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"The Mango Guy": Naveen-Ul-Haq, After His 'Sweet Mangoes' Insta Post, Gets New Nickname From Nicholas Pooran

Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq and mangoes seem to have a quirky relationship. It all started when the bowler got social media buzzing with a post about mangoes. "Sweet mango's," wrote the Afghanistan star while sharing a picture of mangoes being put in front of a TV screen that had Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians match going on. It is worth noting that the visual the TV screen showed was right after Kohli (1) was dismissed. Given Naveen had a clash with Kohli around a week before, fans speculated it to be the pacer's dig at the India batter.

On Fan's "MS Dhoni's Coolness Or Virat Kohli's Aggression" Query, Ravi Shastri's Epic Take

Prior to current captain Rohit Sharma's tenure, Team India had two contrasting leaders in MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli. While Dhoni is known for his cool and calm demeanor, Kohli made his name with his aggressive approach on the field. Under Dhoni, India won the 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 ODI World Cup and the 2013 Champions Trophy. On the other hand, Kohli led Team India to new heights in the longest format of the game. On being asked to pick between Kohli and Dhoni's captaincy styles, former India head coach Ravi Shastri came up with an epic respose.

Watch: Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Host Dinner For Team RCB At Their Resto-Bar In Mumbai

Royal Challengers Bangalore's campaign in IPL 2023 is no less than any rollercoaster ride. After starting their journey with a thumping win, the Faf du Plessis-led team faced some back-to-back defeats. However, they registered a massive 112-run victory over Rajasthan Royals in their previous match and kept their hopes of qualification alive. Amid the intense competition on the field, RCB players took some time off from their busy schedules as star batter Virat Kohli and wife Anushka Sharma hosted a dinner for the entire team at their resto-bar in Mumbai.

Offered 'Cheese Pocket', Virat Kohli Sums Up Reactions From Him And Dinesh Karthik

India and Royal Challengers Bangalore batter Virat Kohli is a fitness freak, and there's no denying that. Over the years, Kohli hasn't just led his own transformation but also inspired many to lead a healthier lifestyle. But, not everyone in the RCB camp is the same boat as Kohli. Giving one such example from the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season, Kohli hilariously narrated the difference between the reaction from wicket-keeper batter Dinesh Karthik and him when offered a 'cheese pocket' by the franchise's trainer Basu Shanker.

"Go On And Lead...": Virat Kohli's 'Blessing' For Shubman Gill Is Out Of This World

The cricketing world stood still and took notice Shubman Gill slammed his maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 century as Gujarat Titans defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 34 runs to qualify for the playoffs. Gill continued his purple patch with the bat, becoming the first batter to go past the 500-run mark for his franchise. As the cricketing fraternity doffed its hat to Gill, even Virat Kohli took to Instagram and posted an 'out of this world' story for Gill, summing up the impact the opening batter has had on him and the current generation of players.

Watch: Virat Kohli Hits Bulls Eye In 'Hit The Target Session'. But There's A Twist

Virat Kohli left everyone in splits during a fun bowling session with his Royal Challengers Bangalore teammates - Dinesh Karthik, Glenn Maxwell and Mohammed Siraj. RCB on Monday shared a video on social media in which all the four players got a target to hit while bowling. While all the other players went through the fair way, Kohli came up with a smart but hilarious act. The former RCB captain kept running with the ball in hand and eventually hit the target by getting close to it.

ICC scraps 'unnecessary' soft signal ahead of WTC final

On-field umpires will no longer be required to give a soft signal before referring decisions to TV umpires, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Monday as it detailed several changes to playing conditions.

"Keep Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Fresh For ODIs, Tests": Ravi Shastri All For Big Change In India's T20I Team

After the 2022 T20 World Cup, where India could not go beyond the semi-final stage, there have been deliberations on whether fresh blood and ideas needed to be introduced in the T20I team. Many reports suggested that Hardik Pandya getting regular opportunities as the Indian T20I captain, after the World Cup, is an indication in that direction. While the discussions continue on that front, former India coach Ravi Shastri has suggested that it's time to give youngsters a chance in the T20I squad. In a discussion on ESPNCricinfo, one of the panelists asked: "Potential Shubman Gll, Yashasvi jaiswal, Hardik Pandya at No. 3, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Verma, Jitesh Sharma, very fresh team from the past, would cup do they make the top 6?"

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"The Mango Guy": Naveen-Ul-Haq, After His 'Sweet Mangoes' Insta Post, Gets New Nickname From Nicholas Pooran

On Fan's "MS Dhoni's Coolness Or Virat Kohli's Aggression" Query, Ravi Shastri's Epic Take

Watch: Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Host Dinner For Team RCB At Their Resto-Bar In Mumbai

Offered 'Cheese Pocket', Virat Kohli Sums Up Reactions From Him And Dinesh Karthik

"Go On And Lead...": Virat Kohli's 'Blessing' For Shubman Gill Is Out Of This World

Watch: Virat Kohli Hits Bulls Eye In 'Hit The Target Session'. But There's A Twist

ICC scraps 'unnecessary' soft signal ahead of WTC final

"Keep Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Fresh For ODIs, Tests": Ravi Shastri All For Big Change In India's T20I Team