<p>After Virat Kohli's spectacular&nbsp;performance, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja hit his maiden international century as India declared their first innings on 649-9 on day two of the opening Test against West Indies in Rajkot on Friday.</p>

<p>The left-handed Jadeja remained unbeaten on 100 as the hosts rammed home the advantage after resuming the day on 364-4.</p>

<p>His whirlwind effort in front of home crowd came after skipper Virat Kohli completed his 24th Test hundred in the morning. Skipper Virat Kohli top-scored with 139.</p>

<p>Jadeja enthralled the sparse crowd at SCA stadium with aerial hits which came mainly off the spinners. He ended up with five boundaries and as many sixes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The morning session was all about Virat and Pant, who missed out on century after a blistering 92-run knock, show but later Jadeja stole the show.</p>

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<p>Earlier, Kohli and Rishabh Pant (92 off 84) had taken India to 506 for five at lunch.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kohli, who was 72 not out overnight, took time to knock off the 28 runs needed for yet another hundred while his partner Pant, who resumed at 17, went all guns blazing.<br />
A second Test hundred in his fourth Test was for the taking but Pant, attempting another six over mid-wicket, failed to pick the googly and top-edged it for a simple catch to Keemo Paul at backward point. His entertaining innings was laced with eight fours and four sixes.</p>


After Virat Kohli's spectacular performance, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja hit his maiden international century as India declared their first innings on 649-9 on day two of the opening Test against West Indies in Rajkot on Friday.

After Virat Kohli's spectacular performance, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja hit his maiden international century as India declared their first innings on 649-9 on day two of the opening Test against West Indies in Rajkot on Friday. The left-handed Jadeja remained unbeaten on 100 as the hosts rammed home the advantage after resuming the day on 364-4. His whirlwind effort in front of home crowd came after skipper Virat Kohli completed his 24th Test hundred in the morning. Skipper Virat Kohli top-scored with 139. Jadeja enthralled the sparse crowd at SCA stadium with aerial hits which came mainly off the spinners. He ended up with five boundaries and as many sixes. The morning session was all about Virat and Pant, who missed out on century after a blistering 92-run knock, show but later Jadeja stole the show. India declare on 649/9 after @imjadeja reaches his maiden international century - will the hosts now perform just as well with the ball?#INDvWI LIVE ➡️ https://t.co/bOSqMElBuo pic.twitter.com/ybtyyuppuF — ICC (@ICC) October 5, 2018 × Earlier, Kohli and Rishabh Pant (92 off 84) had taken India to 506 for five at lunch. Kohli, who was 72 not out overnight, took time to knock off the 28 runs needed for yet another hundred while his partner Pant, who resumed at 17, went all guns blazing. A second Test hundred in his fourth Test was for the taking but Pant, attempting another six over mid-wicket, failed to pick the googly and top-edged it for a simple catch to Keemo Paul at backward point. His entertaining innings was laced with eight fours and four sixes.

Ind vs WI, 1st Test, Day 2: After Jadeja's maiden Test century, India declare on 649-9

<p>India's former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who owns the world record of 100 centuries, 51 in Test and 49 in ODIs, hailed Virat Kohli's <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/virat-kohli-quickest-to-24th-test-ton-after-bradman-169551">24th Test century</a> against West Indies saying, scoring a century in every outing is 'a great habit to have'.</p>

<p>After Kohli's ton on day two of the first Test against West Indies in Rajkot on Friday, Sachin, took to Twitter to congratulate the skipper. Virat scored a total of 139 runs and his knock included 10 fours.</p>

<p>Sachin wrote, "Another outing, another century! A great habit to have. Keep it up."</p>

<p>There has been a constant comparison made between Virat and legendary Sachin Tendulkar and it is expected that Virat will definitely break all the existing records and will create new ones.</p>

<p>Once Gavaskar said, "Records are meant to be broken. While we know that some of Tendulkar's records are well nigh impossible to be able to get like 200 Test matches, nor anybody can reach 51 Test hundreds," Gavaskar said.</p>

<p>"But the manner in which Virat is batting, the record for (Tendulkar's) 49 hundreds looks possible."</p>

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<p>Kohli became the quickest batsman to reach 24 Test centuries after the great Donald Bradman. He reached his 24th century in his 123rd innings, while Australia's Bradman took just 66 knocks to achieve the same feat.</p>

<p>He also surpassed Australia's Steve Smith to go second in the list of centurions among active players, behind South Africa's Hashim Amla on 28.</p>


India's former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who owns the world record of 100 centuries, 51 in Test and 49 in ODIs, hailed Virat Kohli's 24th Test century against West Indies saying, scoring a century in every outing is 'a great habit to have'.

India's former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who owns the world record of 100 centuries, 51 in Test and 49 in ODIs, hailed Virat Kohli's 24th Test century against West Indies saying, scoring a century in every outing is 'a great habit to have'. After Kohli's ton on day two of the first Test against West Indies in Rajkot on Friday, Sachin, took to Twitter to congratulate the skipper. Virat scored a total of 139 runs and his knock included 10 fours. Sachin wrote, "Another outing, another century! A great habit to have. Keep it up." There has been a constant comparison made between Virat and legendary Sachin Tendulkar and it is expected that Virat will definitely break all the existing records and will create new ones. Once Gavaskar said, "Records are meant to be broken. While we know that some of Tendulkar's records are well nigh impossible to be able to get like 200 Test matches, nor anybody can reach 51 Test hundreds," Gavaskar said. "But the manner in which Virat is batting, the record for (Tendulkar's) 49 hundreds looks possible." Another outing, another century! A great habit to have. Keep it up... 👍 pic.twitter.com/ohQ50sZ3dU — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 5, 2018 × Kohli became the quickest batsman to reach 24 Test centuries after the great Donald Bradman. He reached his 24th century in his 123rd innings, while Australia's Bradman took just 66 knocks to achieve the same feat. He also surpassed Australia's Steve Smith to go second in the list of centurions among active players, behind South Africa's Hashim Amla on 28.

Former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar writes about Virat Kohli's 'great habit'

<p>Centurion Prithvi Shaw, who batted like one not appearing in his maiden Test, Thursday said he was also well prepared to play his first international game against a better attack in testing English conditions.</p>

<p>Teenage sensation Shaw was named in India's squad for the final two Tests in England but did not get to make his debut in a series which the visitors lost 1-4.</p>

<p>He made a dream debut against the West Indies in the series opener, scoring a sublime 134 and, at 18 years and 329 days, becoming the youngestIndian to reach three figures in his maiden appearance.</p>

<p>"It was captain and coach's decision (of when to give me a game). I was ready in England as well but finally got the opportunity here," said the soft-spoken youngster after stumps on day one.</p>

<p>"But it I was a great experience in England. They made feel really comfortable. Virat bhai told me there is no senior or junior in the team. It was nice sharing the dressing room with players who have played international cricket for more than five years. Everyone is a friend now."</p>

<p>He was expectedly nervous before the game but getting to spend time with his senior teammates during the England series helped him approach his debut like "any other game".</p>

<p>His first runs came off his typical back-foot punch and he never looked back from there, playing a top-quality innings comprising 19 fours.</p>

<p>"I was nervous at the start but settled down after I timed a few nicely. After that, I didn't feel the pressure that I felt at the start of the innings. I like to dominate bowlers and that is what I was trying to do, waiting for the loose balls," he said.</p>

<p>Having scored a hundred on Ranji and Duleep Trophy debut, Shaw did the same at the highest level. When asked, Shaw was modest about rising to the occasion timing and again.</p>

<p>"I don't know how I manage but whenever go in the middle, I try to play to the merit of the ball and even in this game I went in with the same mindset. I did not try anything new thinking it is my first Test. Played the same way I have played India A and domestic cricket.</p>

<p>"Having said that, there is a lot of difference if you compare international cricket with the U-19 and domestic cricket. They come with a lot of strategies in international cricket. You face bowlers with a lot more pace. Sometimes you face serious pace in domestic cricket but here is a lot more variety and experience," said Shaw who looked comfortable against Shanon Gabriel even though he was touching 150kph.</p>

<p>The year could not have turned out better for Shaw, who led India to the U-19 World Cup title in New Zealand, made his IPL debut before finally getting his big break on Thursday. He dedicated the hundred to his father, who raised him as a single parent after his mother passed way when he was just four.</p>

<p>"I never thought of making my India debut right after the U-19 win. I took it match by match. It finally happened today. I dedicate this innings to my father.</p>

<p>He has made a lot of sacrifice for me. I cannot even describe it now.</p>

<p>"I was thinking about my dad, as he has sacrificed a lot for me. Whenever I scored a hundred I thought of him and this is my first Test hundred, it's all for him."</p>

<p>When asked what his father said to him before the game, Shaw added: "He doesn't know that much about cricket. He just said 'go and enjoy your debut'. Play like another game."&nbsp;</p>


Centurion Prithvi Shaw, who batted like one not appearing in his maiden Test, Thursday said he was also well prepared to play his first international game against a better attack in testing English conditions.

Centurion Prithvi Shaw, who batted like one not appearing in his maiden Test, Thursday said he was also well prepared to play his first international game against a better attack in testing English conditions. Teenage sensation Shaw was named in India's squad for the final two Tests in England but did not get to make his debut in a series which the visitors lost 1-4. He made a dream debut against the West Indies in the series opener, scoring a sublime 134 and, at 18 years and 329 days, becoming the youngestIndian to reach three figures in his maiden appearance. "It was captain and coach's decision (of when to give me a game). I was ready in England as well but finally got the opportunity here," said the soft-spoken youngster after stumps on day one. "But it I was a great experience in England. They made feel really comfortable. Virat bhai told me there is no senior or junior in the team. It was nice sharing the dressing room with players who have played international cricket for more than five years. Everyone is a friend now." He was expectedly nervous before the game but getting to spend time with his senior teammates during the England series helped him approach his debut like "any other game". His first runs came off his typical back-foot punch and he never looked back from there, playing a top-quality innings comprising 19 fours. "I was nervous at the start but settled down after I timed a few nicely. After that, I didn't feel the pressure that I felt at the start of the innings. I like to dominate bowlers and that is what I was trying to do, waiting for the loose balls," he said. Having scored a hundred on Ranji and Duleep Trophy debut, Shaw did the same at the highest level. When asked, Shaw was modest about rising to the occasion timing and again. "I don't know how I manage but whenever go in the middle, I try to play to the merit of the ball and even in this game I went in with the same mindset. I did not try anything new thinking it is my first Test. Played the same way I have played India A and domestic cricket. "Having said that, there is a lot of difference if you compare international cricket with the U-19 and domestic cricket. They come with a lot of strategies in international cricket. You face bowlers with a lot more pace. Sometimes you face serious pace in domestic cricket but here is a lot more variety and experience," said Shaw who looked comfortable against Shanon Gabriel even though he was touching 150kph. The year could not have turned out better for Shaw, who led India to the U-19 World Cup title in New Zealand, made his IPL debut before finally getting his big break on Thursday. He dedicated the hundred to his father, who raised him as a single parent after his mother passed way when he was just four. "I never thought of making my India debut right after the U-19 win. I took it match by match. It finally happened today. I dedicate this innings to my father. He has made a lot of sacrifice for me. I cannot even describe it now. "I was thinking about my dad, as he has sacrificed a lot for me. Whenever I scored a hundred I thought of him and this is my first Test hundred, it's all for him." When asked what his father said to him before the game, Shaw added: "He doesn't know that much about cricket. He just said 'go and enjoy your debut'. Play like another game."

