Rahul Dravid, on Wednesday (November 4), was appointed as the Team India head coach by the BCCI. He will take over as the coach of the Indian cricket team, replacing Ravi Shastri, post the T20 World Cup 2021 edition. Dravid, former Indian captain, was serving as the National Cricket Academy (NCA) head and was touted to be the frontrunners to succeed Shastri. He has finally signed a two-year deal as India coach, till the 2023 ODI World Cup.

The announcement was made during India-Afghanistan's T20 World Cup 2021 clash, on Wednesday evening (November 3), at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. When Rohit Sharma was told about Dravid's next role in the post-match presentation, the opener lauded the former Indian captain and said, "We were playing the game (against Afghanistan), so I had no idea (about it). Congratulations to him (Rahul Dravid) for coming back in a different capacity in the Indian team, we look forward to work with him."

He added, “He (Dravid) is a stalwart of Indian cricket and it will be nice working with him in future."

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Dravid remains one of the biggest servants of Indian cricket. Despite retiring from international cricket in 2012, he still contributes to the cricketing development in the country. After retirement, he took over as the India A and U-19 coach from 2016-2019, guiding the U-19 team to 2018 World Cup glory. Since then, he has served as the NCA head, supplying young talents to the national side by grooming them consistently and monitoring the key injured Indian players in the academy, in Bengaluru.

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It is very much likely that Rohit and Rahul will form the captain-coach pair for India in T20Is, as Virat Kohli is set to step away as captain from the shortest format post the ongoing World Cup. While his ODI captaincy will also be discussed depending on India's run in the showpiece event, Kohli is expected to remain the Test captain. Thus, Dravid is most likely to start his tenure as India coach with split captaincy within the national side across formats.

Rahul Dravid, on Wednesday (November 4), was appointed as the Team India head coach by the BCCI. He will take over as the coach of the Indian cricket team, replacing Ravi Shastri, post the T20 World Cup 2021 edition.

Rahul Dravid, on Wednesday (November 4), was appointed as the Team India head coach by the BCCI. He will take over as the coach of the Indian cricket team, replacing Ravi Shastri, post the T20 World Cup 2021 edition. Dravid, former Indian captain, was serving as the National Cricket Academy (NCA) head and was touted to be the frontrunners to succeed Shastri. He has finally signed a two-year deal as India coach, till the 2023 ODI World Cup. The announcement was made during India-Afghanistan's T20 World Cup 2021 clash, on Wednesday evening (November 3), at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. When Rohit Sharma was told about Dravid's next role in the post-match presentation, the opener lauded the former Indian captain and said, "We were playing the game (against Afghanistan), so I had no idea (about it). Congratulations to him (Rahul Dravid) for coming back in a different capacity in the Indian team, we look forward to work with him." He added, “He (Dravid) is a stalwart of Indian cricket and it will be nice working with him in future." ALSO READ | 'New Era Begins': Netizens congratulate Rahul Dravid on his appointment as India's head coach Dravid remains one of the biggest servants of Indian cricket. Despite retiring from international cricket in 2012, he still contributes to the cricketing development in the country. After retirement, he took over as the India A and U-19 coach from 2016-2019, guiding the U-19 team to 2018 World Cup glory. Since then, he has served as the NCA head, supplying young talents to the national side by grooming them consistently and monitoring the key injured Indian players in the academy, in Bengaluru. ALSO READ | Rahul Dravid appointed as Team India's head coach, set to take over from New Zealand home series It is very much likely that Rohit and Rahul will form the captain-coach pair for India in T20Is, as Virat Kohli is set to step away as captain from the shortest format post the ongoing World Cup. While his ODI captaincy will also be discussed depending on India's run in the showpiece event, Kohli is expected to remain the Test captain. Thus, Dravid is most likely to start his tenure as India coach with split captaincy within the national side across formats.

'He is a stalwart of Indian cricket' - Rohit Sharma reacts as Rahul Dravid appointed Team India's head coach

New Zealand will take on Scotland in match 32 of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. This will be the first game of the day, with Team India to take on the Mohammad Nabi-led Afghanistan in the evening clash at Abu Dhabi.

The Kane Williamson-led New Zealand cricket team started their journey in the Super 12 round with a 5-wicket loss at the hands of Pakistan. They, however, came back strongly to thump India by 8 wickets in their second fixture and remain alive in the semi-finals race. In fact, they have a very strong chance to qualify for the last four.

On the other hand, Scotland have had a disappointing run in the main draw of the competition after dominating the warm-up games and the qualifiers. They went down to Namibia and Afghanistan and have a humongous task versus New Zealand, India and Pakistan in their remaining games. Will they spring in a surprise versus the Black Caps?

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Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match:

Where is the T20 World Cup match between New Zealand vs Scotland taking place?

The T20 World Cup match between New Zealand vs Scotland&nbsp;will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

What time does the T20 World Cup match between New Zealand vs Scotland&nbsp;begin?

The T20 World Cup match between New Zealand vs Scotland&nbsp;begins at 3:30 PM IST on Wednesday.

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Where and how to watch live coverage of the T20 World Cup match between New Zealand vs Scotland?

The T20 World Cup match between New Zealand vs Scotland&nbsp;will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the T20 World Cup match between ENG vs WI will be available on Hotstar. The T20 World Cup matches will be shown on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports HD, and DD Sports

New Zealand will take on Scotland in match 32 of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. This will be the first game of the day, with Team India to take on the Mohammad Nabi-led Afghanistan in the evening clash at Abu Dhabi.

New Zealand will take on Scotland in match 32 of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. This will be the first game of the day, with Team India to take on the Mohammad Nabi-led Afghanistan in the evening clash at Abu Dhabi. The Kane Williamson-led New Zealand cricket team started their journey in the Super 12 round with a 5-wicket loss at the hands of Pakistan. They, however, came back strongly to thump India by 8 wickets in their second fixture and remain alive in the semi-finals race. In fact, they have a very strong chance to qualify for the last four. On the other hand, Scotland have had a disappointing run in the main draw of the competition after dominating the warm-up games and the qualifiers. They went down to Namibia and Afghanistan and have a humongous task versus New Zealand, India and Pakistan in their remaining games. Will they spring in a surprise versus the Black Caps? ALSO READ | NZ vs SCO, T20 World Cup 2021 prediction: Who will win today's match between New Zealand and Scotland? Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match: Where is the T20 World Cup match between New Zealand vs Scotland taking place? The T20 World Cup match between New Zealand vs Scotland will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. What time does the T20 World Cup match between New Zealand vs Scotland begin? The T20 World Cup match between New Zealand vs Scotland begins at 3:30 PM IST on Wednesday. ALSO READ | Never seen captaincy potential in Virat Kohli, says Danish Kaneria as India near elimination in T20 WC Where and how to watch live coverage of the T20 World Cup match between New Zealand vs Scotland? The T20 World Cup match between New Zealand vs Scotland will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the T20 World Cup match between ENG vs WI will be available on Hotstar. The T20 World Cup matches will be shown on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports HD, and DD Sports

T20 World Cup, NZ vs SCO live streaming: When and where to watch New Zealand vs Scotland match?

New Zealand and Namibia will square off against each other in match 32 of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, in the UAE on Wednesday afternoon (November 2). The match will be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.&nbsp;

The Kane Williamson-led New Zealand cricket team started their Super 12 round with a loss versus Pakistan. However, they have recovered in style and defeated Virat Kohli-led India by 8 wickets to keep themselves alive in the semi-finals race. As of now, they remain the favourites to be the second team from Pool B to join Pakistan in the semi-finals, however, they will not like to take any game lightly as Afghanistan are also in contention for the last four (India, Namibia and Scotland also remain alive but only mathematically).

The Kiwis will be playing at the same venue, after a gap of two days, whereas Scotland will turn up for their third game in Super 12 after a gap of six days. This will also be Scotland's first-ever game at Dubai and, hence, they will have to adapt to the conditions and surface on offer as quickly as possible.&nbsp;

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Match prediction for New Zealand vs Scotland T20 WC clash:&nbsp;Both teams will be looking to chase once again. Being a day game, expect another slow-burning game of cricket. New Zealand will start as overwhelming favourites after hammering India and their well-settled bowling attack will test the Scotland team, whose batsmen average 8.61 with a strike-rate of 85.16.

Both sides last met in the T20 WC during the 2009 edition where the Kiwis emerged on top of Scotland in a rain-marred affair. It remains their only face-off to date.

New Zealand and Namibia will square off against each other in match 32 of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, in the UAE on Wednesday afternoon (November 2). The match will be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

New Zealand and Namibia will square off against each other in match 32 of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, in the UAE on Wednesday afternoon (November 2). The match will be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. The Kane Williamson-led New Zealand cricket team started their Super 12 round with a loss versus Pakistan. However, they have recovered in style and defeated Virat Kohli-led India by 8 wickets to keep themselves alive in the semi-finals race. As of now, they remain the favourites to be the second team from Pool B to join Pakistan in the semi-finals, however, they will not like to take any game lightly as Afghanistan are also in contention for the last four (India, Namibia and Scotland also remain alive but only mathematically). The Kiwis will be playing at the same venue, after a gap of two days, whereas Scotland will turn up for their third game in Super 12 after a gap of six days. This will also be Scotland's first-ever game at Dubai and, hence, they will have to adapt to the conditions and surface on offer as quickly as possible. ALSO READ | Pakistan wins hearts as they congratulate Namibia on their inspiring T20 WC journey - WATCH Match prediction for New Zealand vs Scotland T20 WC clash: Both teams will be looking to chase once again. Being a day game, expect another slow-burning game of cricket. New Zealand will start as overwhelming favourites after hammering India and their well-settled bowling attack will test the Scotland team, whose batsmen average 8.61 with a strike-rate of 85.16. Both sides last met in the T20 WC during the 2009 edition where the Kiwis emerged on top of Scotland in a rain-marred affair. It remains their only face-off to date.

NZ vs SCO, T20 World Cup 2021 prediction: Who will win today's match between New Zealand and Scotland?

India played their second game in the Super 12 round in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition against Kane Williamson-led New Zealand, on Sunday (October 31) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. After losing their tournament-opener versus arch-rivals Pakistan by ten wickets, the Virat Kohli-led Men in Blue were expected to comeback in style and get off the mark in the points table.&nbsp;

However, nothing of that sort happened as Kohli &amp; Co. lost their second game on the trot, by eight wickets versus the Black Caps. Being asked to bat first, India posted a below-par 110-7 in 20 overs. In reply, the Kiwis completed the run-chase with 33 balls in hand and pushed the one-time winners are on the brink of an early exit from the mega event.

While nothing has clicked for India in the two games in the T20 WC, many former cricketers and experts of the gentlemen's game has slammed the Kohli-led thinktank for their questionable changes in the playing XI versus New Zealand. Ishan Kishan came in place of injured Suryakumar Yadav and was asked to open as Rohit was demoted to No. 3 whereas Kohli also moved a spot below his usual position. Meanwhile, Bhuvneshwar Kumar was replaced by Shardul Thakur.&nbsp;

Many feel India pressed the panic button after one loss. Former Indian opener-turned-commentator Gautam Gambhir feels mentor MS Dhoni had no role behind the knee-jerk changes made by India in their playing&nbsp;XI versus the Kiwis. Gambhir has, meanwhile,&nbsp;slammed Kohli the strategist behind India's poor decision-making.

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"Kohli has never impressed me as a strategist. Once again, he was a disappointment on Sunday. For starters, why did he change the team from the one that played against Pakistan? If that was not enough, he also changed the batting order and had Ishan Kishan open in place of Rohit. I have played long enough with MS Dhoni to know that he would have nothing to do with these knee-jerk changes just after one game. And what I also understand is that the other support staff hardly challenge Kohli's calls," Gambhir wrote in his coloumn for TOI.

"But the question is whether Sodhi and other New Zealanders bowled well or India batted below par. I am the first one to acknowledge opposition's supremacy but after seeing Kohli and his men play the way they did on Sunday, I'd say they made Sodhi and Co. looked better than they were. From a distance it seemed there was no clear planning, role allocation and proper assessment of the conditions. Clearly, they were searching for a mountain of a score. Lack of understanding of the pitch meant they were in pursuit of a score around 170-180. As a result, Indian batsmen kept hitting in the air like millionaires and folded for 110," Gambhir added.

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India are in a must-win position in their remaining three games in the Super 12 round. In addition, they need other results to favour them in order to progress to the semi-finals of the mega event in the UAE. As of now, Kohli &amp; Co. have their back against the wall and need to produce some scintillating performances to march their way back into the tournament.

