Virat Kohli continues to grab headlines even after stepping away from two formats of the game. Despite, bidding adieu to T20I and Test cricket, Virat Kohli has achieved an incredible feat that many active cricketers dream of. Kohli has become the first player in the history of cricket to breach the 900 rating points in all three formats of the game. The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday (Jul 16) amended Virat's T20I rating points from 897 to 909. That puts the Indian stalwart into a league of his own. Kohli had the career best rating points of 909 in T20Is, 909 in ODIs and 937 in Tests.&nbsp;&nbsp;However, this news might have left you scratching your head. How can any batter improve their batting points even after retirement? It sounds strange, but let's decode it below:&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/darling-daughter-i-still-remember-mohammed-shami-shares-emotional-post-for-daughter-ayra-on-10th-birthday-1752742455572">'Darling daughter, I still remember...': Shami shares emotional post for daughter Ayra on 10th birthday</a>&nbsp;First of all, you might think this might be a technical glitch on ICC's website or has Virat decided to play T20Is again. Well, none of them is true. What happened is part of the ICC’s historical revision process, something they do from time to time. This involves re-evaluating past performances, correcting scorecard inaccuracies, or tweaking the algorithm behind player ratings.&nbsp;When that happens, individual scores and ratings, sometimes even from years ago, can go up or down. It’s not just about Kohli; many cricketers see their stats adjust quietly in the background. But this time, the revision sparked buzz because it brought Kohli to a milestone no one else has touched.&nbsp;Talking about Virat Kohli and T20Is instantly takes fans into a nostalgic wave straight back to Australia during the 2022 T20I World Cup. At the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Kohli had scored an unbeaten 82 off 53 balls against Pakistan. With 28 needed off just 8 balls, Kohli turned the tide towards India. And who can forget Harsha Bhogle’s iconic commentary, “Kohli goes down the ground… Kohli goes off the ground.” That straight six was later declared by the ICC as the 'Shot of the Century.'&nbsp;

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday (Jul 16) amended Virat's T20I rating points from 897 to 909. That puts the Indian stalwart into a league of his own. Kohli had the career best rating points of 909 in T20Is, 909 in ODIs and 937 in Tests. 

Virat Kohli continues to grab headlines even after stepping away from two formats of the game. Despite, bidding adieu to T20I and Test cricket, Virat Kohli has achieved an incredible feat that many active cricketers dream of. Kohli has become the first player in the history of cricket to breach the 900 rating points in all three formats of the game. The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday (Jul 16) amended Virat's T20I rating points from 897 to 909. That puts the Indian stalwart into a league of his own. Kohli had the career best rating points of 909 in T20Is, 909 in ODIs and 937 in Tests. However, this news might have left you scratching your head. How can any batter improve their batting points even after retirement? It sounds strange, but let's decode it below: Also read | 'Darling daughter, I still remember...': Shami shares emotional post for daughter Ayra on 10th birthday First of all, you might think this might be a technical glitch on ICC's website or has Virat decided to play T20Is again. Well, none of them is true. What happened is part of the ICC’s historical revision process, something they do from time to time. This involves re-evaluating past performances, correcting scorecard inaccuracies, or tweaking the algorithm behind player ratings. When that happens, individual scores and ratings, sometimes even from years ago, can go up or down. It’s not just about Kohli; many cricketers see their stats adjust quietly in the background. But this time, the revision sparked buzz because it brought Kohli to a milestone no one else has touched. Talking about Virat Kohli and T20Is instantly takes fans into a nostalgic wave straight back to Australia during the 2022 T20I World Cup. At the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Kohli had scored an unbeaten 82 off 53 balls against Pakistan. With 28 needed off just 8 balls, Kohli turned the tide towards India. And who can forget Harsha Bhogle’s iconic commentary, “Kohli goes down the ground… Kohli goes off the ground.” That straight six was later declared by the ICC as the 'Shot of the Century.'

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday (Jul 16) amended Virat's T20I rating points from 897 to 909. That puts the Indian stalwart into a league of his own. Kohli had the career best rating points of 909 in T20Is, 909 in ODIs and 937 in Tests.

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From Virat Kohli to MS Dhoni, here is a look at five Indian batters fastest to 5000 ODI runs, with Sachin Tendulkar not on the list. The list features the likes of Shikhar Dhawan, MS Dhoni and Gautam Gambhir.

From Virat Kohli to MS Dhoni, 5 Indian batters fastest to 5000 ODI runs – Sachin Tendulkar not on the list

Here's a look at the top five Indian players with most ducks in the international cricket. Surprisingly, India's batting stalwart Virat Kohli is also on this unwanted list.

