<p>Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar and former English captain Nasser Hussain gave their reactions after Virat Kohli was dismissed by Kyle Jamieson in the second innings of the World Test Championship final at Rose Bowl.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Kohli and Pujara walked out to bat on the Day 6 of the ultimate Test, however, Team India suffered a quick blow as skipper Kohli found a thin edge off Kyle Jamieson's delivery and gave an easy catch to Kiwi wicketkeeper BJ Watling.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>After being dismissed for 13 runs, Hussain and Gavaskar reacted to his dismissal and said that the shot played by Virat brought back memories of India’s 2014 tour to England.</p>

<p>“Little bit more like 2014 and not the one of 2018. That was the sort of line that James Anderson troubled him with in 2014. He left those last time around when he played in England,” Hussain said on commentary.</p>

<p>Legendary Indian batsman Sunil Gavaskar felt that the lack of Kohli's foot movement cost him the wicket.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“His backfoot didn’t move and he committed himself to the shot,” Gavaskar said.</p>


Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar and former English captain Nasser Hussain gave their reactions after Virat Kohli was dismissed by Kyle Jamieson in the second innings of the World Test Championship final at Rose Bowl.

Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar and former English captain Nasser Hussain gave their reactions after Virat Kohli was dismissed by Kyle Jamieson in the second innings of the World Test Championship final at Rose Bowl. ALSO READ: WTC Final- Virat Kohli's gesture towards BJ Watling wins hearts across social media Kohli and Pujara walked out to bat on the Day 6 of the ultimate Test, however, Team India suffered a quick blow as skipper Kohli found a thin edge off Kyle Jamieson's delivery and gave an easy catch to Kiwi wicketkeeper BJ Watling. ALSO READ: Cricket: 'They know him': Sachin Tendulkar talks about Rahul Dravid, the coach After being dismissed for 13 runs, Hussain and Gavaskar reacted to his dismissal and said that the shot played by Virat brought back memories of India’s 2014 tour to England. “Little bit more like 2014 and not the one of 2018. That was the sort of line that James Anderson troubled him with in 2014. He left those last time around when he played in England,” Hussain said on commentary. Legendary Indian batsman Sunil Gavaskar felt that the lack of Kohli's foot movement cost him the wicket. “His backfoot didn’t move and he committed himself to the shot,” Gavaskar said.

'His backfoot didn’t move': Sunil Gavaskar and Nasser Hussain react to Kohli's dismissal in WTC Final

<p class="MsoNormal">Former England captain Nasser Hussain lauded New Zealand all-rounder Kyle Jamieson after the speedster rattled India with a five-fer on Day 3 of the World Test Championship final at the Hampshire Bowl in Southampton. <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">The Kiwi pacer completed his fifth five-fer in his eighth Test as the youngster continues to touch new landmarks in his young career. Hussain praised Jamieson for his impact on international cricket while lavishing high praise for his consistency. <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">“His (Kyle Jamieson) impact on International cricket and his consistency is huge. He has played eight test matches and has already got five fifers. To have such an immediate impact is huge,” Nasser Hussain was quoted as saying by the ICC during the ongoing WTC final.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">The former English skipper was impressed by Jamieson’s knack of learning quickly as he saw the youngster change his length according to the conditions.</p>

<h2 class="MsoNormal">Jamieson a quick learner - Hussain</h2>

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<p class="MsoNormal">He said: “Jamieson came here, and he learned to bowl fuller. The way he has changed his angles during the match, it seems he is a quick learner.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">“To come to this massive match, the ultimate Test as a novice and putting such a performance. He is going to be a superstar in the future,” said Hussain.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Jamieson’s five-fer helped New Zealand restrict India for 217 on Day 3 of WTC final to which the Black Caps replied with 101 for 2 at the end of day’s play.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Even during the post-day press conference, Jamieson was delighted to have bagged Kohli’s wicket, who is also his skipper in the Royal Challengers Bangalore franchise in IPL. <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">“Kohli is a massive part of their team and pretty big wicket to get, so to get him pretty early morning, was I guess was nice and pleasing and pretty crucial for how the day followed,” said Jamieson<o:p></o:p></p>


Former England captain Nasser Hussain lauded New Zealand all-rounder Kyle Jamieson after the speedster rattled India with a five-fer on Day 3 of the World Test Championship final at the Hampshire Bowl in Southampton.

