The FIFA World Cup 2022 is off to a flier. While Argentina lost their opener versus Saudi Arabia, England started off with a bang. On Monday (November 21), the English side&nbsp;locked horns with Iran in Group B and the encounter saw the Harry Kane-led&nbsp;side thrash Iran 6-2.

During the start of the clash, at the&nbsp;Khalifa International Stadium, a huge controversy broke out when Iran national team chose to remain silent and not sing their national anthem.&nbsp;All of the starting 11 players stood there silently with&nbsp;the anthem&nbsp;being played whereas even their&nbsp;fans, in the stands, backed the players and kept chanting&nbsp;"Woman, Life, Freedom". The silent protest is a result of the disturbance back home due to the hijab row.

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As per a report, it seems the Iran players and fans are in trouble for not choosing to sing the national anthem. "The Iranian regime has clearly demonstrated its determination and ruthlessness in seeking to quell that unrest, particularly in public settings," David E. Guinn, a University of Albany research professor of international law and human rights, told Newsweek.

“While the public standing of the players might shield them for a time, particularly while they are competing in the World Cup, that standing will also make them of greater concern to the regime. They don't want prominent individuals stepping forward to feed the flames,”&nbsp;Guinn added.

Iran's team&nbsp;manager, Carlos Queiroz has already revealed that&nbsp;players are "free to protest" over women's rights issue back home as long as it "conforms with the World Cup regulations and is in the spirit of the game".&nbsp;

The FIFA World Cup 2022 is off to a flier. While Argentina lost their opener versus Saudi Arabia, England started off with a bang. On Monday (November 21), the English side locked horns with Iran in Group B and the encounter saw the Harry Kane-led side thrash Iran 6-2.

The FIFA World Cup 2022 is off to a flier. While Argentina lost their opener versus Saudi Arabia, England started off with a bang. On Monday (November 21), the English side locked horns with Iran in Group B and the encounter saw the Harry Kane-led side thrash Iran 6-2. During the start of the clash, at the Khalifa International Stadium, a huge controversy broke out when Iran national team chose to remain silent and not sing their national anthem. All of the starting 11 players stood there silently with the anthem being played whereas even their fans, in the stands, backed the players and kept chanting "Woman, Life, Freedom". The silent protest is a result of the disturbance back home due to the hijab row. Here's the video of Iranian fans backing their national players who stood silently during the national anthem: Protest by Iranian fans - booing their own national anthem ahead of match against England. #Qatar2022 #iran pic.twitter.com/3YN5V2y7BO — Jonathan Swain (@SwainITV) November 21, 2022 × Also read: FIFA World Cup 2022: Why did the Iranian players not sing their national anthem before the match? As per a report, it seems the Iran players and fans are in trouble for not choosing to sing the national anthem. "The Iranian regime has clearly demonstrated its determination and ruthlessness in seeking to quell that unrest, particularly in public settings," David E. Guinn, a University of Albany research professor of international law and human rights, told Newsweek. “While the public standing of the players might shield them for a time, particularly while they are competing in the World Cup, that standing will also make them of greater concern to the regime. They don't want prominent individuals stepping forward to feed the flames,” Guinn added. Iran's team manager, Carlos Queiroz has already revealed that players are "free to protest" over women's rights issue back home as long as it "conforms with the World Cup regulations and is in the spirit of the game".

FIFA World Cup: Iran team in trouble, may face arrest for not singing national anthem vs England

Defending champions France will open their campaign in the FIFA World Cup 2022 edition, in Qatar, by facing Australia in their opening fixture on Wednesday (November 23). This will be the second game in Group D after Denmark-Tunisia's face-off on Tuesday evening (November 22). A star-studded French line-up will start as favourites but will not take Australia lightly given how the tournament have already seen a big upset with Saudi Arabia's 2-1 win over favourites Argentina.

Talking about the French line-up, they have a superstar line-up at their disposal but have been marred with injury concerns. Midfielders Ngolo Kante and Paul Pogba, Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema and&nbsp;centre back Presnel Kimpembe's injury concerns have pushed France back a little before their opening clash but they will hope to get past the&nbsp;Socceroos, just like they did to commence their 2018 edition in Russia.

Here's everything to know about France vs Australia FIFA World Cup 2022 clash:

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<h2>When is the France vs Australia match of the FIFA World Cup 2022?</h2>

The France vs Australia&nbsp;FIFA World Cup 2022 fixture, from Group D, will be played&nbsp;at the&nbsp;Lusail Stadium, Qatar.

<h2>What time will the match be telecast in India?</h2>

The match will commence&nbsp;at 12:30 AM IST in the wee hours on&nbsp;Wednesday&nbsp;(November 23).

<h2>Where can we watch the match live:&nbsp;Broadcast TV and OTT Channel in India?</h2>

In India, fans can enjoy the&nbsp;FIFA World Cup matches on TV on&nbsp;Sports18&nbsp;and Sports18 HD channels. Meanwhile, the live streaming will take place&nbsp;on the&nbsp;Jio Cinema app&nbsp;or website.

Defending champions France will open their campaign in the FIFA World Cup 2022 edition, in Qatar, by facing Australia in their opening fixture on Wednesday (November 23).

Defending champions France will open their campaign in the FIFA World Cup 2022 edition, in Qatar, by facing Australia in their opening fixture on Wednesday (November 23). This will be the second game in Group D after Denmark-Tunisia's face-off on Tuesday evening (November 22). A star-studded French line-up will start as favourites but will not take Australia lightly given how the tournament have already seen a big upset with Saudi Arabia's 2-1 win over favourites Argentina. Talking about the French line-up, they have a superstar line-up at their disposal but have been marred with injury concerns. Midfielders Ngolo Kante and Paul Pogba, Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema and centre back Presnel Kimpembe's injury concerns have pushed France back a little before their opening clash but they will hope to get past the Socceroos, just like they did to commence their 2018 edition in Russia. Here's everything to know about France vs Australia FIFA World Cup 2022 clash: Also read: Lionel Messi equals Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup record with penalty against Saudi Arabia When is the France vs Australia match of the FIFA World Cup 2022? The France vs Australia FIFA World Cup 2022 fixture, from Group D, will be played at the Lusail Stadium, Qatar. What time will the match be telecast in India? The match will commence at 12:30 AM IST in the wee hours on Wednesday (November 23). Where can we watch the match live: Broadcast TV and OTT Channel in India? In India, fans can enjoy the FIFA World Cup matches on TV on Sports18 and Sports18 HD channels. Meanwhile, the live streaming will take place on the Jio Cinema app or website.

