Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have made their first move in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) trading window as they have traded New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson and Afghanistan wicket-keeper batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz from Gujarat Titans (GT) ahead of the mini-auction next month.

Earlier there were reports that KKR were in talks with the Titans to sign two of their players. The trade was confirmed by the Indian Premier League on Sunday (November 13). Ferguson was earlier part of the KKR squad before being released and bought by the Gujarat Titans ahead of IPL 2022.

He will return to his former side ahead of the 2023 edition of the tournament after playing a key role in Gujarat Titans' maiden title triumph last season. Ferguson picked up 12 wickets in 13 matches for the reigning champions but has now&nbsp;been deemed excessive to the team's demands.

Meanwhile, Afghanistan star Gurbaz was roped in by the Titans as a replacement for injured Jason Roy last season. The Titans had the choice to retain him and let go of Roy but they have instead parted ways with the Afghanistan cricketer, who will now down the purple and gold next season.

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"New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson has been traded from Gujarat Titans to Kolkata Knight Riders for the upcoming TATA IPL 2023. He played 13 matches for Gujarat Titans and picked 12 wickets that included a 4-wicket haul," read a statement from IPL.

"Kolkata Knight Riders have also traded Afghanistan wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz from Gujarat Titans. He was included in the Gujarat Titans squad in the 2022 TATA IPL edition as a replacement for England batter Jason Roy but did not play any game last season," it added.

Ferguson spent three seasons with KKR from IPL 2019 to 2012. He played a total of 18 matches in three seasons with KKR and picked up 21 wickets. The Kiwi fast bowler played a key role in helping KKR reach the final of the 2021 season with 13 wickets from just eight matches.

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However, he was released by KKR ahead of the mega auction in 2021 and was bought by Gujarat Titans for a sum of a whopping Rs 10 crore (INR 100 million). With his addition, KKR have bolstered their pace attack but will be mindful of their purse heading into the auction.

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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have made their first move in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) trading window as they have traded New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson and Afghanistan wicket-keeper batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz from Gujarat Titans (GT) ahead of the mini-auction next month.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have made their first move in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) trading window as they have traded New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson and Afghanistan wicket-keeper batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz from Gujarat Titans (GT) ahead of the mini-auction next month. Earlier there were reports that KKR were in talks with the Titans to sign two of their players. The trade was confirmed by the Indian Premier League on Sunday (November 13). Ferguson was earlier part of the KKR squad before being released and bought by the Gujarat Titans ahead of IPL 2022. He will return to his former side ahead of the 2023 edition of the tournament after playing a key role in Gujarat Titans' maiden title triumph last season. Ferguson picked up 12 wickets in 13 matches for the reigning champions but has now been deemed excessive to the team's demands. Meanwhile, Afghanistan star Gurbaz was roped in by the Titans as a replacement for injured Jason Roy last season. The Titans had the choice to retain him and let go of Roy but they have instead parted ways with the Afghanistan cricketer, who will now down the purple and gold next season. Also Read: UK PM Rishi Sunak sends special message to England team ahead of T20 World Cup final "New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson has been traded from Gujarat Titans to Kolkata Knight Riders for the upcoming TATA IPL 2023. He played 13 matches for Gujarat Titans and picked 12 wickets that included a 4-wicket haul," read a statement from IPL. "Kolkata Knight Riders have also traded Afghanistan wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz from Gujarat Titans. He was included in the Gujarat Titans squad in the 2022 TATA IPL edition as a replacement for England batter Jason Roy but did not play any game last season," it added. Ferguson spent three seasons with KKR from IPL 2019 to 2012. He played a total of 18 matches in three seasons with KKR and picked up 21 wickets. The Kiwi fast bowler played a key role in helping KKR reach the final of the 2021 season with 13 wickets from just eight matches. Also Read: Jason Behrendorff traded from RCB to Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2023 However, he was released by KKR ahead of the mega auction in 2021 and was bought by Gujarat Titans for a sum of a whopping Rs 10 crore (INR 100 million). With his addition, KKR have bolstered their pace attack but will be mindful of their purse heading into the auction. ×

Kolkata Knight Riders trade Lockie Ferguson and Rahmanullah Gurbaz from Gujarat Titans ahead of IPL 2023

New Zealand's Greg Barclay was on Saturday unanimously re-elected as chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) for a second two-year term.

Barclay was unopposed following the withdrawal of Zimabwe's Tavengwa Mukuhlani from the process, and the ICC Board reaffirmed its full support to the New Zealander to continue at the helm.

"It is an honour to be re-elected as the Chair of the International Cricket Council and I would like to thank my fellow ICC Directors for their support," said Barclay on his re-appointment.

"Over the last two years we have made significant strides forward with the launch of our global growth strategy that provides clear direction to build a successful and sustainable future for our sport.

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"It is an exciting time to be involved in cricket and I look forward to continuing to work closely with our Members to strengthen the game in our core markets as well as grow it beyond that, ensuring more of the world can enjoy cricket."

Barclay, an Auckland-based commercial lawyer, was originally appointed as the ICC Chair in November 2020. He was previously the Chair of New Zealand Cricket (NZC) and was a director of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in 2015.

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He being elected unopposed also means that he had the backing of the mighty BCCI in the 17-member board.

"I would like to congratulate Greg on his re-appointment as ICC Chair, as the continuity his leadership will provide is in the best interests of the sport. I therefore decided to withdraw my candidacy,"&nbsp;said Mukuhlani.

New Zealand's Greg Barclay was on Saturday unanimously re-elected as chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) for a second two-year term. Barclay was unopposed following the withdrawal of Zimabwe's Tavengwa Mukuhlani from the process, and the ICC Board reaffirmed its full support to the New Zealander to continue at the helm.

