Virat Kohli-led Team India endured a shambolic ten-wicket defeat at the hands of arch-rivals Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2021 on Sunday (October 24). Pakistan restricted India on a low-key total of 151 runs and chased down the target with 13 balls to spare to get off to a winning start in the tournament and bring an end to their winless streak against the Men in Blue in World Cup matches.

Ex-Pak captain aims a dig at India's Varun Chakaravarthy: Every kid in Pakistan plays this kind of bowling

Babar Azam-led Pakistan completed their two warm-up encounters in the T20 World Cup 2021 before they face Virat Kohli's Team India in both sides' tournament-opener, on October 24 (Sunday) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

'I don't know what insecurity we' - Salman Butt slams Babar Azam & Co. ahead of T20 WC opener vs India

MS Dhoni has been in poor form throughout the ongoing IPL 2021 edition. While his bat remained silent during the first leg in India early this year, he was expected to deliver in the second and final leg in the UAE.

'Don't know what he's thinking...' - Salman Butt slams MS Dhoni for batting ahead of Ravindra Jadeja for CSK

The India-England Test series ended on a sad note as the fifth and final Test couldn't take place after Covid-19 crisis took over in the Virat Kohli-led Indian camp.

Salman Butt defends Ravi Shastri for criticism over his book launch event, cites Jarvo's example for no strict protocols in England

MS Dhoni was appointed as Team India's mentor for the T20 World Cup on Wednesday evening (September 8). Virat Kohli-led Men in Blue's 15-man squad had some surprise inclusions and notable omissions, however, the former Indian captain's return to the Indian dressing room, in a new role, created huge buzz on social media platforms.

'MS Dhoni has......' - Salman Butt makes big statement lavishing former captain after his appointment as India's mentor in T20 WC

Team India went ahead with the same playing XI in the third Test that brought them glory at Lord's. The Men in Blue decided to sit Ashwin out despite being aware of the nature of the Headingley surface.

'I feel Team India must start rotating their players', says former Pakistan skipper

Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt has commented on Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya's fitness, who is a vital cog in the Indian cricket team, especially in the middle order, but currently going through a lean patch in his career.

Watch: Salman Butt has his say on India's star all-rounder's physique — 'problem is that he is so slim'

Former Pakistan skipper Salman Butt has praised the Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj for his stunning performance in the ongoing Test series between India and England.

'He adds a different flavour to Indian attack': Ex-Pakistan captain praises Mohammed Siraj

Cheteshwar Pujara has been struggling to score for India lately. The batsman's form has become a concern for India as his average is down to 31 since 2018, which is significantly lower than his career average of 45.

Former Pakistan skipper feels this Indian youngster can replace 'struggling' Cheteshwar Pujara

Former Pakistani cricketer Salman Butt has criticised Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson and called him "lazy". After India's tour of Sri Lanka, Samson has been facing flak for a below-average show in Colombo.

'Seems like a lazy batsman to me': Salman Butt on Sanju Samson's performance

Former Pakistani captain Salman Butt has weighed in on the much-debated topic in the cricketing arena these days regarding the Indian cricket team. Ever since the Virat Kohli-led team lost the ICC World Test Championship Final (WTC) against New Zealand besides the absence of major ICC trophy since eight years, a gourp of fans have dubbed the Men In Blue as the "new chokers", a tag that has been associated with South Africa team as they have failed to reach finals of major ICC tournaments since their re-admission to cricket in 1992.

Don't call team India 'chokers', they don't lose often at ICC events: Salman Butt

Prithvi Shaw's brute playing style has earned him several comparisons with Batting greats Virender Sehwag and Viv Richards. The 21-year-old was under a lot of criticism for his batting display during the Australia series, however, the young gun bounced back.

'You have to score big runs': Former Pakistan skipper on Prithvi Shaw's comparisons

Shikhar Dhawan and Co. will take on Sri Lanka in a 3-match ODI series that will kick off on July 13th. This tour will be significant in many aspects. Several newbies will get to showcase their talent on the international level, and Rahul Dravid will be the one guiding them.

'Opportunity for Dravid to create future champions of Indian cricket': Salman Butt

Virat Kohli is considered one of the all-time best batsmen in the game of cricket. The Indian skipper has prolific stats to back himself. Captain Kohli holds a prominent place in the Fab 5 modern-era batsman.

Cricket: 'Virat is the most impactful batsman in the world', says Salman Butt

Former Pakistan skipper Salman Butt lauded India's bowling sensation Jasprit Bumrah and called him 'one of the best' while saying that the pacing spearhead has the calibre of a 'Ferrari'.

'His worth in team is what Wasim and Waqar's for Pakistan': Salman Butt lauds this Indian pacer

Indian skipper Virat Kohli has been going through a century drought for over a year and a half now. The last time, Kohli smashed a ton was against Bangladesh in November 2019 in the Pink Ball Test.

Cricket- 'He's broken so many barriers': Salman Butt backs skipper Virat Kohli to end century drought

Few days ago, Indian wicketkeeper Wriddhimman Saha said that Rishabh Pant should be the team's first-choice keeper in England after playing well in the last few matches for Team India.

'Positive sign for Indian cricket': Salman Butt lauds Wriddhiman Saha's approach on Rishabh Pant

Australian bowling quarter of Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon has written a letter to the Australian public clarifying their stance on the infamous sandpaper gate incident during the Newlands Test against South Africa in 2018 where Cameron Bancroft, Steve Smith and David Warner were found guilty of trying to alter the condition of the ball.

'Not possible': Salman Butt lashes out at Australian bowlers' stance on sandpaper gate

Salman Butt had dismissed Michael Vaughan's comparison of Virat Kohli vs Kane Williamson and called it "irrelevant". He went on to say that skipper Kohli has 70 centuries across all formats, whereas, Vaughan has none in ODI cricket.

'Haven't been a match fixer': Michael Vaughan hits back at Salman Butt

Former Pakistan skipper Salman Butt disagreed with Michael Vaughan who recently claimed that Kane Williamson would've been termed as the greatest player currently had he been an Indian while comparing the Kiwi to Indian skipper Virat Kohli.

Salman Butt disagrees with Michael Vaughan's Virat Kohli-Kane Williamson comparison

Mohammad Amir had confessed to spot-fixing only after then ODI skipper Shahid Afridi slapped the fast bowler while Salman Butt was involved in corruption much before Pakistan's ill-fated tour of England in 2010, claimed former all-rounder Abdul Razzaq.

Mohammad Amir confessed to spot-fixing after Shahid Afridi slapped him: Abdul Razzaq

Salman Butt along with Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir was accused of spot-fixing and served a five-year ban which ended in 2015

Former Pakistani cricketer, Salman Butt to play in Bangladesh

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