Indian cricket fans are disheartended as the senior men's team once again fell flat in an ICC knockout game on Thursday (November 10). Playing England in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2022 edition, Rohit Sharma-led India managed 168 for 6, after being asked to bat first in Adelaide, and lost the game by a whopping ten-wicket margin to end their campaign on a dismal note.

With India's defeat in the T20 WC semi-finals, the senior team remains winless in ICC events since 2013. After the defeat, many have slammed the national side whereas Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) chief Ramiz Raja made heads turn with his glaring remark.&nbsp;

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"Hum apne aap ko doubt karte rehte hai. Aap dekhe world cricket kitni peeche reh gayi hai aur Pakistan kitna aage nikla hai. Aap dekhe, iss World Cup me nazar aa gaya. Ki billion-dollar ki industry wali teams peeche reh gayi hai aur hum jo hai woh upar nikal gaye hai. Toh kahi cheez toh theek kar rahe hai na hum. So uska aap enjoy bhi kare and respect bhi kare. Issi team main se, pichle mahine ne main hi teen players ICC ke best players declare huyi hai. Toh kahi cheez toh theek kar rahe hai na&nbsp;(We always doubt&nbsp;ourselves. But this T20 World Cup has shown that Pakistan is far ahead of other billion-dollar teams. Thus, we ought to be doing somthing right. Three of our cricketers were even&nbsp;picked as ICC Player of the Month in October as well.)," he said ahead of Babar Azam-led Pakistan's T20 WC&nbsp;final face-off versus England, at the MCG on November 13 (Sunday).

While Ramiz's remarks can be termed as a jibe towards Team India, which came shortly after their exit, the Rohit Sharma-led side have plenty to ponder up on as the road ahead will remain challenging as always. The Men in Blue will now tour New Zealand for a white-ball series sans many of their regular players.

Indian cricket fans are disheartended as the senior men's team once again fell flat in an ICC knockout game on Thursday (November 10). Playing England in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2022 edition, Rohit Sharma-led India managed 168 for 6, after being asked to bat first in Adelaide, and lost the game by a whopping ten-wicket margin to end their campaign on a dismal note.

Indian cricket fans are disheartended as the senior men's team once again fell flat in an ICC knockout game on Thursday (November 10). Playing England in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2022 edition, Rohit Sharma-led India managed 168 for 6, after being asked to bat first in Adelaide, and lost the game by a whopping ten-wicket margin to end their campaign on a dismal note. With India's defeat in the T20 WC semi-finals, the senior team remains winless in ICC events since 2013. After the defeat, many have slammed the national side whereas Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) chief Ramiz Raja made heads turn with his glaring remark. ALSO READ | 'BCCI can say thank you if...': Sehwag slams seniors after T20 WC exit, calls for youngsters' inclusion "Hum apne aap ko doubt karte rehte hai. Aap dekhe world cricket kitni peeche reh gayi hai aur Pakistan kitna aage nikla hai. Aap dekhe, iss World Cup me nazar aa gaya. Ki billion-dollar ki industry wali teams peeche reh gayi hai aur hum jo hai woh upar nikal gaye hai. Toh kahi cheez toh theek kar rahe hai na hum. So uska aap enjoy bhi kare and respect bhi kare. Issi team main se, pichle mahine ne main hi teen players ICC ke best players declare huyi hai. Toh kahi cheez toh theek kar rahe hai na (We always doubt ourselves. But this T20 World Cup has shown that Pakistan is far ahead of other billion-dollar teams. Thus, we ought to be doing somthing right. Three of our cricketers were even picked as ICC Player of the Month in October as well.)," he said ahead of Babar Azam-led Pakistan's T20 WC final face-off versus England, at the MCG on November 13 (Sunday). While Ramiz's remarks can be termed as a jibe towards Team India, which came shortly after their exit, the Rohit Sharma-led side have plenty to ponder up on as the road ahead will remain challenging as always. The Men in Blue will now tour New Zealand for a white-ball series sans many of their regular players.

T20 World Cup: Ramiz Raja's 'billion-dollar industry team' remark makes heads turn after India's exit

After the end of India's T20 World Cup, where they once again faltered in the semi-finals, head coach Rahul Dravid has been rested for the upcoming tour of New Zealand. In his absence, VVS Laxman will take don the coach's hat&nbsp;for the white-ball tour of NZ.

In addition, a&nbsp;PTI report has claimed that the duo of Hrishikesh Kanitkar and Sairaj Bahutule will join the New Zealand-bound squad, taking&nbsp;up the roles of batting and bowling coach respectively. Earlier, Laxman -- who succeeded Dravid as the NCA chief in December 2021 --&nbsp;served as the interim head coach in Dravid's absence during a second-stringed India's&nbsp;tour of Ireland (comprising two T20Is), three ODIs in Zimbabwe (mid-August) and last month's three-match 50-over series versus South Africa at home.&nbsp;Moreover, India's U-19 team had also won the 2022 ODI World Cup under Laxman's guidance.

Thus, Laxman is all set to take over the head coach's position&nbsp;in the absence of his former teammate Dravid. The latter has had a busy few months and has been given some break post India's ten-wicket loss to England in the second semi-final of the ongoing T20 WC in Australia.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Hardik Pandya will lead the T20I line-up in the three-match series versus Kane Williamson's Black Caps, starting on November 18. Shikhar Dhawan will captain India in the following three ODIs during the NZ tour.

Dravid is expected to return for India's tour of Bangladesh, in December, comprising two Tests and three ODIs.

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Squad for NZ T20Is: Hardik Pandya (C), Rishabh Pant (vc &amp; wk), Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, Deepak Hooda, Surya Kumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson (wk), W Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Harshal Patel, Mohd. Siraj, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umran Malik.

Squad for NZ ODIs:&nbsp;Shikhar Dhawan (C), Rishabh Pant (vc &amp; wk), Shubman Gill, Deepak Hooda, Surya Kumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson (wk), W Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Shahbaz Ahmed, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Deepak Chahar, Kuldeep Sen, Umran Malik.

After the end of India's T20 World Cup, where they once again faltered in the semi-finals, head coach Rahul Dravid has been rested for the upcoming tour of New Zealand.

