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Time of India
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Virat Kohli's class 10 marksheet goes viral, check how much he scored
Virat Kohli As the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) declared the Class 10 and 12 results for 2025 earlier this week, an old academic document of cricket icon Virat Kohli re-emerged on social media his Class 10 CBSE marksheet. The document, which was originally shared by IAS officer Jitin Yadav on August 9, 2023, went viral again as millions of students across India viewed their results. With over 42 lakh students receiving their marks this year, including a 96.3% pass rate in Class 10, Kohli's modest school scores provided a timely reminder that academic performance isn't the only path to greatness. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The marksheet reveals Kohli scored 83 in English (A1 grade) and 81 in Social Science (A2), with a B1 in Hindi. His scores in Science and Introductory IT — C1 and C2 respectively reflected a more average academic profile. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Bravus Fire | São Paulo | Enfrente seu obstáculo! Bravus Fire Inscreva-se Undo In his original post, Yadav wrote: "Had marks been the sole factor, the entire nation wouldn't be rallying behind him now. Passion and Dedication are the key." Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket after 14 years The sentiment resonated widely. As one user aptly commented, "Marks are merely numbers on a sheet – true value lies in perseverance and dedication." Quiz: Who's that IPL player? Kohli, who recently retired from Test cricket after a 14-year run that saw him amass 9230 runs in 123 matches, continues to inspire not only through his sporting achievements but through his journey from a Delhi schoolboy to a global cricketing icon. With CBSE now adopting a 'Relative Grading' system to reduce stress and over-competition among students, Kohli's resurfacing marksheet serves as a powerful example that one's career and character are not defined by early report cards but by what comes after. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Virat Kohli retires: Former Team India coach reveals conversation with star batter before his Test retirement
Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri Former India cricket coach Ravi Shastri has disclosed details of his conversation with Virat Kohli before the latter's unexpected Test retirement announcement on Monday, May 12. Kohli, who ranks as India's fourth-highest Test run-scorer with 9230 runs and 30 centuries, made this decision despite an upcoming five-Test series against England in June. Shastri and Kohli, who formed one of India's most successful captain-coach partnerships in Test cricket, had discussed the retirement decision a week before the public announcement. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! "I did speak to him about it, I think a week before that and his mind was very clear that he'd given us everything. There were no regrets. There were one or two questions I asked, and that's a personal conversation which, you know, he mentioned very clearly, there were no doubts in his mind, which made me think, 'Yes, the time is right'. The mind has told his body that it's time to go," Shastri told Sanjana Ganesan in The ICC Review. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Bravus Fire | São Paulo | Enfrente seu obstáculo! Bravus Fire Inscreva-se Undo Kohli leaves behind a remarkable legacy as India's most successful Test captain, securing 40 wins in 68 Tests, surpassing MS Dhoni's record by 13 victories. Quiz: Who's that IPL player? Shastri acknowledged that Kohli's intense approach to the game may have contributed to his early retirement. "If he decided to do something, then he gave his 100%, which is not easy to match. Individually, as a bowler, as a batsman. A player does his job, then you sit back. But when the team goes out, it's as if he has to take all the wickets, he has to take all the catches, he has to make all the decisions on the field. That much involvement, I would think there's going to be a burnout somewhere if he doesn't take a rest, if he doesn't compartmentalise how much he wants to play across formats, there is bound to be a burnout." Shastri highlighted Kohli's global impact and his ability to draw audiences to the sport. "He's got accolades around the globe. He has a bigger following than any other cricketer in the last decade. Whether it's Australia, whether it's South Africa, he just got people to watch the game. There was a love-hate relationship. They would get angry because he had the ability to get under the skin of the viewer also. In the way he celebrated, you know his intensity was such that it was like a rash. It spread very quickly, not just within the dressing room, but within living rooms as well for people watching cricket. So he was an infectious personality." Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket after 14 years The retirement announcement caught Shastri off guard, despite understanding the mental toll of the game. "Virat surprised me because I thought he had at least two-three years of Test match cricket left in him. But then, when you're mentally fried and overcooked, that's what tells your body. You might be physically the fittest guy in the business. You might be fitter than half the guys in your team, but mentally you're well done, as they say, then it sends a message to the body. You know, that's it." The Shastri-Kohli partnership led India to several historic achievements, including their first Test series victory in Australia, consecutive series wins in the West Indies, and breaking a 22-year winless streak in Sri Lanka. The team also showed strong performance in challenging conditions in South Africa and England. Explained: Why Rohit Sharma retired from Test cricket Shastri emphasized that Kohli had achieved everything possible in his career. "At times when you quit the game, you know, and after a month or two months you say, 'I wish I had done this, I wish I had done this.' He's done everything. He's captained sides, he's won World Cups, he's won an Under-19 World Cup himself. I mean, there's nothing for him to achieve."
