<p>The first innings&nbsp;for India was quite unfortunate when bowlers did their bit by holding the South African side&nbsp;for 286 but the India batting order was shattered&nbsp;by the Proteas pacers when Indian side somehow saved the follow-on.</p>

<p>The top batsmen and stars of Test cricket could not perform, only Hardik Pandya went on the thrilling counter-attack by scoring 93 crucial&nbsp;runs for his team but missing an elusive century. He also took 2 quick wickets of Aiden Markram and Dean Elgar before the wrap-up of the second day of the first Test against&nbsp;South Africa.</p>

<p>When all the batsmen were falling into the trap&nbsp;of South African bowlers then Hardik found a determined ally in Bhuvneshwar Kumar, together they made a partnership of 99 runs. He also denies the talk of pitch behaviour and additional swing by playing some handsome strokes.</p>

<p>As the 3rd-day play was called off due to the heavy rains. Now, Indian bowlers have less time to strike again because fewer overs now, around 200 overs are left in the game.&nbsp;Though, the rain proved to be a salvation for India side. If the Proteas had taken a huge lead on Day 3 then it would have become impossible for India side to save the game from there.</p>

<p>Hashim Amla and Kagiso Rabada will continue their game on day 4 as the weather reports say zero precipitation and a bright sunny day to have a game of cricket.</p>

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<p>With an advantage of 142 runs and 8 wickets in hands, South Africa is set to take a huge lead. But still, there is enough time&nbsp;to get a result as the forecast is better for Day 4 and Day 5 as well.</p>

<p>Now, India bowlers will be under an immense&nbsp;pressure of taking wickets, meanwhile, Ashwin can also produce&nbsp;results by taking some wickets on the damp pitch.</p>

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With an advantage of 142 runs and 8 wickets in hands, South Africa is set to take a huge lead

The first innings for India was quite unfortunate when bowlers did their bit by holding the South African side for 286 but the India batting order was shattered by the Proteas pacers when Indian side somehow saved the follow-on. The top batsmen and stars of Test cricket could not perform, only Hardik Pandya went on the thrilling counter-attack by scoring 93 crucial runs for his team but missing an elusive century. He also took 2 quick wickets of Aiden Markram and Dean Elgar before the wrap-up of the second day of the first Test against South Africa. When all the batsmen were falling into the trap of South African bowlers then Hardik found a determined ally in Bhuvneshwar Kumar, together they made a partnership of 99 runs. He also denies the talk of pitch behaviour and additional swing by playing some handsome strokes. As the 3rd-day play was called off due to the heavy rains. Now, Indian bowlers have less time to strike again because fewer overs now, around 200 overs are left in the game. Though, the rain proved to be a salvation for India side. If the Proteas had taken a huge lead on Day 3 then it would have become impossible for India side to save the game from there. Hashim Amla and Kagiso Rabada will continue their game on day 4 as the weather reports say zero precipitation and a bright sunny day to have a game of cricket. Cricket fans we’re pleased to alert you that we’ll have some action out on the field today #SAvsIND #ProteaFire #FreedomSeries pic.twitter.com/nsnkxrB7mZ — Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) January 8, 2018 × With an advantage of 142 runs and 8 wickets in hands, South Africa is set to take a huge lead. But still, there is enough time to get a result as the forecast is better for Day 4 and Day 5 as well. Now, India bowlers will be under an immense pressure of taking wickets, meanwhile, Ashwin can also produce results by taking some wickets on the damp pitch. Much better Much brighter Much clear Much sunshine ☀️ #SAvIND pic.twitter.com/xyqHgqm6h0 — BCCI (@BCCI) January 8, 2018 ×

India vs South Africa: India under pressure on Day 4

<p>His bowlers set it up nicely by taking 20 South African wickets but a dejected India captain Virat Kohli said that it would be of little consequence if the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/india-135-all-out-south-africa-wins-1st-test-by-72-runs-28890">batsmen don&#39;t put up a better show </a>in the upcoming matches.</p>

<p>India&#39;s star-studded batting line-up scored 209 and 135 in both essays in their 72-run defeat in the first Test.</p>

<p>&quot;Taking 20 wickets to win a Test match is the priority. But if your batsmen don&#39;t bat well, then it doesn&#39;t matter. If you are not getting close to their total, it doesn&#39;t matter if you have taken 20 wickets or not. We needed to bat better than what we did,&quot; Kohli didn&#39;t beat around the bush after yet another humiliating defeat outside the sub-continent.</p>

<p>The skipper felt for his bowling attack which dismissed South Africa for 130 in the second innings and kept the victory target at a gettable 208.</p>

<p>&quot;Definitely, we feel for the bowlers because they bowled their hearts out. A guy like Jasprit (Bumrah) bowled beautifully in his first Test match, he troubled the batsmen a lot this morning. Mohammed Shami bowled his heart out, Bhuvi was good as well and not having done the job, they will also be gutted about it,&quot; the disappointment was palpable in skipper&#39;s voice.</p>

<p>&quot;At the same time as I said they know that can repeat that performance and if we get a lively wicket again, we can exploit those conditions,&quot; said Kohli.</p>

<p>He was all praise for Hardik Pandya for his all-round effort in this Test match.</p>

<p>&quot;Hardik Pandya showed great character in the first innings to get us to that total. We needed if not one big partnership, then every wicket adding 30-35 would have done the job for us. We needed to show more character with the bat there is no question about it,&quot; he added.</p>

<p>Kohli spoke about the intent that is needed to be shown with perfect blend of defence and attack while batting on these adverse conditions, which are completely different from the belters on Indian sub-continent.</p>

<p>&quot;We lost four wickets in four overs. If you do that, it is very tough for you to come back and win Test matches from there. You want their bowlers to come back for second and third spells. We failed to do that and need to apply ourselves better.</p>

<p>&quot;At the same time, we need to have intent because the kind of bowling attack they have. You can&#39;t even be in a zone of not having intent and see off 35-40 overs. You need to find the perfect balance to do well in South Africa especially where there is more bounce. You cannot be casual at the same time you cannot have loose shots also,&quot; he observed.</p>

<p>Kohli did not pay much heed to the criticism about going into the Test match without any warm-up game.</p>

<p>&quot;We were very well-prepared. I don&#39;t think we felt any lack of preparation. Even they got out for 130 in the second innings and they play here all the time. It was a wicket where things were happening every day. We let ourselves down with the bat, that&#39;s for sure.&quot;</p>

<p>Kohli was all praise for man of the match Vernon Philander, who took career-best 6 for 42 to dismantle India.</p>

<p>&quot;Vernon is a different kind of bowler and he has different strengths. He will always pitch the ball in those areas in uncertainty and that&#39;s his strength. He will also get the ball to seam both ways also,&quot; Philander said.</p>

<p>&quot;You have to be at the top of your game every time you play against this bowling attack because of the variety as well. He bowled really well in the second innings when the ball wasn&#39;t doing as much.</p>

<p>&quot;At one stage when Rohit and I were playing, we felt pretty comfortable. We lost four wickets in four overs, which doesn?t really help the team?s cause especially when you are chasing a low total,&quot; he added.</p>

<p>The skipper also rated the Newlands track as an &quot;outstanding&quot; one.</p>

<p>&quot;The pitch was outstanding. I really liked the kind of wicket this was. I think it was great for Test cricket - getting a result in four days despite losing a day&#39;s play, it was definitely not one sided, both sides were in it at different stages.&quot;</p>

<p>Kohli urged his boys to comeback in the next Test with more intensity than ever.</p>

<p>&quot;To not having got the job done, it hurts and it should hurt because that&#39;s the only way you can rectify the mistakes and come out with more motivation in the next match,&quot; he signed off.&nbsp;</p>

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His bowlers set it up nicely by taking 20 South African wickets but a dejected India captain Virat Kohli said that it would be of little consequence if the batsmen don't put up a better show in the upcoming matches

His bowlers set it up nicely by taking 20 South African wickets but a dejected India captain Virat Kohli said that it would be of little consequence if the batsmen don't put up a better show in the upcoming matches. India's star-studded batting line-up scored 209 and 135 in both essays in their 72-run defeat in the first Test. "Taking 20 wickets to win a Test match is the priority. But if your batsmen don't bat well, then it doesn't matter. If you are not getting close to their total, it doesn't matter if you have taken 20 wickets or not. We needed to bat better than what we did," Kohli didn't beat around the bush after yet another humiliating defeat outside the sub-continent. The skipper felt for his bowling attack which dismissed South Africa for 130 in the second innings and kept the victory target at a gettable 208. "Definitely, we feel for the bowlers because they bowled their hearts out. A guy like Jasprit (Bumrah) bowled beautifully in his first Test match, he troubled the batsmen a lot this morning. Mohammed Shami bowled his heart out, Bhuvi was good as well and not having done the job, they will also be gutted about it," the disappointment was palpable in skipper's voice. "At the same time as I said they know that can repeat that performance and if we get a lively wicket again, we can exploit those conditions," said Kohli. He was all praise for Hardik Pandya for his all-round effort in this Test match. "Hardik Pandya showed great character in the first innings to get us to that total. We needed if not one big partnership, then every wicket adding 30-35 would have done the job for us. We needed to show more character with the bat there is no question about it," he added. Kohli spoke about the intent that is needed to be shown with perfect blend of defence and attack while batting on these adverse conditions, which are completely different from the belters on Indian sub-continent. "We lost four wickets in four overs. If you do that, it is very tough for you to come back and win Test matches from there. You want their bowlers to come back for second and third spells. We failed to do that and need to apply ourselves better. "At the same time, we need to have intent because the kind of bowling attack they have. You can't even be in a zone of not having intent and see off 35-40 overs. You need to find the perfect balance to do well in South Africa especially where there is more bounce. You cannot be casual at the same time you cannot have loose shots also," he observed. Kohli did not pay much heed to the criticism about going into the Test match without any warm-up game. "We were very well-prepared. I don't think we felt any lack of preparation. Even they got out for 130 in the second innings and they play here all the time. It was a wicket where things were happening every day. We let ourselves down with the bat, that's for sure." Kohli was all praise for man of the match Vernon Philander, who took career-best 6 for 42 to dismantle India. "Vernon is a different kind of bowler and he has different strengths. He will always pitch the ball in those areas in uncertainty and that's his strength. He will also get the ball to seam both ways also," Philander said. "You have to be at the top of your game every time you play against this bowling attack because of the variety as well. He bowled really well in the second innings when the ball wasn't doing as much. "At one stage when Rohit and I were playing, we felt pretty comfortable. We lost four wickets in four overs, which doesn?t really help the team?s cause especially when you are chasing a low total," he added. The skipper also rated the Newlands track as an "outstanding" one. "The pitch was outstanding. I really liked the kind of wicket this was. I think it was great for Test cricket - getting a result in four days despite losing a day's play, it was definitely not one sided, both sides were in it at different stages." Kohli urged his boys to comeback in the next Test with more intensity than ever. "To not having got the job done, it hurts and it should hurt because that's the only way you can rectify the mistakes and come out with more motivation in the next match," he signed off. Virat Kohli urged his boys to comeback in the next Test with more intensity than ever.

Taking 20 wickets of little value if we don't bat well: Virat Kohli

<p>It was a sad day for Virat Kohli when he was bowled out&nbsp;after scoring just five&nbsp;runs against South Africa on Friday.</p>

<p>India lost three wickets in the first 11 overs they played making only 28 runs on Day 1.</p>

<p>Also read -<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/will-virat-kohli-flop-in-south-africa-28713">&nbsp;India vs South Africa: Will Virat&#39;s jinx of not performing on green pitches to continue?</a></p>

<p>Kohli was accompanied by his wife, Anushka Sharma who cheered for him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The newlyweds had been having a great time vacationing in Cape Town earlier.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However,&nbsp;as soon as the Indian cricket team captain got out, Twitter made&nbsp;Anushka Sharma its&nbsp;target and blamed her for Virat&#39;s on-field performance.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Yesterday Virat bhaiya realized that Playing against SA bowlers in SA Condition is not as easy as playing against Anushka Sharma.??</p>
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India lost three wickets in the first 11 overs they played making only 28 runs on Day 1

It was a sad day for Virat Kohli when he was bowled out after scoring just five runs against South Africa on Friday. India lost three wickets in the first 11 overs they played making only 28 runs on Day 1. Also read - India vs South Africa: Will Virat's jinx of not performing on green pitches to continue? Kohli was accompanied by his wife, Anushka Sharma who cheered for him. The newlyweds had been having a great time vacationing in Cape Town earlier. However, as soon as the Indian cricket team captain got out, Twitter made Anushka Sharma its target and blamed her for Virat's on-field performance. * Virat Kohli gets out on Zero * Anushka Sharma: Thank you darling for promoting my upcoming film — Sunil- The Cricketer (@1sInto2s) January 1, 2018 × Yesterday Virat bhaiya realized that Playing against SA bowlers in SA Condition is not as easy as playing against Anushka Sharma.?? — wali (@iamWali10) January 6, 2018 × Anushka Sharma bad luck always ... — ashish rana (@iamthankful1997) January 6, 2018 × Virat Kohli gets out on 5 runs only. This is what happened when u forced an employee to come office during his honeymoon days. ??#SAvIND — Khurram (@IKB77) January 5, 2018 × @AnushkaSharma is scared after virat departs by scoring 5????..#AnushkaSharma — kashish joshi (@kashishjoshi867) January 5, 2018 ×

Twitter attacks Anushka Sharma after Virat's poor show in South Africa

<p>The &quot;genius&quot; of AB de Villiers and a ferocious onslaught from South Africa&#39;s fast bowlers changed the course of the first day of the first Test against India at Newlands on Friday.</p>

<p>India started the day like the world champions they are according to the Test rankings, but their nearest challengers finished on top, with India staggering at 28 for three at the close -- losing skipper Virat Kohli for just five -- after bowling out the hosts for 286.</p>

