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“WINNING FOUR ICC TITLES IS TRULY A BLESSING” – VIRAT KOHLI

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Mumbai: Following India’s triumph in the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, India’s key players Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, and Hardik Pandya shared their thoughts exclusively on Star Sports, reflecting on the journey, their performances, and the emotions of lifting the prestigious ICC trophy. Virat Kohli spoke exclusively on Star Sports about winning the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 after many years “It’s been a long time since we’ve had a Champions Trophy, and the format is really good. This was our aim. After a tough tour of Australia,…

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Champions Trophy 2025: Century Spree as Batters Dominate

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Dubai: The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy has turned into a festival of centuries, with batters making the most of favorable conditions to dominate the competition. Already, eleven hundreds have been recorded this season, surpassing the previous best of ten tons set in 2002 and 2017. New Zealand’s Will Young and Tom Latham set the tone for the tournament in the opening match against Pakistan, each scoring a century to secure a triumphant start for the Black Caps. The second game saw Bangladesh’s Towhid Hridoy produce a sensational hundred against India’s…

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Kohli’s Masterclass Seals India’s Dominant Victory Over Pakistan

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Dubai: Virat Kohli once again proved why he is regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in ODI cricket, leading India to a comfortable six-wicket victory over Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Chasing a modest target of 242, Kohli’s unbeaten 100 off 111 deliveries anchored the Indian innings, ensuring a crucial win in this high-stakes encounter at the Dubai International Stadium. Kohli’s Record-Breaking Knock Coming in to bat after India lost an early wicket, Kohli steadied the innings with a masterful display of controlled aggression. His 51st ODI…

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Raina: Kohli and Rohit’s Form Key to India’s Champions Trophy Success

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(Mumbai): India has been placed in a challenging group with Pakistan, New Zealand, and Bangladesh for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, and former cricketer Suresh Raina believes the form of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will be key to India’s chances. The tournament, set to begin on February 19 in Pakistan, will see India play all their matches in Dubai due to a hybrid model agreement. Raina, speaking to Star Sports, praised Rohit’s recent form post the 2023 ODI World Cup, noting his impressive strike rate of 119-120. Raina emphasized…

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Virat Kohli’s willow speaks for itself

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New Delhi: This time the Indian team will start its campaign in the tournament by playing a match against Ireland. After this, Team India will face Pakistan on June 9, the match which cricket fans are eagerly waiting for. Virat Kohli can be seen making a blast with the bat against Pakistan. In such a situation, let us know how Virat Kohli’s record has been against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup. In the T20 World Cup, Virat Kohli’s bat always roars against Pakistan (IND vs PAK). Kohli is the…

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Virat Kohli satisfied with IPL performance

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New Delhi: Team India’s star batsman Virat Kohli is at the top in the list of batsmen who have scored the most runs in IPL 2024. He scored 741 runs in 15 matches at an average of 61.75 and strike rate of 154.69. In which Virat Kohli scored one century and five half-centuries. He scored runs at an average of 61.75 and strike rate of 154.69 as an opener with captain Faf du Plessis. Virat Kohli said in a recorded message after the final, “It is an honor to win…

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For Virat Kohli winning trophy ultimate goal – Varun Aaron

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Mumbai: Speaking exclusively to Star Sports Cricket Live, former India cricketer Varun Aaron spoke on the importance of Virat Kohli going after the IPL trophy this season.”He’s got a trophy to get. That’s what’s left for him. One thing that he’s not got in all these years is the IPL trophy. He’s given his heart and soul to this franchise. The fans love him, the fans from other teams also love him. But the IPL has been that elusive one for Virat Kohli which he has to get this year.…

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Virat Kohli gets inspired by pressure to do better : Misbah – ul – Haq

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Mumbai: Speaking exclusively in a special Star Sports Press Room to preview the India vs Pakistan match at the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, former Pakistan cricketer Misbah-ul-Haq discussed Virat Kohli performance against Pakistan during 2022 ICC T20 World Cup and how world-class players like him cope with pressure: “Everyone feels the pressure of playing in the India-Pakistan match. Whenever I used to play against India, if the start was good, I was confident and comfortable that I would perform. It’s in the player’s muscle memory and mind that when…

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Is Shubman Gill the new King Kohli ?

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Jaipur: Gujarat Titans (GT) captain Shubman Gill completed 3,000 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Young batsman Gill reached this milestone during the IPL match against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Chasing the target of 197 runs in the match, Gill scored 72 runs in 44 balls with the help of six fours and two sixes, his runs came at a strike rate of more than 163. Gill left Virat Kohli behind With this, Shubman Gill achieved the great achievement of scoring 3000 IPL…

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Glittering IPL Opening Ceremony gets all grooving

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Chennai: The opening match of the 17th season of the Indian Premier League is being played between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Chepauk Stadium. Royal Challengers Bangalore won the toss and decided to bat. Ruturaj Gaikwad is captaining in his first match in this league. A day earlier, Mahendra Singh Dhoni had handed over the command of the team to him. The playing 11 of both the teams is as follows Royal Challengers Bangalore: Faf du Plessis (captain), Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell,…

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