India played their second game in the Super 12 round in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition against Kane Williamson-led New Zealand, on Sunday (October 31) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

India played their second game in the Super 12 round in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition against Kane Williamson-led New Zealand, on Sunday (October 31) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. After losing their tournament-opener versus arch-rivals Pakistan by ten wickets, the Virat Kohli-led Men in Blue were expected to comeback in style and get off the mark in the points table. However, nothing of that sort happened as Kohli & Co. lost their second game on the trot, by eight wickets versus the Black Caps. Being asked to bat first, India posted a below-par 110-7 in 20 overs. In reply, the Kiwis completed the run-chase with 33 balls in hand and pushed the one-time winners are on the brink of an early exit from the mega event. While nothing has clicked for India in the two games in the T20 WC, many former cricketers and experts of the gentlemen's game has slammed the Kohli-led thinktank for their questionable changes in the playing XI versus New Zealand. Ishan Kishan came in place of injured Suryakumar Yadav and was asked to open as Rohit was demoted to No. 3 whereas Kohli also moved a spot below his usual position. Meanwhile, Bhuvneshwar Kumar was replaced by Shardul Thakur. Many feel India pressed the panic button after one loss. Former Indian opener-turned-commentator Gautam Gambhir feels mentor MS Dhoni had no role behind the knee-jerk changes made by India in their playing XI versus the Kiwis. Gambhir has, meanwhile, slammed Kohli the strategist behind India's poor decision-making. ALSO READ | Watch: Rohit Sharma's special praise for Virat Kohli, says 'his hunger for success is just unbelievable' "Kohli has never impressed me as a strategist. Once again, he was a disappointment on Sunday. For starters, why did he change the team from the one that played against Pakistan? If that was not enough, he also changed the batting order and had Ishan Kishan open in place of Rohit. I have played long enough with MS Dhoni to know that he would have nothing to do with these knee-jerk changes just after one game. And what I also understand is that the other support staff hardly challenge Kohli's calls," Gambhir wrote in his coloumn for TOI. "But the question is whether Sodhi and other New Zealanders bowled well or India batted below par. I am the first one to acknowledge opposition's supremacy but after seeing Kohli and his men play the way they did on Sunday, I'd say they made Sodhi and Co. looked better than they were. From a distance it seemed there was no clear planning, role allocation and proper assessment of the conditions. Clearly, they were searching for a mountain of a score. Lack of understanding of the pitch meant they were in pursuit of a score around 170-180. As a result, Indian batsmen kept hitting in the air like millionaires and folded for 110," Gambhir added. ALSO READ | Former cricketer feels too much 'confusion' in Team India with mentor MS Dhoni and head coach Shastri India are in a must-win position in their remaining three games in the Super 12 round. In addition, they need other results to favour them in order to progress to the semi-finals of the mega event in the UAE. As of now, Kohli & Co. have their back against the wall and need to produce some scintillating performances to march their way back into the tournament.

'Played long enough with him...' - Gambhir feels Dhoni had no role behind India's knee-jerk changes vs NZ

Team India are among the top three sides in ICC T20I rankings. The one-time winners were touted to be one of the contenders at the start of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. However, the Men in Blue have fell flat in both their games in the Super 12 round and are on the brink of an early elimination from the marquee tournament.

India's star-studded line-up comprises KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, captain Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, etc. However, none of them have made a mark in the two encounters. Moreover, they have a strong support staff, comprising MS Dhoni as team mentor, head coach Ravi Shastri, bowling coach Bharat Arun, batting coach Vikram Rathour and fielding coach R Sridhar. Despite having such big names, India have been unimpressive in the T20 WC.

Ahead of India's fixture versus the Mohammad Nabi-led Afghanistan, on Wednesday (November 2), the former Indian cricketer Maninder Singh feels there is too much confusion within Team India due to the presence of some big names in the team management and the leadership group. He told TOI, "You plan things, you just don't go and start hitting out. You don't change the batting order. Rohit Sharma has got runs at number one, opening position, most of the time and he was sent at No. 3. It showed he was prevented from facing Trent Boult. This is not a very good sign. Kohli, who scored most runs at number 3, came to bat number 4. I just felt that there was a lot of confusion. With Dhoni the mentor and Shastri the coach, there was so much khichdi in the dressing room."

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India need to win their remaining three games, by big margins, and hope for other results to favour them in order to reach the semi-finals of the mega event. Kohli &amp; Co.'s leftover games are against Afghanistan, Scotland and Namibia. Will they make it to the last four? Only time will tell...

Team India are among the top three sides in ICC T20I rankings. The one-time winners were touted to be one of the contenders at the start of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE.

Team India are among the top three sides in ICC T20I rankings. The one-time winners were touted to be one of the contenders at the start of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. However, the Men in Blue have fell flat in both their games in the Super 12 round and are on the brink of an early elimination from the marquee tournament. India's star-studded line-up comprises KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, captain Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, etc. However, none of them have made a mark in the two encounters. Moreover, they have a strong support staff, comprising MS Dhoni as team mentor, head coach Ravi Shastri, bowling coach Bharat Arun, batting coach Vikram Rathour and fielding coach R Sridhar. Despite having such big names, India have been unimpressive in the T20 WC. Ahead of India's fixture versus the Mohammad Nabi-led Afghanistan, on Wednesday (November 2), the former Indian cricketer Maninder Singh feels there is too much confusion within Team India due to the presence of some big names in the team management and the leadership group. He told TOI, "You plan things, you just don't go and start hitting out. You don't change the batting order. Rohit Sharma has got runs at number one, opening position, most of the time and he was sent at No. 3. It showed he was prevented from facing Trent Boult. This is not a very good sign. Kohli, who scored most runs at number 3, came to bat number 4. I just felt that there was a lot of confusion. With Dhoni the mentor and Shastri the coach, there was so much khichdi in the dressing room." ALSO READ | 'Nobody should be.....': Gavaskar unimpressed with Jasprit Bumrah's bubble-fatigue remark post NZ loss India need to win their remaining three games, by big margins, and hope for other results to favour them in order to reach the semi-finals of the mega event. Kohli & Co.'s leftover games are against Afghanistan, Scotland and Namibia. Will they make it to the last four? Only time will tell...

Former cricketer feels too much 'confusion' in Team India with mentor MS Dhoni and head coach Shastri

After India's eight-wicket loss at the hands of Kane Williamson-led New Zealand, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, the Virat Kohli-led Men in Blue are struggling to survive in the T20 World Cup. The one-time winners India still have three games to play in the Super 12 round, however, they need to win all games and also depend upon other results to progress ahead into the last four.

Post India's drubbing versus the Black Caps, speedster Jasprit Bumrah addressed the reporters in the post-match press conference. Replying to a question, Bumrah blamed the bio-bubble fatigue as one of the striking factors behind India's dismal run in the seventh edition of the T20 WC, being held in the UAE.

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Bumrah told reporters, "Absolutely, sometimes you need a break. You miss your family. You've been on the road for six months. So all of that sometimes play on the back of your mind. But when you're on the field, you don't think of all those things .. Obviously staying in a bubble and staying away from your family for such a long period of time does play a role.

"The BCCI also tried their best to make us feel comfortable .. It's a difficult time. There's a pandemic going on, so we try to adapt but sometimes bubble fatigue, mental fatigue also creeps in."

While India have been on the road since last year's tour of Australia, and have moved from one bio-bubble to another, Little Master Sunil Gavaskar isn't impressed with Bumrah's statements.

He told on Sports Today, "Well look, when you are playing for India, everything has got to recede to the background. It's as simple as that. It's an unbelievable privilege and a huge honor to be playing for and representing your country. There are millions who you know, want to get the India cap, the India colors...

“Nobody should be saying that this [bubble fatigue] is there. There should be no real excuse. You should go out there and give it your best. It's as simple as that. And that's all the Indian fans are expecting. We all know that you can't win every game. This is a sport, you are going to lose. Even the greatest of players in individual sports, even the greatest of teams lose. And this is a great team, make no mistake. The way they have played over the years, it's a top team, this Indian team is a top champion team.

“But it's only in the multi-country tournaments where they have not found their feet. So I think that's something they need to do and not talk about anything else," the original Little Master explained.

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For the unversed, India toured Australia last year -- shortly after the IPL 2020 edition -- hosted England in all formats early this year, which was followed by the first leg of IPL 2021. Soon after the India leg, the national team headed to the United Kingdom, where they stayed from mid-May to mid-September. After that, the Indian players played the second and final leg of IPL 2021 before shifting their focus on the T20 WC. Thus, things have been tough on the Indian players, even though their dismal performances have left fans disappointed.

India are playing Afghanistan in their third match in the Super 12 round and need to win at all costs. Another defeat will end their campaign in the T20 WC 2021 edition.

After India's eight-wicket loss at the hands of Kane Williamson-led New Zealand, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, the Virat Kohli-led Men in Blue are struggling to survive in the T20 World Cup.

After India's eight-wicket loss at the hands of Kane Williamson-led New Zealand, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, the Virat Kohli-led Men in Blue are struggling to survive in the T20 World Cup. The one-time winners India still have three games to play in the Super 12 round, however, they need to win all games and also depend upon other results to progress ahead into the last four. Post India's drubbing versus the Black Caps, speedster Jasprit Bumrah addressed the reporters in the post-match press conference. Replying to a question, Bumrah blamed the bio-bubble fatigue as one of the striking factors behind India's dismal run in the seventh edition of the T20 WC, being held in the UAE. ALSO READ | Virat Kohli set to lose ODI captaincy as India on verge of early exit in T20 World Cup: Reports Bumrah told reporters, "Absolutely, sometimes you need a break. You miss your family. You've been on the road for six months. So all of that sometimes play on the back of your mind. But when you're on the field, you don't think of all those things .. Obviously staying in a bubble and staying away from your family for such a long period of time does play a role. "The BCCI also tried their best to make us feel comfortable .. It's a difficult time. There's a pandemic going on, so we try to adapt but sometimes bubble fatigue, mental fatigue also creeps in." While India have been on the road since last year's tour of Australia, and have moved from one bio-bubble to another, Little Master Sunil Gavaskar isn't impressed with Bumrah's statements. He told on Sports Today, "Well look, when you are playing for India, everything has got to recede to the background. It's as simple as that. It's an unbelievable privilege and a huge honor to be playing for and representing your country. There are millions who you know, want to get the India cap, the India colors... “Nobody should be saying that this [bubble fatigue] is there. There should be no real excuse. You should go out there and give it your best. It's as simple as that. And that's all the Indian fans are expecting. We all know that you can't win every game. This is a sport, you are going to lose. Even the greatest of players in individual sports, even the greatest of teams lose. And this is a great team, make no mistake. The way they have played over the years, it's a top team, this Indian team is a top champion team. “But it's only in the multi-country tournaments where they have not found their feet. So I think that's something they need to do and not talk about anything else," the original Little Master explained. ALSO READ | 'India didn't trust Rohit Sharma against Trent Boult' - Sunil Gavaskar baffled by Hitman's demotion vs NZ For the unversed, India toured Australia last year -- shortly after the IPL 2020 edition -- hosted England in all formats early this year, which was followed by the first leg of IPL 2021. Soon after the India leg, the national team headed to the United Kingdom, where they stayed from mid-May to mid-September. After that, the Indian players played the second and final leg of IPL 2021 before shifting their focus on the T20 WC. Thus, things have been tough on the Indian players, even though their dismal performances have left fans disappointed. India are playing Afghanistan in their third match in the Super 12 round and need to win at all costs. Another defeat will end their campaign in the T20 WC 2021 edition.

'Nobody should be.....': Gavaskar unimpressed with Jasprit Bumrah's bubble-fatigue remark post NZ loss

Team India will face Mohammad Nabi-led Afghanistan in their third encounter of the Super 12 round in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. The Men in Blue will have to raise their game in order to keep themselves alive in the competition as another defeat will surely end their campaign in the marquee tournament.

The Virat Kohli-led side have been a pale shadow of themselves with back-to-back defeats in their two encounters so far. Kohli &amp; Co. went down to their arch-rivals Pakistan by ten wickets in their tournament-opener whereas Kane Williamson-led New Zealand thrashed the one-time winners by eight wickets in their following match. On the other hand, Afghanistan have been a far-better side, having two wins from three encounters. They thrashed Namibia and Scotland whereas lost a close match to Pakistan. With them being serious contenders for the semi-finals, the Afghan side will also like to be on their toes with two big games coming up -- versus India and New Zealand, respectively.

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Both India and Afghanistan have met twice in T20 WC history. India won on both occasions, in 2010 and 2012 editions. However, given how India are faring and how much Afghanistan have improved, things will be pretty tough for the 2007 winners.

Match prediction for India vs Afghanistan face-off:&nbsp;India will be turning up at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi for the first time in this&nbsp;T20 WC. They will find it tough to adjust to the surfaces here, after playing New Zealand in Dubai only a couple of days ago. Normally, the track offers something to the pacers but run-making isn't very difficult. Expect a 155-plus scoring encounter with chasing side to hold the edge.&nbsp;

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Afghanistan took a brave call to bat first versus Pakistan, given how much they trust their spinners to strangle oppositions. Will they repeat the same versus India, who also have their own reservations in setting up a target.

Team India will face Mohammad Nabi-led Afghanistan in their third encounter of the Super 12 round in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. The Men in Blue will have to raise their game in order to keep themselves alive in the competition as another defeat will surely end their campaign in the marquee tournament.

Team India will face Mohammad Nabi-led Afghanistan in their third encounter of the Super 12 round in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. The Men in Blue will have to raise their game in order to keep themselves alive in the competition as another defeat will surely end their campaign in the marquee tournament. The Virat Kohli-led side have been a pale shadow of themselves with back-to-back defeats in their two encounters so far. Kohli & Co. went down to their arch-rivals Pakistan by ten wickets in their tournament-opener whereas Kane Williamson-led New Zealand thrashed the one-time winners by eight wickets in their following match. On the other hand, Afghanistan have been a far-better side, having two wins from three encounters. They thrashed Namibia and Scotland whereas lost a close match to Pakistan. With them being serious contenders for the semi-finals, the Afghan side will also like to be on their toes with two big games coming up -- versus India and New Zealand, respectively. ALSO READ | T20 World Cup, IND vs AFG live streaming: When and where to watch India vs Afghanistan match? Both India and Afghanistan have met twice in T20 WC history. India won on both occasions, in 2010 and 2012 editions. However, given how India are faring and how much Afghanistan have improved, things will be pretty tough for the 2007 winners. Match prediction for India vs Afghanistan face-off: India will be turning up at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi for the first time in this T20 WC. They will find it tough to adjust to the surfaces here, after playing New Zealand in Dubai only a couple of days ago. Normally, the track offers something to the pacers but run-making isn't very difficult. Expect a 155-plus scoring encounter with chasing side to hold the edge. ALSO READ | T20 WC: R Ashwin or Rahul Chahar for Varun Chakravarthy? Predicting India's XI for Afghanistan clash Afghanistan took a brave call to bat first versus Pakistan, given how much they trust their spinners to strangle oppositions. Will they repeat the same versus India, who also have their own reservations in setting up a target.

