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Virat Kohli, Steve Smith Receives Big Praise From Ravi Shastri: "They'll Be Dangerous..."

Former Indian cricketer and head coach Ravi Shastri shared his thoughts on the performances of cricket's legendary "Fab Four"—Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, Joe Root, and Kane Williamson. Shastri delved into the fluctuating fortunes of these players in the longest format of the game and emphasised the resilience and hunger that still make Kohli and Smith dangerous opponents. While Root and Williamson have enjoyed a phenomenal 2024, scoring six and four Test centuries respectively, Kohli and Smith have managed only one each—both coming during the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Root's prolific run in particular has solidified his place as one of the most consistent batters in modern cricket, while Williamson continues to exude elegance and composure at the crease.

Matthew Hayden Backs Kohli To Shine In Boxing Day Test, Gives 'Sachin Tendulkar' Advice

Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden has called for Virat Kohli to resist the urge to hit the ball outside the off stump and called upon the example of one of the finest innings played by Sachin Tendulkar during the 2003-04 Border Gavaskar Trophy. Barring Kohli's unbeaten century in the second innings of the first Test at Perth, the 36-year old has struggled with the bat and has constantly been caught with the ball outside the off-stump. Hayden believes the track at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the venue for the Boxing Day Test, will be suitable for batters and backs the Indian great to come back to form if he can resist the urge to slash at the ball outside the off-stump.

Virat Kohli's Request For Fans During Practice Is Viral Ahead Of Boxing Day Test Against Australia

Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli was seen sweating it out in the nets at the Melbourne Cricket Ground ahead of the crucial Boxing Day Test encounter against Australia starting Thursday. According to India Today, Kohli was welcomed with loud cheers by the fans but the star batter requested silence from the spectators as he started his session against the fast bowlers. Virat went on to face Harshit Rana, Prasidh Krishna and a local left-arm pacer during his session. He was also seen having a long conversation with the India pacers regarding the ideal lengths to target while bowling against him.

India skipper Rohit backs Kohli to find fix for off-stump woes

MELBOURNE : India captain Rohit Sharma has backed Virat Kohli to overcome his problems with deliveries outside the off-stump in Australia, saying on Tuesday that players of his calibre always find a way to succeed.

Virat Kohli-Babar Azam Comparisons Laughed Off By Ex-Pakistan Star: "Even Joe Root, Steve Smith..."

Days after announcing his retirement from international cricket, former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir labelled India star batter Virat Kohli as the greatest player of the current generation. Amir, who has been one of Kohli's biggest admirers throughout his career, has laughed off such comparisons. Amir insisted that the likes of Babar Azam, Steve Smith and Joe Root can't be compared to Kohli, saying that it is hard to match the former India captain's numbers across formats.

Ex-RCB Coach Invites Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah To Join This New T20 League

Former India cricketer Dinesh Karthik has in a way opened the door for Indian players to quit playing at home and figure in franchise T20 leagues abroad which has given rise to hopes that more and more Indian players will seek fortunes in similar leagues in future. Though the BCCI's rules prohibit Indian players from playing in foreign T20 leagues, former South Africa pacer and an SA20 Ambassador, Allan Donald says he would one day love to see Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah playing in the SA20 league, South Africa's domestic T20 league.

"What's Wrong?": Ex-India Star's Retort At Australian Media Over 'Hindi-English' Row

The row between Indian players and media and Australian media over Indian players answering questions only in Hindi and to Indian media has escalated significantly, and it all started when all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja did not take any questions in English in an on-field press conference on Saturday. Jadeja had reportedly arrived late to the questioning session, and left without taking a question in English. However, former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has jumped to Jadeja's defence, stating that there shouldn't be a problem if a player chooses to answer only in Hindi.

Virat Kohli Labelled 'Bully' Over Argument With Female Reporter: "Berated Her..."

Star India batter Virat Kohli has been labelled as "bully" after his recent argument with a female journalist earlier this week. This comes after Kohli lashed out at Nat Yoannidis, a local journalist upon landing with his family at the Melbourne Airport. Kohli was seemingly unhappy with the journalist for filming his kids without his permission, citing privacy concerns. The 36-year-old had also warned Indian journalist in the past, against clicking pictures of his son and daughter. However, this rule doesn't apply in Australia as the journalist are free to record and click pictures of the celebrities.

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Virat Kohli, Steve Smith Receives Big Praise From Ravi Shastri: "They'll Be Dangerous..."

Matthew Hayden Backs Kohli To Shine In Boxing Day Test, Gives 'Sachin Tendulkar' Advice

Virat Kohli's Request For Fans During Practice Is Viral Ahead Of Boxing Day Test Against Australia

India skipper Rohit backs Kohli to find fix for off-stump woes

Virat Kohli-Babar Azam Comparisons Laughed Off By Ex-Pakistan Star: "Even Joe Root, Steve Smith..."

Ex-RCB Coach Invites Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah To Join This New T20 League

"What's Wrong?": Ex-India Star's Retort At Australian Media Over 'Hindi-English' Row

Virat Kohli Labelled 'Bully' Over Argument With Female Reporter: "Berated Her..."