Virat Kohli on Sunday added another feather to his illustrious cap by achieving a huge milestone in his T20I career. The senior India batter became the first player from the country to complete 1,000 runs in the T20 World Cup and the second overall to achieve the feat.

Kohli, who has been enjoying a purple patch in the ongoing T20 World Cup in Australia, didn't have an ideal outing against the Proteas on Sunday but did enough to breach the 1000 run-mark in the T20 World Cup. Kohli needed 11 runs to achieve the feat and scored 12 to become the first Indian to do so.

Kohli is also on the brink of becoming the highest run-getter in the history of the T20 World Cup. He now has 1,001 runs to his name in 24 matches at the T20 World Cup at a brilliant average of&nbsp;83.41, and a strike rate of over 131, including 12 fifties.

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He is currently the second-highest run-getter in the T20 World Cup and is just 16 runs short of surpassing Sri Lanka legend Mahela Jayawardene, who occupies the top spot with 1016 runs to his name in 31 matches. Kohli is almost certain to surpass Jayawardene's tally in the ongoing World Cup considering his top-notch form.

On Sunday, Kohli arrived early in the middle after India got off to a shaky start against South Africa. They lost captain Rohit Sharma cheaply on 15 off 14 balls after te Hitman miscued a shot trying to go big. KL Rahul followed suit as his struggles continued with the right-hander managing only 9 off 14 balls.

Kohli looked in great touch as he smacked back-to-back boundaries against Lungi Ngidi in the seventh over but got dismissed by the South African pacer after a stunning catch from Kagiso Rabada at long leg. India's woes were further intensified after Deepak Hooda, who came in at number 5, was sent packing on a duck leavng the team reeling on 42/4 inside just 8 overs.

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Hardik Pandya too lost his wicket cheaply on 2 off 3 as Ngidi ran riot to pick up his fourth wicket in no time. However, Dinesh Karthik and Suryakumar Yadav steadied the ship for India following the top-order's failure and will be looking to take the team to a respectable total in Perth.

Virat Kohli on Sunday added another feather to his illustrious cap by achieving a huge milestone in his T20I career. The senior India batter became the first player from the country to complete 1,000 runs in the T20 World Cup and the second overall to achieve the feat.

Virat Kohli on Sunday added another feather to his illustrious cap by achieving a huge milestone in his T20I career. The senior India batter became the first player from the country to complete 1,000 runs in the T20 World Cup and the second overall to achieve the feat. Kohli, who has been enjoying a purple patch in the ongoing T20 World Cup in Australia, didn't have an ideal outing against the Proteas on Sunday but did enough to breach the 1000 run-mark in the T20 World Cup. Kohli needed 11 runs to achieve the feat and scored 12 to become the first Indian to do so. Kohli is also on the brink of becoming the highest run-getter in the history of the T20 World Cup. He now has 1,001 runs to his name in 24 matches at the T20 World Cup at a brilliant average of 83.41, and a strike rate of over 131, including 12 fifties. Also Read: 'This too shall pass': Indian spinner takes a dig at Babar Azam after his flop show vs Netherlands He is currently the second-highest run-getter in the T20 World Cup and is just 16 runs short of surpassing Sri Lanka legend Mahela Jayawardene, who occupies the top spot with 1016 runs to his name in 31 matches. Kohli is almost certain to surpass Jayawardene's tally in the ongoing World Cup considering his top-notch form. On Sunday, Kohli arrived early in the middle after India got off to a shaky start against South Africa. They lost captain Rohit Sharma cheaply on 15 off 14 balls after te Hitman miscued a shot trying to go big. KL Rahul followed suit as his struggles continued with the right-hander managing only 9 off 14 balls. Kohli looked in great touch as he smacked back-to-back boundaries against Lungi Ngidi in the seventh over but got dismissed by the South African pacer after a stunning catch from Kagiso Rabada at long leg. India's woes were further intensified after Deepak Hooda, who came in at number 5, was sent packing on a duck leavng the team reeling on 42/4 inside just 8 overs. Also Read: 'I can't answer this crap': Wasim Akram loses cool after question over Md. Rizwan's lip balm in T20 World Cup Hardik Pandya too lost his wicket cheaply on 2 off 3 as Ngidi ran riot to pick up his fourth wicket in no time. However, Dinesh Karthik and Suryakumar Yadav steadied the ship for India following the top-order's failure and will be looking to take the team to a respectable total in Perth.

Virat Kohli becomes first Indian player to achieve massive T20 World Cup milestone

Pakistan captain Babar Azam has not enjoyed the best of campaigns in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 so far and has been struggling to score runs consistently. His poor form continued in Pakistan's clash against Netherlands on Sunday (October 30) as Babar recorded another flop show and was dismissed cheaply on just 4 off 5 balls.

There were concerns over Babar's form in the run-up to the T20 World Cup, however, those were brushed aside after the Pakistan skipper's good show in the home series against England, and the tri-series in New Zealand. However, he has failed to perform in all three games for his side in the ongoing showpiece event.

Chasing a low-key target of 92 runs, the stage was set for the Pakistan skipper to get into the groove against Netherlands on Sunday. However, he was run out without troubling the scorers much in the game. Veteran India spinner Amit Mishra took a hilarious dig at Babar following his failure.

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Mishra took to Twitter and wrote, "This too shall pass. Stay strong", referring to an old tweet that Babar had posted earlier this year for Kohli when the senior India batter was dealing with a lean patch in international cricket.&nbsp;

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Babar has had a disastrous start to the tournament in Australia and his poor performances have also impacted Pakistan's chances in the ongoing T20 World Cup. He has so far managed only 8 runs in three matches at an abysmal average of 2.66.

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Babar's failure at the top was one of the key reasons behind Pakistan losing their first two Super 12 games in a row. The Men in Green lost their opening game against India before suffering a shock defeat at the hands of Zimbabwe. They bounced back on Sunday to bag their first win of the tournament after defeating Netherlands by six wickets.

Despite Babar's failure, Pakistan chased down the target of 92 runs comfortably with 6.1 overs to spare against Netherlands in Perth on Sunday to bag their first two points in the tournament and remain alive in the race for the semi-finals.

Pakistan captain Babar Azam has not enjoyed the best of campaigns in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 so far and has been struggling to score runs consistently. His poor form continued in Pakistan's clash against Netherlands on Sunday (October 30) as Babar recorded another flop show and was dismissed cheaply on just 4 off 5 balls.