<p>It was a remarkable turnaround after South Africa had been reduced to 12 for three by Bhuvneshwar Kumar inside the first half hour.</p>

<p>&quot;They are a quality bowling attack and at that stage, I was sitting there wondering how we were going to score a run,&quot; said South African batting coach Dale Benkenstein.</p>

<p>He didn&#39;t have to wonder for long.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Counter-attacking batting, led by aggressive half-centuries by De Villiers and captain Faf du Plessis, and some wayward bowling by India enabled South Africa to make a reasonable total on a lively pitch before the South African fast bowlers struck.</p>

<p>Benkenstein praised &quot;the class and genius of AB de Villiers and the tenacity of the captain&quot;.</p>

<p>De Villiers and Du Plessis put on 114 for the fourth wicket, with De Villiers in sparkling form as he hit 65 off 84 balls with 11 fours.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He showed intent from the start of his innings, hitting four fours off Kumar&#39;s fifth over.</p>

<p>&quot;That one over from AB changed the game,&quot; said Benkenstein. &quot;He made the bowlers worry about their lengths. That partnership got us back in the game and brought belief back in the change room.&quot;</p>

<p><strong>Gave away runs</strong></p>

<p>Kumar, who took wickets in each of his first three overs, finished with four for 87 and conceded more than four runs an over as did fellow seamers, new cap Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Only Mohammed Shami was economical, taking one for 47 in 16 overs.</p>

<p>&quot;We gave away 25 or 30 too many runs,&quot; said Kumar, who acknowledged the game-changing ability of De Villiers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;When AB bats you know you have to bowl well. In some overs, we gave away too many boundaries.&quot;</p>

<p>Kumar said India would have to bat well on Saturday but said he felt the match was evenly poised.</p>

<p>Benkenstein, though, said South Africa were &quot;very happy&quot; after their four-man pace attack was unleashed for the last 51 minutes of play.</p>

<p>Vernon Philander had Murali Vijay caught at gully and four balls later Dale Steyn, playing his first Test match in more than a year, caught Shikhar Dhawan off his own bowling when Dhawan&#39;s attempted pull steepled high into the air.</p>

<p>The biggest prize fell to Morne Morkel, who came on as first change and produced a sharply-lifting delivery which Indian captain Virat Kohli edged to wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock after making just five.</p>

<p>Du Plessis said batting first on a well-grassed pitch was a &quot;tricky decision&quot; and his side&#39;s start must have reinforced his misgivings.</p>

<p>Kumar gained appreciable movement off a well-grassed pitch to plunge the South African innings into deep trouble.</p>

<p>Dean Elgar, South Africa&#39;s leading batsman during 2017, edged the third ball of the match to be caught behind by Wriddhiman Saha for nought.&nbsp;</p>

<p>His opening partner, Aiden Markram, fell in Kumar&#39;s next over, leg before wicket for five, before Hashim Amla, on three, edged an attempted back foot drive and gave Saha a second catch.</p>

<p>Saha finished with five catches behind the stumps.</p>

<p>But the rest of the South African batting proved resilient. The De Villiers-Du Plessis partnership was followed by a sixth wicket stand of 60 off 54 balls from Quinton de Kock and Philander, and there were useful contributions from the tailenders.</p>

<p>&quot;Those runs down the order in tough conditions were vital,&quot; said Benkenstein.</p>


The 'genius' of AB de Villiers and a ferocious onslaught from South Africa's fast bowlers changed the course of the first day of the first Test against India at Newlands on Friday

The "genius" of AB de Villiers and a ferocious onslaught from South Africa's fast bowlers changed the course of the first day of the first Test against India at Newlands on Friday. India started the day like the world champions they are according to the Test rankings, but their nearest challengers finished on top, with India staggering at 28 for three at the close -- losing skipper Virat Kohli for just five -- after bowling out the hosts for 286. It was a remarkable turnaround after South Africa had been reduced to 12 for three by Bhuvneshwar Kumar inside the first half hour. "They are a quality bowling attack and at that stage, I was sitting there wondering how we were going to score a run," said South African batting coach Dale Benkenstein. He didn't have to wonder for long. Counter-attacking batting, led by aggressive half-centuries by De Villiers and captain Faf du Plessis, and some wayward bowling by India enabled South Africa to make a reasonable total on a lively pitch before the South African fast bowlers struck. Benkenstein praised "the class and genius of AB de Villiers and the tenacity of the captain". De Villiers and Du Plessis put on 114 for the fourth wicket, with De Villiers in sparkling form as he hit 65 off 84 balls with 11 fours. He showed intent from the start of his innings, hitting four fours off Kumar's fifth over. "That one over from AB changed the game," said Benkenstein. "He made the bowlers worry about their lengths. That partnership got us back in the game and brought belief back in the change room." Gave away runs Kumar, who took wickets in each of his first three overs, finished with four for 87 and conceded more than four runs an over as did fellow seamers, new cap Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya. Only Mohammed Shami was economical, taking one for 47 in 16 overs. "We gave away 25 or 30 too many runs," said Kumar, who acknowledged the game-changing ability of De Villiers. "When AB bats you know you have to bowl well. In some overs, we gave away too many boundaries." Kumar said India would have to bat well on Saturday but said he felt the match was evenly poised. Benkenstein, though, said South Africa were "very happy" after their four-man pace attack was unleashed for the last 51 minutes of play. Vernon Philander had Murali Vijay caught at gully and four balls later Dale Steyn, playing his first Test match in more than a year, caught Shikhar Dhawan off his own bowling when Dhawan's attempted pull steepled high into the air. The biggest prize fell to Morne Morkel, who came on as first change and produced a sharply-lifting delivery which Indian captain Virat Kohli edged to wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock after making just five. Du Plessis said batting first on a well-grassed pitch was a "tricky decision" and his side's start must have reinforced his misgivings. Kumar gained appreciable movement off a well-grassed pitch to plunge the South African innings into deep trouble. Dean Elgar, South Africa's leading batsman during 2017, edged the third ball of the match to be caught behind by Wriddhiman Saha for nought. His opening partner, Aiden Markram, fell in Kumar's next over, leg before wicket for five, before Hashim Amla, on three, edged an attempted back foot drive and gave Saha a second catch. Saha finished with five catches behind the stumps. But the rest of the South African batting proved resilient. The De Villiers-Du Plessis partnership was followed by a sixth wicket stand of 60 off 54 balls from Quinton de Kock and Philander, and there were useful contributions from the tailenders. "Those runs down the order in tough conditions were vital," said Benkenstein.

Cricket: South Africa hail 'genius' of De Villiers

<p>After following the Indian Cricket for close to 4 decades, one thing I can say with reasonable certainty: 2018 is going to be one of the most exciting and challenging years for Indian Test side.</p>

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<p>Let&#39;s bring instant objectivity to the discussion. India is slated to play Test series in South Africa, England and Australia during the next 365 days, which would be a serious challenge for a team which is on a dream run these days.</p>

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<p>Ever since Kohli took over the Indian Test captaincy in early 2015, he has been on an unprecedented winning spree in Test. The string of victories which started in 2015 during India&rsquo;s tour to Sri Lanka continued all through 2016 and 2017. India decimated South Africa, New Zealand and England at home. Sri Lanka was defeated both at the home and away series. The India team attained top ranking in the ICC Test ranking as well.</p>

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<p>But this does not complete the Kohli&rsquo;s crusade for sure. Kohli cannot claim the undisputed supremacy as yet. Real challenging stuff is yet to come for team India, and 2018 is the year which will provide that.</p>

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<p>With Pakistan and West Indies merely a shadow of their former glory, England, Australia and India are the only formidable Test sides. Since home Test series comes easily to India, the real challenge would be to play these three teams in their backyard. You can win a Test in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh but on green tracks in these three countries and with potent pace bowlers, the red ball becomes a different thing altogether to face.</p>

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<p>History vindicates this. India has never won a Test series in Australia and in South Africa. India&rsquo;s cricket ties with Australia and South Africa are respectively 70 and 25 years old. In England, India last won Test series in 2007 and was decimated in two Test series thereafter.</p>

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<p>Look at the few of the past bashings in Australia: there was a 4-0 and 3-0 whitewash in 2011-12 and 1999-2000 respectively. In 1991-92, there was a 4-0 defeat in five Test series. In 2003-04, India had a good time in Australia as the four Test series drew at 1-1. India registered that iconic victory at Adelaide, and with little better luck India should have ended up a winner in the series. At Melbourne during Boxing Day Test in 2003, Sehwag scored a swashbuckling ton on the opening day but, thereafter, the team imploded and lost the match. At Sydney Tendulkar scored a mammoth 241. India could have clinched the Test and series but then Steve Waugh saved it for Australia in his farewell Test match.</p>

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<p>In 2007-08, India defeated Australia in Perth but overall lost series which was mired in various controversies.</p>

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<p>Last time, India visited Australia in 2014-15, they lost the four-Test series by 2-0.</p>

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<p>In South Africa, India drew series in 2006-07 and 2010-11, but last time in 2013-14 lost by 1-0. Until 2006 Johannesburg Test, India had a total dismal show in South Africa and there was nothing to boast. At Johannesburg in 2006, Sreesanth produced one of the most spirited bowling performances and South Africa was bundled out for 84; India won the Test but failed to clinch series.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>India has one more famous victory at Durban in 2010-11. Sreesanth was again at the thick of action as he removed top three South African batsmen in the second innings but India again failed to win series.</p>

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<p>When India visited England in the summer of 2011 as newly crowned World Champion and number one Test side, England delivered the shocker to India in form of a 4-0 whitewash. Three years later in 2014, India drew the first blood by winning the second Test at Lords. Ishant Sharma created havoc with rising deliveries in the second innings. England, however, bounced back ferociously and won next three Test matches with immaculate ease. Viral Kohli failed miserably with the bat.</p>

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<p>So history suggests, Kohli may be reveling in his accomplishments over the past 2-3 years but there is no space for complacency. The real challenge is nestled in 2018 and Kohli and Indian think-tank must be well aware of it.</p>

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<p>In 2018, India though can hope for settling all those past bashings in South Africa, England and Australia essentially because of three reasons: a pool of genuinely quick and strike pace bowlers, in form batsmen, and spirited and aggressive captaincy of Kohli. Flamboyant Spinner Hardik Pandya brings further potency to the side.</p>

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<p>By the end of 2018, we would really know that how strong this Indian Test side is. If India is sitting at the top of ICC Test ranking, then 2018 will provide the ultimate endorsement of it (or rebuttal).</p>

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<p>Nonetheless, it would be roller coaster ride for a Cricket freak like me. Let&rsquo;s put the seat belt and enjoy this.</p>

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<p><i>(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL).</i></p>


So history suggests, Kohli may be reveling in his accomplishments over the past 2-3 years but there is no space for complacency.

After following the Indian Cricket for close to 4 decades, one thing I can say with reasonable certainty: 2018 is going to be one of the most exciting and challenging years for Indian Test side. Let's bring instant objectivity to the discussion. India is slated to play Test series in South Africa, England and Australia during the next 365 days, which would be a serious challenge for a team which is on a dream run these days. Ever since Kohli took over the Indian Test captaincy in early 2015, he has been on an unprecedented winning spree in Test. The string of victories which started in 2015 during India’s tour to Sri Lanka continued all through 2016 and 2017. India decimated South Africa, New Zealand and England at home. Sri Lanka was defeated both at the home and away series. The India team attained top ranking in the ICC Test ranking as well. But this does not complete the Kohli’s crusade for sure. Kohli cannot claim the undisputed supremacy as yet. Real challenging stuff is yet to come for team India, and 2018 is the year which will provide that. With Pakistan and West Indies merely a shadow of their former glory, England, Australia and India are the only formidable Test sides. Since home Test series comes easily to India, the real challenge would be to play these three teams in their backyard. You can win a Test in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh but on green tracks in these three countries and with potent pace bowlers, the red ball becomes a different thing altogether to face. History vindicates this. India has never won a Test series in Australia and in South Africa. India’s cricket ties with Australia and South Africa are respectively 70 and 25 years old. In England, India last won Test series in 2007 and was decimated in two Test series thereafter. Look at the few of the past bashings in Australia: there was a 4-0 and 3-0 whitewash in 2011-12 and 1999-2000 respectively. In 1991-92, there was a 4-0 defeat in five Test series. In 2003-04, India had a good time in Australia as the four Test series drew at 1-1. India registered that iconic victory at Adelaide, and with little better luck India should have ended up a winner in the series. At Melbourne during Boxing Day Test in 2003, Sehwag scored a swashbuckling ton on the opening day but, thereafter, the team imploded and lost the match. At Sydney Tendulkar scored a mammoth 241. India could have clinched the Test and series but then Steve Waugh saved it for Australia in his farewell Test match. In 2007-08, India defeated Australia in Perth but overall lost series which was mired in various controversies. Last time, India visited Australia in 2014-15, they lost the four-Test series by 2-0. In South Africa, India drew series in 2006-07 and 2010-11, but last time in 2013-14 lost by 1-0. Until 2006 Johannesburg Test, India had a total dismal show in South Africa and there was nothing to boast. At Johannesburg in 2006, Sreesanth produced one of the most spirited bowling performances and South Africa was bundled out for 84; India won the Test but failed to clinch series. India has one more famous victory at Durban in 2010-11. Sreesanth was again at the thick of action as he removed top three South African batsmen in the second innings but India again failed to win series. When India visited England in the summer of 2011 as newly crowned World Champion and number one Test side, England delivered the shocker to India in form of a 4-0 whitewash. Three years later in 2014, India drew the first blood by winning the second Test at Lords. Ishant Sharma created havoc with rising deliveries in the second innings. England, however, bounced back ferociously and won next three Test matches with immaculate ease. Viral Kohli failed miserably with the bat. So history suggests, Kohli may be reveling in his accomplishments over the past 2-3 years but there is no space for complacency. The real challenge is nestled in 2018 and Kohli and Indian think-tank must be well aware of it. In 2018, India though can hope for settling all those past bashings in South Africa, England and Australia essentially because of three reasons: a pool of genuinely quick and strike pace bowlers, in form batsmen, and spirited and aggressive captaincy of Kohli. Flamboyant Spinner Hardik Pandya brings further potency to the side. By the end of 2018, we would really know that how strong this Indian Test side is. If India is sitting at the top of ICC Test ranking, then 2018 will provide the ultimate endorsement of it (or rebuttal). Nonetheless, it would be roller coaster ride for a Cricket freak like me. Let’s put the seat belt and enjoy this. (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL).

