New York will experience a high-voltage India vs Pakistan contest for the first time on Sunday (June 9) as both teams clash in the T20 World Cup. It will be the eighth meeting between the sides in the T20 World Cup where India have the edge with a head-to-head record of 6-1. While Pakistan will look to bounce back from their embarrassing defeat to co-hosts USA, India will look to register back-to-back wins in the T20 World Cup. Ahead of the match here are all the details including pitch report, weather and live streaming.

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<h2>IND vs PAK, T20 World Cup 2024: Weather Report from New York</h2>

The temperature will vary between 17 to 25 degrees Celsius with a slight chance of rain during the daytime. The match will start at 9:30 AM local time which will be significant as there will be a five per cent chance of rain during that period. The rain prediction will account from 6 am to 2 pm during which the match will be held.

Matches in the T20 World Cup have been affected by rain and could well witness a delay if there is such a scenario. England had earlier seen their T20 World Cup match get washed out against Scotland after rain.

<h2>IND vs PAK, T20 World Cup 2024: Pitch Report</h2>

Considering a few complaints from other teams, it will be interesting to see what kind of pitch is offered at the Nassau County Stadium. The pitch has generally favoured the bowlers considering the recent trends and could offer Jasrprit Bumrah and Co a good option to test the depth of the deck before the Pakistan clash.

The ICC has already released a letter stating they will offer a better surface for the match than the recent contests. The trend has seen low-scoring matches so far but if the surfaces are changed then we could expect a high-scoring game. &nbsp;

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<h2>Predicted Playing XI</h2>

India Predicted XI: Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Sanju Samson/Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh

Pakistan Predicted XI: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Usman Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, Azam Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Abrar Ahmed, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf/Mohammad Amir, Naseem Shah

<h2>IND vs PAK, T20 World Cup 2024: Match details</h2>

Match:&nbsp;India vs Pakistan, Group A Match 19, T20 World Cup 2024&nbsp;

Venue:&nbsp;Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York

Date &amp; Time:&nbsp;Sunday, June 9, 8:00 PM (IST)&nbsp;

Live Streaming Details:&nbsp;Star Sports Network, Hotstar app and website

New York will experience a high-voltage India vs Pakistan contest for the first time on Sunday (June 9) as both teams clash in the T20 World Cup. It will be the eighth meeting between the sides in the T20 World Cup where India have the edge with a head-to-head record of 6-1.

New York will experience a high-voltage India vs Pakistan contest for the first time on Sunday (June 9) as both teams clash in the T20 World Cup. It will be the eighth meeting between the sides in the T20 World Cup where India have the edge with a head-to-head record of 6-1. While Pakistan will look to bounce back from their embarrassing defeat to co-hosts USA, India will look to register back-to-back wins in the T20 World Cup. Ahead of the match here are all the details including pitch report, weather and live streaming. Plenty of smiles at India training in New York on Friday ahead of their #T20WorldCup match against Pakistan, with a player from a rival camp making a surprise visit 👀 pic.twitter.com/P1waTuAgqp — ICC (@ICC) June 8, 2024 × IND vs PAK, T20 World Cup 2024: Weather Report from New York The temperature will vary between 17 to 25 degrees Celsius with a slight chance of rain during the daytime. The match will start at 9:30 AM local time which will be significant as there will be a five per cent chance of rain during that period. The rain prediction will account from 6 am to 2 pm during which the match will be held. Matches in the T20 World Cup have been affected by rain and could well witness a delay if there is such a scenario. England had earlier seen their T20 World Cup match get washed out against Scotland after rain. IND vs PAK, T20 World Cup 2024: Pitch Report Considering a few complaints from other teams, it will be interesting to see what kind of pitch is offered at the Nassau County Stadium. The pitch has generally favoured the bowlers considering the recent trends and could offer Jasrprit Bumrah and Co a good option to test the depth of the deck before the Pakistan clash. The ICC has already released a letter stating they will offer a better surface for the match than the recent contests. The trend has seen low-scoring matches so far but if the surfaces are changed then we could expect a high-scoring game. ALSO READ | T20 World Cup: Indians vs India in New York - USA's Netravalkar opens up on facing Men in Blue Predicted Playing XI India Predicted XI: Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Sanju Samson/Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh Pakistan Predicted XI: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Usman Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, Azam Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Abrar Ahmed, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf/Mohammad Amir, Naseem Shah IND vs PAK, T20 World Cup 2024: Match details Match: India vs Pakistan, Group A Match 19, T20 World Cup 2024 Venue: Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York Date & Time: Sunday, June 9, 8:00 PM (IST) Live Streaming Details: Star Sports Network, Hotstar app and website

IND vs PAK, T20 World Cup 2024: All you need to know including weather report, live streaming details

Pakistan have been dealt a huge blow for their T20 World Cup opener&nbsp;after star bowler Imad Wasim was ruled out of the clash against USA with a side strain. Skipper Babar Azam shed light on the matter and felt for Wasim who recently announced his return to international cricket. Babar also stated that Wasim could be available for upcoming fixtures, including the high-voltage clash against India on Sunday. Pakistan will play against the co-host of the T20 World Cup on Thursday (June 6) before clashing with India.

<h2>Wasim out of USA clash</h2>

"Imad Wasim is experiencing a side strain. It unfortunately means that he won't be available for our opening match. While Imad will miss the first game, we are hopeful that he will join the team in the remaining fixtures," Babar Azam said.

While nothing is serious according to reports, Wasim will be rested for the clash in Dallas and has avoided training in the build-up to the USA clash. He along with Mohammad Amir were named in the 15-man Pakistan squad for the T20 World Cup after a series of good performances. In Wasim’s absence, Shaheen Shah Afridi will have to take added responsibility as the frontline bowler in the team.

Considering his all-round ability, his absence will come as a huge blow for Pakistan who are seeking to win their first T20 World Cup title in 15 years. They were runners-up in the 2022 edition of the T20 World Cup and the losing semifinalists in the 2021 edition in the UAE and Oman.

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<h2>Squads:</h2>

Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Rizwan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan

United States: Monank Patel (c), Aaron Jones, Andries Gous, Corey Anderson, Ali Khan, Harmeet Singh, Jessy Singh, Milind Kumar, Nisarg Patel, Nitish Kumar, Noshtush Kenjige, Saurabh Nethralvakar, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Steven Taylor, Shayan Jahangir. Reserve Players: Gajanand Singh, Juanoy Drysdale, Yasir Mohammad.

Pakistan have been dealt a huge blow for their T20 World Cup opener after star bowler Imad Wasim was ruled out of the clash against USA with a side strain. Skipper Babar Azam shed light on the matter and felt for Wasim who recently announced his return to international cricket.

Pakistan have been dealt a huge blow for their T20 World Cup opener after star bowler Imad Wasim was ruled out of the clash against USA with a side strain. Skipper Babar Azam shed light on the matter and felt for Wasim who recently announced his return to international cricket. Babar also stated that Wasim could be available for upcoming fixtures, including the high-voltage clash against India on Sunday. Pakistan will play against the co-host of the T20 World Cup on Thursday (June 6) before clashing with India. Wasim out of USA clash "Imad Wasim is experiencing a side strain. It unfortunately means that he won't be available for our opening match. While Imad will miss the first game, we are hopeful that he will join the team in the remaining fixtures," Babar Azam said. While nothing is serious according to reports, Wasim will be rested for the clash in Dallas and has avoided training in the build-up to the USA clash. He along with Mohammad Amir were named in the 15-man Pakistan squad for the T20 World Cup after a series of good performances. In Wasim’s absence, Shaheen Shah Afridi will have to take added responsibility as the frontline bowler in the team. Considering his all-round ability, his absence will come as a huge blow for Pakistan who are seeking to win their first T20 World Cup title in 15 years. They were runners-up in the 2022 edition of the T20 World Cup and the losing semifinalists in the 2021 edition in the UAE and Oman. ALSO READ | T20 World Cup 2024: Max O'Dowd half-century steers Netherlands past Nepal Squads: Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Rizwan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan United States: Monank Patel (c), Aaron Jones, Andries Gous, Corey Anderson, Ali Khan, Harmeet Singh, Jessy Singh, Milind Kumar, Nisarg Patel, Nitish Kumar, Noshtush Kenjige, Saurabh Nethralvakar, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Steven Taylor, Shayan Jahangir. Reserve Players: Gajanand Singh, Juanoy Drysdale, Yasir Mohammad.

T20 World Cup 2024: Pakistan dealt huge blow before India contest as Imad Wasim is ruled out of USA clash

Ahead of Pakistan's tour of Ireland and England, white-ball captain Babar Azam opened up on the forthcoming T20 World Cup in West Indies and USA in June. The Men in Green are placed in Group A along with arch-rivals India, Canada, USA and Ireland. They will lock horns with India on June 9 in New York and Babar revealed that the one-time winners will have plans against Virat Kohli, who has an exceptional T20I record versus Pakistan. The right-hander has 488 runs in 10 games versus Babar &amp; Co., averaging a splendid 81.33.

Prior to Pakistan's departure for Ireland and England, Babar was asked on how will they tackle Kohli. He told the reporters in a press conference, "As a team, you always plan against different teams according to their strengths. We don't plan anything against only one player. We plan for all 11 players. We don't know much about the conditions in New York and we will plan accordingly. He [Virat Kohli] is one of the best players and we will plan against him as well."

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In the 2022 T20 WC, both India and Pakistan were in the same group in the Super 10. The two Asian giants locked horns at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne where Kohli's 82 not out, off 49 balls, propelled Rohit Sharma-led Men in Blue to a memorable four-wicket win, on the last ball of the contest, in chase of 160. Opting to bowl first, the 2007 winners India restricted Pakistan to 159 for 7 with Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh accounting for three wickets each. In reply, India were on the mat and reeling at 31 for 4 before Hardik-Kohli's 113-run fifth-wicket stand turned things around and Kohli ended proceedings in style in a thrilling last over.&nbsp;

India T20 WC squad: Rohit Sharma (c), Yashashvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav,&nbsp;Rishabh Pant (wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Hardik Pandya (vc), Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal,&nbsp;Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.

Reserves:&nbsp;Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Avesh Khan

Pakistan T20 WC squad: To be announced&nbsp;

Pakistan will tour Ireland and play three T20Is, in Dublin, from May 10-14 before facing Jos Buttler-led England in four T20Is from May 22-30. Their final T20 WC squad is expected to be out during the England series.

Ahead of Pakistan's tour of Ireland and England, white-ball captain Babar Azam opened up on the forthcoming T20 World Cup in West Indies and USA in June. The Men in Green are placed in Group A along with arch-rivals India, Canada, USA and Ireland.