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Team India will lock horns with Afghanistan in their third encounter in the Super 12 round of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. This will be the second game of the day, with New Zealand taking on the lowly-ranked Scotland in the afternoon clash.&nbsp;

India find themselves in a peculiar position after having lost two games on the trot. They started their campaign versus Babar Azam-led Pakistan and were thrashed by the arch-rivals by ten wickets. In their second game, many expected Virat Kohli-led India to stage a comeback, however, they fell like nine pins to lose by 9 wickets.&nbsp;

Hence, India need to win against Afghanistan in order to stay alive in the semi-finals race, where they are in contention only mathematically. On the other hand, Afghanistan have won two and lost one in the Super 12 round. The Mohammad Nabi-led Afghan side will hope to continue to win and straightaway qualify for the semi-finals as they already have a superior net run-rate under their belt. Any slip-up by them will keep New Zealand, and also India, in the hunt for the second semi-final spot from Pool B.

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Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match:

Where is the T20 World Cup match between India vs Afghanistan taking place?

The T20 World Cup match between India vs Afghanistan&nbsp;will take place at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi.

What time does the T20 World Cup match between India vs Afghanistan&nbsp;begin?

The T20 World Cup match between India vs Afghanistan&nbsp;begins at 7:30 PM IST on Wednesday.

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Where and how to watch live coverage of the T20 World Cup match between India vs Afghanistan?

The T20 World Cup match between India vs Afghanistan&nbsp;will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the T20 World Cup match between ENG vs WI will be available on Hotstar. The T20 World Cup matches will be shown on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports HD, and DD Sports

Team India will lock horns with Afghanistan in their third encounter in the Super 12 round of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. This will be the second game of the day, with New Zealand taking on the lowly-ranked Scotland in the afternoon clash.

Team India will lock horns with Afghanistan in their third encounter in the Super 12 round of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. This will be the second game of the day, with New Zealand taking on the lowly-ranked Scotland in the afternoon clash. India find themselves in a peculiar position after having lost two games on the trot. They started their campaign versus Babar Azam-led Pakistan and were thrashed by the arch-rivals by ten wickets. In their second game, many expected Virat Kohli-led India to stage a comeback, however, they fell like nine pins to lose by 9 wickets. Hence, India need to win against Afghanistan in order to stay alive in the semi-finals race, where they are in contention only mathematically. On the other hand, Afghanistan have won two and lost one in the Super 12 round. The Mohammad Nabi-led Afghan side will hope to continue to win and straightaway qualify for the semi-finals as they already have a superior net run-rate under their belt. Any slip-up by them will keep New Zealand, and also India, in the hunt for the second semi-final spot from Pool B. ALSO READ | T20 WC: R Ashwin or Rahul Chahar for Varun Chakravarthy? Predicting India's XI for Afghanistan clash Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match: Where is the T20 World Cup match between India vs Afghanistan taking place? The T20 World Cup match between India vs Afghanistan will take place at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. What time does the T20 World Cup match between India vs Afghanistan begin? The T20 World Cup match between India vs Afghanistan begins at 7:30 PM IST on Wednesday. ALSO READ | Pakistan wins hearts as they congratulate Namibia on their inspiring T20 WC journey - WATCH Where and how to watch live coverage of the T20 World Cup match between India vs Afghanistan? The T20 World Cup match between India vs Afghanistan will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the T20 World Cup match between ENG vs WI will be available on Hotstar. The T20 World Cup matches will be shown on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports HD, and DD Sports

T20 World Cup, IND vs AFG live streaming: When and where to watch India vs Afghanistan match?

Team India were termed as one of the strongest contenders for the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. The Virat Kohli-led side won the two warm-up encounters with ease but have fallen apart since then to lose both their matches in the Super 12 round so far. After being thrashed by Pakistan and New Zealand, the Men in Blue are starring on the brink of an early elimination and need to get their act together if they want to remain alive in the semi-finals race.

The next challenge for Team India is against Afghanistan. The Mohammad Nabi-led Afghan side have been impressive so far in the showpiece event. They won and lost a game each in the warm-up round and now have two wins from three encounters in the Super 12. If they win their remaining two games, versus India and New Zealand respectively, they will qualify for the semi-finals as they already have a superior net run-rate.&nbsp;

For India, they are once again dealing with problems of plenty and have failed to manage their resources wisely. The move to drop down Rohit Sharma to No. 3 in order to accommodate Ishan Kishan at the top, versus the Black Caps, was heavily criticised. Their batters have to get used to the surfaces in the UAE and need to work on their sluggish strike-rates. On the other hand, the one-time winners will also need to tweak their bowling line-up in the game versus Afghanistan.&nbsp;

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Predicting India's XI versus Afghanistan: Rohit is expected to return to the top with KL Rahul as his opening partner. Ishan Kishan can take the No. 3 spot, followed by Captain Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja. In the bowling department, it will be interesting to see if India replace Varun Chakravarthy with either R Ashwin or Rahul Chahar. Calls for Ashwin's inclusion is gaining momentum and he might be handy versus the Afghanistan line-up.

India can go ahead with Ashwin/Chahar/Chakravarthy whereas Jasprit Bumrah, Shardul Thakur and Mohammed Shami can form the pace unit.&nbsp;

India's possible XI versus Afghanistan: Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin/Rahul Chahar/Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami

Team India were termed as one of the strongest contenders for the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. The Virat Kohli-led side won the two warm-up encounters with ease but have fallen apart since then to lose both their matches in the Super 12 round so far.

Team India were termed as one of the strongest contenders for the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. The Virat Kohli-led side won the two warm-up encounters with ease but have fallen apart since then to lose both their matches in the Super 12 round so far. After being thrashed by Pakistan and New Zealand, the Men in Blue are starring on the brink of an early elimination and need to get their act together if they want to remain alive in the semi-finals race. The next challenge for Team India is against Afghanistan. The Mohammad Nabi-led Afghan side have been impressive so far in the showpiece event. They won and lost a game each in the warm-up round and now have two wins from three encounters in the Super 12. If they win their remaining two games, versus India and New Zealand respectively, they will qualify for the semi-finals as they already have a superior net run-rate. For India, they are once again dealing with problems of plenty and have failed to manage their resources wisely. The move to drop down Rohit Sharma to No. 3 in order to accommodate Ishan Kishan at the top, versus the Black Caps, was heavily criticised. Their batters have to get used to the surfaces in the UAE and need to work on their sluggish strike-rates. On the other hand, the one-time winners will also need to tweak their bowling line-up in the game versus Afghanistan. ALSO READ | Pakistan wins hearts as they congratulate Namibia on their inspiring T20 WC journey - WATCH Predicting India's XI versus Afghanistan: Rohit is expected to return to the top with KL Rahul as his opening partner. Ishan Kishan can take the No. 3 spot, followed by Captain Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja. In the bowling department, it will be interesting to see if India replace Varun Chakravarthy with either R Ashwin or Rahul Chahar. Calls for Ashwin's inclusion is gaining momentum and he might be handy versus the Afghanistan line-up. India can go ahead with Ashwin/Chahar/Chakravarthy whereas Jasprit Bumrah, Shardul Thakur and Mohammed Shami can form the pace unit. India's possible XI versus Afghanistan: Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin/Rahul Chahar/Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami

T20 WC: R Ashwin or Rahul Chahar for Varun Chakravarthy? Predicting India's XI for Afghanistan clash

Pakistan comfortably beat Namibia by 45 runs to enter the semi-finals of the ICC T20 World Cup here on Tuesday. 
Batting first, Mohammed Rizwan's unbeaten 79 off 50 balls and skipper Babar Azam's 70 off 48 balls ensured a commanding 189 for two in 20 overs.

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Mohammed Hafeez also smashed 32 off 16 balls at the death. In reply, Namibia were restricted to 144 for five with Hasan Ali, Imad Wasim, Haris Rauf and Shadab Khan picking up a wicket apiece.

Brief Scores: 
Pakistan 189/2 in 20 overs (Md Rizwan 79 not out, Babar Azam 70, Md Hafeez 32 not out). 
Namibia 144/5 in 20 overs (Craig Williams 40, David Wiese 43 not out, Imad Wasim 1/13).

Pakistan comfortably beat Namibia by 45 runs to enter the semi-finals of the ICC T20 World Cup here on Tuesday. Batting first, Mohammed Rizwan's unbeaten 79 off 50 balls and skipper Babar Azam's 70 off 48 balls ensured a commanding 189 for two in 20 overs.

Pakistan comfortably beat Namibia by 45 runs to enter the semi-finals of the ICC T20 World Cup here on Tuesday. Batting first, Mohammed Rizwan's unbeaten 79 off 50 balls and skipper Babar Azam's 70 off 48 balls ensured a commanding 189 for two in 20 overs. ALSO READ | T20 WC: Rashid Khan urges fans to 'respect rules' and come to stadium with tickets for India face-off Mohammed Hafeez also smashed 32 off 16 balls at the death. In reply, Namibia were restricted to 144 for five with Hasan Ali, Imad Wasim, Haris Rauf and Shadab Khan picking up a wicket apiece. Brief Scores: Pakistan 189/2 in 20 overs (Md Rizwan 79 not out, Babar Azam 70, Md Hafeez 32 not out). Namibia 144/5 in 20 overs (Craig Williams 40, David Wiese 43 not out, Imad Wasim 1/13).

T20 WC: Babar Azam-led Pakistan beat Namibia by 45 runs to clinch semi-final spot

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

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

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

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Afghanistan star spinner Rashid Khan on Tuesday urged fans to "respect the rules and support" the organisers of the T20 World Cup by coming to the stadium with a ticket. More than 16,000 tickets had been issued for the game between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Dubai. However, thousands of ticketless fans travelled to the venue and then attempted to force entry into the stadium last week.

"I`m super excited about tomorrow`s AFGvIND game. I was disappointed at the scenes last weekend; we need to fly our national flag high and do our country proud. Pls respect rules &amp; support the organisers @ICC@T20WorldCup@AbuDhabiCricket, only coming to the stadium with a ticket," tweeted Rashid.

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After the incident, the International Cricket Council (ICC) had asked the Emirates Cricket Board to undertake a full investigation regarding crowd behaviour during the ICC men`s T20 World Cup game between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Meanwhile, on Wednesday, it will be a change in venue for India after playing both their opening games at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium as they will play Afghanistan at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Afghanistan star spinner Rashid Khan on Tuesday urged fans to "respect the rules and support" the organisers of the T20 World Cup by coming to the stadium with a ticket.

Afghanistan star spinner Rashid Khan on Tuesday urged fans to "respect the rules and support" the organisers of the T20 World Cup by coming to the stadium with a ticket. More than 16,000 tickets had been issued for the game between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Dubai. However, thousands of ticketless fans travelled to the venue and then attempted to force entry into the stadium last week. "I`m super excited about tomorrow`s AFGvIND game. I was disappointed at the scenes last weekend; we need to fly our national flag high and do our country proud. Pls respect rules & support the organisers @ICC@T20WorldCup@AbuDhabiCricket, only coming to the stadium with a ticket," tweeted Rashid. ALSO READ | Virat Kohli set to lose ODI captaincy as India on verge of early exit in T20 World Cup: Reports After the incident, the International Cricket Council (ICC) had asked the Emirates Cricket Board to undertake a full investigation regarding crowd behaviour during the ICC men`s T20 World Cup game between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Meanwhile, on Wednesday, it will be a change in venue for India after playing both their opening games at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium as they will play Afghanistan at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

T20 WC: Rashid Khan urges fans to 'respect rules' and come to stadium with tickets for India face-off

India lost to New Zealand by eight wickets in their second game in the Super 12 round, in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition. Playing their second match after a gap of seven days, at the same venue -- i.e. the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai -- many believed Virat Kohli-led Team India will manage to beat the Black Caps and get back to winning ways. However, they lost their second game on the trot, after losing to Pakistan by ten wickets in their tournament-opener.

While nothing clicked for India versus the Kiwis, the move to demote Rohit Sharma to the No. 3 position was heavily criticised. Ahead of India's upcoming match versus Afghanistan, batting coach Vikram Rathour has opened up on the move and revealed that vice-captain Rohit was part of the decision-making which demoted him down the order.

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Rathour told the reporters on Tuesday (November 2), "Suryakumar Yadav was having some back spasm. He was not fit enough for the match. The whole management took the call to send Ishan as an opener and, of course, Rohit was part of the decision,” Rathour told reporters.

“Ishan has done well as an opener in the IPL as well as in the practice matches, that’s why he has been sent as an opener,” he added.

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Rohit returned for a 14-ball 14 whereas Ishan managed only a mere 4 runs versus the Black Caps at Dubai. As a result, India posted a paltry 110/7 and failed to defend the total as Kane Williamson-led Kiwis won the game by eight wickets, with 33 balls to spare.

Kohli &amp; Co. need to win against Afghanistan to remain alive in the race for the semi-finals. For now, the one-time winners are in contention mathematically but their chances are bleak with back-to-back defeats.

India lost to New Zealand by eight wickets in their second game in the Super 12 round, in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition. Playing their second match after a gap of seven days, at the same venue -- i.

India lost to New Zealand by eight wickets in their second game in the Super 12 round, in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition. Playing their second match after a gap of seven days, at the same venue -- i.e. the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai -- many believed Virat Kohli-led Team India will manage to beat the Black Caps and get back to winning ways. However, they lost their second game on the trot, after losing to Pakistan by ten wickets in their tournament-opener. While nothing clicked for India versus the Kiwis, the move to demote Rohit Sharma to the No. 3 position was heavily criticised. Ahead of India's upcoming match versus Afghanistan, batting coach Vikram Rathour has opened up on the move and revealed that vice-captain Rohit was part of the decision-making which demoted him down the order. ALSO READ | Virat Kohli set to lose ODI captaincy as India on verge of early exit in T20 World Cup: Reports Rathour told the reporters on Tuesday (November 2), "Suryakumar Yadav was having some back spasm. He was not fit enough for the match. The whole management took the call to send Ishan as an opener and, of course, Rohit was part of the decision,” Rathour told reporters. “Ishan has done well as an opener in the IPL as well as in the practice matches, that’s why he has been sent as an opener,” he added. ALSO READ | Rohit to lead India in T20Is against New Zealand; Hardik, Bhuvneshwar likely to be dropped - Report Rohit returned for a 14-ball 14 whereas Ishan managed only a mere 4 runs versus the Black Caps at Dubai. As a result, India posted a paltry 110/7 and failed to defend the total as Kane Williamson-led Kiwis won the game by eight wickets, with 33 balls to spare. Kohli & Co. need to win against Afghanistan to remain alive in the race for the semi-finals. For now, the one-time winners are in contention mathematically but their chances are bleak with back-to-back defeats.

T20 WC: Vikram Rathour reveals Rohit Sharma was part of Virat Kohli & Co.'s decision to demote him vs NZ

India lost to New Zealand by eight wickets to go down in their second successive game in the Super 12 round in the T20 World Cup, being held in the UAE. After Pakistan stunned India and produced a master class performance to thrash them, India were expected to come hard at the Black Caps, however, they surrendered to the Kiwis by eight wickets to head towards a possible early elimination in the mega event.

While nothing clicked for India, from the coin toss to posting 110/7 and losing by eight wickets, Virat Kohli-led team management were slammed left, right and centre as they demoted vice-captain Rohit Sharma to No. 3, in order to accommodate Ishan Kishan at the top. It is interesting to note that Ishan was roped in the playing XI for Suryakumar Yadav, who normally bats at No. 3 or 4.

As India shuffled their batting line-up, to only manage 110 for 7 and lose convincingly, former Indian opener-turned-commentator Virender Sehwag compared Rohit's demotion to some glaring mistakes committed by Rahul Dravid-led Team India during their forgettable 2007 ODI World Cup campaign.

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Sehwag said on Cricbuzz, "In the 2007 World Cup, we had made two mistakes. When we were chasing so well - we won 17 consecutive matches while chasing - but when the World Cup arrived, our coach said 'no, we need batting practice'. I said 'let us win 2 matches first and then we will have 6 matches to improve our batting. But he said 'No'.

"The second mistake was that when the opening pair of Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly were performing so well, so why was that broken? Why was it said that if Tendulkar bats in the middle order, you can control it?"

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"We had already had three players to control - Yuvraj Singh, Rahul Dravid and MS Dhoni. Why did you need a fourth one? Sachin batted at No. 4 and see what happened. When teams change strategy, that is when they play badly. When there is a proven formula, there is no need to change it. That is the best example I can give," he pointed out.

After India's second successive defeat, Kohli &amp; Co. are starring on the brink of early elimination in the T20 WC. They will next face Mohammad Nabi-led Afghanistan and need to win to remain alive in the competition. The Men in Blue require some big wins in the remaining games and will also have to hope for other results to favour them if they have to progress ahead in the showpiece event.

India lost to New Zealand by eight wickets to go down in their second successive game in the Super 12 round in the T20 World Cup, being held in the UAE. After Pakistan stunned India and produced a master class performance to thrash them, India were expected to come hard at the Black Caps, however, they surrendered to the Kiwis by eight wickets to head towards a possible early elimination in the mega event.

India lost to New Zealand by eight wickets to go down in their second successive game in the Super 12 round in the T20 World Cup, being held in the UAE. After Pakistan stunned India and produced a master class performance to thrash them, India were expected to come hard at the Black Caps, however, they surrendered to the Kiwis by eight wickets to head towards a possible early elimination in the mega event. While nothing clicked for India, from the coin toss to posting 110/7 and losing by eight wickets, Virat Kohli-led team management were slammed left, right and centre as they demoted vice-captain Rohit Sharma to No. 3, in order to accommodate Ishan Kishan at the top. It is interesting to note that Ishan was roped in the playing XI for Suryakumar Yadav, who normally bats at No. 3 or 4. As India shuffled their batting line-up, to only manage 110 for 7 and lose convincingly, former Indian opener-turned-commentator Virender Sehwag compared Rohit's demotion to some glaring mistakes committed by Rahul Dravid-led Team India during their forgettable 2007 ODI World Cup campaign. ALSO READ | Sending Jasprit Bumrah wasn't right: Md Azharuddin feels Ravi Shastri should have come for post-match PC Sehwag said on Cricbuzz, "In the 2007 World Cup, we had made two mistakes. When we were chasing so well - we won 17 consecutive matches while chasing - but when the World Cup arrived, our coach said 'no, we need batting practice'. I said 'let us win 2 matches first and then we will have 6 matches to improve our batting. But he said 'No'. "The second mistake was that when the opening pair of Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly were performing so well, so why was that broken? Why was it said that if Tendulkar bats in the middle order, you can control it?" ALSO READ | Never seen captaincy potential in Virat Kohli, says Danish Kaneria as India near elimination in T20 WC "We had already had three players to control - Yuvraj Singh, Rahul Dravid and MS Dhoni. Why did you need a fourth one? Sachin batted at No. 4 and see what happened. When teams change strategy, that is when they play badly. When there is a proven formula, there is no need to change it. That is the best example I can give," he pointed out. After India's second successive defeat, Kohli & Co. are starring on the brink of early elimination in the T20 WC. They will next face Mohammad Nabi-led Afghanistan and need to win to remain alive in the competition. The Men in Blue require some big wins in the remaining games and will also have to hope for other results to favour them if they have to progress ahead in the showpiece event.

'Sachin batted at No. 4': Virender Sehwag compares Rohit's demotion against NZ to India's mistakes in 2007 WC

Babar Azam-led Pakistan will square off with Namibia in match 32 of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, in the UAE. The Men in Green are on a roll with three wins in a row and will be eager to keep their winning streak alive when they face a lowly-ranked Namibia and ensure a semi-final spot.

The one-time winners Pakistan will enter this game on the back of a big win over India whereas they were made to work hard versus New Zealand and Afghanistan. However, Babar &amp; Co. will be more than happy to be stretched at this stage of the tournament, till the time they remain victorious, as it will surely help them in the knockouts. With Pakistan to play Namibia and Scotland, they are expected to top the Pool B with five wins on trot.

On the other hand, Namibia will feel confident to have beaten Scotland as they are positioned above India in the points table after two encounters. While they have tougher times ahead -- as they play India, Pakistan and New Zealand --&nbsp;they will like to give the Asian giants a tough fight and try to pull off an upset. Will they succeed? Only time will tell...

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Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match:

Where is the T20 World Cup match between Pakistan vs Namibia taking place?

The T20 World Cup match between Pakistan vs Namibia&nbsp;will take place at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.

What time does the T20 World Cup match between Pakistan vs Namibia&nbsp;begin?

The T20 World Cup match between Pakistan vs Namibia&nbsp;begins at 7:30 PM IST on Tuesday.

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Where and how to watch live coverage of the T20 World Cup match between Pakistan vs Namibia?

The T20 World Cup match between Pakistan vs Namibia&nbsp;will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the T20 World Cup match between ENG vs WI will be available on Hotstar. The T20 World Cup matches will be shown on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports HD, and DD Sports

Babar Azam-led Pakistan will square off with Namibia in match 32 of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, in the UAE. The Men in Green are on a roll with three wins in a row and will be eager to keep their winning streak alive when they face a lowly-ranked Namibia and ensure a semi-final spot.

Babar Azam-led Pakistan will square off with Namibia in match 32 of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, in the UAE. The Men in Green are on a roll with three wins in a row and will be eager to keep their winning streak alive when they face a lowly-ranked Namibia and ensure a semi-final spot. The one-time winners Pakistan will enter this game on the back of a big win over India whereas they were made to work hard versus New Zealand and Afghanistan. However, Babar & Co. will be more than happy to be stretched at this stage of the tournament, till the time they remain victorious, as it will surely help them in the knockouts. With Pakistan to play Namibia and Scotland, they are expected to top the Pool B with five wins on trot. On the other hand, Namibia will feel confident to have beaten Scotland as they are positioned above India in the points table after two encounters. While they have tougher times ahead -- as they play India, Pakistan and New Zealand -- they will like to give the Asian giants a tough fight and try to pull off an upset. Will they succeed? Only time will tell... ALSO READ | PAK vs NAM, T20 World Cup 2021 prediction: Who will win today's match between Pakistan and Namibia? Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match: Where is the T20 World Cup match between Pakistan vs Namibia taking place? The T20 World Cup match between Pakistan vs Namibia will take place at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. What time does the T20 World Cup match between Pakistan vs Namibia begin? The T20 World Cup match between Pakistan vs Namibia begins at 7:30 PM IST on Tuesday. ALSO READ | Never seen captaincy potential in Virat Kohli, says Danish Kaneria as India near elimination in T20 WC Where and how to watch live coverage of the T20 World Cup match between Pakistan vs Namibia? The T20 World Cup match between Pakistan vs Namibia will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the T20 World Cup match between ENG vs WI will be available on Hotstar. The T20 World Cup matches will be shown on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports HD, and DD Sports

T20 World Cup, PAK vs NAM live streaming: When and where to watch Pakistan vs Namibia match?

Team India squared off with New Zealand in their second Super 12 encounter in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. After losing to Babar Azam-led Pakistan by ten wickets, the pressure was on Virat Kohli &amp; Co. to bounce back and keep themselves alive in the semi-finals race.

However, the one-time winners India fell flat in their face-off versus Kane Williamson-led New Zealand, on Sunday evening (October 31) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Being asked to bat first, the Men in Blue were restricted to 110/7, courtesy Trent Boult's 3-fer and Ish Sodhi's 2 for 17. In reply, the Black Caps completed the run-chase with 8 wickets and 33 balls to spare.

With another heavy defeat, India are on the brink of elimination. While nothing has clicked for India in the main draw of the competition so far, former Indian opener-turned-commentator Sunil Gavaskar has lashed out at Kohli &amp; Co. for demoting vice-captain Rohit Sharma to No. 3, to accommodate Ishan Kishan at the top.

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Speaking to India Today, Gavaskar&nbsp;said, "Ishan Kishan is a hit-or-miss player and it is better if a batsman like him walks in No.4 or No.5. He could then play according to the situation of the game. Now what has happened is that Rohit Sharma has been told that we don't trust you to face the left-arm fast bowling of Trent Boult."&nbsp;

"If you do that to a player who has been playing at a position for so many years, he himself will think that maybe he doesn't have the ability. If Ishan Kishan had made 70-odd runs we would have applauded. But when the ploy doesn't work, you are going to be criticised," he added.

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"I don't know if it is a fear of failure but I know that whatever changes they made to the batting order today did not work. Rohit Sharma is such a great batsman and he has been sent in at No.3. Kohli himself, who has made so many runs at No.3 demotes himself to No.4. A young player like Ishan Kishan has been given the responsibility of opening the batting," Gavaskar signed off.

India's big guns with both the bat and ball haven't clicked in the tournament so far. They will face Afghanistan on Wednesday (November 3) and have to win to remain alive in the semi-finals race by a whisker. As of now, India already are on the cusp of an early exit.

Team India squared off with New Zealand in their second Super 12 encounter in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. After losing to Babar Azam-led Pakistan by ten wickets, the pressure was on Virat Kohli & Co.

Team India squared off with New Zealand in their second Super 12 encounter in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. After losing to Babar Azam-led Pakistan by ten wickets, the pressure was on Virat Kohli & Co. to bounce back and keep themselves alive in the semi-finals race. However, the one-time winners India fell flat in their face-off versus Kane Williamson-led New Zealand, on Sunday evening (October 31) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Being asked to bat first, the Men in Blue were restricted to 110/7, courtesy Trent Boult's 3-fer and Ish Sodhi's 2 for 17. In reply, the Black Caps completed the run-chase with 8 wickets and 33 balls to spare. With another heavy defeat, India are on the brink of elimination. While nothing has clicked for India in the main draw of the competition so far, former Indian opener-turned-commentator Sunil Gavaskar has lashed out at Kohli & Co. for demoting vice-captain Rohit Sharma to No. 3, to accommodate Ishan Kishan at the top. ALSO READ | 'Your biggest match-winner...' - Aakash Chopra slams Virat Kohli-led India for Rohit Sharma's demotion Speaking to India Today, Gavaskar said, "Ishan Kishan is a hit-or-miss player and it is better if a batsman like him walks in No.4 or No.5. He could then play according to the situation of the game. Now what has happened is that Rohit Sharma has been told that we don't trust you to face the left-arm fast bowling of Trent Boult." "If you do that to a player who has been playing at a position for so many years, he himself will think that maybe he doesn't have the ability. If Ishan Kishan had made 70-odd runs we would have applauded. But when the ploy doesn't work, you are going to be criticised," he added. ALSO READ | High time BCCI looks into scheduling: Former India captain comes in support of underfire Virat Kohli & Co. "I don't know if it is a fear of failure but I know that whatever changes they made to the batting order today did not work. Rohit Sharma is such a great batsman and he has been sent in at No.3. Kohli himself, who has made so many runs at No.3 demotes himself to No.4. A young player like Ishan Kishan has been given the responsibility of opening the batting," Gavaskar signed off. India's big guns with both the bat and ball haven't clicked in the tournament so far. They will face Afghanistan on Wednesday (November 3) and have to win to remain alive in the semi-finals race by a whisker. As of now, India already are on the cusp of an early exit.

'India didn't trust Rohit Sharma against Trent Boult' - Sunil Gavaskar baffled by Hitman's demotion vs NZ

India lost their second game on the trot in the Super 12 round of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, in the UAE, after going down to New Zealand by eight wickets on Sunday (October 31). Playing their second game, at the same venue i.e. the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, the Men in Blue fell like nine pins as they managed only a paltry 110/7 in 20 overs -- being asked to bat first -- before the Kiwis completed the run-chase with 33 balls to spare.

