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Vrindavan's tranquil environs welcomed cricket superstar Virat Kohli and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma once more as they turned to spirituality ahead of IPL action. The couple's Monday darshan at...
Picture this: a young cricketer batting alongside a future legend like Virat Kohli, only to pivot to acting and steal scenes in one of India's biggest sports films. That's Saqib Saleem for you—a...
Anushka Sharma, one of Bollywood's most versatile talents, recently got real about the seismic shift motherhood triggered in her life. In an exclusive chat, the 35-year-old star confessed that...
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma are a highly popular couple in India, captivating attention as one of the favorite pairs among fans. Their marriage and personal lives consistently keep them in the...
Even after a long hiatus from Bollywood, the popularity of renowned actress Anushka Sharma remains undiminished. She is among the top actresses in Bollywood and is enjoying quality time with her...
Mumbai: singer rahul vaidya has been making a lot of headlines for his feud with Virat Kohli. But now, it seems like all is good in the hood as the cricker has final unblocked Him on Instagram....
New Delhi: The Power Couple of Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma have a Massive Fan Following Who Adore to see them togeether and dig out more information about them. Recently, the duo was clicked in...
Mumbai: as his "Better half" turned 37 on Thursday, star cricketer Virat Kohli Penned A Mushy Note for Anushka Sharma, Whom He Called His Best Friends and Safe Sapace. Virat Took to Instagram, where...
Mumbai: Legendary Lyricist and Poet Javed Akhtar, Like Millions of Indians, Celebrated Team India's Victory Against Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. When a social media user made a communal...
The Karnataka government has placed the blame for the fatal stampede during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) IPL victory parade squarely on the team. The tragic event outside the M Chinnaswamy...
Royal Challengers Bengaluru enter the IPL 2026 final with a mission that transcends statistics and silverware. The franchise’s path to the decider has been marked by composure and dominance, yet the...
Social media silence has turned into loud speculation for Arshdeep Singh. The Indian fast bowler has deleted over 200 Instagram posts, leaving only 44, most of which are commercial in nature. Gone...
As Royal Challengers Bengaluru prepare to face Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 first qualifier, the narrative surrounding Virat Kohli has taken an intriguing turn. While Kohli has been in imperious...
The IPL 2026 season witnessed an uncomfortable moment when Travis Head and Virat Kohli exchanged words during an SRH versus RCB clash. Following Sunrisers Hyderabad's 55-run win, Kohli declined...
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are set to take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in what promises to be a thriller in Hyderabad. RCB captain Rajat Patidar is confident following strong performances from Virat...
Chennai Super Kings were outplayed by Lucknow Super Giants in a one-sided IPL 2026 encounter that ended with a seven-wicket win for LSG. The standout performer was Mitchell Marsh, whose 90 off 38...
In a high-octane clash at the 58th fixture of IPL 2026, Mumbai Indians outplayed Punjab Kings by six wickets on Thursday. PBKS opener Prabhsimran Singh stole the show with a fiery 57-run knock off 32...
Raipur's sweltering heat tested every cricketer on Wednesday, but none more so than Virat Kohli, whose unbeaten 105 propelled Royal Challengers Bengaluru past Kolkata Knight Riders in a do-or-die IPL...
Raipur witnessed cricketing fireworks as RCB triumphed over KKR by six wickets in IPL 2026 action. Virat Kohli's unbeaten 105 from 60 balls was the defining moment, propelling RCB to 194 for four in...
Virat Kohli delivered a statement performance that resonated far beyond the Eden Gardens pitch. His unbeaten 105 against KKR, laced with 11 fours and three sixes, powered RCB to victory in a...
Raipur roared as Virat Kohli turned the 57th IPL 2026 game into his personal record-breaking spectacle. Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by six wickets, with Kohli's...
Royal Challengers Bengaluru dominated Kolkata Knight Riders by 6 wickets in IPL 2026's 57th fixture, fueled by Virat Kohli's sensational hundred. The veteran batter's heroics not only sealed the...
KL Rahul is rewriting IPL record books in 2026 with a batting masterclass. On Friday in Jaipur, his explosive 75 off 40 balls against Rajasthan Royals included five sixes, pushing his tally as an...
KL Rahul's purple patch in IPL 2026 reached new heights on Friday as he powered Delhi Capitals to victory over Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur. His match-winning 75-run knock off just 40 deliveries not...
Gujarat Titans pulled off a remarkable chase to defeat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 4 wickets in IPL 2026's 42nd match at Ahmedabad's iconic Narendra Modi Stadium. The result leaves the points...
Tension gripped the Narendra Modi Stadium as RCB battled GT in IPL 2026 action. The spotlight fell on a disputed catch by Jason Holder that dismissed RCB skipper Rajat Patidar, prompting Virat Kohli...
In the high-stakes world of IPL 2026, 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi is scripting a fairy tale, earning rave reviews from Shikhar Dhawan. The former India opener is bowled over by the youngster's...
Former India spinner Piyush Chawla couldn't hold back his admiration for Bhuvneshwar Kumar's work ethic after the veteran's match-winning show against Delhi Capitals. In an era dominated by smart...
In a nostalgic return to his roots, Virat Kohli inaugurated the new DPS RK Puram branch of Rajkumar Sharma's cricket academy in New Delhi on Tuesday. DDCA chief Rohan Jaitley joined the former India...
Virat Kohli etched his name deeper into IPL history on Monday, reaching the landmark 9,000 runs while facing Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026 at Arun Jaitley Stadium. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru...
Royal Challengers Bengaluru delivered a masterclass in T20 cricket, demolishing Delhi Capitals by 9 wickets in under 7 overs during IPL 2026's 39th match at Arun Jaitley Stadium. The chase of 76 was...
In a one-sided IPL 2026 encounter at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Royal Challengers Bengaluru scripted a 9-wicket demolition of Delhi Capitals on Monday, the 39th league match. RCB's bowlers, led by Josh...
The IPL calendar heats up with Match 39 featuring Delhi Capitals versus Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi. Scheduled for Monday at 7:30 PM, this fixture sees Axar Patel's...
In a pivotal IPL 2026 encounter, Delhi Capitals welcome Royal Challengers Bengaluru to Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday for match number 39. DC seek redemption and points to escape the lower rungs,...
In a blow to Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2026 title aspirations, dynamic opener Phil Salt will miss the upcoming showdown with Delhi Capitals. The English wicketkeeper-batter, nursing an...
In a candid ESPNcricinfo chat, Carlos Brathwaite, West Indies' ex-star, calls for patience with 15-year-old IPL firecracker Vaibhav Suryavanshi. Comparing him to Brian Lara, he stresses gradual...
Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar was all praise for Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal after RCB's exhilarating 5-wicket triumph over Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026's 34th match. The M....
In a high-octane IPL 2024 encounter, Royal Challengers Bengaluru outgunned Gujarat Titans by five wickets, chasing a daunting 206 with composure at Chinnaswamy Stadium. Virat Kohli's explosive 81-run...
In a pulsating encounter at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium, Royal Challengers Bengaluru outclassed Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets on April 25 in IPL 2026's 34th fixture. Virat Kohli's masterful 81-run...
Cricket in India isn't just a sport; it's a saga of sacrifice and unbreakable will. Several stars have turned profound personal losses into fuel for on-field glory, stepping onto the crease or...
Wankhede Stadium witnessed fireworks as Sanju Samson, CSK's explosive opener, carved out an unbeaten 101 from 54 deliveries against Mumbai Indians on Thursday. Adorned with 10 boundaries and 6...
The IPL 2026 season heats up with a blockbuster showdown between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday, April 24. This Match 34...
Mumbai Indians edged Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 18 runs in IPL 2026's 20th match, defending 240/4 successfully. RCB captain Rajat Patidar's blistering half-century nearly turned the tide, but...
Mumbai Indians' IPL campaign hit another bump as Royal Challengers Bengaluru posted a mammoth 240/4 at Wankhede, defending it successfully by 18 runs. Captain Hardik Pandya turned the dressing room...
Royal Challengers Bengaluru delivered a batting masterclass in IPL 2026, posting 240/4 against Mumbai Indians before clinching an 18-run win. MI's chase ended at 222/5, with Sherfane Rutherford's...
Royal Challengers Bengaluru turned the heat on Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026's 20th fixture, clinching an 18-run victory and storming into third position on the points table. Electing to bowl first...
Mumbai's Wankhede roared as RCB posted 240/4 batting first in IPL 2026's 20th match versus MI. Star batter Virat Kohli anchored the innings with a brisk 50 in 38 deliveries, complete with 5...
Wankhede Stadium roared as Rohit Sharma, Mumbai Indians' evergreen leader, notched up 6,000 IPL runs for the franchise during the IPL 2026 showdown against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. This rare...
The Wankhede Stadium erupted as RCB openers Phil Salt and Virat Kohli painted a masterpiece in their IPL 2026 encounter with Mumbai Indians. Batting first after losing the toss, RCB raced to 240 for...
The IPL calendar takes on a somber tone as Mumbai Indians prepare a special tribute for the late Asha Bhosle. Players from the five-time champions will sport black armbands in their clash with Royal...
The melody of Indian music fell silent Sunday as Asha Bhosle, the unparalleled playback queen, breathed her last at 92 in Mumbai. Cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli expressed profound...
The IPL 2026 season delivers its hottest ticket yet: Mumbai Indians versus Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Wankhede Stadium this Sunday at 7:30 PM. As the league's 20th fixture, it's more than a...
IPL 2026 heats up with a double-header Super Sunday treat. At 3:30 PM, Lucknow Super Giants host Gujarat Titans at Ekana Stadium, setting the stage for intense rivalry. Later, at 7:30 PM, Mumbai...
Guwahati erupted in cheers as Vaibhav Suryavanshi's pyrotechnics lit up Barsapara Stadium during the IPL 2026 clash between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru on March 10. The young...
Guwahati's Barsapara Stadium witnessed high drama as Royal Challengers Bengaluru crumbled under pressure, losing to Rajasthan Royals despite a 201-run total. This marked RCB's seventh failure in IPL...
In a thrilling IPL 2026 encounter at Barsapara Stadium, RCB captain Rajat Patidar played a match-defining knock of 63 runs from 40 deliveries, propelling his side to 201 for 8 against Rajasthan...
The IPL 2026 season heats up in Guwahati as Rajasthan Royals (RR) face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Barsapara Stadium in match 16. RR captain Riyan Parag won the toss and chose to bowl,...
Lucknow Super Giants head coach Justin Langer has a new favorite in the dressing room: Mukul Chaudhary. The young gun's heroics against Kolkata Knight Riders earned him high praise, with Langer...
Guwahati's Barsapara Stadium hosts a mouthwatering IPL 2026 encounter as table-toppers Rajasthan Royals (RR) take on third-placed Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in match 16. Friday's clash...
In a classic display of humor and poise, Virat Kohli has rubbished a fabricated report suggesting he requested chartered flights for London trips amid IPL 2026 schedule. Originating from Instagram...
The IPL 2026 opener pits last season's champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 28 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. RCB's camp is a hive of activity, with players pushing...
Virat Kohli's sudden Test retirement ahead of last year's England trip left the cricket world stunned. Pundits argued he had years left at the top. Ravichandran Ashwin, India's premier off-spinner,...
The IPL 2026 extravaganza begins March 28, and Punjab Kings are on a mission to end their trophy drought following last year's final defeat to RCB. In an exclusive IANS interview, Mumbai's rising...
The IPL has witnessed explosive batting, fiery bowling, and gravity-defying fielding, but wicketkeeping records have a special place. In all 18 seasons, just one player has achieved the impossible:...
In a glowing tribute ahead of IPL 2026, AB de Villiers has dubbed Virat Kohli the lifeblood of Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The South African icon, speaking exclusively to 'GeoStar', underscored...
In a candid analysis, Irfan Pathan foresees a testing IPL 2026 for Virat Kohli, the man who's redefined Indian batting. Post-retirement from Tests and T20Is, Kohli's singular focus on ODIs sets the...
In the glittering annals of IPL, few names shine brighter than Virat Kohli. The RCB talisman is poised to achieve a groundbreaking feat in IPL 2026: becoming the first batter to reach 9,000 runs,...
The buzz in Bengaluru reached fever pitch as Virat Kohli stepped off the plane on Wednesday, marking his official reunion with Royal Challengers Bengaluru for IPL 2026. The star batsman, whose...
Ravichandran Ashwin's retirement from Test cricket wasn't a sudden call—it crystallized in Perth during India's grueling 2024 tour Down Under. The spin maestro was sidelined for Washington Sundar, a...
In the heart of cricket-mad India, Holi has taken center stage, with top figures from the BCCI and Team India spreading festive goodwill. As the nation revels in colors, Secretary Devjit Saikia and...
The T20 World Cup 2026 heats up with India's semifinal showdown against England at Wankhede Stadium on March 5. Hardik Pandya has a golden opportunity to leapfrog KL Rahul in India's T20 run-scoring...
The cricket universe lit up with Holi fervor as icons like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli led a chorus of greetings across platforms. On this colorful Tuesday, Tendulkar's X post set the tone:...
Shivam Dube became the latest Indian star to conquer the Netherlands in T20 cricket, smashing a rapid 66 off 31 deliveries in Ahmedabad during the T20 World Cup 2026 qualifier. His boundary-laden...