After the end of India's T20 World Cup, where they once again faltered in the semi-finals, head coach Rahul Dravid has been rested for the upcoming tour of New Zealand. In his absence, VVS Laxman will take don the coach's hat for the white-ball tour of NZ. In addition, a PTI report has claimed that the duo of Hrishikesh Kanitkar and Sairaj Bahutule will join the New Zealand-bound squad, taking up the roles of batting and bowling coach respectively. Earlier, Laxman -- who succeeded Dravid as the NCA chief in December 2021 -- served as the interim head coach in Dravid's absence during a second-stringed India's tour of Ireland (comprising two T20Is), three ODIs in Zimbabwe (mid-August) and last month's three-match 50-over series versus South Africa at home. Moreover, India's U-19 team had also won the 2022 ODI World Cup under Laxman's guidance. Thus, Laxman is all set to take over the head coach's position in the absence of his former teammate Dravid. The latter has had a busy few months and has been given some break post India's ten-wicket loss to England in the second semi-final of the ongoing T20 WC in Australia. Meanwhile, Hardik Pandya will lead the T20I line-up in the three-match series versus Kane Williamson's Black Caps, starting on November 18. Shikhar Dhawan will captain India in the following three ODIs during the NZ tour. Dravid is expected to return for India's tour of Bangladesh, in December, comprising two Tests and three ODIs. ALSO READ | Rahul Dravid responds to question on Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's future in T20Is after India's T20 WC exit Squad for NZ T20Is: Hardik Pandya (C), Rishabh Pant (vc & wk), Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, Deepak Hooda, Surya Kumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson (wk), W Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Harshal Patel, Mohd. Siraj, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umran Malik. Squad for NZ ODIs: Shikhar Dhawan (C), Rishabh Pant (vc & wk), Shubman Gill, Deepak Hooda, Surya Kumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson (wk), W Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Shahbaz Ahmed, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Deepak Chahar, Kuldeep Sen, Umran Malik.

VVS Laxman to don head coach's hat during India's tour of NZ, Rahul Dravid rested after T20 WC debacle

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said he met with Kyrie Irving earlier this week and that he did not believe the Brooklyn Nets guard was anti-Semitic, Yahoo Sports reported on Thursday. Irving was heavily criticized for promoting a film that the seven-time All-Star has since said contained "false anti-Semitic statements".

The Nets suspended him for at least five games after he "refused to unequivocally say he has no anti-Semitic beliefs". Irving later apologized to those "hurt from the hateful remarks made in the documentary".

"Based on what he said directly, to me (I) have no doubt that he's not anti-Semitic but I think there's a process that he's going to now need to go through," Silver said in Washington on Thursday, according to the website.

Silver, who is Jewish, told the New York Times he had a "direct and candid conversation" with Irving. "He's someone I've known for a decade, and I've never heard an anti-Semitic word from him or, frankly, hate directed at any group," he said. Silver added: "Whether or not he is anti-Semitic is not relevant to the damage caused by the posting of hateful content."

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In addition to the suspension, Brooklyn outlined a list of six requirements he had to fulfill before rejoining the team. They included apologizing, condemning the film, making a $500,000 donation to anti-hate causes and completing anti-Semitism training.

Irving's former team mate LeBron James said that while he did not believe in sharing "hurtful information," Irving should be allowed to return to the court following his apology. "Help him learn - but he should be playing," James tweeted on Thursday. "What he's asked to do to get back on the floor I think is excessive IMO. He's not the person that's being portrayed of him."

If he serves a five-game suspension, Irving would be available to play Nov. 13 against the Lakers in Los Angeles.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said he met with Kyrie Irving earlier this week and that he did not believe the Brooklyn Nets guard was anti-Semitic, Yahoo Sports reported on Thursday.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said he met with Kyrie Irving earlier this week and that he did not believe the Brooklyn Nets guard was anti-Semitic, Yahoo Sports reported on Thursday. Irving was heavily criticized for promoting a film that the seven-time All-Star has since said contained "false anti-Semitic statements". The Nets suspended him for at least five games after he "refused to unequivocally say he has no anti-Semitic beliefs". Irving later apologized to those "hurt from the hateful remarks made in the documentary". "Based on what he said directly, to me (I) have no doubt that he's not anti-Semitic but I think there's a process that he's going to now need to go through," Silver said in Washington on Thursday, according to the website. Silver, who is Jewish, told the New York Times he had a "direct and candid conversation" with Irving. "He's someone I've known for a decade, and I've never heard an anti-Semitic word from him or, frankly, hate directed at any group," he said. Silver added: "Whether or not he is anti-Semitic is not relevant to the damage caused by the posting of hateful content." ALSO READ | Women's Rugby World Cup: Dominant England prepare to face New Zealand in sold-out final In addition to the suspension, Brooklyn outlined a list of six requirements he had to fulfill before rejoining the team. They included apologizing, condemning the film, making a $500,000 donation to anti-hate causes and completing anti-Semitism training. Irving's former team mate LeBron James said that while he did not believe in sharing "hurtful information," Irving should be allowed to return to the court following his apology. "Help him learn - but he should be playing," James tweeted on Thursday. "What he's asked to do to get back on the floor I think is excessive IMO. He's not the person that's being portrayed of him." If he serves a five-game suspension, Irving would be available to play Nov. 13 against the Lakers in Los Angeles.

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving not anti-Semitic, says NBA Commissioner Adam Silver

More than 40,000 fans will pack into Auckland's Eden Park on Saturday (November 12) to watch New Zealand and England battle it out for the women's&nbsp;Rugby&nbsp;World Cup. England have beaten all comers over the last three seasons and will formally seal their status as the best women's&nbsp;rugby&nbsp;team on the planet, if they can dethrone hosts New Zealand in the World Cup final.

The Black Ferns, winners of five of the seven World Cups they have contested, were the last team to beat the Red Roses back in 2019, but suffered heavy defeats in back-to-back tests in England last year that dented their aura. That was after two years without any test&nbsp;rugby&nbsp;because of the COVID-19 pandemic, however, and Wayne Smith's revitalised team will be confident of being closer to England's prodigious standards in front of a packed house at Eden Park on Saturday.