While nothing clicked for Team India, the move to demote their biggest match-opener Rohit Sharma, at No. 3, and accommodate Ishan Kishan at the top raised quite a few eyebrows. Former Indian opener-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra has slammed Virat Kohli &amp; Co. to shift Hitman to the No. 3 position after the drubbing versus the Black Caps.

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Speaking on his YouTube channel, Chopra opined, "You played Ishan Kishan because Suryakumar Yadav was not fit and made him open. In order to play the left-right combination, you made your biggest match-winner come down in the order. You changed your set batting order (1,2,3) after just one loss and that is fundamentally wrong. I don’t think that can be justified."

"This thing (opening with Kishan) in turn exposed the selection procedure. The team you had picked had only one extra batsman. The team had several spinners but only one extra batter and that too an opener. If a middle-order batter gets unfit, you are left with no option but to play that opener. That throws the batting line-up out of order. The team already had three openers (Rohit, KL Rahul, Kishan). Even Sky could have opened but there were no middle-order batters as back-up. This was a two-way problem and just dismantling the opening combination was not the right thing to do. India's hands were tied in the end," he stated.

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After the loss against the NZ, India are on the brink of elimination. They need to win versus the Afghanistan cricket team, on Wednesday (November 3), to stay alive in the semi-finals race. Another defeat will end their campaign versus the Men in Blue.&nbsp;

So far, nothing has clicked for Team India. Their mainstays with the bat have struggled for runs, the bowlers haven't looked daunting (although they didn't have much to defend versus the Kiwis) whereas the team selection and tactics have also been questionable.

India lost their second game on the trot in the Super 12 round of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, in the UAE, after going down to New Zealand by eight wickets on Sunday (October 31).

India lost their second game on the trot in the Super 12 round of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, in the UAE, after going down to New Zealand by eight wickets on Sunday (October 31). Playing their second game, at the same venue i.e. the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, the Men in Blue fell like nine pins as they managed only a paltry 110/7 in 20 overs -- being asked to bat first -- before the Kiwis completed the run-chase with 33 balls to spare. While nothing clicked for Team India, the move to demote their biggest match-opener Rohit Sharma, at No. 3, and accommodate Ishan Kishan at the top raised quite a few eyebrows. Former Indian opener-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra has slammed Virat Kohli & Co. to shift Hitman to the No. 3 position after the drubbing versus the Black Caps. ALSO READ | India looked jaded: Dilip Vengsarkar slams Kohli & Co., feels R Ashwin's snub is a 'matter of investigation' Speaking on his YouTube channel, Chopra opined, "You played Ishan Kishan because Suryakumar Yadav was not fit and made him open. In order to play the left-right combination, you made your biggest match-winner come down in the order. You changed your set batting order (1,2,3) after just one loss and that is fundamentally wrong. I don’t think that can be justified." "This thing (opening with Kishan) in turn exposed the selection procedure. The team you had picked had only one extra batsman. The team had several spinners but only one extra batter and that too an opener. If a middle-order batter gets unfit, you are left with no option but to play that opener. That throws the batting line-up out of order. The team already had three openers (Rohit, KL Rahul, Kishan). Even Sky could have opened but there were no middle-order batters as back-up. This was a two-way problem and just dismantling the opening combination was not the right thing to do. India's hands were tied in the end," he stated. ALSO READ | You'll have to face the nation: Md Azharuddin slams Virat Kohli for skipping presser after NZ loss After the loss against the NZ, India are on the brink of elimination. They need to win versus the Afghanistan cricket team, on Wednesday (November 3), to stay alive in the semi-finals race. Another defeat will end their campaign versus the Men in Blue. So far, nothing has clicked for Team India. Their mainstays with the bat have struggled for runs, the bowlers haven't looked daunting (although they didn't have much to defend versus the Kiwis) whereas the team selection and tactics have also been questionable.

'Your biggest match-winner...' - Aakash Chopra slams Virat Kohli-led India for Rohit Sharma's demotion

Virat Kohli-led India lost to New Zealand by 8&nbsp;wickets in their second game of the Super 12 round in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, on Sunday (October 31) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. After losing their first-ever ICC game to arch-rivals Pakistan, with a 10-wicket defeat, India were expected to come out all guns blazing versus the Black Caps, however, the Kiwis dominated India in all departments to push them on the brink of an early elimination.

Being asked to bat first, India batters struggled and posted a paltry 110/7 in 20 overs. In reply, New Zealand finished the run-chase with 8 wickets and 33 balls to spare to keep themselves in the semi-finals race. With another defeat, questions are being raised over Team India's poor body language, witnessed versus the Kiwis, poor tactics and ordinary batting performances.

The Men in Blue is a star-studded line-up, comprising Captain Kohli, KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, etc., however, they have faltered in two games on the trot without posing any threat. While India are being slammed left, right and centre, former India captain and chief selector Kris Srikkant has defended the one-time winners.

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“I totally back the players, mental fatigue is a real thing and it's high time @BCCI looks into their scheduling and make sure they take care of all the players, I back the Indian players and its high time we take care of them!” Srikkanth wrote on Monday on his official Twitter profile.

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At the post-match press conference, Jasprit Bumrah also opined on the bubble-fatigure and told reporters, "Absolutely, sometimes you need a break. You miss your family. You've been on the road for six months. So all of that sometimes play on the back of your mind. But when you're on the field, you don't think of all those things .. Obviously staying in a bubble and staying away from your family for such a long period of time does play a role."

"The BCCI also tried their best to make us feel comfortable .. It's a difficult time. There's a pandemic going on, so we try to adapt but sometimes bubble fatigue, mental fatigue also creeps in."

For the unversed, India have been on the road since mid-May, 2021. They went to the United Kingdom -- for the WTC final and five Tests versus England -- before turning up for their respective IPL franchises in this year's edition's final leg in the UAE. Soon after the IPL 14 final leg, India shifted their focus towards the T20 WC; resulting in players' lagging behind in energy and depicting poor body language.

Virat Kohli-led India lost to New Zealand by 8 wickets in their second game of the Super 12 round in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, on Sunday (October 31) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

Virat Kohli-led India lost to New Zealand by 8 wickets in their second game of the Super 12 round in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, on Sunday (October 31) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. After losing their first-ever ICC game to arch-rivals Pakistan, with a 10-wicket defeat, India were expected to come out all guns blazing versus the Black Caps, however, the Kiwis dominated India in all departments to push them on the brink of an early elimination. Being asked to bat first, India batters struggled and posted a paltry 110/7 in 20 overs. In reply, New Zealand finished the run-chase with 8 wickets and 33 balls to spare to keep themselves in the semi-finals race. With another defeat, questions are being raised over Team India's poor body language, witnessed versus the Kiwis, poor tactics and ordinary batting performances. The Men in Blue is a star-studded line-up, comprising Captain Kohli, KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, etc., however, they have faltered in two games on the trot without posing any threat. While India are being slammed left, right and centre, former India captain and chief selector Kris Srikkant has defended the one-time winners. ALSO READ | You'll have to face the nation: Md Azharuddin slams Virat Kohli for skipping presser after NZ loss “I totally back the players, mental fatigue is a real thing and it's high time @BCCI looks into their scheduling and make sure they take care of all the players, I back the Indian players and its high time we take care of them!” Srikkanth wrote on Monday on his official Twitter profile. I totally back the players, mental fatigue is a real thing and it's high time @BCCI looks into their scheduling and make sure they take care of all the players, I back the Indian players and itd high time we take care of them! — Kris Srikkanth (@KrisSrikkanth) November 1, 2021 × ALSO READ | 'Sometimes you need a break: Jasprit Bumrah feels bubble-fatigue behind Team India's T20 WC struggles At the post-match press conference, Jasprit Bumrah also opined on the bubble-fatigure and told reporters, "Absolutely, sometimes you need a break. You miss your family. You've been on the road for six months. So all of that sometimes play on the back of your mind. But when you're on the field, you don't think of all those things .. Obviously staying in a bubble and staying away from your family for such a long period of time does play a role." "The BCCI also tried their best to make us feel comfortable .. It's a difficult time. There's a pandemic going on, so we try to adapt but sometimes bubble fatigue, mental fatigue also creeps in." For the unversed, India have been on the road since mid-May, 2021. They went to the United Kingdom -- for the WTC final and five Tests versus England -- before turning up for their respective IPL franchises in this year's edition's final leg in the UAE. Soon after the IPL 14 final leg, India shifted their focus towards the T20 WC; resulting in players' lagging behind in energy and depicting poor body language.

High time BCCI looks into scheduling: Former India captain comes in support of underfire Virat Kohli & Co.

India were hammered by Kane Williamson-led New Zealand in their second game of the Super 12 round in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, on Sunday (October 31). After losing to Pakistan in their opening fixture in the main draw of the showpiece event, many expected Virat Kohli &amp; Co. to script a remarkable comeback, however, they lost to the Black Caps by 8 wickets as they remain way behind NZ in head-to-head record in ICC events.

Being asked to bat first, Kohli-led Indian team produced a forgettable batting performance as they were reduced to 110/7, courtesy Trent Boult and Tim Southee's match-winning spells. In reply, Kane Williamson &amp; Co. won the contest by 8 wickets with 33 balls to spare to remain alive in the semi-finals race. India, meanwhile, will have to win all their remaining games by huge margins and hope for few other results to fall in their favour to enter the top four.

After losing the clash, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai,&nbsp;Indian captain Virat Kohli was expected to come and answer the press in the post-match conference, however, he didn't turn up as speedster Jasprit Bumrah came in the captain's place. This has not impressed India's former skipper Mohammad Azharuddin.

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"There is no shame in losing. But you need to come and speak up. That is the right thing to do. People will listen to you and at least get to know the reason behind the loss. There is a difference between Bumrah speaking or a coach/captain speaking. It is important to face the public. You will have to face the nation and come and speak. If you don’t come, what will people think? Needless rumours are going to be spread," Azharuddin said on ABP News.

"If you are the captain, you should take responsibility. When you become the representative of the team, this will happen. If you come attend conference after winning in good times but not after losing in bad times, that isn’t the right approach. I don’t know the reason why he didn’t come, but he should have," Azharuddin pointed out.

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India have a herculean task to remain alive in the T20 WC, being held in the UAE. With back-to-back defeats, the 2007 winners will now gear up for their upcoming game, versus Afghanistan, on Wednesday (November 3). Another defeat will end their campaign in the mega event.

India were hammered by Kane Williamson-led New Zealand in their second game of the Super 12 round in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, on Sunday (October 31). After losing to Pakistan in their opening fixture in the main draw of the showpiece event, many expected Virat Kohli & Co.

India were hammered by Kane Williamson-led New Zealand in their second game of the Super 12 round in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, on Sunday (October 31). After losing to Pakistan in their opening fixture in the main draw of the showpiece event, many expected Virat Kohli & Co. to script a remarkable comeback, however, they lost to the Black Caps by 8 wickets as they remain way behind NZ in head-to-head record in ICC events. Being asked to bat first, Kohli-led Indian team produced a forgettable batting performance as they were reduced to 110/7, courtesy Trent Boult and Tim Southee's match-winning spells. In reply, Kane Williamson & Co. won the contest by 8 wickets with 33 balls to spare to remain alive in the semi-finals race. India, meanwhile, will have to win all their remaining games by huge margins and hope for few other results to fall in their favour to enter the top four. After losing the clash, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, Indian captain Virat Kohli was expected to come and answer the press in the post-match conference, however, he didn't turn up as speedster Jasprit Bumrah came in the captain's place. This has not impressed India's former skipper Mohammad Azharuddin. ALSO READ | Will be a miracle to see them qualify: Shahid Afridi predicts India's fortunes after NZ loss in T20 WC "There is no shame in losing. But you need to come and speak up. That is the right thing to do. People will listen to you and at least get to know the reason behind the loss. There is a difference between Bumrah speaking or a coach/captain speaking. It is important to face the public. You will have to face the nation and come and speak. If you don’t come, what will people think? Needless rumours are going to be spread," Azharuddin said on ABP News. "If you are the captain, you should take responsibility. When you become the representative of the team, this will happen. If you come attend conference after winning in good times but not after losing in bad times, that isn’t the right approach. I don’t know the reason why he didn’t come, but he should have," Azharuddin pointed out. ALSO READ | Gautam Gambhir takes a dig at Virat Kohli: Reacting to everything doesn't mean you are more passionate India have a herculean task to remain alive in the T20 WC, being held in the UAE. With back-to-back defeats, the 2007 winners will now gear up for their upcoming game, versus Afghanistan, on Wednesday (November 3). Another defeat will end their campaign in the mega event.

You'll have to face the nation: Md Azharuddin slams Virat Kohli for skipping presser after NZ loss

India and New Zealand locked horns with each other in match 28 of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, on Sunday (October 31). Both sides were in a tough spot after losing their respective Super 12 opening fixtures and had to win to progress ahead. In the marquee face-off, Virat Kohli-led Team India were thrashed by the Kiwis as the Black Caps maintained their ICC dominance versus the Men in Blue.

While the one-time winners India aren't out of contention for the semi-finals spot, they surely have their back against the wall at the moment with two successive losses. After Trent Boult's 3-fer and Ish Sodhi's 2 for 17 restricted India to 110/7, the Kiwis chased down the score with 8 wickets and 33 balls to spare. Courtesy this win, New Zealand have once again shown that they have the knack of beating big teams in ICC events despite not being termed as one of the strongest contenders in showpiece events.

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Former England captain Michael Vaughan has lavished praise on the underrated Kiwis. After the India clash, Vaughan wrote on Twitter, "No one will admit it including themselves as they are so humble but #NZ are pound for pound the best all format Cricket team in the World at the moment …"

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For the unversed, New Zealand are the No. 1 ranked side in Tests and ODIs and occupy the fourth spot in ICC T20I rankings. They have appeared in the ODI World Cup final on successive editions, in 2015 and 2019, won the inaugural edition of the ICC Test Championship whereas were also the semi-finalists in the 2016 T20 WC.&nbsp;

How far will the Black Caps go this time around? Only time will tell...

