From Virat Kohli to Jasprit Bumrah, here's a look at the top five Indian players with most Player of the Month (POTM) awards.

From Virat Kohli to Jasprit Bumrah, here's a look at the top five Indian players with the most Player of the Month (POTM) awards.

5 Indian players with most Player of the Month awards, check who tops list, Hint: it's not Kohli, Bumrah

Virat Kohli is going nowhere. In a boost to Indian cricket and its fans, their batting stalwart has quietly dismissed rumours of his international retirement with a like on an Instagram post, suggesting that he will feature in the forthcoming ODI series against Australia Down Under. Speculations were that Kohli and India’s One-Day captain Rohit Sharma would hang up their ODI boots following the conclusion of the Aussie One-Dayers, scheduled in October, with several reports stating that the BCCI have cleared their intentions of not having them in their plans for the next ODI World Cup. All that, however, has gone down the drain.&nbsp;A Dainik Jagran report sent shockwaves among the fans, with one of its reports suggesting that both batting greats might call time on their ODI careers sometime around the Australia ODIs. With the rumours doing the rounds on social media, Kohli, an internet sensation too, snubbed all that aside by liking a fan page’s post on Instagram, which featured Kohli standing alongside IPL franchise Gujarat Titans (GT) assistant coach Naeem Amin, with its caption reading, ‘Virat Kohli prepping for the Aussie ODIs’.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/ouch-rizwan-s-leave-of-the-year-clean-bowled-moment-goes-viral-watch-1755085825478">Ouch! Rizwan's 'Leave of the Year' clean-bowled moment goes viral | WATCH</a> &nbsp;Taking to his Instagram handle earlier, Kohli posted the same photo with Amin, writing, ‘Thanks for helping out with the hit, brother. Always lovely to see you.’<h3>Team India after Kohli, Rohit's T20I and Tests retirements&nbsp; &nbsp;</h3>Moments after helping India win the T20 World Cup in the Americas last year, Kohli, Rohit and star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja announced their respective T20I retirements. However, what followed later not only broke the internet but also a billion hearts as Rohit and Kohli stepped aside from Test cricket. &nbsp;While Rohit’s Test retirement was always on the cards, given how everything shaped up on the tour Down Under, Kohli’s retirement announcement shocked the cricket world to the core, with countless fans flooding his Instagram post with likes and comments. &nbsp;As a result, neither was part of the recently-concluded England Test series, which India drew (2-2) following a win in the final Test at the Oval.&nbsp; &nbsp;Kohli, however, will return to the Indian Team for the three-match ODIs against Australia, with Rohit also assuming his duties as the ODI skipper.&nbsp;

Kohli last featured for India during the 2025 Champions Trophy in the UAE. 

Virat Kohli is going nowhere. In a boost to Indian cricket and its fans, their batting stalwart has quietly dismissed rumours of his international retirement with a like on an Instagram post, suggesting that he will feature in the forthcoming ODI series against Australia Down Under. Speculations were that Kohli and India’s One-Day captain Rohit Sharma would hang up their ODI boots following the conclusion of the Aussie One-Dayers, scheduled in October, with several reports stating that the BCCI have cleared their intentions of not having them in their plans for the next ODI World Cup. All that, however, has gone down the drain. A Dainik Jagran report sent shockwaves among the fans, with one of its reports suggesting that both batting greats might call time on their ODI careers sometime around the Australia ODIs. With the rumours doing the rounds on social media, Kohli, an internet sensation too, snubbed all that aside by liking a fan page’s post on Instagram, which featured Kohli standing alongside IPL franchise Gujarat Titans (GT) assistant coach Naeem Amin, with its caption reading, ‘Virat Kohli prepping for the Aussie ODIs’. Also read | Ouch! Rizwan's 'Leave of the Year' clean-bowled moment goes viral | WATCH Taking to his Instagram handle earlier, Kohli posted the same photo with Amin, writing, ‘Thanks for helping out with the hit, brother. Always lovely to see you.’ Team India after Kohli, Rohit's T20I and Tests retirements Moments after helping India win the T20 World Cup in the Americas last year, Kohli, Rohit and star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja announced their respective T20I retirements. However, what followed later not only broke the internet but also a billion hearts as Rohit and Kohli stepped aside from Test cricket. While Rohit’s Test retirement was always on the cards, given how everything shaped up on the tour Down Under, Kohli’s retirement announcement shocked the cricket world to the core, with countless fans flooding his Instagram post with likes and comments. As a result, neither was part of the recently-concluded England Test series, which India drew (2-2) following a win in the final Test at the Oval. Kohli, however, will return to the Indian Team for the three-match ODIs against Australia, with Rohit also assuming his duties as the ODI skipper.

Kohli last featured for India during the 2025 Champions Trophy in the UAE.&nbsp;

How Virat Kohli ‘quietly’ dismissed retirement rumours with just one Instagram post like

From fastest 10000 runs to most ODI hundreds, here is a list of five unbreakable records of Virat Kohli. The list of records also includes the most runs in a single IPL season and the most runs in a single ODI World Cup tournament.

From fastest 10000 runs to most ODI hundreds, here is a list of five unbreakable records of Virat Kohli. The list of records also includes the most runs in a single IPL season and the most runs in a single ODI World Cup tournament.

From fastest 10000 runs to most ODI hundreds, 5 unbreakable records of Virat Kohli

From Virat Kohli to SuryaKumar Yadav, here's a look at the top five Indian batters fastest to 1000 runs in T20 Internationals. The list also contains players like KL Rahul, Suresh Raina and former captain Rohit Sharma.

From Virat Kohli to SuryaKumar Yadav, here's a look at the top five Indian batters fastest to 1000 runs in T20 Internationals. The list also contains players like KL Rahul, Suresh Raina and former captain Rohit Sharma.

From Virat Kohli to SuryaKumar Yadav, 5 Indian batters fastest to 1000 runs in T20Is, two active players on list

From Virat Kohli to Babar Azam, here's a look at the top five batters with highest individual scores in Asia Cup.

The Asia Cup is starting from September 9, 2025. India will play their first match against UAE on September 10 at the Dubai International Stadium

From Virat Kohli to Babar Azam, 5 batters with highest individual scores in Asia Cup

From Virat Kohli to Sanath Jayasuriya, here is a list of five batters to score fastest hundreds in Asia Cup history. The list also includes star names like Shahid Afridi, Suresh Raina and Iftikhar Ahmed. 

From Virat Kohli to Sanath Jayasuriya, here is a list of five batters to score fastest hundreds in Asia Cup history. The list also includes star names like Shahid Afridi, Suresh Raina and Iftikhar Ahmed.&nbsp;

From Virat Kohli to Sanath Jayasuriya, 5 batters to score fastest hundreds in Asia Cup history (ODIs + T20Is)

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, here is a look at five Indian batters with the most runs in India vs Pakistan T20Is. The list also includes star names like Yuvraj Singh, Gautam Gambhir and Rishabh Pant. 

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, here is a look at five Indian batters with the most runs in India vs Pakistan T20Is. The list also includes star names like Yuvraj Singh, Gautam Gambhir and Rishabh Pant.&nbsp;

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, 5 Indian batters with the most runs in India vs Pakistan T20Is

India’s upcoming tour to Australia in October could be a defining one for the futures of veteran stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, as reports have surfaced regarding their potential retirement from international cricket. Already retired from T20Is and Test cricket, reports have suggested that Virat and Rohit's tour Down Under in Australia will be their last with the Indian team on Sunday (August 10). However, those reports have now been put on hold after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has hinted that the apex body is currently undecided on the duo’s future.<h2>BCCI still not decided on Virat, Rohit</h2>“Obviously, if they (Rohit and Kohli) have something in mind, they would tell the BCCI brass like they did before the England Test tour. But from an Indian team's perspective, the next big assignment is the T20 World Cup in February and preparations before that. The immediate focus will be on sending the best team for the Asia Cup T20 tournament, hoping all players are fit and available,” a BCCI source privy to the developments told PTI on condition of anonymity.&nbsp;On Sunday, it emerged that neither Rohit nor Virat will be in the plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup set-up, as preparations are already underway to build a team. The Dainik Bhaskar report stated that Rohit and Virat are likely to announce their retirements from the ODI format and, therefore, altogether from international cricket in the Australia tour, which begins on October 19.&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a>&nbsp;However, those reports are temporarily on hold as BCCI has refused to comment on the situation, while the source suggests the focus is now on the T20 World Cup.&nbsp;Interestingly, India were earlier scheduled to play Bangladesh as both Virat and Rohit would have played in the home series. Unfortunately for the duo, the series was postponed to 2026, meaning the Aussie tour remains India’s next ODI series. In case the retirement rumours are true, then neither Rohit nor Virat will get a home farewell.

