Virat Kohli News

Over the years, Indian batters have played a key role in securing wins against New Zealand in T20Is. As the two teams prepare to face off once again in the final of T20 World Cup 2026, here is a look at the top five Indian players who have scored the most runs against New Zealand in the format.  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are set to play two home matches at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium, Raipur in the upcoming IPL 2026 season. Take a look at RCB's record at the venue in Raipur.   

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) retained a strong core of 17 players and made targeted additions in the IPL 2026 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi. RCB focused on depth by buying players like all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer and pacer Jacob Duffy, while adding backups such as Mangesh Yadav, Jordan Cox, and others. Notably, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will enter an IPL season as the defending champions for the first time in their history. Here's RCB's predicted Playing XI and Impact Player for IPL 2026 season:  

• The June 2026 ODI series vs Afghanistan is likely to mark Kohli and Rohit’s return to India colours. • The matches form a crucial preparation phase for India ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup. • The series will help India balance senior experience with emerging talent in the ODI setup.

Chasing a challenging 196 in a high-stakes contest, Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 97 anchored India’s chase and ensured they crossed the finish line with four balls to spare, setting up a T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final meeting with England.  

Sanju Samson delivered a masterclass innings to surpass Virat Kohli and etch his name into the record books, propelling India to a thrilling five-wicket victory over the West Indies and securing their spot in the semifinals of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the iconic Eden Gardens.  

Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan etched his name into T20 World Cup history by breaking Virat Kohli's long-standing record during a high-stakes Super 8 clash against Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.  

Rinku Singh’s father, Khanchand had been admitted to Yatharth Hospital in Greater Noida on February 21 after his condition deteriorated significantly and was on ventilator support before he passed away in the early hours on Friday.  

The T20 World Cup has always been a showcase for explosive batting, where players chase big totals under pressure in the shortest format. Accumulating the most runs in a single edition requires consistency, adaptability, and often carrying the team's batting lineup through multiple high-stakes matches. Notably, India's Virat Kohli holds the all-time record for the most runs in a single T20 World Cup edition. Apart from Virat, the historic list includes many more big names of world cricket. Here's a list of top 10 players with the most runs in a single T20 World Cup edition:

Virat Kohli emphasises that while cricket drives his life, the support of family and close friends keeps him grounded and focused.

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma were spotted together at Mumbai airport, delighting fans, as Kohli gears up for upcoming cricket commitments while Sharma’s film Chakda Xpress awaits release.

Ishan Kishan, the dynamic left-hander played a scintillating knock of 77 off 40 balls at a strike rate of 192.50 with the help of 10 fours and 3 sixes to create history against Pakistan.   

When the first ball is bowled at the R Premadasa Stadium, cricket fans will witness something they haven't seen in nearly 20 years: an India vs Pakistan World Cup clash without both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.  

The decision announced on Thursday, February 12, ensures that the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will indeed defend their crown on home turf.  

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been demoted to 'B' category as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the Annual Player Contracts for Team India Senior Men and Senior Women for the 2025-26 season.  

India’s T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav etched his name into the record books on Saturday in the match against the USA. 

As the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 gets underway, one of the intriguing personal battles to watch is whether England’s Jos Buttler can eclipse Virat Kohli as the tournament’s all-time leading run-scorer.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s red-and-gold celebration rolled on as franchise icons Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers congratulated the RCB women’s team for clinching their second Women’s Premier League (WPL) title.

MS Dhoni firmly backs Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the 2027 ODI World Cup, saying fitness and performance—not age—should determine selection, directly countering Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar's wait-and-see approach. Dhoni emphasized that experience is irreplaceable, stating "you can't get a 20-year-old who's experienced unless it's Sachin Tendulkar" and arguing that pressure situations require 80-85 games to master. Virat Kohli has scored 616 runs at an average of 88 in his last nine ODIs with three centuries, while Rohit Sharma averaged 101 in the Australia series, both proving their form justifies World Cup selection.

As India prepares to defend their title at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, former India captain Anil Kumble has offered a measured assessment of the team.