Virat Kohli is only batter in top 5 of this unwanted list, check other Indian players

Shubman Gill is leading the Indian Test side for the first time and he's enjoying the responsibility with the form of his life. The Indian skipper has already scored 607 runs in three Tests of the series - the most by an Indian batter in England. The previous best of 602 was by Rahul Dravid in four Tests back in 2002 when India drew the series 1-1. Gill has two Tests and four innings more to add to his tally and may be go past Yashasvi Jaiswal's 712-run record for most runs by an Indian in a Test series vs England at home or away.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/under-par-stokes-while-batting-first-time-as-skipper-now-struggling-in-second-attempt-as-well-1752481716160">Under par Stokes while batting first time now struggling in 2nd attempt as well</a>As skipper, Gill's already past Virat Kohli's record of 593 runs in a series in England and took four innings less to do so. Kohli's 655 runs in home series against England is also well within Gill's reach and he needs just 85 runs more to go past it. Gill's three hundreds in six innings he had played are also joint most along with Rahul Dravid who had scored three tons twice in a series in England - in 2002 and 2011.Before the ongoing series, Gill had played three Tests in England - two World Test Championship (WTC) final in 2021 and 2023 to go with a Test against the home side in 2022. He had scored just 88 runs in those three Tests across six innings and with no fifties and a highest of 28. In comparison, Gill scored 147 runs in his first innings of the tour and then scored 269 &amp; 161 in two innings of the second Test at Edgbaston.Thanks to Gill's record-breaking second Test in Edgbaston, India won a match for the very first time at the venue and equalized the ongoing five-Test series at 1-1 before heading to Lord's for the third Test - their favourite venue in England with three Test wins.

The Indian skipper has already scored 607 runs in three Tests of the series - the most by an Indian batter in England. The previous best of 602 was by Rahul Dravid in four Tests back in 2002 when India drew the series 1-1.

Shubman Gill is leading the Indian Test side for the first time and he's enjoying the responsibility with the form of his life. The Indian skipper has already scored 607 runs in three Tests of the series - the most by an Indian batter in England. The previous best of 602 was by Rahul Dravid in four Tests back in 2002 when India drew the series 1-1. Gill has two Tests and four innings more to add to his tally and may be go past Yashasvi Jaiswal's 712-run record for most runs by an Indian in a Test series vs England at home or away. Also Read - Under par Stokes while batting first time now struggling in 2nd attempt as well As skipper, Gill's already past Virat Kohli's record of 593 runs in a series in England and took four innings less to do so. Kohli's 655 runs in home series against England is also well within Gill's reach and he needs just 85 runs more to go past it. Gill's three hundreds in six innings he had played are also joint most along with Rahul Dravid who had scored three tons twice in a series in England - in 2002 and 2011. Before the ongoing series, Gill had played three Tests in England - two World Test Championship (WTC) final in 2021 and 2023 to go with a Test against the home side in 2022. He had scored just 88 runs in those three Tests across six innings and with no fifties and a highest of 28. In comparison, Gill scored 147 runs in his first innings of the tour and then scored 269 & 161 in two innings of the second Test at Edgbaston. Thanks to Gill's record-breaking second Test in Edgbaston, India won a match for the very first time at the venue and equalized the ongoing five-Test series at 1-1 before heading to Lord's for the third Test - their favourite venue in England with three Test wins.

As skipper, Gill's already past Virat Kohli's record of 593 runs in a series in England and took four innings less to do so. Kohli's 655 runs in home series against England is also well within Gill's reach and he needs just 85 runs more to go past it.

From 88 to 607 - Shubman Gill is now India's batter in a Test series in England

Former Indian cricketer and a World Cup winner, Suresh Raina, has backed and echoed Virat Kohli’s words, expressing displeasure over the BCCI’s rule change surrounding restricting players’ family time on away tours. Following India’s horrid tour Down Under, where they lost the series (1-3) and a chance to make it to their third successive WTC Final, the BCCI tightened several rules in a revised 10-point guideline; however, one of them made headlines for the wrong reasons. Although BCCI’s agenda was to keep the players focused on cricket, especially on away tours, limiting family time on longer and shorter tours, respectively, irked several high-profile players, including Kohli and Rohit Sharma.&nbsp;Per BCCI’s revised guideline, a player’s family cannot accompany them beyond 14 days on longer away tours that stretch 45 days and beyond, and for seven days on shorter away tours. &nbsp;While Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir backed BCCI’s rule change, saying the players are on national duty and not on holidays, Raina opposed it openly while speaking on YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia's show, saying, "It is very important to have family on tours. BCCI has taken a big decision that family is not allowed – I'm against this. You are sending them on a tour for two months… family should be allowed. It's not that they (family) are against the players, they (also) would want us to score runs and the country to win."&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/families-are-important-but-not-a-holiday-india-coach-gautam-gambhir-backs-bcci-rule-that-once-irked-kohli-rohit-1752227522339">‘Families are important…but it’s not a holiday,’ Gambhir backs BCCI rule that once irked Kohli, Rohit</a> &nbsp;Raina stressed how players need someone to talk to and vent out to during their lean patches on away tours, and if BCCI restrict their families from staying with them, it could lead to mental health issues.&nbsp; &nbsp;"You do have mental health issues. When you are going through a lean phase and there's an army gunning for your spot, then such issues crop up. You fear being dropped. When chips are down, you need someone to talk to. When you're happy, you seldom need anyone. But when you're down, you fear talking, thinking this may end up reaching the coach or the captain," Raina added.<h3>Fear of repercussion&nbsp; &nbsp;</h3>Being part of the Indian dressing room for over a decade, Raina knows what it’s like not to talk about the issues one deals with.&nbsp; &nbsp;"So out of hesitation, players don't speak out," he said. "Imagine Virat Kohli playing, his daughter clapping – it's such a proud moment. He will set the stage on fire," Raina concluded.

