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"Don't Want To Sit Alone And Sulk": 'Disappointed' Virat Kohli Slams BCCI's 'Family Diktat'

Star India batter Virat Kohli has batted for the presence of families on Team India's tours, saying that having them around brings a balance and normalcy, especially when players face tough times, reported ESPNCricinfo. Virat's comments come after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) introduced directives restricting players' family time on tours following India's 3-1 drubbing to Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy away from home. It ruled that players' immediate families, their partners and children, can only join them for 14 days after the first two weeks of a tour of over 45 days. On shorter tours, players can be accompanied by their families for up to a week.

Virat Kohli's Cheeky Comment On T20I Retirement U-Turn: "If India..."

Star India batter Virat Kohli on a lighter note has said he could come out of his T20I retirement, but there is a catch. Kohli announced his retirement from the format after the T20 World Cup final, which India won after beating South Africa in Barbados. However, Kohli, in a lighter vein, said he might just come out of retirement for one game if India reach the final of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics men's cricket event. For the unversed, cricket will make its return to Olympics after a gap of 128 years at the 2028 Summer Games.

Jasprit Bumrah Resumes Bowling, Asked To Play Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Final By Internet

Star India pacer Jasprit Bumrah hit the nets for the first time in over a month. He has been out of action owing to a back injury which he suffered during the fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney. As a result, Bumrah did not take part in the ongoing Champions Trophy. He had suffered back spasm as India suffered a 1-3 defeat in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Despite his absence, India have advanced to the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy, beating Bangladesh and Pakistan in the first two games.

Virat Kohli Achieves Unique Record In ODI Cricket That Eluded Sachin Tendulkar, Chris Gayle

Star India batter Virat Kohli achieved yet another accomplishment during his century against Pakistan in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy, becoming the first-ever player to score an ODI century in all the countries he has played in. The crowd at Dubai International Stadium witnessed a masterclass from the chase master, who scored 100* in 111 balls and seven centuries. Now, Virat has scored an ODI century in all 10 countries he has played ODI cricket in: Australia, Bangladesh, England, New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, UAE, West Indies, Zimbabwe, and finally, India, his home.

Shaheen Afridi's Attempt To Deny Virat Kohli Century Fails, Gets Trolled By Bollywood Star

Star India batter Virat Kohli never fails to show his passion and hunger for runs whenever he is up against the arch-rivals Pakistan. The same story continued on Sunday when India took on Pakistan in the Champions Trophy 2025, Group A match in Dubai. Chasing the target of 242, Kohli was at his absolute best as he scored an unbeaten century off 111 balls and propelled India to victory by six wickets. It was Kohli's 51st ODI and 82nd international ton.

Jasprit Bumrah In Dubai For India-Pakistan Champions Trophy Clash, Receives All ICC Awards

Star India batter Jasprit Bumrah reached Dubai ahead of the high-octane India versus Pakistan clash and collected his prestigious International Cricket Council (ICC) awards at Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. The official handle of ICC posted a picture of Bumrah posing with all his awards and caps won at the ICC Awards 2024. These are: ICC Men's Cricketer Of The Year, ICC Men's Test Cricketer Of The Year, ICC Men's Test Team Of The Year, ICC Men's T20I Team Of The Year.

"Virat Kohli Zindabad": Fans In Karachi Shower Love On India Star. Video Viral

Star India batter Virat Kohli enjoys a huge fan following and his popularity across the border, Pakistan, is no secret. Ahead of the Champions Trophy, which will be played in Pakistan and UAE (only India matches) under the hybrid model, Kohli chants gripped the National Stadium in Karachi as fans showered their love towards the former India captain. In fact, a fan even raised chants of "Virat Kohli zindabaad" (long live Virat Kohli) chants outside the stadium. The incident took place after after the tri-nation series final between Pakistan and New Zealand on Friday.

Watch: Virat Kohli Unhappy After Dismissal In Ahmedabad ODI. Rohit Sharma Does This

Star India batter Virat Kohli was visibly dejected after his dismissal in the third and final ODI against England in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. Kohli hit a composed 55-ball 52 before Adil Rashid had him caught off keeper Phil Salt on the final ball of the 19th over after England opted to bowl. Kohli with a well-flighted delivery that turned sharply, catching the outside edge before being safely pouched by Salt. The former India captain didn't even wait for the umpire's signal as he walked back to the dressing room straightaway.

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"Don't Want To Sit Alone And Sulk": 'Disappointed' Virat Kohli Slams BCCI's 'Family Diktat'

Virat Kohli's Cheeky Comment On T20I Retirement U-Turn: "If India..."

Jasprit Bumrah Resumes Bowling, Asked To Play Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Final By Internet

Virat Kohli Achieves Unique Record In ODI Cricket That Eluded Sachin Tendulkar, Chris Gayle

Shaheen Afridi's Attempt To Deny Virat Kohli Century Fails, Gets Trolled By Bollywood Star

Jasprit Bumrah In Dubai For India-Pakistan Champions Trophy Clash, Receives All ICC Awards

"Virat Kohli Zindabad": Fans In Karachi Shower Love On India Star. Video Viral

Watch: Virat Kohli Unhappy After Dismissal In Ahmedabad ODI. Rohit Sharma Does This