India and Pakistan's senior men's cricket team is set to meet each other in the 2022 T20 World Cup, to be held in Australia later this year. The Rohit Sharma-led Indian team and Babar Azam's Pakistan are once again placed in the same group (as was the case in the 2021 edition), i.e. Pool 2, and are set to lock horns with each other at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne (MCG) on October 23.

Ahead of the Indo-Pak clash, which has already generated a lot of excitement and buzz among the ardent cricket fans, the tickets for the marquee encounter has already been 'exhausted'.&nbsp;

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Announcing the opening of the&nbsp;ticket sales, an ICC release said, "Tickets may still be available through the Official Hospitality and ICC Travel and Tours Programmes. Alternatively, you can join the Waitlist for this match and receive email updates with details of any ticket releases for a specific match."

For the unversed, the match tickets went on sale at 6:30am IST on Monday (February 7). By 11:30 am, a statement on the&nbsp;ICC website read, 'public ticket allocation' for India Vs Pakistan has been exhausted.'

Thus, the buzz for the India-Pakistan clash remains at an all-time high as the tickets have already been sold out; more than eight months in advance.

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Talking about the last two both sides met in the T20 WC, in the last year's edition, Virat Kohli-led India's unbeaten run&nbsp;versus the Men in Green&nbsp;in World Cup history came to an end. India's famed batting line-up was restricted for a moderate 151-7 after being asked to bat first at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on October 24.&nbsp;

In reply, Babar-led Pakistan finished the run-chase with ten wickets and 13 balls to spare.

India and Pakistan's senior men's cricket team is set to meet each other in the 2022 T20 World Cup, to be held in Australia later this year. The Rohit Sharma-led Indian team and Babar Azam's Pakistan are once again placed in the same group (as was the case in the 2021 edition), i.

India and Pakistan's senior men's cricket team is set to meet each other in the 2022 T20 World Cup, to be held in Australia later this year. The Rohit Sharma-led Indian team and Babar Azam's Pakistan are once again placed in the same group (as was the case in the 2021 edition), i.e. Pool 2, and are set to lock horns with each other at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne (MCG) on October 23. Ahead of the Indo-Pak clash, which has already generated a lot of excitement and buzz among the ardent cricket fans, the tickets for the marquee encounter has already been 'exhausted'. ALSO READ | ICC reveals full schedule for 2022 T20 World Cup, Rohit Sharma's Team India to begin campaign vs Pakistan Announcing the opening of the ticket sales, an ICC release said, "Tickets may still be available through the Official Hospitality and ICC Travel and Tours Programmes. Alternatively, you can join the Waitlist for this match and receive email updates with details of any ticket releases for a specific match." For the unversed, the match tickets went on sale at 6:30am IST on Monday (February 7). By 11:30 am, a statement on the ICC website read, 'public ticket allocation' for India Vs Pakistan has been exhausted.' Thus, the buzz for the India-Pakistan clash remains at an all-time high as the tickets have already been sold out; more than eight months in advance. ALSO READ | 'He's their batting's backbone': Shaheen Afridi lauds Virat Kohli, reflects on magical T20 WC spell vs India Talking about the last two both sides met in the T20 WC, in the last year's edition, Virat Kohli-led India's unbeaten run versus the Men in Green in World Cup history came to an end. India's famed batting line-up was restricted for a moderate 151-7 after being asked to bat first at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on October 24. In reply, Babar-led Pakistan finished the run-chase with ten wickets and 13 balls to spare.

T20 World Cup 2022: Tickets for India-Pakistan clash, at the MCG, SOLD OUT in a flash

India and Pakistan locked horns with each other in the 2021 Men's T20 World Cup, in the UAE. Both sides played their respective Super 12 opening clash against each other on October 24 at the iconic Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.&nbsp;

While many expected the Virat Kohli-led Indian team to extend their unbeaten run versus the arch-rivals in World Cup history, Babar Azam's&nbsp;Men in Green thrashed the one-time winners by ten wickets. Shaheen Afridi was the star performer for Team Pakistan as he returned with 3 for 31. The youngster's opening spell pushed India on the backfoot, reducing them to 6 for 2 with openers Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul back in the hut. While then captain Kohli stood tall with an impressivr 57, he was also dismissed by Shaheen in his last spell as Men in Green restricted India's famed batting line-up to 151-7. In reply, Babar and Md Rizwan's respective half-centuries propelled the team to a massive ten-wicket win.

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Recently, Shaheen reflected back on the team atmosphere prior to the marquee clash, his magical spell and lauded India's top order. In a chat with&nbsp;Cricbuzz, Shaheen said,&nbsp;"Most players were playing for the first time against India in a T20 World Cup, except Hafeez bhai and Shoaib bhai. And for us, it was an opportunity. The kind of cricket we played, we were very prepared and we had belief in each other. The captain's role is crucial and he backed me and the team a lot. The dressing room environment was quite friendly."

He opined, "There was a sense that if Shaheen can't, then Hasan Ali will... and if Hasan Ali can't, then Haris Rauf will. We had to play our best cricket and make people happy back home. And it was good fortune that we ended up on the right side."

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On the famed trio -- Kohli, Rohit and KL and the strategy behind getting the better of them

In this regard, Shaheen said, "The end I was bowling from, the leg-side boundary was smaller, say about 60-65 meter only. If I had bowled straight and fast at him [Virat Kohli], he would have flicked me or pulled me for runs. So I wanted to mix things up and bowl a slow bouncer at him so that it would have been difficult for him to go leg-side."

"Luckily for me, the ball gripped and he got out. I admire Virat Kohli a lot, he's one of the best around. Rohit, Rahul and Kohli are their mainstays and three of the best batsmen in the world. Kohli unki reedh ki haddi hai (Kohli is their spinal cord). And once you get them out, it gets difficult for the middle order," he added.

For the unversed, India and Pakistan will once again lock horns with each other in this year's Men's T20 WC, to be held in Australia. They both are in Pool 2 and will meet at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on October 23.

India and Pakistan locked horns with each other in the 2021 Men's T20 World Cup, in the UAE. Both sides played their respective Super 12 opening clash against each other on October 24 at the iconic Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

India and Pakistan locked horns with each other in the 2021 Men's T20 World Cup, in the UAE. Both sides played their respective Super 12 opening clash against each other on October 24 at the iconic Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. While many expected the Virat Kohli-led Indian team to extend their unbeaten run versus the arch-rivals in World Cup history, Babar Azam's Men in Green thrashed the one-time winners by ten wickets. Shaheen Afridi was the star performer for Team Pakistan as he returned with 3 for 31. The youngster's opening spell pushed India on the backfoot, reducing them to 6 for 2 with openers Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul back in the hut. While then captain Kohli stood tall with an impressivr 57, he was also dismissed by Shaheen in his last spell as Men in Green restricted India's famed batting line-up to 151-7. In reply, Babar and Md Rizwan's respective half-centuries propelled the team to a massive ten-wicket win. ALSO READ | 'When MS Dhoni was in the team, it was not like.....': Virat Kohli on giving up Team India captaincy Recently, Shaheen reflected back on the team atmosphere prior to the marquee clash, his magical spell and lauded India's top order. In a chat with Cricbuzz, Shaheen said, "Most players were playing for the first time against India in a T20 World Cup, except Hafeez bhai and Shoaib bhai. And for us, it was an opportunity. The kind of cricket we played, we were very prepared and we had belief in each other. The captain's role is crucial and he backed me and the team a lot. The dressing room environment was quite friendly." He opined, "There was a sense that if Shaheen can't, then Hasan Ali will... and if Hasan Ali can't, then Haris Rauf will. We had to play our best cricket and make people happy back home. And it was good fortune that we ended up on the right side." ALSO READ | Quicker Virat Kohli discovers his form, easier it will be for Rohit Sharma, says former India pacer On the famed trio -- Kohli, Rohit and KL and the strategy behind getting the better of them In this regard, Shaheen said, "The end I was bowling from, the leg-side boundary was smaller, say about 60-65 meter only. If I had bowled straight and fast at him [Virat Kohli], he would have flicked me or pulled me for runs. So I wanted to mix things up and bowl a slow bouncer at him so that it would have been difficult for him to go leg-side." "Luckily for me, the ball gripped and he got out. I admire Virat Kohli a lot, he's one of the best around. Rohit, Rahul and Kohli are their mainstays and three of the best batsmen in the world. Kohli unki reedh ki haddi hai (Kohli is their spinal cord). And once you get them out, it gets difficult for the middle order," he added. For the unversed, India and Pakistan will once again lock horns with each other in this year's Men's T20 WC, to be held in Australia. They both are in Pool 2 and will meet at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on October 23.

'He's their batting's backbone': Shaheen Afridi lauds Virat Kohli, reflects on magical T20 WC spell vs India

Babar Azam-led Pakistan were very impressive in the 2021 T20 World Cup, in the UAE. Being unbeaten enroute the semi-finals, the Men in Green couldn't enter the final after losing their semi-final fixture to eventual winners Aaron Finch-led Australia in Dubai.

There were many heroes for Pakistan throughout their campaign, such as Babar, Md Rizwan, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Shoaib Malik, Asif Ali, etc. Recently, wicketkeeper-batter Rizwan recalled Pakistan's stunning ten-wicket win over Virat Kohli's Team India in the T20 WC.&nbsp;

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"Honestly, it felt like a normal match, like any other game. We felt the hype of the World Cup after getting there (in UAE). Before the match, I had an interview with Indian media and they asked if I was nervous. I told them that I don't feel any different as of now but if and when I do, I will let you know (chuckles)," Rizwan told Cricket Pakistan in an interview.&nbsp;

After Pakistan returned home following their impressive run in the T20 WC, Rizwan revealed that it was then when the team realised how much their win over India meant to the countrymen. "But the response and love we received from the fans and the country cannot be explained in words. When we got home from the Bangladesh tour after the World Cup, the reception made me realise that playing against India is not ordinary because there's much more at stake than playing against any other opposition,” Rizwan added.&nbsp;

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Recently, ICC revealed the full schedule for the 2022 T20 WC, to be held later this year in Australia. India and Pakistan are once again placed in the same group, i.e. Pool 2, and will lock horns with each other on October 23 at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, MCG.

Babar Azam-led Pakistan were very impressive in the 2021 T20 World Cup, in the UAE. Being unbeaten enroute the semi-finals, the Men in Green couldn't enter the final after losing their semi-final fixture to eventual winners Aaron Finch-led Australia in Dubai.

Babar Azam-led Pakistan were very impressive in the 2021 T20 World Cup, in the UAE. Being unbeaten enroute the semi-finals, the Men in Green couldn't enter the final after losing their semi-final fixture to eventual winners Aaron Finch-led Australia in Dubai. There were many heroes for Pakistan throughout their campaign, such as Babar, Md Rizwan, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Shoaib Malik, Asif Ali, etc. Recently, wicketkeeper-batter Rizwan recalled Pakistan's stunning ten-wicket win over Virat Kohli's Team India in the T20 WC. ALSO READ | 'What are you doing' - Rizwan recalls hilarious chat with Kohli during high-voltage Indo-Pak T20 WC tie "Honestly, it felt like a normal match, like any other game. We felt the hype of the World Cup after getting there (in UAE). Before the match, I had an interview with Indian media and they asked if I was nervous. I told them that I don't feel any different as of now but if and when I do, I will let you know (chuckles)," Rizwan told Cricket Pakistan in an interview. After Pakistan returned home following their impressive run in the T20 WC, Rizwan revealed that it was then when the team realised how much their win over India meant to the countrymen. "But the response and love we received from the fans and the country cannot be explained in words. When we got home from the Bangladesh tour after the World Cup, the reception made me realise that playing against India is not ordinary because there's much more at stake than playing against any other opposition,” Rizwan added. ALSO READ | PAK better than India: Akhtar makes bold claim, predicts Men in Green to win 2022 T20 WC face-off Recently, ICC revealed the full schedule for the 2022 T20 WC, to be held later this year in Australia. India and Pakistan are once again placed in the same group, i.e. Pool 2, and will lock horns with each other on October 23 at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, MCG.

'Playing against India is...': Md Rizwan recalls Pakistan's historic triumph over Men in Blue in 2021 T20WC

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar feels Babar Azam-led Men in Green will be able to beat Team India in this year's Men's T20 World Cup, set to be held in Australia. On January 21, the International Cricket Council (ICC) revealed the full schedule for the mega event, which will begin on October 16 with the main draw commencing on October 22.