Former England captain Nasser Hussain lauded New Zealand all-rounder Kyle Jamieson after the speedster rattled India with a five-fer on Day 3 of the World Test Championship final at the Hampshire Bowl in Southampton. The Kiwi pacer completed his fifth five-fer in his eighth Test as the youngster continues to touch new landmarks in his young career. Hussain praised Jamieson for his impact on international cricket while lavishing high praise for his consistency. “His (Kyle Jamieson) impact on International cricket and his consistency is huge. He has played eight test matches and has already got five fifers. To have such an immediate impact is huge,” Nasser Hussain was quoted as saying by the ICC during the ongoing WTC final. The former English skipper was impressed by Jamieson’s knack of learning quickly as he saw the youngster change his length according to the conditions. Jamieson a quick learner - Hussain ALSO READ: Cricket: WTC Final - Jamieson stars with the ball as New Zealand dominate He said: “Jamieson came here, and he learned to bowl fuller. The way he has changed his angles during the match, it seems he is a quick learner. “To come to this massive match, the ultimate Test as a novice and putting such a performance. He is going to be a superstar in the future,” said Hussain. Jamieson’s five-fer helped New Zealand restrict India for 217 on Day 3 of WTC final to which the Black Caps replied with 101 for 2 at the end of day’s play. Even during the post-day press conference, Jamieson was delighted to have bagged Kohli’s wicket, who is also his skipper in the Royal Challengers Bangalore franchise in IPL. “Kohli is a massive part of their team and pretty big wicket to get, so to get him pretty early morning, was I guess was nice and pleasing and pretty crucial for how the day followed,” said Jamieson

WTC Final - Jamieson's impact on international cricket massive: Nasser Hussain lauds Kiwi all-rounder

<p>Nasser Hussain has lashed out at the England batting line-up after they abdicated against New Zealand on Day 3 of the Edgbaston Test. Nasser Hussain scrutinized the strategies of the players and their 'idiosyncratic movements.'&nbsp;</p>

<p>The hosts fell to 122 for 9 in their second innings in Birmingham, and are gazing at a specific loss, with a thin lead of 37 runs. Mark Wood top-scored for England with 29 while Ollie Pope made 23. No other English batsman could arrive at the 20-run mark.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Nasser Hussain demands English batsmen critically need to rethink their methods and get back to nuts and bolts - at Test level, however, all through the province game - on the off chance that they are to improve in the future.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Addressing Sky Sports, Nasser Hussain reprimanded the England players for a pitiable show. He said:&nbsp;</p>

<p>‘It was just an abject batting performance. It is like they are reinventing the wheel. They have all these odd techniques and idiosyncratic movements. In county cricket, they are all standing on an off-stump and flashing at balls outside off. It’s like everyone else is wrong &nbsp;all those great players of the past, people like Sir Viv Richards and Graham Gooch, and they are right.”</p>

<p>He also called attention to that while England was fixed by spin in India, there was no such pardon playing at home. He added:&nbsp;</p>

<p>“These days everyone seems to want to get their left leg out of the way but if they know what they’re doing where are the runs to back that up? In Sri Lanka, Joe Root carried them. We were told that the problem in India was that the ball spun but we don’t have the excuse of the pitches turning here. I just don’t understand the techniques I am witnessing.”</p>

<p>Various England batsmen like Rory Burns, Zak Crawley, and Ollie Pope have received unconventional batting techniques. In any case, the outcomes have been a long way from successful.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While England's batsmen have attempted to go the offbeat way, Nasser Hussain commended New Zealand for adhering to the essentials and playing appropriate Test cricket. He further said:&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Compare them to those of New Zealand, who are committed to orthodox Test match batting. It’s just chalk and cheese. Technically gifted, sound batsmen playing the way the game is supposed to be played, New Zealand. Let the ball come to you, leave it well, play it with a straight bat.”</p>

<p>Reacting to England's first-innings complete of 303, the Kiwis made 388. Britain then, at that point imploded to 76 for 6 preceding some lower-request opposition empowered them to forestall a loss inside three days.</p>


Nasser Hussain has lashed out at the England batting line-up after they abdicated against New Zealand on Day 3 of the Edgbaston Test. Nasser Hussain scrutinized the strategies of the players and their 'idiosyncratic movements.