I was ready for my debut even in England: Prithvi Shaw

<p>Teenage prodigy Prithvi Shaw is set to open alongside KL Rahul in the first Test against the West Indies after India on Wednesday started the practice of naming their final 12 before the start of every game.</p>

<p>The move of naming the final 12 ahead of the game has more or less settled the debate on the playing eleven.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shaw, who earned a maiden call-up midway into the England tour but did not get a game, has been preferred over Mayank Agarwal for the series opener.</p>

<p>Agarwal had broken into the team after scoring tons of runs in domestic cricket and at India A level. What is also clear now is that India will go in with five specialist bowlers and the most likely 12th man will be Shardul Thakur.</p>

<p>Three specialist spinners -- Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, and Kuldeep Yadav -- have been picked and the pace pairing will be of Mohammad Shami and Umesh Yadav.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hanuma Vihari, who had a made gritty 56 on debut at The Oval against England, has been dropped.</p>

<p>Wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant will bat at six while Jadeja will be expected to make vital lower-order contributions in the absence of injured all-rounder Hardik Pandya.</p>

<p>The West Indies series presents a good opportunity for Shaw to make his case for the upcoming Australia tour as pointed out by captain Virat Kohli, who said the top-order is the only area where experimentation is needed.</p>

<p>It will be a dream come true for Shaw when he walks out to bat here. The 18-year-old's India debut will hardly be a surprise to those who felt the supremely talented batsman was destined to play for the country ever since he started scoring a bagful of runs in school cricket in Mumbai.&nbsp;</p>

<p>And when Shaw led the India U-19 to the Word Cup title in New Zealand earlier this year, it was only a matter of time before he graduated to the highest level.</p>

<p>Another strong indicator of his rare talent is his first-class record. In 14 games, he averages 56.72 and has made seven hundreds and five half-centuries including a ton on</p>

<p>Ranji Trophy debut in November 2016. And almost a year later, he became the youngest to reach three figures on Duleep Trophy debut.</p>

<p>There was an intense debate on the opening combination going into the first Test since India had dropped Murali Vijay and Shikhar Dhawan for young blood. The picture on whether Shaw or Agarwal will open alongside Rahul only became clear after Kohli's pre-match press conference here.</p>

<p>Both the uncapped openers had batted in the nets on Tuesday and even on Wednesday morning, the mystery remained as Shaw took gentle throwdowns.</p>

<p>Local hero Cheteshwar Pujara and vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane spent the maximum time in the nets.</p>

<p>It all became clear with the announcement of final 12 as India took the cue from the likes of Australia, who name their final eleven before the start of the match.&nbsp;</p>


Teenage prodigy Prithvi Shaw is set to open alongside KL Rahul in the first Test against the West Indies after India on Wednesday started the practice of naming their final 12 before the start of every game.

Teenage prodigy Prithvi Shaw is set to open alongside KL Rahul in the first Test against the West Indies after India on Wednesday started the practice of naming their final 12 before the start of every game. The move of naming the final 12 ahead of the game has more or less settled the debate on the playing eleven. Shaw, who earned a maiden call-up midway into the England tour but did not get a game, has been preferred over Mayank Agarwal for the series opener. Agarwal had broken into the team after scoring tons of runs in domestic cricket and at India A level. What is also clear now is that India will go in with five specialist bowlers and the most likely 12th man will be Shardul Thakur. Three specialist spinners -- Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, and Kuldeep Yadav -- have been picked and the pace pairing will be of Mohammad Shami and Umesh Yadav. Hanuma Vihari, who had a made gritty 56 on debut at The Oval against England, has been dropped. Wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant will bat at six while Jadeja will be expected to make vital lower-order contributions in the absence of injured all-rounder Hardik Pandya. The West Indies series presents a good opportunity for Shaw to make his case for the upcoming Australia tour as pointed out by captain Virat Kohli, who said the top-order is the only area where experimentation is needed. It will be a dream come true for Shaw when he walks out to bat here. The 18-year-old's India debut will hardly be a surprise to those who felt the supremely talented batsman was destined to play for the country ever since he started scoring a bagful of runs in school cricket in Mumbai. And when Shaw led the India U-19 to the Word Cup title in New Zealand earlier this year, it was only a matter of time before he graduated to the highest level. Another strong indicator of his rare talent is his first-class record. In 14 games, he averages 56.72 and has made seven hundreds and five half-centuries including a ton on Ranji Trophy debut in November 2016. And almost a year later, he became the youngest to reach three figures on Duleep Trophy debut. There was an intense debate on the opening combination going into the first Test since India had dropped Murali Vijay and Shikhar Dhawan for young blood. The picture on whether Shaw or Agarwal will open alongside Rahul only became clear after Kohli's pre-match press conference here. Both the uncapped openers had batted in the nets on Tuesday and even on Wednesday morning, the mystery remained as Shaw took gentle throwdowns. Local hero Cheteshwar Pujara and vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane spent the maximum time in the nets. It all became clear with the announcement of final 12 as India took the cue from the likes of Australia, who name their final eleven before the start of the match.

It's Shaw and Rahul: Opening debate settled as India announce final 12 for first time

<p>India captain Virat Kohli Wednesday said top-order batting is the only aspect left to be sorted in the Test team and "enough space" would be given to youngsters such as Prithvi Shaw to showcase their talent confidently.</p>

<p>Kohli said experimentation can only be done in the top-order and has high hopes from the 18-year-old Shaw, who will make his Test debut on Thursday in the opening game against the West Indies here. Shaw is expected to open alongside K L Rahul.</p>

<p>"We have a change at the top of the order. We will give these guys enough space and enough chances to feel comfortable at that position. We want them to be confident of what they are doing," Kohli said in the pre-match press conference.</p>

<p>"The lower-order is all about contribution, there is no change needed there. Rishabh (Pant) is new but Ashwin and Jadeja have performed in so many games at home they just need to replicate it abroad.</p>

<p>"Apart from the top-order getting cemented, I don't think with these Two Test there is a lot we are looking at. Rest of the things are quite settled," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After series losses in South Africa and England, the Indian team management was slammed for making too many changes in the playing eleven but Kohli justified the decisions made.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"...You need your best eleven on the park. In the past, most of the changes have been made in the bowling combination and people have conveniently taken otherwise.</p>

<p>The bowlers that have sat out have never felt they have been hard done by," said Kohli.</p>

<p>"The motive has always been to pick the best eleven and we have hardly tinkered with the batting order barring a couple of guys who have not been in form. We have utilised the conditions to the maximum wherever we have gone," he said referring to the bowlers' good work in South Africa and England.</p>

<p>Kohli said the final XI is always picked based on the conditions that the team is facing.</p>

<p>"We have been able to pick up 20 wickets because of the fact we played people who are suited for the conditions. Batting has not been up to the mark and that is why we have not done well in England.</p>

<p>"No one wants to do something different every game. It is all about what is in front of you and accordingly you pick your best eleven," said the skipper.</p>

<p>Contributions from the lower-order helped England win the series 4-1 as openers from both teams struggled in tough conditions for major part of the five-Test series. While</p>

<p>India's lower-order comprising R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja have done well at home, they can do a lot better overseas, according to Kohli.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Everyone on the outside also knows the areas we need to improve on. If you look at the sides which win Test matches, contribution at the top and contribution of the lower-order are more crucial than the contribution of the middle order.</p>

<p>"Whatever happens in middle order is connected to either what top-order or lower-order does. The reason England were better than us because their lower-order did well. I won't say their top-order did better than us. We realise that," he explained.</p>

<p>Kohli said the lower-order must perform better ahead of the Australia tour next month.</p>

<p>"See in home conditions, we are not bothered by it because we have done really well as far as lower-order contributions are concerned. But definitely, we would like to take the West Indies series as a benchmark we want to set.</p>

<p>"With a couple of new guys coming at the top, they have an opportunity to showcase their skill sets and show why selectors have backed them," he said.</p>

<p>Kohli is back in action after a break. He missed the Asia Cup in Dubai to give his back much-needed rest and is raring to go again.</p>

<p>"I feel rejuvenated again both mentally and physically. I needed the break after the intensity with which the tours of South Africa and England went. People usually talk about workloads but they don't usually understand the concept. They refer to workload as number of games played," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"There is no workload if you make zero in every game. If I bat for six hours that is workload," he added.</p>

<p>Managing the workload of players will be given top priority ahead of the 2019 World Cup, he said.</p>

<p>"I definitely needed a break because of my back. Looking at the World Cup these things are very important to consider, to give players ample rest and opportunity to train well and come back stronger. You don't want them breaking down in crucial times," asserted the skipper.&nbsp;</p>


India captain Virat Kohli Wednesday said top-order batting is the only aspect left to be sorted in the Test team and "enough space" would be given to youngsters such as Prithvi Shaw to showcase their talent confidently.

India captain Virat Kohli Wednesday said top-order batting is the only aspect left to be sorted in the Test team and "enough space" would be given to youngsters such as Prithvi Shaw to showcase their talent confidently. Kohli said experimentation can only be done in the top-order and has high hopes from the 18-year-old Shaw, who will make his Test debut on Thursday in the opening game against the West Indies here. Shaw is expected to open alongside K L Rahul. "We have a change at the top of the order. We will give these guys enough space and enough chances to feel comfortable at that position. We want them to be confident of what they are doing," Kohli said in the pre-match press conference. "The lower-order is all about contribution, there is no change needed there. Rishabh (Pant) is new but Ashwin and Jadeja have performed in so many games at home they just need to replicate it abroad. "Apart from the top-order getting cemented, I don't think with these Two Test there is a lot we are looking at. Rest of the things are quite settled," he added. After series losses in South Africa and England, the Indian team management was slammed for making too many changes in the playing eleven but Kohli justified the decisions made. "...You need your best eleven on the park. In the past, most of the changes have been made in the bowling combination and people have conveniently taken otherwise. The bowlers that have sat out have never felt they have been hard done by," said Kohli. "The motive has always been to pick the best eleven and we have hardly tinkered with the batting order barring a couple of guys who have not been in form. We have utilised the conditions to the maximum wherever we have gone," he said referring to the bowlers' good work in South Africa and England. Kohli said the final XI is always picked based on the conditions that the team is facing. "We have been able to pick up 20 wickets because of the fact we played people who are suited for the conditions. Batting has not been up to the mark and that is why we have not done well in England. "No one wants to do something different every game. It is all about what is in front of you and accordingly you pick your best eleven," said the skipper. Contributions from the lower-order helped England win the series 4-1 as openers from both teams struggled in tough conditions for major part of the five-Test series. While India's lower-order comprising R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja have done well at home, they can do a lot better overseas, according to Kohli. "Everyone on the outside also knows the areas we need to improve on. If you look at the sides which win Test matches, contribution at the top and contribution of the lower-order are more crucial than the contribution of the middle order. "Whatever happens in middle order is connected to either what top-order or lower-order does. The reason England were better than us because their lower-order did well. I won't say their top-order did better than us. We realise that," he explained. Kohli said the lower-order must perform better ahead of the Australia tour next month. "See in home conditions, we are not bothered by it because we have done really well as far as lower-order contributions are concerned. But definitely, we would like to take the West Indies series as a benchmark we want to set. "With a couple of new guys coming at the top, they have an opportunity to showcase their skill sets and show why selectors have backed them," he said. Kohli is back in action after a break. He missed the Asia Cup in Dubai to give his back much-needed rest and is raring to go again. "I feel rejuvenated again both mentally and physically. I needed the break after the intensity with which the tours of South Africa and England went. People usually talk about workloads but they don't usually understand the concept. They refer to workload as number of games played," he said. "There is no workload if you make zero in every game. If I bat for six hours that is workload," he added. Managing the workload of players will be given top priority ahead of the 2019 World Cup, he said. "I definitely needed a break because of my back. Looking at the World Cup these things are very important to consider, to give players ample rest and opportunity to train well and come back stronger. You don't want them breaking down in crucial times," asserted the skipper.

