On Thursday (November 10), India is set to take on England in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2022 edition. India topped Group 2, with four wins from five games, whereas Jos Buttler-led England won three, lost one whereas one game was abandoned due to rain without a ball being bowled. The marquee India-England battle will see some superstar players rub shoulders against each other but majority of Indians will hope for another rollicking performance from in-form batter Suryakumar Yadav.&nbsp;

SKY has lit up the T20 WC 2022 edition with his batting heroics. In five games, the right-hander has amassed 225 runs&nbsp;at an impressive strike rate of&nbsp;193.97, including&nbsp;three half-centuries. In India's 71-run win over the Netherlands, he struck a 25-ball 61 not out and played some outrageous shots. Speaking of SKY, England all-rounder Ben Stokes lavished huge praise on him while speaking to the reporters ahead of the India-England semis.&nbsp;

Stokes was all praise for Surya and said, “Suryakumar obviously came in and set the world alight. He’s a fantastic player and plays some shots where you sort of are scratching your head sometimes."

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Stokes added, “He’s is in great form, but on Thursday, hopefully we can try and shut him down and not allow him to get on one of his rampages." He also mentioned that facing any team in the semis can be tricky. In this regard, he pointed out, "Whoever you face in the semi-final of the World Cup is always going to be tough because both groups were very tough to get through. Finishing in top two of either group was going to be a challenge."

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India and England will meet in an ICC semi-final for the first time in 35 years, in men's cricket, following the 1987 50-over World Cup. Back then, England had won by a run but Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. will hope to turn the tables in their favour this time around. In Men's T20 WCs, India and England have locked horns thrice with the Men in Blue having a 2-1 lead. This will be their first face-off since the 2012 edition.

India and England will meet at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide on Thursday (November 10) whereas New Zealand will play Pakistan in the first semis at the SCG, Sydney on Wednesday (November 09).

On Thursday (November 10), India is set to take on England in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2022 edition. India topped Group 2, with four wins from five games, whereas Jos Buttler-led England won three, lost one whereas one game was abandoned due to rain without a ball being bowled.

On Thursday (November 10), India is set to take on England in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2022 edition. India topped Group 2, with four wins from five games, whereas Jos Buttler-led England won three, lost one whereas one game was abandoned due to rain without a ball being bowled. The marquee India-England battle will see some superstar players rub shoulders against each other but majority of Indians will hope for another rollicking performance from in-form batter Suryakumar Yadav. SKY has lit up the T20 WC 2022 edition with his batting heroics. In five games, the right-hander has amassed 225 runs at an impressive strike rate of 193.97, including three half-centuries. In India's 71-run win over the Netherlands, he struck a 25-ball 61 not out and played some outrageous shots. Speaking of SKY, England all-rounder Ben Stokes lavished huge praise on him while speaking to the reporters ahead of the India-England semis. Stokes was all praise for Surya and said, “Suryakumar obviously came in and set the world alight. He’s a fantastic player and plays some shots where you sort of are scratching your head sometimes." ALSO READ | T20 World Cup 2022, New Zealand vs Pakistan weather report: Will rain play spoilsport in first semi-final? Stokes added, “He’s is in great form, but on Thursday, hopefully we can try and shut him down and not allow him to get on one of his rampages." He also mentioned that facing any team in the semis can be tricky. In this regard, he pointed out, "Whoever you face in the semi-final of the World Cup is always going to be tough because both groups were very tough to get through. Finishing in top two of either group was going to be a challenge." × India and England will meet in an ICC semi-final for the first time in 35 years, in men's cricket, following the 1987 50-over World Cup. Back then, England had won by a run but Rohit Sharma & Co. will hope to turn the tables in their favour this time around. In Men's T20 WCs, India and England have locked horns thrice with the Men in Blue having a 2-1 lead. This will be their first face-off since the 2012 edition. India and England will meet at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide on Thursday (November 10) whereas New Zealand will play Pakistan in the first semis at the SCG, Sydney on Wednesday (November 09).

'He plays some shots where.....' - Ben Stokes on Suryakumar Yadav ahead of India-ENG T20 WC SF clash

Pakistan and New Zealand are set to lock horns in the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2022 edition on Wednesday (November 09). After topping Group 1 in the Super 12 round, the Kane Williamson-led Black Caps had assured themselves of playing the first semi-final whereas a run of green, with the Netherlands defeating title contenders South Africa, helped Babar Azam &amp; Co. remain alive and proceed to the semi-final round.

Thus, Pakistan and New Zealand are all set to face each other in back-to-back T20 WCs. In last year's edition, in the UAE, Babar-led Men in Green defeated the Kiwis by five wickets in an intense clash in Sharjah during the Super 12s. This time around, the stakes are higher given a ticket for the final is up for grabs. So far, the two teams have played each other on five occasions in the ICC semi-finals.

Pakistan v New Zealand in SFs of ICC events:

WC 1992: Pak beat NZ, Auckland&nbsp; 
WC 1999: Pak beat NZ, Manchester&nbsp; 
CT 2000: NZ beat Pak, Nairobi 
WT20 2007: Pak beat NZ, Cape Town 
CT 2009: NZ beat Pak, Johannesburg

Pakistan leads NZ 3-2 but anything can happen on any day. Given Kiwis have become much more confident and consistent in WCs over the years, the Asian giants have a stern test. Let's have a look at the weather forecast for the epic face-off at the SCG, Sydney:

As per the weather reports, the temperature of Sydney city on Wednesday&nbsp;will be 22° Celcius during the day and it will come down to 15° Celcius at night. While the sky will be partly cloudy during the course of the&nbsp;day, there should be no concerns for the cricket fans as it is expected to be an uninterrupted match.

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The chances of rain are 24% during the day and only 7% at night. Since the NZ vs PAK face-off will commence at 7 pm in the evening as per the&nbsp;local time, rain is unlikely to make a presence or&nbsp;impact the proceedings. The humidity is expected to be 62% during the day whereas&nbsp;68% at night.

Which side will have the last laugh and become the first team to enter the final of the T20 WC 2022 edition? Only&nbsp;time will tell...

Pakistan and New Zealand are set to lock horns in the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2022 edition on Wednesday (November 09). After topping Group 1 in the Super 12 round, the Kane Williamson-led Black Caps had assured themselves of playing the first semi-final whereas a run of green, with the Netherlands defeating title contenders South Africa, helped Babar Azam & Co.

