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India Gazette
9 hours ago
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Nasser Hussain picks Virat Kohli 'moment' that has stuck with him most
Leeds [UK], June 20 (ANI): Former captain Nasser Hussain handpicked Virat Kohli's speech that he gave to his players in a hurdle during the final day at Lord's as the moment between India and England Test rivalry that has stuck with him. The moment that Hussain is referring to is India's tour of England in 2021. It was the final day of the second Test at the 'Home of Cricket', Lord's, and England was in pursuit of a 272-run target with 60 overs left. During the hurdle, Virat delivered a passionate speech, and his famous words still live rent-free in the hearts of cricket fans: 'For 60 overs, they should feel hell.' India pacers Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, and Ishant Sharma breathed fire and left England batters bamboozled to wrap up the game in the final hour of the Test with a 151-run triumph. 'I was asked about my favourite India-England moment, historically. There have been so many. It may have not been my favourite, but it is the one that stuck with me the most. In the hurdle that last morning at Lord's when England were trying to chase the score, he was in the hurdle pointing at every Indian player telling them to unleash hell on that England batting lineup for 60 overs,' Hussain said on Sky Sports. 'That is what his side did. That side became the mirror image of Virat's character. Test match cricket is so much better when Kohli was playing. We will move on. We moved from Gavaskar to Tendulkar to Kohli and maybe to Gill. But Kohli added so much to this game,' he added. Virat penned a heartfelt note on social media and pulled the curtain down on his 14-year-long Test career last month. As a result, he missed India's ongoing tour of England. After his decision, he returned to on-field action for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). He steered Bengaluru to their maiden IPL title, and after the famous triumph, he emphasised the importance of the Test format and said, 'So I would just urge the youngsters coming through to treat that format with respect. Because if you perform in Test cricket, you walk around anywhere in the world, people look you in the eye and shake your hand and say, well done, you played the game really well. So if you want to earn respect in World cricket all over, take up Test cricket, give your heart and soul to it.' Nasser reflected on Virat's statement and said, 'I mean, it was great to see what he said when he won the IPL about Test cricket. What he told the next generation that is the way you make your name in Test match cricket.' (ANI)
India.com
10 hours ago
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'You don't miss someone who...': Former England star mocks Virat Kohli during IND vs ENG rivalry
Virat Kohli. (PIC - X) New Delhi: The first match of the five-Test series between India and England will be played at Leeds ground. Before this match, the former England captain had given a controversial statement about Virat Kohli. This has created a stir in the cricket world. Virat Kohli, who has retired from Test cricket during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, will now be seen playing only in ODI cricket. He has a great record in Test cricket. Despite this, the former England captain has taken a dig at his batting average. This has made Indian fans very angry. At the same time, the Indian team would like to answer this with its performance against England. What did Michael Vaughan say? The former England captain has targeted Virat Kohli. Talking to Fox Sports, he claimed that Team India will not miss Virat Kohli too much, because the average of this great batsman of Team India in England was only 33.21. Virat has scored 1096 runs in 17 Test matches in England. This includes two centuries and five half-centuries. 'Kohli is a legend and a culture creator around this Indian team, and what he brought as a captain to the team is still there in terms of the energy and the drive, and the aggression. But he only averaged 33 here in the UK. You don't massively miss someone that averages 33, but you miss someone that brings so much to the dressing room,' Vaughan told Fox Cricket. Vaughan said that the Indian team will not miss Virat as a batsman, but the team will definitely miss him as a legend in the dressing room. What he brought to the team as a captain is still present, but he will not be missed as a batsman. Vaughan has supported the good performance of the young players in the absence of the experienced pair of Rohit and Virat. He said that no one should be surprised if they play really well in England and claimed that perhaps they must have been waiting for this moment. 'These players that are going to come in and play for India, they're seriously good players. Maybe this new generation has been waiting. Maybe they've been waiting for this moment. Don't be surprised that they play really well,' he added.