Although BCCI’s agenda was to keep the players focused on cricket, especially on away tours, limiting family time on longer and shorter tours, respectively, irked several high-profile players, including Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

Former Indian cricketer and a World Cup winner, Suresh Raina, has backed and echoed Virat Kohli’s words, expressing displeasure over the BCCI’s rule change surrounding restricting players’ family time on away tours. Following India’s horrid tour Down Under, where they lost the series (1-3) and a chance to make it to their third successive WTC Final, the BCCI tightened several rules in a revised 10-point guideline; however, one of them made headlines for the wrong reasons. Although BCCI’s agenda was to keep the players focused on cricket, especially on away tours, limiting family time on longer and shorter tours, respectively, irked several high-profile players, including Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Per BCCI’s revised guideline, a player’s family cannot accompany them beyond 14 days on longer away tours that stretch 45 days and beyond, and for seven days on shorter away tours. While Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir backed BCCI’s rule change, saying the players are on national duty and not on holidays, Raina opposed it openly while speaking on YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia's show, saying, "It is very important to have family on tours. BCCI has taken a big decision that family is not allowed – I'm against this. You are sending them on a tour for two months… family should be allowed. It's not that they (family) are against the players, they (also) would want us to score runs and the country to win." Also read | ‘Families are important…but it’s not a holiday,’ Gambhir backs BCCI rule that once irked Kohli, Rohit Raina stressed how players need someone to talk to and vent out to during their lean patches on away tours, and if BCCI restrict their families from staying with them, it could lead to mental health issues. "You do have mental health issues. When you are going through a lean phase and there's an army gunning for your spot, then such issues crop up. You fear being dropped. When chips are down, you need someone to talk to. When you're happy, you seldom need anyone. But when you're down, you fear talking, thinking this may end up reaching the coach or the captain," Raina added. Fear of repercussion Being part of the Indian dressing room for over a decade, Raina knows what it’s like not to talk about the issues one deals with. "So out of hesitation, players don't speak out," he said. "Imagine Virat Kohli playing, his daughter clapping – it's such a proud moment. He will set the stage on fire," Raina concluded.

Although BCCI’s agenda was to keep the players focused on cricket, especially on away tours, limiting family time on longer and shorter tours, respectively, irked several high-profile players, including Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

‘When chips are down, you need…,’ Raina joins Kohli in bashing BCCI’s family restriction rule

From touching Axar Patel feet to giving fiery send-offs to New Zealand batters, here is a look at the top five Virat Kohli most talked about on-field reactions.

Virat Kohli's most talked about on-field reactions: From touching Axar Patel's feet to giving fiery send-offs

From Virat Kohli to Alastair Cook, meet the six cricketers who have the highest Yo-Yo test scores. These players have prioritised fitness in their career as the list also includes Al-Amin Hossain, Mohammad Rizwan and Shan Masood.

From Jonny Bairstow to Alastair Cook, 5 cricketers with highest Yo-Yo test scores - Virat's position will surprise you

As Wimbledon 2025 enters second week, a lot of celebrities including Britain's Queen Camilla and Sachin Tendulkar have attended the matches. Lets have a look at all the big names who have attended the championship.

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From Raina-Dhoni to Bravo-Pollard, here's a look at the five most popular friendships in IPL and international cricket. This list also includes Kohli-De Villiers, Stuart Broad-James Anderson and Rahul-Mayank Agarwal.

From Raina-Dhoni to Bravo-Pollard: 5 most popular friendships in IPL and International cricket

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir has backed a BCCI rule that once irked white-ball stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. After India’s horrid show Down Under, where not only did they lose the series (1-3) and a chance to seal the WTC Final 2025 ticket, but also copped with new set of guidelines laid by the board, including introducing a new rule that limits players’ family duration on away tours. While it's 14 days for longer tours that last for 45 days and beyond, the number reduces to just seven for shorter ones. Owing to this, several players, including Kohli and Rohit, reached out to the BCCI to put some relaxations on it.&nbsp;The BCCI laid out these rules to ensure that the players maintain focus on cricket on all tours and stick together, not seeking an escape elsewhere. Kohli was among the high-profile names who expressed displeasure over this rule, saying he doesn’t want to head back to his room and sit and sulk without his family around.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wiaan-mulder-reveals-what-brian-lara-said-to-him-about-not-breaking-his-once-in-a-lifetime-400-runs-in-test-match-record-1752218181086">Wiaan Mulder reveals what Brian Lara said to him about not breaking his ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ record</a> &nbsp;Speaking with Cheteshwar Pujara during a special interview, Gambhir says the focus must remain on representing the country rather than being on a holiday. &nbsp;"Families are important, but you've got to understand one thing. You are here for a purpose. It's not a holiday. You're here for a huge purpose. You've got very few people in that dressing room or in this tour that gets this opportunity to make the country proud. &nbsp;“So yes, I'm not against not having families with us. &nbsp;"It is important to have families, but if your focus is towards making our country proud and you have a much bigger role than any other thing, and you're committed to that goal, you're committed to that cause, I think everything else is fine. But for me, I think that cause and that goal is more important than any other thing,” Gambhir said.&nbsp;<h3>India at Lord’s &nbsp;</h3>Team India bowled first at Lord’s in the third Test against England. Dismissing both openers inside the first session, India had England’s back against the wall before Joe Root and Ollie Pope stitched a 109-run stand to bring the hosts back in the game. &nbsp;Two quick wickets in the middle overs further dent their run, but England's deployment of an old-school approach saved them from any embarrassment as Root and Stokes ended the day with the scoreboard reading 251 for four.&nbsp; &nbsp;While Stokes is batting on an unbeaten 32, Root was stranded at 99* on the other hand.&nbsp;

The BCCI laid out these rules to ensure that the players maintain focus on cricket on all tours and stick together, not seeking an escape elsewhere. 