Pakistan and New Zealand are set to lock horns in the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2022 edition on Wednesday (November 09). After topping Group 1 in the Super 12 round, the Kane Williamson-led Black Caps had assured themselves of playing the first semi-final whereas a run of green, with the Netherlands defeating title contenders South Africa, helped Babar Azam & Co. remain alive and proceed to the semi-final round. Thus, Pakistan and New Zealand are all set to face each other in back-to-back T20 WCs. In last year's edition, in the UAE, Babar-led Men in Green defeated the Kiwis by five wickets in an intense clash in Sharjah during the Super 12s. This time around, the stakes are higher given a ticket for the final is up for grabs. So far, the two teams have played each other on five occasions in the ICC semi-finals. Pakistan v New Zealand in SFs of ICC events: WC 1992: Pak beat NZ, Auckland WC 1999: Pak beat NZ, Manchester CT 2000: NZ beat Pak, Nairobi WT20 2007: Pak beat NZ, Cape Town CT 2009: NZ beat Pak, Johannesburg Pakistan leads NZ 3-2 but anything can happen on any day. Given Kiwis have become much more confident and consistent in WCs over the years, the Asian giants have a stern test. Let's have a look at the weather forecast for the epic face-off at the SCG, Sydney: As per the weather reports, the temperature of Sydney city on Wednesday will be 22° Celcius during the day and it will come down to 15° Celcius at night. While the sky will be partly cloudy during the course of the day, there should be no concerns for the cricket fans as it is expected to be an uninterrupted match. ALSO READ | T20 WC: Rohit, Dravid, Kohli have given up their business class seats for Indian pacers - Reports The chances of rain are 24% during the day and only 7% at night. Since the NZ vs PAK face-off will commence at 7 pm in the evening as per the local time, rain is unlikely to make a presence or impact the proceedings. The humidity is expected to be 62% during the day whereas 68% at night. Which side will have the last laugh and become the first team to enter the final of the T20 WC 2022 edition? Only time will tell...

T20 World Cup 2022, New Zealand vs Pakistan weather report: Will rain play spoilsport in first semi-final?

Aryna Sabalenka stunned world number one Iga Swiatek 6-2 2-6 6-1 on Sunday to set up a&nbsp;WTA&nbsp;Finals championship showdown with Caroline Garcia after the Frenchwoman cruised past Maria Sakkari in Fort Worth, Texas. Swiatek had not dropped a set at the season-ending tournament but was subdued by the powerful forehand of the Belarusian, who sealed the massive upset with one of her 12 aces before pumping her fist in triumph.

"The only thing I had in my mind was just make her work. And that's it," Sabalenka said. "It's only because of that I was able to show unbelievable tennis tonight and get this win." After trading breaks early in the first set, Sabalenka, who lost to the Pole in the U.S. Open semi-finals in September, easily converted a couple of chances as Swiatek stumbled with a series of uncharacteristic mistakes.

Swiatek returned with a new resolve in the second set, sweeping the first four games with the momentum seemingly on her side. But world number seven Sabalenka dug in her heels in the third set, dropping only two of her first-serve points without facing a break point to claim her third career win over a number one opponent.

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"I just said that I have to stay aggressive and I have to stay in the moment, that's it," she said. The win set up a rematch with a red-hot Garcia, who beat her en route to winning the Cincinnati title. The Frenchwoman eased past Sakkari 6-3 6-2 to reach her first&nbsp;WTA&nbsp;Finals championship match, sending down 19 winners and six aces to close out the tie in 75 minutes.

Garcia had needed three sets to beat Sakkari in Cincinnati three months ago but had a much smoother time of it on Sunday, breaking the Greek to love late in the first set before carrying the first four games of the second. "My game style today, she didn’t like it," Garcia said. A clumsy double-fault handed Sakkari a sorely needed breakpoint chance in the sixth game but Garcia snuffed out the chance with an ace and maintained the momentum. Garcia thrust her hands into the air as Sakkari whacked the ball into the net on the second match point, bouncing around the court in celebration having reached the biggest final of her career. The&nbsp;WTA&nbsp;Finals championship match is set for Monday.

Aryna Sabalenka stunned world number one Iga Swiatek 6-2 2-6 6-1 on Sunday to set up a WTA Finals championship showdown with Caroline Garcia after the Frenchwoman cruised past Maria Sakkari in Fort Worth, Texas.

Aryna Sabalenka stunned world number one Iga Swiatek 6-2 2-6 6-1 on Sunday to set up a WTA Finals championship showdown with Caroline Garcia after the Frenchwoman cruised past Maria Sakkari in Fort Worth, Texas. Swiatek had not dropped a set at the season-ending tournament but was subdued by the powerful forehand of the Belarusian, who sealed the massive upset with one of her 12 aces before pumping her fist in triumph. "The only thing I had in my mind was just make her work. And that's it," Sabalenka said. "It's only because of that I was able to show unbelievable tennis tonight and get this win." After trading breaks early in the first set, Sabalenka, who lost to the Pole in the U.S. Open semi-finals in September, easily converted a couple of chances as Swiatek stumbled with a series of uncharacteristic mistakes. Swiatek returned with a new resolve in the second set, sweeping the first four games with the momentum seemingly on her side. But world number seven Sabalenka dug in her heels in the third set, dropping only two of her first-serve points without facing a break point to claim her third career win over a number one opponent. ALSO READ | Denmark’s Holger Rune stuns Novak Djokovic to clinch Paris Masters "I just said that I have to stay aggressive and I have to stay in the moment, that's it," she said. The win set up a rematch with a red-hot Garcia, who beat her en route to winning the Cincinnati title. The Frenchwoman eased past Sakkari 6-3 6-2 to reach her first WTA Finals championship match, sending down 19 winners and six aces to close out the tie in 75 minutes. Garcia had needed three sets to beat Sakkari in Cincinnati three months ago but had a much smoother time of it on Sunday, breaking the Greek to love late in the first set before carrying the first four games of the second. "My game style today, she didn’t like it," Garcia said. A clumsy double-fault handed Sakkari a sorely needed breakpoint chance in the sixth game but Garcia snuffed out the chance with an ace and maintained the momentum. Garcia thrust her hands into the air as Sakkari whacked the ball into the net on the second match point, bouncing around the court in celebration having reached the biggest final of her career. The WTA Finals championship match is set for Monday.

