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According to reports, Indian batsman Virat Kohli has acquired a lavish villa in Awas Village, Alibaug. As the 34-year-old is presently on national duty in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy, his brother Vikas completed the necessary procedures on his behalf. The 2,000 sq ft villa in Avas Living was acquired by Kohli for a lavish sum of Rs 6 crore, with an additional payment of Rs 36 lakh as stamp duty solely for the property. The villa is equipped with a 400 sq ft swimming pool, and its interiors have been designed by Suzanne Khan, the daughter of Bollywood actor Sanjay Khan. According to the report, Alibaug has an average land price ranging from ₹3000 to ₹3,500 per sq ft, and it is a preferred weekend destination for the affluent class. In September of last year, Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma acquired a farmhouse in Alibaug for a staggering amount of Rs 19.24 crore. It has been reported that Kohli paid a stamp duty of Rs 1.15 crore for the property. In addition to Kohli, Roh...

Once considered as the most dependable batsman in the Indian middle order, Ajinkya Rahane gained fame after scoring centuries at Lord's and the MCG during the 2014 tours to England and Australia. Despite his earlier successes, Rahane's form has significantly declined in recent years, leading to his exclusion from the Indian team. The last time he played for India was during the Cape Town Test in January 2022. In this analysis, we will examine the reasons behind the decline of the former Indian vice-captain and assess his prospects for a potential comeback. At what point did Ajinkya Rahane's fortunes begin to decline? Ajinkya Rahane, 34, has participated in 82 Test matches for India, amassing 4931 runs at an average of 38.52. He has recorded 25 fifties and 12 centuries during his career, which can be divided into two distinct halves: the period prior to his highest Test score of 188 against New Zealand at Indore in October 2016, and the period that follows. That match marke...

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the schedule and location for the final match of the 2021-23 World Test Championship. India and Australia are considered to be the top contenders to face each other in the championship decider. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially confirmed the schedule and location for the 2023 World Test Championship (WTC) final. The final match of the 2021-23 World Test Championship cycle will take place at The Oval in London, running from June 7th to 11th, with a reserve day set for June 12th.  The first edition of the WTC was won by New Zealand, who defeated India by eight wickets in the 2021 final at the Rose Bowl in Southampton. At the moment, the two top teams competing for the final match of the World Test Championship (WTC) are Australia and India. Australia currently leads the 2021-23 WTC points table with 136 points and a win percentage of 75.56. India follows close behind with 99 points and a win percentage of 58.9...

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has imposed a two-year ban on international spinner Asif Afridi from all cricket activities after the 36-year-old admitted to committing two offences under the PCB’s Anti-Corruption Code for Participants. The offences in question could result in a ban for life, however, the PCB stated that they considered his confession, the extent of his remorse, and his prior record before reaching their decision. Although Asif hasn't represented Pakistan in international cricket, he was included in the T20I and ODI teams for Australia's tour of Pakistan in the previous year. Asif is from Peshawar and has participated in 35 first-class, 45 List A, and 65 T20 matches to date.

The Indian all-rounder, who returned to competitive cricket in a Ranji Trophy match, is set to join the Test squad ahead of the first Test against Australia in Nagpur on February 9. The 34-year-old, who has been inactive due to injury for half a year, was selected for the first two Tests against Australia contingent on his fitness. His last Test appearance was in the rescheduled 5th Test against England in July 2022. Jadeja underwent knee surgery in August due to discomfort in his right knee during the Asia Cup and has been inactive for the past six months.