Tag: Virat Kohli

Virat handling indifferent form really well, a good score is round the corner: Du Plessis

Kohli scored just 20 runs in RCB's 54-run loss to Punjab Kings at the Brabourne Stadium, smashing two boundaries and a six in his brief 14-ball stay at the crease.

May 14, 2022

Jagadeesha Suchith becomes sixth bowler to dismiss Virat Kohli on golden duck in IPL

The Indian pacer accomplished this feat during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. Former India captain Kohli, who has struggled in the cash-rich league, was dismissed by Suchith on the first ball the stylish right-handed batter faced.

May 8, 2022

IPL 2022: Hasaranga’s five-wicket haul seals Bangalore’s crushing 67-run win over Hyderabad

Following an unbeaten 73 from Faf du Plessis and a sensational eight-ball 30 from Dinesh Karthik, Bangalore's batting order wilted under scoreboard pressure, collapsing to 125 all out in 19.2 overs.

May 8, 2022

IPL 2022: Right men are pitching up at the right time for RCB, says Ravi Shastri

The Faf du Plessis-led side, currently at fourth place in the points table after a 13-run over Chennai Super Kings, will be itching to solidify their chances of qualifying for the playoffs when they face Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

May 8, 2022

IPL 2022: We are moving in right direction, reckons RCB skipper Faf du Plessis

Superb bowling efforts from Harshal Patel (3/35) and Glenn Maxwell (2/22) guided Royal Challengers Bangalore to a 13-run win over Chennai Super Kings here at MCA stadium in Pune on Wednesday.

May 5, 2022

IPL 2022: Concerns are growing about Virat Kohli’s inability to play fluently, says Ian Bishop

Seeing Kohli's inability to defend his citadel against quality bowlers, former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop expressed concern that various types of bowlers are getting the former RCB captain out amid his recent poor form.

May 5, 2022

IPL 2022: I feel there’s a big score round the corner, says RCB’s Glenn Maxwell

Asked on what has been a contributing factor in Bangalore's three-match losing streak, Maxwell remarked, "It is a bunch of things (that haven't gone right), we were a bit unlucky in the last game, we were an inch away from having Tewatia out and it would have been a different game.

May 4, 2022

KP compares Kohli with Cristiano Ronaldo, says the two are legends in terms of greatness

Following a prolonged lean patch for RCB in IPL 2022, Kohli finally broke the jinx, scoring 58 off 53 balls against Gujarat Titans on April 30 at the Brabourne. And while the half-century came in a losing cause - RCB lost by six wickets

May 3, 2022

It was a much needed confidence-booster fifty for Kohli: Gavaskar

Kohli finally scored a half-century after a string of failures (0, 0, 9 in his previous three innings), and Gavaskar said the fifty came at the right time for him and will serve as a confidence booster for the batter.

May 1, 2022

Kohli class


When Virat Kohli fails with the bat, India's media, or self-important constituent units of it, phrases its sentences in a way suggestive of a rather egregious lapse in the Great Scheme of Things, like a pregnant man in a maternity ward.

May 1, 2022

IPL 2022: Royal Challengers win toss, elect to bat against Gujarat Titans

Du Plessis said the heat was a major factor behind his decision to bat first as he didn't want his players getting cooked while fielding first in the scorching hot and humid conditions.

April 30, 2022

Wishes pour in for ‘Hitman’ Rohit Sharma as he turns 35

Rohit is considered one of the greats of his generation and has the highest individual score in ODIs. Rohit also has three double centuries to his name in the 50-over format.

April 30, 2022

Virat Kohli hits a six with his ‘Oo Antava’ dance

Virat Kohli sent shockwaves across the Internet as he shook his leg to the track at Glenn Maxwell and his long-time girlfriend Vini Ramani's wedding bash that was held in a bio-bubble.

April 28, 2022

Pant should be groomed for Test team captaincy, says Yuvraj Singh

Pant is currently captaining the Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2022 season, having taken over as captain of the franchise in 2021. As a captain in first-class cricket, Pant led Delhi to a second-place finish in the 2017/18 Ranji Trophy as a 20-year-old.

April 27, 2022

Kohli will win us our upcoming games: RCB coach Sanjay Bangar

When asked about Kohli's rough patch, the Bangar stated that Kohli will assist the team in winning their upcoming crucial games. Kohli was dismissed after only 9 runs while attempting a pull shot, but he got an edge and was caught.

April 27, 2022

Great players go through phases like this: Faf du Plessis backs Virat Kohli after defeat against RR

When asked about Virat Kohli's slump, the RCB captain said that great players go through slumps and that they will support him to get back on track. Kohli was dismissed after only 9 runs while attempting a pull shot, but he got an edge and was caught.

April 27, 2022

Virat Kohli is overcooked, if anyone needs a break it’s him: Ravi Shastri on RCB star’s woeful form

Kohli had given up RCB's captaincy following the conclusion of IPL 2021 last year.

April 21, 2022