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The third and final T20I between India and New Zealand ended in a tie after both sides ended with&nbsp;the same runs at DLS par score on Tuesday evening (November 22). This became only the third instance of a T20I being tied on DLS par score as Hardik Pandya &amp; Co. were adjudged the winners of the bilateral series with a 1-0 scoreline. While the series opener was washed out entirely, India had beaten the Kiwis by 65 runs in the second and penultimate match.

Talking about the final T20I, in Napier, Tim Southee-led Kiwis opted to bat first. While Arshdeep Singh removed Finn Allen and Md Siraj dismissed Mark Chapman, Devon Conway's 59 and Glenn Phillips' 54 revived the NZ innings and they were set to get anything over 180. The last five overs saw the home side add only 31 runs and lose eight wickets as they were dismissed for a moderate 160 in 19.3 overs.

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From India's perspective, Md Siraj was impressive&nbsp;with his hard lengths whereas Arshdeep also complemented him as the duo shared four scalps each and bundled the Kiwis for a par score. In reply, India lost their power hitters Ishan Kishan and Rishabh Pant in a flash. Shreyas Iyer was dismissed for a golden duck whereas in-form Suryakumar Yadav departed for a 10-ball 13.&nbsp;

Hardik's 18-ball 30 not out ensured India managed to reach the DLS par score at the time of rain interruption in Napier, with India 75-4 in nine overs. The match was evenly poised but rain had the final say as it ended in a tie with the visitors winning the series 1-0.

At the post-match presentation, Player-of-the-Match Siraj, who returned with his best T20I figures (4 for 17), said, "The wicket wasn't easy to bat and I was prepared to bowl hard lengths which gave me the rewards. I prepared myself to bowl hard lengths and had so much practice during World Cup and I just executed my plans. I always keep it simple. Just bowl the hard lengths. The weather is not in our hands, happy with the series win."

The third and final T20I between India and New Zealand ended in a tie after both sides ended with the same runs at DLS par score on Tuesday evening (November 22).

The third and final T20I between India and New Zealand ended in a tie after both sides ended with the same runs at DLS par score on Tuesday evening (November 22). This became only the third instance of a T20I being tied on DLS par score as Hardik Pandya & Co. were adjudged the winners of the bilateral series with a 1-0 scoreline. While the series opener was washed out entirely, India had beaten the Kiwis by 65 runs in the second and penultimate match. Talking about the final T20I, in Napier, Tim Southee-led Kiwis opted to bat first. While Arshdeep Singh removed Finn Allen and Md Siraj dismissed Mark Chapman, Devon Conway's 59 and Glenn Phillips' 54 revived the NZ innings and they were set to get anything over 180. The last five overs saw the home side add only 31 runs and lose eight wickets as they were dismissed for a moderate 160 in 19.3 overs. Also read: 'Have they won it now?' - Former Pakistan skipper slams BCCI for sacking Virat Kohli as captain after T20 WC From India's perspective, Md Siraj was impressive with his hard lengths whereas Arshdeep also complemented him as the duo shared four scalps each and bundled the Kiwis for a par score. In reply, India lost their power hitters Ishan Kishan and Rishabh Pant in a flash. Shreyas Iyer was dismissed for a golden duck whereas in-form Suryakumar Yadav departed for a 10-ball 13. Hardik's 18-ball 30 not out ensured India managed to reach the DLS par score at the time of rain interruption in Napier, with India 75-4 in nine overs. The match was evenly poised but rain had the final say as it ended in a tie with the visitors winning the series 1-0. At the post-match presentation, Player-of-the-Match Siraj, who returned with his best T20I figures (4 for 17), said, "The wicket wasn't easy to bat and I was prepared to bowl hard lengths which gave me the rewards. I prepared myself to bowl hard lengths and had so much practice during World Cup and I just executed my plans. I always keep it simple. Just bowl the hard lengths. The weather is not in our hands, happy with the series win."

India-New Zealand final T20I tied on DLS par score, Hardik Pandya & Co. win series 1-0

A lot transpired in India's senior men's cricket team post their disappointing campign in the 2021 T20 World Cup. While Ravi Shastri-led support staff resigned, Virat Kohli had already announced the decision to step aside from&nbsp;T20I captaincy post the World Cup. However, Kohli was then sacked as ODI captain by the BCCI, in early December, before he also resigned from the top post in Tests.&nbsp;

Thus, the baton was passed to Rohit Sharma as he slowly took over as the full-time captain in early 2022. While Rohit and Rahul Dravid, Shastri's successor, revamped the team and changed India's playing style, being more aggressive with the bat, India went into the T20 World Cup 2022 edition as the No. 1 ranked side and one of the top contenders.

India topped their group in the Super 12 round, however, they bowed out in the semi-finals with a heavy ten-wicket defeat at the hands of eventual winners England. After India's T20 WC campaign, in Australia, former Pakistan skipper Salman Butt has taken a jibe at BCCI for sacking Kohli as captain and made a big claim.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Butt opined, "When they had sacked Kohli, there was no valid reason for that. The reason was that he did not win an ICC trophy. How many captains have actually won the ICC trophy? Many have spent their entire career without it. Ab jeet liye? (Have they won it now)? He was a quality captain. He wasn't the only reason why the team had lost. It is not that the team has drastically improved now. If it was all about winning then it's not that Dhoni can't play in the T20s."

