Virat Kohli's grey beard sparked retirement rumors after a photo with Shash Kiran went viral. However, Kohli is preparing for his ODI return, training in London with Naeem Amin. He last played in the IPL 2025 final, leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru to victory.
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Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma has acquired a striking red Lamborghini Urus SE in Mumbai, featuring a personalized '3015' number plate. This number cleverly combines his children's birthdays and links to his iconic jersey number, 45. The high-performance Urus SE, priced at Rs 4.57 crore, boasts impressive speed and power.
Former India cricketer Kris Srikkanth has ignited IPL discussions by suggesting Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson as a potential successor to MS Dhoni in Chennai Super Kings, highlighting Samson's popularity in Tamil Nadu. While acknowledging Ruturaj Gaikwad as a captaincy option, Srikkanth emphasised Samson's skills and brand value for CSK.
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