Pakistan captain Babar Azam has not enjoyed the best of campaigns in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 so far and has been struggling to score runs consistently. His poor form continued in Pakistan's clash against Netherlands on Sunday (October 30) as Babar recorded another flop show and was dismissed cheaply on just 4 off 5 balls. There were concerns over Babar's form in the run-up to the T20 World Cup, however, those were brushed aside after the Pakistan skipper's good show in the home series against England, and the tri-series in New Zealand. However, he has failed to perform in all three games for his side in the ongoing showpiece event. Chasing a low-key target of 92 runs, the stage was set for the Pakistan skipper to get into the groove against Netherlands on Sunday. However, he was run out without troubling the scorers much in the game. Veteran India spinner Amit Mishra took a hilarious dig at Babar following his failure. Also Read: T20 World Cup 2022: Pakistan register their first win, beat Netherlands by six wickets Mishra took to Twitter and wrote, "This too shall pass. Stay strong", referring to an old tweet that Babar had posted earlier this year for Kohli when the senior India batter was dealing with a lean patch in international cricket. This too shall pass. Stay strong @babarazam258. — Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit) October 30, 2022 × Babar has had a disastrous start to the tournament in Australia and his poor performances have also impacted Pakistan's chances in the ongoing T20 World Cup. He has so far managed only 8 runs in three matches at an abysmal average of 2.66. Also Read: 'I can't answer this crap': Wasim Akram loses cool after question over Md. Rizwan's lip balm in T20 World Cup Babar's failure at the top was one of the key reasons behind Pakistan losing their first two Super 12 games in a row. The Men in Green lost their opening game against India before suffering a shock defeat at the hands of Zimbabwe. They bounced back on Sunday to bag their first win of the tournament after defeating Netherlands by six wickets. Despite Babar's failure, Pakistan chased down the target of 92 runs comfortably with 6.1 overs to spare against Netherlands in Perth on Sunday to bag their first two points in the tournament and remain alive in the race for the semi-finals.

'This too shall pass': Indian spinner takes a dig at Babar Azam after his flop show vs Netherlands in T20 WC

World number one Iga Swiatek said she was left feeling confused after Simona Halep was handed a provisional ban for doping and hoped there would be more clarity soon on the future of the Romanian player she has looked up to.

Two-times major winner Halep was provisionally suspended by the International Tennis Integrity Agency this month after she tested positive for the banned blood-booster roxadustat.

Halep was tested during the U.S. Open and both her A and B samples confirmed the presence of the anti-anaemia drug that stimulates the production of red blood cells, much like the prohibited substance Erythropoietin.

"Well, for sure it was confusing to me because I wouldn't expect hearing this news. Simona, from my point of view, seems like a person who always cared about being fair and she was a great example for me," Swiatek said, speaking ahead of the WTA Finals tournament which begins in Fort Worth, Texas on Monday.

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Halep had described the ban as the "biggest shock of her life" and denied knowingly taking any banned substance.

"I don't know how it works in terms of the system ... Is she going to be tested a couple of more times or whatever? Hopefully it's going to be more clear for fans and for us," Swiatek added.

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"But it's disappointing and she must feel really bad. From my point of view, the most important thing for me is just taking care of myself, being safe always, making my environment more safe and being careful. So we'll do that."

Halep's ex-coach Darren Cahill, who worked with the former world number one for six years and guided her to her first Grand Slam title, said last week there was "no chance" she had knowingly taken a prohibited substance.

World number one Iga Swiatek said she was left feeling confused after Simona Halep was handed a provisional ban for doping and hoped there would be more clarity soon on the future of the Romanian player she has looked up to.

World number one Iga Swiatek said she was left feeling confused after Simona Halep was handed a provisional ban for doping and hoped there would be more clarity soon on the future of the Romanian player she has looked up to. Two-times major winner Halep was provisionally suspended by the International Tennis Integrity Agency this month after she tested positive for the banned blood-booster roxadustat. Halep was tested during the U.S. Open and both her A and B samples confirmed the presence of the anti-anaemia drug that stimulates the production of red blood cells, much like the prohibited substance Erythropoietin. "Well, for sure it was confusing to me because I wouldn't expect hearing this news. Simona, from my point of view, seems like a person who always cared about being fair and she was a great example for me," Swiatek said, speaking ahead of the WTA Finals tournament which begins in Fort Worth, Texas on Monday. Also Read: Liverpool's long unbeaten home run ends after shock 2-1 defeat against Leeds United Halep had described the ban as the "biggest shock of her life" and denied knowingly taking any banned substance. "I don't know how it works in terms of the system ... Is she going to be tested a couple of more times or whatever? Hopefully it's going to be more clear for fans and for us," Swiatek added. Also Read: 'I felt I needed it to function': Wasim Akram confesses becoming cocaine addict post retirement "But it's disappointing and she must feel really bad. From my point of view, the most important thing for me is just taking care of myself, being safe always, making my environment more safe and being careful. So we'll do that." Halep's ex-coach Darren Cahill, who worked with the former world number one for six years and guided her to her first Grand Slam title, said last week there was "no chance" she had knowingly taken a prohibited substance.

Iga Swiatek confused, disappointed by Simona Halep's failed drugs test

Legendary Pakistan fast bowler Wasim Akram recently lost his cool during a TV show on Pakistan television after being asked about Mohammad Rizwan's lip balm. Akram has been part of a star-studded talk show on A Sports along with his former teammate Waqar Younis and the likes of Shoaib Malik and Misbah-ul-Haq in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022.

The panel consisting of the legends of the game has been widely followed as they continue to analyse and criticise Pakistan's poor show in the tournament. However, Akram was left slightly miffed during the segment when viewers' questions were taken on the show on Saturday.

A fan put forth a random question asking the cricket experts why Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan was using a lip balm when not many players are doing so in the ongoing T20 World Cup in Australia. Akram was left furious after the question which he felt was not related to cricket.

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"This is just a random question. It is not even related to cricket. Don’t you guys have something better to do? I can’t answer this crap," Akram said after the question was brought up by the presenter.

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Akram had recently lashed out at Pakistan skipper Babar Azam after his team's humiliating defeat against Zimbabwe in their second Super 12 clash earlier this week. Zimbabwe stunned Pakistan by pulling off a 1-run victory in the game to hand them their second defeat in a row. The Men in Green had earlier lost their opener against India by four wickets.

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It has been a disastrous start for Pakistan with back-to-back defeats in their first two games. However, Babar &amp; Co. bounced back to winning ways on Sunday as they defeated Netherlands by six wickets to clinch their first points in the tournament. They will now face South Africa and Bangladesh in their remaining two must-win encounters to stay alive in the tournament.

Legendary Pakistan fast bowler Wasim Akram recently lost his cool during a TV show on Pakistan television after being asked about Mohammad Rizwan's lip balm. Akram has been part of a star-studded talk show on A Sports along with his former teammate Waqar Younis and the likes of Shoaib Malik and Misbah-ul-Haq in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022.

