The whole world has entered 2026 with new hopes and new dreams. The cricket world also celebrated the New Year in its own style. From Virat Kohli to Sakshi Dhoni and Gautam Gambhir have also shared special posts on social media on the occasion of New Year. Know how the cricketers have welcomed the year 2026.

Cricketers celebrated New Year like this

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli shared a picture with his wife Anushka Sharma on social media on December 31. In his caption he wrote that he is going to start the new year with the light of his life. Today she has shared a picture of her in a blue suit, in which Anushka Sharma is also looking very beautiful.

Sakshi Dhoni

Sakshi Dhoni shared a picture with her husband MS Dhoni and daughter Ziva Dhoni. He wished everyone a happy new year. Dhoni and his wife Sakshi were wearing golden colored caps.

Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir, the current head coach of the Indian cricket team, shared a picture with his family on his Instagram account. He wrote in the caption, “Entering the year 2026 holding the hands of my favorite people. Happy New Year to everyone.”

Jasprit Bumrah

Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah also shared a picture with the family. He shared a picture with his wife Sanjana Ganesan, mother Daljit Bumrah and son Angad.

Irfan Pathan

Irfan Pathan wrote, “Last year we were tried and rewarded. This year there are new expectations. Happy New Year to everyone from the Pathan family.

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Virat Kohli shared a photo of the New Year party with Anushka Sharma on social media, which got 4 million likes within an hour. Virat had also shared a photo on the last day of last year. Kohli currently lives in London with his family, although Kohli is not even in London right now. He will come to India in a few days for the ODI series against New Zealand.

Virat Kohli looks good in ‘blue’ dress

Virat Kohli shared the photo of the New Year party on his social media. He was wearing a blue blazer, which was complemented by a white T-shirt underneath. Anushka Sharma wore a full black dress in the party, she also took a purse matching with the dress. Virat lives in London with his family, he recently came to India to play Vijay Hazare Trophy. Virat is currently in Dubai with his family, where this party took place.

Kohli is coming to India

Virat Kohli has retired from T20 and Test cricket, he plays only international cricket in ODI format. He performed brilliantly in the last ODI series against South Africa, he scored 2 centuries and 1 half-century in the 3-match series. Kohli had scored a total of 302 runs, now he will come to India for the ODI series against New Zealand.

Virat Kohli recently played 2 matches of Vijay Hazare Trophy. While playing for Delhi, Kohli had scored a century against Andhra, he also played a half-century in the second match. Kohli had scored more than 200 runs in 2 matches.

Virat Kohli had also shared a photo with Anushka Sharma on social media on the last day of last year. Kohli and Anushka had made art with face paint. On this Kohli wrote, “I am stepping into 2026 with the light of my life.”

Virat Kohli has scored his 53rd century against South Africa in Raipur today. In a powerful manner, he has defeated the bowlers of the South African team. His wife Anushka Sharma’s loving gesture was also seen on this milestone. Even though she was not present in the stadium to support her husband, she celebrated Virat Kohli’s special moment in a special way.

King Kohli has once again spread his magic in the stadium. He impressed the entire countrymen including his fans with his brilliant innings. Let us tell you that today King Kohli has scored his 53rd century against South Africa in Raipur ground, due to which there is a wave of happiness among his fans. Now Virat Kohli has once again become the apple of everyone’s eyes due to his brilliant performance in batting. At present, only King Kohli’s name is on everyone’s lips and with this, Virat Kohli has now become the batsman who has scored the most centuries in ODI matches.

Anushka Sharma showered her love on Virat Kohli like this
On this occasion, wife Anushka Sharma has also shown her immense love. The actress shared a special post for her husband in her Instagram Stories section. In which he captured the special moment of King Kohli in his TV screen and shared this picture on social media with red heart emoji. Although many times Anushka Sharma comes to the stadium in support of Virat Kohli, but now her special gesture has been noticed by the fans and now they are criticizing the couple.

Virat Kohli registered this special record in his name
Today Virat Kohli’s intense batting was seen at Shahid Veer Narayan Singh Stadium in Raipur. With his batting performance, he completed his 53rd century in ODI cricket today. With this, the legendary cricketer has become the batsman who has scored the most centuries in ODI cricket. In this match against South Africa, Virat Kohli completed his century in the 38th over by hitting seven fours and two sixes.

