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Kohli does John Cena's 'You Can't See Me' gesture at Glenn Phillips
Ex-India captain Virat Kohli recreated WWE star John Cena's 'You Can't See Me' gesture towards Glenn Phillips during the first ODI against New Zealand in Auckland on Wednesday. The moment came as Phillips joined Daryl Mitchell at the crease, with Cena's entrance music playing at the stadium. A video of the same has gone viral.
Fan introduces himself as Steve Bucknor, Sachin Tendulkar's reply goes viral
Sachin Tendulkar's response to a fan pretending to be former umpire Steve Bucknor during a Reddit interaction has gone viral. The fan wrote, "Steve Bucknor here! You are out!" Sachin replied, "Zamana badal gaya hai! Ab mere paas DRS hai (Times have changed! I have DRS now)". Bucknor had controversially given Tendulkar out on multiple occasions during his playing career.
Arshdeep reveals reason behind his viral dance celebration against NZ
India pacer Arshdeep Singh revealed that his dance celebration after dismissing Kyle Jamieson in the first ODI against New Zealand was dedicated to his girlfriend, model-actress Samreen Kaur. "That's for my girlfriend...We do these dance steps when we're out walking or something like that. Whenever the mood is a little low...we cheer each other up with that celebration," he said.
World record for most sixes hit by a number 11 batter in an ODI equalled
New Zealand pacer Blair Tickner equalled the world record for most sixes by a number 11 batter in an ODI innings during the first ODI against India in Auckland on Wednesday. Tickner smashed four sixes in his 23-ball 34-run knock, including three sixes off Arshdeep Singh in one over. He joined Pakistan’s Mohammad Amir (2016) and Naseem Shah (2025).
Kamboj bowls joint-most economical 10-over ODI spell by India pacer in 21 years
India fast bowler Anshul Kamboj's figures of 10-2-22-2 against New Zealand in Auckland marked the joint-most economical full ODI spell by an Indian pacer in 21 years. His 2.20 economy matched spells by Ashish Nehra (2005), Ajit Agarkar (2006) and Jasprit Bumrah (2016). Kamboj, who bowled two maidens, was named Player of the Match as India won by five wickets.
Virat Kohli only batter in ODI history to average 50 or more in all four SENA countries
Former Team India captain Virat Kohli has become the first batter in ODI history to average at least 50 in all four SENA countries after his 74 off 51 balls against New Zealand in Auckland raised his average there to 51.53. Kohli averages 76.38 in South Africa, 51.48 in England and 50.03 in Australia.
Many 19-yr-olds would be proud of that: Karthik on Kohli's one-handed catch vs NZ
Speaking about Team India cricketer Virat Kohli's one-handed catch to dismiss New Zealand's Nathan Smith in the first ODI, ex-India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik said, "Many 19-year-olds would be proud of that." "For a man to have that kind of energy, attitude, and to have this insatiable hunger more than everything else, just the way of batting is unbelievable," Karthik added.
How has Virat Kohli performed in ODIs since retiring from Tests?
Since retiring from Test cricket on May 12, 2025, former India captain Virat Kohli has scored 1,002 runs in 16 ODIs at an average of 77.08 and a strike rate of 115.17. He has registered four centuries and six fifties, with a highest score of 139*. Kohli has also recorded three ducks.
22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal appointed to Real Madrid's board of directors
Twenty-two-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal has been appointed to Real Madrid's board of directors. After the announcement, Nadal took to X to share a photo of himself as a child wearing a Real Madrid kit. "I have accepted this proposal with great excitement, a desire to learn, and a willingness to contribute everything I can," Nadal said.
Fan calls Virat Kohli 'Chacha', 'Mere Sher'; video goes viral
A video of a fan calling Virat Kohli "Chacha", "Paaji" and "Mere Sher Puttar" from the stands after India's first ODI against New Zealand in Auckland has gone viral. Kohli, however, did not respond and continued greeting teammates and coaches. The incident came after Kohli smashed 74 off 51 balls to help India win the match.