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13 hours ago
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'We will move on...but Kohli added so much to this game': Nasser Hussain pays emotional tribute to former India captain at Headingley
Former England captain Nasser Hussain paid tribute to Virat Kohli for making popularising Test cricket ahead of India's match against England at Headingley. Watch the video of Hussain's emotional tribute. read more As India began their new World Test Championship (WTC) cycle on Friday with the first Test against England at Headingley , one familiar figure was notably missing – Virat Kohli. Arguably the biggest cricketing star of the last decade, Kohli has always drawn the most attention during an India match. But that won't be the case in the ongoing five-match Test series against England. Kohli retired from Test cricket last month after playing 123 matches in which he scored 9230 runs at an average of 46.85. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Nasser Hussain pays emotional tribute to Virat Kohli Former England cricketer Nasser Hussain and Kohli's former teammate Dinesh Karthik discussed the Test retirement of the cricketing superstar before the Headingley Test got underway. Hussain recalled the Lord's Test between the two teams in 2021 when Kohli spurred India to victory with his inspirational leadership. No one can forget his famous pep-talk in which he asked his bowlers and fielders to unleash '60 overs of hell' on the English batters. 'I was asked something by the ECB the other day, your favourite India, England moment historically, and there've been so many. It may not be my favourite, but it's the one that stuck with me the most, was in the huddle that last morning at Lord's when England were trying to chase down a score,' Hussain told Sky Sports. Nasser Hussain talking about the Greatness of Virat Kohli. 🐐 — Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) June 20, 2025 'They unleashed hell and their side became a sort of mirror image of Kohli, the character, the feistiness of Siraj, Bumrah in your face, Shami in your face. Kohli, Test match cricket is so much better when Kohli was playing,' he added. Hussain also said that while the cricketing world has always learned to move on, even from legends like Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin Tendulkar, it will be tough to do so with Kohli. 'We will move on. We moved on from Gavaskar to Tendulkar to Kohli and maybe to Gill, but Kohli added so much to this game of cricket,' Hussain said.
Time of India
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
'Test cricket was so much better with Virat Kohli': Nasser Hussain reflects on India great's impact as new era begins under Shubman Gill
Virat Kohli NEW DELHI: As India embarked on a new chapter in their Test cricket journey under Shubman Gill at Headingley on Friday, the absence of Virat Kohli loomed large, both emotionally and in cricketing conversation. Former England captain Nasser Hussain paid a glowing tribute to Kohli, calling him one of the defining forces in modern-day Test cricket. Live Score: India vs England, 1st Test Day 1 During Sky Sports' pre-match show ahead of the first Test of the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy, the anchor mentioned the desire to see Kohli one last time in England. Hussain responded with heartfelt admiration. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! 'Test match cricket is so much better when Kohli was playing,' Hussain said. 'We will move on - we moved on from Gavaskar to Tendulkar to Kohli and maybe now to Gill. But Kohli added so much to this game of cricket.' Poll Do you think India can thrive without Kohli in the long run? Yes, absolutely Yes, but it will take time No, they will struggle Not sure Hussain recalled a powerful moment from the Lord's Test in 2021, where Kohli fired up his players on the final morning. 'He was in the huddle pointing at every Indian player, telling them to unleash hell on that England batting lineup. And they did. That side became a mirror image of Kohli - the feistiness of Siraj, Bumrah, Shami... in-your-face cricket.' Shubman's Big Test Begins! India's Probable XI & Stokes' Mind Games | ENG vs IND 1st Test Preview India, without Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and R Ashwin, were put in to bat after England won the toss. Sai Sudharsan made his Test debut, while Karun Nair returned after eight years. Gill confirmed Sudharsan would bat at No. 3. 'Preparation has been amazing… Sai makes his debut, Karun comes in,' Gill said at the toss. The match marks not just the start of a new series, but the symbolic beginning of India's post-Kohli era. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
India Gazette
2 days ago
- Sport
- India Gazette
Vengsarkar's prime, Chetan-Maninder's magic, Kapil's finest hour as Test skipper: Reminiscing on India's 1986 tour to England