Aryna Sabalenka goes past world no. 1 Iga Swiatek, sets up WTA Finals showdown with Caroline Garcia

The T20 World Cup 2022 edition has lived up to expectations so far. The qualifiers saw two-time winners West Indies get eliminated whereas upsets and some thrilling contests continud to take place in the main draw of the competition. After the end of the Super 12 round on Sunday (November 06), the stage is set for the knockouts. From Group 1, New Zealand became the first team to qualify whereas Jos Buttler-led England defeated Sri Lanka in their last league stage match to join them in the semi-finals.

On Sunday, South Africa's shocking defeat at the hands of the Netherlands saw them bow out and confirm a semi-final berth for India. Following SA's exit, Pakistan were given a lifeline and they edged past Bangladesh to become the fourth side to book a spot in the semis. Now, many are hoping and predicting for an Indo-Pak final in the marquee event, being held in Australia. Nonetheless, for that to happen, both sides will have to get past the semis and it won't be easy as the line-up is mouth-watering.&nbsp;

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Here's all you need to know about the semi-final fixtures

1st semi-final:&nbsp;New Zealand vs Pakistan, at the SCG on November 09 (Wednesday)

2nd semi-final&nbsp;India vs England, at the Adelaide Oval on November 10 (Thursday)

Which TV channels will broadcast the T20 World Cup 2022 semi-finals in India?

The&nbsp; T20 World Cup 2022 semi-finals' live telecast will be available on Star Sports.

Where can one watch the live streaming of T20 World Cup 2022 semi-finals in India?

The T20 World Cup 2022 semi-finals' live streaming will be on Disney+Hotstar.&nbsp;

In the last edition of the T20 WC, held in 2021 in the UAE, Babar Azam-led Pakistan had defeated New Zealand by five wickets in the Super 12 round. On the other hand, this will be the first face-off between India and England in the tournament since the 2012 edition, in Sri Lanka. So far, India have a 2-1 lead over the Three Lions.&nbsp;

Which two sides will enter the final? Only time will tell. One thing is for sure that the semis will be a blockbuster before the action moves to the MCG, Melbourne for the summit clash.

The T20 World Cup 2022 edition has lived up to expectations so far. The qualifiers saw two-time winners West Indies get eliminated whereas upsets and some thrilling contests continud to take place in the main draw of the competition.

The T20 World Cup 2022 edition has lived up to expectations so far. The qualifiers saw two-time winners West Indies get eliminated whereas upsets and some thrilling contests continud to take place in the main draw of the competition. After the end of the Super 12 round on Sunday (November 06), the stage is set for the knockouts. From Group 1, New Zealand became the first team to qualify whereas Jos Buttler-led England defeated Sri Lanka in their last league stage match to join them in the semi-finals. On Sunday, South Africa's shocking defeat at the hands of the Netherlands saw them bow out and confirm a semi-final berth for India. Following SA's exit, Pakistan were given a lifeline and they edged past Bangladesh to become the fourth side to book a spot in the semis. Now, many are hoping and predicting for an Indo-Pak final in the marquee event, being held in Australia. Nonetheless, for that to happen, both sides will have to get past the semis and it won't be easy as the line-up is mouth-watering. ALSO READ | Want to watch an India-Pakistan final, says Shoaib Akhtar as arch-rivals qualify for T20 World Cup semis Here's all you need to know about the semi-final fixtures 1st semi-final: New Zealand vs Pakistan, at the SCG on November 09 (Wednesday) 2nd semi-final India vs England, at the Adelaide Oval on November 10 (Thursday) Which TV channels will broadcast the T20 World Cup 2022 semi-finals in India? The T20 World Cup 2022 semi-finals' live telecast will be available on Star Sports. Where can one watch the live streaming of T20 World Cup 2022 semi-finals in India? The T20 World Cup 2022 semi-finals' live streaming will be on Disney+Hotstar. In the last edition of the T20 WC, held in 2021 in the UAE, Babar Azam-led Pakistan had defeated New Zealand by five wickets in the Super 12 round. On the other hand, this will be the first face-off between India and England in the tournament since the 2012 edition, in Sri Lanka. So far, India have a 2-1 lead over the Three Lions. Which two sides will enter the final? Only time will tell. One thing is for sure that the semis will be a blockbuster before the action moves to the MCG, Melbourne for the summit clash.

T20 World Cup 2022: NZ vs Pakistan & India vs England - All you need to know about semi-final fixtures

Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka appeared by video link in handcuffs at a Sydney court on Monday to seek bail after he was charged with four counts of sexual assault. The batter has been denied bail and will remain in Australian custody. The Sri Lankan cricketer appeared via video link in handcuffs at a Sydney court today (7) to seek bail after he was charged with 4 counts of&nbsp;sexual&nbsp;assault. Gunathilaka, who spoke only to confirm his identity, was shown on a screen in Downing Centre Local Court. He appeared calm as he sat wearing a grey T-shirt at a Sydney detention centre.

The batter's lawyer, Ananda Amaranath, had said that he would seek bail for the 31-year-old. Magistrate Robert Williams briefly adjourned the case before hearing the bail application. The prosecution said it would seek to suppress the publication of some elements that might identify the alleged victim. Police arrested and charged Gunathilaka on Sunday, hours after the national team lost to England at the Twenty20 World Cup. Gunathilaka was ruled out during the first round with a hamstring injury but remained with the team in Australia.

He was arrested at a hotel in Sydney in the early hours of Sunday and charged with four counts of sexual intercourse without consent. New South Wales state police said on Sunday that sex crimes squad detectives had investigated the alleged sexual assault of a woman in Sydney's eastern suburbs last week. Police said the pair met after communicating for several days on a dating app. Detective Superintendent Jane Doherty, commander of the New South Wales state Sex Crimes Squad, said the pair had then arranged to meet.

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"They had drinks and went for something to eat before going back to the young lady's home," Doherty told police. She said police would allege that "the male assaulted the female a number of times whilst performing sexual acts upon her". Sri Lanka's cricket board said it was following the case after being informed about the charges by the International Cricket Council (ICC). "SLC will closely monitor the proceedings in court and, in consultation with the ICC, will expeditiously initiate a thorough inquiry into the matter and take stern action against the player if found guilty," it said in a statement Gunathilaka made his international debut in 2015 and has played eight Tests, 47 ODIs and 46 T20s.

Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka appeared by video link in handcuffs at a Sydney court on Monday to seek bail after he was charged with four counts of sexual assault.

Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka appeared by video link in handcuffs at a Sydney court on Monday to seek bail after he was charged with four counts of sexual assault. The batter has been denied bail and will remain in Australian custody. The Sri Lankan cricketer appeared via video link in handcuffs at a Sydney court today (7) to seek bail after he was charged with 4 counts of sexual assault. Gunathilaka, who spoke only to confirm his identity, was shown on a screen in Downing Centre Local Court. He appeared calm as he sat wearing a grey T-shirt at a Sydney detention centre. The batter's lawyer, Ananda Amaranath, had said that he would seek bail for the 31-year-old. Magistrate Robert Williams briefly adjourned the case before hearing the bail application. The prosecution said it would seek to suppress the publication of some elements that might identify the alleged victim. Police arrested and charged Gunathilaka on Sunday, hours after the national team lost to England at the Twenty20 World Cup. Gunathilaka was ruled out during the first round with a hamstring injury but remained with the team in Australia. He was arrested at a hotel in Sydney in the early hours of Sunday and charged with four counts of sexual intercourse without consent. New South Wales state police said on Sunday that sex crimes squad detectives had investigated the alleged sexual assault of a woman in Sydney's eastern suburbs last week. Police said the pair met after communicating for several days on a dating app. Detective Superintendent Jane Doherty, commander of the New South Wales state Sex Crimes Squad, said the pair had then arranged to meet. ALSO READ | T20 World Cup: Lanka cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka arrested in Sydney on sexual assault charges "They had drinks and went for something to eat before going back to the young lady's home," Doherty told police. She said police would allege that "the male assaulted the female a number of times whilst performing sexual acts upon her". Sri Lanka's cricket board said it was following the case after being informed about the charges by the International Cricket Council (ICC). "SLC will closely monitor the proceedings in court and, in consultation with the ICC, will expeditiously initiate a thorough inquiry into the matter and take stern action against the player if found guilty," it said in a statement Gunathilaka made his international debut in 2015 and has played eight Tests, 47 ODIs and 46 T20s.

Sri Lankan batter Danushka Gunathilaka denied bail on sexual assault charges, to remain in custody

After Pakistan's win over Bangladesh in their last league stage encounter in the T20 World Cup, the Babar Azam-led Men in Green entered the semi-finals of the mega event in Australia. Having a topsy-turvy ride, the 2009 winners finally made it to the knockouts and will now face 2021 runners-up New Zealand in the first semi-final, on Wednesday (November 09) at the SCG, Sydney.&nbsp;

Post the five-wicket win over Bangladesh, Pakistan Cricket's official handle shared few dressing room videos for fans. While the videos have become an instant hit on the social media platform, former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram isn't impressed and has asked for such team talks to not be shared online.&nbsp;

"If I was Babar, I would get hold of that guy who is making a video. Sometimes, certain things are personal. I am all for social media, players interacting with their fans and everything. But I have not seen any other team do it in this World Cup? So yeah, the urge to get extra numbers (followers, likes), cut it down. This is too much," Akram said on A-Sports.

"There are recordings taking place all the time. Imagine if I am sitting and not knowing that someone is recording - a message that I want to give my team. Just tell him, 'Guys, relax for two days. Do it some other place but not dressing room," he further pointed out.

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On the other hand, Akram's former teammate and bowling great Waqar Younis also joined in and mentioned, "I 100 percent agree with you. Whatever happens inside the dressing room, should stay there. This is a problem not just now but earlier as well when a lot of information was leaked to the media - people used to scream, argue, fight. And now you yourself are recording and showing it to the world."

On Monday (November 07), the Pakistan cricket team reached Sydney for their upcoming semi-final encounter versus the Kiwis, who topped Group 1. They will feel confident facing the Kane Williamson-led Black Caps after being on a three-match winning streak and having defeated their upcoming opposition during the 2021 T20 WC edition, in the UAE.

After Pakistan's win over Bangladesh in their last league stage encounter in the T20 World Cup, the Babar Azam-led Men in Green entered the semi-finals of the mega event in Australia.

After Pakistan's win over Bangladesh in their last league stage encounter in the T20 World Cup, the Babar Azam-led Men in Green entered the semi-finals of the mega event in Australia. Having a topsy-turvy ride, the 2009 winners finally made it to the knockouts and will now face 2021 runners-up New Zealand in the first semi-final, on Wednesday (November 09) at the SCG, Sydney. Post the five-wicket win over Bangladesh, Pakistan Cricket's official handle shared few dressing room videos for fans. While the videos have become an instant hit on the social media platform, former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram isn't impressed and has asked for such team talks to not be shared online. "If I was Babar, I would get hold of that guy who is making a video. Sometimes, certain things are personal. I am all for social media, players interacting with their fans and everything. But I have not seen any other team do it in this World Cup? So yeah, the urge to get extra numbers (followers, likes), cut it down. This is too much," Akram said on A-Sports. "There are recordings taking place all the time. Imagine if I am sitting and not knowing that someone is recording - a message that I want to give my team. Just tell him, 'Guys, relax for two days. Do it some other place but not dressing room," he further pointed out. 🗣️ Skipper @babarazam258 speaks to his team after Pakistan qualify for the #T20WorldCup semifinals 🔊#WeHaveWeWill pic.twitter.com/CkmpJCj6o3 — Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) November 6, 2022 × 🗣️ Encouraging words from 🇵🇰 team mentor Matthew Hayden following the win over Bangladesh that sealed our spot in the semi-finals 🔊#WeHaveWeWill | #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/OgolOwGfGs — Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) November 6, 2022 × ALSO READ | He hasn't given me confidence: Kapil Dev names star Indian player whose hasn't impressed him so far in T20 WC On the other hand, Akram's former teammate and bowling great Waqar Younis also joined in and mentioned, "I 100 percent agree with you. Whatever happens inside the dressing room, should stay there. This is a problem not just now but earlier as well when a lot of information was leaked to the media - people used to scream, argue, fight. And now you yourself are recording and showing it to the world." On Monday (November 07), the Pakistan cricket team reached Sydney for their upcoming semi-final encounter versus the Kiwis, who topped Group 1. They will feel confident facing the Kane Williamson-led Black Caps after being on a three-match winning streak and having defeated their upcoming opposition during the 2021 T20 WC edition, in the UAE.