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir has backed a BCCI rule that once irked white-ball stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. After India’s horrid show Down Under, where not only did they lose the series (1-3) and a chance to seal the WTC Final 2025 ticket, but also copped with new set of guidelines laid by the board, including introducing a new rule that limits players’ family duration on away tours. While it's 14 days for longer tours that last for 45 days and beyond, the number reduces to just seven for shorter ones. Owing to this, several players, including Kohli and Rohit, reached out to the BCCI to put some relaxations on it. The BCCI laid out these rules to ensure that the players maintain focus on cricket on all tours and stick together, not seeking an escape elsewhere. Kohli was among the high-profile names who expressed displeasure over this rule, saying he doesn’t want to head back to his room and sit and sulk without his family around. Also read | Wiaan Mulder reveals what Brian Lara said to him about not breaking his ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ record Speaking with Cheteshwar Pujara during a special interview, Gambhir says the focus must remain on representing the country rather than being on a holiday. "Families are important, but you've got to understand one thing. You are here for a purpose. It's not a holiday. You're here for a huge purpose. You've got very few people in that dressing room or in this tour that gets this opportunity to make the country proud. “So yes, I'm not against not having families with us. "It is important to have families, but if your focus is towards making our country proud and you have a much bigger role than any other thing, and you're committed to that goal, you're committed to that cause, I think everything else is fine. But for me, I think that cause and that goal is more important than any other thing,” Gambhir said. India at Lord’s Team India bowled first at Lord’s in the third Test against England. Dismissing both openers inside the first session, India had England’s back against the wall before Joe Root and Ollie Pope stitched a 109-run stand to bring the hosts back in the game. Two quick wickets in the middle overs further dent their run, but England's deployment of an old-school approach saved them from any embarrassment as Root and Stokes ended the day with the scoreboard reading 251 for four. While Stokes is batting on an unbeaten 32, Root was stranded at 99* on the other hand.

The BCCI laid out these rules to ensure that the players maintain focus on cricket on all tours and stick together, not seeking an escape elsewhere.&nbsp;

‘Families are important…but it’s not a holiday,’ Gambhir backs BCCI rule that once irked Kohli, Rohit

Former South African captain Faf du Plessis has made T20 history with a major achievement. The 40-year-old is in great form in the United States, where he is playing for the Texas Super Kings in Major League Cricket (MLC). In a match against Seattle Orcas, he played a match-winning knock of 91 runs off 52 balls, helping his team beat Orcas by 51 runs. He currently leads the run scoring chart in the tournament with 409 runs at an average of 51.12, including two centuries.&nbsp;In the same match against the Seattle Orcas, Du Plessis made history and entered his name in the T20 record books by surpassing his close friend and Indian batting star Virat Kohli to become the highest run-scorer in T20 cricket as a captain.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Check - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/web-stories/cricket/captains-with-most-runs-in-t20-cricket-du-plessis-kohli-vince-dhoni-sharma-azam-1751813931244">Captains to Hit Most Runs in T20 Cricket</a>&nbsp;Faf now has 6575 runs and counting in 208 T20 matches. Second to him is his close friend Virat Kohli with 6564 runs in 193 T20 matches.&nbsp;After achieving the record Du Plessis said, 'I’ve always enjoyed my cricket with extra responsibility, that's something I never get tired of.'&nbsp;Meanwhile, Du Plessis will get another chance to add more runs when Texas Super Kings next face MI New York in Qualifier 2 on Saturday (Jul 12).&nbsp;Captains with the most runs in T20 Cricket&nbsp;<ul><li>Faf du Plessis: 6575 runs in 208 matches</li><li>Virat Kohli: 6564 runs in 193 matches</li><li>James Vince - 6469 runs in 215 matches</li><li>MS Dhoni: 6283 runs in 331 matches</li><li>Rohit Sharma: 6064 runs in 225 matches</li></ul>

In a match against Seattle Orcas, he played a match-winning knock of 91 runs off 52 balls, helping his team beat Orcas by 51 runs.