In the main draw of the showpiece event, India and Pakistan are once again placed in the same group (i.e. Pool 2). The two sides will face each other in their respective tournament-openers, on October 23, at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne. After Men in Green defeated Virat Kohli-led India in the 2021 T20 WC, in Dubai, Akhtar feels Babar &amp; Co. will be able to make it two World Cup wins in a row over their arch-rivals.

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"We will beat India again in Melbourne. Pakistan is a better side than India in T20 cricket. It's the Indian media that make unnecessary pressure on their team whenever we have the clash of both countries in cricket, it's normal for India to lose," Akhtar told news agency&nbsp;ANI.&nbsp;

During the 2021 T20 WC, Babar-led Pakistan hammered India by 10 wickets to win their first-ever game versus their neighbours in World Cup history. Opting to bowl first, Shaheen Afridi's three-fer had restricted India to 151-7. In reply, fifties from both Babar and Md Rizwan ensured a massive win for Team Pakistan.&nbsp;

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Talking about India, Pakistan-starrer Pool 2, it also comprises Bangladesh, South Africa whereas two more teams will join from the qualifiers. Pool 1 comprises Australia, New Zealand, Afghanistan and England. They will also see two more sides joining form the qualifying round.

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar feels Babar Azam-led Men in Green will be able to beat Team India in this year's Men's T20 World Cup, set to be held in Australia.

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar feels Babar Azam-led Men in Green will be able to beat Team India in this year's Men's T20 World Cup, set to be held in Australia. On January 21, the International Cricket Council (ICC) revealed the full schedule for the mega event, which will begin on October 16 with the main draw commencing on October 22. In the main draw of the showpiece event, India and Pakistan are once again placed in the same group (i.e. Pool 2). The two sides will face each other in their respective tournament-openers, on October 23, at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne. After Men in Green defeated Virat Kohli-led India in the 2021 T20 WC, in Dubai, Akhtar feels Babar & Co. will be able to make it two World Cup wins in a row over their arch-rivals. ALSO READ | ICC reveals full schedule for 2022 T20 World Cup, Rohit Sharma's Team India to begin campaign vs Pakistan "We will beat India again in Melbourne. Pakistan is a better side than India in T20 cricket. It's the Indian media that make unnecessary pressure on their team whenever we have the clash of both countries in cricket, it's normal for India to lose," Akhtar told news agency ANI. During the 2021 T20 WC, Babar-led Pakistan hammered India by 10 wickets to win their first-ever game versus their neighbours in World Cup history. Opting to bowl first, Shaheen Afridi's three-fer had restricted India to 151-7. In reply, fifties from both Babar and Md Rizwan ensured a massive win for Team Pakistan. ALSO READ | Rahul Dravid has a big task ahead, has to prove he is not an overrated coach: Shoaib Akhtar Talking about India, Pakistan-starrer Pool 2, it also comprises Bangladesh, South Africa whereas two more teams will join from the qualifiers. Pool 1 comprises Australia, New Zealand, Afghanistan and England. They will also see two more sides joining form the qualifying round.

PAK better than India: Akhtar makes bold claim, predicts Men in Green to win 2022 T20 WC face-off

A lot has transpired in Indian cricket, especially in the senior men's team in the last four months.&nbsp;In mid-September 2021, Virat Kohli dropped a bomb on social media by announcing his resignation as the T20I captain post the World Cup, in the UAE.

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After India's colossal failure in the showpiece event, a lot of changes were expected. However, none of the connoisseurs of the game would have foreseen the plethora of changes that came into picture since then.&nbsp;

While Rohit Sharma succeeded Kohli as the T20I captain, being rewarded for his envious record as IPL captain, the latter remained the ODI and Test captain (he himself wanted to carry on as skipper in the longer formats as per his T20I captaincy resignation tweet). Nonetheless, a twist in the tale unfolded just before India boarded the flight for the ongoing South Africa trip.&nbsp;

Last year on December 8, BCCI announced Rohit as the limited-overs captain altogether, sacking Kohli from the top job in the 50-over format. The announcement was made courtesy a two-line Twitter post from the board's official handle:

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A thank you post for outgoing captain Kohli followed a day later, i.e. on December 9.&nbsp;

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The lack of prior communication -- in terms of a proper official statement by the BCCI -- and the late Twitter post irked many Indian cricket fans, who&nbsp;remained baffled with the sudden turn of events. What was cooking?&nbsp;

All eyes, thus, shifted to BCCI's customary press conference before Team India's departure for the rainbow nation. On December 15, Kohli spearheaded the presser and dropped few more bombs with his answers in an affirmative tone.&nbsp;

While BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly had already conveyed that the board officials and national selectors had requested Kohli to remain the T20I captain,&nbsp;the star Indian batter contradicted from the claims. "I had told BCCI that I want to quit T20I captaincy. I wasn't told to reconsider it. It was received well, without any hesitation; I was told it's a progressive step and it's in the right direction. I had told them that I want to continue ODI and Test captaincy unless the office bearers think otherwise. I had given that option to them," Kohli had stated.

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In addition, Kohli made it clear that he had no prior communication with the national selectors regarding the ODI captaincy switch. He revealed that he came to know about the decision only 90 minutes prior to the official announcement.&nbsp;

Thus, this opened a pandora of box. Kohli's explosive presser exposed the dire straits between the board, selectors and the superstar cricketer.

In response to the presser, Ganguly made it clear that the board will not make any official statement due to ongoing&nbsp;SA tour. "No statements, no press conference. We will deal with it, leave it to (the) BCCI," Ganguly told local mediapersons after the presser.

Nonetheless, chief selector Chetan Sharma made heads turn, stating that Kohli was asked by officials and selectors to remain T20I captain.&nbsp; "When meeting started, it was a surprise for everybody. If the World T20 is round the corner and you hear something like this, what will be your reaction? Everyone present in that meeting had told him that he should rethink his decision (to quit T20 captaincy) and we can talk about it after the World Cup. All selectors felt at that time that this can affect us in the World Cup. It was told to Virat for sake of Indian cricket, please continue as the captain and it was told by everybody present in the meeting. The convenors were there, board officials were there. Sabhi ne bola hai (everyone told him). Who won’t tell? If this news comes to you, you are in a shock. But since we had a World T20 to play, we never wanted it to affect team," the former India pacer told on December 31.

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When the Indian cricket fans were busy trying to make sense of the mysterious turn of events, Kohli dropped another bomb -- probably throwing his last roll of the&nbsp;dice&nbsp;-- by announcing his resignation as the Test captain post India's 2-1 series loss to SA in the African nation.&nbsp;

On January 15, Kohli tweeted saying, "Everything has to come to a halt at some stage and for me as Test captain of India, it’s now. It’s been 7 years of hard work, toil and relentless perseverance every day to take the team in the right direction. I’ve done the job with absolute honesty and left nothing out there. Everything has to come to a halt at some stage and for me as Test Captain of India, it’s now."

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Following Kohli's resignation, ending his Team India captaincy tenure altogether, many reactions came in a flash. Needless to say, Ganguly's response was most awaited. Few hours after Kohli's announcement, Ganguly wrote, "Under Virat's leadership Indian cricket has made rapid strides in all formats of the game... his decision is a personal one and bcci respects it immensely... he will be an important member to take this team to newer heights in the future. A great player. well done... @BCCI @imVkohli."

A battle with no winner but plenty of losers!

So far, there is total chaos surrounding Indian cricket. It reminds the 90s fans of the infamous Greg Chappell-era.&nbsp;

As an Indian cricket loyalist, the cracks became evident on the day BCCI made the ODI captaincy switch. The lack of communication and late tribute for Kohli -- yes, even a timely Twitter post for some big announcements means a lot in the social media-era -- triggered the collapse.&nbsp;

Ganguly statement prior to Kohli's presser was entirely uncalled for (similarly, the latter's T20I captaincy resignation announcement can also be termed 'untimely'; i.e. a month before the World Cup). Being the BCCI chief, he could've shifted the query towards the national selectors. After all, it was their unanimous choice to sack Kohli and have one white-ball captain.

Former India cricketer and chief selector Dilip Vengsarkar had lashed out at the BCCI chief and told Khaleej Times, "It’s very unfortunate, the whole thing. I think it should have been handled more professionally by the cricket board. The thing is that Ganguly had no business to speak on behalf of the selection committee. Ganguly is the president of BCCI. Any issue about selection or captaincy, it’s the chairman of the selection committee who should speak."

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Further, Kohli's presser fanned the fire. Chetan Sharma's statements led to more questions than answers. The 33-year-old Kohli's Test resignation -- a format where he excelled as captain -- raised more eyebrows; acting as a confirmation to many Indian cricket fans that the superstar batter chose to side away from all the negativity and war of words.&nbsp;

In the ongoing India-SA ODIs, Kohli has scores of 51 and 0 so far. While he didn't dominate entirely in the first outing, he fell for a five-ball duck in the second and penultimate ODI. Fans are already concerned that the BCCI row has taken a lot out of Kohli, who has clearly lacked intensity on the field.&nbsp;

It is NOT looking good

Irrespective of how things have unfolded, Kohli's presence, intensity and contribution remain&nbsp;of utmost importance to Team India across formats.

Thus, one wishes that the tug of war between Kohli and BCCI is over. For now, it is taking a lot out of a talismanic batter and also putting BCCI under the scanner. For the unversed, on&nbsp;Thursday (January 20), reports suggested&nbsp;that Ganguly prevented issuing a show cause notice to Kohli for his explosive presser.&nbsp;A source close to the development was quoted as saying by India Ahead News, "And the board president was all for issuing a show cause notice to Kohli." Hence, the writing is clearly on the wall as the recipe being cooked is surely nothing less than a disaster.&nbsp;

If all this continues, India will lose many battles&nbsp;even before taking&nbsp;on oppositions on the field. People following the India-SA series have already concluded that the national side is looking clueless with each passing game in the African nation.

A lot has transpired in Indian cricket, especially in the senior men's team in the last four months. In mid-September 2021, Virat Kohli dropped a bomb on social media by announcing his resignation as the T20I captain post the World Cup, in the UAE.

