Watch: Playing Under MS Dhoni Or Virat Kohli? Joe Root's Struggle Is Evident

05.05.2023 - 09:15 sports.ndtv.com

MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli are among the most successful captains for the Indian cricket team but when asked about whom he would like to play under, former England skipper Joe Root had a hilarious reply.

In a video posted by Rajasthan Royals, Root was asked to choose between several options and when asked about the captaincies of Kohli and Dhoni, Root decided to walk straight and not give any definite reply.

Root has been part of the franchise for this season but he has not played a single game till now. Finally asked Joe that last question #IPL2023 | @FinoPaymntsBank pic.twitter.com/ORx0O7r4fO What's your pick?A) Virat Kohli B) MS Dhoni C) Both pic.twitter.com/hIry1JWhrz Rajasthan Royals face a tough challenge when they take on Gujarat Titans on Friday.

The Sanju Samson-led side has ample talent but has been unable to hold on to a winning run recently. Rajasthan have lost three games and won as many in their last six fixtures.

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Lucknow Super Giants' IPL 2023 journey ended after a 81-run loss to five-time champions Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator match in Chennai on Wednesday. Chasing a competitive 183-run target, LSG fell short by a big margin and none of their batter came to the party. The only silver lining for LSG was the performance of their pacer Naveen-ul-Haq who took a four-wicket haul. After taking the wickets of the likes of Rohit Sharma and Camron Green, Naveen could be seen doing the shut-out-the-noise celebration, which went viral on social media. Even the great Sunil Gavaskar reacted on the celebration.

LSG's 'King' Tweet For 'Prince' Shubman Gill Sees Virat Kohli Fans Send Reminders

The final league game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 saw the 'prince' Shubman Gill trump the 'king' Virat Kohli as Gujarat Titans knocked Royal Challengers Bangalore out of the competition. Gill, who is considered by many as the heir to Kohli in the Indian cricket team, was lauded by the who's who of the cricketing world. As the internet bowed down to the 'prince' Shubman Gill, Lucknow Super Giants posted a tweet that wasn't taken in all positivity by RCB fans.

Virat Kohli Says He's Playing His "Best T20 Cricket" But IPL Crown Elusive

Virat Kohli says he's playing his best Twenty20 cricket again but at 34 the superstar batsman is running out of time to win the Indian Premier League. Kohli scored another century for Royal Challengers Bangalore on Sunday -- his second in as many matches -- and he now has seven IPL tons, more than any other player. But his 101 not out wasn't enough. Gujarat Titans won by six wickets as they, Chennai, Mumbai and Lucknow went through to the playoffs of the world's biggest T20 tournament.

Kohli says playing his best T20 cricket

Former India captain Virat Kohli said he feels at the top of his game and is playing the best Twenty20 cricket of his career after scoring a record seventh century in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Sunday.

"Not About Playing Fancy Shots": Virat Kohli's Interesting Take After IPL 2023 Ton

Royal Challengers Bangalore star Virat Kohli, after playing a match-winning knock against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Thursday, said that he wants to stay true to his techniques and not throw his wicket away, adding that India have got Test cricket coming up after the Indian Premier League. His statement was in regard to the upcoming World Test Champions final which will be played against Australia from June 7 to June 12 at the Oval Stadium in England. Earlier on Thursday, Kohli won the "Player of the Match" in the match for his century while chasing a target of 187.

Watch: "It's The Tattoos" - Virat Kohli's Hilarious Take On Partnership With Faf du Plessis

Royal Challengers Bangalore opener Virat Kohli on Thursday said that his partnership with his opening partner Faf du Plessis at the crease is "very similar" to how it was with his former partner and legend AB de Villiers. Virat played a blistering knock of 100 off 63 balls, helping his team win the match by eight wickets in the Indian Premier League against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Hyderabad on Thursday. Virat won the "Player of the Match" award for his remarkable century in the crucial match. When asked about his partnership with Faf for 172, he said that he feels very similar to batting with Faf as he used to feel with AB de Villiers.