New Zealand's Greg Barclay was on Saturday unanimously re-elected as chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) for a second two-year term. Barclay was unopposed following the withdrawal of Zimabwe's Tavengwa Mukuhlani from the process, and the ICC Board reaffirmed its full support to the New Zealander to continue at the helm. "It is an honour to be re-elected as the Chair of the International Cricket Council and I would like to thank my fellow ICC Directors for their support," said Barclay on his re-appointment. "Over the last two years we have made significant strides forward with the launch of our global growth strategy that provides clear direction to build a successful and sustainable future for our sport. Also Read: Ramiz Raja's 'billion-dollar industry team' remark makes heads turn after India's exit "It is an exciting time to be involved in cricket and I look forward to continuing to work closely with our Members to strengthen the game in our core markets as well as grow it beyond that, ensuring more of the world can enjoy cricket." Barclay, an Auckland-based commercial lawyer, was originally appointed as the ICC Chair in November 2020. He was previously the Chair of New Zealand Cricket (NZC) and was a director of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in 2015. Also Read: VVS Laxman to don head coach's hat during India's tour of NZ, Rahul Dravid rested after T20 WC debacle He being elected unopposed also means that he had the backing of the mighty BCCI in the 17-member board. "I would like to congratulate Greg on his re-appointment as ICC Chair, as the continuity his leadership will provide is in the best interests of the sport. I therefore decided to withdraw my candidacy," said Mukuhlani.

New Zealand's Greg Barclay gets second term as ICC chairman

Brentford striker Ivan Toney struck twice to give his side a shock 2-1 victory at champions Manchester City on Saturday in their final Premier League game before the World Cup break.

Toney, left out of England's squad for Qatar, made the most of a bright start by Brentford, breaking the deadlock in the 16th minute when Ben Mee headed back across the box and Toney sent a looping header over Ederson and into the net.

City had a strong shout for a penalty turned down for a handball before they equalised on the stroke of halftime when Kevin De Bruyne's corner was flicked on and Phil Foden drilled home a superb half-volley for his eighth league goal of the season.

There was a lengthy stoppage just after the break when Aymeric Laporte, who has been named in Spain's World Cup squad, received treatment after an inadvertent elbow from Ethan Pinnock opened a gash on his forehead.

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Foden went close to adding a second in the 71st minute, twisting and sending another half-volley fizzing goalwards, but this time it flew over the bar.

City racked up 29 goalscoring opportunities but only managed six on target as Brentford's defence suffocated their attack and restricted striker Erling Haaland - the only City starter not headed to Qatar - to a couple of half-chances.

That set the stage for Toney's winner as Brentford broke forward deep into second-half stoppage time, and the 26-year-old made no mistake as he fired home to secure a stunning victory.

"Obviously (being left out of the England squad was), a disappointment but I know I'm capable of and I won't let it put me down, I'll just keep going and keep doing well for Brentford," Toney told BT Sport.

"The motivation is the boys in the dressing room, and the fans as you can see. When we work hard, this is what we can do."

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City stayed second in the table on 32 points, two behind leaders Arsenal who play Wolverhampton Wanderers later on Saturday. Brentford are 10th on 19 points.

""The best team won, we struggled from the beginning and we couldn't deal with their long balls. Usually you press the ball to win it, but this was different. They defended so deep and so well," City coach Pep Guardiola told the BBC.

"We have done exceptional in the Champions League and well in the Premier League. We'll come back and prepare for the second half of the season now," he added.

Brentford striker Ivan Toney struck twice to give his side a shock 2-1 victory at champions Manchester City on Saturday in their final Premier League game before the World Cup break.

Brentford striker Ivan Toney struck twice to give his side a shock 2-1 victory at champions Manchester City on Saturday in their final Premier League game before the World Cup break. Toney, left out of England's squad for Qatar, made the most of a bright start by Brentford, breaking the deadlock in the 16th minute when Ben Mee headed back across the box and Toney sent a looping header over Ederson and into the net. City had a strong shout for a penalty turned down for a handball before they equalised on the stroke of halftime when Kevin De Bruyne's corner was flicked on and Phil Foden drilled home a superb half-volley for his eighth league goal of the season. There was a lengthy stoppage just after the break when Aymeric Laporte, who has been named in Spain's World Cup squad, received treatment after an inadvertent elbow from Ethan Pinnock opened a gash on his forehead. Also Read: Son Heung-min included in South Korea's 26-man squad for FIFA World Cup 2022 Foden went close to adding a second in the 71st minute, twisting and sending another half-volley fizzing goalwards, but this time it flew over the bar. City racked up 29 goalscoring opportunities but only managed six on target as Brentford's defence suffocated their attack and restricted striker Erling Haaland - the only City starter not headed to Qatar - to a couple of half-chances. That set the stage for Toney's winner as Brentford broke forward deep into second-half stoppage time, and the 26-year-old made no mistake as he fired home to secure a stunning victory. "Obviously (being left out of the England squad was), a disappointment but I know I'm capable of and I won't let it put me down, I'll just keep going and keep doing well for Brentford," Toney told BT Sport. "The motivation is the boys in the dressing room, and the fans as you can see. When we work hard, this is what we can do." Also Read: Just get your head down and work: Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney slams Cristiano Ronaldo City stayed second in the table on 32 points, two behind leaders Arsenal who play Wolverhampton Wanderers later on Saturday. Brentford are 10th on 19 points. ""The best team won, we struggled from the beginning and we couldn't deal with their long balls. Usually you press the ball to win it, but this was different. They defended so deep and so well," City coach Pep Guardiola told the BBC. "We have done exceptional in the Champions League and well in the Premier League. We'll come back and prepare for the second half of the season now," he added.

Ivan Toney strikes twice as Brentford stun Manchester City in Premier League

Pakistan fast bowler Haris Raud recently revealed he used to work part-time as a salesman while recalling his&nbsp;struggles from tape-ball cricket to professional cricket. Rauf is currently one of the vital cogs in the Pakistan team and will be part of the team's pace attack in the upcoming final of the T20 World Cup 2022 against England.

