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Will Virat Kohli Ever Become Indian Cricket Team Coach? Ravi Shastri Gives Big 'Walk Away' Verdict

Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli stunned everyone as he announced his retirement from Test cricket just ahead of the series against England. Kohli, who retired from T20Is after the T20 World Cup 2024 triumph, is only active in the ODIs and his next big goal will be to play the 2027 World Cup. Following the announcement, there has been a lot of discussion about Kohli's future but former India head coach Ravi Shastri does not believe that the star batter will become a coach or broadcaster after bidding farewell to his playing career. In a recent interview, Shastri said that he believes Virat will walk away once he finishes playing and is unlikely to feature in any broadcasting or coaching jobs.

'This Is A Nightmare But...": Ex-India Star Backs Rishabh Pant Amid Horrid IPL 2025 Run

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra believes Rishabh Pant will need to reassess his approach in T20 cricket after enduring a "nightmare" IPL season, squandering a vital opportunity to stake a stronger claim for a spot in India's T20 set-up. Pant, who is not a regular in India's T20 squad, was expected to make a mark this season. However, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper managed only 135 runs in 12 matches after being bought for a mammoth Rs 27 crore.

KL Rahul To Make T20I Comeback After 2.5 Years? Report Makes 'IPL 2025' Claim

KL Rahul is likely to be considered for India's T20I series against Bangladesh, amid his stellar run with the bat in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign. For the unversed, Rahul's last T20I appearance came during the T20 World Cup semi-final against England in Adelaide. So far, Rahul has scored 493 runs in 11 matches at an average of 61.63, smashing three fifties and a century. According to a report in the Times of India (TOI), Rahul is set to be considered for Bangladesh T20Is as well when India's squad will be picked for the upcoming Test series against England.

Mumbai Indians Look To Seal IPL Playoffs Spot Against Fallible Delhi Capitals

Fighting for the only available play-off spot, Mumbai Indians will take on Delhi Capitals in a potentially decisive showdown on Wednesday with the five-time champion home team better-placed to advance against the erratic visitors. Sunrisers Hyderabad's six-wicket thrashing of Lucknow Super Giants on Monday ended the latter's chances of making the final four, leaving Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals to fight it out. Gujarat Titans, Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers have taken the first three knockout phase spots. Both Mumbai Indians (14 points) and Delhi Capitals (13 points) are in control of their destiny for now, but it is the host side which starts favourite at the Wankhede Stadium.

Fuming Nicholas Pooran Throws Pad In Frustration, Loses Cool At LSG Teammate. Video

Sunrisers Hyderabad showed their batting prowess and became a party spoiler for Lucknow Super Giants as they defeated Rishabh Pant and co in their must-win IPL 2025 match on Monday. Asked to bat first, LSG posted a good total of 205/7 in 20 overs with Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram hitting half-centuries. Later, SRH did not face any hiccups in the chase as Abhishek Sharma slammed 59 runs off 20 balls and helped his side cross the line with 10 balls to spare.

Watch: Rohit Sharma Gifts His Iconic Lamborghini Urus To Fantasy Cricket Winner

Mumbai Indians star batter Rohit Sharma made a fan's day by gifting him his iconic blue Lamborghini Urus on Monday. The stylish luxury car has been associated with Rohit since a long time now, especially because of the number 264. This number a tribute to his world-record 264-run innings in ODIs. The 38-year-old batter has often been seen moving in the city in his blue Lambo. The lucky fan, who received the memorable gift from Rohit, was one of the fantasy cricket contest winners.

Sanjiv Goenka Breaks Silence On LSG's IPL 2025 Exit, Posts Intriguing Picture With Rishabh Pant

Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka had big expectations from his franchise, especially after he managed to bring a marquee player like Rishabh Pant to the team. LSG had a headline-making mega auction last year that saw them rope in the wicket-keeper batter for a record-breaking fee of INR 27 crore. Despite possessing a batting unit comprising of top players like Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant, David Miller, etc. the franchise couldn't finish in the last four.

Mumbai Indians Sign 3 New Players; One Of Them To Earn Whopping Rs 5.25 Crore

Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka, and England seamer Richard Gleeson as replacements for Will Jacks, Corbin Bosch, and Ryan Rickelton, who will leave for national duties, as per IPL Media Advisory. Jacks had returned to India ahead of MI's final two group-stage games but will be unavailable for the season's conclusion due to international duty. With England's home ODI series against West Indies starting from May 29, clashing with the rescheduled knockout stage.

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Will Virat Kohli Ever Become Indian Cricket Team Coach? Ravi Shastri Gives Big 'Walk Away' Verdict

'This Is A Nightmare But...": Ex-India Star Backs Rishabh Pant Amid Horrid IPL 2025 Run

KL Rahul To Make T20I Comeback After 2.5 Years? Report Makes 'IPL 2025' Claim

Mumbai Indians Look To Seal IPL Playoffs Spot Against Fallible Delhi Capitals

Fuming Nicholas Pooran Throws Pad In Frustration, Loses Cool At LSG Teammate. Video

Watch: Rohit Sharma Gifts His Iconic Lamborghini Urus To Fantasy Cricket Winner

Sanjiv Goenka Breaks Silence On LSG's IPL 2025 Exit, Posts Intriguing Picture With Rishabh Pant

Mumbai Indians Sign 3 New Players; One Of Them To Earn Whopping Rs 5.25 Crore