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Butt further added, "The format itself is so fickle and World Cups are happening so frequently and then you have various leagues going on in between. And above that if you have someone who is fit, ready to go and can lead you tactically then why not? Grooming can happen in bigger formats as well. But again it's all about their mindset."

Currently, Rohit and many regulars such as Kohli, KL Rahul, etc. aren't part of India's white-ball tour of New Zealand post the T20 WC. Hardik Pandya is leading the Men in Blue in the three T20Is versus NZ and many reports suggest that BCCI is looking at him as the next T20I skipper, succeeding the 35-year-old Rohit keeping in view the 2024 T20 WC.

A lot transpired in India's senior men's cricket team post their disappointing campign in the 2021 T20 World Cup. While Ravi Shastri-led support staff resigned, Virat Kohli had already announced the decision to step aside from T20I captaincy post the World Cup.

A lot transpired in India's senior men's cricket team post their disappointing campign in the 2021 T20 World Cup. While Ravi Shastri-led support staff resigned, Virat Kohli had already announced the decision to step aside from T20I captaincy post the World Cup. However, Kohli was then sacked as ODI captain by the BCCI, in early December, before he also resigned from the top post in Tests. Thus, the baton was passed to Rohit Sharma as he slowly took over as the full-time captain in early 2022. While Rohit and Rahul Dravid, Shastri's successor, revamped the team and changed India's playing style, being more aggressive with the bat, India went into the T20 World Cup 2022 edition as the No. 1 ranked side and one of the top contenders. India topped their group in the Super 12 round, however, they bowed out in the semi-finals with a heavy ten-wicket defeat at the hands of eventual winners England. After India's T20 WC campaign, in Australia, former Pakistan skipper Salman Butt has taken a jibe at BCCI for sacking Kohli as captain and made a big claim. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Butt opined, "When they had sacked Kohli, there was no valid reason for that. The reason was that he did not win an ICC trophy. How many captains have actually won the ICC trophy? Many have spent their entire career without it. Ab jeet liye? (Have they won it now)? He was a quality captain. He wasn't the only reason why the team had lost. It is not that the team has drastically improved now. If it was all about winning then it's not that Dhoni can't play in the T20s." Also read: From Ireland's delight to Kohli's dazzle: Top moments from T20 WC 2022 tournament Butt further added, "The format itself is so fickle and World Cups are happening so frequently and then you have various leagues going on in between. And above that if you have someone who is fit, ready to go and can lead you tactically then why not? Grooming can happen in bigger formats as well. But again it's all about their mindset." Currently, Rohit and many regulars such as Kohli, KL Rahul, etc. aren't part of India's white-ball tour of New Zealand post the T20 WC. Hardik Pandya is leading the Men in Blue in the three T20Is versus NZ and many reports suggest that BCCI is looking at him as the next T20I skipper, succeeding the 35-year-old Rohit keeping in view the 2024 T20 WC.

'Have they won it now?' - Former Pakistan skipper slams BCCI for sacking Virat Kohli as captain after T20 WC

On Tuesday (November 22), a plethora of games will be played in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. While Argentina will lock horns with Saudi Arabia in Group C's first game, Mexico and Poland will also square off in the second game from the same group later in the evening.&nbsp;

Talking about the Mexico-Poland face-off, it is an important clash as Argentina is expected to top the group but the winner of this match can end at the second spot. All eyes will be on Robert&nbsp;Lewandowski, Polish side's all-time leading scorer, who will be desperate to ensure a winning start for his side. Ahead of the game,&nbsp;Lewandowski told in Doha in the run-up to the Qatar World Cup, "This is an important game for us. It’s important that we show confidence. We know Mexico play high quality soccer, we know their potential. We’ll fight to win and we’ll do our best. They have a lot of quality and pace, and are dynamic. We’ll have to be ready to stop them causing us problems."

In head-to-head, both Poland and Mexico have won three games each with two ending in a draw. However, Mexicons have defeated Poland in their last two face-offs. Here's everything to know about the face-off from Group C:

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<h2>When is the Mexico vs Poland match of the FIFA World Cup 2022?</h2>

The&nbsp;Mexico vs Poland FIFA World Cup 2022 fixture, from Group C, will be held at&nbsp;the Stadium 974&nbsp;in Ras Abu Aboud, Doha, Qatar.

<h2>What time will the match be telecast in India?</h2>

The match will get underway at 21:30 PM IST on Tuesday evening (November 22).

<h2>Where can we watch the match live:&nbsp;Broadcast TV and OTT Channel in India?</h2>

The Indian&nbsp;football fans can be glued to their tv sets to watch the&nbsp;FIFA World Cup matches on TV on&nbsp;Sports18&nbsp;and Sports18 HD channels. The live streaming will be available&nbsp;on the&nbsp;Jio Cinema app&nbsp;or website.

On Tuesday (November 22), a plethora of games will be played in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. While Argentina will lock horns with Saudi Arabia in Group C's first game, Mexico and Poland will also square off in the second game from the same group later in the evening.