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
J.T. Miller's golf miss creates ripples in sports NFT and fan token space
J.T. Miller (via Getty Images) NHL star J.T. Miller, who has made his mark on the ice with the Vancouver Canucks, found himself in a different sort of battle this week—battling his way into the US Open golf championship. But the forward's bid for a place failed at the qualifying stages, Fox News reported. His bid for golf, if cut short, had a ripple effect elsewhere. The news strangely provided a boost to sports NFTs and fan token crypto markets. Crypto markets respond quietly as J.T. Miller fails US Open golf cut J.T. Miller's failure at US Open golf qualifying would not normally find itself on the radars of money players. But in the current blockchain-based fan economy—where superstars' activities beget blockchain-based fan ecosystems—such activities can precipitate instant, transient market activity. On May 15, 2025, J.T. Miller's miss made the headlines. Within the hour, sportsbook and entertainment cryptocurrency like FUNToken (FUN) had its trading volume increase by 7% to $1.2 million on Binance, as per CoinGecko. Such micro-reactions are now the new normal in niche altcoins, particularly those that track real-time sports storylines. Other athlete-based token Chiliz (CHZ) saw a negligible 5% volume bump to $8.5 million, showing slight sentiment changes by retail investors on athlete-based narratives. Broader crypto ETF flows and technicals otherwise failed to deviate from form. Bitcoin's Relative Strength Index (RSI) of 48 was neutral momentum, while FUNToken's momentarily spiked to 62, which is overbought. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Bravus Fire | São Paulo | Enfrente seu obstáculo! Bravus Fire Inscreva-se Undo No spillover effect to legacy equities or institutional crypto flows Legacy markets remained resilient even as there was a temporary reaction in crypto altcoins. Traditional stocks such as DraftKings Inc. (DKNG) and Penn National Gaming (PENN) remained immune to price changes. DraftKings traded at $42.50, and Penn traded at $15.80—both insensitive to sports news, according to Nasdaq and Bloomberg information. Institutional investors, however, watched macroeconomic data, with crypto ETFs such as ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) holding steady at $24.10. Inflows for Bitcoin ETF were in line with weekly averages of $150 million, said CoinShares, citing that large capital allocators are not responding to such micro-events. Also read: Auston Matthews' words for J.T. Miller spark frustration among fans amid New York Rangers' loss and trade As much as J.T. Miller's US Open golf qualifying performance may at first glance appear insignificant, it is a reflection of how digital economies are developing. Tokenized fandom and real-time engagement mean that even ancillary sporting tidbits can be enough to change the sentiment for a moment in certain reaches of the crypto universe. For day traders and NFT players, they are temporary but deliberately chosen moments of profit—evidence that in the correct digital economy, every shot is important. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'My way': How Virat Kohli's farewell story on Instagram becomes a testament to his career
FILE - India's Virat Kohli gestures to a member of a crowd during play on the first day of the fourth cricket test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia, on Dec. 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake, File) 'No 18' retires from the longest format of the sport as India's favorite. But he hasn't always enjoyed the privilege of being in the spotlight, nor was he predestined for greatness. Thirty-six-year-old Virat Kohli has had quite the journey in his cricketing career, and whether in triumph or trial, he has always done things his way. The song he chose while announcing his decision – Frank Sinatra's 'My Way' – is a testament to his career and life itself. Kohli's exploits and achievements both at the crease and as captain are likely his greatest contributions. However, the undeniable fact that the man has ventured far beyond the crease and into the hearts of millions for a multitude of reasons supports the supposition that he has navigated the cricketing puzzle on his own terms. Kohli leads from the front, has shown tremendous conviction in his decisions, and paved the way for a new generation of Indian superstars. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Kohli's fitness regime and obsession with peak performance have set him apart from his peers. His well-documented journey into fitness began in 2012, and after thirteen long years of top-flight cricket, Kohli has no plans to pause, although age may have hampered the intensity, not the intent. Kohli's conviction that fitness is a prerequisite, that being at his very best entails being the best version of his body, has paid off. The man has transformed fitness into a lifestyle, into a statement, and into something that every modern cricketer flashing their abs and biceps on camera understands – it is part of the game. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Bravus Fire | São Paulo | Enfrente seu obstáculo! Bravus Fire Inscreva-se Undo Kohli has, over the years, also mastered the art of letting his performance on the pitch speak for itself. This characteristic is underlined in the numerous calls he made as captain. In Tests, the veteran made several striking decisions that weren't particularly welcome changes, yet Kohli's resolve carries a sense of finality in the modern game. In Tests, Kohli opted to shift India's reliance from spin to pace to secure victories, making the transition to a pace-heavy line-up. Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket after 14 years Part of Kohli's legacy is also tied to the screen. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain was one of the earliest, if not the very first, Indian cricketers to realize the potential of social media as a platform to connect with his followers, endorse brands (which were later purged from his account), and shape his own narrative. His 272 million followers on Instagram is the highest for any sportsperson in Asia and second only to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo globally in that category. Who's that IPL player? India's favorite has also evolved far beyond the confines of the stadium. His efforts in catapulting his image into that of a personal brand, something never before seen in the cricketing scene, further supports the claim that his persona has been one of leadership ever since his career took shape. What started as a dream run to the summit of Indian cricket has now evolved into a barrage of records (both set and broken), a nexus of brand deals, and a legacy that will withstand the test of time. Kohli, both as a player and captain, has stepped down on his own terms and gracefully bowed out of the most demanding format of the game, not just as a legend, but more so as an icon for generations to come. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