On Sunday, it emerged that neither Rohit nor Virat will be in the plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup set-up, as preparations are already underway to build a team.

India’s upcoming tour to Australia in October could be a defining one for the futures of veteran stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, as reports have surfaced regarding their potential retirement from international cricket. Already retired from T20Is and Test cricket, reports have suggested that Virat and Rohit's tour Down Under in Australia will be their last with the Indian team on Sunday (August 10). However, those reports have now been put on hold after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has hinted that the apex body is currently undecided on the duo’s future. BCCI still not decided on Virat, Rohit “Obviously, if they (Rohit and Kohli) have something in mind, they would tell the BCCI brass like they did before the England Test tour. But from an Indian team's perspective, the next big assignment is the T20 World Cup in February and preparations before that. The immediate focus will be on sending the best team for the Asia Cup T20 tournament, hoping all players are fit and available,” a BCCI source privy to the developments told PTI on condition of anonymity. On Sunday, it emerged that neither Rohit nor Virat will be in the plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup set-up, as preparations are already underway to build a team. The Dainik Bhaskar report stated that Rohit and Virat are likely to announce their retirements from the ODI format and, therefore, altogether from international cricket in the Australia tour, which begins on October 19. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) However, those reports are temporarily on hold as BCCI has refused to comment on the situation, while the source suggests the focus is now on the T20 World Cup. Interestingly, India were earlier scheduled to play Bangladesh as both Virat and Rohit would have played in the home series. Unfortunately for the duo, the series was postponed to 2026, meaning the Aussie tour remains India’s next ODI series. In case the retirement rumours are true, then neither Rohit nor Virat will get a home farewell.

On Sunday, it emerged that neither Rohit nor Virat will be in the plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup set-up, as preparations are already underway to build a team.

BCCI undecided over Virat, Rohit future in ODIs amid reports of international retirement during Australia tour

From Yuvraj Singh to Virat Kohli, here's a look at the top five Indian players with most Player of the Match awards in international cricket.

From Yuvraj Singh to Virat Kohli, here's a look at the top five Indian players with most Player of the Match awards in international cricket.

From Yuvraj Singh to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian players with most Player of the Match awards in international cricket

How destiny sometimes rings for you is surprising. A technical glitch has recently resulted in some of the greatest cricket players, including Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers, calling on one of RCB captain Rajat Patidar’s old phone numbers, only for a Chhattisgarh youth to answer it, much to everyone’s amusement. In a routine telecom company practice, a mobile number that usually remains inactive for nearly six months is reallocated to someone else; the same happened with one of Patidar’s unused numbers, which is now in the name of a 21-year-old Manish Bisi from Madgaon village in Chhattisgarh.&nbsp;The incident came to light after Manish Bisi began receiving a flurry of calls from some high-profile names from the cricketing world, Gariaband SP Nikhil Rakhecha said in an official statement. He said it was a WhatsApp number that wasn’t used for some time but has now been reallocated to the original owner, the RCB skipper.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/end-of-road-for-virat-kohli-rohit-sharma-as-batting-duo-unlikely-for-2027-world-cup-report-1754818980608">End of the road for Virat and Rohit as batting pair do not fit in plans for 2027 ODI World Cup – Report</a> &nbsp;“It was a WhatsApp number and had probably not been in use for the last six months. As per company rules, a number that remains unused for over six months is allotted to other customers, which might have led to the allotment to the Devbhog youth. We have now returned the number to cricketer Rajat Patidar,” the SP said. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Manish, who claims to be a massive Virat Kohli fan, purchased the SIM from a Devbhog mobile shop in June. A week later, one of his friends, Khemraj, helped him install WhatsApp on his mobile, where Patidar’s picture automatically came up as the profile photo.&nbsp; &nbsp;They initially thought it was a glitch as soon as calls began coming in from numbers claiming it to be Patidar’s current and former teammates, including Virat, AB de Villiers, among others, all addressing him as ‘Rajat’.&nbsp;&nbsp;Thinking of this as a prank, Manish and his friends also chatted with the callers for about a fortnight before the matter escalated. Patidar, unable to access his old number, contracted the Madhya Pradesh Cyber Cell, which then reached out to the Gariaband Police. &nbsp;The police then reached out to the village, tracking the number and recovered the SIM, which has now been reallocated to Patidar.&nbsp;

In a routine telecom company practice, a mobile number that usually remains inactive for nearly six months is reallocated to someone else

How destiny sometimes rings for you is surprising. A technical glitch has recently resulted in some of the greatest cricket players, including Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers, calling on one of RCB captain Rajat Patidar’s old phone numbers, only for a Chhattisgarh youth to answer it, much to everyone’s amusement. In a routine telecom company practice, a mobile number that usually remains inactive for nearly six months is reallocated to someone else; the same happened with one of Patidar’s unused numbers, which is now in the name of a 21-year-old Manish Bisi from Madgaon village in Chhattisgarh. The incident came to light after Manish Bisi began receiving a flurry of calls from some high-profile names from the cricketing world, Gariaband SP Nikhil Rakhecha said in an official statement. He said it was a WhatsApp number that wasn’t used for some time but has now been reallocated to the original owner, the RCB skipper. Also read | End of the road for Virat and Rohit as batting pair do not fit in plans for 2027 ODI World Cup – Report “It was a WhatsApp number and had probably not been in use for the last six months. As per company rules, a number that remains unused for over six months is allotted to other customers, which might have led to the allotment to the Devbhog youth. We have now returned the number to cricketer Rajat Patidar,” the SP said. Meanwhile, Manish, who claims to be a massive Virat Kohli fan, purchased the SIM from a Devbhog mobile shop in June. A week later, one of his friends, Khemraj, helped him install WhatsApp on his mobile, where Patidar’s picture automatically came up as the profile photo. They initially thought it was a glitch as soon as calls began coming in from numbers claiming it to be Patidar’s current and former teammates, including Virat, AB de Villiers, among others, all addressing him as ‘Rajat’. Thinking of this as a prank, Manish and his friends also chatted with the callers for about a fortnight before the matter escalated. Patidar, unable to access his old number, contracted the Madhya Pradesh Cyber Cell, which then reached out to the Gariaband Police. The police then reached out to the village, tracking the number and recovered the SIM, which has now been reallocated to Patidar.

In a routine telecom company practice, a mobile number that usually remains inactive for nearly six months is reallocated to someone else

Rajat Patidar’s old SIM lands with Chhattisgarh youth who received calls from Kohli, De Villiers

All six players mentioned here were part of the 2023 ODI World Cup, where India fell shy of a title in the final against Australia.

All six players mentioned here were part of the 2023 ODI World Cup, where India fell shy of a title in the final against Australia.

Here are 6 Indian players who might not play 2027 ODI World Cup, last name to shock everyone

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, here's a look at the top five batters with most runs in Asia Cup (T20) history.

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, here's a look at the top five batters with most runs in Asia Cup (T20) history.

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, 5 batters with most runs in Asia Cup (T20)

From Virat Kohli to KL Rahul, here is a list of five Indian batters to score fastest ODI hundreds. The list also contains legendary names like Virender Sehwag and Mohammad Azharuddin. 

