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"Always Talked To Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni About...": Afghanistan Star's Massive Revelation

Afghanistan batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz on Friday revealed that he has been taking batting tips from India's batting talisman Virat Kohli and World Cup-winning captain MS Dhoni on how to improve his performance. In the recently concluded three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, Gurbaz notched up 87 runs in 3 innings. In the last T20I, he smashed a half-century in 32 balls and stitched up a 93-run stand with Ibrahim Zadran giving his team a chance to fight back against India.

"Virat Kohli Has Got A Big Ego": England Star's Huge Remark Ahead Of Test Series vs India

The India vs England five-match Test series is set to kick off on January 25 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. While England eye to repeat their 2012 heroics wherein they beat India 2-1 in a four-match series on latter's soil, the Rohit Sharma and Co. will aim to continue their 10-year-old unbeaten streak against the Three Lions in Test series at home. As always India's veteran batter Virat Kohli will be in the spotlight among other star players. Ahead of the series, England pacer Ollie Robinson opened up on his on-ground battles with Kohli and added that the India player has got a "big ego".

"One More Opportunity": Rohit Sharma All But Clears Future Plan With Big Update

India skipper Rohit Sharma is looking to cash in on the opportunity of lifting the T20 World Cup 2024, after suffering a heartbreak in the final of last year's ODI World Cup against Australia on home soil. India's 12-year wait to get their hands on the coveted World Cup trophy ended on a bitter note as Travis Head's (137) blitz extended Australia's record-breaking tally to six. With the T20 World Cup set to kick off in June, Rohit talked about overcoming the nightmares of the past and seizing the opportunity that lies ahead of them.

Virat Kohli Said No To Fielding In Slips Against Afghanistan. Later Justified Decision To Coach

India fielding coach T Dilip was all praise for Virat Kohli after the star batter saved some crucial runs in the outfield during the third and final T20I against Afghanistan on Wednesday. Kohli was livewire in the outfield and his role as a fielder was extremely crucial as India edged past Afghanistan after two Super Overs in Bengaluru. Kohli's one-handed leap to deny Afghanistan a six during the intense run-chase was one of the highlights of the match. While speaking in the dressing room after the match, Dilip revealed how Kohli refused to stand in slips, and instead wanted to challenge the youngsters by fielding in "hotspots".

"Toota Hai Gabba Ka Ghamand": How India Made Experts Eat Their Words With Historic Series Win

On this day in 2021, the Indian cricket team, led by Ajinkya Rahane, created history by winning a Test match at the Gabba, Brisbane, beating Australia in their fortress. With Virat Kohli back home after the first Test against the Aussies, it was Rahane who led the troops, inspiring a young brigade with the likes of Rishabh Pant, Shardul Thakur, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj to secure what went down in the history books as one of India's finest Test triumphs.

"Virat Kohli Normally Does Not...": Skipper Rohit Sharma's Massive 'Intent' Remark In 3rd T20I

Both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma marked their T20I return in the 3-match series against Afghanistan, making a case for themselves for T20 World Cup 2024 squad selection. While Rohit redeemed himself in the 3rd T20I with a century, after incurring back-to-back ducks in the first two matches, Virat scored a solitary 16-ball 29 in the 2nd match before departing for a duck in the third. Though Kohli's runs with the bat might not have impressed many, his 'intent' certainly left a mark on the skipper Rohit.

Watch: On Virat Kohli's 'Best Fielder Award', Don't Miss Rohit Sharma's Reaction

India's star player Virat Kohli is a live wire on the field, be it during his batting or his fielding. Kohli's role as a fielder was extremely crucial during the side's third and final T20I against Afghanistan in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Among some really good fielding efforts from Kohli, one that stood apart was he stopping a six at long-on. During Afghanistan's chase of 213 runs, Karim Janat hit Washington Sundar's delivery hard down the ground. For a moment it seemed that the ball will sail over Kohli's head but the star player jumped near the edge of the fence, grabbed the ball and threw it inside before falling over the ropes. The heroic effort saw Kohli eventually saving five runs for his team.

Watch: Virat Kohli's 'Jasprit Bumrah Moment' In Field That Enabled India's 3rd T20I Win

The Indian cricket team's triumph against Afghanistan in the 3rd T20I saw Rohit Sharma and Rinku Singh grab the spotlight with their valiant 190-run partnership for the 5th wicket. While Rohit and Rinku took India to a challenging total of 212 runs with their heroics, Virat Kohli was silent with the bat, having incurred a first-ball duck. But, despite the poor show with the bat, Kohli pulled off two exceptional moments in the field that played key roles in the hosts' triumph.

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"Always Talked To Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni About...": Afghanistan Star's Massive Revelation

"Virat Kohli Has Got A Big Ego": England Star's Huge Remark Ahead Of Test Series vs India

"One More Opportunity": Rohit Sharma All But Clears Future Plan With Big Update

Virat Kohli Said No To Fielding In Slips Against Afghanistan. Later Justified Decision To Coach

"Toota Hai Gabba Ka Ghamand": How India Made Experts Eat Their Words With Historic Series Win

"Virat Kohli Normally Does Not...": Skipper Rohit Sharma's Massive 'Intent' Remark In 3rd T20I

Watch: On Virat Kohli's 'Best Fielder Award', Don't Miss Rohit Sharma's Reaction

Watch: Virat Kohli's 'Jasprit Bumrah Moment' In Field That Enabled India's 3rd T20I Win