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France will play Canada in the third-fourth-place playoff at Eden Park earlier on Saturday.

More than 40,000 fans will pack into Auckland's Eden Park on Saturday (November 12) to watch New Zealand and England battle it out for the women's Rugby World Cup.

More than 40,000 fans will pack into Auckland's Eden Park on Saturday (November 12) to watch New Zealand and England battle it out for the women's Rugby World Cup. England have beaten all comers over the last three seasons and will formally seal their status as the best women's rugby team on the planet, if they can dethrone hosts New Zealand in the World Cup final. The Black Ferns, winners of five of the seven World Cups they have contested, were the last team to beat the Red Roses back in 2019, but suffered heavy defeats in back-to-back tests in England last year that dented their aura. That was after two years without any test rugby because of the COVID-19 pandemic, however, and Wayne Smith's revitalised team will be confident of being closer to England's prodigious standards in front of a packed house at Eden Park on Saturday. ALSO READ | Novak Djokovic's wife reacts strongly over Serbian's mystery drink in Paris Masters 2022 France will play Canada in the third-fourth-place playoff at Eden Park earlier on Saturday.

Women's Rugby World Cup: Dominant England prepare to face New Zealand in sold-out final

Pakistan beat New Zealand by seven wickets to enter the T20 World Cup 2022 final on Wednesday (November 09) at the SCG, Sydney. After losing their opening two games, including one against Zimbabwe, the Babar Azam-led Men in Green were trolled extensively and many had predicted their campaign to end in the Super 12 round itself.

While Pakistan beat the Netherlands and South Africa in their next two encounters, the Dutch's shocking win over the Proteas opened the doors for a semi-final entry for the 2009 winners. They pounced on the opportunity and beat Bangladesh in their last league stage tie, which was a must-win clash for them, to enter the semis and defeated Kane Williamson-led Black Caps convincingly.&nbsp;

Riding on Shaheen Afridi's two-fer, fifties from Babar Azam and Md Rizwan, Pakistan chased down a modest 153 in 19.1 overs, with seven wickets in hand, to enter their third T20 WC final. After their miraculous turnaround, PCB chairman and former skipper Ramiz Raja reacted on Twitter and said, "A perfect 10! Very few teams in world cricket would have risen to the occasion like Pakistan did today. Melbourne here we come again".

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At the post-match presentation, an elated Babar said, "Thanks to the crowd. We feel like we're playing at home. Got a good start with the first 6 overs with the ball. Later on the ball didn't come on well. Fast bowlers finished well. We planned before going that we'll utilise the powerplay. He's a young guy and showing his aggression (Haris). He's playing very well. We're going to enjoy this moment. But at the same time have focus on the final."

The last time Pakistan played a World Cup final at the MCG was in 1992 ODI WC, where they beat England to clinch their maiden 50-over championship. They now await the winner of India-England semi-final.

Pakistan beat New Zealand by seven wickets to enter the T20 World Cup 2022 final on Wednesday (November 09) at the SCG, Sydney. After losing their opening two games, including one against Zimbabwe, the Babar Azam-led Men in Green were trolled extensively and many had predicted their campaign to end in the Super 12 round itself.

Pakistan beat New Zealand by seven wickets to enter the T20 World Cup 2022 final on Wednesday (November 09) at the SCG, Sydney. After losing their opening two games, including one against Zimbabwe, the Babar Azam-led Men in Green were trolled extensively and many had predicted their campaign to end in the Super 12 round itself. While Pakistan beat the Netherlands and South Africa in their next two encounters, the Dutch's shocking win over the Proteas opened the doors for a semi-final entry for the 2009 winners. They pounced on the opportunity and beat Bangladesh in their last league stage tie, which was a must-win clash for them, to enter the semis and defeated Kane Williamson-led Black Caps convincingly. Riding on Shaheen Afridi's two-fer, fifties from Babar Azam and Md Rizwan, Pakistan chased down a modest 153 in 19.1 overs, with seven wickets in hand, to enter their third T20 WC final. After their miraculous turnaround, PCB chairman and former skipper Ramiz Raja reacted on Twitter and said, "A perfect 10! Very few teams in world cricket would have risen to the occasion like Pakistan did today. Melbourne here we come again". #PakvsNz A perfect 10! Very few teams in world cricket would have risen to the occasion like Pakistan did today👏👏Melbourne here we come again #WC92 — Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) November 9, 2022 × ALSO READ | T20 World Cup 2022, India vs England, Live Cricket Streaming: When and where to watch second semi-final? At the post-match presentation, an elated Babar said, "Thanks to the crowd. We feel like we're playing at home. Got a good start with the first 6 overs with the ball. Later on the ball didn't come on well. Fast bowlers finished well. We planned before going that we'll utilise the powerplay. He's a young guy and showing his aggression (Haris). He's playing very well. We're going to enjoy this moment. But at the same time have focus on the final." The last time Pakistan played a World Cup final at the MCG was in 1992 ODI WC, where they beat England to clinch their maiden 50-over championship. They now await the winner of India-England semi-final.

'Very few teams in world cricket...' - Ramiz Raja reacts after Pakistan beat NZ to enter T20 WC 2022 final

On Thursday (November 10), Team India faced England in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2022 edition. While many had already pinned their hopes on an India-Pakistan final, after the latter entered the summit clash with a win over New Zealand on Wednesday (November 09), Jos Butler &amp; Co. thrashed the Men in Blue by 10 wickets, chasing 169, at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. Thus, they have now&nbsp;set up a final clash with Babar Azam's led&nbsp; Pakistan.

Being asked to bat first, Rohit-led India managed a decent 168 for 6 riding on half-centuries from Virat Kohli (40-ball 50) and Hardik Pandya's 33-ball 63. In reply, it was a listless performance from the Indian bowlers as Jos Butler-Alex Hales' unbeaten 170-run opening stand buried the 2007 champions Down Under. Butler (49-ball 80*) and Hales' (46-ball 87 not out) smashed as many as 23 boundaries to take the Three Lions home with four overs to spare.

