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Former India all-rounder Robin Singh backed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the 2027 ODI World Cup, citing their form, fitness and experience. He also discussed India’s selection strategy and said Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohammed Shami deserved consideration

Virat Kohli’s spokesperson has rejected an allegation that the former India captain was paid Rs 5 crore for visiting Premanand Maharaj’s Vrindavan ashram. The claim circulated on social media, but no publicly available documentary evidence has emerged to substantiate the alleged payment.

Virat Kohli handed fast bowler Anshul Kamboj his debut ODI cap ahead of India’s third match against the West Indies in New Chandigarh. Kohli urged the young pacer to believe in his abilities and backed him ahead of his debut

AB de Villiers says Virat Kohli is playing with greater freedom and gratitude as he enters the latter stage of his career. The former South Africa captain also praised Kohli’s aggressive ODI approach and backed his experience alongside Rohit Sharma.

Former South Africa captain Shaun Pollock believes the 2027 ODI World Cup could be the final major tournament for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Brian Lara backed South Africa, while Aaron Finch highlighted India-Pakistan and Lungi Ngidi warned against underestimating Zimbabwe

India captain Shubman Gill said he feels fortunate to have Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s experience around him ahead of the 2027 World Cup. Gill also highlighted the value of advice from senior players and said captaincy is a responsibility.

Sanju Samson has described India as “very, very fortunate” to have Virat Kohli, praising the former captain’s influence and performances. Samson also credited India’s strong domestic cricket structure and IPL for helping produce talent and maintain the team’s depth

Virat Kohli has moved to second in the ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings after his unbeaten 139 against the West Indies, closing the gap on top-ranked Shubman Gill. Keshav Maharaj and Kuldeep Yadav also climbed the ODI bowling rankings

India bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule praised the experience of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma and their influence on younger players. He also backed Kuldeep Yadav as a key match-winner and highlighted India’s depth in the spin-bowling department

Virat Kohli reached 15,000 ODI runs in fewer innings than Sachin Tendulkar, but their numbers came in different eras. Changes to rules, fielding restrictions, balls and batting positions provide important context to comparisons between the two Indian batting greats

Virat Kohli said personal records cannot sustain a long international career, stressing that his focus has always been helping India win. After crossing 15,000 ODI runs, he also discussed his camaraderie with Shubman Gill and their successful batting partnership

India fast bowler Prasidh Krishna praised Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 139 in India’s eight-wicket win over the West Indies, calling the performance unbelievable. He also discussed his own consistency, team communication, IPL camaraderie and competition for fast-bowling spots

Virat Kohli's unbeaten 139 and Shubman Gill's 110 powered India to an emphatic eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in the first ODI after Kuldeep Yadav's four-wicket spell restricted the visitors to 295 for seven, giving the hosts a 1-0 series lead

India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bowl against the West Indies in the series-opening ODI in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. Spin all-rounder Naman Dhir made his debut, while Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli returned to action

Virat Kohli hopes to help India win the 2027 ODI World Cup, which he has described as his last. The former captain dreams of playing a match-winning knock while chasing in the final but says winning the trophy matters most

Virat Kohli says he has consciously adopted a more aggressive approach in ODIs, shedding the anchor role he carried for years. The senior batter said faith in India’s long batting lineup has allowed him to take more risks

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said the experience of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli remains invaluable to youngsters preparing for next year’s ODI World Cup. He said senior players regularly share their knowledge as India builds towards the global tournament

India begin their 2026-27 home season against the West Indies in the first ODI in Thiruvananthapuram, with veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli attracting the spotlight. The series also marks the start of India’s preparations for next year’s ODI World Cup

INDIA bloc parties are likely to meet in New Delhi on September 30 to discuss concerns over the Election Commission and Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Opposition parties are also discussing a fresh removal notice against CEC Gyanesh Kumar.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir reflected on his two-year tenure, saying he cherishes successes across formats while accepting failures. He also acknowledged the challenges of Test cricket’s transition following the departures of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin