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Virat Kohli has scored 50 centuries in ODI cricket. Virat Kohli and Babar Azam For the last several years, a debate is often seen in the cricket world, in which fans often compare Virat Kohli and Babar Azam. Some fans call Pakistani batsman Virat Kohli the best, while some fans call Indian legend Virat the best. In this episode, now former Pakistani legendary bowler Wasim Akram has given a big statement. He has given his opinion on this Virat vs Babar debate. Many legends have accepted that Virat Kohli is far ahead of the Pakistani batsman. Former great cricketer and current cricket expert Wasim Akram has also said that Virat Kohli is better than Babar Azam and he has joined the list of great players of this game. Wasim has said that his name has already been recorded in the history books as a great player of the game. Virat has inscribed his name in golden letters as the greatest player – Wasim Akram In fact, Wasim Akram was asked on Sportskeeda that who would you like to choose between Babar Azam and Virat Kohli, then he said, “Virat Kohli. Babar Azam is on the right track, he is one of the great players of modern times, but Virat Kohli has already etched his name in golden letters in history as the greatest player of the game.” Wasim Akram has been watching Babar Azam closely for the last several years. Along with this, he has also been watching Virat Kohli for a long time. Virat Kohli is the only and first batsman in the world to score 50 centuries in ODI International cricket. He is the only batsman in the world to score the most runs in a single edition of the ODI World Cup. If we look at the statistics of both, even there Virat Kohli is far ahead of Pakistan batsman Babar Azam. Babar Azam is 29 years old today, but his fitness is not the same as Virat Kohli’s fitness is today at the age of 36.
Watch the top 3 innings played by Virat Kohli at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai
India will be seen playing the first test against Bangladesh at MA Chidambaram Stadium Virat Kohli (Photo Source: X/Twitter) Indian cricket team’s star batsman and former captain Virat Kohli is going to be seen in action very soon. Let us tell you that 35-year-old Kohli can be seen playing in the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh. It is worth noting that the first match of the two-match Test series between the two teams will be played at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. This ground is known for its spin friendly pitches, in which Kohli has great mastery. On this ground, Kohli has scored a total of 267 runs in 6 innings at an average of 44.50. So today in this article we are going to tell you about the top 3 innings played by Kohli on this ground. So let’s start: 3. 62 (149) vs England, 2021 Performing brilliantly on England’s 2021 tour of India, Team India won the Test series 3-1 despite losing the first match. So, after getting out on a duck in the first innings of the second Test match of this series, Kohli’s bat produced a brilliant innings of 62 runs in the second innings, in which he hit 7 fours. Kohli had given India a memorable victory by sharing a 96-run partnership with local boy Ashwin. This comes at number three in the list of Kohli’s best innings played on this ground. 2.72 (104) vs England, 2021 Kohli batted brilliantly against England in the first Test match of England’s tour of India in 2021. However, Kohli could not do anything special in the first innings of the opening Test match and was dismissed after scoring 11 runs. But then Kohli showed his class in the second innings and scored a brilliant 72 off 104 balls with the help of 9 fours. Kohli’s brilliant innings was interrupted by Ben Stokes, but by that time India had gone far ahead in the match and later won the match by 227 runs. 3. 107 (206) v Australia, 2013 Kohli has scored only one century at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium, and this was seen from Kohli’s bat in the year 2013. At that time, India had to bowl first after losing the toss in a high scoring match. In reply to Australia’s 380 runs in the first innings, India scored a mammoth 572 runs in the first innings, in which Kohli played a brilliant innings of 107 runs with the help of 15 fours and 1 six. In this match, Kohli made a brilliant partnership of 91 runs with Sachin Tendulkar and 128 runs with Dhoni.
“Please don’t ban me…”, Virat Kohli apologized in the referee’s room after the ‘Fingergate’ incident during the Australia tour
He threw a newspaper in front of me and there was a big picture of me on the first page – Virat Kohli Virat Kohli (Photo Source: X/Twitter) Indian veteran player Virat Kohli visited Australia for the first time in the year 2012. Kohli was in the headlines for something more than his game during the tour. During a match, he did such an act due to which he was on the front page of newspapers. Playing in Australia is never easy, especially when the fans and media are always in the mood to verbally attack a cricketer. Virat Kohli was touring Australia for the first time, but even then the fans did not show any mercy on him. During a match, Virat got very upset with the comments of the fans, the fans were saying bad things about his mother and sister. Kohli then got angry and pointed the middle finger towards the fans, which created a ruckus. Match referee threw newspaper in front of me- Virat Kohli The Australian media published this incident on the front page of the newspaper the next day. Virat Kohli was then called by the match referee Ranjan Madugalle. Kohli told the match referee that it was just a joke and he also pleaded not to ban him. Recalling the incident, Virat Kohli said in an interview given to Wisden, Yes, one thing I remember the most is when I was fed up with the Australian fans in Sydney and I just decided to show them the finger. The match referee called me to his room the next day and I was like, ‘What happened?’. He asked, ‘What happened on the boundary yesterday?’. I said, ‘Nothing, it was just some fun’. Then he threw a newspaper in front of me and there was a big picture of me on the front page and I said, ‘I am sorry, please don’t ban me. Match referee Ranjan Madugalle understood that Virat is young and he made a mistake in his enthusiasm. That is why he did not take any strict action against Virat.