On Tuesday (November 22), a plethora of games will be played in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. While Argentina will lock horns with Saudi Arabia in Group C's first game, Mexico and Poland will also square off in the second game from the same group later in the evening. Talking about the Mexico-Poland face-off, it is an important clash as Argentina is expected to top the group but the winner of this match can end at the second spot. All eyes will be on Robert Lewandowski, Polish side's all-time leading scorer, who will be desperate to ensure a winning start for his side. Ahead of the game, Lewandowski told in Doha in the run-up to the Qatar World Cup, "This is an important game for us. It’s important that we show confidence. We know Mexico play high quality soccer, we know their potential. We’ll fight to win and we’ll do our best. They have a lot of quality and pace, and are dynamic. We’ll have to be ready to stop them causing us problems." In head-to-head, both Poland and Mexico have won three games each with two ending in a draw. However, Mexicons have defeated Poland in their last two face-offs. Here's everything to know about the face-off from Group C: Also read: FIFA World Cup 2022 Broadcast TV and OTT-Live Streaming: When and where to watch Denmark vs Tunisia? When is the Mexico vs Poland match of the FIFA World Cup 2022? The Mexico vs Poland FIFA World Cup 2022 fixture, from Group C, will be held at the Stadium 974 in Ras Abu Aboud, Doha, Qatar. What time will the match be telecast in India? The match will get underway at 21:30 PM IST on Tuesday evening (November 22). Where can we watch the match live: Broadcast TV and OTT Channel in India? The Indian football fans can be glued to their tv sets to watch the FIFA World Cup matches on TV on Sports18 and Sports18 HD channels. The live streaming will be available on the Jio Cinema app or website.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Broadcast TV and OTT-Live Streaming: When and where to watch Mexico vs Poland?

On Tuesday (November 22), a lot of action is packed for the football fans across the globe as the FIFA World Cup 2022 edition will see plenty of games, back-to-back. After Argentina taking on Saudi Arabia, Denmark will open their campaign as they face Tunisia in Group D fixture.

Group D is also a tricky one which comprises Denmark, Tunisia, defending champions France and Australia. While France is expected to top the group, the other remaining three are tricky oppositions as well. A star-studded Denmark side, including Manchester&nbsp;United’s Christian Eriksen, Tottenham Hotspur’s Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Joachim Andersen of Crystal Palace, will first hope to kick off their campaign in style with a win over Tunisia.&nbsp;

Tunisia, on the other hand, will hope for the likes of Youssef Msakni and former Sunderland winger Wahbi Khazri to deliver the goods versus the Danish line-up. Here's everything you need to know about the Denmark vs Tunisia clash:

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When is the Denmark vs Tunisia&nbsp;match of the FIFA World Cup 2022?

The&nbsp;Denmark vs Tunisia&nbsp;FIFA World Cup 2022 fixture, from Group D, will be held at&nbsp;the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan.

<h2>What time will the match be telecast in India?</h2>

The match will commence&nbsp;at 18:30 PM IST on Tuesday evening (November 22).

<h2>Where can we watch the match live:&nbsp;Broadcast TV and OTT Channel in India?</h2>

In India, football fans can watch the&nbsp;FIFA World Cup matches on TV on&nbsp;Sports18&nbsp;and Sports18 HD channels. The live streaming will be provided on the&nbsp;Jio Cinema app&nbsp;or website.

On Tuesday (November 22), a lot of action is packed for the football fans across the globe as the FIFA World Cup 2022 edition will see plenty of games, back-to-back.

On Tuesday (November 22), a lot of action is packed for the football fans across the globe as the FIFA World Cup 2022 edition will see plenty of games, back-to-back. After Argentina taking on Saudi Arabia, Denmark will open their campaign as they face Tunisia in Group D fixture. Group D is also a tricky one which comprises Denmark, Tunisia, defending champions France and Australia. While France is expected to top the group, the other remaining three are tricky oppositions as well. A star-studded Denmark side, including Manchester United’s Christian Eriksen, Tottenham Hotspur’s Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Joachim Andersen of Crystal Palace, will first hope to kick off their campaign in style with a win over Tunisia. Tunisia, on the other hand, will hope for the likes of Youssef Msakni and former Sunderland winger Wahbi Khazri to deliver the goods versus the Danish line-up. Here's everything you need to know about the Denmark vs Tunisia clash: Also read: FIFA World Cup 2022 Broadcast TV and OTT-Live Streaming: When and where to watch Argentina vs Saudi Arabia? When is the Denmark vs Tunisia match of the FIFA World Cup 2022? The Denmark vs Tunisia FIFA World Cup 2022 fixture, from Group D, will be held at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan. What time will the match be telecast in India? The match will commence at 18:30 PM IST on Tuesday evening (November 22). Where can we watch the match live: Broadcast TV and OTT Channel in India? In India, football fans can watch the FIFA World Cup matches on TV on Sports18 and Sports18 HD channels. The live streaming will be provided on the Jio Cinema app or website.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Broadcast TV and OTT-Live Streaming: When and where to watch Denmark vs Tunisia?

Former Pakistan pacer and captain Wasim Akram is known for not mincing his words. Akram remains active in various aspects of the game and is known to call a spade a spade. Recently, Akram recalled the match-fixing accusations and revealed how he feels the current social media generation in Pakistan still believes him guilty of the serious allegation.&nbsp;

Speaking to Wide World of Sports, Akram slammed Pakistan fans, especially the social media generation, for disregarding his successful international career and thinking of him as a match-fixer. In addition, he spoke about&nbsp;the love and respect he receives from&nbsp;the people in India, Australia, England and West Indies.

"In Australia, England, West Indies and India, when they talk about the World XI, when they talk about the best bowler in the world, my name pops up but in Pakistan, this generation, this social media generation, they are the one who come down, every comment they send, they say, 'oh, he is a match fixer', not knowing what it was," said Akram. "I have passed that stage in my life where I have to worry about people," he stated asserted.

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It is to be noted that there were rumours of Akram trying to fix a game between Pakistan and New Zealand back in 1996. Further, his decision to pull out of Pakistan's quarter-final match versus arch-rivals India during the same year's World Cup made heads turn, with many questioning his absence.&nbsp;

To date, Akram remains one of the finest pacers to have ever graced the game. He represented Pakistan in 104 Tests, claiming 414 scalps, which remains the highest by a Pakistani bowler. In addition, he chipped in with as many as 502 wickets in 356 ODIs. He also led the Men in Green to the 1999 ODI WC final, where Australia hammered them by eight wickets.&nbsp;

Former Pakistan pacer and captain Wasim Akram is known for not mincing his words. Akram remains active in various aspects of the game and is known to call a spade a spade.