Virat Kohli says top-order needs sorting, promises enough space to youngsters

<p>Indian Cricket team&nbsp;head coach Ravi Shastri finally cleared the air why captain Virat Kohli was rested from the recently-concluded Asia Cup 2018.</p>

<p>Kohli, who was presented with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, missed the tournament which included two games against arch-rivals Pakistan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The right-handed batsman was not the only one who was criticised for his decision but coach Shastri was also at the receiving end.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking to a national daily days after India registered a three-wicket win over Bangladesh to become the Asian Champion for the seventh time, Shatri said, "Virat needed this rest. Physically he is a bull. You can't give him out of the ground. And the thing with Virat is if he plays, then you know the level of intensity he brings. So it was a case of just mental fatigue, giving him a break, take your mind off cricket and then come back fresh".&nbsp;</p>

<p>The coach stressed that the same process will be followed for other players also.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"And we will have to do it with a lot of other players. You know like Bumah (Jasprit Bumrah), Bhuvi (Bhuvneshwar Kumar), we have to sustain them and keep them energetic", he added.</p>

<p>Kohli will return to international action as skipper with the Test series against West Indies.</p>

<p>He will lead the 15-member Indian cricket team for the upcoming two-match Test series beginning on October 4 at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Asia Cup performers Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma have not been included in the squad.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prithvi Shaw and Mayank Agarwal have been inducted while pacers Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar have been rested.</p>

<p>Hanuma Vihari, who also impressed on debut in the final Test at The Oval, London, also found a place in India's 15-man squad.</p>


Indian Cricket team head coach Ravi Shastri finally cleared the air why captain Virat Kohli was rested from the recently-concluded Asia Cup 2018. Kohli, who was presented with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, missed the tournament which included two games against arch-rivals Pakistan.

Indian Cricket team head coach Ravi Shastri finally cleared the air why captain Virat Kohli was rested from the recently-concluded Asia Cup 2018. Kohli, who was presented with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, missed the tournament which included two games against arch-rivals Pakistan. The right-handed batsman was not the only one who was criticised for his decision but coach Shastri was also at the receiving end. Speaking to a national daily days after India registered a three-wicket win over Bangladesh to become the Asian Champion for the seventh time, Shatri said, "Virat needed this rest. Physically he is a bull. You can't give him out of the ground. And the thing with Virat is if he plays, then you know the level of intensity he brings. So it was a case of just mental fatigue, giving him a break, take your mind off cricket and then come back fresh". The coach stressed that the same process will be followed for other players also. "And we will have to do it with a lot of other players. You know like Bumah (Jasprit Bumrah), Bhuvi (Bhuvneshwar Kumar), we have to sustain them and keep them energetic", he added. Kohli will return to international action as skipper with the Test series against West Indies. He will lead the 15-member Indian cricket team for the upcoming two-match Test series beginning on October 4 at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot. However, Asia Cup performers Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma have not been included in the squad. Prithvi Shaw and Mayank Agarwal have been inducted while pacers Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar have been rested. Hanuma Vihari, who also impressed on debut in the final Test at The Oval, London, also found a place in India's 15-man squad.

Ravi Shastri reveals why Virat Kohli was rested from Asia Cup

<p>Bangladeshi media on Saturday lauded the national cricket team's spirited showing in the Asia Cup final after they went down to favourites India in a last-ball thriller in Dubai.</p>

<p>Opener Liton Das slammed his maiden one-day international century in Bangladesh's modest 222 but it was the bowlers who made India sweat in their nervy chase of the 50-over contest.</p>

<p>A 45-run sixth wicket stand between Ravindra Jadeja and Bhuvneshwar Kumar and a gritty 23-run unbeaten knock by Kedar Jadhav, who was limping due a hamstring injury, finally gave India a three-wicket win.</p>

<p>India, led by Rohit Sharma, could not rest until a leg-bye off the final ball of the innings completed their chase for their seventh Asia Cup title.</p>

<p>A Daily Star headline read: "Tigers falling agonisingly short."</p>

<p>"Despite the batting implosion after their brightest start of the tournament, it was a bowling effort that Bangladesh can be proud of as they seemed out of the game on numerous occasions but clawed their way back each time," the country's biggest-selling English newspaper wrote.</p>

<p>Another English-language daily New Age headlined its report "Brave Bangladesh fall just short", with an accompanying picture of Mahmudullah lying on the pitch after he failed to accomplish a run out of Kumar.</p>

<p>The newspaper hailed Bangladesh's batting hero and man-of-the-match Das as "next big thing in Bangladesh" in a separate article, saying that with each stroke en route to his 121 off 117 balls, the 23-year-old batsman "showed his class".</p>

<p>Das set up the foundation for a competitive score but a mid-innings collapse saw Bangladesh slip from 120-0 to 151-5 before being dismissed in 48.3.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, India, who went into the tournament without regular skipper Virat Kohli, relished their title win that comes after a 1-4 Test loss in England.</p>

<p>Kohli and former Indian cricketers also praised Bangladesh for their fighting instincts that made the Asia Cup final an entertaining affair.</p>

<p>"Great job by the guys to win that tight game last night. @BCCI Seventh Asia Cup title for us Congrats to Bangladesh as well for giving a tough fight," Kohli wrote on Twitter.</p>

<p>Former Test batsman VVS Laxman also congratulated the Rohit Sharma-led team on his Twitter page.</p>

<p>"Congratulations India on becoming #AsiaCup Champions. Hats off to Bangladesh for their splendid fight and attitude, for not giving up and playing out of their skins... despite missing Shakib (Al Hasan) and Tamim (Iqbal). Special mention to Kedar Jadhav for his grit and commitment," Laxman wrote.</p>

<p>Bangladesh will face Zimbabwe for three one-day internationals and two Tests at home in October and November.</p>

<p>India host West Indies for three Twenty20 matches, five ODIs and two Tests starting October 4.</p>


Bangladeshi media on Saturday lauded the national cricket team's spirited showing in the Asia Cup final after they went down to favourites India in a last-ball thriller in Dubai.

Bangladeshi media on Saturday lauded the national cricket team's spirited showing in the Asia Cup final after they went down to favourites India in a last-ball thriller in Dubai. Opener Liton Das slammed his maiden one-day international century in Bangladesh's modest 222 but it was the bowlers who made India sweat in their nervy chase of the 50-over contest. A 45-run sixth wicket stand between Ravindra Jadeja and Bhuvneshwar Kumar and a gritty 23-run unbeaten knock by Kedar Jadhav, who was limping due a hamstring injury, finally gave India a three-wicket win. India, led by Rohit Sharma, could not rest until a leg-bye off the final ball of the innings completed their chase for their seventh Asia Cup title. A Daily Star headline read: "Tigers falling agonisingly short." "Despite the batting implosion after their brightest start of the tournament, it was a bowling effort that Bangladesh can be proud of as they seemed out of the game on numerous occasions but clawed their way back each time," the country's biggest-selling English newspaper wrote. Another English-language daily New Age headlined its report "Brave Bangladesh fall just short", with an accompanying picture of Mahmudullah lying on the pitch after he failed to accomplish a run out of Kumar. The newspaper hailed Bangladesh's batting hero and man-of-the-match Das as "next big thing in Bangladesh" in a separate article, saying that with each stroke en route to his 121 off 117 balls, the 23-year-old batsman "showed his class". Das set up the foundation for a competitive score but a mid-innings collapse saw Bangladesh slip from 120-0 to 151-5 before being dismissed in 48.3. Meanwhile, India, who went into the tournament without regular skipper Virat Kohli, relished their title win that comes after a 1-4 Test loss in England. Kohli and former Indian cricketers also praised Bangladesh for their fighting instincts that made the Asia Cup final an entertaining affair. "Great job by the guys to win that tight game last night. @BCCI Seventh Asia Cup title for us Congrats to Bangladesh as well for giving a tough fight," Kohli wrote on Twitter. Former Test batsman VVS Laxman also congratulated the Rohit Sharma-led team on his Twitter page. "Congratulations India on becoming #AsiaCup Champions. Hats off to Bangladesh for their splendid fight and attitude, for not giving up and playing out of their skins... despite missing Shakib (Al Hasan) and Tamim (Iqbal). Special mention to Kedar Jadhav for his grit and commitment," Laxman wrote. Bangladesh will face Zimbabwe for three one-day internationals and two Tests at home in October and November. India host West Indies for three Twenty20 matches, five ODIs and two Tests starting October 4.

Bangladesh praised for fight in Asia Cup final

<p>Ahead of the Asia Cup final against <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/asia-cup-final-india-ready-tame-depleted-bangla-tigers-167952">Bangladesh, Indian opener Shikhar</a> Dhawan said the Bengal tigers know how to play under pressure and do not fear playing against big teams.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/gritty-bangladesh-stun-pakistan-37-runs-set-asia-cup-final-date-india-167869">Also Read:&nbsp;Gritty Bangladesh stun Pakistan by 37 runs to set up Asia Cup final date with India</a></p>

<p>Bangladesh entered the Asia Cup final by beating Pakistan comprehensively by by 37 runs in the last Super Four match. The Bangaldesh onslaught was led by Mushfiqur Rahim who struck 99 and Mustafizur Rahman picked up 4 wickets for 43 runs to skittle Pakistan.</p>

<p>Dhawan remained cautious about the final asserting that Bangladesh knows the "strategies well" as they have got experienced player in their side.</p>

<p>"We are going to carry the momentum in the finals and we will give our best shot," Dhawan declared, adding, "it's a big final for us ll the teams are quite competitive, everyone was thinking it's gonna be India-Pakistan final but Bangladesh, you know, won a great match against Pak and we cannot take Bangladesh lightly."</p>

<p>Dhawan emphasised that in the absence of Virat Kohli's absence there was "additional responisbilities" on players, asserting that the tournament was an ideal platform for new players.</p>

<p>"We could get to know that which of the other new players could fit into our middle team in the long run," he said.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Bangladesh captain Mahrafe Mortaza said although "India was a far better team" but if the top order clicks then it could be a tough match for India.</p>

<p>"India is the number one team in the world but just a good day and anything can happen, so we have to be mentally strong and fight till the last ball," Mortaza said.</p>


Ahead of the Asia Cup final against Bangladesh, Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan said the Bengal tigers know how to play under pressure and do not fear playing against big teams.

Ahead of the Asia Cup final against Bangladesh, Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan said the Bengal tigers know how to play under pressure and do not fear playing against big teams. Also Read: Gritty Bangladesh stun Pakistan by 37 runs to set up Asia Cup final date with India Bangladesh entered the Asia Cup final by beating Pakistan comprehensively by by 37 runs in the last Super Four match. The Bangaldesh onslaught was led by Mushfiqur Rahim who struck 99 and Mustafizur Rahman picked up 4 wickets for 43 runs to skittle Pakistan. Dhawan remained cautious about the final asserting that Bangladesh knows the "strategies well" as they have got experienced player in their side. "We are going to carry the momentum in the finals and we will give our best shot," Dhawan declared, adding, "it's a big final for us ll the teams are quite competitive, everyone was thinking it's gonna be India-Pakistan final but Bangladesh, you know, won a great match against Pak and we cannot take Bangladesh lightly." Dhawan emphasised that in the absence of Virat Kohli's absence there was "additional responisbilities" on players, asserting that the tournament was an ideal platform for new players. "We could get to know that which of the other new players could fit into our middle team in the long run," he said. Meanwhile, Bangladesh captain Mahrafe Mortaza said although "India was a far better team" but if the top order clicks then it could be a tough match for India. "India is the number one team in the world but just a good day and anything can happen, so we have to be mentally strong and fight till the last ball," Mortaza said.

