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Ravichandran Ashwin Slams "Superstar" Culture In Indian Team: 'Rohit Sharma Or Virat Kohli...'

Ever since announcing his international retirement, veteran cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has become more active on social media, especially YouTube. Ashwin called time on his illustrious international career during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in December last year. Recently, Ashwin spoke strongly against the "celebrity culture" in the Indian team, insisting that cricketers are not actors or superstars but simply athletes. The veteran all-rounder also urged players to stay grounded in order to be more relatable to the common people.

Focus On Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli As Team India Arrives In Dubai Ahead Of Champions Trophy

The Indian team made its touch down in Dubai on Saturday, hoping to bag the ICC Champions Trophy, starting from February 18, for the second time since 2013. India had last won the ICC marquee event in England 12 years back under the legendary MS Dhoni. The players and support staff trooped into a waiting bus, in line with the new BCCI diktat of travelling as a group, before proceeding to the designated team hotel.

Virat Kohli Gives Special Gift To Ex-RCB Teammate's Son, Fans Adore Social Media Post

England batting great Kevin Pietersen's son Dylan received an autographed Indian jersey from star batter Virat Kohli, with the inventor of "switch-hit" sharing a heartwarming post on social media. Pietersen took to Instagram of his son wearing a shirt from Virat, which had his autograph with "To Dylan, with best wishes" written on it. "Got home and gave @dylanpietersenphotography a gift from @virat.kohli and it goes straight on! Fits like a glove. Thanks buddy!," said Pietersen's post caption.

"Virat Kohli Zindabad": Fans In Karachi Shower Love On India Star. Video Viral

Star India batter Virat Kohli enjoys a huge fan following and his popularity across the border, Pakistan, is no secret. Ahead of the Champions Trophy, which will be played in Pakistan and UAE (only India matches) under the hybrid model, Kohli chants gripped the National Stadium in Karachi as fans showered their love towards the former India captain. In fact, a fan even raised chants of "Virat Kohli zindabaad" (long live Virat Kohli) chants outside the stadium. The incident took place after after the tri-nation series final between Pakistan and New Zealand on Friday.

On Virat Kohli's Future, Kevin Pietersen Hits Bullseye: 'Question Comes Down To...'

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen shares a great bond with star India batter Virat Kohli. The two even shared the dressing room for two seasons at the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in IPL 2009 and 2010. Throughout Kohli's career, Pietersen has been one of his biggest admirers, and the latter always had the former's back. During the recent-concluded ODI series between India and England, Kohli and Pietersen's camaraderie was clearly evident as the two were often seen having conversations before and after the matches.

Did Indian Team Leave For Dubai In Batches? Report Says "BCCI Guidelines..."

The India senior men's cricket team, led by opener Rohit Sharma, have departed for Dubai from Mumbai to participate in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, starting from February 19. All Group A matches of the Indian team will be held at the Dubai International Stadium, while the rest of the games will take place in Pakistan. Visuals from the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai showed Rohit & Co, along with the support staff, checking into the airport to take their flight to Dubai.

"Don't Hug Virat Kohli, Indians": Mohammad Rizwan And Co. Sent Stern Message After Champions Trophy Hosting Row

The Champions Trophy starts next week with a match between Pakistan and New Zealand. While the top eight ODI teams are competing in the marquee event, the one match that all fans in the sub-continent are looking forward to is the India vs Pakistan match, which will take place in Dubai on February 23. While the arch-rivalry between the two teams is legendary, this time the match hold extra significance in the back-drop of what happened in the build-up of the Champions Trophy 2025.

On Jasprit Bumrah Missing Champions Trophy, BCCI Secretary's Sharp Answer: "Team Combination..."

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia has backed the Indian team to be a strong contender to lift the ICC Champions Trophy despite the absence of pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah. Saikia credited the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee for picking the best combination for the eight-team marquee competition. Young pacer Harshit Rana has been named Bumrah's replacement in the squad while senior speedster Mohammad Shami will lead the pace attack along with Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya.

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Ravichandran Ashwin Slams "Superstar" Culture In Indian Team: 'Rohit Sharma Or Virat Kohli...'

Focus On Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli As Team India Arrives In Dubai Ahead Of Champions Trophy

Virat Kohli Gives Special Gift To Ex-RCB Teammate's Son, Fans Adore Social Media Post

"Virat Kohli Zindabad": Fans In Karachi Shower Love On India Star. Video Viral

On Virat Kohli's Future, Kevin Pietersen Hits Bullseye: 'Question Comes Down To...'

Did Indian Team Leave For Dubai In Batches? Report Says "BCCI Guidelines..."

"Don't Hug Virat Kohli, Indians": Mohammad Rizwan And Co. Sent Stern Message After Champions Trophy Hosting Row

On Jasprit Bumrah Missing Champions Trophy, BCCI Secretary's Sharp Answer: "Team Combination..."