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Sunil Chhetri revealed that Virat Kohli shared his fitness test scores from London. Recently, reports claimed that Kohli underwent his pre-season mandatory fitness test in London, unlike other players who gave it at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.

Yograj Singh, father of Yuvraj Singh, has reignited controversy by accusing Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni of being backstabbers who feared his son's talent. He claimed Sachin Tendulkar was Yuvraj's only true friend, alleging others felt threatened by Yuvraj's potential to usurp their positions in the team. Yograj has previously asserted that Yuvraj was forced into early retirement.

Virat Kohli, India's most followed personality on Instagram with 273 million followers, has scaled back his social media presence. Citing the energy drain from constant online engagement, Kohli prioritized focusing on his game and personal life. While fans may miss his frequent posts, the article revisits some of his most memorable moments shared on the platform.

Aakash Chopra questioned Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's decisions to retire from Test cricket while continuing in ODIs, suggesting they could aim for the 2027 World Cup. He felt their reduced game time is a concern and believed Kohli's legacy will be judged on batting records, noting the absence of ICC trophies under his captaincy.

Indian cricketers, including Rohit Sharma, recently underwent fitness assessments at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru following a break. While the Yo-Yo test was conducted, the Bronco drill, recommended by Strength & Conditioning coach Adrian Le Roux, was absent but might be included during the Asia Cup in Dubai.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru faced tragedy during their IPL 2025 victory celebrations. The stampede led to multiple casualties, prompting heartfelt responses and safety plans.

Jitesh Sharma's dream of lifting the IPL trophy alongside Virat Kohli and Dinesh Karthik materialized after RCB's victory. His impactful performance, particularly his impressive strike rate while batting in the lower order, earned him a spot in India's Asia Cup squad. Despite Kohli's desire to see Jitesh's fun side, Jitesh maintained a respectful distance due to his small-town upbringing.

Nasser Hussain stated that with Cheteshwar Pujara's retirement, the game has lost a one-of-a-kind old-school batter. He added that Shubman Gill and Joe Root are reluctant to take on the challenging No. 3 position.

Gautam Gambhir was celebrated at the DPL 2025 final, where he playfully tagged cricketers with fitting descriptions. West Delhi Lions, led by Nitish Rana's unbeaten 79, clinched the title by defeating Central Delhi Kings. Rana's consistent performance throughout the playoffs and Gambhir's presence added excitement to the event.

Legendary South Africa batter AB de Villiers snubbed Virat Kohli from his list of the top five cricketers. De Villiers and Kohli have played together in Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for number of seasons in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers revealed his fondness for batting with Virat Kohli during his 11 seasons with Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Their synergy led to five 100+ partnerships and two 200+ partnerships in IPL. De Villiers highlighted their shared competitive spirit and proactive approach to dismantling bowlers, recalling memorable partnerships at Wankhede and Chinnaswamy stadiums amidst electrifying crowds.

Despite their strong bond and memorable IPL partnerships for RCB, AB de Villiers didn't include Virat Kohli in his top five Test cricketers. De Villiers named Jacques Kallis, Andrew Flintoff, Mohammad Asif, Shane Warne, and Sachin Tendulkar. He praised Kallis as potentially the best cricketer ever and Asif as the best seamer he faced.

The BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru is buzzing with activity as Indian cricketers gear up for upcoming tournaments. Rohit Sharma, along with Jasprit Bumrah, Shubman Gill, and others, underwent pre-season fitness tests under Adrian le Roux. Discussions are ongoing about Rohit potentially playing for India 'A' before the Australia series.

Cricket Australia has announced that the dedicated Indian fan zones at all eight venues for the upcoming white-ball series against India have been sold out.

Rohit Sharma, India's ODI captain, is set to undergo fitness assessments at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru starting September 13, including the newly-introduced Bronco Test. He'll also practice there to prepare for the Australia white-ball tour in November.

Pacer Neil Wagner has reflected on the 2014 Auckland Test, noting that he found MS Dhoni more comfortable against pace than Virat Kohli in overseas conditions. Wagner used the short ball plan to perfection to help his team win the first Test by 40 runs.

Manoj Tiwary, former Indian cricketer, suggests the newly introduced Bronco Test in Indian cricket might be a strategy to exclude Rohit Sharma from the team, especially with the 2027 World Cup on the horizon. He questions the timing of this endurance-focused test, contrasting it with previous instances where fitness benchmarks seemingly sidelined senior players like Gambhir and Sehwag.

Virat Kohli paid tribute to Cheteshwar Pujara, acknowledging his significant contributions to the Indian batting order, especially at the No.3 position. Kohli highlighted Pujara's role in easing his own batting at No.4 and their memorable partnerships. The former Indian skipper congratulated him on his career and wished him well for the future.

Former India batter Manoj Tiwary has made a big claim that Virat Kohli retired from Test cricket as he must've felt unwanted in the team.

Former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has compared Cheteshwar Pujara to a 'Whitewalker', mentioning that his contributions to Indian cricket were as similar as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.