After India's defeat, the senior men's team's ICC-title drought continues since 2013. From 2014-2022, India have lost four semi-finals and&nbsp;three finals. On India's ICC knockouts' achilles' heel, captain Rohit said at the post-match presentation, "Pretty disappointed how it turned up today. We batted well at the backend to get that score. We were not upto the mark with the ball, we couldn't turn up today. It's all about handling the pressure in knockout games. All these guys have played enough to understand that. These guys have played under pressure in IPL games, it's all about keeping calm. We were nervy to start with, but you got to give credit to their openers, they played really well."

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On India's whole campaign, the Hitman opined, "When we won the first game, it showed a lot of character. The game against Bangladesh, it was a tricky one. I thought it was difficult defending 85 runs in 9 overs, but we held our nerve and executed our plans. Couldn't do that today, and when you don't execute your plans, you are in trouble."

India, thus, failed to return with the elusive title despite topping their group. They will now travel to New Zealand for a white-ball series.

On Thursday (November 10), Team India faced England in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2022 edition. While many had already pinned their hopes on an India-Pakistan final, after the latter entered the summit clash with a win over New Zealand on Wednesday (November 09), Jos Butler & Co.

On Thursday (November 10), Team India faced England in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2022 edition. While many had already pinned their hopes on an India-Pakistan final, after the latter entered the summit clash with a win over New Zealand on Wednesday (November 09), Jos Butler & Co. thrashed the Men in Blue by 10 wickets, chasing 169, at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. Thus, they have now set up a final clash with Babar Azam's led Pakistan. Being asked to bat first, Rohit-led India managed a decent 168 for 6 riding on half-centuries from Virat Kohli (40-ball 50) and Hardik Pandya's 33-ball 63. In reply, it was a listless performance from the Indian bowlers as Jos Butler-Alex Hales' unbeaten 170-run opening stand buried the 2007 champions Down Under. Butler (49-ball 80*) and Hales' (46-ball 87 not out) smashed as many as 23 boundaries to take the Three Lions home with four overs to spare. After India's defeat, the senior men's team's ICC-title drought continues since 2013. From 2014-2022, India have lost four semi-finals and three finals. On India's ICC knockouts' achilles' heel, captain Rohit said at the post-match presentation, "Pretty disappointed how it turned up today. We batted well at the backend to get that score. We were not upto the mark with the ball, we couldn't turn up today. It's all about handling the pressure in knockout games. All these guys have played enough to understand that. These guys have played under pressure in IPL games, it's all about keeping calm. We were nervy to start with, but you got to give credit to their openers, they played really well." ALSO READ | T20 WC: Alex Hales, Jos Buttler bury India Down Under, England to meet Pakistan in final On India's whole campaign, the Hitman opined, "When we won the first game, it showed a lot of character. The game against Bangladesh, it was a tricky one. I thought it was difficult defending 85 runs in 9 overs, but we held our nerve and executed our plans. Couldn't do that today, and when you don't execute your plans, you are in trouble." India, thus, failed to return with the elusive title despite topping their group. They will now travel to New Zealand for a white-ball series.

It's all about keeping calm: Rohit Sharma on India's achilles' heel in ICC knockouts after England hammering

After Pakistan convincingly beat New Zealand by seven wickets in the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2022 edition, the focus now shifts towards the second semis where India take on England. Both sides will be meeting each other for the fourth time in the T20 WC history whereas it will be the first time when India and England will meet in the men's ICC knockouts after 1987.

Talking about the Rohit Sharma-led Team India, the one-time winners beat the likes of Pakistan, Netherlands, Zimbabwe and Bangladesh and their only loss came versus South Africa before reaching the semis. On the other hand, England defeated Afghanistan, shockingly lost to Ireland, had a rain-abandoned game versus Australia before winning against New Zealand and Sri Lanka, respectively, to enter the last four.

There are some injury concerns for Jos Buttler &amp; Co., with regard to Mark Wood and Dawid Malan, whereas India might also have to take some tough calls in terms of their team combination. Who will replace an injured Malan and Wood? Will Rishabh Pant be persisted with or Dinesh Karthik will return or both will feature? Will Axar Patel make way for Yuzvendra Chahal? Here's predicting the playing XIs for both sides for the semi-final clash:

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Playing XIs for the Adelaide tie

India:&nbsp;KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant/Dinesh Karthik (wk), Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh

England:&nbsp;Alex Hales, Jos Buttler (c&amp;wk), Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Phil Salt, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, David Willey/Chris Jordan

After Pakistan convincingly beat New Zealand by seven wickets in the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2022 edition, the focus now shifts towards the second semis where India take on England.

After Pakistan convincingly beat New Zealand by seven wickets in the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2022 edition, the focus now shifts towards the second semis where India take on England. Both sides will be meeting each other for the fourth time in the T20 WC history whereas it will be the first time when India and England will meet in the men's ICC knockouts after 1987. Talking about the Rohit Sharma-led Team India, the one-time winners beat the likes of Pakistan, Netherlands, Zimbabwe and Bangladesh and their only loss came versus South Africa before reaching the semis. On the other hand, England defeated Afghanistan, shockingly lost to Ireland, had a rain-abandoned game versus Australia before winning against New Zealand and Sri Lanka, respectively, to enter the last four. There are some injury concerns for Jos Buttler & Co., with regard to Mark Wood and Dawid Malan, whereas India might also have to take some tough calls in terms of their team combination. Who will replace an injured Malan and Wood? Will Rishabh Pant be persisted with or Dinesh Karthik will return or both will feature? Will Axar Patel make way for Yuzvendra Chahal? Here's predicting the playing XIs for both sides for the semi-final clash: ALSO READ | T20 World Cup 2022, India vs England, Live Cricket Streaming: When and where to watch second semi-final? Playing XIs for the Adelaide tie India: KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant/Dinesh Karthik (wk), Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh England: Alex Hales, Jos Buttler (c&wk), Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Phil Salt, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, David Willey/Chris Jordan

T20 WC 2022, India vs England semi-final: Predicting playing XIs for riveting contest in Adelaide

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Wednesday he expected Russian President Vladimir Putin will be willing to talk more seriously with Washington about a potential prisoner swap to secure the release of U.S. basketball star Brittney&nbsp;Griner.