Nasser Hussain has lashed out at the England batting line-up after they abdicated against New Zealand on Day 3 of the Edgbaston Test. Nasser Hussain scrutinized the strategies of the players and their 'idiosyncratic movements.' The hosts fell to 122 for 9 in their second innings in Birmingham, and are gazing at a specific loss, with a thin lead of 37 runs. Mark Wood top-scored for England with 29 while Ollie Pope made 23. No other English batsman could arrive at the 20-run mark. Nasser Hussain demands English batsmen critically need to rethink their methods and get back to nuts and bolts - at Test level, however, all through the province game - on the off chance that they are to improve in the future. Addressing Sky Sports, Nasser Hussain reprimanded the England players for a pitiable show. He said: ‘It was just an abject batting performance. It is like they are reinventing the wheel. They have all these odd techniques and idiosyncratic movements. In county cricket, they are all standing on an off-stump and flashing at balls outside off. It’s like everyone else is wrong all those great players of the past, people like Sir Viv Richards and Graham Gooch, and they are right.” He also called attention to that while England was fixed by spin in India, there was no such pardon playing at home. He added: “These days everyone seems to want to get their left leg out of the way but if they know what they’re doing where are the runs to back that up? In Sri Lanka, Joe Root carried them. We were told that the problem in India was that the ball spun but we don’t have the excuse of the pitches turning here. I just don’t understand the techniques I am witnessing.” Various England batsmen like Rory Burns, Zak Crawley, and Ollie Pope have received unconventional batting techniques. In any case, the outcomes have been a long way from successful. While England's batsmen have attempted to go the offbeat way, Nasser Hussain commended New Zealand for adhering to the essentials and playing appropriate Test cricket. He further said: “Compare them to those of New Zealand, who are committed to orthodox Test match batting. It’s just chalk and cheese. Technically gifted, sound batsmen playing the way the game is supposed to be played, New Zealand. Let the ball come to you, leave it well, play it with a straight bat.” Reacting to England's first-innings complete of 303, the Kiwis made 388. Britain then, at that point imploded to 76 for 6 preceding some lower-request opposition empowered them to forestall a loss inside three days.

Cricket: 'It was just an abject batting performance': Nasser Hussain lashes out at England batting line-up

<p class="MsoNormal">England pacer Ollie Robinson witnessed the clock going back by eight years during his Test debut against New Zealand at the Lord’s on Wednesday. A few tweets, sexist and racist in nature, dating back as many as eight years surfaced on social media platforms&nbsp;during his Test debut on Day 1, grabbing the limelight for all wrong reasons. <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Robinson produced a superb bowling performance on his debut as he got the wickets of Ross Taylor and Tom Latham on Day 1. However, after being marred with controversy for his racial and sexist tweets from 2012, Robinson put out a heartfelt apology for the distress caused.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Former England captain Nasser Hussain reckons that the controversy should be a lesson for all the cricketers and youngsters.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Speaking on Sky Sports Hussain said, “It is a lesson really that if you’re in and around the team treat anything you do on social media as if you’re doing a press conference.</p>

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<p class="MsoNormal">“If you’re going to wear t-shirts about online hate and abuse, anti-sexism and anti-racism you just can’t be doing this. It is just not good enough and it is just not on. It is a good lesson for anyone out there with social media. When you do this sort of stuff and you put it out there whether it be after a few beers after 4 am in the morning, it is out there for good,” he added. <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">“He is an 18-year-old lad who has made mistakes and we’ve all made mistakes and it has ruined his biggest day as a professional cricketer. If anything good can come from this it is that some young lad or girl thinking ‘online abuse is not good enough’. He has learned the harshest and biggest lesson.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-bubble-life-taken-a-toll-on-me-mentally-andre-russell-389182" hreflang="en">Cricket: Bubble life 'taken a toll on me mentally' - Andre Russell</a></strong></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">“I always remember my debut fondly, I will always remember my first day. He will always remember this day for something he did as an 18-year-old and that is very sad,” Nasser Hussain signed off.<o:p></o:p></p>


England pacer Ollie Robinson witnessed the clock going back by eight years during his Test debut against New Zealand at the Lord’s on Wednesday. A few tweets, sexist and racist in nature, dating back as many as eight years surfaced on social media platforms during his Test debut on Day 1, grabbing the limelight for all wrong reasons.