Former Pakistan pacer and captain Wasim Akram is known for not mincing his words. Akram remains active in various aspects of the game and is known to call a spade a spade. Recently, Akram recalled the match-fixing accusations and revealed how he feels the current social media generation in Pakistan still believes him guilty of the serious allegation. Speaking to Wide World of Sports, Akram slammed Pakistan fans, especially the social media generation, for disregarding his successful international career and thinking of him as a match-fixer. In addition, he spoke about the love and respect he receives from the people in India, Australia, England and West Indies. "In Australia, England, West Indies and India, when they talk about the World XI, when they talk about the best bowler in the world, my name pops up but in Pakistan, this generation, this social media generation, they are the one who come down, every comment they send, they say, 'oh, he is a match fixer', not knowing what it was," said Akram. "I have passed that stage in my life where I have to worry about people," he stated asserted. Exclusive: Wasim Akram opens up on his career, Pakistan cricket and dealing with the 'match-fixing' tag. 🏏🇵🇰#9WWOS #Cricket pic.twitter.com/jDUo0zhnwB — Wide World of Sports (@wwos) November 20, 2022 × Also read: Chetan Sharma-led selection panel tried to ruin Virat Kohli's career, says former Pakistan spinner It is to be noted that there were rumours of Akram trying to fix a game between Pakistan and New Zealand back in 1996. Further, his decision to pull out of Pakistan's quarter-final match versus arch-rivals India during the same year's World Cup made heads turn, with many questioning his absence. To date, Akram remains one of the finest pacers to have ever graced the game. He represented Pakistan in 104 Tests, claiming 414 scalps, which remains the highest by a Pakistani bowler. In addition, he chipped in with as many as 502 wickets in 356 ODIs. He also led the Men in Green to the 1999 ODI WC final, where Australia hammered them by eight wickets.

In Pakistan, this social media generation refers to me as match-fixer, says Sultan of Swing Wasim Akram

The FIFA World Cup 2022 edition finally kicked off on Novemebr 20 (Sunday) with an impressive opening ceremony followed by&nbsp;Ecuador easing past hosts Qatar, 2-0, in the tournament opener. On Monday (November 21), Harry Kane-starrer England will be locking horns with Iran and the English team management have confirmed that they will be taking a knee in their tournament opener.&nbsp;

At the pre-match press conference, head coach Southgate, "We have discussed taking the knee," Southgate said. "We feel we should. It's what we stand for as a team and have done for a long period of time. Of course, we understand in the Premier League that clubs have decided to only do that for certain games, big occasions, we feel this is the biggest. "We think it is a strong statement to go around the world for young people in particular to see that inclusivity is very important."

It is to be noted that it is a ritual that England have followed in almost every game following the shocking death of George Floyd in 2020 in US. The national side, however, didn't take the knee in their September fixtures, but will do so at the&nbsp;Khalifa International Stadium against Iran and beyond at the World Cup. They are placed in Group B along with Iran, USA and Wales.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, Iran captain Ehsan Hajsafi dwelled on the grim situation of his country before his nation's FIFA WC opener. It isn't a hidden fact that violent anti-government protests in Iran have led to a fierce crackdown in the past few months. Speaking to reporters, the 32-year-old said, "We have to accept that the conditions in our country are not right and our people are not happy. Before anything else, I would like to express my condolences to all of the bereaved families in Iran."

Hajsafi &amp; Co. will be eager to give their countrymen something to cheer for with a spirited performance versus England, who will aim to go the distance after a semi-final exit in the last World Cup and finishing second in Euro 2020.

The FIFA World Cup 2022 edition finally kicked off on Novemebr 20 (Sunday) with an impressive opening ceremony followed by Ecuador easing past hosts Qatar, 2-0, in the tournament opener.

The FIFA World Cup 2022 edition finally kicked off on Novemebr 20 (Sunday) with an impressive opening ceremony followed by Ecuador easing past hosts Qatar, 2-0, in the tournament opener. On Monday (November 21), Harry Kane-starrer England will be locking horns with Iran and the English team management have confirmed that they will be taking a knee in their tournament opener. At the pre-match press conference, head coach Southgate, "We have discussed taking the knee," Southgate said. "We feel we should. It's what we stand for as a team and have done for a long period of time. Of course, we understand in the Premier League that clubs have decided to only do that for certain games, big occasions, we feel this is the biggest. "We think it is a strong statement to go around the world for young people in particular to see that inclusivity is very important." It is to be noted that it is a ritual that England have followed in almost every game following the shocking death of George Floyd in 2020 in US. The national side, however, didn't take the knee in their September fixtures, but will do so at the Khalifa International Stadium against Iran and beyond at the World Cup. They are placed in Group B along with Iran, USA and Wales. Also read: Will start Lionel Messi, bench Harry Kane and drop Cristiano Ronaldo: Wayne Rooney ahead of FIFA World Cup Meanwhile, Iran captain Ehsan Hajsafi dwelled on the grim situation of his country before his nation's FIFA WC opener. It isn't a hidden fact that violent anti-government protests in Iran have led to a fierce crackdown in the past few months. Speaking to reporters, the 32-year-old said, "We have to accept that the conditions in our country are not right and our people are not happy. Before anything else, I would like to express my condolences to all of the bereaved families in Iran." Hajsafi & Co. will be eager to give their countrymen something to cheer for with a spirited performance versus England, who will aim to go the distance after a semi-final exit in the last World Cup and finishing second in Euro 2020.

FIFA World Cup: 'We feel this is...' - England to take a knee in their tournament opener vs Iran

As the FIFA World Cup 2022 gets underway on Sunday evening in Qatar with the opening ceremony followed by the first match of the tournament between Qatar and Ecuador, everyone seems to be super excited. This is for the first time a Muslim country is hosting this event, and more than 3 million tickets are believed to be sold by now. A tournament that constitutes 32 top-playing nations will see 64 matches getting played across eight stadiums in this Middle-east country.