India and New Zealand locked horns with each other in match 28 of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, on Sunday (October 31). Both sides were in a tough spot after losing their respective Super 12 opening fixtures and had to win to progress ahead.

India and New Zealand locked horns with each other in match 28 of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, on Sunday (October 31). Both sides were in a tough spot after losing their respective Super 12 opening fixtures and had to win to progress ahead. In the marquee face-off, Virat Kohli-led Team India were thrashed by the Kiwis as the Black Caps maintained their ICC dominance versus the Men in Blue. While the one-time winners India aren't out of contention for the semi-finals spot, they surely have their back against the wall at the moment with two successive losses. After Trent Boult's 3-fer and Ish Sodhi's 2 for 17 restricted India to 110/7, the Kiwis chased down the score with 8 wickets and 33 balls to spare. Courtesy this win, New Zealand have once again shown that they have the knack of beating big teams in ICC events despite not being termed as one of the strongest contenders in showpiece events. ALSO READ | Will be a miracle to see them qualify: Shahid Afridi predicts India's fortunes after NZ loss in T20 WC Former England captain Michael Vaughan has lavished praise on the underrated Kiwis. After the India clash, Vaughan wrote on Twitter, "No one will admit it including themselves as they are so humble but #NZ are pound for pound the best all format Cricket team in the World at the moment …" No one will admit it including themselves as they are so humble but #NZ are pound for pound the best all format Cricket team in the World at the moment … #Fact #T20WorldCup — Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) October 31, 2021 × ALSO READ | 'Sometimes you need a break: Jasprit Bumrah feels bubble-fatigue behind Team India's T20 WC struggles For the unversed, New Zealand are the No. 1 ranked side in Tests and ODIs and occupy the fourth spot in ICC T20I rankings. They have appeared in the ODI World Cup final on successive editions, in 2015 and 2019, won the inaugural edition of the ICC Test Championship whereas were also the semi-finalists in the 2016 T20 WC. How far will the Black Caps go this time around? Only time will tell...

'Best all-format team' - Michael Vaughan lavishes huge praise on New Zealand after India win in T20 WC

After India shockingly lost to Pakistan in their Super 12 opening fixture in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, Virat Kohli-led Men in Blue were expected to comeback hard against New Zealand, their second opposition in the marquee event.

India and New Zealand locked horns with each other on Sunday evening (October 31), at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai as many expected the one-time winners to move past the Black Caps. However, India do not have a good record versus the Kiwis in ICC events and it once again got exposed as Kohli &amp; Co. lost to Kane Williamson-led Black Caps by 8 wickets at Dubai.

Being asked to bat first, India managed a below-par 110/7 as none of their batters got going whereas Trent Boult and Ish Sodhi starred for Kiwis with the ball. In reply, New Zealand ended the match with 8 wickets and 33 balls to spare. With this, India have&nbsp;only a solitary victory over the New Zealanders in ICC events, which came during&nbsp;the 2003 ODI World Cup, in South Africa.

After the match, former Pakistan all-rounder and captain Shahid Afridi has made a bold claim on India's chances going ahead. He tweeted saying, "India still have an outside chance of qualifying for semis but with how they have played their two big games in the event, it will be nothing but a miracle to see them qualify. @T20WorldCup."

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At the post-match presentation, Kohli said, "To be brutal upfront, I don't think we were brave enough with bat/ball. We obviously didn't have much to play with the ball. We were just not brave enough in our body language when we entered the field and NZ had better intensity, body language. Every time we took a chance, we lost a wicket. It's most often a result of hesitation of whether you should go for a shot or not. When you play for India, there are loads of expectations. We are watched, people come to the stadium and everyone who plays for India needs to embrace that and cope with it. We haven't done that in these two games, and that's why we haven't won."

India need to win their next game, versus Afghanistan (November 3), at Abu Dhabi as another defeat will lead to their early exit from the marquee tournament.

After India shockingly lost to Pakistan in their Super 12 opening fixture in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, Virat Kohli-led Men in Blue were expected to comeback hard against New Zealand, their second opposition in the marquee event.

After India shockingly lost to Pakistan in their Super 12 opening fixture in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, Virat Kohli-led Men in Blue were expected to comeback hard against New Zealand, their second opposition in the marquee event. India and New Zealand locked horns with each other on Sunday evening (October 31), at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai as many expected the one-time winners to move past the Black Caps. However, India do not have a good record versus the Kiwis in ICC events and it once again got exposed as Kohli & Co. lost to Kane Williamson-led Black Caps by 8 wickets at Dubai. Being asked to bat first, India managed a below-par 110/7 as none of their batters got going whereas Trent Boult and Ish Sodhi starred for Kiwis with the ball. In reply, New Zealand ended the match with 8 wickets and 33 balls to spare. With this, India have only a solitary victory over the New Zealanders in ICC events, which came during the 2003 ODI World Cup, in South Africa. After the match, former Pakistan all-rounder and captain Shahid Afridi has made a bold claim on India's chances going ahead. He tweeted saying, "India still have an outside chance of qualifying for semis but with how they have played their two big games in the event, it will be nothing but a miracle to see them qualify. @T20WorldCup." ALSO READ | 'Sometimes you need a break: Jasprit Bumrah feels bubble-fatigue behind Team India's T20 WC struggles India still have an outside chance of qualifying for semis but with how they have played their two big games in the event, it will be nothing but a miracle to see them qualify. @T20WorldCup — Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) October 31, 2021 × ALSO READ | ENG vs SL, T20 World Cup 2021 prediction: Who will win today's match between England and Sri Lanka? At the post-match presentation, Kohli said, "To be brutal upfront, I don't think we were brave enough with bat/ball. We obviously didn't have much to play with the ball. We were just not brave enough in our body language when we entered the field and NZ had better intensity, body language. Every time we took a chance, we lost a wicket. It's most often a result of hesitation of whether you should go for a shot or not. When you play for India, there are loads of expectations. We are watched, people come to the stadium and everyone who plays for India needs to embrace that and cope with it. We haven't done that in these two games, and that's why we haven't won." India need to win their next game, versus Afghanistan (November 3), at Abu Dhabi as another defeat will lead to their early exit from the marquee tournament.

Will be a miracle to see them qualify: Shahid Afridi predicts India's fortunes after NZ loss in T20 WC

Match 29 of the ICC T20 Men's World Cup will see the 2016 runners-up and favourites Eoin Morgan-led England take on the inexperienced Dasun Shanaka-led Sri Lanka in Pool A. While the one-time winners England are coming into this game with a thrashing of Australia, Sri Lanka will feel gutted after having missed out a chance to beat South Africa in a thrilling encounter last week.

Morgan &amp; Co. had started their campaign in the marquee tournament with a loss in their first warm-up game. However, they have stood tall since then and are marching towards the semi-finals, most likely to end up with the top-spot in Pool A after three back-to-back wins. On the other hand, Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by 5 wickets in a tense-chase in their opening fixture in the main draw, however, their inexperience and rustiness got exposed versus Australia and South Africa.&nbsp;

Given that another win will confirm their semi-final qualification, England will come hard against the Lankans. On the other hand, Sri Lanka are more used to conditions in Sharjah, having already played three games, and also can pose some threat to the English line-up if they win the toss and opt to bowl first. For the unversed, England haven't batted first and set a target in Super 12 so far.

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Match prediction for England-Sri Lanka T20 WC encounter:&nbsp;The pitch at Sharjah has been favouring the spinners due to its low bounce. While there hasn't been much turn on display, expect another 140-150-plus total on cards. While England will like to go hard if they chase a modest target, it will be interesting to see how they approach with the ball in the second-half (if the situation arise).

England are overwhelming favourites. Though one cannot rule out Sri Lanka's tendency to surprise any opposition on their day, they will have to be on their toes to beat Morgan &amp; Co.

Match 29 of the ICC T20 Men's World Cup will see the 2016 runners-up and favourites Eoin Morgan-led England take on the inexperienced Dasun Shanaka-led Sri Lanka in Pool A.

Match 29 of the ICC T20 Men's World Cup will see the 2016 runners-up and favourites Eoin Morgan-led England take on the inexperienced Dasun Shanaka-led Sri Lanka in Pool A. While the one-time winners England are coming into this game with a thrashing of Australia, Sri Lanka will feel gutted after having missed out a chance to beat South Africa in a thrilling encounter last week. Morgan & Co. had started their campaign in the marquee tournament with a loss in their first warm-up game. However, they have stood tall since then and are marching towards the semi-finals, most likely to end up with the top-spot in Pool A after three back-to-back wins. On the other hand, Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by 5 wickets in a tense-chase in their opening fixture in the main draw, however, their inexperience and rustiness got exposed versus Australia and South Africa. Given that another win will confirm their semi-final qualification, England will come hard against the Lankans. On the other hand, Sri Lanka are more used to conditions in Sharjah, having already played three games, and also can pose some threat to the English line-up if they win the toss and opt to bowl first. For the unversed, England haven't batted first and set a target in Super 12 so far. ALSO READ | 'Sometimes you need a break: Jasprit Bumrah feels bubble-fatigue behind Team India's T20 WC struggles Match prediction for England-Sri Lanka T20 WC encounter: The pitch at Sharjah has been favouring the spinners due to its low bounce. While there hasn't been much turn on display, expect another 140-150-plus total on cards. While England will like to go hard if they chase a modest target, it will be interesting to see how they approach with the ball in the second-half (if the situation arise). England are overwhelming favourites. Though one cannot rule out Sri Lanka's tendency to surprise any opposition on their day, they will have to be on their toes to beat Morgan & Co.

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After being thrashed by Pakistan in their T20 World Cup 2021 opener, Virat Kohli-led Team India were hammered by Kane Williamson-led New Zealand on Sunday (October 31), at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in their second game in Super 12.

Being asked to bat first, nothing clicked for India as they managed a below-par 110/7 in 20 overs. In reply, New Zealand sailed past the Men in Blue by 8 wickets courtesy vital knocks from Daryl Mitchell and Captain Williamson. With another defeat, the one-time winners India are almost on the verge of being eliminated from the marquee tournament.&nbsp;

With several experts and former cricketers questioning India's poor run and their tactics, Jasprit Bumrah pointed out that the bubble-life has taken a toll on the Indian cricketers. In their defence, Team India have been on the road since mid-May, 2021 and have played regular cricket since then. To move from one bio-bubble to the other isn't easy by any means and it has started to affect the players.&nbsp;

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Bumrah told reporters post India's thrashing versus New Zealand, "Absolutely, sometimes you need a break. You miss your family. You've been on the road for six months. So all of that sometimes play on the back of your mind. But when you're on the field, you don't think of all those things .. Obviously staying in a bubble and staying away from your family for such a long period of time does play a role.

"The BCCI also tried their best to make us feel comfortable .. It's a difficult time. There's a pandemic going on, so we try to adapt but sometimes bubble fatigue, mental fatigue also creeps in."

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India need a miracle now to progress to the semi-finals from Pool B. At present, Pakistan look certain to top the group whereas the fight for the second spot is between the Black Caps and Mohammad Nabi-led Afghanistan.

After being thrashed by Pakistan in their T20 World Cup 2021 opener, Virat Kohli-led Team India were hammered by Kane Williamson-led New Zealand on Sunday (October 31), at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in their second game in Super 12.

After being thrashed by Pakistan in their T20 World Cup 2021 opener, Virat Kohli-led Team India were hammered by Kane Williamson-led New Zealand on Sunday (October 31), at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in their second game in Super 12. Being asked to bat first, nothing clicked for India as they managed a below-par 110/7 in 20 overs. In reply, New Zealand sailed past the Men in Blue by 8 wickets courtesy vital knocks from Daryl Mitchell and Captain Williamson. With another defeat, the one-time winners India are almost on the verge of being eliminated from the marquee tournament. With several experts and former cricketers questioning India's poor run and their tactics, Jasprit Bumrah pointed out that the bubble-life has taken a toll on the Indian cricketers. In their defence, Team India have been on the road since mid-May, 2021 and have played regular cricket since then. To move from one bio-bubble to the other isn't easy by any means and it has started to affect the players. ALSO READ | 54 dot balls, 71 deliveries without a boundary: Shocking stats & numbers from India's flop show against NZ Bumrah told reporters post India's thrashing versus New Zealand, "Absolutely, sometimes you need a break. You miss your family. You've been on the road for six months. So all of that sometimes play on the back of your mind. But when you're on the field, you don't think of all those things .. Obviously staying in a bubble and staying away from your family for such a long period of time does play a role. "The BCCI also tried their best to make us feel comfortable .. It's a difficult time. There's a pandemic going on, so we try to adapt but sometimes bubble fatigue, mental fatigue also creeps in." ALSO READ | 'Why did Rohit bat at 3?': Shoaib Akhtar questions India's game plan, says it was a lost squad against NZ India need a miracle now to progress to the semi-finals from Pool B. At present, Pakistan look certain to top the group whereas the fight for the second spot is between the Black Caps and Mohammad Nabi-led Afghanistan.

'Sometimes you need a break: Jasprit Bumrah feels bubble-fatigue behind Team India's T20 WC struggles

West Indies and Bangladesh will lock horns with each other in match 23&nbsp;of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021 edition, in the UAE, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Friday afternoon (October 29). Both sides have had a torrid start in the Super 12 round with back-to-back defeats and are running against time to revamp if they need to keep their campaigns alive.

West Indies started off against England, after losing both their warm-up games, and were humiliated as they folded for the third-lowest total in T20 WC history (55). After the 6-wicket loss to Eoin Morgan &amp; Co., Kieron Pollard-led Windies improved by some distance but managed only 143/8, only to lose the contest by 8 wickets to Temba Bavuma-led South Africa.