Ahead of Pakistan's tour of Ireland and England, white-ball captain Babar Azam opened up on the forthcoming T20 World Cup in West Indies and USA in June. The Men in Green are placed in Group A along with arch-rivals India, Canada, USA and Ireland. They will lock horns with India on June 9 in New York and Babar revealed that the one-time winners will have plans against Virat Kohli, who has an exceptional T20I record versus Pakistan. The right-hander has 488 runs in 10 games versus Babar & Co., averaging a splendid 81.33. Prior to Pakistan's departure for Ireland and England, Babar was asked on how will they tackle Kohli. He told the reporters in a press conference, "As a team, you always plan against different teams according to their strengths. We don't plan anything against only one player. We plan for all 11 players. We don't know much about the conditions in New York and we will plan accordingly. He [Virat Kohli] is one of the best players and we will plan against him as well." Also read: Cricket West Indies tightens security after T20 World Cup receive terror threat from North Pakistan In the 2022 T20 WC, both India and Pakistan were in the same group in the Super 10. The two Asian giants locked horns at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne where Kohli's 82 not out, off 49 balls, propelled Rohit Sharma-led Men in Blue to a memorable four-wicket win, on the last ball of the contest, in chase of 160. Opting to bowl first, the 2007 winners India restricted Pakistan to 159 for 7 with Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh accounting for three wickets each. In reply, India were on the mat and reeling at 31 for 4 before Hardik-Kohli's 113-run fifth-wicket stand turned things around and Kohli ended proceedings in style in a thrilling last over. India T20 WC squad: Rohit Sharma (c), Yashashvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Hardik Pandya (vc), Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj. Reserves: Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Avesh Khan Pakistan T20 WC squad: To be announced Pakistan will tour Ireland and play three T20Is, in Dublin, from May 10-14 before facing Jos Buttler-led England in four T20Is from May 22-30. Their final T20 WC squad is expected to be out during the England series.

‘We will....’ - Babar Azam on plan vs Virat Kohli ahead of marquee India-Pakistan T20 WC clash

Team India is&nbsp;all set&nbsp;to resume its quest to win the T20 World Cup as they prepare for the marquee event&nbsp;post&nbsp;the Indian Premier League (IPL). Walking into the tournament as one of the favourites to win the competition, India will look to send a strong squad for the T20 World Cup that will&nbsp;be played&nbsp;in the USA and the West Indies.&nbsp;To select the&nbsp;squad, it&nbsp;is reported&nbsp;that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will speak to captain Rohit Sharma when his Mumbai Indians side travels to Delhi on April 27.

<h2>BCCI to speak to Rohit&nbsp;</h2>

According to media reports, the selectors panel led by Ajit Agarkar will speak to Rohit about several players who could be part of the first&nbsp;squad,&nbsp;while also keeping eyes on potential back-up options. Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant’s selection will be the&nbsp;biggest&nbsp;topic of discussion&nbsp;with&nbsp;both likely to play in the T20 World Cup. The selectors will have plenty of thinking to do in the bowling department with out of favour Yuzvendra Chahal impressing during the IPL 2024.&nbsp;

Virat played his first T20I match for India since the T20 World Cup in January when he&nbsp;was selected&nbsp;for the Afghanistan tour. He has been in excellent touch for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) side in the IPL 2024&nbsp;and has&nbsp;scored 361 runs in seven matches&nbsp;including&nbsp;an unbeaten hundred against Rajasthan Royals (RR). &nbsp;

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Pant’s position is a little vulnerable&nbsp;considering&nbsp;there is competition for the spot in the squad. Sanju Samson has been impressive again with RR&nbsp;while&nbsp;KL Rahul also played a vital role for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Friday. Despite not being offered a central contract before the IPL, Ishan Kishan&nbsp;continues to be&nbsp;an option due to his recent exploits with the national side. Lastly, Dinesh Karthik is also proving why he is ageing like a fine wine and has thrown up a tough challenge to the selectors.

In the bowling department,&nbsp;Chahal is most likely to join Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav after impressing in the IPL 2024 with RR.&nbsp;

Team India is all set to resume its quest to win the T20 World Cup as they prepare for the marquee event post the Indian Premier League (IPL). Walking into the tournament as one of the favourites to win the competition, India will look to send a strong squad for the T20 World Cup that will be played in the USA and the West Indies.

Team India is all set to resume its quest to win the T20 World Cup as they prepare for the marquee event post the Indian Premier League (IPL). Walking into the tournament as one of the favourites to win the competition, India will look to send a strong squad for the T20 World Cup that will be played in the USA and the West Indies. To select the squad, it is reported that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will speak to captain Rohit Sharma when his Mumbai Indians side travels to Delhi on April 27. BCCI to speak to Rohit According to media reports, the selectors panel led by Ajit Agarkar will speak to Rohit about several players who could be part of the first squad, while also keeping eyes on potential back-up options. Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant’s selection will be the biggest topic of discussion with both likely to play in the T20 World Cup. The selectors will have plenty of thinking to do in the bowling department with out of favour Yuzvendra Chahal impressing during the IPL 2024. Virat played his first T20I match for India since the T20 World Cup in January when he was selected for the Afghanistan tour. He has been in excellent touch for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) side in the IPL 2024 and has scored 361 runs in seven matches including an unbeaten hundred against Rajasthan Royals (RR). ALSO READ | IPL 2024: Fleming lauds MS Dhoni’s skill-set in pre-season as Mahi turns back clock against LSG Pant’s position is a little vulnerable considering there is competition for the spot in the squad. Sanju Samson has been impressive again with RR while KL Rahul also played a vital role for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Friday. Despite not being offered a central contract before the IPL, Ishan Kishan continues to be an option due to his recent exploits with the national side. Lastly, Dinesh Karthik is also proving why he is ageing like a fine wine and has thrown up a tough challenge to the selectors. In the bowling department, Chahal is most likely to join Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav after impressing in the IPL 2024 with RR.

T20 World Cup: Selectors to meet Rohit Sharma in Delhi on April 27; Virat, Pant likely to be included - Report

"Universe Boss" Chris Gayle feels the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 edition will help in the game's expansion in the United States of America. The mega event will take place in the USA and West Indies, which gets underway on June 1. The T20I great mentioned the significance&nbsp;of the T20 WC&nbsp;in bringing cricket to a global audience, especially within the United States. Further, he elaborated his stance by&nbsp;highlighting&nbsp;the success of a T20 tournament held in the USA in 2023, indicating a growing interest and market for the game&nbsp;in the country.

Speaking to AFP in an interview, from Barbados, Gayle said, "The ICC (International Cricket Council) has been trying to get cricket on a global scale within the USA." The West Indies batter added that the game between arch-rivals India and Pakistan, to be held in New York on June 9, will help generating maximum eyeballs and spreading the game's popularity in USA."

"India v Pakistan is in New York, I'm sure it's going to be phenomenal. They (the USA) had a T20 tournament last year and it was a success. It's a big market, we just have to hope it will be a success within the United States," Gayle further opined.

The Indo-Pak encounter is a much-awaited match among&nbsp;cricket fans in the USA. It will help in popularising the game in the country and is expected to be a sellout.&nbsp; Both India and Pakistan are in Group A, along with Ireland, USA and Canada.

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Gayle also spoke at length on the chances of his national side. West Indies, the&nbsp;two-time winners, are in Group C along with&nbsp;New Zealand, Afghanistan, Uganda and Papua New Guinea.&nbsp;

"We missed out on the 50-over World Cup (in 2023) so this will be something fantastic for the guys to actually play for something. We just want to be in the (June 29) final here in Barbados. Anything is possible when you make it to the final."

"I'm excited for the people, to actually see a bit of cricket," added Gayle, who was the first batter to hit a T20I century during the opening game of the inaugural T20 WC in 2007.

"Universe Boss" Chris Gayle feels the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 edition will help in the game's expansion in the United States of America. The mega event will take place in the USA and West Indies, which gets underway on June 1.

"Universe Boss" Chris Gayle feels the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 edition will help in the game's expansion in the United States of America. The mega event will take place in the USA and West Indies, which gets underway on June 1. The T20I great mentioned the significance of the T20 WC in bringing cricket to a global audience, especially within the United States. Further, he elaborated his stance by highlighting the success of a T20 tournament held in the USA in 2023, indicating a growing interest and market for the game in the country. Speaking to AFP in an interview, from Barbados, Gayle said, "The ICC (International Cricket Council) has been trying to get cricket on a global scale within the USA." The West Indies batter added that the game between arch-rivals India and Pakistan, to be held in New York on June 9, will help generating maximum eyeballs and spreading the game's popularity in USA." "India v Pakistan is in New York, I'm sure it's going to be phenomenal. They (the USA) had a T20 tournament last year and it was a success. It's a big market, we just have to hope it will be a success within the United States," Gayle further opined. The Indo-Pak encounter is a much-awaited match among cricket fans in the USA. It will help in popularising the game in the country and is expected to be a sellout. Both India and Pakistan are in Group A, along with Ireland, USA and Canada. Also read: Steve Smith 'isn't sure of a place' in Australia squad for upcoming T20 World Cup Gayle also spoke at length on the chances of his national side. West Indies, the two-time winners, are in Group C along with New Zealand, Afghanistan, Uganda and Papua New Guinea. "We missed out on the 50-over World Cup (in 2023) so this will be something fantastic for the guys to actually play for something. We just want to be in the (June 29) final here in Barbados. Anything is possible when you make it to the final." "I'm excited for the people, to actually see a bit of cricket," added Gayle, who was the first batter to hit a T20I century during the opening game of the inaugural T20 WC in 2007.

Gayle hopes T20 World Cup will help cricket rise in USA, says India vs Pakistan will be 'phenomenal'

Team India is expected to kick off their campaign in the 2024 T20 World Cup on June 5 when they face Ireland. Four days later, they will be taking on arch-rivals Pakistan in New York as the Men in Blue will play their group stage matches in the USA. If they qualify for the Super 8, they will play all their games in the West Indies, according to sources.

India's group stage schedule will see them facing the Irish camp on June 5, followed by a marquee face-off versus Pakistan on June 9. They will then take on co-hosts USA on June 12 before ending their group stage run versus Canada on June 15. All these&nbsp;games will be held in New York whereas their face-off versus Canada will take place in Florida.&nbsp;

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T20 World Cup 2024 schedule for India in the group stages:

India vs Ireland - June 5 (New York) 
India vs Pakistan - June 9 (New York) 
India vs USA - June 12 (New York) 
India vs Canada - June 15 (Florida)

As per sources, India will play all their Super 8 encounters in the West Indies should they reach that far. Their first game is likely to take place on June 20&nbsp;in Barbados, whereas the tournament final is also expected to be held at the same venue&nbsp;on June 29.&nbsp;

India will be chasing their second T20 WC title after MS Dhoni-led team's glorious triumph in 2007, during the inaugural edition in South Africa. Since then, they have reached the semi-finals thrice and played the 2014 edition's final as well, where they lost to Sri Lanka.&nbsp;

It will be interesting to see if Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli feature in India's T20 WC squad. The duo have not played the format since India's 2022 T20 WC semi-final loss to eventual winners England, in Adelaide.&nbsp;

Team India is expected to kick off their campaign in the 2024 T20 World Cup on June 5 when they face Ireland. Four days later, they will be taking on arch-rivals Pakistan in New York as the Men in Blue will play their group stage matches in the USA.