If I was Babar, I would...' - Akram unimpressed with PAK's dressing room videos being released online

Rohit Sharma-led India stormed into the T20 World Cup 2022 semi-finals with a big win over Zimbabwe in their last league stage encounter. While India had already qualified for the semis prior to taking the field versus the African nation, following South Africa's shocking exit, they still had to beat Craig Ervine &amp; Co. and the one-time winners managed to do that in style. Batting first, India rode on Suryakumar Yadav's 25-ball 61 not out and KL Rahul's 51 to post a daunting 186 for 5. In reply, India dismissed the opposition for a modest 115 in 17.2 overs to win by 71 runs.

While R Ashwin was the pick of the bowlers, returning with 3 for 23, former Indian captain Kapil Dev remains unimpressed with the wily off-spinner's overall numbers in the ongoing T20 WC in Australia. Ahead of India's semi-final encounter versus England, he told ABP News, "Until now, Ashwin hasn't given me confidence. He picked up wickets today but it didn't look as if he got them. In fact,&nbsp;batsmen iss tarah out huye ki unhe khud bhi 1-2 wickets lete huye sharam aa rahi thi&nbsp;(Some of the batsmen got out in a way that Ashwin himself couldn't believe it). He was hiding his face. Picking up wickets obviously gives you that confidence but the Ashwin we know, we haven't seen him show the same rhythm."

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"It depends on the team management. If they have the confidence in Ashwin, it's good. He has played the entire tournament so he can adjust if need be. But if you want to surprise the opposition, they can always turn to the wrist-spinner (Chahal). Whoever wins the confidence of the management and captain, will play," Kapil concluded.

Ashwin has so far claimed six wickets in five games in the Super 12 round of the T20 WC Down Under. While he was expensive versus South Africa, he did create a chance before Virat Kohli dropped a sitter off his bowling, to give a lifeline to Aiden Markam. He has bowled decently in conditions not akin for spinners. Nonetheless, Indian fans will hope for him to play a bigger role in the knockouts and take India to their second T20 WC title.&nbsp;

Rohit Sharma-led India stormed into the T20 World Cup 2022 semi-finals with a big win over Zimbabwe in their last league stage encounter. While India had already qualified for the semis prior to taking the field versus the African nation, following South Africa's shocking exit, they still had to beat Craig Ervine & Co.

Rohit Sharma-led India stormed into the T20 World Cup 2022 semi-finals with a big win over Zimbabwe in their last league stage encounter. While India had already qualified for the semis prior to taking the field versus the African nation, following South Africa's shocking exit, they still had to beat Craig Ervine & Co. and the one-time winners managed to do that in style. Batting first, India rode on Suryakumar Yadav's 25-ball 61 not out and KL Rahul's 51 to post a daunting 186 for 5. In reply, India dismissed the opposition for a modest 115 in 17.2 overs to win by 71 runs. While R Ashwin was the pick of the bowlers, returning with 3 for 23, former Indian captain Kapil Dev remains unimpressed with the wily off-spinner's overall numbers in the ongoing T20 WC in Australia. Ahead of India's semi-final encounter versus England, he told ABP News, "Until now, Ashwin hasn't given me confidence. He picked up wickets today but it didn't look as if he got them. In fact, batsmen iss tarah out huye ki unhe khud bhi 1-2 wickets lete huye sharam aa rahi thi (Some of the batsmen got out in a way that Ashwin himself couldn't believe it). He was hiding his face. Picking up wickets obviously gives you that confidence but the Ashwin we know, we haven't seen him show the same rhythm." ALSO READ | Rahul Dravid heaps praise on Suryakumar, reveals reason behind No. 1 ranked T20I batter's success "It depends on the team management. If they have the confidence in Ashwin, it's good. He has played the entire tournament so he can adjust if need be. But if you want to surprise the opposition, they can always turn to the wrist-spinner (Chahal). Whoever wins the confidence of the management and captain, will play," Kapil concluded. Ashwin has so far claimed six wickets in five games in the Super 12 round of the T20 WC Down Under. While he was expensive versus South Africa, he did create a chance before Virat Kohli dropped a sitter off his bowling, to give a lifeline to Aiden Markam. He has bowled decently in conditions not akin for spinners. Nonetheless, Indian fans will hope for him to play a bigger role in the knockouts and take India to their second T20 WC title.

He hasn't given me confidence: Kapil Dev names star Indian player who hasn't impressed him so far in T20 WC

Suffering from a throat infection, star Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen has withdrawn from the upcoming Australian Open Super 300 badminton tournament. The 21-year-old from Almora picked up the infection just before the Hylo Open, where he lost in the opening round to Hong Kong's Ng Ka Long Angus in Saarbrucken, Germany. The Australian Open is scheduled to be held from November 15 to 20 in Sydney.

"I had fever, throat pain and weakness after I reached Saarbrucken ahead of Hylo Open. I probably picked the infection while travelling from Paris," Sen, who has returned to India, told PTI on Sunday. "I thought it is not that serious. I was training last Sunday and then on Monday, I felt it had aggravated. I consulted doctor online and took medicine. It is under control now. But given the situation, I have decided to pull out of the Australian Open." The Commonwealth Games champion said the fact that he has no chance of qualifying for the World Tour Final also played a role in his decision of withdrawing from the tournament.

"I had sent my entries earlier as I thought it would help me to qualify for World Tour Finals but now it is not possible anymore, so it is better that I take some weeks off, get back to full fitness and start with my off-season training to be ready for the next season." The last few months have been tough for Sen, who underwent a surgery just after the World Championship for 'deviated septum', a condition which occurs when the thin wall (nasal septum) between the nasal passages is displaced to one side. "I had these conditions for the last few years. I couldn't breathe properly on both sides of my nose. One side was completely blocked. Doctors had told me it can be sorted only after I turn 18 or 20.

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"But with a series of tournaments like CWG and World Championships, there was no time. So after the World Championships, I decided to go for the surgery." 
Sen, the All-England silver medallist, said this was the only window as the Paris Olympics qualification will start next year. "It took 3 to 4 weeks to recover completely. But my immunity was down. The surgery went on very well. But I couldn't play at my 100 per cent all the time," the current world number eight said. "I started playing just two weeks before leaving for Europe tour. Since my qualification for world tour final was on the line, and doctor had also given a green signal, I thought let me play." 
So what is his plan now?

"I plan to spend time with my family, get better and then train for next season. I will probably play PBL," said the India Open champion. Asked how satisfied he is with the way things panned out in 2022, Sen said: I made a pretty good start. Reaching the finals in some events gave me a lot of confidence. I wanted to do well in CWG, All England, World Championships, some I did well, some I didn't but it was a good season."

