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Why did India make Shubman Gill ODI captain removing Rohit Sharma?
Ajit Agarkar’s chess move for Indian cricket: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli can play, but performances will decide their tenure
India Squads for Australia T20, ODI Tour 2025: Shubman Gill named new ODI captain; Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli return
Shubman Gill appointed ODI captain for Australia series; Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli named in ODI side
India T20I, ODI Squads Vs Australia 2025 Announcement Live Updates: Shubman Gill named ODI captain; Ajit Agarkar explains why Rohit Sharma is not captain anymore
Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli’s secretive wedding got ‘rained out’ at last minute, mandap had to be moved overnight: Wedding Filmer
Inside story of the ‘bust-ups’ between Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli
IND vs PAK: What are the two major Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli records that Abhishek Sharma can break in Asia Cup 2025 final?
Virat Kohli treats fans to a cute selfie with wife Anushka Sharma, says ‘Been a minute’
Top 10 Indian celebrities 2024-25: Virat Kohli beats Shah Rukh Khan, secures #1 spot with Rs 2,050 crores brand value
"World cricket’s most recognised star is at a vital stage in his post-captaincy career. A poster boy for the 50-over format where his innings-building and pacing skills are incomparable, this World Cup presents a chance to leave an everlasting impression on the big stage. Born in New Delhi, a city where hard-earned street cred matters, Kohli has flourished in the most competitive international arena, channeling his natural aggression, constantly refining his cricket skills, and revelling in the hot seat. There are two enticing possibilities that hang around this World Cup: the 50-over format itself in an identity crisis, puffing its way in front of its more hip younger brother T20, and though he is still extremely fit, this could be Kohli’s last ODI World Cup. Now playing as a senior batsman, in a team whose middle-order throws up more questions than answers, his role is of paramount importance. He might not have the big-hitting prowess of Yuvraj Singh, but it will be upto him to reprise the role so wonderfully enacted by the left-hander in the 2011 edition. Kohli will have to guide his talented but inexperienced younger players who are yet to come to terms with this format, and shepherd them home.
One-day memory: (118 against Australia at Visakhapatnam, 2010)
In 2009, he had aced a chase against Sri Lanka with his first ODI hundred, but it was in the next year when he unfurled his first ODI ton against Australia in a tense game that the birth of the chase master truly began. A target of 290 seemed stiff, especially when they were wobbling at 35 for 2 in the ninth over, but Kohli and Yuvraj Singh took over. Though he lost Yuvraj in the 35th over with India still 118 runs adrift, and would later suffer cramps, Kohli played a masterclass to take India close before Suresh Raina sealed the finish.
One more thing: In between cricket tours, of late, Kohli often goes on spiritual trips to various ashrams along with his wife."
Shubman Gill appointed ODI captain for Australia series; Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli named in ODI side
India T20I, ODI Squads Vs Australia 2025 Announcement Live Updates: Shubman Gill named ODI captain; Ajit Agarkar explains why Rohit Sharma is not captain anymore
Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli’s secretive wedding got ‘rained out’ at last minute, mandap had to be moved overnight: Wedding Filmer
Inside story of the ‘bust-ups’ between Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli
IND vs PAK: What are the two major Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli records that Abhishek Sharma can break in Asia Cup 2025 final?
Virat Kohli treats fans to a cute selfie with wife Anushka Sharma, says ‘Been a minute’
Top 10 Indian celebrities 2024-25: Virat Kohli beats Shah Rukh Khan, secures #1 spot with Rs 2,050 crores brand value
‘Planning occurred based on the game situation’: Ishant Sharma explains differences between playing under MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma spotted taking a stroll in London with son Akaay; fans say, ‘King and Queen vibes always’
Ind vs Pak: Indian fans tease Haris Rauf with Virat Kohli chants in Asia Cup 2025, video goes viral
