Rohit Sharma is busy leading Mumbai Indians (MI), the defending champions and five-time winners, in the second and final leg of the IPL 2021 edition in the UAE. Rohit-led MI aren't having the best of times in the UAE and have lost three games in a row ever since the tournament resumed on September 19.

Rohit &amp; Co. have lost to Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to find themselves at the seventh position, with four&nbsp;wins from ten encounters. While Hitman will be eager to change the fortunes of his side, his ardent fans had something to rejoice for as Rohit's doppelganger was recently spotted in Pakistan's street.&nbsp;

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Here are some hilarious reactions after fans spotted the MI skipper's lookalike in Pakistan:

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Rohit-led MI are gearing up for their upcoming IPL 14 encounter, i.e. match no. 42, versus the KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Tuesday evening (September 28). The MI franchise have lots to ponder upon with their attacking trio in the form of Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya not firing on all cylinders. Though the defending champions have a slender 14-13 lead in head-to-head and, thus, they will be desperate to get off the mark in the UAE leg with a victory over Rahul &amp; Co.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Coming to Pakistan Cricket, they are facing tough times after New Zealand and England pulled out of their tour to the Asian country citing security concerns.

Rohit Sharma is busy leading Mumbai Indians (MI), the defending champions and five-time winners, in the second and final leg of the IPL 2021 edition in the UAE. Rohit-led MI aren't having the best of times in the UAE and have lost three games in a row ever since the tournament resumed on September 19.

Rohit Sharma is busy leading Mumbai Indians (MI), the defending champions and five-time winners, in the second and final leg of the IPL 2021 edition in the UAE. Rohit-led MI aren't having the best of times in the UAE and have lost three games in a row ever since the tournament resumed on September 19. Rohit & Co. have lost to Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to find themselves at the seventh position, with four wins from ten encounters. While Hitman will be eager to change the fortunes of his side, his ardent fans had something to rejoice for as Rohit's doppelganger was recently spotted in Pakistan's street. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: MI vs PBKS - Head to head record, trivia, stats and squads Here are some hilarious reactions after fans spotted the MI skipper's lookalike in Pakistan: Who said Pakistan is not safe for visiting international cricketers? Just saw star Indian player Rohit Sharma, enjoying a glass of Aalu Bukhara (plum) sharbat at Rawalpindi's saddar. (Photo: Mukhtar Aziz Kansi) pic.twitter.com/GN1gG8N2jT — Shiraz Hassan (@ShirazHassan) September 27, 2021 × Close enough pic.twitter.com/Svidlfe7z9 — ( عدنان ) Adnanology (@adnanology) September 27, 2021 × He’s gone over there to regroup and think how he will change the fortunes of Mumbai Indians!! — AR (@Edge2slip) September 27, 2021 × ALSO READ | MI vs PBKS, IPL 2021 prediction today: Who will win Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings match? Rohit-led MI are gearing up for their upcoming IPL 14 encounter, i.e. match no. 42, versus the KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Tuesday evening (September 28). The MI franchise have lots to ponder upon with their attacking trio in the form of Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya not firing on all cylinders. Though the defending champions have a slender 14-13 lead in head-to-head and, thus, they will be desperate to get off the mark in the UAE leg with a victory over Rahul & Co. Coming to Pakistan Cricket, they are facing tough times after New Zealand and England pulled out of their tour to the Asian country citing security concerns.

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David Warner has been one of the biggest match-winners for the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) franchise ever since he joined the side in 2014. Since then, the Aussie opener has been most consistent for the Orange Army, surpassing the 500-run mark on every occasion and ending as the leading run-getter in three seasons.&nbsp;

Apart from this, Warner has also led the SRH camp to their solitary IPL title so far, in the 2016 edition. However, things changed for the worst for the veteran opener in the IPL 2021 edition. He started the first leg of IPL 14 on a slow and ordinary note, with a strike-rate way below his standards, before some reports stated that the team management wasn't happy with the way he reacted to Manish Pandey's omission, after the Super Over game versus Delhi Capitals (DC) early this year.

Not being able to score freely, along with the SRH franchise facing back-to-back defeats, Warner was removed from the playing XI. He was also replaced by Kane Williamson as the captain before IPL 14 came to a halt in early May, due to the Covid-19 crisis in India.&nbsp;

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Come the second and final leg, which is underway in the UAE, Warner's struggles have continued. He managed scores of 0 and 2 before being overlooked for SRH's encounter versus Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Monday (September 27). Nonetheless, many viewers couldn't even spot Warner in the dugout. Not seeing him travel with the team to the stadium led to many speculations.&nbsp;

Now, Warner has all but confirmed that he won't be travelling to the stadium any further in the ongoing season, hinting at his possible exit from SRH. Here's what he replied to a fan who asked about his whereabouts when the Aussie opener shared a glimpse of the SRH-RR encounter from his hotel room:

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It is highly possible now that Warner is set to enter the mega auction, which is slated to be held later this year ahead of the IPL 2022 edition. With two new teams entering the scene, along with some other franchises also looking for a captain, Warner's stakes might rise further in the next season. However, his likely departure at the SRH franchise leaves many disappointed given how big a player he has been at the Orange Army.

David Warner has been one of the biggest match-winners for the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) franchise ever since he joined the side in 2014. Since then, the Aussie opener has been most consistent for the Orange Army, surpassing the 500-run mark on every occasion and ending as the leading run-getter in three seasons.

David Warner has been one of the biggest match-winners for the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) franchise ever since he joined the side in 2014. Since then, the Aussie opener has been most consistent for the Orange Army, surpassing the 500-run mark on every occasion and ending as the leading run-getter in three seasons. Apart from this, Warner has also led the SRH camp to their solitary IPL title so far, in the 2016 edition. However, things changed for the worst for the veteran opener in the IPL 2021 edition. He started the first leg of IPL 14 on a slow and ordinary note, with a strike-rate way below his standards, before some reports stated that the team management wasn't happy with the way he reacted to Manish Pandey's omission, after the Super Over game versus Delhi Capitals (DC) early this year. Not being able to score freely, along with the SRH franchise facing back-to-back defeats, Warner was removed from the playing XI. He was also replaced by Kane Williamson as the captain before IPL 14 came to a halt in early May, due to the Covid-19 crisis in India. ALSO READ | MI vs PBKS, IPL 2021 prediction today: Who will win Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings match? Come the second and final leg, which is underway in the UAE, Warner's struggles have continued. He managed scores of 0 and 2 before being overlooked for SRH's encounter versus Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Monday (September 27). Nonetheless, many viewers couldn't even spot Warner in the dugout. Not seeing him travel with the team to the stadium led to many speculations. Now, Warner has all but confirmed that he won't be travelling to the stadium any further in the ongoing season, hinting at his possible exit from SRH. Here's what he replied to a fan who asked about his whereabouts when the Aussie opener shared a glimpse of the SRH-RR encounter from his hotel room: pic.twitter.com/727aZ4fmQl — R. (@itzzRashmi) September 27, 2021 × ALSO READ | Jason Roy, Kane Williamson star as SRH dent RR's playoffs chances with 7-wicket win in IPL 2021 It is highly possible now that Warner is set to enter the mega auction, which is slated to be held later this year ahead of the IPL 2022 edition. With two new teams entering the scene, along with some other franchises also looking for a captain, Warner's stakes might rise further in the next season. However, his likely departure at the SRH franchise leaves many disappointed given how big a player he has been at the Orange Army.

IPL 2021: David Warner drops a bomb regarding his future with SRH after being left out of playing XI vs RR

September 28 (Tuesday) will see the KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) face defending champions and five-time winners Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) in the evening clash, at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Both sides have had tough times in the UAE leg of the IPL 2021 edition.&nbsp;

While PBKS started with a narrow defeat, where they gave away the contest to Rajasthan Royals (RR) on the cusp of a win, they managed to earn an important win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in defence of 126. Hence, the Punjab franchise will like move past their inconsistency and choking abilities when they lock horns with the MI outfit.

On the other hand, problems remain aplenty for the Rohit-led MI franchise. All teams have figured out how to beat them in terms of match-ups, MI have been dealt hard with their trio of Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya not performing or looking at their best. On the other hand, their body language wasn't very impressive during their last encounter versus Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).

Will PBKS get past a struggling MI line-up? Despite their rusty form, MI can't be taken lightly.

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Where is the IPL 2021 match between Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians&nbsp;taking place?

The IPL 2021 match between Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians&nbsp;will take place at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.

What time does the IPL 2021 match between Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians&nbsp;begin?

The IPL 2021 match between Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians begins at 7:30 PM IST on Tuesday.

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Where and how to watch live coverage of the IPL 2021 match between Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians?

The IPL 2021 match between Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the IPL 2021 match between PBKS vs RCB will be available on Hotstar.

September 28 (Tuesday) will see the KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) face defending champions and five-time winners Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) in the evening clash, at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.

September 28 (Tuesday) will see the KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) face defending champions and five-time winners Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) in the evening clash, at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Both sides have had tough times in the UAE leg of the IPL 2021 edition. While PBKS started with a narrow defeat, where they gave away the contest to Rajasthan Royals (RR) on the cusp of a win, they managed to earn an important win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in defence of 126. Hence, the Punjab franchise will like move past their inconsistency and choking abilities when they lock horns with the MI outfit. On the other hand, problems remain aplenty for the Rohit-led MI franchise. All teams have figured out how to beat them in terms of match-ups, MI have been dealt hard with their trio of Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya not performing or looking at their best. On the other hand, their body language wasn't very impressive during their last encounter versus Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Will PBKS get past a struggling MI line-up? Despite their rusty form, MI can't be taken lightly. ALSO READ | MI vs PBKS, IPL 2021 prediction today: Who will win Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings match? Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match: Where is the IPL 2021 match between Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians taking place? The IPL 2021 match between Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians will take place at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. What time does the IPL 2021 match between Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians begin? The IPL 2021 match between Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians begins at 7:30 PM IST on Tuesday. ALSO READ | IPL 2021, KKR vs DC, Live Streaming: When and where to watch Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals? Where and how to watch live coverage of the IPL 2021 match between Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians? The IPL 2021 match between Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the IPL 2021 match between PBKS vs RCB will be available on Hotstar.

IPL 2021, MI vs PBKS, Live Streaming: When and where to watch Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings?

Match 42 of the IPL 2021 edition will see two struggling teams in the form of defending champions Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) and KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) face each other. The clash will be held at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Tuesday evening (September 28).

This will be the evening game, which will start after the end of the afternoon clash between Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) and Eoin Morgan's Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Sharjah. For MI, the Rohit-led franchise have been struggling in the UAE leg with a hat-trick of defeats. Their manner of losses have also dented their net run-rate as time is running out for the Mumbai Paltans to remain alive in the playoffs race.&nbsp;

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On the other hand, the Rahul-led PBKS franchise only have themselves to blame for them languishing at the bottom-half. Despite a narrow 5-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their previous face-off, Punjab have to deal with their sheer inconsistency and choking abilities when they take on the field versus the MI outfit. A lot will once again depend on how their openers perform against the MI pacers.&nbsp;

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Match prediction: Both sides have had some gruelling encounters in the past. During IPL 2020, both teams were involved in a humdinger of a clash, which resulted in a double Super Over. In overall head-to-head battle, MI lead PBKS by a slender 14-13 margin. Given that MI look down and out in terms of their body language and PBKS will enter this game on the back of a spirited 5-run win, coupled with Mumbai's struggling trio of Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya, Punjab can emerge out victorious. Well, one can never rule out a champion side like MI but for now, PBKS start as slight favourites.

Match 42 of the IPL 2021 edition will see two struggling teams in the form of defending champions Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) and KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) face each other.

Match 42 of the IPL 2021 edition will see two struggling teams in the form of defending champions Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) and KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) face each other. The clash will be held at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Tuesday evening (September 28). This will be the evening game, which will start after the end of the afternoon clash between Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) and Eoin Morgan's Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Sharjah. For MI, the Rohit-led franchise have been struggling in the UAE leg with a hat-trick of defeats. Their manner of losses have also dented their net run-rate as time is running out for the Mumbai Paltans to remain alive in the playoffs race. ALSO READ | DC vs KKR, IPL 2021 prediction today: Who will win Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders match? On the other hand, the Rahul-led PBKS franchise only have themselves to blame for them languishing at the bottom-half. Despite a narrow 5-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their previous face-off, Punjab have to deal with their sheer inconsistency and choking abilities when they take on the field versus the MI outfit. A lot will once again depend on how their openers perform against the MI pacers. ALSO READ | Sanju Samson topples Shikhar Dhawan to take Orange Cap: List of top 5 run-getters in IPL 2021 so far Match prediction: Both sides have had some gruelling encounters in the past. During IPL 2020, both teams were involved in a humdinger of a clash, which resulted in a double Super Over. In overall head-to-head battle, MI lead PBKS by a slender 14-13 margin. Given that MI look down and out in terms of their body language and PBKS will enter this game on the back of a spirited 5-run win, coupled with Mumbai's struggling trio of Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya, Punjab can emerge out victorious. Well, one can never rule out a champion side like MI but for now, PBKS start as slight favourites.

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Match 41 will see one of the title-contenders in Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) face Eoin Morgan's Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2021, on Tuesday (September 28). For the unversed, this will be an afternoon game as there are two matches lined-up for the day.

Talking about the form of both sides, DC are moving ahead -- or rather storming -- into the playoffs with back-to-back wins. The 2020 runners-up are at the second position and will reclaim the top spot if they emerge on top of two-time winners KKR at Sharjah. Thus, the Pant-led franchise will start as favourites against the KKR line-up.

On the other hand, KKR have shown remarkable improvement since the UAE leg commenced. Their batters are playing with more freedom whereas their bowling has enough variety for the pitches on offer in the UAE. Hence, they won't give anything easily to the DC outfit. A close contest is expected between both sides. Their last face-off at the venue saw DC beat KKR by 18 runs in a high-scoring thriller in IPL 2020.

Prithvi Shaw, Shreyas Iyer, Pant, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer, Varun Chakravarthy and Rahul Tripathi will be some of the players to watch out for.

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Where is the IPL 2021 match between Delhi Capitals&nbsp;vs Kolkata Knight Riders taking place?

The IPL 2021 match between Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders will take place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah.

What time does the IPL 2021 match between Delhi Capitals&nbsp;vs Kolkata Knight Riders&nbsp;begin?

The IPL 2021 match between Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders begins at 3:30 PM IST on Tuesday.

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Where and how to watch live coverage of the IPL 2021 match between Delhi Capitals&nbsp;vs Kolkata Knight Riders?

The IPL 2021 match between Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the IPL 2021 match between PBKS vs RCB will be available on Hotstar.

Match 41 will see one of the title-contenders in Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) face Eoin Morgan's Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2021, on Tuesday (September 28).

Match 41 will see one of the title-contenders in Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) face Eoin Morgan's Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2021, on Tuesday (September 28). For the unversed, this will be an afternoon game as there are two matches lined-up for the day. Talking about the form of both sides, DC are moving ahead -- or rather storming -- into the playoffs with back-to-back wins. The 2020 runners-up are at the second position and will reclaim the top spot if they emerge on top of two-time winners KKR at Sharjah. Thus, the Pant-led franchise will start as favourites against the KKR line-up. On the other hand, KKR have shown remarkable improvement since the UAE leg commenced. Their batters are playing with more freedom whereas their bowling has enough variety for the pitches on offer in the UAE. Hence, they won't give anything easily to the DC outfit. A close contest is expected between both sides. Their last face-off at the venue saw DC beat KKR by 18 runs in a high-scoring thriller in IPL 2020. Prithvi Shaw, Shreyas Iyer, Pant, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer, Varun Chakravarthy and Rahul Tripathi will be some of the players to watch out for. Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match: ALSO READ | DC vs KKR, IPL 2021 prediction today: Who will win Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders match? Where is the IPL 2021 match between Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders taking place? The IPL 2021 match between Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders will take place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. What time does the IPL 2021 match between Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders begin? The IPL 2021 match between Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders begins at 3:30 PM IST on Tuesday. ALSO READ | Must be wondering why they made some of the decisions they did: DC co-owner questions selectors over India's T20 World Cup squad Where and how to watch live coverage of the IPL 2021 match between Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders? The IPL 2021 match between Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the IPL 2021 match between PBKS vs RCB will be available on Hotstar.

IPL 2021, KKR vs DC, Live Streaming: When and where to watch Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals?

Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) met defending champions Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) in match 39 of IPL 2021 on Sunday evening (September 26). While it was expected to go down the wire, RCB triumphed over MI by 54 runs to claim two vital points and finally get off the mark in the UAE leg of the tournament.&nbsp;

During the high-octane encounter between both sides, Kohli and Rohit remained at the centre of all the action for being the two biggest names on the field. However, their healthy interaction and bromance pictures have also gone viral, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Here are the two's bromance caught on the camera after match 39:

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Talking about the match, MI won the toss and opted to bowl first. RCB lost Devdutt Padikkal for cheap but Kohli's aggressive start (before falling for a 41-ball 51) and Srikar Bharat's 32 (off 24 balls) laid the platform for the three-time runners-up before Glenn Maxwell (37-ball 56) took them to a competitive 165-6. In reply, MI were 57 for no loss and 79 for 1 before they collapsed to 106-6 and were finally bundled out for 111 in 18.1 overs, courtesy Harshal Patel's hat-trick, Yuzi Chahal's 3-fer and&nbsp;Maxwell's 2 for 23.

Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) met defending champions Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) in match 39 of IPL 2021 on Sunday evening (September 26).

Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) met defending champions Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) in match 39 of IPL 2021 on Sunday evening (September 26). While it was expected to go down the wire, RCB triumphed over MI by 54 runs to claim two vital points and finally get off the mark in the UAE leg of the tournament. During the high-octane encounter between both sides, Kohli and Rohit remained at the centre of all the action for being the two biggest names on the field. However, their healthy interaction and bromance pictures have also gone viral, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Here are the two's bromance caught on the camera after match 39: Kya Moment Hai Yaar ROHIRAT Together In One Frame @imVkohli & @ImRo45 pic.twitter.com/IWVJU6xoMO — SHAKIL AHMED (@Im_Being_Shakil) September 27, 2021 × wow#RohitSharma #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/mFQxXOyv6o — Supernova (@sidhear67) September 27, 2021 × ALSO READ | Glenn Maxwell produces 'Big Show', Harshal Patel takes hattrick as Virat Kohli's RCB crush Rohit's MI by 54 runs Talking about the match, MI won the toss and opted to bowl first. RCB lost Devdutt Padikkal for cheap but Kohli's aggressive start (before falling for a 41-ball 51) and Srikar Bharat's 32 (off 24 balls) laid the platform for the three-time runners-up before Glenn Maxwell (37-ball 56) took them to a competitive 165-6. In reply, MI were 57 for no loss and 79 for 1 before they collapsed to 106-6 and were finally bundled out for 111 in 18.1 overs, courtesy Harshal Patel's hat-trick, Yuzi Chahal's 3-fer and Maxwell's 2 for 23.

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Top England batting all-rounder Moeen Ali could become a casualty of the gruelling season ahead, and the 34-year-old veteran of 64 Tests is understood to be not interested at the "prospect of an extended time away from home" for the ICC T20 World Cup in the UAE and the subsequent Ashes series Down Under. 
 
