<p>Mohammed Siraj remains one of the most improved players in Indian cricket. Siraj didn't have a great run in IPL till the 2019 edition but the picture changed from the 2020 season, held in the UAE. Since then, Siraj's swinging deliveries and much-controlled bowling in the death overs saw him rise up the ladder and slowly become a part of the Test line-up.</p>

<p>At present, he isn't a regular in the limited-overs format but has found a place in the Rohit Sharma-led Indian ODI team for the ongoing three-match series versus Kieron Pollard-led West Indies at home. Siraj recalled his struggles and harsh criticism after bowling two beamers versus the then Dinesh Karthik-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) during Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) face-off against the two-time winners in IPL 2019.</p>

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<p>"When I bowled two beamers against KKR in 2018 (2019), I received a lot of criticism. People even told me to leave cricket and ‘go drive auto with your father’. There were so many comments," the pacer had said.</p>

<p>Recalling how he recovered from the poor outings in 2019, Siraj dwelled&nbsp;on the team management's support&nbsp;on the RCB Podcast and&nbsp;said, "2019 the performance with RCB was so bad that I thought that's the end of my IPL career. But then I realised that I still have age on my side. So I decided to trust myself a bit and thankfully the RCB management also backed me a lot at that time. I almost thought any franchise in their position would have let go of a bowler after that kind of performance, but they backed me and then 2020 the game against KKR was a life-changing game for me."</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/that-will-be-the-easiest-solution-ajit-agarkar-urges-virat-kohli-to-reconsider-captaining-rcb-in-ipl-2022-451328"><strong>That will be the easiest solution: Ajit Agarkar urges Virat Kohli to reconsider captaining RCB in IPL 2022</strong></a></p>

<p>After IPL 2020, Siraj went to Australia and was part of India's historic 2-1 Test series win Down Under; claiming 13 scalps (most by an Indian). Back then, Virat Kohli had lavished praise on the Hyderabad pacer and the speedster recalled his words as well. "Virat Kohli told me something I'd never be able to forget. After returning from Australia, he said 'Miyan, well bowled, what you've done in Australia is unbelievable. Nobody will be able to forget what you've done there. Keep at it and keep your focus on fitness and keep putting in the hard work',"&nbsp;revealed Siraj.</p>

<p>Siraj has been retained by the Kohli-starrer RCB franchise ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction, set to be held on&nbsp;February 12 and 13 in Bengaluru.</p>


Mohammed Siraj remains one of the most improved players in Indian cricket. Siraj didn't have a great run in IPL till the 2019 edition but the picture changed from the 2020 season, held in the UAE.

Mohammed Siraj remains one of the most improved players in Indian cricket. Siraj didn't have a great run in IPL till the 2019 edition but the picture changed from the 2020 season, held in the UAE. Since then, Siraj's swinging deliveries and much-controlled bowling in the death overs saw him rise up the ladder and slowly become a part of the Test line-up. At present, he isn't a regular in the limited-overs format but has found a place in the Rohit Sharma-led Indian ODI team for the ongoing three-match series versus Kieron Pollard-led West Indies at home. Siraj recalled his struggles and harsh criticism after bowling two beamers versus the then Dinesh Karthik-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) during Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) face-off against the two-time winners in IPL 2019. ALSO READ | Not Suresh Raina! Aakash Chopra names players CSK might target in IPL 2022 mega auction "When I bowled two beamers against KKR in 2018 (2019), I received a lot of criticism. People even told me to leave cricket and ‘go drive auto with your father’. There were so many comments," the pacer had said. Recalling how he recovered from the poor outings in 2019, Siraj dwelled on the team management's support on the RCB Podcast and said, "2019 the performance with RCB was so bad that I thought that's the end of my IPL career. But then I realised that I still have age on my side. So I decided to trust myself a bit and thankfully the RCB management also backed me a lot at that time. I almost thought any franchise in their position would have let go of a bowler after that kind of performance, but they backed me and then 2020 the game against KKR was a life-changing game for me." ALSO READ | That will be the easiest solution: Ajit Agarkar urges Virat Kohli to reconsider captaining RCB in IPL 2022 After IPL 2020, Siraj went to Australia and was part of India's historic 2-1 Test series win Down Under; claiming 13 scalps (most by an Indian). Back then, Virat Kohli had lavished praise on the Hyderabad pacer and the speedster recalled his words as well. "Virat Kohli told me something I'd never be able to forget. After returning from Australia, he said 'Miyan, well bowled, what you've done in Australia is unbelievable. Nobody will be able to forget what you've done there. Keep at it and keep your focus on fitness and keep putting in the hard work'," revealed Siraj. Siraj has been retained by the Kohli-starrer RCB franchise ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction, set to be held on February 12 and 13 in Bengaluru.

'Drive auto with your father' - RCB's Md Siraj recalls criticism for bowling two beamers vs KKR in IPL 2019

<p>Virat Kohli might not be the captain of the Indian cricket team anymore but the forme skipper remains a leader in the squad. On Sunday, Kohli played his first ODI under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma as India locked horns with West Indies in the first ODI of the ongoing three-match series. It was India's 1000th appearance in an ODI game in international cricket and the team celebrated the remarkable feat with a comfortable six-wicket win at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.</p>

<p>Kohli, who had recently said he doesn't need to be a captain to be a leader in the team, was seen at his usual best on the field for the Men in Blue. The former Indian skipper was seen constantly providing important inputs to skipper Rohit and was also helping the bowlers with valuable tips himself. Kohli helped spinner Yuzvendra Chahal plot the dismissal of West Indies skipper Pollard in the game.</p>

<p>Chahal, who bowled exceptionally well in the first ODI, removed Pollard on a Golden duck in the first ODI. In the 20th over of the West Indies innings, he got rid of Nicholas Pooran on the fourth delivery before sending Pollard packing on the very next ball. As Chahal was gearing up to bowl to Pollard, Kohli was caught on the stump-mic telling the spinner to bowl the wrong one to trap Pollard.</p>

<p>"Ulta wala daal... bindaas daal (Bowl the wrong one)," Kohli was heard advising Chahal, who followed the former skipper's cue and bowled a googly which beat Pollard emphatically and shattered his stumps. Pollard was sent back without managing to open his account as skipper Rohit and Kohli were seen celebrating the dismissal passionately. The duo's celebration together soon became a talking point on social media as fans loved their camaraderie.</p>

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<p>Later in the game, Kohli also helped skipper Rohit in taking a successful review after West Indies batter Shamarh Brooks had edged one to wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant but was adjudged not out by the on-field umpire. Kohli was heard convincing Rohit to go for the review which turned out to be a successful one in the end.</p>

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<p>India enjoyed a comfortable outing in the first ODI as they secured an easy win against the visitors to take a 1-0 lead in the series. Chahal and Washington Sundar dismantled the West Indies batting line-up as they picked up seven wickets between them to bundle them out for just 176.</p>

<p>Skipper Rohit slammed a brilliant half-century as he combined with his opening partner Ishan Kishan to get India off to a good start in the run-chase. The duo added 84 runs for the first wicket with Rohit notching up 60 off 51 balls. India did lose a few quick wickets in the middle but an unbeaten stand of 62 runs for the 5th wicket between Suryakumar Yadav (34) and Deepak Hooda (26) took them over the line with ease.</p>

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Virat Kohli might not be the captain of the Indian cricket team anymore but the forme skipper remains a leader in the squad. On Sunday, Kohli played his first ODI under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma as India locked horns with West Indies in the first ODI of the ongoing three-match series.

Virat Kohli might not be the captain of the Indian cricket team anymore but the forme skipper remains a leader in the squad. On Sunday, Kohli played his first ODI under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma as India locked horns with West Indies in the first ODI of the ongoing three-match series. It was India's 1000th appearance in an ODI game in international cricket and the team celebrated the remarkable feat with a comfortable six-wicket win at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Kohli, who had recently said he doesn't need to be a captain to be a leader in the team, was seen at his usual best on the field for the Men in Blue. The former Indian skipper was seen constantly providing important inputs to skipper Rohit and was also helping the bowlers with valuable tips himself. Kohli helped spinner Yuzvendra Chahal plot the dismissal of West Indies skipper Pollard in the game. Chahal, who bowled exceptionally well in the first ODI, removed Pollard on a Golden duck in the first ODI. In the 20th over of the West Indies innings, he got rid of Nicholas Pooran on the fourth delivery before sending Pollard packing on the very next ball. As Chahal was gearing up to bowl to Pollard, Kohli was caught on the stump-mic telling the spinner to bowl the wrong one to trap Pollard. "Ulta wala daal... bindaas daal (Bowl the wrong one)," Kohli was heard advising Chahal, who followed the former skipper's cue and bowled a googly which beat Pollard emphatically and shattered his stumps. Pollard was sent back without managing to open his account as skipper Rohit and Kohli were seen celebrating the dismissal passionately. The duo's celebration together soon became a talking point on social media as fans loved their camaraderie. Watch video: #INDvsWI #AskSportsTak@imVkohli is still actively involved in the game...Prompted something to @yuzi_chahal and @KieronPollard55 bowled on duck ...pic.twitter.com/TTETvIfOzV — Shashank Bhalekar (@TheShaStories) February 6, 2022 × Later in the game, Kohli also helped skipper Rohit in taking a successful review after West Indies batter Shamarh Brooks had edged one to wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant but was adjudged not out by the on-field umpire. Kohli was heard convincing Rohit to go for the review which turned out to be a successful one in the end. Also Read: 'It has hit the bat': Kohli helps Rohit nail successful review in 1st ODI vs West Indies - WATCH India enjoyed a comfortable outing in the first ODI as they secured an easy win against the visitors to take a 1-0 lead in the series. Chahal and Washington Sundar dismantled the West Indies batting line-up as they picked up seven wickets between them to bundle them out for just 176. Skipper Rohit slammed a brilliant half-century as he combined with his opening partner Ishan Kishan to get India off to a good start in the run-chase. The duo added 84 runs for the first wicket with Rohit notching up 60 off 51 balls. India did lose a few quick wickets in the middle but an unbeaten stand of 62 runs for the 5th wicket between Suryakumar Yadav (34) and Deepak Hooda (26) took them over the line with ease.

'Bowl the wrong one': Virat Kohli helps Yuzvendra Chahal plot Kieron Pollard's dismissal in 1st ODI - WATCH

<p>Former Indian fast-bowling all-rounder Ajit Agarkar has urged Virat Kohli to reconsider captaining the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the forthcoming IPL 2022 edition. Ahead of the mega auction, to be held on February 12 and 13 in Bengaluru, the ex-pacer Agarkar feels Kohli remains RCB's best bet to captain the three-time runners-up.</p>

<p>Prior to the mega auction, RCB retained the likes of former skipper Kohli INR 150 million, Glenn Maxwell (INR 110 million) and Md Siraj (for INR 70 million). With Kohli having resigned from the captaincy post after IPL 2021, the Bengaluru-based franchise will have to shop for a captain as well during the auction proceedings (which will likely be a costly buy). However, Agarkar feels if Kohli can reconsider his decision and reclaim the captaincy post, it will be the easiest solution for the franchise.</p>

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<p>"If Virat Kohli can take over the captaincy and if he is happy to do it and if he has the energy to do it, I think that will be the easiest solution for them," Agarkar told Star Sports show Game Plan ahead of the auction.</p>

<p>"At the end of the day, we have seen RCB over the years they haven't invested enough money in making a proper team of 12, 13 or 14 players with enough depth.&nbsp;It's always been dependent on the top three, not enough middle order players and if you don't have the money, you can't do that again. So, if you break the bank for one player, doesn't matter how good he is - will win you games but will never win you competitions," he further added.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/virat-kohli-ms-dhoni-sachin-tendulkar-make-the-cut-in-venkatesh-prasads-all-time-indian-odi-xi-451324"><strong>Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar make the cut in Venkatesh Prasad's all-time Indian ODI XI</strong></a></p>

<p>Under Kohli, RCB won 64 games in 140 matches, losing as many as 69 fixtures. The 33-year-old captained the franchise from 2011-2021 (becoming the full-time skipper since 2013) but couldn't lead them to the coveted title. In 2016, Kohli-led RCB played the season-finale where they lost to David Warner's Sunrisers Hyderbad (SRH).</p>


Former Indian fast-bowling all-rounder Ajit Agarkar has urged Virat Kohli to reconsider captaining the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the forthcoming IPL 2022 edition.