A lot has transpired in Indian cricket, especially in the senior men's team in the last four months. In mid-September 2021, Virat Kohli dropped a bomb on social media by announcing his resignation as the T20I captain post the World Cup, in the UAE. 🇮🇳 ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Ds7okjhj9J — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) September 16, 2021 × After India's colossal failure in the showpiece event, a lot of changes were expected. However, none of the connoisseurs of the game would have foreseen the plethora of changes that came into picture since then. While Rohit Sharma succeeded Kohli as the T20I captain, being rewarded for his envious record as IPL captain, the latter remained the ODI and Test captain (he himself wanted to carry on as skipper in the longer formats as per his T20I captaincy resignation tweet). Nonetheless, a twist in the tale unfolded just before India boarded the flight for the ongoing South Africa trip. Last year on December 8, BCCI announced Rohit as the limited-overs captain altogether, sacking Kohli from the top job in the 50-over format. The announcement was made courtesy a two-line Twitter post from the board's official handle: The All-India Senior Selection Committee also decided to name Mr Rohit Sharma as the Captain of the ODI & T20I teams going forward.#TeamIndia | @ImRo45 pic.twitter.com/hcg92sPtCa — BCCI (@BCCI) December 8, 2021 × A thank you post for outgoing captain Kohli followed a day later, i.e. on December 9. A leader who led the side with grit, passion & determination. 🇮🇳🔝 Thank you Captain @imVkohli!👏👏#TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/gz7r6KCuWF — BCCI (@BCCI) December 9, 2021 × The lack of prior communication -- in terms of a proper official statement by the BCCI -- and the late Twitter post irked many Indian cricket fans, who remained baffled with the sudden turn of events. What was cooking? All eyes, thus, shifted to BCCI's customary press conference before Team India's departure for the rainbow nation. On December 15, Kohli spearheaded the presser and dropped few more bombs with his answers in an affirmative tone. While BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly had already conveyed that the board officials and national selectors had requested Kohli to remain the T20I captain, the star Indian batter contradicted from the claims. "I had told BCCI that I want to quit T20I captaincy. I wasn't told to reconsider it. It was received well, without any hesitation; I was told it's a progressive step and it's in the right direction. I had told them that I want to continue ODI and Test captaincy unless the office bearers think otherwise. I had given that option to them," Kohli had stated. ALSO READ | BCCI President Ganguly wanted to issue showcause notice to Kohli following his explosive presser - Report In addition, Kohli made it clear that he had no prior communication with the national selectors regarding the ODI captaincy switch. He revealed that he came to know about the decision only 90 minutes prior to the official announcement. Thus, this opened a pandora of box. Kohli's explosive presser exposed the dire straits between the board, selectors and the superstar cricketer. In response to the presser, Ganguly made it clear that the board will not make any official statement due to ongoing SA tour. "No statements, no press conference. We will deal with it, leave it to (the) BCCI," Ganguly told local mediapersons after the presser. Nonetheless, chief selector Chetan Sharma made heads turn, stating that Kohli was asked by officials and selectors to remain T20I captain. "When meeting started, it was a surprise for everybody. If the World T20 is round the corner and you hear something like this, what will be your reaction? Everyone present in that meeting had told him that he should rethink his decision (to quit T20 captaincy) and we can talk about it after the World Cup. All selectors felt at that time that this can affect us in the World Cup. It was told to Virat for sake of Indian cricket, please continue as the captain and it was told by everybody present in the meeting. The convenors were there, board officials were there. Sabhi ne bola hai (everyone told him). Who won’t tell? If this news comes to you, you are in a shock. But since we had a World T20 to play, we never wanted it to affect team," the former India pacer told on December 31. ALSO READ | 'One match makes...': Virat Kohli turned down BCCI's offer to play farewell Test as captain - Report When the Indian cricket fans were busy trying to make sense of the mysterious turn of events, Kohli dropped another bomb -- probably throwing his last roll of the dice -- by announcing his resignation as the Test captain post India's 2-1 series loss to SA in the African nation. On January 15, Kohli tweeted saying, "Everything has to come to a halt at some stage and for me as Test captain of India, it’s now. It’s been 7 years of hard work, toil and relentless perseverance every day to take the team in the right direction. I’ve done the job with absolute honesty and left nothing out there. Everything has to come to a halt at some stage and for me as Test Captain of India, it’s now." 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/huBL6zZ7fZ — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) January 15, 2022 × Following Kohli's resignation, ending his Team India captaincy tenure altogether, many reactions came in a flash. Needless to say, Ganguly's response was most awaited. Few hours after Kohli's announcement, Ganguly wrote, "Under Virat's leadership Indian cricket has made rapid strides in all formats of the game... his decision is a personal one and bcci respects it immensely... he will be an important member to take this team to newer heights in the future. A great player. well done... @BCCI @imVkohli." A battle with no winner but plenty of losers! So far, there is total chaos surrounding Indian cricket. It reminds the 90s fans of the infamous Greg Chappell-era. As an Indian cricket loyalist, the cracks became evident on the day BCCI made the ODI captaincy switch. The lack of communication and late tribute for Kohli -- yes, even a timely Twitter post for some big announcements means a lot in the social media-era -- triggered the collapse. Ganguly statement prior to Kohli's presser was entirely uncalled for (similarly, the latter's T20I captaincy resignation announcement can also be termed 'untimely'; i.e. a month before the World Cup). Being the BCCI chief, he could've shifted the query towards the national selectors. After all, it was their unanimous choice to sack Kohli and have one white-ball captain. Former India cricketer and chief selector Dilip Vengsarkar had lashed out at the BCCI chief and told Khaleej Times, "It’s very unfortunate, the whole thing. I think it should have been handled more professionally by the cricket board. The thing is that Ganguly had no business to speak on behalf of the selection committee. Ganguly is the president of BCCI. Any issue about selection or captaincy, it’s the chairman of the selection committee who should speak." ALSO READ | Virat had no pressure from the board, selectors: BCCI treasurer reacts to Kohli leaving Test captaincy Further, Kohli's presser fanned the fire. Chetan Sharma's statements led to more questions than answers. The 33-year-old Kohli's Test resignation -- a format where he excelled as captain -- raised more eyebrows; acting as a confirmation to many Indian cricket fans that the superstar batter chose to side away from all the negativity and war of words. In the ongoing India-SA ODIs, Kohli has scores of 51 and 0 so far. While he didn't dominate entirely in the first outing, he fell for a five-ball duck in the second and penultimate ODI. Fans are already concerned that the BCCI row has taken a lot out of Kohli, who has clearly lacked intensity on the field. It is NOT looking good Irrespective of how things have unfolded, Kohli's presence, intensity and contribution remain of utmost importance to Team India across formats. Thus, one wishes that the tug of war between Kohli and BCCI is over. For now, it is taking a lot out of a talismanic batter and also putting BCCI under the scanner. For the unversed, on Thursday (January 20), reports suggested that Ganguly prevented issuing a show cause notice to Kohli for his explosive presser. A source close to the development was quoted as saying by India Ahead News, "And the board president was all for issuing a show cause notice to Kohli." Hence, the writing is clearly on the wall as the recipe being cooked is surely nothing less than a disaster. If all this continues, India will lose many battles even before taking on oppositions on the field. People following the India-SA series have already concluded that the national side is looking clueless with each passing game in the African nation.

Virat Kohli vs BCCI: Is there any real winner in this tussle?

The International Cricket Council (ICC), on Friday (January 21), revealed the full schedule for this year's Men's T20 World Cup, to be held in Australia. The defending champions and hosts Aaron Finch-led Australia will kick off the Super 12 round by locking horns with the last edition's runners-up Kane Williamson's New Zealand, at the Sydney Cricket Ground, SCG.

Team India, who endured a disappointing run in the 2021 T20 WC, will begin their campaign versus Babar Azam-led Pakistan. The Men in Green will also play their first game versus their arch-rivals, at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, MCG on October 23.&nbsp;

The likes of Australia, New Zealand, England, Afghanistan and in Pool 1&nbsp;whereas India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and South Africa are placed in Pool 2. Two teams each will join both the groups from the qualifiers, which was also the case in the 2021 edition.

The qualifying round (comprising eight teams) will begin on October 16 whereas the main draw of the showpiece event is set to start on October 22.&nbsp;For the unversed, one-time winners Sri Lanka and two-time champions&nbsp;West Indies will play the qualifiers as the top four sides will join the main draw (two each in both groups).

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Here's the full schedule of the T20 World Cup set to be held Down Under:

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On the other hand, the Indian cricket fans can also save the dates for the Men in Blue's&nbsp;Super 12 face-offs:

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The two semi-finals will be held on November 9 and 10, to be held at the SCG and Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, respectively. The final will take place on November 13 at the MCG.

Rohit Sharma-led India will be eager to make it to the top four after a disappointing run in the last edition, where Virat Kohli &amp; Co. failed to enter the knockouts. Rohit-Rahul Dravid-led Indian team will also be eager to break their ICC-title drought, having last won a major tournament in 2013. In addition, India have not tasted success in the T20 WC following their memorable triumph in the inaugural edition, held in South Africa.

The International Cricket Council (ICC), on Friday (January 21), revealed the full schedule for this year's Men's T20 World Cup, to be held in Australia. The defending champions and hosts Aaron Finch-led Australia will kick off the Super 12 round by locking horns with the last edition's runners-up Kane Williamson's New Zealand, at the Sydney Cricket Ground, SCG.

The International Cricket Council (ICC), on Friday (January 21), revealed the full schedule for this year's Men's T20 World Cup, to be held in Australia. The defending champions and hosts Aaron Finch-led Australia will kick off the Super 12 round by locking horns with the last edition's runners-up Kane Williamson's New Zealand, at the Sydney Cricket Ground, SCG. Team India, who endured a disappointing run in the 2021 T20 WC, will begin their campaign versus Babar Azam-led Pakistan. The Men in Green will also play their first game versus their arch-rivals, at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, MCG on October 23. The likes of Australia, New Zealand, England, Afghanistan and in Pool 1 whereas India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and South Africa are placed in Pool 2. Two teams each will join both the groups from the qualifiers, which was also the case in the 2021 edition. The qualifying round (comprising eight teams) will begin on October 16 whereas the main draw of the showpiece event is set to start on October 22. For the unversed, one-time winners Sri Lanka and two-time champions West Indies will play the qualifiers as the top four sides will join the main draw (two each in both groups). ALSO READ | BCCI President Ganguly wanted to issue showcause notice to Kohli following his explosive presser - Report Here's the full schedule of the T20 World Cup set to be held Down Under: On the other hand, the Indian cricket fans can also save the dates for the Men in Blue's Super 12 face-offs: ALSO READ | We were timid, it showed in our game: Ravi Shastri decodes Team India's 2021 T20 World Cup debacle The two semi-finals will be held on November 9 and 10, to be held at the SCG and Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, respectively. The final will take place on November 13 at the MCG. Rohit Sharma-led India will be eager to make it to the top four after a disappointing run in the last edition, where Virat Kohli & Co. failed to enter the knockouts. Rohit-Rahul Dravid-led Indian team will also be eager to break their ICC-title drought, having last won a major tournament in 2013. In addition, India have not tasted success in the T20 WC following their memorable triumph in the inaugural edition, held in South Africa.

ICC reveals full schedule for 2022 T20 World Cup, Rohit Sharma's Team India to begin campaign vs Pakistan

The skipper of the Pakistan cricket team Babar Azam termed the win against Team India during ICC Men's T20 World Cup in the Super 12 stage as the "best moment" for his team in 2021.

Despite being the title favourites, India didn't get the start they needed as the Men In Blue lost their first two crucial matches against Pakistan and New Zealand.&nbsp;

However, they won the last three games of the Super 12 stage against Afghanistan, Scotland and Namibia but it wasn't enough for a semi-final berth for Virat Kohli &amp; Co. from Group 2.&nbsp;

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The India vs Pakistan match was significant from the perspective of cricket-mad fans in the South Asian nations. But it was Pakistan, who broke the jinx and defeated India by 10 wickets in the lopsided match. Before that Pakistan had never defeated India in World Cups.&nbsp;

In a podcast released by the Pakistan Cricket Board on Friday (December 31), Babar summed up 2021. He said beating India for the first time in a World Cup match was the high point.&nbsp;

"It was a fantastic achievement for us as a team because we had not been able to beat India in the World Cups for so many years. It was our best moment of the year," he said.

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He also stated that the win worked as a boost for the players to perform better in other matches. He said the win lifted the profile of the team.&nbsp;

Praising young talents, Babar said, "The biggest satisfaction was seeing young talent come through for us at crucial times. It is good we are now producing young talent."&nbsp;

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The skipper of the Pakistan cricket team Babar Azam termed the win against Team India during ICC Men's T20 World Cup in the Super 12 stage as the "best moment" for his team in 2021.

The skipper of the Pakistan cricket team Babar Azam termed the win against Team India during ICC Men's T20 World Cup in the Super 12 stage as the "best moment" for his team in 2021. Despite being the title favourites, India didn't get the start they needed as the Men In Blue lost their first two crucial matches against Pakistan and New Zealand. However, they won the last three games of the Super 12 stage against Afghanistan, Scotland and Namibia but it wasn't enough for a semi-final berth for Virat Kohli & Co. from Group 2. ALSO READ | Babar and Rizwan want foreign coaches in team management but Ramiz Raja thinks otherwise - Watch The India vs Pakistan match was significant from the perspective of cricket-mad fans in the South Asian nations. But it was Pakistan, who broke the jinx and defeated India by 10 wickets in the lopsided match. Before that Pakistan had never defeated India in World Cups. In a podcast released by the Pakistan Cricket Board on Friday (December 31), Babar summed up 2021. He said beating India for the first time in a World Cup match was the high point. "It was a fantastic achievement for us as a team because we had not been able to beat India in the World Cups for so many years. It was our best moment of the year," he said. ALSO READ | MS Dhoni may have supported some BCCI officials who didn't want me: Harbhajan Singh makes glaring remark He also stated that the win worked as a boost for the players to perform better in other matches. He said the win lifted the profile of the team. Praising young talents, Babar said, "The biggest satisfaction was seeing young talent come through for us at crucial times. It is good we are now producing young talent." Watch the podcast here: 37th edition of PCB Podcast is out now! Follow the link to hear how Babar Azam reviews 2021 along with Ian Bishop and Simon Doull sharing their thoughts on the evolvement of Cricket in Pakistan. Full Podcast: https://t.co/Dk2K2a0nUi pic.twitter.com/B9LbS3yQz3 — Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) December 31, 2021 ×

Watch: Pakistan's Babar Azam says beating India in T20 World Cup was 'best moment of 2021'

Team India ended 2021 on a glorious note, winning their first-ever Test at Centurion. While the year saw India's dominance in Test cricket, they played only a handful of ODIs but faltered in the shortest format of the game. The year had two ICC tournaments, in the form of WTC final and T20 World Cup, but India failed to win any major title. While their overall run in Tests remained impressive, the Men in Blue fell flat in the T20 WC.&nbsp;

Talking about India's campaign in the 2021 T20 WC, the Virat Kohli-led Indian team lost their opening clash to Pakistan by ten wickets (losing their first-ever game versus the arch-rivals in a World Cup). In their next encounter, the one-time winners India were listless versus Kane Williamson's New Zealand as they lost by 8 wickets to edge closer to elimination. While Kohli &amp; Co. bounced back and won three games in a row, it was too late by then as Pakistan and New Zealand marched to the semi-finals from India's group, i.e. Pool B. Recently, Ravi Shastri opined on India's struggles in the T20 WC, post which his tenure as the head coach came to an end.&nbsp;

"Pakistan played well on that day, and against New Zealand, we were timid. We were very timid. It showed in the game. We were tentative instead of going for the jugular. You never mind losing as long as you're throwing punches. But if you're timid and tentative then it hurts more. And in a tournament like this if you lose too early then you're in trouble," Shastri said on the Bold &amp; Brave The Ravi Shastri Way' show on Star Sports.