IND-A vs SA-A ODI Series: The second test match is being played between the A teams of India and South Africa. After this, an ODI series will also be played between the two teams, for which the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced India’s A team. But the names of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have not been selected for this three-match ODI series against South Africa. Both these players are not part of India’s A team.

Rohit-Virat out of the team?

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been left out of the Indian squad for the three-match series against South Africa A. But both Rohit and Virat can be seen playing in Team India against the senior team of South Africa. During the Australia tour, Rohit Sharma scored more than 200 runs in just 3 matches. Virat Kohli also played a half-century in the last ODI against Australia.

Abhishek Sharma got a chance

In T20 cricket, star batsman Abhishek Sharma is waiting to join India’s ODI team. But before joining the senior Indian team, Abhishek is getting a place in the Indian A team. Abhishek also got a chance against Australia A. Abhishek had skipped his sister’s wedding just to get a place in India’s A team. Now Abhishek Sharma has also been taken for the ODI series against South Africa A.

ODI series schedule

A three-match ODI series will be played between the A teams of India and South Africa. All the matches of this series will be played at Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot.

• 1st ODI- 13 November, Rajkot
• 2nd ODI, 16 November, Rajkot
• Third ODI- 19 November, Rajkot

India’s A team against South Africa

Tilak Verma (captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad (vice-captain), Abhishek Sharma, Riyan Parag, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Ayush Badoni, Nishant Sindhu, Vipraj Nigam, Manav Suthar, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Khalil Ahmed and Prabhsimran Singh (wicketkeeper).

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Virat Kohli Hundreds In International Career: Indian cricket team’s star player Virat Kohli is celebrating his 37th birthday today on Wednesday, 5th November. Virat’s name is included among the most successful players not only in India but also in world cricket. Virat Kohli has played more than 550 matches in his international cricket career. Kohli has 82 centuries in his name in this career. Virat is the second player to score the most centuries in international cricket. The name of veteran cricketer Sachin Tendulkar is ahead of Kohli. Sachin Tendulkar has scored 100 centuries in his international cricket career.

Virat Kohli’s more than 27,000 runs

On the birthday of Virat Kohli, a special post has been shared by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), in which the achievements of Virat’s cricketing career have been told. Virat has played 553 international matches so far in his cricketing career, in which Kohli has scored 27,673 runs. Virat Kohli has scored 82 centuries and 144 half-centuries in his international career.

• Virat Kohli has played 123 test matches in his cricket career, in which he has scored 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85. Virat has scored 30 centuries and 31 half-centuries in Tests. Kohli has played his best inning of 254 runs unbeaten in Test cricket.
• Virat has played 305 matches in One Day International and is still playing ODI. Virat has scored 14,255 runs in these 305 matches, which includes 51 centuries and 75 half-centuries. Kohli’s average in ODIs is 57.71. Kohli’s best score in ODI is 183 runs.
• Virat Kohli has played 125 matches in T20 International, in which he has scored 4,188 runs at an average of 48.69. Virat has scored one century and 38 half-centuries in T20 cricket for India. Kohli’s highest score in T20 International is 122 runs not out.
• Virat Kohli has three ICC trophies in his international career. Virat has been a part of the winning teams of ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2011, ICC Champions Trophy 2013, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 and ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

5⃣5⃣3⃣ int’l matches
2⃣7⃣6⃣7⃣3⃣ int’l runs
8⃣2⃣ int’l hundreds

Winner of ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2011, ICC Champions Trophy 2013 & 2025 and ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024

Here’s wishing #TeamIndia great and former captain @imVkohli a very happy birthday pic.twitter.com/UTCnyYrV19

— BCCI (@BCCI) November 5, 2025

Retirement from Test and T20 International

Virat has now retired from Test and T20 International cricket, but Kohli is still batting in ODIs. Virat played his last Test series in Australia in January 2025 and announced his retirement from Test cricket on May 12, 2025, before Team India’s tour of England. Earlier, Kohli was a part of India’s winning team in T20 World Cup 2024 and after this Virat said goodbye to T20 International cricket. Virat Kohli is still playing ODI cricket. Kohli scored an unbeaten inning of 74 runs in the third ODI against Australia.

