20Is. Notably, he captained the side during their 3-0 series win over West Indies last December when Shanto was out with a hamstring injury.</p>
<p>In an Instagram post by ICC, Najmul Abedin, Head coach for Bangladesh, said,&nbsp;"Litton Das will lead the side until the T20 World Cup next year. For Litton, experience has been an important factor. We don't have many experienced players in the current setup".</p>
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<p>Recently, Litton was sidelined from the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=pakistan+super+league" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Pakistan Super League (PSL)</a> 2025 due to a finger injury he picked up during training. He has since recovered and is fit to lead the team.</p>
<p>In addition to the captaincy change, Bangladesh have recalled five players to their 16-member T20I squad, including Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, and Shoriful Islam. Hridoy returns after missing the West Indies tour due to injury, while Mustafizur had taken time off for personal reasons.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, some familiar names have been left out of the squad, including Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Ripon Mondol, and Taskin Ahmed.</p>
<p>Taskin is currently recovering from an ankle injury, and Mehidy&rsquo;s exclusion came as a surprise, as he had been part of the team&rsquo;s leadership group in recent months.</p>
<p>Bangladesh will begin their tour with two T20IS against the UAE in Sharjah on May 17 and 19. They will then head to Pakistan for a five-match T20I series, starting May 25 and ending June 3.</p>
<h2><strong>Bangladesh T20I Squad:</strong></h2>
<p>Litton Das (C), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Mahedi Hasan (VC), Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana, and Shoriful Islam.</p>
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This announcement comes after Najmul Hossain Shanto stepped down from the T20I captaincy earlier this year in January. Litton will lead the team first time in a regular role Sports Cricket

Wicketkeeper batter Litton Das has been appointed as the new T20I captain of Bangladesh ahead of their upcoming seven-match tour of the UAE and Pakistan in May and June 2025. Off-spinner Mahedi Hasan will serve as his deputy during the tour. This announcement comes after Najmul Hossain Shanto stepped down from the T20I captaincy earlier this year in January. Litton will lead the team first time in a regular role as he has previously led the team in one Test, seven ODIs and four T20Is. Notably, he captained the side during their 3-0 series win over West Indies last December when Shanto was out with a hamstring injury. In an Instagram post by ICC, Najmul Abedin, Head coach for Bangladesh, said, "Litton Das will lead the side until the T20 World Cup next year. For Litton, experience has been an important factor. We don't have many experienced players in the current setup". View this post on Instagram A post shared by ICC (@icc) Also Read | Indo-Pak War: PCB forced to postpone PSL 2025 after failing to crack deal with UAE Cricket – Report Recently, Litton was sidelined from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 due to a finger injury he picked up during training. He has since recovered and is fit to lead the team. In addition to the captaincy change, Bangladesh have recalled five players to their 16-member T20I squad, including Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, and Shoriful Islam. Hridoy returns after missing the West Indies tour due to injury, while Mustafizur had taken time off for personal reasons. Meanwhile, some familiar names have been left out of the squad, including Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Ripon Mondol, and Taskin Ahmed. Taskin is currently recovering from an ankle injury, and Mehidy’s exclusion came as a surprise, as he had been part of the team’s leadership group in recent months. Bangladesh will begin their tour with two T20IS against the UAE in Sharjah on May 17 and 19. They will then head to Pakistan for a five-match T20I series, starting May 25 and ending June 3. Bangladesh T20I Squad: Litton Das (C), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Mahedi Hasan (VC), Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana, and Shoriful Islam.

Bangladesh unveil Litton Das as new T20I captain for UAE and Pakistan series

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Kolkata Knight Riders suffered a crucial blow to their IPL 2025 playoff hopes after losing a close match to Chennai Super Kings by 2 wickets. The defeat narrows their chances of qualifying, while CSK inches closer to solidifying their spot. Watch for more details!