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Shastri further called for the tournament's format to be like the one witnessed in the 2019 ODI World Cup, which was a round-robin stage with each team playing the other once before the knockouts. The former Indian all-rounder also feels that the playoffs scenario should also be implemented in World Cups. In this regard, he said, "It's not like the format in 2019, where you can play every opposition. I think that is the way to go forward. That format is the best, and then have the Playoffs ideally, if you want to decide the World Cup," explained Shastri."

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Since the 2021 T20 WC campaign, a lot has changed in Indian cricket. Rohit Sharma succeeded Kohli as the T20I captain, after the latter resigned from the post with the end of the World Cup, and recently replaced him as the limited-overs captain as well. The year 2022 will see teams compete once again in the eighth edition of the T20 World Cup, which will be held in current champions Australia's backyard. The one-time winners Team India will aim to move past their past struggles and claim the mega title in 2022.&nbsp;

Team India ended 2021 on a glorious note, winning their first-ever Test at Centurion. While the year saw India's dominance in Test cricket, they played only a handful of ODIs but faltered in the shortest format of the game.

Team India ended 2021 on a glorious note, winning their first-ever Test at Centurion. While the year saw India's dominance in Test cricket, they played only a handful of ODIs but faltered in the shortest format of the game. The year had two ICC tournaments, in the form of WTC final and T20 World Cup, but India failed to win any major title. While their overall run in Tests remained impressive, the Men in Blue fell flat in the T20 WC. Talking about India's campaign in the 2021 T20 WC, the Virat Kohli-led Indian team lost their opening clash to Pakistan by ten wickets (losing their first-ever game versus the arch-rivals in a World Cup). In their next encounter, the one-time winners India were listless versus Kane Williamson's New Zealand as they lost by 8 wickets to edge closer to elimination. While Kohli & Co. bounced back and won three games in a row, it was too late by then as Pakistan and New Zealand marched to the semi-finals from India's group, i.e. Pool B. Recently, Ravi Shastri opined on India's struggles in the T20 WC, post which his tenure as the head coach came to an end. "Pakistan played well on that day, and against New Zealand, we were timid. We were very timid. It showed in the game. We were tentative instead of going for the jugular. You never mind losing as long as you're throwing punches. But if you're timid and tentative then it hurts more. And in a tournament like this if you lose too early then you're in trouble," Shastri said on the Bold & Brave The Ravi Shastri Way' show on Star Sports. ALSO READ | Packed home season, Asia Cup, T20 WC: A glance at Kohli, Rohit-starrer India's cricketing calendar Shastri further called for the tournament's format to be like the one witnessed in the 2019 ODI World Cup, which was a round-robin stage with each team playing the other once before the knockouts. The former Indian all-rounder also feels that the playoffs scenario should also be implemented in World Cups. In this regard, he said, "It's not like the format in 2019, where you can play every opposition. I think that is the way to go forward. That format is the best, and then have the Playoffs ideally, if you want to decide the World Cup," explained Shastri." ALSO READ | KL Rahul named captain for South Africa ODIs as Rohit Sharma ruled out due to hamstring injury Since the 2021 T20 WC campaign, a lot has changed in Indian cricket. Rohit Sharma succeeded Kohli as the T20I captain, after the latter resigned from the post with the end of the World Cup, and recently replaced him as the limited-overs captain as well. The year 2022 will see teams compete once again in the eighth edition of the T20 World Cup, which will be held in current champions Australia's backyard. The one-time winners Team India will aim to move past their past struggles and claim the mega title in 2022.

We were timid, it showed in our game: Ravi Shastri decodes Team India's 2021 T20 World Cup debacle

Team India entered the knockouts of every ICC event, following their 2013 Champions Trophy win, but haven't been able to win a major title across formats. In the 2021 T20 World Cup, the Virat Kohli-led Indian team were touted to be one of the strongest contenders but the Men in Blue didn't even reach the semi-finals and bowed out with heavy defeats at the hands of Pakistan and New Zealand.

The year 2022 and 2023 will see India compete in two ICC tournaments, in the form of the next edition of the T20 World Cup and ODI World Cup, respectively. Hence, former Indian opener-turned-commentator Little Master Sunil Gavaskar has highlighted one area where Rohit Sharma-led Team India have to improve on to win the next two World Cups.&nbsp;

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Gavaskar recalled India's historic 1983 World Cup triumph and wrote in his column for Mid-Day, "It was a squad of 14 players and one manager and we conquered the cricketing world. There were no field restrictions then, no limitations on the number of bouncers too and the red ball in English conditions which hardly stopped moving even after the shine was gone."

"That team were full of all-rounders and that is the key especially in limited overs cricket. Even the 2007 and 2011 teams had batsmen who could bowl and bowlers who were no bunnies with the bat. If India can find two all-rounders, then we will have a better chance in the T20 World Cup in Australia in 2022 and in the 50 overs Cup at home in India in 2023."

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At present, India's premier all-rounder Hardik Pandya is out of the scene due to injury concerns. The other options for Rohit &amp; Co. are in the form of Krunal Pandya, Shardul Thakur, Venkatesh Iyer, etc. Nonetheless, India will also hope for Hardik to recover soon and return in full flow to strengthen the national side in white-ball formats in the near future.&nbsp;

While India will look to end their ICC-title drought in the upcoming T20 and ODI WCs, they also have a chance to become the World Test champions if they win the ongoing second WTC cycle (which will conclude by early 2023).

Team India entered the knockouts of every ICC event, following their 2013 Champions Trophy win, but haven't been able to win a major title across formats. In the 2021 T20 World Cup, the Virat Kohli-led Indian team were touted to be one of the strongest contenders but the Men in Blue didn't even reach the semi-finals and bowed out with heavy defeats at the hands of Pakistan and New Zealand.

Team India entered the knockouts of every ICC event, following their 2013 Champions Trophy win, but haven't been able to win a major title across formats. In the 2021 T20 World Cup, the Virat Kohli-led Indian team were touted to be one of the strongest contenders but the Men in Blue didn't even reach the semi-finals and bowed out with heavy defeats at the hands of Pakistan and New Zealand. The year 2022 and 2023 will see India compete in two ICC tournaments, in the form of the next edition of the T20 World Cup and ODI World Cup, respectively. Hence, former Indian opener-turned-commentator Little Master Sunil Gavaskar has highlighted one area where Rohit Sharma-led Team India have to improve on to win the next two World Cups. ALSO READ | Solid bench strength, IPL 2021, Test dominance to Rahul Dravid's return: Reliving India's 2021 Gavaskar recalled India's historic 1983 World Cup triumph and wrote in his column for Mid-Day, "It was a squad of 14 players and one manager and we conquered the cricketing world. There were no field restrictions then, no limitations on the number of bouncers too and the red ball in English conditions which hardly stopped moving even after the shine was gone." "That team were full of all-rounders and that is the key especially in limited overs cricket. Even the 2007 and 2011 teams had batsmen who could bowl and bowlers who were no bunnies with the bat. If India can find two all-rounders, then we will have a better chance in the T20 World Cup in Australia in 2022 and in the 50 overs Cup at home in India in 2023." ALSO READ | Had Virat Kohli been soft like MS Dhoni, he wouldn't have scored these many runs: Harbhajan Singh At present, India's premier all-rounder Hardik Pandya is out of the scene due to injury concerns. The other options for Rohit & Co. are in the form of Krunal Pandya, Shardul Thakur, Venkatesh Iyer, etc. Nonetheless, India will also hope for Hardik to recover soon and return in full flow to strengthen the national side in white-ball formats in the near future. While India will look to end their ICC-title drought in the upcoming T20 and ODI WCs, they also have a chance to become the World Test champions if they win the ongoing second WTC cycle (which will conclude by early 2023).

Sunil Gavaskar mentions one area where Team India need to work on to win next two World Cups

Team India enjoyed the services of MS Dhoni as mentor for the 2021 T20 World Cup in the UAE. The move was made by the BCCI so that Dhoni's presence would help the youngsters in an ICC event and guide the team to their first-ever ICC-trophy since 2013.

While India's campaign was disappointing, to say the least, Dhoni's presence as a mentor was much appreciated in the cricketing fraternity. Now, former Indian pacer Atul Wassan has dropped a bomb and explained why the ex-Indian captain was actually appointed as the mentor for the showpiece event, where Virat Kohli-led Men in Blue failed to make it to the semi-finals.

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According to Atul, MS Dhoni was brought in as the mentor of the national side to bring some balance into the way decisions were being made by the team management, led by Kohli and then head coach Ravi Shastri.

"I'll tell you. Dhoni was brought in just to keep some balance because everybody had a feeling that Virat and Ravi Shastri were totally handling, selecting, managing whoever they wanted to play,"&nbsp;Wasan said in a chat on CNN News 18.

"They were controlling Indian cricket. So, they (BCCI) thought somebody should come in with some kind of value who would just monitor that there is a balance. I think they messed up greatly in the World Cup,"&nbsp;the ex-India quick pointed out.

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A lot has transpired in Indian cricket since early December, 2021. With Kohli being removed as the ODI captain and being succeeded by Rohit Sharma, there has been a huge outrage especially post Kohli's explosive presser before India's departure for South Africa. Thus, Kohli and the BCCI are now at loggerheads due to their contrasting statements on the turn of events with regard to the ODI captaincy saga.

Wassan also opined on the ODI captaincy change and said, "Here in India, once you have played a lot of cricket and you become a demi-god, the player expects to get some lineage, get some special treatment. This system needs to change.

"If you are not gelling well with the organisation and you have got a better option, players also have to stop feeling low or let down. Don't expect too much from the board because once you have a tap on the shoulder, you have got to take it as a man."

At present, Kohli-led Indian team is in South Africa for the three-match Test series in the African nation, which gets underway on December 26 in Centurion. It will be followed by the three ODIs, by when Rohit (who is ruled out of Tests due to injury) is expected to regain fitness and take charge of the team.

Team India enjoyed the services of MS Dhoni as mentor for the 2021 T20 World Cup in the UAE. The move was made by the BCCI so that Dhoni's presence would help the youngsters in an ICC event and guide the team to their first-ever ICC-trophy since 2013.

Team India enjoyed the services of MS Dhoni as mentor for the 2021 T20 World Cup in the UAE. The move was made by the BCCI so that Dhoni's presence would help the youngsters in an ICC event and guide the team to their first-ever ICC-trophy since 2013. While India's campaign was disappointing, to say the least, Dhoni's presence as a mentor was much appreciated in the cricketing fraternity. Now, former Indian pacer Atul Wassan has dropped a bomb and explained why the ex-Indian captain was actually appointed as the mentor for the showpiece event, where Virat Kohli-led Men in Blue failed to make it to the semi-finals. ALSO READ | 'Virat Kohli has been an impeccable leader' - Ravi Shastri praises Indian Test captain ahead of SA series According to Atul, MS Dhoni was brought in as the mentor of the national side to bring some balance into the way decisions were being made by the team management, led by Kohli and then head coach Ravi Shastri. "I'll tell you. Dhoni was brought in just to keep some balance because everybody had a feeling that Virat and Ravi Shastri were totally handling, selecting, managing whoever they wanted to play," Wasan said in a chat on CNN News 18. "They were controlling Indian cricket. So, they (BCCI) thought somebody should come in with some kind of value who would just monitor that there is a balance. I think they messed up greatly in the World Cup," the ex-India quick pointed out. ALSO READ | Virat Kohli vs BCCI: Don't know why there was any statement by Sourav Ganguly, says Sanjay Manjrekar A lot has transpired in Indian cricket since early December, 2021. With Kohli being removed as the ODI captain and being succeeded by Rohit Sharma, there has been a huge outrage especially post Kohli's explosive presser before India's departure for South Africa. Thus, Kohli and the BCCI are now at loggerheads due to their contrasting statements on the turn of events with regard to the ODI captaincy saga. Wassan also opined on the ODI captaincy change and said, "Here in India, once you have played a lot of cricket and you become a demi-god, the player expects to get some lineage, get some special treatment. This system needs to change. "If you are not gelling well with the organisation and you have got a better option, players also have to stop feeling low or let down. Don't expect too much from the board because once you have a tap on the shoulder, you have got to take it as a man." At present, Kohli-led Indian team is in South Africa for the three-match Test series in the African nation, which gets underway on December 26 in Centurion. It will be followed by the three ODIs, by when Rohit (who is ruled out of Tests due to injury) is expected to regain fitness and take charge of the team.

