Eoin Morgan-led England have etched their name in history books by registering the highest ODI total on Friday (June 17), at&nbsp;VRA Cricket Ground, Amstelveen. Being asked to bat first on a batting-friendly track,&nbsp;England big-hitters made the most of the Netherlands' inexperienced bowling line-up as the current ODI champions have broken their own record and put on a mammoth total of 498/4&nbsp;in 50 overs.

Thus, the world champions fell agonisingly short of the 500-run mark by just two runs. The foundation was laid for a big score, despite Jason Roy felling for 1, with an unbelievable 222-run second-wicket stand between centurions Phillip Salt (125) and Dawid Malan (122). The former struck at 131.18, with 14 fours and three sixes, whereas the left-hander Malan returned with a strike rate of 114.68. What followed was more mayhem for the hosts as in-form Jos Buttler and big-hitter Liam Livingstone -- both coming from a splendid IPL 2022 season -- smacked the bowlers to all parts of the ground.&nbsp;

With as many as 26 sixes overall, England also created a record for hitting most maximums in an ODI innings. Interestingly, the next two slots also belong to Morgan-led Three Lions.

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Buttler ended with a mouth-watering 162 not out, with seven fours and 14 sixes at a strike rate of 231.43, whereas Livingstone was unbeaten on 66 off just 22 deliveries, striking at 300 with six fours and an equal number of maximums. This also became the third-such instance where a team saw three batters reaching the triple-figure mark in an ODI inning.

En route to the highest ODI score&nbsp;of 498, England leapfrogged the record of the highest total of 481&nbsp;in 50-over cricket. In 2018, Morgan &amp; Co. had gone berserk by scoring 481/6 in an ODI versus Tim Paine's Australia, at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. This time around, they have gone past their own total and are very much in line to touch the magical 500-run mark in the format.

Eoin Morgan-led England have etched their name in history books by registering the highest ODI total on Friday (June 17), at VRA Cricket Ground, Amstelveen. Being asked to bat first on a batting-friendly track, England big-hitters made the most of the Netherlands' inexperienced bowling line-up as the current ODI champions have broken their own record and put on a mammoth total of 498/4 in 50 overs.

Eoin Morgan-led England have etched their name in history books by registering the highest ODI total on Friday (June 17), at VRA Cricket Ground, Amstelveen. Being asked to bat first on a batting-friendly track, England big-hitters made the most of the Netherlands' inexperienced bowling line-up as the current ODI champions have broken their own record and put on a mammoth total of 498/4 in 50 overs. Thus, the world champions fell agonisingly short of the 500-run mark by just two runs. The foundation was laid for a big score, despite Jason Roy felling for 1, with an unbelievable 222-run second-wicket stand between centurions Phillip Salt (125) and Dawid Malan (122). The former struck at 131.18, with 14 fours and three sixes, whereas the left-hander Malan returned with a strike rate of 114.68. What followed was more mayhem for the hosts as in-form Jos Buttler and big-hitter Liam Livingstone -- both coming from a splendid IPL 2022 season -- smacked the bowlers to all parts of the ground. With as many as 26 sixes overall, England also created a record for hitting most maximums in an ODI innings. Interestingly, the next two slots also belong to Morgan-led Three Lions. ALSO READ | ICC ODI Rankings: Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq overtakes Virat Kohli, Babar Azam firm on top Buttler ended with a mouth-watering 162 not out, with seven fours and 14 sixes at a strike rate of 231.43, whereas Livingstone was unbeaten on 66 off just 22 deliveries, striking at 300 with six fours and an equal number of maximums. This also became the third-such instance where a team saw three batters reaching the triple-figure mark in an ODI inning. En route to the highest ODI score of 498, England leapfrogged the record of the highest total of 481 in 50-over cricket. In 2018, Morgan & Co. had gone berserk by scoring 481/6 in an ODI versus Tim Paine's Australia, at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. This time around, they have gone past their own total and are very much in line to touch the magical 500-run mark in the format.

UNBELIEVABLE! ODI champions England score 498/4 vs Netherlands, register highest total in format

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Wednesday announced that it has appointed Matthew Mott as England Men`s white-ball head coach. Mott, 48, has signed a four-year agreement and is expected to be in place for England`s three-match ODI series against The Netherlands in Amsterdam next month. The ECB`s selection panel of Chief Executive Officer Tom Harrison, Managing Director of England`s Men`s Cricket Rob Key, Strategic Adviser Andrew Strauss and Performance Director Mo Bobat unanimously agreed that he was the standout candidate for the role during the competitive interview process.

Mott has led the Australian Women`s Team since 2015 and during his seven years in charge has overseen one of the world`s best winning records across the international sport. Under his leadership, Australia Women have won consecutive ICC T20 World Cups, this year`s ICC Women`s 50-Over World Cup and are undefeated in four Ashes series. Mott has also helped Australia win 26 consecutive one-day internationals, a record in either the men`s or women`s game. Before taking up his post with Australia women in 2015, Mott worked as Head Coach of New South Wales - leading them to victory in the Champions League T20 tournament in 2009 - and then coached Glamorgan, reaching the final of the Yorkshire Bank 40 in 2013, before working as a consultant for Ireland during the 2015 ICC Men`s World Cup.

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England Men`s White-Ball Head Coach, Matthew Mott in a statement said: "I am delighted to accept the opportunity to take this white-ball role with England. Whilst I am Australian, I have deep connections, and several of my closest friends are in the UK, having spent considerable time in Scotland, Wales and England, both as a player and coach."When this role became available, I was attracted by the chance to work with such an established and successful team under the astute leadership of Eoin Morgan and now Rob Key, whom I have always admired as an excellent cricket mind." Mott opined, "The idea of the split roles and the chance to work alongside Brendon McCullum in his red-ball role is an opportunity that I am incredibly enthusiastic about and certainly provides the right balance for my family as we embark on this exciting journey."

"It was always going to take something special to leave the role that I have loved for the past seven years with the Australian Women`s team. However, I genuinely believe that the time is right to play a role in helping the England Men`s ODI and T20 group continue to evolve as one of the best teams in the world. I am fully aware that this team has been functioning well and part of my initial plan is to work with the playing group and support staff on how we can firstly maintain, then enhance, the success they have started to build over the past few years." He further added, "Since the excitement of accepting this role, I, like many people around the world, have been trying to come to terms with the tragic loss of my great mate Andrew Symonds. The support of his beautiful family and close friends in the coming days will be vitally important, so I respectfully request some time to process his passing and the immense loss before making any further comment on the role at this stage."&nbsp;

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Wednesday announced that it has appointed Matthew Mott as England Men`s white-ball head coach. Mott, 48, has signed a four-year agreement and is expected to be in place for England`s three-match ODI series against The Netherlands in Amsterdam next month.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Wednesday announced that it has appointed Matthew Mott as England Men`s white-ball head coach. Mott, 48, has signed a four-year agreement and is expected to be in place for England`s three-match ODI series against The Netherlands in Amsterdam next month. The ECB`s selection panel of Chief Executive Officer Tom Harrison, Managing Director of England`s Men`s Cricket Rob Key, Strategic Adviser Andrew Strauss and Performance Director Mo Bobat unanimously agreed that he was the standout candidate for the role during the competitive interview process. Mott has led the Australian Women`s Team since 2015 and during his seven years in charge has overseen one of the world`s best winning records across the international sport. Under his leadership, Australia Women have won consecutive ICC T20 World Cups, this year`s ICC Women`s 50-Over World Cup and are undefeated in four Ashes series. Mott has also helped Australia win 26 consecutive one-day internationals, a record in either the men`s or women`s game. Before taking up his post with Australia women in 2015, Mott worked as Head Coach of New South Wales - leading them to victory in the Champions League T20 tournament in 2009 - and then coached Glamorgan, reaching the final of the Yorkshire Bank 40 in 2013, before working as a consultant for Ireland during the 2015 ICC Men`s World Cup. ALSO READ | Pace duo James Anderson, Stuart Broad return as England announce squad for first two Tests vs NZ England Men`s White-Ball Head Coach, Matthew Mott in a statement said: "I am delighted to accept the opportunity to take this white-ball role with England. Whilst I am Australian, I have deep connections, and several of my closest friends are in the UK, having spent considerable time in Scotland, Wales and England, both as a player and coach."When this role became available, I was attracted by the chance to work with such an established and successful team under the astute leadership of Eoin Morgan and now Rob Key, whom I have always admired as an excellent cricket mind." Mott opined, "The idea of the split roles and the chance to work alongside Brendon McCullum in his red-ball role is an opportunity that I am incredibly enthusiastic about and certainly provides the right balance for my family as we embark on this exciting journey." "It was always going to take something special to leave the role that I have loved for the past seven years with the Australian Women`s team. However, I genuinely believe that the time is right to play a role in helping the England Men`s ODI and T20 group continue to evolve as one of the best teams in the world. I am fully aware that this team has been functioning well and part of my initial plan is to work with the playing group and support staff on how we can firstly maintain, then enhance, the success they have started to build over the past few years." He further added, "Since the excitement of accepting this role, I, like many people around the world, have been trying to come to terms with the tragic loss of my great mate Andrew Symonds. The support of his beautiful family and close friends in the coming days will be vitally important, so I respectfully request some time to process his passing and the immense loss before making any further comment on the role at this stage."

ECB announces Matthew Mott as England men's white-ball head coach

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Kieron Pollard-led West Indies defeated England by 17 runs in the five-match T20I series decider&nbsp;at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on January 30 (Sunday). After the series was tantalisingly poised at 2-2, Pollard &amp; Co. produced an all-round performance to win 3-2.

When Pollard and Co. opted to bat first, they rode on Kyle Mayers, Brandon Kings, Nicholas Pooran, Rovman Powell and the skipper's vital knocks to post 179-4&nbsp;in 20 overs. With 20 needed for Eoin Morgan-led England in the&nbsp;final over, Pollard gave the ball to former captain Jason Holder. Holder didn't disappoint as he became the first West Indies bowler to claim a hat-trick in the shortest format of the game.

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While Holder started off with a no-ball, he dominated the remainder of the balls in the contest by not only picking a hat-trick, he ended with four wickets on successive deliveries. The lanky pacer first removed&nbsp;Chris Jordan, on a slower full toss, and then also dismissed pure batter Sam Billings -- both caught by Hayden Walsh.

Holder wasn't done yet as he removed Adil Rashid, bowling a cross-seam delivery outside off-stump, before getting the better of&nbsp;Saqib Mahmood on the penultimate delivery to also complete a five-fer. Thus, Holder returned with the Player-of-the-Match as well as the Player-of-the-Series award, accounting for 15 scalps in five games. Here's the video of Holder's heroics in the series finale:

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At the post-match presentation, Holder reflected on his match-winning and record spell. "A lot of hard work, can improve on my death bowling, add some variations. But I'm gaining confidence and so is the captain in me. Bowling the last over tonight just added to it, I'm happy that I was given the responsibility. I am feeling good about my role in the team, I pass on my experience, pride myself as a complete team player, just want to put my hand up, even when I'm not bowling, I can share a few things with the younger lot. A lot of thanks to the management and the staff," said Holder.

Kieron Pollard-led West Indies defeated England by 17 runs in the five-match T20I series decider at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on January 30 (Sunday). After the series was tantalisingly poised at 2-2, Pollard & Co.

Kieron Pollard-led West Indies defeated England by 17 runs in the five-match T20I series decider at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on January 30 (Sunday). After the series was tantalisingly poised at 2-2, Pollard & Co. produced an all-round performance to win 3-2. When Pollard and Co. opted to bat first, they rode on Kyle Mayers, Brandon Kings, Nicholas Pooran, Rovman Powell and the skipper's vital knocks to post 179-4 in 20 overs. With 20 needed for Eoin Morgan-led England in the final over, Pollard gave the ball to former captain Jason Holder. Holder didn't disappoint as he became the first West Indies bowler to claim a hat-trick in the shortest format of the game. ALSO READ | Not Shreyas Iyer! Aakash Chopra names West Indies all-rounder who should replace Virat Kohli as RCB captain While Holder started off with a no-ball, he dominated the remainder of the balls in the contest by not only picking a hat-trick, he ended with four wickets on successive deliveries. The lanky pacer first removed Chris Jordan, on a slower full toss, and then also dismissed pure batter Sam Billings -- both caught by Hayden Walsh. Holder wasn't done yet as he removed Adil Rashid, bowling a cross-seam delivery outside off-stump, before getting the better of Saqib Mahmood on the penultimate delivery to also complete a five-fer. Thus, Holder returned with the Player-of-the-Match as well as the Player-of-the-Series award, accounting for 15 scalps in five games. Here's the video of Holder's heroics in the series finale: W W W W 🔥 Watch @Jaseholder98's double hat-trick from WI vs ENG 5th T20I 🎥 WI hold their nerve in 5th T20I to clinch 3-2 series win. Watch the full match highlights here 👉 https://t.co/OFzOacjxJF#WIvENG @windiescricket @englandcricket pic.twitter.com/Oyt4C2euIu — FanCode (@FanCode) January 31, 2022 × At the post-match presentation, Holder reflected on his match-winning and record spell. "A lot of hard work, can improve on my death bowling, add some variations. But I'm gaining confidence and so is the captain in me. Bowling the last over tonight just added to it, I'm happy that I was given the responsibility. I am feeling good about my role in the team, I pass on my experience, pride myself as a complete team player, just want to put my hand up, even when I'm not bowling, I can share a few things with the younger lot. A lot of thanks to the management and the staff," said Holder.

4 wickets in 4 balls! Jason Holder becomes first West Indies bowler to take a T20I hat-trick - Watch

West Indies rode on an electrifying maiden century by Jamaican all-rounder Rovman Powell to beat England by 20 runs in the third T20I of the series and take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. Powell blazed to 107 off just 53 deliveries while senior batter Nicholas Pooran contributed a quick-fire 70 off 43 balls as West Indies posted a mammoth 224/5 in their allotted 20 overs. 
 
In response, wicket-keeper Tom Banton (73) and Phil Salt (57) scored half-centuries but England could manage only 204/9 in 20 overs to fall short by 20 runs. Romario Shepherd was the best West Indies bowler on the night as he claimed 3/59 off his four overs while skipper Kieron Pollard picked 2/31 off his full quota. 
 
England won the toss and elected to bowl and they got early success when opener Brandon King (10) was bowled by pacer George Garton (1/57) with the score at 11 in the second over. Shai Hope too departed early, caught by Banton off Liam Livingstone for four.

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But Nicholas Pooran and Rovman Powell steadied the West Indies innings and quickly raised 122 runs for the third wicket to take them to safety. West Indies reached 54/2 in the powerplay as Pooran reached his fifty off 34 balls and Powell followed suit, scoring his fifty off 31 balls. 
 
Powell stormed to his century off 51 deliveries as West Indies raced to 200 in the 19th over. In reply, Jason Roy and Tom Banton gave England a good start as they raced to 61/1 in the powerplay despite losing Roy (19) with the score at 33. Roy, who struck two sixes in his 16-ball knock was caught by Jason Holder off Shepherd. 
 
Banton went on to score a 39-ball 73 but England kept losing wickets at the other end. Though a 24-ball 57 by Phil Salt raised their hopes and took them close to the West Indies total in the end they fell short by 20 runs.

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Brief scores: 
 
West Indies 224/5 in 20 overs (Rovman Powell 107, Nicholas Pooran 70; Reece Topley 1/30) beat England 204/9 in 20 overs (Tom Banton 73, Phil Salt 57; Romario Shepherd 3/59, Kieron Pollard 2/31).

West Indies rode on an electrifying maiden century by Jamaican all-rounder Rovman Powell to beat England by 20 runs in the third T20I of the series and take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.

West Indies rode on an electrifying maiden century by Jamaican all-rounder Rovman Powell to beat England by 20 runs in the third T20I of the series and take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. Powell blazed to 107 off just 53 deliveries while senior batter Nicholas Pooran contributed a quick-fire 70 off 43 balls as West Indies posted a mammoth 224/5 in their allotted 20 overs. In response, wicket-keeper Tom Banton (73) and Phil Salt (57) scored half-centuries but England could manage only 204/9 in 20 overs to fall short by 20 runs. Romario Shepherd was the best West Indies bowler on the night as he claimed 3/59 off his four overs while skipper Kieron Pollard picked 2/31 off his full quota. England won the toss and elected to bowl and they got early success when opener Brandon King (10) was bowled by pacer George Garton (1/57) with the score at 11 in the second over. Shai Hope too departed early, caught by Banton off Liam Livingstone for four. ALSO READ | BCCI announces Rohit-led India squad for WI series; Jasprit Bumrah, Md Shami rested, Jadeja misses out But Nicholas Pooran and Rovman Powell steadied the West Indies innings and quickly raised 122 runs for the third wicket to take them to safety. West Indies reached 54/2 in the powerplay as Pooran reached his fifty off 34 balls and Powell followed suit, scoring his fifty off 31 balls. Powell stormed to his century off 51 deliveries as West Indies raced to 200 in the 19th over. In reply, Jason Roy and Tom Banton gave England a good start as they raced to 61/1 in the powerplay despite losing Roy (19) with the score at 33. Roy, who struck two sixes in his 16-ball knock was caught by Jason Holder off Shepherd. Banton went on to score a 39-ball 73 but England kept losing wickets at the other end. Though a 24-ball 57 by Phil Salt raised their hopes and took them close to the West Indies total in the end they fell short by 20 runs. ALSO READ | Good news for Team India fans! Rohit Sharma clears fitness test ahead of West Indies series: Report Brief scores: West Indies 224/5 in 20 overs (Rovman Powell 107, Nicholas Pooran 70; Reece Topley 1/30) beat England 204/9 in 20 overs (Tom Banton 73, Phil Salt 57; Romario Shepherd 3/59, Kieron Pollard 2/31).

3rd T20I: Rovman Powell's blazing ton, Romario Shepherd's 3-fer help West Indies beat England in run-fest

The West Indies-England T20I series has lived upto expectations so far. While the Kieron Pollard-led Windies won the series opener, Eoin Morgan's England returned to winning ways versus the former world champions to level the five-match series at 1-1.

The third T20I will, thus, be very crucial and can determine which way the series will eventually go. Talking about the series opener, Pollard &amp; Co. dismissed England for a paltry 103 and chased down the score with 9 wickets and 17 balls to spare. Jason Holder's 4 for 7 led the charge of the hosts in the first encounter. In the second T20I, the 2016 T20 World Cup's runners-up Morgan &amp; Co. defended a competitive 171/8 by a whisker; i.e. by a run.

Chasing 172, Windies were down and out at 98-8 in 15.1 overs. Nonetheless, their unbroken ninth-wicket stand between&nbsp;Romario Shepherd and Akeal Hosein took the hosts to 170/8 in 20 overs. Thus, another riveting encounter is on the cards between the two heavyweight T20I line-ups.&nbsp;

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Here is everything you need to know about the 3rd T20I - date, IST, streaming details, etc.&nbsp;

When is West Indies vs England 3rd T20I match taking place?

The West Indies vs England 3rd T20I is scheduled to take place on January 27 (IST), 2022.&nbsp;

Where is West Indies vs England 3rd T20I taking place?

The West Indies vs England 3rd T20I will take place at the at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown in&nbsp;Barbados.

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At what time West Indies vs England 3rd T20I&nbsp;taking place?

The West Indies vs England 3rd T20I will kick off at 1:30pm (IST).

How to watch West Indies vs England 3rd T20I live on TV?

The West Indies vs England 3rd T20I will not be televised in India.&nbsp;

How to watch West Indies vs England 3rd T20I live streaming?

The West Indies vs England 3rd T20I will be live-streamed on the&nbsp;Fan Code App in India.

The West Indies-England T20I series has lived upto expectations so far. While the Kieron Pollard-led Windies won the series opener, Eoin Morgan's England returned to winning ways versus the former world champions to level the five-match series at 1-1.

The West Indies-England T20I series has lived upto expectations so far. While the Kieron Pollard-led Windies won the series opener, Eoin Morgan's England returned to winning ways versus the former world champions to level the five-match series at 1-1. The third T20I will, thus, be very crucial and can determine which way the series will eventually go. Talking about the series opener, Pollard & Co. dismissed England for a paltry 103 and chased down the score with 9 wickets and 17 balls to spare. Jason Holder's 4 for 7 led the charge of the hosts in the first encounter. In the second T20I, the 2016 T20 World Cup's runners-up Morgan & Co. defended a competitive 171/8 by a whisker; i.e. by a run. Chasing 172, Windies were down and out at 98-8 in 15.1 overs. Nonetheless, their unbroken ninth-wicket stand between Romario Shepherd and Akeal Hosein took the hosts to 170/8 in 20 overs. Thus, another riveting encounter is on the cards between the two heavyweight T20I line-ups. ALSO READ | Good news for Team India fans! Rohit Sharma clears fitness test ahead of West Indies series: Report Here is everything you need to know about the 3rd T20I - date, IST, streaming details, etc. When is West Indies vs England 3rd T20I match taking place? The West Indies vs England 3rd T20I is scheduled to take place on January 27 (IST), 2022. Where is West Indies vs England 3rd T20I taking place? The West Indies vs England 3rd T20I will take place at the at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown in Barbados. ALSO READ | Chris Gayle, Jonty Rhodes react after receiving personal message from PM Modi on India's 73rd Republic Day At what time West Indies vs England 3rd T20I taking place? The West Indies vs England 3rd T20I will kick off at 1:30pm (IST). How to watch West Indies vs England 3rd T20I live on TV? The West Indies vs England 3rd T20I will not be televised in India. How to watch West Indies vs England 3rd T20I live streaming? The West Indies vs England 3rd T20I will be live-streamed on the Fan Code App in India.

WIvENG: When and where to watch West Indies vs England 3rd T20I match - IST time and streaming details

A staggering 1214 players have registered for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 mega player auction which is all set to take place in Bengaluru next month. Not eight but ten teams will be part of the auction process this time around after the inclusion of two new teams - Lucknow and Ahmedabad for the next edition of the tournament. All ten teams will be aiming to build strong squads almost from scratch ahead of the new season.

While the existing eight teams had the option of retaining a maximum of four players each, the two new teams - Lucknow and Ahmedabad were allowed to pick three players each from the pool of non-retained ones. A number of top players are still in the fray to be picked by the ten teams after entering the mega auction. There are a total of five brackets that have been set by the BCCI for the players and a capped can put his name in any of the brackets.

The five brackets for the players are Rs 2 crore (INR 20 million), Rs 1.5 crore (INR 15 million), Rs 1 crore (INR 10 million), Rs 50 lakh (INR 5 million) and Rs 20 lakh (INR 2 million). While a total of 49 players, including Indians and overseas, opted for the top bracket with the base price of Rs 2 crore, 20 players have opted for the second-highest bracket of Rs 1.5 crore (INR 15 million).

Former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Eoin Morgan, star England batter Jonny Bairstow and Shimron Hetmyer are some of the prominent names in the Rs 1.5 crore category. The likes of Dawid Malan, Jimmy Neesham, Jason Holder and Nicholas Pooran have also opted for the second-highest bracket ahead of the mega auction.

Here is the complete list of players under the Rs 1.5 crore (INR 15 million) bracket ahead of IPL mega auction:

Amit Mishra, Ishant Sharma, Washington Sundar, Aaron Finch, Chris Lynn, Nathan Lyon, Kane Richardson, Jonny Bairstow, Alex Hales, Eoin Morgan, Dawid Malan, Adam Milne, Colin Munro, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Tim Southee, Colin Ingram, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Nicholas Pooran.

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The IPL 2022 mega auction is all set to take place in Bengaluru on February 12 and 13. The complete list of 1214 players will be presented to the ten franchises and will be trimmed down after the franchises have shortlisted the players they would want to see going under the hammer at the mega auction.

 
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A staggering 1214 players have registered for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 mega player auction which is all set to take place in Bengaluru next month.

A staggering 1214 players have registered for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 mega player auction which is all set to take place in Bengaluru next month. Not eight but ten teams will be part of the auction process this time around after the inclusion of two new teams - Lucknow and Ahmedabad for the next edition of the tournament. All ten teams will be aiming to build strong squads almost from scratch ahead of the new season. While the existing eight teams had the option of retaining a maximum of four players each, the two new teams - Lucknow and Ahmedabad were allowed to pick three players each from the pool of non-retained ones. A number of top players are still in the fray to be picked by the ten teams after entering the mega auction. There are a total of five brackets that have been set by the BCCI for the players and a capped can put his name in any of the brackets. The five brackets for the players are Rs 2 crore (INR 20 million), Rs 1.5 crore (INR 15 million), Rs 1 crore (INR 10 million), Rs 50 lakh (INR 5 million) and Rs 20 lakh (INR 2 million). While a total of 49 players, including Indians and overseas, opted for the top bracket with the base price of Rs 2 crore, 20 players have opted for the second-highest bracket of Rs 1.5 crore (INR 15 million). Former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Eoin Morgan, star England batter Jonny Bairstow and Shimron Hetmyer are some of the prominent names in the Rs 1.5 crore category. The likes of Dawid Malan, Jimmy Neesham, Jason Holder and Nicholas Pooran have also opted for the second-highest bracket ahead of the mega auction. Here is the complete list of players under the Rs 1.5 crore (INR 15 million) bracket ahead of IPL mega auction: Amit Mishra, Ishant Sharma, Washington Sundar, Aaron Finch, Chris Lynn, Nathan Lyon, Kane Richardson, Jonny Bairstow, Alex Hales, Eoin Morgan, Dawid Malan, Adam Milne, Colin Munro, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Tim Southee, Colin Ingram, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Nicholas Pooran. Also Read: Iyer to Warner: Full list of players with highest base price of Rs 2cr ahead of IPL mega auction The IPL 2022 mega auction is all set to take place in Bengaluru on February 12 and 13. The complete list of 1214 players will be presented to the ten franchises and will be trimmed down after the franchises have shortlisted the players they would want to see going under the hammer at the mega auction.

Eoin Morgan to Jonny Bairstow: Complete List of players with base price of Rs 1.5cr at IPL mega auction

In pics: Reliving T20 World Cup 2021 as cricketing carnival ends with a bang in UAE

England captain Eoin Morgan gave full credit to the New Zealand team after losing the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-daryl-mitchells-unbeaten-72-helps-new-zealand-beat-england-by-5-wickets-to-reach-maiden-final-428345">semi-final match</a> of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, which is underway in UAE and Oman. Morgan also said that Jimmy Neesham's blistering cameo made the difference.&nbsp;

Put into bat, England posted a competitive 166-4 on a slow track at Abu Dhabi's Zayed Cricket Stadium. While chasing the target, New Zealand were off to a shaky start and were in trouble at 13-2 and 107-4 when Neesham hit an 11-ball 27 and Daryl Mitchell finished it off with a boundary. Mitchell smashed an unbeaten 72 as New Zealand chased down the target with an over to spare.&nbsp;

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New Zealand will be in their first-ever T20 World Cup final where they will face either Australia or Pakistan.&nbsp;

During the post-match presentation, Morgan&nbsp;said, "Coming into the game we knew both sides were close in skill. Full credit to Kane and his team. They outplayed us today. Have represented ourselves in this tournament really well. Proud of the guys. They have given everything in this tournament."

He added, "Thought we were right in the game until probably the 17th, 18th overs. We had them exactly where we wanted them up until that point. It was (sluggish). We're a six-hitting side but we struggled to hit sixes. But we hung in there and posted probably a par score."

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Praising Neesham's knock, Morgan said, " To come out and hit sixes from ball one like that - full credit to him (Neesham). Absolutely love playing cricket at the moment. At the forefront of change both on and off the field (the team)."

"I think it was a very closely fought game right throughout. I thought Jimmy Neesham was probably the only guy that came out and was showing the ability to strike the ball cleanly from ball one," Morgan said.

"Hitting ability within our squad is quite strong, and the indication that the guys didn't feel like they could clear the ropes due to the nature of the pitch was a good indication that it wasn't coming on to the bat that well. I think that continued throughout the Black Caps' innings until he came to the crease," said Morgan.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

England captain Eoin Morgan gave full credit to the New Zealand team after losing the semi-final match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, which is underway in UAE and Oman.

England captain Eoin Morgan gave full credit to the New Zealand team after losing the semi-final match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, which is underway in UAE and Oman. Morgan also said that Jimmy Neesham's blistering cameo made the difference. Put into bat, England posted a competitive 166-4 on a slow track at Abu Dhabi's Zayed Cricket Stadium. While chasing the target, New Zealand were off to a shaky start and were in trouble at 13-2 and 107-4 when Neesham hit an 11-ball 27 and Daryl Mitchell finished it off with a boundary. Mitchell smashed an unbeaten 72 as New Zealand chased down the target with an over to spare. IN PICS | 5 points: What went wrong for India at T20 World Cup 2021 New Zealand will be in their first-ever T20 World Cup final where they will face either Australia or Pakistan. During the post-match presentation, Morgan said, "Coming into the game we knew both sides were close in skill. Full credit to Kane and his team. They outplayed us today. Have represented ourselves in this tournament really well. Proud of the guys. They have given everything in this tournament." He added, "Thought we were right in the game until probably the 17th, 18th overs. We had them exactly where we wanted them up until that point. It was (sluggish). We're a six-hitting side but we struggled to hit sixes. But we hung in there and posted probably a par score." IN PICS | Bilateral success in SENA countries to run-machine as captain: Reliving Virat Kohli's T20I captaincy stint Praising Neesham's knock, Morgan said, " To come out and hit sixes from ball one like that - full credit to him (Neesham). Absolutely love playing cricket at the moment. At the forefront of change both on and off the field (the team)." "I think it was a very closely fought game right throughout. I thought Jimmy Neesham was probably the only guy that came out and was showing the ability to strike the ball cleanly from ball one," Morgan said. "Hitting ability within our squad is quite strong, and the indication that the guys didn't feel like they could clear the ropes due to the nature of the pitch was a good indication that it wasn't coming on to the bat that well. I think that continued throughout the Black Caps' innings until he came to the crease," said Morgan. (With inputs from agencies)

T20 World Cup: Eoin Morgan gives credit to New Zealand team, praises Jimmy Neesham's blistering knock

England and New Zealand have locked horns with each other in the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition. The two sides have produced some thrilling encounters in the recent past, including the epic 2019 ODI World Cup final at Lord's.