Team India is expected to kick off their campaign in the 2024 T20 World Cup on June 5 when they face Ireland. Four days later, they will be taking on arch-rivals Pakistan in New York as the Men in Blue will play their group stage matches in the USA. If they qualify for the Super 8, they will play all their games in the West Indies, according to sources. India's group stage schedule will see them facing the Irish camp on June 5, followed by a marquee face-off versus Pakistan on June 9. They will then take on co-hosts USA on June 12 before ending their group stage run versus Canada on June 15. All these games will be held in New York whereas their face-off versus Canada will take place in Florida. Also read: SA vs IND, 2nd Test: India hold the edge as Day 1 ends with 23 wickets falling in Cape Town T20 World Cup 2024 schedule for India in the group stages: India vs Ireland - June 5 (New York) India vs Pakistan - June 9 (New York) India vs USA - June 12 (New York) India vs Canada - June 15 (Florida) As per sources, India will play all their Super 8 encounters in the West Indies should they reach that far. Their first game is likely to take place on June 20 in Barbados, whereas the tournament final is also expected to be held at the same venue on June 29. India will be chasing their second T20 WC title after MS Dhoni-led team's glorious triumph in 2007, during the inaugural edition in South Africa. Since then, they have reached the semi-finals thrice and played the 2014 edition's final as well, where they lost to Sri Lanka. It will be interesting to see if Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli feature in India's T20 WC squad. The duo have not played the format since India's 2022 T20 WC semi-final loss to eventual winners England, in Adelaide.

T20 WC 2024: India to kickoff campaign vs Ireland, set to face Pakistan on June 9, final likely in Barbados

Pakistan cricket team had a revenge of sorts against India on Sunday (Dec 10) as their U19 side got the better of the Men in Blue in Asia Cup by eight wickets. The tournament currently ongoing in Dubai saw Pakistan’s Azan Awais take the spotlight with an unbeaten 105 as they now head to the next stage of the tournament. The win also saw them top Group A of the eight-team Asia Cup tournament with India now needing a win against Nepal and Afghanistan to guarantee a top-two finish.

<h2>Awais steals the show</h2>

Having opted to bowl first, Pakistan restricted India to 259/9 in their 50 overs and needed to chase the total in the challenging conditions of Dubai. Opener Shamyl Hussain departed for 8 off 15 early but then Shahzaib Khan (63) and Awais stitched a partnership of 110 runs for the second wicket to lay the foundation of a win. Shahzaib’s innings consisted of 4 fours and 3 sixes while Awais hit 10 fours.

After Shahzaib’s dismissal, captain and wicketkeeper-batter Saad Baig (unbeaten 68) helped the national side to victory. They put together 125 runs for the third wicket as Pakistan registered an eight-wicket win with 18 balls to spare. Murugan Abhishek scalped both wickets for India.&nbsp;

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<h2>What happened in Indian innings?</h2>

Earlier, Captain Uday Saharan’s 60-run knock coupled with Adarsh Singh’s 62 saw India make a good start to their innings before they lost way. The pair put up a partnership of 93 runs for the third wicket before the downfall began. Sachin Dhas then took&nbsp;the initiative with his 58 off 42 and helped India reach the total of 259/9 in 50 overs. Mohammad Zeeshan scalped four wickets while Amir Hassan and Ubaid Shah ended with two wickets each.&nbsp;

India will next take on Nepal on Tuesday in&nbsp;a do-or-die contest as they seek a place in the semifinal of the U-19 Asia Cup.

Pakistan cricket team had a revenge of sorts against India on Sunday (Dec 10) as their U19 side got the better of the Men in Blue in Asia Cup by eight wickets. The tournament currently ongoing in Dubai saw Pakistan’s Azan Awais take the spotlight with an unbeaten 105 as they now head to the next stage of the tournament.

Pakistan cricket team had a revenge of sorts against India on Sunday (Dec 10) as their U19 side got the better of the Men in Blue in Asia Cup by eight wickets. The tournament currently ongoing in Dubai saw Pakistan’s Azan Awais take the spotlight with an unbeaten 105 as they now head to the next stage of the tournament. The win also saw them top Group A of the eight-team Asia Cup tournament with India now needing a win against Nepal and Afghanistan to guarantee a top-two finish. Awais steals the show Having opted to bowl first, Pakistan restricted India to 259/9 in their 50 overs and needed to chase the total in the challenging conditions of Dubai. Opener Shamyl Hussain departed for 8 off 15 early but then Shahzaib Khan (63) and Awais stitched a partnership of 110 runs for the second wicket to lay the foundation of a win. Shahzaib’s innings consisted of 4 fours and 3 sixes while Awais hit 10 fours. After Shahzaib’s dismissal, captain and wicketkeeper-batter Saad Baig (unbeaten 68) helped the national side to victory. They put together 125 runs for the third wicket as Pakistan registered an eight-wicket win with 18 balls to spare. Murugan Abhishek scalped both wickets for India. ALSO READ | Los Angeles Lakers beat Indiana Pacers in maiden in-season tournament final What happened in Indian innings? Earlier, Captain Uday Saharan’s 60-run knock coupled with Adarsh Singh’s 62 saw India make a good start to their innings before they lost way. The pair put up a partnership of 93 runs for the third wicket before the downfall began. Sachin Dhas then took the initiative with his 58 off 42 and helped India reach the total of 259/9 in 50 overs. Mohammad Zeeshan scalped four wickets while Amir Hassan and Ubaid Shah ended with two wickets each. India will next take on Nepal on Tuesday in a do-or-die contest as they seek a place in the semifinal of the U-19 Asia Cup.

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Virat Kohli is currently enjoying his time away from the game post India's heartbreaking ODI World Cup 2023 final loss, to Australia, last month. Kohli ended with most runs (765 -- most by any batter in a single edition).&nbsp;Over the years, the former Indian captain has broken a multitude of batting records, especially in white-ball formats. Since his international debut, in 2008, Kohli has&nbsp;had famous rivalries with innumerable bowlers from the opposition camps.&nbsp;

Veteran Pakistan pacer Junaid Khan has enjoyed&nbsp;a memorable battle with Kohli on the field. Junaid has dominated the Indian batter, having dismissed him thrice in five ODIs -- all of which happened in consecutive matches during Pakistan's 2012/13 tour of India&nbsp;-- and conceded a solitary boundary in the only T20I where they came face-to-face.

Recalling Pakistan's last visit to India for a bilateral series, including three ODIs and two T20Is in 2012/13, Junaid spoke at length on his dominance over Kohli. Back then, he dismissed the Indian batter in all the three ODIs (which the Men in Green won 2-1). Speaking on Nadir Shah’s podcast, Junaid said, “Dande toh bahut saare ke udaye hai magar log jo yaad karte hai wo Virat Kohli ke hai (I have taken wickets of so many batsmen but people always remember Virat Kohli’s wicket).”

He further mentioned, "We have played in the U-19 World Cup, we knew each other. It was my comeback series and I was playing against India for the first time. I got Kohli in the first match and he told me it will not happen again. I got him again in the second and third match. Before the third ODI at the breakfast table, I told him 'Viru, aaj aapki khair nahi hai (Virat, you will not be spared today).' Younis Khan was also there. He said get him out again today. Younis bhai took Virat’s catch," said Junaid who never managed to dismiss Kohli again.

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Kohli ended the three ODIs with scores of 0, 6 and 7. Meanwhile, Junaid returned with eight wickets at an economy rate of 3.66 -- having troubled India's famed batters.

Junaid, however, heaped words of praise on Kohli as he rates him among the top-5 batters in the world. “Virat Kohli is still among the top five batsmen in the World. Especially in the white-ball they way he has made records and has recently broken Sachin Tendulkar’s century record. He is a world class batsman,” he added.

Kohli recently ended the home ODI WC surpassing Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar's ODI ton tally (49). He now has 50 ODI hundreds, most by any, and a total of 80 international centuries to his name. He will look to add to his ton-tally during India's tour of South Africa, where he is part of Rohit Sharma-led side's Test squad.&nbsp;

The two-match Test series kicks off on Dec 26.

Virat Kohli is currently enjoying his time away from the game post India's heartbreaking ODI World Cup 2023 final loss, to Australia, last month. Kohli ended with most runs (765 -- most by any batter in a single edition).

Virat Kohli is currently enjoying his time away from the game post India's heartbreaking ODI World Cup 2023 final loss, to Australia, last month. Kohli ended with most runs (765 -- most by any batter in a single edition). Over the years, the former Indian captain has broken a multitude of batting records, especially in white-ball formats. Since his international debut, in 2008, Kohli has had famous rivalries with innumerable bowlers from the opposition camps. Veteran Pakistan pacer Junaid Khan has enjoyed a memorable battle with Kohli on the field. Junaid has dominated the Indian batter, having dismissed him thrice in five ODIs -- all of which happened in consecutive matches during Pakistan's 2012/13 tour of India -- and conceded a solitary boundary in the only T20I where they came face-to-face. Recalling Pakistan's last visit to India for a bilateral series, including three ODIs and two T20Is in 2012/13, Junaid spoke at length on his dominance over Kohli. Back then, he dismissed the Indian batter in all the three ODIs (which the Men in Green won 2-1). Speaking on Nadir Shah’s podcast, Junaid said, “Dande toh bahut saare ke udaye hai magar log jo yaad karte hai wo Virat Kohli ke hai (I have taken wickets of so many batsmen but people always remember Virat Kohli’s wicket).” He further mentioned, "We have played in the U-19 World Cup, we knew each other. It was my comeback series and I was playing against India for the first time. I got Kohli in the first match and he told me it will not happen again. I got him again in the second and third match. Before the third ODI at the breakfast table, I told him 'Viru, aaj aapki khair nahi hai (Virat, you will not be spared today).' Younis Khan was also there. He said get him out again today. Younis bhai took Virat’s catch," said Junaid who never managed to dismiss Kohli again. Also read: ‘Jasprit Bumrah should...’: India's star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra shares advice for pacer Kohli ended the three ODIs with scores of 0, 6 and 7. Meanwhile, Junaid returned with eight wickets at an economy rate of 3.66 -- having troubled India's famed batters. Junaid, however, heaped words of praise on Kohli as he rates him among the top-5 batters in the world. “Virat Kohli is still among the top five batsmen in the World. Especially in the white-ball they way he has made records and has recently broken Sachin Tendulkar’s century record. He is a world class batsman,” he added. Kohli recently ended the home ODI WC surpassing Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar's ODI ton tally (49). He now has 50 ODI hundreds, most by any, and a total of 80 international centuries to his name. He will look to add to his ton-tally during India's tour of South Africa, where he is part of Rohit Sharma-led side's Test squad. The two-match Test series kicks off on Dec 26.

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The race for the semifinals of the ODI World Cup is heating up with one spot still up for grabs as Pakistan, New Zealand and Afghanistan scramble to reach the promised land. Three teams including hosts India have booked their place in the last four while South Africa and Australia are also in the hunt for glory. The latter two are all set to face in one semifinal while India are waiting to know who they could face to reach the summit clash.

However, fans across the world are hoping for India vs Pakistan clash in the semifinal.

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<h2>What is the current scenario?</h2>

With India guaranteed a place in the semifinals as league toppers, and South Africa and Australia to finish in second and third place, Pakistan need to finish fourth.

As things stand, Pakistan are fifth in the league standings while New Zealand are in the fourth spot. Afghanistan are also in the race to reach the last four but will need favours from other sides.