Watch: Cannot take Bangladesh lightly in Asia Cup finals, says Shikhar Dhawan

<p>Indian Cricket team captain Virat Kohli and weightlifter Mirabai Chanu were conferred with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award by President Ram Nath Kovind at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The annual National Sports Awards were bestowed on the best athletes that the country has seen in the past one year.</p>

<p>Kohli is the third cricketer to be awarded the Khel Ratna after Sachin Tendulkar (1997) and MS Dhoni (2007).&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Earlier in the day, Chanu reflected on her excitement at the honour.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“A really big day for me as I receive the prestigious #RajivGandhiKhelRatnaAward at the #RashtrapatiBhawan today. A big thanks to everyone who have supported me all throughout this journey. Special thanks to my family, my coaches, Govt, Federation, and my fans. Indeed grateful!” she wrote in a tweet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chanu is also the third weightlifter to win the prize after Karnam Malleswari (1995) and Nameirakpam Kunjarani (1996).</p>


Indian Cricket team captain Virat Kohli and weightlifter Mirabai Chanu were conferred with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award by President Ram Nath Kovind at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday.

Indian Cricket team captain Virat Kohli and weightlifter Mirabai Chanu were conferred with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award by President Ram Nath Kovind at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday. The annual National Sports Awards were bestowed on the best athletes that the country has seen in the past one year. Kohli is the third cricketer to be awarded the Khel Ratna after Sachin Tendulkar (1997) and MS Dhoni (2007). #WATCH: Indian skipper Virat Kohli receives Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award from President Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/wqBKArEOJ3 — ANI (@ANI) September 25, 2018 × President Ram Nath Kovind awards Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award to Indian skipper Virat Kohli at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/mIrP46Wpom — ANI (@ANI) September 25, 2018 × Earlier in the day, Chanu reflected on her excitement at the honour. “A really big day for me as I receive the prestigious #RajivGandhiKhelRatnaAward at the #RashtrapatiBhawan today. A big thanks to everyone who have supported me all throughout this journey. Special thanks to my family, my coaches, Govt, Federation, and my fans. Indeed grateful!” she wrote in a tweet. Chanu is also the third weightlifter to win the prize after Karnam Malleswari (1995) and Nameirakpam Kunjarani (1996).

Virat Kohli, Mirabai Chanu conferred Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday took up fitness challenge and shared a clip on his Twitter and Facebook page strengthening his muscles in the morning at his residence.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a two-minute long video, PM Modi, wearing a black jogging dress, can be seen practising yoga asanas and other exercises.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The video shows him seen walking on a track created around a tree, doing stretching exercise and sitting on a rock for meditation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He is also seen balancing himself while walking on a narrow, circular track.</p>

<p>In the tweet, the prime minister explained that his morning walk is inspired by the Panchtatvas or the five elements — Prithvi, Jal, Agni, Vayu and Aakash.</p>

<p>In his message, the PM who always says yoga is key to good health said that he feels “extremely refreshing and rejuvenating” after morning exercise.</p>

<p>Modi also issued a challenge to Karnataka’s new chief minister HD Kumaraswamy, tennis player Monika Batra and “the entire fraternity of brave IPS officers, especially those above 40”.</p>

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<p>Union Minister and Olympics silver medalist, Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, had started this challenge on Twitter to highlight the importance of fitness and regular exercise. Those nominated in the tweet were required to post a video of an exercise from their workout and pass on the challenge to as many people as possible.</p>

<p>The trend caught up quickly, with celebrities, sportsmen and politicians taking up the challenge and posting their videos on Twitter and other social media. Indian cricket team’s captain Virat Kohli posted his own video and challenged Modi, which the PM accepted promptly.</p>

<p>Hours after PM Narendra Modi's tweet, HD Kumaraswamy responds to the fitness challenge, saying I am honoured& thanks very much for d concern about my health. I believe physical fitness is important for all&support d cause. Yoga-treadmill r part of my daily workout regime.Yet, I am more concerned about development fitness of my state&seek ur support for it.</p>

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In the tweet, the prime minister explained that his morning walk is inspired by the Panchtatvas or the five elements — Prithvi, Jal, Agni, Vayu and Aakash.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday took up fitness challenge and shared a clip on his Twitter and Facebook page strengthening his muscles in the morning at his residence. In a two-minute long video, PM Modi, wearing a black jogging dress, can be seen practising yoga asanas and other exercises. The video shows him seen walking on a track created around a tree, doing stretching exercise and sitting on a rock for meditation. He is also seen balancing himself while walking on a narrow, circular track. In the tweet, the prime minister explained that his morning walk is inspired by the Panchtatvas or the five elements — Prithvi, Jal, Agni, Vayu and Aakash. In his message, the PM who always says yoga is key to good health said that he feels “extremely refreshing and rejuvenating” after morning exercise. Modi also issued a challenge to Karnataka’s new chief minister HD Kumaraswamy, tennis player Monika Batra and “the entire fraternity of brave IPS officers, especially those above 40”. I am delighted to nominate the following for the #FitnessChallenge: Karnataka’s CM Shri @hd_kumaraswamy. India’s pride and among the highest medal winners for India in the 2018 CWG, @manikabatra_TT. The entire fraternity of brave IPS officers, especially those above 40. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 13, 2018 × Here are moments from my morning exercises. Apart from Yoga, I walk on a track inspired by the Panchtatvas or 5 elements of nature - Prithvi, Jal, Agni, Vayu, Aakash. This is extremely refreshing and rejuvenating. I also practice breathing exercises. #HumFitTohIndiaFit pic.twitter.com/km3345GuV2 — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 13, 2018 × Union Minister and Olympics silver medalist, Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, had started this challenge on Twitter to highlight the importance of fitness and regular exercise. Those nominated in the tweet were required to post a video of an exercise from their workout and pass on the challenge to as many people as possible. The trend caught up quickly, with celebrities, sportsmen and politicians taking up the challenge and posting their videos on Twitter and other social media. Indian cricket team’s captain Virat Kohli posted his own video and challenged Modi, which the PM accepted promptly. Hours after PM Narendra Modi's tweet, HD Kumaraswamy responds to the fitness challenge, saying I am honoured& thanks very much for d concern about my health. I believe physical fitness is important for all&support d cause. Yoga-treadmill r part of my daily workout regime.Yet, I am more concerned about development fitness of my state&seek ur support for it. Dear @narendramodi ji I am honoured& thankU very much for d concern about my health I believe physical fitness is imptnt for all&support d cause. Yoga-treadmill r part of my daily workout regime. Yet, I am more concerned about devlpment fitness of my state&seek ur support for it. — CM of Karnataka (@CMofKarnataka) June 13, 2018 ×

Watch: Modi accepts Virat Kohli’s fitness challenge, passes it on to Karnataka CM

<p>Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are onto something and we are here to find out exactly what. To start with, their wedding rumours have been making rounds for a couple of months now with many believing that the two will <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-deepika-padukone-and-ranveer-singh-to-marry-on-november-19th-139482">tie the knot in November</a> this year. <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-ranveer-singh-is-my-go-to-person-deepika-padukone-139123"><em>Also read:&nbsp;Ranveer Singh is my go-to person: Deepika Padukone</em></a></p>

<p>With Deepika being spotted <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-in-pictures-deepika-padukone-spotted-jewellery-shopping-with-mom-fuels-wedding-rumours-142939">jewellery shopping with mom Ujjwala</a> in Mumbai last week and the actress reportedly <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/entertainment-vin-diesels-xxx4-to-end-with-deepika-padukones-lungi-dance-141330">not signing up for <em>xXx 4</em> with Vin Diesel </a>as it clashes with her wedding dates-- the franchise that marked her Hollywood debut is all adding up to the wedding rumours that is likely to happen later this year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Now, a report published in a website claims that the power couple might go the Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma way and have a destination Italian wedding. The report quoted an actor friend of the couple saying, “Ranveer and Deepika are getting married this November. The preparations have begun and they could in all probability have a destination wedding in Italy.”</p>

<p><a href="Here's what Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif had to say about Ranbir Kapoor dating Alia Bhatt"><em>Also read:&nbsp;Here's what Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif had to say about Ranbir Kapoor dating Alia Bhatt</em></a></p>

<p>Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli had gotten married in the beautiful village of Tuscany on December 11, 2017, amid the presence of select friends and family.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Another source on Deepika-Ranveer wedding meanwhile reports: “Deepika and Ranveer don’t want excessive media glare on their marriage. Earlier on, there was talk that the Switzerland government was keen to host their wedding. Ranveer is the brand ambassador for Swiss Tourism. So, a section of the media kept this theory alive. However, now we hear that the superstar couple wants an exotic location for their D-Day and this time around, the Italian government, too, has shown interest in their marriage.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>The couple has been dating for five years now and has crackling on-screen as well as off-screen chemistry.&nbsp;</p>


Reports suggest that the B-town couple will tie the knot in an Italian destination like Virat-Anushka last year in December

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are onto something and we are here to find out exactly what. To start with, their wedding rumours have been making rounds for a couple of months now with many believing that the two will tie the knot in November this year. Also read: Ranveer Singh is my go-to person: Deepika Padukone With Deepika being spotted jewellery shopping with mom Ujjwala in Mumbai last week and the actress reportedly not signing up for xXx 4 with Vin Diesel as it clashes with her wedding dates-- the franchise that marked her Hollywood debut is all adding up to the wedding rumours that is likely to happen later this year. Now, a report published in a website claims that the power couple might go the Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma way and have a destination Italian wedding. The report quoted an actor friend of the couple saying, “Ranveer and Deepika are getting married this November. The preparations have begun and they could in all probability have a destination wedding in Italy.” Also read: Here's what Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif had to say about Ranbir Kapoor dating Alia Bhatt Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli had gotten married in the beautiful village of Tuscany on December 11, 2017, amid the presence of select friends and family. Another source on Deepika-Ranveer wedding meanwhile reports: “Deepika and Ranveer don’t want excessive media glare on their marriage. Earlier on, there was talk that the Switzerland government was keen to host their wedding. Ranveer is the brand ambassador for Swiss Tourism. So, a section of the media kept this theory alive. However, now we hear that the superstar couple wants an exotic location for their D-Day and this time around, the Italian government, too, has shown interest in their marriage.” The couple has been dating for five years now and has crackling on-screen as well as off-screen chemistry.

Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh to get married Anushka Sharma-Virat Kohli style?

<p>He is not a part of the historic one-off Test match against Afghanistan but India captain Virat Kohli was the star attraction at the BCCI Annual Awards function today as he received the prestigious Polly Umrigar Trophy (Cricketer of the Year) award for two consecutive seasons.</p>

<p>The Indian skipper, who has been in prolific form, received the award for his stupendous performance during the 2016-17 and 2017-18 seasons. He is currently undergoing rehabilitation for a neck injury sustained during the IPL, which ruled him out of his much debated County assignment for Surrey.</p>

<p>Kohli is expected to appear for a fitness test at the NCA on June 15.</p>

<p>The Awards function was also attended by the Afghanistan national team which will take on India in their first ever Test match, starting Thursday. Former England captain Kevin Pietersen, who delivered the key note address for the MAK Pataudi Memorial lecture, was also present.</p>

<p>It was an evening in which the past and the current generation of Indian cricketers came together under one roof. Anshuman Gaekwad and Sudha Shah received the CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement award.</p>

<p>The domestic cricketers got their due recognition as Jalaj Saxena, Parvez Rasool, Krunal Pandya were all feted for their consistent domestic performances. Jalaj and Rasool were adjudged ?Best All Rounders' in Ranji Trophy while Krunal was rewarded for his performance in the Hazare one-day championship.</p>

<p>However, Krunal did not turn up to receive the award as he is on national duty with the India A team.</p>


Kohli is expected to appear for a fitness test at the NCA on June 15.