Rauf has played an instrumental role in helping Pakistan reach the summit clash of the tournament in Australia with six wickets in as many games. He will be hoping to win his first major ICC trophy for the country when Pakistan lock horns with England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Sunday.

Speaking ahead of the all-important final, Rauf recalled his struggling days and how he made the journey from tape-ball cricket to international cricket. The fast bowler said he had similar beginnings like several other budding cricketers in Pakistan and had never dreamt of playing for his country.

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"Most of the cricketers from Pakistan start with tape-ball cricket and my start was no different. I used to play on roads and never thought to be a professional cricketer. I used to study and do part-time job as a salesman,"&nbsp;Rauf said in a video on Pakistan Cricket’s Twitter handle.

"When I joined my university, I started playing professional tape-ball cricket in different cities and earning money to manage my fees. I went to the trials of Lahore Qalandars in 2017 and got selected there,"&nbsp;he stated.

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Barring the games against India and South Africa, Rauf has bowled at a decent economy rate in the T20 World Cup so far and will be hoping to continue his good show against England in the final on Sunday. The two teams last met in the final of a major ICC tournament in the 1992 ODI World Cup when the Men in Green emerged on top.

While Pakistan headed into the summit clash after thrashing New Zealand in the first semi-final, England mauled India in the second semi-final to make it to the final. The two teams will at the MCG on Sunday (November 13).

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Pakistan fast bowler Haris Raud recently revealed he used to work part-time as a salesman while recalling his struggles from tape-ball cricket to professional cricket.

Pakistan fast bowler Haris Raud recently revealed he used to work part-time as a salesman while recalling his struggles from tape-ball cricket to professional cricket. Rauf is currently one of the vital cogs in the Pakistan team and will be part of the team's pace attack in the upcoming final of the T20 World Cup 2022 against England. Rauf has played an instrumental role in helping Pakistan reach the summit clash of the tournament in Australia with six wickets in as many games. He will be hoping to win his first major ICC trophy for the country when Pakistan lock horns with England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Sunday. Speaking ahead of the all-important final, Rauf recalled his struggling days and how he made the journey from tape-ball cricket to international cricket. The fast bowler said he had similar beginnings like several other budding cricketers in Pakistan and had never dreamt of playing for his country. Also Read: England winning T20 World Cup title can inspire Harry Kane & Co. in FIFA World Cup, says Jos Buttler "Most of the cricketers from Pakistan start with tape-ball cricket and my start was no different. I used to play on roads and never thought to be a professional cricketer. I used to study and do part-time job as a salesman," Rauf said in a video on Pakistan Cricket’s Twitter handle. "When I joined my university, I started playing professional tape-ball cricket in different cities and earning money to manage my fees. I went to the trials of Lahore Qalandars in 2017 and got selected there," he stated. Also Read: England vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup final: Live streaming, predicted XIs and all you need to know Barring the games against India and South Africa, Rauf has bowled at a decent economy rate in the T20 World Cup so far and will be hoping to continue his good show against England in the final on Sunday. The two teams last met in the final of a major ICC tournament in the 1992 ODI World Cup when the Men in Green emerged on top. While Pakistan headed into the summit clash after thrashing New Zealand in the first semi-final, England mauled India in the second semi-final to make it to the final. The two teams will at the MCG on Sunday (November 13). ×

Used to study and work part time as salesman: Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf recalls his struggles

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI) completed the first trade in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) trading window ahead of the mini-auction next month. RCB have traded Australian pacer Jason Behrendorff to Mumbai Indians making him the first trade of the season.&nbsp;

Behrendorff, who has been part of the Mumbai Indians squad in the IPL in the past, will be rejoining the Rohit Sharma-led franchise ahead of the 2023 season. The left-arm pacer was bought by RCB for a sum of Rs 75 lakh (INR 7.5 million) in the player auction last year.

The Aussie quick has played 105 matches in his T20 career picking up a total of 117 wickets at an average of 23.12 and an economy rate of 7.41. He has two four-wicket hauls under his belt in the shortest format and has enough experience behind his back in T20s.

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Behrendorff will be joining forces with the likes of Jasprit&nbsp;Bumrah and Jofra Archer among others in the Mumbai Indians pace attack and will be hoping to inspire the team to glory&nbsp;next season after their disappointing show in IPL 2022. MI failed to make it to the playoffs last season and finished last on the points table.

Mumbai Indians had spent big on Ishan Kishan and Jofra Archer, who was unavailable last season due to an injury. Their auction strategy seemed to have backfired on the pitch as their performances were far from impressive with the franchise only managing four wins in 14 matches.

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Mumbai Indians will be hoping for a turnaround in IPL 2023 as they look to further strengthen their squad by letting go of some players and replacing them with quality options. The IPL franchises have been given a deadline till November 15 to finalise their trade deals and submit the final list of retained and released players ahead of the mini-auction next month.

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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI) completed the first trade in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) trading window ahead of the mini-auction next month.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI) completed the first trade in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) trading window ahead of the mini-auction next month. RCB have traded Australian pacer Jason Behrendorff to Mumbai Indians making him the first trade of the season. Behrendorff, who has been part of the Mumbai Indians squad in the IPL in the past, will be rejoining the Rohit Sharma-led franchise ahead of the 2023 season. The left-arm pacer was bought by RCB for a sum of Rs 75 lakh (INR 7.5 million) in the player auction last year. The Aussie quick has played 105 matches in his T20 career picking up a total of 117 wickets at an average of 23.12 and an economy rate of 7.41. He has two four-wicket hauls under his belt in the shortest format and has enough experience behind his back in T20s. Also Read: England vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup final: Live streaming, predicted XIs and all you need to know Behrendorff will be joining forces with the likes of Jasprit Bumrah and Jofra Archer among others in the Mumbai Indians pace attack and will be hoping to inspire the team to glory next season after their disappointing show in IPL 2022. MI failed to make it to the playoffs last season and finished last on the points table. Mumbai Indians had spent big on Ishan Kishan and Jofra Archer, who was unavailable last season due to an injury. Their auction strategy seemed to have backfired on the pitch as their performances were far from impressive with the franchise only managing four wins in 14 matches. Also Read: Rohit Sharma looked depressed and off: Shoaib Akhtar after India's disappointing exit from T20 World Cu Mumbai Indians will be hoping for a turnaround in IPL 2023 as they look to further strengthen their squad by letting go of some players and replacing them with quality options. The IPL franchises have been given a deadline till November 15 to finalise their trade deals and submit the final list of retained and released players ahead of the mini-auction next month. ×