"My hope is, now that the election is over, that Mr. Putin will be able to discuss with us and be willing to talk more seriously about prisoner exchange," Biden told reporters at a press conference. "My intention is to get her home," he added.

Biden's Democratic Party performed better than expected in the Nov. 8 midterms, with the Republicans appearing to fall short of the sweeping "red wave" victory they had sought. The Biden administration in late July proposed a prisoner swap with Russia to secure&nbsp;Griner's release, as well as that of former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan who is also jailed there, but said Moscow had yet to respond positively.

Griner, 32, a star of the Women's National Basketball Association's Phoenix Mercury, was arrested on Feb. 17. Russia's Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent souring of ties between Washington and Moscow have complicated the talks.

The two-time Olympic gold medallist was arrested at a Moscow airport when vape cartridges containing cannabis oil, which is banned in Russia, were found in her luggage. She was sentenced on Aug. 4 to nine years in a penal colony on charges of possessing and smuggling drugs. She had pleaded guilty, but said she had made an "honest mistake" and had not meant to break the law.

Last week, Russian authorities transferred&nbsp;Griner&nbsp;from a detention center outside Moscow and she is now on her way to an undisclosed penal colony, her legal team said on Wednesday. The move drew anger from the Biden administration.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in a statement said&nbsp;Griner&nbsp;was being transferred to a "remote penal colony" and that the United States expects Russian authorities to provide its embassy officials with access to&nbsp;Griner&nbsp;and other Americans detained in Russia.

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"NEVER-ENDING NIGHTMARE"

The WNBA, in a statement, said it was "crushed" by the move, calling it a "scary, seemingly never-ending nightmare," adding "the lack of clarity and transparency in the process compounds the pain." Neither her current location nor her final destination are known, her legal team said and added that in line with Russian procedures, her attorneys and the U.S. Embassy should be notified upon her arrival, but that it would take up to two weeks for that to happen.

Russia did not notify the United States that&nbsp;Griner&nbsp;was being moved, according to a senior State Department official, who spoke on condition of anonymity. Reuters has requested comment from Russia's federal prison service on where&nbsp;Griner&nbsp;is being taken and where she is now. Transfers to penal colonies can be time-consuming as groups of prisoners are assembled and moved to different locations across the world's largest country.

Russia has refused to comment on the state of negotiations, saying such diplomacy should not be conducted in public. "Despite a lack of good-faith negotiation by the Russians, the U.S. government has continued to follow up on that offer and propose alternative potential ways forward with the Russians through all available channels," White House spokeswoman Karinne Jean-Pierre said.

Discussions over the proposed swap have "not been a static process," the senior State Department official added. Griner's lawyers have not yet said if they will attempt a further appeal against her conviction after a Russian court rejected an attempted appeal on Oct. 25.

Inmates in Russian penal colonies face a harsh regime of tedious manual work, poor hygiene and lack of adequate access to medical care. "Our primary concern continues to be BG's health and well-being,"&nbsp;Griner's agent, Lindsay Colas, said in a separate statement, referring to the player by her initials. "As we work through this very difficult phase of not knowing exactly where BG is or how she is doing, we ask for the public's support in continuing to write letters and express their love and care for her," Colas said.

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Wednesday he expected Russian President Vladimir Putin will be willing to talk more seriously with Washington about a potential prisoner swap to secure the release of U.

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Wednesday he expected Russian President Vladimir Putin will be willing to talk more seriously with Washington about a potential prisoner swap to secure the release of U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner. "My hope is, now that the election is over, that Mr. Putin will be able to discuss with us and be willing to talk more seriously about prisoner exchange," Biden told reporters at a press conference. "My intention is to get her home," he added. Biden's Democratic Party performed better than expected in the Nov. 8 midterms, with the Republicans appearing to fall short of the sweeping "red wave" victory they had sought. The Biden administration in late July proposed a prisoner swap with Russia to secure Griner's release, as well as that of former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan who is also jailed there, but said Moscow had yet to respond positively. Griner, 32, a star of the Women's National Basketball Association's Phoenix Mercury, was arrested on Feb. 17. Russia's Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent souring of ties between Washington and Moscow have complicated the talks. The two-time Olympic gold medallist was arrested at a Moscow airport when vape cartridges containing cannabis oil, which is banned in Russia, were found in her luggage. She was sentenced on Aug. 4 to nine years in a penal colony on charges of possessing and smuggling drugs. She had pleaded guilty, but said she had made an "honest mistake" and had not meant to break the law. Last week, Russian authorities transferred Griner from a detention center outside Moscow and she is now on her way to an undisclosed penal colony, her legal team said on Wednesday. The move drew anger from the Biden administration. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in a statement said Griner was being transferred to a "remote penal colony" and that the United States expects Russian authorities to provide its embassy officials with access to Griner and other Americans detained in Russia. ALSO READ | Basketball star Brittney Griner on her way to penal colony in Russia, reveal lawyers "NEVER-ENDING NIGHTMARE" The WNBA, in a statement, said it was "crushed" by the move, calling it a "scary, seemingly never-ending nightmare," adding "the lack of clarity and transparency in the process compounds the pain." Neither her current location nor her final destination are known, her legal team said and added that in line with Russian procedures, her attorneys and the U.S. Embassy should be notified upon her arrival, but that it would take up to two weeks for that to happen. Russia did not notify the United States that Griner was being moved, according to a senior State Department official, who spoke on condition of anonymity. Reuters has requested comment from Russia's federal prison service on where Griner is being taken and where she is now. Transfers to penal colonies can be time-consuming as groups of prisoners are assembled and moved to different locations across the world's largest country. Russia has refused to comment on the state of negotiations, saying such diplomacy should not be conducted in public. "Despite a lack of good-faith negotiation by the Russians, the U.S. government has continued to follow up on that offer and propose alternative potential ways forward with the Russians through all available channels," White House spokeswoman Karinne Jean-Pierre said. Discussions over the proposed swap have "not been a static process," the senior State Department official added. Griner's lawyers have not yet said if they will attempt a further appeal against her conviction after a Russian court rejected an attempted appeal on Oct. 25. Inmates in Russian penal colonies face a harsh regime of tedious manual work, poor hygiene and lack of adequate access to medical care. "Our primary concern continues to be BG's health and well-being," Griner's agent, Lindsay Colas, said in a separate statement, referring to the player by her initials. "As we work through this very difficult phase of not knowing exactly where BG is or how she is doing, we ask for the public's support in continuing to write letters and express their love and care for her," Colas said.