As we already know what is happening on day one, let’s now take a look at what is in store for us on day 2 of the tournament.

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<h2>FIFA World Cup 2022 Day 2 Matches, timings, and venues:</h2>

On day 2 of the FIFA World Cup 2022, two matches will take place. While England takes on Iran in the first match of group B at the Khalifa International Stadium at 18:30 PM IST, the Netherlands will face Senegal in the second match of the day at Al Thumama Stadium at 21:30 PM IST.

<h2>Where and How to Watch&nbsp;FIFA World Cup 2022: TV Broadcast Channel, Live Streaming-OTT&nbsp;Details</h2>

In India, both the matches will be telecasted live on Sports18 and Sports18 HD on TV, while those who wish to live stream it can enjoy the coverage on the Jio Cinema app.

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As the FIFA World Cup 2022 gets underway on Sunday evening in Qatar with the opening ceremony followed by the first match of the tournament between Qatar and Ecuador, everyone seems to be super excited.

As the FIFA World Cup 2022 gets underway on Sunday evening in Qatar with the opening ceremony followed by the first match of the tournament between Qatar and Ecuador, everyone seems to be super excited. This is for the first time a Muslim country is hosting this event, and more than 3 million tickets are believed to be sold by now. A tournament that constitutes 32 top-playing nations will see 64 matches getting played across eight stadiums in this Middle-east country. As we already know what is happening on day one, let’s now take a look at what is in store for us on day 2 of the tournament. ALSO READ: FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar vs. Ecuador match prediction, what to expect? FIFA World Cup 2022 Day 2 Matches, timings, and venues: On day 2 of the FIFA World Cup 2022, two matches will take place. While England takes on Iran in the first match of group B at the Khalifa International Stadium at 18:30 PM IST, the Netherlands will face Senegal in the second match of the day at Al Thumama Stadium at 21:30 PM IST. Where and How to Watch FIFA World Cup 2022: TV Broadcast Channel, Live Streaming-OTT Details In India, both the matches will be telecasted live on Sports18 and Sports18 HD on TV, while those who wish to live stream it can enjoy the coverage on the Jio Cinema app.

FIFA World Cup 2022, Day 2 Schedule – Matches, venues and Live streaming-OTT, channel broadcast details!

The FIFA World Cup 2022 edition finally kicked off in Qatar on November 20. While the mega event was eagerly awaited, a lot of things have made the headlines off the field en route to the tournament's commencement. A lot has been said and written about Qatar's human rights violations and many have slammed the Middle East country, with ex-FIFA President Sepp Blatter also admitting that it was a mistake to award the hosting rights to a country like Qatar.

Nonetheless, the West's reporting of Qatar has made heads turn at regular intervals prior to the FIFA WC's opener. It is to be noted that the BBC relegated the FIFA World Cup opening&nbsp;ceremony to the "Red Button" service and online. However, BBC One went ahead by not airing the ceremony live by maintaining its stance on Qatar's orthodox viewpoint on the LGBTQ community and notorious history of human rights violations.

Is it Western hypocrisy?

FIFA President Gianni Infantino recently slammed the West's reporting and said in his first press conference in Doha ahead of the World Cup,&nbsp;"This moral lesson-giving -- one-sided -- is just hypocrisy. I don't want to give you any lessons of life, but what is going on here is profoundly, profoundly unjust." He added, "For what we Europeans have been doing for the last 3,000 years we should apologise for the next 3,000 years before starting to give moral lessons to people."

"Today I feel Qatari, today I feel Arab, today I feel African, today I feel gay, today I feel disabled, today I feel a migrant worker," said the FIFA president said while defending Qatar.

It isn't a hidden fact how many Western countries have also been a part of the problem, showing their dominance over developing or poorer countries as well as incidents of racism, slavery, etc. being highlighted for one and all.

It is known that England is taking a knee with regard to supporting the Black Lives Matter movement in the Qatar World Cup. In September 2020, former West Indies pacer Michael Holding slammed England and Australia for choosing when to take a knee. After the West Indies tour of England, where both teams took a knee before proceedings, the then Joe Root-led England didn't take a knee in their following home series versus Pakistan and Australia. Back then, Holding blasted at England Cricket Board (ECB) and Australian captain Aaron Finch while speaking his heart out in Sky Sports.&nbsp;

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Holding told, "Now that the West Indies team has gone home, that doesn't mean that you still shouldn't be respecting the message and exactly what it stands for. If you go back to when taking a knee started and what it stood for, or stands for, it goes back to Colin Kaepernick in America, who took a knee because he wanted to bring attention to the racism and police brutality against people of colour in that country.&nbsp; Yes, it is more acute in the United States than in most other places but people around the entire world took on the mantle of spreading the word and getting this message out that it is time for equality and time for equal justice, and all that."

The former pacer said, "So everybody, all over the world, whether you are black, white, brown, pink or green - you saw the demonstrations all over the world. It was no longer just a black versus white thing; it was a matter of humanity coming together and saying 'listen, we need everyone to be treated equally.&nbsp;So for Pakistan and England not to then take that signal - because you are not doing anything other than going down on one knee - you are not chanting anything, you are not saying anything, all you are doing is making a signal to keep the awareness going. Neither team did it and the ECB came out with a pretty lame statement, as far as I am concerned."

The question to be asked here is how come the England football team is taking a knee -- when they do it selectively in Premier League fixtures -- during Qatar World Cup but their senior men's cricket team didn't during their Pakistan tour, T20 World Cup, etc.

Is the West trying to make a statement in Qatar or just adding fuel to fire in a country which already has a troubled history with many human right issues?

The FIFA World Cup 2022 edition finally kicked off in Qatar on November 20. While the mega event was eagerly awaited, a lot of things have made the headlines off the field en route to the tournament's commencement.