Legendary Pakistan fast bowler Wasim Akram recently lost his cool during a TV show on Pakistan television after being asked about Mohammad Rizwan's lip balm. Akram has been part of a star-studded talk show on A Sports along with his former teammate Waqar Younis and the likes of Shoaib Malik and Misbah-ul-Haq in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022. The panel consisting of the legends of the game has been widely followed as they continue to analyse and criticise Pakistan's poor show in the tournament. However, Akram was left slightly miffed during the segment when viewers' questions were taken on the show on Saturday. A fan put forth a random question asking the cricket experts why Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan was using a lip balm when not many players are doing so in the ongoing T20 World Cup in Australia. Akram was left furious after the question which he felt was not related to cricket. Also Read: Virat Kohli on cusp of breaking elusive T20 World Cup record in India's clash against South Africa "This is just a random question. It is not even related to cricket. Don’t you guys have something better to do? I can’t answer this crap," Akram said after the question was brought up by the presenter. × Akram had recently lashed out at Pakistan skipper Babar Azam after his team's humiliating defeat against Zimbabwe in their second Super 12 clash earlier this week. Zimbabwe stunned Pakistan by pulling off a 1-run victory in the game to hand them their second defeat in a row. The Men in Green had earlier lost their opener against India by four wickets. Also Read: 'I felt I needed it to function': Wasim Akram confesses becoming cocaine addict post retirement It has been a disastrous start for Pakistan with back-to-back defeats in their first two games. However, Babar & Co. bounced back to winning ways on Sunday as they defeated Netherlands by six wickets to clinch their first points in the tournament. They will now face South Africa and Bangladesh in their remaining two must-win encounters to stay alive in the tournament.

'I can't answer this crap': Wasim Akram loses cool after question over Md. Rizwan's lip balm in T20 World Cup

Bangladesh survived a dramatic final over to pull off a narrow three-run win against Zimbabwe in T20 World Cup, where the officials, in a rare incident, called the players back from dugout to complete the contest after realising that Nurul Hasan's stumping in the final ball was not clean, here Sunday.

Bangladeshi players were celebrating after Zimbabwe's Blessing Muzarabani, who was required to his a six in the final ball for a famous win, missed the ball and was stumped by Nurul Hasan.

However TV replays showed that Hasan had collected the ball in front of the wicket, which is against the rules, hence Zimbabwe were awarded a free hit and all the players were called back for final action. Zimbabwe now needed four runs to win.

The nonplussed players, who had walked off the field after shaking hands, thinking that Bangladesh had won, assembled again. Zimbabwe could not cash in on the chance and no further drama followed as Muzarabani again missed the ball again and finally Bangladesh rejoiced the victory.

Zimbabwe were chasing 151 and fell short by three runs. It was opener Najmul Hossain Shanto who smashed seven fours and one maximum in his 55-ball 71-run knock and single-handedly powered Bangladesh to a competitive 150 for 7.

In reply, Zimbabwe lost too many wickets to find themselves in the dumps at 35 for 4 in the sixth over but Sean Williams conjured up a magnificent 42-ball 64-run innings to revive the chase.

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He was dismissed in the 19th over, leaving Zimbabwe to get 16 in the last six balls. Hossain then bowled the most important over of his career as he dismissed Brad Evans (2) in the second ball but Richard Ngarava slammed him for a four and a six in the next two balls to keep them in the hunt.

Hossain, however, had Ngarava stumped in the next ball as Zimbabwe needed five off the last ball. The unprecedented scenes followed after that but eventually, Bangladesh survived. It was Bangladesh's second win in the tournament following their 104-run loss to South Africa, while Zimbabwe suffered their first loss in the super 12 stage.

Bangladesh (4) are now in the second spot in the points table with two more games to go, while Zimbabwe (3) find themselves in the fourth position. Earlier, pacer Muzarabani dismissed Soumya Sarkar (0) and Litton Das (14 off 12) in his opening spell to give Zimbabwe a great start.

Shanto, who had a hamstring trouble in the initial stage and also survived a run-out scare, forged a 54-run stand with skipper Shakib Al Hasan (23 off 20) before adding 36 runs with Afif Hossain (29 off 19). The duo punished the bowlers whenever they bowled short or too full and Zimbabwe fielders also looked sloppy as Bangladesh managed to find the boundaries easily.

Zimbabwe had an awful day on the field as they were guilty of miss-fielding, missing run-out chances and dropping catches. They took a gamble by introducing left-arm spinner Sean Williams into the attack and it paid off as he got rid of Shakib, who top-edged a slog-sweep and was caught by a diving Muzarabani.

Shanto, however, continued to dominate as he completed his maiden fifty in T20 format in the 13th over with a single. 
He sent Evans for a leather hunt, clobbering him over long-on for the first six of the innings, before picking up two more fours to accumulate 17 runs in the 16th over.

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It was Sikandar Raza, who got rid off Shanto with skipper Craig Ervine taking the catch. While Richard Ngarava bowled a tight next over, Afif was dropped by Evans at deep mid-wicket in the 19th over off Sikandar Raza and the batter made good use of the chance, producing a big slog-sweep for a six as 12 runs came of the over.

In the last over, Bangladesh lost three wickets. In total, Bangladesh scored 87 runs in the last 10 overs. Defending the total, Taskin Ahmed (3/19) and Mustafizur Rahman (2/15) did most of the damage early on before Hossain picked up two wickets in the final over.

Bangladesh survived a dramatic final over to pull off a narrow three-run win against Zimbabwe in T20 World Cup, where the officials, in a rare incident, called the players back from dugout to complete the contest after realising that Nurul Hasan's stumping in the final ball was not clean, here Sunday.