US President Joe Biden expects Russia to get more serious about prisoner swap for basketballer Brittney Griner

The Ferrari in which Formula One legend Michael&nbsp;Schumacher&nbsp;won the 2003 World Championship title sold for nearly $15 million at auction in Geneva on Wednesday. "This remarkable car has achieved a world record price for a modern-era Formula One," the Sotheby's auctioneer said after the F2003-GA, Chassis 229 car went under the hammer for 13 million Swiss francs ($13.2 million).

When taxes and fees were added on, the final price stood at 14.6 million francs ($14.9 million), the auction house said later. The previous record was held by another&nbsp;Schumacher-driven Ferrari, an F2001 model sold by Sotheby's in New York in 2017 for $7.5 million.

The final price, offered by an unidentified telephone bidder from Europe after a bidding war of more than 40 minutes, far outstripped expectations, with the auction house estimating before the sale that the car would fetch up to 9.5 million Swiss francs.

It is "one of the most significant Formula One cars of all time", the auctioneers said.&nbsp;Schumacher, who has not been seen in public since suffering serious injuries in a skiing accident in 2013, raced nine times in the car.

- 'Very important car' -

He won five Grands Prix with it in the 2003 season and drove it when he clinched the title in Japan. "It's one of the Ferraris with the most victories in the constructor's history, so it's a very important car in the history of motor racing," Vincent Luzuy, from the Sotheby's branch dealing with luxury car sales, told AFP. Designed by Rory Byrne and Ross Brawn, the F2003-GA featured a longer wheelbase to improve aerodynamics, he explained.

The model was brought in at the Spanish Grand Prix, the fifth race of the 2003 season. Chassis 229 is by far the most successful of the six F2003-GAs that were built.&nbsp;Schumacher&nbsp;drove it to victory in Spain and also won the Austrian, Canadian, Italian and US Grands Prix in the car. He also claimed pole position in Spain, Austria and Italy in the vehicle, and the fastest laps in Austria, Italy and the United States.

The car powered&nbsp;Schumacher&nbsp;to his sixth F1 title -- a total that saw the German overtake the five won by Argentina's Juan Manuel Fangio in the 1950s. It also helped Ferrari win a 13th constructor's championship -- the Italian team's fifth in a row.

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<h2>- Luxury week -</h2>

Schumacher's Ferrari was sold during Sotheby's Luxury Week, which began last Friday and where a range of sparkling jewels, pricy watches and designer handbags are going under the hammer. But a&nbsp;spectacular blue diamond, expected to provide the grand finale to the jewellery sale and estimated to fetch up to 15 million Swiss francs, went unsold later on Wednesday.

That 5.53-carat "fancy vivid blue" cushion-shaped diamond is part of the De Beers Exceptional Blue Collection -- a group of eight rare fancy blue diamonds with a total value of more than $70 million being sold in Geneva, New York and Hong Kong.

Sotheby's told AFP the gem was "an exceptional stone in every sense" and "attracted significant interest" before the sale. "While we didn't get to see it sell in the room tonight, we are confident it will find a new home very soon," it added.

Another piece expected to draw attention, and bids, was an emerald and diamond bracelet made in the 1850s, which once belonged to French empress Eugenie, the wife of emperor Napoleon III. It has been estimated at between 60,000 and 80,000 francs.

Sotheby's is already on a roll, having sold the 11.15-carat Williamson Pink Star pink diamond in Hong Kong last Friday for HK$453.2 million ($57.7 million), setting a record for price per carat paid at auction for any diamond or gemstone, the auction house said. Pink diamonds are only found in a few places and fewer than 10 percent weigh more than one fifth of a carat, and the big ones are some of the most in-demand on the global market.

The 18.18-carat Fortune Pink -- the largest pear-shaped "fancy vivid pink" diamond ever to go under the hammer -- was meanwhile snapped up at a Christie's auction in Geneva on Tuesday for $28.5 million.

The Ferrari in which Formula One legend Michael Schumacher won the 2003 World Championship title sold for nearly $15 million at auction in Geneva on Wednesday. "This remarkable car has achieved a world record price for a modern-era Formula One," the Sotheby's auctioneer said after the F2003-GA, Chassis 229 car went under the hammer for 13 million Swiss francs ($13.