England pacer Ollie Robinson witnessed the clock going back by eight years during his Test debut against New Zealand at the Lord’s on Wednesday. A few tweets, sexist and racist in nature, dating back as many as eight years surfaced on social media platforms during his Test debut on Day 1, grabbing the limelight for all wrong reasons. Robinson produced a superb bowling performance on his debut as he got the wickets of Ross Taylor and Tom Latham on Day 1. However, after being marred with controversy for his racial and sexist tweets from 2012, Robinson put out a heartfelt apology for the distress caused. Former England captain Nasser Hussain reckons that the controversy should be a lesson for all the cricketers and youngsters. Speaking on Sky Sports Hussain said, “It is a lesson really that if you’re in and around the team treat anything you do on social media as if you’re doing a press conference. ALSO READ: Cricket: 'Won't be surprising if England prepare grassy pitches but expect 'Indian summer' - Sunil Gavaskar on India's tour of England “If you’re going to wear t-shirts about online hate and abuse, anti-sexism and anti-racism you just can’t be doing this. It is just not good enough and it is just not on. It is a good lesson for anyone out there with social media. When you do this sort of stuff and you put it out there whether it be after a few beers after 4 am in the morning, it is out there for good,” he added. “He is an 18-year-old lad who has made mistakes and we’ve all made mistakes and it has ruined his biggest day as a professional cricketer. If anything good can come from this it is that some young lad or girl thinking ‘online abuse is not good enough’. He has learned the harshest and biggest lesson. ALSO READ: Cricket: Bubble life 'taken a toll on me mentally' - Andre Russell “I always remember my debut fondly, I will always remember my first day. He will always remember this day for something he did as an 18-year-old and that is very sad,” Nasser Hussain signed off.

Cricket: ‘A good lesson for anyone there on social media’ – Nasser Hussain on Ollie Robinson’s racial, sexist tweets

<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{be3d9681-c159-4585-8cbc-661040074b50}{203}" paraid="1642555432" xml:lang="EN-GB">Former England skipper Nasser Hussain has predicted that Joe Root will end up shattering all the Test batting records by country's batsmen while adding the 30-year-old is arguably England's best-ever player of spin bowling.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{dbd98b8c-6288-4a2b-b074-7eddc2c52054}{108}" paraid="222867695" xml:lang="EN-GB">Root continued his purple patch with the willow as he hammered 218 runs and 40 runs off 32 deliveries in the two innings respectively in the first Test against India as England defeated the hosts&nbsp;by 227 runs in Chennai to complete a historic win.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{3075f764-6d16-44cd-9d94-a5bcf3dab87e}{110}" paraid="1359759467" xml:lang="EN-GB">“Root sure is one of England’s greats. He will probably end up breaking all records, he will probably go past Sir Alastair Cook’s 161 Test matches and probably tally of runs as well,” Hussain wrote in his column for Sky Sports.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{c9e8d941-a777-4a59-be10-e9144fba9d3d}{246}" paraid="262497812" xml:lang="EN-GB">“He is in great&nbsp;nick, only 30 years old, and if you did a list of all-time England batting greats - the ones I have seen anyway - you’d have to have Root with Cook, Graham Gooch and Kevin Pietersen,” Hussain said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{280a7f80-acf9-44c6-acad-7e2a71293902}{23}" paraid="636630403" xml:lang="EN-GB">“I would say he is arguably England’s best-ever player of spin, the way he sweeps spin away is outstanding to watch.”&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{3075f764-6d16-44cd-9d94-a5bcf3dab87e}{165}" paraid="937032504" xml:lang="EN-GB">Hussain further branded&nbsp;England's win against India as “perfect performance" while adding the triumph in Chennai is right up there with all the epic wins in the longest format of the game.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{280a7f80-acf9-44c6-acad-7e2a71293902}{47}" paraid="579133950" xml:lang="EN-GB">“People were writing England off, saying this series could be 4-0 to India. No one really gave this side much of a chance. India had won in Australia, Virat Kohli was back and India is a very difficult place to go and win in Test match cricket,” he said.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{280a7f80-acf9-44c6-acad-7e2a71293902}{47}" paraid="579133950" xml:lang="EN-GB"><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/when-india-wins-the-toss-he-will-score-250-ashish-nehra-on-virat-kohli-362622" hreflang="en">'When India wins the toss, he will score 250': Ashish Nehra on Virat Kohli</a></strong></p>

<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{5f62758b-958d-4887-99b8-e791c0b2fbd2}{96}" paraid="31593759" xml:lang="EN-GB">"So, this win for England has to be right up there, especially away from home. They put in the perfect performance. From ball one to the final delivery, it was outstanding.”&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{5f62758b-958d-4887-99b8-e791c0b2fbd2}{216}" paraid="118801140" xml:lang="EN-GB">England will look to carry the winning momentum when they take the field for the second Test against India at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, scheduled to start from February 13. Whereas India would be itching to set the record straight and bounce back in the series, which England lead by 1-0.&nbsp;</p>


Former England skipper Nasser Hussain has predicted that Joe Root will end up shattering all the Test batting records by country's batsmen while adding the 30-year-old is arguably England's best-ever player of spin bowling.