Kohli, Shastri were controlling Indian cricket: Ex-India pacer on Dhoni's appointment as mentor for T20 WC

Virat Kohli-led Indian Test team is in South Africa and are gearing up for the three-match Test series opener, which gets underway on December 26 in Centurion. The last two Tests will follow suit before the action moves to the three ODIs in the African nation, starting from January 19.

Following the ODIs, the tour will come to an end as the four T20Is have been rescheduled&nbsp;from India's current visit to South Africa. The T20Is will be held at a later date in next year. It was mainly done by both BCCI and Cricket South Africa (CSA) after the tour was under dark clouds due to the Omicron threat in the rainbow nation. While the tour was given the green signal, it meant that the T20Is had to be shifted to a later date from the original plan.

"BCCI has confirmed CSA that the Indian team will travel for three Tests and three ODIs. The remaining four T20Is will be played at a later date,” BCCI secretary Jay Shah was quoted as saying to ANI.

Hence, former Indian opener-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra isn't impressed with the four T20Is being rescheduled (to a later date).&nbsp;

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Speaking on his Youtube Channel, Chopra said, "I am with you that the T20Is shouldn't have been cancelled. There were equal number of games - three ODIs and three T20Is. So you could have played the T20Is and not played the ODIs.

But then, I don't know what the permutations and combinations are because the T20 World Cup is there again next year and the ODI World Cup is after another one year. So the more T20s you play now, the better it is," he added.

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However, the former Test opener also conceded that the ODI Super League and South Africa's qualification chances for the 2023 ODI World Cup must have been a deciding factor for the boards to have gone ahead with the ODIs.

"I anyway believe there is no advantage of a bilateral ODI series. But you also need to keep in mind that there is a super league, where you get points. If you don't get points, you won't qualify. India's qualification is certain as hosts but the others need to qualify. So that could be a consideration," said Chopra.&nbsp;

Virat Kohli-led Indian Test team is in South Africa and are gearing up for the three-match Test series opener, which gets underway on December 26 in Centurion. The last two Tests will follow suit before the action moves to the three ODIs in the African nation, starting from January 19.

Virat Kohli-led Indian Test team is in South Africa and are gearing up for the three-match Test series opener, which gets underway on December 26 in Centurion. The last two Tests will follow suit before the action moves to the three ODIs in the African nation, starting from January 19. Following the ODIs, the tour will come to an end as the four T20Is have been rescheduled from India's current visit to South Africa. The T20Is will be held at a later date in next year. It was mainly done by both BCCI and Cricket South Africa (CSA) after the tour was under dark clouds due to the Omicron threat in the rainbow nation. While the tour was given the green signal, it meant that the T20Is had to be shifted to a later date from the original plan. "BCCI has confirmed CSA that the Indian team will travel for three Tests and three ODIs. The remaining four T20Is will be played at a later date,” BCCI secretary Jay Shah was quoted as saying to ANI. Hence, former Indian opener-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra isn't impressed with the four T20Is being rescheduled (to a later date). ALSO READ | Huge blow for South Africa as pacer Anrich Nortje ruled out of India Test series due to persistent injury Speaking on his Youtube Channel, Chopra said, "I am with you that the T20Is shouldn't have been cancelled. There were equal number of games - three ODIs and three T20Is. So you could have played the T20Is and not played the ODIs. But then, I don't know what the permutations and combinations are because the T20 World Cup is there again next year and the ODI World Cup is after another one year. So the more T20s you play now, the better it is," he added. ALSO READ | THROWBACK: When Kapil Dev mankanded Peter Kirsten during India's 1992 tour of SA - WATCH However, the former Test opener also conceded that the ODI Super League and South Africa's qualification chances for the 2023 ODI World Cup must have been a deciding factor for the boards to have gone ahead with the ODIs. "I anyway believe there is no advantage of a bilateral ODI series. But you also need to keep in mind that there is a super league, where you get points. If you don't get points, you won't qualify. India's qualification is certain as hosts but the others need to qualify. So that could be a consideration," said Chopra.

T20 World Cup is next year: Aakash Chopra unimpressed as T20Is rescheduled from India's tour of SA

Team India were regarded as one of the strongest contenders for winning the 2021 T20 World Cup, in the UAE. Having entered the showpiece event on the back of playing the final leg of IPL 14, also held in the UAE, many thought Virat Kohli &amp; Co. had a golden opportunity of winning the trophy. However, the one-time winners bowed out of the mega edition after being eliminated in the Super 12 round.

India opened their campaign in the Super 12 round facing the arch-rivals Pakistan in Dubai. They were taken aback by Pakistan's fielding and bowling before the Men in Green openers -- Captain Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan -- brought India on the mat with a 10-wicket win. In India's next encounter, they lost to New Zealand by 8 wickets and came closer to elimination. After two big losses, India did recover to win three in a row -- versus Afghanistan, Scotland and Namibia -- but the writing was on the wall by then.

Hence, former Pakistan captain and pacer Wasim Akram has opened up on India's T20 WC debacle. Despite having IPL as a perfect platform for preparing for the T20 WC and comprising some superstar cricketers in their line-up, India have failed to repeat their 2007 heroics and once again win the big title in the shortest format. Hence, Akram explained why India need to 'think back'.

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"They were the favourites to win the World Cup. And I suppose after the first game… after especially Shaheen Afridi's first over, they never could recover. Then you see, there were a lot of talks about they concentrate on the IPL a lot more," Akram said in a video uploaded by Sport360.

"Their players don't play against international players as much in the other league. And probably they were right at times because very few have faced – Pakistan and India have hardly played cricket – very few have faced Shaheen, Haris Rauf or Hasan Ali," he asserted.

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He added, "When you play leagues in different countries – one or two, I’m not saying play every league – at least your players get the experience to play against the other bowlers, different pitches, different teams, different conditions. So I think they (India) have to think back… IPL is the number 1 league, yes, money-wise, talent-wise but they have to allow the players at least one or two more leagues worldwide."

After the T20 WC, India have had several changes in their setup. Kohli resigned as the T20 captain -- as he had already mentioned before the mega tournament -- whereas BCCI named Rohit Sharma as the limited-overs captain in early December, sacking Kohli as the ODI skipper. For the unversed, Rohit had already taken over as a T20I captain post Kohli's resignation.

Ravi Shastri, on the other hand, was succeeded by Rahul Dravid as India's head coach after the former's tenure came to an end post the T20 WC.

Team India were regarded as one of the strongest contenders for winning the 2021 T20 World Cup, in the UAE. Having entered the showpiece event on the back of playing the final leg of IPL 14, also held in the UAE, many thought Virat Kohli & Co.

Team India were regarded as one of the strongest contenders for winning the 2021 T20 World Cup, in the UAE. Having entered the showpiece event on the back of playing the final leg of IPL 14, also held in the UAE, many thought Virat Kohli & Co. had a golden opportunity of winning the trophy. However, the one-time winners bowed out of the mega edition after being eliminated in the Super 12 round. India opened their campaign in the Super 12 round facing the arch-rivals Pakistan in Dubai. They were taken aback by Pakistan's fielding and bowling before the Men in Green openers -- Captain Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan -- brought India on the mat with a 10-wicket win. In India's next encounter, they lost to New Zealand by 8 wickets and came closer to elimination. After two big losses, India did recover to win three in a row -- versus Afghanistan, Scotland and Namibia -- but the writing was on the wall by then. Hence, former Pakistan captain and pacer Wasim Akram has opened up on India's T20 WC debacle. Despite having IPL as a perfect platform for preparing for the T20 WC and comprising some superstar cricketers in their line-up, India have failed to repeat their 2007 heroics and once again win the big title in the shortest format. Hence, Akram explained why India need to 'think back'. ALSO READ | Former Indian cricketer backs Virat Kohli to come out all guns blazing and revive Test career in SA "They were the favourites to win the World Cup. And I suppose after the first game… after especially Shaheen Afridi's first over, they never could recover. Then you see, there were a lot of talks about they concentrate on the IPL a lot more," Akram said in a video uploaded by Sport360. "Their players don't play against international players as much in the other league. And probably they were right at times because very few have faced – Pakistan and India have hardly played cricket – very few have faced Shaheen, Haris Rauf or Hasan Ali," he asserted. ALSO READ | IPL 2022 mega auction likely dates revealed, set to be a two-day affair He added, "When you play leagues in different countries – one or two, I’m not saying play every league – at least your players get the experience to play against the other bowlers, different pitches, different teams, different conditions. So I think they (India) have to think back… IPL is the number 1 league, yes, money-wise, talent-wise but they have to allow the players at least one or two more leagues worldwide." After the T20 WC, India have had several changes in their setup. Kohli resigned as the T20 captain -- as he had already mentioned before the mega tournament -- whereas BCCI named Rohit Sharma as the limited-overs captain in early December, sacking Kohli as the ODI skipper. For the unversed, Rohit had already taken over as a T20I captain post Kohli's resignation. Ravi Shastri, on the other hand, was succeeded by Rahul Dravid as India's head coach after the former's tenure came to an end post the T20 WC.

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday said that the full fixture set for the ICC T20 World Cup in Australia next year will be announced on January 21, 2022. 
 
In all, a total of 45 matches will be played across seven venues in Australia -&nbsp;Adelaide, Brisbane, Geelong, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney&nbsp;between October 16 and November 13 next year, and the tournament will be held exactly one year after the Aaron Finch-led Australian side won its maiden ICC T20 World Cup, in the UAE recently defeating New Zealand.

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The ICC issued a statement on Monday saying, "The Men's T20 World Cup 2022 is less than 11 months away and fans can soon start preparing their World Cup experience with the full fixture set to be announced on January 21, 2022. With the announcement of the fixture, fans will be able to plan which matches they want to attend and where, before tickets go on sale to the public on February 7, 2022." 
 
The final of the T20 World Cup will be played under lights at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on November 13, 2022, while the semifinals will be hosted at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) and Adelaide Oval on November 9 and 10, respectively. 
 
The ICC had announced in November this year that the Men's T20 World Cup 2021 champions Australia and runners-up New Zealand, besides Afghanistan, Bangladesh, England, India, Pakistan and South Africa (as the next highest ranked teams) will gain direct entry into the Super 12 stage of the next edition of the tournament.

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Namibia, Scotland, Sri Lanka and the West Indies will play in Round 1. The four remaining spots at Australia 2022 will be filled via the ongoing qualification pathway, culminating in two global qualifying tournaments one to take place in Oman in February and the other in Zimbabwe in July.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday said that the full fixture set for the ICC T20 World Cup in Australia next year will be announced on January 21, 2022.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday said that the full fixture set for the ICC T20 World Cup in Australia next year will be announced on January 21, 2022. In all, a total of 45 matches will be played across seven venues in Australia - Adelaide, Brisbane, Geelong, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney between October 16 and November 13 next year, and the tournament will be held exactly one year after the Aaron Finch-led Australian side won its maiden ICC T20 World Cup, in the UAE recently defeating New Zealand. ALSO READ: Virat Kohli-led India regain No. 1 spot in ICC Test rankings after series win vs New Zealand The ICC issued a statement on Monday saying, "The Men's T20 World Cup 2022 is less than 11 months away and fans can soon start preparing their World Cup experience with the full fixture set to be announced on January 21, 2022. With the announcement of the fixture, fans will be able to plan which matches they want to attend and where, before tickets go on sale to the public on February 7, 2022." The final of the T20 World Cup will be played under lights at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on November 13, 2022, while the semifinals will be hosted at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) and Adelaide Oval on November 9 and 10, respectively. The ICC had announced in November this year that the Men's T20 World Cup 2021 champions Australia and runners-up New Zealand, besides Afghanistan, Bangladesh, England, India, Pakistan and South Africa (as the next highest ranked teams) will gain direct entry into the Super 12 stage of the next edition of the tournament. ALSO READ | Updated World Test Championship points table after India win series vs New Zealand at home Namibia, Scotland, Sri Lanka and the West Indies will play in Round 1. The four remaining spots at Australia 2022 will be filled via the ongoing qualification pathway, culminating in two global qualifying tournaments one to take place in Oman in February and the other in Zimbabwe in July.

