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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

Virat Kohli's unbeaten 75 and a disciplined bowling effort powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans, securing a second consecutive IPL title in commanding fashion

RCB’s high-risk, powerful batting units make them overwhelming favourites, but GT’s disciplined bowling attack looks to cause an upset and deny Bengaluru back-to-back titles

Reflecting on his own captaincy journey, Patidar credited the support system around him and the experience available within the group

Several incidents involving communal abuse, rape threats, relentless trolling, and mental-health trauma have exposed the darker side of modern cricket fandom