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Rules From Virat Kohli's Captaincy Back? BCCI Planning Big U-Turn Amid Slump In Form: Report

Team India's struggles on the international circuit since the arrival of head coach Gautam Gambhir haven't gone down well with the board. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly keen to bring back the old rules over fitness tests that were applicable during Virat Kohli's captaincy days. The board had done away with the mandatory yo-yo fitness Test considering the workload and frequency of travel for the players. But, a report has claimed that the rule could be brought back.

Video Viral: Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Visit Radhavallaj Lal Ji To Seek Blessings

In a viral video, India batter Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma were spotted in Vrindavan to seek blessings from Radhavallaj Lal Ji. The couple seems to be on a spiritual journey as the latest video comes days after Kohli and Anushka visited Premanandji Maharaj in Vrindavan. Kohli returned home last week after the conclusion of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where he scored just 190 runs across six innings. Kohli and Anushka often visit spiritual leaders to seek blessings, whether it is India or the UK.

Amid Retirement Claims, Virat Kohli Gets Bizarre "7/10" Border-Gavaskar Trophy Rating From England Great

With just 190 runs in nine innings under his belt, Virat Kohli had a forgetful tour of Australia, raising doubts over his future in the Indian team. Kohli's weakeness against deliveries outside the off-stump was brutally exposed by Australian quicks, especially Scott Boland, who dismissed him four out of five times in the series. Barring his century in the second innings of the Perth Test, Kohli had a series to forget against Australia. Calls have been made for the selection committee to drop the out-of-form Kohli.

India's Champions Trophy 2025 Squad: No Jasprit Bumrah Due To Injury, No Place For Nitish Reddy In Side By Harsha Bhogle

India's Champions Trophy squad is likely to be announced on January 18 or 19. There is much speculation going on about who the chosen 15 will be. While the spots of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma look all but assured, there remains question marks on the availability of Jasprit Bumrah. The star fast bowler is recuperating from a back problem that surfaced during the India vs Australia Border Gavaskar Trophy. However, there is some good news as Mohammed Shami's return after a long injury-induced break is on the horizon, according to reports.

Watch: Inside Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma's Rs 32 Crore Plush Alibaug Bungalow With Temperature-Controlled Pool

Star India batter Virat Kohli returned to Mumbai from his holiday home in Alibaug on Tuesday morning. The former India captain was spotted by the paparazzi at the Gateway Of India jetty. This comes a day after his wife and Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma had returned to Mumbai from their lavish holiday home in Alibaug. As per Architectural Digest, Kohli and Anushka's holiday home is built by Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects (SAOTA) led by Phillippe Fouche.

"Doesn't Have Tattoos": BCCI Selectors Slammed By India Great For Ignoring Star With Fantastic Average Of 664

Veteran batter Karun Nair is eyeing a comeback into the Indian cricket team, following his purple patch with the bat in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy. In six matches, the Vidarbha batter has amassed 664 runs with five centuries and an impressive strike rate of 120.07. Nair has been dismissed just once in six games and is currently the top-scorer in the tournament, with fans and experts vouching for his return to the Indian team set-up. For the unversed, Nair smashed a triple century on his Test debut against England in 2016, but was dropped from the team three games later.

"Team Was Without Captain, Vice-captain, Coach": Gavaskar Blasts Rohit, Gambhir In Message To BCCI

The analysis and after-effect of the India vs Australia series, where Rohit Sharma and Co. were drubbed 1-3 will be a far-reaching one it seems. Already reports are saying that BCCI has cracked the whip on the superstars by insisting that they play domestic cricket. There are also reported mandates on family members, managers and other supports staff. In the midst of this, Sunil Gavaskar has sent a very hard-hitting message to the BCCI. The former India captain urged that there was immediate need to shake things up to make Indian cricket 'rocking again.

'Silent' Virat Kohli Sent Blunt Ranji Trophy Message By Delhi State Body

As suspense continues to remain over Virat Kohli's participation in the next round of Delhi's Ranji Trophy 2025 campaign, the star batter has been sent a blunt message by the Delhi & District Cricket Association. Rishabh Pant, also a player hailing from Delhi, has already made himself available for selection, while a number of other players like Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal have agreed to play in the Ranji Trophy as well. Though Kohli has been named in Delhi's provisional squad, there's still no confirmation of his availability.

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Rules From Virat Kohli's Captaincy Back? BCCI Planning Big U-Turn Amid Slump In Form: Report

Video Viral: Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Visit Radhavallaj Lal Ji To Seek Blessings

Amid Retirement Claims, Virat Kohli Gets Bizarre "7/10" Border-Gavaskar Trophy Rating From England Great

India's Champions Trophy 2025 Squad: No Jasprit Bumrah Due To Injury, No Place For Nitish Reddy In Side By Harsha Bhogle

Watch: Inside Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma's Rs 32 Crore Plush Alibaug Bungalow With Temperature-Controlled Pool

"Doesn't Have Tattoos": BCCI Selectors Slammed By India Great For Ignoring Star With Fantastic Average Of 664

"Team Was Without Captain, Vice-captain, Coach": Gavaskar Blasts Rohit, Gambhir In Message To BCCI

'Silent' Virat Kohli Sent Blunt Ranji Trophy Message By Delhi State Body