ICC to announce T20 World Cup Australia full schedule on January 21

In the recently concluded ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021, Pakistan defeated India in the Super 12 stage, thanks to their skipper Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan's half-centuries. Pakistan beat India by 10 wickets to register their first-ever win over their arch-rivals at a Twenty20 World Cup.&nbsp;

However, the win was set up by Pakistan's left-arm quick Shaheen Shah Afridi as with figures of 3-31 he helped the team to restrict Indian at 151-7. The modest target was chased down by the Men in Green with 13 balls to spare.&nbsp;

Shaheen dismissed Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul to put Indian on the back foot during the high-octane match. The pacer struck the first blow with a&nbsp;fast delivery that swung in to trap Sharma lbw for a first-ball duck. The bowler got Rahul with a delivery that came in sharply to take the batsman's thigh pad and rattle the stumps.

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Pakistan's cricket board chief Ramiz Raja explained how he plotted Rohit's wicket even before the tournament was started. In a podcast interview with the BBC, Raja revealed that he and the Pakistan skipper interacted about how to take the wicket of India's star opener. &nbsp;

He said, "Babar Azam was here with the Chief Selector before leaving for the World Cup and I asked him what are your plans against India." Babar then replied: "I have plans and we employ Cricviz and they do the matchups."&nbsp;

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The PCB chief then said, "I understand but India will also be using Cricviz and then they will have a ploy set up against you. So, that becomes nothing for us."

Explaining it to Babar and telling him how they should target Rohit's wicket, Ramiz said, "I can tell you how to get rid of Rohit Sharma right now and Babar was intrigued."&nbsp;

He added, "I said get Shaheen Afridi bowling at 100mph, get a man at short-leg and a 45. Just bowl that inswinging yorker at 100mph and do not give him a single and keep him on strike. You will get him out."

In the recently concluded ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021, Pakistan defeated India in the Super 12 stage, thanks to their skipper Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan's half-centuries.

In the recently concluded ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021, Pakistan defeated India in the Super 12 stage, thanks to their skipper Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan's half-centuries. Pakistan beat India by 10 wickets to register their first-ever win over their arch-rivals at a Twenty20 World Cup. However, the win was set up by Pakistan's left-arm quick Shaheen Shah Afridi as with figures of 3-31 he helped the team to restrict Indian at 151-7. The modest target was chased down by the Men in Green with 13 balls to spare. Shaheen dismissed Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul to put Indian on the back foot during the high-octane match. The pacer struck the first blow with a fast delivery that swung in to trap Sharma lbw for a first-ball duck. The bowler got Rahul with a delivery that came in sharply to take the batsman's thigh pad and rattle the stumps. ALSO READ | T20 WC, India vs Pakistan: Shaheen Afridi explains how Shoaib Malik helped him to take KL Rahul's wicket Pakistan's cricket board chief Ramiz Raja explained how he plotted Rohit's wicket even before the tournament was started. In a podcast interview with the BBC, Raja revealed that he and the Pakistan skipper interacted about how to take the wicket of India's star opener. He said, "Babar Azam was here with the Chief Selector before leaving for the World Cup and I asked him what are your plans against India." Babar then replied: "I have plans and we employ Cricviz and they do the matchups." ALSO READ | Commandos, sharpshooters, over 1500 security personnel? PAK's arrangements for WI home series revealed: Report The PCB chief then said, "I understand but India will also be using Cricviz and then they will have a ploy set up against you. So, that becomes nothing for us." Explaining it to Babar and telling him how they should target Rohit's wicket, Ramiz said, "I can tell you how to get rid of Rohit Sharma right now and Babar was intrigued." He added, "I said get Shaheen Afridi bowling at 100mph, get a man at short-leg and a 45. Just bowl that inswinging yorker at 100mph and do not give him a single and keep him on strike. You will get him out."

Ramiz Raja reveals how he plotted Rohit Sharma's wicket with Babar Azam during T20 World Cup

India and New Zealand locked horns with each other in the third and final T20I at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Sunday evening (November 21). With the series already in their grasp, Rohit Sharma-led Indian team experimented by giving more opportunities to young stars and opting to bat first; given the Men in Blue's ordinary record at defending totals.&nbsp;

Batting first, Rohit-starrer India posted a competitive 184-7 in 20 overs, courtesy the skipper's 56 and vital contributions from the likes of Shreyas Iyer, Venkatesh Iyer, Deepak Chahar, Ishan Kishan and Harshal Patel. In reply, Martin Guptill was the lone warrior for the Black Caps as none apart from the opener's 51 looked comfortable as the Kiwis folded for a paltry 111 in 17.2 overs to lose by 73 runs.&nbsp;

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Given that NZ were the T20 World Cup finalists, they would be disappointed with the 0-3 scoreline. However, newly-appointed Indian team head coach Rahul Dravid feels NZ were surely exhausted, coming into the series after a three-day gap post the T20 WC final versus Australia. In addition, they didn't have a full-strength squad with regular captain Kane Williamson being&nbsp;rested.

"We have to keep our feet on the ground and be a bit realistic about this win," Dravid said at the post-match presentation here. "Not easy for NZ to play a World Cup final and then to turn up three days later and play three games in six days, was never going to be easy for them. It was nice from our perspective but we have to learn from this series and move forward. It's a long journey ahead over the next two years and we'll have our share of ups and downs," added the former Indian captain.

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After the 3-0 result, Rohit told at the post-match presentation, "It's important to start well. That's always been my mindset. Once you've seen the pitch you know what you've got to do. It was nicely coming onto the bat with the dew coming early. We had something planned as a batting group. Wouldn't say it worked out well. Room for improvement in the middle order. The batting front - KL missed out today but his form is critical. Middle order didn't get much opportunity except today. The spinners did the job for us in the entire series."

The action will now move to the two-match Test series, starting from November 25 at Kanpur. The visitors will surely like to settle scores with India in the Tests post the failures in the shortest format.

India and New Zealand locked horns with each other in the third and final T20I at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Sunday evening (November 21). With the series already in their grasp, Rohit Sharma-led Indian team experimented by giving more opportunities to young stars and opting to bat first; given the Men in Blue's ordinary record at defending totals.

India and New Zealand locked horns with each other in the third and final T20I at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Sunday evening (November 21). With the series already in their grasp, Rohit Sharma-led Indian team experimented by giving more opportunities to young stars and opting to bat first; given the Men in Blue's ordinary record at defending totals. Batting first, Rohit-starrer India posted a competitive 184-7 in 20 overs, courtesy the skipper's 56 and vital contributions from the likes of Shreyas Iyer, Venkatesh Iyer, Deepak Chahar, Ishan Kishan and Harshal Patel. In reply, Martin Guptill was the lone warrior for the Black Caps as none apart from the opener's 51 looked comfortable as the Kiwis folded for a paltry 111 in 17.2 overs to lose by 73 runs. ALSO READ | Ind vs NZ: Rohit Sharma salutes Deepak Chahar as CSK star hits massive 6 in Kolkata T20I - WATCH Given that NZ were the T20 World Cup finalists, they would be disappointed with the 0-3 scoreline. However, newly-appointed Indian team head coach Rahul Dravid feels NZ were surely exhausted, coming into the series after a three-day gap post the T20 WC final versus Australia. In addition, they didn't have a full-strength squad with regular captain Kane Williamson being rested. "We have to keep our feet on the ground and be a bit realistic about this win," Dravid said at the post-match presentation here. "Not easy for NZ to play a World Cup final and then to turn up three days later and play three games in six days, was never going to be easy for them. It was nice from our perspective but we have to learn from this series and move forward. It's a long journey ahead over the next two years and we'll have our share of ups and downs," added the former Indian captain. ALSO READ | WATCH: BIZARRE! Team India's Harshal Patel gets dismissed 'hit wicket' vs NZ during Kolkata T20I After the 3-0 result, Rohit told at the post-match presentation, "It's important to start well. That's always been my mindset. Once you've seen the pitch you know what you've got to do. It was nicely coming onto the bat with the dew coming early. We had something planned as a batting group. Wouldn't say it worked out well. Room for improvement in the middle order. The batting front - KL missed out today but his form is critical. Middle order didn't get much opportunity except today. The spinners did the job for us in the entire series." The action will now move to the two-match Test series, starting from November 25 at Kanpur. The visitors will surely like to settle scores with India in the Tests post the failures in the shortest format.

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Since 2013, Team India have entered the knockouts in every ICC event. They won the Champions Trophy in 2013, ended as runners-up in 2014 T20 World Cup, 2017 Champions Trophy and inaugural World Test Championship. Further, they lost the semi-finals in the 2015 and 2019 ODI World Cup as well as in the 2016 T20 WC.&nbsp;

Being the dominant force at home, winning bilateral series across formats while being on the road and having played the IPL 14 final leg in UAE, Virat Kohli's Team India entered the 2021 T20 WC as one of the strongest contenders. In addition, they entered the showpiece event as the second-best side in terms of ICC T20I rankings (still hold the same position) but failed to make it to the last four.&nbsp;

While such one-off blips are&nbsp;always inevitable, how did India manage to falter when they had all the boxes ticked? Or, did they really have all bases covered before entering the multi-nation tournament?&nbsp;

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Before we analyse how India managed to fall like nine pins, let's go through the pros attached to the Men in Blue camp. For starters, India had a solid top three -- Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Captain Virat Kohli. In addition, they had power-hitters in abundance in the form of Rishabh Pant, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja. Moreover, all their power-hitters were able finishers as well. In the bowling department, India comprised ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, seasoned campaigner Bhuvneshwar Kumar and were bolstered by the return of R Ashwin in the spin department. 'Mystery bowler' Varun Chakravarthy and Mumbai Indians' (MI) wicket-taker Rahul Chahar also had enough experience in UAE conditions (courtesy their recent IPL stints).

The one-time winners were surely extra motivated to give a proper send-off to the outgoing coaching staff, led by Ravi Shastri, and Captain Kohli (who had already announced that the T20 WC will be his last assignment as India's skipper in the shortest format). Above all, the national side also comprised MS Dhoni -- the most successful international captain with all three major ICC titles in his cabinet -- as mentor.

HOW DID INDIA STILL MANAGE TO FALTER?

CONTINUOUS CRICKET, TIRED LEGS, BIO-BUBBLE ISSUES

For the unversed, Team India players have been super busy&nbsp;in the post Covid-19 era. Competitive cricket returned with IPL 2020 in the UAE. The gruelling 60 matches kept the Indian players on their toes as they returned to the 22-yard cricket strip after a long gap. In addition, they were acclimatising with the bio-bubble demands. The mega event was followed by an full-fledged&nbsp;Australia tour (from November 27, 2020 to January 19, 2021).

The Australia trip was followed by England's all-format tour of India in early 2021, from February 5 to March 28. Soon, IPL 14's first leg followed suit, from April 09.

The Covid-19's second wave led to this year's IPL season's postponement on May 4. Hence, it did serve&nbsp;as some respite for the Indian players, giving them more time before the United Kingdom tour.&nbsp;The original IPL 2021 schedule was supposed to end on May 30. On the other hand, India were scheduled to play the WTC final on June 18 at Southampton. Hence, their break would've been minimal given how teams have to report early&nbsp;for mandatory quarantines and entering a bio-bubble environment.&nbsp;

Let's get back to how things actually shaped up! Indian players got a break with IPL 14's postponement but had to enter the bio-bubble in Mumbai, on May 19, for UK tour. They left for the UK on June 2 and departed for the UAE, in mid-September, after the fifth and final England Test got cancelled on September 10.

Note: Indian players were given a 20-day bio-bubble break post the WTC final, before reassembling for the England Tests.

Coming to the UAE, Indian players reported to their respective IPL franchises, as the tournament lasted till October 15. Soon, India played their Super 12 opener in the T20 WC, on October 24, before they bowed out with their last league stage match on November 8.

India's cricketing schedule in post-pandemic era

India tour of Australia: Nov 27, 2020- Jan 19, 2021

England tour of India:&nbsp;Feb 5- March 28

IPL 14 first leg: April 9-May 4

India vs New Zealand, WTC final: June 18-23

India vs England Tests in the UK: August 4-September 10&nbsp;

IPL 14 final leg: Sep 19-Oct 15

T20 WC: Oct 24-Nov 8

Barring the WTC final, India dominated and enjoyed considerable success in the post Covid-era. Somewhere down the line, the law of averages was always going to catch up with them.

