TOP STORIES
Irfan Pathan lauds Kohli's consistency
Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan has lauded Virat Kohli’s remarkable consistency in ODIs following the star batter’s match-winning performance against New Zealand in Vadodara on Sunday. Kohli scored a composed 93 off 91 deliveries to guide India to a four-wicket victory in the opening ODI of the three-match series. Chasing a target of 301, India lost opener Rohit Sharma early on; however, Kohli anchored the innings with trademark control, ensuring India stayed on course for a comprehensive win.
"The way Kohli is batting, we can call him 'Virat consistent Kohli'. This name suits him, especially in ODI cricket. In the last seven innings, he has scored three tons and four fifties. He missed out on a hundred by a whisker in the first ODI and has now amassed 28,000 runs in international cricket," Irfan Pathan said in a video on his YouTube channel.
Kohli deserves praise, especially for stepping out regularly at 37. When a batter steps out regularly, many things can go wrong. But Kohli's head position is strong, and it shows his technique is strong. Your core needs to be strong, so do your calves and glutes. Only then can a batter step out and hit those big shots," he said.
Pathan also praised Kohli's approach in the first ODI against New Zealand.
"He played aggressively at the start, but scored only one boundary in the next 50 deliveries when he was set. It's amazing to see his approach and how he keeps getting better. I feel there should be either a five-match series or a triangular series so we can see Kohli score more international runs. Not only was I expecting him to score a ton, but also finish the game. He often does that, but couldn't today," he said.
Tags
More News
Daryl Mitchell’s sublime century helps New Zealand level series against India
New Zealand came out all guns blazing, producing a commanding all-round performance to defeat India by seven wickets in the second ODI on Wednesday in Rajkot to level the three-match series 1–1. Riding on the sublime century from Daryl Mitchell and an impressive 87 from Will Young, New Zealand orchestrated a decisive chase to avoid series defea...
"They discuss with Gautam": Indian batting coach Kotak dismisses rift rumours, backs Kohli–Rohit’s role in team planning
India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak brushed aside speculation surrounding a supposed communication gap between senior batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir. Kotak made it clear that the two stalwarts remain actively engaged in discussions with the team management.
"Both of them are so senior and so expe...
Stuart Broad defends England amid criticism over conduct
Former England fast bowler Stuart Broad has pushed back against suggestions that the current Test side is battling a drinking culture problem. Questions around player conduct have also come to the fore, with accusations that members of the squad drank and partied excessively during their time abroad, including throughout the Ashes series in Australia. In response to the growing...
Faf du Plessis ruled out of SA20 2026
Joburg Super Kings have suffered a massive setback in the ongoing SA20 2026 season, with skipper Faf du Plessis being ruled out of the remainder of the tournament after suffering a right thumb ligament tear. Faf has been a prolific performer in the tournament, scoring 135 runs in five innings at an average of 27.00 and an impressive strike rate of 151.68. The l...
"People outside think Virat is arrogant": Ajinkya Rahane offers thoughtful perspective
Veteran Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane has provided a clear perspective on Virat Kohli’s much-debated on-field persona, saying that what is often perceived as arrogance is, in reality, a deep-rooted passion for the game and an unrelenting desire to improve. Rahane, who alongside Kohli was part of India’s leadership core across formats, believes that Kohli’s attitude has freque...
Android App
iOS App
YouTube
Facebook
Instagram