Jason Behrendorff traded from RCB to Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2023

Pakistan were considered down and out after their suffered back-to-back losses in their first two matches in the Super 12. A last-ball defeat against arch-rivals India followed by a shocking debacle against Zimbabwe had shattered Pakistan's hopes of qualifying for the semi-final. But what followed was a miraculous comeback.

Pakistan went on to win their next three games in a row to make it to the semi-finals on the final day of the Super 12 stage and there was no looking back. Babar Azam &amp; Co. produced a spirited performance in the semi-final against New Zealand to down the Kiwis and secure a spot in the final of the tournament.

England too had a similar journey to the final as the Jos Buttler-led side faced a surprise loss against Ireland before their game against Australia was washed out due to rain. However, the 2016 champions qualified for the semis after beating Afghanistan comprehensively in their last game and absolutely dominated in the semi-final.

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Buttler's men will start as favourites against Pakistan considering the incredible depth in their batting and their in-form bowling attack. While the likes of Buttler, Alex Hales, and Ben Stokes have been impressive with the bat, Mark Wood and Sam Curran have been among the wickets.

However, it will be a stern test for the England batters against a quality Pakistan pace attack. Pakistan have had the best bowling attack in the competition so far with an overall economy rate of just 6.74. Contributions from the likes of Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Naseem Shah will be crucial if Pakistan are to fancy their chances in the final.

Here is all you need to know about the T20 World Cup 2022 final between Pakistan and England:

Live streaming details:

The ICC T20 World Cup 2022 final between England and Pakistan will be telecasted live on the Star Sports network in India. The live streaming of the game will be available on Hotstar website and app.

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Predicted playing XIs:

Pakistan - Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Haris, Shan Masood, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf

England -&nbsp;&nbsp;Jos Buttler (c&amp;wk), Alex Hales, Phil Salt, Ben Stokes, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid

Weather forecast: As per Australia’s Bureau of meteorology, there is a significant chance of rain paying spoilsport in the final on Sunday. The weather is expected to remain cloudy and there is a 100% chance of precipitation which means play can be interuppted by rain at the MCG.

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Pakistan were considered down and out after their suffered back-to-back losses in their first two matches in the Super 12. A last-ball defeat against arch-rivals India followed by a shocking debacle against Zimbabwe had shattered Pakistan's hopes of qualifying for the semi-final.

Pakistan were considered down and out after their suffered back-to-back losses in their first two matches in the Super 12. A last-ball defeat against arch-rivals India followed by a shocking debacle against Zimbabwe had shattered Pakistan's hopes of qualifying for the semi-final. But what followed was a miraculous comeback. Pakistan went on to win their next three games in a row to make it to the semi-finals on the final day of the Super 12 stage and there was no looking back. Babar Azam & Co. produced a spirited performance in the semi-final against New Zealand to down the Kiwis and secure a spot in the final of the tournament. England too had a similar journey to the final as the Jos Buttler-led side faced a surprise loss against Ireland before their game against Australia was washed out due to rain. However, the 2016 champions qualified for the semis after beating Afghanistan comprehensively in their last game and absolutely dominated in the semi-final. Also Read: England winning T20 World Cup title can inspire Harry Kane & Co. in FIFA World Cup, says Jos Buttler Buttler's men will start as favourites against Pakistan considering the incredible depth in their batting and their in-form bowling attack. While the likes of Buttler, Alex Hales, and Ben Stokes have been impressive with the bat, Mark Wood and Sam Curran have been among the wickets. However, it will be a stern test for the England batters against a quality Pakistan pace attack. Pakistan have had the best bowling attack in the competition so far with an overall economy rate of just 6.74. Contributions from the likes of Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Naseem Shah will be crucial if Pakistan are to fancy their chances in the final. Here is all you need to know about the T20 World Cup 2022 final between Pakistan and England: Live streaming details: The ICC T20 World Cup 2022 final between England and Pakistan will be telecasted live on the Star Sports network in India. The live streaming of the game will be available on Hotstar website and app. Also Read: Rohit looked depressed and off: Shoaib Akhtar after India's disappointing exit from T20 World Cup Predicted playing XIs: Pakistan - Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Haris, Shan Masood, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf England - Jos Buttler (c&wk), Alex Hales, Phil Salt, Ben Stokes, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid Weather forecast: As per Australia’s Bureau of meteorology, there is a significant chance of rain paying spoilsport in the final on Sunday. The weather is expected to remain cloudy and there is a 100% chance of precipitation which means play can be interuppted by rain at the MCG. ×

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England cricket team captain Jos Buttler believes winning the T20 World Cup title on Sunday (November 13) against Pakistan can also have ripple effects on the England national football team ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2022. England will lock horns with Pakistan in the summit clash of the T20 World Cup at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

The 2010 champions mauled favourites India in the semi-final on Thursday to secure a spot in the all-important summit clash. Buttler and his opening partner Alex Hales shared a record stand of 170 runs to help their team thrash India by 10 wickets and set up a final clash against Babar Azam's men.

Speaking ahead of the final, Buttler was asked if the England football team can take inspiration from the cricket team. "Yeah, I certainly hope so," responded the England skipper.

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"Sport is such a huge part of English culture, and getting behind teams in World Cups is certainly something I know happens a lot in England. Even though we're on the other side of the world, you can certainly feel that support," he added.