Currently all the three teams are locked on same number points (eight points from eight matches) and are separated by Net Run Rate (NRR).

New Zealand are on +0.398 while Pakistan and Afghanistan are on +0.036 and -0.338 respectively.

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<h2>How can India vs Pakistan take place in semifinals?</h2>

For Pakistan to finish fourth, they will have to better the result of New Zealand and match the result of Aghanistan in the final league match.

In case New Zealand win by even one run, Pakistan will have to win by 131 runs or in 35 overs to better their NRR.

However, a defeat for New Zealand will see them needing to match Afghanistan’s result in the final league match.

However, the task won’t be straightforward as Babar Azam’s men take on England who are buying for a place in the 2025 Champions Trophy with qualification up for stake.

On the other hand, Afghanistan will play South Africa, having suffered a demoralising defeat to Australia where Glenn Maxwell was the star of the show.

Pakistan’s failure to win against England could still see them make the last four provided both New Zealand and Afghanistan lose by big margins and end with worse NRR.

However, that possibility could be ruled out, considering New Zealand are dominating Sri Lanka in their final league match.

At the time of writing, bowling first, the Kiwis have reduced Sri Lanka to 114/8 and are all set for a big win which could see them book their place in the last four.

The race for the semifinals of the ODI World Cup is heating up with one spot still up for grabs as Pakistan, New Zealand and Afghanistan scramble to reach the promised land.

The race for the semifinals of the ODI World Cup is heating up with one spot still up for grabs as Pakistan, New Zealand and Afghanistan scramble to reach the promised land. Three teams including hosts India have booked their place in the last four while South Africa and Australia are also in the hunt for glory. The latter two are all set to face in one semifinal while India are waiting to know who they could face to reach the summit clash. However, fans across the world are hoping for India vs Pakistan clash in the semifinal. Australia lock up a semi-final spot 🔒 One place still remains. Who can reach the final four? 📲 https://t.co/OHY3825MLS#CWC23 pic.twitter.com/Xn93fmTBVN — ICC (@ICC) November 8, 2023 × What is the current scenario? With India guaranteed a place in the semifinals as league toppers, and South Africa and Australia to finish in second and third place, Pakistan need to finish fourth. As things stand, Pakistan are fifth in the league standings while New Zealand are in the fourth spot. Afghanistan are also in the race to reach the last four but will need favours from other sides. Currently all the three teams are locked on same number points (eight points from eight matches) and are separated by Net Run Rate (NRR). New Zealand are on +0.398 while Pakistan and Afghanistan are on +0.036 and -0.338 respectively. ALSO READ | Want Pakistan to reach ODI World Cup semi-finals and play India, says former captain Sourav Ganguly How can India vs Pakistan take place in semifinals? For Pakistan to finish fourth, they will have to better the result of New Zealand and match the result of Aghanistan in the final league match. In case New Zealand win by even one run, Pakistan will have to win by 131 runs or in 35 overs to better their NRR. However, a defeat for New Zealand will see them needing to match Afghanistan’s result in the final league match. However, the task won’t be straightforward as Babar Azam’s men take on England who are buying for a place in the 2025 Champions Trophy with qualification up for stake. On the other hand, Afghanistan will play South Africa, having suffered a demoralising defeat to Australia where Glenn Maxwell was the star of the show. Pakistan’s failure to win against England could still see them make the last four provided both New Zealand and Afghanistan lose by big margins and end with worse NRR. However, that possibility could be ruled out, considering New Zealand are dominating Sri Lanka in their final league match. At the time of writing, bowling first, the Kiwis have reduced Sri Lanka to 114/8 and are all set for a big win which could see them book their place in the last four.

ODI World Cup 2023: Can the semifinal be India vs Pakistan? Here are the odds

Pakistan have a complex road ahead in the ODI World Cup 2023 edition. With one game to go, the Babar Azam-led Men in Green need a win&nbsp;versus England in their remaining tie and also hope for New Zealand and Afghanistan's exit to grab the leftover fourth semi-final spot. Ahead of their next outing, on Saturday (Nov 11), former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has backed the Men in Green to reach the top four and play India in a high-voltage semi-final.&nbsp;

"I want Pakistan to reach the semi-finals and play India. It can't be a bigger semi-final than that," Ganguly told Sports Tak.

The last time when India hosted the 50-over World Cup, in 2011, along with Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, they faced arch-rivals Pakistan in the second semi-final and went past them by 29 runs in Mohali. As India are set to finish first and Pakistan can only take the fourth remaining slot, they can meet in the second semi-final at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

It is to be noted that Pakistan's semi-final will only take place in Kolkata&nbsp;due to security concerns.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, Ganguly spoke at length about Rohit Sharma-led Team India's performance, who are on an eight-match winning streak in the ten-team tournament at home. While he accepted that the hosts have played way better than every opposition, he was quick to dismiss the reporter's claim that it will be a shock if India do not go on to lift the cup. He, however, mentioned that he does not feel the team's level will&nbsp;drop drastically in the knockouts.

"No, it won't be a shock (if this Indian team does not win&nbsp;the World Cup). It doesn't happen in sports like that. The entire nation is happy with the way India is playing. The way they have played in the 8 games, it appears that there is a big gap from the rest of the teams. I hope they keep playing like this. I don't think the level will drop so drastically (in semi-finals) that they will suddenly start playing poor cricket. Fingers crossed, they are looking very good," the former Indian skipper added.

Pakistan have a complex road ahead in the ODI World Cup 2023 edition. With one game to go, the Babar Azam-led Men in Green need a win versus England in their remaining tie and also hope for New Zealand and Afghanistan's exit to grab the leftover fourth semi-final spot.

Pakistan have a complex road ahead in the ODI World Cup 2023 edition. With one game to go, the Babar Azam-led Men in Green need a win versus England in their remaining tie and also hope for New Zealand and Afghanistan's exit to grab the leftover fourth semi-final spot. Ahead of their next outing, on Saturday (Nov 11), former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has backed the Men in Green to reach the top four and play India in a high-voltage semi-final. "I want Pakistan to reach the semi-finals and play India. It can't be a bigger semi-final than that," Ganguly told Sports Tak. The last time when India hosted the 50-over World Cup, in 2011, along with Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, they faced arch-rivals Pakistan in the second semi-final and went past them by 29 runs in Mohali. As India are set to finish first and Pakistan can only take the fourth remaining slot, they can meet in the second semi-final at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. It is to be noted that Pakistan's semi-final will only take place in Kolkata due to security concerns. Also read: CWC 2023: Ben Stokes wants to make sure England qualify for 2025 Champions Trophy - Jos Buttler Meanwhile, Ganguly spoke at length about Rohit Sharma-led Team India's performance, who are on an eight-match winning streak in the ten-team tournament at home. While he accepted that the hosts have played way better than every opposition, he was quick to dismiss the reporter's claim that it will be a shock if India do not go on to lift the cup. He, however, mentioned that he does not feel the team's level will drop drastically in the knockouts. "No, it won't be a shock (if this Indian team does not win the World Cup). It doesn't happen in sports like that. The entire nation is happy with the way India is playing. The way they have played in the 8 games, it appears that there is a big gap from the rest of the teams. I hope they keep playing like this. I don't think the level will drop so drastically (in semi-finals) that they will suddenly start playing poor cricket. Fingers crossed, they are looking very good," the former Indian skipper added.

Want Pakistan to reach ODI World Cup semi-finals and play India, says former captain Sourav Ganguly

Former India star player Mohammed Kaif has made a bold prediction for India vs Pakistan's potential final as the latter stands an opportunity to make the last four of the ODI World Cup. India already guaranteed as league leaders will enter the semifinal in good form while Pakistan need certain equations to go their way to reach the same stage. If the two teams meet in the World Cup semis it will be the 9th time they meet in the global event while this will be the second time in the ongoing tournament.

<h2>Kaif makes bold prediction</h2>

"They can reach but it will be a one-sided affair. I am opening the pages of history, what has happened. India have defeated them easily. However, Pakistan have the chance. If they play a good match and defeat England, the net-run-rate issue will be there, so they can reach there with a big win," said Kaif while speaking on Starsports.

Pakistan will have a task in their hands when they face England on Saturday (Nov 11) at the Eden Gardens. Pakistan will need to match New Zealand’s result to reach the last four provided they win by more than 130 runs. They will also need Afghanistan to lose at least one match from their remaining two against South Africa and Australia.

If Afghanistan beat both South Africa and Australia, they will reach the semis albeit of the Pakistan and New Zealand’s result in the final round of matches. Pakistan can reach the semis even with a defeat but will need both New Zealand and Afghanistan to lose by big margins which could aid their Net Run Rate (NRR).

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The semifinal clash can only take place if Pakistan finish fourth in the league ahead of New Zealand in the ODI World Cup. England can play spoilsport in the contest but have a Champions Trophy spot to play for and could put a spanner in the work. On the other hand, India take on the Netherlands in the final league game in Bengaluru with the Dutch also trying to qualify for the Champions Trophy.

In case India and Pakistan play in the ODI World Cup semifinal, they will play at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. In case Pakistan don’t make the semifinal, India will play at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai with the final taking place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Former India star player Mohammed Kaif has made a bold prediction for India vs Pakistan's potential final as the latter stands an opportunity to make the last four of the ODI World Cup.

Former India star player Mohammed Kaif has made a bold prediction for India vs Pakistan's potential final as the latter stands an opportunity to make the last four of the ODI World Cup. India already guaranteed as league leaders will enter the semifinal in good form while Pakistan need certain equations to go their way to reach the same stage. If the two teams meet in the World Cup semis it will be the 9th time they meet in the global event while this will be the second time in the ongoing tournament. Kaif makes bold prediction "They can reach but it will be a one-sided affair. I am opening the pages of history, what has happened. India have defeated them easily. However, Pakistan have the chance. If they play a good match and defeat England, the net-run-rate issue will be there, so they can reach there with a big win," said Kaif while speaking on Starsports. Pakistan will have a task in their hands when they face England on Saturday (Nov 11) at the Eden Gardens. Pakistan will need to match New Zealand’s result to reach the last four provided they win by more than 130 runs. They will also need Afghanistan to lose at least one match from their remaining two against South Africa and Australia. If Afghanistan beat both South Africa and Australia, they will reach the semis albeit of the Pakistan and New Zealand’s result in the final round of matches. Pakistan can reach the semis even with a defeat but will need both New Zealand and Afghanistan to lose by big margins which could aid their Net Run Rate (NRR). ALSO READ | CWC 2023: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh players REFUSE to shake hands after Mathews 'timed out' controversy The semifinal clash can only take place if Pakistan finish fourth in the league ahead of New Zealand in the ODI World Cup. England can play spoilsport in the contest but have a Champions Trophy spot to play for and could put a spanner in the work. On the other hand, India take on the Netherlands in the final league game in Bengaluru with the Dutch also trying to qualify for the Champions Trophy. In case India and Pakistan play in the ODI World Cup semifinal, they will play at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. In case Pakistan don’t make the semifinal, India will play at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai with the final taking place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

ODI World Cup 2023: Former star makes BOLD prediction for India vs Pakistan potential SF clash

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) lodged a complaint to the International Cricket Council (ICC) over alleged "inappropriate crowd behaviour" during the Men in Green's clash versus India in the 2023 ODI World Cup. The match was held on Oct 14 (Saturday) in the west Indian city of Ahmedabad, where Rohit Sharma-led India thrashed Babar Azam's Pakistan by seven wickets. After PCB's complaint, former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan recalled a shocking story of being hit by a nail in India-Pakistan clash during his playing days.&nbsp;

Speaking on Star Sports, amid the ongoing India-Bangladesh tie in Pune on Thursday (Oct 19), Irfan recalled the shocking story which took place during his active days when India toured Pakistan (during 2004 and 2006).&nbsp;

<h2>'The match was halted for 10 minutes, but we did not pay any heed to it'</h2>

"We were playing a game in Peshawar, when a fan threw a nail at me, which struck me under my eye. I could have gotten seriously injured. The match was halted for 10 minutes, but we did not pay any heed to it as we were playing good cricket,” Pathan said on commentary.