Opinion: Will Indian Cricket's dream run continue in Australia?

<p>Virat Kohli-led Indian cricket team&nbsp;is on the top spot in the ICC Test ranking after whitewashing Sri Lanka at home but now they have to prove themselves against South Africa in the upcoming Freedom Series Trophy. It is believed that the conditions are likely to assist bounce and pace.</p>

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<p>Indian captain Virat Kohli said on Saturday that his Indian team have the ability to gain a first series win in South Africa.</p>

<p>&quot;We have the right kind of bowling attack and the right kind of balance to win Test matches in any conditions we play in,&quot; he said at the Indian team&#39;s arrival press conference.</p>

<p>Virat Kohli and Faf Du Plessis unveil Freedom Series Trophy in Cape Town. The first of the three Test matches start at Newlands in Cape Town on January 5th.</p>

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<p>&quot;A lot of our players have played here before. But it&#39;s about the number of games we had played then and the number we have played now,&quot; said Kohli. &quot;We all understand our own games so much better. As a team, we have confidence in our personal skills set.&quot;</p>

<p>Kohli said team spirit was the outstanding feature of the touring party. &quot;There&#39;s a sense of intelligence and awareness and that provides the excitement. We know exactly what we need to do come game time. We know how to win Test matches.&quot;</p>

<p>Kohli said India had made the right decision to cancel a scheduled two-day warm-up match, opting instead for intensive middle-wicket practice at a local club.</p>

<p>Kohli said his players expected to be challenged by South Africa&#39;s fast bowlers on pitches with pace and bounce but they were confident in their own ability.</p>

<p>&quot;Come the fifth of January we will be ready for it,&quot; he said.</p>

<p>Coach Ravi Shastri said, &quot;This team is up for the challenge. If you had asked me four years ago I would have said no. But this team has gained experience. The beauty of this team is that it doesn&#39;t matter which opposition. We look at the pitch and adapt to the conditions. Every game is a home game. It&#39;s as simple as that.&quot;</p>

<p>&quot;This will be a contest. I can sense our players want this Test match to start as soon as possible&quot;, he added.</p>

<p><strong>Line up</strong></p>

<p><b>India</b>: Murali Vijay, Shikhar Dhawan, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli(c), Ajinkya Rahane, Rohit Sharma, Wriddhiman Saha(w), Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Parthiv Patel, Umesh Yadav, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Hardik Pandya, Lokesh Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja</p>

<p><b>South Africa</b>: Dean Elgar, Aiden Markram, Hashim Amla, AB de Villiers, Temba Bavuma, Faf du Plessis(c), Quinton de Kock(w), Andile Phehlukwayo, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Morne Morkel, Dale Steyn, Chris Morris, Vernon Philander, Theunis de Bruyn</p>

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Virat Kohli and Faf Du Plessis unveil Freedom Series Trophy in Cape Town. The first of the three Test matches start at Newlands on January 5

Virat Kohli-led Indian cricket team is on the top spot in the ICC Test ranking after whitewashing Sri Lanka at home but now they have to prove themselves against South Africa in the upcoming Freedom Series Trophy. It is believed that the conditions are likely to assist bounce and pace. × Indian captain Virat Kohli said on Saturday that his Indian team have the ability to gain a first series win in South Africa. "We have the right kind of bowling attack and the right kind of balance to win Test matches in any conditions we play in," he said at the Indian team's arrival press conference. Virat Kohli and Faf Du Plessis unveil Freedom Series Trophy in Cape Town. The first of the three Test matches start at Newlands in Cape Town on January 5th. 1 day to go. Are you ready? #FreedomSeries #SAvIND pic.twitter.com/3WKss7R0c5 — BCCI (@BCCI) January 4, 2018 × "A lot of our players have played here before. But it's about the number of games we had played then and the number we have played now," said Kohli. "We all understand our own games so much better. As a team, we have confidence in our personal skills set." Kohli said team spirit was the outstanding feature of the touring party. "There's a sense of intelligence and awareness and that provides the excitement. We know exactly what we need to do come game time. We know how to win Test matches." Kohli said India had made the right decision to cancel a scheduled two-day warm-up match, opting instead for intensive middle-wicket practice at a local club. Kohli said his players expected to be challenged by South Africa's fast bowlers on pitches with pace and bounce but they were confident in their own ability. "Come the fifth of January we will be ready for it," he said. Coach Ravi Shastri said, "This team is up for the challenge. If you had asked me four years ago I would have said no. But this team has gained experience. The beauty of this team is that it doesn't matter which opposition. We look at the pitch and adapt to the conditions. Every game is a home game. It's as simple as that." "This will be a contest. I can sense our players want this Test match to start as soon as possible", he added. Line up India: Murali Vijay, Shikhar Dhawan, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli(c), Ajinkya Rahane, Rohit Sharma, Wriddhiman Saha(w), Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Parthiv Patel, Umesh Yadav, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Hardik Pandya, Lokesh Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja South Africa: Dean Elgar, Aiden Markram, Hashim Amla, AB de Villiers, Temba Bavuma, Faf du Plessis(c), Quinton de Kock(w), Andile Phehlukwayo, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Morne Morkel, Dale Steyn, Chris Morris, Vernon Philander, Theunis de Bruyn

India vs South Africa: The real 'test' for India starts at Newlands

<p>Indian pacers produced one of their best performances in the first Test match against South Africain Newlands, Cape Town.</p>

<p>Bhuvneshwar Kumar took four wickets including three in his first three overs as India&#39;s bowlers gained the ascendancy on the first day of the first Test against South Africa at Newlands on Friday.</p>

<p>South Africa was struggling at 230 for seven at tea despite half-centuries from AB de Villiers and captain Faf du Plessis. Kumar had figures of four for 68.</p>

<p>Du Plessis said batting first on a well-grassed pitch was a tricky decision and a disastrous start must have reinforced his misgivings.</p>

<p>Kumar gained appreciable movement off a well-grassed pitch to plunge the South African innings into disarray at 12 for three.</p>

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<p>After some spirited batting by South Africa, Kumar took another wicket shortly before tea to put the world&#39;s top-ranked Test team in a strong position against their second-placed opponents.</p>

<p>De Villiers and Du Plessis put on 114 for the fourth wicket, with De Villiers in sparkling form as he hit 65 off 84 balls with 11 fours.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He showed intent from the start of his innings, hitting four fours off Kumar?s fifth over to launch a South African counter-attack.</p>

<p>De Villiers missed a drive against new cap Jasprit Bumrah and was bowled. Du Plessis went on to make 62 off 104 balls with 12 fours before he was caught behind off Hardik Pandya.</p>

<p>Quinton de Kock (43) and Vernon Philander (23) put on a rapid 60 for the sixth wicket before De Kock was caught behind by Kumar and Philander was bowled by Mohammed Shami.</p>

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Bhuvneshwar Kumar took four wickets including three in his first three overs

Indian pacers produced one of their best performances in the first Test match against South Africain Newlands, Cape Town. Bhuvneshwar Kumar took four wickets including three in his first three overs as India's bowlers gained the ascendancy on the first day of the first Test against South Africa at Newlands on Friday. South Africa was struggling at 230 for seven at tea despite half-centuries from AB de Villiers and captain Faf du Plessis. Kumar had figures of four for 68. Du Plessis said batting first on a well-grassed pitch was a tricky decision and a disastrous start must have reinforced his misgivings. Kumar gained appreciable movement off a well-grassed pitch to plunge the South African innings into disarray at 12 for three. Innings Break! South Africa all out for 286 runs. Updates - https://t.co/XYC5wpnAmX #FreedomSeries #SAvIND pic.twitter.com/XUDejWE30T — BCCI (@BCCI) January 5, 2018 × After some spirited batting by South Africa, Kumar took another wicket shortly before tea to put the world's top-ranked Test team in a strong position against their second-placed opponents. De Villiers and Du Plessis put on 114 for the fourth wicket, with De Villiers in sparkling form as he hit 65 off 84 balls with 11 fours. He showed intent from the start of his innings, hitting four fours off Kumar?s fifth over to launch a South African counter-attack. De Villiers missed a drive against new cap Jasprit Bumrah and was bowled. Du Plessis went on to make 62 off 104 balls with 12 fours before he was caught behind off Hardik Pandya. Quinton de Kock (43) and Vernon Philander (23) put on a rapid 60 for the sixth wicket before De Kock was caught behind by Kumar and Philander was bowled by Mohammed Shami.

Watch: How South Africa stumbled on day 1

<p>Virat Kohli has become&nbsp;the most expensive player in the history of Indian Premier League(IPL).&nbsp;Royal Challengers Bangalore held on to India captain Virat Kohli coughing up a mammoth Rs 17 crore. South African De Villiers also retained for 11 crore while RCB paid 1.75 crores for 20-year-old batsman Sarfaraz.</p>

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<p>The announcements was&nbsp;made at the IPL 2018 player retention event in Mumbai.</p>

<p>Chennai Super Kings made their comeback in the IPL by retaining&nbsp;Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Suresh Raina and Ravindra Jadeja. CSK paid maximum to Mahendra Singh Dhoni - &nbsp;a sum of 15 crores. Also, Mumbai Indians retained Rohit Sharma for a sum of 15 crores.</p>

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<p>Delhi Daredevils trusted Chris Morris over&nbsp;Jean-Paul Duminy by looking at his current form. He was retained along with Delhi batsman Rishab Pant and Shreyas Iyer.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting was appointed&nbsp;as Delhi Daredevils&#39; head coach.</p>

<p><strong>Also read: &nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-retention-csk-returns-with-dhoni-rcb-retains-virat-28564">IPL retention: CSK returns with Dhoni, RCB retains Virat</a></strong></p>

<p>Two-time IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders snubbed Gautam Gambhir and retained West Indians Sunil Narine (8.5 crores) and Andre Russell (7 crores).</p>

<p>The champions of the inaugural season - Rajasthan Royals, who are also making a comeback to the league with CSK, have retained Australia&#39;s Steve Smith for a sum of 12 crores.</p>

<p><strong>Complete list of retained players</strong></p>

<p><strong>Chennai Super Kings</strong>: MS Dhoni(15 cr), Suresh Raina(11 cr) and Ravindra Jadeja(7 cr)</p>

<p><strong>Delhi Daredevils</strong>: Rishabh Pant(8 cr), Shreyas Iyer(7 cr) and Chris Morris(7.1 cr)</p>

<p><strong>Kings XI Punjab</strong>: Axar Patel(6.75 cr)</p>

<p><strong>Kolkata Knight Riders</strong>: Sunil Narine(8.5 cr) and Andre Russell(7 cr)</p>

<p><strong>Mumbai Indians</strong>: Rohit Sharma(15 cr), Hardik Pandya(11 cr) and Jasprit Bumrah(7 cr)</p>

<p><strong>Rajasthan Royals</strong>: Steve Smith(12 cr)</p>

<p><strong>Royal Challengers Bangalore</strong>: Virat Kohli(17 cr), AB de Villiers(11 cr) and Sarfaraz Khan(1.75 cr)</p>

<p><strong>Sunrisers Hyderabad</strong>: David Warner(12 cr) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar(8.5 cr).<br />
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Kolkata Knight Riders snubbed Gautam Gambhir and retained West Indians Sunil Narine and Andre Russell

Virat Kohli has become the most expensive player in the history of Indian Premier League(IPL). Royal Challengers Bangalore held on to India captain Virat Kohli coughing up a mammoth Rs 17 crore. South African De Villiers also retained for 11 crore while RCB paid 1.75 crores for 20-year-old batsman Sarfaraz. BREAKING NEWS: The fearless trio of @imVkohli, @ABdeVilliers17 and @sarfankhan97 will continue to stay and slay in the #RCB colours in 2018! #PlayBold pic.twitter.com/V1Z8sPmktf — Royal Challengers (@RCBTweets) January 4, 2018 × The announcements was made at the IPL 2018 player retention event in Mumbai. Chennai Super Kings made their comeback in the IPL by retaining Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Suresh Raina and Ravindra Jadeja. CSK paid maximum to Mahendra Singh Dhoni - a sum of 15 crores. Also, Mumbai Indians retained Rohit Sharma for a sum of 15 crores. Welcome? back home #Thala @msdhoni #ChinnaThala @imraina & #SingaKutty @imjadeja Couldn't have asked for a better start to the year for the entire @ChennaiIPL Family. Bring on the Whistles #TheRoarBegins #ReturnOfTheSuperKings #WhistlePodu ?? pic.twitter.com/NcYdlFClde — Lakshmi Narayanan (@lakshuakku) January 4, 2018 × Delhi Daredevils trusted Chris Morris over Jean-Paul Duminy by looking at his current form. He was retained along with Delhi batsman Rishab Pant and Shreyas Iyer. Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting was appointed as Delhi Daredevils' head coach. Also read: IPL retention: CSK returns with Dhoni, RCB retains Virat Two-time IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders snubbed Gautam Gambhir and retained West Indians Sunil Narine (8.5 crores) and Andre Russell (7 crores). The champions of the inaugural season - Rajasthan Royals, who are also making a comeback to the league with CSK, have retained Australia's Steve Smith for a sum of 12 crores. Complete list of retained players Chennai Super Kings: MS Dhoni(15 cr), Suresh Raina(11 cr) and Ravindra Jadeja(7 cr) Delhi Daredevils: Rishabh Pant(8 cr), Shreyas Iyer(7 cr) and Chris Morris(7.1 cr) Kings XI Punjab: Axar Patel(6.75 cr) Kolkata Knight Riders: Sunil Narine(8.5 cr) and Andre Russell(7 cr) Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma(15 cr), Hardik Pandya(11 cr) and Jasprit Bumrah(7 cr) Rajasthan Royals: Steve Smith(12 cr) Royal Challengers Bangalore: Virat Kohli(17 cr), AB de Villiers(11 cr) and Sarfaraz Khan(1.75 cr) Sunrisers Hyderabad: David Warner(12 cr) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar(8.5 cr).