Bangladesh survived a dramatic final over to pull off a narrow three-run win against Zimbabwe in T20 World Cup, where the officials, in a rare incident, called the players back from dugout to complete the contest after realising that Nurul Hasan's stumping in the final ball was not clean, here Sunday. Bangladeshi players were celebrating after Zimbabwe's Blessing Muzarabani, who was required to his a six in the final ball for a famous win, missed the ball and was stumped by Nurul Hasan. However TV replays showed that Hasan had collected the ball in front of the wicket, which is against the rules, hence Zimbabwe were awarded a free hit and all the players were called back for final action. Zimbabwe now needed four runs to win. The nonplussed players, who had walked off the field after shaking hands, thinking that Bangladesh had won, assembled again. Zimbabwe could not cash in on the chance and no further drama followed as Muzarabani again missed the ball again and finally Bangladesh rejoiced the victory. Zimbabwe were chasing 151 and fell short by three runs. It was opener Najmul Hossain Shanto who smashed seven fours and one maximum in his 55-ball 71-run knock and single-handedly powered Bangladesh to a competitive 150 for 7. In reply, Zimbabwe lost too many wickets to find themselves in the dumps at 35 for 4 in the sixth over but Sean Williams conjured up a magnificent 42-ball 64-run innings to revive the chase. Also Read: Virat Kohli on cusp of breaking elusive T20 World Cup record in India's clash against South Africa He was dismissed in the 19th over, leaving Zimbabwe to get 16 in the last six balls. Hossain then bowled the most important over of his career as he dismissed Brad Evans (2) in the second ball but Richard Ngarava slammed him for a four and a six in the next two balls to keep them in the hunt. Hossain, however, had Ngarava stumped in the next ball as Zimbabwe needed five off the last ball. The unprecedented scenes followed after that but eventually, Bangladesh survived. It was Bangladesh's second win in the tournament following their 104-run loss to South Africa, while Zimbabwe suffered their first loss in the super 12 stage. Bangladesh (4) are now in the second spot in the points table with two more games to go, while Zimbabwe (3) find themselves in the fourth position. Earlier, pacer Muzarabani dismissed Soumya Sarkar (0) and Litton Das (14 off 12) in his opening spell to give Zimbabwe a great start. Shanto, who had a hamstring trouble in the initial stage and also survived a run-out scare, forged a 54-run stand with skipper Shakib Al Hasan (23 off 20) before adding 36 runs with Afif Hossain (29 off 19). The duo punished the bowlers whenever they bowled short or too full and Zimbabwe fielders also looked sloppy as Bangladesh managed to find the boundaries easily. Zimbabwe had an awful day on the field as they were guilty of miss-fielding, missing run-out chances and dropping catches. They took a gamble by introducing left-arm spinner Sean Williams into the attack and it paid off as he got rid of Shakib, who top-edged a slog-sweep and was caught by a diving Muzarabani. Shanto, however, continued to dominate as he completed his maiden fifty in T20 format in the 13th over with a single. He sent Evans for a leather hunt, clobbering him over long-on for the first six of the innings, before picking up two more fours to accumulate 17 runs in the 16th over. Also Read: Team would look complete: Kapil Dev urges India to play Rishabh Pant over Dinesh Karthik vs South Africa It was Sikandar Raza, who got rid off Shanto with skipper Craig Ervine taking the catch. While Richard Ngarava bowled a tight next over, Afif was dropped by Evans at deep mid-wicket in the 19th over off Sikandar Raza and the batter made good use of the chance, producing a big slog-sweep for a six as 12 runs came of the over. In the last over, Bangladesh lost three wickets. In total, Bangladesh scored 87 runs in the last 10 overs. Defending the total, Taskin Ahmed (3/19) and Mustafizur Rahman (2/15) did most of the damage early on before Hossain picked up two wickets in the final over.

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Virat Kohli will be on the cusp of achieving an elusive T20 World Cup record when India lock horns with South Africa in their third Super 12 clash in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 on Sunday (October 30). Kohli has been in terrific form so far in the tournament and has played an instrumental role in India's back-to-back wins in their first two matches.

Kohli has been enjoying a purple patch with the willow as he has already scored half-centuries in India's first two matches. The batting maestro played a stunning knock of unbeaten 82 to help India earn a thrilling four-wicket win against Pakistan before scoring 62 off 44 balls against Netherlands in India's last outing.

Kohli is now on the cusp of breaking an elusive T20 World Cup record in the upcoming clash against South Africa at the Perth Stadium in Perth. He is just 28 runs short of surpassing Sri Lanka legend Mahela Jayawardene to become the leading run-getter in the history of the T20 World Cup.

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Kohli currently has 989 runs to his name from 23 matches at the T20 World Cup and needs another 28 runs to go past Jayawardene, who scored 1016 runs from 31 matches in T20 World Cup. Kohli will also become the first Indian batter to complete 1,000 runs in T20 World Cup if he manages to score 11 runs against South Africa on Sunday.

Kohli's 989 runs have come just in 21 innings at a stunning average of 89.90, including as many as 12 fifties. He has been India's most prolific run-getter in the T20 World Cup and will be hoping to continue his purple patch in Perth on Sunday. The batting maestro is also currently the leading run-getter in T20Is overall.

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He has so far played a key role in India's first two victories with unbeaten fifties in both games and is currently the fourth-highest run-getter in the tournament with 144 runs despite having played just two matches. A win against South Africa on Sunday will ensure India remain on the top spot in Group 2 and inch closer to securing a spot in the semi-finals.

Virat Kohli will be on the cusp of achieving an elusive T20 World Cup record when India lock horns with South Africa in their third Super 12 clash in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 on Sunday (October 30).

Virat Kohli will be on the cusp of achieving an elusive T20 World Cup record when India lock horns with South Africa in their third Super 12 clash in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 on Sunday (October 30). Kohli has been in terrific form so far in the tournament and has played an instrumental role in India's back-to-back wins in their first two matches. Kohli has been enjoying a purple patch with the willow as he has already scored half-centuries in India's first two matches. The batting maestro played a stunning knock of unbeaten 82 to help India earn a thrilling four-wicket win against Pakistan before scoring 62 off 44 balls against Netherlands in India's last outing. Kohli is now on the cusp of breaking an elusive T20 World Cup record in the upcoming clash against South Africa at the Perth Stadium in Perth. He is just 28 runs short of surpassing Sri Lanka legend Mahela Jayawardene to become the leading run-getter in the history of the T20 World Cup. Also Read: Team would look complete: Kapil Dev urges India to play Rishabh Pant over Dinesh Karthik vs South Africa Kohli currently has 989 runs to his name from 23 matches at the T20 World Cup and needs another 28 runs to go past Jayawardene, who scored 1016 runs from 31 matches in T20 World Cup. Kohli will also become the first Indian batter to complete 1,000 runs in T20 World Cup if he manages to score 11 runs against South Africa on Sunday. Kohli's 989 runs have come just in 21 innings at a stunning average of 89.90, including as many as 12 fifties. He has been India's most prolific run-getter in the T20 World Cup and will be hoping to continue his purple patch in Perth on Sunday. The batting maestro is also currently the leading run-getter in T20Is overall. Also Read: What New Zealand's win against Sri Lanka means for Australia & England's T20 WC semi-final chances He has so far played a key role in India's first two victories with unbeaten fifties in both games and is currently the fourth-highest run-getter in the tournament with 144 runs despite having played just two matches. A win against South Africa on Sunday will ensure India remain on the top spot in Group 2 and inch closer to securing a spot in the semi-finals.

Virat Kohli on cusp of breaking elusive T20 World Cup record in India's clash against South Africa

Liverpool suffered a surprise 2-1 loss to Leeds United after Dutch winger Crysencio Summerville's 89th-minute strike in their Premier League clash at Anfield on Saturday that took the visitors out of the relegation zone.

The Reds' first top-flight home defeat in 30 games follows last week's loss at bottom side Nottingham Forest and further deepens the crisis around the struggling Merseyside club, who are ninth in the table on 16 points after 12 games.

The win takes Leeds up to 15th on 12 points.

Liverpool got off to another disastrous start after four minutes when Joe Gomez played a blind backpass to Alisson who had moved out of his goal and slipped, leaving a gaping space for Rodrigo to run in and tap the ball into the empty net.

Mohamed Salah levelled for Liverpool 10 minutes later when Andy Robertson crossed for the Egyptian international to hook a volley into the net from close range, igniting the Liverpool supporters as their team began the chase for a winner.