Suffering from a throat infection, star Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen has withdrawn from the upcoming Australian Open Super 300 badminton tournament. The 21-year-old from Almora picked up the infection just before the Hylo Open, where he lost in the opening round to Hong Kong's Ng Ka Long Angus in Saarbrucken, Germany.

Suffering from a throat infection, star Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen has withdrawn from the upcoming Australian Open Super 300 badminton tournament. The 21-year-old from Almora picked up the infection just before the Hylo Open, where he lost in the opening round to Hong Kong's Ng Ka Long Angus in Saarbrucken, Germany. The Australian Open is scheduled to be held from November 15 to 20 in Sydney. "I had fever, throat pain and weakness after I reached Saarbrucken ahead of Hylo Open. I probably picked the infection while travelling from Paris," Sen, who has returned to India, told PTI on Sunday. "I thought it is not that serious. I was training last Sunday and then on Monday, I felt it had aggravated. I consulted doctor online and took medicine. It is under control now. But given the situation, I have decided to pull out of the Australian Open." The Commonwealth Games champion said the fact that he has no chance of qualifying for the World Tour Final also played a role in his decision of withdrawing from the tournament. "I had sent my entries earlier as I thought it would help me to qualify for World Tour Finals but now it is not possible anymore, so it is better that I take some weeks off, get back to full fitness and start with my off-season training to be ready for the next season." The last few months have been tough for Sen, who underwent a surgery just after the World Championship for 'deviated septum', a condition which occurs when the thin wall (nasal septum) between the nasal passages is displaced to one side. "I had these conditions for the last few years. I couldn't breathe properly on both sides of my nose. One side was completely blocked. Doctors had told me it can be sorted only after I turn 18 or 20. ALSO READ | Denmark’s Holger Rune stuns Novak Djokovic to clinch Paris Masters "But with a series of tournaments like CWG and World Championships, there was no time. So after the World Championships, I decided to go for the surgery." Sen, the All-England silver medallist, said this was the only window as the Paris Olympics qualification will start next year. "It took 3 to 4 weeks to recover completely. But my immunity was down. The surgery went on very well. But I couldn't play at my 100 per cent all the time," the current world number eight said. "I started playing just two weeks before leaving for Europe tour. Since my qualification for world tour final was on the line, and doctor had also given a green signal, I thought let me play." So what is his plan now? "I plan to spend time with my family, get better and then train for next season. I will probably play PBL," said the India Open champion. Asked how satisfied he is with the way things panned out in 2022, Sen said: I made a pretty good start. Reaching the finals in some events gave me a lot of confidence. I wanted to do well in CWG, All England, World Championships, some I did well, some I didn't but it was a good season."

India's star shuttler Lakshya Sen withdraws from Australian Open due to throat infection

India rode on Suryakumar Yadav's brilliance once again as Rohit Sharma-led Men in Blue thrashed Zimbabwe by 71 runs in their last league stage encounter at the T20 World Cup 2022 on Sunday (November 06). Batting first, India rode on KL Rahul's splendid 51 but were reduced to 101 for 4, after being 87 for 1, before SKY's brilliance (a 25-ball 61 not out) propelled the one-time winners to a daunting 186 for 5.

In reply, Craig Ervine-led Zimbabwe only managed a paltry 115 all-out in 17.2 overs as India stormed into the semi-finals with a big win under their belt, topping their group as well. After the match, Suryakumar Yadav earned his second Player-of-the-Match award in the Super 12 round and head coach Rahul Dravid heaped praise on him.

“If I look at Surya from a couple of years ago, just to see (now) how he takes care of his body and the amount of time he spends on his fitness. . . he’s just really earning the reward for a lot of the hard work that he’s put in on and off the field. Long may it continue. He has been absolutely phenomenal for us. He’s a joy to watch. It’s a pleasure to watch him bat when he’s in that kind of form. It’s like he puts on a show, every time,” Dravid said during a post-match conference.

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"I think it is incredible and that's why he is the number one T20 player in the world. With that consistency in a format where scoring at the strike rate that he does....... it's not easy to be consistent.. I think it is fantastic with the way he is playing and scoring. He is very clear about his tactics. I think he worked very hard you know I think one of the things about Surya is the amount of hard work that he put in in the nets," Dravid added.

SKY is the third-highest run-getter in the competition so far, amassing 225 runs at a whopping strike rate of&nbsp;193.97, along with as many as three half-centuries. India will hope for him to keep going strong in the knockouts and help them end their 15-year-long T20 WC title drought. India face England in the second semi-final, at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, on Thursday (November 10).
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India rode on Suryakumar Yadav's brilliance once again as Rohit Sharma-led Men in Blue thrashed Zimbabwe by 71 runs in their last league stage encounter at the T20 World Cup 2022 on Sunday (November 06).

India rode on Suryakumar Yadav's brilliance once again as Rohit Sharma-led Men in Blue thrashed Zimbabwe by 71 runs in their last league stage encounter at the T20 World Cup 2022 on Sunday (November 06). Batting first, India rode on KL Rahul's splendid 51 but were reduced to 101 for 4, after being 87 for 1, before SKY's brilliance (a 25-ball 61 not out) propelled the one-time winners to a daunting 186 for 5. In reply, Craig Ervine-led Zimbabwe only managed a paltry 115 all-out in 17.2 overs as India stormed into the semi-finals with a big win under their belt, topping their group as well. After the match, Suryakumar Yadav earned his second Player-of-the-Match award in the Super 12 round and head coach Rahul Dravid heaped praise on him. “If I look at Surya from a couple of years ago, just to see (now) how he takes care of his body and the amount of time he spends on his fitness. . . he’s just really earning the reward for a lot of the hard work that he’s put in on and off the field. Long may it continue. He has been absolutely phenomenal for us. He’s a joy to watch. It’s a pleasure to watch him bat when he’s in that kind of form. It’s like he puts on a show, every time,” Dravid said during a post-match conference. ALSO READ | 'No one would...': Hayden's inspiring speech goes viral after Pakistan reach T20 WC semi-finals - WATCH "I think it is incredible and that's why he is the number one T20 player in the world. With that consistency in a format where scoring at the strike rate that he does....... it's not easy to be consistent.. I think it is fantastic with the way he is playing and scoring. He is very clear about his tactics. I think he worked very hard you know I think one of the things about Surya is the amount of hard work that he put in in the nets," Dravid added. SKY is the third-highest run-getter in the competition so far, amassing 225 runs at a whopping strike rate of 193.97, along with as many as three half-centuries. India will hope for him to keep going strong in the knockouts and help them end their 15-year-long T20 WC title drought. India face England in the second semi-final, at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, on Thursday (November 10).