Former Indian fast-bowling all-rounder Ajit Agarkar has urged Virat Kohli to reconsider captaining the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the forthcoming IPL 2022 edition. Ahead of the mega auction, to be held on February 12 and 13 in Bengaluru, the ex-pacer Agarkar feels Kohli remains RCB's best bet to captain the three-time runners-up. Prior to the mega auction, RCB retained the likes of former skipper Kohli INR 150 million, Glenn Maxwell (INR 110 million) and Md Siraj (for INR 70 million). With Kohli having resigned from the captaincy post after IPL 2021, the Bengaluru-based franchise will have to shop for a captain as well during the auction proceedings (which will likely be a costly buy). However, Agarkar feels if Kohli can reconsider his decision and reclaim the captaincy post, it will be the easiest solution for the franchise. ALSO READ | IPL 2022 mega auction: Not RCB, MI! Dinesh Karthik reveals which franchise he will feel 'great to play for' "If Virat Kohli can take over the captaincy and if he is happy to do it and if he has the energy to do it, I think that will be the easiest solution for them," Agarkar told Star Sports show Game Plan ahead of the auction. "At the end of the day, we have seen RCB over the years they haven't invested enough money in making a proper team of 12, 13 or 14 players with enough depth. It's always been dependent on the top three, not enough middle order players and if you don't have the money, you can't do that again. So, if you break the bank for one player, doesn't matter how good he is - will win you games but will never win you competitions," he further added. ALSO READ | Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar make the cut in Venkatesh Prasad's all-time Indian ODI XI Under Kohli, RCB won 64 games in 140 matches, losing as many as 69 fixtures. The 33-year-old captained the franchise from 2011-2021 (becoming the full-time skipper since 2013) but couldn't lead them to the coveted title. In 2016, Kohli-led RCB played the season-finale where they lost to David Warner's Sunrisers Hyderbad (SRH).

That will be the easiest solution: Ajit Agarkar urges Virat Kohli to reconsider captaining RCB in IPL 2022

<p>Over the years, Team India have excelled in the ODI format. As a result, they have won two ODI World Cup champions and have produced various superstar cricketers who have done wonders in the 50-over format.</p>

<p>On Sunday (February 6), Rohit Sharma-led India played their 1000th ODI; being the first-ever side to do so. During their landmark encounter, India beat Kieron Pollard-led West Indies by six wickets to make their 1000th appearance in the shorter&nbsp;format a memorable affair. Prior to the historic encounter, former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad revealed his all-time Indian ODI XI, featuring some superstar cricketers from the country.</p>

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<p>Prasad's ODI XI features Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, former skipper Virat Kohli, Md Azharuddin in the top order. The middle and lower-order comprises Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni and Kapil Dev (both of whom led India to 50-over World Cup titles -- in 1983 and 2011 respectively) with Anil Kumble, Harbhajan Singh, Javagal Srinath and Zaheer Khan as the specialist bowlers.</p>

<p>Prasad himself has played 161&nbsp;ODIs for Team India, accounting for&nbsp;196 wickets at an average of&nbsp;32.30 with one five-fer.</p>

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Sehwag<br />
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Kohli<br />
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<p>On the other hand, some big names such as Mohinder Amarnath, Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly, Rohit Sharma, etc. failed to make the cut.</p>

<p><strong>Venkatesh Prasad's all-time Indian ODI playing XI:</strong>&nbsp;Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Mohammed Azharuddin, Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni, Kapil Dev, Anil Kumble, Harbhajan Singh, Javagal Srinath, Zaheer Khan.&nbsp;</p>


Over the years, Team India have excelled in the ODI format. As a result, they have won two ODI World Cup champions and have produced various superstar cricketers who have done wonders in the 50-over format.

Over the years, Team India have excelled in the ODI format. As a result, they have won two ODI World Cup champions and have produced various superstar cricketers who have done wonders in the 50-over format. On Sunday (February 6), Rohit Sharma-led India played their 1000th ODI; being the first-ever side to do so. During their landmark encounter, India beat Kieron Pollard-led West Indies by six wickets to make their 1000th appearance in the shorter format a memorable affair. Prior to the historic encounter, former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad revealed his all-time Indian ODI XI, featuring some superstar cricketers from the country. ALSO READ | This has been happening for years: Sunil Gavaskar rubbishes rift rumours between Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli Prasad's ODI XI features Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, former skipper Virat Kohli, Md Azharuddin in the top order. The middle and lower-order comprises Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni and Kapil Dev (both of whom led India to 50-over World Cup titles -- in 1983 and 2011 respectively) with Anil Kumble, Harbhajan Singh, Javagal Srinath and Zaheer Khan as the specialist bowlers. Prasad himself has played 161 ODIs for Team India, accounting for 196 wickets at an average of 32.30 with one five-fer. As Indian Team is gearing up to play their #1000thODI , this is my all time India ODI playing X1 . Sehwag Tendulkar Kohli Azharuddin Yuvraj Dhoni Kapil Dev Kumble Harbhajan Javagal Srinath Zaheer Khan — Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) February 6, 2022 × ALSO READ | Ind vs WI: Rohit Sharma surpasses Sachin Tendulkar in elite list with blistering 60 in series opener On the other hand, some big names such as Mohinder Amarnath, Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly, Rohit Sharma, etc. failed to make the cut. Venkatesh Prasad's all-time Indian ODI playing XI: Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Mohammed Azharuddin, Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni, Kapil Dev, Anil Kumble, Harbhajan Singh, Javagal Srinath, Zaheer Khan.

Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar make the cut in Venkatesh Prasad's all-time Indian ODI XI

<p>Following the 2019 ODI World Cup, rift rumours between then skipper Virat Kohli and his white-ball deputy Rohit Sharma intensified.&nbsp;Kohli, however, rubbished all such claims before India's tour of West Indies in August, 2019.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The rift rumours died down for a bit after a few months before it again hit the headlines&nbsp;in early December, 2021. After Rohit took over from Virat as the limited-overs captain, many speculated that all isn't well between the two superstar cricketers. Nonetheless, Kohli once again shunned all such claims in his explosive presser, on December 15,&nbsp;before Team India's trip to South Africa.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the India-West Indies three-match ODI series opener, held in Ahmedabad on Sunday (February 6), Little Master Sunil Gavaskar has slammed all such speculations seeing Rohit-Kohli's on-field chemistry&nbsp;versus Kieron Pollard &amp; Co. Both the senior cricketers were seen discussing strategies&nbsp;and helping each other out in taking DRS calls.</p>

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<p>Thus, Gavaskar told Star Sports after India's six-wicket win over the Windies, “Why wouldn't they be getting along? They are playing for India. All these talks that you generally hear about two players not gelling and etc. are all speculations. According to reliable sources or allegedly or reportedly. Nobody actually tells you and this has been happening for a years. And these guys don't even bother about it. You wouldn't even bother about these kind of speculations because you yourself know what the truth is. And so there is nothing."</p>

<p>“There are often speculations that the captain who is now a player in the team will not want the new captain to succeed. This is nonsense. Because if he doesn't score runs or a bowler doesn't pick wickets then he is going to be out of the team. He has already lost the captaincy or opted out of captaincy, now you don't contribute with the bat or ball then you are going to be out of the team. So all these talks are mere speculations from people who have nothing better to do and are trying and creating stories. So don't you worry. Today Kohli didn't get runs but he will get runs whether he is playing under Rohit Sharma or any other captain.”</p>

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<p>Rohit-led India produced a clinical performance in the first ODI versus West Indies at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad on Sunday to go 1-0 up in the series. Bowling first, India dismissed the visitors for 176 and chased down the score with six wickets and 22 overs to spare.</p>

<p>The second and penultimate ODI will be held on Wednesday (February 09) at the same venue.</p>


Following the 2019 ODI World Cup, rift rumours between then skipper Virat Kohli and his white-ball deputy Rohit Sharma intensified. Kohli, however, rubbished all such claims before India's tour of West Indies in August, 2019.

Following the 2019 ODI World Cup, rift rumours between then skipper Virat Kohli and his white-ball deputy Rohit Sharma intensified. Kohli, however, rubbished all such claims before India's tour of West Indies in August, 2019. The rift rumours died down for a bit after a few months before it again hit the headlines in early December, 2021. After Rohit took over from Virat as the limited-overs captain, many speculated that all isn't well between the two superstar cricketers. Nonetheless, Kohli once again shunned all such claims in his explosive presser, on December 15, before Team India's trip to South Africa. After the India-West Indies three-match ODI series opener, held in Ahmedabad on Sunday (February 6), Little Master Sunil Gavaskar has slammed all such speculations seeing Rohit-Kohli's on-field chemistry versus Kieron Pollard & Co. Both the senior cricketers were seen discussing strategies and helping each other out in taking DRS calls. ALSO READ | T20 World Cup 2022: Tickets for India-Pakistan clash, at the MCG, SOLD OUT in a flash Thus, Gavaskar told Star Sports after India's six-wicket win over the Windies, “Why wouldn't they be getting along? They are playing for India. All these talks that you generally hear about two players not gelling and etc. are all speculations. According to reliable sources or allegedly or reportedly. Nobody actually tells you and this has been happening for a years. And these guys don't even bother about it. You wouldn't even bother about these kind of speculations because you yourself know what the truth is. And so there is nothing." “There are often speculations that the captain who is now a player in the team will not want the new captain to succeed. This is nonsense. Because if he doesn't score runs or a bowler doesn't pick wickets then he is going to be out of the team. He has already lost the captaincy or opted out of captaincy, now you don't contribute with the bat or ball then you are going to be out of the team. So all these talks are mere speculations from people who have nothing better to do and are trying and creating stories. So don't you worry. Today Kohli didn't get runs but he will get runs whether he is playing under Rohit Sharma or any other captain.” ALSO READ | 'Shy players don't open up....' - Pragyan Ojha differentiates captaincy styles of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Rohit-led India produced a clinical performance in the first ODI versus West Indies at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad on Sunday to go 1-0 up in the series. Bowling first, India dismissed the visitors for 176 and chased down the score with six wickets and 22 overs to spare. The second and penultimate ODI will be held on Wednesday (February 09) at the same venue.