IPL: Chennai Super Kings edge past KKR by 2 wickets, dent playoff dream

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">In a rain-interrupted match between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Gujarat Titans (GT), GT edged past MI by three wickets via the DLS method in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) on Tuesday at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Drizzle began at the start of the second innings and became heavier in the 14th over, leading to the first interruption.</p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Rain plays spoilsport</strong></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Rain returned again after the 18th over when GT needed 24 runs from 12 balls. Although GT were ahead of the par score for most of the innings, they fell behind by five runs when the game was stopped in the 18th over. With this win, GT moved to the top of the IPL points table, ending MI's six-match winning streak. Chasing a target of 156, GT skipper Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan opened the innings.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Trent Boult struck early, removing Sudharsan for five -- his first single-digit score of the season. GT played steadily during the powerplay despite light drizzle and reached 29/1 after six overs. Gill and Jos Buttler added 72 runs for the second wicket before Ashwani Kumar dismissed Buttler for 30 (27), an innings that included three fours and a six. Sherfane Rutherford then launched an aggressive attack, smashing Will Jacks for 15 runs in his first over with two fours and a six.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The match was halted due to rain after the 14th over. GT skipper Gill held the innings together before being bowled by Jasprit Bumrah for 43 (46), which included three fours and a six. Shahrukh Khan joined Rutherford in the middle. Boult returned in the 16th over and dismissed Rutherford for 28 (15). Rahul Tewatia joined Khan, but Bumrah cleaned up Shahrukh in the 17th over. Rashid Khan then joined Tewatia at the crease.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Bumrah finished with figures of 2/19. Ashwani Kumar delivered a brilliant yorker to dismiss Rashid Khan for 2. Boult, Bumrah, and Ashwani Kumar all picked up two wickets each. Earlier, fifties from Will Jacks and a cameo by Corbin Bosch powered MI to 155/8 in their 20 overs.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">GT skipper Shubman Gill won the toss and opted to bowl. Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton opened for MI, but Mohammed Siraj dismissed Rickelton on the second ball of the innings. Will Jacks, who was dropped on 0 by Sudharsan, joined Rohit at the crease. Arshad Khan removed Rohit for 7 (8) in the fourth over, bringing Suryakumar Yadav to the middle.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">MI ended the powerplay at 56/2. Jacks and Suryakumar added 50 runs for the third wicket in just 26 balls. Mumbai were 89/2 after 10 overs. Jacks reached his fifty in the 11th over off 29 balls. In the same over, Sai Kishore removed Suryakumar for 35 (24), an innings that included five fours. Tilak Varma came to the crease, but Rashid Khan dismissed Jacks in the 12th over for 53 (35), which featured five fours and three sixes.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">MI skipper Hardik Pandya joined Varma but fell for 1 to Sai Kishore. After Suryakumar's dismissal, MI struggled and lost wickets regularly. Gerald Coetzee removed Varma for 7 (7), and Corbin Bosch tried to stabilise the innings with Naman Dhir.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">However, Dhir was dismissed by Prasidh Krishna for 7 (10) in the 17th over. Deepak Chahar joined Bosch, who smashed two sixes off Krishna in the final over but was run out for 27 (22). MI ended at 155/8. For GT, Sai Kishore was the standout bowler with 2/34, while all other bowlers picked up a wicket each. Brief scores: MI 155/8 (Will Jacks 53, Suryakumar Yadav 35; Sai Kishore 2/34) vs GT 132/6 in 18 overs (Shubman Gill 43, Jos Buttler 30; Jasprit Bumrah 2/19) - GT won by 3 wickets via DLS.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><em><strong>Disclaimer: </strong>This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.</em></p>

In a rain-interrupted match between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Gujarat Titans (GT), GT edged past MI by three wickets via the DLS method in the ongoing IPL. Cricket | Sports

In a rain-interrupted match between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Gujarat Titans (GT), GT edged past MI by three wickets via the DLS method in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) on Tuesday at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Drizzle began at the start of the second innings and became heavier in the 14th over, leading to the first interruption. Rain plays spoilsport Rain returned again after the 18th over when GT needed 24 runs from 12 balls. Although GT were ahead of the par score for most of the innings, they fell behind by five runs when the game was stopped in the 18th over. With this win, GT moved to the top of the IPL points table, ending MI's six-match winning streak. Chasing a target of 156, GT skipper Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan opened the innings. Trent Boult struck early, removing Sudharsan for five -- his first single-digit score of the season. GT played steadily during the powerplay despite light drizzle and reached 29/1 after six overs. Gill and Jos Buttler added 72 runs for the second wicket before Ashwani Kumar dismissed Buttler for 30 (27), an innings that included three fours and a six. Sherfane Rutherford then launched an aggressive attack, smashing Will Jacks for 15 runs in his first over with two fours and a six. The match was halted due to rain after the 14th over. GT skipper Gill held the innings together before being bowled by Jasprit Bumrah for 43 (46), which included three fours and a six. Shahrukh Khan joined Rutherford in the middle. Boult returned in the 16th over and dismissed Rutherford for 28 (15). Rahul Tewatia joined Khan, but Bumrah cleaned up Shahrukh in the 17th over. Rashid Khan then joined Tewatia at the crease. ALSO READ | IPL 2025 Playoffs scenario: RCB, PBKS in pole position as MI, GT and others fight for top four spots Bumrah finished with figures of 2/19. Ashwani Kumar delivered a brilliant yorker to dismiss Rashid Khan for 2. Boult, Bumrah, and Ashwani Kumar all picked up two wickets each. Earlier, fifties from Will Jacks and a cameo by Corbin Bosch powered MI to 155/8 in their 20 overs. GT skipper Shubman Gill won the toss and opted to bowl. Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton opened for MI, but Mohammed Siraj dismissed Rickelton on the second ball of the innings. Will Jacks, who was dropped on 0 by Sudharsan, joined Rohit at the crease. Arshad Khan removed Rohit for 7 (8) in the fourth over, bringing Suryakumar Yadav to the middle. MI ended the powerplay at 56/2. Jacks and Suryakumar added 50 runs for the third wicket in just 26 balls. Mumbai were 89/2 after 10 overs. Jacks reached his fifty in the 11th over off 29 balls. In the same over, Sai Kishore removed Suryakumar for 35 (24), an innings that included five fours. Tilak Varma came to the crease, but Rashid Khan dismissed Jacks in the 12th over for 53 (35), which featured five fours and three sixes. MI skipper Hardik Pandya joined Varma but fell for 1 to Sai Kishore. After Suryakumar's dismissal, MI struggled and lost wickets regularly. Gerald Coetzee removed Varma for 7 (7), and Corbin Bosch tried to stabilise the innings with Naman Dhir. However, Dhir was dismissed by Prasidh Krishna for 7 (10) in the 17th over. Deepak Chahar joined Bosch, who smashed two sixes off Krishna in the final over but was run out for 27 (22). MI ended at 155/8. For GT, Sai Kishore was the standout bowler with 2/34, while all other bowlers picked up a wicket each. Brief scores: MI 155/8 (Will Jacks 53, Suryakumar Yadav 35; Sai Kishore 2/34) vs GT 132/6 in 18 overs (Shubman Gill 43, Jos Buttler 30; Jasprit Bumrah 2/19) - GT won by 3 wickets via DLS. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans end Mumbai Indians' six-match winning run in last-ball thriller