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After this, former Indian opener-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra took to his official account on X, formerly Twitter, to react to Irfan's revelations. He wrote, "Didn’t know that fans in Peshawar threw a nail at Irfan, which hit him under the eye. Remember the game getting stopped for a bit bcoz of fan trouble but it’s only today I got to know the exact reason. Well done."

To this, Irfan was quick to respond and replied saying, "I Would have taken to my grave brother cos I think fans are the utmost important to this game and things do happen. But the narrative is set differently now days with some ppl trying to spread unnecessary negativity for their own benefit. So i spoke. Love you brother."

Irfan shared the incident following PCB's formal complaint, raising issue on the treatment given to Pakistani cricketers during the India clash. "The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has lodged another formal protest with the ICC over delays in visas for Pakistani journalists and the absence of a visa policy for Pakistan fans for the ongoing World Cup 2023. The PCB has also filed a complaint regarding inappropriate conduct targeted at the Pakistan squad during the India vs Pakistan match held on 14 October 2023," PCB posted on X.

At present, Pakistan occupy the fourth spot in the points table with two wins and a heavy defeat versus India. The hosts, with three back-to-back wins, are at the second spot with unbeaten New Zealand on top.

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) lodged a complaint to the International Cricket Council (ICC) over alleged "inappropriate crowd behaviour" during the Men in Green's clash versus India in the 2023 ODI World Cup.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) lodged a complaint to the International Cricket Council (ICC) over alleged "inappropriate crowd behaviour" during the Men in Green's clash versus India in the 2023 ODI World Cup. The match was held on Oct 14 (Saturday) in the west Indian city of Ahmedabad, where Rohit Sharma-led India thrashed Babar Azam's Pakistan by seven wickets. After PCB's complaint, former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan recalled a shocking story of being hit by a nail in India-Pakistan clash during his playing days. Speaking on Star Sports, amid the ongoing India-Bangladesh tie in Pune on Thursday (Oct 19), Irfan recalled the shocking story which took place during his active days when India toured Pakistan (during 2004 and 2006). 'The match was halted for 10 minutes, but we did not pay any heed to it' "We were playing a game in Peshawar, when a fan threw a nail at me, which struck me under my eye. I could have gotten seriously injured. The match was halted for 10 minutes, but we did not pay any heed to it as we were playing good cricket,” Pathan said on commentary. Also read: It could be India vs New Zealand in CWC '23 final: Former Indian opener makes BOLD claim After this, former Indian opener-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra took to his official account on X, formerly Twitter, to react to Irfan's revelations. He wrote, "Didn’t know that fans in Peshawar threw a nail at Irfan, which hit him under the eye. Remember the game getting stopped for a bit bcoz of fan trouble but it’s only today I got to know the exact reason. Well done." To this, Irfan was quick to respond and replied saying, "I Would have taken to my grave brother cos I think fans are the utmost important to this game and things do happen. But the narrative is set differently now days with some ppl trying to spread unnecessary negativity for their own benefit. So i spoke. Love you brother." Irfan shared the incident following PCB's formal complaint, raising issue on the treatment given to Pakistani cricketers during the India clash. "The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has lodged another formal protest with the ICC over delays in visas for Pakistani journalists and the absence of a visa policy for Pakistan fans for the ongoing World Cup 2023. The PCB has also filed a complaint regarding inappropriate conduct targeted at the Pakistan squad during the India vs Pakistan match held on 14 October 2023," PCB posted on X. At present, Pakistan occupy the fourth spot in the points table with two wins and a heavy defeat versus India. The hosts, with three back-to-back wins, are at the second spot with unbeaten New Zealand on top. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

SHOCKING! As PCB complains about Indian crowd in CWC '23, Irfan Pathan recalls how Pak fan threw nail at him

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially lodged a complaint with the International Cricket Council (ICC) over the alleged inappropriate conduct of the Ahmedabad crowd in their ODI World Cup contest against India on Saturday (Oct 14). The high-voltage clash between the two nations took place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in which&nbsp;India beat Pakistan by seven wickets to extend their winning run to 8-0 against the arch-rivals in the ODI World Cup while more than 120,000 fans were in attendance.

<h2>PCB lodges complaint</h2>

"The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has lodged another formal protest with the ICC over delays in visas for Pakistani journalists and the absence of a visa policy for Pakistan fans for the ongoing World Cup 2023. The PCB has also filed a complaint regarding inappropriate conduct targeted at the Pakistan squad during the India vs Pakistan match held on 14 October 2023," read the statement.

The PCB has been in hot water recently and were first reluctant to play in Ahmedabad against India. However, those requests were not considered. The PCB also wanted clearance from the Indian government for their journalists to travel to India for the ODI World Cup, having previously seen their entry denied.

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The Men in Green suffered an embarrassing seven-wicket defeat to India on Saturday, which was their first of the ODI World Cup campaign. They had earlier beaten Netherlands and Sri Lanka, with the latter chase coming in a record-breaking contest as they scored 345 runs. The defeat to India has now seen their losing streak extend to 8-0 in the ODI World Cups.

Pakistan will next travel to Bengaluru to face Australia. Babar’s side would now look to bounce back from their defeat against India with a positive result on Friday. Australia on the other hand have faced problems of their own having lost their opening two matches. However, they avoided defeat on Monday, beating Sri Lanka by five wickets in Lucknow.

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially lodged a complaint with the International Cricket Council (ICC) over the alleged inappropriate conduct of the Ahmedabad crowd in their ODI World Cup contest against India on Saturday (Oct 14). The high-voltage clash between the two nations took place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in which India beat Pakistan by seven wickets to extend their winning run to 8-0 against the arch-rivals in the ODI World Cup while more than 120,000 fans were in attendance. PCB lodges complaint "The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has lodged another formal protest with the ICC over delays in visas for Pakistani journalists and the absence of a visa policy for Pakistan fans for the ongoing World Cup 2023. The PCB has also filed a complaint regarding inappropriate conduct targeted at the Pakistan squad during the India vs Pakistan match held on 14 October 2023," read the statement. The PCB has been in hot water recently and were first reluctant to play in Ahmedabad against India. However, those requests were not considered. The PCB also wanted clearance from the Indian government for their journalists to travel to India for the ODI World Cup, having previously seen their entry denied. ALSO READ | ODI World Cup 2023: WATCH - Australia pacer Mitchell Starc's TOE-CRUSHING yorker vs SL to dismiss batter The Men in Green suffered an embarrassing seven-wicket defeat to India on Saturday, which was their first of the ODI World Cup campaign. They had earlier beaten Netherlands and Sri Lanka, with the latter chase coming in a record-breaking contest as they scored 345 runs. The defeat to India has now seen their losing streak extend to 8-0 in the ODI World Cups. Pakistan will next travel to Bengaluru to face Australia. Babar’s side would now look to bounce back from their defeat against India with a positive result on Friday. Australia on the other hand have faced problems of their own having lost their opening two matches. However, they avoided defeat on Monday, beating Sri Lanka by five wickets in Lucknow. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Yuvraj Singh’s record fastest T20 fifty has finally been eclipsed as his 16-year record was breached on Tuesday (Oct 17). Yuvraj, having scored the fastest fifty in the shortest format of the game for India in 2007 against England has now been replaced by Railways’ Ashutosh Sharma. In the domestic Syed Mushtaq Ali competition, the 25-year-old scored fifty in 11 balls, leapfrogging Yuvraj in the tally who took 12 balls against England in the 2007 T20 World Cup.

<h2>Ashutosh breaks Yuvraj’s record</h2>

Playing for the Railways, Ashutosh scored fifty against Arunachal Pradesh in Ranchi as he helped his side to an empathic win. Banking on his performance as a tail-ender Railways scored 246/5 in their 20 overs to assert their dominance in the game. Wicketkeeper-batter Upendra Yadav scored 103 off 51 deliveries and was the fulcrum of the big total. Ashutosh’s innings consisted of 8 sixes and a four while scoring at a strike rate of 442.

In response, Arunachal Pradesh were bowled out for 119 in 18.1 overs as they lost by 127 runs. Ayush Awasthi was the top scoring 36 runs off 29 but could not help his side to avoid the defeat.

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<h2>Yuvraj’s memorable innings</h2>

In the 2007 T20 World Cup Yuvraj scored the fastest fifty for India when he dispatched Stuart Broad and company for six sixes in an over. The contest played in Durban on 19th September 2007, saw Yuvraj bang in 7 sixes and 3 fours and score 58 off 16 to lead India to 218. In Stuart Broad’s over he smashed 6 sixes and that was rhe ultimate difference for Team India.

MS Dhoni’s side won the match by 18 runs and booked their place in the T20 World Cup semifinals. The Men in Blue would beat Australia in the semis and then Pakistan in the final to win the T20 World Cup. Four years later, Yuvraj would also help India win the ODI World Cup where he was named Player of the Tournament for excellent show with bat and ball.

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Yuvraj Singh’s record fastest T20 fifty has finally been eclipsed as his 16-year record was breached on Tuesday (Oct 17). Yuvraj, having scored the fastest fifty in the shortest format of the game for India in 2007 against England has now been replaced by Railways’ Ashutosh Sharma.