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Apart from the continuous cricket, it is important to note that India's main squad assembled for the first time in T20Is for the World Cup. They had last played together in the format&nbsp;during the England home series, which ended on March 28. Thus, there was a staggering gap of 201 days (counting till the IPL&nbsp;finale on October 15). One can argue that the Indian players were still in the T20 groove by playing in the IPL. However, that they were performing different roles donning varied jerseys in the cash-rich league.&nbsp;

While the bio-bubble strain and fatigue factor had already kicked in, which was clearly evident the Pakistan and New Zealand face-offs, some eye-catching selections and poor strategies added to an exhausted side's woes. For instance, overlooking Yuzvendra Chahal -- who has been India's spin spearhead -- despite his form in IPL 14's final leg, not even including him in the standby list, putting Deepak Chahar (who has second-best figures overall in T20Is: 6 for 7) among standby players, suddenly adding R Ashwin (overlooked in limited-overs since 2017), preferring Varun Chakravarthy in the opening two games cost Kohli &amp; Co. severely.

Note: Prior to the World Cup, the KKR spinner Chakravarthy had represented India in only three T20Is.&nbsp;

Having problems of plenty is surely a headache teams would like to afford&nbsp;While India have been blessed with plenty of T20I stars, are they managing them wisely? In order to unleash Ishan Kishan versus New Zealand, after the Pakistan mauling, India demoted Rohit Sharma at No. 3. Their best batsman was dropped down in the batting order at the expense of a young batter. Appalling! (Remember how India had auditioned several players for the No. 4 spot for the 2019 ODI World Cup before claiming that they will remain flexible with the batting slot in their campaign?)

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TOO MANY COOKS SPOIL THE BROTH

Lastly, the whole of Indian cricket fraternity was in jubilant mood following MS Dhoni's appointment as team mentor for the mega event. After all, Dhoni had led India to their last ICC title in 2013 and enjoys huge respect among the current crop of players. As feared and already pointed out by Sunil Gavaskar, it seems it did lead to having several strong minds within&nbsp;the Team India dressing room, causing more ruckus in a 'problems of plenty' squad.

Undoubtedly, there is no question being raised about 'rift' issues. However, the tired minds and exhausted squad also couldn't gain much from Dhoni's presence.&nbsp;

Since 2013, Team India have entered the knockouts in every ICC event. They won the Champions Trophy in 2013, ended as runners-up in 2014 T20 World Cup, 2017 Champions Trophy and inaugural World Test Championship.

Since 2013, Team India have entered the knockouts in every ICC event. They won the Champions Trophy in 2013, ended as runners-up in 2014 T20 World Cup, 2017 Champions Trophy and inaugural World Test Championship. Further, they lost the semi-finals in the 2015 and 2019 ODI World Cup as well as in the 2016 T20 WC. Being the dominant force at home, winning bilateral series across formats while being on the road and having played the IPL 14 final leg in UAE, Virat Kohli's Team India entered the 2021 T20 WC as one of the strongest contenders. In addition, they entered the showpiece event as the second-best side in terms of ICC T20I rankings (still hold the same position) but failed to make it to the last four. While such one-off blips are always inevitable, how did India manage to falter when they had all the boxes ticked? Or, did they really have all bases covered before entering the multi-nation tournament? ALSO READ | Ravi Shastri takes a dig at meme creators on social media: 'I would like to invite some of them for a drink' Before we analyse how India managed to fall like nine pins, let's go through the pros attached to the Men in Blue camp. For starters, India had a solid top three -- Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Captain Virat Kohli. In addition, they had power-hitters in abundance in the form of Rishabh Pant, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja. Moreover, all their power-hitters were able finishers as well. In the bowling department, India comprised ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, seasoned campaigner Bhuvneshwar Kumar and were bolstered by the return of R Ashwin in the spin department. 'Mystery bowler' Varun Chakravarthy and Mumbai Indians' (MI) wicket-taker Rahul Chahar also had enough experience in UAE conditions (courtesy their recent IPL stints). The one-time winners were surely extra motivated to give a proper send-off to the outgoing coaching staff, led by Ravi Shastri, and Captain Kohli (who had already announced that the T20 WC will be his last assignment as India's skipper in the shortest format). Above all, the national side also comprised MS Dhoni -- the most successful international captain with all three major ICC titles in his cabinet -- as mentor. HOW DID INDIA STILL MANAGE TO FALTER? CONTINUOUS CRICKET, TIRED LEGS, BIO-BUBBLE ISSUES For the unversed, Team India players have been super busy in the post Covid-19 era. Competitive cricket returned with IPL 2020 in the UAE. The gruelling 60 matches kept the Indian players on their toes as they returned to the 22-yard cricket strip after a long gap. In addition, they were acclimatising with the bio-bubble demands. The mega event was followed by an full-fledged Australia tour (from November 27, 2020 to January 19, 2021). The Australia trip was followed by England's all-format tour of India in early 2021, from February 5 to March 28. Soon, IPL 14's first leg followed suit, from April 09. The Covid-19's second wave led to this year's IPL season's postponement on May 4. Hence, it did serve as some respite for the Indian players, giving them more time before the United Kingdom tour. The original IPL 2021 schedule was supposed to end on May 30. On the other hand, India were scheduled to play the WTC final on June 18 at Southampton. Hence, their break would've been minimal given how teams have to report early for mandatory quarantines and entering a bio-bubble environment. Let's get back to how things actually shaped up! Indian players got a break with IPL 14's postponement but had to enter the bio-bubble in Mumbai, on May 19, for UK tour. They left for the UK on June 2 and departed for the UAE, in mid-September, after the fifth and final England Test got cancelled on September 10. Note: Indian players were given a 20-day bio-bubble break post the WTC final, before reassembling for the England Tests. Coming to the UAE, Indian players reported to their respective IPL franchises, as the tournament lasted till October 15. Soon, India played their Super 12 opener in the T20 WC, on October 24, before they bowed out with their last league stage match on November 8. India's cricketing schedule in post-pandemic era India tour of Australia: Nov 27, 2020- Jan 19, 2021 England tour of India: Feb 5- March 28 IPL 14 first leg: April 9-May 4 India vs New Zealand, WTC final: June 18-23 India vs England Tests in the UK: August 4-September 10 IPL 14 final leg: Sep 19-Oct 15 T20 WC: Oct 24-Nov 8 Barring the WTC final, India dominated and enjoyed considerable success in the post Covid-era. Somewhere down the line, the law of averages was always going to catch up with them. ALSO READ | EXCLUSIVE! Mayank Agarwal heaps praise on coach Rahul Dravid, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, opines on PBKS journey × NOT MANAGING 'PROBLEMS OF PLENTY', QUESTIONABLE SELECTIONS, APPALLING STRATEGIES Apart from the continuous cricket, it is important to note that India's main squad assembled for the first time in T20Is for the World Cup. They had last played together in the format during the England home series, which ended on March 28. Thus, there was a staggering gap of 201 days (counting till the IPL finale on October 15). One can argue that the Indian players were still in the T20 groove by playing in the IPL. However, that they were performing different roles donning varied jerseys in the cash-rich league. While the bio-bubble strain and fatigue factor had already kicked in, which was clearly evident the Pakistan and New Zealand face-offs, some eye-catching selections and poor strategies added to an exhausted side's woes. For instance, overlooking Yuzvendra Chahal -- who has been India's spin spearhead -- despite his form in IPL 14's final leg, not even including him in the standby list, putting Deepak Chahar (who has second-best figures overall in T20Is: 6 for 7) among standby players, suddenly adding R Ashwin (overlooked in limited-overs since 2017), preferring Varun Chakravarthy in the opening two games cost Kohli & Co. severely. Note: Prior to the World Cup, the KKR spinner Chakravarthy had represented India in only three T20Is. Having problems of plenty is surely a headache teams would like to afford While India have been blessed with plenty of T20I stars, are they managing them wisely? In order to unleash Ishan Kishan versus New Zealand, after the Pakistan mauling, India demoted Rohit Sharma at No. 3. Their best batsman was dropped down in the batting order at the expense of a young batter. Appalling! (Remember how India had auditioned several players for the No. 4 spot for the 2019 ODI World Cup before claiming that they will remain flexible with the batting slot in their campaign?) ALSO READ | 'Might happen in ODIs' - Ravi Shastri hints at Virat Kohli leaving 50-over format's captaincy after T20Is TOO MANY COOKS SPOIL THE BROTH Lastly, the whole of Indian cricket fraternity was in jubilant mood following MS Dhoni's appointment as team mentor for the mega event. After all, Dhoni had led India to their last ICC title in 2013 and enjoys huge respect among the current crop of players. As feared and already pointed out by Sunil Gavaskar, it seems it did lead to having several strong minds within the Team India dressing room, causing more ruckus in a 'problems of plenty' squad. Undoubtedly, there is no question being raised about 'rift' issues. However, the tired minds and exhausted squad also couldn't gain much from Dhoni's presence.

How India under-performed in T20 WC? A quick look at the recipe that left a bad taste in our mouth

Aaron Finch has stepped down from the captaincy of Big Bash League (BBL) side the Melbourne Renegades but is determined to lead Australia's T20 World Cup title defence on home soil next year.

Finch's Australia claimed their first global T20 title with victory over New Zealand in the final in Dubai on Sunday and have less than a year to prepare for the next tournament which starts in Oct. 2022.

Finch, who turned 35 on Wednesday, has had knee problems after surgery in recent months but said he would hold onto the captaincy if fit.

"If I can get there, absolutely," the short-format skipper told reporters on Thursday.

"I probably need a little bit of extra time to get my knee right now.

"I pushed the rehab really hard and probably paid the price for it a little bit throughout the tournament."

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The Renegades confirmed Finch had stepped down from the captaincy on Thursday, with Nic Maddinson to take over for the upcoming BBL season.

Australia's World Cup win eased the pressure on head coach Justin Langer following reports of disharmony in the dressing room on recent tours.

Finch said Langer had received "confronting" feedback from players about his coaching style and taken their advice on board.

"You have some really honest conversations which aren't always the easiest ones to have," Finch said.

"But he took that all on board and probably handed the reins over a little bit more to the playing group and his assistant coaches in their various areas."

Spinner Adam Zampa said players would focus on keeping the victorious squad together for the title defence.

"It is always bloody tough playing international cricket, but with a bit of confidence after this one we are going to be really tough to beat at home," Zampa said.

Aaron Finch has stepped down from the captaincy of Big Bash League (BBL) side the Melbourne Renegades but is determined to lead Australia's T20 World Cup title defence on home soil next year.

Aaron Finch has stepped down from the captaincy of Big Bash League (BBL) side the Melbourne Renegades but is determined to lead Australia's T20 World Cup title defence on home soil next year. Finch's Australia claimed their first global T20 title with victory over New Zealand in the final in Dubai on Sunday and have less than a year to prepare for the next tournament which starts in Oct. 2022. Finch, who turned 35 on Wednesday, has had knee problems after surgery in recent months but said he would hold onto the captaincy if fit. "If I can get there, absolutely," the short-format skipper told reporters on Thursday. "I probably need a little bit of extra time to get my knee right now. "I pushed the rehab really hard and probably paid the price for it a little bit throughout the tournament." ALSO READ | 'Trent Boult knows my weakness and I know his strength': Rohit Sharma after India beat New Zealand in 1st T20I The Renegades confirmed Finch had stepped down from the captaincy on Thursday, with Nic Maddinson to take over for the upcoming BBL season. Australia's World Cup win eased the pressure on head coach Justin Langer following reports of disharmony in the dressing room on recent tours. Finch said Langer had received "confronting" feedback from players about his coaching style and taken their advice on board. "You have some really honest conversations which aren't always the easiest ones to have," Finch said. "But he took that all on board and probably handed the reins over a little bit more to the playing group and his assistant coaches in their various areas." Spinner Adam Zampa said players would focus on keeping the victorious squad together for the title defence. "It is always bloody tough playing international cricket, but with a bit of confidence after this one we are going to be really tough to beat at home," Zampa said.