Former South African captain Faf du Plessis has made T20 history with a major achievement. The 40-year-old is in great form in the United States, where he is playing for the Texas Super Kings in Major League Cricket (MLC). In a match against Seattle Orcas, he played a match-winning knock of 91 runs off 52 balls, helping his team beat Orcas by 51 runs. He currently leads the run scoring chart in the tournament with 409 runs at an average of 51.12, including two centuries. In the same match against the Seattle Orcas, Du Plessis made history and entered his name in the T20 record books by surpassing his close friend and Indian batting star Virat Kohli to become the highest run-scorer in T20 cricket as a captain. Also Check - Captains to Hit Most Runs in T20 Cricket Faf now has 6575 runs and counting in 208 T20 matches. Second to him is his close friend Virat Kohli with 6564 runs in 193 T20 matches. After achieving the record Du Plessis said, 'I’ve always enjoyed my cricket with extra responsibility, that's something I never get tired of.' Meanwhile, Du Plessis will get another chance to add more runs when Texas Super Kings next face MI New York in Qualifier 2 on Saturday (Jul 12). Captains with the most runs in T20 Cricket Faf du Plessis: 6575 runs in 208 matches Virat Kohli: 6564 runs in 193 matches James Vince - 6469 runs in 215 matches MS Dhoni: 6283 runs in 331 matches Rohit Sharma: 6064 runs in 225 matches

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From Joe Root to Virat Kohli, here are the five players who have caught the most catches in the India vs England Test series. Interestingly, there are three former Indian players on the list.

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From Virat Kohli to Sachin Tendulkar, meet the top five Indian run-scorers against England in Test cricket. These five legends have scored against England over the years showing their consistency.

Meet 5 Indian batters with most Test runs against England, Sunil Gavaskar leads the chart

Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli has finally spoken publicly about his retirement from Test cricket, a moment that shocked cricket enthusiasts across the globe, when he called time on his illustrious career in May. Now, for the first time since stepping away from the red-ball format, the former India captain has shared his thoughts about the big decision.&nbsp;&nbsp;Kohli was speaking at a charity event hosted by, 2011 World Cup Man of the series winner, Yuvraj Singh's YouWeCan foundation, where many cricket legends were in attendance. The evening saw the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Chris Gayle, Ravi Shastri, Brian Lara and Kevin Pietersen gather under one roof, alongside India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir and other members of the current setup.<h2>Kohli reflects on Test retirement</h2>When host Gaurav Kapoor asked Kohli about retirement, the 36-year-old responded with a smile, saying, “I just coloured my beard two days ago. You know it’s time when you are colouring your beard every four days.” Kohli also took a moment to appreciate former coach Ravi Shastri for his constant support during his Test cricket journey. He credited Shastri for standing by him during difficult times, especially during media pressure. “If it wasn’t for him, a lot of what happened in Test cricket wouldn’t have been possible,” Kohli said.&nbsp;Also Read |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ind-vs-eng-all-you-need-to-know-about-india-s-record-at-lord-s-cricket-ground-1751959720728"> IND vs ENG: All you need to know about India's record at Lord's Cricket Ground</a>&nbsp;He recalled his early years in Indian cricket, sharing how senior players like Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh and Zaheer Khan guided him. “They made me feel comfortable in the dressing room and helped me understand what it takes to stay at the top,” he said.&nbsp;Kohli also remembered a special match in 2017, where Yuvraj and MS Dhoni both scored centuries after an early batting collapse. “Watching that was like living a childhood dream,” he said. It was a heartfelt evening and Kohli added in the end: he wouldn’t have attended for anyone else but Yuvraj, a friend and mentor he deeply admires.

Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli has finally spoken publicly about his retirement from Test cricket, a moment that shocked cricket enthusiasts across the globe, when he called time on his illustrious career in May. 

Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli has finally spoken publicly about his retirement from Test cricket, a moment that shocked cricket enthusiasts across the globe, when he called time on his illustrious career in May. Now, for the first time since stepping away from the red-ball format, the former India captain has shared his thoughts about the big decision. Kohli was speaking at a charity event hosted by, 2011 World Cup Man of the series winner, Yuvraj Singh's YouWeCan foundation, where many cricket legends were in attendance. The evening saw the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Chris Gayle, Ravi Shastri, Brian Lara and Kevin Pietersen gather under one roof, alongside India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir and other members of the current setup. Kohli reflects on Test retirement When host Gaurav Kapoor asked Kohli about retirement, the 36-year-old responded with a smile, saying, “I just coloured my beard two days ago. You know it’s time when you are colouring your beard every four days.” Kohli also took a moment to appreciate former coach Ravi Shastri for his constant support during his Test cricket journey. He credited Shastri for standing by him during difficult times, especially during media pressure. “If it wasn’t for him, a lot of what happened in Test cricket wouldn’t have been possible,” Kohli said. Also Read | IND vs ENG: All you need to know about India's record at Lord's Cricket Ground He recalled his early years in Indian cricket, sharing how senior players like Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh and Zaheer Khan guided him. “They made me feel comfortable in the dressing room and helped me understand what it takes to stay at the top,” he said. Kohli also remembered a special match in 2017, where Yuvraj and MS Dhoni both scored centuries after an early batting collapse. “Watching that was like living a childhood dream,” he said. It was a heartfelt evening and Kohli added in the end: he wouldn’t have attended for anyone else but Yuvraj, a friend and mentor he deeply admires.

Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli has finally spoken publicly about his retirement from Test cricket, a moment that shocked cricket enthusiasts across the globe, when he called time on his illustrious career in May.&nbsp;

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Former India captain Virat Kohli has backed 24-time grand slam champion Novak Djokovic to win the Wimbledon 2025 men's singles title. The Indian stalwart, who shares a close bond with the 'gladiator,' is hopeful Djokovic can go all the way and lift his eighth Wimbledon crown. Novak recently made history by joining an elite list to have a century of wins (singles) at the SW19. Novak Djokovic became only the third player in Wimbledon history to reach 100 victories after Martina Navratilova and Roger Federer.&nbsp;Speaking to an official broadcaster from the iconic Centre Court, Kohli praised Djokovic’s hard work and called him a deserving champion. “Look, I've been in touch with Novak for a while now. We've exchanged some messages. He's been incredibly gracious and kind to stay in touch,” Kohli said.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis-what-is-a-calendar-golden-slam-in-tennis-meet-steffi-graff-to-achieve-it-1751813513490">What is a Calendar Golden Slam in Tennis? Meet the only player to achieve it</a>&nbsp;“So, I'd say I want Novak and Carlos to be in the final, and ideally for Novak to win this one because that would be a tremendous achievement for him at this stage of his career. And, you know, in the comparison or conversation about being the greatest of all time, he'd be right up there with anyone else, if not number one with the maximum number of grand slam titles. He deserves it. Given the amount of hard work he's put in, I hope he plays Carlos in the final and wins.” Kohli added while speaking to the broadcaster&nbsp;Kohli was at Centre Court on Monday (Jul 7) to watch Djokovic play in the Round of 16 against Australia’s Alex de Minaur. It was a star-studded evening with Roger Federer, Joe Root and James Anderson in the house. Djokovic overcame a first-set defeat to beat de Minaur with the scoreline: 1-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 and advanced to his 16th Wimbledon quarterfinal. He will now face 23-year-old Italian Flavio Cobolli in the last eight on Wednesday (Jul 9). After the match, Kohli called Djokovic a 'gladiator of the sport ' in an Instagram post.&nbsp;<h2>Kohli picks Sabalenka as the ladies' champion</h2>&nbsp;Kohli also shared his pick for the ladies' singles title, backing Wimbledon seed No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka to take the crown home. “She seems like the favourite now. She’s got the game and she’s got the aggression. I think she’s going to be tough to beat,” he added.

Kohli was at Centre Court on Monday (Jul 7) to watch Djokovic play in the Round of 16 against Australia’s Alex de Minaur. It was a star-studded evening with Roger Federer, Joe Root and James Anderson in the house.

Former India captain Virat Kohli has backed 24-time grand slam champion Novak Djokovic to win the Wimbledon 2025 men's singles title. The Indian stalwart, who shares a close bond with the 'gladiator,' is hopeful Djokovic can go all the way and lift his eighth Wimbledon crown. Novak recently made history by joining an elite list to have a century of wins (singles) at the SW19. Novak Djokovic became only the third player in Wimbledon history to reach 100 victories after Martina Navratilova and Roger Federer. Speaking to an official broadcaster from the iconic Centre Court, Kohli praised Djokovic’s hard work and called him a deserving champion. “Look, I've been in touch with Novak for a while now. We've exchanged some messages. He's been incredibly gracious and kind to stay in touch,” Kohli said. Also Read | What is a Calendar Golden Slam in Tennis? Meet the only player to achieve it “So, I'd say I want Novak and Carlos to be in the final, and ideally for Novak to win this one because that would be a tremendous achievement for him at this stage of his career. And, you know, in the comparison or conversation about being the greatest of all time, he'd be right up there with anyone else, if not number one with the maximum number of grand slam titles. He deserves it. Given the amount of hard work he's put in, I hope he plays Carlos in the final and wins.” Kohli added while speaking to the broadcaster Kohli was at Centre Court on Monday (Jul 7) to watch Djokovic play in the Round of 16 against Australia’s Alex de Minaur. It was a star-studded evening with Roger Federer, Joe Root and James Anderson in the house. Djokovic overcame a first-set defeat to beat de Minaur with the scoreline: 1-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 and advanced to his 16th Wimbledon quarterfinal. He will now face 23-year-old Italian Flavio Cobolli in the last eight on Wednesday (Jul 9). After the match, Kohli called Djokovic a 'gladiator of the sport ' in an Instagram post. Kohli picks Sabalenka as the ladies' champion Kohli also shared his pick for the ladies' singles title, backing Wimbledon seed No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka to take the crown home. “She seems like the favourite now. She’s got the game and she’s got the aggression. I think she’s going to be tough to beat,” he added.

Kohli was at Centre Court on Monday (Jul 7) to watch Djokovic play in the Round of 16 against Australia’s Alex de Minaur. It was a star-studded evening with Roger Federer, Joe Root and James Anderson in the house.