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Leeds continued to threaten on the break, though, and Brenden Aaronson almost put them back in front a few minutes later, meeting Rasmus Kristensen's cross from the right with a deft volley that cannoned off the crossbar.

Leeds French keeper Illan Meslier kept his side in the game almost single-handedly in the second half, pulling off a superb save from Darwin Nunez in a one-on-one after 67 minutes and then clawing away a shot from the same player 11 minutes later.

Meslier's saves set the scene for Summerville to steal the three points with a last-gasp poacher's finish.

On the eve of his 21st birthday, the forward snapped up a ball in the box from Patrick Bamford and quickly pulled the trigger, firing across Alisson into the net.

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It was Leeds' first away win of the season and a first league loss for Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk at Anfield since he signed for Liverpool in January 2018.

"It's a huge moment for me and my family," Summerville told Sky Sports. "Scoring at Anfield is a big moment for me. It went so quick ... when you're in the box, you have to think quickly. It just happened."

Liverpool boss Juergen Klopp is in no doubt about what he expects of his under-performing side. "We have to fight and that is what we must do," he said.

Liverpool suffered a surprise 2-1 loss to Leeds United after Dutch winger Crysencio Summerville's 89th-minute strike in their Premier League clash at Anfield on Saturday that took the visitors out of the relegation zone.

Liverpool suffered a surprise 2-1 loss to Leeds United after Dutch winger Crysencio Summerville's 89th-minute strike in their Premier League clash at Anfield on Saturday that took the visitors out of the relegation zone. The Reds' first top-flight home defeat in 30 games follows last week's loss at bottom side Nottingham Forest and further deepens the crisis around the struggling Merseyside club, who are ninth in the table on 16 points after 12 games. The win takes Leeds up to 15th on 12 points. Liverpool got off to another disastrous start after four minutes when Joe Gomez played a blind backpass to Alisson who had moved out of his goal and slipped, leaving a gaping space for Rodrigo to run in and tap the ball into the empty net. Mohamed Salah levelled for Liverpool 10 minutes later when Andy Robertson crossed for the Egyptian international to hook a volley into the net from close range, igniting the Liverpool supporters as their team began the chase for a winner. Also Read: Thousands of workers evicted in Qatar's capital ahead of FIFA World Cup 2022 Leeds continued to threaten on the break, though, and Brenden Aaronson almost put them back in front a few minutes later, meeting Rasmus Kristensen's cross from the right with a deft volley that cannoned off the crossbar. Leeds French keeper Illan Meslier kept his side in the game almost single-handedly in the second half, pulling off a superb save from Darwin Nunez in a one-on-one after 67 minutes and then clawing away a shot from the same player 11 minutes later. Meslier's saves set the scene for Summerville to steal the three points with a last-gasp poacher's finish. On the eve of his 21st birthday, the forward snapped up a ball in the box from Patrick Bamford and quickly pulled the trigger, firing across Alisson into the net. Also Read: Kevin De Bruyne fires Manchester City to win at Leicester in Erling Haaland's absence It was Leeds' first away win of the season and a first league loss for Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk at Anfield since he signed for Liverpool in January 2018. "It's a huge moment for me and my family," Summerville told Sky Sports. "Scoring at Anfield is a big moment for me. It went so quick ... when you're in the box, you have to think quickly. It just happened." Liverpool boss Juergen Klopp is in no doubt about what he expects of his under-performing side. "We have to fight and that is what we must do," he said.

Premier League: Liverpool's long unbeaten home run ends after shock 2-1 defeat against Leeds United

Former India captain Kapil Dev has urged the Indian team management to play Rishabh Pant over Dinesh Karthik in the Men in Blue's clash against South Africa in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 on Sunday (October 30). India have gotten off to a flying start in the tournament with two wins in their first two games and will be hoping to maintain their winning streak in the third Super 12 clash against the Proteas.

Karthik has been India's first-choice wicket-keeper batter so far in the tournament but hasn't got too many chances to impress as he bats in the lower-middle order as the team's designated finisher. While he hasn't batted enough, he hasn't been flawless while keeping wickets.

Speaking ahead of the crucial clash against South Africa, Kapil India should look at playing Pant as he will provide a left-hand option in the middle order and his wicket-keeping can be like a breath of fresh air for the team making it look complete.

"I want to say that since we have Rishabh Pant, now is the time India need him. It felt as if Dinesh Karthik would get the job done, but factoring in the wicketkeeping as well, I feel that if India have that left-hander option in the team, this team would look complete," Kapil said on ABP News.

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Kapil also backed struggling KL Rahul to find his form soon in the ongoing tournament. Rahul has looked completely out of touch in the first two games and has managed only 13 runs so far. The former India captain said Rahul needs to be patient at the top and take his time initially as he has the skills to accelerate when needed.

"He is a very neat cricketer. If you look at his batting, he doesn't appear to be struggling. He gets out and has in fact, played on twice or thrice. I want him to score runs because it is really important for him to score. Some players are told not to play fast. He can take time initially because he can easily accelerate as and when needed. I want him to play patiently, play the first 8-10 overs, and then when he gets an idea what total is best on the pitch, then go for it," said Kapil.

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India had recently defeated South Africa in a T20I series at home but the Proteas have managed to find the rhythm in the T20 World Cup down under and have been playing some fantastic cricket. A win on Sunday will ensure India remain in the top spot in Group 2 of Super 12.

Former India captain Kapil Dev has urged the Indian team management to play Rishabh Pant over Dinesh Karthik in the Men in Blue's clash against South Africa in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 on Sunday (October 30).

Former India captain Kapil Dev has urged the Indian team management to play Rishabh Pant over Dinesh Karthik in the Men in Blue's clash against South Africa in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 on Sunday (October 30). India have gotten off to a flying start in the tournament with two wins in their first two games and will be hoping to maintain their winning streak in the third Super 12 clash against the Proteas. Karthik has been India's first-choice wicket-keeper batter so far in the tournament but hasn't got too many chances to impress as he bats in the lower-middle order as the team's designated finisher. While he hasn't batted enough, he hasn't been flawless while keeping wickets. Speaking ahead of the crucial clash against South Africa, Kapil India should look at playing Pant as he will provide a left-hand option in the middle order and his wicket-keeping can be like a breath of fresh air for the team making it look complete. "I want to say that since we have Rishabh Pant, now is the time India need him. It felt as if Dinesh Karthik would get the job done, but factoring in the wicketkeeping as well, I feel that if India have that left-hander option in the team, this team would look complete," Kapil said on ABP News. Also Read: Dinesh Karthik does 'blind' drills, Rishabh Pant bats like man possessed ahead of South Africa clash Kapil also backed struggling KL Rahul to find his form soon in the ongoing tournament. Rahul has looked completely out of touch in the first two games and has managed only 13 runs so far. The former India captain said Rahul needs to be patient at the top and take his time initially as he has the skills to accelerate when needed. "He is a very neat cricketer. If you look at his batting, he doesn't appear to be struggling. He gets out and has in fact, played on twice or thrice. I want him to score runs because it is really important for him to score. Some players are told not to play fast. He can take time initially because he can easily accelerate as and when needed. I want him to play patiently, play the first 8-10 overs, and then when he gets an idea what total is best on the pitch, then go for it," said Kapil. Also Read: Explained: What New Zealand's win against Sri Lanka means for Australia & England's T20 WC semi-final chances India had recently defeated South Africa in a T20I series at home but the Proteas have managed to find the rhythm in the T20 World Cup down under and have been playing some fantastic cricket. A win on Sunday will ensure India remain in the top spot in Group 2 of Super 12.