New Delhi [India], June 18 (ANI): The legendary Indian all-rounder and captain Kapil Dev taught the nation to dream. In an age when Australia, England, and the West Indies dominated, he paved the way for the Indian hegemony in cricket with the 1983 World Cup win. While this is a trophy/accomplishment associated the most with the 'Haryana Hurricane', not a lot is known about his finest hour as a Test captain: delivering India its biggest Test series win in England by 2-0 back in 1986. Back in 1986, 15 years after Ajit Wadekar led India to their first conquest of England, Kapil's men landed on English shores to face a strong English side under the leadership of Mike Gatting and David Gower. India had a strong batting line-up, powered by an in-form Mohammed Azharuddin, Sunil Gavaskar, and Dilip Vengsarkar. Also, pacer Chetan Sharma and spinner Maninder Singh went on to play a crucial role in the series. 1st Test: India elected to field first in the Lord's Test. Graham Gooch's century (114) was the highlight of England's score of 294, with Chetan Sharma (5/64) producing a brilliant five-wicket haul. An unbeaten 126* by Vengsarkar was the start of his dream run in the UK, taking India to 341 runs and giving them a 47-run lead. Kapil came in clutch during the second innings, producing a spell of 4/52, reducing England to 35/3. The hosts could not recover from it, as Maninder Singh (3/9) took down the lower order to sink England to 180, earning India a 133-run lead. Despite some hiccups, India managed to chase down the target of 134 runs, taking an early 1-0 lead. Kapil got the 'Player of the Match' for his total of five wickets in the match and a quickfire 23* in 10 balls during the run-chase. 2nd Test: The focus shifted to Leeds as England was dented early on in the series. India elected to bat first, with Vengasarkar producing a brilliant 61 to stand out in India's first innings total of 272 runs. Derek Pringle (3/47) and Graham Dilley (3/54) were top bowlers for England. Later, Roger Binny unleashed a spell of 5/40, just after Madan Lal (3/18) had done top order some heavy damage. England was skittled out for 102 runs, trailing by 170 runs. In the second innings, while wickets tumbled for India and they were reduced to 102/6, Vengsarkar stood tall, scoring 102* in 216 balls in a marathon effort. He single-handedly took India to 237 runs, swelling their lead to 407 runs. John Lever and Pringle took four wickets each. The chase of 407 runs was always going to be tough as Binny (2/18) and Maninder (4/28) bundled England out for 128 runs, securing a 279-run win. Vengsarkar got the 'Player of the Match' award for one of the finest centuries by an Indian in England. 3rd Test: At Birmingham, England opted to bowl first. Skipper Gatting's marathon 183* in 294 balls took England to 390, with Chetan getting an expensive four-fer. Half-centuries from Mohinder Amarnath (79) and Azharuddin (64) helped India post the exact same score as well. A magnificent 6/58 in the second innings by Chetan bundled out England for 235 runs on the final day, giving India a hope of a clean sweep. Despite a half-century from Gavaskar (54), India finished at 174/5, drawing the match and taking the trophy home. A look at India's top performers with the bat: Dilip Vengsarkar (360 runs in three matches and six innings, with two centuries and a fifty), Sunil Gavaskar (175 runs in three matches and six innings, with a fifty and an average of 29.00) and Amarnath (172 runs in two matches, at an average of 43.00, with two fifties in four innings). With the ball: Chetan Sharma (16 wickets in two matches at an average of 18.75, with best figures of 6/58, two five-wicket hauls), Maninder Singh (12 wickets in three matches at an average of 15.58, best figures of 4/26) and Roger Binny (12 wickets in three matches at an average of 20.91 with best figures of 5/40). (ANI)
NDTV
3 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
The Inspirational Tale Of 1986: How Kapil Dev Led India To Historic 2-0 Series Win In England
The legendary Indian all-rounder and captain Kapil Dev taught the nation to dream. In an age when Australia, England, and the West Indies dominated, he paved the way for the Indian hegemony in cricket with the 1983 World Cup win. While this is a trophy/accomplishment associated the most with the 'Haryana Hurricane', not a lot is known about his finest hour as a Test captain: delivering India its biggest Test series win in England by 2-0 back in 1986. Back in 1986, 15 years after Ajit Wadekar led India to their first conquest of England, Kapil's men landed on English shores to face a strong English side under the leadership of Mike Gatting and David Gower. India had a strong batting line-up, powered by an in-form Mohammed Azharuddin, Sunil Gavaskar, and Dilip Vengsarkar. Also, pacer Chetan Sharma and spinner Maninder Singh went on to play a crucial role in the series. 1st Test: India elected to field first in the Lord's Test. Graham Gooch's century (114) was the highlight of England's score of 294, with Chetan Sharma (5/64) producing a brilliant five-wicket haul. An unbeaten 126* by Vengsarkar was the start of his dream run in the UK, taking India to 341 runs and giving them a 47-run lead. Kapil came in clutch during the second innings, producing a spell of 4/52, reducing England to 35/3. The hosts could not recover from it, as Maninder Singh (3/9) took down the lower order to sink England to 180, earning India a 133-run lead. Despite some hiccups, India managed to chase down the target of 134 runs, taking an early 1-0 lead. Kapil got the 'Player of the Match' for his total of five wickets in the match and a quickfire 23* in 10 balls during the run-chase. 