Rahul Dravid heaps praise on Suryakumar, reveals reason behind No. 1 ranked T20I batter's success

On Sunday (November 06), Pakistan were given a lifeline in the T20 World Cup 2022 edition as the Netherlands defeated South Africa and eliminated Temba Bavuma &amp; Co.&nbsp;from the semi-finals race. With the Proteas bowing out from the semis race and India ensuring a spot in the last four, Pakistan had a chance to enter the semis with a win over Bangladesh in their last league stage encounter.

Babar Azam-led Men in Green didn't waste the opportunity presented with SA's elimination and went on to beat Bangladesh by five wickets in an intense battle at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide on Sunday afternoon. After opting to bat first, Shakib Al Hasan-led Bangla Tigers only managed a modest 127 for 8, with Shaheen Afridi returning with 4 for 22. In reply, the one-time winners were stretched a bit but eventually went past the finish line courtesy of Mohammad Haris' 18-ball 31 and Shan Masood's 14-ball 24 not out.

After this win, Pakistan will now face 2021 runners-up New Zealand in the first semi-final at the SCG, Sydney on Wednesday (November 09). After their entry into the semis, team mentor Matthew Hayden shared an inspiring speech for Babar-led Pakistan and issued a warning to other teams. Speaking in a video posted by PCB, Hayden said, "There was that kind of thinking that potentially it was going to be a different result but the moment that Pakistan cricket fires off with intent and starts to reveal its teeth, they become a real threat. There will be no one in this world, in this competition that would want to face us right now, Not One! They thought that they got rid of us. Now, they're not going to get rid of us."

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"If not for Dutch, perhaps, well not perhaps, we're not here. Now we're here and it's powerful because no one wants to see us here and that's the element of surprise that we have got advantage of," he added.

Pakistan will hope to get past Kane Williamson-led Black Caps, who topped Group 1, and enter their third T20 WC final. In the last edition, Pakistan had faced New Zealand in the Super 12 round and defeated them by five wickets. Will the script remain the same this time around? Only time will tell...

On Sunday (November 06), Pakistan were given a lifeline in the T20 World Cup 2022 edition as the Netherlands defeated South Africa and eliminated Temba Bavuma & Co.

On Sunday (November 06), Pakistan were given a lifeline in the T20 World Cup 2022 edition as the Netherlands defeated South Africa and eliminated Temba Bavuma & Co. from the semi-finals race. With the Proteas bowing out from the semis race and India ensuring a spot in the last four, Pakistan had a chance to enter the semis with a win over Bangladesh in their last league stage encounter. Babar Azam-led Men in Green didn't waste the opportunity presented with SA's elimination and went on to beat Bangladesh by five wickets in an intense battle at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide on Sunday afternoon. After opting to bat first, Shakib Al Hasan-led Bangla Tigers only managed a modest 127 for 8, with Shaheen Afridi returning with 4 for 22. In reply, the one-time winners were stretched a bit but eventually went past the finish line courtesy of Mohammad Haris' 18-ball 31 and Shan Masood's 14-ball 24 not out. After this win, Pakistan will now face 2021 runners-up New Zealand in the first semi-final at the SCG, Sydney on Wednesday (November 09). After their entry into the semis, team mentor Matthew Hayden shared an inspiring speech for Babar-led Pakistan and issued a warning to other teams. Speaking in a video posted by PCB, Hayden said, "There was that kind of thinking that potentially it was going to be a different result but the moment that Pakistan cricket fires off with intent and starts to reveal its teeth, they become a real threat. There will be no one in this world, in this competition that would want to face us right now, Not One! They thought that they got rid of us. Now, they're not going to get rid of us." ALSO READ | T20 World Cup 2022: NZ vs Pakistan & India vs England - All you need to know about semi-final fixtures 🗣️ Encouraging words from 🇵🇰 team mentor Matthew Hayden following the win over Bangladesh that sealed our spot in the semi-finals 🔊#WeHaveWeWill | #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/OgolOwGfGs — Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) November 6, 2022 × "If not for Dutch, perhaps, well not perhaps, we're not here. Now we're here and it's powerful because no one wants to see us here and that's the element of surprise that we have got advantage of," he added. Pakistan will hope to get past Kane Williamson-led Black Caps, who topped Group 1, and enter their third T20 WC final. In the last edition, Pakistan had faced New Zealand in the Super 12 round and defeated them by five wickets. Will the script remain the same this time around? Only time will tell...

'No one would...': Hayden's inspiring speech goes viral after Pakistan reach T20 WC semi-finals - WATCH

All hell has broken loose for the Sri Lanka cricketer&nbsp;Danushka&nbsp;Gunathilaka. After he was arrested for sexual assault charges and his bail has been denied early on Monday (November 07), more misery followed suit for the batter. He has been suspended with immediate effect by the Sri Lanka Cricket Board (SLC) following his arrest in Sydney. Sri Lanka Cricket will not consider him for selection from all forms of cricket, it said in a statement.

Media release of the SLC:

The Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket decided to suspend national player Danushka Gunathilaka from all forms of cricket with immediate effect and will not consider him for any selections after being informed that Mr. Gunathilaka was arrested and charged with sexual assault of a woman in Australia.

Furthermore, Sri Lanka Cricket will take the necessary steps to promptly carry out an inquiry into the alleged offense, and, upon conclusion of the aforementioned court case in Australia, steps will be taken to penalize the said player if found guilty.

Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to emphasize that it adopts a “zero tolerance” policy for any such conduct by a player and will provide all the required support to the Australian law enforcement authorities to carry out an impartial inquiry into the incident.

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It is to be noted that the 31-year-old Gunathilaka, who has represented Sri Lanka in eight Tests, 47 ODIs and 46 T20Is, was part of the Dasun Shanaka-led Lankan side's T20 World Cup 2022 campaign in Australia. However, the team left him behind following the serious charges levied up on him.

At the Downing Centre Local Court, Magistrate Robert Williams noted that Gunathilaka does not carry any criminal history. However, much to his dismay, his bail application has been rejected by the court. After the following development, defence lawyer Ananda Amaranath termed the decision as disappointing and revealed that his client was mulling to appeal to the New South Wales State Supreme Court.