This has been happening for years: Sunil Gavaskar rubbishes rift rumours between Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli

<p>India and Pakistan's senior men's cricket team is set to meet each other in the 2022 T20 World Cup, to be held in Australia later this year. The Rohit Sharma-led Indian team and Babar Azam's Pakistan are once again placed in the same group (as was the case in the 2021 edition), i.e. Pool 2, and are set to lock horns with each other at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne (MCG) on October 23.</p>

<p>Ahead of the Indo-Pak clash, which has already generated a lot of excitement and buzz among the ardent cricket fans, the tickets for the marquee encounter has already been 'exhausted'.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Announcing the opening of the&nbsp;ticket sales, an ICC release said, "Tickets may still be available through the Official Hospitality and ICC Travel and Tours Programmes. Alternatively, you can join the Waitlist for this match and receive email updates with details of any ticket releases for a specific match."</p>

<p>For the unversed, the match tickets went on sale at 6:30am IST on Monday (February 7). By 11:30 am, a statement on the&nbsp;ICC website read, 'public ticket allocation' for India Vs Pakistan has been exhausted.'</p>

<p>Thus, the buzz for the India-Pakistan clash remains at an all-time high as the tickets have already been sold out; more than eight months in advance.</p>

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<p>Talking about the last two both sides met in the T20 WC, in the last year's edition, Virat Kohli-led India's unbeaten run&nbsp;versus the Men in Green&nbsp;in World Cup history came to an end. India's famed batting line-up was restricted for a moderate 151-7 after being asked to bat first at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on October 24.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In reply, Babar-led Pakistan finished the run-chase with ten wickets and 13 balls to spare.</p>


India and Pakistan's senior men's cricket team is set to meet each other in the 2022 T20 World Cup, to be held in Australia later this year. The Rohit Sharma-led Indian team and Babar Azam's Pakistan are once again placed in the same group (as was the case in the 2021 edition), i.

India and Pakistan's senior men's cricket team is set to meet each other in the 2022 T20 World Cup, to be held in Australia later this year. The Rohit Sharma-led Indian team and Babar Azam's Pakistan are once again placed in the same group (as was the case in the 2021 edition), i.e. Pool 2, and are set to lock horns with each other at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne (MCG) on October 23. Ahead of the Indo-Pak clash, which has already generated a lot of excitement and buzz among the ardent cricket fans, the tickets for the marquee encounter has already been 'exhausted'. ALSO READ | ICC reveals full schedule for 2022 T20 World Cup, Rohit Sharma's Team India to begin campaign vs Pakistan Announcing the opening of the ticket sales, an ICC release said, "Tickets may still be available through the Official Hospitality and ICC Travel and Tours Programmes. Alternatively, you can join the Waitlist for this match and receive email updates with details of any ticket releases for a specific match." For the unversed, the match tickets went on sale at 6:30am IST on Monday (February 7). By 11:30 am, a statement on the ICC website read, 'public ticket allocation' for India Vs Pakistan has been exhausted.' Thus, the buzz for the India-Pakistan clash remains at an all-time high as the tickets have already been sold out; more than eight months in advance. ALSO READ | 'He's their batting's backbone': Shaheen Afridi lauds Virat Kohli, reflects on magical T20 WC spell vs India Talking about the last two both sides met in the T20 WC, in the last year's edition, Virat Kohli-led India's unbeaten run versus the Men in Green in World Cup history came to an end. India's famed batting line-up was restricted for a moderate 151-7 after being asked to bat first at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on October 24. In reply, Babar-led Pakistan finished the run-chase with ten wickets and 13 balls to spare.

T20 World Cup 2022: Tickets for India-Pakistan clash, at the MCG, SOLD OUT in a flash

<p>Rohit Sharma-led Team India began their home season with a bang. Playing the Kieron Pollard-led West Indies in the three-match ODI series opener,&nbsp;Rohit &amp; Co. thrashed the visitors by six wickets at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad to go 1-0 up.</p>

<p>Bowling first, India dismissed WI for a paltry 176 in 43.5 overs, courtesy Yuzvendra Chahal's 4 for 49 and Washington Sundar's 3-fer. In reply, Rohit's 60 and vital unbeaten knocks from Suryakumar Yadav and debutant Deepak Hooda took India home in only 28 overs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Thus, India kicked off a new era in white-ball formats under Rohit on an emphatic note. The victory was more special for the national side as India played their 1000th ODI on Sunday (February 6), the first team to do so. On the other hand, newly-appointed limited-overs skipper Rohit surpassed Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar in an elite list with a blistering 60 on debut as the full-time white-ball skipper.</p>

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<p>Rohit needed 51 runs to eclipse Tendulkar in the list of Indian batters with most ODI runs against the Men in Maroon. The&nbsp;swashbuckling batter has now scored 1,583 runs in 32 innings against the two-time ODI World Cup champions whereas batting legend Tendulkar finished with a total of&nbsp;1,573 runs against&nbsp;West Indies in his glittering&nbsp;ODI career. Former&nbsp;skipper Virat Kohli leads the chart, with most runs (2,243) versus the Windies in 39 innings.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>At the post-match presentation after India's stunning six-wicket win, Rohit said, "I don't believe in perfect game. You cannot be perfect. We want to keep getting better. All in all a great effort from everyone. We ticked all boxes. Pretty happy with that. With that bat we could've finished with not so many wickets, that is one. Could also have created pressure on their lower order. Don't want to take any credit away. The way we bowled upfront and then towards the back end was good to see. We want to keep getting better as a team. The end goal is we should be able to achieve what the team wants. If the team requires us to do something different, have to do it. Don't think we have to change a lot. All I ask from players is to keep challenging themselves. I've been off for a while, haven't played for two months but I was back home hitting the balls. Knew there was a long season ahead. Had a good net session here. I was confident going into this game. Can take a lot of positives from this game. The pitch had something in it. There was softness in the pitch early on. In this particular game the toss became important. But honestly want to take the toss away from the play, don't want to depend on it a lot. But if you do, you have to take advantage."</p>

<p>The second and penultimate ODI will be held at the same venue on Wednesday (February 09).</p>


Rohit Sharma-led Team India began their home season with a bang. Playing the Kieron Pollard-led West Indies in the three-match ODI series opener, Rohit & Co. thrashed the visitors by six wickets at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad to go 1-0 up.

Rohit Sharma-led Team India began their home season with a bang. Playing the Kieron Pollard-led West Indies in the three-match ODI series opener, Rohit & Co. thrashed the visitors by six wickets at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad to go 1-0 up. Bowling first, India dismissed WI for a paltry 176 in 43.5 overs, courtesy Yuzvendra Chahal's 4 for 49 and Washington Sundar's 3-fer. In reply, Rohit's 60 and vital unbeaten knocks from Suryakumar Yadav and debutant Deepak Hooda took India home in only 28 overs. Thus, India kicked off a new era in white-ball formats under Rohit on an emphatic note. The victory was more special for the national side as India played their 1000th ODI on Sunday (February 6), the first team to do so. On the other hand, newly-appointed limited-overs skipper Rohit surpassed Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar in an elite list with a blistering 60 on debut as the full-time white-ball skipper. ALSO READ | Virat Kohli not in right frame of mind: Aakash Chopra on former captain's 4-ball 8 in 1st ODI vs West Indies Rohit needed 51 runs to eclipse Tendulkar in the list of Indian batters with most ODI runs against the Men in Maroon. The swashbuckling batter has now scored 1,583 runs in 32 innings against the two-time ODI World Cup champions whereas batting legend Tendulkar finished with a total of 1,573 runs against West Indies in his glittering ODI career. Former skipper Virat Kohli leads the chart, with most runs (2,243) versus the Windies in 39 innings. ALSO READ | 'Shy players don't open up....' - Pragyan Ojha differentiates captaincy styles of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma At the post-match presentation after India's stunning six-wicket win, Rohit said, "I don't believe in perfect game. You cannot be perfect. We want to keep getting better. All in all a great effort from everyone. We ticked all boxes. Pretty happy with that. With that bat we could've finished with not so many wickets, that is one. Could also have created pressure on their lower order. Don't want to take any credit away. The way we bowled upfront and then towards the back end was good to see. We want to keep getting better as a team. The end goal is we should be able to achieve what the team wants. If the team requires us to do something different, have to do it. Don't think we have to change a lot. All I ask from players is to keep challenging themselves. I've been off for a while, haven't played for two months but I was back home hitting the balls. Knew there was a long season ahead. Had a good net session here. I was confident going into this game. Can take a lot of positives from this game. The pitch had something in it. There was softness in the pitch early on. In this particular game the toss became important. But honestly want to take the toss away from the play, don't want to depend on it a lot. But if you do, you have to take advantage." The second and penultimate ODI will be held at the same venue on Wednesday (February 09).

Ind vs WI: Rohit Sharma surpasses Sachin Tendulkar in elite list with blistering 60 in series opener

<p>Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra feels Virat Kohli doesn't look in the right frame of mind amidst his struggle with the willow. Kohli has been far from his best in his recent outings for the Indian team and has failed to attain the consistency that he was once known for. The former India skipper endured yet another batting failure in the first ODI against West Indies on Sunday.</p>

<p>On Sunday, India were asked to chase a moderate target of 177 runs in the first ODI against West Indies after spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and Washington Sundar ran riot with the ball. Opening the innings with Ishan Kishan, skipper Rohit Sharma got India off to a flying start. Rohit slammed a 51-ball 60 and added 84 runs for the first wicket with Ishan (28).</p>

<p>Kohli came out to bat at number three after Rohit dismissal. The stage was set for the batting maestro to take control of the run-chase and take India home comfortably. However, Kohli managed a short stay out in the middle as he was dismissed by pacer Alzarri Joseph after scoring 8 runs off just 4 balls.</p>

<p>Chopra reckoned Kohli was in a hurry and doesn't look in the right frame of the mind while approaching his innings. The cricketer-turned commentator said Kohli played some extravagant shots during his stay out in the middle in the first ODI, which he usually refrains from at the start of his innings.</p>

<p>"He came out as if he was in a hurry. The first ball he tried something, the second ball he tried something else. These are extravagant shots that you don’t expect Kohli to play," said Chopra on<em> ESPNCricinfo</em>.</p>

<p>"That four-ball innings was very surprising. &nbsp;It perhaps tells you that he is not exactly in the right frame of mind because technically you can't falter after a 4-ball innings," he added.</p>

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<p>Chopra also spoke about Kohli's batting approach during the ODI series against South Africa last month and said he didn't look at his best despite scoring a decent amount of runs in the three matches. Kohli had notched up 116 runs in the three games.</p>

<p>"If you talk about aptitude or caliber, there’s no doubt. So what’s the problem? Even in South africa he looked a different batter. But personally, I wasn’t 100% convinced that this is the Virat Kohli at his very best. He didn’t look like that. Scored runs, but not the prettiest," said Chopra.</p>

<p>This 4 ball innings reflected that he is not mentally completely there," he added.</p>

<p>Despite a poor outing for Kohli, India managed to beat West Indies comfortably by six wickets in the first ODI to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The former India skipper will be looking to bounce back to form when the two teams lock horns in the second ODI at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.</p>


Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra feels Virat Kohli doesn't look in the right frame of mind amidst his struggle with the willow. Kohli has been far from his best in his recent outings for the Indian team and has failed to attain the consistency that he was once known for.