Former England skipper Nasser Hussain has predicted that Joe Root will end up shattering all the Test batting records by country's batsmen while adding the 30-year-old is arguably England's best-ever player of spin bowling. Root continued his purple patch with the willow as he hammered 218 runs and 40 runs off 32 deliveries in the two innings respectively in the first Test against India as England defeated the hosts by 227 runs in Chennai to complete a historic win. “Root sure is one of England’s greats. He will probably end up breaking all records, he will probably go past Sir Alastair Cook’s 161 Test matches and probably tally of runs as well,” Hussain wrote in his column for Sky Sports. “He is in great nick, only 30 years old, and if you did a list of all-time England batting greats - the ones I have seen anyway - you’d have to have Root with Cook, Graham Gooch and Kevin Pietersen,” Hussain said. ALSO READ: ICC Test Rankings: India skipper Virat Kohli slips to fifth spot as Joe Root enters top 3 “I would say he is arguably England’s best-ever player of spin, the way he sweeps spin away is outstanding to watch.” Hussain further branded England's win against India as “perfect performance" while adding the triumph in Chennai is right up there with all the epic wins in the longest format of the game. “People were writing England off, saying this series could be 4-0 to India. No one really gave this side much of a chance. India had won in Australia, Virat Kohli was back and India is a very difficult place to go and win in Test match cricket,” he said. ALSO READ: 'When India wins the toss, he will score 250': Ashish Nehra on Virat Kohli "So, this win for England has to be right up there, especially away from home. They put in the perfect performance. From ball one to the final delivery, it was outstanding.” England will look to carry the winning momentum when they take the field for the second Test against India at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, scheduled to start from February 13. Whereas India would be itching to set the record straight and bounce back in the series, which England lead by 1-0.

Will end up breaking all records: Nasser Hussain praises Joe Root after Chennai Test heroics

<p>Former England captain Nasser Hussain has backed veteran Mahendra Singh Dhoni to make an international comeback despite growing uncertainty over the start of the Indian Premier League.</p>

<p>The 38-year-old Dhoni has not appeared for club or country since playing for India in last year's 50-over World Cup and the nationwide coronavirus lockdown is limiting his chances of getting back in the side with the IPL likely to be truncated or cancelled.</p>

<p>There has been speculation that Dhoni might retire from&nbsp;international cricket.</p>

<p>"What I have seen of Dhoni, I still think he has a huge amount to offer to Indian cricket," Hussain told Indian broadcaster Star Sports on Saturday.</p>

<p>"Yes, there have been one or two occasions where he has got it wrong in run chases, like that World Cup game against England. But in general, Dhoni is still a really good talent."</p>

<p>Hussain warned that Dhoni was a once-in-a-generation cricketer that India would struggle to replace.</p>

<p>"Don't push Dhoni into retirement too early. In the end only Dhoni knows his mental state, in the end selectors select and players turn up when asked to," he added.</p>

<p>"I do believe that certain individuals should not just retire into the sunset without some kind of farewell."</p>

<p>Dhoni, who gave up Test cricket in 2014, has been busy gardening at home during the lockdown, according to an Instagram post by his wife.</p>

<p>The opening match of the Twenty20 tournament between the Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings and holders Mumbai Indians was pushed back to April 15 as sporting events around the world were delayed or postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.</p>

<p>Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth said Dhoni's comeback prospects looked "very, very bleak" if the IPL was cancelled.</p>

<p>"Because straightaway, in my opinion, KL Rahul will be the wicket keeper-batsman," Srikkanth, former chairman of the national selection committee, said.</p>

<p>"Rishabh Pant, I still think he might be a bit of a doubt, but I believe that Rishabh Pant is highly talented.</p>

<p>"He is absolutely fit, he is a legend, he is brilliant. I am a great fan of Dhoni myself. But the question is for the (T20) World Cup team. So you'll have to put the Indian team first and then the individuals."</p>

<p>Dhoni led India to win the inaugural Twenty20 World Cup in 2007. He hit a six to seal the 2011 World Cup final victory and his status as a national hero.</p>

<p>He has amassed 10,773 runs from 350 ODIs, but his form dipped noticeably at last year's 50-over showpiece.</p>


Former England captain Nasser Hussain has backed veteran Mahendra Singh Dhoni to make an international comeback despite growing uncertainty over the start of the Indian Premier League.