From Virat Kohli to KL Rahul, here is a list of five Indian batters to score fastest ODI hundreds. The list also contains legendary names like Virender Sehwag and Mohammad Azharuddin.&nbsp;

From Virat Kohli to KL Rahul, 5 Indian batters to score fastest ODI hundreds

Amid ongoing speculation about his international future, India’s ODI stalwart Virat Kohli has returned to training in London, thanking Gujarat Titans assistant coach Naeem Amin for assisting in an indoor session. “Thanks for helping out with the hit, brother. Always lovely to see you,” Kohli wrote on Instagram, sharing a photo with Amin. The coach, who runs the Mighty Willow Academy across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and London, reshared the post with the message: “Good to see you, brother! See you soon.”&nbsp;Amin, a former Sunrisers Hyderabad staff member in the IPL, has previously hosted top players for practice, including India all-rounder Hardik Pandya. Since retiring from Tests and T20Is in June 2024, Kohli’s cricketing focus has shifted to ODIs and the IPL, where he plays for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The 35-year-old last featured in competitive cricket in the IPL 2025 final, scoring a crucial 43 to guide RCB to their first-ever title with a six-run win over Punjab Kings at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium.&nbsp;Fans will have to wait until October 2025 to see Kohli back in action, as India’s next ODI assignment comes during their white-ball tour of Australia. Alongside Rohit Sharma, Kohli is expected to feature in the three-match series starting October 19 in Perth, followed by games in Adelaide (October 23) and Sydney (October 25).<h2>Leeds pitch used for England-India Test rated ‘very good’</h2>The pitch used for the opening Test between England and India at Headingley, Leeds, has received a ‘very good’ rating, while the surfaces for the following three Tests were rated ‘satisfactory’, according to the ICC’s latest pitch and outfield assessments.&nbsp;The verdicts come in the aftermath of a gripping Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series, which ended 2-2 after Shubman Gill’s side clinched a nail-biting six-run win in the fifth Test at The Oval. Remarkably, all five matches went the full distance, with only the Manchester Test ending in a draw. At Headingley, both the pitch and outfield earned a ‘very good’ grade. The second Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham, saw the pitch rated ‘satisfactory’ and the outfield ‘very good’ — ratings that remained unchanged for the third and fourth Tests at Lord’s, London, and Old Trafford, Manchester.&nbsp;The ICC has yet to announce the pitch and outfield ratings for the final Test at The Oval. By contrast, in the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy, four of the five pitches received the top-tier ‘very good’ rating under the ICC’s updated evaluation criteria.

Virat Kohli begins ODI comeback prep with indoor session in London

Amid ongoing speculation about his international future, India’s ODI stalwart Virat Kohli has returned to training in London, thanking Gujarat Titans assistant coach Naeem Amin for assisting in an indoor session. “Thanks for helping out with the hit, brother. Always lovely to see you,” Kohli wrote on Instagram, sharing a photo with Amin. The coach, who runs the Mighty Willow Academy across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and London, reshared the post with the message: “Good to see you, brother! See you soon.” Amin, a former Sunrisers Hyderabad staff member in the IPL, has previously hosted top players for practice, including India all-rounder Hardik Pandya. Since retiring from Tests and T20Is in June 2024, Kohli’s cricketing focus has shifted to ODIs and the IPL, where he plays for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The 35-year-old last featured in competitive cricket in the IPL 2025 final, scoring a crucial 43 to guide RCB to their first-ever title with a six-run win over Punjab Kings at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. Fans will have to wait until October 2025 to see Kohli back in action, as India’s next ODI assignment comes during their white-ball tour of Australia. Alongside Rohit Sharma, Kohli is expected to feature in the three-match series starting October 19 in Perth, followed by games in Adelaide (October 23) and Sydney (October 25). Leeds pitch used for England-India Test rated ‘very good’ The pitch used for the opening Test between England and India at Headingley, Leeds, has received a ‘very good’ rating, while the surfaces for the following three Tests were rated ‘satisfactory’, according to the ICC’s latest pitch and outfield assessments. The verdicts come in the aftermath of a gripping Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series, which ended 2-2 after Shubman Gill’s side clinched a nail-biting six-run win in the fifth Test at The Oval. Remarkably, all five matches went the full distance, with only the Manchester Test ending in a draw. At Headingley, both the pitch and outfield earned a ‘very good’ grade. The second Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham, saw the pitch rated ‘satisfactory’ and the outfield ‘very good’ — ratings that remained unchanged for the third and fourth Tests at Lord’s, London, and Old Trafford, Manchester. The ICC has yet to announce the pitch and outfield ratings for the final Test at The Oval. By contrast, in the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy, four of the five pitches received the top-tier ‘very good’ rating under the ICC’s updated evaluation criteria.

Amin, a former Sunrisers Hyderabad staff member in the IPL, has previously hosted top players for practice, including India all-rounder Hardik Pandya

From Sachin Tendulkar to Rahul Dravid, meet the five Indians with the most runs in ODI cricket. All five players have performed for India in crunch situations and led India to victory on numerous occasions.

From Sachin Tendulkar to Rahul Dravid, meet the five Indians with the most runs in ODI cricket. All five players have performed for India in crunch situations and led India to victory on numerous occasions.

Meet five Indians with most runs in ODI cricket: Only one left-hander in the list, guess who?

When we think of Indian cricket, MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli instantly come to mind as two of the sport’s greatest icons. Yet, while their on-field brilliance is celebrated and known worldwide, their personalities off the field often remain a well-kept secret. However, former Indian skipper Dhoni recently gave fans a peek into Kohli’s entertaining off-field personality. At a recent event, Dhoni praised Kohli, calling him a “complete entertainment package” because of his singing, dancing, and mimicry skills. According to Dhoni, Kohli is very funny when he’s in the mood, making him a joy to be around.&nbsp;Dhoni said with a smile, “Virat is an excellent singer, a very good dancer, a great mimic, and very funny. He is in the mood; he is very, very entertaining.”&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/after-england-heroics-shubman-gill-nominated-for-icc-player-of-the-month-award-he-is-up-against-1754483872961">After England heroics, Shubman Gill nominated for ICC Player of the Month award. He is up against..</a>&nbsp;The respect and admiration between these two cricket greats runs deep. Kohli has often credited Dhoni as a mentor during his early years in international cricket. Dhoni’s guidance helped shape Kohli into the player and leader he is today.&nbsp;Kohli had also shared a detail about his relationship with Dhoni. After Kohli stepped down as India’s Test captain following a series loss in South Africa (Jan 2022), Dhoni was the only teammate who reached out to him. Kohli said, “Let me tell you one thing: when I left the Test captaincy, I got a message from only one person I had played with previously, and that was MS Dhoni.”&nbsp;He added, “Many people have my number. On TV, they give lots of suggestions and have a lot to say. But none of the people who had my number sent me a message.” This shows the strong bond between the two, built on mutual respect, trust, and admiration.&nbsp;&nbsp;Kohli explained, “That respect for Dhoni, that connection when it’s genuine, it shows, because there is no insecurity between us. He doesn’t need anything from me, nor do I need anything from him. Neither of us suffers from insecurity. I can only say: if I truly want to say something to someone, I reach out to them individually, especially if I want to help.”

The respect and admiration between these two cricket greats runs deep. Kohli has often credited Dhoni as a mentor during his early years in international cricket. Dhoni’s guidance helped shape Kohli into the player and leader he is today.

When we think of Indian cricket, MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli instantly come to mind as two of the sport’s greatest icons. Yet, while their on-field brilliance is celebrated and known worldwide, their personalities off the field often remain a well-kept secret. However, former Indian skipper Dhoni recently gave fans a peek into Kohli’s entertaining off-field personality. At a recent event, Dhoni praised Kohli, calling him a “complete entertainment package” because of his singing, dancing, and mimicry skills. According to Dhoni, Kohli is very funny when he’s in the mood, making him a joy to be around. Dhoni said with a smile, “Virat is an excellent singer, a very good dancer, a great mimic, and very funny. He is in the mood; he is very, very entertaining.” Also read | After England heroics, Shubman Gill nominated for ICC Player of the Month award. He is up against.. The respect and admiration between these two cricket greats runs deep. Kohli has often credited Dhoni as a mentor during his early years in international cricket. Dhoni’s guidance helped shape Kohli into the player and leader he is today. Kohli had also shared a detail about his relationship with Dhoni. After Kohli stepped down as India’s Test captain following a series loss in South Africa (Jan 2022), Dhoni was the only teammate who reached out to him. Kohli said, “Let me tell you one thing: when I left the Test captaincy, I got a message from only one person I had played with previously, and that was MS Dhoni.” He added, “Many people have my number. On TV, they give lots of suggestions and have a lot to say. But none of the people who had my number sent me a message.” This shows the strong bond between the two, built on mutual respect, trust, and admiration. Kohli explained, “That respect for Dhoni, that connection when it’s genuine, it shows, because there is no insecurity between us. He doesn’t need anything from me, nor do I need anything from him. Neither of us suffers from insecurity. I can only say: if I truly want to say something to someone, I reach out to them individually, especially if I want to help.”