While New Zealand lost the ODI WC final by the barest of margins, on boundary count after a tied Super Over, the Black Caps had also lost the fifth and final T20I, during a bilateral series versus Eoin Morgan &amp; Co. in their own backyard, in late 2019. Hence, the Kiwis will be desperate to get the better of the ODI WC champions this time around in the first semis, at Abu Dhabi on Wednesday evening (November 10).

Ahead of the first semi-final, Rawalpindi Express Shoaib Akhtar has named the side he is backing. In a video released on his official Youtube channel, Akhtar stated that NZ deserve to settle scores versus England and feels 'they deserve another chance in getting into the finals'.

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Akhtar told, "Today is the chance for New Zealand to settle the score and take revenge against England. If you ask me, if I want New Zealand to win in the semi-final. And this is the team that can upset England. This Kiwi team will be hurt and want to erase that bad memory against this Eoin Morgan's side."

"Yes, England have Buttler, Bairstow, Morgan, Malan, Livingston and others. But if there's a team who can beat this side... it's New Zealand. The law of averages says that a bad day always haunts a team and England might experience that day today. Let's see that, but if you ask me New Zealand looks to be the favorites."

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He added, "Yes, we (Pakistan) have that anger against New Zealand because of canceling their tour with us. After that, we beat them and settled the score against them. But they are the only team who always carry bad luck and reach semi-finals and finals but never cross the border line. So somewhere I feel that New Zealand deserves another chance in getting into the finals."

The second semi-final will see Pakistan take on the Aaron Finch-led Australian side, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Thursday evening (November 11). The two semi-final winners will square off with each other in the tournament-finale on Sunday (November 14).&nbsp;

England and New Zealand have locked horns with each other in the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition. The two sides have produced some thrilling encounters in the recent past, including the epic 2019 ODI World Cup final at Lord's.

England and New Zealand have locked horns with each other in the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition. The two sides have produced some thrilling encounters in the recent past, including the epic 2019 ODI World Cup final at Lord's. While New Zealand lost the ODI WC final by the barest of margins, on boundary count after a tied Super Over, the Black Caps had also lost the fifth and final T20I, during a bilateral series versus Eoin Morgan & Co. in their own backyard, in late 2019. Hence, the Kiwis will be desperate to get the better of the ODI WC champions this time around in the first semis, at Abu Dhabi on Wednesday evening (November 10). Ahead of the first semi-final, Rawalpindi Express Shoaib Akhtar has named the side he is backing. In a video released on his official Youtube channel, Akhtar stated that NZ deserve to settle scores versus England and feels 'they deserve another chance in getting into the finals'. ALSO READ | T20 WC, ENG vs NZ live streaming: When and where to watch England vs New Zealand first semi-final match? Akhtar told, "Today is the chance for New Zealand to settle the score and take revenge against England. If you ask me, if I want New Zealand to win in the semi-final. And this is the team that can upset England. This Kiwi team will be hurt and want to erase that bad memory against this Eoin Morgan's side." "Yes, England have Buttler, Bairstow, Morgan, Malan, Livingston and others. But if there's a team who can beat this side... it's New Zealand. The law of averages says that a bad day always haunts a team and England might experience that day today. Let's see that, but if you ask me New Zealand looks to be the favorites." ALSO READ | ENG vs NZ, T20 WC 2021 semi-final 1 prediction: Who will win today's match between England and New Zealand? He added, "Yes, we (Pakistan) have that anger against New Zealand because of canceling their tour with us. After that, we beat them and settled the score against them. But they are the only team who always carry bad luck and reach semi-finals and finals but never cross the border line. So somewhere I feel that New Zealand deserves another chance in getting into the finals." The second semi-final will see Pakistan take on the Aaron Finch-led Australian side, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Thursday evening (November 11). The two semi-final winners will square off with each other in the tournament-finale on Sunday (November 14).

England or New Zealand? Shoaib Akhtar reveals which side he is backing in T20 WC's first semi-final

England and New Zealand will face each other in the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, in the UAE, on Wednesday evening (November 10). After the terrific 2019 ODI World Cup final, this will be the first time that both sides will face each other in an ICC event and, that too, with all to play for.&nbsp;

The match is expected to go down the wire. Not only for it being a knockout game, but it will be exciting to see New Zealand's tactics and England's style of play in the first semi-final, which will be held at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Both sides have played some excellent cricket in the Super 12, winning four and losing a solitary game apiece. While England rely more on their power-hitters, they also have a smart bowling line-up who can adapt to conditions. On the other hand, New Zealand are more dependent on their pacers but also have been chasing down totals smartly, following their own methods calmly.&nbsp;

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In terms of head-to-head, England have an edge with 13 wins from 21 encounters whereas the Black Caps have emerged on top in seven games (with one being a no-result). On the other hand, the battle gets intense in T20 WC history, with England leading the Kiwis 3-2. For the unversed, both sides had also played the first semi-final of the last edition of the World Cup, where England beat Williamson &amp; Co. Will the Kiwis have the final laugh this time around?

Match prediction for the ENG vs NZ semi-final: The match will be played on one of the best batting surfaces among the three venues in the T20 WC. England will have an edge given their star-studded power-hitters, however, Kiwi pacers will look to test them with the new ball. While the English side will be confident to chase down any total, they can be tempted to bat first to test the NZ in a run-chase. It is important to note that Williamson-led side have chased successfully twice and also defended totals on an equal number of occasions in the Super 12 round. Hence, NZ might still cherish chasing as batting first can also test their nerves in a knockout game.

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A 175-plus match is expected to be on cards. On paper, England have a slight edge but the Kiwis cannot be ruled out so easily. Gut-feel states that NZ will go through given some injury issues in the England camp.

England and New Zealand will face each other in the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, in the UAE, on Wednesday evening (November 10). After the terrific 2019 ODI World Cup final, this will be the first time that both sides will face each other in an ICC event and, that too, with all to play for.

England and New Zealand will face each other in the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, in the UAE, on Wednesday evening (November 10). After the terrific 2019 ODI World Cup final, this will be the first time that both sides will face each other in an ICC event and, that too, with all to play for. The match is expected to go down the wire. Not only for it being a knockout game, but it will be exciting to see New Zealand's tactics and England's style of play in the first semi-final, which will be held at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Both sides have played some excellent cricket in the Super 12, winning four and losing a solitary game apiece. While England rely more on their power-hitters, they also have a smart bowling line-up who can adapt to conditions. On the other hand, New Zealand are more dependent on their pacers but also have been chasing down totals smartly, following their own methods calmly. ALSO READ | T20 World Cup: Injuries have levelled the playing field, says Eoin Morgan ahead of NZ clash In terms of head-to-head, England have an edge with 13 wins from 21 encounters whereas the Black Caps have emerged on top in seven games (with one being a no-result). On the other hand, the battle gets intense in T20 WC history, with England leading the Kiwis 3-2. For the unversed, both sides had also played the first semi-final of the last edition of the World Cup, where England beat Williamson & Co. Will the Kiwis have the final laugh this time around? Match prediction for the ENG vs NZ semi-final: The match will be played on one of the best batting surfaces among the three venues in the T20 WC. England will have an edge given their star-studded power-hitters, however, Kiwi pacers will look to test them with the new ball. While the English side will be confident to chase down any total, they can be tempted to bat first to test the NZ in a run-chase. It is important to note that Williamson-led side have chased successfully twice and also defended totals on an equal number of occasions in the Super 12 round. Hence, NZ might still cherish chasing as batting first can also test their nerves in a knockout game. ALSO READ | 'Your contribution will...' - Virat Kohli pens down heartfelt post for Team India's outgoing coaching staff A 175-plus match is expected to be on cards. On paper, England have a slight edge but the Kiwis cannot be ruled out so easily. Gut-feel states that NZ will go through given some injury issues in the England camp.

ENG vs NZ, T20 WC 2021 semi-final 1 prediction: Who will win today's match between England and New Zealand?

England captain Eoin Morgan on Tuesday said that injuries to many key players have levelled the playing field ahead of their first semi-final against New Zealand in the ongoing 2021 Men`s T20 World Cup. 
 
England had already lost regular T20I starters Jofra Archer, Ben Stokes, and Sam Curran prior to the tournament, and have since lost Tymal Mills and Jason Roy during the World Cup. 
 
And Morgan believes that the absence of these players means his team is not the clear favourites to beat New Zealand, despite being the top-ranked T20I side in the world and reaching the final four by topping Group 1.

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"I wouldn`t say we are strong favourites, because New Zealand have a full-strength squad. We`ve obviously been hampered with a lot of injuries throughout this tournament," said Morgan at the pre-match press conference. 
 
"We`re playing really good cricket. The guys are extremely excited about the challenge against New Zealand and potentially the opportunity that might follow that. But we need to play really good cricket in order to beat them," he added. 
 
Losing Roy removes a key part of England`s top-order, with the opener a regular presence alongside Jos Buttler and a vital part of the attacking-intent policy that characterises England`s approach. 
 
There are multiple options in Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Sam Billings, and James Vince to replace Roy at the top of the order.

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"I think like losing any of your experienced players, you can`t really replace that experience that Jason has. He`s played integral parts in our two previous World Cup campaigns. We are blessed with guys who can bat at the top of the order and actually who want to bat at the top of the order," said the England skipper. 
 
"If you look around, the big-name players all want to bat or are batting in the top three in every team. And we`re lucky that we have guys who queue up and want to bat in that top three, which is great because they want to go head-to-head with the big named players in the tournament and big named bowlers of the opposition. 
 
"I think we`re in a very good position because we have a number of guys to choose from. Within the group, we`ve made a decision. I`m not willing to share that, unfortunately. But the balance of the side will still be determined on how the wicket looks and how we match up against the Black Caps," he added. 
 
That decision rests on not just who will bat at the top of England`s lineup in place of Roy, but, if that role is taken by an existing starter, whether Roy`s place will be filled by an additional batter or bowler. 
 
"I suppose replacing him with another bowler would mean that you have 28 genuine overs on the field and a lot of options," Morgan acknowledged. 
 
"If you were to go with a batter, it would mean a like-for-like replacement. When we turn up and look at the wicket, depending on if it`s a really good batting wicket, predicting if it`s going to be a really good batting wicket, might need the extra bit of bowling. If it`s not, you might need the extra bit of batting," he added.

England captain Eoin Morgan on Tuesday said that injuries to many key players have levelled the playing field ahead of their first semi-final against New Zealand in the ongoing 2021 Men`s T20 World Cup.

England captain Eoin Morgan on Tuesday said that injuries to many key players have levelled the playing field ahead of their first semi-final against New Zealand in the ongoing 2021 Men`s T20 World Cup. England had already lost regular T20I starters Jofra Archer, Ben Stokes, and Sam Curran prior to the tournament, and have since lost Tymal Mills and Jason Roy during the World Cup. And Morgan believes that the absence of these players means his team is not the clear favourites to beat New Zealand, despite being the top-ranked T20I side in the world and reaching the final four by topping Group 1. ALSO READ: England to tour Pakistan in September-October 2022, to play two additional T20Is "I wouldn`t say we are strong favourites, because New Zealand have a full-strength squad. We`ve obviously been hampered with a lot of injuries throughout this tournament," said Morgan at the pre-match press conference. "We`re playing really good cricket. The guys are extremely excited about the challenge against New Zealand and potentially the opportunity that might follow that. But we need to play really good cricket in order to beat them," he added. Losing Roy removes a key part of England`s top-order, with the opener a regular presence alongside Jos Buttler and a vital part of the attacking-intent policy that characterises England`s approach. There are multiple options in Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Sam Billings, and James Vince to replace Roy at the top of the order. ALSO READ: Australia to tour Pakistan for first time in 24 years for limited-overs series in early 2022 "I think like losing any of your experienced players, you can`t really replace that experience that Jason has. He`s played integral parts in our two previous World Cup campaigns. We are blessed with guys who can bat at the top of the order and actually who want to bat at the top of the order," said the England skipper. "If you look around, the big-name players all want to bat or are batting in the top three in every team. And we`re lucky that we have guys who queue up and want to bat in that top three, which is great because they want to go head-to-head with the big named players in the tournament and big named bowlers of the opposition. "I think we`re in a very good position because we have a number of guys to choose from. Within the group, we`ve made a decision. I`m not willing to share that, unfortunately. But the balance of the side will still be determined on how the wicket looks and how we match up against the Black Caps," he added. That decision rests on not just who will bat at the top of England`s lineup in place of Roy, but, if that role is taken by an existing starter, whether Roy`s place will be filled by an additional batter or bowler. "I suppose replacing him with another bowler would mean that you have 28 genuine overs on the field and a lot of options," Morgan acknowledged. "If you were to go with a batter, it would mean a like-for-like replacement. When we turn up and look at the wicket, depending on if it`s a really good batting wicket, predicting if it`s going to be a really good batting wicket, might need the extra bit of bowling. If it`s not, you might need the extra bit of batting," he added.

T20 World Cup: Injuries have levelled the playing field, says Eoin Morgan ahead of NZ clash

The T20 World Cup 2021 edition's Super 12 round came to an end on Monday evening (November 8). Team India defeated Namibia in style, by nine wickets, to finish their dismal campaign on a high as the action will now shift towards the semi-finals, where England will take on New Zealand in the first semi-final whereas Australia will lock horns with Pakistan in the second semi-final.

Ahead of the semi-finals round, from November 10-11, India's veteran wicketkeeper-batsman-turned-commentator Dinesh Karthik made heads turn by sharing his team of the tournament. In the list, DK didn't include some big names such as India's Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Shoaib Malik, Asif Ali, David Warner, Mohammad Rizwan, Aiden Markram, David Wiese, Anrich Nortje, etc.&nbsp;

Karthik's team of the tournament had Pakistan's Babar Azam as captain. While he has led the team exceptionally well as the Men in Green remain the only unbeaten side heading into the semi-finals, some would be surprised that England's Eoin Morgan didn't feature as captain in the XI. To this, Karthik told on Cricbuzz, "Would have ideally liked Morgan as he has been the best captain for me, but has not done enough as a batter. So, I went for Azam."

