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Virat Kohli will undergo a crucial fitness test at the BCCI Centre of Excellence ahead of squad selection for July's England ODI series. Meanwhile, all-rounder Hardik Pandya has resumed light training as he targets a return from injury

Former cricketer Alex Hartley lauded England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt as a "complete match-winner" at the Women's T20 World Cup. While Sciver-Brunt recently broke England's tournament run record, a recurring calf strain has ruled her out of upcoming matches

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia stated India’s 2027 World Cup strategic roadmap remains internal, refusing to discuss Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's futures. He added that bilateral cricket ties with Bangladesh depend entirely on the Government of India's directives

India’s most-capped hockey player Manpreet Singh credits his long career to fitness inspired by Virat Kohli. With 413 caps, he targets Olympic gold and a World Cup medal, calling the Tokyo bronze his career highlight and aiming for LA 2028

Star Indian batter Virat Kohli and ICC Chairman Jay Shah led cricket fraternity tributes to New Zealand's Kane Williamson after he announced his international retirement, concluding a historic 16-year career as the Black Caps' highest run-scorer

Former India captain Virat Kohli, ICC Chairman Jay Shah, and Australia's David Warner led global tributes to New Zealand batting legend Kane Williamson, who announced his international retirement after a glorious 16-year career scoring 19,346 runs

Ahead of the ODI series opener against Afghanistan, Irfan Pathan highlighted Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as India's World Cup pillars. Pathan also backed KL Rahul as the primary wicketkeeper, with Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson providing robust middle-order backup

Dale Steyn credits a modern coaching and commentary shift for the fearless cricket played by young stars like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. By embracing failure and risk, the ecosystem has unlocked unprecedented player freedom and elevated the global game

Former cricketers Suresh Raina and Anil Kumble have mapped out India’s 2027 ODI World Cup roadmap, calling for a reliable backup to Hardik Pandya in Nitish Kumar Reddy, while highlighting Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's crucial mentorship role for captain Shubman Gill

Yashasvi Jaiswal has replaced injured Virat Kohli for India’s ODI series against Afghanistan starting June 13 in Dharamshala. Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya are likely to play, subject to fitness clearance, as selectors await final medical updates on key players.

Virat Kohli has been ruled out of India's three-match ODI series against Afghanistan after scans revealed a distal semimembranosus tendon tear sustained in the IPL final. Ruturaj Gaikwad is likely to replace him; Rohit Sharma's fitness remains under assessment ahead of the series.

India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate confirmed that senior batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma alongside all-rounder Hardik Pandya face fitness assessments ahead of the Afghanistan ODI series following injury concerns stemming from the recently concluded IPL 2026

India have suffered a major setback ahead of the ODI series against Afghanistan, with Virat Kohli reportedly ruled out due to a hamstring injury. Rohit Sharma’s availability also remains uncertain, raising concerns for India before the three-match contest beginning June 13.

RCB icon praises 15-year-old Orange Cap winner Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Director of Cricket Mo Bobat and head coach Andy Flower credit a meticulous auction strategy, structural elite experience, and an indispensable Indian coaching staff for driving Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their second successive IPL trophy

Virat Kohli scored 675 runs in 16 matches with a strike-rate of 165.85

Kohli smashed a match-winning knock of 75(42)* which led RCB to their second IPL trophy

Kohli believes versatility is what separates good players from great ones

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) clinched their second consecutive IPL title by defeating Gujarat Titans, sparking jubilant celebrations across Karnataka. Political leaders including CM-designate D.K. Shivakumar, Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, and former CM Siddaramaiah hailed the team’s triumph.

Virat Kohli praised Royal Challengers Bangalore’s balanced squad after their maiden IPL title win in Ahmedabad. He highlighted the team’s depth, world-class bowling, and collective performances, saying the victory reflected maturity, composure, and belief across the group