Harry Kane-led England are in Group B of the FIFA World Cup 2022 along with Iran, Wales, and USA. The Three Lions will kick off their campaign against Iran on November 21 and will be hoping to get off to a winning start.

Buttler admitted the passion for football in England remains unmatched and the free telecast of FIFA World Cup matches in the country will only bring more eyeballs.

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"The images you see of the Euros, obviously, nothing will compete with football in our country. Of course, the game is going to be on free-to-air television, which is fantastic, will bring new eyes to the game," said Buttler.

England had headed into the T20 World Cup 2022 as one of the title favourites but not many had expected the team to make it to the final after their shock defeat against Ireland in the Super 12. However, Buttler's men fought back well to make it to the semi-finals before beating India to reach the summit clash.

In what will be a repeat of the 1992 ODI World Cup final, England will be hoping to come out on top this time around at the MCG.

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England cricket team captain Jos Buttler believes winning the T20 World Cup title on Sunday (November 13) against Pakistan can also have ripple effects on the England national football team ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2022.

England cricket team captain Jos Buttler believes winning the T20 World Cup title on Sunday (November 13) against Pakistan can also have ripple effects on the England national football team ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2022. England will lock horns with Pakistan in the summit clash of the T20 World Cup at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The 2010 champions mauled favourites India in the semi-final on Thursday to secure a spot in the all-important summit clash. Buttler and his opening partner Alex Hales shared a record stand of 170 runs to help their team thrash India by 10 wickets and set up a final clash against Babar Azam's men. Speaking ahead of the final, Buttler was asked if the England football team can take inspiration from the cricket team. "Yeah, I certainly hope so," responded the England skipper. Also Read: Rohit Sharma looked depressed and off: Shoaib Akhtar after India's disappointing exit from T20 World Cup "Sport is such a huge part of English culture, and getting behind teams in World Cups is certainly something I know happens a lot in England. Even though we're on the other side of the world, you can certainly feel that support," he added. Harry Kane-led England are in Group B of the FIFA World Cup 2022 along with Iran, Wales, and USA. The Three Lions will kick off their campaign against Iran on November 21 and will be hoping to get off to a winning start. Buttler admitted the passion for football in England remains unmatched and the free telecast of FIFA World Cup matches in the country will only bring more eyeballs. Also Read: Sachin fractured his rib but didn't make a noise: Sourav Ganguly explains why Tendulkar was special "The images you see of the Euros, obviously, nothing will compete with football in our country. Of course, the game is going to be on free-to-air television, which is fantastic, will bring new eyes to the game," said Buttler. England had headed into the T20 World Cup 2022 as one of the title favourites but not many had expected the team to make it to the final after their shock defeat against Ireland in the Super 12. However, Buttler's men fought back well to make it to the semi-finals before beating India to reach the summit clash. In what will be a repeat of the 1992 ODI World Cup final, England will be hoping to come out on top this time around at the MCG. ×

England winning T20 World Cup title can inspire Harry Kane & Co. in FIFA World Cup, says Jos Buttler

Son Heung-min has been included in South Korea's 26-man squad for the World Cup finals in Qatar despite suffering a fractured eye socket playing for Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League earlier this month.

Head coach Paulo Bento included Son in his squad after the 30-year-old declared himself fit to feature for the Koreans, who will be making their 10th consecutive appearance at the World Cup finals.

"We are in contact with him, with the Tottenham medical department, but about the exact time, the exact day he can train with the team we don't have that information yet," Bento told reporters after unveiling his squad on Saturday.

"So we need to wait, we need to analyse day-by-day his situation. We have time to decide and the most important is he recovers as well as possible, he feels comfortable and then we will take the final decision."

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Son, who underwent an operation to repair the injury, has said he would wear a protective mask to play in Qatar if required.

Bento said his selection of Mallorca playmaker Lee Kang-in was not intended as cover for Son should last season's joint-leading scorer in the Premier League be unable to play.

South Korea will travel to the World Cup looking to qualify for the knockout rounds for the first time since 2010, when they were eliminated in the Round of 16 by Uruguay.

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"Even competing with a high-level performance from our side we are going to feel many difficulties because on the other side are very good and strong teams," said Bento.

The Koreans open their Group H campaign against Uruguay on Nov. 24 before facing Ghana on Nov. 28 and Portugal on Dec. 2.

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Goalkeepers: Kim Seung-gyu (Al Shabab), Jo Hyeon-woo (Ulsan Hyundai), Song Bum-keun (Jeonbuk Motors)

Defenders: Kim Min-jae (Napoli), Kim Jin-su (Jeonbuk Motors), Hong Chul (Daegu FC), Kim Moon-hwan (Jeonbuk Motors), Yoon Jong-gyu (FC Seoul), Kim Young-gwon (Ulsan Hyundai), Kim Tae-hwan (Ulsan Hyundai), Kwon Kyung-won (Gamba Osaka), Cho Yu-min (Daejon Citizen)

Midfielders: Jung Woo-young (Al Sadd), Na Sang-ho (FC Seoul), Paik Seung-ho (Jeonbuk Motors), Son Jun-ho (Shandong Taishan), Song Min-kyu (Jeonbuk Motors), Kwon Chang-hoon (Gimcheon Sangmu), Son Heung-min (Tottenham Hotspur), Lee Jae-sung (Mainz), Hwang Hee-chan (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Hwang In-beom (Olympiacos), Jeong Woo-yeong (Freiburg), Lee Kang-in (Real Mallorca)

Forwards: Hwang Ui-jo (Olympiacos), Cho Gue-sung (Jeonbuk Motors)

Son Heung-min has been included in South Korea's 26-man squad for the World Cup finals in Qatar despite suffering a fractured eye socket playing for Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League earlier this month.