He is not a part of the historic one-off Test match against Afghanistan but India captain Virat Kohli was the star attraction at the BCCI Annual Awards function today as he received the prestigious Polly Umrigar Trophy (Cricketer of the Year) award for two consecutive seasons. The Indian skipper, who has been in prolific form, received the award for his stupendous performance during the 2016-17 and 2017-18 seasons. He is currently undergoing rehabilitation for a neck injury sustained during the IPL, which ruled him out of his much debated County assignment for Surrey. Kohli is expected to appear for a fitness test at the NCA on June 15. The Awards function was also attended by the Afghanistan national team which will take on India in their first ever Test match, starting Thursday. Former England captain Kevin Pietersen, who delivered the key note address for the MAK Pataudi Memorial lecture, was also present. It was an evening in which the past and the current generation of Indian cricketers came together under one roof. Anshuman Gaekwad and Sudha Shah received the CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement award. The domestic cricketers got their due recognition as Jalaj Saxena, Parvez Rasool, Krunal Pandya were all feted for their consistent domestic performances. Jalaj and Rasool were adjudged ?Best All Rounders' in Ranji Trophy while Krunal was rewarded for his performance in the Hazare one-day championship. However, Krunal did not turn up to receive the award as he is on national duty with the India A team.

Virat Kohli wins Cricketer of the Year award for two consecutive seasons

<p>If there’s one celebrity couple in India that doesn’t shy from professing their fondness and love for one another in public then its Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Caught training together, Virat posted a fun video of himself and pretty wife Anushka as she was seen giving her all on the treadmill. Virat introduced Anushka to the frame as his gym buddy and complimented her on having more stamina than him -- in terms of doing cardio. Anushka meanwhile kept her speed on the treadmill and smiled for the camera.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Virat on the video said, “Training together makes it even better. So guys doing another session of strength and mobility and look who I have with me. Working out like a boss. Having fun in the gym and she’s killing it- going on and on and on. She can do more cardio than me.” To this Anushka blushed and said, “Rubbish.”</p>

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<p>Virat was busy with the Indian Premier League matches for the whole month. Anushka was spotted on several occasions, motivating him from the stands.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Anushka returned just yesterday from the&nbsp;USA as she was busy shooting for Shah Rukh Khan’s <em>Zero.&nbsp;</em></p>


The couple tied the knot in December last year.

If there’s one celebrity couple in India that doesn’t shy from professing their fondness and love for one another in public then its Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma. Caught training together, Virat posted a fun video of himself and pretty wife Anushka as she was seen giving her all on the treadmill. Virat introduced Anushka to the frame as his gym buddy and complimented her on having more stamina than him -- in terms of doing cardio. Anushka meanwhile kept her speed on the treadmill and smiled for the camera. Virat on the video said, “Training together makes it even better. So guys doing another session of strength and mobility and look who I have with me. Working out like a boss. Having fun in the gym and she’s killing it- going on and on and on. She can do more cardio than me.” To this Anushka blushed and said, “Rubbish.” Watch the video here: Training together makes it even better! ♥️♥️♥️ @anushkasharma A post shared by Virat Kohli (@virat.kohli) on Jun 6, 2018 at 7:35am PDT × Virat was busy with the Indian Premier League matches for the whole month. Anushka was spotted on several occasions, motivating him from the stands. Anushka returned just yesterday from the USA as she was busy shooting for Shah Rukh Khan’s Zero.

Watch: Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma train hard as they make for perfect workout buddies

<p>Visitors gathered at the Madame Tussauds wax museum in New Delhi on Wednesday for the unveiling of the wax figure of India's cricket captain, the highly popular Virat Kohli.</p>

<p>The cricketer's likeness is the latest entry to the museum that opened its doors last year in the Indian capital - after Lionel Messi, former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev and Usain Bolt.</p>

<p>"Presenting #TussaudsDelhi's next big unveil! The run machine, the chase master, @imVkohli is here!", Tussauds said in a post on Twitter. "Come 6th of June, let's play statue! Excited to be at MadameTussauds,"&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kohli had tweeted earlier this week.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Come 6th of June, let’s play statue! ? Excited to be at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MadameTussauds?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MadameTussauds</a> ?<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TussaudsDelhi?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TussaudsDelhi</a><a href="https://twitter.com/MadameTussauds?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MadameTussauds</a><a href="https://twitter.com/tussaudsdelhi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tussaudsdelhi</a> <a href="https://t.co/074c3lQF0o">pic.twitter.com/074c3lQF0o</a></p>
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<p>In his wax avatar, Kohli, who has won several national and international awards for his performances, including the ICC World Cricketer of the year and three BCCI international cricketer of the year awards, is seen wearing the Indian national team colors and striking his signature batting pose.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Madame Tussauds New Delhi currently features 50 wax figures of personalities from Bollywood, sports, music, history and politics.</p>


The cricketer's likeness is the latest entry to the museum that opened its doors last year in the Indian capital - after Lionel Messi, former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev and Usain Bolt

Visitors gathered at the Madame Tussauds wax museum in New Delhi on Wednesday for the unveiling of the wax figure of India's cricket captain, the highly popular Virat Kohli. The cricketer's likeness is the latest entry to the museum that opened its doors last year in the Indian capital - after Lionel Messi, former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev and Usain Bolt. "Presenting #TussaudsDelhi's next big unveil! The run machine, the chase master, @imVkohli is here!", Tussauds said in a post on Twitter. "Come 6th of June, let's play statue! Excited to be at MadameTussauds," Kohli had tweeted earlier this week. Come 6th of June, let’s play statue! ? Excited to be at #MadameTussauds ?#TussaudsDelhi@MadameTussauds@tussaudsdelhi pic.twitter.com/074c3lQF0o — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) June 5, 2018 × In his wax avatar, Kohli, who has won several national and international awards for his performances, including the ICC World Cricketer of the year and three BCCI international cricketer of the year awards, is seen wearing the Indian national team colors and striking his signature batting pose. Madame Tussauds New Delhi currently features 50 wax figures of personalities from Bollywood, sports, music, history and politics.

Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli makes debut at Delhi's Madame Tussauds

<p>Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli on Saturday bid farewell to South Africa star batsman AB De Villiers after he announced a sudden retirement from all international cricket earlier this week.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kohli and AB De Villiers play together for Bangalore franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL). However, it is unclear, whether he will return or not for the next year's season.</p>

<p>Terming him his 'brother', Kohli took to his twitter handle to praise the class cricketer. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"Wish you all the best in everything that you do my brother. You've changed the way batting was seen in the time you've played international cricket. My best wishes to you and your family for this amazing journey ahead @ABdeVilliers17," Kohli tweeted.</p>

<p>De Villiers announced his decision on his Twitter handle, claiming to be 'tired and out of gas'. &nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Wish you all the best in everything that you do my brother. You’ve changed the way batting was seen in the time you’ve played international cricket. My best wishes to you and your family for this amazing journey ahead ?? <a href="https://twitter.com/ABdeVilliers17?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ABdeVilliers17</a> <a href="https://t.co/uxtRAPl3zA">pic.twitter.com/uxtRAPl3zA</a></p>
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<p>De Villiers hung his boot with 8,765 runs in 114 Tests with 22 centuries (average 50.66), 9,577 runs in 228 ODIs with 25 centuries and 1,672 runs in 78 T20Is with 10 half-centuries.<br />
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Kohli took to his Twitter handle to praise the class cricketer.

Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli on Saturday bid farewell to South Africa star batsman AB De Villiers after he announced a sudden retirement from all international cricket earlier this week. Kohli and AB De Villiers play together for Bangalore franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL). However, it is unclear, whether he will return or not for the next year's season. Terming him his 'brother', Kohli took to his twitter handle to praise the class cricketer. "Wish you all the best in everything that you do my brother. You've changed the way batting was seen in the time you've played international cricket. My best wishes to you and your family for this amazing journey ahead @ABdeVilliers17," Kohli tweeted. De Villiers announced his decision on his Twitter handle, claiming to be 'tired and out of gas'. Wish you all the best in everything that you do my brother. You’ve changed the way batting was seen in the time you’ve played international cricket. My best wishes to you and your family for this amazing journey ahead ?? @ABdeVilliers17 pic.twitter.com/uxtRAPl3zA — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) May 26, 2018 × De Villiers hung his boot with 8,765 runs in 114 Tests with 22 centuries (average 50.66), 9,577 runs in 228 ODIs with 25 centuries and 1,672 runs in 78 T20Is with 10 half-centuries.

Virat Kohli bids farewell to 'brother' AB de Villiers

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday accepted cricketer Virat Kohli's fitness challenge stating that he will soon be sharing his fitness video.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Challenge accepted, Virat! I will be sharing my own #FitnessChallenge video soon. @imVkohli #HumFitTohIndiaFit," read PM Modi's tweet.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Challenge accepted, Virat! I will be sharing my own <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FitnessChallenge?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FitnessChallenge</a> video soon. <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imVkohli</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HumFitTohIndiaFit?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HumFitTohIndiaFit</a> <a href="https://t.co/qdc1JabCYb">https://t.co/qdc1JabCYb</a></p>
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<p>Virat Kohli, on Wednesday, accepted Union Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore's fitness challenge and exhibited his favourite core workout. He passed on the challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his wife and actress Anushka Sharma and former Indian cricket team's captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni. &nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I have accepted the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FitnessChallenge?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FitnessChallenge</a> by <a href="https://twitter.com/Ra_THORe?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ra_THORe</a> sir. Now I would like to challenge my wife <a href="https://twitter.com/AnushkaSharma?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AnushkaSharma</a> , our PM <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> ji and <a href="https://twitter.com/msdhoni?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@msdhoni</a> Bhai for the same. ? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HumFitTohIndiaFit?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HumFitTohIndiaFit</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ComeOutAndPlay?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ComeOutAndPlay</a> <a href="https://t.co/e9BAToE6bg">pic.twitter.com/e9BAToE6bg</a></p>
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli/status/999297347032055808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 23, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p>Rathore, on Tuesday, took to Twitter and asked people to post their fitness videos and pass on the challenge to friends and family on social media. He challenged actor Hrithik Roshan, cricketer Virat Kohli and Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal for the same.</p>

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Post pictures and videos of how you keep yourself fit and send a <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FitnessChallenge?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FitnessChallenge</a> to your friends on social media. Here's my video ?and I challenge <a href="https://twitter.com/iHrithik?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@iHrithik</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imVkohli</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/NSaina?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NSaina</a> to join in? <a href="https://t.co/pYhRY1lNEm">pic.twitter.com/pYhRY1lNEm</a></p>
— Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ra_THORe/status/998800601243881472?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 22, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p>"Post pictures and videos of how you keep yourself fit and send a #FitnessChallenge to your friends on social media. Here's my video ?and I challenge @iHrithik, @imVkohli & @NSaina to join in," tweeted Rathore&nbsp;</p>

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Virat Kohli, on Wednesday, accepted Union Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore's fitness challenge and exhibited his favourite core workout