Bangla Tigers, on the other hand, had a good start to their opening fixture in the Super 12, by posting 171-4 versus Sri Lanka. Nonetheless, their bowlers couldn't finish the contest despite the Islanders reeling at 79-4 at one stage. Losing to Sri Lanka by 5 wickets, Bangladesh were mauled by England by 8 wickets in their second encounter.&nbsp;

Which team will show drastic improvement and get off the mark and who will be the one stranded with no win after the Bangladesh-Windies clash?

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Match prediction for Bangladesh vs West Indies tie:&nbsp;Batting has become a lot easier in the T20 WC as compared to how it was in IPL 2021's final leg. The Sharjah pitch is now once again showing signs of having plenty for the batsmen. While it has not been a typical 200-plus high-scoring encounter, it has plenty for both batters and bowlers. Windies will be eager to get going with the bat after two terrible runs in Dubai surfaces. The world champions will, however, be desperate to get rid of Bangla Tigers' top-order and notch up their maiden win of the current edition.&nbsp;

A 170-plus contest is expected. Windies to get off the mark in Super 12 round on their third attempt?

West Indies and Bangladesh will lock horns with each other in match 23 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021 edition, in the UAE, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Friday afternoon (October 29).

West Indies and Bangladesh will lock horns with each other in match 23 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021 edition, in the UAE, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Friday afternoon (October 29). Both sides have had a torrid start in the Super 12 round with back-to-back defeats and are running against time to revamp if they need to keep their campaigns alive. West Indies started off against England, after losing both their warm-up games, and were humiliated as they folded for the third-lowest total in T20 WC history (55). After the 6-wicket loss to Eoin Morgan & Co., Kieron Pollard-led Windies improved by some distance but managed only 143/8, only to lose the contest by 8 wickets to Temba Bavuma-led South Africa. Bangla Tigers, on the other hand, had a good start to their opening fixture in the Super 12, by posting 171-4 versus Sri Lanka. Nonetheless, their bowlers couldn't finish the contest despite the Islanders reeling at 79-4 at one stage. Losing to Sri Lanka by 5 wickets, Bangladesh were mauled by England by 8 wickets in their second encounter. Which team will show drastic improvement and get off the mark and who will be the one stranded with no win after the Bangladesh-Windies clash? ALSO READ | T20 World Cup, BAN vs WI live streaming: When and where to watch Bangladesh vs West Indies match? Match prediction for Bangladesh vs West Indies tie: Batting has become a lot easier in the T20 WC as compared to how it was in IPL 2021's final leg. The Sharjah pitch is now once again showing signs of having plenty for the batsmen. While it has not been a typical 200-plus high-scoring encounter, it has plenty for both batters and bowlers. Windies will be eager to get going with the bat after two terrible runs in Dubai surfaces. The world champions will, however, be desperate to get rid of Bangla Tigers' top-order and notch up their maiden win of the current edition. A 170-plus contest is expected. Windies to get off the mark in Super 12 round on their third attempt?

BAN vs WI, T20 World Cup 2021 prediction: Who will win today's match between Bangladesh and West Indies?

The Pakistan cricket team have been on a roll in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. The Babar Azam-led team stunned India by ten wickets in their tournament-opener and followed it up with another impressive performance versus New Zealand, emerging on top of the Black Caps by 5 wickets.

Hence, the Men in Green look certain to top the Pool B, at this stage, and enter the semi-finals. While they still have three games to go in the Super 12 round, things can change for the worse in no time. Hence, in order to keep them motivated and focused at all times, their interim head coach and former spinner Saqlain Mushtaq has come up with a unique way to keep the Pakistan team's spirits high at all times.

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Mushtaq, as per Pakistani journalist Saj Sadiq, has decided to plant the flags of Pakistan onto the ground where Babar &amp; Co. are training.&nbsp;

Ahead of Pakistan's next match in the T20 WC, Saj tweeted saying, "Saqlain Mushtaq has made sure that #Pakistan flags are planted into the ground during practice sessions. It’s to motivate the players, to give the players a sense of feeling and a reminder that they have the honour of representing their country on a world stage."

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Recently, Mushtaq said in a virtual press conference, “If India makes it to the final with us, it would be a great thing because I feel -- and this is not because we became big-headed after beating them -- but because they are a strong team, everyone considers them a favourite.

"If India comes in the final, then it would be very good for the ICC, fans around the world and for world cricket -- everyone will enjoy it. They are our neighbouring country and playing one more match would only improve our relations," he added.&nbsp;

Pakistan play Afghanistan in their third game in the Super 12 round, on Friday evening (October 29) at the&nbsp;Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. The Men in Green will be eager to keep their winning streak intact.

The Pakistan cricket team have been on a roll in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. The Babar Azam-led team stunned India by ten wickets in their tournament-opener and followed it up with another impressive performance versus New Zealand, emerging on top of the Black Caps by 5 wickets.

The Pakistan cricket team have been on a roll in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. The Babar Azam-led team stunned India by ten wickets in their tournament-opener and followed it up with another impressive performance versus New Zealand, emerging on top of the Black Caps by 5 wickets. Hence, the Men in Green look certain to top the Pool B, at this stage, and enter the semi-finals. While they still have three games to go in the Super 12 round, things can change for the worse in no time. Hence, in order to keep them motivated and focused at all times, their interim head coach and former spinner Saqlain Mushtaq has come up with a unique way to keep the Pakistan team's spirits high at all times. ALSO READ | T20 WC: David Warner pulls off a Cristiano Ronaldo by removing Coca-Cola bottles in press conference - Watch Mushtaq, as per Pakistani journalist Saj Sadiq, has decided to plant the flags of Pakistan onto the ground where Babar & Co. are training. Ahead of Pakistan's next match in the T20 WC, Saj tweeted saying, "Saqlain Mushtaq has made sure that #Pakistan flags are planted into the ground during practice sessions. It’s to motivate the players, to give the players a sense of feeling and a reminder that they have the honour of representing their country on a world stage." Saqlain Mushtaq has made sure that #Pakistan flags are planted into the ground during practice sessions. It’s to motivate the players, to give the players a sense of feeling and a reminder that they have the honour of representing their country on a world stage #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/zSlG9vrRQY — Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) October 28, 2021 × ALSO READ | 'Who are they to off air me': Shoaib Akhtar slams Pakistan TV channel after spat with anchor on live show Recently, Mushtaq said in a virtual press conference, “If India makes it to the final with us, it would be a great thing because I feel -- and this is not because we became big-headed after beating them -- but because they are a strong team, everyone considers them a favourite. "If India comes in the final, then it would be very good for the ICC, fans around the world and for world cricket -- everyone will enjoy it. They are our neighbouring country and playing one more match would only improve our relations," he added. Pakistan play Afghanistan in their third game in the Super 12 round, on Friday evening (October 29) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. The Men in Green will be eager to keep their winning streak intact.

T20 WC: Saqlain Mushtaq takes unique step to keep Babar Azam-led Pakistan motivated during practice sessions

During the Euro 2020, Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo had removed the Coca-Cola bottles from the table during a post-match press conference, after his side's clash versus Hungary early this year. The move from Ronaldo went viral in no time as many footballers replicated the same or tweaked it in a hilarious manner in the preceding games during the marquee edition.

Ronaldo removed the Coca-Cola bottles and said "drink water" as the move reportedly also cost the soft drink company heavily, causing a staggering crash of $5.2 billion in the share price drop for Coca-Cola. Back then, Coca-Cola was a sponsor of the Euro 2020 and similarly they remain the sponsor for ICC Men's T20 World Cup, being held in the UAE.&nbsp;

After Australia thrashed Sri Lanka by 7 wickets in match 22 of the Super 12 round, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Thursday (October 28), David Warner pulled off a Ronaldo by removing the Coke bottles during the post-match press-conference.

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The swashbuckling left-hander&nbsp;asked a support staff member if he can remove the two Coke bottles and said, "Can I remove this?".&nbsp;However, he was asked to put them back. To this, Warner said, 'If it is good for Cristiano, it's good enough for me."&nbsp;Here's the video:

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Talking about the Australia-Sri Lanka encounter, Aaron Finch &amp; Co. opted to chase and rode on Adam Zampa, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc's two-wickets apiece to restrict the Dasun Shanaka-led Lankans to 154-6. In reply, Warner's 65 took the Aussies past the finish line with 7 wickets and 18 balls to spare.

After the win, Australia now have 4 points from two games and will next play England on Saturday (October 30), at the same venue.

During the Euro 2020, Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo had removed the Coca-Cola bottles from the table during a post-match press conference, after his side's clash versus Hungary early this year.

During the Euro 2020, Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo had removed the Coca-Cola bottles from the table during a post-match press conference, after his side's clash versus Hungary early this year. The move from Ronaldo went viral in no time as many footballers replicated the same or tweaked it in a hilarious manner in the preceding games during the marquee edition. Ronaldo removed the Coca-Cola bottles and said "drink water" as the move reportedly also cost the soft drink company heavily, causing a staggering crash of $5.2 billion in the share price drop for Coca-Cola. Back then, Coca-Cola was a sponsor of the Euro 2020 and similarly they remain the sponsor for ICC Men's T20 World Cup, being held in the UAE. After Australia thrashed Sri Lanka by 7 wickets in match 22 of the Super 12 round, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Thursday (October 28), David Warner pulled off a Ronaldo by removing the Coke bottles during the post-match press-conference. ALSO READ | Cristiano Ronaldo announces partner expecting twins, shares adorable pictures The swashbuckling left-hander asked a support staff member if he can remove the two Coke bottles and said, "Can I remove this?". However, he was asked to put them back. To this, Warner said, 'If it is good for Cristiano, it's good enough for me." Here's the video: pic.twitter.com/wfInzxvKoq — Hassam (@Nasha_e_cricket) October 28, 2021 × ALSO READ | BAN vs WI, T20 World Cup 2021 prediction: Who will win today's match between Bangladesh and West Indies? Talking about the Australia-Sri Lanka encounter, Aaron Finch & Co. opted to chase and rode on Adam Zampa, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc's two-wickets apiece to restrict the Dasun Shanaka-led Lankans to 154-6. In reply, Warner's 65 took the Aussies past the finish line with 7 wickets and 18 balls to spare. After the win, Australia now have 4 points from two games and will next play England on Saturday (October 30), at the same venue.

T20 WC: David Warner pulls off a Cristiano Ronaldo by removing Coca-Cola bottles in press conference - Watch

The cricketing action will continue on Thursday evening (October 28) as Aaron Finch-led Australia will face the Dasun Shanaka-led Sri Lanka in match 22 in the Super 12 round of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE.

So far, both sides got off to a winning start in the main draw of the competition. Finch &amp; Co. produced a top-class bowling effort to restrict South Africa to 118-9 in their opening fixture and later won the contest by 5 wickets. They will, however, hope for more runs from their opening pair David Warner and Captain Finch.&nbsp;

On the other hand, Shanaka-led Sri Lanka will hope for a much-improved and disciplined bowling performance versus Australia after they conceded 171-4 against Bangladesh in their first game, on Sunday (October 24) at Sharjah. They, however, won the game in an emphatic fashion -- also by 5 wickets -- courtesy half-centuries from Charith Alasanka and&nbsp;Bhanuka Rajapaksa after reeling at 79-4 at one stage.

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Where is the T20 World Cup match between Australia vs Sri Lanka taking place?

The T20 World Cup match between Australia vs Sri Lanka will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

What time does the T20 World Cup match between Australia vs Sri Lanka begin?

The T20 World Cup match between Australia vs Sri Lanka begins at 7:30 PM IST on Thursday.

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Where and how to watch live coverage of the T20 World Cup match between Australia vs Sri Lanka?

The T20 World Cup match between Australia vs Sri Lanka will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the T20 World Cup match between ENG vs WI will be available on Hotstar. The T20 World Cup matches will be shown on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports HD, and DD Sports.

The cricketing action will continue on Thursday evening (October 28) as Aaron Finch-led Australia will face the Dasun Shanaka-led Sri Lanka in match 22 in the Super 12 round of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE.

The cricketing action will continue on Thursday evening (October 28) as Aaron Finch-led Australia will face the Dasun Shanaka-led Sri Lanka in match 22 in the Super 12 round of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. So far, both sides got off to a winning start in the main draw of the competition. Finch & Co. produced a top-class bowling effort to restrict South Africa to 118-9 in their opening fixture and later won the contest by 5 wickets. They will, however, hope for more runs from their opening pair David Warner and Captain Finch. On the other hand, Shanaka-led Sri Lanka will hope for a much-improved and disciplined bowling performance versus Australia after they conceded 171-4 against Bangladesh in their first game, on Sunday (October 24) at Sharjah. They, however, won the game in an emphatic fashion -- also by 5 wickets -- courtesy half-centuries from Charith Alasanka and Bhanuka Rajapaksa after reeling at 79-4 at one stage. ALSO READ | AUS vs SL, T20 World Cup 2021 prediction: Who will win today's match between Australia and Sri Lanka? Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match: Where is the T20 World Cup match between Australia vs Sri Lanka taking place? The T20 World Cup match between Australia vs Sri Lanka will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. What time does the T20 World Cup match between Australia vs Sri Lanka begin? The T20 World Cup match between Australia vs Sri Lanka begins at 7:30 PM IST on Thursday. ALSO READ | T20 World Cup: SA star Quinton de Kock apologises for BLM row, pledges to take the knee Where and how to watch live coverage of the T20 World Cup match between Australia vs Sri Lanka? The T20 World Cup match between Australia vs Sri Lanka will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the T20 World Cup match between ENG vs WI will be available on Hotstar. The T20 World Cup matches will be shown on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports HD, and DD Sports.

T20 World Cup, AUS vs SL live streaming: When and where to watch Australia vs Sri Lanka match?

Virat Kohli-led India locked horns with arch-rivals Pakistan in their tournament-opener in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition's Super 12 round, on Sunday evening (October 24), at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Going into the clash with a 12-match winning streak over the Men in Green in World Cup history (including ODIs and T20Is), the Men in Blue were expected to romp past Babar Azam-led Pakistan, however, they lost by ten wickets.