Son Heung-min has been included in South Korea's 26-man squad for the World Cup finals in Qatar despite suffering a fractured eye socket playing for Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League earlier this month. Head coach Paulo Bento included Son in his squad after the 30-year-old declared himself fit to feature for the Koreans, who will be making their 10th consecutive appearance at the World Cup finals. "We are in contact with him, with the Tottenham medical department, but about the exact time, the exact day he can train with the team we don't have that information yet," Bento told reporters after unveiling his squad on Saturday. "So we need to wait, we need to analyse day-by-day his situation. We have time to decide and the most important is he recovers as well as possible, he feels comfortable and then we will take the final decision." Also Read: Just get your head down and work: Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney slams Cristiano Ronaldo Son, who underwent an operation to repair the injury, has said he would wear a protective mask to play in Qatar if required. Bento said his selection of Mallorca playmaker Lee Kang-in was not intended as cover for Son should last season's joint-leading scorer in the Premier League be unable to play. South Korea will travel to the World Cup looking to qualify for the knockout rounds for the first time since 2010, when they were eliminated in the Round of 16 by Uruguay. Also Read: "Even competing with a high-level performance from our side we are going to feel many difficulties because on the other side are very good and strong teams," said Bento. The Koreans open their Group H campaign against Uruguay on Nov. 24 before facing Ghana on Nov. 28 and Portugal on Dec. 2. Squad: England's World Cup winner Nobby Stiles' family to sue FA over brain injuries Goalkeepers: Kim Seung-gyu (Al Shabab), Jo Hyeon-woo (Ulsan Hyundai), Song Bum-keun (Jeonbuk Motors) Defenders: Kim Min-jae (Napoli), Kim Jin-su (Jeonbuk Motors), Hong Chul (Daegu FC), Kim Moon-hwan (Jeonbuk Motors), Yoon Jong-gyu (FC Seoul), Kim Young-gwon (Ulsan Hyundai), Kim Tae-hwan (Ulsan Hyundai), Kwon Kyung-won (Gamba Osaka), Cho Yu-min (Daejon Citizen) Midfielders: Jung Woo-young (Al Sadd), Na Sang-ho (FC Seoul), Paik Seung-ho (Jeonbuk Motors), Son Jun-ho (Shandong Taishan), Song Min-kyu (Jeonbuk Motors), Kwon Chang-hoon (Gimcheon Sangmu), Son Heung-min (Tottenham Hotspur), Lee Jae-sung (Mainz), Hwang Hee-chan (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Hwang In-beom (Olympiacos), Jeong Woo-yeong (Freiburg), Lee Kang-in (Real Mallorca) Forwards: Hwang Ui-jo (Olympiacos), Cho Gue-sung (Jeonbuk Motors)

Son Heung-min included in South Korea's 26-man squad for FIFA World Cup 2022

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar criticised Indian skipper Rohit Sharma after his team's disappointing exit from T20 World Cup 2022. India suffered a humiliating 10-wicket defeat against England in the second semi-final to crash out of the tournament on Thursday (November 10).

Akhtar said Rohit looked a bit depressed as captain and his body language was quite off during the tournament. The Indian skipper struggled with the bat throughout the tournament and was not able to deliver at the top. He managed to score only 115 runs in six matches in what was a forgetful campaign for the Indian captain.

Akhtar advised Rohit, who missed a number of series in the build-up to the T20 World Cup, to spend more time with his team stating that captaincy is not an easy job. He also questioned whether Rohit was ready to take up captaincy when Kohli stepped down last year.

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"Was he ready for the captaincy? I still haven't received an answer to this question. We all knew that he wanted to be the skipper. But this is not an easy task to do. You have to live and breathe captaincy and also have to sacrifice family life. That is why Rohit should be spending more time with the team which will help him in building the team as well. He just looked a bit depressed and off,"&nbsp;Akhtar said on Zee News.

Akhtar further said he doesn't see Rohit continuing as the captain of the current Indian team. Rohit was appointed as India's captain across all three formats earlier this year after Kohli's exit as skipper. He has since failed to inspire the team to success&nbsp;in his first two major tournaments - the Asia Cup and the T20 World Cup.

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"With captaincy comes responsibility. If the team performs, you get the credit but when you face criticism, you don't point fingers at anyone. And Rohit Sharma's continuation, I won't be able to see that (mujhse dekha nehi jayegi) because he is close to his retirement in T20 format," Akhtar added.

After knocking India out of the competition, England will take on Pakistan in a much-awaited final on Sunday (November 13). The summit clash will be played at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Melbourne.

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Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar criticised Indian skipper Rohit Sharma after his team's disappointing exit from T20 World Cup 2022. India suffered a humiliating 10-wicket defeat against England in the second semi-final to crash out of the tournament on Thursday (November 10).

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar criticised Indian skipper Rohit Sharma after his team's disappointing exit from T20 World Cup 2022. India suffered a humiliating 10-wicket defeat against England in the second semi-final to crash out of the tournament on Thursday (November 10). Akhtar said Rohit looked a bit depressed as captain and his body language was quite off during the tournament. The Indian skipper struggled with the bat throughout the tournament and was not able to deliver at the top. He managed to score only 115 runs in six matches in what was a forgetful campaign for the Indian captain. Akhtar advised Rohit, who missed a number of series in the build-up to the T20 World Cup, to spend more time with his team stating that captaincy is not an easy job. He also questioned whether Rohit was ready to take up captaincy when Kohli stepped down last year. Also Read: Sachin fractured his rib but didn't make a noise: Sourav Ganguly explains why Tendulkar was special "Was he ready for the captaincy? I still haven't received an answer to this question. We all knew that he wanted to be the skipper. But this is not an easy task to do. You have to live and breathe captaincy and also have to sacrifice family life. That is why Rohit should be spending more time with the team which will help him in building the team as well. He just looked a bit depressed and off," Akhtar said on Zee News. Akhtar further said he doesn't see Rohit continuing as the captain of the current Indian team. Rohit was appointed as India's captain across all three formats earlier this year after Kohli's exit as skipper. He has since failed to inspire the team to success in his first two major tournaments - the Asia Cup and the T20 World Cup. Also Read: Pak vs ENG, T20 WC final: EXPLAINED! What will happen if the marquee tie gets washed out at the MCG? "With captaincy comes responsibility. If the team performs, you get the credit but when you face criticism, you don't point fingers at anyone. And Rohit Sharma's continuation, I won't be able to see that (mujhse dekha nehi jayegi) because he is close to his retirement in T20 format," Akhtar added. After knocking India out of the competition, England will take on Pakistan in a much-awaited final on Sunday (November 13). The summit clash will be played at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Melbourne. ×

Rohit Sharma looked depressed and off: Shoaib Akhtar after India's disappointing exit from T20 World Cup

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has slammed his former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo suggesting he get his head down and work. Ronaldo has had a woeful start to the season at United and has struggled to start games consistently. He has also endured poor goal-scoring form and has been far from his best so far this season.