All hell has broken loose for the Sri Lanka cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka. After he was arrested for sexual assault charges and his bail has been denied early on Monday (November 07), more misery followed suit for the batter.

All hell has broken loose for the Sri Lanka cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka. After he was arrested for sexual assault charges and his bail has been denied early on Monday (November 07), more misery followed suit for the batter. He has been suspended with immediate effect by the Sri Lanka Cricket Board (SLC) following his arrest in Sydney. Sri Lanka Cricket will not consider him for selection from all forms of cricket, it said in a statement. Media release of the SLC: The Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket decided to suspend national player Danushka Gunathilaka from all forms of cricket with immediate effect and will not consider him for any selections after being informed that Mr. Gunathilaka was arrested and charged with sexual assault of a woman in Australia. Furthermore, Sri Lanka Cricket will take the necessary steps to promptly carry out an inquiry into the alleged offense, and, upon conclusion of the aforementioned court case in Australia, steps will be taken to penalize the said player if found guilty. Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to emphasize that it adopts a “zero tolerance” policy for any such conduct by a player and will provide all the required support to the Australian law enforcement authorities to carry out an impartial inquiry into the incident. ALSO READ | Sri Lankan batter Danushka Gunathilaka denied bail on sexual assault charges, to remain in custody It is to be noted that the 31-year-old Gunathilaka, who has represented Sri Lanka in eight Tests, 47 ODIs and 46 T20Is, was part of the Dasun Shanaka-led Lankan side's T20 World Cup 2022 campaign in Australia. However, the team left him behind following the serious charges levied up on him. At the Downing Centre Local Court, Magistrate Robert Williams noted that Gunathilaka does not carry any criminal history. However, much to his dismay, his bail application has been rejected by the court. After the following development, defence lawyer Ananda Amaranath termed the decision as disappointing and revealed that his client was mulling to appeal to the New South Wales State Supreme Court.

Danushka Gunathilaka suspended by SLC from all forms of cricket following sexual assault charges

Virat Kohli had spoken about the text he received from MS Dhoni after regaining form in the Asia Cup. After India's Super 4 round defeat to Pakistan, Kohli had revealed how Dhoni messaged him when he left Test captaincy, early this year, and spoke at length about the camaraderie between the two in a post-match presser. "When I left Test captaincy, MS Dhoni was the only one among all the cricketers I had played with before who texted me. A lot of people have my number but he was the only one who texted me. It comes from the genuine respect that we have from each other. There is no insecurity from either end in our equation."

Months later, the 34-year-old Kohli shared the details of Dhoni's text while speaking on&nbsp;RCB Podcast&nbsp;to Danish Sait. The former Indian captain said, "The only person who genuinely reached out to me was MS Dhoni. For me, that is such a blessing to know that I could have a such a strong bond and relationship with someone who is so senior to me. It's more like a friendship based on a lot of mutual respect, and that's one of the things he mentioned in the same message reaching out to me. It was, 'when you are expected to be strong and looked at as a strong individual, people forget to ask you how you are doing'."

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“It hit home to me. I was like, 'this is it'. I have always been looked at like someone who is very confident, very mentally strong, who can endure any situation and circumstance, find a way and show us the way. Sometimes, what you realise is that at any given time, you really need to take a couple of steps back and understand how you are doing, how your well-being is,” the superstar cricketer further added.

When Kohli received a text from Dhoni, he was battling a rough phase with the bat. After a break, he rejoined the team during the Asia Cup and ended as the second-highest run-getter in the continental tournament, with two half-centuries and a ton, and since then, it has been no looking back for the star batter. In the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 edition, Kohli is the leading run-getter after the end of the Super 12 round and will spearhead India's batting department in the knockouts as well.

Dhoni's texts for Kohli definitely left a big and positive impact on the latter; helping him recover from his poor form and he will now look to score big and guide India to their second T20 WC title in the ongoing edition in Australia.&nbsp;

Virat Kohli had spoken about the text he received from MS Dhoni after regaining form in the Asia Cup. After India's Super 4 round defeat to Pakistan, Kohli had revealed how Dhoni messaged him when he left Test captaincy, early this year, and spoke at length about the camaraderie between the two in a post-match presser.

Virat Kohli had spoken about the text he received from MS Dhoni after regaining form in the Asia Cup. After India's Super 4 round defeat to Pakistan, Kohli had revealed how Dhoni messaged him when he left Test captaincy, early this year, and spoke at length about the camaraderie between the two in a post-match presser. "When I left Test captaincy, MS Dhoni was the only one among all the cricketers I had played with before who texted me. A lot of people have my number but he was the only one who texted me. It comes from the genuine respect that we have from each other. There is no insecurity from either end in our equation." Months later, the 34-year-old Kohli shared the details of Dhoni's text while speaking on RCB Podcast to Danish Sait. The former Indian captain said, "The only person who genuinely reached out to me was MS Dhoni. For me, that is such a blessing to know that I could have a such a strong bond and relationship with someone who is so senior to me. It's more like a friendship based on a lot of mutual respect, and that's one of the things he mentioned in the same message reaching out to me. It was, 'when you are expected to be strong and looked at as a strong individual, people forget to ask you how you are doing'." ALSO READ | WATCH: Virat Kohli pulls off a stunning diving catch to send Wesley Madhevere packing in Zimbabwe clash “It hit home to me. I was like, 'this is it'. I have always been looked at like someone who is very confident, very mentally strong, who can endure any situation and circumstance, find a way and show us the way. Sometimes, what you realise is that at any given time, you really need to take a couple of steps back and understand how you are doing, how your well-being is,” the superstar cricketer further added. When Kohli received a text from Dhoni, he was battling a rough phase with the bat. After a break, he rejoined the team during the Asia Cup and ended as the second-highest run-getter in the continental tournament, with two half-centuries and a ton, and since then, it has been no looking back for the star batter. In the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 edition, Kohli is the leading run-getter after the end of the Super 12 round and will spearhead India's batting department in the knockouts as well. Dhoni's texts for Kohli definitely left a big and positive impact on the latter; helping him recover from his poor form and he will now look to score big and guide India to their second T20 WC title in the ongoing edition in Australia.

'It's a blessing to know...': Virat Kohli opens up on text he received from MS Dhoni during his lean phase

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