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DK's team included Babar and England's Jos Buttler as openers. Buttler has been in splendid form, with a scintillating unbeaten half-century and a match-winning ton versus Australia and Sri Lanka, respectively. In the middle and lower order, he included Charith Asalanka (who impressed one and all with his free-flowing approach for the Islanders), Rassie van der Dussen (who slammed an unbeaten 94 vs England), Shakib Al Hasan, Moeen Ali and all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga (leading wicket-taker with 16 scalps). In the bowling department, he chose Adam Zampa (11 wickets), Trent Boult (who returned with a 3-fer each versus India and Afghanistan), Jasprit Bumrah (seven wickets for India in five games) and Shaheen Afridi (Player-of-the-Match in Pakistan's win over India).

Nonetheless, the likes of Pakistan's Malik and Asif Ali have also done very well for the Men in Green, with their finishing skills and power-hitting. They, however, weren't included.

DK's team of the tournament

Babar Azam (C), Jos Buttler, Charith Asalanka, Rassie van der Dussen, Shakib Al Hasan, Moeen Ali, Wanindu Hasaranga, Adam Zampa, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Shaheen Afridi

The T20 World Cup 2021 edition's Super 12 round came to an end on Monday evening (November 8). Team India defeated Namibia in style, by nine wickets, to finish their dismal campaign on a high as the action will now shift towards the semi-finals, where England will take on New Zealand in the first semi-final whereas Australia will lock horns with Pakistan in the second semi-final.

The T20 World Cup 2021 edition's Super 12 round came to an end on Monday evening (November 8). Team India defeated Namibia in style, by nine wickets, to finish their dismal campaign on a high as the action will now shift towards the semi-finals, where England will take on New Zealand in the first semi-final whereas Australia will lock horns with Pakistan in the second semi-final. Ahead of the semi-finals round, from November 10-11, India's veteran wicketkeeper-batsman-turned-commentator Dinesh Karthik made heads turn by sharing his team of the tournament. In the list, DK didn't include some big names such as India's Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Shoaib Malik, Asif Ali, David Warner, Mohammad Rizwan, Aiden Markram, David Wiese, Anrich Nortje, etc. Karthik's team of the tournament had Pakistan's Babar Azam as captain. While he has led the team exceptionally well as the Men in Green remain the only unbeaten side heading into the semi-finals, some would be surprised that England's Eoin Morgan didn't feature as captain in the XI. To this, Karthik told on Cricbuzz, "Would have ideally liked Morgan as he has been the best captain for me, but has not done enough as a batter. So, I went for Azam." ALSO READ | GOOSEBUMPS! Shastri shares heartfelt speech as outgoing coach post India's T20 WC campaign- WATCH DK's team included Babar and England's Jos Buttler as openers. Buttler has been in splendid form, with a scintillating unbeaten half-century and a match-winning ton versus Australia and Sri Lanka, respectively. In the middle and lower order, he included Charith Asalanka (who impressed one and all with his free-flowing approach for the Islanders), Rassie van der Dussen (who slammed an unbeaten 94 vs England), Shakib Al Hasan, Moeen Ali and all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga (leading wicket-taker with 16 scalps). In the bowling department, he chose Adam Zampa (11 wickets), Trent Boult (who returned with a 3-fer each versus India and Afghanistan), Jasprit Bumrah (seven wickets for India in five games) and Shaheen Afridi (Player-of-the-Match in Pakistan's win over India). Nonetheless, the likes of Pakistan's Malik and Asif Ali have also done very well for the Men in Green, with their finishing skills and power-hitting. They, however, weren't included. DK's team of the tournament Babar Azam (C), Jos Buttler, Charith Asalanka, Rassie van der Dussen, Shakib Al Hasan, Moeen Ali, Wanindu Hasaranga, Adam Zampa, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Shaheen Afridi

T20 WC: No Rohit, Kohli in Dinesh Karthik's team of the tournament; Babar Azam named captain

After 40 encounters, the cricketing fans finally got to know the semi-finalists of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. The suspense regarding the fourth team continued before match 40 between New Zealand and Afghanistan came to an end, with Kane Williamson-led New Zealand beating the Mohammad Nabi-led side by eight wickets.

While there is still one game left in the Super 12 round, i.e. match 42 between Team India and Namibia on Monday evening (November 8) at Dubai, the semi-finalists for the seventh edition of the T20 WC are known to world cricket by now. Here's the schedule for the T20 WC 2021 semi-finals, in the UAE:

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November 10 (Wednesday):&nbsp;England vs New Zealand,&nbsp;at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

November 11 (Thursday): Pakistan vs Australia, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

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England and Pakistan were favourites to top their respective groups and they managed to do the same. While Pakistan were the first side to book a semi-final ticket, England and Australia followed suit and confirmed their respective berths by Saturday evening (November 6). Williamson-led New Zealand had to beat Afghanistan and end India as well as the Afghan side's chances to proceed ahead. By managing to do so, the Kiwis have also made it to their second T20 WC semi-finals in a row.&nbsp;

While England and Pakistan topped Pool A and B, respectively, both sides will know that they will have to start from scratch in the knockouts. So far, Babar Azam-led Pakistan remain the only unbeaten side going into the semis. Will they return with their second title? Will England dent Pakistan's run and achieve their second T20 WC title and also become the limited-overs champions (with the 2019 ODI WC title already in their cabinet)? Or, will one among Australia or New Zealand claim their first-ever title in the shortest format?&nbsp;

Everything will be answered by November 14 as the stage is set for a blockbuster finish to the 2021 T20 WC.

After 40 encounters, the cricketing fans finally got to know the semi-finalists of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. The suspense regarding the fourth team continued before match 40 between New Zealand and Afghanistan came to an end, with Kane Williamson-led New Zealand beating the Mohammad Nabi-led side by eight wickets.

After 40 encounters, the cricketing fans finally got to know the semi-finalists of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. The suspense regarding the fourth team continued before match 40 between New Zealand and Afghanistan came to an end, with Kane Williamson-led New Zealand beating the Mohammad Nabi-led side by eight wickets. While there is still one game left in the Super 12 round, i.e. match 42 between Team India and Namibia on Monday evening (November 8) at Dubai, the semi-finalists for the seventh edition of the T20 WC are known to world cricket by now. Here's the schedule for the T20 WC 2021 semi-finals, in the UAE: ALSO READ | WATCH: PAK continue to win hearts as Babar & Co. celebrate Haris Rauf's birthday with Scotland players November 10 (Wednesday): England vs New Zealand, at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi November 11 (Thursday): Pakistan vs Australia, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai ALSO READ | Hits and flops from India's T20 World Cup 2021 campaign England and Pakistan were favourites to top their respective groups and they managed to do the same. While Pakistan were the first side to book a semi-final ticket, England and Australia followed suit and confirmed their respective berths by Saturday evening (November 6). Williamson-led New Zealand had to beat Afghanistan and end India as well as the Afghan side's chances to proceed ahead. By managing to do so, the Kiwis have also made it to their second T20 WC semi-finals in a row. While England and Pakistan topped Pool A and B, respectively, both sides will know that they will have to start from scratch in the knockouts. So far, Babar Azam-led Pakistan remain the only unbeaten side going into the semis. Will they return with their second title? Will England dent Pakistan's run and achieve their second T20 WC title and also become the limited-overs champions (with the 2019 ODI WC title already in their cabinet)? Or, will one among Australia or New Zealand claim their first-ever title in the shortest format? Everything will be answered by November 14 as the stage is set for a blockbuster finish to the 2021 T20 WC.

T20 WC, semi-finals schedule: England face New Zealand, Australia to lock horns with Pakistan

Eoin Morgan-led England team has booked a place in the semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup despite losing their final match of the Super 12 stage against South Africa by 10 runs on Saturday (November 6). The other team, which made it to the final four from Group 1, is Australia.&nbsp;

However, apart from the loss, the England team has suffered another massive bow which is Jason Roy's injury as even skipper Morgan admitted the prospect of losing injured opener Roy for the semi-final "really hurts the mood" in the team.

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The 31-year-old Roy suffered a calf injury and collapsed to the ground while chasing a quick run in the fifth over. The batter appeared to be in immense pain as he broke down. He was unable to walk as the team physio ran out to the middle of the ground to help him. Roy then limped off the field following a hamstring injury.&nbsp;

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Roy has made 123 runs at the World Cup with a best of 61. He has 1,316 runs in the format with seven half-centuries since his 2008 debut.&nbsp;

"We are gutted for Jason, but also sort of half-hoping that he's okay," said Morgan who also saw fast bowler Tymal Mills limp out of the tournament earlier this week.

"For anybody to miss the latter stages of a tournament, particularly it's been two guys and two games, that does hurt the mood."

In the match, South Africa posted 189 for two with Rassie van der Dussen hitting an unbeaten 94 but needed to limit England to fewer than 131 runs to edge Australia on run-rate for a semi-final spot.

Dawid Malan, who made 33, and Liam Livingstone, who hit 28, kept England in the hunt after Roy retired hurt for 20. But a last over hat-trick by Kagiso Rabada made England finish on 178-9.&nbsp;

England are seeking to become double world champions after Morgan's team beat New Zealand in the 50-over World Cup final in 2019.&nbsp;

Eoin Morgan-led England team has booked a place in the semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup despite losing their final match of the Super 12 stage against South Africa by 10 runs on Saturday (November 6).

Eoin Morgan-led England team has booked a place in the semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup despite losing their final match of the Super 12 stage against South Africa by 10 runs on Saturday (November 6). The other team, which made it to the final four from Group 1, is Australia. However, apart from the loss, the England team has suffered another massive bow which is Jason Roy's injury as even skipper Morgan admitted the prospect of losing injured opener Roy for the semi-final "really hurts the mood" in the team. ALSO READ | Varun Chakaravarthy out? India's predicted XI for must-win game against Namibia in T20 WC 2021 The 31-year-old Roy suffered a calf injury and collapsed to the ground while chasing a quick run in the fifth over. The batter appeared to be in immense pain as he broke down. He was unable to walk as the team physio ran out to the middle of the ground to help him. Roy then limped off the field following a hamstring injury. Watch the video: No yaar ,Jason Roy 😭😭😭. One more injury for England. HOPE JASON ROY WILL FINE 🤞.#ENGvSA pic.twitter.com/i44G6y8Dt0 — MD Shoaib🧐 (@drewmaccynt) November 6, 2021 × Respect #JasonRoy pic.twitter.com/h3CnhBNLhH — Abdul Rehman (@CricRehman) November 7, 2021 × Jason Roy💔😞#ENGvSA pic.twitter.com/Tcn3wTzzek — Geofinn_12🦁 (@12Geofinn) November 6, 2021 × ALSO READ | No Virat Kohli in Harbhajan Singh's star-studded all-time T20 XI, MS Dhoni named captain Roy has made 123 runs at the World Cup with a best of 61. He has 1,316 runs in the format with seven half-centuries since his 2008 debut. "We are gutted for Jason, but also sort of half-hoping that he's okay," said Morgan who also saw fast bowler Tymal Mills limp out of the tournament earlier this week. "For anybody to miss the latter stages of a tournament, particularly it's been two guys and two games, that does hurt the mood." In the match, South Africa posted 189 for two with Rassie van der Dussen hitting an unbeaten 94 but needed to limit England to fewer than 131 runs to edge Australia on run-rate for a semi-final spot. Dawid Malan, who made 33, and Liam Livingstone, who hit 28, kept England in the hunt after Roy retired hurt for 20. But a last over hat-trick by Kagiso Rabada made England finish on 178-9. England are seeking to become double world champions after Morgan's team beat New Zealand in the 50-over World Cup final in 2019.

Video: Eoin Morgan 'gutted' over Jason Roy's injury after the emotional England opener limps off the field

England`s limited-overs captain Eoin Morgan wants the cricket board to tackle the Yorkshire racism row "head on", insisting there was no place for any kind of discrimination against any player.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has been rocked by former player Azeem Rafiq`s allegation of racism at Yorkshire County Cricket Club, which has been suspended from hosting international or major matches.

Club chairman Roger Hutton has resigned over their handling of allegations made last year by former England under-19 captain Rafiq who is of Pakistani descent.

"I think if they`re matters of an extreme or serious nature like these are, they need to be met head on, and for us as a team, that`s exactly what we want to see," Morgan told a news conference ahead of Saturday`s Twenty20 World Cup contest against South Africa.

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"We firmly believe that there is no place in our sport for any type of discrimination.

"I think the actions of ECB board to Yorkshire have indicated how serious they are about dealing with issues like this ... obviously those actions speak louder than words."

Yorkshire batsman Gary Ballance, who said he had used racist language towards his former team mate Rafiq, has been indefinitely suspended from England selection.

Asked for his view, Morgan said: "I think the decision that was taken at the start of last summer in a similar instance with Ollie Robinson is consistent with the board`s decision with Gary Ballance."

Fast bowler Robinson was suspended from international cricket in June for historical racist and sexist tweets.

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Morgan said his team, who often take a knee before matches in an anti-racism gesture, were trying to usher in a change.

"For probably the last two to three years, our culture has been built around inclusivity and diversity. It`s actually been quite a strong part of our game," the 35-year-old said.

"For that period of time in particular, we`ve been active about talking and actioning things that show meaningful change."

"It`s not perfect, but we`re making good ground towards change that we want implemented."

England`s limited-overs captain Eoin Morgan wants the cricket board to tackle the Yorkshire racism row "head on", insisting there was no place for any kind of discrimination against any player.

England`s limited-overs captain Eoin Morgan wants the cricket board to tackle the Yorkshire racism row "head on", insisting there was no place for any kind of discrimination against any player. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has been rocked by former player Azeem Rafiq`s allegation of racism at Yorkshire County Cricket Club, which has been suspended from hosting international or major matches. Club chairman Roger Hutton has resigned over their handling of allegations made last year by former England under-19 captain Rafiq who is of Pakistani descent. "I think if they`re matters of an extreme or serious nature like these are, they need to be met head on, and for us as a team, that`s exactly what we want to see," Morgan told a news conference ahead of Saturday`s Twenty20 World Cup contest against South Africa. ALSO READ: Yorkshire county cricket club chairman Roger Hutton resigns amid racism row involving Azeem Rafiq "We firmly believe that there is no place in our sport for any type of discrimination. "I think the actions of ECB board to Yorkshire have indicated how serious they are about dealing with issues like this ... obviously those actions speak louder than words." Yorkshire batsman Gary Ballance, who said he had used racist language towards his former team mate Rafiq, has been indefinitely suspended from England selection. Asked for his view, Morgan said: "I think the decision that was taken at the start of last summer in a similar instance with Ollie Robinson is consistent with the board`s decision with Gary Ballance." Fast bowler Robinson was suspended from international cricket in June for historical racist and sexist tweets. ALSO READ: ECB, sponsors set right precedent as ‘abhorrent’ Yorkshire punished over racism row Morgan said his team, who often take a knee before matches in an anti-racism gesture, were trying to usher in a change. "For probably the last two to three years, our culture has been built around inclusivity and diversity. It`s actually been quite a strong part of our game," the 35-year-old said. "For that period of time in particular, we`ve been active about talking and actioning things that show meaningful change." "It`s not perfect, but we`re making good ground towards change that we want implemented."