<p style="text-align: justify;">As defending champions <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=kolkata+knight+riders" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Kolkata Knight Riders</a> (KKR) gear up to face off against <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=MS+Dhoni" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">MS Dhoni</a>-led Chennai Super Kings on Wednesday (7 Mays) in the City of Joy, an unexpected challenge surrounds the clash - the weather of Kolkata.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=imd" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Indian Meteorological Department</a> has issued forecasts that could disrupt the crucial fixture for KKR at Eden Gardens. After a partly cloudy Monday (6 May) with moderate rain and thunderstorms in Kolkata, Tuesday&rsquo;s (7 May) forecast isn&rsquo;t any brighter. A thunderstorm with lightning is expected during the day, which might very well wash out the match.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">For KKR, this isn't just another league-stage game. With five wins, five losses, and one no-result so far, they sit sixth on the points table. A rain-affected match that ends in no result would distrubute both teams one point each, taking KKR to 12 points with just two games left to play affecting their IPL 2025 playoffs scenario.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Even if they win both remaining matches, KKR would finish with a maximum of 16 points. While 16 is usually enough to squeeze into the playoffs, however this time their fate won&rsquo;t be entirely in their own hands.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">KKR would need help from GT, DC and LSG</h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">To qualify, they&rsquo;ll need help from other teams. Gujarat Titans (GT) must lose all of their remaining matches. Delhi Capitals (DC), currently competing for a spot, should lose at least two of their last three games. Meanwhile, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) must drop at least one of their next three fixtures.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Only if this chain of scenarios happen in KKR&rsquo;s favour, they just might seal their spot in the playoffs.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Elsewhere, CSK although officially out of playoff contention will look to play party spoilers. With nothing to lose and Dhoni likely playing one of his final IPL games, the yellow army may go all out against KKR.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">As fans eagerly await the result, all eyes will be on the rain gods that could decide the fate of KKR's chance in the IPL 2025 playoffs.</p>

The Indian Meteorological Department has issued forecasts that could disrupt the crucial fixture for KKR. After a partly cloudy Monday(6 May) with moderate rain and thunderstorms in Kolkata, Tuesday’s (7 May) forecast isn’t any brighter. Sports Cricket

As defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) gear up to face off against MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings on Wednesday (7 Mays) in the City of Joy, an unexpected challenge surrounds the clash - the weather of Kolkata. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued forecasts that could disrupt the crucial fixture for KKR at Eden Gardens. After a partly cloudy Monday (6 May) with moderate rain and thunderstorms in Kolkata, Tuesday’s (7 May) forecast isn’t any brighter. A thunderstorm with lightning is expected during the day, which might very well wash out the match. For KKR, this isn't just another league-stage game. With five wins, five losses, and one no-result so far, they sit sixth on the points table. A rain-affected match that ends in no result would distrubute both teams one point each, taking KKR to 12 points with just two games left to play affecting their IPL 2025 playoffs scenario. Also Read | 'Nothing comes close to losing...': Gambhir calls for no cricket against Pakistan in ICC tournaments Even if they win both remaining matches, KKR would finish with a maximum of 16 points. While 16 is usually enough to squeeze into the playoffs, however this time their fate won’t be entirely in their own hands. KKR would need help from GT, DC and LSG To qualify, they’ll need help from other teams. Gujarat Titans (GT) must lose all of their remaining matches. Delhi Capitals (DC), currently competing for a spot, should lose at least two of their last three games. Meanwhile, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) must drop at least one of their next three fixtures. Only if this chain of scenarios happen in KKR’s favour, they just might seal their spot in the playoffs. Elsewhere, CSK although officially out of playoff contention will look to play party spoilers. With nothing to lose and Dhoni likely playing one of his final IPL games, the yellow army may go all out against KKR. As fans eagerly await the result, all eyes will be on the rain gods that could decide the fate of KKR's chance in the IPL 2025 playoffs.

IPL 2025: Rain threat looms over KKR vs CSK clash at Eden Gardens

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl" rel="dofollow">IPL </a>2025 Playoffs race is heating up, and tonight&rsquo;s (May 6) clash between <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=mumbai+indians" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Mumbai Indians</a> and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=gujarat+titans" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Gujarat Titans</a> could be a game-changer for teams like Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants. If MI wins this key contest at the Wankhede Stadium</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">, the points table could see a </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">major</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> shift, directly impacting the top-four race.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Currently,</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> Mumbai Indians are in third place with 14 points from 11 matches.</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> A win would take them to 16 points and top of the table, strengthening their position in the top two of the points table. </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Gujarat Titans,</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> on the other hand, sit fourth with 14 points and have played a game less than their opponents.</span></p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Here&rsquo;s how MI&rsquo;s win could affect other teams:</span></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Delhi Capitals (5th place, 15 points)</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">If GT </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">lose</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> today, DC will have a golden chance to push into the top four. Their next match is against Gujarat on May 11. If Delhi </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">win</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> that, they&rsquo;ll jump to 15 points and leave GT at 14. But DC will still need to win their remaining two matches</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> &ndash; </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">against Punjab and Mumbai</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> &ndash; </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">to seal an IPL 2025 Playoff spot.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/sports-ipl-2025-virat-kohli-makes-shocking-revelation-says-i-did-think-about-leaving-9039941" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">'I did think about leaving RCB': Virat Kohli makes shocking revelation</a></span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Kolkata Knight Riders (6th place, 11 points)</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">KKR will benefit from an MI win, too. They can reach a maximum of 17 points if they win all their remaining matches. For that to happen, they&rsquo;ll need GT and DC to lose at least two of their final three games.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Lucknow Super Giants (7th place, 10 points)</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">LSG are still in with an outside chance. But they must win all their remaining games to get to 16 points. On top of that, they&rsquo;ll need GT to lose all their matches, DC to lose two, and KKR to drop at least one game.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">In short, an MI victory tonight doesn&rsquo;t just help them it opens the door for three other IPL teams in the playoff race.&nbsp;</span></p>
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With the race for the IPL 2025 Playoffs intensifying, the outcome of the MI vs GT contest will have bearings on LSG, KKR and other teams' chances. Cricket | Sports

The IPL 2025 Playoffs race is heating up, and tonight’s (May 6) clash between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans could be a game-changer for teams like Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants. If MI wins this key contest at the Wankhede Stadium, the points table could see a major shift, directly impacting the top-four race. Currently, Mumbai Indians are in third place with 14 points from 11 matches. A win would take them to 16 points and top of the table, strengthening their position in the top two of the points table. Gujarat Titans, on the other hand, sit fourth with 14 points and have played a game less than their opponents. Here’s how MI’s win could affect other teams: Delhi Capitals (5th place, 15 points) If GT lose today, DC will have a golden chance to push into the top four. Their next match is against Gujarat on May 11. If Delhi win that, they’ll jump to 15 points and leave GT at 14. But DC will still need to win their remaining two matches – against Punjab and Mumbai – to seal an IPL 2025 Playoff spot. Also Read | 'I did think about leaving RCB': Virat Kohli makes shocking revelation Kolkata Knight Riders (6th place, 11 points) KKR will benefit from an MI win, too. They can reach a maximum of 17 points if they win all their remaining matches. For that to happen, they’ll need GT and DC to lose at least two of their final three games. Lucknow Super Giants (7th place, 10 points) LSG are still in with an outside chance. But they must win all their remaining games to get to 16 points. On top of that, they’ll need GT to lose all their matches, DC to lose two, and KKR to drop at least one game. In short, an MI victory tonight doesn’t just help them it opens the door for three other IPL teams in the playoff race.

IPL 2025 Playoffs scenario: What happens to LSG, KKR's chances if Mumbai Indians win MI vs GT match?

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