Team would look complete: Kapil Dev urges India to play Rishabh Pant over Dinesh Karthik vs South Africa

Manchester United's Brazil winger Antony vowed to continue with his tricks after accusations he was "showboating" during his side's 3-0 win over Sheriff Tiraspol on Thursday.

The 22-year-old who is well-known for his flair produced one incredible 720-degree spin with the ball seemingly glued to his left foot during the Europa League tie.

United manager Erik ten Hag said he would "correct" the player if his tricks were "not functional" but in a post on Instagram on Friday, Antony said he would continue to dazzle.

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"We're known for our art and I'm not going to stop doing what got me where I am," Antony, who features in numerous showboating reels on social media, said.

Antony's next touch following his fancy footwork was to knock the ball out of play and Ten Hag suggested that his player needed to concentrate more on the basics.

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"I don't have a problem with tricks as long as it's functional," said the Dutchman, who also managed Antony at Ajax Amsterdam.

"I demand more from him -- more runs behind, more often in the box and more playing in the pocket.

"When there is a trick like that, it's nice as long as it's functional. If you're not losing the ball, then it's OK -- but if it's a trick because of a trick, then I will correct him."

Manchester United's Brazil winger Antony vowed to continue with his tricks after accusations he was "showboating" during his side's 3-0 win over Sheriff Tiraspol on Thursday.

Manchester United's Brazil winger Antony vowed to continue with his tricks after accusations he was "showboating" during his side's 3-0 win over Sheriff Tiraspol on Thursday. The 22-year-old who is well-known for his flair produced one incredible 720-degree spin with the ball seemingly glued to his left foot during the Europa League tie. United manager Erik ten Hag said he would "correct" the player if his tricks were "not functional" but in a post on Instagram on Friday, Antony said he would continue to dazzle. Also Read: Cristiano Ronaldo scores on Man United return as Europa League progress certain "We're known for our art and I'm not going to stop doing what got me where I am," Antony, who features in numerous showboating reels on social media, said. Antony's next touch following his fancy footwork was to knock the ball out of play and Ten Hag suggested that his player needed to concentrate more on the basics. Also Read: Arsenal defender Pablo Mari among five stabbed at Italian supermarket, one dead "I don't have a problem with tricks as long as it's functional," said the Dutchman, who also managed Antony at Ajax Amsterdam. "I demand more from him -- more runs behind, more often in the box and more playing in the pocket. "When there is a trick like that, it's nice as long as it's functional. If you're not losing the ball, then it's OK -- but if it's a trick because of a trick, then I will correct him."

'I am not going to stop': Manchester United winger Antony responds to criticism over showboating

New Zealand thrashed Sri Lanka by 65 runs in their third Super 12 clash on Saturday (October 29) to inch closer to securing a spot in the semi-finals. New Zealand are the only team to have remained unbeaten so far in the ongoing Super 12 stage from Group 1 and look set to finish on top of the table.

Australia and England, who were favourites to make it to the semi-finals from Group 2 have both lost a game each which has damaged their qualification chances. While Australia suffered a comprehensive defeat in their opener against the Kiwis, England were stunned by Ireland.

After their big win over Sri Lanka on Saturday, Kane Williamson-led New Zealand need to win just one out of their remaining two matches to qualify for the semi-finals. However, it is a tricky road ahead for the other five teams who are still in contention for the second spot.

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ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Group 1 qualification scenario explained:

New Zealand: New Zealand are currently sitting on top of the points table after two wins and a no-result in their first three games. They have five points to their name and are favourites to top the group. The Kiwis need just one win in their remaining two matches to make it to the semi-finals. Even if they lose one of their two games, they have a superior net run rate which will see them finish as table toppers.

England, Australia, Ireland: All three of England, Ireland, and Australia are currently tied on three points each with one win, one loss and a no-result game each. While England are in the second spot with the highest net run rate, Ireland and Australia are in the third and fourth spot respectively. All three teams can reach a maximum of seven points each which will be enough to secure a spot in the semi-finals. They can't afford any slips ups in their remaining two matches to ensure they can qualify without depending on favours from other teams.

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Sri Lanka and Afghanistan: Both Sri Lanka and Afghanistan have two points each under their belt. However, Sri Lanka have played only two matches while Afghanistan have already played three with two of their matches ending up in a no-result due to rain. While Sri Lanka still have a healthy chance of qualifying as they can finish with seven points, Afghanistan will have to win their remaining two matches and hope some other results go their way to remain in contention to finish second in the group.

New Zealand thrashed Sri Lanka by 65 runs in their third Super 12 clash on Saturday (October 29) to inch closer to securing a spot in the semi-finals. New Zealand are the only team to have remained unbeaten so far in the ongoing Super 12 stage from Group 1 and look set to finish on top of the table.

New Zealand thrashed Sri Lanka by 65 runs in their third Super 12 clash on Saturday (October 29) to inch closer to securing a spot in the semi-finals. New Zealand are the only team to have remained unbeaten so far in the ongoing Super 12 stage from Group 1 and look set to finish on top of the table. Australia and England, who were favourites to make it to the semi-finals from Group 2 have both lost a game each which has damaged their qualification chances. While Australia suffered a comprehensive defeat in their opener against the Kiwis, England were stunned by Ireland. After their big win over Sri Lanka on Saturday, Kane Williamson-led New Zealand need to win just one out of their remaining two matches to qualify for the semi-finals. However, it is a tricky road ahead for the other five teams who are still in contention for the second spot. Also Read: 'I felt I needed it to function': Wasim Akram confesses becoming cocaine addict post retirement ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Group 1 qualification scenario explained: New Zealand: New Zealand are currently sitting on top of the points table after two wins and a no-result in their first three games. They have five points to their name and are favourites to top the group. The Kiwis need just one win in their remaining two matches to make it to the semi-finals. Even if they lose one of their two games, they have a superior net run rate which will see them finish as table toppers. England, Australia, Ireland: All three of England, Ireland, and Australia are currently tied on three points each with one win, one loss and a no-result game each. While England are in the second spot with the highest net run rate, Ireland and Australia are in the third and fourth spot respectively. All three teams can reach a maximum of seven points each which will be enough to secure a spot in the semi-finals. They can't afford any slips ups in their remaining two matches to ensure they can qualify without depending on favours from other teams. Also Read: Virat Kohli is the best in this era, he cannot be compared, says former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir Sri Lanka and Afghanistan: Both Sri Lanka and Afghanistan have two points each under their belt. However, Sri Lanka have played only two matches while Afghanistan have already played three with two of their matches ending up in a no-result due to rain. While Sri Lanka still have a healthy chance of qualifying as they can finish with seven points, Afghanistan will have to win their remaining two matches and hope some other results go their way to remain in contention to finish second in the group.