England should handle racism row at Yorkshire Cricket Club 'head on': Eoin Morgan

Eoin Morgan-led England have been on a roll in Super 12 round in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. With three wins on the trot, the 2016 runners-up met Sri Lanka in their penultimate match in the Super 12 on Monday evening (November 1). While they were stretched to an extend by the inexperienced Dasun Shanaka-led Sri Lanka, Morgan-led England emerged on top&nbsp; by 26 runs at Sharjah.

Being asked to bat first, England were in a spot of bother as they were reduced to 35 for 3 with vice-captain Jos Buttler and an out-of-form skipper Morgan in the middle. The pair commenced the repair work as Buttler returned with an unbeaten 101 whereas Morgan spent considerable time in the middle, scoring 40 off 36 balls. Later, the Islanders did put up a fight -- despite being 76/5 at one stage -- in their 164-run chase before being all-out for 137 in 19 overs.

Courtesy this win, England have consolidated their position in Pool A and are pretty much in the semi-finals of the showpiece event. With the victory, Morgan also became the most successful T20I captain, surpassing MS Dhoni and Asghar Afghan. The left-hander had a good game, scoring some runs before the knockouts and marshalling his troops brilliantly.

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Most successful captain in T20Is:

Eoin Morgan (43 wins)

MS Dhoni (42 wins)

Asghar Afghan (42 wins)

As Morgan became the most successful T20I captain, his Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) teammate and India's veteran finisher Dinesh Karthik lavished praise on him. He tweeted saying, "M S DHONI is to India what EOIN MORGAN is to England&nbsp; Well led&nbsp;@Eoin16 . Brilliant yesterday . The team to beat this World T20 is&nbsp;@ECB_cricket"

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Dhoni has been one of the greatest captains in world cricket. He led India to all three ICC titles and is known for his calm and composed nature as well being a shrewd tactician. Morgan has also been hailed for the way he manages his troops. He led&nbsp;England to the 2019 ODI World Cup title. Moreover, England also ended as the semi-finals in the 2017 Champions Trophy and runners-up in the 2016 T20 WC under Morgan.&nbsp;

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After the Sri Lanka win, Morgan said at the post-match presentation, "I am incredibly proud of everything we have done tonight. The guys had to fight incredibly hard. I can't fault our guys tonight. I thought Jos Buttler played one off his best-ever innings in an England shirt. It was incredible to be at the other end and watch. He is one of the best in the game and it's a privilege to have him in our team. All-round fielding effort was good. We are delighted with the four wins."

Eoin Morgan-led England have been on a roll in Super 12 round in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. With three wins on the trot, the 2016 runners-up met Sri Lanka in their penultimate match in the Super 12 on Monday evening (November 1).

Eoin Morgan-led England have been on a roll in Super 12 round in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. With three wins on the trot, the 2016 runners-up met Sri Lanka in their penultimate match in the Super 12 on Monday evening (November 1). While they were stretched to an extend by the inexperienced Dasun Shanaka-led Sri Lanka, Morgan-led England emerged on top by 26 runs at Sharjah. Being asked to bat first, England were in a spot of bother as they were reduced to 35 for 3 with vice-captain Jos Buttler and an out-of-form skipper Morgan in the middle. The pair commenced the repair work as Buttler returned with an unbeaten 101 whereas Morgan spent considerable time in the middle, scoring 40 off 36 balls. Later, the Islanders did put up a fight -- despite being 76/5 at one stage -- in their 164-run chase before being all-out for 137 in 19 overs. Courtesy this win, England have consolidated their position in Pool A and are pretty much in the semi-finals of the showpiece event. With the victory, Morgan also became the most successful T20I captain, surpassing MS Dhoni and Asghar Afghan. The left-hander had a good game, scoring some runs before the knockouts and marshalling his troops brilliantly. ALSO READ | Eoin Morgan breaks MS Dhoni's record to become most successful captain in T20Is Most successful captain in T20Is: Eoin Morgan (43 wins) MS Dhoni (42 wins) Asghar Afghan (42 wins) As Morgan became the most successful T20I captain, his Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) teammate and India's veteran finisher Dinesh Karthik lavished praise on him. He tweeted saying, "M S DHONI is to India what EOIN MORGAN is to England Well led @Eoin16 . Brilliant yesterday . The team to beat this World T20 is @ECB_cricket" M S DHONI is to India what EOIN MORGAN is to England Well led @Eoin16 . Brilliant yesterday . The team to beat this World T20 is @ECB_cricket #WorldT20 #CricketTwitter — DK (@DineshKarthik) November 2, 2021 × Dhoni has been one of the greatest captains in world cricket. He led India to all three ICC titles and is known for his calm and composed nature as well being a shrewd tactician. Morgan has also been hailed for the way he manages his troops. He led England to the 2019 ODI World Cup title. Moreover, England also ended as the semi-finals in the 2017 Champions Trophy and runners-up in the 2016 T20 WC under Morgan. ALSO READ | Never seen captaincy potential in Virat Kohli, says Danish Kaneria as India near elimination in T20 WC After the Sri Lanka win, Morgan said at the post-match presentation, "I am incredibly proud of everything we have done tonight. The guys had to fight incredibly hard. I can't fault our guys tonight. I thought Jos Buttler played one off his best-ever innings in an England shirt. It was incredible to be at the other end and watch. He is one of the best in the game and it's a privilege to have him in our team. All-round fielding effort was good. We are delighted with the four wins."

'Dhoni is to India what Morgan...' - DK praises KKR teammate, feels England is team to beat in T20 WC

England captain Eoin Morgan might not have enjoyed a great campaign so far in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021 but his team has been on a roll in the showpiece event. Morgan-led England have so far won all four of their Super 12 matches and are comfortably sitting on the top of the Group 1 table with full eight points from four matches as they look set to make it to the semi-finals as the top-ranked side from their group.

On Monday (November 01), England continued their unbeaten run in the T20 World Cup 2021 as they defeated Sri Lanka by 26 runs to bag their fourth win in a row at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. England rode on opener Jos Buttler's magnificent unbeaten 101 off 67 balls and captain Morgan's 40 off 36 balls to post 163 runs on the board in 20 overs, batting first.

England spinners Moeen Ali and Adil Rashid spun a web around the Sri Lankan batting line-up and picked up four wickets between them to bundle them out for 137 runs. The comprehensive win consolidated England's spot on the top of the Group 1 points table and also helped Morgan surpass MS Dhoni and Asghar Afghan to become the most successful captain in T20Is.

England's 26-run win was Morgan's 43rd as the captain of the side as he went past Dhoni and Afghan, who both have 42 wins each to their name in the shortest format of the game in international cricket.

Most successful captain in T20Is:

Eoin Morgan (43 wins)

MS Dhoni (42 wins)

Asghar Afghan (42 wins)

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Dhoni, who announced his retirement from international cricket last year, led India in T20Is from 2007 to 2017. He had led the Men in Blue to triumph in the inaugural edition of the T20 World Cup in 2007 and is regarded as one of the most successful captains of all time with numerous trophies in his cabinet.

Dhoni is currently serving as a mentor for the Indian team in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021. However, Team India has not had a great strat to the showpiece event with back-to-back losses in their first two Super 12 matches as they stand on the brink of early elimination from the tournament.

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England captain Eoin Morgan might not have enjoyed a great campaign so far in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021 but his team has been on a roll in the showpiece event.

England captain Eoin Morgan might not have enjoyed a great campaign so far in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021 but his team has been on a roll in the showpiece event. Morgan-led England have so far won all four of their Super 12 matches and are comfortably sitting on the top of the Group 1 table with full eight points from four matches as they look set to make it to the semi-finals as the top-ranked side from their group. On Monday (November 01), England continued their unbeaten run in the T20 World Cup 2021 as they defeated Sri Lanka by 26 runs to bag their fourth win in a row at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. England rode on opener Jos Buttler's magnificent unbeaten 101 off 67 balls and captain Morgan's 40 off 36 balls to post 163 runs on the board in 20 overs, batting first. England spinners Moeen Ali and Adil Rashid spun a web around the Sri Lankan batting line-up and picked up four wickets between them to bundle them out for 137 runs. The comprehensive win consolidated England's spot on the top of the Group 1 points table and also helped Morgan surpass MS Dhoni and Asghar Afghan to become the most successful captain in T20Is. England's 26-run win was Morgan's 43rd as the captain of the side as he went past Dhoni and Afghan, who both have 42 wins each to their name in the shortest format of the game in international cricket. Most successful captain in T20Is: Eoin Morgan (43 wins) MS Dhoni (42 wins) Asghar Afghan (42 wins) Also Read: Akhtar makes shocking claim: There's divide in Indian team, one camp with Virat Kohli, other against Dhoni, who announced his retirement from international cricket last year, led India in T20Is from 2007 to 2017. He had led the Men in Blue to triumph in the inaugural edition of the T20 World Cup in 2007 and is regarded as one of the most successful captains of all time with numerous trophies in his cabinet. Dhoni is currently serving as a mentor for the Indian team in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021. However, Team India has not had a great strat to the showpiece event with back-to-back losses in their first two Super 12 matches as they stand on the brink of early elimination from the tournament.

Eoin Morgan breaks MS Dhoni's record to become most successful captain in T20Is

In match 20 of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE, the 2016 runners-up Eoin Morgan-led England will face the Mahmudullah-led Bangladesh cricket team in what promises to be another rollicking encounter in the Super 12 round.

England are coming into this encounter on the back of a solid opening match, where they mauled Kieron Pollard-led West Indies by 6 wickets after Adil Rashid's 4 for 2 bundled out the defending champions for a paltry 55 all-out; third-lowest total in T20 WC history. While England were 39-4, they managed to end the game with 6 wickets in hand and have a favourable NRR at the moment as well.

On the other hand, Bangladesh did post a challenging 171-4 versus Dasun Shanaka-led Sri Lanka at Sharjah on Sunday (October 24). Nonetheless, their bowlers couldn't lead them to a win by conceding too many boundary-balls as the Lankans won by 5 wickets, despite being on the back foot at 79-4 at one stage.&nbsp;

It is advantage England but Bangla Tigers cannot be taken lightly at any cost.

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Where is the T20 World Cup match between England vs Bangladesh&nbsp;taking place?

The T20 World Cup match between England vs Bangladesh will take place at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.

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What time does the T20 World Cup match between England vs Bangladesh begin?

The T20 World Cup match between England vs Bangladesh begins at 3:30 PM IST on Wednesday.

Where and how to watch live coverage of the T20 World Cup match between England vs Bangladesh?

The T20 World Cup match between England vs Bangladesh will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the T20 World Cup match between ENG vs WI will be available on Hotstar. The T20 World Cup matches will be shown on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports HD, and DD Sports.

In match 20 of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE, the 2016 runners-up Eoin Morgan-led England will face the Mahmudullah-led Bangladesh cricket team in what promises to be another rollicking encounter in the Super 12 round.

In match 20 of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE, the 2016 runners-up Eoin Morgan-led England will face the Mahmudullah-led Bangladesh cricket team in what promises to be another rollicking encounter in the Super 12 round. England are coming into this encounter on the back of a solid opening match, where they mauled Kieron Pollard-led West Indies by 6 wickets after Adil Rashid's 4 for 2 bundled out the defending champions for a paltry 55 all-out; third-lowest total in T20 WC history. While England were 39-4, they managed to end the game with 6 wickets in hand and have a favourable NRR at the moment as well. On the other hand, Bangladesh did post a challenging 171-4 versus Dasun Shanaka-led Sri Lanka at Sharjah on Sunday (October 24). Nonetheless, their bowlers couldn't lead them to a win by conceding too many boundary-balls as the Lankans won by 5 wickets, despite being on the back foot at 79-4 at one stage. It is advantage England but Bangla Tigers cannot be taken lightly at any cost. ALSO READ | T20 WC: Shoaib Akhtar walks out of TV show as anchor labels him 'rude', issues statement on Twitter - WATCH Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match: Where is the T20 World Cup match between England vs Bangladesh taking place? The T20 World Cup match between England vs Bangladesh will take place at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. ALSO READ | T20 WC: Jos Buttler hopeful of England to maintain momentum in Bangladesh face-off What time does the T20 World Cup match between England vs Bangladesh begin? The T20 World Cup match between England vs Bangladesh begins at 3:30 PM IST on Wednesday. Where and how to watch live coverage of the T20 World Cup match between England vs Bangladesh? The T20 World Cup match between England vs Bangladesh will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the T20 World Cup match between ENG vs WI will be available on Hotstar. The T20 World Cup matches will be shown on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports HD, and DD Sports.

T20 World Cup, ENG vs BAN live streaming: When and where to watch England vs Bangladesh match?

Former England skipper Nasser Hussain feels that Eoin Morgan showed the immense value he brings to the England team with a tactical masterclass during their six-wicket win against West Indies on Saturday. He added that Morgan was bang-on with his match-ups and his bowlers delivered him the results of the same. 
 
"There has been talk about Morgan`s position after a lean run of form, not least from the captain himself, but he showed his immense value to England with a tactical masterclass. It was the perfect demonstration of the match-ups you hear captains talking about in T20 these days and Morgan got every one of them spot-on," wrote Hussain in his column for Daily Mail on Monday. 
 
"It was a near-perfect start for England against West Indies. They were playing the holders and a side many expect to make a big impression, but Eoin Morgan`s side put in an outstanding performance. Losing four wickets in reaching the meager 56 they needed for victory was the only thing that stopped it from being 10 out of 10," added Hussain.

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Hussain explained how Morgan`s moves led to West Indies crashing to 56 all out. "It was a day for his belief in using data to be fully vindicated. Morgan saw four left-handers in West Indies` top six and realised Moeen Ali would be a huge threat, so he bowled him early on. He held back Tymal Mills for Kieron Pollard and Andre Russell, then made sure the ball wasn`t pitched up to them. And then, when Mills was taken out of the attack with those two still in, Morgan turned to Adil Rashid to attack the right-handers and he dismissed them both." 
 
Praising Rashid`s spell of 4/2 in 2.2 overs, Hussain said, "Rashid continues to go from strength to strength. He bowls very few poor deliveries these days and has lots of variations. The ball out the front of his hand to dismiss Russell completely bamboozled the batter. On these pitches, Rashid will prove a trump card for Morgan." 
 
Hussain was also pleased by the international return of left-arm pacer Tymal Mills, who took 2/17 in four overs. "The captain can make all the right moves but the bowlers have to deliver and I was so pleased Mills did well on his return. I said last week he had to play in the absence of Jofra Archer and, with Mark Wood missing out with an ankle injury, Mills was the go-to man for pace and that heavy length into the pitch. His slower-ball variations are so hard to play, too."