Yuvraj Singh’s record fastest T20 fifty has finally been eclipsed as his 16-year record was breached on Tuesday (Oct 17). Yuvraj, having scored the fastest fifty in the shortest format of the game for India in 2007 against England has now been replaced by Railways’ Ashutosh Sharma. In the domestic Syed Mushtaq Ali competition, the 25-year-old scored fifty in 11 balls, leapfrogging Yuvraj in the tally who took 12 balls against England in the 2007 T20 World Cup. Ashutosh breaks Yuvraj’s record Playing for the Railways, Ashutosh scored fifty against Arunachal Pradesh in Ranchi as he helped his side to an empathic win. Banking on his performance as a tail-ender Railways scored 246/5 in their 20 overs to assert their dominance in the game. Wicketkeeper-batter Upendra Yadav scored 103 off 51 deliveries and was the fulcrum of the big total. Ashutosh’s innings consisted of 8 sixes and a four while scoring at a strike rate of 442. In response, Arunachal Pradesh were bowled out for 119 in 18.1 overs as they lost by 127 runs. Ayush Awasthi was the top scoring 36 runs off 29 but could not help his side to avoid the defeat. ALSO READ | ODI World Cup 2023: WATCH - Australia pacer Mitchell Starc's TOE-CRUSHING yorker vs SL to dismiss batter Yuvraj’s memorable innings In the 2007 T20 World Cup Yuvraj scored the fastest fifty for India when he dispatched Stuart Broad and company for six sixes in an over. The contest played in Durban on 19th September 2007, saw Yuvraj bang in 7 sixes and 3 fours and score 58 off 16 to lead India to 218. In Stuart Broad’s over he smashed 6 sixes and that was rhe ultimate difference for Team India. MS Dhoni’s side won the match by 18 runs and booked their place in the T20 World Cup semifinals. The Men in Blue would beat Australia in the semis and then Pakistan in the final to win the T20 World Cup. Four years later, Yuvraj would also help India win the ODI World Cup where he was named Player of the Tournament for excellent show with bat and ball. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Pakistan cricket team reportedly avoided training on Tuesday (Oct 17) before their ODI World Cup clash against Australia as players are suffering from viral infections. According to several news agencies, players in the camp are affected by viral infection and were not able to take to the field during their training session. Three big players are said to be not well and did not take the optional training session as they prepare for the key clash.

<h2>Babar, Afridi not well</h2>

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam is not in the best conditions as faces a race against time for the Australia clash to be 100 per cent ready. He has been affected with viral after travelling to Bengaluru from Ahmedabad on Sunday while a few other stars are also not in the best conditions. Shaheen Shah Afridi was unwell and recently recovered from a fever. He was not at his 100 per cent in the India match but did manage to take the field considering the magnitude of the match.

The treatment table also saw star opener Abdullah Shafique miss out on optional training as he too is suffering from viral infection. His availability could be a major miss for Pakistan having scored a hundred on his World Cup debut against Sri Lanka.

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<h2>Pakistan stumble against India</h2>

Pakistan stumbled against India in the World Cup match on Saturday, having won their opening two matches against Sri Lanka and the Netherlands. Rohit Sharma’s men put a spanner in the work for Babar and his side that saw India extend their lead to 8-0 against Pakistan in the ODI World Cup. The Men in Blue bowled Pakistan out for 191 before winning the match by seven wickets.

Babar’s side would now look to bounce back from their defeat against India with a positive result on Friday. Australia on the other hand have faced problems of their own having lost their opening two matches. However, they avoided defeat on Monday, beating Sri Lanka by five wickets in Lucknow.

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Pakistan cricket team reportedly avoided training on Tuesday (Oct 17) before their ODI World Cup clash against Australia as players are suffering from viral infections.

Pakistan cricket team reportedly avoided training on Tuesday (Oct 17) before their ODI World Cup clash against Australia as players are suffering from viral infections. According to several news agencies, players in the camp are affected by viral infection and were not able to take to the field during their training session. Three big players are said to be not well and did not take the optional training session as they prepare for the key clash. Babar, Afridi not well Pakistan skipper Babar Azam is not in the best conditions as faces a race against time for the Australia clash to be 100 per cent ready. He has been affected with viral after travelling to Bengaluru from Ahmedabad on Sunday while a few other stars are also not in the best conditions. Shaheen Shah Afridi was unwell and recently recovered from a fever. He was not at his 100 per cent in the India match but did manage to take the field considering the magnitude of the match. The treatment table also saw star opener Abdullah Shafique miss out on optional training as he too is suffering from viral infection. His availability could be a major miss for Pakistan having scored a hundred on his World Cup debut against Sri Lanka. ALSO READ | ODI World Cup 2023: WATCH - Australia pacer Mitchell Starc's TOE-CRUSHING yorker vs SL to dismiss batter Pakistan stumble against India Pakistan stumbled against India in the World Cup match on Saturday, having won their opening two matches against Sri Lanka and the Netherlands. Rohit Sharma’s men put a spanner in the work for Babar and his side that saw India extend their lead to 8-0 against Pakistan in the ODI World Cup. The Men in Blue bowled Pakistan out for 191 before winning the match by seven wickets. Babar’s side would now look to bounce back from their defeat against India with a positive result on Friday. Australia on the other hand have faced problems of their own having lost their opening two matches. However, they avoided defeat on Monday, beating Sri Lanka by five wickets in Lucknow. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The dust is yet to settle on the India-Pakistan ODI World Cup contest as both teams played for the eighth time on Saturday. India won the contest at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad by seven wickets in a one-sided contest where both teams showcased great sporting spirits both on and off the field. One such moment was spotted after the match when Virat Kohli and Babar Azam were seen together while the former gifted a signed T-shirt.

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<h2>Virat gifts signed T-Shirt</h2>

After the match, players were seen on the field trying to wrap up before leaving the field. Former India skipper Virat Kohli and current Pakistan captain Babar Azam were around the corner wearing respective training gear. Virat then approached Babar to sign and gift a T-Shirt to him while the cameras spotted them both. The modern-day greats for their sides were also seen having a mini-conversation before they left.

<h2>What happened in the match?</h2>

Ahmedabad was painted blue on Saturday (Oct 14) as Team India won the ODI World Cup contest against arch-rivals Pakistan to maintain their perfect record. Led by Rohit Sharma,&nbsp;the Men in Blue extended their winning streak to 8-0 after another dominant display in the ODI World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The seven-wicket win also sees India maintain their perfect start to the ODI World Cup as they have won all their three matches while Pakistan suffered their first defeat of the tournament.

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After a horrible batting collapse by Pakistan, India were tasked to chase 192 at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium as skipper Rohit led from the front. The Indian skipper was unfortunate to miss out on a hundred as he scored 86 runs in front of 120,000 fans in Ahmedabad. His innings which consisted of 6 sixes and 6 fours set the tone for the Indian team as they manufactured a comprehensive win.

India will next take the field on Thursday (Oct 19) against Bangladesh as they push for their fourth win in Pune. Pakistan will take on five-time champions Australia in Chennai on Friday as both teams look to bounce back after defeats.

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The dust is yet to settle on the India-Pakistan ODI World Cup contest as both teams played for the eighth time on Saturday. India won the contest at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad by seven wickets in a one-sided contest where both teams showcased great sporting spirits both on and off the field.

The dust is yet to settle on the India-Pakistan ODI World Cup contest as both teams played for the eighth time on Saturday. India won the contest at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad by seven wickets in a one-sided contest where both teams showcased great sporting spirits both on and off the field. One such moment was spotted after the match when Virat Kohli and Babar Azam were seen together while the former gifted a signed T-shirt. FANBOY MOMENT FOR BABAR AZAM....!! Babar asks for a signed from Virat Kohli and Virat gives it.pic.twitter.com/Caq3GoQoaV — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 14, 2023 × Virat gifts signed T-Shirt After the match, players were seen on the field trying to wrap up before leaving the field. Former India skipper Virat Kohli and current Pakistan captain Babar Azam were around the corner wearing respective training gear. Virat then approached Babar to sign and gift a T-Shirt to him while the cameras spotted them both. The modern-day greats for their sides were also seen having a mini-conversation before they left. What happened in the match? Ahmedabad was painted blue on Saturday (Oct 14) as Team India won the ODI World Cup contest against arch-rivals Pakistan to maintain their perfect record. Led by Rohit Sharma, the Men in Blue extended their winning streak to 8-0 after another dominant display in the ODI World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The seven-wicket win also sees India maintain their perfect start to the ODI World Cup as they have won all their three matches while Pakistan suffered their first defeat of the tournament. ALSO READ | World Cup: Lackluster Mitchell Marsh vows to correct mistakes as cornered Australia eye comeback After a horrible batting collapse by Pakistan, India were tasked to chase 192 at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium as skipper Rohit led from the front. The Indian skipper was unfortunate to miss out on a hundred as he scored 86 runs in front of 120,000 fans in Ahmedabad. His innings which consisted of 6 sixes and 6 fours set the tone for the Indian team as they manufactured a comprehensive win. India will next take the field on Thursday (Oct 19) against Bangladesh as they push for their fourth win in Pune. Pakistan will take on five-time champions Australia in Chennai on Friday as both teams look to bounce back after defeats. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Team India could be handed a major boost ahead of the ODI World Cup clash against Pakistan on Saturday (Oct 14). Star opener Shubman Gill is near 100 per cent for the clash having missed the opening two clashes for the Men in Blue in the ODI World Cup due to dengue. India are all set to lock horns against Pakistan in the high-voltage clash having won all seven meetings against the arch-rivals. Both the teams will head into the Saturday encounter having won their opening two clashes.

<h2>Gill nearly fit</h2>

In his pre-match press conference, skipper Rohit Sharma gave a medical update on Gill, who has been struggling with dengue and was hospitalised in Chennai. According to Rohit, Gill is fit to make the Playing XI while he is nearing full fitness. He quoted that the Punjab batter is 99 per cent ready for the clash. This could be the welcome addition team India needs before the big clash as they look to continue their winning run in the tournament.

Gill has been in great form in 2023 having scored six international hundreds while further scoring three more in the Indian Premier League (IPL). His presence has been a great factor in India’s recent success in the Asia Cup and other bilateral series. He did not travel to Delhi for the Afghanistan clash instead boarded his flight to Ahmedabad on Wednesday after being advised by the doctors. His inclusion though could be a good headache to have for team management as either Ishan Kishan or Shreyas Iyer will have to sit on the bench.

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<h2>India’s history with Pakistan</h2>

India won all seven meetings between the sides in the ODI World Cup dating back to 1992. The toss will have an important role to play in Saturday’s match, with Rohit Sharma losing the toss on both occasions in the World Cup. India however have won the toss on five of the seven occasions in the World Cup meetings. The contest will start at 2&nbsp;pm&nbsp;on Saturday with the toss taking place at 1:30 pm.

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Team India could be handed a major boost ahead of the ODI World Cup clash against Pakistan on Saturday (Oct 14). Star opener Shubman Gill is near 100 per cent for the clash having missed the opening two clashes for the Men in Blue in the ODI World Cup due to dengue.