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India cricketer Virat Kohli was in attendance at Wimbledon Centre Court on Monday (Jul 7) to witness Novak Djokovic cruise in the quarter-finals with a hard-fought victory over Alex de Minaur. Djokovic won the match 1-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 and continued his bid for the record 25th grand slam title. After the match, Kohli was interviewed by former India tennis player Vijay Amritraj and was asked to compare playing at Lord's to playing at Centre Court. Kohli, who recently retired from Test cricket, has stellar record in red-ball format but could not replicate that at Lord's.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis-wimbledon-tailoring-the-traditions-and-prestige-to-attract-younger-audience-1751891623539">Wimbledon 'tailoring the traditions and prestige' to attract younger audience</a>"Well, there are such amazing stadiums in the world to play cricket. And as we were having a chat earlier, it's a lot of pressure because there are so many people in the stadium. But I would say it's not as intimidating as the Centre Court because of the distance people are sitting from you," said Kohli when asked draw comparison between playing at Lord's and Centre Court.Apart from Virat, former multi-Wimbledon winner Roger Federer was also in the attendance to watch his long-time on-court nemesis Djokovic play. After the win, Djokovic acknowledged Federer's presence and was happy to win in front of him."It's probably the first time he's watching me and I've won the match. The last couple I lost, so good to break the curse. No, it's great, obviously, great to have Roger, a huge champion and someone that I admired and respected a lot. We shared the stage for so many years, and it's great to have him back," Djokovic said. Notably, it was Djokovic who had beaten Federer in a Wimbledon final thrice - 2014, 2015 and 2019. Djokovic will now face Italy's Flavio Cobolli in the quarter-final on Wednesday (Jul 9).

It's a lot of pressure because there are so many people in the stadium. But I would say it's not as intimidating as the Centre Court because of the distance people are sitting from you, said Kohli when asked draw comparison between playing at Lord's and Centre Court.

India cricketer Virat Kohli was in attendance at Wimbledon Centre Court on Monday (Jul 7) to witness Novak Djokovic cruise in the quarter-finals with a hard-fought victory over Alex de Minaur. Djokovic won the match 1-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 and continued his bid for the record 25th grand slam title. After the match, Kohli was interviewed by former India tennis player Vijay Amritraj and was asked to compare playing at Lord's to playing at Centre Court. Kohli, who recently retired from Test cricket, has stellar record in red-ball format but could not replicate that at Lord's. Also Read - Wimbledon 'tailoring the traditions and prestige' to attract younger audience "Well, there are such amazing stadiums in the world to play cricket. And as we were having a chat earlier, it's a lot of pressure because there are so many people in the stadium. But I would say it's not as intimidating as the Centre Court because of the distance people are sitting from you," said Kohli when asked draw comparison between playing at Lord's and Centre Court. Apart from Virat, former multi-Wimbledon winner Roger Federer was also in the attendance to watch his long-time on-court nemesis Djokovic play. After the win, Djokovic acknowledged Federer's presence and was happy to win in front of him. "It's probably the first time he's watching me and I've won the match. The last couple I lost, so good to break the curse. No, it's great, obviously, great to have Roger, a huge champion and someone that I admired and respected a lot. We shared the stage for so many years, and it's great to have him back," Djokovic said. Notably, it was Djokovic who had beaten Federer in a Wimbledon final thrice - 2014, 2015 and 2019. Djokovic will now face Italy's Flavio Cobolli in the quarter-final on Wednesday (Jul 9).

&nbsp;Virat Kohli was in attendance at Wimbledon Centre Court on Monday (Jul 7) to witness Novak Djokovic cruise in the quarter-finals with a hard-fought victory over Alex de Minaur. Djokovic won the match 1-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 and continued his bid for the record 25th grand slam title.

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Former India cricket team captain Virat Kohli and his wife, Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, were seen enjoying the royal hospitality of Wimbledon 2025 on Monday (July 7). The cricket legend, who recently stepped away from Test cricket, made a stylish appearance at the Centre Court to watch tennis star Novak Djokovic take on Australia’s Alex de Minaur in the men’s singles round of 16 match. Djokovic started the game by losing the first set 1-6. But he bounced back to win the next three sets 6-4, 6-4, and 6-4, proving once again why he is one of the greats.&nbsp;Kohli, sitting with Anushka, cheered for every stroke and Djokovic’s fighting spirit. On Instagram, he summed it up perfectly by describing Djokovic as a “gladiator” and saying, “What a match. It was business as usual for the gladiator. @djokernole.” To which Novak replied, “Thank you for supporting.”

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Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis-wimbledon-djokovic-beats-de-mianur-and-breaks-losing-curse-with-federer-in-attendance-1751908108947">Wimbledon 2025: 'Probably the first time...,' Djokovic happy to break 'losing curse' with Federer in attendance</a>&nbsp;The match also caught the eyes of other sports stars like Joe Root, Roger Federer and James Anderson, making the atmosphere even more electric. For Kohli, the trip to London was a chance to relax after his recent victory in the IPL with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). He had just celebrated winning the title before he flew to London for some quality family time, followed by an exciting day at Wimbledon.&nbsp;Adding to cricket, Kohli also gave a shout-out to India’s Test captain Shubman Gill, who had delivered an outstanding performance with a whopping 430-run score in the Edgbaston Test against England. Kohli praised his team on social media for their fighting spirit and special efforts by bowlers Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep, who became the second Indian pacer to pick up a 10-wicket haul on English soil.

Virat Kohli, sitting with Anushka, cheered for every stroke and Novak Djokovic’s fighting spirit at the Centre Court. 