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Hussain concluded by saying that he understood why top-order batter Dawid Malan was pushed down when England were chasing 56. "I could understand England pushing Dawid Malan down the order to try to win as quickly as possible. I was part of an England team who went out of a World Cup on net run-rate, so if anything I might have gone even harder than Morgan did." 
 
"As it was, England won in 8.2 overs, so you can`t argue with that and on these pitches, England may well need Malan to be the anchorman to make 70 off 60 balls in future games. They are in good shape as they head to Abu Dhabi to face Bangladesh on what will be another slow surface that should suit their opponents."

Former England skipper Nasser Hussain feels that Eoin Morgan showed the immense value he brings to the England team with a tactical masterclass during their six-wicket win against West Indies on Saturday.

Former England skipper Nasser Hussain feels that Eoin Morgan showed the immense value he brings to the England team with a tactical masterclass during their six-wicket win against West Indies on Saturday. He added that Morgan was bang-on with his match-ups and his bowlers delivered him the results of the same. "There has been talk about Morgan`s position after a lean run of form, not least from the captain himself, but he showed his immense value to England with a tactical masterclass. It was the perfect demonstration of the match-ups you hear captains talking about in T20 these days and Morgan got every one of them spot-on," wrote Hussain in his column for Daily Mail on Monday. "It was a near-perfect start for England against West Indies. They were playing the holders and a side many expect to make a big impression, but Eoin Morgan`s side put in an outstanding performance. Losing four wickets in reaching the meager 56 they needed for victory was the only thing that stopped it from being 10 out of 10," added Hussain. ALSO READ: He is a champion: Virender Sehwag slams trolls for attacking Mohammed Shami after India's loss to Pakistan Hussain explained how Morgan`s moves led to West Indies crashing to 56 all out. "It was a day for his belief in using data to be fully vindicated. Morgan saw four left-handers in West Indies` top six and realised Moeen Ali would be a huge threat, so he bowled him early on. He held back Tymal Mills for Kieron Pollard and Andre Russell, then made sure the ball wasn`t pitched up to them. And then, when Mills was taken out of the attack with those two still in, Morgan turned to Adil Rashid to attack the right-handers and he dismissed them both." Praising Rashid`s spell of 4/2 in 2.2 overs, Hussain said, "Rashid continues to go from strength to strength. He bowls very few poor deliveries these days and has lots of variations. The ball out the front of his hand to dismiss Russell completely bamboozled the batter. On these pitches, Rashid will prove a trump card for Morgan." Hussain was also pleased by the international return of left-arm pacer Tymal Mills, who took 2/17 in four overs. "The captain can make all the right moves but the bowlers have to deliver and I was so pleased Mills did well on his return. I said last week he had to play in the absence of Jofra Archer and, with Mark Wood missing out with an ankle injury, Mills was the go-to man for pace and that heavy length into the pitch. His slower-ball variations are so hard to play, too." Also Read: Sehwag reacts to firecrackers being burst in 'parts of India' to celebrate Pakistan's win in T20 WC Hussain concluded by saying that he understood why top-order batter Dawid Malan was pushed down when England were chasing 56. "I could understand England pushing Dawid Malan down the order to try to win as quickly as possible. I was part of an England team who went out of a World Cup on net run-rate, so if anything I might have gone even harder than Morgan did." "As it was, England won in 8.2 overs, so you can`t argue with that and on these pitches, England may well need Malan to be the anchorman to make 70 off 60 balls in future games. They are in good shape as they head to Abu Dhabi to face Bangladesh on what will be another slow surface that should suit their opponents."

T20 World Cup: Eoin Morgan showed his immense value with tactical masterclass, says Nasser Hussain

The T20 World Cup 2021 edition commenced on October 17 with the lowly-ranked sides playing the qualifying round. The main draw of the showpiece event is set to kick off from October 23 (Saturday) where all the major sides will lock horns with each other and give plenty to cheer for the ardent fans of the gentlemen's game.&nbsp;

Ahead of the main draw, many former cricketers and experts of the game have shared their prediction regarding the semi-finalists in the seventh edition, being held in the UAE. Brad Hogg was the latest to join the bandwagon as he named his semi-finalists, snubbing Aaron Finch-led Australia.&nbsp;

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“If Pakistan get beaten by India in the first game, they’ve got a short turnaround to play New Zealand. I think that will be a huge factor on whether Pakistan go through or not. If Pakistan lose against India in the first game, I don’t think they will get through, India will get through. So watch that space,” Hogg said in an interaction with Deep Dasgupta on his YouTube channel.

“The teams that I think are going to go to the semis are England and the West Indies from Group 1 and from Group 2 I think it’s going to be Pakistan and India,” he added.

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For the unversed, Finch &amp; Co. won&nbsp;and lost a game each in their two warm-up fixtures whereas India and South Africa are the only two major teams to enter the main draw by winning both their practice&nbsp;games. Many believe India, England, West Indies and Pakistan will go through to the semis whereas one cannot rule out Kane Williamson-led New Zealand and the Proteas as well.&nbsp;

India, Pakistan, New Zealand and Afghanistan are placed in Pool B whereas they will also be joined by two teams from the qualifiers. Meanwhile, Australia, South Africa, England and West Indies are in Pool A and will also welcome two teams from the qualifying round.

The T20 World Cup 2021 edition commenced on October 17 with the lowly-ranked sides playing the qualifying round. The main draw of the showpiece event is set to kick off from October 23 (Saturday) where all the major sides will lock horns with each other and give plenty to cheer for the ardent fans of the gentlemen's game.

The T20 World Cup 2021 edition commenced on October 17 with the lowly-ranked sides playing the qualifying round. The main draw of the showpiece event is set to kick off from October 23 (Saturday) where all the major sides will lock horns with each other and give plenty to cheer for the ardent fans of the gentlemen's game. Ahead of the main draw, many former cricketers and experts of the game have shared their prediction regarding the semi-finalists in the seventh edition, being held in the UAE. Brad Hogg was the latest to join the bandwagon as he named his semi-finalists, snubbing Aaron Finch-led Australia. ALSO READ | From Javed Miandad's mimicry to Gautam Gambhir-Shahid Afridi spat: 5 epic moments from Indo-Pak ties “If Pakistan get beaten by India in the first game, they’ve got a short turnaround to play New Zealand. I think that will be a huge factor on whether Pakistan go through or not. If Pakistan lose against India in the first game, I don’t think they will get through, India will get through. So watch that space,” Hogg said in an interaction with Deep Dasgupta on his YouTube channel. “The teams that I think are going to go to the semis are England and the West Indies from Group 1 and from Group 2 I think it’s going to be Pakistan and India,” he added. ALSO READ | Inzamam-ul-Haq explains why Virat Kohli-led India have 'great chance of winning T20 WC' For the unversed, Finch & Co. won and lost a game each in their two warm-up fixtures whereas India and South Africa are the only two major teams to enter the main draw by winning both their practice games. Many believe India, England, West Indies and Pakistan will go through to the semis whereas one cannot rule out Kane Williamson-led New Zealand and the Proteas as well. India, Pakistan, New Zealand and Afghanistan are placed in Pool B whereas they will also be joined by two teams from the qualifiers. Meanwhile, Australia, South Africa, England and West Indies are in Pool A and will also welcome two teams from the qualifying round.

No room for Aaron Finch-led Australia! Brad Hogg predicts T20 World Cup semi-finalists

The T20 World Cup 2021's main draw is set to start from October 23. While the automatically-qualified teams completed their warm-up encounters, the qualifying round is set to conclude by Friday (October 22). Ahead of the Super 12, there are many teams who can be termed as strong contenders for the ICC event.

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Prior to England's T20 WC opener, versus West Indies on Saturday (October 23), Eoin Morgan &amp; Co.'s swashbuckling opener Jason Roy named two teams that can be serious threats to his national side. Speaking at the virtual press-conference ahead of the fifth season of the Abu Dhabi T10 League, where he will represent Delhi Bulls, Roy told wionnews.com, "I think in our group, South Africa had a great warm-up game last night (versus Pakistan). You can never write them off. They have plenty of match-winners. India are playing some amazing cricket as well. You just can't write off any team as each other as ridiculous match-winners. I might have to sit on the fence and be boring but it will be an exciting&nbsp;tournament for sure."

On being asked if he would like to improve any aspect of his game in the T10 league (shortest format in the sport), Roy said, "Umm, I guess you have to be consistent with your ball-striking. In T20s, you can give yourself more time but in T10, you need to go hard after the word go. My last T10 tournament was few years back now. Obviously, Covid has messed that all up. I am intrigued to see what I can do this time around."

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Coming back to the T20 WC, England are placed in Pool A along with Australia, South Africa, West Indies whereas two more teams will join from the qualifiers. On the other hand, Pool B comprises India, Pakistan, New Zealand, Afghanistan while they will also see two more teams join from the qualifying round.&nbsp;

To back Roy's claims, there are no certain favourites for the coveted T20 WC title. Teams such as India, England, West Indies, Pakistan, New Zealand are very strong whereas South Africa, Australia, Afghanistan will also challenge other sides. Even the ones who will join from the qualifiers can upset big teams and&nbsp;spoil several campaigns.

The T20 World Cup 2021's main draw is set to start from October 23. While the automatically-qualified teams completed their warm-up encounters, the qualifying round is set to conclude by Friday (October 22).

The T20 World Cup 2021's main draw is set to start from October 23. While the automatically-qualified teams completed their warm-up encounters, the qualifying round is set to conclude by Friday (October 22). Ahead of the Super 12, there are many teams who can be termed as strong contenders for the ICC event. ALSO READ | 'I don't know what insecurity we' - Salman Butt slams Babar Azam & Co. ahead of T20 WC opener vs India Prior to England's T20 WC opener, versus West Indies on Saturday (October 23), Eoin Morgan & Co.'s swashbuckling opener Jason Roy named two teams that can be serious threats to his national side. Speaking at the virtual press-conference ahead of the fifth season of the Abu Dhabi T10 League, where he will represent Delhi Bulls, Roy told wionnews.com, "I think in our group, South Africa had a great warm-up game last night (versus Pakistan). You can never write them off. They have plenty of match-winners. India are playing some amazing cricket as well. You just can't write off any team as each other as ridiculous match-winners. I might have to sit on the fence and be boring but it will be an exciting tournament for sure." On being asked if he would like to improve any aspect of his game in the T10 league (shortest format in the sport), Roy said, "Umm, I guess you have to be consistent with your ball-striking. In T20s, you can give yourself more time but in T10, you need to go hard after the word go. My last T10 tournament was few years back now. Obviously, Covid has messed that all up. I am intrigued to see what I can do this time around." ALSO READ | Team India take 'Squid Game' challenge ahead of T20 World Cup opener, only two succeed - WATCH Coming back to the T20 WC, England are placed in Pool A along with Australia, South Africa, West Indies whereas two more teams will join from the qualifiers. On the other hand, Pool B comprises India, Pakistan, New Zealand, Afghanistan while they will also see two more teams join from the qualifying round. To back Roy's claims, there are no certain favourites for the coveted T20 WC title. Teams such as India, England, West Indies, Pakistan, New Zealand are very strong whereas South Africa, Australia, Afghanistan will also challenge other sides. Even the ones who will join from the qualifiers can upset big teams and spoil several campaigns.

T20 WC: India, Pak or WI? England opener Jason Roy names two biggest threats to Eoin Morgan & Co.

England skipper Eoin Morgan said that he is ready to get himself dropped from England`s playing XI of ICC Men`s T20 World Cup if his poor form continues. Morgan has just come back after captaining the Indian Premier League (IPL) team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and taking them to the finals of the tournament. Morgan has been really short of T20 runs this year with an average of 16.63 with the highest score of 47 not out from 35 innings.

"It`s always something I`ve said - it`s always an option. I`m not going to stand in the way of a team winning the World Cup. I`ve been short of runs but my captaincy has been pretty good, as it goes. So, yes is the answer," said Morgan, as reported by ESPNcricinfo."Not being a bowler and being a bit older and not contributing as much in the field, I`ve loved the role of captain. You get two bites at the cherry impacting the game. As regards my batting, I wouldn`t be standing here if I hadn`t come out of every bad run of form that I`d ever had," he added.

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England are the reigning 50-over world champions and go into the T20 World Cup looking to become the first team to hold both trophies at the same time. "I think it`ll be unbelievably special if we manage to do it. I think that the group of players that we`ve had together for the last five or six years, alongside some new, really talented and young guys coming through, who have really made a name for themselves, makes the composition of the squad extremely strong," said Morgan. "We`re always trying to push the limits, we`re always trying to get better as a side, and since 2019 our cricket has been as consistent as ever, I think, in the T20 format which is extremely difficult to do when there`s been chopping and changing the whole time," he added. England will be clashing with West Indies on October 23 in their first match of the Men`s T20 World Cup.

England skipper Eoin Morgan said that he is ready to get himself dropped from England`s playing XI of ICC Men`s T20 World Cup if his poor form continues. Morgan has just come back after captaining the Indian Premier League (IPL) team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and taking them to the finals of the tournament.

England skipper Eoin Morgan said that he is ready to get himself dropped from England`s playing XI of ICC Men`s T20 World Cup if his poor form continues. Morgan has just come back after captaining the Indian Premier League (IPL) team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and taking them to the finals of the tournament. Morgan has been really short of T20 runs this year with an average of 16.63 with the highest score of 47 not out from 35 innings. "It`s always something I`ve said - it`s always an option. I`m not going to stand in the way of a team winning the World Cup. I`ve been short of runs but my captaincy has been pretty good, as it goes. So, yes is the answer," said Morgan, as reported by ESPNcricinfo."Not being a bowler and being a bit older and not contributing as much in the field, I`ve loved the role of captain. You get two bites at the cherry impacting the game. As regards my batting, I wouldn`t be standing here if I hadn`t come out of every bad run of form that I`d ever had," he added. ALSO READ | T20 WC: Shahid Afridi issues stern warning, says 'Pakistan can surprise anyone, rule them out at own peril' England are the reigning 50-over world champions and go into the T20 World Cup looking to become the first team to hold both trophies at the same time. "I think it`ll be unbelievably special if we manage to do it. I think that the group of players that we`ve had together for the last five or six years, alongside some new, really talented and young guys coming through, who have really made a name for themselves, makes the composition of the squad extremely strong," said Morgan. "We`re always trying to push the limits, we`re always trying to get better as a side, and since 2019 our cricket has been as consistent as ever, I think, in the T20 format which is extremely difficult to do when there`s been chopping and changing the whole time," he added. England will be clashing with West Indies on October 23 in their first match of the Men`s T20 World Cup.