Ronaldo has also had issues off the field at United amid his poor patch. He was recently left out of the first-team squad after he left the stadium before the full-time whistle during United's clash against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League. He was also reprimanded by manager Erik Ten Hag before returning to the first team.

Rooney bashed Ronaldo for his behaviour&nbsp;and said the Portuguese should be ready to play whenever his manager needs. The former Manchester United captain called him one of the greatest players of all time but said his behaviour at United of late has been unacceptable.

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"For Cristiano, just get your head down and work and be ready to play when the manager needs you. If he does that, he will be an asset. If he doesn't, it will become an unwanted distraction," Ronney said on talkSport.

"Him and Messi are arguably the two best players of all time and you can go either way with that, whatever way you decide. But I just think the things he has done from the start of the season, is not acceptable for Manchester United,"&nbsp;he added.

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Rooney also criticised United legend Roy Keane for defending Ronaldo despite his poor behaviour at United. The former United skipper said the club is currently in a rebuilding phase and they do not need distractions from senior players like Ronaldo.

"I've seen Roy Keane defending him. Roy wouldn't accept that. Roy wouldn't accept that at all. It is a distraction which Manchester United don't need at the minute, when they are trying to rebuild,"&nbsp;said Rooney.

Ronaldo might&nbsp;be seen in action next when United take on Fulham in the Premier League on Sunday. The club will be looking to continue their winning run after beating Aston Villa 4-2 in the League Cup on Friday.

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Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has slammed his former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo suggesting he get his head down and work. Ronaldo has had a woeful start to the season at United and has struggled to start games consistently.

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has slammed his former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo suggesting he get his head down and work. Ronaldo has had a woeful start to the season at United and has struggled to start games consistently. He has also endured poor goal-scoring form and has been far from his best so far this season. Ronaldo has also had issues off the field at United amid his poor patch. He was recently left out of the first-team squad after he left the stadium before the full-time whistle during United's clash against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League. He was also reprimanded by manager Erik Ten Hag before returning to the first team. Rooney bashed Ronaldo for his behaviour and said the Portuguese should be ready to play whenever his manager needs. The former Manchester United captain called him one of the greatest players of all time but said his behaviour at United of late has been unacceptable. Also Read: England's World Cup winner Nobby Stiles' family to sue FA over brain injuries "For Cristiano, just get your head down and work and be ready to play when the manager needs you. If he does that, he will be an asset. If he doesn't, it will become an unwanted distraction," Ronney said on talkSport. "Him and Messi are arguably the two best players of all time and you can go either way with that, whatever way you decide. But I just think the things he has done from the start of the season, is not acceptable for Manchester United," he added. Also Read: Manchester United roar back in style to sink Aston Villa 4-2 in EFL Cup Rooney also criticised United legend Roy Keane for defending Ronaldo despite his poor behaviour at United. The former United skipper said the club is currently in a rebuilding phase and they do not need distractions from senior players like Ronaldo. "I've seen Roy Keane defending him. Roy wouldn't accept that. Roy wouldn't accept that at all. It is a distraction which Manchester United don't need at the minute, when they are trying to rebuild," said Rooney. Ronaldo might be seen in action next when United take on Fulham in the Premier League on Sunday. The club will be looking to continue their winning run after beating Aston Villa 4-2 in the League Cup on Friday. ×

Just get your head down and work: Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney slams Cristiano Ronaldo

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is regarded as one of the finest to have led the country. He played with some of the greats of the game and managed to get the best out of the youngsters in the team to help India attain great success both at home and overseas.

While he nurtured some of the future superstars of Indian cricket during his captaincy stint, he also managed the seniors well. Ganguly was recently asked about his experience of opening with the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag, two of India's best openers of all time.

While he called Tendulkar sane, Ganguly said Sehwag was insane as a batter. The former India captain picked Tendulkar over Sehwag as the batter he enjoyed opening with the most and admitted batting with the Master Blaster helped him lift his own game.

"Sachin was the most sane one and Sehwag was insane. So it is Sachin. He actually also made me a better player. Sachin actually got me lift my game,"&nbsp;said Ganguly speaking at&nbsp;&nbsp;CREDAI's annual conference.

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The former India captain then went on to recall an interesting anecdote involving Tendulkar to explain why he was a special cricketer. Ganguly revealed Tendulkar was once hit on his ribs and suffered a double fracture while batting but didn't make a fuss about it and continued scoring runs despite being in immense pain.

"Sachin was special and I have seen him up close. I have seen him hit in the rib cage. He did not make a noise, and got runs. The next morning, he had a double fracture in his ribs. I heard a sound and I went and asked him if he was okay. He said he was fine. The next morning, he had fractures. He was special,"&nbsp;Ganguly recalled.

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One of the greatest batters of all time, Tendulkar still holds the record for most runs and most centuries in international cricket. Ganguly said playing with Tendulkar helped him lift his game.

"Older he became, the better he became. I found Murali the hardest when he was older,"&nbsp;said the former India skipper, who recently stepped down as the president of the BCCI.

