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Gill, Iyer and Pant top contenders for India's captaincy: Gavaskar

Gavaskar expressed that the IPL serves as an excellent arena for developing leadership skills, given its fast-paced and high-stakes nature

Here's why Tim Southee joined England team ahead of India Test series?

Southee retired from international cricket as New Zealand's highest wicket-taker across formats with 776 wickets, and now joins England as a specialist consultant

Will Rohit and Kohli be retained in A+ pay grade after Test retirement?

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia stated, "Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's Grade A contract will continue despite their retirement from the T20Is and Tests."

India have huge talent to fill big shoes of Kohli and Rohit: Anderson

England pace great James Anderson feels India's next generation of batters have the aggression and fearlessness to step into the "big shoes" of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the Test team. Kohli and Rohit, legends of Indian batting, bid farewell to Test cricket within a week of each other. Having already stepped away from T20Is last year, the duo will now only feature in ODIs for India. Kohli ended his inspiring run in the traditional format, scoring 9230 runs from 123 matches with 30 hundreds at an average of 46.85, while Rohit accumulated 4301 runs from 67 Tests at an average of 40.57 and has 12 centuries and 18 fifties to his name. "Great players. Kohli, one of the greatest Test batters that's ever been," Anderson said on 'talkSPORT'. The twin retirements mean India will not only have a new captain at the helm but will be without two of their most experienced players. "There will be a new captain because Sharma has retired, There's big shoes to fill there but they've got a h

ENG vs IND: India is going to be a tough challenge - James Anderson

With England scheduled to face both India and Australia in Test assignments after a one-off Test against Zimbabwe later in May, Anderson emphasized the importance of building early momentum.

It's a huge surprise, Kohli-Rohit deserved on-field send-off: Kumble

The "quiet" Test retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma ahead of the tour of England came as a "huge surprise" to legendary spinner and former India captain Anil Kumble, who believes the two senior batters deserved an on-field farewell. Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday, bringing the curtains down on an illustrious red-ball career in which he played 123 matches, scoring 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, including 30 centuries. This was after Rohit decided to step away from the longest format last Thursday. "It is a huge surprise. Two outstanding, great players retiring on the back of few days. I didn't see it coming. It has certainly caught me off guard. I thought he has a few more years left in him, especially at the Test level," Kumble said on Kohli on 'ESPNCricinfo'. "He's playing only the ODI format now. No player leaves with any regret and I am sure he would have thought through this and ultimately it is the player's call." Kumble, who ended as

Virat and Rohit's absence a big boost for us: England's Moeen Ali

Moeen, who concluded his international career last year, suggested that Shubman Gill is the most likely candidate to take over India's captaincy.

Virat never liked practice matches: Ex India bowling coach Bharat Arun

Known for his intensity and an unrelenting desire to win, Virat Kohli never liked practice matches and instead preferred net sessions on the "spiciest" wicket with pacers having a go at him from 16 yards, former India bowling coach Bharat Arun said on Tuesday. Arun, who was part of the core coaching group during Kohli's golden years as India captain, described those times as the "best moments" of his career. "Indian and world Test cricket will miss him and his persona. I have spent some of my best moments as India's bowling coach with Virat Kohli as captain," Arun told PTI during an interaction. "He never liked practice matches," Arun recalled. "He always felt the intensity was somehow missing and never really enjoyed practice games. Instead, he would want to spend more time at the nets and would always choose the spiciest wicket and get bowlers to bowl at him from 16 yards or take throw downs from 16 yards. The fact is he always needed a challenge. That's what got him going," h

Don't see Rohit, Kohli in India's 2027 ICC ODI World Cup squad: Gavaskar

To be honest, unless they hit a golden patch, scoring hundreds consistently, I don't see them being part of the 2027 squad, says Sunil Gavaskar

Who can break Sachin Tendulkar's record of 100 international centuries?

Among the current generation of Indian cricketers, based purely on age and potential, Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal appear to be the most promising candidates.

Milestone man: Test career ends, but Brand Virat Kohli stays not out

Despite announcing his retirement from Test cricket, Virat Kohli's strong brand value, endorsements and global appeal will continue to grow, say brand experts

Kohli has set an example by quitting Tests on high: Childhood coach Sharma

Virat Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma on Monday said his illustrious ward has set an example by quitting Test cricket on the peak of his career. The 36-year-old Kohli declared his inspiring innings in the traditional format on Monday, scoring 9230 runs from 123 matches with 30 hundreds at an average of 46.85. He will only play in ODIs now, having already retired from T20 Internationals last year. "He has set an example by walking out on a high. We have often seen that our cricketers do not have a good retirement but this is a retirement that everyone wants. You have a lot of cricket left and could have played. So, this has always been Virat's stylle," Sharma told PTI videos. "I will talk to him, but this is his decision. I appreciate his decision. And I salute his contribution, what he did for the country, his contribution to the Indian team. It is very remarkable and legendary," he added. Kohli holds the distinction of being India's most successful Test captain, leading t