“Kohli’s aura is different, he is not even close to him…”, Danish Kaneria’s statement on the comparison between Virat and Babar
When you are talking about comparing, look at the runs scored by Virat- Danish Kaneria Virat Kohli, Danish Kaneria & Babar Azam (Photo Source: Getty Images/X) Former Pakistan Test captain Babar Azam is currently out of form. He was dismissed after scoring 31 runs in the first innings of the second Test against Bangladesh. It has been 614 days since Babar Azam scored his last half-century in Tests. Comparison between Babar and Virat Kohli is nothing new. Meanwhile, recently former Pakistani cricketer Danish Kaneria has made a big statement saying that Babar Azam should not be compared to Virat Kohli. Kaneria stressed that Virat’s aura is different and Babar does not even come close to him. Forget comparing Virat-Babar- Danish Kaneria After the end of the second day of the second Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh, Danish Kaneria while talking to Sports Tak said, Who is comparing them? I am tired of hearing people compare them. When you are talking about comparing, look at the runs Virat has scored. He has scored runs all over the world. He is a great player. Look at his stature, when he comes on the field, his aura is different and he (Babar) doesn’t even come close to him, forget comparing them. All this is created by the channels to sell their product. I have got a lot of questions to compare them, but I have never done it. Look at the stats. When both of them retire, definitely look at the stats. Indian star batsman Virat Kohli was the highest run scorer in the ODI World Cup 2023 and IPL 2024. At the same time, he won the Player of the Match title by playing an amazing innings of 76 runs against South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2024 final. Whereas Babar Azam has not been able to show anything special in international cricket so far. Babar Azam was reappointed as Pakistan’s white-ball cricket captain ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024, but the team was eliminated from the tournament after the group stage.
Neither Virat Kohli nor MS Dhoni, but this 27-year-old young cricketer is the richest, you will be shocked to know his net worth
Let’s know who this cricketer is MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli (Image Credit- Twitter Former Indian captain Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni and Sachin Tendulkar are some of the big names in the cricket world. These cricketers are not only famous, but in terms of wealth they are no less than billionaires. However, if we tell you that these cricketers are not the richest cricketers in the world, then you will definitely be surprised that who else can be richer than them. But still there is a 27-year-old cricketer, who seems to be easily leaving these cricketers behind in terms of being rich. Also, let us tell you that this cricketer has not yet made his debut for the Indian team, but he has represented Madhya Pradesh in domestic cricket in the past. Apart from this, he has also been a part of Rajasthan Royals in IPL. Know who is Aryaman Birla (Who is Aryaman Birla?) For your information, let us tell you that 27-year-old Indian cricketer Aryaman Vikram Birla is the richest cricketer in the world. It is worth noting that Aryaman Birla is the son of Aditya Birla Group chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla. According to media reports, Aryaman’s total wealth is 92 million dollars (about 70 thousand crores). Born on 9 July 1997 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Aryaman plays domestic cricket for Madhya Pradesh. During the 2017-18 season, he played 9 first class matches for MP, in which this left-handed batsman scored 414 runs. After this performance, he got a chance to join Rajasthan Royals in 2018, at that time Rajasthan had included Aryaman by paying Rs 30 lakh, but he did not play any match. After this, he decided to take an indefinite break from cricket from 2019 due to personal reasons. Aryaman has not been seen playing cricket since 2018. It will be interesting to see when Aryaman is going to return to the 22-yard pitch?