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Virat Kohli Batting Average In ODI: India’s legendary batsman Virat Kohli has made many big records in his cricketing career. Virat has announced his retirement from Test and T20 International, but is still playing ODI cricket. A batsman from United Arab Emirates (USA) has made a big record in his name in ODI cricket. USA player Milind Kumar has achieved the best batting average in ODI. Milind Kumar has registered his name in this record list on the basis of his excellent batting in just 21 innings. This USA batsman has left behind Ryan Ten Doeschate and Virat Kohli in this matter.

Best batting average in ODI

Milind Kumar is an Indian player, but plays for USA in international cricket. Milind has played for Delhi and Sikkim in domestic cricket. Milind Kumar was a part of Delhi Daredevils in IPL 2014. Now Milind has achieved a position in One Day International. Milind has played 22 matches so far in his ODI career, in which he has scored 1016 runs in 21 innings. With this, Milind’s average in ODIs has reached 67.73, which is the best batting average in ODIs. Milind has played the best unbeaten inning of 155 runs in his career so far.

Left Virat Kohli behind

Milind Kumar has left behind India’s legendary player Virat Kohli and Netherlands player Ryan ten Doeschate on the basis of his brilliant batting. Ryan has scored 1,541 runs in 32 innings of 33 matches at an average of 67. Ryan has come second in terms of best batting average in ODIs.

Virat Kohli’s name has come at third place in this list. Virat has played 305 matches so far in his ODI career, in which he has scored 14,255 runs in 293 innings at an average of 57.71. Virat Kohli has maintained this average even after playing more than 300 matches. It is a big thing for any cricket player to achieve this average in such a big career.

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Virat Kohli And Rohit Sharma Next ODI Series: The three-match ODI series between India and Australia has ended. India lost this series 2-1. Whereas Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma came to the field to play international cricket after about seven months from the series against Australia. These players are now playing only ODI cricket. Both Rohit and Virat have retired from Test and T20 International. This year, Virat and Rohit are going to play three more ODI matches, which they will play in India only.

When will Rohit-Virat play in 2025?

India now has to play the next ODI series with South Africa. The South African team is going to tour India in the month of November, where Test, ODI and T20 series will be played between Team India and South Africa. During this time, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma can once again enter the Indian field in the ODI series.

• First ODI- 30 November, Ranchi
• Second ODI- 3 December, Raipur
• Third ODI – 6 December, Visakhapatnam

Strong innings against Australia

Rohit Sharma performed strongly against Australia. Rohit had scored 8 runs in the first ODI. But in the second ODI, Rohit scored an inning of 73 runs. In the third ODI, Rohit Sharma played a stormy century. Rohit scored 121 runs in 125 balls with 13 fours and 3 sixes. Rohit was chosen ‘Man of the Match’ in the third ODI for this brilliant innings and ‘Man of the Series’ for scoring more than 200 runs in the entire series.

Virat Kohli was out for zero in the first two ODIs. But in the third ODI, runs came from the bat of King Kohli. Virat scored 74 runs in 81 balls in the third ODI in Sydney. Kohli hit 7 fours in this innings.

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Rohit Sharma Coach Big Statement: India lost 2-1 in the ODI series against Australia. But Rohit Sharma batted well in this series. India’s star batsman scored more than 200 runs in the three-match series. For this, Rohit Sharma was also chosen Player of the Series. Rohit Sharma has retired from Test and T20 International. Before the ODI series against Australia, the news of Hitman’s retirement from ODIs also became a topic of discussion. But Rohit’s performance has silenced his critics.

When will Rohit Sharma retire from ODI?

Rohit Sharma’s childhood coach Dinesh Lad, while talking to news agency ANI, made a big revelation on the hitman’s retirement. Dinesh Lad, while watching Rohit Sharma’s innings in Sydney ODI, said that ‘It was very nice to see the way Rohit batted and led Team India to victory’. Dinesh Lad further said that ‘Rohit has decided that he will play the 2027 ODI World Cup and will retire only after that’.