T20 WC: England captain Eoin Morgan open to dropping himself if poor form continues

India and England will lock horns with each other in their first of the two warm-up games before the main draw of the T20 World Cup 2021 commences from October 23. Virat Kohli-led Men in Blue have a stern task in the warm-up encounters, playing strong contenders such as England and Australia, respectively.&nbsp;

For the unversed, both India and England met each other during early 2021 for a five-match T20I series. It will be interesting to see what will be the team combination for both sides as majority of their players were seen in the final leg of IPL 2021 and are well aware of the conditions to be on offer in the UAE. The match will be played at the ICC Academy Ground, Dubai.&nbsp;

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Team India will like to make the most of their two warm-up encounters as they have plenty of questions to answer. Their opening combination, bowling attack, Hardik Pandya's availability as a bowler, etc. will be in focus. For England, Eoin Morgan &amp; Co. will hope for their skipper to get some runs under his belt before the main draw of the tournament starts, from October 23. On the other hand, Dawid Malan, Liam Livingstone, etc. will want to make the most of the two games as well after they struggled to get their timing right in the UAE leg of IPL 14. Jos Buttler will turn up on the 22-yard cricket strip after a long gap. Hence, it will be interesting to see how he approaches the warm-up tie.

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Match prediction for India-England T20 WC match:&nbsp;It will be interesting to see how the two teams approach these warm-up encounters. Needless to say, they will like to get a win under their belt but it also serves as a chance to test their bench strength or tweak few of their combinations. On paper, both sides are very strong but England have some serious power-hitters in their line-up. India isn't far behind by any means and will like to make use of the slow and sluggish surfaces in UAE. Much will depend on how much bounce will the track provide. England might edge past India in the warm-up encounter, given most of the Indian players are still coming out of a gruelling second and final leg of IPL 2021.

India and England will lock horns with each other in their first of the two warm-up games before the main draw of the T20 World Cup 2021 commences from October 23.

India and England will lock horns with each other in their first of the two warm-up games before the main draw of the T20 World Cup 2021 commences from October 23. Virat Kohli-led Men in Blue have a stern task in the warm-up encounters, playing strong contenders such as England and Australia, respectively. For the unversed, both India and England met each other during early 2021 for a five-match T20I series. It will be interesting to see what will be the team combination for both sides as majority of their players were seen in the final leg of IPL 2021 and are well aware of the conditions to be on offer in the UAE. The match will be played at the ICC Academy Ground, Dubai. ALSO READ | ICC World T20: Shardul, Chakravarthy to get a look-in? India's predicted playing XI for warm-up game vs England Team India will like to make the most of their two warm-up encounters as they have plenty of questions to answer. Their opening combination, bowling attack, Hardik Pandya's availability as a bowler, etc. will be in focus. For England, Eoin Morgan & Co. will hope for their skipper to get some runs under his belt before the main draw of the tournament starts, from October 23. On the other hand, Dawid Malan, Liam Livingstone, etc. will want to make the most of the two games as well after they struggled to get their timing right in the UAE leg of IPL 14. Jos Buttler will turn up on the 22-yard cricket strip after a long gap. Hence, it will be interesting to see how he approaches the warm-up tie. ALSO READ | T20 World Cup, IND vs ENG live streaming: When and where to watch India vs England warm-up match? Match prediction for India-England T20 WC match: It will be interesting to see how the two teams approach these warm-up encounters. Needless to say, they will like to get a win under their belt but it also serves as a chance to test their bench strength or tweak few of their combinations. On paper, both sides are very strong but England have some serious power-hitters in their line-up. India isn't far behind by any means and will like to make use of the slow and sluggish surfaces in UAE. Much will depend on how much bounce will the track provide. England might edge past India in the warm-up encounter, given most of the Indian players are still coming out of a gruelling second and final leg of IPL 2021.

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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Eoin Morgan said he is "extremely proud" of the fight the team put in the final match of Indian Premier League 2021 against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Friday (October 15). Morgan especially lauded the opening duo of Shubman Gill and Venkatesh Iyer for putting in remarkable performances throughout the season.&nbsp;

During the post-match presentation, Morgan said, "Extremely proud of the fight the boys have put in. Today unfortunately wasn't ours. Venkatesh is new to this platform but has a huge future. Him and Gill have been the cornerstone of our batting. The energy Tripathi showed was absolutely outstanding."&nbsp;

KKR had finished the India leg of IPL 2021 with just two wins from seven games, but shift to UAE brought about a significant change as the side went on to win matches to reach the final. Venkatesh Iyer proved a great find as he changed the dynamics of the side while coming out to open along with Gill.&nbsp;

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"We are extremely proud of the fight we have shown. The character and fight are a trademark. Our owners - Shahrukh, Venky have been absolutely outstanding. The guys fought incredibly hard and performed. Iyer and Gill have been outstanding. Ventakesh is new to this platform. They have been the cornerstone of our batting. Tripathi left everything out there today. Unfortunately, he picked up an injury," Morgan told host broadcaster Star Sports after the game ended.&nbsp;

During the match, Faf du Plessis' 86-run knock inspired the team to post 192/3 and eventually defeat KKR by 27 runs. With this, MS Dhoni's lineup won the IPL trophy for the fourth time, having previously won the tournament in 2010, 2011 and 2018. &nbsp;

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Eoin Morgan said he is "extremely proud" of the fight the team put in the final match of Indian Premier League 2021 against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Friday (October 15).

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Eoin Morgan said he is "extremely proud" of the fight the team put in the final match of Indian Premier League 2021 against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Friday (October 15). Morgan especially lauded the opening duo of Shubman Gill and Venkatesh Iyer for putting in remarkable performances throughout the season. During the post-match presentation, Morgan said, "Extremely proud of the fight the boys have put in. Today unfortunately wasn't ours. Venkatesh is new to this platform but has a huge future. Him and Gill have been the cornerstone of our batting. The energy Tripathi showed was absolutely outstanding." KKR had finished the India leg of IPL 2021 with just two wins from seven games, but shift to UAE brought about a significant change as the side went on to win matches to reach the final. Venkatesh Iyer proved a great find as he changed the dynamics of the side while coming out to open along with Gill. ALSO READ | From perfect catch to highest runs: List of all the awards in IPL 2021 Not the way we wanted to end the season but it’s been a journey to remember. Thank you to all you fans for believing in us & always getting behind us in not only the good times but the toughest of times as well. For the fans. For the badge. Always. 💜💛#KKR #AmiKKR #WeAreKKR pic.twitter.com/R6WlnCpufg — KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) October 15, 2021 × 💔 pic.twitter.com/SzHwQjZumW — KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) October 15, 2021 × "We are extremely proud of the fight we have shown. The character and fight are a trademark. Our owners - Shahrukh, Venky have been absolutely outstanding. The guys fought incredibly hard and performed. Iyer and Gill have been outstanding. Ventakesh is new to this platform. They have been the cornerstone of our batting. Tripathi left everything out there today. Unfortunately, he picked up an injury," Morgan told host broadcaster Star Sports after the game ended. During the match, Faf du Plessis' 86-run knock inspired the team to post 192/3 and eventually defeat KKR by 27 runs. With this, MS Dhoni's lineup won the IPL trophy for the fourth time, having previously won the tournament in 2010, 2011 and 2018.

IPL 2021: 'Extremely proud of the fight the boys have put in,' says KKR skipper Eoin Morgan

Former South African pacer Dale Steyn weighed in on the final clash of Indian Premier League 2021 between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Thursday (October 15).&nbsp;

Expressing his thoughts on the batting forms of skippers of both the teams — MS Dhoni and Eoin Morgan, Steyn said that their captaincy skills helped the teams get to the final despite the fact that both of them failed to impress with their individual performance.&nbsp;

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"Their captaincy has helped their teams get to the final, but with one game to go, you worry it will catch up to them," said Steyn in a conversation on ESPNcricinfo.&nbsp;

"Class is permanent with someone like MS Dhoni. He came out the other day (Qualifier 1) and was able to get his team over the line. I feel he has probably got it between his teeth, whereas Eoin Morgan might just be struggling a bit more with the bat, and KKR might just run out of their luck, so as to speak," he added.&nbsp;

If we talk about both the captains,&nbsp;while Dhoni showed signs of redemption in the knockout game against Delhi Capitals, Morgan registered a duck before KKR sealed a win to set up a final clash with CSK.&nbsp;

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-we-dont-have-a-keeper-like-ms-dhoni-virat-kohli-teases-rishabh-pant-in-t20-world-cup-promo-420962">WATCH: 'We don't have a keeper like MS Dhoni' - Virat Kohli teases Rishabh Pant in T20 World Cup promo</a>

MS Dhoni-led CSK has won the IPL title thrice and after putting on a dismal show in the 2020 season in UAE, the side made a remarkable comeback this year and some fearless cricket from the franchise has seen Dhoni's men reach the finals.&nbsp;

On the other hand, Morgan's side was completely down and out in the India leg as the side had won just two games out of seven. However, travelling to the UAE brought about a change in fortunes.&nbsp;

Venkatesh Iyer's inclusion provided the much-needed boost to the batting lineup and the Kolkata-based franchise has been playing fearless cricket. Shubman Gill, Nitish Rana, and Rahul Tripathi have done their job too this season.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Former South African pacer Dale Steyn weighed in on the final clash of Indian Premier League 2021 between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Thursday (October 15).

Former South African pacer Dale Steyn weighed in on the final clash of Indian Premier League 2021 between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Thursday (October 15). Expressing his thoughts on the batting forms of skippers of both the teams — MS Dhoni and Eoin Morgan, Steyn said that their captaincy skills helped the teams get to the final despite the fact that both of them failed to impress with their individual performance. ALSO READ | Here's why Sanjay Manjrekar feels IPL 2021 has been 'most frustrating' to watch "Their captaincy has helped their teams get to the final, but with one game to go, you worry it will catch up to them," said Steyn in a conversation on ESPNcricinfo. "Class is permanent with someone like MS Dhoni. He came out the other day (Qualifier 1) and was able to get his team over the line. I feel he has probably got it between his teeth, whereas Eoin Morgan might just be struggling a bit more with the bat, and KKR might just run out of their luck, so as to speak," he added. If we talk about both the captains, while Dhoni showed signs of redemption in the knockout game against Delhi Capitals, Morgan registered a duck before KKR sealed a win to set up a final clash with CSK. ALSO READ | WATCH: 'We don't have a keeper like MS Dhoni' - Virat Kohli teases Rishabh Pant in T20 World Cup promo MS Dhoni-led CSK has won the IPL title thrice and after putting on a dismal show in the 2020 season in UAE, the side made a remarkable comeback this year and some fearless cricket from the franchise has seen Dhoni's men reach the finals. On the other hand, Morgan's side was completely down and out in the India leg as the side had won just two games out of seven. However, travelling to the UAE brought about a change in fortunes. Venkatesh Iyer's inclusion provided the much-needed boost to the batting lineup and the Kolkata-based franchise has been playing fearless cricket. Shubman Gill, Nitish Rana, and Rahul Tripathi have done their job too this season. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2021: Dale Steyn has his say on captaincy skills of CSK's MS Dhoni and KKR's Eoin Morgan

As MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are all set to take on Eoin Morgan's Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the final of Indian Premier League 2021, former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar expressed his thoughts over the quality of cricket throughout the season.

Manjrekar highlighted the performances by players who are "ordinary" and are "past their prime" in the 14th edition of the cash-rich league and also mentioned why&nbsp;there were&nbsp;so many "bizarre" ends and "turn-arounds". He further opined why this season has been the "most frustrating" IPL to watch for him.&nbsp;

"I've followed the IPL very closely, but this has been a very unique IPL. Because we have seen some quality players, but we have also seen a large number of guys who are either ability-wise quite ordinary to begin with or players who are past their prime. So, we have seen a lot of those kinds of players in the IPL and we have seen some bizarre results and performances," Manjrekar said during a show on ESPNcricinfo.com.&nbsp;

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"You've got these very good players and then there is a huge chunk of out-of-form players, players past their prime and players with ability that you wonder they belong here. And that is the reason why we've seen so many bizarre ends and turn-arounds. This has been, for me, the most frustrating IPL to watch," he added.&nbsp;

Manjrekar's words were recorded after the finish of the second Qualifier between KKR and Delhi Capitals (DC) that Morgan's team won by three wickets in a nail-biting finish. Set 136 for victory, Kolkata looked to be easing towards victory before five quick wickets forced a thrilling finish. With seven needed off the last over, Rahul Tripathi (12 not out) hit a six on the second last ball of the over to guide his side home.&nbsp;

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However, if we talk about the IPL 2021 final then both teams are led by two successful skippers as between them they have won every major title on offer. Morgan led England to victory in the 2019 50-over World Cup. On the other hand, Dhoni masterminded India's wins. He was India's captain when they won the Twenty20 World Cup in 2007 and the 2011 50-over title.

As MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are all set to take on Eoin Morgan's Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the final of Indian Premier League 2021, former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar expressed his thoughts over the quality of cricket throughout the season.

As MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are all set to take on Eoin Morgan's Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the final of Indian Premier League 2021, former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar expressed his thoughts over the quality of cricket throughout the season. Manjrekar highlighted the performances by players who are "ordinary" and are "past their prime" in the 14th edition of the cash-rich league and also mentioned why there were so many "bizarre" ends and "turn-arounds". He further opined why this season has been the "most frustrating" IPL to watch for him. "I've followed the IPL very closely, but this has been a very unique IPL. Because we have seen some quality players, but we have also seen a large number of guys who are either ability-wise quite ordinary to begin with or players who are past their prime. So, we have seen a lot of those kinds of players in the IPL and we have seen some bizarre results and performances," Manjrekar said during a show on ESPNcricinfo.com. ALSO READ | WATCH: 'We don't have a keeper like MS Dhoni' - Virat Kohli teases Rishabh Pant in T20 World Cup promo "You've got these very good players and then there is a huge chunk of out-of-form players, players past their prime and players with ability that you wonder they belong here. And that is the reason why we've seen so many bizarre ends and turn-arounds. This has been, for me, the most frustrating IPL to watch," he added. Manjrekar's words were recorded after the finish of the second Qualifier between KKR and Delhi Capitals (DC) that Morgan's team won by three wickets in a nail-biting finish. Set 136 for victory, Kolkata looked to be easing towards victory before five quick wickets forced a thrilling finish. With seven needed off the last over, Rahul Tripathi (12 not out) hit a six on the second last ball of the over to guide his side home. ALSO READ | From India-Pakistan to England-West Indies: Reliving 5 humdingers in T20 World Cup However, if we talk about the IPL 2021 final then both teams are led by two successful skippers as between them they have won every major title on offer. Morgan led England to victory in the 2019 50-over World Cup. On the other hand, Dhoni masterminded India's wins. He was India's captain when they won the Twenty20 World Cup in 2007 and the 2011 50-over title.

Here's why Sanjay Manjrekar feels IPL 2021 has been 'most frustrating' to watch

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir has given his take on the captaincy debate between MS Dhoni and Eoin Morgan ahead of the much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 final between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Both Dhoni and Morgan have not had great seasons on the personal front and have underperformed despite their respective sides managing to make it to the summit clash of the tournament.