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Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is regarded as one of the finest to have led the country. He played with some of the greats of the game and managed to get the best out of the youngsters in the team to help India attain great success both at home and overseas.

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is regarded as one of the finest to have led the country. He played with some of the greats of the game and managed to get the best out of the youngsters in the team to help India attain great success both at home and overseas. While he nurtured some of the future superstars of Indian cricket during his captaincy stint, he also managed the seniors well. Ganguly was recently asked about his experience of opening with the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag, two of India's best openers of all time. While he called Tendulkar sane, Ganguly said Sehwag was insane as a batter. The former India captain picked Tendulkar over Sehwag as the batter he enjoyed opening with the most and admitted batting with the Master Blaster helped him lift his own game. "Sachin was the most sane one and Sehwag was insane. So it is Sachin. He actually also made me a better player. Sachin actually got me lift my game," said Ganguly speaking at CREDAI's annual conference. Also Read: VVS Laxman to don head coach's hat during India's tour of NZ, Rahul Dravid rested after T20 WC debacle The former India captain then went on to recall an interesting anecdote involving Tendulkar to explain why he was a special cricketer. Ganguly revealed Tendulkar was once hit on his ribs and suffered a double fracture while batting but didn't make a fuss about it and continued scoring runs despite being in immense pain. "Sachin was special and I have seen him up close. I have seen him hit in the rib cage. He did not make a noise, and got runs. The next morning, he had a double fracture in his ribs. I heard a sound and I went and asked him if he was okay. He said he was fine. The next morning, he had fractures. He was special," Ganguly recalled. Also Read: Sania Mirza's Instagram post goes viral amid divorce rumours with husband Shoaib Malik One of the greatest batters of all time, Tendulkar still holds the record for most runs and most centuries in international cricket. Ganguly said playing with Tendulkar helped him lift his game. "Older he became, the better he became. I found Murali the hardest when he was older," said the former India skipper, who recently stepped down as the president of the BCCI. ×

Sachin fractured his rib but didn't make a noise: Sourav Ganguly explains why Tendulkar was special

Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar believes some of the players from India's current T20I setup might soon take a call on their future after the team's exit from the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022. India crashed out of the tournament on Thursday after a shattering ten-wicket defeat against England in the second semi-final at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide.

England openers Jos Buttler and Alex Hales batted India out of the contest as they slammed half-centuries apiece to help their team cruise to the 169-run target with four overs to spare. It was a woeful performance from the Indian bowlers, who were taken to the cleaners by the destructive duo, failing to pick up even a single wicket.

Speaking after India's shambolic defeat, former captain Gavaskar said he expects certain changes in the T20I squad going forward and backed Hardik Pandya to take over as the new captain in the shortest format. The India legend also feels some of the players in their mid-30s will now be considering their future in the format.

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"Having won the Indian Premier League on his first assignment as the captain, they would have marked Hardik Pandya out as the next captain. Hardik Pandya will definitely take over the team in the future and there will be some retirements, you never know. Players will be giving it a lot of thought. There are several players in their mid-30s who will be reconsidering their position in the Indian T20I team," Gavaskar said on Star Sports.

India head coach Rahul Dravid was questioned about the futures of the likes of captain Rohit Sharma (35), Virat Kohli (34), R Ashwin (36) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (32) during the post-match press conference following India's exit from the T20 World Cup. Responding to the reporter, Dravid said it was not the right time to talk about the future of the senior players.

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Hardik, who has been touted by many to lead India in T20Is going forward, will captain the team in the T20I series on their tour of New Zealand starting later this month as the likes of Kohli, Rohit, and KL Rahul are all rested. The Indian think tank have a lot to ponder upon after yet another disappointing campaign in a major ICC event.

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Fresh changes might be on the cards in T20Is with a number of talented young guns waiting in the wings for opportunities to prove their mettle at the highest level.&nbsp;

Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar believes some of the players from India's current T20I setup might soon take a call on their future after the team's exit from the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022.

Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar believes some of the players from India's current T20I setup might soon take a call on their future after the team's exit from the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022. India crashed out of the tournament on Thursday after a shattering ten-wicket defeat against England in the second semi-final at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide. England openers Jos Buttler and Alex Hales batted India out of the contest as they slammed half-centuries apiece to help their team cruise to the 169-run target with four overs to spare. It was a woeful performance from the Indian bowlers, who were taken to the cleaners by the destructive duo, failing to pick up even a single wicket. Speaking after India's shambolic defeat, former captain Gavaskar said he expects certain changes in the T20I squad going forward and backed Hardik Pandya to take over as the new captain in the shortest format. The India legend also feels some of the players in their mid-30s will now be considering their future in the format. Also Read: Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif takes a dig at Indian cricket team after defeat in T20 World Cup semi-final "Having won the Indian Premier League on his first assignment as the captain, they would have marked Hardik Pandya out as the next captain. Hardik Pandya will definitely take over the team in the future and there will be some retirements, you never know. Players will be giving it a lot of thought. There are several players in their mid-30s who will be reconsidering their position in the Indian T20I team," Gavaskar said on Star Sports. India head coach Rahul Dravid was questioned about the futures of the likes of captain Rohit Sharma (35), Virat Kohli (34), R Ashwin (36) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (32) during the post-match press conference following India's exit from the T20 World Cup. Responding to the reporter, Dravid said it was not the right time to talk about the future of the senior players. Also Read: It's all about keeping calm: Rohit Sharma on India's achilles heel in ICC knockouts after England hammering Hardik, who has been touted by many to lead India in T20Is going forward, will captain the team in the T20I series on their tour of New Zealand starting later this month as the likes of Kohli, Rohit, and KL Rahul are all rested. The Indian think tank have a lot to ponder upon after yet another disappointing campaign in a major ICC event. × Fresh changes might be on the cards in T20Is with a number of talented young guns waiting in the wings for opportunities to prove their mettle at the highest level.

There will be some retirements: Sunil Gavaskar after India's exit from T20 World Cup 2022

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