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Vivek Agnihotri, currently promoting 'The Bengal Files,' shared a memory of Virat Kohli visiting Anushka Sharma at her Mumbai residence before their marriage. Agnihotri, who lived in the same building and befriended Anushka's father, recalled the neighborhood children's excitement upon seeing Kohli. Read the entire article to know the story in detail.

Anushka Sharma confessed to finding Ranveer Singh attractive during their early Bollywood collaborations but acknowledged their contrasting personalities prevented a romantic relationship. She humorously noted their intense dynamic, suggesting they were too different to make a relationship work. Sharma later found lasting love with cricketer Virat Kohli, marrying him in 2017 and starting a family.

Keshav Maharaj has regained the top spot in the ICC ODI bowling rankings, surpassing Kuldeep Yadav, who now ranks third. Namibia's Bernard Scholtz made a significant leap to fourth, marking a milestone for Associate cricket. Shubman Gill remains the top ODI batter, while India's Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma lead the T20I batting rankings, showcasing India's dominance in both formats.

Irfan Pathan revealed that Hardik Pandya, not Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma, raised concerns about his on-air criticism during the Australia Test series in December 2024, leading to his removal from the IPL 2025 broadcast team.

India clinched the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, defeating New Zealand in a thrilling final under Rohit Sharma's captaincy. Rishabh Pant's video captured the team's jubilant celebrations, including a playful exchange with Rohit about his retirement plans. Both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are set to make their ODI comeback in the series against Australia in October.

On India's 79th Independence Day, Virat Kohli and other cricketing legends joined the nation in celebration, honoring the sacrifices of past heroes. Prime Minister Modi hoisted the tricolor at the Red Fort, accompanied by a symbolic flower petal shower from IAF helicopters.

Virat Kohli is preparing for the upcoming Australia ODI series in October, following the postponement of the Bangladesh ODIs. He was recently seen training with Naeem Amin, hinting at his readiness for international cricket. While the BCCI is mindful of Kohli and Rohit Sharma's age, their experience and record in ODIs remain invaluable for India.

With Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma all but retired, the BCCI’s search for a new on-field leader and marketable face has turned to Shubman Gill. Already India’s Test captain, his growing brand value, T20I record, and leadership credentials make him a strong contender for the white-ball captaincy as well.

Nasser Hussain praises Mohammed Siraj's relentless energy and fighting spirit, comparing his impact on the Indian team to that of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Despite injuries to key players and workload management concerns, Siraj has bowled tirelessly, picking up 18 wickets and demonstrating exceptional fitness.

Ravindra Jadeja etched his name in cricket history during the fifth Test against England, becoming the first batter to score six 50-plus scores in a single series in England while batting at No.6 or lower. Surpassing Garry Sobers, he also became the first Indian to achieve this feat in England.

Akash Deep, the Indian night watchman, showcased an exceptional performance by scoring a maiden Test fifty and forging a century partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal against England. Deep's remarkable innings of 66, along with his earlier ten-wicket haul on the tour, places him among cricket legends.