Team India could be handed a major boost ahead of the ODI World Cup clash against Pakistan on Saturday (Oct 14). Star opener Shubman Gill is near 100 per cent for the clash having missed the opening two clashes for the Men in Blue in the ODI World Cup due to dengue. India are all set to lock horns against Pakistan in the high-voltage clash having won all seven meetings against the arch-rivals. Both the teams will head into the Saturday encounter having won their opening two clashes. Gill nearly fit In his pre-match press conference, skipper Rohit Sharma gave a medical update on Gill, who has been struggling with dengue and was hospitalised in Chennai. According to Rohit, Gill is fit to make the Playing XI while he is nearing full fitness. He quoted that the Punjab batter is 99 per cent ready for the clash. This could be the welcome addition team India needs before the big clash as they look to continue their winning run in the tournament. Gill has been in great form in 2023 having scored six international hundreds while further scoring three more in the Indian Premier League (IPL). His presence has been a great factor in India’s recent success in the Asia Cup and other bilateral series. He did not travel to Delhi for the Afghanistan clash instead boarded his flight to Ahmedabad on Wednesday after being advised by the doctors. His inclusion though could be a good headache to have for team management as either Ishan Kishan or Shreyas Iyer will have to sit on the bench. ALSO READ | India vs Pakistan, World Cup 2023: Match preview and result prediction India’s history with Pakistan India won all seven meetings between the sides in the ODI World Cup dating back to 1992. The toss will have an important role to play in Saturday’s match, with Rohit Sharma losing the toss on both occasions in the World Cup. India however have won the toss on five of the seven occasions in the World Cup meetings. The contest will start at 2 pm on Saturday with the toss taking place at 1:30 pm. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The Narendra Modi Stadium provided the spectacle that an India-Pakistan game demanded but Babar Azam’s men fluffed their lines. This contest is much more than a game and it always comes down to who handles the occasion better. Pakistan have always underperformed against India at World Cups and that stat now worryingly reads 8-0 and once again Pakistan were responsible for their own downfall.

To put India under pressure Pakistan needed runs on the board and they were set up perfectly at 155 for two with 20 overs to go. But a familiar collapse ended their challenge with the crowd playing a huge role in ramping up the pressure. Pakistan looked set for 270 at one stage but lost their last eight wickets for 36 runs.

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There were no demons in the wicket and it came down to that dreaded c-word that has plagued Pakistan in these clashes consistently. They have a soft underbelly and unless they find solutions they will not be able to successfully challenge for the world title. Indian captain Rohit Sharma played a crucial knock once again and showed why he is a big match player.

He had spoken extensively about his preparation for this World Cup and he is clearly India’s man for the big occasion along with Virat Kohli. This Indian win will feed the hype even more. There will be tougher tests ahead but with Australia floundering and England still not at a hundred percent the favourites tag will be difficult to shake off.

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The Narendra Modi Stadium provided the spectacle that an India-Pakistan game demanded but Babar Azam’s men fluffed their lines. This contest is much more than a game and it always comes down to who handles the occasion better.

The Narendra Modi Stadium provided the spectacle that an India-Pakistan game demanded but Babar Azam’s men fluffed their lines. This contest is much more than a game and it always comes down to who handles the occasion better. Pakistan have always underperformed against India at World Cups and that stat now worryingly reads 8-0 and once again Pakistan were responsible for their own downfall. To put India under pressure Pakistan needed runs on the board and they were set up perfectly at 155 for two with 20 overs to go. But a familiar collapse ended their challenge with the crowd playing a huge role in ramping up the pressure. Pakistan looked set for 270 at one stage but lost their last eight wickets for 36 runs. ALSO READ | World Cup: Lackluster Mitchell Marsh vows to correct mistakes as cornered Australia eye comeback There were no demons in the wicket and it came down to that dreaded c-word that has plagued Pakistan in these clashes consistently. They have a soft underbelly and unless they find solutions they will not be able to successfully challenge for the world title. Indian captain Rohit Sharma played a crucial knock once again and showed why he is a big match player. He had spoken extensively about his preparation for this World Cup and he is clearly India’s man for the big occasion along with Virat Kohli. This Indian win will feed the hype even more. There will be tougher tests ahead but with Australia floundering and England still not at a hundred percent the favourites tag will be difficult to shake off. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

ODI World Cup 2023: India's dominance continues against Pak as Rohit Sharma's men reign supreme in Ahmedabad

The Men in Blue are firing on all cylinders in the ongoing ODI World Cup as they beat Pakistan by seven wickets on Saturday (Oct 14) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Rohit Sharma was the architect of the win having scored 86 runs while Shreyas Iyer scored an unbeaten 53. Speaking on the dominating win, WION’s cricket expert Dav Whatmore thinks Team India will be a team to beat if they continue their purple patch.

<h2>‘India playing like champions’</h2>

“The way India are playing, they already look like world champions with them being in top form. Any side in this World Cup will be scared of them as they have a perfect record so far. New Zealand can match their pace, but I don’t think there is anyone who can match the intensity and substance this Indian team possesses. Rohit Sharma has been in great touch despite getting out for a duck in the opening match against Australia,” WION’s in-house cricket expert Dav Whatmore said.

Helped by Rohit Sharma’s knock, the Men in Blue have extended their winning streak to 8-0 after another dominant display in the ODI World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The seven-wicket win also sees India maintain their perfect start to the ODI World Cup as they have won all their three matches while Pakistan suffered their first defeat of the tournament.

“The way Rohit is playing it looks like he is continuing from where he left in 2019. He has unfinished business in the World Cup and I think his 86-run knock today is the perfect demonstration of what India can do.”

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“The bowling unit has been in great touch as well with all five bowlers coming good against a Pakistan side that chased a record total against Sri Lanka. Now what I want to see is whether can India defend the total or not because that is where their bowling attack will be tested,” Whatmore added.

India will next take the field on Thursday (Oct 19) against Bangladesh as they push for their fourth win in Pune. Pakistan will take on five-time champions Australia in Chennai on Friday as both teams look to bounce back after defeats.

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The Men in Blue are firing on all cylinders in the ongoing ODI World Cup as they beat Pakistan by seven wickets on Saturday (Oct 14) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Rohit Sharma was the architect of the win having scored 86 runs while Shreyas Iyer scored an unbeaten 53. Speaking on the dominating win, WION’s cricket expert Dav Whatmore thinks Team India will be a team to beat if they continue their purple patch. ‘India playing like champions’ “The way India are playing, they already look like world champions with them being in top form. Any side in this World Cup will be scared of them as they have a perfect record so far. New Zealand can match their pace, but I don’t think there is anyone who can match the intensity and substance this Indian team possesses. Rohit Sharma has been in great touch despite getting out for a duck in the opening match against Australia,” WION’s in-house cricket expert Dav Whatmore said. Helped by Rohit Sharma’s knock, the Men in Blue have extended their winning streak to 8-0 after another dominant display in the ODI World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The seven-wicket win also sees India maintain their perfect start to the ODI World Cup as they have won all their three matches while Pakistan suffered their first defeat of the tournament. “The way Rohit is playing it looks like he is continuing from where he left in 2019. He has unfinished business in the World Cup and I think his 86-run knock today is the perfect demonstration of what India can do.” ALSO READ | World Cup: Lackluster Mitchell Marsh vows to correct mistakes as cornered Australia eye comeback “The bowling unit has been in great touch as well with all five bowlers coming good against a Pakistan side that chased a record total against Sri Lanka. Now what I want to see is whether can India defend the total or not because that is where their bowling attack will be tested,” Whatmore added. India will next take the field on Thursday (Oct 19) against Bangladesh as they push for their fourth win in Pune. Pakistan will take on five-time champions Australia in Chennai on Friday as both teams look to bounce back after defeats. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IND vs PAK, World Cup 2023: They are already playing like champions - Dav Whatmore heaps praise on Team India

Ahmedabad was painted blue on Saturday (Oct 14) as Team India won the ODI World Cup contest against arch-rivals Pakistan to maintain their perfect record. Led by Rohit Sharma’s 86-run knock,&nbsp;the Men in Blue have extended their winning streak to 8-0 after another dominant display in the ODI World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The seven-wicket win also sees India maintain their perfect start to the ODI World Cup as they have won all their three matches while Pakistan suffered their first defeat of the tournament.

<h2>Rohit on fire</h2>

After a horrible batting collapse for Pakistan, India were tasked to chase 192 at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium as skipper Rohit Sharma led from the front. The Indian skipper was unfortunate to miss out on a hundred as he scored 86 runs in front of 120,000 fans in Ahmedabad. His knock, which contained 6 sixes and 6 fours, set the tone for the Indian team as they coasted to a comprehensive win.

While Rohit was on a song, Shubman Gill scored 16 while former captain Virat Kohli also returned to the pavilion with the same score. Later, KL Rahul (19) and Shreyas Iyer (53) helped India scored the required runs in another routine ODI World Cup win. Interestingly, India won the match with 19.3&nbsp;overs to spare.&nbsp;

Shaheen Shah Afridi scalped two wickets while Hasan Ali got the prize wicket of Virat, but apart from that it was a day to forget at office for the Pakistan side.

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<h2>India dazzle with ball</h2>

Earlier, Pakistan had a good start to their innings as Imam-ul-Haq (36) and Abdullah Shafique (20) countered the Indian bowling attack in the first powerplay. However, India came good in the second powerplay as they scalped skipper Babar Azam (50) and Mohammad Rizwan (49). Pakistan went from 155/2 to 191 all out.

Only five batters scored in double figures for Pakistan with all key bowlers for India coming good with two wickets each. Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Mohammed Siraj, and Ravindra Jadeja, all had two wickets each to dent the Pakistan hopes.

India will next take the field on Thursday (Oct 19) against Bangladesh as they push for their fourth win in Pune. Pakistan will take on five-time champions Australia in Chennai on Friday as both teams look to bounce back after defeats.

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Ahmedabad was painted blue on Saturday (Oct 14) as Team India won the ODI World Cup contest against arch-rivals Pakistan to maintain their perfect record. Led by Rohit Sharma’s 86-run knock, the Men in Blue have extended their winning streak to 8-0 after another dominant display in the ODI World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The seven-wicket win also sees India maintain their perfect start to the ODI World Cup as they have won all their three matches while Pakistan suffered their first defeat of the tournament. Rohit on fire After a horrible batting collapse for Pakistan, India were tasked to chase 192 at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium as skipper Rohit Sharma led from the front. The Indian skipper was unfortunate to miss out on a hundred as he scored 86 runs in front of 120,000 fans in Ahmedabad. His knock, which contained 6 sixes and 6 fours, set the tone for the Indian team as they coasted to a comprehensive win. While Rohit was on a song, Shubman Gill scored 16 while former captain Virat Kohli also returned to the pavilion with the same score. Later, KL Rahul (19) and Shreyas Iyer (53) helped India scored the required runs in another routine ODI World Cup win. Interestingly, India won the match with 19.3 overs to spare. Shaheen Shah Afridi scalped two wickets while Hasan Ali got the prize wicket of Virat, but apart from that it was a day to forget at office for the Pakistan side. ALSO READ | World Cup: Lackluster Mitchell Marsh vows to correct mistakes as cornered Australia eye comeback India dazzle with ball Earlier, Pakistan had a good start to their innings as Imam-ul-Haq (36) and Abdullah Shafique (20) countered the Indian bowling attack in the first powerplay. However, India came good in the second powerplay as they scalped skipper Babar Azam (50) and Mohammad Rizwan (49). Pakistan went from 155/2 to 191 all out. Only five batters scored in double figures for Pakistan with all key bowlers for India coming good with two wickets each. Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Mohammed Siraj, and Ravindra Jadeja, all had two wickets each to dent the Pakistan hopes. India will next take the field on Thursday (Oct 19) against Bangladesh as they push for their fourth win in Pune. Pakistan will take on five-time champions Australia in Chennai on Friday as both teams look to bounce back after defeats. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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IND vs PAK Probable Playing XI: The most-awaited match of the ICC World Cup 2023 has arrived. India and Pakistan will clash on Saturday (Oct 14) at the Narendra Modi International Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad.

