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Offered 'Cheese Pocket', Virat Kohli Sums Up Reactions From Him And Dinesh Karthik

India and Royal Challengers Bangalore batter Virat Kohli is a fitness freak, and there's no denying that. Over the years, Kohli hasn't just led his own transformation but also inspired many to lead a healthier lifestyle. But, not everyone in the RCB camp is the same boat as Kohli. Giving one such example from the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season, Kohli hilariously narrated the difference between the reaction from wicket-keeper batter Dinesh Karthik and him when offered a 'cheese pocket' by the franchise's trainer Basu Shanker.

"Keep Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Fresh For ODIs, Tests": Ravi Shastri All For Big Change In India's T20I Team

After the 2022 T20 World Cup, where India could not go beyond the semi-final stage, there have been deliberations on whether fresh blood and ideas needed to be introduced in the T20I team. Many reports suggested that Hardik Pandya getting regular opportunities as the Indian T20I captain, after the World Cup, is an indication in that direction. While the discussions continue on that front, former India coach Ravi Shastri has suggested that it's time to give youngsters a chance in the T20I squad. In a discussion on ESPNCricinfo, one of the panelists asked: "Potential Shubman Gll, Yashasvi jaiswal, Hardik Pandya at No. 3, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Verma, Jitesh Sharma, very fresh team from the past, would cup do they make the top 6?"

IPL 2023: LSG Look To Halt Mumbai Indians' Momentum In Crucial Clash

Mumbai Indians are on a roll in the business end of the tournament and Lucknow Super Giants will be aiming to halt their momentum on a tricky pitch in the IPL in Lucknow on Tuesday. Mumbai Indians are third on the points table with 14 points and with a point less from same the number of games, LSG are holding on to the fourth spot. Both teams will be looking to get out of the danger zone as eight teams remain in the play-off contention.

IPL 2023: Dinesh Karthik Registers Unwanted Batting Record During Match Against RR

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik registered an unwanted batting record to his name in his Indian Premier League (IPL) during his side's match against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Sunday. In the match, he was dismissed for a two-ball duck by Adam Zampa. This was his 16th duck in IPL, joint-most by any player in IPL history. Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Rohit Sharma also has 16 ducks in IPL. After these two batters, Sunil Narine (Kolkata Knight Riders) and Mandeep Singh have 15 ducks each in IPL.

"Missed 3 International Tons": Suryakumar Yadav Shares Sweet Story About Wife Devisha

Suryakumar Yadav was the star performer for Mumbai Indians as they took a massive step towards guaranteeing their spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 playoffs with the win over Gujarat Titans on Friday. The top India batter was in tremendous form and he went on to score an unbeaten 103 off 49 deliveries. While Rashid Khan did not mount a considerable fightback for the defending champions, the innings proved to be the difference between the two sides. After the game, Suryakumar opened up about the innings and even shared a special story about his wife Devisha.

"New Faces...": Ravi Shastri's Massive Prediction For India's 2024 T20 World Cup Squad

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri is expecting a number of new faces in India's T20 World Cup squad next year with skipper Hardik Pandya having a "big say" in selection matters. While the likes of Test and ODI captain Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli still remain in the T20 scheme of things, the phasing out process had started after a disappointing semi-final exit in last year's global meet in Australia. "I think they will (look in new direction)," Shastri told ESPN Cricinfo.

"Moved On From Kohli, Rohit": Ex India Star's Blunt 'T20 Verdict' Post Jaiswal, SKY's Pyrotechnics

The ever-evolving format of T20 cricket has given players, fans, coaches, and even pundits plenty to think about the approach that batters need to have to excel in this fast-paced game. The likes of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, two of the greatest batters of their generation, have seen questions being raised over their performances in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. While Rohit is struggling for runs, the problem for Kohli is more on the lines of strike-rate. Having seen players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Suryakumar Yadav set the stage on fire with their bat, former India cricketer Saba Karim gave his honest take on the shortest format fo the game.

Rohit Sharma Surpasses AB De Villiers For Big Milestone In IPL History

Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Rohit Sharma surpassed AB de Villiers on Friday, becoming the batter with the second-highest number of sixes in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). He accomplished this feat during his side's IPL 2023 against Gujarat Titans at Wankhede Stadium. Under fire due to lack of form in recent matches, shades of 'Vintage Hitman' were visible in Rohit's batting. In 18 balls, Rohit scored 29 runs at a strike rate of 161.11. His knock consisted of three fours and two sixes. With this, Rohit's six tally in IPL went to 252, surpassing de Villiers' tally of 251 sixes. The most sixes in the history of IPL are hit by West Indies legend Chris Gayle, who has smashed 357 sixes in his career.

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Offered 'Cheese Pocket', Virat Kohli Sums Up Reactions From Him And Dinesh Karthik

"Keep Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Fresh For ODIs, Tests": Ravi Shastri All For Big Change In India's T20I Team

IPL 2023: LSG Look To Halt Mumbai Indians' Momentum In Crucial Clash

IPL 2023: Dinesh Karthik Registers Unwanted Batting Record During Match Against RR

"Missed 3 International Tons": Suryakumar Yadav Shares Sweet Story About Wife Devisha

"New Faces...": Ravi Shastri's Massive Prediction For India's 2024 T20 World Cup Squad

"Moved On From Kohli, Rohit": Ex India Star's Blunt 'T20 Verdict' Post Jaiswal, SKY's Pyrotechnics

Rohit Sharma Surpasses AB De Villiers For Big Milestone In IPL History