Vadodara, Jan 11 (IANS) India skipper Shubman Gill lavished praise on batting legend Virat Kohli, who continued his rich form and played a match-winning knock of 93 runs in the chase of 301 as the hosts defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the first ODI of the three-match series at the Kotambi Cricket Stadium.Coming off an injury layoff, Gill played a captain’s knock and scored 56 off 71 deliveries, including three boundaries and two sixes.”Always feels great to chip in, especially when you’r…
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Vadodara, Jan 11 (IANS) Courtesy of half-centuries from Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill, followed by KL Rahul’s 29 not out, India clinched a four-wicket win against New Zealand in the three-match ODI series opener here at the Kotambi International Stadium (BCA) as the Men in Blue took a 1-0 lead. Rohit Sharma and skipper Gill got to business from the word go, with the former making his intentions clear with a six in the very first over. During his time out on the field, Rohit also broke the world…
Vadodara, Jan 11 (IANS) India stalwart Virat Kohli surpassed Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara to become the second-highest run-getter of all time in international cricket, only behind the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, who continues to reign at the top of the list.Kohli crossed the milestone of 28,016 runs during India’s first ODI against New Zealand at the BCA International Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara, on Sunday.Tendulkar holds the record for the most runs in international cricket, having score…
Vadodara, Jan 11 (IANS) Virat Kohli completed 28000 career international runs on Sunday, when India took on New Zealand in the first ODI of the three-match series here at the Kotambi International Stadium (BCA). He became the fastest cricketer to reach this milestone, doing so in just 624 innings, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s record, who did it in 644 innings. Before the ODI series opener, Kohli was only 25 runs short of reaching 28,000 international runs. The right-handed batter had scored 2…
Vadodara, Jan 10 (IANS) India’s ODI captain Shubman Gill shared his thoughts on playing alongside two legendary figures, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, as the stalwarts continue to dominate the 50-over format across domestic and international stages.The Men in Blue are set to face New Zealand in a three-match ODI series starting Sunday, with the first game scheduled to be played at the BCA Stadium (Kotambi) in Vadodara. The match will see Rohit and Kohli back in India colours, and Gill marking …
Vadodara, Jan 7 (IANS) India’s ace cricketer Virat Kohli drew massive attention upon arriving at Vadodara airport on Wednesday, ahead of the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand, starting on January 11, 2026. The series opener is set to be held at the BCA Stadium, Kotambi.A large crowd gathered to welcome the chase master, with chants of “Kohli, Kohli” echoing across the airport. Despite strict security, the scene became chaotic when Kohli left the terminal, as fans rushed to catch a gl…
Mumbai, Jan 7 (IANS) Former India cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar’s son, Arjun, is set to marry entrepreneur and qualified veterinary technician Saaniya Chandhok on March 5 this year.Sources confirmed to IANS that Arjun, who was recently traded from the Mumbai Indians to the Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League (IPL), is set to tie the knot on March 5. The wedding celebrations are expected to begin on March 3 and are reportedly to take place in Mumbai. The ceremony will remain an …
Sydney, Jan 6 (IANS) Australia’s stand-in captain Steve Smith raised his 37th Test hundred on Day 3 of the fifth and final Ashes match at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) and moved up in record books on Tuesday.Smith brought up his 100 after running three off a shot to fine leg off the bowling of Jocob Bethell. It made for great scenes at the SCG, a happy hunting ground, as he took off his helmet, raised his bat and soaked up all the applause. His wife in the crowd applauded him. He is currently …
Mysuru, Jan 5 (IANS) Amid the leadership tussle, Siddaramaiah is all set to equal the record of the longest-serving Karnataka Chief Minister, held by D. Devaraj Urs, on Tuesday.Devaraj Urs served two terms as the Chief Minister of Karnataka – 1972–77 and 1978–80, while Siddaramaiah has been holding the post since May 2023 after serving a full term from 2013 to 2018.Celebrations are already underway among Siddaramaiah’s supporters and admirers. Congratulatory banners and posters have been p…
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) India will kick off their 2026 campaign with a home white-ball series against New Zealand, beginning with a three-match ODI series that will see Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli return to action in India colours. With an eye on the 2027 ODI World Cup, former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan urged the senior duo to remain actively involved in domestic cricket whenever they are not on international duty. Speaking on JioStar, Pathan emphasised the importance of sustained match pra…