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"Can Walk Away Without Regrets": Virat Kohli Video On 'Test Cricket' Resurfaces

The reports of Virat Kohli's Test retirement left all the cricket fans utterly stunned. Days after the news of Rohit Sharma's retirement, reports emerged stating that the star India batter is also looking to hang his boots in the longest format of the game. Kohli, who has played 123 matches and scored 9,230 runs, has taken Indian Test cricket to new heights with his charismatic leadership and aggressive batting. As India will begin their 2025-27 cycle of World Test Championship against England in June, Kohli's presence will be crucial, especially Rohit's retirement.

How Virat Kohli's Test Retirement Might Open The Door For This India Star's Return

Shreyas Iyer is currently not in selector's the scheme of things, as far as India's Test side is concerned, according to a report. Shreyas recently earned a recall into BCCI's annual retainership list, but that doesn't guarantee him a place in the Test squad for the upcoming tour of England. The 30-year-old, who has played 16 Tests so far, last featured for India in the whites back in February last year. According to a report in Cricbuzz, Shreyas is currently not in the plans of the selectors for India A or India squads.

Delhi Capitals Set For Major Blow As Rs 11.75 Crore Overseas Star Might Not Return For IPL 2025

Delhi Capitals' (DC) Australian pacer Mitchell Starc is unlikely to return to India even if the currently-suspended Indian Premier League (IPL) season resumes. In fact, most of the top Australian cricketer's are likely to skip the IPL , which was suspended for a week on Friday amid escalating regional tensions between India and Pakistan. Sources close to the BCCI told NDTV on Sunday that the IPL could restart as early as May 16, with the final likely to be shifted from May 25 to May 30.

BCCI Told Rohit Sharma His Test Career Was Over, Virat Kohli's Call 'Personal' For Board: Report

As the Indian cricketing spectrum comes to terms with the possible exit of the stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from Test cricket, a report has shared behind-the-scenes details of the conversations that took place between all the involved parties. Parallel to a BCCI meeting in Mumbai on May 7, involving the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selection committee chief Ajit Agarkar, Rohit's announcement of Test retirement was made public. A bigger bomb was dropped on Indian fans after reports of Kohli informing the board of a similar intention was made.

Rory McIlroy 'in a good place' ahead of PGA, nods to 'relentless' fans

FLOURTOWN, Pa. - With all due respect to the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, the PGA Tour's lone team event, the Truist Championship was Rory McIlroy's first real test of golf since winning the Masters.

Jasprit Bumrah's Huge Decision As India's Test Captaincy Race Heats Up After Rohit Sharma's Retirement: Report

Jasprit Bumrah has reportedly taken himself out of the running to become India's next Test captain, according to Sky Sports News. Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant have now emerged as the top candidates to replace Rohit Sharma, who announced his retirement from Test cricket recently. Although Bumrah was widely seen as the favourite for the role, he is understood to have informed the selectors that he cannot commit to playing all five matches in long Test series because of workload concerns. With India set to play five Tests against England, the selectors are said to prefer someone who can play the entire series consistently.

Rohit Sharma Speaks His Heart Out On T20I Retirement: "Not Fair For Me..."

India batter Rohit Sharma had called time on his T20I career back in June 2024. The announcement had come right after India won the T20 World Cup. Virat Kohli first put curtains on his T20I career after the title win and Rohit followed him with a similar announcment. The next day Ravindra Jadeja too quit the format at the highest level and this saw three veterans of the game leaving huge void in the team. After more than 10 months of the announcement, Rohit spoke his heart out while talking about the decision.

Amid Talks Of IPL 2025 Restarting, RCB Suffer Huge Blow As Rs 12.50 Crore Star Gets Injured

As the BCCI contemplates resuming IPL 2025 following a temporary suspension due to cross-border tensions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) could be forced to complete the season without their premier pacer Josh Hazlewood. The Australian fast bowler, who was already nursing a shoulder niggle, had missed RCB's home clash against Chennai Super Kings on May 3 and was uncertain for their next fixture before the tournament was halted on May 9. Now, with the World Test Championship (WTC) final on the horizon, his return to India for the IPL looks increasingly unlikely.

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"Can Walk Away Without Regrets": Virat Kohli Video On 'Test Cricket' Resurfaces

How Virat Kohli's Test Retirement Might Open The Door For This India Star's Return

Delhi Capitals Set For Major Blow As Rs 11.75 Crore Overseas Star Might Not Return For IPL 2025

BCCI Told Rohit Sharma His Test Career Was Over, Virat Kohli's Call 'Personal' For Board: Report

Rory McIlroy 'in a good place' ahead of PGA, nods to 'relentless' fans

Jasprit Bumrah's Huge Decision As India's Test Captaincy Race Heats Up After Rohit Sharma's Retirement: Report

Rohit Sharma Speaks His Heart Out On T20I Retirement: "Not Fair For Me..."

Amid Talks Of IPL 2025 Restarting, RCB Suffer Huge Blow As Rs 12.50 Crore Star Gets Injured