Former England captain Nasser Hussain has backed veteran Mahendra Singh Dhoni to make an international comeback despite growing uncertainty over the start of the Indian Premier League. The 38-year-old Dhoni has not appeared for club or country since playing for India in last year's 50-over World Cup and the nationwide coronavirus lockdown is limiting his chances of getting back in the side with the IPL likely to be truncated or cancelled. There has been speculation that Dhoni might retire from international cricket. "What I have seen of Dhoni, I still think he has a huge amount to offer to Indian cricket," Hussain told Indian broadcaster Star Sports on Saturday. "Yes, there have been one or two occasions where he has got it wrong in run chases, like that World Cup game against England. But in general, Dhoni is still a really good talent." Hussain warned that Dhoni was a once-in-a-generation cricketer that India would struggle to replace. "Don't push Dhoni into retirement too early. In the end only Dhoni knows his mental state, in the end selectors select and players turn up when asked to," he added. "I do believe that certain individuals should not just retire into the sunset without some kind of farewell." Dhoni, who gave up Test cricket in 2014, has been busy gardening at home during the lockdown, according to an Instagram post by his wife. The opening match of the Twenty20 tournament between the Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings and holders Mumbai Indians was pushed back to April 15 as sporting events around the world were delayed or postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth said Dhoni's comeback prospects looked "very, very bleak" if the IPL was cancelled. "Because straightaway, in my opinion, KL Rahul will be the wicket keeper-batsman," Srikkanth, former chairman of the national selection committee, said. "Rishabh Pant, I still think he might be a bit of a doubt, but I believe that Rishabh Pant is highly talented. "He is absolutely fit, he is a legend, he is brilliant. I am a great fan of Dhoni myself. But the question is for the (T20) World Cup team. So you'll have to put the Indian team first and then the individuals." Dhoni led India to win the inaugural Twenty20 World Cup in 2007. He hit a six to seal the 2011 World Cup final victory and his status as a national hero. He has amassed 10,773 runs from 350 ODIs, but his form dipped noticeably at last year's 50-over showpiece.

Don't write off Dhoni, he still has plenty to offer: Nasser Hussain

<p>Indian skipper <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/indian-skipper-virat-kohli-explains-how-he-fakes-being-calm-231522">Virat Kohli</a> expressed his thoughts on the support Team India is getting from Pakistan in Sunday's World Cup group match against England at Edgbaston.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At the time of toss, Kohli said, "To be honest I haven't seen what's been happening outside. But I do believe the Pakistani fans will be supporting us, which is a rare thing (smiles)."</p>

<p>England's two back to back defeats have left their chances to book a semi-final berth precarious. After India's match, they will face New Zealand on July 3.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After Pakistan's win over Afghanistan on June 29, the scenario of England making it to the semi-finals has become even more difficult.&nbsp;</p>

<p>England's defeat will bolster Pakistan's chances of making it to the last four.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em><strong>England vs India,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/live-updates-cricket-world-cup-2019-match-38-england-vs-india-231700">click here</a>&nbsp;to get live updates</strong></em></p>

<p>Pakistan have nine points from eight games they have played and the only remaining contest is against Bangladesh.&nbsp;</p>

<p>If manage to win, they will end up on 11 points making it difficult for England as they need to win both their remaining fixtures to qualify for the semi-finals.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"It is never a problem chasing, I would have batted as well. It's a good challenge for us, we are up for it," said Kohli after England captain Eoin Morgan won the toss and opted to bat first.</p>

<p>"We haven't focused on the opposition to be honest, we have been finding ways to win games regardless. It's all about what you do on the day," Kohli added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For India, young wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant has made his World Cup as he has replaced Vijay Shankar in the playing XI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India is playing in a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-how-orange-colour-was-selected-as-indias-away-jersey-231682">different jersey other than their usual blue</a> as ahead of the World Cup, ICC had issued a guideline, requiring teams to have two different uniforms for all its televised tournaments except hosts England.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Keeping ICC's verdict in mind, India will be wearing an orange-blue jersey which was unveiled on Friday to distinguish themselves from hosts England who wear a lighter version of blue. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>


Indian skipper Virat Kohli expressed his thoughts on the support Team India is getting from Pakistan in Sunday's World Cup group match against England at Edgbaston.

