Not Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma – Irfan Pathan names the player who wanted him out of IPL commentary | Cricket News – Times of India

Not Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma – Irfan Pathan names the player who wanted him out of IPL commentary | Cricket News – Times of India

Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has addressed speculation about his removal from the IPL 2025 broadcast team, revealing that it was Hardik Pandya, not Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma, who had concerns about his on-air criticism. Speaking in an interview with The Lallantop, Pathan clarified…

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MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma — India’s rare all-format captains | Cricket News – Times of India

MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma — India’s rare all-format captains | Cricket News – Times of India

MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma NEW DELHI: In 2025, Indian cricket entered a new leadership phase, with three different captains across formats. Ahead of the five-Test series in England, Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket, paving the way for Shubman Gill to take over as India’s red-ball skipper. Gill’s first assignment…

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‘We smile in freedom because they stood with courage’: Virat Kohli’s message on 79th Independence Day | Cricket News – Times of India

‘We smile in freedom because they stood with courage’: Virat Kohli’s message on 79th Independence Day | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli joined the chorus of tributes on India’s 79th Independence Day, sharing a heartfelt message on Instagram that resonated with millions of fans. “Today, we smile in freedom because they stood with unwavering courage. We salute and honour the sacrifices of our heroes on this joyous Independence Day. Proud to be Indian. Jai Hind,”…

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‘Shubman has done really well, but he needs players like Virat and Rohit’: Suresh Raina on RoKo’s future | Cricket News – Times of India

‘Shubman has done really well, but he needs players like Virat and Rohit’: Suresh Raina on RoKo’s future | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (AFP Photo) Former India cricket stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who retired from Test cricket in May, face uncertainty about their international future in limited-overs formats as they approach their late 30s. While India’s Test transition progresses smoothly with new captain Shubman Gill and others performing well, questions remain…

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‘He won’t be the same player if he…’: Former India cricketer bold verdict on Virat Kohli | Cricket News – Times of India

‘He won’t be the same player if he…’: Former India cricketer bold verdict on Virat Kohli | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli of India (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) Former Indian cricketer S Sreesanth has shared his views on Virat Kohli‘s aggressive playing style and reflected on his own career experiences during a conversation with sports commentator Padamjeet Sehrawat on his YouTube channel. Sreesanth, who was part of India’s 2011 World Cup-winning team alongside Kohli,…

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Cricket | ‘We’ve matured. Things are different now’: Bhuvneshwar Kumar on how Virat Kohli has changed over the years | Cricket News – Times of India

Cricket | ‘We’ve matured. Things are different now’: Bhuvneshwar Kumar on how Virat Kohli has changed over the years | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and India pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has seen plenty of change in Virat Kohli — both as a cricketer and as a person. Fresh from playing a pivotal role in RCB’s historic IPL 2025 triumph, the 35-year-old opened up on how his conversations…

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‘I’ve lost Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni’s phone numbers’: R Ashwin shares hilarious ‘scam’ story | Cricket News – Times of India

‘I’ve lost Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni’s phone numbers’: R Ashwin shares hilarious ‘scam’ story | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: A man from Madagaon village in Chhattisgarh’s Gariaband district had an unexpected brush with the cricketing world after buying a SIM card that once belonged to Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar. The purchase led to surprise calls from stars like Virat Kohli and AB de…

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