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At 37, Dinesh Karthik could well be playing his last ICC tournament, having been a part of global event squad for the first time back in 2007. At 25, Rishabh Pant has years of top-flight cricket left in him. He batted from start to finish during the nets but a place in the playing eleven still looks like a distant reality.

Both are at different stages of their lives -- Karthik doing some special 'blind drills' so that people don't criticise his keeping in what could be his last big tournament.

While gathering a powerful throw, he seemed to be in pain and took off his main gloves and looked at his 'inners'. 
In case of Pant, there was passion and anger of a youth in his batting session as Rahul Dravid spent the maximum time looking at his batting.

At times he treated Shardul Thakur and Mohammed Siraj with utter disdain. At other times, he played and missed but didn't leave the nets.

On one of the coldest days in Perth, the focus of India's net session was Karthik's unique keeping drills under supervision of fielding coach T Dilip.

Blind Drill is a specific keeping exercise done to increase alertness as keepers get blindsided by batters when the ball comes to them at last the moment.

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Dilip kept a couple of red and white markers at least four feet apart and put a white towel on them. As Karthik crouched behind the imaginary stumps, Dilip from the other kept an inclined plane used for giving sharp catches and hit the balls between the two road markers and in a manner that it gets deflected by the towel.

The towel is like a batter, who is covering the ball, and even if he misses it, the keeper would get a sight of the delivery at the last moment. This training is specially done to get the reflexes in order if someone like an Axar Patel, who bowls his deliveries at a quicker pace beats the bat.

Karthik had missed an easy stumping chance against the Netherlands as could watch the ball only when it had come near him at the last moment. The drill has two-fold benefits -&nbsp;it helps in making the reflexes quick and improves footwork.

The second set of the drill was with the big kit bag after removing the marker. Now Dilip was hurling the ball down the leg-side and a crouched Karthik needed deft footwork even if he is wrong-footed and gather the wide leg-side balls when bowlers lose their line.

Later, Karthik practiced catches off awkward edges. Here, the team used a special rubber bat with rough and rugged edges. The moment the ball hits those rugged cuts, it could fly in any direction -&nbsp;inside edge, outside edge, lob on-front, or just nosedive.

It was mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton, who batted left-handed during the drills. In fact coach Rahul Dravid had instructed net bowlers (spinners) to bowl fast and quick into the stumps when Karthik was keeping.

"We got an instruction from Indian coaches to flight it less and bowl fast and keep it within stumps without much turn for Karthik to keep. We are not used to bowling this quick in Grade cricket but it was good fun," said one of the net bowlers Khilesh.

As Karthik did his drills, Pant batted and batted at the other nets. One could gauge he is hurting. You are not a champion player if you are not hurt by snub.

After the two-hour session, when everyone thought he was packing his kits, he took out his keeping gear and asked Nuwan Senaviratne to give him throwdowns for another 15 minutes.

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It seemed he didn't want to leave the Optus Stadium even if the temperature was around 10-12 degrees. 
He obliged the selfie hunters as well as the journalists. Shook hands with familiar faces and exchanged pleasantries. But it was clear, he was hurt at being left out of playing XI.

"Rishabh bhai open kaarlo, India ki zindaagi badal jayegi," a fan shouted from the other side of the fence. Rishabh looked back and started walking.

Even he wants to open but is the team management listening.

The chairman of selectors Chetan Sharma was present during the optional training session but quietly watched proceedings from a distance. Unlike some of the series after he had become the coach, Sharma wasn't seen voluntarily entering the nets or talking to the bowlers.

Rather he chose a safe distance behind the fast bowler's bowling mark and watched coaches Rahul Dravid, Paras Mhambrey and Vikram Rathour monitor the session. Once the practice was over, he was seen sharing a laugh with Karthik as they walked back. 
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At 37, Dinesh Karthik could well be playing his last ICC tournament, having been a part of global event squad for the first time back in 2007. At 25, Rishabh Pant has years of top-flight cricket left in him.

At 37, Dinesh Karthik could well be playing his last ICC tournament, having been a part of global event squad for the first time back in 2007. At 25, Rishabh Pant has years of top-flight cricket left in him. He batted from start to finish during the nets but a place in the playing eleven still looks like a distant reality. Both are at different stages of their lives -- Karthik doing some special 'blind drills' so that people don't criticise his keeping in what could be his last big tournament. While gathering a powerful throw, he seemed to be in pain and took off his main gloves and looked at his 'inners'. In case of Pant, there was passion and anger of a youth in his batting session as Rahul Dravid spent the maximum time looking at his batting. At times he treated Shardul Thakur and Mohammed Siraj with utter disdain. At other times, he played and missed but didn't leave the nets. On one of the coldest days in Perth, the focus of India's net session was Karthik's unique keeping drills under supervision of fielding coach T Dilip. Blind Drill is a specific keeping exercise done to increase alertness as keepers get blindsided by batters when the ball comes to them at last the moment. Also Read: Virat Kohli is the best in this era, he cannot be compared, says former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir Dilip kept a couple of red and white markers at least four feet apart and put a white towel on them. As Karthik crouched behind the imaginary stumps, Dilip from the other kept an inclined plane used for giving sharp catches and hit the balls between the two road markers and in a manner that it gets deflected by the towel. The towel is like a batter, who is covering the ball, and even if he misses it, the keeper would get a sight of the delivery at the last moment. This training is specially done to get the reflexes in order if someone like an Axar Patel, who bowls his deliveries at a quicker pace beats the bat. Karthik had missed an easy stumping chance against the Netherlands as could watch the ball only when it had come near him at the last moment. The drill has two-fold benefits - it helps in making the reflexes quick and improves footwork. The second set of the drill was with the big kit bag after removing the marker. Now Dilip was hurling the ball down the leg-side and a crouched Karthik needed deft footwork even if he is wrong-footed and gather the wide leg-side balls when bowlers lose their line. Later, Karthik practiced catches off awkward edges. Here, the team used a special rubber bat with rough and rugged edges. The moment the ball hits those rugged cuts, it could fly in any direction - inside edge, outside edge, lob on-front, or just nosedive. It was mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton, who batted left-handed during the drills. In fact coach Rahul Dravid had instructed net bowlers (spinners) to bowl fast and quick into the stumps when Karthik was keeping. "We got an instruction from Indian coaches to flight it less and bowl fast and keep it within stumps without much turn for Karthik to keep. We are not used to bowling this quick in Grade cricket but it was good fun," said one of the net bowlers Khilesh. As Karthik did his drills, Pant batted and batted at the other nets. One could gauge he is hurting. You are not a champion player if you are not hurt by snub. After the two-hour session, when everyone thought he was packing his kits, he took out his keeping gear and asked Nuwan Senaviratne to give him throwdowns for another 15 minutes. Also Read: 'Can’t wait to retire': Australia captain Aaron Finch wants to watch India-Pakistan game live It seemed he didn't want to leave the Optus Stadium even if the temperature was around 10-12 degrees. He obliged the selfie hunters as well as the journalists. Shook hands with familiar faces and exchanged pleasantries. But it was clear, he was hurt at being left out of playing XI. "Rishabh bhai open kaarlo, India ki zindaagi badal jayegi," a fan shouted from the other side of the fence. Rishabh looked back and started walking. Even he wants to open but is the team management listening. The chairman of selectors Chetan Sharma was present during the optional training session but quietly watched proceedings from a distance. Unlike some of the series after he had become the coach, Sharma wasn't seen voluntarily entering the nets or talking to the bowlers. Rather he chose a safe distance behind the fast bowler's bowling mark and watched coaches Rahul Dravid, Paras Mhambrey and Vikram Rathour monitor the session. Once the practice was over, he was seen sharing a laugh with Karthik as they walked back.