Virat most expensive player in IPL history, KKR ignore Gambhir

<p>Ever since the news of their intimate wedding in Italy came out, fans of Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma have been obsessing over every minute details of their favourite couple and sharing it on social media. After hosting two gala receptions in Delhi and Mumbai, the newlyweds are now in South Africa spending some quality time before Virat along with the Indian cricket team begins the series against South Africa. Anushka too will head home where she will resume work on the sets of <em>Zero</em>. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Virushka though spent an afternoon recently in Cape Town meeting Akshay Kumar. The superstar has been in South Africa since Christmas along with his family and even celebrated wife Twinkle Khanna&#39;s birthday there.</p>

<p>Virushka and Khiladi Kumar were seen chatting at a restaurant. Picture of the meeting was shared on Instagram by one of the fan clubs of the newlyweds.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While Akshay has been sharing posts from his vacation on Instagram, Virat and Anushka&#39;s fans have been keeping the rest of the world updated about their activities.&nbsp;</p>

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Ever since the news of their intimate wedding in Italy came out, fans of Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma have been obsessing over every minute details of their favourite couple and sharing it on social media. After hosting two gala receptions in Delhi and Mumbai, the newlyweds are now in South Africa spending some quality time before Virat along with the Indian cricket team begins the series against South Africa. Anushka too will head home where she will resume work on the sets of Zero. Virushka though spent an afternoon recently in Cape Town meeting Akshay Kumar. The superstar has been in South Africa since Christmas along with his family and even celebrated wife Twinkle Khanna's birthday there. Virushka and Khiladi Kumar were seen chatting at a restaurant. Picture of the meeting was shared on Instagram by one of the fan clubs of the newlyweds. Virushka having lunch with @akshaykumar at #Capetown. Who took this picture??? . Follow @virushkafans for more!! . #akshaykumar #virushka #viratkohli #anushka #anushkasharma #captain #bollywood #mahirat #martialarts #lunch #cricket #glamour A post shared by Virat ?? Anushka (@virushkafans) on Jan 2, 2018 at 9:49am PST × #runmachine #dhoni #rohitsharma #mahi #srk #varundhawan #shikhardhawan #bhuvi #viratian ##viratkohlifanpage #virushka #rcb #indianteam #india #anushkasharma #kritisanon A post shared by King kohli ka deewana (@virat_the.run.machine_kohli) on Jan 2, 2018 at 10:33am PST × While Akshay has been sharing posts from his vacation on Instagram, Virat and Anushka's fans have been keeping the rest of the world updated about their activities. #runmachine #dhoni #rohitsharma #mahi #srk #varundhawan #shikhardhawan #bhuvi #viratian ##viratkohlifanpage #virushka #rcb #indianteam #india #anushkasharma #kritisanon A post shared by King kohli ka deewana (@virat_the.run.machine_kohli) on Jan 2, 2018 at 10:38am PST × Good morning everyone. Cutipie @anushkasharma mam looks busy in her smartphone in Capetown. Post Time - 08:55 Date - 3rd January #virat #kohli #anushka #sharma #vk #cheeku #anu #nuskie #virushka #virushkaforever #viirushkaislife #virushkaisworld #virushkaslays #virushkalove #virushkafanpage #virushkafanpages #bestcouple #cricket #cricketer #bollywood #superstar #handsome #hunk #beauty #queen #virushkakishaadi #VirushkaKiWedding #virushkaweddingreception A post shared by virushkafanpage (@virushkafanpage) on Jan 2, 2018 at 7:25pm PST × Deep blue sea and skies to match, long conversations and fishing for a catch :) A post shared by Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) on Dec 26, 2017 at 4:44am PST × Forever making every ride full of adventure and amusement, my favourite companion...for life! Happy birthday, Tina ?? A post shared by Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) on Dec 28, 2017 at 7:54pm PST ×

Look who Virat Kohli and Anushka Kohli met in South Africa

<p>With 2017 coming to end, Indian skipper Virat Kohli remained at the second position as per the latest ICC Test rankings released today following the conclusion of the Melbourne and Port Elizabeth Tests.</p>

<p>Australian skipper Steve Smith continues to be at the top of the table.</p>

<p>However, former captain of the England Test and One Day International teams Alastair Cook jumped nine places up to grab the eight spot. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>A splendid double-century by Cook against Australia in the ongoing Ashes helped him finish the year inside the top 10 batsmen in Test rankings.</p>

<p>The 33-year-old scored unbeaten 244 to break the 45-year old record. Cook&#39;s score is the highest by any opener to have carried his bat through an innings surpassing New Zealand opener Glenn Turner&#39;s 223 not out against the West Indies in 1972.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Cook had begun the year in 15th position, while he had entered the Ashes in 10th position.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Steve Smith&#39;s contributions of 76 and 102 not out has further strengthened his position.</p>

<p>England captain Joe Root improved his ranking, as he moved up one place to join his opposite number from New Zealand, Kane Williamson, in fourth place.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Root and Williamson had started 2017 in third and fourth positions, respectively.</p>

<p>In the bowlers&#39; rankings, there is no change in the top nine with&nbsp;<br />
the spin trio of Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Rangana Herath had started 2017 in the top three positions, and have finished at third, fourth and sixth places, respectively.</p>

<p>Australia&#39;s Josh Hazlewood started and finished at the fifth spot.</p>


Australian skipper Steve Smith continues to be at the top of the table.

With 2017 coming to end, Indian skipper Virat Kohli remained at the second position as per the latest ICC Test rankings released today following the conclusion of the Melbourne and Port Elizabeth Tests. Australian skipper Steve Smith continues to be at the top of the table. However, former captain of the England Test and One Day International teams Alastair Cook jumped nine places up to grab the eight spot. A splendid double-century by Cook against Australia in the ongoing Ashes helped him finish the year inside the top 10 batsmen in Test rankings. The 33-year-old scored unbeaten 244 to break the 45-year old record. Cook's score is the highest by any opener to have carried his bat through an innings surpassing New Zealand opener Glenn Turner's 223 not out against the West Indies in 1972. Cook had begun the year in 15th position, while he had entered the Ashes in 10th position. Meanwhile, Steve Smith's contributions of 76 and 102 not out has further strengthened his position. England captain Joe Root improved his ranking, as he moved up one place to join his opposite number from New Zealand, Kane Williamson, in fourth place. Root and Williamson had started 2017 in third and fourth positions, respectively. In the bowlers' rankings, there is no change in the top nine with the spin trio of Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Rangana Herath had started 2017 in the top three positions, and have finished at third, fourth and sixth places, respectively. Australia's Josh Hazlewood started and finished at the fifth spot.

Virat Kohli remains 2nd in ICC Test rankings, Alastair Cook grabs 8th spot after double-ton

<p>Indian captain Virat Kohli said on Saturday that his Indian team had the ability to gain a first series win in South Africa.</p>

<p>&quot;We have the right kind of bowling attack and the right kind of balance to win Test matches in any conditions we play in,&quot; he said at the Indian team`s arrival press conference.</p>

<p>The first of the three Test matches starts at Newlands on Friday.</p>

<p>Kohli baulked, though, when it was suggested his team had a chance to make history.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;For us it is about winning sessions, being in the present, executing our skills well, not looking at the history of a particular country we are playing in.&quot;</p>

<p>With 13 of his 17-man squad veterans of India`s 2013/14 tour, Kohli said there was plenty of experience.</p>

<p>&quot;A lot of our players have played here before. But it`s about the number of games we had played then and the number we have played now,&quot; said Kohli. &quot;We all understand our own games so much better. As a team we have confidence in our personal skills set.&quot;</p>

<p>Kohli said team spirit was the outstanding feature of the touring party. &quot;There`s a sense of intelligence and awareness and that provides the excitement. We know exactly what we need to do come game time. We know how to win Test matches.&quot;</p>

<p>Kohli said India had made the right decision to cancel a scheduled two-day warm-up match, opting instead for intensive middle-wicket practice at a local club.</p>

<p>&quot;There`s no point in wasting two days, guys going in and scoring quick fifties,&quot; said Kohli. &quot;We`d rather have them do two sessions like today. We can try and prepare the wickets the way we want them.</p>

<p>If you are playing a game there is no room to change the wicket. Here you have the freedom to put more water on the wicket, roll it and make it harder so that tomorrow we have the conditions we want.&quot;</p>

<p>Kohli said his players expected to be challenged by South Africa`s fast bowlers on pitches with pace and bounce but they were confident in their own ability.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Come the fifth of January we will be ready for it,&quot; he said.</p>

<p>Coach Ravi Shastri said: &quot;This team is up for the challenge. If you had asked me four years ago I would have said no. But this team has gained in experience. The beauty of this team is that it doesn`t matter which opposition. We look at the pitch and adapt to the conditions. Every game is a home game. It`s as simple as that.&quot;</p>

<p>Shastri added: &quot;This will be a contest. I can sense our players want this Test match to start as soon as possible.&quot;</p>


Kohli said the team spirit was the outstanding feature of the touring party

Indian captain Virat Kohli said on Saturday that his Indian team had the ability to gain a first series win in South Africa. "We have the right kind of bowling attack and the right kind of balance to win Test matches in any conditions we play in," he said at the Indian team`s arrival press conference. The first of the three Test matches starts at Newlands on Friday. Kohli baulked, though, when it was suggested his team had a chance to make history. "For us it is about winning sessions, being in the present, executing our skills well, not looking at the history of a particular country we are playing in." With 13 of his 17-man squad veterans of India`s 2013/14 tour, Kohli said there was plenty of experience. "A lot of our players have played here before. But it`s about the number of games we had played then and the number we have played now," said Kohli. "We all understand our own games so much better. As a team we have confidence in our personal skills set." Kohli said team spirit was the outstanding feature of the touring party. "There`s a sense of intelligence and awareness and that provides the excitement. We know exactly what we need to do come game time. We know how to win Test matches." Kohli said India had made the right decision to cancel a scheduled two-day warm-up match, opting instead for intensive middle-wicket practice at a local club. "There`s no point in wasting two days, guys going in and scoring quick fifties," said Kohli. "We`d rather have them do two sessions like today. We can try and prepare the wickets the way we want them. If you are playing a game there is no room to change the wicket. Here you have the freedom to put more water on the wicket, roll it and make it harder so that tomorrow we have the conditions we want." Kohli said his players expected to be challenged by South Africa`s fast bowlers on pitches with pace and bounce but they were confident in their own ability. "Come the fifth of January we will be ready for it," he said. Coach Ravi Shastri said: "This team is up for the challenge. If you had asked me four years ago I would have said no. But this team has gained in experience. The beauty of this team is that it doesn`t matter which opposition. We look at the pitch and adapt to the conditions. Every game is a home game. It`s as simple as that." Shastri added: "This will be a contest. I can sense our players want this Test match to start as soon as possible."

Team has ability to win series in South Africa, believes Virat Kohli

<p>Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli who recently got married to Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma is ready for the upcoming South African tour.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After hosting a lavish <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/virat-kohli-and-anushka-sharma-look-regal-at-their-mumbai-reception-27793" target="_blank">wedding reception part</a>y for the who&#39;s who of the Indian celebrity circle in <a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/first-pictures-from-virushkas-reception-620" target="_blank">Delhi</a> and <a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/in-pictures-virat-kohli-and-anushka-sharmas-mumbai-reception-624" target="_blank">Mumbai</a>, Virat on Wednesday spoke about his preparations for the South African series which includes three Tests, six One-Day&nbsp;Internationals (ODI) and three Twenty20 Internationals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking to the media, Virat said, &quot;You need to play cricket for a long period of time to win abroad. The hunger this time is the same. We want to do what we couldn&rsquo;t the last time around,&rdquo; said Kohli, hours before the team&rsquo;s flight to South Africa.</p>

<p>&ldquo;Cricket is played with bat and ball. Conditions don&rsquo;t matter. I have no doubt in the ability of the team. We are on the right track&quot;, he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When asked how difficult it would be for him to return to cricket post-marriage, Virat replied, &quot;Not difficult at all, I was away for something (marriage) which is much more important. That is a period that will always remain special for both of us.&quot;</p>

<p>Before dropping out of limited-overs series against Sri Lanka to get married to longtime-girlfriend Anushka Sharma on December 11 in a <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/watch-virushka-from-the-wedding-ceremony-26503" target="_blank">private ceremony</a> in Tuscany, Italy, Virat was seen&nbsp;playing in his top form. He scored&nbsp;610 runs in the three-Test series against Sri Lanka before leaving for wedding break.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em><strong><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-watch-timeline-of-virat-and-anushkas-love-story-26531" target="_blank">Also Watch: Timeline of Virat and Anushka&#39;s love story</a></strong></em></p>

<p>He added,&nbsp;&quot;Switching back to cricket is not difficult at all because it is in my blood like it is for every other team member and the team management as well, so getting back to professional front is not difficult at all.&quot;</p>

<p>Virat also spoke about his focus on cricket even though he was busy with wedding celebrations. He said,&nbsp;&quot;I haven&#39;t done anything in the past three weeks. I have been training to get back to play in South Africa. Somewhere in your head you are always thinking about you have something important coming up, so subconsciously you are looking forward to it (South Africa tour). So, mentally I am very well prepared.&quot;</p>

<p>While Virat was on a break, Rohit Sharma led the team and led India to win both&nbsp;ODIs and T20s against Sri Lanka.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Virat with his bride Anushka is now headed to South Africa&nbsp;for a tough tour where India plays three Tests starting January 5.</p>

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The Indian cricket captain had opted out of the limited-overs series against Sri Lanka to get married to longtime-girlfriend Anushka Sharma

Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli who recently got married to Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma is ready for the upcoming South African tour. After hosting a lavish wedding reception party for the who's who of the Indian celebrity circle in Delhi and Mumbai, Virat on Wednesday spoke about his preparations for the South African series which includes three Tests, six One-Day Internationals (ODI) and three Twenty20 Internationals. Speaking to the media, Virat said, "You need to play cricket for a long period of time to win abroad. The hunger this time is the same. We want to do what we couldn’t the last time around,” said Kohli, hours before the team’s flight to South Africa. “Cricket is played with bat and ball. Conditions don’t matter. I have no doubt in the ability of the team. We are on the right track", he added. When asked how difficult it would be for him to return to cricket post-marriage, Virat replied, "Not difficult at all, I was away for something (marriage) which is much more important. That is a period that will always remain special for both of us." Before dropping out of limited-overs series against Sri Lanka to get married to longtime-girlfriend Anushka Sharma on December 11 in a private ceremony in Tuscany, Italy, Virat was seen playing in his top form. He scored 610 runs in the three-Test series against Sri Lanka before leaving for wedding break. Also Watch: Timeline of Virat and Anushka's love story He added, "Switching back to cricket is not difficult at all because it is in my blood like it is for every other team member and the team management as well, so getting back to professional front is not difficult at all." Virat also spoke about his focus on cricket even though he was busy with wedding celebrations. He said, "I haven't done anything in the past three weeks. I have been training to get back to play in South Africa. Somewhere in your head you are always thinking about you have something important coming up, so subconsciously you are looking forward to it (South Africa tour). So, mentally I am very well prepared." While Virat was on a break, Rohit Sharma led the team and led India to win both ODIs and T20s against Sri Lanka. Virat with his bride Anushka is now headed to South Africa for a tough tour where India plays three Tests starting January 5.