Dhoni and Morgan have been brilliant with their captaincy but have failed to deliver consistently with the bat. Dhoni, who retired from international cricket last year, has struggled to find his rhythm and has so far managed to score 114 runs in 15 matches this season. Morgan too has had an underwhelming season and has amassed only 129 runs in 15 matches.

However, they have both managed to inspire their respective sides into the final of the tournament and now stand a step away from clinching the elusive trophy. While sharing his views on the captaincy debate ahead of the IPL 2021 final, Gambhir said it will be wrong to compare Dhoni and Morgan as the CSK captain has already retired from international cricket and it's understood that he will struggle due to lack of regular game time.

Gambhir feels a retired Dhoni has performed well with the bat and as a captain that Morgan, who leads England in limited-overs cricket.&nbsp;

"Comparing their forms is very wrong in itself because MS Dhoni has retired from international cricket and the second player is the captain of his national team. You should not compare apples with oranges,"&nbsp;Gambhir said on ESPNCricinfo.

"MS Dhoni hasn't played international cricket for so long and it's acceptable if he's not in form or is contributing less. But on the other hand, Morgan is playing international cricket. Still, if you look at their performances, MS Dhoni has performed better than Morgan even with the bat," he added.

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While CSK had a comfortable run to the playoffs, becoming the first team to seal a spot in the top this season, Morgan's KKR sparked a dramatic turnaround by winning five out of their seven games in the UAE leg to become the last team to enter playoffs.

KKR then got the better of Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals to reach the final where they will be up against nine-time finalists CSK at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. It remains to be seen who will come out on top in the battle between Dhoni and Morgan.

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir has given his take on the captaincy debate between MS Dhoni and Eoin Morgan ahead of the much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 final between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir has given his take on the captaincy debate between MS Dhoni and Eoin Morgan ahead of the much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 final between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Both Dhoni and Morgan have not had great seasons on the personal front and have underperformed despite their respective sides managing to make it to the summit clash of the tournament. Dhoni and Morgan have been brilliant with their captaincy but have failed to deliver consistently with the bat. Dhoni, who retired from international cricket last year, has struggled to find his rhythm and has so far managed to score 114 runs in 15 matches this season. Morgan too has had an underwhelming season and has amassed only 129 runs in 15 matches. However, they have both managed to inspire their respective sides into the final of the tournament and now stand a step away from clinching the elusive trophy. While sharing his views on the captaincy debate ahead of the IPL 2021 final, Gambhir said it will be wrong to compare Dhoni and Morgan as the CSK captain has already retired from international cricket and it's understood that he will struggle due to lack of regular game time. Gambhir feels a retired Dhoni has performed well with the bat and as a captain that Morgan, who leads England in limited-overs cricket. "Comparing their forms is very wrong in itself because MS Dhoni has retired from international cricket and the second player is the captain of his national team. You should not compare apples with oranges," Gambhir said on ESPNCricinfo. "MS Dhoni hasn't played international cricket for so long and it's acceptable if he's not in form or is contributing less. But on the other hand, Morgan is playing international cricket. Still, if you look at their performances, MS Dhoni has performed better than Morgan even with the bat," he added. Also Read: IPL 2021 final - RECORD ALERT! MS Dhoni set to become first captain to lead in 300 T20s While CSK had a comfortable run to the playoffs, becoming the first team to seal a spot in the top this season, Morgan's KKR sparked a dramatic turnaround by winning five out of their seven games in the UAE leg to become the last team to enter playoffs. KKR then got the better of Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals to reach the final where they will be up against nine-time finalists CSK at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. It remains to be seen who will come out on top in the battle between Dhoni and Morgan.

Retired MS Dhoni has performed better than Eoin Morgan: Gautam Gambhir on captaincy debate ahead of IPL final

The IPL 2021 edition's final is upon us. After 59 enthralling games, the stage is set for a blockbuster finish as the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will lock horns with the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the summit clash, which will be held at the iconic Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Friday evening (October 15).

Both CSK and KKR have had contrasting yet impressive seasons. CSK reached the final after ending as the second-best side in the league stage and beating Delhi Capitals (DC) in Qualifier 1. KKR, on the other hand, bounced back in style in the second and final leg -- in the UAE -- to end at the fourth position and then defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and DC,&nbsp;in the Eliminator and&nbsp;Qualifier 2 respectively, to book the final's ticket.

Both CSK and KKR have met twice this season, with Dhoni &amp; Co. emerging on top in both occasions. However, KKR have never lost an IPL final (winning in 2012 and 2014). Thus, it is expected to be a mouth-watering finale.

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Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match:&nbsp;

Where is the IPL 2021 final between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings taking place? 
The IPL 2021 final between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

What time does the IPL 2021 final between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings begin? 
The IPL 2021 final between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings begins at 7:30 PM IST on Friday, October 15.

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Where and how to watch live coverage of the IPL 2021 final between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings?

The IPL 2021 final between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings 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 KKR vs CSK will be available on Hotstar.

The IPL 2021 edition's final is upon us. After 59 enthralling games, the stage is set for a blockbuster finish as the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will lock horns with the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the summit clash, which will be held at the iconic Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Friday evening (October 15).

The IPL 2021 edition's final is upon us. After 59 enthralling games, the stage is set for a blockbuster finish as the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will lock horns with the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the summit clash, which will be held at the iconic Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Friday evening (October 15). Both CSK and KKR have had contrasting yet impressive seasons. CSK reached the final after ending as the second-best side in the league stage and beating Delhi Capitals (DC) in Qualifier 1. KKR, on the other hand, bounced back in style in the second and final leg -- in the UAE -- to end at the fourth position and then defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and DC, in the Eliminator and Qualifier 2 respectively, to book the final's ticket. Both CSK and KKR have met twice this season, with Dhoni & Co. emerging on top in both occasions. However, KKR have never lost an IPL final (winning in 2012 and 2014). Thus, it is expected to be a mouth-watering finale. ALSO READ | CSK vs KKR, IPL 2021 final prediction: Who will win Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders clash? Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match: Where is the IPL 2021 final between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings taking place? The IPL 2021 final between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. What time does the IPL 2021 final between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings begin? The IPL 2021 final between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings begins at 7:30 PM IST on Friday, October 15. ALSO READ | IPL 2021 final: Michael Vaughan predicts one BIG change in KKR line-up ahead of CSK face-off Where and how to watch live coverage of the IPL 2021 final between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings? The IPL 2021 final between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings 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 KKR vs CSK will be available on Hotstar.

KKR vs CSK, IPL 2021 Final Live Streaming: When and where to watch Kolkata vs Chennai match?

Ahead of the marquee IPL 2021 finale between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), former England captain Michael Vaughan feels the two-time winners KKR franchise might make a big change in their line-up. KKR have entered their third IPL final after beating Delhi Capitals (DC) by three wickets in Qualifier 2 and will now face the MS Dhoni-led CSK,&nbsp;at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on October 15 (Friday).

While the Andre Russell-less KKR line-up have done exceedingly well to turn their campaign around and beat DC in the Qualifier 2, without their West Indian all-rounder, they will be eager to regain Russell's services in the IPL 14 finale. For the unversed, Russell has a knack of performing well versus the Yellow Army. The all-rounder returned with a wicket and a quickfire 22-ball 54 in the first face-off between both sides this season, in Mumbai.

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Hence, Russell's fitness will be closely monitored by the Kolkata camp. If fit, Vaughan believes that Morgan -- who has done nothing significant with the bat and has four ducks in IPL 14 -- might leave himself out in order to accommodate Russell.&nbsp;

Speaking to Cricbuzz, the Englishman said, "They have to make a call on the pitch because when they played at Sharjah, they got used to the pitch, knew the conditions, and stuck with the team. Dubai might be a different proposition, it might be a different surface. If Andre Russell can bowl four overs, they may turn to change Shakib."

He further added, "You know, they may think that a left-arm spinner (won't be required). Again, we'll talk about Eoin Morgan (chuckles). I personally wouldn't drop him, but do not be surprised if he drops himself) because I just know the character that he is. He will do what he feels is best for the team. I think he's a massive player, and adds 25 runs of value with his tactics, maybe more with his man-management of those younger players that we talk about. So I would certainly play him, but don't rule it out with Eoin Morgan because he's that kind of personality."

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For the unversed, KKR have never lost an IPL final. They won the 2012 and 2014 editions. However, they face a resilient CSK line-up, who have a 3-0 winning streak versus Kolkata. All in all, a mouth-watering contest is awaited at Dubai on Friday evening.

Will KKR claim their third title or CSK will walk away with their fourth IPL championship? Only time will tell...

Ahead of the marquee IPL 2021 finale between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), former England captain Michael Vaughan feels the two-time winners KKR franchise might make a big change in their line-up.

Ahead of the marquee IPL 2021 finale between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), former England captain Michael Vaughan feels the two-time winners KKR franchise might make a big change in their line-up. KKR have entered their third IPL final after beating Delhi Capitals (DC) by three wickets in Qualifier 2 and will now face the MS Dhoni-led CSK, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on October 15 (Friday). While the Andre Russell-less KKR line-up have done exceedingly well to turn their campaign around and beat DC in the Qualifier 2, without their West Indian all-rounder, they will be eager to regain Russell's services in the IPL 14 finale. For the unversed, Russell has a knack of performing well versus the Yellow Army. The all-rounder returned with a wicket and a quickfire 22-ball 54 in the first face-off between both sides this season, in Mumbai. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: How Rishabh Pant pranked umpire before DC's Qualifier 2 face-off vs KKR - Watch Hence, Russell's fitness will be closely monitored by the Kolkata camp. If fit, Vaughan believes that Morgan -- who has done nothing significant with the bat and has four ducks in IPL 14 -- might leave himself out in order to accommodate Russell. Speaking to Cricbuzz, the Englishman said, "They have to make a call on the pitch because when they played at Sharjah, they got used to the pitch, knew the conditions, and stuck with the team. Dubai might be a different proposition, it might be a different surface. If Andre Russell can bowl four overs, they may turn to change Shakib." He further added, "You know, they may think that a left-arm spinner (won't be required). Again, we'll talk about Eoin Morgan (chuckles). I personally wouldn't drop him, but do not be surprised if he drops himself) because I just know the character that he is. He will do what he feels is best for the team. I think he's a massive player, and adds 25 runs of value with his tactics, maybe more with his man-management of those younger players that we talk about. So I would certainly play him, but don't rule it out with Eoin Morgan because he's that kind of personality." ALSO READ | Would never have R Ashwin in my T20 team: Sanjay Manjrekar's BOLD claim after DC lose Qualifier 2 to KKR For the unversed, KKR have never lost an IPL final. They won the 2012 and 2014 editions. However, they face a resilient CSK line-up, who have a 3-0 winning streak versus Kolkata. All in all, a mouth-watering contest is awaited at Dubai on Friday evening. Will KKR claim their third title or CSK will walk away with their fourth IPL championship? Only time will tell...

IPL 2021 final: Michael Vaughan predicts one BIG change in KKR line-up ahead of CSK face-off

Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) faced the two-time winners Eoin Morgan-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Qualifier 2 of the IPL 2021 edition, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, on Wednesday (October 13). In a bid to enter their second successive IPL final, the Pant-led DC franchise lost the battle to the KKR line-up by three wickets in a thrilling encounter.

Being asked to bat first, Pant &amp; Co. rode on sedate knocks from Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer and Shimron Hetmyer to post 135-5. In reply, KKR were 123-1 before a collapse saw them requiring 7 off the last over. With two wickets falling in succession, KKR needed 6 off 2 balls before Rahul Tripathi finished the proceedings by hitting a maximum on the penultimate ball, off R Ashwin, as KKR entered the final whereas DC bowed out of the 14th edition.

While Pant was very emotional and at a loss of words after DC's exit, the 24-year-old was at his best before the Qualifier 2 kicked off. Ahead of the game, the wicketkeeper-batsman hilariously pranked umpire Anil Choudhary and left everyone in splits. Here's what he did:

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Post DC's exit, Pant said at the post-match presentation, "I don't have words to express at the moment, can't tell anything. We just kept believing, tried to stay in the game as long as possible. The bowlers nearly pulled it back, but it's unfortunate that it didn't go our way. They bowled very well in the middle-overs, we got stuck and couldn't rotate strike. Delhi Capitals are known to be positive and hopefully we'll come back better next season."&nbsp;

"We played really good cricket, yes, there will be ups and downs, but we'll stay positive, be there for each other, care for each other and hopefully we'll come back better next season," Pant added.

Under Pant, DC ended at the third position overall. They topped the league stage but couldn't enter the final after losing both Qualifier 1 and 2. The final will now be played between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and KKR on October 15 (Friday) at Dubai.&nbsp;

Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) faced the two-time winners Eoin Morgan-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Qualifier 2 of the IPL 2021 edition, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, on Wednesday (October 13).

Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) faced the two-time winners Eoin Morgan-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Qualifier 2 of the IPL 2021 edition, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, on Wednesday (October 13). In a bid to enter their second successive IPL final, the Pant-led DC franchise lost the battle to the KKR line-up by three wickets in a thrilling encounter. Being asked to bat first, Pant & Co. rode on sedate knocks from Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer and Shimron Hetmyer to post 135-5. In reply, KKR were 123-1 before a collapse saw them requiring 7 off the last over. With two wickets falling in succession, KKR needed 6 off 2 balls before Rahul Tripathi finished the proceedings by hitting a maximum on the penultimate ball, off R Ashwin, as KKR entered the final whereas DC bowed out of the 14th edition. While Pant was very emotional and at a loss of words after DC's exit, the 24-year-old was at his best before the Qualifier 2 kicked off. Ahead of the game, the wicketkeeper-batsman hilariously pranked umpire Anil Choudhary and left everyone in splits. Here's what he did: ALSO READ | IPL 2021: Delhi Capitals players dejected after losing to KKR, video of emotional Prithvi Shaw goes viral 24 year old kiddopic.twitter.com/LFvvWBx3UA — Ryan (@RyanIke4) October 13, 2021 × ALSO READ | Would never have R Ashwin in my T20 team: Sanjay Manjrekar's BOLD claim after DC lose Qualifier 2 to KKR Post DC's exit, Pant said at the post-match presentation, "I don't have words to express at the moment, can't tell anything. We just kept believing, tried to stay in the game as long as possible. The bowlers nearly pulled it back, but it's unfortunate that it didn't go our way. They bowled very well in the middle-overs, we got stuck and couldn't rotate strike. Delhi Capitals are known to be positive and hopefully we'll come back better next season." "We played really good cricket, yes, there will be ups and downs, but we'll stay positive, be there for each other, care for each other and hopefully we'll come back better next season," Pant added. Under Pant, DC ended at the third position overall. They topped the league stage but couldn't enter the final after losing both Qualifier 1 and 2. The final will now be played between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and KKR on October 15 (Friday) at Dubai.

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