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Big Surprise As Virat Kohli Names RCB Player Who Had 'Biggest Impact On Him' During Early Days

Star India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Virat Kohli recalled how former South African wicketkeeper-batter Mark Boucher had an impact on him during his initial years in the Indian Premier League (IPL), saying that his conversations with the Protean legend "stunned" him. RCB's leading run-getter in IPL history was speaking on RCB Podcast's upcoming episode, a trailer of which was released on the team's official X handle.

"Means Business Game After Game": Ravi Shastri Backs Ignored India Star To Make Comeback During England Tests

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes the fit-again pace trio of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj will be lethal for England batters in the upcoming five-match Test series starting in June. India faced challenges in that series due to the unavailability of their pace attack, as both Mohammad Shami and Jasprit Bumrah dealt with injury setbacks. Meanwhile, Mohammed Siraj, who had struggled during the Border-Gavaskar series, was omitted from the squad for the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025.

"To Kill In The Name Of Religion Is...": Mohammed Siraj Labels Pahalgam Terrorist Attack 'Pure Evil'

Star India pacer Mohammed Siraj has condemned the terrorist attack that took place in the hill station of Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir. Siraj took to social media to express his thoughts and anger at the incidents. At least 26 civilians, mostly tourists, were killed in the Pahalgam terror attack on Tuesday, in what is the deadliest attack in the Valley since the Pulwama strike in 2019. Writing on X, Siraj described the terrorist attack as a "monstrous act" and hoped for the terrorists to be punished.

Virat Kohli's Moving Tribute To Victims Of 'Heinous' Pahalgam Terror Attack

Star India batter Virat Kohli on Wednesday took to social media to condemn the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. At least 26 civilians, mostly tourists, were killed in the Pahalgam terror attack on Tuesday, in what is the deadliest attack in the Valley since the Pulwama strike in 2019. The attack took place at Baisaran, a meadow accessible only on foot or by pony. Taking to Instagram, Kohli expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and hoped that the perpetrators of the act would be brought to justice.

Watch: Virat Kohli Sees Rahul Dravid On Wheelchair Ahead Of RR vs RCB IPL 2025 Game. Then Does This

Star India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Virat Kohli reunited with former Indian head coach and captain Rahul Dravid and former batting coach Vikram Rathour ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Jaipur on Sunday. This will be RR's first game at their primary home venue, Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. RR is at the seventh spot, with two wins and three losses in five games and their last game was a loss to Gujarat Titans (GT) in Ahmedabad.

"Earlier My Aggression Was a Problem, Now My Calmness": Virat Kohli Mocks Critics

Star India batter Virat Kohli opened up on balancing his calm and aggressive personas on and off the field, saying that people have had problems with both of his sides and his competitiveness has "not gone down" despite him becoming a calmer presence on-field in recent years. Virat was speaking on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. While Virat has become a much calmer personality on the field, he garnered controversy during the latest Border-Gavaskar Trophy for shoulder-charging a young Sam Konstas during his debut in the fourth Test at Melbourne and for his more taunting, in-your-face interactions with the crowd, which referenced to the 'Sandpaper Gate', the ball-tampering controversy which led to a one-year-ban on Australian stars Steve Smith and David Warner following a tour to South Africa in 2018.

Virat Kohli Starts Practicing Ahead Of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's 2025 IPL Season

Star India batter Virat Kohli started practicing in the nets ahead of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 campaign opener against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Saturday. Ahead of the RCB Unbox event, organised for celebrating the franchise's fanbase through official jersey reveals, music performances and full team practice for the fans, RCB unveiled a brief look into Virat's nets session, where he was seen unleashing a flurry of lofted strokes, drives and the energy that has made him the country's 'King' of cricket over the years.

Virat Kohli Drops Retirement Date Hint With Bold 'Next Australia Tour' Remark

Star India batter Virat Kohli, 36, has hinted that he might not get the opportunity to play another Test series in Australia. The former India captain also admitted that he has adjusted mentally to the batting failures, which have become an increasingly regular part of his game in the last few years. Kohli cited his ordinary run against Australia in an away series as a case in point, as he went downhill after making a hundred in the first Test at Perth.

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Big Surprise As Virat Kohli Names RCB Player Who Had 'Biggest Impact On Him' During Early Days

"Means Business Game After Game": Ravi Shastri Backs Ignored India Star To Make Comeback During England Tests

"To Kill In The Name Of Religion Is...": Mohammed Siraj Labels Pahalgam Terrorist Attack 'Pure Evil'

Virat Kohli's Moving Tribute To Victims Of 'Heinous' Pahalgam Terror Attack

Watch: Virat Kohli Sees Rahul Dravid On Wheelchair Ahead Of RR vs RCB IPL 2025 Game. Then Does This

"Earlier My Aggression Was a Problem, Now My Calmness": Virat Kohli Mocks Critics

Virat Kohli Starts Practicing Ahead Of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's 2025 IPL Season

Virat Kohli Drops Retirement Date Hint With Bold 'Next Australia Tour' Remark