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What Made BCCI Appoint MS Dhoni India's Skipper? Former Selector Explains

It's been nearly a decade since Team India last won an ICC event. Since MS Dhoni led the team to a Champions Trophy triumph in 2013, the side has lost four ICC finals, and have bowed out in the semi-finals on as many occasions. While Virat Kohli managed to take the team to new heights in Test cricket, the star batter failed to guide the team to an ICC triumph, since taking over the reigns from Dhoni. The same has been the case under current skipper Rohit Sharma, under whom the team crashed out in the semi-finals during the T20 World Cup last year. Earlier this month, India also lost the World Test Championship (WTC) final to Australia.

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Attend Krishna Das' 'Kirtan' In London, Videos And Pictures Go Viral

India batter Virat Kohli and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma are spending some quality time in London. The married couple -- who have a daughter named Vamika -- was spotted at Krishna Das' 'kirtan' in the capital city of England. Videos and pictures of the couple from the event is going viral on social media. In the shared clips, the duo could be seen taking their seats. It is worth noting that Krishna Das is a renowned American vocalist who is famous for his Hindu devotional songs. Kohli and Anushka had attended Das' 'kirtan' last year as well.

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Attend Krishna Das' 'Kirtan' In London, Videos And Pictures Go Viral

India batter Virat Kohli and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma are spending some quality time in London. The married couple -- who have a daughter named Vamika -- was spotted at Krishna Das' 'kirtan' in the capital city of England. Videos and pictures of the couple from the event is going viral on social media. In the shared clips, the duo could be seen taking their seats. It is worth noting that Krishna Das is a renowned American vocalist who is famous for his Hindu devotional songs. Kohli and Anushka had attended Das' 'kirtan' last year as well.

Virat Kohli's Net Worth Over Rs 1000 Crore, Claims Report. See Full Details

Star India batter Virat Kohli is one of the most popular athletes in the world at the moment. With over 252 million followers on Instagram, Kohli enjoys one of the biggest following on social media. As per Stock Gro, Kohli has a net worth of Rs 1,050 crore, which is currently the highest among international cricketers. The 34-year-old earns Rs 7 crore from his "A+" Team India contract. His match fee for each Test is Rs 15 lakh, ODI is Rs 6 lakh, and Rs 3 lakh per T20 match.

"6 Years Without India vs Pakistan": Ex-India Star Fumes At ICC Over WTC Format

Team India suffered a 209-run defeat against Australia in the World Test Championship final at The Oval and lost another ICC trophy. Skipper Rohit Sharma, who took charge as the leader after the team's exit from the T20 World Cup in 2021, under the captaincy of Virat Kohli. However, he has also not been able to make India victorious in an ICC tournament, as they had last claimed it in 2013 under MS Dhoni. After India's debacle in the WTC final, many experts and former cricketers have been expressing their opinions regarding the same. Similarly, former India batter Aakash Chopra has come up with an interesting idea for the upcoming WTC cycle.

"...Since Virat Kohli Stepped Down": Ex Pak Star's Blunt Take On Rohit Sharma's Captaincy

India's failure in the World Test Championship final for the second consecutive occasion has raised many questions on the team's leadership structure. Rohit Sharma, who took over the captaincy after Virat Kohli stepped down last year, isn't in the finest of forms with the bat and has seen his captaincy being questioned too. Former Pakistan batter Salman Butt, in his analysis of India's Test performances under Rohit, said that it's been downhill for the subcontinent giants since Kohli stepped down.

In Another Cryptic Instagram Story, Virat Kohli Talks Of 'Change'

The World Test Championship final between India and Australia ended on a bitter note for Virat Kohli and the subcontinent side, with the men from Down Under securing a 209-run win. Since the conclusion of the showpiece event, Kohli has also been in the line of fire, with many former cricketers raising questions about his shot selection in the match. Kohli, who has been sharing a few philosophical quotes on Instagram of late, posted another one on Thursday. In the story, he talked about 'change'.

Watch: When Virat Kohli Showed Exemplary Fitness By Running 4 Runs, Cheteshwar Pujara's Look Said It All

Virat Kohli is regarded as one of the most lethal batters of the current times. Making his international debut in 2008, Kohli has time and again showed his mettle with his blistering knocks and brilliant shot selection. Apart from his heroics with the bat, the 34-year-old cricketer is also one of the fittest athletes in the world. On many occasions, he has been seen flaunting his strict workout regime and disciplined diet, which has resulted in him being so fit. However, a brilliant example of his fitness can be seen during, where he ran for four runs.

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What Made BCCI Appoint MS Dhoni India's Skipper? Former Selector Explains

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Attend Krishna Das' 'Kirtan' In London, Videos And Pictures Go Viral

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Attend Krishna Das' 'Kirtan' In London, Videos And Pictures Go Viral

Virat Kohli's Net Worth Over Rs 1000 Crore, Claims Report. See Full Details

"6 Years Without India vs Pakistan": Ex-India Star Fumes At ICC Over WTC Format

"...Since Virat Kohli Stepped Down": Ex Pak Star's Blunt Take On Rohit Sharma's Captaincy

In Another Cryptic Instagram Story, Virat Kohli Talks Of 'Change'

Watch: When Virat Kohli Showed Exemplary Fitness By Running 4 Runs, Cheteshwar Pujara's Look Said It All