“I want to become the Virat Kohli of Indian badminton in the coming years” – Lakshya Sen
Laxmi Sen and Virat Kohli (Photo Source: X) Lakshya Sen is the modern-day superstar of Indian badminton, especially after his stellar performance at the Paris Olympics. The Almora-born shuttler missed out on a bronze medal at Paris 2024, but Sen received a lot of praise after beating several high-ranked opponents during the Olympic Games. Lakshya Sen impressed everyone with his game at the Paris Olympics 2024. After the semi-finals, he had to face a close defeat in the bronze medal match. If he had won the medal, he would have become the first male badminton player from India. However, he could not do so. Recently Lakshya Sen talked about his goals in the coming days. His goal is to become one of the biggest players of Indian badminton. He has clearly said that he wants to make a name for himself in badminton just like Virat Kohli has a name in cricket. I want to become the Virat Kohli of Indian badminton in the coming years – Lakshya Sen When Lakshya Sen was asked in the TRS podcast that you are called the Virat Kohli of Indian badminton, do you take this as a compliment? On this Lakshya said, “Why not, I mean if he is saying this then it is a good thing, but it is also true that he has done a lot for Indian cricket and yes, I want to become the Virat Kohli of Indian badminton in the coming years.” Lakshya Sen is just 23 years old and he has already achieved a lot, but he wants to have the same kind of name in badminton as Virat has in cricket. Lakshya has definitely disappointed in Paris but this player is just 23 years old and is hardworking, he is going to live badminton. Because of this, we can hope that Lakshya will do wonders in the Olympics to be held in Los Angeles in 2028 and will bring a medal for the country. Let us tell you that Lakshya won the gold medal in the Commonwealth Games held in Birmingham in 2022. Lakshya has also won gold in the Thomas Come held in Bangkok in 2022.
“No draw, we got it…”, Virat Kohli’s words changed the atmosphere in the dressing room, Karn Sharma revealed
His words gave a great signal to the players in the dressing room that your captain has different plans – Karn Sharma Virat Kohli & Karan Sharma (Photo Source: Getty Images) A new era of the Indian team in Test cricket began under the captaincy of Virat Kohli. India achieved a historic victory in the Test series against Australia and drew the series in England. Virat’s aggressive captaincy has greatly influenced the players. Karn Sharma made his Test debut under the captaincy of Virat Kohli during India’s tour of Australia in 2014-15. This was also the only Test match of the spinner’s career. Recently, Karn Sharma shared a memorable story from the first Test of the series in Adelaide. Different captains have different approaches- Karn Sharma The first Test match of the series in the 2014-15 Australia tour was also Virat Kohli’s first match as captain. Australia declared their second innings at 290 runs and India got a huge target of 363 runs. Karn Sharma, who was part of the dressing room, said that captain Virat Kohli’s goal was to win rather than draw. While talking on Manjot Kalra’s YouTube channel, Karan Sharma said, We were chasing more than 300 runs in that match and Virat said no draw, we will chase it. This brought a lot of positivity among many players in the dressing room, it was a different approach. Different captains have different approaches. But his words gave a great signal to the players in the dressing room, that your captain has a different plan. While chasing the target against Australia, India lost 2 wickets at a score of 57. After which the partnership of Virat and Murali Vijay brought the team back. There was a partnership of 185 runs for the third wicket between the two batsmen. Kohli had brought the team close to victory by playing a brilliant innings of 141 runs in 175 balls. But then the next four wickets fell in a span of 62 runs. Murali Vijay’s innings of 99 runs could not save Team India from a 48-run defeat. Karna further said, He (Virat Kohli) always gave the impression that everything was fine. Through his preparations, fitness and mental approach, Kohli never seemed to be upset or bothered by the fact that he had a bad Test series.
“We have got a lot of rest…”, Sanjay Manjrekar got angry on Rohit, Virat and Bumrah being given rest from Duleep Trophy
I see them as Indian players who have been rested, they could have been selected for the Duleep Trophy- Sanjay Manjrekar Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit Sharma and Sanja Manjrekar (Photo Source: Getty Images) Duleep Trophy 2024 is starting from 5th September. All the big stars are going to be seen playing in the tournament except Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah. Initially there were reports that these three players would be seen playing in the Duleep Trophy, as the BCCI has already warned that if the national team players are free then they will have to participate in domestic cricket. But many great players are surprised that the selectors did not select Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Bumrah for the Duleep Trophy. Meanwhile, cricket commentator Sanjay Manjrekar has also expressed his displeasure over the players being given rest. Sanjay Manjrekar tweeted this Sanjay Manjrekar said on social media that India has played 249 international matches in the last five years. However, Rohit, Kohli and Bumrah have played only 59%, 61% and 34% of these matches respectively. Manjrekar believes that all three players have got enough rest. In such a situation, all three should have been selected for the Duleep Trophy. India has played 249 international matches in the last 5 years. Rohit has played only 59% of them. Virat has played 61% and Bumrah has played 34%. I see them as India players who have been rested, they could have been selected for the Duleep Trophy. India has played 249 international matches in the last 5 years. Rohit has played only 59% of those. Virat 61% & Bumrah 34%. I see them as well rested India players. Could have been selected for the Duleep trophy. — Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) August 28, 2024 Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were last seen playing in the ODI series against Sri Lanka. Now both the players will be seen playing directly in the Test series against Bangladesh, which will start from September 19. At the same time, Jasprit Bumrah is on a long break after the T20 World Cup 2024. He will return directly from the series against New Zealand. Ravindra Jadeja released by BCCI On August 27, the BCCI announced some changes in the teams for the first round of the Duleep Trophy. The board has released Ravindra Jadeja from the squad, the reason for which has not been given. At the same time, Mohammad Siraj and Umran Malik have been ruled out of the first round due to illness. After the exclusion of both the players, Navdeep Saini and Gaurav Yadav have got a place in the squad.