Mint
11 hours ago
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- Mint
Nasser Hussain picks Virat Kohli moment that has stuck with him most
Leeds [UK], June 20 (ANI): Former captain Nasser Hussain handpicked Virat Kohli's speech that he gave to his players in a hurdle during the final day at Lord's as the moment between India and England Test rivalry that has stuck with him. The moment that Hussain is referring to is India's tour of England in 2021. It was the final day of the second Test at the 'Home of Cricket', Lord's, and England was in pursuit of a 272-run target with 60 overs left. During the hurdle, Virat delivered a passionate speech, and his famous words still live rent-free in the hearts of cricket fans: "For 60 overs, they should feel hell." India pacers Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, and Ishant Sharma breathed fire and left England batters bamboozled to wrap up the game in the final hour of the Test with a 151-run triumph. "I was asked about my favourite India-England moment, historically. There have been so many. It may have not been my favourite, but it is the one that stuck with me the most. In the hurdle that last morning at Lord's when England were trying to chase the score, he was in the hurdle pointing at every Indian player telling them to unleash hell on that England batting lineup for 60 overs," Hussain said on Sky Sports. "That is what his side did. That side became the mirror image of Virat's character. Test match cricket is so much better when Kohli was playing. We will move on. We moved from Gavaskar to Tendulkar to Kohli and maybe to Gill. But Kohli added so much to this game," he added. Virat penned a heartfelt note on social media and pulled the curtain down on his 14-year-long Test career last month. As a result, he missed India's ongoing tour of England. After his decision, he returned to on-field action for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). He steered Bengaluru to their maiden IPL title, and after the famous triumph, he emphasised the importance of the Test format and said, "So I would just urge the youngsters coming through to treat that format with respect. Because if you perform in Test cricket, you walk around anywhere in the world, people look you in the eye and shake your hand and say, well done, you played the game really well. So if you want to earn respect in World cricket all over, take up Test cricket, give your heart and soul to it." Nasser reflected on Virat's statement and said, "I mean, it was great to see what he said when he won the IPL about Test cricket. What he told the next generation that is the way you make your name in Test match cricket." (ANI)
Indian Express
a day ago
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- Indian Express
KL Rahul: ‘Strange to walk into dressing room without Virat & Rohit, but it's time to step up'
Experienced Indian batter and now the full-time Test opener in the absence of Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul said it'll be a strange feeling walking into the dressing room without Rohit and Virat Kohli. Both senior players, Virat and Rohit, announced their retirement from red-ball cricket last month before the Indian team selection for the five-match Test tour of England. 'Virat and Rohit have been the pillars of Indian cricket for the last decade or so, and not having them around will be a huge miss. In my whole career so far, I have never walked into a team where there is no Virat or Rohit,' said Rahul to his Indian Premier League side, Delhi Capitals media team. 'The 50-odd Test matches that I have played, either Virat or Rohit or both of them have been there. To walk into that dressing room feels a bit strange. But of course, you have to respect their decision. They have given absolutely everything for the country and they will remain legends of Indian cricket. But it's time for the rest of us to step up,' he added. The stylish right-hand batter also seemed quite excited about the return of his childhood friend and Karnataka teammate Karun Nair. Nair received an India call-up after nearly eight years, which came on the back of a terrific domestic season. Speaking about Nair, Rahul said, 'We started playing cricket as 11-year-old boys together, and we have been on this journey ever since. Both of us have had our ups and downs. He got his opportunity, scored a triple hundred, faced a bit of tough time after that for a lot of reasons,' he said. Rahul said Nair relied on going 'back to basics' during his time away from international cricket. 'We have spoken about his time in the UK and him having played County cricket, and the difficulties and the challenges that he faced. To have that drive to make a comeback to the Indian team despite all the hardships is commendable. I hope both of us can play for a very long time for the Indian team,' he said. (With inputs from PTI)
India Gazette
2 days ago
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- India Gazette
His comeback is truly commendable: KL Rahul on Karun Nair's return to Test squad
New Delhi [India], June 19 (ANI): With Team India set to take on England in the much-anticipated five-match Test series away from home starting this Friday, Delhi Capitals' star batters KL Rahul and Karun Nair will be seen representing their country along with spinner Kuldeep Yadav. Rahul, who had a stellar IPL season with the bat for the Capitals, has put his weight behind his teammate Nair, who is making a comeback to the Indian team after a gap of 8 years and lauded him for his efforts. 'We started playing cricket as 11-year-old boys together, and we have been on this journey ever since. Both of us have had our ups and downs. He got his opportunity, scored a triple hundred, and faced a bit of a tough time after that for a lot of reasons. But what has stood out is the way he has performed in the last 2-3 years,' Rahul said to the Delhi Capitals media team post the IPL 2025 season. 'It's been great to see how he has gone back to basics. We have spoken about his time in the UK, and him having played County cricket, and the difficulties and the challenges that he faced. To have that drive to make a comeback to the Indian team despite all the hardships is commendable. I hope both of us can play for a very long time for the Indian team,' he added. Talking about his preparations, the right-handed batter said, 'I started with my preparations for the England series right after the IPL. I spoke to my coach as well to get prepared for this assignment. It's always a challenge coming to England as they are a pretty good side, especially when they play at home. It's going to be a challenge for all of us as we are a comparatively young team.' Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma had earlier announced retirements from Tests, and Rahul feels that not having the two legends in the dressing room will be a miss, but added that it's an opportunity for the youngsters to take the baton forward. He said, 'Virat and Rohit have been the pillars of Indian cricket for the last decade or so, and not having them around will be a huge miss. In my whole career so far, I have never walked into a team where there is no Virat or Rohit. The 50-odd Test matches that I have played, either Virat or Rohit or both of them have been there. To walk into that dressing room feels a bit strange. But of course, you have to respect their decision. They have given absolutely everything for the country, and they will remain legends of Indian cricket. But it's time for the rest of us to step up,' he concluded. The first Test between India and England will be played at Headingley, Leeds.(ANI)
