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India-Pak tensions, stock markets, Virat Kohli, US-China trade talks, PM Modi & more

India today reopened 32 airports across the northern and western parts of the country after both India and Pakistan reached a ceasefire understanding over the weekend to halt military action.

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

After every Test series, ...a little wiser: Anushka on Kohli's retirement

Anushka Sharma shared her heartfelt thoughts on Instagram, reflecting on the journey they've shared since 2011.

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.

Lord's to Adelaide: Top 5 Virat Kohli quotes during his Test cricket career

From fiery triumphs to painful lows, each quote tells a story of a leader who wore his heart on his sleeve and redefined what it meant to be a modern-day Test cricketer.

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.

'He is not going to retire': Brian Lara on Kohli's retirement rumours

If Kohli were to retire, it would mark the end of a decorated 14-year Test career. He has accumulated 9,230 runs in 123 matches at an average of 46.85

What are chances of India winning England series if Virat Kohli retires?

Kohli has played a total of 17 Test matches in England, including two WTC finals, in which he has amassed 1,096 runs at an average of 33.21, with the help of five half-centuries and two centuries

Kohli signals Test exit ahead of England tour; BCCI urges him to reconsider

Virat Kohli has informed the BCCI of his intent to retire from Test cricket; the board has requested him to reconsider ahead of the crucial England series

Suryakumar Yadav to Virat Kohli: Top contenders for Orange Cap in IPL 2025

Sai Sudharsan has been the silent force behind the Gujarat Titans' success in IPL 2025. Often overshadowed by bigger names, he has quietly amassed 509 runs in 11 innings

Virat Kohli becomes first batter to hit 300+ sixes for a single IPL team

In terms of most sixes for a single franchise, Kohli is followed by Chris Gayle (263 sixes for RCB) and Rohit Sharma (262 sixes for MI) in second and third spot

Virat Kohli equals David Warner's record of most half-centuries in the IPL

Along with his half-century record, Kohli also holds the record for most centuries in the IPL, with a total of eight centuries under his belt

IPL 2025: Games against CSK are most intense, says RCB's Virat Kohli

RCB will host CSK in Match 52 of IPL 2025 in what could be the last time Kohli faces Dhoni in a competitive match

IPL 2025: Rain to play spoilsport in possibly last Kohli-Dhoni match-up?

If the rain god decides to make only a cameo appearance rather than a full show, fans can relax as M Chinnaswamy's SubAir drainage system can clear water regardless of intensity

Kohli vs Dhoni in Bengaluru: What fans can expect when superstars meet?

MS Dhoni, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain, is not far behind Kohli, with 5,394 IPL runs to his name, securing him the sixth spot in the all-time list.

IPL 2025: Virat Kohli nears unprecedented milestone against CSK at home

Kohli is just one six away from completing 300 sixes in T20 cricket for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, further underlining his evolution as a dynamic power-hitter in recent years.

Watch Kohli mock Rahul with 'this is my ground celebration' after RCB win

KL Rahul, who is from Karnataka, scripted the chase for DC vs RCB in their first clash of the season in Bengaluru