Page 27 - Latest Updates on Virat Kohli
IND vs SA: Kohli's bow-arrow gesture during 'Ram Siya Ram' song; watch here
A video showing Kohli emulating lord Ram's distinctive bow-and-arrow gesture while 'Ram Siya Ram' song was being played in the Newlands stadium in Cape town, has gone viral on social media
 "IND vs SA: Kohli's bow-arrow gesture during 'Ram Siya Ram' song; watch here")
India's Virat Kohli jumps four spots, enters in top 10 ICC Test Rankings
Kohli had dropped out of the top 10 in 2022, but his 38 and 76 in the opening Test against South Africa last week brought him back into that bracket, according to ICC.
 "India's Virat Kohli jumps four spots, enters in top 10 ICC Test Rankings")
IND vs SA 2nd Test, Day 1 Highlights: 23 wickets fall as India lead by 36
India vs South Africa 2nd Test, Day 1 LIVE SCORE Updates: It was a bowler's day out on Newlands as 23 wickets fell, joint-most on a single day in South Africa. At 62/3, Proteas trailed by 36
 "IND vs SA 2nd Test, Day 1 Highlights: 23 wickets fall as India lead by 36")
India vs South Africa 2nd Test Playing 11: Two changes in India's XI
IND vs SA Playing 11: Ravindra Jadeja has replaced R Ashwin while Shardul Thakur paves the way for Mukesh Kumar. Disney+Hotstar will provide the live streaming of the match in India
 "India vs South Africa 2nd Test Playing 11: Two changes in India's XI")
IND vs SA 2nd Test preview: Bowlers face tall task; Rohit seeks redemption
Ravindra Jadeja, India's "Most Valuable Player" across formats, will come back to add the requisite middle-order batting balance and steady overs with the old Kookaburra
 "IND vs SA 2nd Test preview: Bowlers face tall task; Rohit seeks redemption")
Cricket Yearender 2023: Kohli's immortality to India's shattered dreams
It was a year which saw Virat Kohli hit 50 ODI centuries, India lose two world titles and Mitchell Starc get paid Rs 24.75 Cr in the IPL auction
 "Cricket Yearender 2023: Kohli's immortality to India's shattered dreams")
Virat Kohli becomes first batter to hit 2000 runs in 7 different years
In 2012 (2186 runs), 2014 (2286 runs), 2016 (2595 runs), 2017 (2818 runs), 2018 (2735 runs), and 2019 (2455 runs), Virat Kohli already accomplished the feat.
 "Virat Kohli becomes first batter to hit 2000 runs in 7 different years")
IND vs SA 1st Test Day 3 Highlights: Proteas win by innings and 32 runs
India vs South Africa 1st Test Day 3 Highlights: Proteas beat the Indian team by an innings and 32 runs thanks to heroic works from Elgar (185), Rabada (7 wickets), Burger (7 wickets) and Jansen (84*)
 "IND vs SA 1st Test Day 3 Highlights: Proteas win by innings and 32 runs")
IND vs SA 1st Test Day 2 Highlights: Dean Elgar's overshadows Rahul's ton
India vs South Africa 1st Test Day 2 Highlights: Dean Elgar's 140* took South Africa to 256/5 at the end of the day in Centurion as they led the Indian team by 11 runs. KL Rahul scored a ton as well
 "IND vs SA 1st Test Day 2 Highlights: Dean Elgar's overshadows Rahul's ton")
IND vs SA: When Virat Kohli's wizardry got India a wicket; watch video
Virat Kohli used the old Australian trick of changing the position of the bails and it helped India break the 93-run stand between de Zorzi and Elgar in the Boxing Day Test against South Africa
 "IND vs SA: When Virat Kohli's wizardry got India a wicket; watch video")
IND-SA: 'At this stage of his career, Kohli doesn't need lot of practice'
Kohli didn't take part in the only three-day intra-squad practice game played at Tuks Oval in Pretoria and had taken prior permission to meet his family in UK for a mini four-day vacation.
IND vs SA 1st Test: Kagiso Rabada deflates India with fifer on Day 1
Kagiso Rabada ran through the Indian batting order in the BVoxing Day Test with a five-wicket haul
 "IND vs SA 1st Test: Kagiso Rabada deflates India with fifer on Day 1")
India vs South Africa 1st Test: Prasidh Krishna makes debut in Centurion
South Africa vs India Playing 11: India have handed a Test debut to pacer Prasidh Krishna while all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was unavailable for the series-opener due to back spasm
 "India vs South Africa 1st Test: Prasidh Krishna makes debut in Centurion")
IND vs SA 1st Test preview: Will India end 31-year wait for series win?
Mohd. Azharuddin (1992) failed, so did Sachin Tendulkar (1996) & Sourav Ganguly (2001). Rahul Dravid (2006-07), Dhoni (2010-11 and 2013-14) won Test matches, & so did Virat Kohli (2018-19 and 2021-22)
 "IND vs SA 1st Test preview: Will India end 31-year wait for series win?")
IND vs SA 1st Test: Kohli joins Team India in Centurion after London trip
Virat Kohli left the team for a visit to London, which was pre-planned and he had informed both the team management and the BCCI about it
 "IND vs SA 1st Test: Kohli joins Team India in Centurion after London trip")
IND vs SA Tests: Virat Kohli flies back home; Gaikwad ruled out of series
Virat Kohli came back to India due to a family emergency. India vs South Africa Test series is scheduled to begin on December 26 in Centurion
India vs South Africa full schedule, squads, match timings, live streaming
India's tour of South Africa 2023-24: Check the IND vs SA full schedule, match timings according to IST. How to watch India vs South Africa matches in India for free
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The two incredible comebacks of 2023
Shah Rukh Khan redefined action while Virat Kohli showcased unmatched cricket prowess
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Still has lot of cricket and runs left in him: Tendulkar on Virat Kohli
"There is a lot of cricket left in him, a lot of runs left in him. A lot of hunger and desire to achieve more for the country. I am happy that the record continues to stay with India."
 "Still has lot of cricket and runs left in him: Tendulkar on Virat Kohli")
Virat Kohli to not play T20Is and ODI cricket till March 2024 at least
Virat Kohli told the BCCI that he won't be available for white-ball matches without giving any timeline. After a five-match series against Australia, India to play six white-ball games in South Africa
 "Virat Kohli to not play T20Is and ODI cricket till March 2024 at least")