The respect and admiration between these two cricket greats runs deep. Kohli has often credited Dhoni as a mentor during his early years in international cricket. Dhoni’s guidance helped shape Kohli into the player and leader he is today.

'Virat is an excellent singer, a very good..': MS Dhoni heaps praise on Kohli

During the recently concluded Anderson-Tendulkar trophy, Shubman Gill led India to a historic series draw (2-2). India pulled off a thriller at The Oval, defeating the hosts by six runs. It was a series to remember for Gill, as he scored 754 runs, along with a career-best figure of 269 runs. Gill is now the second most successful Indian Test skipper on English soil with two wins in five Tests. He is only behind former Indian skipper Virat Kohli, who has three wins for India.&nbsp;&nbsp;But there is a similarity between Kohli and Gill's win on English soil, and that might be the success mantra for Team India as well.&nbsp;Since 1932, India have played 72 Tests in England, where they won 11, lost 38 and drawn 23. In those 11 wins, India lost the toss on seven occasions but went on to win the game. However, one interesting thing about Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill's triumph in England is their toss results. Both Kohli and Gill lost the tosses in which they won a Test in England.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-ajit-wadekar-to-shubman-gill-meet-seven-indian-skippers-to-win-test-match-in-england-1754468610015">From Ajit Wadekar to Shubman Gill: Meet seven Indian skippers to win Test match in England</a>&nbsp;In 2018, during Virat Kohli’s first tour to England as captain, India suffered a 1-4 series defeat. But there was one thing to smile for the visitors: the win at Nottingham. Kohli was named Player of the Match for scoring 103 in the second innings, his second Test hundred in England. The victory was more remarkable as, despite losing the toss, they won the game. London was sweeter to Kohli in 2021, when Kohli won both at Lord's and The Oval Test even after losing the toss.&nbsp;Seven years later, a young Indian side under Shubman Gill scripted history in England. The visitors breached Birmingham’s fortress, defeating England by 336 runs. Gill was the hero for India, smashing a career‑best 269 in the first innings and following it up with 161 in the second. It was Gill’s maiden Test win as captain, and notably, he had lost the toss in that match. The pattern repeated at The Oval, where India crushed England by just six runs, and once again, Gill’s team had lost the toss and won the match.&nbsp;London seems to have played an emotional role in both captains’ stories. Kohli enjoyed two famous wins in the city of London: Lord's and The Oval, while Gill's experience was a mix of heartbreak and glory.

However, one interesting thing about Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill's triumph in England is their toss results. Both Kohli and Gill lost the tosses in which they won a Test in England.

During the recently concluded Anderson-Tendulkar trophy, Shubman Gill led India to a historic series draw (2-2). India pulled off a thriller at The Oval, defeating the hosts by six runs. It was a series to remember for Gill, as he scored 754 runs, along with a career-best figure of 269 runs. Gill is now the second most successful Indian Test skipper on English soil with two wins in five Tests. He is only behind former Indian skipper Virat Kohli, who has three wins for India. But there is a similarity between Kohli and Gill's win on English soil, and that might be the success mantra for Team India as well. Since 1932, India have played 72 Tests in England, where they won 11, lost 38 and drawn 23. In those 11 wins, India lost the toss on seven occasions but went on to win the game. However, one interesting thing about Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill's triumph in England is their toss results. Both Kohli and Gill lost the tosses in which they won a Test in England. Also read | From Ajit Wadekar to Shubman Gill: Meet seven Indian skippers to win Test match in England In 2018, during Virat Kohli’s first tour to England as captain, India suffered a 1-4 series defeat. But there was one thing to smile for the visitors: the win at Nottingham. Kohli was named Player of the Match for scoring 103 in the second innings, his second Test hundred in England. The victory was more remarkable as, despite losing the toss, they won the game. London was sweeter to Kohli in 2021, when Kohli won both at Lord's and The Oval Test even after losing the toss. Seven years later, a young Indian side under Shubman Gill scripted history in England. The visitors breached Birmingham’s fortress, defeating England by 336 runs. Gill was the hero for India, smashing a career‑best 269 in the first innings and following it up with 161 in the second. It was Gill’s maiden Test win as captain, and notably, he had lost the toss in that match. The pattern repeated at The Oval, where India crushed England by just six runs, and once again, Gill’s team had lost the toss and won the match. London seems to have played an emotional role in both captains’ stories. Kohli enjoyed two famous wins in the city of London: Lord's and The Oval, while Gill's experience was a mix of heartbreak and glory.

Gill is now the second most successful Indian Test skipper on English soil with two wins in five Tests. He is only behind former Indian skipper Virat Kohli, who has three wins for India

Gill’s historic England wins mirror Kohli’s toss-losing triumphs. Deets inside

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, here is a look at five active batters with most ODI hundreds. The list also features names like Babar Azam, Joe Root and Shai Hope as they continue to impress in the 50-over format.

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, here is a look at five active batters with most ODI hundreds. The list also features names like Babar Azam, Joe Root and Shai Hope as they continue to impress in the 50-over format.

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, 5 active batters with most ODI hundreds

From Virat Kohli to Joe Root, here is a look at five active batters with most runs in international cricket. The prestigious list also includes legendary names like Steve Smith, Rohit Sharma and Kane Williamson. 

From Virat Kohli to Joe Root, here is a look at five active batters with most runs in international cricket. The prestigious list also includes legendary names like Steve Smith, Rohit Sharma and Kane Williamson.&nbsp;

From Virat Kohli to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in international cricket

From Virat Kohli to Joe Root, here is a look at five active batters with most international hundreds. The list also features legendary batters like Rohit Sharma, Steve Smith, Kane Williamson and Babar Azam.

From Virat Kohli to Joe Root, here is a look at five active batters with most international hundreds. The list also features legendary batters like Rohit Sharma, Steve Smith, Kane Williamson and Babar Azam.

From Virat Kohli to Joe Root, 5 active batters with the most international hundreds

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, here is a look at five Indian batters fastest to 10000 ODI Runs. The lust also features legendary names like Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and MS Dhoni. 

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, here is a look at five Indian batters fastest to 10000 ODI Runs. The lust also features legendary names like Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and MS Dhoni.&nbsp;

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, 5 Indian batters fastest to 10000 ODI Runs

Former South Africa captain and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star AB de Villiers on Sunday (Aug 3) named his all-time IPL Playing XI as he included Indian greats Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. De Villiers, who played with Virat at RCB, also included Jasprit Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav, while he refrained from including any other South African in the Playing XI apart from him. The honourable list also includes names like Lasith Malinga and Daniel Vettori.<h2>De Villiers names Playing XI</h2>The former South Africa batter started his IPL career at Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) before he moved to RCB in 2011. During that period, he played with some of the greats of the game, including Daniel Vettori and Kohli, with the former serving at both Delhi and RCB. Interestingly, De Villiers’ team includes seven Indian players.&nbsp;MS Dhoni was named the captain and wicketkeeper by the Proteas, with the former India skipper winning five IPL titles.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a>&nbsp;"Jasprit Bumrah is one of the greatest bowlers I've ever played against. He never troubled me too much, luckily," said De Villiers recently while speaking to Shubhankar Mishra.The four foreign players include De Villiers himself, Matthew Hayden, Lasith Malinga and Daniel Vettori. Despite enjoying a stellar run, De Villiers failed to win the IPL and reached the final on two occasions, including the 2011 and 2016 editions.&nbsp;However, on both occasions, he failed to cross the winning line with RCB ending up as runners-up to Chennai Super Kings and SunRisers Hyderabad.<h2>AB de Villiers' All-Time IPL XI</h2>Rohit Sharma, Matthew Hayden, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, AB de Villiers, Hardik Pandya, MS Dhoni (C &amp; WK), Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal, Lasith Malinga, Daniel Vettori.