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday accepted cricketer Virat Kohli's fitness challenge stating that he will soon be sharing his fitness video. "Challenge accepted, Virat! I will be sharing my own #FitnessChallenge video soon. @imVkohli #HumFitTohIndiaFit," read PM Modi's tweet. Challenge accepted, Virat! I will be sharing my own #FitnessChallenge video soon. @imVkohli #HumFitTohIndiaFit https://t.co/qdc1JabCYb — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 24, 2018 × Virat Kohli, on Wednesday, accepted Union Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore's fitness challenge and exhibited his favourite core workout. He passed on the challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his wife and actress Anushka Sharma and former Indian cricket team's captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni. I have accepted the #FitnessChallenge by @ra_THORe sir. Now I would like to challenge my wife @AnushkaSharma , our PM @narendramodi ji and @msdhoni Bhai for the same. ? #HumFitTohIndiaFit #ComeOutAndPlay pic.twitter.com/e9BAToE6bg — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) May 23, 2018 × Rathore, on Tuesday, took to Twitter and asked people to post their fitness videos and pass on the challenge to friends and family on social media. He challenged actor Hrithik Roshan, cricketer Virat Kohli and Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal for the same. #HumFitTohIndiaFit ??? Post pictures and videos of how you keep yourself fit and send a #FitnessChallenge to your friends on social media. Here's my video ?and I challenge @iHrithik, @imVkohli & @NSaina to join in? pic.twitter.com/pYhRY1lNEm — Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) May 22, 2018 × "Post pictures and videos of how you keep yourself fit and send a #FitnessChallenge to your friends on social media. Here's my video ?and I challenge @iHrithik, @imVkohli & @NSaina to join in," tweeted Rathore

'Challenge accepted,' says PM Modi to Virat Kohli's fitness dare

<p>Exactly two years back in May 2016, I watched an IPL T20 Cricket match between Bangalore and Gujarat Lions. South African batsman AB de Villiers (ABD) and Virat Kohli, playing for Bangalore, were decimating Lions' bowling attack. It was an assault with no mercy. ABD was even more destructive and poor Suresh Raina, captain of Gujarat Lions was absolutely clueless on how to stop this juggernaut and rein ABD in. ABD was punishing deliveries irrespective of their merit. He scored a swashbuckling century and Bangalore crushed Gujarat Lions with immaculate ease.</p>

<p>I have been a die-hard fan of this duo (ABD-Kohli) in T20 particularly after that match and never missed a single game of their team Bangalore ever since.</p>

<p>So just when I was trying to cope with the exit of Bangalore from IPL 2018, the second shocker came. ABD announced his retirement from the game. My first reaction was "why, he has plenty, plenty of cricket left him". Just a few days back we saw him decimating bowlers and taking that superman type of catch at the boundary.</p>

<p>Trust me that for me it is not a routine farewell piece for a cricketer. ABD was special and he has been one among my all-time favourite overseas cricketers along with Shane Warne, Viv Richards and Wasim Akram.</p>

<p>The reason is simple and straight. Like other three, ABD has been the only one of his league. ABD is the one who set a unique style of playing and inspired a whole generation to follow him.</p>

<p>His 360-degree style of batting changed the game in its own way. If ABD is on fire, then quality and class of bowling is rather a meaningless term. As a bowler, you were at the mercy of ABD as no matter what you bowl, if ABD had to dispatch it, he would.</p>

<p>On his day, ABD would score with jaw-dropping pace. In January 2015 during an ODI against West Indies, ABD smashed 144 runs in less than an hour. He only faced 44 deliveries and set a world record of fastest ODI hundred in just 31 balls. He led his side with passion in 2015 World Cup and led the proceedings with his bat. South Africa had a heartbreak though as they lost out to New Zealand in the semi-final.</p>

<p>ABD has been one of the best fielders of all-times. The way he ran Simon Katich out in 2006 with his acrobatic stop and throw has become epic to narrate for the generations to come (like Jonty Rhodes’s cruise in the air to dismiss Inzamam in 1992 World Cup).</p>

<p>He is leaving the game while he is still on peak and till now he was spearheading the South African middle order. In the recent Test series against India, it was ABD who played the decisive knock for his side in the first two Test matches and denied India an upper hand.</p>

<p>One last thing. One of the greatest ODI and T-20 batsmen of all times is leaving the game without even a single ICC title for his side. It is sad, very sad.</p>

<p>I remember that when South Africa crashed out of 2015 World Cup, on an Indian Facebook Cricket fans page, a tribute was posted to ABD for missing out the ICC cup yet again and fans hoped that ABD will do this in 2019 for sure. But ABD had some other ideas. He won’t be around in 2019 World Cup.</p>

<p>Bye bye ABD: You will surely be missed by frenzied fans like me.</p>

<p><em>(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)</em></p>


His 360-degree style of batting changed the game of cricket in its own way.

Exactly two years back in May 2016, I watched an IPL T20 Cricket match between Bangalore and Gujarat Lions. South African batsman AB de Villiers (ABD) and Virat Kohli, playing for Bangalore, were decimating Lions' bowling attack. It was an assault with no mercy. ABD was even more destructive and poor Suresh Raina, captain of Gujarat Lions was absolutely clueless on how to stop this juggernaut and rein ABD in. ABD was punishing deliveries irrespective of their merit. He scored a swashbuckling century and Bangalore crushed Gujarat Lions with immaculate ease. I have been a die-hard fan of this duo (ABD-Kohli) in T20 particularly after that match and never missed a single game of their team Bangalore ever since. So just when I was trying to cope with the exit of Bangalore from IPL 2018, the second shocker came. ABD announced his retirement from the game. My first reaction was "why, he has plenty, plenty of cricket left him". Just a few days back we saw him decimating bowlers and taking that superman type of catch at the boundary. Trust me that for me it is not a routine farewell piece for a cricketer. ABD was special and he has been one among my all-time favourite overseas cricketers along with Shane Warne, Viv Richards and Wasim Akram. The reason is simple and straight. Like other three, ABD has been the only one of his league. ABD is the one who set a unique style of playing and inspired a whole generation to follow him. His 360-degree style of batting changed the game in its own way. If ABD is on fire, then quality and class of bowling is rather a meaningless term. As a bowler, you were at the mercy of ABD as no matter what you bowl, if ABD had to dispatch it, he would. On his day, ABD would score with jaw-dropping pace. In January 2015 during an ODI against West Indies, ABD smashed 144 runs in less than an hour. He only faced 44 deliveries and set a world record of fastest ODI hundred in just 31 balls. He led his side with passion in 2015 World Cup and led the proceedings with his bat. South Africa had a heartbreak though as they lost out to New Zealand in the semi-final. ABD has been one of the best fielders of all-times. The way he ran Simon Katich out in 2006 with his acrobatic stop and throw has become epic to narrate for the generations to come (like Jonty Rhodes’s cruise in the air to dismiss Inzamam in 1992 World Cup). He is leaving the game while he is still on peak and till now he was spearheading the South African middle order. In the recent Test series against India, it was ABD who played the decisive knock for his side in the first two Test matches and denied India an upper hand. One last thing. One of the greatest ODI and T-20 batsmen of all times is leaving the game without even a single ICC title for his side. It is sad, very sad. I remember that when South Africa crashed out of 2015 World Cup, on an Indian Facebook Cricket fans page, a tribute was posted to ABD for missing out the ICC cup yet again and fans hoped that ABD will do this in 2019 for sure. But ABD had some other ideas. He won’t be around in 2019 World Cup. Bye bye ABD: You will surely be missed by frenzied fans like me. (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

Blog: AB de Villiers will be terribly missed

<p>The latest to join the bandwagon of celebs to take up the fitness challenge tossed up by Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore is none other than Amitabh Bachchan.</p>

<p>The `Shahensha` of Bollywood posted his acceptance message on his Twitter handle.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">T 2816 - - <a href="https://twitter.com/Ra_THORe?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Ra_THORe</a> we accept the challenge of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HumFitTohIndiaFit?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HumFitTohIndiaFit</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FitnessChallenge?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FitnessChallenge</a> .. main mantra : BE CONTINUOUSLY MOBILE .. get up for every errand yourself, gym each day, push away that excess morsel of temptation, drive or cycle yourself, see the Sun more often !? <a href="https://t.co/4SQ2jRiSuy">pic.twitter.com/4SQ2jRiSuy</a></p>
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) <a href="https://twitter.com/SrBachchan/status/999536148077625344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">24 May 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p>Senior Bachchan, as he is lovingly called by his fans, wrote, "@Ra_THORe we accept the challenge of #HumFitTohIndiaFit #FitnessChallenge .. main mantra : BE CONTINUOUSLY MOBILE .. get up for every errand yourself, gym each day, push away that excess morsel of temptation, drive or cycle yourself, see the Sun more often !"</p>

<p>.The message was obviously followed by an unseen picture of the man himself.</p>

<p>The challenge `HumFitTohIndiaFit` has been making rounds on social media since Tuesday when Rathore posted a video message on his Twitter, urging the citizens of India to adopt a healthy lifestyle.</p>

<p>Along with his tweet, Rathore also posted a video of himself wherein he could be seen speaking about the significance of fitness as stressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi before he went down to do ten push-ups.</p>

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Post pictures and videos of how you keep yourself fit and send a <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FitnessChallenge?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FitnessChallenge</a> to your friends on social media. Here's my video ?and I challenge <a href="https://twitter.com/iHrithik?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@iHrithik</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imVkohli</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/NSaina?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NSaina</a> to join in? <a href="https://t.co/pYhRY1lNEm">pic.twitter.com/pYhRY1lNEm</a></p>
— Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ra_THORe/status/998800601243881472?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">22 May 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p>While inviting Indians to post pictures and videos of their fitness attempts, Rathore also appealed to Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli, ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal and Bollywood Hrithik Roshan to join in the effort and be aspiring role models for others.</p>

<p>Following which, Kohli, PM Modi, Hrithik, Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju, and Union Finance Minister Piyush Goyal have already taken up the challenge and posted messages and videos supporting the cause.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">This initiative makes me so proud ! Bravo <a href="https://twitter.com/Ra_THORe?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Ra_THORe</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HumFitTohIndiaFit?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HumFitTohIndiaFit</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FitnessChallenge?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FitnessChallenge</a> this is how I commute to my office everyday. sitting static in a car is such a waste. Walk, cycle, jog, feel the earth, feel India ?? get FIT! <a href="https://t.co/twoI1vna9c">pic.twitter.com/twoI1vna9c</a></p>
— Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) <a href="https://twitter.com/iHrithik/status/998959071020617734?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">22 May 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I have accepted the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FitnessChallenge?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FitnessChallenge</a> by <a href="https://twitter.com/Ra_THORe?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ra_THORe</a> sir. Now I would like to challenge my wife <a href="https://twitter.com/AnushkaSharma?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AnushkaSharma</a> , our PM <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> ji and <a href="https://twitter.com/msdhoni?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@msdhoni</a> Bhai for the same. ? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HumFitTohIndiaFit?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HumFitTohIndiaFit</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ComeOutAndPlay?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ComeOutAndPlay</a> <a href="https://t.co/e9BAToE6bg">pic.twitter.com/e9BAToE6bg</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Challenge accepted, Virat! I will be sharing my own <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FitnessChallenge?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FitnessChallenge</a> video soon. <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imVkohli</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HumFitTohIndiaFit?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HumFitTohIndiaFit</a> <a href="https://t.co/qdc1JabCYb">https://t.co/qdc1JabCYb</a></p>
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Virat Kohli, PM Modi, Hrithik Roshan, Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju, and Union Finance Minister Piyush Goyal have already taken up the challenge and posted messages and videos supporting the cause.