Sachin Tendulkar’s words came true

Rohit Sharma’s childhood coach also dated Virat Kohli and said that Kohli is such a player who can succeed in any condition. It was also very nice to see his game. Dinesh Lad told that Sachin Tendulkar had said that in future only Rohit and Virat will break his records and today this is being proved true.

Rohit-Virat won

The Indian team had lost the first two ODI matches against Australia. In the third ODI, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli played match-winning innings. Rohit scored unbeaten 121 runs in 125 balls. Whereas Virat Kohli played an unbeaten inning of 74 runs in 81 balls and made the team win the third ODI by hitting the winning four.

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India Next ODI Series In Australia: India ended the series with a win by defeating Australia in the third ODI. Australia won this ODI series 2-1, but Team India’s victory in the third ODI has made the hearts of the fans happy. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were the heroes of this victory of India. There was an unbroken partnership of 168 runs between these two star players. Rohit Sharma scored unbeaten 121 runs in 125 balls. Whereas Virat Kohli played an unbeaten inning of 74 runs in 81 balls. But after this match played in Sydney, Virat-Rohit said goodbye to Australia.

Why did Virat-Rohit say goodbye?

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have already retired from Test and T20 International. These two star players of the Indian cricket team now play only ODI cricket. In such a situation, it can be assumed that this is the last tour of Rohit-Virat in Australia as cricketers. After leading Team India to victory in the third ODI, Virat and Rohit thanked the Australian fans who came to the stadium.

Next ODI series with Australia?

No next ODI series will be played between India and Australia till the 2027 World Cup. The schedule of the Indian cricket team till the next ODI World Cup is fixed. Whereas Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli can announce their retirement after playing ODI World Cup 2027. In such a situation, it can be considered very difficult for Virat and Rohit to come to Australia for the next ODI series.

Rohit-Virat said- ‘Thank you’

Regarding his experience in Australia, Rohit Sharma said, ‘I have loved playing in Sydney. Memories of 2008 came before me, it was all very good. Rohit further said that I don’t know whether we as cricketers will be able to play here again or not, but I enjoyed every moment here today.

Virat Kohli also expressed his gratitude to the Australian fans and said, ‘I think we started here from 2013. I have loved coming and playing in this country, we have played a lot of cricket here. The Australian crowd has always supported us here on this ground.

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IND vs AUS 3rd ODI In Sydney: The third ODI is being played between India and Australia in Sydney today on 25th October. In this match, Australia won the toss and decided to bat first. Virat Kohli has taken a brilliant catch in this match. Even though Virat’s bat has not scored runs in this series yet, this superhit catch of Kohli is going viral. Virat caught the fast moving ball in the blink of an eye and with this Australia’s third wicket fell.

Those who ever questioned Virat Kohli’s fitness or age should just watch that catch!

At this stage, no one in the team can match his reflexes, intensity, and commitment.

He is still the fittest, and most reliable player in this Indian side.

pic.twitter.com/nIKkJ8m26D

— Space Recorder (@1spacerecorder) October 25, 2025

Virat Kohli’s superhit catch

Virat Kohli is one of the fittest players in the Indian cricket team. The same fitness of Virat was also visible in the third ODI against Australia, when Kohli took a brilliant catch on the third ball of the 22nd over. Washington was bowling beautifully and Australian batsman Matthew was on short strike. As soon as Short played the shot, the ball got stuck in the hands of Virat Kohli standing at square leg. With this wicket, Matthew Short was out after scoring 30 runs in 41 balls and Australia’s third wicket fell at the score of 124.

Shreyas Iyer also did wonders

After Virat Kohli, Indian team’s vice-captain Shreyas Iyer also took an amazing catch. When Harshit Rana came to bowl in the 33rd over, Shreyas Iyer took a brilliant catch of Alex Carey on the fourth ball of this over and got a big wicket for India. Australia lost its fourth wicket at the score of 183.

Shreyas Iyer taking the outstanding catch.#ShreyasIyer #INDvsAUS @ShreyasIyer15 @JioHotstar @BCCI pic.twitter.com/0FwAcsyJWA

— itzsecondself (@itzsecondself) October 25, 2025

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