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra feels Virat Kohli doesn't look in the right frame of mind amidst his struggle with the willow. Kohli has been far from his best in his recent outings for the Indian team and has failed to attain the consistency that he was once known for. The former India skipper endured yet another batting failure in the first ODI against West Indies on Sunday. On Sunday, India were asked to chase a moderate target of 177 runs in the first ODI against West Indies after spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and Washington Sundar ran riot with the ball. Opening the innings with Ishan Kishan, skipper Rohit Sharma got India off to a flying start. Rohit slammed a 51-ball 60 and added 84 runs for the first wicket with Ishan (28). Kohli came out to bat at number three after Rohit dismissal. The stage was set for the batting maestro to take control of the run-chase and take India home comfortably. However, Kohli managed a short stay out in the middle as he was dismissed by pacer Alzarri Joseph after scoring 8 runs off just 4 balls. Chopra reckoned Kohli was in a hurry and doesn't look in the right frame of the mind while approaching his innings. The cricketer-turned commentator said Kohli played some extravagant shots during his stay out in the middle in the first ODI, which he usually refrains from at the start of his innings. "He came out as if he was in a hurry. The first ball he tried something, the second ball he tried something else. These are extravagant shots that you don’t expect Kohli to play," said Chopra on ESPNCricinfo. "That four-ball innings was very surprising. It perhaps tells you that he is not exactly in the right frame of mind because technically you can't falter after a 4-ball innings," he added. Also Read: 'Bowl the wrong one': Virat Kohli helps Chahal plot Pollard's dismissal in 1st ODI - WATCH Chopra also spoke about Kohli's batting approach during the ODI series against South Africa last month and said he didn't look at his best despite scoring a decent amount of runs in the three matches. Kohli had notched up 116 runs in the three games. "If you talk about aptitude or caliber, there’s no doubt. So what’s the problem? Even in South africa he looked a different batter. But personally, I wasn’t 100% convinced that this is the Virat Kohli at his very best. He didn’t look like that. Scored runs, but not the prettiest," said Chopra. This 4 ball innings reflected that he is not mentally completely there," he added. Despite a poor outing for Kohli, India managed to beat West Indies comfortably by six wickets in the first ODI to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The former India skipper will be looking to bounce back to form when the two teams lock horns in the second ODI at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.

Virat Kohli not in right frame of mind: Aakash Chopra on former captain's 4-ball 8 in 1st ODI vs West Indies

<p>Indian cricket started a new era in white-ball formats under Rohit Sharma when the Men in Blue faced West Indies in the three-match ODI series opener on Sunday (February 6) in Ahmedabad on Sunday. It was a special outing for the two-time ODI World Champions as they were playing their 1000th match in the shorter format.</p>

<p>In their landmark outing, India beat the Kieron Pollard-led Windies without dropping much sweat. Opting to bowl first, India rode on Yuzvendra Chahal's 4-fer and Washington Sundar's 3 for 30 to dismiss the Men in Maroon for a paltry 176 43.5 overs. In reply, India's run-chase was led by Captain Rohit's 60 and vital unbeaten knocks from Suryakumar Yadav and Deepak Hooda to win by six wickets.</p>

<p>Thus, Rohit's tenure as full-time white-ball captain has started on a memorable note. Being a proven leader in IPL, with as many as five trophies for the Mumbai Indians (MI), a lot is riding on Rohit to end India's ICC-title drought since 2013. Hence,&nbsp;former Indian spinner Pragyan Ojha lauded Rohit's captaincy skills and shed light on how different it is from his predecessor Virat Kohli.</p>

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<p>"Kohli is so energetic and expressive that a player who doesn't have similar nature has problems in expressing himself... he doesn't get an idea about expressing his thoughts to the skipper in intense situations. But Rohit isn't too expressive. He knows that in such a high-intensity game, you will find players who are introverted. This is a major difference in the character or approach of Kohli &amp; Rohit," said Ojha on&nbsp;<i>Cricbuzz</i>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Overall, their intensity to win games is the same but many players say that they are comfortable with Rohit. Any new player takes time to open up... and Rohit makes that easier despite not being expressive on the field. A shy player gets a bit intimidated by Virat's in-your-face attitude. But the bigger goal of both Virat and Rohit is to take Indian cricket forward," Ojha further added.</p>

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<p>For now, India enjoy a 1-0 lead in the three ODIs versus West Indies before the second and penultimate contest, which will be held on Wednesday (February 09). The action will then shift to the three T20Is, to be played in Kolkata.</p>


Indian cricket started a new era in white-ball formats under Rohit Sharma when the Men in Blue faced West Indies in the three-match ODI series opener on Sunday (February 6) in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Indian cricket started a new era in white-ball formats under Rohit Sharma when the Men in Blue faced West Indies in the three-match ODI series opener on Sunday (February 6) in Ahmedabad on Sunday. It was a special outing for the two-time ODI World Champions as they were playing their 1000th match in the shorter format. In their landmark outing, India beat the Kieron Pollard-led Windies without dropping much sweat. Opting to bowl first, India rode on Yuzvendra Chahal's 4-fer and Washington Sundar's 3 for 30 to dismiss the Men in Maroon for a paltry 176 43.5 overs. In reply, India's run-chase was led by Captain Rohit's 60 and vital unbeaten knocks from Suryakumar Yadav and Deepak Hooda to win by six wickets. Thus, Rohit's tenure as full-time white-ball captain has started on a memorable note. Being a proven leader in IPL, with as many as five trophies for the Mumbai Indians (MI), a lot is riding on Rohit to end India's ICC-title drought since 2013. Hence, former Indian spinner Pragyan Ojha lauded Rohit's captaincy skills and shed light on how different it is from his predecessor Virat Kohli. ALSO READ | 'Bowl the wrong one': Virat Kohli helps Yuzvendra Chahal plot Kieron Pollard's dismissal in 1st ODI - WATCH "Kohli is so energetic and expressive that a player who doesn't have similar nature has problems in expressing himself... he doesn't get an idea about expressing his thoughts to the skipper in intense situations. But Rohit isn't too expressive. He knows that in such a high-intensity game, you will find players who are introverted. This is a major difference in the character or approach of Kohli & Rohit," said Ojha on Cricbuzz. "Overall, their intensity to win games is the same but many players say that they are comfortable with Rohit. Any new player takes time to open up... and Rohit makes that easier despite not being expressive on the field. A shy player gets a bit intimidated by Virat's in-your-face attitude. But the bigger goal of both Virat and Rohit is to take Indian cricket forward," Ojha further added. ALSO READ | Rohit Sharma & Co. thrash West Indies by 6 wickets as India register comprehensive win in 1000th ODI For now, India enjoy a 1-0 lead in the three ODIs versus West Indies before the second and penultimate contest, which will be held on Wednesday (February 09). The action will then shift to the three T20Is, to be played in Kolkata.

'Shy players don't open up....' - Pragyan Ojha differentiates captaincy styles of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma

<p>Team India superstar Virat Kohli had recently interacted with the players of the Indian U-19 team ahead of their final clash against England in the recently-concluded ICC U-19 World Cup 2022. India went on to beat England by four wickets in a thrilling final in Antigua to lift the U-19 World Cup trophy for a record-extending fifth time.</p>

<p>It was a memorable tournament for the young guns, who went to become champions while remaining unbeaten in the tournament. The Yash Dhull-led side bowled exceptionally well in the final to bundle out England for 189 runs and chased down the target with 2.2 overs to spare.</p>

<p>In the lead up to the final, Kohli took some time out from his busy schedule to catch up with the U-19 players and gave them some valuable inputs ahead of the final. During the interaction with Dhull &amp; Co., Kohli was asked about his weakness by young fast bowler Ravi Kumar. The former India captain came up with a witty reply to the left-arm seamer.</p>

<p>Ravi himself opened up about his interaction with Kohli ahead of the final and revealed the former India captain jokingly asked him if he had already started training to get him out when the youngster queried about his weakness as a batter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I asked him what is his weakness. And he replied, ‘kyun abhi se out karne ki training kar raha hai kya’ (Why? Have you started training to get me out already, laughs)?,” Ravi told the <em>Indian Express</em>.</p>

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<p>Earlier, India U-19 captain Yash Dhull had said the interaction with Kohli ahead of the final had helped in boosting the morale of the squad. Kohli, who is regarded as one of the best batters of the generation, himself led India to a memorable triumph at the U-19 World Cup in 2008.</p>

<p>He soon made his international debut for the Indian team and went to establish his credentials as one of the greatest ever. Kohli is also the most successful captain for India in Tests with 40 wins from 68 matches. He recently stepped down as the Test captain of the side and is no more the skipper across any format of the game.<br />
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Team India superstar Virat Kohli had recently interacted with the players of the Indian U-19 team ahead of their final clash against England in the recently-concluded ICC U-19 World Cup 2022.

Team India superstar Virat Kohli had recently interacted with the players of the Indian U-19 team ahead of their final clash against England in the recently-concluded ICC U-19 World Cup 2022. India went on to beat England by four wickets in a thrilling final in Antigua to lift the U-19 World Cup trophy for a record-extending fifth time. It was a memorable tournament for the young guns, who went to become champions while remaining unbeaten in the tournament. The Yash Dhull-led side bowled exceptionally well in the final to bundle out England for 189 runs and chased down the target with 2.2 overs to spare. In the lead up to the final, Kohli took some time out from his busy schedule to catch up with the U-19 players and gave them some valuable inputs ahead of the final. During the interaction with Dhull & Co., Kohli was asked about his weakness by young fast bowler Ravi Kumar. The former India captain came up with a witty reply to the left-arm seamer. Ravi himself opened up about his interaction with Kohli ahead of the final and revealed the former India captain jokingly asked him if he had already started training to get him out when the youngster queried about his weakness as a batter. “I asked him what is his weakness. And he replied, ‘kyun abhi se out karne ki training kar raha hai kya’ (Why? Have you started training to get me out already, laughs)?,” Ravi told the Indian Express. Also Read: 'Bowl the wrong one': Virat Kohli helps Chahal plot Kieron Pollard's dismissal in 1st ODI - WATCH Earlier, India U-19 captain Yash Dhull had said the interaction with Kohli ahead of the final had helped in boosting the morale of the squad. Kohli, who is regarded as one of the best batters of the generation, himself led India to a memorable triumph at the U-19 World Cup in 2008. He soon made his international debut for the Indian team and went to establish his credentials as one of the greatest ever. Kohli is also the most successful captain for India in Tests with 40 wins from 68 matches. He recently stepped down as the Test captain of the side and is no more the skipper across any format of the game.

'Started training to get me out already?': When India U-19 pacer asked Virat Kohli about his weakness

<p>Legendary Indian singer Lata Mangeshkar passed away at the age of 92 on Sunday (February 06). The veteran singer had been admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital's intensive care unit (ICU) on January 8 after testing positive for COVID-19. She had mild symptoms initially but her health continued to deteriorate and the 'Nightingale of India' breathed her last on&nbsp;Sunday.</p>

<p>The entire nation was left mourning after the news of her demise. Tributes have been pouring in from all corners for the legendary singer, who is regarded as one of the greatest playback singers of all time. Several members of the sports fraternity also consoled the demise of the&nbsp;Bharat Ratna recipient&nbsp;and paid rich tributes.</p>

<p>From cricket icon Virat Kohli to current BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, the sporting fraternity poured in tributes for the legendary singer, who gave Indian cinema some of its most iconic songs over the years.</p>

<p>"Deeply saddened to hear about the demise of Lata ji. Her melodious songs touched millions of people around the world. Thank you for all the music and the memories. My deepest condolences to the family &amp; the loved ones," wrote former India&nbsp;captain Kohli in a tweet.</p>

<p>"The Nightingale of India, a voice which has resonated with, brought joy and happiness to millions around the world leaves. Heartfelt Condolences to her family and fans. Om Shanti #LataMangeshkar," said former India opener Sehwag in a social media post.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/lata-mangeshkar-turns-91-from-beginning-to-great-achievements-a-look-back-at-her-great-life-330843">Remembering Lata Mangeshkar: A look back at the music legend's incredible career</a></strong></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The Nightingale of India ,a voice which has resonated with, brought joy and happiness to millions around the world leaves. Heartfelt Condolences to her family and fans. Om Shanti <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LataMangeshkar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LataMangeshkar</a> <a href="https://t.co/O6gWb27x3s">pic.twitter.com/O6gWb27x3s</a></p>
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<p>Mangeshkar remained in ICU after recovering from COVID-19 and spent weeks battling for recovery. She passed away on Sunday after multiple organ failures. Apart from being the recipient of India’s highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, she was also honoured with the Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.</p>

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Legendary Indian singer Lata Mangeshkar passed away at the age of 92 on Sunday (February 06). The veteran singer had been admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital's intensive care unit (ICU) on January 8 after testing positive for COVID-19.