Being asked to bat first, India posted a respectable 151-7. However, the total was below-par as Pakistan chased it down without losing a single wicket, courtesy openers Babar (68 not out) and Mohammad Rizwan (79*). From India, only Kohli stood tall with the bat and made a vital 57.&nbsp;

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In a virtual press-conference for the fifth season of Abu Dhabi T10 league, Yusuf told wionnews.com, "We all want to win every game. As a fan, I'll just say this is just the start of the tournament. We have to motivate our troops. Don't demotivate them at this crucial juncture. It happens. We have lost our first game versus Pakistan in 29 years (in WC history). These are our top 15 players, we need to back them relentlessly. We play as a team and as a country, we should take a stand for Team India players. This should be our attitude. In their tough times, we need to be with them as they give us plenty of joy from time to time."

"I don't think it will be difficult for India to bounce back as our players have been playing good cricket. All the India players are hardworking and they know how to handle pressure. We all should keep supporting the team and the players will definitely do well. We are not out of the tournament after one loss. India still have a chance to win the ICC Men's T20 World Cup and I hope that we win the T20 World Cup," Yusuf further asserted during the interaction.

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India will face New Zealand on Sunday evening (October 31), at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Another loss will severely hurt their campaign whereas a win will keep Team India in contention to finish as the runners-up in Pool B, assuming that Pakistan have a solid chance to top the group after two successive victories.

Virat Kohli-led India locked horns with arch-rivals Pakistan in their tournament-opener in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition's Super 12 round, on Sunday evening (October 24), at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

Virat Kohli-led India locked horns with arch-rivals Pakistan in their tournament-opener in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition's Super 12 round, on Sunday evening (October 24), at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Going into the clash with a 12-match winning streak over the Men in Green in World Cup history (including ODIs and T20Is), the Men in Blue were expected to romp past Babar Azam-led Pakistan, however, they lost by ten wickets. Being asked to bat first, India posted a respectable 151-7. However, the total was below-par as Pakistan chased it down without losing a single wicket, courtesy openers Babar (68 not out) and Mohammad Rizwan (79*). From India, only Kohli stood tall with the bat and made a vital 57. Ahead of the 2007 winners' next game, versus Kane Williamson-led New Zealand, former all-rounder Yusuf Pathan has an important message for fans and feels India still have it in them to win the showpiece event, in the UAE. ALSO READ | T10 cricket is no more just a hitting game, it needs strategy as well, says Yusuf Pathan In a virtual press-conference for the fifth season of Abu Dhabi T10 league, Yusuf told wionnews.com, "We all want to win every game. As a fan, I'll just say this is just the start of the tournament. We have to motivate our troops. Don't demotivate them at this crucial juncture. It happens. We have lost our first game versus Pakistan in 29 years (in WC history). These are our top 15 players, we need to back them relentlessly. We play as a team and as a country, we should take a stand for Team India players. This should be our attitude. In their tough times, we need to be with them as they give us plenty of joy from time to time." "I don't think it will be difficult for India to bounce back as our players have been playing good cricket. All the India players are hardworking and they know how to handle pressure. We all should keep supporting the team and the players will definitely do well. We are not out of the tournament after one loss. India still have a chance to win the ICC Men's T20 World Cup and I hope that we win the T20 World Cup," Yusuf further asserted during the interaction. ALSO READ | Were you safe in UAE? Shoaib Akhtar takes a dig at New Zealand after Pakistan clash in T20 WC India will face New Zealand on Sunday evening (October 31), at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Another loss will severely hurt their campaign whereas a win will keep Team India in contention to finish as the runners-up in Pool B, assuming that Pakistan have a solid chance to top the group after two successive victories.

'We will win T20 World Cup' - Yusuf Pathan confident of Team India despite Pakistan drubbing

In match 21 of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, the Scotland cricket team will lock horns with Namibia on Wednesday evening (October 27). This will be the second game of the doubleheader, after England versus Bangladesh face-off at the same venue.

Scotland-Namibia are placed in Pool B, along with some heavyweight sides in the form of Pakistan, India, New Zealand and Afghanistan. Thus, they will have to make the most of this face-off as both sides' upcoming games will test them to the core.

Scotland have already started their Super 12 round with a heavy defeat, where they lost to Afghanistan by a whopping 130-run margin at Sharjah on Monday (October 25). On the other hand, Namibia will take a lot of confidence as they have entered the Super 12 and will now get to rub shoulders against some top-ranked sides and aim to take plenty of learnings from them.

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Where is the T20 World Cup match between Scotland vs Namibia&nbsp;taking place?

The T20 World Cup match between Scotland vs Namibia will take place at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.

What time does the T20 World Cup match between Scotland vs Namibia begin?

The T20 World Cup match between Scotland vs Namibia begins at 7:30 PM IST on Wednesday.

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Where and how to watch live coverage of the T20 World Cup match between Scotland vs Namibia?

The T20 World Cup match between Scotland vs Namibia will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the T20 World Cup match between ENG vs WI will be available on Hotstar. The T20 World Cup matches will be shown on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports HD, and DD Sports.

In match 21 of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, the Scotland cricket team will lock horns with Namibia on Wednesday evening (October 27). This will be the second game of the doubleheader, after England versus Bangladesh face-off at the same venue.

In match 21 of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, the Scotland cricket team will lock horns with Namibia on Wednesday evening (October 27). This will be the second game of the doubleheader, after England versus Bangladesh face-off at the same venue. Scotland-Namibia are placed in Pool B, along with some heavyweight sides in the form of Pakistan, India, New Zealand and Afghanistan. Thus, they will have to make the most of this face-off as both sides' upcoming games will test them to the core. Scotland have already started their Super 12 round with a heavy defeat, where they lost to Afghanistan by a whopping 130-run margin at Sharjah on Monday (October 25). On the other hand, Namibia will take a lot of confidence as they have entered the Super 12 and will now get to rub shoulders against some top-ranked sides and aim to take plenty of learnings from them. ALSO READ | T20 WC: Shoaib Akhtar walks out of TV show as anchor labels him 'rude', issues statement on Twitter - WATCH Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match: Where is the T20 World Cup match between Scotland vs Namibia taking place? The T20 World Cup match between Scotland vs Namibia will take place at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. What time does the T20 World Cup match between Scotland vs Namibia begin? The T20 World Cup match between Scotland vs Namibia begins at 7:30 PM IST on Wednesday. ALSO READ | 'Shame on you....' - Harbhajan taunts Md. Amir over fixing saga as duo involve in heated exchange Where and how to watch live coverage of the T20 World Cup match between Scotland vs Namibia? The T20 World Cup match between Scotland vs Namibia will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the T20 World Cup match between ENG vs WI will be available on Hotstar. The T20 World Cup matches will be shown on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports HD, and DD Sports.

T20 World Cup, SCOT vs NAM live streaming: When and where to watch Scotland vs Namibia match?

Pakistan got off to a flier in the Super 12 round of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, in the UAE. The Babar Azam-led Men in Green romped past Virat Kohli &amp; Co. by ten wickets to end the Indian team's 12-match winning streak over Pakistan in World Cups, both ODIs and T20Is, and have now also toppled Kane Williamson-led New Zealand in match 19 of the marquee event to make it two wins in a row.

Opting to bowl first, Pakistan rode on Shaheen Afridi, Imad Wasim and Harish Rauf's (4 for 22) performances to restrict the Kiwis to 134-8. While the run-chase got intense, Pakistan held their nerves courtesy finishing knocks from Shoaib Malik and Asif Ali to to march past the Black Caps.

Many termed the Pak-NZ encounter as a grudge match for the Pakistani line-up, who went through a lot of humiliation after the New Zealand Cricket Board (NZC) pulled out of their tour of Pakistan -- in mid-September -- just before the tour-opener, citing security concerns. The aftermath of the incident led to England also withdrawing from their tour of Pakistan, by not sending both their men's and women's teams.

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Hence, former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar took a jibe at the Kiwis after their Pakistan defeat. He told on his Youtube channel, "Congratulations to New Zealand that they didn’t come to Pakistan but were you safe in the UAE? We forgot to send security within the field because we thought maybe you wouldn’t feel safe on the ground as well."

“I have a request for all Pakistanis and Indians, and all my fans, to please send an e-mail to the New Zealand cricket board that – Pakistan is a safe country but not a safe team to play against,” he further said.

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With New Zealand's defeat, Virat Kohli-led India will also breathe a sigh of relief with regard to their qualification hopes. A win for the Black Caps would have made them a strong contender to finish as the runners-up in Pool B and enter the semi-finals. However, the India versus New Zealand tie is being touted as a shootout between the two teams for the second spot, with Pakistan looking certain to top the group and march into the top four.&nbsp;

In this regard, Akhtar told, "Today, for a change, the whole of India was behind Pakistan to win the match. Because if we were to lose today, and if India lose against New Zealand, they would’ve got into real trouble. So, we (Pakistan) saved you (India). We want you to make it to the finals. And we are ready to take on you in the finals."

Pakistan got off to a flier in the Super 12 round of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, in the UAE. The Babar Azam-led Men in Green romped past Virat Kohli & Co. by ten wickets to end the Indian team's 12-match winning streak over Pakistan in World Cups, both ODIs and T20Is, and have now also toppled Kane Williamson-led New Zealand in match 19 of the marquee event to make it two wins in a row.

Pakistan got off to a flier in the Super 12 round of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, in the UAE. The Babar Azam-led Men in Green romped past Virat Kohli & Co. by ten wickets to end the Indian team's 12-match winning streak over Pakistan in World Cups, both ODIs and T20Is, and have now also toppled Kane Williamson-led New Zealand in match 19 of the marquee event to make it two wins in a row. Opting to bowl first, Pakistan rode on Shaheen Afridi, Imad Wasim and Harish Rauf's (4 for 22) performances to restrict the Kiwis to 134-8. While the run-chase got intense, Pakistan held their nerves courtesy finishing knocks from Shoaib Malik and Asif Ali to to march past the Black Caps. Many termed the Pak-NZ encounter as a grudge match for the Pakistani line-up, who went through a lot of humiliation after the New Zealand Cricket Board (NZC) pulled out of their tour of Pakistan -- in mid-September -- just before the tour-opener, citing security concerns. The aftermath of the incident led to England also withdrawing from their tour of Pakistan, by not sending both their men's and women's teams. ALSO READ | T20 WC: Shoaib Akhtar walks out of TV show as anchor labels him 'rude', issues statement on Twitter - WATCH Hence, former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar took a jibe at the Kiwis after their Pakistan defeat. He told on his Youtube channel, "Congratulations to New Zealand that they didn’t come to Pakistan but were you safe in the UAE? We forgot to send security within the field because we thought maybe you wouldn’t feel safe on the ground as well." “I have a request for all Pakistanis and Indians, and all my fans, to please send an e-mail to the New Zealand cricket board that – Pakistan is a safe country but not a safe team to play against,” he further said. × ALSO READ | Fast bowling is not India's forte: Shoaib Akhtar makes a weird claim on superior race of 'Pakistani Punjabis' With New Zealand's defeat, Virat Kohli-led India will also breathe a sigh of relief with regard to their qualification hopes. A win for the Black Caps would have made them a strong contender to finish as the runners-up in Pool B and enter the semi-finals. However, the India versus New Zealand tie is being touted as a shootout between the two teams for the second spot, with Pakistan looking certain to top the group and march into the top four. In this regard, Akhtar told, "Today, for a change, the whole of India was behind Pakistan to win the match. Because if we were to lose today, and if India lose against New Zealand, they would’ve got into real trouble. So, we (Pakistan) saved you (India). We want you to make it to the finals. And we are ready to take on you in the finals."

Were you safe in UAE? Shoaib Akhtar takes a dig at New Zealand after Pakistan clash in T20 WC

Beginning with the need for improving relations&nbsp;with India, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday cheekily said it was "not a good time" for such conversation after his country's historic win in India-Pakistan clash in the T20 World Cup. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The remark came during his address at the Pakistan-Saudi Investment Forum in Riyadh. The prime minister also spoke about Pakistan's growth potential. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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The leader also highlighted the country's youth and strategic location, said a Dawn report. &nbsp;

"We have two of the biggest markets in the world neighbouring us and through Afghanistan, we have (access) to Central Asian markets. We have excellent relations with China, but if somehow we improve our relationship with India — I know after last night's thrashing by the Pakistan team in the cricket match, it's not a very good time to talk about improving relations with India," Khan said. &nbsp;

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As per the PM, if relations improve, India would gain access to Central Asia through Pakistan and in turn, the latter would gain access to two huge markets. &nbsp;&nbsp;

A day ago, Pakistan’s cricket team defeated Indian counterparts for the first time in a world cup match in Dubai. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Beginning with the need for improving relations with India, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday cheekily said it was "not a good time" for such conversation after his country's historic win in India-Pakistan clash in the T20 World Cup.

Beginning with the need for improving relations with India, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday cheekily said it was "not a good time" for such conversation after his country's historic win in India-Pakistan clash in the T20 World Cup. The remark came during his address at the Pakistan-Saudi Investment Forum in Riyadh. The prime minister also spoke about Pakistan's growth potential. Also Read: Watch | Pakistan’s victory against India is the victory of Islam: Pakistan Minister Sheikh Rasheed The leader also highlighted the country's youth and strategic location, said a Dawn report. "We have two of the biggest markets in the world neighbouring us and through Afghanistan, we have (access) to Central Asian markets. We have excellent relations with China, but if somehow we improve our relationship with India — I know after last night's thrashing by the Pakistan team in the cricket match, it's not a very good time to talk about improving relations with India," Khan said. Also Read: Pakistan yields to hardline Islamist group TLP, releases 350 workers As per the PM, if relations improve, India would gain access to Central Asia through Pakistan and in turn, the latter would gain access to two huge markets. A day ago, Pakistan’s cricket team defeated Indian counterparts for the first time in a world cup match in Dubai. (With inputs from agencies)

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