7 months ago
Kohli Prepares for New Zealand ODIs
Virat Kohli, a famous cricket player, is getting ready for a series of three One Day International (ODI) matches against New Zealand.
He recently played well in a series against South Africa and in a domestic tournament called the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Kohli has announced his retirement from Test cricket, but another player, Robin Uthappa, has asked him to come back.
Kohli started playing Test cricket in 2011 and has scored a lot of runs, including 30 centuries.
The ODI matches will be played in Vadodara, Rajkot, and Indore on January 11, 14, and 18.
Virat Kohli is preparing for the three-match ODI series against New Zealand.
He scored 302 runs, including two consecutive hundreds, in the ODI series against South Africa and was named Player of the Series.
Kohli recently played in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, scoring 131 and 77 runs in two matches, marking his return to the tournament after almost 15 years.
The series against New Zealand will be played in Vadodara, Rajkot, and Indore on January 11, 14, and 18.
Robin Uthappa has appealed to Kohli to reverse his Test retirement, expressing a desire to see him back in Test cricket.
- Who
- Virat Kohli, Robin Uthappa
- What
- Kohli preparing for ODI series against New Zealand; Uthappa appeals for Kohli to reverse Test retirement
- Where
- Vadodara, Rajkot, Indore; Test career began in Kingston, West Indies
- When
- January 11, 14, 18; Test retirement announced May 12, 2025
- Why
- Kohli aims to maintain form; Uthappa believes Kohli should return to Test cricket
Robin Uthappa
Virat Kohli
Test Retirement
Robin Uthappa
Uthappa has appealed to Kohli to reverse his Test retirement, expressing a desire to see him back in Test cricket.
Virat Kohli
Kohli has announced his retirement from Test cricket, ending a 14-year career in the red-ball format.
Key facts
- Player
- Virat Kohli
- Recent Series
- ODI series against South Africa
- Runs in Recent Series
- 302 runs in 3 matches
- Recent Domestic Performance
- 131 and 77 in Vijay Hazare Trophy
- Upcoming Series
- Three-match ODI series against New Zealand
- Series Venues
- Vadodara, Rajkot, Indore
- Series Dates
- January 11, 14, 18
- Test Career
- 123 matches, 9230 runs, 30 centuries
- Test Retirement Announcement
- May 12, 2025
- Final Test Match
- Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-2025 against Australia
Timeline
Rumors swirled: Kohli's Test retirement hinted at ODI exit.
Then, whispers of ODI retirement ahead of 2027 World Cup.
Kohli acts: Practice session in Vadodara to clear air.
Preparation underway: Session fuels India vs NZ ODI series buzz.
Kohli hits the nets: Vadodara training begins for Jan 11 clash.
Quotes
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
The governing body for cricket in India
“RoKo reloaded. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma ready for the INDvNZ ODIs.”
deccanchronicle.com
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