Legendary Indian singer Lata Mangeshkar passed away at the age of 92 on Sunday (February 06). The veteran singer had been admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital's intensive care unit (ICU) on January 8 after testing positive for COVID-19. She had mild symptoms initially but her health continued to deteriorate and the 'Nightingale of India' breathed her last on Sunday. The entire nation was left mourning after the news of her demise. Tributes have been pouring in from all corners for the legendary singer, who is regarded as one of the greatest playback singers of all time. Several members of the sports fraternity also consoled the demise of the Bharat Ratna recipient and paid rich tributes. From cricket icon Virat Kohli to current BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, the sporting fraternity poured in tributes for the legendary singer, who gave Indian cinema some of its most iconic songs over the years. "Deeply saddened to hear about the demise of Lata ji. Her melodious songs touched millions of people around the world. Thank you for all the music and the memories. My deepest condolences to the family & the loved ones," wrote former India captain Kohli in a tweet. "The Nightingale of India, a voice which has resonated with, brought joy and happiness to millions around the world leaves. Heartfelt Condolences to her family and fans. Om Shanti #LataMangeshkar," said former India opener Sehwag in a social media post. Also Read: Remembering Lata Mangeshkar: A look back at the music legend's incredible career Deeply saddened to hear about the demise of Lata ji. Her melodious songs touched millions of people around the world. Thank you for all the music and the memories. My deepest condolences to the family & the loved ones. — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) February 6, 2022 × The Nightingale of India ,a voice which has resonated with, brought joy and happiness to millions around the world leaves. Heartfelt Condolences to her family and fans. Om Shanti #LataMangeshkar pic.twitter.com/O6gWb27x3s — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) February 6, 2022 × Your music touched our soul and made us smile. Rest in Peace Lata Mangeshkar Ji. Your legacy will inspire generations to come. pic.twitter.com/Z5xOcHNmjo — Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) February 6, 2022 × India lost her Nightingale today. Prayers are with Lata didi's family as we mourn this difficult hour. Om Shanti — Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) February 6, 2022 × View this post on Instagram A post shared by SOURAV GANGULY (@souravganguly) × Mangeshkar remained in ICU after recovering from COVID-19 and spent weeks battling for recovery. She passed away on Sunday after multiple organ failures. Apart from being the recipient of India’s highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, she was also honoured with the Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.

Your legacy will inspire generations: Kohli, Sehwag & others condole demise of veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar

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<p>Former India captain Virat Kohli helped Indian skipper Rohit Sharma in taking a successful review during the first ODI against West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday (February 06). The incident happened during the 22nd over of West Indies' innings after India won the toss and invited the visitors to bat first.</p>

<p>On the fifth delivery of the 22nd over, West Indies batter Shamarh Brooks edged the ball to Indian wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant off the bowling of Yuzvendra Chahal. The on-field umpire was not convinced and adjudged the batter not-out. However, Chahal and other Indian players managed to convince Rohit to go for the review.</p>

<p>The conversation between the Indian players and skipper Rohit was caught on the stump-mic. While wicket-keeper Pant, who had a good view of the situation, said he was unsure if the ball had hit the bat, Kohli stepped in and convinced Rohit to go for the review. Kohli told the Indian captain the ball had definitely hit the bat.</p>

<p>"Rohit bat bhi laga hai and bat pad pe laga hai. Mere ko toh laga out hai (Rohit ball has hit the bat and the bat has hit the pad, I think it's out)," Kohli can be heard telling Rohit on the stump-mic. The video of the incident soon went viral on social media.</p>

<p>Rohit opted for the review and the replays confirmed the ball had clearly hit the bat of Brook before landing in Pant's gloves. The batter was sent packing on 12 off 26 balls as West Indies lost their sixth wicket in the game.</p>

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<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/indian-cricket-team-creates-history-becomes-first-side-to-complete-the-milestone-of-1000-odis-450912">Indian cricket team creates history, becomes first side to complete the milestone of 1,000 ODIs</a></p>

<p>Indian bowlers produced a magnificent performance as the spinners wreaked havoc on the West Indies batting line-up to bundle out the visitors for a paltry 176 runs in 43.5 overs. Chahal was the pick of the bowlers for India with a 4-wicket haul while Sundar picked up three wickets.</p>

<p>Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna also bowled fabulously and picked up three wickets between them while maintaining a brilliant economy. India are in the driving seat as they need just 177 runs to win the first ODI and get off to a winning start in the three-match series.</p>

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Former India captain Virat Kohli helped Indian skipper Rohit Sharma in taking a successful review during the first ODI against West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday (February 06).

Former India captain Virat Kohli helped Indian skipper Rohit Sharma in taking a successful review during the first ODI against West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday (February 06). The incident happened during the 22nd over of West Indies' innings after India won the toss and invited the visitors to bat first. On the fifth delivery of the 22nd over, West Indies batter Shamarh Brooks edged the ball to Indian wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant off the bowling of Yuzvendra Chahal. The on-field umpire was not convinced and adjudged the batter not-out. However, Chahal and other Indian players managed to convince Rohit to go for the review. The conversation between the Indian players and skipper Rohit was caught on the stump-mic. While wicket-keeper Pant, who had a good view of the situation, said he was unsure if the ball had hit the bat, Kohli stepped in and convinced Rohit to go for the review. Kohli told the Indian captain the ball had definitely hit the bat. "Rohit bat bhi laga hai and bat pad pe laga hai. Mere ko toh laga out hai (Rohit ball has hit the bat and the bat has hit the pad, I think it's out)," Kohli can be heard telling Rohit on the stump-mic. The video of the incident soon went viral on social media. Rohit opted for the review and the replays confirmed the ball had clearly hit the bat of Brook before landing in Pant's gloves. The batter was sent packing on 12 off 26 balls as West Indies lost their sixth wicket in the game. Watch video: Kohli - 100% bat Rohit Reviews Decision overturned pic.twitter.com/ynMKaXCrfX — `` (@KohlifiedGal) February 6, 2022 × ICYMI - @ImRo45 : Kya hai? Out hai?@imVkohli : Mere hisaab se out hai. , Mic & a successful DRS DO NOT MISS: Stump mic gem - Virat and co. persuade Rohit to take DRS https://t.co/14XDnYuMrq @Paytm #INDvWI pic.twitter.com/tb4NYSx7qn — BCCI (@BCCI) February 6, 2022 × Also Read: Indian cricket team creates history, becomes first side to complete the milestone of 1,000 ODIs Indian bowlers produced a magnificent performance as the spinners wreaked havoc on the West Indies batting line-up to bundle out the visitors for a paltry 176 runs in 43.5 overs. Chahal was the pick of the bowlers for India with a 4-wicket haul while Sundar picked up three wickets. Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna also bowled fabulously and picked up three wickets between them while maintaining a brilliant economy. India are in the driving seat as they need just 177 runs to win the first ODI and get off to a winning start in the three-match series.

'It has hit the bat': Virat Kohli helps Rohit Sharma nail successful review in 1st ODI vs West Indies - WATCH

<p>The Yash Dhull-led India U-19 team will be looking to maintain India's dominance in the ongoing ICC U-19 World Cup 2022 when they lock horns with England in the high-pressure final on Saturday. Both India and England have been unbeaten so far in the competition and will be looking to clinch the trophy by winning the summit clash.</p>

<p>The blockbuster final will be played in Antigua. Ahead of the big clash, former India captain Virat Kohli interacted with the members of the Indian U-19 team and lifted their morale. Kohli, who is a U-19 World Cup-winning captain himself, shared 'valuable tips' with the youngsters and motivated them to give their all in the final.</p>

<p>India U-19 skipper Yash Dhull revealed what Kohli told him and his teammates ahead of the final. Speaking at the pre-match press conference ahead of the final against England, Dhull said it was nice to have Kohli speak with the squad.</p>

<p>"Virat Kohli gave us his best wishes for the final. We got confidence from that, the morale increases when a senior player like him talks to you. He told us how we can execute our plans and he told us about the basics of the game, it was a nice interaction with him," Dhull told reporters during a virtual presser.</p>

<p>India have been one of the most successful teams in the history of the U-19 World Cup with eight final appearances and four trophies under their belt. Kohli had led India to a title triumph at the 2008 showpiece event. Dhull &amp; Co. will be looking to extend India's dominance further in the competition and clinch a record-extending fifth title on Saturday.</p>

<p>India are heading into the final on the back of a huge win against Australia U-19 in the semi-final. India rode on a magnificent century from skipper Dhull, who scored 110 runs off 110 balls to help the team post a strong total of 290 runs in fifty overs.</p>

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<p>Indian bowlers continued their good show in the tournament as Vicky Ostwal picked up a three-wicket haul, while Nishant Sindhu and Ravi Kumar shared four wickets between them to bundle out Australia for 194 runs in 41.5 overs and help India secure a comfortable win.</p>

<p>India will be looking to maintain their unbeaten run when they take on England in the final on Saturday. Dhull said the team's spirit is high and they are looking forward to locking horns with England in the summit clash.</p>

<p>"The morale is high, everyone is excited about the game. We will enter the contest with a positive frame of mind. England played a close match against Afghanistan, we will make our own game plans. We will look to carry our form into the final. Our spinners are nice, we will look to execute our plans," Dhull said.</p>

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The Yash Dhull-led India U-19 team will be looking to maintain India's dominance in the ongoing ICC U-19 World Cup 2022 when they lock horns with England in the high-pressure final on Saturday.

The Yash Dhull-led India U-19 team will be looking to maintain India's dominance in the ongoing ICC U-19 World Cup 2022 when they lock horns with England in the high-pressure final on Saturday. Both India and England have been unbeaten so far in the competition and will be looking to clinch the trophy by winning the summit clash. The blockbuster final will be played in Antigua. Ahead of the big clash, former India captain Virat Kohli interacted with the members of the Indian U-19 team and lifted their morale. Kohli, who is a U-19 World Cup-winning captain himself, shared 'valuable tips' with the youngsters and motivated them to give their all in the final. India U-19 skipper Yash Dhull revealed what Kohli told him and his teammates ahead of the final. Speaking at the pre-match press conference ahead of the final against England, Dhull said it was nice to have Kohli speak with the squad. "Virat Kohli gave us his best wishes for the final. We got confidence from that, the morale increases when a senior player like him talks to you. He told us how we can execute our plans and he told us about the basics of the game, it was a nice interaction with him," Dhull told reporters during a virtual presser. India have been one of the most successful teams in the history of the U-19 World Cup with eight final appearances and four trophies under their belt. Kohli had led India to a title triumph at the 2008 showpiece event. Dhull & Co. will be looking to extend India's dominance further in the competition and clinch a record-extending fifth title on Saturday. India are heading into the final on the back of a huge win against Australia U-19 in the semi-final. India rode on a magnificent century from skipper Dhull, who scored 110 runs off 110 balls to help the team post a strong total of 290 runs in fifty overs. Also Read: Yash Dhull and Co. On course to extend India's undisputed dominance at U-19 World Cup Indian bowlers continued their good show in the tournament as Vicky Ostwal picked up a three-wicket haul, while Nishant Sindhu and Ravi Kumar shared four wickets between them to bundle out Australia for 194 runs in 41.5 overs and help India secure a comfortable win. India will be looking to maintain their unbeaten run when they take on England in the final on Saturday. Dhull said the team's spirit is high and they are looking forward to locking horns with England in the summit clash. "The morale is high, everyone is excited about the game. We will enter the contest with a positive frame of mind. England played a close match against Afghanistan, we will make our own game plans. We will look to carry our form into the final. Our spinners are nice, we will look to execute our plans," Dhull said.