Virat Kohli: Getting married was much more important (than cricket)

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pakistan-hidden-camera-or-recording-chip-found-in-chetnas-shoe-27916" target="_blank">Jadhav&#39;s wife&#39;s shoes contained metal object, says Pakistan</a></p>

<p>Pakistan has now said there was a metal object in Kulbhushan Jadhav&#39;s wife&#39;s shoes, news reports said Thursday. The reports said Pakistan was claiming the object was either a hidden camera or a recording chip.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/tillerson-lavrov-agree-to-continue-north-korea-diplomacy-us-state-department-27908" target="_blank">US, Russia agree to work on diplomatic solution to North Korea crisis</a></p>

<p>The United States and Russia have agreed to work together and continue diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis over North Korea&#39;s nuclear missile programme, the US State Department said on Wednesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/government-likely-to-present-triple-talaq-bill-in-lok-sabha-today-27909" target="_blank">Government to present triple talaq bill in Lok Sabha today, BJP reportedly issues whip to MPs</a></p>

<p>The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill 2017, which criminalises triple talaq among Muslims, will be presented in the Lok Sabha on Thursday amid several Muslim organisations as well as opposition parties such as Congress, Left and BJD voicing their concerns.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/obama-most-admired-man-among-americans-gallup-poll-27913" target="_blank">Obama, Hillary most admired man, woman in </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/obama-most-admired-man-among-americans-gallup-poll-27913" target="_blank">US</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/obama-most-admired-man-among-americans-gallup-poll-27913" target="_blank">: Poll</a></p>

<p>Former President Barack Obama has yet again topped the survey for the most admired man, by the Americans, for the 10th consecutive year, according to results by the Gallup poll. Former secretary of state Hillary Clinton was named the most admired women in a popular vote by almost 9 per cent of the Gallup poll respondents, edging out Michelle Obama.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/virat-kohli-getting-married-was-much-more-important-27917" target="_blank">Virat Kohli: Getting married was much more important (than cricket)</a></p>

<p>Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli who recently got married to Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma is ready for the upcoming South African tour. After hosting a lavish wedding reception party for the who&#39;s who of the Indian celebrity circle in Delhi and Mumbai, Virat on Wednesday spoke about his preparations for the South African series which includes three Tests, six One-Day Internationals (ODI) and three Twenty20 Internationals.&nbsp;</p>


Jadhav's wife's shoes contained metal object, says Pakistan Pakistan has now said there was a metal object in Kulbhushan Jadhav's wife's shoes, news reports said Thursday. The reports said Pakistan was claiming the object was either a hidden camera or a recording chip. US, Russia agree to work on diplomatic solution to North Korea crisis The United States and Russia have agreed to work together and continue diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis over North Korea's nuclear missile programme, the US State Department said on Wednesday. Government to present triple talaq bill in Lok Sabha today, BJP reportedly issues whip to MPs The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill 2017, which criminalises triple talaq among Muslims, will be presented in the Lok Sabha on Thursday amid several Muslim organisations as well as opposition parties such as Congress, Left and BJD voicing their concerns. Obama, Hillary most admired man, woman in US: Poll Former President Barack Obama has yet again topped the survey for the most admired man, by the Americans, for the 10th consecutive year, according to results by the Gallup poll. Former secretary of state Hillary Clinton was named the most admired women in a popular vote by almost 9 per cent of the Gallup poll respondents, edging out Michelle Obama. Virat Kohli: Getting married was much more important (than cricket) Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli who recently got married to Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma is ready for the upcoming South African tour. After hosting a lavish wedding reception party for the who's who of the Indian celebrity circle in Delhi and Mumbai, Virat on Wednesday spoke about his preparations for the South African series which includes three Tests, six One-Day Internationals (ODI) and three Twenty20 Internationals.

WION morning news brief, December 28, 2017

<p>Amitabh Bachchan was last seen attending the most high-profile Indian wedding of 2017, Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli with actress Anushka Sharma.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The veteran actor came to attend the star couple&#39;s wedding reception in Mumbai on December 26 with son Abhishek, daughter-in-law Aishwarya and daughter Shweta. While the actor gave memorable&nbsp;photo-ops for the paparazzi present, his right hand was carefully placed in a sling.</p>

<p>Confirming our doubts on his injury, the 75-year-old iconic actor wrote a blog post on his old injury aggravating.</p>

<p>He wrote:&nbsp;&ldquo;An old injury to the left shoulder has through time and activity and age been giving nagging pain&hellip; That has recently got aggravated due to some strong usage on set. Though the pain became unbearable, the medication and the Tunnel visit has shown that it is an extra tear on the rotor cup, but that it is (has) not reached an alarming stage.&rdquo;</p>

<p>He added,&nbsp;&ldquo;The medication, the ice compresses and the sling and ice wrap are under constant follow&hellip; They say it should be in a better heal soon.&rdquo;</p>

<p>Comforting his fans, the beloved actor also said that his pain is &quot;not as bad as it looks&quot;.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At the wedding reception of Anushka and Virat, Amitabh Bachchan could be seen interacting with his industry colleagues and fans among the Indian cricket team who were there to attend their captain&#39;s wedding bash.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The actor will next be seen in &quot;Thugs Of Hindostan&quot;&nbsp;alongside Aamir Khan, Katrina Kaif and Fatima Sana Shaikh of the fame &quot;Dangal&quot;.</p>


The superstar wrote about his old injury aggravating in his blog on Wednesday

Amitabh Bachchan was last seen attending the most high-profile Indian wedding of 2017, Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli with actress Anushka Sharma. The veteran actor came to attend the star couple's wedding reception in Mumbai on December 26 with son Abhishek, daughter-in-law Aishwarya and daughter Shweta. While the actor gave memorable photo-ops for the paparazzi present, his right hand was carefully placed in a sling. Confirming our doubts on his injury, the 75-year-old iconic actor wrote a blog post on his old injury aggravating. He wrote: “An old injury to the left shoulder has through time and activity and age been giving nagging pain… That has recently got aggravated due to some strong usage on set. Though the pain became unbearable, the medication and the Tunnel visit has shown that it is an extra tear on the rotor cup, but that it is (has) not reached an alarming stage.” He added, “The medication, the ice compresses and the sling and ice wrap are under constant follow… They say it should be in a better heal soon.” Comforting his fans, the beloved actor also said that his pain is "not as bad as it looks". At the wedding reception of Anushka and Virat, Amitabh Bachchan could be seen interacting with his industry colleagues and fans among the Indian cricket team who were there to attend their captain's wedding bash. The actor will next be seen in "Thugs Of Hindostan" alongside Aamir Khan, Katrina Kaif and Fatima Sana Shaikh of the fame "Dangal".

Amitabh Bachchan in 'unbearable pain', wears sling at Virat, Anushka's wedding reception

<p>Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma hosted a wedding <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/virat-kohli-anushka-sharmas-mumbai-reception-today-all-that-you-need-to-know-about-the-grand-event-27727">reception at Mumbai&#39;s </a>St Regis hotel, Lower Parel.</p>

<p>While the Delhi reception, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/here-are-the-first-photos-of-virat-and-anushka-at-their-delhi-reception-27398">organised at Taj Hotel</a>, was an exclusive for family members, the Mumbai reception was organised for their friends from the world of cricket and Bollywood.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/virat-kohli-anushka-sharmas-mumbai-reception-when-shah-rukh-khan-owned-the-dance-floor-27836">Watch: SRK burns the dance floor at Virushka&#39;s reception</a></p>

<p><em>Watch the stars dazzle at the reception:&nbsp;</em></p>

<p><iframe allow="encrypted-media" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" gesture="media" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/w9gyyYWoNHY" width="970"></iframe></p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-virat-kohli-anushka-sharmas-mumbai-reception-ranbir-kapoor-recreates-ae-dil-hai-muskhil-with-the-newlyweds-27850">Also see: Ranbir Kapoor recreates Ae Dil Hai Mushkil signature pose with the newlyweds</a></p>

<p>In a public appearance made at their reception venue, the couple looked nothing short of regal.</p>

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<p>Virat looked dapper in an indigo blue <em>bandhgala</em> and Jodhpuri trousers.</p>

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<p>Anushka donned a stunning golden Sabyasachi ensemble.</p>

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<p>Eminent personalities like MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Sachin Tendulkar, Hardik Pandya and Shahrukh Khan among others made to it to the function.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the earliest batch, cricketers Jaydev, Unadkar, R Ashwin, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virendra Sehwag and Indian badminton player Saina Nehwal were seen at the venue.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bollywood actor Boman Irani was spotted along with his&nbsp;wife.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Mumbai: Jaydev Unadkat, R Ashwin, Cheteshwar Pujara, Saina Nehwal &amp; Virender Sehwag reach St Regis hotel in Lower Parel for wedding reception of Virat Kohli &amp; Anushka Sharma <a href="https://t.co/YTjfwM4aYh">pic.twitter.com/YTjfwM4aYh</a></p>
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<p>Here&#39;s a look at the star-studded gathering at #Virushka&#39;s Mumbai reception.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Indian cricketers <a href="https://twitter.com/imjadeja?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imjadeja</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/Jaspritbumrah93?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Jaspritbumrah93</a> arrives at <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imVkohli</a> - <a href="https://twitter.com/AnushkaSharma?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AnushkaSharma</a>&#39;s post wedding reception! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Virushka?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Virushka</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VirushkaReception?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VirushkaReception</a> <a href="https://t.co/TgmlCBozaZ">pic.twitter.com/TgmlCBozaZ</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Indian cricketers arrives at <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imVkohli</a> - <a href="https://twitter.com/AnushkaSharma?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AnushkaSharma</a>&#39;s post wedding reception! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Virushka?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Virushka</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VirushkaReception?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VirushkaReception</a> <a href="https://t.co/Udd1PlBPyz">pic.twitter.com/Udd1PlBPyz</a></p>
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The duo got married in Italy earlier this month in a private ceremony

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma hosted a wedding reception at Mumbai's St Regis hotel, Lower Parel. While the Delhi reception, organised at Taj Hotel, was an exclusive for family members, the Mumbai reception was organised for their friends from the world of cricket and Bollywood. Watch: SRK burns the dance floor at Virushka's reception Watch the stars dazzle at the reception: Also see: Ranbir Kapoor recreates Ae Dil Hai Mushkil signature pose with the newlyweds In a public appearance made at their reception venue, the couple looked nothing short of regal. Virat Kohli & Anushka Sharma arrive at St Regis hotel in Lower Parel for their wedding reception pic.twitter.com/rCFbkHJB8I — ANI (@ANI) December 26, 2017 × Virat looked dapper in an indigo blue bandhgala and Jodhpuri trousers. Celebrity designer shared details about Virat's reception on his Instagram handle. (Instagram) × Anushka donned a stunning golden Sabyasachi ensemble. Celebrity designer, Sabyasachi Mukherjee, shared details of Anushka's regal look at her Mumbai reception. (Instagram) × Eminent personalities like MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Sachin Tendulkar, Hardik Pandya and Shahrukh Khan among others made to it to the function. Stage is all for @imVkohli - @AnushkaSharma's post wedding reception at St Regis Mumbai. #VirushkaReception #Virushka pic.twitter.com/R3atBerDRD — Virat Kohli¹8 (@ViratCrew) December 26, 2017 × In the earliest batch, cricketers Jaydev, Unadkar, R Ashwin, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virendra Sehwag and Indian badminton player Saina Nehwal were seen at the venue. Bollywood actor Boman Irani was spotted along with his wife. Mumbai: Jaydev Unadkat, R Ashwin, Cheteshwar Pujara, Saina Nehwal & Virender Sehwag reach St Regis hotel in Lower Parel for wedding reception of Virat Kohli & Anushka Sharma pic.twitter.com/YTjfwM4aYh — ANI (@ANI) December 26, 2017 × Here's a look at the star-studded gathering at #Virushka's Mumbai reception. Virat Kohli’s family arrives at @imVkohli - @AnushkaSharma's post wedding reception! #VirushkaReception #Virushka pic.twitter.com/DjuiryIOKW — Virat Kohli¹8 (@ViratCrew) December 26, 2017 × Indian cricketers @imjadeja & @Jaspritbumrah93 arrives at @imVkohli - @AnushkaSharma's post wedding reception! #Virushka #VirushkaReception pic.twitter.com/TgmlCBozaZ — Virat Kohli¹8 (@ViratCrew) December 26, 2017 × Indian cricketers arrives at @imVkohli - @AnushkaSharma's post wedding reception! #Virushka #VirushkaReception pic.twitter.com/Udd1PlBPyz — Virat Kohli¹8 (@ViratCrew) December 26, 2017 ×

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma look regal at their Mumbai reception

<p>Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma&#39;s reception in Mumbai was a gala event. With Bollywood stars, cricketers and industrialists hobnobbing in the crowd, the event was a starry affair.&nbsp;<br />
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From Shah Rukh Khan to Sridevi to Madhuri Dixit to Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni- all were in attendance to wish the couple.&nbsp;<br />
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Perhaps the photo of the evening was of Virat and Anushka posing with actor Ranbir Kapoor. Kapoor and Sharma have worked together in Bombay Velvet and the recent Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. The duo are known to be good friends and when the news of Virushka&#39;s wedding broke, Twitter exploded with memes around Ranbir Kapoor and song Channa Mereya.&nbsp;<br />
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So on Tuesday night, as Ranbir walked up to wish the newlyweds, the three recreated the Ae Dil Hai Mushkil signature pose much to the delight of the shutterbugs. In the photo Virat is all heart with Ranbir, Anushka continues to &lsquo;friendzone&rsquo; him like she did in the film.&nbsp;</p>

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Virat is all hearts for Ranbir, while Anushka continues to 'friendzone' the actor.