Indian skipper Virat Kohli expressed his thoughts on the support Team India is getting from Pakistan in Sunday's World Cup group match against England at Edgbaston. At the time of toss, Kohli said, "To be honest I haven't seen what's been happening outside. But I do believe the Pakistani fans will be supporting us, which is a rare thing (smiles)." England's two back to back defeats have left their chances to book a semi-final berth precarious. After India's match, they will face New Zealand on July 3. After Pakistan's win over Afghanistan on June 29, the scenario of England making it to the semi-finals has become even more difficult. England's defeat will bolster Pakistan's chances of making it to the last four. England vs India, click here to get live updates Pakistan have nine points from eight games they have played and the only remaining contest is against Bangladesh. If manage to win, they will end up on 11 points making it difficult for England as they need to win both their remaining fixtures to qualify for the semi-finals. England wins the toss and they will bat first.#TeamIndia #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/SYLoVLG0G5 — BCCI (@BCCI) June 30, 2019 × "It is never a problem chasing, I would have batted as well. It's a good challenge for us, we are up for it," said Kohli after England captain Eoin Morgan won the toss and opted to bat first. "We haven't focused on the opposition to be honest, we have been finding ways to win games regardless. It's all about what you do on the day," Kohli added. For India, young wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant has made his World Cup as he has replaced Vijay Shankar in the playing XI. India is playing in a different jersey other than their usual blue as ahead of the World Cup, ICC had issued a guideline, requiring teams to have two different uniforms for all its televised tournaments except hosts England. Keeping ICC's verdict in mind, India will be wearing an orange-blue jersey which was unveiled on Friday to distinguish themselves from hosts England who wear a lighter version of blue.

World Cup: Virat Kohli speaks on Pakistani fans supporting Team India

<p>Former England cricketer Nasser Hussain took to social media to ask Pakistani fans as to which team they would be supporting between England and India <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?q=cricket+world+cup">Cricket World Cup</a> match as&nbsp;both the teams will meet on Sunday at Edgbaston.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>On his official Twitter handle, Hussain wrote, "Question to all Pakistan fans ...England vs India...Sunday... who are you supporting?"&nbsp;</p>

<p>Two back to back defeats have left England's semi-final hopes hanging by a thread, now, England will lock horns with India in a must-win clash and after that, they will face New Zealand.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After Pakistan's win over New Zealand on June 26, the scenario of England making it to the semi-finals has become even more difficult.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-people-are-waiting-for-us-to-fail-says-englands-jonny-bairstow-231113">'People are waiting for us to fail', says England's Jonny Bairstow</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Pakistan have seven points from as many games and their two remaining games are against Afghanistan and Bangladesh.&nbsp;</p>

<p>If manage to win both of them, they will end up on 11 points making it&nbsp;difficult for England as they need to win both their remaining fixtures to qualify for the semi-finals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pakistani cricket fans were quick to reply to&nbsp;Hussain's tweet and came forward to support their "neighbours" India against England.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Here are some of the replies:</strong></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Definitely backing India 🇮🇳 for two reasons<br />
1- they’re neighbours<br />
2- they’re passionate about cricket</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I am a Pakistani I am supporting India because I know Pakistan wont win no matter what Pakistani team is way out of shape but Indian Team Is Top Tier!</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Pakistan and india are always united against england.!!!</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Definitely Neighbours i.e. India.<br />
We can choose our friends but not neighbours.<br />
India any day over colonial England.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I read most of the replies. &amp; I am not surprised that the answer is India. Now it's your turn to answer...... Are you shocked about answers or it is as per your expectations for say no to "England"? 🙂</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Apart from match with Pak, most of Pakistanis I know support India😊</p>
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<p>Nasser Hussain, in another post, wrote, "I put this tweet out yesterday as I bit of a cheeky joke .. half expecting a lot of anger and aggression.. actually what we got was a lot of love and humour..."</p>


Former England cricketer Nasser Hussain took to social media to ask Pakistani fans as to which team they would be supporting between England and India Cricket World Cup match as both the teams will meet on Sunday at Edgbaston.