The Ferrari in which Formula One legend Michael Schumacher won the 2003 World Championship title sold for nearly $15 million at auction in Geneva on Wednesday. "This remarkable car has achieved a world record price for a modern-era Formula One," the Sotheby's auctioneer said after the F2003-GA, Chassis 229 car went under the hammer for 13 million Swiss francs ($13.2 million). When taxes and fees were added on, the final price stood at 14.6 million francs ($14.9 million), the auction house said later. The previous record was held by another Schumacher-driven Ferrari, an F2001 model sold by Sotheby's in New York in 2017 for $7.5 million. The final price, offered by an unidentified telephone bidder from Europe after a bidding war of more than 40 minutes, far outstripped expectations, with the auction house estimating before the sale that the car would fetch up to 9.5 million Swiss francs. It is "one of the most significant Formula One cars of all time", the auctioneers said. Schumacher, who has not been seen in public since suffering serious injuries in a skiing accident in 2013, raced nine times in the car. - 'Very important car' - He won five Grands Prix with it in the 2003 season and drove it when he clinched the title in Japan. "It's one of the Ferraris with the most victories in the constructor's history, so it's a very important car in the history of motor racing," Vincent Luzuy, from the Sotheby's branch dealing with luxury car sales, told AFP. Designed by Rory Byrne and Ross Brawn, the F2003-GA featured a longer wheelbase to improve aerodynamics, he explained. The model was brought in at the Spanish Grand Prix, the fifth race of the 2003 season. Chassis 229 is by far the most successful of the six F2003-GAs that were built. Schumacher drove it to victory in Spain and also won the Austrian, Canadian, Italian and US Grands Prix in the car. He also claimed pole position in Spain, Austria and Italy in the vehicle, and the fastest laps in Austria, Italy and the United States. The car powered Schumacher to his sixth F1 title -- a total that saw the German overtake the five won by Argentina's Juan Manuel Fangio in the 1950s. It also helped Ferrari win a 13th constructor's championship -- the Italian team's fifth in a row. ALSO READ | Tiger Woods announces return to golf at Hero World Challenge - Luxury week - Schumacher's Ferrari was sold during Sotheby's Luxury Week, which began last Friday and where a range of sparkling jewels, pricy watches and designer handbags are going under the hammer. But a spectacular blue diamond, expected to provide the grand finale to the jewellery sale and estimated to fetch up to 15 million Swiss francs, went unsold later on Wednesday. That 5.53-carat "fancy vivid blue" cushion-shaped diamond is part of the De Beers Exceptional Blue Collection -- a group of eight rare fancy blue diamonds with a total value of more than $70 million being sold in Geneva, New York and Hong Kong. Sotheby's told AFP the gem was "an exceptional stone in every sense" and "attracted significant interest" before the sale. "While we didn't get to see it sell in the room tonight, we are confident it will find a new home very soon," it added. Another piece expected to draw attention, and bids, was an emerald and diamond bracelet made in the 1850s, which once belonged to French empress Eugenie, the wife of emperor Napoleon III. It has been estimated at between 60,000 and 80,000 francs. Sotheby's is already on a roll, having sold the 11.15-carat Williamson Pink Star pink diamond in Hong Kong last Friday for HK$453.2 million ($57.7 million), setting a record for price per carat paid at auction for any diamond or gemstone, the auction house said. Pink diamonds are only found in a few places and fewer than 10 percent weigh more than one fifth of a carat, and the big ones are some of the most in-demand on the global market. The 18.18-carat Fortune Pink -- the largest pear-shaped "fancy vivid pink" diamond ever to go under the hammer -- was meanwhile snapped up at a Christie's auction in Geneva on Tuesday for $28.5 million.

F1 legend Michael Schumacher's Ferrari fetches record $15 million at auction

Virat Kohli has an impeccable record at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. Scoring his first-ever Test century, maiden ODI World Cup ton, a flawless 55-ball 90* in a T20I versus Australia, and playing quite a few memorable knocks at the venue, the 34-year-old once again performed with the bat&nbsp;during India's&nbsp;T20 World Cup 2022 semi-final clash versus England at the same ground in Adelaide.

Being asked to bat first, Rohit Sharma-led India lost KL Rahul for cheap and also saw their captain perish for a 28-ball 27 before Kohli and Hardik Pandya (33-ball 63) revived the Indian innings. While it was Hardik's efforts that took India to 168 for 6 in 20 overs, Kohli also played his part and set the foundation with a handy 40-ball 50, laced with 4 fours and a six. With another top knock in the ongoing tournament, Kohli attained a special feat.

Virat Kohli in T20 World Cup semis 
72* vs SA Mirpur 2014 
89* vs WI Mumbai WS 2016 
50 vs Eng Adelaide 2022

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Thus, Kohli is now the first player to score three 50s in the T20 World Cup semi-finals. This is India's fourth appearance in the T20 WC semis and Kohli's third (he wasn't part of the 2007 edition), hence, the superstar cricketer has got going in every T20 WC semi-final he has featured in.

Riding on Kohli and Hardik's fifties, India set up a 169-run target for Jos Butler-led England in Adelaide but lost. England will now take on Pakistan in the final, on Sunday (November 13),&nbsp;at the MCG, Melbourne.

Virat Kohli has an impeccable record at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. Scoring his first-ever Test century, maiden ODI World Cup ton, a flawless 55-ball 90* in a T20I versus Australia, and playing quite a few memorable knocks at the venue, the 34-year-old once again performed with the bat during India's T20 World Cup 2022 semi-final clash versus England at the same ground in Adelaide.

Virat Kohli has an impeccable record at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. Scoring his first-ever Test century, maiden ODI World Cup ton, a flawless 55-ball 90* in a T20I versus Australia, and playing quite a few memorable knocks at the venue, the 34-year-old once again performed with the bat during India's T20 World Cup 2022 semi-final clash versus England at the same ground in Adelaide. Being asked to bat first, Rohit Sharma-led India lost KL Rahul for cheap and also saw their captain perish for a 28-ball 27 before Kohli and Hardik Pandya (33-ball 63) revived the Indian innings. While it was Hardik's efforts that took India to 168 for 6 in 20 overs, Kohli also played his part and set the foundation with a handy 40-ball 50, laced with 4 fours and a six. With another top knock in the ongoing tournament, Kohli attained a special feat. Virat Kohli in T20 World Cup semis 72* vs SA Mirpur 2014 89* vs WI Mumbai WS 2016 50 vs Eng Adelaide 2022 ALSO READ | IND vs ENG, T20 WC SF: Virat Kohli takes the aerial route off Chris Woakes for a splendid six - WATCH Thus, Kohli is now the first player to score three 50s in the T20 World Cup semi-finals. This is India's fourth appearance in the T20 WC semis and Kohli's third (he wasn't part of the 2007 edition), hence, the superstar cricketer has got going in every T20 WC semi-final he has featured in. Riding on Kohli and Hardik's fifties, India set up a 169-run target for Jos Butler-led England in Adelaide but lost. England will now take on Pakistan in the final, on Sunday (November 13), at the MCG, Melbourne.

T20 WC 2022: Virat Kohli becomes first player to achieve unique feat during IND-ENG semi-final

The D-day has finally arrived. India have taken on England in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2022 edition at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide on Thursday (November 10). After Pakistan entered the final, beating New Zealand by seven wickets, all eyes are now on Team India to beat the 2010 winners and proceed to the finale and face Pakistan.

After being asked to bat first, India lost opener&nbsp;and vice-captain KL Rahul for cheap. There was a brief second-wicket stand between captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. During their 47-run second-wicket stand, Kohli took on Chris Woakes and smashed a splendid six.