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma's reception in Mumbai was a gala event. With Bollywood stars, cricketers and industrialists hobnobbing in the crowd, the event was a starry affair. From Shah Rukh Khan to Sridevi to Madhuri Dixit to Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni- all were in attendance to wish the couple. Perhaps the photo of the evening was of Virat and Anushka posing with actor Ranbir Kapoor. Kapoor and Sharma have worked together in Bombay Velvet and the recent Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. The duo are known to be good friends and when the news of Virushka's wedding broke, Twitter exploded with memes around Ranbir Kapoor and song Channa Mereya. So on Tuesday night, as Ranbir walked up to wish the newlyweds, the three recreated the Ae Dil Hai Mushkil signature pose much to the delight of the shutterbugs. In the photo Virat is all heart with Ranbir, Anushka continues to ‘friendzone’ him like she did in the film. Ranbir Kapoor with Virat and Anushka at the #VirushkaReception ?? pic.twitter.com/ycCRGu3CUK — RanbirKapoor.Net (@RanbirKapoorFC) December 26, 2017 × Ranbir, Akash and Nita Ambani leaving the #VirushkaReception pic.twitter.com/9Z6QIQPUy2 — RanbirKapoor.Net (@RanbirKapoorFC) December 26, 2017 ×

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma's Mumbai reception: Ranbir Kapoor recreates 'Ae Dil Hai Muskhil' with the newlyweds

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The star studded reception of Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma had Bollywood stars rubbing shoulders with sporstars in Mumbai on Tuesday night. Nearly the entire film industry- at least the ones who were in town- came to wish the newlyweds. And while we couldn&#39;t take our eyes off the starry line up on the red carpet, it is King Khan who ultimately stole the show.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Now, for those who do not remember, Anushka made her Bollywood debut opposite Khan in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi back in 2009. The actress has over the years shared a special bond with him and has also worked in two other films- Jab Tak Hai Jaan and the recent Jab Harry Met Sejal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Tuesday night, King Khan came in and wished the couple and later took the dance floor with the newlyweds. Khan was spotted teaching a few Bhangra steps to the groom Virat Kohli at one point of time.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The actor was also seen dancing to his hit song Chaiyaan Chhaiyaan along with couple&nbsp;and Virat Kohli&#39;s family members.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Virat dedicated the song Pretty Woman from the film Kal Ho Na Ho to his bride Anushka and SRK matched steps with him.&nbsp;</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BdMQP_jHSfu/" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">@virat.kohli dancing @anushkasharma #virushka #virushkareception #virat #kohli #anushka #anushkasharma #viratkohli</a></p>

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<p>SRK even dedicated a dialogue from Jab Tak Hai Jaan to Anushka on behalf of Virat.</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BdMQ9ZUn22z/" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">Must watch @anushkasharma kisiing @virat.kohli ???? #virushka #virushkareception #virat #kohli #viratkohli #anushka #anushkasharma #bollywood</a></p>

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<p>The superstar took to Twitter to wish the newlyweds and posted a selfie with them.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">My love and most most happiness to <a href="https://twitter.com/AnushkaSharma?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AnushkaSharma</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imVkohli</a> so happy to see them married. <a href="https://t.co/fREWJJ9kYr">pic.twitter.com/fREWJJ9kYr</a></p>
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Superstar Shah Rukh Khan danced to his hit numbers along with the newlyweds

The star studded reception of Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma had Bollywood stars rubbing shoulders with sporstars in Mumbai on Tuesday night. Nearly the entire film industry- at least the ones who were in town- came to wish the newlyweds. And while we couldn't take our eyes off the starry line up on the red carpet, it is King Khan who ultimately stole the show. Now, for those who do not remember, Anushka made her Bollywood debut opposite Khan in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi back in 2009. The actress has over the years shared a special bond with him and has also worked in two other films- Jab Tak Hai Jaan and the recent Jab Harry Met Sejal. On Tuesday night, King Khan came in and wished the couple and later took the dance floor with the newlyweds. Khan was spotted teaching a few Bhangra steps to the groom Virat Kohli at one point of time. #virushka with sharukh A post shared by Makrand Pardeshi (@pardeshimakrand) on Dec 26, 2017 at 9:57pm PST × The actor was also seen dancing to his hit song Chaiyaan Chhaiyaan along with couple and Virat Kohli's family members. #virushka dancing with #srk part -2 @virat.kohli @anushkasharma @official_shahrukh_khan #srk #shahrukhkhan #virat #kohli #viratkohli #anushka #anushkasharma #virushkareception A post shared by Virat kohli fc (@virat.kohli.4ever) on Dec 26, 2017 at 8:05pm PST × @Regranned from @instantbollywood - Watch Video : True friends dance the most at your wedding. SRK proving his friendship with Anushka by dancing his heart out at her Reception. @instantbollywood ?? ?? ?? . . #virushka #viratkohli #anushkasharma #instabollywood #instantbollywood A post shared by dps??and dubs?? (@big_dream_dpsdubs_future_stars) on Dec 26, 2017 at 9:32pm PST × Virat dedicated the song Pretty Woman from the film Kal Ho Na Ho to his bride Anushka and SRK matched steps with him. @virat.kohli dancing @anushkasharma #virushka #virushkareception #virat #kohli #anushka #anushkasharma #viratkohli A post shared by Virat kohli fc (@virat.kohli.4ever) on Dec 26, 2017 at 8:00pm PST × SRK even dedicated a dialogue from Jab Tak Hai Jaan to Anushka on behalf of Virat. Must watch @anushkasharma kisiing @virat.kohli ???? #virushka #virushkareception #virat #kohli #viratkohli #anushka #anushkasharma #bollywood A post shared by Virat kohli fc (@virat.kohli.4ever) on Dec 26, 2017 at 8:06pm PST × The superstar took to Twitter to wish the newlyweds and posted a selfie with them. My love and most most happiness to @AnushkaSharma @imVkohli so happy to see them married. pic.twitter.com/fREWJJ9kYr — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) December 26, 2017 ×

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma's Mumbai reception: When Shah Rukh Khan owned the dance floor

<p>As India is all set to depart for South Africa today, skipper Virat Kohli believes the team is on the right track.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kohli said he is happy for the boys that they will be able to walk around without being hassled.</p>

<p>&quot;I&#39;m really happy for the boys that they will be able to walk around without being hassled. I think we need to connect with normal life. We are on the right track, all we need to do is not focus on it too much. The cricket will take of care of itself automatically.&quot;</p>

<p>India signed 2017 off with a spectacular 3-0 T20I whitewash against Sri Lanka.</p>

<p>The team brought to an end a dominant calendar year where they won 37 international matches, second only to Australia&#39;s record of 38 such wins 14 years ago.</p>

<p>Starting January 5, India will play a series of three Tests, six ODIs and 3 T20Is against South Africa.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The first test will be beginning in Cape Town, the second Test is scheduled to be played in Centurion from January 13. The last match of the series will be played at Johannesburg from January 24.</p>

<p>Thereafter, the two teams will be engaged in a six-match One-day International and three-game T20 International series in February.</p>


Kohli said he is happy for the boys that they will be able to walk around without being hassled

As India is all set to depart for South Africa today, skipper Virat Kohli believes the team is on the right track. Kohli said he is happy for the boys that they will be able to walk around without being hassled. "I'm really happy for the boys that they will be able to walk around without being hassled. I think we need to connect with normal life. We are on the right track, all we need to do is not focus on it too much. The cricket will take of care of itself automatically." India signed 2017 off with a spectacular 3-0 T20I whitewash against Sri Lanka. The team brought to an end a dominant calendar year where they won 37 international matches, second only to Australia's record of 38 such wins 14 years ago. Starting January 5, India will play a series of three Tests, six ODIs and 3 T20Is against South Africa. The first test will be beginning in Cape Town, the second Test is scheduled to be played in Centurion from January 13. The last match of the series will be played at Johannesburg from January 24. Thereafter, the two teams will be engaged in a six-match One-day International and three-game T20 International series in February.

India vs South Africa: 'We are on the right track', says Virat Kohli

<p>With 2017 coming to an end, let&#39;s look back at the 10 most precious moments where Indian sportspersons made the country proud and captured the hearts and minds of the people.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Virat Kohli-led team India became World No. 1 in both ODIs, Tests&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Following their 5-wicket victory against Australia in September this year, India surged to the top of the International Cricket Council&#39;s (ICC) official rankings. Virat Kohli&#39;s troops became the first ever Indian team to reach the number one position in both Test and ODI rankings since the ICC team rankings began in 2002.</p>

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<p><strong>Mirabai Chanu won gold at World Weightlifting Championships</strong></p>

<p>On November 30, Saikhom Mirabai Chanu became the first Indian in over two decades to win a gold medal at the World weightlifting championships. Chanu lifted 85kg in snatch and 109kg in clean and jerk, to total an impressive 194 kg, in the women&rsquo;s 48kg, in the process of setting a new national record. She is only second Indian weightlifter after Olympic bronze medallist Karnam Malleswari to achieve this feat. Karnam had won the top prize in the Worlds twice in 1994 and 1995.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Indian women&rsquo;s hockey team won 2017 Asia Cup title</strong></p>

<p>Indian Women&rsquo;s Hockey team won the 2017 Asia Cup hockey title In November. India defeated China by 5-4 goals in a penalty shootout in the final match held in Japan. With this victory, India qualified for the 2018 World Cup. It was India&rsquo;s second Women&rsquo;s Asia Cup title. The first one was won in 2004.</p>

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<p><strong>Sundar Singh Gurjar clinched gold medal at World Para Athletics</strong></p>

<p>21-year old Sundar Singh Gurjar made India proud after he grabbed a gold medal in the men&rsquo;s javelin throw event at World Para Athletics Championships in London, United Kingdom in July 2017. In the F46 category, Sundar recorded his personal best effort of 60.36m ahead of Dinesh Priyantha Herath (Sri Lanka) who emerged second with 57.93m, followed by defending champion Guo Chunliang (China) with 56.14m.</p>

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<p><strong>Mary Kom claimed gold in Asian Women&rsquo;s Boxing Championships</strong></p>

<p>Five-time world champion Mary Kom won a gold medal in Asian Women&rsquo;s Boxing Championships in Light Flyweight (48 kg) category in November. Kom defeated North Korea&rsquo;s Kim Hyang Mi in the final bout 5-0 by unanimous judges&rsquo; decision, in the final match which held in Vietnam. This was Mary Kom&rsquo;s first international gold medal since 2014 Asian Games.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Sushil Kumar clinched gold at Commonwealth Wrestling Championships</strong></p>

<p>Sushil Kumar secured a gold medal at the Commonwealth Wrestling Championships in Johannesburg, South Africa in December 2017. The Double Olympic medalist returned to international wrestling after a gap of almost three years. The Indian wrestler defeated New Zealand&#39;s Akash Khullar in the final of the men&#39;s 74-kilogram freestyle category. It was Sushil&rsquo;s first international medal since his gold medal in the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.</p>

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<p><strong>Gopi </strong><strong>Thonakal</strong><strong> became 1st Indian man to win gold at Asian Marathon Championships</strong></p>

<p>In November, Gopi Thonakal clinched gold to become the first Indian man to win Asian Marathon Championships in Dongguan. Gopi clocked 2 hours 15 minutes and 48 seconds to grab the medal in the 16th edition of the event. After formation of separate Asian Marathon Championships, Gopi became the first Indian man to win the title. Earlier, Asha Agarwal won the women&#39;s title when it was part of the biennial Asian Track and Field Championships.</p>

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<p><strong>Indian men&rsquo;s and women&rsquo;s teams claimed 2017 Asian Kabaddi Championships &nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>The Indian men&rsquo;s and women&rsquo;s kabaddi teams were both crowned the champions of Asia after beating Pakistan and South Korea in Gorgan, Iran, in November. Star raider Ajay Thakur led from the front in the men&rsquo;s final, as India beat their arch-rivals Pakistan 36-22, winning the match by a comfortable 14-point margin. Meanwhile, the women&rsquo;s team defeated South Korea 42-20 in their finals. At half-time, India had a seven-point lead at 19-12 before breaking away in the second, eventually winning by a 22-point margin.</p>

