Beleaguered captain Steve Smith today said he was not sure if he was one of the "couple of individuals" from the Australian team who Virat Kohli did not want to be friends with, his expression belying the unease in the aftermath of an acrimonious Test series. At the end of one of the most bitterly-fought but intense Test series in recent times, Kohli had stated that he would no longer be friends with Australian cricketers, only to insist two days later that his comment was blown out of proportion. "My answer at the post match conference has been blown way out of proportion. I did not categorically say the whole Australian team but....," read Kohli's first tweet. "Only a couple of individuals. I continue to be in good terms with the few guys I know & who I've played with at RCB & that doesn't change," he wrote in his second tweet. When told about Kohli's clarification, Smith, who will be leading Rising Pune Supergiant in the 10th edition of the IPL starting .
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Global sportswear brand Puma, today announced the signing of Indian Cricket Captain and sports icon Virat Kohli as its global brand ambassador. Kohli, who is among the youngest team India captains, and has signed on for a landmark eight year long association, which will him work with PUMA work towards transforming the sports and fitness ecosystem in India. As part of this association Virat will work closely with PUMA in developing a line which will include cricket, fitness and sports style. The merchandise will include footwear, apparel and accessories and have Kohli's signature style amalgamated with his fashion sensibilities targeted to the Indian youth. This range would be launched in the Autumn Winter season this year. Speaking on the occasion, Abhishek Ganguly, managing director, PUMA India said, "It gives us immense pleasure and pride in announcing this association with the country's favorite youth icon & world class athlete Virat Kohli. Virat has been credited with ...
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