As the Indian Premier League (IPL) begins its 18th season, Virat Kohli sets out once again to claim the elusive title with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The number 18 has been his identity since the IPL’s inception in 2008, and fans hope this year will bring long-awaited success.

The discussion gained momentum following India’s 1-3 Test series loss to Australia, after which the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) introduced new regulations on family stays during extended tours. 

The India women's team, who won silver at the Commonwealth Games and gold at the Asian Games in 2022, are third in the International Cricket Council's Twenty20 and one-day rankings, trailing only Australia and England.

The pressures of the sport, combined with the relentless scrutiny of the public eye, make the game mentally and emotionally exhausting. For Virat Kohli, the key to maintaining his equilibrium is family.

Virat Kohli welcomed the inclusion of cricket in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and, although the Indian great will not be coaxed out of retirement for the showpiece, he said he believed a new generation of Indian athletes would be ready to strike gold.

India won the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 by beating New Zealand in the final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Here we present you the highlights of the contest:

"He has about 30-40 centuries while chasing, has the most runs while chasing and that's why he has got the tag of 'chase master'," former India opener Virender Sehwag said on website Cricbuzz.

India coach Gautam Gambhir praised his side for their achievements at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, thus far, after beating Australia to reach the final.

Virat Kohli hit 84 as India beat Australia by four wickets in the first semi-final of the Champions Trophy in Dubai on Tuesday.

Virat Kohli is set for his 300th ODI on Sunday in the latest landmark for the Indian batting great after silencing doubts over his form and future with a match-winning ICC Champions Trophy century.

It means three players from India occupy spots inside the top five.

Speaking on The ICC Review, Australia legend Ricky Ponting lauded Kohli’s ability to step up in crucial moments, and for breaking a plethora of records on his way.

Kohli hit an unbeaten 100 on Sunday, his 51st ODI century, as India swept aside Pakistan by six wickets in Dubai to stand on the cusp of the ICC Champions Trophy semi-finals.

Kohli's diving catch to dismiss Naseem Shah during India's Champions Trophy win over Pakistan was his 157th in ODIs, moving him ahead of Mohammad Azharuddin for the most outfield catches in the format by an Indian player.

Kohli's 51st ton in the format in Dubai led India to a comfortable victory over their arch-rivals and to the brink of the semifinals.

Kohli, who made his debut for India back in 2008 against Sri Lanka, became only the third batter in ODI history to do so after greats of the game Sachin Tendulkar and Kumar Sangakkara.

“The tournament is happening after a long time. I have always liked this tournament. It represents consistency as you have to be in the top 8 of the rankings (to qualify). The level of competition is always good,” Kohli said yesterday.

The 37-year-old Rohit and Kohli, 36, got back among the runs to some degree in India's 3-0 ODI home sweep of England last week.

Superstar Indian cricketer Virat Kohli flopped on his first domestic cricket match in more than a decade Friday to the dismay of thousands who turned out to see him play.

India coach Gautam Gambhir said veteran batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli still have a future in the team if they want it, despite disappointing returns on the Test tour of Australia.