Former India cricket team captain Virat Kohli and his wife, Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, were seen enjoying the royal hospitality of Wimbledon 2025 on Monday (July 7). The cricket legend, who recently stepped away from Test cricket, made a stylish appearance at the Centre Court to watch tennis star Novak Djokovic take on Australia’s Alex de Minaur in the men’s singles round of 16 match. Djokovic started the game by losing the first set 1-6. But he bounced back to win the next three sets 6-4, 6-4, and 6-4, proving once again why he is one of the greats. Kohli, sitting with Anushka, cheered for every stroke and Djokovic’s fighting spirit. On Instagram, he summed it up perfectly by describing Djokovic as a “gladiator” and saying, “What a match. It was business as usual for the gladiator. @djokernole.” To which Novak replied, “Thank you for supporting.”

Virat Kohli, sitting with Anushka, cheered for every stroke and Novak Djokovic’s fighting spirit at the Centre Court. On Instagram, he summed it up perfectly by describing Djokovic as a “gladiator” and saying, “What a match. It was business as usual for the gladiator. @djokernole.”

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Legendary India captain MS Dhoni is celebrating his 44th birthday on Monday (July 7) as he continues to grace the game on and the off field. During his career, Dhoni played with players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and others, building great chemistry with them. Revisiting a famous quote from Virat in 2023, &nbsp;he denied Dhoni the top spot in favour of his RCB teammate AB de Villiers for the quick running between the wickets.&nbsp;<h2>When Virat Kohli chose AB de Villiers over Mahi</h2>“I’ve answered this before, AB is the fastest I’ve ever run with. The only other player I’ve had such great coordination with is MS Dhoni. I didn’t even need to call while running with them; we just understood each other," Kohli had said in 2023 while speaking on The Quick Singles.&nbsp;During a conversation with AB de Villiers on the show The Quick Singles, Virat Kohli was asked who is the fastest runner between the wickets he has ever played with. Without hesitation, Kohli named the former South African star, AB de Villiers. When AB de Villiers was asked the same question, he chose his fellow South African, Faf du Plessis.&nbsp;"Mine is controversial as well," De Villiers said.&nbsp;"He is the best runner I have run with as well, it's Faf. But he's run me out at least seven times in my career. We have had some worst misunderstandings."&nbsp;Kohli was also asked a more tricky question, who he thought was the worst runner between the wickets. With a laugh, he named Indian teammate Cheteshwar Pujara.&nbsp;"It was a Centurion Test match on the tour of 2018. He was run out in both the innings. Pujara was run-out in the first innings of the Centurion Test and I said, 'It's OK', such things happen in cricket; Cheteshwar Pujara played a shot in the second innings and called Parthiv Patel for 3rd run, Pujara himself was running towards the danger end and he got run-out again and that too by a big margin. When the replay was shown there was no one on the screen, just Quinny taking the bails off. I was like you have run yourself in the first innings how can you be so brave to take on the quickest man on the field and then not be seen in the frame when the replay is shown. I was like my god. That is the worst call I have seen in my life," Kohli explained the decision after picking Pujara.

Legendary India captain MS Dhoni will celebrate his 44th birthday on Monday (July 7) as he continues to grace the game on and the off field. Dhoni has shared the international stage with many greats like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and others, building great chemistry with them.

Legendary India captain MS Dhoni is celebrating his 44th birthday on Monday (July 7) as he continues to grace the game on and the off field. During his career, Dhoni played with players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and others, building great chemistry with them. Revisiting a famous quote from Virat in 2023, he denied Dhoni the top spot in favour of his RCB teammate AB de Villiers for the quick running between the wickets. When Virat Kohli chose AB de Villiers over Mahi “I’ve answered this before, AB is the fastest I’ve ever run with. The only other player I’ve had such great coordination with is MS Dhoni. I didn’t even need to call while running with them; we just understood each other," Kohli had said in 2023 while speaking on The Quick Singles. During a conversation with AB de Villiers on the show The Quick Singles, Virat Kohli was asked who is the fastest runner between the wickets he has ever played with. Without hesitation, Kohli named the former South African star, AB de Villiers. When AB de Villiers was asked the same question, he chose his fellow South African, Faf du Plessis. "Mine is controversial as well," De Villiers said. "He is the best runner I have run with as well, it's Faf. But he's run me out at least seven times in my career. We have had some worst misunderstandings." Kohli was also asked a more tricky question, who he thought was the worst runner between the wickets. With a laugh, he named Indian teammate Cheteshwar Pujara. "It was a Centurion Test match on the tour of 2018. He was run out in both the innings. Pujara was run-out in the first innings of the Centurion Test and I said, 'It's OK', such things happen in cricket; Cheteshwar Pujara played a shot in the second innings and called Parthiv Patel for 3rd run, Pujara himself was running towards the danger end and he got run-out again and that too by a big margin. When the replay was shown there was no one on the screen, just Quinny taking the bails off. I was like you have run yourself in the first innings how can you be so brave to take on the quickest man on the field and then not be seen in the frame when the replay is shown. I was like my god. That is the worst call I have seen in my life," Kohli explained the decision after picking Pujara.

Legendary India captain MS Dhoni is celebrating his 44th birthday on Monday (July 7) as he continues to grace the game on and the off field. Dhoni has shared the international stage with many greats like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and others, building great chemistry with them.

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