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<p>India's limited-overs captain Rohit Sharma on Saturday (February 05) played down the talks of Test captaincy ahead of the start of India's ODI series against West Indies. After missing the South Africa tour due to a hamstring injury, Rohit will be leading India in his first ODI series as full-time captain of the side.</p>

<p>Rohit had taken over as India's T20I captain in November last year following Virat Kohli's decision to step down as the T20I captain of the team. Rohit then replaced Kohli as the ODI skipper and is now being tipped to take over as the new Test captain following Kohli's resignation as captain in the longest format.</p>

<p>Kohli announced his decision to quit India's Test captaincy in January this year following the team's 2-1 defeat against South Africa away from home. Rohit, who was appointed as Test vice-captain ahead of the South Africa series last year, is one of the favourites to take over as the new Test skipper.</p>

<p>However, the Hitman is currently focused on leading the Indian team in the upcoming limited-overs series against West Indies. Rohit said he has no idea about Test captaincy as of now and stressed that workload management is important amid concerns over his fitness if he is appointed as India's captain across all three formats.</p>

<p>"There's time for that. My focus is on limited-overs cricket. Workload management is important. We could lose a few series because we need to keep changing players, but we're ready for that," Rohit told reporters in the pre-match presser in Ahmedabad on Saturday ahead of the first ODI against West Indies.</p>

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<p>"Forget Test captaincy for now. I have no idea for now. Like I said, there is the West Indies and Sri Lanka series, for now, to focus on," he added.</p>

<p>India will take on West Indies in a three-match ODI series followed by three T20Is. Rohit will be eager to clinch his first ODI series as the full-time captain of the Indian team.</p>


India's limited-overs captain Rohit Sharma on Saturday (February 05) played down the talks of Test captaincy ahead of the start of India's ODI series against West Indies.

India's limited-overs captain Rohit Sharma on Saturday (February 05) played down the talks of Test captaincy ahead of the start of India's ODI series against West Indies. After missing the South Africa tour due to a hamstring injury, Rohit will be leading India in his first ODI series as full-time captain of the side. Rohit had taken over as India's T20I captain in November last year following Virat Kohli's decision to step down as the T20I captain of the team. Rohit then replaced Kohli as the ODI skipper and is now being tipped to take over as the new Test captain following Kohli's resignation as captain in the longest format. Kohli announced his decision to quit India's Test captaincy in January this year following the team's 2-1 defeat against South Africa away from home. Rohit, who was appointed as Test vice-captain ahead of the South Africa series last year, is one of the favourites to take over as the new Test skipper. However, the Hitman is currently focused on leading the Indian team in the upcoming limited-overs series against West Indies. Rohit said he has no idea about Test captaincy as of now and stressed that workload management is important amid concerns over his fitness if he is appointed as India's captain across all three formats. "There's time for that. My focus is on limited-overs cricket. Workload management is important. We could lose a few series because we need to keep changing players, but we're ready for that," Rohit told reporters in the pre-match presser in Ahmedabad on Saturday ahead of the first ODI against West Indies. Also Read: 'You want me & Shikhar Dhawan on bench?': Rohit stumps reporter after question on Kishan, Gaikwad "Forget Test captaincy for now. I have no idea for now. Like I said, there is the West Indies and Sri Lanka series, for now, to focus on," he added. India will take on West Indies in a three-match ODI series followed by three T20Is. Rohit will be eager to clinch his first ODI series as the full-time captain of the Indian team.

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<p>Virat Kohli's captaincy stint with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) came to an after the conclusion of IPL 2021 last year. Kohli had taken over as the full-time skipper of RCB in 2013 and led the side in a total of nine seasons but failed to inspire the team to its maiden IPL title triumph.</p>

<p>RCB came close to ending their IPL title drought under Kohli's captaincy in IPL 2016 when they made it to the final of the competition. The Kohli-led side was up against David Warner-led Sunrisers Hyderabad in the summit clash and stood just one step away from the elusive trophy.</p>

<p>However, RCB lost the final by 8 runs and missed out on their maiden trophy. Batting first, SRH posted a strong total of 208 runs on the board and took control of the final. However, RCB got off to a stunning start as Kohli and Chris Gayle posted a 114-run stand for the first wicket with half-centuries apiece.</p>

<p>However, the rest of the batters disappointed as SRH managed to restrict RCB on 200 runs to clinch their maiden IPL title. Kohli revealed, KL Rahul, who was also part of the RCB squad back then, still sends him a screenshot of the final when it comes on TV and says the loss still hurts.</p>

<p>“The final, I feel like it was written, how could the finals be in Bangalore, after we play that kind of a season, and we are playing that kind of a game at 100-0 after 9 overs. To this date, KL takes screenshots of that game when it is broadcasted and says it still hurts," Kohli said speaking about the IPL 2016 final loss on the RCB podcast.</p>

<p>“And it does hurt to an extent. You have to think about that game every now and then. We were not good enough on that day. That is one game where I feel like, it hurts. From all the IPL seasons I’ve been a part of, we had it right in front of us,” he added.</p>

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<p><strong>Not winning an IPL title as captain disappoints me: Virat Kohli</strong></p>

<p>Kohli has been with RCB since the inception of IPL in 2008 as he remains the only active player in the league to have played for only one franchise so far in his IPL career. However, the former captain is yet to win his maiden title with the franchise.</p>

<p>After losing the final in 2016, RCB came close to ending their IPL title drought in the last two years as they qualified for playoffs in back-to-back seasons. However, they failed to reach the final on both occasions and had to settle with a finish in the top four. Kohli said it has been disappointing to not win an IPL title as a captain.</p>

<p>“Not winning a title as captain disappoints me, I would say we had opportunities, where we came close. We have to accept the fact that the reason we have not won is because we have not been as courageous, or as clear in our plans as we should have been in those moments. You could say that the odds were stacked against us in terms of expectations, but you have to deal with those expectations,” Kohli said.</p>

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Virat Kohli's captaincy stint with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) came to an after the conclusion of IPL 2021 last year.

Virat Kohli's captaincy stint with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) came to an after the conclusion of IPL 2021 last year. Kohli had taken over as the full-time skipper of RCB in 2013 and led the side in a total of nine seasons but failed to inspire the team to its maiden IPL title triumph. RCB came close to ending their IPL title drought under Kohli's captaincy in IPL 2016 when they made it to the final of the competition. The Kohli-led side was up against David Warner-led Sunrisers Hyderabad in the summit clash and stood just one step away from the elusive trophy. However, RCB lost the final by 8 runs and missed out on their maiden trophy. Batting first, SRH posted a strong total of 208 runs on the board and took control of the final. However, RCB got off to a stunning start as Kohli and Chris Gayle posted a 114-run stand for the first wicket with half-centuries apiece. However, the rest of the batters disappointed as SRH managed to restrict RCB on 200 runs to clinch their maiden IPL title. Kohli revealed, KL Rahul, who was also part of the RCB squad back then, still sends him a screenshot of the final when it comes on TV and says the loss still hurts. “The final, I feel like it was written, how could the finals be in Bangalore, after we play that kind of a season, and we are playing that kind of a game at 100-0 after 9 overs. To this date, KL takes screenshots of that game when it is broadcasted and says it still hurts," Kohli said speaking about the IPL 2016 final loss on the RCB podcast. “And it does hurt to an extent. You have to think about that game every now and then. We were not good enough on that day. That is one game where I feel like, it hurts. From all the IPL seasons I’ve been a part of, we had it right in front of us,” he added. Also Read: 'Everyone else was getting a decent car': When Virat Kohli was left disappointed by RCB's treatment Not winning an IPL title as captain disappoints me: Virat Kohli Kohli has been with RCB since the inception of IPL in 2008 as he remains the only active player in the league to have played for only one franchise so far in his IPL career. However, the former captain is yet to win his maiden title with the franchise. After losing the final in 2016, RCB came close to ending their IPL title drought in the last two years as they qualified for playoffs in back-to-back seasons. However, they failed to reach the final on both occasions and had to settle with a finish in the top four. Kohli said it has been disappointing to not win an IPL title as a captain. “Not winning a title as captain disappoints me, I would say we had opportunities, where we came close. We have to accept the fact that the reason we have not won is because we have not been as courageous, or as clear in our plans as we should have been in those moments. You could say that the odds were stacked against us in terms of expectations, but you have to deal with those expectations,” Kohli said.

KL Rahul takes screenshots of IPL 2016 final when it is broadcasted and says it still hurts: Virat Kohli

<p>Virat Kohli recently shared an interesting anecdote from his early days with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Kohli was roped in by RCB ahead of the inaugural edition of the IPL in 2008. Kohli had led India to a memorable triumph at the ICC U-19 World Cup in 2008 before being roped in by RCB in IPL 2008.</p>

<p>Kohli has since become one of the best batters o have graced the competition and is currently the leading run-getter of all time in IPL history. Kohli has also established his credentials as one of the best batters of all time and is among the highest-earning players in the IPL.</p>

<p>However, at the start of his IPL career things were not as good as Kohli had expected them to be. Speaking on the RCB podcast, Kohli revealed how he had a not so great experience after his first season with the franchise. While the other RCB players were getting 'decent' cars to head back to the airport at the end of the 2008 season, Kohli said he was sent to the airport in an 'Omni van' which was not in a great condition.</p>

<p>"After the season, because I was an Under-19 boy, I was sent to the airport in an Omni van. Everyone else was getting a decent car to go, and I was the only one that was left, and they probably would have said just give him anything and just get him to the airport," Kohli said on the podcast.</p>

<p>The former RCB captain revealed it was not a good car and he didn't like being asked to travel in the van. Kohli said it is not a good memory for him as he shared an interesting anecdote.</p>

<p>"And that was not a good car, I'm sorry to say, but I would have loved at least a decent car which was not broken, something through which I could see the road, this one was on its last leg. So, not a good memory," Kohli added.</p>

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<p>Kohli has come a long way since then and is currently one of the biggest stars in world cricket. He led RCB from the 2013 season to the 2021 season last year before stepping down from captaincy. He had announced his resignation from captainc y last year after leading RCB to the playoffs of IPL 2021.</p>

<p>Kohli has been with RCB right from the inception of the IPL in 2008 but is yet to win his maiden IPL title with the franchise.</p>


Virat Kohli recently shared an interesting anecdote from his early days with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Kohli was roped in by RCB ahead of the inaugural edition of the IPL in 2008.