De Villiers, who played with Virat at RCB, also included Jasprit Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav, while he refrained from including any other South African in the Playing XI apart from him. The honourable list also includes names like Lasith Malinga and Daniel Vettori.

Former South Africa captain and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star AB de Villiers on Sunday (Aug 3) named his all-time IPL Playing XI as he included Indian greats Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. De Villiers, who played with Virat at RCB, also included Jasprit Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav, while he refrained from including any other South African in the Playing XI apart from him. The honourable list also includes names like Lasith Malinga and Daniel Vettori. De Villiers names Playing XI The former South Africa batter started his IPL career at Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) before he moved to RCB in 2011. During that period, he played with some of the greats of the game, including Daniel Vettori and Kohli, with the former serving at both Delhi and RCB. Interestingly, De Villiers’ team includes seven Indian players. MS Dhoni was named the captain and wicketkeeper by the Proteas, with the former India skipper winning five IPL titles. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) "Jasprit Bumrah is one of the greatest bowlers I've ever played against. He never troubled me too much, luckily," said De Villiers recently while speaking to Shubhankar Mishra. The four foreign players include De Villiers himself, Matthew Hayden, Lasith Malinga and Daniel Vettori. Despite enjoying a stellar run, De Villiers failed to win the IPL and reached the final on two occasions, including the 2011 and 2016 editions. However, on both occasions, he failed to cross the winning line with RCB ending up as runners-up to Chennai Super Kings and SunRisers Hyderabad. AB de Villiers' All-Time IPL XI Rohit Sharma, Matthew Hayden, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, AB de Villiers, Hardik Pandya, MS Dhoni (C & WK), Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal, Lasith Malinga, Daniel Vettori.

De Villiers, who played with Virat at RCB, also included Jasprit Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav, while he refrained from including any other South African in the Playing XI apart from him. The honourable list also includes names like Lasith Malinga and Daniel Vettori.

AB de Villiers names Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli in his all-time IPL XI; Bumrah, Malinga make the cut

&nbsp;Director Mohit Suri has delivered one of the highest-grossing movies of the year, Saiyaara. Released on July 18, the movie introduced two fresh faces to the silver screen, Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. The talk around the movie refuses to die down, and recently, Suri revealed the surprising inspiration behind the lead character, Krish Kapoor. To everyone’s surprise, Suri shared that the character of Krish was inspired by none other than cricket legend Virat Kohli.Speaking in an interview, Suri opened up about the time when he met Kohli and how he went on to inspire the character of his movie.<h2>How Virat Kohli inspired Krish Kapoor?</h2>Saiyaara tells the love story of Krish Kapoor, a struggling musician who falls for Vaani Batra. Krish is portrayed as a short-tempered, passionate music aficionado who dreams of becoming a legendary artist.&nbsp;Speaking in an interview on The Right Angle, Suri opened up about a brief but memorable encounter with Kohli years ago that left a lasting impact.Back then, Kohli was in an initial phase of his career. But what made him stand out in front of Suri was his confidence.&nbsp;During an interview on the Right Angle, Suri said that he overheard Kohli saying that he was going to be the biggest cricketer one day. While the incident happened years ago, it was Kohli's words that are still with the singer.&nbsp;"I remember seeing Virat Kohli once when he was like a newcomer in a nightclub, I think. And I remember him once saying, 'You see, I'm going to be the biggest cricketer', overheard him saying it to some people. And he was a newcomer that time,'' Suri said.&nbsp;The acclaimed director added,"He's younger than me, so I've seen that and he's had his ups, and the glorious career that he's had. But he's had his downs also. And then he comes back after over a thousand days and scores a century again."&nbsp;In the movie, Krish Kapoor has a strong belief in his talent as he talks about his success and becoming a legendary singer one day. Despite all the odds and hurdles, he ultimately achieves his dream of becoming a rock star.&nbsp;Since its release, the movie has shattered several box office records, and as per Sacnilk, the movie has earned around Rs 291.75 crore at the box office.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ahaan Panday and Aneet Panday's Saiyaara is one of the highest-grossing movies of the year. Directed by Mohit Suri, the movie that told the emotional love saga of a struggling musician, earned mind-blowing numbers at the box office. 

Director Mohit Suri has delivered one of the highest-grossing movies of the year, Saiyaara. Released on July 18, the movie introduced two fresh faces to the silver screen, Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. The talk around the movie refuses to die down, and recently, Suri revealed the surprising inspiration behind the lead character, Krish Kapoor. To everyone’s surprise, Suri shared that the character of Krish was inspired by none other than cricket legend Virat Kohli. Speaking in an interview, Suri opened up about the time when he met Kohli and how he went on to inspire the character of his movie. How Virat Kohli inspired Krish Kapoor? Saiyaara tells the love story of Krish Kapoor, a struggling musician who falls for Vaani Batra. Krish is portrayed as a short-tempered, passionate music aficionado who dreams of becoming a legendary artist. Speaking in an interview on The Right Angle, Suri opened up about a brief but memorable encounter with Kohli years ago that left a lasting impact. Back then, Kohli was in an initial phase of his career. But what made him stand out in front of Suri was his confidence. During an interview on the Right Angle, Suri said that he overheard Kohli saying that he was going to be the biggest cricketer one day. While the incident happened years ago, it was Kohli's words that are still with the singer. "I remember seeing Virat Kohli once when he was like a newcomer in a nightclub, I think. And I remember him once saying, 'You see, I'm going to be the biggest cricketer', overheard him saying it to some people. And he was a newcomer that time,'' Suri said. The acclaimed director added,"He's younger than me, so I've seen that and he's had his ups, and the glorious career that he's had. But he's had his downs also. And then he comes back after over a thousand days and scores a century again." In the movie, Krish Kapoor has a strong belief in his talent as he talks about his success and becoming a legendary singer one day. Despite all the odds and hurdles, he ultimately achieves his dream of becoming a rock star. Since its release, the movie has shattered several box office records, and as per Sacnilk, the movie has earned around Rs 291.75 crore at the box office.

Ahaan Panday and Aneet Panday's Saiyaara is one of the highest-grossing movies of the year. Directed by Mohit Suri, the movie that told the emotional love saga of a struggling musician, earned mind-blowing numbers at the box office.&nbsp;

Wait, what? Ahaan Panday's Saiyaara character was inspired by Virat Kohli, reveals Mohit Suri

Winning overseas is not easy, but these Indian skippers have done it more than once. Now let’s glance at the Indian captains with the most overseas Test wins.

Winning overseas is not easy, but these Indian skippers have done it more than once. Now, let’s glance at the Indian captains with the most overseas Test wins.

Most overseas Test wins by Indian captains – Kohli leads list

From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, here is a look at five Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is). The list also features Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni and Shikhar Dhawan. 

