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Virat Kohli Explains 2-Month Paternity Break As Wife Anushka Sharma Gave Birth To Son Akaay

Away from cricket, Virat Kohli spent some quality time with his family as his wife Anushka Sharma gave birth to the couple's second child, son Akaay. Virat decided to give the entire 5-match Test series against England a miss to be with his wife, a decision that remained in debate among fans the entire series. As Kohli resumed his cricketing duties, joining the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) squad, he admitted that it was a surreal experience to spend some time away from the game, with his family.

First Time Ever: Virat Kohli Only Indian To Register This Historic T20 Record

Star Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Virat Kohli registered his 100th T20 fifty-plus score, becoming the first Indian and overall only third player to do so. Virat reached this milestone during RCB's Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Chinaswammy Stadium. In the match, the 35-year-old was back at his vintage best following a disappointing game against Chennai Super Kings. He scored 77 runs in 49 balls, with 11 fours and two sixes. He scored his runs at a strike rate of over 157.

Watch: Hardik Pandya Walks Away As Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah Continue Discussion. Internet Reacts

After any loss, it's a tough time for any team. The same is the case with Mumbai Indians, who began their journey under new skipper Hardik Pandya on a losing note. The five-time champions went down to Gujarat Titans on Sunday, which was Pandya's former franchise. Since the time he was made skipper in place of Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya has been under intense scrutiny. He himself must have felt the eyeballs following him a little bit more than in earlier years.

On Commentator's "Someone's Trash" Remark For RCB Pacer, Franchise's Reply

Former Indian cricket team spinner Murali Kartik faced a lot of criticism on social media for his on-air comments on Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacer Yash Dayal during the IPL 2024 match against Punjab Kings on Monday. Dayal ended up conceding five sixes in five balls against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL - an unwanted feat that had an immense impact on the young cricketer. However, he was picked by RCB for Rs 5 crore at the IPL 2024 auction and while speaking about the move, Kartik said - "Someone's trash is someone's treasure". The comment wasn't taken positively by many social media users.

Video: Punches Exchanged As Fans Come To Blows During GT vs MI Match In Ahmedabad

As Mumbai Indians' new skipper Hardik Pandya began his captaincy stint with a six-run defeat to Gujarat Titans on Sunday, an avoidable incident took place in the stands as fans came to blows. A video has surfaced on social media where fans could be seen exchanging punches while the Indian Premier League (IPL) match was going on. It isn't yet clear as to what led to the ugly feud between fans but the matter turned ugly in no time, with many people being involved.

Watch: Virat Kohli Calls Family After Match-Winning Show For RCB, Internet In Meltdown

The first game was a disappointment but Virat Kohli truly marked his return to cricket with a brilliant 77-run knock for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match against Punjab Kings on Monday. It was a vintage performance from Virat, as the Indian stalwart unleashed those perfect cover drives and lofted hits. As Kohli produced a match-winning performance to silence critics questioning his T20 World Cup spot, the batting maestro wasted no time in giving a call to his family and celebrate the success with them.

"Still Got It": Virat Kohli's Massive Declaration After 77 for RCB Amid T20 World Cup Chatter

After a minor hiccup in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's first game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 204, Virat Kohli is back where he belongs. The same craftiness and class that Kohli has been known to exude was visible once again as he registered his 100th T20 fifty-plus score, becoming the first Indian and overall only third player to do so, in a match against Punjab Kings on Monday. He scored 77 runs in 49 balls, with 11 fours and two sixes. He scored his runs at a strike rate of over 157. RCB beat PBKS by four wickets, and Kohli played a major role.

'King' Beats Kings: Virat Kohli's 77 Carries RCB To Four-Wicket Victory Over PBKS

Virat Kohli produced a quality half-century on a slightly gummy pitch that took the Holi-day crowd on a joyride and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a four-wicket victory over Punjab Kings in an IPL match on Monday. The 177-run target wasn't a massively tough one, but needed a meticulous scaling down because of the deck's nature. Kohli (77, 49b, 11x4, 2x6) conducted it to near-perfection as RCB made 178 for six with four balls to spare to register their first win of this IPL.

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Virat Kohli Explains 2-Month Paternity Break As Wife Anushka Sharma Gave Birth To Son Akaay

First Time Ever: Virat Kohli Only Indian To Register This Historic T20 Record

Watch: Hardik Pandya Walks Away As Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah Continue Discussion. Internet Reacts

On Commentator's "Someone's Trash" Remark For RCB Pacer, Franchise's Reply

Video: Punches Exchanged As Fans Come To Blows During GT vs MI Match In Ahmedabad

Watch: Virat Kohli Calls Family After Match-Winning Show For RCB, Internet In Meltdown

"Still Got It": Virat Kohli's Massive Declaration After 77 for RCB Amid T20 World Cup Chatter

'King' Beats Kings: Virat Kohli's 77 Carries RCB To Four-Wicket Victory Over PBKS