The FIFA World Cup 2022 edition finally kicked off in Qatar on November 20. While the mega event was eagerly awaited, a lot of things have made the headlines off the field en route to the tournament's commencement. A lot has been said and written about Qatar's human rights violations and many have slammed the Middle East country, with ex-FIFA President Sepp Blatter also admitting that it was a mistake to award the hosting rights to a country like Qatar. Nonetheless, the West's reporting of Qatar has made heads turn at regular intervals prior to the FIFA WC's opener. It is to be noted that the BBC relegated the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony to the "Red Button" service and online. However, BBC One went ahead by not airing the ceremony live by maintaining its stance on Qatar's orthodox viewpoint on the LGBTQ community and notorious history of human rights violations. Is it Western hypocrisy? FIFA President Gianni Infantino recently slammed the West's reporting and said in his first press conference in Doha ahead of the World Cup, "This moral lesson-giving -- one-sided -- is just hypocrisy. I don't want to give you any lessons of life, but what is going on here is profoundly, profoundly unjust." He added, "For what we Europeans have been doing for the last 3,000 years we should apologise for the next 3,000 years before starting to give moral lessons to people." "Today I feel Qatari, today I feel Arab, today I feel African, today I feel gay, today I feel disabled, today I feel a migrant worker," said the FIFA president said while defending Qatar. It isn't a hidden fact how many Western countries have also been a part of the problem, showing their dominance over developing or poorer countries as well as incidents of racism, slavery, etc. being highlighted for one and all. It is known that England is taking a knee with regard to supporting the Black Lives Matter movement in the Qatar World Cup. In September 2020, former West Indies pacer Michael Holding slammed England and Australia for choosing when to take a knee. After the West Indies tour of England, where both teams took a knee before proceedings, the then Joe Root-led England didn't take a knee in their following home series versus Pakistan and Australia. Back then, Holding blasted at England Cricket Board (ECB) and Australian captain Aaron Finch while speaking his heart out in Sky Sports. Also read: UNBELIEVABLE! Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first-ever to clock 500m followers on Instagram Holding told, "Now that the West Indies team has gone home, that doesn't mean that you still shouldn't be respecting the message and exactly what it stands for. If you go back to when taking a knee started and what it stood for, or stands for, it goes back to Colin Kaepernick in America, who took a knee because he wanted to bring attention to the racism and police brutality against people of colour in that country. Yes, it is more acute in the United States than in most other places but people around the entire world took on the mantle of spreading the word and getting this message out that it is time for equality and time for equal justice, and all that." The former pacer said, "So everybody, all over the world, whether you are black, white, brown, pink or green - you saw the demonstrations all over the world. It was no longer just a black versus white thing; it was a matter of humanity coming together and saying 'listen, we need everyone to be treated equally. So for Pakistan and England not to then take that signal - because you are not doing anything other than going down on one knee - you are not chanting anything, you are not saying anything, all you are doing is making a signal to keep the awareness going. Neither team did it and the ECB came out with a pretty lame statement, as far as I am concerned." The question to be asked here is how come the England football team is taking a knee -- when they do it selectively in Premier League fixtures -- during Qatar World Cup but their senior men's cricket team didn't during their Pakistan tour, T20 World Cup, etc. Is the West trying to make a statement in Qatar or just adding fuel to fire in a country which already has a troubled history with many human right issues?

The Western hypocrisy? Glaring instances which might prove FIFA president Gianni Infantino right

Cristiano Ronaldo has hit the headlines on several occasions in the last few weeks following his explosive interview with British broadcaster Piers Morgan. Now, his focus has shifted to the FIFA World Cup 2022 edition, in Qatar, which got underway on Sunday (November 20). Before Portugal takes the field in their tournament opener, versus Ghana on November 24 (Thursday), Ronaldo has once again made heads turn by him becoming the first-ever person to hit 500 million followers on the social media platform Instagram.&nbsp;

It is to be noted that Ronaldo is also one of the highest-paid athletes on Instagram. Not only on the photo-blogging platform Instagram, Ronaldo is also very popular on other social media platforms. On Twitter, he has in excess of 105 million followers whereas he has over 154 million followers on Facebook.Among other athletes, the likes of Lionel Messi, Virat Kohli, Neymar, Lebron James, etc. also boast of a huge fan following on Instagram after the Portuguese captain.

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On Thursday, the 37-year-old Ronaldo will gear up to represent Portugal in the FIFA WC. The national side, who bowed out in the Round of 16 with a loss to Uruguay in the 2018 edition, will aim to start well and go the distance in what is expected to be the superstar striker's last-ever World Cup appearance. During his interview with Morgan, Ronaldo opened up on his retirement plans and dropped a bomb.&nbsp;

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Ronaldo revealed, "But I don’t know, I don’t know the future. Sometimes you plan one thing for your life and as I told many times, the life is dynamic. And you never know what’s going to happen. It’s difficult to tell right now, it’s because, we, my mood is right now towards the World Cup. It’s probably my last World Cup, of course, my fifth World Cup. I don’t know what’s going to happen after the World Cup, but as I told you before, and I will say again, the fans will be always in my heart."

“And I hope they’ve been in my side, even if I back, or if I’m not back, or if I stay or whatever. Nobody’s perfect. Episodes in the life we all have is part of being human beings, it’s part of me to be a human being and father as well. I always will commit mistakes," he further asserted.

Portugal are placed in&nbsp;Group H along with Ghana, Uruguay and South Korea in the Qatar World Cup.

Cristiano Ronaldo has hit the headlines on several occasions in the last few weeks following his explosive interview with British broadcaster Piers Morgan. Now, his focus has shifted to the FIFA World Cup 2022 edition, in Qatar, which got underway on Sunday (November 20).

