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The stats that prove Virat 'Run-Machine' Kohli is a legend in all formats of the game

With just 52 Tests under his belt, Kohli he has scored above 4,000 runs, at an average of 50.53 with 15 hundreds.

Dec 11, 2016, 17:25 PM IST

Virat Kohli's big headache: To choose Gautam Gambhir or field extra spinner for Indore Test against New Zealand

Gambhir has not had the best of comebacks. He aggregated 25 runs in four innings against England in 2014, which was his comeback series after getting dropped in 2012.

Oct 06, 2016, 17:23 PM IST

India vs New Zealand: This time, Kiwis come prepared with spin troika

For New Zealand, to register their first ever series win in India, the spin trio of Santner, Sodhi and Craig will need to do what Indian spinners do. Win matches.

Sep 15, 2016, 17:23 PM IST

It's Marlon Samuels vs Virat Kohli: How two batting mainstays will decide the course of West Indies-India series

The contest between the these two teams of contrasting realities is likely to come down to these two individuals, with Samuels playing a saviour's role and Kohli taking the role of an enforcer.

Jul 21, 2016, 17:26 PM IST

ICC World Twenty20: MS Dhoni’s stamp was all over Team India’s squad

MS Dhoni’s penchant for all-rounders in T20 format is not new. That’s the reason selectors opted for Hardik Pandya and Negi, while a specialist batsman in Manish Pandey.

Feb 13, 2016, 16:41 PM IST

New year, new challenges await evolving Virat Kohli

After his success as the captain of Indian Test team, Kohli will have his first challenge as a player in Australia, then the 2016 World Twenty20 in India.

Jan 09, 2016, 17:10 PM IST

Chris Gayle, your team needs you

He is certainly one of the modern greats, but stories of a reluctant Gayle excusing himself from the national set up will always paint an image so distraught for the sport that many will be forced to ask, what's there in playing for a national team.

Dec 16, 2015, 19:59 PM IST