Former England cricketer Nasser Hussain took to social media to ask Pakistani fans as to which team they would be supporting between England and India Cricket World Cup match as both the teams will meet on Sunday at Edgbaston. On his official Twitter handle, Hussain wrote, "Question to all Pakistan fans ...England vs India...Sunday... who are you supporting?" Two back to back defeats have left England's semi-final hopes hanging by a thread, now, England will lock horns with India in a must-win clash and after that, they will face New Zealand. After Pakistan's win over New Zealand on June 26, the scenario of England making it to the semi-finals has become even more difficult. Also Read: 'People are waiting for us to fail', says England's Jonny Bairstow Pakistan have seven points from as many games and their two remaining games are against Afghanistan and Bangladesh. If manage to win both of them, they will end up on 11 points making it difficult for England as they need to win both their remaining fixtures to qualify for the semi-finals. Pakistani cricket fans were quick to reply to Hussain's tweet and came forward to support their "neighbours" India against England. Here are some of the replies: Definitely backing India 🇮🇳 for two reasons 1- they’re neighbours 2- they’re passionate about cricket — Rana Shazib (@RmShazib) June 26, 2019 × I am a Pakistani I am supporting India because I know Pakistan wont win no matter what Pakistani team is way out of shape but Indian Team Is Top Tier! — Inevitable (@ThanosIsLove) June 26, 2019 × Pakistan and india are always united against england.!!! — Jatti Says (@AmbranDiHoor) June 26, 2019 × Definitely Neighbours i.e. India. We can choose our friends but not neighbours. India any day over colonial England. — مرزا جواد مقصود بیگ (@ThePreCambrian) June 26, 2019 × I read most of the replies. & I am not surprised that the answer is India. Now it's your turn to answer...... Are you shocked about answers or it is as per your expectations for say no to "England"? 🙂 — Yes ha (@YeshaJethva1) June 27, 2019 × Apart from match with Pak, most of Pakistanis I know support India😊 — Muhammad Ali Shahani (@MAliShahani) June 27, 2019 × Nasser Hussain, in another post, wrote, "I put this tweet out yesterday as I bit of a cheeky joke .. half expecting a lot of anger and aggression.. actually what we got was a lot of love and humour..."

Support India or England? Pakistani fans give befitting reply to former England cricketer Nasser Hussain

<p>Former cricketer Mohammad Kaif is again trending on Social media, thanks to his Twitter posts. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Kaif, who was a crucial part of the 2002 NatWest Series final, Wednesday revealed that he was called a bus driver by former England captain Nasser Hussain in the final match of the series.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While holding a question and answer session on his Twitter account with his fans, Kaif broke the news.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A fan had asked Kaif to recall a memory about sledging by English players during the final in 2002.</p>

<p>&quot;@MohammadKaif Hi kaif, what you and Yuvi were talking during Natwest Final ? Was their any sledging from English players ?#AskKaif&quot;, the fan had asked.</p>

<p>In reply, Kaif wrote a yes, adding that Hussain actually called him a bus driver.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Yes, Nasser Hussain actually called me a Bus driver :) was good to take them for a ride ! <a href="https://t.co/wUeeUnowdN">https://t.co/wUeeUnowdN</a></p>
&mdash; Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) <a href="https://twitter.com/MohammadKaif/status/968494512858308608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 27, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p>In that match, England posted a huge total of 325/5, with Marcus Trescothick and then captain Nasser Hussain slamming a century each.</p>

<p>But, the Lord&rsquo;s final is best remembered for Kaif&rsquo;s match-winning 121-run partnership with Yuvraj Singh that helped India pull off a record 326-run chase after being reduced to 146 for 5 at one stage.</p>

<p>Kaif played superb knock to remain unbeaten at 87 runs of 75 ball and walked away with the Man-of-the-Match award.</p>


He was holding a question and answer session with his fans

Former cricketer Mohammad Kaif is again trending on Social media, thanks to his Twitter posts. Kaif, who was a crucial part of the 2002 NatWest Series final, Wednesday revealed that he was called a bus driver by former England captain Nasser Hussain in the final match of the series. While holding a question and answer session on his Twitter account with his fans, Kaif broke the news. A fan had asked Kaif to recall a memory about sledging by English players during the final in 2002. "@MohammadKaif Hi kaif, what you and Yuvi were talking during Natwest Final ? Was their any sledging from English players ?#AskKaif", the fan had asked. In reply, Kaif wrote a yes, adding that Hussain actually called him a bus driver. Yes, Nasser Hussain actually called me a Bus driver :) was good to take them for a ride ! https://t.co/wUeeUnowdN — Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) February 27, 2018 × In that match, England posted a huge total of 325/5, with Marcus Trescothick and then captain Nasser Hussain slamming a century each. But, the Lord’s final is best remembered for Kaif’s match-winning 121-run partnership with Yuvraj Singh that helped India pull off a record 326-run chase after being reduced to 146 for 5 at one stage. Kaif played superb knock to remain unbeaten at 87 runs of 75 ball and walked away with the Man-of-the-Match award.

'Nasser Hussain called me bus driver during Natwest final,' reveals Mohammad Kaif

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