The latest to join the bandwagon of celebs to take up the fitness challenge tossed up by Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore is none other than Amitabh Bachchan. The `Shahensha` of Bollywood posted his acceptance message on his Twitter handle. T 2816 - - @Ra_THORe we accept the challenge of #HumFitTohIndiaFit #FitnessChallenge .. main mantra : BE CONTINUOUSLY MOBILE .. get up for every errand yourself, gym each day, push away that excess morsel of temptation, drive or cycle yourself, see the Sun more often !? pic.twitter.com/4SQ2jRiSuy — Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) 24 May 2018 × Senior Bachchan, as he is lovingly called by his fans, wrote, "@Ra_THORe we accept the challenge of #HumFitTohIndiaFit #FitnessChallenge .. main mantra : BE CONTINUOUSLY MOBILE .. get up for every errand yourself, gym each day, push away that excess morsel of temptation, drive or cycle yourself, see the Sun more often !" .The message was obviously followed by an unseen picture of the man himself. The challenge `HumFitTohIndiaFit` has been making rounds on social media since Tuesday when Rathore posted a video message on his Twitter, urging the citizens of India to adopt a healthy lifestyle. Along with his tweet, Rathore also posted a video of himself wherein he could be seen speaking about the significance of fitness as stressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi before he went down to do ten push-ups. #HumFitTohIndiaFit ??? Post pictures and videos of how you keep yourself fit and send a #FitnessChallenge to your friends on social media. Here's my video ?and I challenge @iHrithik, @imVkohli & @NSaina to join in? pic.twitter.com/pYhRY1lNEm — Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) 22 May 2018 × While inviting Indians to post pictures and videos of their fitness attempts, Rathore also appealed to Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli, ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal and Bollywood Hrithik Roshan to join in the effort and be aspiring role models for others. Following which, Kohli, PM Modi, Hrithik, Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju, and Union Finance Minister Piyush Goyal have already taken up the challenge and posted messages and videos supporting the cause. This initiative makes me so proud ! Bravo @Ra_THORe #HumFitTohIndiaFit #FitnessChallenge this is how I commute to my office everyday. sitting static in a car is such a waste. Walk, cycle, jog, feel the earth, feel India ?? get FIT! pic.twitter.com/twoI1vna9c — Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) 22 May 2018 × I have accepted the #FitnessChallenge by @ra_THORe sir. Now I would like to challenge my wife @AnushkaSharma , our PM @narendramodi ji and @msdhoni Bhai for the same. ? #HumFitTohIndiaFit #ComeOutAndPlay pic.twitter.com/e9BAToE6bg — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) 23 May 2018 × Challenge accepted, Virat! I will be sharing my own #FitnessChallenge video soon. @imVkohli #HumFitTohIndiaFit https://t.co/qdc1JabCYb — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 24 May 2018 ×

Amitabh Bachchan joins #HumFitTohIndiaFit challenge

<p>When Hrithik Roshan took to Mumbai streets to show how he keeps himself fit, little did he know that his video would draw such flak from Twitteratis.&nbsp;<br />
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The actor was challenged by Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Rajyavardhan Rathore a few days back. Rathore has started a fitness challenge on Twitter asking everyone to share pictures and videos of how they keep themselves fit. He challenged Virat Kohli, Hrithik Roshan and Saina Nehwal to take up the challenge.&nbsp;</p>

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Post pictures and videos of how you keep yourself fit and send a <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FitnessChallenge?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FitnessChallenge</a> to your friends on social media. Here's my video ?and I challenge <a href="https://twitter.com/iHrithik?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@iHrithik</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imVkohli</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/NSaina?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NSaina</a> to join in? <a href="https://t.co/pYhRY1lNEm">pic.twitter.com/pYhRY1lNEm</a></p>
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<p>Roshan took to Twitter to show how he keeps himself fit by posting a video of him cycling down to work. The only problem with the video was that Roshan was seen recording a selfie video while cycling down Mumbai's streets.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">This initiative makes me so proud ! Bravo <a href="https://twitter.com/Ra_THORe?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Ra_THORe</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HumFitTohIndiaFit?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HumFitTohIndiaFit</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FitnessChallenge?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FitnessChallenge</a> this is how I commute to my office everyday. sitting static in a car is such a waste. Walk, cycle, jog, feel the earth, feel India ?? get FIT! <a href="https://t.co/twoI1vna9c">pic.twitter.com/twoI1vna9c</a></p>
— Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) <a href="https://twitter.com/iHrithik/status/998959071020617734?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 22, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p>Twitter soon called out the actor for violating traffic rules and even tweeted to Mumbai Police.&nbsp;<br />
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People on Twitter stated that Hrithik was making a video while cycling and wasn’t wearing a helmet.&nbsp;<br />
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A Twitter user @DuttRisky tweeted, “This is called violation of traffic rules. @MumbaiPolice what you are going to do now? @iHrithik you should have done it in open ground rather than on busy road.”&nbsp;Mumbai Police responded to the user, saying, “Please share the location details for us to inform the concerned traffic division.”<br />
The actor is yet to respond to the tweets.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">This is called violation of traffic rules. <a href="https://twitter.com/MumbaiPolice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MumbaiPolice</a> what you are going to do now?<a href="https://twitter.com/iHrithik?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@iHrithik</a> you should have done it in open ground rather than on busy road.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Please wear a helmet while biking too and do not use mobile phone while cycling on busy streets of mumbai....</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">irresponsible example to be shooting video while cycling, so many selfie deaths are a case in point <a href="https://twitter.com/iHrithik?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@iHrithik</a></p>
— priyanka jain (@priyankajain1) <a href="https://twitter.com/priyankajain1/status/999315856013365249?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 23, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p>Meanwhile, Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma, Tiger Shroff, PV Sindhu, Saina Nehwal and Deepika Padukone have all posted videos taking up the fitness challenge.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kohli nominated <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/challenge-accepted-says-pm-modi-accepting-virat-kohlis-fitness-dare-139302">PM Modi who has accepted the challenge </a>and tweeted, " Challenge accepted, Virat! I will be sharing my own #FitnessChallenge video soon. @imVkohli #HumFitTohIndiaFit"</p>


The actor took to Mumbai streets to show how he keeps himself fit.

When Hrithik Roshan took to Mumbai streets to show how he keeps himself fit, little did he know that his video would draw such flak from Twitteratis. The actor was challenged by Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Rajyavardhan Rathore a few days back. Rathore has started a fitness challenge on Twitter asking everyone to share pictures and videos of how they keep themselves fit. He challenged Virat Kohli, Hrithik Roshan and Saina Nehwal to take up the challenge. #HumFitTohIndiaFit ??? Post pictures and videos of how you keep yourself fit and send a #FitnessChallenge to your friends on social media. Here's my video ?and I challenge @iHrithik, @imVkohli & @NSaina to join in? pic.twitter.com/pYhRY1lNEm — Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) May 22, 2018 × Roshan took to Twitter to show how he keeps himself fit by posting a video of him cycling down to work. The only problem with the video was that Roshan was seen recording a selfie video while cycling down Mumbai's streets. This initiative makes me so proud ! Bravo @Ra_THORe #HumFitTohIndiaFit #FitnessChallenge this is how I commute to my office everyday. sitting static in a car is such a waste. Walk, cycle, jog, feel the earth, feel India ?? get FIT! pic.twitter.com/twoI1vna9c — Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) May 22, 2018 × Twitter soon called out the actor for violating traffic rules and even tweeted to Mumbai Police. People on Twitter stated that Hrithik was making a video while cycling and wasn’t wearing a helmet. A Twitter user @DuttRisky tweeted, “This is called violation of traffic rules. @MumbaiPolice what you are going to do now? @iHrithik you should have done it in open ground rather than on busy road.” Mumbai Police responded to the user, saying, “Please share the location details for us to inform the concerned traffic division.” The actor is yet to respond to the tweets. This is called violation of traffic rules. @MumbaiPolice what you are going to do now?@iHrithik you should have done it in open ground rather than on busy road. — DuttRisky (@duttrisky) May 23, 2018 × Please share the location details for us to inform the concerned traffic division. — Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) May 23, 2018 × Please wear a helmet while biking too and do not use mobile phone while cycling on busy streets of mumbai.... — Pooja Gianchandani (@theskillspundit) May 23, 2018 × irresponsible example to be shooting video while cycling, so many selfie deaths are a case in point @iHrithik — priyanka jain (@priyankajain1) May 23, 2018 × Meanwhile, Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma, Tiger Shroff, PV Sindhu, Saina Nehwal and Deepika Padukone have all posted videos taking up the fitness challenge. Kohli nominated PM Modi who has accepted the challenge and tweeted, " Challenge accepted, Virat! I will be sharing my own #FitnessChallenge video soon. @imVkohli #HumFitTohIndiaFit"

Hrithik Roshan accepts Rajyavardhan Rathore's fitness challenge; Twitter is not impressed

<p>Days after Bangalore crashed out of the 2018 Indian Premier League (IPL), skipper Virat Kohli today apologised to the fans by posting an emotional message on his Twitter handle.</p>

<p>Bangalore had a largely disappointing season where they finished sixth with 12 points. This is the second year in a row when the franchise failed to make it to the play-offs.</p>

<p>Ashamed of team's performance, Kohli vowed to turn things around next season.</p>

<p>In all the games played, included the wins, Bangalore lacked consistency and apart from Kohli and now retired AB de Villiers, no other batsmen stepped up to the occasion. &nbsp</p>

<p>Though the team did show some late spark in the round-robin stage, the turnaround came a little too late for them to have any chance.&nbsp</p>

<p>After entering the must-win situation, Bangalore won three games on the trot, against Delhi, Punjab and Hyderabad.&nbsp</p>

<p>But they were then outplayed by Rajasthan in their final league game and exited from the tournament.</p>

<p>Kohli, after the match, spoke of his disappointment with the other batsmen pointing out that they cannot put all the workload on de Villiers and expect him to come out flying every single time.</p>

<p>Kohli is currently sixth in this year's list of top IPL scorers after amassing 530 runs at an average of 48.18 in 14 matches.&nbsp</p>

<p>De Villiers stands ninth in the same list with 480 runs at an average of 53.33.</p>


Kohli vowed to turn things around next season.

Days after Bangalore crashed out of the 2018 Indian Premier League (IPL), skipper Virat Kohli today apologised to the fans by posting an emotional message on his Twitter handle. Bangalore had a largely disappointing season where they finished sixth with 12 points. This is the second year in a row when the franchise failed to make it to the play-offs. Ashamed of team's performance, Kohli vowed to turn things around next season. In all the games played, included the wins, Bangalore lacked consistency and apart from Kohli and now retired AB de Villiers, no other batsmen stepped up to the occasion. Though the team did show some late spark in the round-robin stage, the turnaround came a little too late for them to have any chance. After entering the must-win situation, Bangalore won three games on the trot, against Delhi, Punjab and Hyderabad. But they were then outplayed by Rajasthan in their final league game and exited from the tournament. Kohli, after the match, spoke of his disappointment with the other batsmen pointing out that they cannot put all the workload on de Villiers and expect him to come out flying every single time. Kohli is currently sixth in this year's list of top IPL scorers after amassing 530 runs at an average of 48.18 in 14 matches. De Villiers stands ninth in the same list with 480 runs at an average of 53.33.

Watch: Virat Kohli apologises to fans for disappointing them

<p>After reports surfaced that Indian Cricket Team captain Virat Kohli is suffering from slip disc problem, a top BCCI official rubbished the claims saying 'its neck sprain, not slip disc'.</p>

<p>The official also informed that the problem arose due to fatigue and is a case of is a case of 'workload management rather than injury management'.</p>

<p>"Yes, Virat has had fatigue issues and this is a case of workload management rather than injury management. But it isn't a case of slip disc. As of now, we will be monitoring his workload," the senior official told PTI on condition of anonymity.</p>

<p>The official, who is privy to Kohli's county engagements, also informed that the management is assessing Kohli's condition and can say anything after that only.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier reports said that Kohli had visited a hospital in Mumbai for a check-up, he is suffering from a slip disc injury and will not be playing for Surrey ahead of the UK tour starting with two T20 Internationals against Ireland in June.</p>

<p>When pressed further on the reported slip disc injury, the official replied: "Yesterday, Virat posted his fitness video as part of the Government's 'Fitness Challenge'. I can tell you that the video was shot yesterday."</p>

<p>Kohli had been tagged by Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore in the social media campaign and he had posted a video of him working out in the gym in response.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Asked why did he visit a spinal surgeon at Khar medical facility, the official said: "Virat had suffered a neck sprain during an IPL match in Jaipur (RCB's final game). The pain had subsided but he went for a precautionary check-up."</p>

<p>Kolhi appeared in nine Tests and 29 of the 32 ODIs that the national team played. He also played 9 out of India's 18 T20 Internationals.</p>

<p>In all, he played 47 international matches with only Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya (48 each) playing a match more than him.</p>

<p>Add to it, the 14 IPL matches and his tally goes up to 61 in all.</p>


The official also informed that the problem arose due to fatigue.