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<p><strong>PV Sindhu wins silver at World Badminton Championships</strong></p>

<p>This year in August, Indian Badminton player PV Sindhu settled with a silver medal at the World Badminton Championships. She lost the women&rsquo;s singles final to Japan&rsquo;s Nozomi Okuhara 19-21, 22-20, 20-22 in the final of the competition held at Glasgow, Scotland. The ace shuttler made a fine comeback after losing the first game to win the next two against Okuhara.</p>

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Indian sports stature has grown immensely in world following a phenomenal 2017

With 2017 coming to an end, let's look back at the 10 most precious moments where Indian sportspersons made the country proud and captured the hearts and minds of the people. Virat Kohli-led team India became World No. 1 in both ODIs, Tests Following their 5-wicket victory against Australia in September this year, India surged to the top of the International Cricket Council's (ICC) official rankings. Virat Kohli's troops became the first ever Indian team to reach the number one position in both Test and ODI rankings since the ICC team rankings began in 2002. Virat Kohli-led Team India (Zee News Network) × Mirabai Chanu won gold at World Weightlifting Championships On November 30, Saikhom Mirabai Chanu became the first Indian in over two decades to win a gold medal at the World weightlifting championships. Chanu lifted 85kg in snatch and 109kg in clean and jerk, to total an impressive 194 kg, in the women’s 48kg, in the process of setting a new national record. She is only second Indian weightlifter after Olympic bronze medallist Karnam Malleswari to achieve this feat. Karnam had won the top prize in the Worlds twice in 1994 and 1995. Mirabai Chanu (Zee News Network) × Indian women’s hockey team won 2017 Asia Cup title Indian Women’s Hockey team won the 2017 Asia Cup hockey title In November. India defeated China by 5-4 goals in a penalty shootout in the final match held in Japan. With this victory, India qualified for the 2018 World Cup. It was India’s second Women’s Asia Cup title. The first one was won in 2004. Indian women’s hockey team (Zee News Network) × Sundar Singh Gurjar clinched gold medal at World Para Athletics 21-year old Sundar Singh Gurjar made India proud after he grabbed a gold medal in the men’s javelin throw event at World Para Athletics Championships in London, United Kingdom in July 2017. In the F46 category, Sundar recorded his personal best effort of 60.36m ahead of Dinesh Priyantha Herath (Sri Lanka) who emerged second with 57.93m, followed by defending champion Guo Chunliang (China) with 56.14m. Sundar Singh Gurjar (Zee News Network) × Mary Kom claimed gold in Asian Women’s Boxing Championships Five-time world champion Mary Kom won a gold medal in Asian Women’s Boxing Championships in Light Flyweight (48 kg) category in November. Kom defeated North Korea’s Kim Hyang Mi in the final bout 5-0 by unanimous judges’ decision, in the final match which held in Vietnam. This was Mary Kom’s first international gold medal since 2014 Asian Games. Mary Kom (Zee News Network) × Sushil Kumar clinched gold at Commonwealth Wrestling Championships Sushil Kumar secured a gold medal at the Commonwealth Wrestling Championships in Johannesburg, South Africa in December 2017. The Double Olympic medalist returned to international wrestling after a gap of almost three years. The Indian wrestler defeated New Zealand's Akash Khullar in the final of the men's 74-kilogram freestyle category. It was Sushil’s first international medal since his gold medal in the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Sushil Kumar (Zee News Network) × Gopi Thonakal became 1st Indian man to win gold at Asian Marathon Championships In November, Gopi Thonakal clinched gold to become the first Indian man to win Asian Marathon Championships in Dongguan. Gopi clocked 2 hours 15 minutes and 48 seconds to grab the medal in the 16th edition of the event. After formation of separate Asian Marathon Championships, Gopi became the first Indian man to win the title. Earlier, Asha Agarwal won the women's title when it was part of the biennial Asian Track and Field Championships. Gopi Thonakal (Zee News Network) × Indian men’s and women’s teams claimed 2017 Asian Kabaddi Championships The Indian men’s and women’s kabaddi teams were both crowned the champions of Asia after beating Pakistan and South Korea in Gorgan, Iran, in November. Star raider Ajay Thakur led from the front in the men’s final, as India beat their arch-rivals Pakistan 36-22, winning the match by a comfortable 14-point margin. Meanwhile, the women’s team defeated South Korea 42-20 in their finals. At half-time, India had a seven-point lead at 19-12 before breaking away in the second, eventually winning by a 22-point margin. Asian Kabaddi Championships (Zee News Network) × PV Sindhu wins silver at World Badminton Championships This year in August, Indian Badminton player PV Sindhu settled with a silver medal at the World Badminton Championships. She lost the women’s singles final to Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara 19-21, 22-20, 20-22 in the final of the competition held at Glasgow, Scotland. The ace shuttler made a fine comeback after losing the first game to win the next two against Okuhara. PV Sindhu (Zee News Network) ×

Yearender: Sportspersons who made 'India proud' in 2017

<p>All roads in Mumbai will lead to St Regis Hotel in Lower Parel Mumbai on Tuesday night as newlyweds Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma will host a grand reception for their friends and colleagues. Since the two are from&nbsp;different professions- Bollywood stars and Indian Cricketers are expected to be attending the gala event.&nbsp;<br />
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The function will take place at Astor Ballroom of the hotel, which has a seating capacity of 300 guests. Located on the 9th floor, the ballroom has 23 foot-high ceilings and crystal chandeliers.</p>

<p>Among the guests, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Karan Johar and other Bollywood celebrities are expected to attend the event. Sources close to the couple have stated that the couple chose to host the party on December 26th so that the Indian cricket team could attend it. India just won a series against Sri Lanka which got over on December 24th. So MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Yuvraj and others will be coming to wish the newlyweds. The event is supposed to begin at 8 pm.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ahead of their reception, the couple had sent a unique invitation to guests which comprised of a card and a potted sapling. Filmamker&nbsp;Kunal Kohli had tweeted photos of the invite.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imVkohli</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AnushkaSharma?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AnushkaSharma</a> what a lovely invite. Everything about your wedding has been personal,classy &amp; romantic. Just like you both. God bless. <a href="https://t.co/OBHVp2dnE1">pic.twitter.com/OBHVp2dnE1</a></p>
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<p>The couple hosted a grand reception in<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/here-are-the-first-photos-of-virat-and-anushka-at-their-delhi-reception-27398"> Delhi on December 21st </a>which had <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-suresh-raina-shikhar-dhawan-attend-virat-kohli-anushka-sharmas-delhi-wedding-reception-27420">PM Modi, Shikhar Dhawan, Gautam Gambhir</a> and Suresh Raina in attendance. The couple was also blessed by singer-actor <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/virat-kohli-anushka-sharmas-wedding-reception-the-newlyweds-dance-the-night-away-with-their-friends-27423">Gurdas Mann </a>who came to perform at the event.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Virat and Anushka got married in Tuscany in a private ceremony earlier on December 11th. The couple may have wanted their special day to be a private affair, but soon after photos of their wedding went viral on social media - giving their fans a peek into&nbsp;the dream-like ceremony. The couple were initially mum about their wedding but made an official statement post the ceremony on their respective Twitter pages.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The two will travel to South Africa soon after the reception where the Indian captain will prep for the upcoming series and Anushka will spend New Year&#39;s Eve with him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Anushka will come back to Mumbai in the first week of January to begin filming for Sui Dhaga opposite Varun Dhawan.&nbsp;</p>


Among the guests, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Karan Johar and other Bollywood celebrities are expected to attend the event.

All roads in Mumbai will lead to St Regis Hotel in Lower Parel Mumbai on Tuesday night as newlyweds Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma will host a grand reception for their friends and colleagues. Since the two are from different professions- Bollywood stars and Indian Cricketers are expected to be attending the gala event. The function will take place at Astor Ballroom of the hotel, which has a seating capacity of 300 guests. Located on the 9th floor, the ballroom has 23 foot-high ceilings and crystal chandeliers. Among the guests, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Karan Johar and other Bollywood celebrities are expected to attend the event. Sources close to the couple have stated that the couple chose to host the party on December 26th so that the Indian cricket team could attend it. India just won a series against Sri Lanka which got over on December 24th. So MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Yuvraj and others will be coming to wish the newlyweds. The event is supposed to begin at 8 pm. Ahead of their reception, the couple had sent a unique invitation to guests which comprised of a card and a potted sapling. Filmamker Kunal Kohli had tweeted photos of the invite. @imVkohli @AnushkaSharma what a lovely invite. Everything about your wedding has been personal,classy & romantic. Just like you both. God bless. pic.twitter.com/OBHVp2dnE1 — kunal kohli (@kunalkohli) December 16, 2017 × The couple hosted a grand reception in Delhi on December 21st which had PM Modi, Shikhar Dhawan, Gautam Gambhir and Suresh Raina in attendance. The couple was also blessed by singer-actor Gurdas Mann who came to perform at the event. Virat and Anushka got married in Tuscany in a private ceremony earlier on December 11th. The couple may have wanted their special day to be a private affair, but soon after photos of their wedding went viral on social media - giving their fans a peek into the dream-like ceremony. The couple were initially mum about their wedding but made an official statement post the ceremony on their respective Twitter pages. Today we have promised each other to be bound in love for ever. We are truly blessed to share the news with you.This beautiful day will be made more special with the love and support of our family of fans & well wishers. Thank you for being such an important part of our journey. pic.twitter.com/aobTUwMNAK — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) December 11, 2017 × The two will travel to South Africa soon after the reception where the Indian captain will prep for the upcoming series and Anushka will spend New Year's Eve with him. Anushka will come back to Mumbai in the first week of January to begin filming for Sui Dhaga opposite Varun Dhawan.

Virat Kohli-Anushka Sharma's Mumbai reception today: All that you need to know about the grand event

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Virat Kohli&#39;s India head for a gruelling tour of South Africa on Wednesday looking for a record-breaking tenth straight Test series triumph, but they will have to overcome a reputation for being bad travellers.</p>

<p>India, who beat New Zealand, England and Australia in a powerful home season to consolidate their number one Test ranking, celebrated their last major away victory in 2008-2009 when they beat the Kiwis 1-0 in a three-Test series.</p>

<p>&quot;Looking forward to the South Africa tour, it&#39;s going to be a different challenge,&quot; said Rohit Sharma, who captained the Indian limited-overs side in Kohli&#39;s recent absence.</p>

<p>&quot;But I want to reiterate about our home season, it&#39;s never easy to beat anyone. We were challenged at different times and we came back.&quot;</p>

<p>Overseas success against weakened West Indies and Sri Lanka sides in the past two years, and India&#39;s invincibility at home, has led pundits to back Kohli&#39;s side to put up a strong challenge to South Africa, who are second in the Test rankings and have never lost to India at home.</p>

<p>India will play three Tests, six one-day internationals and three Twenty20 matches during the two-month tour. The series begins with the first Test in Cape Town on January 5.</p>

<p>&quot;They had a very good 2017. They have to carry on with the good work overseas also, away from Asia. At any given time you cannot sit on your past laurels,&quot; former captain Bishan Singh Bedi told AFP.</p>

<p>&quot;To prove it to yourself, not to the world, that you are worthy of the number one position. It&#39;s not easy to get there but even more difficult to stay there,&quot; the ex-spinner added.</p>

<p>Apart from hosts Australia losing to South Africa 2-1 in 2016-2017, and visiting England beating the Proteas in 2015-2016, the top Test-playing nations have enjoyed hegemony on home turf.</p>

<p>The Indians once labelled &quot;tigers at home and lambs abroad&quot; in Test cricket, have a chance of breaking new ground in South Africa&#39;s den.</p>

<p>&quot;Most teams are doing well at home and struggling overseas. So this is an opportunity for India to move away from the pack,&quot; veteran sports journalist Ayaz Memon told AFP.</p>

<p>&quot;South Africa lost badly to India when they came here in 2015. India may have won the odd Test but they have never won a series in South Africa and Australia,&quot; he added.</p>

<p>India are pinning their hopes on the pace quartet of Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yadav, Ishant Sharma and Bhuvneshwar Kumar to make an impact on fast-paced South African tracks.</p>

<p>The fast bowlers played a significant role during India&#39;s 1-0 win over Sri Lanka as they equalled Australia&#39;s record of nine Test series victories between 2005-2008.</p>

<p>Promising fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who awaits his Test debut, and Hardik Pandya also add to India&#39;s pace brigade to match Proteas&#39; attack of Vernon Philander, Kagiso Rabada and Dale Steyn.</p>

<p>But the 71-year-old Bedi said the Indian team &quot;shouldn&#39;t get carried away&quot; after recent praise of its pacemen.</p>

<p>&quot;Very happy situation that Indians, given an opportunity, now will be able to retaliate with their pace department,&quot; he said.</p>

<p>But &quot;good bowling, whether it&#39;s fast or spin, is getting the opposition out twice&quot;, he warned.</p>

<p>&quot;Not so much of verbal bouncers or any sort of intimidation and even if you do it, first do your job of getting wickets,&quot; said Bedi, who is known for his forthright views.</p>

<p>On the batting front, vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane&#39;s form also seems to be of concern for a team whose batting is led by the prolific Kohli.</p>

<p>Rahane, who averaged over 65 in India&#39;s last South Africa tour in 2013-2014 when they lost the two-match series 1-0, has managed just 17 runs in his last five innings.</p>

<p>Coach Ravi Shastri said it was just a matter of time before the top-order batsman gets his act together.</p>

<p>&quot;It&#39;s not that they are shattered mentally. It&#39;s just about spending some time at the crease, get your feet moving the way it should be and you will be on your way,&quot; Shastri told CNN News18 TV Channel.</p>

<p>&quot;I think it will be Indian batting versus the South African batting. Both teams have good bowling attacks. I think our bowlers will do a very good job but it&#39;s how our batsmen stand up,&quot; he said.</p>