Cristiano Ronaldo has hit the headlines on several occasions in the last few weeks following his explosive interview with British broadcaster Piers Morgan. Now, his focus has shifted to the FIFA World Cup 2022 edition, in Qatar, which got underway on Sunday (November 20). Before Portugal takes the field in their tournament opener, versus Ghana on November 24 (Thursday), Ronaldo has once again made heads turn by him becoming the first-ever person to hit 500 million followers on the social media platform Instagram. It is to be noted that Ronaldo is also one of the highest-paid athletes on Instagram. Not only on the photo-blogging platform Instagram, Ronaldo is also very popular on other social media platforms. On Twitter, he has in excess of 105 million followers whereas he has over 154 million followers on Facebook.Among other athletes, the likes of Lionel Messi, Virat Kohli, Neymar, Lebron James, etc. also boast of a huge fan following on Instagram after the Portuguese captain. On Thursday, the 37-year-old Ronaldo will gear up to represent Portugal in the FIFA WC. The national side, who bowed out in the Round of 16 with a loss to Uruguay in the 2018 edition, will aim to start well and go the distance in what is expected to be the superstar striker's last-ever World Cup appearance. During his interview with Morgan, Ronaldo opened up on his retirement plans and dropped a bomb. Also read: 'It’s probably my...' - Cristiano Ronaldo drops a bomb, opens up on retirement plans ahead of FIFA World Cup Ronaldo revealed, "But I don’t know, I don’t know the future. Sometimes you plan one thing for your life and as I told many times, the life is dynamic. And you never know what’s going to happen. It’s difficult to tell right now, it’s because, we, my mood is right now towards the World Cup. It’s probably my last World Cup, of course, my fifth World Cup. I don’t know what’s going to happen after the World Cup, but as I told you before, and I will say again, the fans will be always in my heart." “And I hope they’ve been in my side, even if I back, or if I’m not back, or if I stay or whatever. Nobody’s perfect. Episodes in the life we all have is part of being human beings, it’s part of me to be a human being and father as well. I always will commit mistakes," he further asserted. Portugal are placed in Group H along with Ghana, Uruguay and South Korea in the Qatar World Cup.

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The FIFA World Cup 2022 edition got going on Sunday evening (November 20) in Qatar. After a blazing opening ceremony, the proceedings got underway with hosts Qatar squaring off with Ecuador. After Ecuador's 2-0 win over Qatar, the second game of the showpiece event will see England take on Iran at the&nbsp;Khalifa International Stadium. Harry Kane-led England will start as favourites but they will not like to take their opposition lightly and aim to start with a bang in their tournament opener.

Gareth Southgate-led England have made giant strides since the last edition of the World Cup, in Russia. During the 2018 edition, England ended as the semi-finalists and followed it up with a second-spot finish at the Euro 2020. Hence, they will like to build on it and go the distance this time around in the ongoing mega event. For that, they will aim to start well in Group B, also comprising the USA, Wales and Iran.

Ahead of the match, Southgate told reporters that England will be taking a knee ahead of their face-off versus Iran. "We have discussed taking the knee.&nbsp;We feel we should. It's what we stand for as a team and have done for a long period of time. Of course, we understand in the Premier League that clubs have decided to only do that for certain games, big occasions, we feel this is the biggest. "We think it is a strong statement to go around the world for young people in particular to see that inclusivity is very important," the coach added.

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<h2>When is the England vs Iran match of the FIFA World Cup 2022?</h2>

The second match of the FIFA World Cup 2022 will be played between heavyweights England and Iran from Group B at the&nbsp;Khalifa International Stadium.

<h2>What time will the match be telecast in India?</h2>

The match will kick off at 18:30 PM IST on Monday evening (November 21).

<h2>Where can we watch the match live:&nbsp;Broadcast TV and OTT Channel in India?</h2>

In India, fans can enjoy the&nbsp;FIFA World Cup matches on TV on&nbsp;Sports18&nbsp;and Sports18 HD channels. For those who wish to watch the proceedings online can refer to the&nbsp;Jio Cinema app&nbsp;or website. They can watch for free.

The FIFA World Cup 2022 edition got going on Sunday evening (November 20) in Qatar. After a blazing opening ceremony, the proceedings got underway with hosts Qatar squaring off with Ecuador.

The FIFA World Cup 2022 edition got going on Sunday evening (November 20) in Qatar. After a blazing opening ceremony, the proceedings got underway with hosts Qatar squaring off with Ecuador. After Ecuador's 2-0 win over Qatar, the second game of the showpiece event will see England take on Iran at the Khalifa International Stadium. Harry Kane-led England will start as favourites but they will not like to take their opposition lightly and aim to start with a bang in their tournament opener. Gareth Southgate-led England have made giant strides since the last edition of the World Cup, in Russia. During the 2018 edition, England ended as the semi-finalists and followed it up with a second-spot finish at the Euro 2020. Hence, they will like to build on it and go the distance this time around in the ongoing mega event. For that, they will aim to start well in Group B, also comprising the USA, Wales and Iran. Ahead of the match, Southgate told reporters that England will be taking a knee ahead of their face-off versus Iran. "We have discussed taking the knee. We feel we should. It's what we stand for as a team and have done for a long period of time. Of course, we understand in the Premier League that clubs have decided to only do that for certain games, big occasions, we feel this is the biggest. "We think it is a strong statement to go around the world for young people in particular to see that inclusivity is very important," the coach added. Also read: FIFA World Cup: 'We feel this is...' - England to take a knee in their tournament opener vs Iran When is the England vs Iran match of the FIFA World Cup 2022? The second match of the FIFA World Cup 2022 will be played between heavyweights England and Iran from Group B at the Khalifa International Stadium. What time will the match be telecast in India? The match will kick off at 18:30 PM IST on Monday evening (November 21). Where can we watch the match live: Broadcast TV and OTT Channel in India? In India, fans can enjoy the FIFA World Cup matches on TV on Sports18 and Sports18 HD channels. For those who wish to watch the proceedings online can refer to the Jio Cinema app or website. They can watch for free.

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