From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, here is a look at five Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is). The list also features Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni and Shikhar Dhawan.&nbsp;

From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)

When it comes to passion and commitment for cricket, one name stands above the rest, and that is none other than Virat Kohli. The 36-year-old's journey in cricket is similar to that of a superhero, including the day he came out to bat just hours after performing his father’s (Prem Kohli) last rites. Virat is a fierce competitor who transformed the Indian Test team, led them to a historic series win in Australia, and held the ICC Test mace for three consecutive years. He also won the ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Decade Award and the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy, along with prestigious honours from the Indian government, including the Arjuna Award, Padma Shri and Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.&nbsp;Kohli is not only known for his leadership but also for his hunger to score runs. His love for ODIs is evident in the way he dominates the format, recently breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s record by scoring 51 ODI centuries.&nbsp;Let’s take a look at six of his most iconic centuries that solidify his status as the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) in modern-day cricket.<h2>1. 133 vs Sri Lanka, Hobart, 2012</h2>During the Commonwealth series against Sri Lanka, India had to chase 321 in just 40 overs in a must-win encounter. Kohli made it look easy, scoring an unbeaten 133 off 86 balls. Kohli smashed former Sri Lanka pacer Lasith Malinga, taking India home in 36 overs.<h2>2. 183 vs Pakistan, Mirpur, 2012</h2>India vs. Pakistan is always a high-octane clash, and players push their limits to win this encounter. During an Asia Cup clash, chasing a high total of 330, Kohli came out to bat on the third delivery after Gambhir was out for a duck. Kohli anchored the innings and smashed 183, his highest score in ODI cricket, and took India home.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/lionel-messi-set-for-cricket-twist-with-virat-kohli-and-others-at-wankhede-stadium-details-inside-1754038809316">Lionel Messi set for cricket twist with Virat Kohli and others at Wankhede Stadium. Details inside</a><h2>3. 100 vs Australia, Jaipur, 2013</h2>During a high-scoring ODI clash during the India-Australia series in 2013, Australia posted a massive total of 359. Chasemaster Kohli delivered in some style, scoring a record-breaking 100 off just 52 balls (the fastest ODI hundred by an Indian).<h2>4. 115 vs Australia, Nagpur, 2013</h2>Kohli thrives the best in the second innings and has 28 ODI hundreds while chasing. During the same India-Australia series, he scored a brilliant unbeaten 115 off 66 balls, guiding India home along with Rohit Sharma's unbeaten 141 off 123 balls. India chased down 360 with 39 balls to spare and nine wickets in hand.<h2>5. 160 vs South Africa, Cape Town, 2018</h2>On a tricky surface at Newlands, where most Indian batters struggled to score, Kohli stood tall. He remained unbeaten on 160, taking India to a strong total of 303/6, where six batters couldn't even cross the 20-run mark.<h2>6. 117 vs New Zealand, Mumbai, 2023 (World Cup Semi-final)</h2>In a high-pressure ODI World Cup semi-final, Kohli once again stepped up when it mattered most. He scored 117 off 113 balls, breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s record with his 50th ODI century and setting up a famous win for India at the iconic Wankhede stadium.

Virat has won the ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Decade Award and the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy, along with prestigious honours from the Indian government, including the Arjuna Award, Padma Shri, and Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.

When it comes to passion and commitment for cricket, one name stands above the rest, and that is none other than Virat Kohli. The 36-year-old's journey in cricket is similar to that of a superhero, including the day he came out to bat just hours after performing his father’s (Prem Kohli) last rites. Virat is a fierce competitor who transformed the Indian Test team, led them to a historic series win in Australia, and held the ICC Test mace for three consecutive years. He also won the ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Decade Award and the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy, along with prestigious honours from the Indian government, including the Arjuna Award, Padma Shri and Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. Kohli is not only known for his leadership but also for his hunger to score runs. His love for ODIs is evident in the way he dominates the format, recently breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s record by scoring 51 ODI centuries. Let’s take a look at six of his most iconic centuries that solidify his status as the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) in modern-day cricket. 1. 133 vs Sri Lanka, Hobart, 2012 During the Commonwealth series against Sri Lanka, India had to chase 321 in just 40 overs in a must-win encounter. Kohli made it look easy, scoring an unbeaten 133 off 86 balls. Kohli smashed former Sri Lanka pacer Lasith Malinga, taking India home in 36 overs. 2. 183 vs Pakistan, Mirpur, 2012 India vs. Pakistan is always a high-octane clash, and players push their limits to win this encounter. During an Asia Cup clash, chasing a high total of 330, Kohli came out to bat on the third delivery after Gambhir was out for a duck. Kohli anchored the innings and smashed 183, his highest score in ODI cricket, and took India home. Also read | Lionel Messi set for cricket twist with Virat Kohli and others at Wankhede Stadium. Details inside 3. 100 vs Australia, Jaipur, 2013 During a high-scoring ODI clash during the India-Australia series in 2013, Australia posted a massive total of 359. Chasemaster Kohli delivered in some style, scoring a record-breaking 100 off just 52 balls (the fastest ODI hundred by an Indian). 4. 115 vs Australia, Nagpur, 2013 Kohli thrives the best in the second innings and has 28 ODI hundreds while chasing. During the same India-Australia series, he scored a brilliant unbeaten 115 off 66 balls, guiding India home along with Rohit Sharma's unbeaten 141 off 123 balls. India chased down 360 with 39 balls to spare and nine wickets in hand. 5. 160 vs South Africa, Cape Town, 2018 On a tricky surface at Newlands, where most Indian batters struggled to score, Kohli stood tall. He remained unbeaten on 160, taking India to a strong total of 303/6, where six batters couldn't even cross the 20-run mark. 6. 117 vs New Zealand, Mumbai, 2023 (World Cup Semi-final) In a high-pressure ODI World Cup semi-final, Kohli once again stepped up when it mattered most. He scored 117 off 113 balls, breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s record with his 50th ODI century and setting up a famous win for India at the iconic Wankhede stadium.

Virat has won the ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Decade Award and the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy, along with prestigious honours from the Indian government, including the Arjuna Award, Padma Shri, and Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.

Why Virat Kohli is the GOAT? THESE 6 iconic centuries reveal the answer

From Rohit Sharma to Kumar Sangakkara, here is a look at five batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is). The list also features Sanath Jayasuriya, Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar. 

From Rohit Sharma to Kumar Sangakkara, here is a look at five batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is). The list also features Sanath Jayasuriya, Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar.&nbsp;

From Rohit Sharma to Kumar Sangakkara, 5 batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)

In the ongoing Test between India and England at Old Trafford in Manchester, Indian captain Shubman Gill made history on Sunday (Jul 27) by becoming the first Indian captain to score more than 700 runs in a Test series played outside India (away Tests). The 25-year-old has joined the elite list of captains who have scored 700 or more runs in a single Test series, including legends like Sir Don Bradman, Sir Garfield Sobers, Greg Chappell, Sunil Gavaskar, David Gower, Graham Gooch and Graeme Smith.&nbsp;Furthermore, Gill has become only the third Indian batter to cross 700 runs in a Test series, with former Indian batter Sunil Gavaskar and Yashasvi Jaiswal having done this before.&nbsp;The Indian captain reached this milestone in the second innings at Old Trafford, helping India to recover from a tough spot (struggling at 0 for the loss of two wickets). He spent nearly 17 hours at the crease during this innings, showing his immense focus and determination for the game.&nbsp;&nbsp;Before this Test, Gill had already scored 619 runs in seven innings, including a personal best score of 269 runs at Edgbaston.&nbsp;Also Read - IND vs ENG 2025: Ben Stokes joins elite list, becomes fourth English player to achieve THIS feat, check details<h2>Indian batters with 700-plus runs in a Test series</h2><ul><li>774 runs – Sunil Gavaskar vs West Indies, 1971 (Away)</li><li>732 runs – Sunil Gavaskar vs West Indies, 1978/79 (Home)</li><li>712 runs – Yashasvi Jaiswal vs England, 2024 (Home)</li><li>701* runs – Shubman Gill vs England, 2025 (Away)</li></ul>&nbsp;Shubman Gill also became the first player from Asia to score 700 runs in a Test series in SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia) countries. Former Indian Test captain, Virat Kohli, previously held the record with his 692 runs in the BGT series in 2014-15.<h2>Asian batters with most runs in a Test series in SENA countries</h2><ul><li>Shubman Gill (India) - 700* runs in England, 2025</li><li>Virat Kohli (India) - 692 runs in Australia, 2014-15</li><li>Mohammad Yousuf (Pakistan) - 631 runs in England, 2006</li></ul>

Indian captain Shubman Gill also became the first Asian batter to score 700 runs in a Test series played in SENA countries - South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia. 