India, who beat New Zealand, England and Australia in a powerful home season to consolidate their number one Test ranking, celebrated their last major away victory in 2008-2009 when they beat the Kiwis 1-0 in a three-Test series

Virat Kohli's India head for a gruelling tour of South Africa on Wednesday looking for a record-breaking tenth straight Test series triumph, but they will have to overcome a reputation for being bad travellers. India, who beat New Zealand, England and Australia in a powerful home season to consolidate their number one Test ranking, celebrated their last major away victory in 2008-2009 when they beat the Kiwis 1-0 in a three-Test series. "Looking forward to the South Africa tour, it's going to be a different challenge," said Rohit Sharma, who captained the Indian limited-overs side in Kohli's recent absence. "But I want to reiterate about our home season, it's never easy to beat anyone. We were challenged at different times and we came back." Overseas success against weakened West Indies and Sri Lanka sides in the past two years, and India's invincibility at home, has led pundits to back Kohli's side to put up a strong challenge to South Africa, who are second in the Test rankings and have never lost to India at home. India will play three Tests, six one-day internationals and three Twenty20 matches during the two-month tour. The series begins with the first Test in Cape Town on January 5. "They had a very good 2017. They have to carry on with the good work overseas also, away from Asia. At any given time you cannot sit on your past laurels," former captain Bishan Singh Bedi told AFP. "To prove it to yourself, not to the world, that you are worthy of the number one position. It's not easy to get there but even more difficult to stay there," the ex-spinner added. Apart from hosts Australia losing to South Africa 2-1 in 2016-2017, and visiting England beating the Proteas in 2015-2016, the top Test-playing nations have enjoyed hegemony on home turf. The Indians once labelled "tigers at home and lambs abroad" in Test cricket, have a chance of breaking new ground in South Africa's den. "Most teams are doing well at home and struggling overseas. So this is an opportunity for India to move away from the pack," veteran sports journalist Ayaz Memon told AFP. "South Africa lost badly to India when they came here in 2015. India may have won the odd Test but they have never won a series in South Africa and Australia," he added. India are pinning their hopes on the pace quartet of Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yadav, Ishant Sharma and Bhuvneshwar Kumar to make an impact on fast-paced South African tracks. The fast bowlers played a significant role during India's 1-0 win over Sri Lanka as they equalled Australia's record of nine Test series victories between 2005-2008. Promising fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who awaits his Test debut, and Hardik Pandya also add to India's pace brigade to match Proteas' attack of Vernon Philander, Kagiso Rabada and Dale Steyn. But the 71-year-old Bedi said the Indian team "shouldn't get carried away" after recent praise of its pacemen. "Very happy situation that Indians, given an opportunity, now will be able to retaliate with their pace department," he said. But "good bowling, whether it's fast or spin, is getting the opposition out twice", he warned. "Not so much of verbal bouncers or any sort of intimidation and even if you do it, first do your job of getting wickets," said Bedi, who is known for his forthright views. On the batting front, vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane's form also seems to be of concern for a team whose batting is led by the prolific Kohli. Rahane, who averaged over 65 in India's last South Africa tour in 2013-2014 when they lost the two-match series 1-0, has managed just 17 runs in his last five innings. Coach Ravi Shastri said it was just a matter of time before the top-order batsman gets his act together. "It's not that they are shattered mentally. It's just about spending some time at the crease, get your feet moving the way it should be and you will be on your way," Shastri told CNN News18 TV Channel. "I think it will be Indian batting versus the South African batting. Both teams have good bowling attacks. I think our bowlers will do a very good job but it's how our batsmen stand up," he said.

Lambs abroad? Buoyant India target maiden win in South Africa

<p>Twitter, the microblogging giant, has come out with a statement stating Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma&#39;s wedding tweet as the most retweeted post of the year.</p>

<p>The tweet has now attained the status of the &#39;Golden Tweet&#39; of the year.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/virat-kohli-anushka-sharmas-mumbai-reception-today-all-that-you-need-to-know-about-the-grand-event-27727">Also read: Virat Kohli-Anushka Sharma&#39;s Mumbai reception today, all that you need to know about the grand event </a></p>

<p>Also read: <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/here-are-the-first-photos-of-virat-and-anushka-at-their-delhi-reception-27398">The first exclusive photos from Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma&#39;s wedding reception</a></p>

<p>Rumours about long-time couple Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli&rsquo;s wedding surfaced earlier this month.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/confirmed-virat-kohli-and-anushka-sharma-are-now-married-26476">Anushka Sharma confirmed her marriage with Indian skipper Virat Kohli </a>by posting it officially on Twitter.</p>

<p>&quot;Today we have promised each other to be bound in love forever. We are truly blessed to share the news with you. This beautiful day will be made more special with the love and support of our family of fans and well-wishers. Thank you for being such an important part of our journey,&rdquo; read Anushka&#39;s tweet.</p>

<p>Virat also confirmed their wedding with the similar post along with a different picture.</p>

<p>Also read: <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/watch-virat-kohli-sings-an-old-kishore-kumar-number-for-anushka-sharma-26526">Virat Kohli sings an old Kishore Kumar number for Anushka Sharma </a></p>

<p>The couple tied the knot on December 11 in Tuscany, Italy.</p>

<p>Also read: <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/anushka-sharma-virat-kohli-are-honeymooning-in-heaven-see-pic-26838">Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli are honeymooning &#39;in heaven&#39;, see pic</a></p>

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<p>Also read: <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/why-did-virat-anushka-not-hold-their-wedding-in-india-questions-madhya-pradesh-mla-27211">Why did Virat-Anushka not get married in India, asks Madhya Pradesh MLA</a></p>

<p>Twitter&#39;s statement also revealed a list of most popular Indian celebrities on the microblogging site.</p>

<p>The list included stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman, Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Varun Dhawan, Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Priyanka Chopra, Shraddha Kapoor and Bhumi Pednekar among others.</p>

<p>Some of the most &#39;talked-about&#39; Indian movies of the year on Twitter included Shah Rukh&rsquo;s <em>Raees</em>, Salman&rsquo;s latest release <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-tiger-zinda-hai-review-salman-khan-defies-logic-and-death-in-this-superhero-film-masquerading-as-a-spy-thriller-27452"><em>Tiger Zinda Hai</em> </a>and Akshay Kumar&#39;s <em>Tubelight</em>.</p>

<p>Rohit Shetty&rsquo;s <em>Golmaal Again</em>, Ranbir Kapoor&rsquo;s <em>Jagga Jasoos</em> and Sanjay Leela Bhansali&#39;s <em>Padmavati</em> also made the list.</p>

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Rumours about Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli?s wedding surfaced earlier this month

Twitter, the microblogging giant, has come out with a statement stating Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma's wedding tweet as the most retweeted post of the year. The tweet has now attained the status of the 'Golden Tweet' of the year. Also read: Virat Kohli-Anushka Sharma's Mumbai reception today, all that you need to know about the grand event Also read: The first exclusive photos from Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma's wedding reception Rumours about long-time couple Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli’s wedding surfaced earlier this month. Anushka Sharma confirmed her marriage with Indian skipper Virat Kohli by posting it officially on Twitter. "Today we have promised each other to be bound in love forever. We are truly blessed to share the news with you. This beautiful day will be made more special with the love and support of our family of fans and well-wishers. Thank you for being such an important part of our journey,” read Anushka's tweet. Virat also confirmed their wedding with the similar post along with a different picture. Also read: Virat Kohli sings an old Kishore Kumar number for Anushka Sharma The couple tied the knot on December 11 in Tuscany, Italy. Also read: Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli are honeymooning 'in heaven', see pic Today we have promised each other to be bound in love forever. We are truly blessed to share the news with you. This beautiful day will be made more special with the love and support of our family of fans & well wishers. Thank you for being such an important part of our journey. pic.twitter.com/Scobdiqk7l — Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) December 11, 2017 × Also read: Why did Virat-Anushka not get married in India, asks Madhya Pradesh MLA Twitter's statement also revealed a list of most popular Indian celebrities on the microblogging site. The list included stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman, Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Varun Dhawan, Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Priyanka Chopra, Shraddha Kapoor and Bhumi Pednekar among others. Some of the most 'talked-about' Indian movies of the year on Twitter included Shah Rukh’s Raees, Salman’s latest release Tiger Zinda Hai and Akshay Kumar's Tubelight. Rohit Shetty’s Golmaal Again, Ranbir Kapoor’s Jagga Jasoos and Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmavati also made the list. (With inputs from PTI)

Anushka Sharma's wedding post becomes the 'Golden Tweet' of the year

<p>No wedding party is complete without some naach-gaana. And Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli&#39;s grand Delhi reception had to have some good old bhangra beats to dance to. Post welcoming the guests, the couple were spotted burning the dance floor to popular Hindi film songs along with Virat&#39;s friend and teammate Shikhar Dhawan, his wife Ayesha and other guests. Here have a look.</p>

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<p>Popular Punjabi folk singer and actor Gurdas Mann was also present at the function and Mann belted out some popular tracks to which the newlyweds danced along.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The wedding reception was graced by <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-suresh-raina-shikhar-dhawan-attend-virat-kohli-anushka-sharmas-delhi-wedding-reception-27420">PM Modi and cricketers like Suresh Raina and Gautam Gambhir.</a> The couple will be hosting a reception in Mumbai for their friends and colleagues on December 26th.&nbsp;</p>


In typical Delhi style, the bride and the groom danced to some bhangra beats at their reception party.

No wedding party is complete without some naach-gaana. And Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli's grand Delhi reception had to have some good old bhangra beats to dance to. Post welcoming the guests, the couple were spotted burning the dance floor to popular Hindi film songs along with Virat's friend and teammate Shikhar Dhawan, his wife Ayesha and other guests. Here have a look. × × Popular Punjabi folk singer and actor Gurdas Mann was also present at the function and Mann belted out some popular tracks to which the newlyweds danced along. Sadda Pose Wada Mehnga Ae ?? Just Loved This Video ??#VirushkaReception pic.twitter.com/498Q368Qr5 — Yogesh Gautam (@yogesh_gautam__) December 22, 2017 × × × × × The wedding reception was graced by PM Modi and cricketers like Suresh Raina and Gautam Gambhir. The couple will be hosting a reception in Mumbai for their friends and colleagues on December 26th.

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma's wedding reception: The newlyweds dance the night away with their friends

<p>Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma&#39;s wedding reception at Delhi saw Prime Minister Modi in attendance. PM Modi arrived with his entourage, walked up on the stage, greeted the couple and gave them roses before posing for photos with the couple and their families.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The PM was personally received by Virat&#39;s brother and Anushka&#39;s father at the gate.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/here-are-the-first-photos-of-virat-and-anushka-at-their-delhi-reception-27398">Also see: The first photos from Virat and Anushka&#39;s wedding reception</a></p>

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<p>While the reception had mostly relatives of the couple in attendance, there were also a few cricketers who graced the occasion. Suresh Raina, Shikhar Dhawan, and Gautam&nbsp;Gambhir came with their better halves.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Punjabi singer and actor, the legendary Gurdas Mann was also present at the reception and sang some of his popular numbers.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Virat and Anushka looked regal in Sabyasachi Mukherjee designed attires. Virat wore a black <em>bandhgala</em>&nbsp;with an embroidered shawl and Anushka wore a red Benarasi saree for the reception.</p>


PM Modi greeted the newlyweds with flowers.

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma's wedding reception at Delhi saw Prime Minister Modi in attendance. PM Modi arrived with his entourage, walked up on the stage, greeted the couple and gave them roses before posing for photos with the couple and their families. The PM was personally received by Virat's brother and Anushka's father at the gate. With PM Narendra Modi..??? #virushkareception #delhi A post shared by viratkohli_kingdom (@viratkohli_kingdom) on Dec 21, 2017 at 8:20am PST × Also see: The first photos from Virat and Anushka's wedding reception Prime Minister Narendra Modi at wedding reception of Virat Kohli & Anushka Sharma in Delhi pic.twitter.com/7JGeaGSJUN — ANI (@ANI) December 21, 2017 × × While the reception had mostly relatives of the couple in attendance, there were also a few cricketers who graced the occasion. Suresh Raina, Shikhar Dhawan, and Gautam Gambhir came with their better halves. ?Glad to be part of your special day @imVkohli & @AnushkaSharma! Wish you both a beautiful life ahead filled with eternal love and companionship! ? A post shared by Suresh Raina (@sureshraina3) on Dec 21, 2017 at 11:21am PST × Always good to catch up with you both @shikhardofficial & @aesha.dhawan5. Had lovely time together ?? A post shared by Suresh Raina (@sureshraina3) on Dec 21, 2017 at 10:37am PST × Gautam Gambhir arrives video at Virushka reception party with his wife. #viratkohli #viratkohlifc #viratkohlifanpage #viratkohliclub #viratkohli18 #viratkohlifans #viratian #viratanushka #virushka #virushkareception #anushkasharma #anushka #beautiful #bollywood #actress #cricketer #legend #handsome #love #life #nature #indian #proudindian #gautamgambhir A post shared by virat.kohli (@bleed.virat) on Dec 21, 2017 at 12:42pm PST × Punjabi singer and actor, the legendary Gurdas Mann was also present at the reception and sang some of his popular numbers. Legendary Singer Gurudas Mann blessings newly married couple... ?? ————————————— . ?? #marriage #virushka #viratkohli #viratanushka #virushkawedding #viratwedsanushka #anushkasharma #reception #delhi follow @virushka_lov for more updates A post shared by Virat and Anushka ?? (@virushka_lov) on Dec 21, 2017 at 5:39pm PST × Virat and Anushka looked regal in Sabyasachi Mukherjee designed attires. Virat wore a black bandhgala with an embroidered shawl and Anushka wore a red Benarasi saree for the reception.

PM Modi, Suresh Raina, Shikhar Dhawan attend Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma's Delhi wedding reception

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