After reports surfaced that Indian Cricket Team captain Virat Kohli is suffering from slip disc problem, a top BCCI official rubbished the claims saying 'its neck sprain, not slip disc'. The official also informed that the problem arose due to fatigue and is a case of is a case of 'workload management rather than injury management'. "Yes, Virat has had fatigue issues and this is a case of workload management rather than injury management. But it isn't a case of slip disc. As of now, we will be monitoring his workload," the senior official told PTI on condition of anonymity. The official, who is privy to Kohli's county engagements, also informed that the management is assessing Kohli's condition and can say anything after that only. Earlier reports said that Kohli had visited a hospital in Mumbai for a check-up, he is suffering from a slip disc injury and will not be playing for Surrey ahead of the UK tour starting with two T20 Internationals against Ireland in June. When pressed further on the reported slip disc injury, the official replied: "Yesterday, Virat posted his fitness video as part of the Government's 'Fitness Challenge'. I can tell you that the video was shot yesterday." Kohli had been tagged by Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore in the social media campaign and he had posted a video of him working out in the gym in response. Asked why did he visit a spinal surgeon at Khar medical facility, the official said: "Virat had suffered a neck sprain during an IPL match in Jaipur (RCB's final game). The pain had subsided but he went for a precautionary check-up." Kolhi appeared in nine Tests and 29 of the 32 ODIs that the national team played. He also played 9 out of India's 18 T20 Internationals. In all, he played 47 international matches with only Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya (48 each) playing a match more than him. Add to it, the 14 IPL matches and his tally goes up to 61 in all.

Neck sprain, not slipped disc: BCCI official on Virat Kohli injury

<p>India Cricket Team captain Virat Kohli much-hyped participation in English County Championship was ruled out due to a neck injury on Thursday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The right-handed batsman will require a three-week rehabilitation to recover from the injury, the BCCI acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary said.</p>

<p>"Team India Captain Mr Virat Kohli suffered a neck injury while fielding during Match 51 of the VIVO IPL between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad on 17th May 2018 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru," he added.</p>

<p>"Kohli, who was scheduled to play for Surrey CCC in the month of June, has been ruled out from participating."</p>

<p>This decision was taken following assessments by the BCCI Medical team, subsequent scans, and a specialist visit," the release further stated.</p>

<p>The 29-year-old will undergo a fitness test on June 15, which will confirm his availability for the initial phase of the UK limited-overs tour starting with the two T20 Internationals against Ireland in last week of June.</p>

<p>"The BCCI Medical Team is confident that Kohli will regain full fitness ahead of India's upcoming tours to Ireland and England," the release concluded.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kohli had visited a hospital in Mumbai for a check-up yesterday and it was reported that he is suffering from a slip disc injury and will not be playing for Surrey ahead of the UK tour.</p>

<p>India will begin the series against England with T20Is in early July.<br />
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The right-handed batsman will require a three-week rehabilitation to recover from the injury

India Cricket Team captain Virat Kohli much-hyped participation in English County Championship was ruled out due to a neck injury on Thursday. The right-handed batsman will require a three-week rehabilitation to recover from the injury, the BCCI acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary said. "Team India Captain Mr Virat Kohli suffered a neck injury while fielding during Match 51 of the VIVO IPL between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad on 17th May 2018 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru," he added. "Kohli, who was scheduled to play for Surrey CCC in the month of June, has been ruled out from participating." This decision was taken following assessments by the BCCI Medical team, subsequent scans, and a specialist visit," the release further stated. The 29-year-old will undergo a fitness test on June 15, which will confirm his availability for the initial phase of the UK limited-overs tour starting with the two T20 Internationals against Ireland in last week of June. "The BCCI Medical Team is confident that Kohli will regain full fitness ahead of India's upcoming tours to Ireland and England," the release concluded. Kohli had visited a hospital in Mumbai for a check-up yesterday and it was reported that he is suffering from a slip disc injury and will not be playing for Surrey ahead of the UK tour. India will begin the series against England with T20Is in early July.

Now, no county stint for injured Virat Kohli: BCCI

<p>Indian skipper Virat Kohli&nbsp;is not suffering from slipped disc,&nbsp;but his much hyped County stint will be curtailed, as per new reports.</p>

<p>The previous reports&nbsp;claimed that Kohli was diagnosed with slip disc after he paid a visit to a Mumbai-based orthopaedic surgeon.</p>

<p>However, he will miss out on some of the matches of his county stint. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Kohli will play for Surrey, treating the same as a quality practice session, ahead of the power-packed tour of England in July.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India is scheduled to play three T20 Internationals, three One Day Internationals and five Test matches with England this July.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reports of Kohli's injury came shortly after he released a video accepting Union Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore's fitness challenge and breaking into one of his favourite core workouts.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I have accepted the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FitnessChallenge?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FitnessChallenge</a> by <a href="https://twitter.com/Ra_THORe?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ra_THORe</a> sir. Now I would like to challenge my wife <a href="https://twitter.com/AnushkaSharma?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AnushkaSharma</a> , our PM <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> ji and <a href="https://twitter.com/msdhoni?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@msdhoni</a> Bhai for the same. ? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HumFitTohIndiaFit?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HumFitTohIndiaFit</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ComeOutAndPlay?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ComeOutAndPlay</a> <a href="https://t.co/e9BAToE6bg">pic.twitter.com/e9BAToE6bg</a></p>
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<p>Kohli then passed on the challenge to Prime Minister Narendra who "accepted" his dare earlier today saying that he will soon share his fitness video.&nbsp;</p>

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Kohli will play for Surrey, treating the same as a quality practice session, ahead of the power-packed tour of England in July

Indian skipper Virat Kohli is not suffering from slipped disc, but his much hyped County stint will be curtailed, as per new reports. The previous reports claimed that Kohli was diagnosed with slip disc after he paid a visit to a Mumbai-based orthopaedic surgeon. However, he will miss out on some of the matches of his county stint. Kohli will play for Surrey, treating the same as a quality practice session, ahead of the power-packed tour of England in July. India is scheduled to play three T20 Internationals, three One Day Internationals and five Test matches with England this July. Reports of Kohli's injury came shortly after he released a video accepting Union Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore's fitness challenge and breaking into one of his favourite core workouts. I have accepted the #FitnessChallenge by @ra_THORe sir. Now I would like to challenge my wife @AnushkaSharma , our PM @narendramodi ji and @msdhoni Bhai for the same. ? #HumFitTohIndiaFit #ComeOutAndPlay pic.twitter.com/e9BAToE6bg — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) May 23, 2018 × Kohli then passed on the challenge to Prime Minister Narendra who "accepted" his dare earlier today saying that he will soon share his fitness video. Challenge accepted, Virat! I will be sharing my own #FitnessChallenge video soon. @imVkohli #HumFitTohIndiaFit https://t.co/qdc1JabCYb — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 24, 2018 ×

BCCI to curtail Virat Kohli's county stint after reports of injury

<p>Union Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore had given an open fitness challenge to Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan, cricketer Virat Kohli and shuttler Saina Nehwal on Tuesday.</p>

<p>The Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports posted a video on his official Twitter handle and promoted the campaign #HumFitTohIndiaFit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He shot the video himself being dressed in the formal attire and did ten push-ups without a pause while asking the viewers to share their "fitness mantra."</p>

<p><em>Watch the video here:</em></p>

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Post pictures and videos of how you keep yourself fit and send a <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FitnessChallenge?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FitnessChallenge</a> to your friends on social media. Here's my video ?and I challenge <a href="https://twitter.com/iHrithik?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@iHrithik</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imVkohli</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/NSaina?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NSaina</a> to join in? <a href="https://t.co/pYhRY1lNEm">pic.twitter.com/pYhRY1lNEm</a></p>
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<p>The Olympian also said that he is inspired by the fitness of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and also influenced by Modi's motto of fit and healthy India.</p>

<p>Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan accepted the challenge and shared his fitness secret. Hrithik&nbsp;advocated the promotion of environment-friendly ways to keep up good health like walking, jogging and cycling.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He posted a video on Twitter with a caption, "This initiative makes me so proud ! Bravo @Ra_THORe #HumFitTohIndiaFit &nbsp;#FitnessChallenge this is how I commute to my office everyday. sitting static in a car is such a waste. Walk, cycle, jog, feel the earth, feel India ?? get FIT!"</p>

<p><em>Watch the video here:</em></p>

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<p>Earlier this year Rathore also initiated and monitored the launch of the Khelo India School Games that promote sports among students across schools of India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The initiative aims to provide a scholarship of Rs. 5 lakh each year to 1,000 athletes for a period of eight years.</p>

<p>Mr. Rathore, who recently took charge of the Information and Broadcasting Ministry, was a former professional shooter and as a shooter, competing in the double trap event, he won a silver medal in the 2004 Olympic Games.</p>


Union Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore has given an open fitness challenge to Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan, cricketer Virat Kohli and shuttler Saina Nehwal

Union Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore had given an open fitness challenge to Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan, cricketer Virat Kohli and shuttler Saina Nehwal on Tuesday. The Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports posted a video on his official Twitter handle and promoted the campaign #HumFitTohIndiaFit. He shot the video himself being dressed in the formal attire and did ten push-ups without a pause while asking the viewers to share their "fitness mantra." Watch the video here: #HumFitTohIndiaFit ??? Post pictures and videos of how you keep yourself fit and send a #FitnessChallenge to your friends on social media. Here's my video ?and I challenge @iHrithik, @imVkohli & @NSaina to join in? pic.twitter.com/pYhRY1lNEm — Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) May 22, 2018 × The Olympian also said that he is inspired by the fitness of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and also influenced by Modi's motto of fit and healthy India. Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan accepted the challenge and shared his fitness secret. Hrithik advocated the promotion of environment-friendly ways to keep up good health like walking, jogging and cycling. He posted a video on Twitter with a caption, "This initiative makes me so proud ! Bravo @Ra_THORe #HumFitTohIndiaFit #FitnessChallenge this is how I commute to my office everyday. sitting static in a car is such a waste. Walk, cycle, jog, feel the earth, feel India ?? get FIT!" Watch the video here: This initiative makes me so proud ! Bravo @Ra_THORe #HumFitTohIndiaFit #FitnessChallenge this is how I commute to my office everyday. sitting static in a car is such a waste. Walk, cycle, jog, feel the earth, feel India ?? get FIT! pic.twitter.com/twoI1vna9c — Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) May 22, 2018 × Earlier this year Rathore also initiated and monitored the launch of the Khelo India School Games that promote sports among students across schools of India. The initiative aims to provide a scholarship of Rs. 5 lakh each year to 1,000 athletes for a period of eight years. Mr. Rathore, who recently took charge of the Information and Broadcasting Ministry, was a former professional shooter and as a shooter, competing in the double trap event, he won a silver medal in the 2004 Olympic Games.

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