2nd Test: The focus shifted to Leeds as England was dented early on in the series. India elected to bat first, with Vengasarkar producing a brilliant 61 to stand out in India's first innings total of 272 runs. Derek Pringle (3/47) and Graham Dilley (3/54) were top bowlers for England. Later, Roger Binny unleashed a spell of 5/40, just after Madan Lal (3/18) had done top order some heavy damage. England was skittled out for 102 runs, trailing by 170 runs. In the second innings, while wickets tumbled for India and they were reduced to 102/6, Vengsarkar stood tall, scoring 102* in 216 balls in a marathon effort. He single-handedly took India to 237 runs, swelling their lead to 407 runs. John Lever and Pringle took four wickets each. The chase of 407 runs was always going to be tough as Binny (2/18) and Maninder (4/28) bundled England out for 128 runs, securing a 279-run win. Vengsarkar got the 'Player of the Match' award for one of the finest centuries by an Indian in England. 3rd Test: At Birmingham, England opted to bowl first. Skipper Gatting's marathon 183* in 294 balls took England to 390, with Chetan getting an expensive four-fer. Half-centuries from Mohinder Amarnath (79) and Azharuddin (64) helped India post the exact same score as well. A magnificent 6/58 in the second innings by Chetan bundled out England for 235 runs on the final day, giving India a hope of a clean sweep. Despite a half-century from Gavaskar (54), India finished at 174/5, drawing the match and taking the trophy home. A look at India's top performers with the bat: Dilip Vengsarkar (360 runs in three matches and six innings, with two centuries and a fifty), Sunil Gavaskar (175 runs in three matches and six innings, with a fifty and an average of 29.00) and Amarnath (172 runs in two matches, at an average of 43.00, with two fifties in four innings). With the ball: Chetan Sharma (16 wickets in two matches at an average of 18.75, with best figures of 6/58, two five-wicket hauls), Maninder Singh (12 wickets in three matches at an average of 15.58, best figures of 4/26) and Roger Binny (12 wickets in three matches at an average of 20.91 with best figures of 5/40).
India.com
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Virat Kohli Or Sachin Tendulkar? Anderson Names The Easier Wicket
In a revelation that has sparked fresh debates among cricket fans, England's all-time leading wicket-taker James Anderson weighed in on one of the most intriguing comparisons in modern cricket — Virat Kohli vs Sachin Tendulkar. In a recent episode of the TalkSport Podcast, Anderson opened up about his experiences bowling to both Indian batting icons and offered a detailed analysis of what made each of them special — and in Kohli's case, increasingly difficult to dismiss. Between 2006 and 2012, James Anderson faced off against Sachin Tendulkar in 14 Test matches and dismissed him nine times — more than any other bowler in Test history. However, Anderson was quick to admit that the aura surrounding Tendulkar made the experience feel vastly different. 'Sachin had this God-like presence on the field. Calm, composed, technically solid — there was very little to exploit,' Anderson said. 'I tried not to engage in too many verbal battles with him. He was already a legend when I came into the picture.' Unlike his contests with Kohli, the duels with Tendulkar rarely escalated emotionally. Anderson pointed out that Tendulkar's maturity and composed demeanor at the crease made the encounters respectful but less fiery. Virat Kohli: The Evolving Nemesis If Tendulkar was serene, Kohli was a storm. Anderson's battles with Virat Kohli spanned 25 Test matches between 2012 and 2022, and while he dismissed the Indian star seven times, four of those came during Kohli's forgettable 2014 England tour — a series that exposed Kohli's vulnerability outside off-stump. 'In 2014, I had some real success against him. He kept nicking off outside the off-stump. But in 2018, he was a completely different beast,' Anderson reflected. Indeed, Kohli's transformation from 134 runs in five Tests in 2014 to a staggering 593 runs in 2018 left Anderson and his peers searching for answers. What made Kohli particularly tough, according to Anderson, was his steely mindset and competitive fire. Unlike Tendulkar, Kohli wore his emotions on his sleeve and brought an unmatched intensity to the crease. More Than Just Stats: The Mental Game While statistics tell one part of the story — Tendulkar dismissed 9 times in 14 Tests, Kohli 7 times in 25 — Anderson emphasized the psychological and tactical evolution Kohli underwent. 'There was a noticeable shift in dominance with Kohli. After 2014, I barely got him out. He forced you to rethink your approach every time. He didn't just fix a technical flaw — he transformed into a mentally indomitable player,' Anderson said. The pacer also noted that the rivalry with Kohli was more personal, intense, and at times, verbal. Who could forget the heated exchanges during the 2021 Lord's Test, where Kohli lashed out at Anderson for sledging Jasprit Bumrah? 'With Kohli, it often went beyond just cricket. He thrived on aggression, on that contest within the contest. That made it even more difficult to bowl to him,' said Anderson. Kohli vs Tendulkar: A Battle of Eras While Anderson stopped short of declaring one as the better batter, he did acknowledge that Kohli was the more challenging opponent — primarily due to his ability to adapt, his hunger for competition, and his mental edge. 'Against Sachin, there wasn't a dramatic shift in dominance. With Kohli, you could feel the momentum turning, especially after 2014. That made him a nightmare to bowl to,' Anderson concluded. As England and India gear up for a fresh five-match Test series starting June 20 — the first in the post-Anderson, post-Kohli era — Anderson's insights offer a timely reminder of the legends who defined an era of Indo-English Test cricket.