Virat Kohli recently shared an interesting anecdote from his early days with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Kohli was roped in by RCB ahead of the inaugural edition of the IPL in 2008. Kohli had led India to a memorable triumph at the ICC U-19 World Cup in 2008 before being roped in by RCB in IPL 2008. Kohli has since become one of the best batters o have graced the competition and is currently the leading run-getter of all time in IPL history. Kohli has also established his credentials as one of the best batters of all time and is among the highest-earning players in the IPL. However, at the start of his IPL career things were not as good as Kohli had expected them to be. Speaking on the RCB podcast, Kohli revealed how he had a not so great experience after his first season with the franchise. While the other RCB players were getting 'decent' cars to head back to the airport at the end of the 2008 season, Kohli said he was sent to the airport in an 'Omni van' which was not in a great condition. "After the season, because I was an Under-19 boy, I was sent to the airport in an Omni van. Everyone else was getting a decent car to go, and I was the only one that was left, and they probably would have said just give him anything and just get him to the airport," Kohli said on the podcast. The former RCB captain revealed it was not a good car and he didn't like being asked to travel in the van. Kohli said it is not a good memory for him as he shared an interesting anecdote. "And that was not a good car, I'm sorry to say, but I would have loved at least a decent car which was not broken, something through which I could see the road, this one was on its last leg. So, not a good memory," Kohli added. Also Read: Virat Kohli was unhappy with Anil Kumble for 'not standing up for players', claims former BCCI official Kohli has come a long way since then and is currently one of the biggest stars in world cricket. He led RCB from the 2013 season to the 2021 season last year before stepping down from captaincy. He had announced his resignation from captainc y last year after leading RCB to the playoffs of IPL 2021. Kohli has been with RCB right from the inception of the IPL in 2008 but is yet to win his maiden IPL title with the franchise.

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<p>Anil Kumble's sacking as the head coach of the Indian cricket team in 2017 remains one of the most controversial sagas in Indian cricket. Kumble was removed as the head coach of the team following India's defeat in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 against Pakistan. Kumble was asked to leave just one year after being appointed as the head coach of the team.</p>

<p>At the time several reports had cited differences between Kohli and Kumble as the major reason behind his sacking as head coach. The captain and head coach were reportedly not on the same page which led to the controversial sacking. A former BCCI official has now lifted the lid on the entire saga.</p>

<p>Former BCCI administrator Ratnakar Shetty, who was working with the board in 2017, has opened up on the Kohli-Kumble episode in his new book 'On Board: Test.Trial.Triumph. My years in BCCI'. Shetty revealed Kohli and Kumble were not on the same wavelength and the captain had an upper hand which led to the legendary spinner's sacking from the head coach post.</p>

<p>“The events leading up to the resignation of Anil Kumble as coach of the men’s team after the ICC Champions Trophy final in June 2017 showcased the murkiness that had steadily crept into the corridors of the Cricket Centre," Shetty has written in his book, as per the Indian Express.</p>

<p>“It was obvious that some people did not want Anil to continue as coach. The captain and coach did not appear to be on the same wavelength and it seemed that the captain had the upper hand," the former BCCI administrator further elaborated.</p>

<p>Opening up on the reason behind Kumble's sacking and his differences with Kohli, Shetty revealed Kohli felt Kumble was 'not standing up for the players' in the team and was 'creating a tense atmosphere in the dressing room. Kumble was replaced by Ravi Shastri as the head coach after India's loss in the Champions Trophy 2017 final.</p>

<p>"I learnt later about a meeting that took place in London before the final of the Champions Trophy, which we lost to Pakistan. This meeting was attended by Virat, Anil, Johri, Amitabh Choudhary and Dr Sridhar. Apparently, Virat was not happy with Anil ‘for not standing up for the players and creating a tense atmosphere in the dressing room’, among other things," revealed Shetty in his book.</p>

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<p>Kohli and Shastri enjoyed a formidable partnership as coach and captain and took India to unprecedented success in Test cricket. India registered a memorable maiden series win in Australia and dominated at home and overseas in the longest format. However, the team failed to win a major ICC trophy under Shastri.</p>

<p>While Shastri left the India head coach post after the end of his contract last year, Kohli is also no more the captain of the Indian team in any format of the game at present.</p>


Anil Kumble's sacking as the head coach of the Indian cricket team in 2017 remains one of the most controversial sagas in Indian cricket. Kumble was removed as the head coach of the team following India's defeat in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 against Pakistan.

Anil Kumble's sacking as the head coach of the Indian cricket team in 2017 remains one of the most controversial sagas in Indian cricket. Kumble was removed as the head coach of the team following India's defeat in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 against Pakistan. Kumble was asked to leave just one year after being appointed as the head coach of the team. At the time several reports had cited differences between Kohli and Kumble as the major reason behind his sacking as head coach. The captain and head coach were reportedly not on the same page which led to the controversial sacking. A former BCCI official has now lifted the lid on the entire saga. Former BCCI administrator Ratnakar Shetty, who was working with the board in 2017, has opened up on the Kohli-Kumble episode in his new book 'On Board: Test.Trial.Triumph. My years in BCCI'. Shetty revealed Kohli and Kumble were not on the same wavelength and the captain had an upper hand which led to the legendary spinner's sacking from the head coach post. “The events leading up to the resignation of Anil Kumble as coach of the men’s team after the ICC Champions Trophy final in June 2017 showcased the murkiness that had steadily crept into the corridors of the Cricket Centre," Shetty has written in his book, as per the Indian Express. “It was obvious that some people did not want Anil to continue as coach. The captain and coach did not appear to be on the same wavelength and it seemed that the captain had the upper hand," the former BCCI administrator further elaborated. Opening up on the reason behind Kumble's sacking and his differences with Kohli, Shetty revealed Kohli felt Kumble was 'not standing up for the players' in the team and was 'creating a tense atmosphere in the dressing room. Kumble was replaced by Ravi Shastri as the head coach after India's loss in the Champions Trophy 2017 final. "I learnt later about a meeting that took place in London before the final of the Champions Trophy, which we lost to Pakistan. This meeting was attended by Virat, Anil, Johri, Amitabh Choudhary and Dr Sridhar. Apparently, Virat was not happy with Anil ‘for not standing up for the players and creating a tense atmosphere in the dressing room’, among other things," revealed Shetty in his book. Also Read: Skipper Yash Dhull reveals what Virat Kohli told the Indian team ahead of U-19 WC final against England Kohli and Shastri enjoyed a formidable partnership as coach and captain and took India to unprecedented success in Test cricket. India registered a memorable maiden series win in Australia and dominated at home and overseas in the longest format. However, the team failed to win a major ICC trophy under Shastri. While Shastri left the India head coach post after the end of his contract last year, Kohli is also no more the captain of the Indian team in any format of the game at present.

Virat Kohli was unhappy with Anil Kumble for 'not standing up for players', claims former BCCI official

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<p>Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma remain the biggest two names in Indian cricket at present. While the captaincy baton has been passed&nbsp;from Kohli to Rohit in the white-ball formats, Indian cricket is set to enter a new era under Hitman in the forthcoming three-match ODI series versus West Indies at home.</p>

<p>Prior to the start of the India-WI series, in Ahmedabad, Rohit-Kohli are on the verge of joining former batting stars Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly in an elite list.</p>

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<p>Kohli and Rohit&nbsp;are&nbsp;just 94&nbsp;away from completing 5,000 runs in the ODI format, where both the superstars have excelled over the years. Currently, the duo have accumulated 4,906 runs, from 81 innings at 64.55 comprising 18-century stands. Thus, they can become only the third Indian batting pair to complete the milestone and join the two stalwarts -- Ganguly and Tendulkar -- who compiled a total of&nbsp;8,227 runs in 176 innings. Rohit&nbsp;features in the list&nbsp;along with opening partner&nbsp;Shikhar Dhawan. The two&nbsp;have amassed 5,023 runs in 112 innings after becoming a daunting opening pair since the 2013 Champions Trophy.</p>

<p>Overall, the Rohit-Kohli&nbsp;will become the eighth batting pair to enter the 5,000-run milestone. In addition, the two have had a staggering run versus the Kieron Pollard-led West Indies. They have piled up 982 runs versus the Caribbean team and, thus, are 78 away from becoming the first-ever Indian pair to reach the 1,000-run club versus the Men in Maroon.</p>

<p>By virtue of this, they will once again join Tendulkar-Ganguly in becoming the second batting pair from Team India to have two or more partnership tallies of 1,000 runs, or, more, against a more than one opponent. Kohli-Rohit have over 1,000 runs as a pair versus Australia.</p>

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<p>The India-WI ODIs get underway on February 6, at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad. It will&nbsp;be followed by the three T20Is in Kolkata. Given India were whitewashed in the South Africa ODIs, in January, they will be eager to return to winning ways.&nbsp;</p>


Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma remain the biggest two names in Indian cricket at present. While the captaincy baton has been passed from Kohli to Rohit in the white-ball formats, Indian cricket is set to enter a new era under Hitman in the forthcoming three-match ODI series versus West Indies at home.

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma remain the biggest two names in Indian cricket at present. While the captaincy baton has been passed from Kohli to Rohit in the white-ball formats, Indian cricket is set to enter a new era under Hitman in the forthcoming three-match ODI series versus West Indies at home. Prior to the start of the India-WI series, in Ahmedabad, Rohit-Kohli are on the verge of joining former batting stars Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly in an elite list. ALSO READ | I've played 424 internationals: Sourav Ganguly slams accusations of him interfering in selections Kohli and Rohit are just 94 away from completing 5,000 runs in the ODI format, where both the superstars have excelled over the years. Currently, the duo have accumulated 4,906 runs, from 81 innings at 64.55 comprising 18-century stands. Thus, they can become only the third Indian batting pair to complete the milestone and join the two stalwarts -- Ganguly and Tendulkar -- who compiled a total of 8,227 runs in 176 innings. Rohit features in the list along with opening partner Shikhar Dhawan. The two have amassed 5,023 runs in 112 innings after becoming a daunting opening pair since the 2013 Champions Trophy. Overall, the Rohit-Kohli will become the eighth batting pair to enter the 5,000-run milestone. In addition, the two have had a staggering run versus the Kieron Pollard-led West Indies. They have piled up 982 runs versus the Caribbean team and, thus, are 78 away from becoming the first-ever Indian pair to reach the 1,000-run club versus the Men in Maroon. By virtue of this, they will once again join Tendulkar-Ganguly in becoming the second batting pair from Team India to have two or more partnership tallies of 1,000 runs, or, more, against a more than one opponent. Kohli-Rohit have over 1,000 runs as a pair versus Australia. ALSO READ | India vs WI, ODIs: Everything to know about squads, schedule, telecast, streaming details The India-WI ODIs get underway on February 6, at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad. It will be followed by the three T20Is in Kolkata. Given India were whitewashed in the South Africa ODIs, in January, they will be eager to return to winning ways.