Why was Rings of Power actor Charlie Vickers nervous after seeing Virat Kohli?
Rings of Power actor Charlie Vickers recently spoke about his experience of meeting Team India’s star batsman Virat Kohli at a hotel in Auckland. Virat Kohli (Source X) Virat Kohli comes in the list of such players who have a huge fan following not only in India but all over the world. Kohli’s huge following on social media is proof of this. With over 270 million followers, he is the most followed cricketer on Instagram. Now Rings of Power Actors of the Charlie Vickers Recently, he told about his experience of meeting Team India’s star batsman Virat Kohli in a hotel in Auckland. Along with this, he also described Virat Kohli as his favorite cricketer. news 18 show But speaking to IANS, Vickers said that when he saw Kohli at the hotel, he was very nervous to meet him. The Australian actor said: “I met Kohli at a hotel in Auckland. It was a great experience. I am not just saying this about the meeting, but about the time I was going to meet and talk to him, I was quite nervous.” Charlie Vickers wants to go to Bollywood Vickers also revealed that the one who gave him information about Bollywood was none other than former Australian fast bowler Brett Lee. “I never got a chance to explore Indian cinema, but my path to Bollywood is through cricketers because cricket is a big thing in India and I am a big cricket fan in Australia. There is an Australian fast bowler Brett Lee who became a big name in Bollywood. I want to enter Bollywood through Lee. I have to learn a lot about it.” Now Virat Kohli can be seen in action during India’s upcoming two-match home Test series against Bangladesh. The first Test will be played in Chennai from September 19 and Kohli will try his best to be available for that match.
“Great success in the future…”, Virat Kohli congratulated Jay Shah in a special way on becoming the ICC chairman
Jay Shah will take over as ICC chairman from December 1 Virat Kohli & Jay Shah (Photo Source: BCCI Secretary Jay Shah was elected unopposed as the new chairman of the ICC. He will replace Greg Barclay, whose second term ends on November 30. Greg Barclay had already confirmed that he is not interested in holding the post for a third consecutive time, after which speculation about Jay Shah becoming the next chairman had intensified. Jay Shah is the fifth Indian to become ICC Chairman, before him Jagmohan Dalmiya, Sharad Pawar, N Srinivasan and Shashank Manohar have held the post. The Indian cricket world is currently seen congratulating Jay Shah, in which the name of legendary player Virat Kohli has also been added. Kohli congratulated the new ICC chairman in a special way through social media. Virat Kohli tweeted and congratulated Jay Shah Virat Kohli tweeted on social media and wrote, Many congratulations Jay Shah on being elected as the chairman of ICC. Wishing you great success in the future. Many congratulations @JayShah on being elected as the ICC chairman. Wishing you great success ahead. — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 28, 2024 Jai Shah gave special congratulations to Virat on completing 16 years in international cricket Virat Kohli completed 16 years in international cricket on August 18, 2024. He played the first international match of his career against Sri Lanka. There was a day and there is a day today… Virat Kohli has become the most liked cricketer in the world. Jay Shah had congratulated King Kohli through social media. Shah wrote, 16 years ago today, a 19-year-old boy Virat Kohli stepped onto the international stage for the first time, marking the start of a career that has become truly legendary. Congratulations to the King on completing 16 years in international cricket. 16 years ago today, a 19-year-old @imVkohli stepped onto the international stage for the first time, marking the beginning of what has become a truly legendary career. Congratulations to the King on completing 16 years in international cricket! pic.twitter.com/Q6U17q6nP1 — Jay Shah (@JayShah) August 18, 2024 Let us tell you, Jay Shah has been working as BCCI Secretary since 2019. Currently, he has one year of tenure left, however now he will have to leave the post. Jay Shah will take over as ICC Chairman from December 1.