Go well, King: Celebrities hail Virat Kohli as batter after Test retirement

Vicky Kaushal, Ranveer Singh, Farhan Akhtar, and Abhishek Banerjee were among those cinema stars who expressed gratitude to Virat Kohli for his incredible run in Test cricket after the star batter on Monday announced his retirement from the longest format. The 36-year-old Kohli quit red ball cricket after scoring 9,230 runs from 123 matches with 30 hundreds at an average of 46.85. Actor Anushka Sharma, who is married to Kohli, said the cricketer had "earned every bit of this goodbye". "They'll talk about the records and the milestones - but I'll remember the tears you never showed, the battles no one saw, and the unwavering love you gave this format of the game. "I know how much all this took from you. After every Test series, you came back a little wiser, a little humbler and watching you evolve through it all has been a privilege," Sharma wrote on Instagram. Kaushal lauded Kohli for doing things in his own way and that way will truly be missed. "Congratulations on an incredibly

Bound by a thread: Tendulkar recalls Kohli's special gesture on retirement

He was the heir apparent when Sachin Tendulkar was in the twilight of his career and on Monday when Virat Kohli bid adieu to his storied Test run, the 'Master Blaster' recalled a thread that became a binding force between them. It was 12 years ago when Tendulkar was playing his last Test in Mumbai when Kohli, then 24, already a world champion and in a nascent stage of his Test career, came up to his idol with a "thoughtful gesture". "You offered to gift me a thread from your late father. It was something too personal for me to accept, but the gesture was heartwarming and has stayed with me ever since," Tendulkar remembered in a post on X while paying his tribute to the modern day great, who called it quits after 123 Tests and 9230 runs. "While I may not have a thread to offer in return, please know that you carry my deepest admiration and very best wishes. Your true legacy, Virat, lies in inspiring countless young cricketers to pick up the sport," Tendulkar said. Kohli lost his fat

Kohli's retirement marks end of remarkable chapter in sports: CM Naidu

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday said ace cricketer Virat Kohli's retirement from Test cricket marks the end of a remarkable chapter in Indian sports. The chief minister noted that Kohli's passion, discipline, and leadership have inspired millions and brought great pride to the nation. "Virat Kohli's retirement from Test cricket concludes a remarkable chapter in Indian sports. His passion, discipline, and leadership have inspired millions and brought great pride to the nation," Naidu said in a post on 'X'. Naidu also extended his best wishes to Kohli for the next phase of his journey. Further, State IT Minister Nara Lokesh remarked that a legend had signed off from the purest form of the game. "Virat Kohli's passion, intensity, and unmatched commitment redefined India's Test cricket legacy. An inspiration to millions of young cricketers across the world," Lokesh said in a post on 'X'. The TDP general secretary thanked Kohli for elevating the standards o

Virat Kohli, the most Australian non-Aussie cricketer ever: Greg Chappell

Australian batting great Greg Chappell feels Virat Kohli's Test retirement "marks the end of a thunderous era" in which he managed to "eclipse" the great Sachin Tendulkar in terms of making a cultural and psychological impact on India's cricketing identity. Writing in his column for 'ESPNCricinfo', Chappell, a former India head coach said Kohli's over a decade long career in the format that began in 2011, was a "reign forged in grit, fire, and audacity." "It closes the chapter on the most transformative figure in Indian cricket since Sachin Tendulkar; perhaps Kohli even eclipses him in terms of cultural influence and psychological impact on India's cricketing identity," Chappell wrote. "Kohli, the incandescent heart of Indian cricket for over a decade, did not just score runs. He redefined expectations, challenged conventions, and symbolised the self-assured, unapologetic India of the 21st century," he added. The 36-year-old Kohli announced his retirement on Monday, declaring that

'I am also a Virat Kohli fan,' says Indian Army DGMO Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai

While explaining the country's integrated air defence system, Indian Army DGMO Lt General Rajiv Ghai referenced the Ashes - the iconic cricket series played between Australia and England

Virat Kohli's best moments as Test captain for Team India over the years

Virat's spell was marked by both personal milestones and historic team triumphs. Kohli registered 5864 runs, 20 centuries, 7 double hundreds, and maintained an exceptional average of 54.80 as skipper.

Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket ahead of India's tour of England

Virat Kohli retirement: It's been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket, honestly, I never imagined the journey this format would take me on, says Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli retirement: Reliving the top 5 Test knocks from his career

From leading India to famous overseas triumphs to crafting iconic innings under pressure, Kohli defined an entire era of Indian Test cricket with elegance and fire.