Mathura's Kelly Kunj Ashram turned into a beacon of spirituality on Tuesday as cricket superstar Virat Kohli arrived with Anushka Sharma to receive blessings from Guru Premanand Maharaj. The early...
Tilak Varma etched his name deeper into cricket folklore during India's T20 World Cup triumph over Pakistan. His 25-run cameo off 24 deliveries, featuring a six and two boundaries, elevated him to...
In the wake of intense social media backlash, Mohammad Aamir remains steadfast in his evaluation of rising Indian star Abhishek Sharma. The ex-Pakistan pacer labeled the opener a mere 'slugger'...
In a pivotal moment for Indian cricket, the BCCI has rolled out its 2025-26 annual central contracts for senior men's and women's players. Announced on Monday, these deals, valid from October 2025 to...
Every bowler fantasizes about dismissing Virat Kohli, but Punjab Kings' Vishal Nishad takes admiration to another level. The 20-year-old IPL 2026 recruit from Udaipur vowed to prostrate before his...
Virat Kohli's Instagram account went dark Friday morning, leaving his massive fanbase in a frenzy. The former Indian cricket captain, with over 250 million followers, became unreachable on the...
Virat Kohli, the batting maestro and former Indian captain, has gone off the grid on Instagram. With 274 million followers, his account deactivation on Friday morning sent shockwaves through the...
Excitement builds for the 10th T20 World Cup, set to ignite from February 7, 2026, across India and Sri Lanka. Absent will be icons like Kohli, Sharma, and Warner, yet their statistical dominance...
Badminton queen Saina Nehwal has hung up her racket, marking the end of an era for Indian sports. Virat Kohli, PV Sindhu, and Yuvraj Singh led the chorus of admiration for her trailblazing journey...
New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell has scripted history by becoming the world's number one ODI batsman in the fresh ICC rankings released Wednesday, edging out Virat Kohli in a tightly contested race....
In a career-defining moment, Suryakumar Yadav will step onto the field in Nagpur for his 100th T20 International against New Zealand, etching his name among India's T20I greats as the fourth player...
Former India coach Ravi Shastri has issued a strong defense of batting stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, urging critics to reconsider their attacks on players of such immense caliber. Shastri's...
Former India coach Ravi Shastri has issued a strong defense of veteran cricketers Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, warning critics against questioning their caliber. Amidst ongoing discussions about...
Cricket fans are buzzing as Virat Kohli is set to feature for Delhi in the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy. The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) has confirmed the star batter's availability...
A cloud of concern has settled over Indian cricket despite a significant ODI series victory against South Africa. Reports suggest a growing rift between Head Coach Gautam Gambhir and star players...
India secured a hard-fought 17-run victory over South Africa in the first ODI, with stellar performances from Virat Kohli and the bowling unit. While Kohli’s brilliant century took center stage, a...
Virat Kohli, following his sensational 135 against South Africa in Ranchi, revealed that his exceptional physical fitness is now a fundamental aspect of his lifestyle, extending far beyond cricket...
Speculation surrounding a potential Test comeback for Virat Kohli has been officially quashed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The rumors intensified following India's recent Test...
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly preparing to hold crucial discussions regarding the future of veteran cricketers Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. As the 2027 ODI World Cup...
Veteran Indian bowlers coach Morne Morkel has strongly suggested that stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma could still be integral to India's squad for the 2027 ICC Men's ODI World Cup. Morkel...
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have commenced rigorous net sessions in Ranchi, signaling an intensified preparation phase for India's upcoming three-match ODI series against South Africa. The dynamic...
Virat Kohli has seen a significant rise in the latest ICC ODI player rankings, moving up to fifth place. This advancement comes despite Kohli not having played recently, benefiting from the dip in...
Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli has lauded the Women in Blue for their incredible five-wicket victory against formidable opponents Australia in the ODI World Cup semi-final. Kohli described the win...
In a landmark moment for Indian cricket, Rohit Sharma has achieved a significant milestone, becoming the oldest player in history to secure the top spot in the ICC Men's ODI Batting Rankings. At 38...
Following India's commanding nine-wicket victory over Australia in the third ODI at Sydney, captain Rohit Sharma has seemingly silenced retirement rumors. Responding to Ravi Shastri's lighthearted...
The International Cricket Council's (ICC) latest ODI batting rankings show a significant dip for India's star players. Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma have all experienced...
Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli, India's formidable top-four ODI batsmen, have experienced a significant dip in their ICC batting rankings. Each has lost double-digit points...