In a report published by espncricinfo, the website said that Moeen, who also is an integral part of the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings side that is a title contender in IPL 2021, "has decided he no longer has the hunger to play the longest format. In particular, he is uncomfortable with the prospect of an extended time away from home in the coming months as a likely member of both the T20 World Cup and Ashes squads." 
 
Moeen, who has scored close to 3,000 Test runs and is just five wickets shy of 200 Test wickets, is understood to have informed the England chief coach Chris Silverwood, and skipper Joe Root about his intentions. 
 
"He is keen to continue his career for England in white-ball cricket and is also expected to continue to play county and franchise cricket. It seems unlikely he will continue to play first-class cricket but no firm decision has yet been taken on that," the report added. 
 
Moeen, who has also played more than a century of ODI games and has been a prolific run-getter for his side, would add to the selection dilemma of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), which has been kept on tenterhooks by several top cricketers who have reservations about going to Australia due to stringent Covid-19 protocols in the country. 
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Top England batting all-rounder Moeen Ali could become a casualty of the gruelling season ahead, and the 34-year-old veteran of 64 Tests is understood to be not interested at the "prospect of an extended time away from home" for the ICC T20 World Cup in the UAE and the subsequent Ashes series Down Under.

Top England batting all-rounder Moeen Ali could become a casualty of the gruelling season ahead, and the 34-year-old veteran of 64 Tests is understood to be not interested at the "prospect of an extended time away from home" for the ICC T20 World Cup in the UAE and the subsequent Ashes series Down Under. In a report published by espncricinfo, the website said that Moeen, who also is an integral part of the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings side that is a title contender in IPL 2021, "has decided he no longer has the hunger to play the longest format. In particular, he is uncomfortable with the prospect of an extended time away from home in the coming months as a likely member of both the T20 World Cup and Ashes squads." Moeen, who has scored close to 3,000 Test runs and is just five wickets shy of 200 Test wickets, is understood to have informed the England chief coach Chris Silverwood, and skipper Joe Root about his intentions. "He is keen to continue his career for England in white-ball cricket and is also expected to continue to play county and franchise cricket. It seems unlikely he will continue to play first-class cricket but no firm decision has yet been taken on that," the report added. Moeen, who has also played more than a century of ODI games and has been a prolific run-getter for his side, would add to the selection dilemma of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), which has been kept on tenterhooks by several top cricketers who have reservations about going to Australia due to stringent Covid-19 protocols in the country.

Moeen Ali might not be part of Ashes 2021, likely to quit Test cricket: Reports

Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) thrashed defending champions and five-time winners Rohit Sharma's Mumbai Indians (MI) by 54 runs in IPL 2021's Match 39, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, to finally get off the mark in the second and final leg of IPL 14&nbsp;in the UAE.

Coming onto the game on the back of two heavy defeats, RCB beat MI -- who succumbed to their third loss in a row -- to now have 12 points up their sleeves after 10 games. Being asked to bat first, an aggressive start from Kohli (who fell for a 41-ball 51), Srikar Bharat's vital 32 and Glenn Maxwell's 37-ball 56 propelled RCB to 165-5. In reply, MI were 57 for no loss and 79 for 1 before a collapse saw them get all-out for 111 in 18.1 overs.&nbsp;

During the clash, Kohli's aggressive intent with the bat and good captaincy decisions enabled RCB to finish on top. After the match, former RCB recruit and ex-South African pacer Dale Steyn has explained how the three-time runners-up benefit under 'aggressive' Kohli.

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“I think the guys prefer to see him be more aggressive, it seems to get him to play a bit more fluently. It kind of sparks the younger players too, a lot of the younger guys have massive respect for Virat, and they admire him so much that they kind of follow in his direction,” Steyn said on Star Sports' Live feed of Select Dugout.

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“When he's fighting fire with fire and nobody's doing it for India, you can hear all the quicks, when they were playing against England recently, how they were talking about following their captain and they wanting to play fighting fire with fire,” he added. "So, he does lead from the front in that aspect and RCB love it. He’s kind of built that thought around RCB now. It’s the kind of culture that they have got in that dressing room,” he signed off.

After getting back to winning ways, RCB will now aim to finish at the top 2 and qualify for the playoffs in IPL 2021. They still have four games to go, hence, the Kohli-led franchise won't be taking anything lightly as competition remains wide open and stiff among all teams, barring a struggling Kane Williamson-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).

Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) thrashed defending champions and five-time winners Rohit Sharma's Mumbai Indians (MI) by 54 runs in IPL 2021's Match 39, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, to finally get off the mark in the second and final leg of IPL 14 in the UAE.

Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) thrashed defending champions and five-time winners Rohit Sharma's Mumbai Indians (MI) by 54 runs in IPL 2021's Match 39, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, to finally get off the mark in the second and final leg of IPL 14 in the UAE. Coming onto the game on the back of two heavy defeats, RCB beat MI -- who succumbed to their third loss in a row -- to now have 12 points up their sleeves after 10 games. Being asked to bat first, an aggressive start from Kohli (who fell for a 41-ball 51), Srikar Bharat's vital 32 and Glenn Maxwell's 37-ball 56 propelled RCB to 165-5. In reply, MI were 57 for no loss and 79 for 1 before a collapse saw them get all-out for 111 in 18.1 overs. During the clash, Kohli's aggressive intent with the bat and good captaincy decisions enabled RCB to finish on top. After the match, former RCB recruit and ex-South African pacer Dale Steyn has explained how the three-time runners-up benefit under 'aggressive' Kohli. ALSO READ | 'Immature group celebrating someone hitting a 6' - Michael Vaughan slams Virat Kohli-led RCB's approach during MI face-off “I think the guys prefer to see him be more aggressive, it seems to get him to play a bit more fluently. It kind of sparks the younger players too, a lot of the younger guys have massive respect for Virat, and they admire him so much that they kind of follow in his direction,” Steyn said on Star Sports' Live feed of Select Dugout. ALSO READ | Virat Kohli scripts history, becomes first Indian batsman to complete 10,000 runs in T20 cricket “When he's fighting fire with fire and nobody's doing it for India, you can hear all the quicks, when they were playing against England recently, how they were talking about following their captain and they wanting to play fighting fire with fire,” he added. "So, he does lead from the front in that aspect and RCB love it. He’s kind of built that thought around RCB now. It’s the kind of culture that they have got in that dressing room,” he signed off. After getting back to winning ways, RCB will now aim to finish at the top 2 and qualify for the playoffs in IPL 2021. They still have four games to go, hence, the Kohli-led franchise won't be taking anything lightly as competition remains wide open and stiff among all teams, barring a struggling Kane Williamson-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).

IPL 2021: Dale Steyn explains how RCB benefit under 'aggressive' Virat Kohli after Bengaluru thrash Rohit Sharma-led MI

The relationship between tennis players and the media needs to evolve and the sport must also do more to help the younger generation deal with negative comments on social media, Roger Federer said. The issue of players` mental health came into the spotlight after Japan`s Naomi Osaka withdrew&nbsp;from the French Open in a row with tournament officials over media duties.

Osaka said she had been suffering from depression and anxiety and that interacting with the media had sometimes had a negative impact on her. Federer, who shares the men`s record of 20 major titles with Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic, said the situation needed a rethink.

"I think players, the tournaments, journalists, we need to sit down together in a room and go, "OK, what would work for you and what works for us ..." Federer told the British GQ magazine on Monday. "We need a revolution. Or at least an evolution of where we are today.

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"Even when I am feeling down I know I need to act a certain way in front of the world`s press. We need to remember that tennis players are athletes and professionals, but we are also human too." The 40-year-old Swiss, who is recovering. Raducanu had previously come in for criticism from pundits and the media when she pulled out of her Wimbledon last-16 match due to breathing difficulties, with some saying she had failed to handle the pressure. 
"I was following Emma Raducanu`s incredible run in Wimbledon and also Naomi Osaka these last few years – it`s been amazing, both of their stories," he said.

"But it hurts when you see what happens and when they don`t feel well. "I think we do need to help, coach and mentor the younger generation more. I can`t imagine going through the beginning of my career with social media," he added. "For every 10 nice comments there`s always one negative comment and, of course, that is the one you focus on. It’s a horrible situation."

The relationship between tennis players and the media needs to evolve and the sport must also do more to help the younger generation deal with negative comments on social media, Roger Federer said.

The relationship between tennis players and the media needs to evolve and the sport must also do more to help the younger generation deal with negative comments on social media, Roger Federer said. The issue of players` mental health came into the spotlight after Japan`s Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open in a row with tournament officials over media duties. Osaka said she had been suffering from depression and anxiety and that interacting with the media had sometimes had a negative impact on her. Federer, who shares the men`s record of 20 major titles with Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic, said the situation needed a rethink. "I think players, the tournaments, journalists, we need to sit down together in a room and go, "OK, what would work for you and what works for us ..." Federer told the British GQ magazine on Monday. "We need a revolution. Or at least an evolution of where we are today. ALSO READ | Roger Federer feels worst is behind him after knee surgery but not rushing return to court "Even when I am feeling down I know I need to act a certain way in front of the world`s press. We need to remember that tennis players are athletes and professionals, but we are also human too." The 40-year-old Swiss, who is recovering. Raducanu had previously come in for criticism from pundits and the media when she pulled out of her Wimbledon last-16 match due to breathing difficulties, with some saying she had failed to handle the pressure. "I was following Emma Raducanu`s incredible run in Wimbledon and also Naomi Osaka these last few years – it`s been amazing, both of their stories," he said. "But it hurts when you see what happens and when they don`t feel well. "I think we do need to help, coach and mentor the younger generation more. I can`t imagine going through the beginning of my career with social media," he added. "For every 10 nice comments there`s always one negative comment and, of course, that is the one you focus on. It’s a horrible situation."

