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"Let's Fight...": Virat Kohli's 'Never-Say-Die' Mentality Analysed By Ex-Teammate Suresh Raina

Virat Kohli may not have performed as per expectation in recent months, but if the words of former teammate Suresh Raina are anything to go by, he will still be motivated and hungry to win the Champions Trophy 2025. Having shared the dressing room when India lifted the 2011 World Cup and the 2013 Champions Trophy, Raina gave an insight into the type of character Virat Kohli is. He said that Kohli has a different mindset to anyone else, and is the first to encourage the team when the chips are down.

Gautam Gambhir Blasted For 'Tactical Mistake' That Cost India 3rd T20I

Indian batters faltered against an incisive England bowling attack as the visitors lost the third T20I by 26 runs in Rajkot on Tuesday. It was a must-win game for the Three Lions, who were trailing 0-2 in the five-match series before the game. The win helped England keep the series alive and also gave the guests the much-needed momentum. Mohammed Shami made a solid comeback to international cricket after 14 months but it was Varun Chakravarthy's bowling effort that stood out as his five-wicket haul helped India limit England to 171 for 9. India should have chased down the target but the batters could only manage 145 for 9 in 20 overs.

Virat Kohli's Blunt Message To Teammates Ahead Of Ranji Trophy Return: "Thande Pad Gaye..."

Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli will be playing his first Ranji Trophy match since 2012 when Delhi take on Railways on Thursday. Kohli, who did not have a good outing for India during the Test series loss against Australia, joined the squad in Delhi on Tuesday and started practice. It was a huge occasion for the youngsters in the side to practice alongside the modern great and Virat had a clear advice for his teammates. "Delhiwaale ho, dum dikhao. Shuruat accha kiya phir thande pad gaye. Positive khelo jaise Delhiwaale khelte hain," he said during the practice session according to a report by PTI.

Steve Smith's First Reaction After Breaching 10,000 Test-Run Mark: "Nice To..."

After becoming only the fourth Australian to cross the 10,000-run mark in Test cricket on day one of the Galle Test against Sri Lanka, Steve Smith felt “nice to tick that off” with a flick wide of mid-on off Prabath Jayasuriya. Smith joined legends Ricky Ponting, Allan Border, and Steve Waugh in this elite club, achieving the milestone in just 205 innings – the fifth-fastest in Test history. “Nice to tick that off,” Smith told official broadcaster Channel Seven at the stroke of lunch.

Varun Chakravarthy Rises To This Spot In ICC T20I Rankings After Fifer vs England

India's mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy has made a sensational leap in the ICC Men's T20I Bowling Rankings, climbing 25 places to secure the fifth spot following a standout performance against England in the ongoing five-match series. Chakravarthy's five-wicket haul in Rajkot during the third T20I was the highlight of the series so far, showcasing his ability to bamboozle batters with his variations and precision. Chakravarthy's performance was instrumental in India's efforts, though they narrowly lost the match by 26 runs.

"In T20, Ability To...": Ex-India Star Draws Out Big Flaw After Defeat In 3rd T20I vs England

Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan highlighted the reason behind his team's loss in the third T20I of the five-match series against England at the Nirajan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Tuesday. England defeated India by 26 runs in the third T20I to keep the five-match series alive, making the scoreline 2-1. England set a target of 172 runs, which India could not chase down despite early fireworks from Abhishek Sharma. "In the T20 format ability to rotate the strike is very important on slightly slower wicket. India left it too much for too late in the end," Irfan Pathan wrote in a post on X.

"Saw Musheer Khan's Name And...": PBKS' New Recruit Suryansh Shedge Recalls IPL Mega Auctions

Punjab Kings (PBKS) youngster Suryansh Shedge will display his talent in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Shedge, added by the franchise at the auction last year in November, grabbed the headlines with his unbeaten 36-run innings in 15 balls in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final to help Mumbai clinch the trophy. The right-handed batter, who debuted this season for Mumbai, believes playing under Shreyas Iyer again will make it easier for him to adjust to the IPL.

Champions Trophy Stadium Supervisor Breaks Silence On Renovation Delay, Slams PCB

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) insists that Karachi's National Stadium will be ready to host matches of the upcoming Champions Trophy despite mounting concerns around the venue's preparedness for the marquee event starting February 19. Pakistan's respected leading English daily 'Dawn' on Wednesday carried a story which stated that "it seems absolutely impossible to contemplate the renovation work being completed within the deadline, but the personnel handed the responsibility are beaming with confidence." "The board would either be hero or zero for taking up such a mammoth task," the newspaper commented.

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"Let's Fight...": Virat Kohli's 'Never-Say-Die' Mentality Analysed By Ex-Teammate Suresh Raina

Gautam Gambhir Blasted For 'Tactical Mistake' That Cost India 3rd T20I

Virat Kohli's Blunt Message To Teammates Ahead Of Ranji Trophy Return: "Thande Pad Gaye..."

Steve Smith's First Reaction After Breaching 10,000 Test-Run Mark: "Nice To..."

Varun Chakravarthy Rises To This Spot In ICC T20I Rankings After Fifer vs England

"In T20, Ability To...": Ex-India Star Draws Out Big Flaw After Defeat In 3rd T20I vs England

"Saw Musheer Khan's Name And...": PBKS' New Recruit Suryansh Shedge Recalls IPL Mega Auctions

Champions Trophy Stadium Supervisor Breaks Silence On Renovation Delay, Slams PCB