Woakes, bowling the fourth over, pitched it up and Kohli unfurled a lofted drive over extra cover for a maximum. Here's the video of the amazing shot from King Kohli:

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At the coin toss, Rohit said, "We would have batted first anyway. We've played some good cricket, another opportunity for us to play the same way we have all tournament. Important to hold the nerve and take the game till the end. We've played these guys a fair bit in recent years and know what strengths-weaknesses they have. Important to exploit that. Important to stay calm and do what we want to do. It (injury) was a scare but I'm fine now. The kind of talent we have, it was a tough one (to pick the XI). Same team for us."

So far, no team has won a men's T20I after winning the toss at the Adelaide Oval (in 11 games). Will the script remain the same this time around as well?

The D-day has finally arrived. India have taken on England in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2022 edition at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide on Thursday (November 10).

The D-day has finally arrived. India have taken on England in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2022 edition at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide on Thursday (November 10). After Pakistan entered the final, beating New Zealand by seven wickets, all eyes are now on Team India to beat the 2010 winners and proceed to the finale and face Pakistan. After being asked to bat first, India lost opener and vice-captain KL Rahul for cheap. There was a brief second-wicket stand between captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. During their 47-run second-wicket stand, Kohli took on Chris Woakes and smashed a splendid six. Woakes, bowling the fourth over, pitched it up and Kohli unfurled a lofted drive over extra cover for a maximum. Here's the video of the amazing shot from King Kohli: What an incredible shot by King Kohli! pic.twitter.com/TuI4ospeet — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 10, 2022 × ALSO READ | 'Hoping for...': Rizwan makes Pakistan's opposition choice loud and clear after reaching T20 WC final At the coin toss, Rohit said, "We would have batted first anyway. We've played some good cricket, another opportunity for us to play the same way we have all tournament. Important to hold the nerve and take the game till the end. We've played these guys a fair bit in recent years and know what strengths-weaknesses they have. Important to exploit that. Important to stay calm and do what we want to do. It (injury) was a scare but I'm fine now. The kind of talent we have, it was a tough one (to pick the XI). Same team for us." So far, no team has won a men's T20I after winning the toss at the Adelaide Oval (in 11 games). Will the script remain the same this time around as well?

IND vs ENG, T20 WC SF: Virat Kohli takes the aerial route off Chris Woakes for a splendid six - WATCH

England rode on some good bowling from Chris Woakes (1 for 24), Adil Rashid (1 for 20), and Chris Jordan's 3 for 43 to restrict India to 168 for 6 in 20 overs in the T20 World Cup 2022 semi-final, at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, on Thursday (November 10). It was&nbsp;expected to be a close contest but what followed was total mayhem as the 2010 winners rode on skipper Jos Buttler (49-ball 80*) and Alex Hales' (47-ball 86 not out) unbeaten 170-run opening stand to take their side to the tournament finale, where they face Pakistan.

Hales and Buttler timed everything from the middle of the bat as the Indian bowlers got no assistance from the surface. Hales was in a punishable mode from the word go and scored runs at all parts of the ground whereas Buttler joined the party and finished the proceedings with 24&nbsp;balls to spare. None of the Indian bowlers looked threatening at any point as the English openers struck as many as ten sixes and 13 fours in the run-chase.&nbsp;

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Earlier, Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. were asked to bat first. KL Rahul departed cheaply for five before Rohit and Kohli stitched a 47-run second-wicket stand. While Kohli tried to up the ante, England tested the duo with Woakes and Rashid bowling some tidy overs. Rohit went back for an unimpressive 28-ball 27 before Kohli and Hardik Pandya joined together. Suryakumar Yadav, the in-form batter, played some lusty shots but lost his wicket for 14.&nbsp;

India scored 68 off the last five overs and 106 off the last ten, with Hardik doing the bulk of the scoring. He returned for a 33-ball 63 whereas Kohli made a 40-ball 50 but India's 168/6 just wasn't enough on the day.

Now, Pakistan and England will lock horns in the T20 WC&nbsp; 2022 final at the MCG, Melbourne on Sunday (November 13).

England rode on some good bowling from Chris Woakes (1 for 24), Adil Rashid (1 for 20), and Chris Jordan's 3 for 43 to restrict India to 168 for 6 in 20 overs in the T20 World Cup 2022 semi-final, at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, on Thursday (November 10).

England rode on some good bowling from Chris Woakes (1 for 24), Adil Rashid (1 for 20), and Chris Jordan's 3 for 43 to restrict India to 168 for 6 in 20 overs in the T20 World Cup 2022 semi-final, at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, on Thursday (November 10). It was expected to be a close contest but what followed was total mayhem as the 2010 winners rode on skipper Jos Buttler (49-ball 80*) and Alex Hales' (47-ball 86 not out) unbeaten 170-run opening stand to take their side to the tournament finale, where they face Pakistan. Hales and Buttler timed everything from the middle of the bat as the Indian bowlers got no assistance from the surface. Hales was in a punishable mode from the word go and scored runs at all parts of the ground whereas Buttler joined the party and finished the proceedings with 24 balls to spare. None of the Indian bowlers looked threatening at any point as the English openers struck as many as ten sixes and 13 fours in the run-chase. ALSO READ | T20 WC 2022: Virat Kohli becomes first player to achieve unique feat during IND-ENG semi-final Earlier, Rohit Sharma & Co. were asked to bat first. KL Rahul departed cheaply for five before Rohit and Kohli stitched a 47-run second-wicket stand. While Kohli tried to up the ante, England tested the duo with Woakes and Rashid bowling some tidy overs. Rohit went back for an unimpressive 28-ball 27 before Kohli and Hardik Pandya joined together. Suryakumar Yadav, the in-form batter, played some lusty shots but lost his wicket for 14. India scored 68 off the last five overs and 106 off the last ten, with Hardik doing the bulk of the scoring. He returned for a 33-ball 63 whereas Kohli made a 40-ball 50 but India's 168/6 just wasn't enough on the day. Now, Pakistan and England will lock horns in the T20 WC 2022 final at the MCG, Melbourne on Sunday (November 13).

T20 WC: Alex Hales, Jos Buttler bury India Down Under, England to meet Pakistan in final

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