Swiss maestro Roger Federer calls for evolution in player-media relationship

Juventus forwards Paulo Dybala and Alvaro Morata will not return from injury until after the October international break, the Italian club said on Monday, ruling the pair out of this week`s games against Chelsea and Torino. 
 
Dybala scored the opening goal in a 3-2 Serie A win over Sampdoria on Sunday before limping off in tears, while Morata also needed to be replaced with an injury. A note on Juventus website said: “Diagnostic tests were carried out this morning at J|Medical, and the results showed: For Alvaro Morata, a low-grade muscle injury of the hamstring in the right thigh. For Paulo Dybala, an elongation of the semitendinosus muscle in the left thigh.

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“Both will be available after the international break.” Juve host European champions Chelsea in the Champions League on Wednesday before travelling to local rivals Torino in the Turin Derby on Saturday. Massimiliano Allegri`s side then host AS Roma when domestic football resumes on Oct. 17.

Juventus forwards Paulo Dybala and Alvaro Morata will not return from injury until after the October international break, the Italian club said on Monday, ruling the pair out of this week`s games against Chelsea and Torino.

Juventus forwards Paulo Dybala and Alvaro Morata will not return from injury until after the October international break, the Italian club said on Monday, ruling the pair out of this week`s games against Chelsea and Torino. Dybala scored the opening goal in a 3-2 Serie A win over Sampdoria on Sunday before limping off in tears, while Morata also needed to be replaced with an injury. A note on Juventus website said: “Diagnostic tests were carried out this morning at J|Medical, and the results showed: For Alvaro Morata, a low-grade muscle injury of the hamstring in the right thigh. For Paulo Dybala, an elongation of the semitendinosus muscle in the left thigh. ALSO READ | Premier League: Mohammed Salah scores his 100th goal as Liverpool held to 3-3 draw by battling Brentford “Both will be available after the international break.” Juve host European champions Chelsea in the Champions League on Wednesday before travelling to local rivals Torino in the Turin Derby on Saturday. Massimiliano Allegri`s side then host AS Roma when domestic football resumes on Oct. 17.

Paulo Dybala and Alvaro Morata ruled out of Juventus' clash with Chelsea

Indian national selectors left many surprised when they announced the 15-man squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, to be held in the UAE from October 17. While many regular members were included in the Virat Kohli-led squad, some notable omissions were Shikhar Dhawan, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, etc.

Chahal remains India's highest wicket-taker in the shortest format (63 scalps), however, he missed out and wasn't even named in the standby list owing to his indifferent or scratchy form in recent times. However, many were surprised that the selectors and team management preferred Axar Patel over him whereas Mumbai Indians' (MI) Rahul Chahar also got the nod, having played only 5 games for the Men in Blue.&nbsp;

The reason that the Chetan Sharma-led selection committee&nbsp;gave for preferring Chahar over Chahal was the difference in pace among the two bowlers. "Yuzvendra Chahal’s name was discussed. But we picked Rahul Chahar over Yuzi as we wanted someone who bowls fast and gets pace off the pitch. He also gets the ball to grip through the surface," Sharma was quoted as saying.

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Chetan Sharma-led committee's statement didn't go down well among the ardent Indian cricket fans. After Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) stunning 54-run win over Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI), in match 39 of IPL 2021 on Sunday (September 26), India's and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) veteran spinner Harbhajan Singh slammed the Indian selections for their remark and took a jibe at them. The 41-year-old took to social media to laud Chahal and tweeted "Did Chahal bowl fast or slow today guys ??? 4–0-11-3 what a spell champion&nbsp;@yuzi_chahal."

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So far, Chahal has accounted for 5 scalps in RCB's three encounters in the ongoing second and final leg of IPL 14, in the UAE. Given that all the teams can still tweak their T20 WC squad till October 10, Chahal still has an outside chance to feature in the Kohli-led squad with few more notable performances in the UAE leg.&nbsp;

Indian national selectors left many surprised when they announced the 15-man squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, to be held in the UAE from October 17. While many regular members were included in the Virat Kohli-led squad, some notable omissions were Shikhar Dhawan, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, etc.