IND vs PAK Probable Playing XI: The most-awaited match of the ICC World Cup 2023 has arrived. India and Pakistan will clash on Saturday (Oct 14) at the Narendra Modi International Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. Team India kickstarted their ICC World Cup 2023 campaign against Australia and won the match by six wickets. Then, they squared off with Afghanistan and defeated them by eight wickets. Rohit Sharma & Co gave exceptional performances in both encounters. Indian bowlers Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, and Kuldeep Yadav gave a hard time to the Australian batters. Meanwhile, KL Rahul scored 97 runs in 115 balls in their first World Cup 2023 match. However, Team India broke all records in their match against Afghanistan. Indian captain Rohit Sharma surpassed 'Master Blaster' Sachin Tendulkar's record for most centuries in the ODI World Cup. As Virat Kohli scored a fifty, he crossed Tendulkar's record of highest runs in the World Cup (T20I and ODI). ALSO READ | IND vs PAK Head to Head: Check India vs Pakistan ODI records ahead of ICC World Cup 2023 match on Oct 14 So far, Pakistan's performance in the ICC World Cup 2023 has been excellent. They started their World Cup 2023 campaign against the Netherlands and defeated the Dutch side by 81 runs. In their second match, they beat Sri Lanka by six wickets. Pakistan successfully chased a target of 345 runs in 48.2 overs. While Mohammad Rizwan scored 131 runs in 121 balls, Hasan Ali took four wickets. ALSO READ | ICC World Cup 2023: Watch all Mauka Mauka ads ahead of the India vs Pakistan cricket match In the last seven games, Pakistan has not won even a single match against India since 1992. Here's everything you need to know about India and Pakistan's playing XI in the upcoming World Cup 2023 match. IND vs PAK World Cup 2023 Probable Playing XI India Probable Playing XI: Rohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Hardik Pandya, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav Pakistan Probable Playing XI: Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi IND vs PAK World Cup 2023 Injury Updates The only concern for India is Shubman Gill's illness. The player has reached Ahmedabad. However, he might not play against Pakistan on Saturday (Oct 14). There are chances that Ravichandran Ashwin will replace Shardul Thakur in the squad. (With inputs from agencies)

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India vs Pakistan rivalry has taken centre stage again as both nations meet for the eighth time in the ODI World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday (Oct 14). After winning the toss, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma opted to field first in a decision that raised eyebrows for many. It is just the second time India will chase a target in the high-voltage clash in the ODI World Cup having last done so in 2003.

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<h2>So what happened last time India batted second?</h2>

On 1st March 2003, India and Pakistan locked horns at the historic Centurion ground in South Africa with Sourav Ganguly and Waqar Younis leading the respective sides. It was the Pakistan skipper who won the toss and elected to bat first as India held an unprecedented record of winning while batting first. Both teams had&nbsp;big-game players in their side with the likes of Saeed Anwar, Inzamam-ul-Haq, Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and others.

Batting first, Pakistan’s Anwar was in sublime form as he attacked the Indian bowling and scored 101. He was well supported by future skipper Younis Khan (32) and Mohammad Yousuf (22) who helped Pakistan reach 273/7 in their 50 overs. Inzamam-ul-Haq failed to make a mark as he got run out on 6 while Rashid Latif contributed 29 with the bat.

For India, Ashish Nehra and Zaheer Khan scalped two wickets each while Javagal Srinath and Dinesh Mongia ended with one each.

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In reply, India started on the front foot as openers Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar took on the Pakistan bowling attack. The former was dismissed on 21 but took the attack to the opposition while Tendulkar was the architect of India’s dominance with the bat. He hit Shoaib Akhtar for a six over the third man that captured the attention of the world. It is still one of the iconic moments in the history of the World Cup.

However, Tendulkar’s dominance with the bat came to an end when a Shoaib Akhtar delivery surprised him and he was caught off guard on 98. He missed out on a hundred but did his job for the Men in Blue. He along with Mohammed Kaif (35) put on 102 runs for the third wicket while skipper Ganguly was dismissed for a golden duck. Later Rahul Dravid (44) and Yuvraj Singh (50) helped the Indian team to win as they celebrated a famous win. Dravid scored the winning four and was excellent throughout the tournament.

India won the contest by six wickets, chasing the 274-run target with 26 balls to spare. The Men in Blue later reached the World Cup final, but lost&nbsp;to Australia.

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India vs Pakistan rivalry has taken centre stage again as both nations meet for the eighth time in the ODI World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday (Oct 14).

India vs Pakistan rivalry has taken centre stage again as both nations meet for the eighth time in the ODI World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday (Oct 14). After winning the toss, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma opted to field first in a decision that raised eyebrows for many. It is just the second time India will chase a target in the high-voltage clash in the ODI World Cup having last done so in 2003. Sachin Tendulkar's master class innings during India vs Pakistan in the World Cup 2003 He scored 98 runs from 75 balls while chasing 274 target against mighty Pakistan bowling attack#INDvPAK | #INDvsPAK | #CWC23pic.twitter.com/4tbyb9hWrO — Don Cricket 🏏 (@doncricket_) October 13, 2023 × So what happened last time India batted second? On 1st March 2003, India and Pakistan locked horns at the historic Centurion ground in South Africa with Sourav Ganguly and Waqar Younis leading the respective sides. It was the Pakistan skipper who won the toss and elected to bat first as India held an unprecedented record of winning while batting first. Both teams had big-game players in their side with the likes of Saeed Anwar, Inzamam-ul-Haq, Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and others. Batting first, Pakistan’s Anwar was in sublime form as he attacked the Indian bowling and scored 101. He was well supported by future skipper Younis Khan (32) and Mohammad Yousuf (22) who helped Pakistan reach 273/7 in their 50 overs. Inzamam-ul-Haq failed to make a mark as he got run out on 6 while Rashid Latif contributed 29 with the bat. For India, Ashish Nehra and Zaheer Khan scalped two wickets each while Javagal Srinath and Dinesh Mongia ended with one each. ALSO READ | World Cup: Lackluster Mitchell Marsh vows to correct mistakes as cornered Australia eye comeback In reply, India started on the front foot as openers Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar took on the Pakistan bowling attack. The former was dismissed on 21 but took the attack to the opposition while Tendulkar was the architect of India’s dominance with the bat. He hit Shoaib Akhtar for a six over the third man that captured the attention of the world. It is still one of the iconic moments in the history of the World Cup. However, Tendulkar’s dominance with the bat came to an end when a Shoaib Akhtar delivery surprised him and he was caught off guard on 98. He missed out on a hundred but did his job for the Men in Blue. He along with Mohammed Kaif (35) put on 102 runs for the third wicket while skipper Ganguly was dismissed for a golden duck. Later Rahul Dravid (44) and Yuvraj Singh (50) helped the Indian team to win as they celebrated a famous win. Dravid scored the winning four and was excellent throughout the tournament. India won the contest by six wickets, chasing the 274-run target with 26 balls to spare. The Men in Blue later reached the World Cup final, but lost to Australia. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Former India captain Virat Kohli could not stay away from the headlines on Saturday (Oct 14) against Pakistan in the high-voltage World Cup contest as he attracted the attention of the internet. Playing against the arch-rivals at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Virat had to leave the field just moments after the match started. However he was back on the field moments later, but made the headlines on the internet.

<h2>Why did Virat leave the field?</h2>

Virat initially started the match with a full-sleeved t-shirt with white stripes on the shoulders. He wore the kit during the national anthem and start of the match unaware of the new kit change. The rest of the team was wearing kits with tri-colour strips of the Indian flag with Virat being the exception. However, that mistake was brought into his consideration, and quickly went into the dressing room for a change. He would then wear the tri-colour striped t-shirt to match his teammates with India fielding first in the contest.

<h2>What happened in the Pakistan innings?</h2>

After winning the toss, India skipper Rohit Sharma put Pakistan to bat despite history suggesting the hosts have a better advantage batting first. The Indian team made one change for the match as in-form Shubman Gill returned to the team after recuperating from dengue while Ishan Kishan was dropped from the Playing XI.

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Pakistan started their innings brightly with Imam-ul-Haq (36) and Abdullah Shafique (20) as they demonstrated Pakistan’s batting show. However, India would quickly come back in the match with quick-fire wickets to unsettle Pakistan at the Narendra Modi Stadium. At the time of writing, Pakistan were 187/8 after 40 overs as they lost wickets at regular intervals.

Jasprit Bumrah,&nbsp;Mohammed Siraj, and Kuldeep Yadav each got two wickets while the likes of Babar Azam (50) and Mohammad Rizwan (49) were the only other batters to get into double figures in the Pakistan innings.

This is the eighth meeting between the sides in the ODI World Cup and only the second occasion when Pakistan are batting first. The only other occasion when Pakistan batted first in the ODI World Cup contest was in 2003 when they lost by six wickets in Centurion. India currently hold an unprecedented 7-0 lead against Pakistan in the ODI World Cup head-to-head matches.

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Former India captain Virat Kohli could not stay away from the headlines on Saturday (Oct 14) against Pakistan in the high-voltage World Cup contest as he attracted the attention of the internet.

Former India captain Virat Kohli could not stay away from the headlines on Saturday (Oct 14) against Pakistan in the high-voltage World Cup contest as he attracted the attention of the internet. Playing against the arch-rivals at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Virat had to leave the field just moments after the match started. However he was back on the field moments later, but made the headlines on the internet. Why did Virat leave the field? Virat initially started the match with a full-sleeved t-shirt with white stripes on the shoulders. He wore the kit during the national anthem and start of the match unaware of the new kit change. The rest of the team was wearing kits with tri-colour strips of the Indian flag with Virat being the exception. However, that mistake was brought into his consideration, and quickly went into the dressing room for a change. He would then wear the tri-colour striped t-shirt to match his teammates with India fielding first in the contest. What happened in the Pakistan innings? After winning the toss, India skipper Rohit Sharma put Pakistan to bat despite history suggesting the hosts have a better advantage batting first. The Indian team made one change for the match as in-form Shubman Gill returned to the team after recuperating from dengue while Ishan Kishan was dropped from the Playing XI. ALSO READ | World Cup: Lackluster Mitchell Marsh vows to correct mistakes as cornered Australia eye comeback Pakistan started their innings brightly with Imam-ul-Haq (36) and Abdullah Shafique (20) as they demonstrated Pakistan’s batting show. However, India would quickly come back in the match with quick-fire wickets to unsettle Pakistan at the Narendra Modi Stadium. At the time of writing, Pakistan were 187/8 after 40 overs as they lost wickets at regular intervals. Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Kuldeep Yadav each got two wickets while the likes of Babar Azam (50) and Mohammad Rizwan (49) were the only other batters to get into double figures in the Pakistan innings. This is the eighth meeting between the sides in the ODI World Cup and only the second occasion when Pakistan are batting first. The only other occasion when Pakistan batted first in the ODI World Cup contest was in 2003 when they lost by six wickets in Centurion. India currently hold an unprecedented 7-0 lead against Pakistan in the ODI World Cup head-to-head matches. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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