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100th Test another feather in Virat Kohli's cap: Jasprit Bumrah

Virat Kohli and as the superstar-batter gears up for his 100th outing in the format, Indian pace spearhead and current vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah said the landmark game is a reflection of his former skipper's dedication towards the game. Kohli's 100th Test would be against Sri Lanka beginning here on March 4. Bumrah made his Test debut under Kohli's leadership in 2018. "It is always a special achievement for a player. You know it is a testimony to his hard-work, dedication," Bumrah said in an online press conference here.

After Personal Tragedy, The Boy Was "Ready To Go Out And Bat": Punit Bisht Recalls Emotional Stand With 17-Year-Old Virat Kohli In Ranji Trophy Match

When Punit Bisht entered the dressing room on the third day of Delhi's Ranji Trophy match against Karnataka back in 2006, there was deafening silence all round and sitting in a corner was a 17-year-old Virat Kohli, eyes all welled up. Bisht, then all of 19, was taken aback by the sight. The look on Kohli's face was enough to tell him that India's future captain, who was still a boy at that time, was trying to battle a storm inside. Kohli had just lost his father Prem, a lawyer, who suffered a brain stroke just a few hours back in the middle of the night.

Virat Kohli and 'that boy' at the other end: Punit Bisht recalls emotional stand with old buddy

Bisht entered the dressing room on the third day of Delhi's Ranji Trophy match against Karnataka back in 2006, there was deafening silence all round and sitting in a corner was a 17-year-old Virat Kohli, eyes all welled up. Bisht, then all of 19, was taken aback by the sight. The look on Kohli's face was enough to tell him that India's future captain, who was still a boy at that time, was trying to battle a storm inside.

Concerns about Indian men's hockey team's post-Tokyo show: Real or unfounded?

Hockey India (HI) that labelled India's performance since the Tokyo Olympics bronze medal as "unacceptable". Socks needed to be pulled up, even if the reaction after a one-off defeat appeared surprising. Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president Narinder Batra, who also heads the International Hockey Federation (FIH), had written that letter to HI -- citing performances in the Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) in Dhaka and the Pro League tour of South Africa. India finished as the bronze medallists in Dhaka. The team won three of its four matches in South Africa, beating the hosts and France comprehensively, but the 2-5 defeat in the second match against France fueled these words: "I will not accept Team India to be mishandled and mismanaged, such incompetence will have to make way," Batra wrote in the letter.

Gujarat Titans' Jason Roy Pulls Out Of IPL 2022 Citing Bubble Fatigue: Report

England's flamboyant batter Jason Roy has pulled out of the upcoming IPL citing extended stay in the tournament bubble, dealing a blow to his new franchise Gujarat Titans weeks before the event gets going. According to a report in 'ESPNcricinfo', Roy informed the franchise of his decision last week. The Titans are yet to finalise a replacement.

Jason Roy pulls out of IPL 2022 citing bubble fatigue

Jason Roy has pulled out of the upcoming IPL citing extended stay in the tournament bubble, dealing a blow to his new franchise Gujarat Titans weeks before the event gets going. According to a report in 'ESPNcricinfo', Roy informed the franchise of his decision last week. The Titans are yet to finalise a replacement.

Davis Cup: Denmark's singles squad is not as deep in absence of Rune, says India's Gunneswaran

Gunneswaran ahead of the Davis Cup tie against Denmark on Monday said that rankings don't matter so much and added that the Danish team's singles squad is not deep as it could have been after the World No. 90 Holger Rune confirmed his unavailability for the two-day rubber on the grass courts of the Delhi Gymkhana Club (DGC) here. Three-time finalist India will lock horns with Denmark in the World Group playoff I tie on the weekend of March 4 and 5 here.

Now more mature, experienced in terms of decision making, captaincy skills: Shreyas Iyer

Shreyas Iyer believes that he would be entering the captaincy job with his new IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) with more maturity and experience with regards to decision making and captaincy skills. In the IPL mega auction, Iyer was snapped by Kolkata for Rs 12.25 crores and was soon announced as the captain of the franchise ahead of IPL 2022. Iyer comes in with experience of captaining Delhi Capitals in 41 IPL matches, including taking them to the final of IPL 2020. "I would be coming in with a much different mindset now. I'm now more mature and experienced in terms of my decision making and captaincy skills. Really waiting eagerly to work with every individual in the team, and build that synergy which could really help the team perform at a different level. I'm just going to love the responsibility, and I thrive under pressure," said Iyer to KKR's official website on Monday.

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100th Test another feather in Virat Kohli's cap: Jasprit Bumrah

After Personal Tragedy, The Boy Was "Ready To Go Out And Bat": Punit Bisht Recalls Emotional Stand With 17-Year-Old Virat Kohli In Ranji Trophy Match

Virat Kohli and 'that boy' at the other end: Punit Bisht recalls emotional stand with old buddy

Concerns about Indian men's hockey team's post-Tokyo show: Real or unfounded?

Gujarat Titans' Jason Roy Pulls Out Of IPL 2022 Citing Bubble Fatigue: Report

Jason Roy pulls out of IPL 2022 citing bubble fatigue

Davis Cup: Denmark's singles squad is not as deep in absence of Rune, says India's Gunneswaran

Now more mature, experienced in terms of decision making, captaincy skills: Shreyas Iyer