In the ongoing Test between India and England at Old Trafford in Manchester, Indian captain Shubman Gill made history on Sunday (Jul 27) by becoming the first Indian captain to score more than 700 runs in a Test series played outside India (away Tests). The 25-year-old has joined the elite list of captains who have scored 700 or more runs in a single Test series, including legends like Sir Don Bradman, Sir Garfield Sobers, Greg Chappell, Sunil Gavaskar, David Gower, Graham Gooch and Graeme Smith. Furthermore, Gill has become only the third Indian batter to cross 700 runs in a Test series, with former Indian batter Sunil Gavaskar and Yashasvi Jaiswal having done this before. The Indian captain reached this milestone in the second innings at Old Trafford, helping India to recover from a tough spot (struggling at 0 for the loss of two wickets). He spent nearly 17 hours at the crease during this innings, showing his immense focus and determination for the game. Before this Test, Gill had already scored 619 runs in seven innings, including a personal best score of 269 runs at Edgbaston. Also Read - IND vs ENG 2025: Ben Stokes joins elite list, becomes fourth English player to achieve THIS feat, check details Indian batters with 700-plus runs in a Test series 774 runs – Sunil Gavaskar vs West Indies, 1971 (Away) 732 runs – Sunil Gavaskar vs West Indies, 1978/79 (Home) 712 runs – Yashasvi Jaiswal vs England, 2024 (Home) 701* runs – Shubman Gill vs England, 2025 (Away) Shubman Gill also became the first player from Asia to score 700 runs in a Test series in SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia) countries. Former Indian Test captain, Virat Kohli, previously held the record with his 692 runs in the BGT series in 2014-15. Asian batters with most runs in a Test series in SENA countries Shubman Gill (India) - 700* runs in England, 2025 Virat Kohli (India) - 692 runs in Australia, 2014-15 Mohammad Yousuf (Pakistan) - 631 runs in England, 2006

Indian captain Shubman Gill also became the first Asian batter to score 700 runs in a Test series played in SENA countries - South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia.&nbsp;

IND vs ENG 2025: Shubman Gill scripts history, becomes first Indian captain to achieve THIS feat, check details

After lifting the maiden IPL trophy with RCB, Virat Kohli was asked about his potential retirement from Test cricket by former Australian great Mathew Hayden. With a smile, Virat emphasised that he values “Test cricket five levels above the triumph in the IPL.” He noted that this is the specialness of cricket's longest format. Test cricket challenges your patience and skill every minute, every ball and every session. You must remain vigilant at all times and there can be no compromises in this format.&nbsp;Over the years, India have produced some notable Test cricketers. When you play for India, you have to prove yourself not just by playing at home, but by scoring overseas, especially in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia). These nations possess tough conditions, unlike Indian conditions, which are spin-friendly and Indian batters are used to them. There is extra pace, bounce, lateral movement of the ball and overcast conditions. Nevertheless, few Indian batters have proved themselves by scoring in such extreme conditions.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/top-five-cricketers-with-best-cover-drives-of-all-time-kohli-leads-the-chart-check-the-others-1753267333906">Top five cricketers with best cover drives of all time: Kohli only Indian, check the others</a>&nbsp;Let's glance at the five Test batters who scored the most runs for India in SENA conditions<h2>1) Sachin Tendulkar</h2>Former India captain Sachin Tendulkar is the leading run-getter for India in SENA countries with 5,387 runs. Even after his retirement from Test cricket 12 years ago, Sachin still stands tall in this tally. Notably, Sachin was the only Indian to have a 50-plus average in SENA conditions.<h2>2) Rahul Dravid</h2>The Wall of Indian cricket for 16 years, Rahul Dravid, is just behind the 'God of cricket' with 3,909 runs. Dravid is also the second leading run-scorer for India with 13,265 runs.<h2>3) Virat Kohli</h2>Virat Kohli, the modern-day legend and a dominant force in Test cricket for India, scored 3,781 runs with 12 hundreds and 14 half-centuries. The historic series win in Australia (2018) was one of the notable achievements in Kohli's stellar career.<h2>4) VVS Laxman</h2>In 41 tests in the SENA nation, VVS Laxman amassed 2,710 runs with an average of 40. Interestingly, from Mar 2009 to Jul 2010, Laxman notched up eight fifties on the trot.<h2>5) Cheteswar Pujara</h2>Cheteshwar Pujara is the sole active player in the list. After India's heart-wrenching defeat to Australia in the 2023 WTC Final, he was dropped from the squad. Pujara has around 2,588 runs in the SENA nations. Interestingly, Pujara is the third Indian to bat in all five days of a Test match (against Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens in 2017).

From Sachin Tendulkar to Virat Kohli, meet the top five batters with most runs in South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and South Africa. All of these players have at least scored 2,000 plus runs in tough and challenging conditions of SENA.

After lifting the maiden IPL trophy with RCB, Virat Kohli was asked about his potential retirement from Test cricket by former Australian great Mathew Hayden. With a smile, Virat emphasised that he values “Test cricket five levels above the triumph in the IPL.” He noted that this is the specialness of cricket's longest format. Test cricket challenges your patience and skill every minute, every ball and every session. You must remain vigilant at all times and there can be no compromises in this format. Over the years, India have produced some notable Test cricketers. When you play for India, you have to prove yourself not just by playing at home, but by scoring overseas, especially in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia). These nations possess tough conditions, unlike Indian conditions, which are spin-friendly and Indian batters are used to them. There is extra pace, bounce, lateral movement of the ball and overcast conditions. Nevertheless, few Indian batters have proved themselves by scoring in such extreme conditions. Also read | Top five cricketers with best cover drives of all time: Kohli only Indian, check the others Let's glance at the five Test batters who scored the most runs for India in SENA conditions 1) Sachin Tendulkar Former India captain Sachin Tendulkar is the leading run-getter for India in SENA countries with 5,387 runs. Even after his retirement from Test cricket 12 years ago, Sachin still stands tall in this tally. Notably, Sachin was the only Indian to have a 50-plus average in SENA conditions. 2) Rahul Dravid The Wall of Indian cricket for 16 years, Rahul Dravid, is just behind the 'God of cricket' with 3,909 runs. Dravid is also the second leading run-scorer for India with 13,265 runs. 3) Virat Kohli Virat Kohli, the modern-day legend and a dominant force in Test cricket for India, scored 3,781 runs with 12 hundreds and 14 half-centuries. The historic series win in Australia (2018) was one of the notable achievements in Kohli's stellar career. 4) VVS Laxman In 41 tests in the SENA nation, VVS Laxman amassed 2,710 runs with an average of 40. Interestingly, from Mar 2009 to Jul 2010, Laxman notched up eight fifties on the trot. 5) Cheteswar Pujara Cheteshwar Pujara is the sole active player in the list. After India's heart-wrenching defeat to Australia in the 2023 WTC Final, he was dropped from the squad. Pujara has around 2,588 runs in the SENA nations. Interestingly, Pujara is the third Indian to bat in all five days of a Test match (against Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens in 2017).

From Sachin Tendulkar to Virat Kohli, meet the top five batters with most runs in South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and South Africa. All of these players have at least scored 2,000 plus runs in tough and challenging conditions of SENA.

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The ICC World Test Championship (WTC) was introduced in 2019 with nine Test teams battling for the most prestigious event in Test cricket. The idea behind this? To ensure that Test cricket has a summit clash just like the ODI and T20I World Cup in white-ball cricket. Nine teams battle in that particular WTC cycle (spanning over two years), and the top two teams get to play the Final. Usually, each team plays six series (three home, three away), and each Test series comprises two to five Tests. Since each team plays a different number of Tests, rankings in the points table are decided by the percentage of points.(PCT)&nbsp;New Zealand was the inaugural winner of the WTC with Kane Williamson lifting the Test mace as they defeated India by eight wickets in Southampton in England. Two years down the line, India again reached the Final but only to be defeated by Australia. In the recent edition, South Africa defeated Australia at the Lord's, winning their second ICC title ever.&nbsp;Pat Cummins, Kane Williamson and Temba Bavuma are the winning captains in the WTC history. However, many other skippers have led their pack in the past six years and ensured their teams stay at the top. Let's glance at the five skippers who have the most wins in WTC history.<h2>1) Pat Cummins</h2>Pat Cummins is the most successful captain with 23 wins, eight defeats and six draws out of 37 Test matches. Notably, Cummins has picked the second most wickets in WTC history (219).&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/meet-five-indian-openers-with-most-runs-in-test-cricket-only-one-active-player-in-the-list-1753358354798https://www.wionews.com/sports/meet-five-indian-openers-with-most-runs-in-test-cricket-only-one-active-player-in-the-list-1753358354798">Meet five Indian openers with most runs in Test cricket. Only one active player in the list</a><h2>2) Ben Stokes</h2>&nbsp;In 33 matches, Stokes has led England to 19 wins, 12 defeats and one draw. England revolutionised Test cricket with their ‘Bazball’ under Stokes.<h2>3) Virat Kohli</h2>Former India skipper Virat Kohli was an absolute beast as an Indian skipper. Under his leadership, India won 14 out of 22 Tests. Kohli also led India to their maiden WTC final.<h2>4) Joe Root</h2>Joe Root has more defeats than wins during his stint as the English captain. Root could win 12 games, but had to face defeat in 13 Tests.<h2>5) Rohit Sharma</h2>Rohit Sharma took over the captaincy after Kohli stepped down as the Indian Test captain in 2022. Rohit led India to 12 wins in 24 Tests.

Three captains have won the ICC WTC final, but have you ever wondered who is the most successful captain since WTC was introduced in Test cricket.

The ICC World Test Championship (WTC) was introduced in 2019 with nine Test teams battling for the most prestigious event in Test cricket. The idea behind this? To ensure that Test cricket has a summit clash just like the ODI and T20I World Cup in white-ball cricket. Nine teams battle in that particular WTC cycle (spanning over two years), and the top two teams get to play the Final. Usually, each team plays six series (three home, three away), and each Test series comprises two to five Tests. Since each team plays a different number of Tests, rankings in the points table are decided by the percentage of points.(PCT) New Zealand was the inaugural winner of the WTC with Kane Williamson lifting the Test mace as they defeated India by eight wickets in Southampton in England. Two years down the line, India again reached the Final but only to be defeated by Australia. In the recent edition, South Africa defeated Australia at the Lord's, winning their second ICC title ever. Pat Cummins, Kane Williamson and Temba Bavuma are the winning captains in the WTC history. However, many other skippers have led their pack in the past six years and ensured their teams stay at the top. Let's glance at the five skippers who have the most wins in WTC history. 1) Pat Cummins Pat Cummins is the most successful captain with 23 wins, eight defeats and six draws out of 37 Test matches. Notably, Cummins has picked the second most wickets in WTC history (219). Also read | Meet five Indian openers with most runs in Test cricket. Only one active player in the list 2) Ben Stokes In 33 matches, Stokes has led England to 19 wins, 12 defeats and one draw. England revolutionised Test cricket with their ‘Bazball’ under Stokes. 3) Virat Kohli Former India skipper Virat Kohli was an absolute beast as an Indian skipper. Under his leadership, India won 14 out of 22 Tests. Kohli also led India to their maiden WTC final. 4) Joe Root Joe Root has more defeats than wins during his stint as the English captain. Root could win 12 games, but had to face defeat in 13 Tests. 5) Rohit Sharma Rohit Sharma took over the captaincy after Kohli stepped down as the Indian Test captain in 2022. Rohit led India to 12 wins in 24 Tests.

Three captains have won the ICC WTC final, but have you ever wondered who is the most successful captain since WTC was introduced in Test cricket.

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Rishabh Pant, in a valiant effort, came out to bat on day 2 (Jul 24) of the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford in Manchester and scored 54 runs. He added only 17 runs to his day 1 score of 37 before being retired hurt due to a broken toe. During his innings, Pant surpassed former India skippers Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for most runs for India in World Test Championship (WTC). Pant now has 2,731 runs in 38 WTC Tests played at an average of 43.34 with six hundreds and 16 fifties.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rishabh-pant-may-not-bat-again-on-ongoing-tour-but-hes-already-best-visiting-wicketkeeper-batter-to-visit-england-1753345960801">Pant may be injured but he's already best wicketkeeper-batter to visit England</a>&nbsp;Rohit and Virat, who retired from Test cricket couple of months ago, had scored 2,716 and 2,617 runs for India in World Test Championship (WTC) matches. Here's the list of Indian players with most runs in WTC Tests:<ul><li>Rishabh Pant - 2,731 Runs in 38 Tests</li><li>Rohit Sharma - 2,716 Runs in 40 Tests</li><li>Virat Kohli - 2,617 Runs in 46 Tests</li><li>Shubman Gill - 2,512 Runs in 36 Tests</li><li>Ravindra Jadeja - 2,232 Runs in 43 Tests</li></ul>Pant also equalled former India opener Virender Sehwag's record of 90 sixes in Test for India with two sixes in his innings. Sehwag took 104 Tests to hit 90 sixes while Pant has done it in just 47 Tests. Among active cricketers, Pant is only behind England skipper Ben Stokes's record of 133 sixes in Tests.<h2>India go past 350 in 1st innings despite Stokes five-for</h2>India started the day at 264/4 and lost overnight batter Jadeja shortly after the play started. He scored 20 runs before being dismissed. Jadeja's overnight partner Shardul Thakur and Washington Sundar then added 48 runs for the sixth wicket to take Indian past 300-run mark. After Thakur's dismissal on 41, Pant came to bat and took India to 349 before being bowled by Jofra Archer. India eventually folded out for 354 in the first innings. Stokes was the pick of the bowlers from England with 5/72 - he had last taken a five-for in Test back in 2017.&nbsp;

Pant now has 2,731 runs in 38 WTC Tests played at an average of 43.34 with six hundreds and 16 fifties - more that Kohli (2,617) and Rohit (2,716). Pant also equalled former India opener Virender Sehwag's record of 90 sixes in Test for India with two sixes during 54-run innings.

Rishabh Pant, in a valiant effort, came out to bat on day 2 (Jul 24) of the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford in Manchester and scored 54 runs. He added only 17 runs to his day 1 score of 37 before being retired hurt due to a broken toe. During his innings, Pant surpassed former India skippers Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for most runs for India in World Test Championship (WTC). Pant now has 2,731 runs in 38 WTC Tests played at an average of 43.34 with six hundreds and 16 fifties. Also Read - Pant may be injured but he's already best wicketkeeper-batter to visit England Rohit and Virat, who retired from Test cricket couple of months ago, had scored 2,716 and 2,617 runs for India in World Test Championship (WTC) matches. Here's the list of Indian players with most runs in WTC Tests: Rishabh Pant - 2,731 Runs in 38 Tests Rohit Sharma - 2,716 Runs in 40 Tests Virat Kohli - 2,617 Runs in 46 Tests Shubman Gill - 2,512 Runs in 36 Tests Ravindra Jadeja - 2,232 Runs in 43 Tests Pant also equalled former India opener Virender Sehwag's record of 90 sixes in Test for India with two sixes in his innings. Sehwag took 104 Tests to hit 90 sixes while Pant has done it in just 47 Tests. Among active cricketers, Pant is only behind England skipper Ben Stokes's record of 133 sixes in Tests. India go past 350 in 1st innings despite Stokes five-for India started the day at 264/4 and lost overnight batter Jadeja shortly after the play started. He scored 20 runs before being dismissed. Jadeja's overnight partner Shardul Thakur and Washington Sundar then added 48 runs for the sixth wicket to take Indian past 300-run mark. After Thakur's dismissal on 41, Pant came to bat and took India to 349 before being bowled by Jofra Archer. India eventually folded out for 354 in the first innings. Stokes was the pick of the bowlers from England with 5/72 - he had last taken a five-for in Test back in 2017.

Pant now has 2,731 runs in 38 WTC Tests played at an average of 43.34 with six hundreds and 16 fifties - more that Kohli (2,617) and Rohit (2,716). Pant also equalled former India opener Virender Sehwag's record of 90 sixes in Test for India with two sixes during 54-run innings.

Broken-toe Pant past Kohli, Rohit record and equals Sehwag with 54 in Manchester

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