Indian national selectors left many surprised when they announced the 15-man squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, to be held in the UAE from October 17. While many regular members were included in the Virat Kohli-led squad, some notable omissions were Shikhar Dhawan, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, etc. Chahal remains India's highest wicket-taker in the shortest format (63 scalps), however, he missed out and wasn't even named in the standby list owing to his indifferent or scratchy form in recent times. However, many were surprised that the selectors and team management preferred Axar Patel over him whereas Mumbai Indians' (MI) Rahul Chahar also got the nod, having played only 5 games for the Men in Blue. The reason that the Chetan Sharma-led selection committee gave for preferring Chahar over Chahal was the difference in pace among the two bowlers. "Yuzvendra Chahal’s name was discussed. But we picked Rahul Chahar over Yuzi as we wanted someone who bowls fast and gets pace off the pitch. He also gets the ball to grip through the surface," Sharma was quoted as saying. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: UNMISSABLE! AB de Villiers' son's reaction goes viral after RCB veteran gets out in clash vs MI - Watch Chetan Sharma-led committee's statement didn't go down well among the ardent Indian cricket fans. After Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) stunning 54-run win over Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI), in match 39 of IPL 2021 on Sunday (September 26), India's and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) veteran spinner Harbhajan Singh slammed the Indian selections for their remark and took a jibe at them. The 41-year-old took to social media to laud Chahal and tweeted "Did Chahal bowl fast or slow today guys ??? 4–0-11-3 what a spell champion @yuzi_chahal." Did chahal bowl fast or slow today guys ??? 4–0-11-3 what a spell champion @yuzi_chahal @RCBTweets @IPL — Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) September 26, 2021 × ALSO READ | [VIDEO] AB de Villiers imitates Virat Kohli's passionate celebration in dressing room after RCB thrash Mumbai Indians So far, Chahal has accounted for 5 scalps in RCB's three encounters in the ongoing second and final leg of IPL 14, in the UAE. Given that all the teams can still tweak their T20 WC squad till October 10, Chahal still has an outside chance to feature in the Kohli-led squad with few more notable performances in the UAE leg.

Did he bowl fast or slow? Harbhajan Singh taunts Indian selectors after Yuzvendra Chahal's superb show in RCB-MI clash

Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) locked horns with Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) in match 39 of the IPL 2021 edition, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Sunday evening (September 26). Both sides came into this clash to avoid their third successive defeat in the UAE leg where Kohli &amp; Co. demolished Rohit-led MI by 54 runs.

Being asked to bat first, RCB rode on an aggressive start by skipper Kohli (who eventually fell for a 41-bll 51), Srikar Bharat's 32 and Glenn Maxwell's 37-ball 56 to post 165-5. In reply, MI were oncourse towards the target being 57 for no loss and 79-1 before being reduced to 97-5 and all-out for 111 in 18.1 overs. With the ball, Harshal Patel's hat-trick, Yuzvendra Chahal's 3-fer and Maxwell's two important scalps sealed the game for the three-time runners-up.&nbsp;

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However, RCB's superstar AB de Villiers had an off day. The former South African captain departed for a 6-ball 11 and his dismissal didn't go down well by one RCB fan at the stands -- i.e. his son. His young son was livid seeing him get out, to Jasprit Bumrah in the 19th over, and punched the chair infront of him in anger before his mother cooled him down. Here's the UNMISSABLE reaction of ABD's son -

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Talking about RCB, the Kohli-led brigade finally got off the mark in the ongoing UAE leg after two disappointing outings, versus Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK). They remain at the third position in the points table with 12 points whereas MI are now down to the seventh spot with three successive defeats.

Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) locked horns with Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) in match 39 of the IPL 2021 edition, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Sunday evening (September 26).

Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) locked horns with Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) in match 39 of the IPL 2021 edition, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Sunday evening (September 26). Both sides came into this clash to avoid their third successive defeat in the UAE leg where Kohli & Co. demolished Rohit-led MI by 54 runs. Being asked to bat first, RCB rode on an aggressive start by skipper Kohli (who eventually fell for a 41-bll 51), Srikar Bharat's 32 and Glenn Maxwell's 37-ball 56 to post 165-5. In reply, MI were oncourse towards the target being 57 for no loss and 79-1 before being reduced to 97-5 and all-out for 111 in 18.1 overs. With the ball, Harshal Patel's hat-trick, Yuzvendra Chahal's 3-fer and Maxwell's two important scalps sealed the game for the three-time runners-up. ALSO READ | 'Immature group celebrating someone hitting a 6' - Michael Vaughan slams Virat Kohli-led RCB's approach during MI face-off However, RCB's superstar AB de Villiers had an off day. The former South African captain departed for a 6-ball 11 and his dismissal didn't go down well by one RCB fan at the stands -- i.e. his son. His young son was livid seeing him get out, to Jasprit Bumrah in the 19th over, and punched the chair infront of him in anger before his mother cooled him down. Here's the UNMISSABLE reaction of ABD's son - pic.twitter.com/n14GFetCo6 — lawgical Anna (@annaanupam1) September 26, 2021 × ALSO READ | Watch: RCB captain Virat Kohli consoles MI's Ishan Kishan as Bengaluru crush defending champions in IPL 2021 Talking about RCB, the Kohli-led brigade finally got off the mark in the ongoing UAE leg after two disappointing outings, versus Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK). They remain at the third position in the points table with 12 points whereas MI are now down to the seventh spot with three successive defeats.

IPL 2021: UNMISSABLE! AB de Villiers' son's reaction goes viral after RCB veteran gets out in clash vs MI - Watch

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