India vs WI, ODIs: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma on cusp of joining Sourav Ganguly-Tendulkar in elite list

<p>Sourav Ganguly was appointed as the BCCI President in late 2019, after India's ODI World Cup campaign. In September 2022, he will complete three years as the BCCI chief. Under his tenure, BCCI have had a lot to deal with.</p>

<p>With the Covid-19 pandemic leading to various obstacles for hosting the last two IPL seasons, the Virat Kohli captaincy saga, pressure building up&nbsp;to start Women's IPL, etc., the Ganguly-led board has had a lot on their plate. In recent times, the image of the board&nbsp;officials and selectors have also taken a toll following the Kohli captaincy saga. Moreover, many have accused the BCCI chief Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah of interfering in selection meetings.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In an interview with news agency&nbsp;<em>PTI,</em>&nbsp;Ganguly opened up on all such claims and said,&nbsp;"I don't think I need to answer anybody anything (on this) and dignify any of these baseless accusations. I am the president of BCCI and I do the job of what the president of BCCI should be doing."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Also just to let you know, I see a picture doing the rounds (of social media) showing me sitting in a selection committee meeting. I want to make it clear, that picture (where Ganguly can be seen sitting with secretary Jay Shah, skipper Virat Kohli and joint secretary Jayesh George) wasn't from a selection committee meeting.&nbsp;Jayesh George isn't a part of selection committee meetings. (I have played) 424 international matches for India. Not a bad idea at times to remind people about it, isn't it? (laughs)," added Ganguly.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In addition, Ganguly dwelled on the&nbsp;fantastic relationship with Secretary Jay Shah as well as the other office bearers of the BCCI. "I share a fantastic relationship with Jay. He is a very dear friend and a trusted colleague. Me, Jay, Arun (Dhumal) and Jayesh (George), we have all been working together to get the board going in these difficult times especially with COVID-19 in these two years. To make sure that cricket happens. I would say it has been a fantastic two years. We have all done it as a team," further asserted the&nbsp;BCCI chief.&nbsp;</p>


Sourav Ganguly was appointed as the BCCI President in late 2019, after India's ODI World Cup campaign. In September 2022, he will complete three years as the BCCI chief.

Sourav Ganguly was appointed as the BCCI President in late 2019, after India's ODI World Cup campaign. In September 2022, he will complete three years as the BCCI chief. Under his tenure, BCCI have had a lot to deal with. With the Covid-19 pandemic leading to various obstacles for hosting the last two IPL seasons, the Virat Kohli captaincy saga, pressure building up to start Women's IPL, etc., the Ganguly-led board has had a lot on their plate. In recent times, the image of the board officials and selectors have also taken a toll following the Kohli captaincy saga. Moreover, many have accused the BCCI chief Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah of interfering in selection meetings. ALSO READ | Women's IPL should be top priority: Michael Vaughan tells BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly In an interview with news agency PTI, Ganguly opened up on all such claims and said, "I don't think I need to answer anybody anything (on this) and dignify any of these baseless accusations. I am the president of BCCI and I do the job of what the president of BCCI should be doing." "Also just to let you know, I see a picture doing the rounds (of social media) showing me sitting in a selection committee meeting. I want to make it clear, that picture (where Ganguly can be seen sitting with secretary Jay Shah, skipper Virat Kohli and joint secretary Jayesh George) wasn't from a selection committee meeting. Jayesh George isn't a part of selection committee meetings. (I have played) 424 international matches for India. Not a bad idea at times to remind people about it, isn't it? (laughs)," added Ganguly. ALSO READ | 'Upto you all to judge my legacy' - Sourav Ganguly on his tenure as BCCI President In addition, Ganguly dwelled on the fantastic relationship with Secretary Jay Shah as well as the other office bearers of the BCCI. "I share a fantastic relationship with Jay. He is a very dear friend and a trusted colleague. Me, Jay, Arun (Dhumal) and Jayesh (George), we have all been working together to get the board going in these difficult times especially with COVID-19 in these two years. To make sure that cricket happens. I would say it has been a fantastic two years. We have all done it as a team," further asserted the BCCI chief.

I've played 424 internationals: Sourav Ganguly slams accusations of him interfering in selections

<p>Former India pacer Ajit Agarkar has given his take on what will be the biggest challenge for Rohit Sharma as India's new white-ball captain after Virat Kohli. Rohit had taken over as the T20I captain of the Indian team after Kohli's decision to relinquish the post last year. Rohit was then appointed as ODI captain of the team as the selectors wanted one skipper in white-ball cricket.</p>

<p>Rohit's first major assignment as India's new ODI captain will be the upcoming home series against West Indies as he missed the recently-concluded tour of South Africa. Rohit couldn't recover in time from his hamstring injury to lead India in the ODI series against the Proteas which the visitors lost 3-0.</p>

<p>Rohit has been dealing with injury issues constantly for the last few years and there remain doubts over his availability with him being appointed as the full-time captain in ODIs and T20Is. Former India pacer Ajit Agarkar believes being on top of his fitness will be the biggest challenge for Rohit as the captain of the Indian team.</p>

<p>The former India cricketer pointed out how fitness was the strength of both Kohli and Dhoni as captains as the duo rarely missed a game for the Indian team during their respective captaincy stints. However, Rohit's fitness has not been in peak physical condition of late.</p>

<p>"I think it's a good thing and the right thing to do - to have one captain for white-ball format and now Rohit actually can fly. So, the challenge for Rohit Sharma - in my opinion - is to stay fit and play everything that is there, from now to the World Cup in white-ball cricket, because you want the captain - that was one of Virat Kohli's strengths or MS Dhoni before that, they rarely missed games, and both were very fit," Agarkar said on Star Sports.</p>

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<p>Rohit is also one of the favourites to take over as the captain of the Indian Test team after Kohli's resignation as skipper from the longest format. However, the chances of the selectors handing over the reins to Rohit are bleak considering his workload and fitness management.</p>

<p>The upcoming ODI series against West Indies will be Rohit's first as the captain of the Indian ODI side. The Hitman will be hoping to get off to a winning start. India will play three ODIs against the Kieron Pollard-led side followed by three T20Is.</p>


Former India pacer Ajit Agarkar has given his take on what will be the biggest challenge for Rohit Sharma as India's new white-ball captain after Virat Kohli. Rohit had taken over as the T20I captain of the Indian team after Kohli's decision to relinquish the post last year.

Former India pacer Ajit Agarkar has given his take on what will be the biggest challenge for Rohit Sharma as India's new white-ball captain after Virat Kohli. Rohit had taken over as the T20I captain of the Indian team after Kohli's decision to relinquish the post last year. Rohit was then appointed as ODI captain of the team as the selectors wanted one skipper in white-ball cricket. Rohit's first major assignment as India's new ODI captain will be the upcoming home series against West Indies as he missed the recently-concluded tour of South Africa. Rohit couldn't recover in time from his hamstring injury to lead India in the ODI series against the Proteas which the visitors lost 3-0. Rohit has been dealing with injury issues constantly for the last few years and there remain doubts over his availability with him being appointed as the full-time captain in ODIs and T20Is. Former India pacer Ajit Agarkar believes being on top of his fitness will be the biggest challenge for Rohit as the captain of the Indian team. The former India cricketer pointed out how fitness was the strength of both Kohli and Dhoni as captains as the duo rarely missed a game for the Indian team during their respective captaincy stints. However, Rohit's fitness has not been in peak physical condition of late. "I think it's a good thing and the right thing to do - to have one captain for white-ball format and now Rohit actually can fly. So, the challenge for Rohit Sharma - in my opinion - is to stay fit and play everything that is there, from now to the World Cup in white-ball cricket, because you want the captain - that was one of Virat Kohli's strengths or MS Dhoni before that, they rarely missed games, and both were very fit," Agarkar said on Star Sports. Also Read: No one expected Virat Kohli to resign as India's Test captain, reveals all-rounder Shardul Thakur Rohit is also one of the favourites to take over as the captain of the Indian Test team after Kohli's resignation as skipper from the longest format. However, the chances of the selectors handing over the reins to Rohit are bleak considering his workload and fitness management. The upcoming ODI series against West Indies will be Rohit's first as the captain of the Indian ODI side. The Hitman will be hoping to get off to a winning start. India will play three ODIs against the Kieron Pollard-led side followed by three T20Is.

That was Dhoni and Kohli's strength: Ajit Agarkar on Rohit Sharma's biggest challenge as India's captain

<p>On January 15, Virat Kohli dropped a bomb by announcing his resignation as Team India's Test captain. This came as a huge shock to the entire cricketing fraternity. Kohli's decision came a day after India lost the three-match Test series versus Dean Elgar-led South Africa, in the rainbow nation.</p>

<p>The 33-year-old tweeted saying, "Everything has to come to a halt at some stage and for me as Test captain of India, it’s now. It’s been 7 years of hard work, toil and relentless perseverance every day to take the team in the right direction. I’ve done the job with absolute honesty and left nothing out there. Everything has to come to a halt at some stage and for me as Test Captain of India, it’s now."</p>

<p>Under Kohli, India became a more confident and aggressive force in home Tests and started winning more regularly in away series as well. During his tenure as the Test captain, India won their maiden Test series in Australia, earned an unassailable 2-1 lead over England in the incomplete five Tests in the United Kingdom in mid-2021, played the inaugural WTC final and ended as the No. 1 ranked side in the format for five successive years in the annual updates of the ICC Rankings. Following his resignation, all-rounder Shardul Thakur has now opened up on Kohli's decision.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“It was an emotional moment for everyone. No one expected that he would resign from Test captaincy," Thakur told Indian Express in a chat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We did well under his captaincy, especially overseas. Those series we lost overseas were close ones. The team was doing well under him and no one expected this. However, now that he has made his decision, everyone should respect it,” he added.</p>

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<p>After Kohli's sudden resignation as the Test captain, the BCCI selectors have a tough job to name his successor. The contenders are Rohit Sharma (already the Test vice-captain and limited-overs skipper), KL Rahul, Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant. The selectors will have to take a call and finalise the next captain before India's upcoming two-match Test series versus Sri Lanka, at home, in February-March.&nbsp;</p>


On January 15, Virat Kohli dropped a bomb by announcing his resignation as Team India's Test captain. This came as a huge shock to the entire cricketing fraternity.

On January 15, Virat Kohli dropped a bomb by announcing his resignation as Team India's Test captain. This came as a huge shock to the entire cricketing fraternity. Kohli's decision came a day after India lost the three-match Test series versus Dean Elgar-led South Africa, in the rainbow nation. The 33-year-old tweeted saying, "Everything has to come to a halt at some stage and for me as Test captain of India, it’s now. It’s been 7 years of hard work, toil and relentless perseverance every day to take the team in the right direction. I’ve done the job with absolute honesty and left nothing out there. Everything has to come to a halt at some stage and for me as Test Captain of India, it’s now." Under Kohli, India became a more confident and aggressive force in home Tests and started winning more regularly in away series as well. During his tenure as the Test captain, India won their maiden Test series in Australia, earned an unassailable 2-1 lead over England in the incomplete five Tests in the United Kingdom in mid-2021, played the inaugural WTC final and ended as the No. 1 ranked side in the format for five successive years in the annual updates of the ICC Rankings. Following his resignation, all-rounder Shardul Thakur has now opened up on Kohli's decision. ALSO READ | 'Upto you all to judge my legacy' - Sourav Ganguly on his tenure as BCCI President “It was an emotional moment for everyone. No one expected that he would resign from Test captaincy," Thakur told Indian Express in a chat. “We did well under his captaincy, especially overseas. Those series we lost overseas were close ones. The team was doing well under him and no one expected this. However, now that he has made his decision, everyone should respect it,” he added. ALSO READ | Didn't know anyone in BCCI: Harbhajan Singh opines on not being considered for India captaincy After Kohli's sudden resignation as the Test captain, the BCCI selectors have a tough job to name his successor. The contenders are Rohit Sharma (already the Test vice-captain and limited-overs skipper), KL Rahul, Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant. The selectors will have to take a call and finalise the next captain before India's upcoming two-match Test series versus Sri Lanka, at home, in February-March.

No one expected Virat Kohli to resign as India's Test captain, reveals all-rounder Shardul Thakur

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