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Virat Kohli's U-19 Coach Reveals How Star Batter Got Better With Every Passing Game

Virat Kohli had nothing to boast of as he returned from a forgettable tour of England in 2014 with his pride dented by James Anderson. Desperate to assert himself on the big stage, Kohli dialled his Under-19 coach Lalchand Rajput. Sachin Tendulkar too had offered some tips, but a two-week training camp in Mumbai with Rajput was the real turning point in Kohli's career. Kohli's desperation was justified as the numbers — 134 runs from 5 Tests at 13 and 54 runs from 4 ODIs at 18 — reflected his struggles in the seam-friendly English conditions.

BCCI Puts Pressure On Foreign Boards To Send Players For IPL 2025, Some Still 'Anxious': Report

The BCCI and IPL franchises have ramped up pressure on foreign boards to ensure that their players return for the league's resumption on May 17 despite some lingering safety concerns in the wake of India-Pakistan military hostilities. The BCCI top brass has instructed IPL COO Hemang Amin to individually speak to the likes of Cricket Australia and England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to allay the concerns that the players may have about returning to India.

"Prasann Ho?": Virat Kohli Asked By Premanand Maharaj. His Reply, Then Anushka Sharma's Question

A day after retiring from Test cricket, India's batting stalwart Virat Kohli on Tuesday visited Vrindavan with his wife Anushka Sharma and had a special spiritual conversation (Ekantik Vartalaap) with Premanand Ji Maharaj in his Ashram Shri Hit Radha Keli Kunj, Varah Ghat. In Vrindavan, Virat and Anushka met Shri Hit Premanand Govind Sharan Ji Maharaj and received his blessings. This was the couple's second visit to Vrindavan this year. In January this year, Virat, Anushka Sharma and their children visited Vrindavan to seek the blessings of Premanand Ji Maharaj.

South Africa name Rabada in World Test Championship final squad

CAPE TOWN :South Africa have included Kagiso Rabada in their squad for the World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord's from June 11-15 following the fast bowler's return from a suspension having tested positive for a banned substance.

Pakistan name Hesson as white-ball coach

Former New Zealand coach Mike Hesson will take charge of Pakistan's limited-overs sides from May 26, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Tuesday.

Cheteshwar Pujara Says "No Secured Spot At This Stage" After Virat Kohli Retires From Tests

Following Virat Kohli's Test retirement, Cheteshwar Pujara, who served as the backbone of the Indian batting order, believed the number four batting position is crucial, and it's where you want your top batter, as per a report from ESPNcricinfo. Pujara felt the Indian team needs a couple of series to figure out the perfect fit for that spot, as Virat Kohli's retirement from Tests poses an immediate question to India, who will be their next No. 4. Kohli batted at No. 4 in 99 of the 115 Tests since Sachin Tendulkar's retirement.

Can Virat Kohli Break Sachin Tendulkar's '100 Centuries' Record? ODI Schedule Paints Grim Picture

If there was one player who was considered worthy of bettering Sachin Tendulkar's record of 100 international hundreds, it was Virat Kohli. When Tendulkar was asked in an award ceremony after hitting his 100th century on who could break his record, he took two names: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Within a week, both Rohit and Virat retired from the Test format. Kohli, who quit the Test arena on Monday, is still 18 hundreds away from equalling the incredible milestone and now has just one format to play, maybe for a maximum of two years. In an age when the relevance of the 50-over format is a continuous debate, hitting 19 hundreds in ODIs is a humongous task. There is a possibility of Kohli featuring in the ODI World Cup to be held in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia in 2027.

On Virat Kohli's Untimely Test Retirement, Ex-India Selector Mentions "Pressure..."

Delhi head coach Sarandeep Singh highlighted that Virat Kohli was a key player for India and he felt Kohli was well prepared this time to perform well in the England tour next month. Singh noted that there is always a little pressure on Virat, but he was mentally prepared for the challenge. "He was definitely one of the main players, so he had to play there. He was well-prepared this time he is going to perform well in England. Because he was the main player. He was the one who scored a 100 in Australia. Other than that, the game was not going well. So, there is always a little pressure on Virat. He was mentally prepared," Sarandeep Singh told ANI.

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Virat Kohli's U-19 Coach Reveals How Star Batter Got Better With Every Passing Game

BCCI Puts Pressure On Foreign Boards To Send Players For IPL 2025, Some Still 'Anxious': Report

"Prasann Ho?": Virat Kohli Asked By Premanand Maharaj. His Reply, Then Anushka Sharma's Question

South Africa name Rabada in World Test Championship final squad

Pakistan name Hesson as white-ball coach

Cheteshwar Pujara Says "No Secured Spot At This Stage" After Virat Kohli Retires From Tests

Can Virat Kohli Break Sachin Tendulkar's '100 Centuries' Record? ODI Schedule Paints Grim Picture

On Virat Kohli's Untimely Test Retirement, Ex-India Selector Mentions "Pressure..."