T20 WC: Dinesh Karthik does 'blind' drills, Rishabh Pant bats like man possessed ahead of South Africa clash

A stunning free kick from Kevin De Bruyne earned Manchester City a 1-0 victory at Leicester City on Saturday, a win that moved the champions back to the top of the Premier League.

With top goalscorer Erling Haaland missing a Premier League game for the first time since arriving at City through injury, the visitors lacked a cutting edge in the first half, with Leicester containing them with ease.

It was clear it would take something special to unlock the determined hosts, with Belgian midfielder De Bruyne stepping up, firing an unstoppable free-kick into the net four minutes after the break to put City in front.

Leicester responded well and has a chance to level through a stunning volley from De Bruyne's Belgium teammate Youri Tielemans, but City goalkeeper Ederson brilliantly tipped the thunderbolt of a strike onto the crossbar.

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The hosts kept coming, putting City under plenty of late pressure, but the champions held on to climb back to the top of the standings on 29 points, one clear of Arsenal who play Nottingham Forest on Sunday. Leicester stay 17th.

"The free kick goes perfectly, luckily it's 1-0," De Bruyne told BT Sport. "Ederson has been great, sometimes we only talk about his distribution but he's a great keeper and he proves it every week.

"We have proved we can win with or without Erling Haaland."

Leicester coach Brendan Rodgers could not hide his delight that Haaland, who has 17 league goals from just 11 starts this season, was missing.

"I'd be lying if I said I wasn't sliding on my knees when I heard he (Haaland) wasn't playing," he said pre-match, before seeing his side keep City at bay in the opening period.

The hosts came into the contest on the back of three successive clean sheets, and restricted City to half chances early on. With Bernardo Silva's angled shot well saved, it was the champions' only real opening of note before the break.

There was absolutely nothing anyone could have done to keep De Bruyne's third league goal of the season out, however, as he curled an unstoppable free-kick into the top corner.

"It's not about the assist that Kevin always has, or the free kick. I know he has these qualities, the last few games he was not himself," City boss Pep Guardiola said.

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"He needs his dynamic, when he can move in different pockets. What can I say about Kevin? Everyone knows him."

City were comfortable in their lead and never looked in danger of suffering a second league loss of the season.

City have now kept a clean sheet in six of their 12 games this season, which is better than all other Premier League teams.

"There were times where you felt like you didn't touch the ball for 10 minutes but that's what it's like when you play against one of the best teams in the world," Leicester's James Maddison told BT Sport.

"The difference was a moment of brilliance from probably the best player in the Premier League."

A stunning free kick from Kevin De Bruyne earned Manchester City a 1-0 victory at Leicester City on Saturday, a win that moved the champions back to the top of the Premier League.

A stunning free kick from Kevin De Bruyne earned Manchester City a 1-0 victory at Leicester City on Saturday, a win that moved the champions back to the top of the Premier League. With top goalscorer Erling Haaland missing a Premier League game for the first time since arriving at City through injury, the visitors lacked a cutting edge in the first half, with Leicester containing them with ease. It was clear it would take something special to unlock the determined hosts, with Belgian midfielder De Bruyne stepping up, firing an unstoppable free-kick into the net four minutes after the break to put City in front. Leicester responded well and has a chance to level through a stunning volley from De Bruyne's Belgium teammate Youri Tielemans, but City goalkeeper Ederson brilliantly tipped the thunderbolt of a strike onto the crossbar. Also Read: 'I am not going to stop': Manchester United winger Antony responds to criticism over showboating The hosts kept coming, putting City under plenty of late pressure, but the champions held on to climb back to the top of the standings on 29 points, one clear of Arsenal who play Nottingham Forest on Sunday. Leicester stay 17th. "The free kick goes perfectly, luckily it's 1-0," De Bruyne told BT Sport. "Ederson has been great, sometimes we only talk about his distribution but he's a great keeper and he proves it every week. "We have proved we can win with or without Erling Haaland." Leicester coach Brendan Rodgers could not hide his delight that Haaland, who has 17 league goals from just 11 starts this season, was missing. "I'd be lying if I said I wasn't sliding on my knees when I heard he (Haaland) wasn't playing," he said pre-match, before seeing his side keep City at bay in the opening period. The hosts came into the contest on the back of three successive clean sheets, and restricted City to half chances early on. With Bernardo Silva's angled shot well saved, it was the champions' only real opening of note before the break. There was absolutely nothing anyone could have done to keep De Bruyne's third league goal of the season out, however, as he curled an unstoppable free-kick into the top corner. "It's not about the assist that Kevin always has, or the free kick. I know he has these qualities, the last few games he was not himself," City boss Pep Guardiola said. Also Read: Thousands of workers evicted in Qatar's capital ahead of FIFA World Cup 2022 "He needs his dynamic, when he can move in different pockets. What can I say about Kevin? Everyone knows him." City were comfortable in their lead and never looked in danger of suffering a second league loss of the season. City have now kept a clean sheet in six of their 12 games this season, which is better than all other Premier League teams. "There were times where you felt like you didn't touch the ball for 10 minutes but that's what it's like when you play against one of the best teams in the world," Leicester's James Maddison told BT Sport. "The difference was a moment of brilliance from probably the best player in the Premier League."

Premier League: Kevin De Bruyne fires Manchester City to win at Leicester in Erling Haaland's absence

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