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January 14, 2026 1:58 PM

Virat Kohli dethrones Rohit Sharma to reclaim top spot in ODI rankings

India batter Virat Kohli has regained the No. 1 position in the ODI batting rankings, dethroning teammate Rohit Sharma, who slipped to third place in the latest men’s rankings following India’s four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first ODI. Kohli’s 93 off 91 balls helped the hosts complete the chase, bringing him closer to India legend Sachin Tendulkar and moving him into second place on the all-time men’s international run-scoring list. He has been in excellent form since the 5...

January 13, 2026 4:57 PM

2nd ODI: India eye series clincher in Rajkot as New Zealand look to bounce back

Following a narrow four-wicket win in the series opener at Vadodara, India will face New Zealand in Rajkot as they look to clinch the series by taking an unassailable lead in the three-match contest. The two sides will lock horns at the Niranjan Shah Stadium, a typically batting-friendly surface, where the Black Caps will aim to level the series while the hosts look to go 2-0 up. India’s playing XI for the second ODI is set to see at least one change after Washington Sundar was ruled out of t...

January 12, 2026 11:00 AM

At 37, Virat Kohli reinvents himself to extend ODI dominance

Virat Kohli has tweaked his approach to counter-attack early in his innings and put bowlers under pressure to flip the momentum for India, the batting stalwart said after his match-winning knock in Sunday's one-day international against New Zealand. The number three batter crafted 93 off 91 balls as India chased down a target of 301 with one over to spare en route to a four-wicket victory in the opener in Vadodara. After opener Rohit Sharma fell for 26 in the ninth over, Kohli refused to retre...

January 12, 2026 10:58 AM

India beat New Zealand in first ODI as Kohli misses out on ton

India beat New Zealand by four wickets in the first one-day international in Vadodara on Sunday where the in-form Virat Kohli fell agonisingly short of his 54th ODI hundred. The 37-year-old batting maestro, who had scored 376 in his last four ODI innings, anchored India's chase of 301 with a sublime knock of 93 featuring eight boundaries and a six, but he was dismissed by Kyle Jamieson when a landmark century was within reach. The Vadodara crowd's disappointment was palpable as their hero depa...

December 7, 2025 5:26 PM

Old is gold: Kohli and Rohit shine bright

Age may not be on their side, but Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are busy proving they are not a spent force yet in the one international format they still call home. Speculation has been rife about their future, yet both Kohli, 37, and Rohit, 38, show no signs of slowing down in the twilight of their illustrious careers. Freed from the grind of test cricket and the frenzy of T20 internationals, India's elder statesmen have focused their craft on ODIs - and the returns are emphatic. Kohli's las...

December 7, 2025 9:54 AM

Virat Kohli credits ‘most satisfying’ series as he rediscovers his best form in years

Virat Kohli said he had rediscovered his peak batting level for the first time in three years after inspiring India to a series-clinching victory over South Africa on Saturday, capping a remarkable turnaround from recent struggles. The 37-year-old former skipper walked away with the player of the series trophy following India's 2-1 ODI series triumph, having amassed 302 runs which included two tons and an unbeaten half-century at a stunning average of 151. Kohli's series-ending flourish came i...

December 4, 2025 10:18 AM

IND vs SA, 2nd ODI: Markram’s masterclass powers South Africa to record chase, series level at 1-1

Aiden Markram scored a superb century, supported by brisk fifties from Matthew Breetzke and Dewald Brevis, as South Africa chased down 359 to beat India by four wickets in the second ODI at Raipur on Wednesday, leveling the three-match series 1-1. After centuries from Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad, along with KL Rahul’s unbeaten fifty, pushed India to 358/5 in 50 overs, Markram anchored South Africa’s pursuit with a sublime 110 off 98 balls. Breetzke’s fluent 68 and Brevis’ lively 54 ...

December 1, 2025 10:05 AM

Virat Kohli to stick to ODIs after match-winning ‘mental’ masterclass

Virat Kohli ruled out any possibility of returning to test or Twenty20 internationals after his player-of-the-match century guided India to a 17-run win over South Africa, but said he felt as prepared as ever to continue playing in the 50-over format. The 37-year-old defied his age on Sunday as his running between the wickets yielded 49 runs, including 40 singles, as he scored 135 runs from 120 balls. He also hit seven sixes and 11 boundaries in his record-extending 52nd ODI hundred. "Yeah, th...

November 3, 2025 11:57 AM

“The girls have created history”: Gambhir, Tendulkar, Kohli and others laud Indian women after World Cup victory

Former Indian cricketers lauded the Indian women’s cricket team after their historic maiden ICC Women’s World Cup triumph, hailing it as a moment that would inspire generations to come. Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir led the chorus of appreciation, saying the victory was not just about creating history but about building a legacy. “You have not just created history, you’ve created a legacy that will inspire generations of girls!” Gambhir wrote on X. India’s T20I captain Surya...

October 4, 2025 3:30 PM

India name Gill ODI captain, Rohit, Kohli in squad for Australia tour

Shubman Gill was named India's 50-overs captain on Saturday in place of Rohit Sharma, who was named in the squad along with batting stalwart Virat Kohli for three one-day internationals in Australia this month. Both Rohit and Kohli have quit test cricket and T20 Internationals and are only available for India only in the 50-over format. Gill took over as test captain after Rohit quit the long format in May, and he is vice captain of India's T20 squad led by Suryakumar Yadav. Rohit and Kohli l...