Aaron Finch wants to lead Australia's T20 title defence on home soil

The Indian cricket team is all set to press the reset button and move forward after the ICC T20 World Cup's debacle where the Virat Kohli &amp; Co., who were pre-tournament favourites to win the title, failed to make it to the semi-final of the event.&nbsp;

In the leadership of new T20 skipper Rohit Sharma and under the guidance of newly-appointed head coach Rahul Dravid, Indian cricket is expected to go through changes in the twenty-over format and a similar thought was re-iterated by Rohit, during India's first T20I of a three-match series against New Zealand on Wednesday (November 17).&nbsp;

During the toss, Rohit said that the team is aiming for the next T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in the second half of 2022. Rohit said, "We have one eye on the next World Cup, it's a lot of time ahead, we'll try our options, some results might not be immediate, but the process will be crucial."&nbsp;

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The 34-year-old Rohit took up as India's T20 skipper after Virat Kohli stepped down from the post citing workload management. Kohli, who continues to be India's ODI and Test captain, has been rested for the home series against New Zealand.&nbsp;

Besides Kohli, pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. Hardik Pandya has been dropped. Ruturaj Gaikwad, Venkatesh Iyer, Avesh Khan and Harshal Patel have been brought in.&nbsp;

On the other hand, New Zealand are playing the home side on the back of a defeat in the cricket T20 World Cup final to Australia in Dubai. In the absence of Williamson, Tim Southee will be the standing skipper for the visitors as Kane Williamson opted out of the short format series.&nbsp;

The Indian cricket team is all set to press the reset button and move forward after the ICC T20 World Cup's debacle where the Virat Kohli & Co., who were pre-tournament favourites to win the title, failed to make it to the semi-final of the event.

The Indian cricket team is all set to press the reset button and move forward after the ICC T20 World Cup's debacle where the Virat Kohli & Co., who were pre-tournament favourites to win the title, failed to make it to the semi-final of the event. In the leadership of new T20 skipper Rohit Sharma and under the guidance of newly-appointed head coach Rahul Dravid, Indian cricket is expected to go through changes in the twenty-over format and a similar thought was re-iterated by Rohit, during India's first T20I of a three-match series against New Zealand on Wednesday (November 17). During the toss, Rohit said that the team is aiming for the next T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in the second half of 2022. Rohit said, "We have one eye on the next World Cup, it's a lot of time ahead, we'll try our options, some results might not be immediate, but the process will be crucial." ALSO READ | Watch: Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid recall their interaction in 2007: 'I was over the moon' All in readiness! 👏 👏 3⃣, 2⃣, 1⃣ & Let's Go! 👍 👍 Follow the match ▶️ https://t.co/5lDM57TI6f #TeamIndia #INDvNZ @Paytm pic.twitter.com/QxPzDjeRaE — BCCI (@BCCI) November 17, 2021 × 🎥 Head Coach Rahul Dravid rekindles his first meeting with a young @ImRo45 & lauds the #TeamIndia T20I captain for his contribution towards the Indian cricket. 👏 ☺️#INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/croLaIElLu — BCCI (@BCCI) November 16, 2021 × ALSO READ | BCCI president Sourav Ganguly appointed as the chairman of ICC's Cricket Committee, replaces Anil Kumble The 34-year-old Rohit took up as India's T20 skipper after Virat Kohli stepped down from the post citing workload management. Kohli, who continues to be India's ODI and Test captain, has been rested for the home series against New Zealand. Besides Kohli, pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. Hardik Pandya has been dropped. Ruturaj Gaikwad, Venkatesh Iyer, Avesh Khan and Harshal Patel have been brought in. On the other hand, New Zealand are playing the home side on the back of a defeat in the cricket T20 World Cup final to Australia in Dubai. In the absence of Williamson, Tim Southee will be the standing skipper for the visitors as Kane Williamson opted out of the short format series.

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T20 World Cup-winning captain Aaron Finch said he is proud of the team as Australia won ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 after defeating New Zealand in the summit clash on Sunday (November 14) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.&nbsp;

Finch gave special mention to spinner Adam Zampa and star opener David Warner, who was won the Player of the Tournament. Commenting on the win, the skipper said that it is "huge" to be the first Australian team to be able to do it. He added that he is so proud.&nbsp;

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During the post-match presentation, Finch said, "We knew our backs were against the wall. We had some great individual performances, some great team performances."

Praising the star players, he added, "Can't believe people wrote him off saying he was done (Warner). That's when he plays his best cricket. Was almost like poking the bear. The player of the tournament for me (Zampa)."

"Mitch Marsh - what a way to start his innings today. Wade coming into this game with an injury cloud but got a job done. Stoinis did the business," Finch added.&nbsp;

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Finch won the toss and opted to bowl first. He won six out of seven tosses and opted to chase in all six occasions and have been successful five times.&nbsp;

New Zealand posted a competitive total 172 with skipper Kane Williamson leading from the front as he scored 85 runs off 48 balls, but the mammoth total was not enough as the courageous Australian team chased it down with seven balls to spare, with Glenn Maxwell hitting the winning boundary.&nbsp;

Mitchell Marsh hit an unbeaten 77 as while chasing 173 for victory, Australia depended on a 92-run second-wicket stand between David Warner, who made 53, and Marsh to achieve their target. Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood returned figures of 3-16.&nbsp;

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T20 World Cup-winning captain Aaron Finch said he is proud of the team as Australia won ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 after defeating New Zealand in the summit clash on Sunday (November 14) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

T20 World Cup-winning captain Aaron Finch said he is proud of the team as Australia won ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 after defeating New Zealand in the summit clash on Sunday (November 14) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Finch gave special mention to spinner Adam Zampa and star opener David Warner, who was won the Player of the Tournament. Commenting on the win, the skipper said that it is "huge" to be the first Australian team to be able to do it. He added that he is so proud. ALSO READ | 'A good thing to play some IPL here': Pat Cummins after Australia win T20 World Cup trophy During the post-match presentation, Finch said, "We knew our backs were against the wall. We had some great individual performances, some great team performances." Praising the star players, he added, "Can't believe people wrote him off saying he was done (Warner). That's when he plays his best cricket. Was almost like poking the bear. The player of the tournament for me (Zampa)." "Mitch Marsh - what a way to start his innings today. Wade coming into this game with an injury cloud but got a job done. Stoinis did the business," Finch added. IN PICS | From India vs Pakistan clash to BLM row: Standout moments of T20 World Cup 2021 Finch won the toss and opted to bowl first. He won six out of seven tosses and opted to chase in all six occasions and have been successful five times. New Zealand posted a competitive total 172 with skipper Kane Williamson leading from the front as he scored 85 runs off 48 balls, but the mammoth total was not enough as the courageous Australian team chased it down with seven balls to spare, with Glenn Maxwell hitting the winning boundary. Mitchell Marsh hit an unbeaten 77 as while chasing 173 for victory, Australia depended on a 92-run second-wicket stand between David Warner, who made 53, and Marsh to achieve their target. Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood returned figures of 3-16. ×

'Proud' Australian skipper Aaron Finch lauds team after T20 WC win: 'We knew our backs were against the wall'

Australia won their maiden T20 World Cup title as they defeated New Zealand in the final by 8 wickets. Chasing a target of 173, Australia won the game with 7 balls to spare.

Australia defeats New Zealand, wins their maiden T20 World Cup title

Aaron Finch-led Australia toppled Kane Williamson's New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition's finale, on Sunday evening (November 14) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Everything clicked for Australia, starting from the coin toss as the Men in Yellow beat the Black Caps by eight wickets, with seven balls to spare, to win their first-ever T20 WC title.

For the unversed, Australia had a chance to win the 2010 T20 World Cup title but lost to arch-rivals England in the summit clash. However, they punched above their weight this time around to clinch their first-ever title in the shortest format (eighth ICC title overall).&nbsp;

After Finch &amp; Co.'s eight-wicket win over the Kiwis, chasing a competitive 173 in the final, former Aussie World Cup-winning coach John Buchanan shared his thoughts on whether the Men in Yellow can regain their dominance in world cricket. Under Buchanan-Ricky Ponting, the Aussies were unbeatable&nbsp;across formats -- both home and away -- and won the 50-over World Cup twice (in 2003 and 2007) whereas also clinched the Champions Trophy in 2006.

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Speaking to WION in an exclusive interaction, Buchanan said, "Yes, certainly that would be the case at the moment. When a team is dominant in world cricket, it can win any format of the game and win away from home as well. To be able to win a World Cup away from home, while everybody was playing at a neutral venue, it is a wonderful achievement. It is a huge accolade for the team, winning their first T20 World Cup. From here, they take a flight and quarantine for the Ashes. That will be interesting to see, how they go into the Ashes which is a different format altogether. But, England isn't very strong Test playing nation and hasn't played well in Australia. So, win upon win upon win&nbsp;certainly builds real sense of momentum. You got to stay together for a longer period of time to dominate in world cricket.&nbsp;

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Talking about the summit clash, Australia restricted the Black Caps to a competitive 172/4, riding on Kane Williamson's classy 85. In reply, David Warner's 53 and Mitchell Marsh's 77 not out took the Aussies past the finish line without dropping much sweat.&nbsp;

The next edition of the T20 WC will be held in Australia. Will they make it two titles in a row?

Aaron Finch-led Australia toppled Kane Williamson's New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition's finale, on Sunday evening (November 14) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

Aaron Finch-led Australia toppled Kane Williamson's New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition's finale, on Sunday evening (November 14) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Everything clicked for Australia, starting from the coin toss as the Men in Yellow beat the Black Caps by eight wickets, with seven balls to spare, to win their first-ever T20 WC title. For the unversed, Australia had a chance to win the 2010 T20 World Cup title but lost to arch-rivals England in the summit clash. However, they punched above their weight this time around to clinch their first-ever title in the shortest format (eighth ICC title overall). After Finch & Co.'s eight-wicket win over the Kiwis, chasing a competitive 173 in the final, former Aussie World Cup-winning coach John Buchanan shared his thoughts on whether the Men in Yellow can regain their dominance in world cricket. Under Buchanan-Ricky Ponting, the Aussies were unbeatable across formats -- both home and away -- and won the 50-over World Cup twice (in 2003 and 2007) whereas also clinched the Champions Trophy in 2006. ALSO READ | Turning point was when I got out, says Aaron Finch after Australia clinch maiden T20 WC title Speaking to WION in an exclusive interaction, Buchanan said, "Yes, certainly that would be the case at the moment. When a team is dominant in world cricket, it can win any format of the game and win away from home as well. To be able to win a World Cup away from home, while everybody was playing at a neutral venue, it is a wonderful achievement. It is a huge accolade for the team, winning their first T20 World Cup. From here, they take a flight and quarantine for the Ashes. That will be interesting to see, how they go into the Ashes which is a different format altogether. But, England isn't very strong Test playing nation and hasn't played well in Australia. So, win upon win upon win certainly builds real sense of momentum. You got to stay together for a longer period of time to dominate in world cricket. ALSO READ | Player of The Tournament David Warner's wife Candice sends message to doubters after Australia win T20 WC 2021 Talking about the summit clash, Australia restricted the Black Caps to a competitive 172/4, riding on Kane Williamson's classy 85. In reply, David Warner's 53 and Mitchell Marsh's 77 not out took the Aussies past the finish line without dropping much sweat. The next edition of the T20 WC will be held in Australia. Will they make it two titles in a row?

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Pacer Pat Cummins said that playing the Indian Premier League (IPL) in Dubai was helpful after Australia defeated New Zealand by eight wickets to win the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 on Sunday (November 14) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.&nbsp;

The IPL 2021 was suspended midway through the tournament when it was underway in India due to the emergence of COVID-19 cases, what appeared to be a bio-bubble breach. The base was later shifted to UAE, where the rest of the tournament was played and just after a gap of two days, the T20 World Cup 2021 kicked off.&nbsp;

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Now, Cummins feels playing IPL in UAE has helped his side to adapt to the tough conditions as commenting on the win, Cummins said, "Once we go back home it will sink in. A lot of support back home, they've gotten up at 1am. It's a good thing to play some IPL here. Even Hazlewood was able to adapt quickly because of that."

After winning the toss, Australia invited New Zealand to bat first as they posted 172 on the board, but was unable to defend it as the Aaron Finch-led side chased the set target with seven balls to spare. &nbsp;

In the final contest of the showpiece event, Australia outclassed New Zealand by eight wickets after Mitchell Marsh and David Warner played knocks of 77 and 53 respectively to help their side lift their maiden T20 World Cup title.&nbsp;

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Pacer Pat Cummins said that playing the Indian Premier League (IPL) in Dubai was helpful after Australia defeated New Zealand by eight wickets to win the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 on Sunday (November 14) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Pacer Pat Cummins said that playing the Indian Premier League (IPL) in Dubai was helpful after Australia defeated New Zealand by eight wickets to win the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 on Sunday (November 14) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The IPL 2021 was suspended midway through the tournament when it was underway in India due to the emergence of COVID-19 cases, what appeared to be a bio-bubble breach. The base was later shifted to UAE, where the rest of the tournament was played and just after a gap of two days, the T20 World Cup 2021 kicked off. ALSO READ | Ganguly jokes on why he called Dravid to become India's head coach: 'He was being too strict with his son' Now, Cummins feels playing IPL in UAE has helped his side to adapt to the tough conditions as commenting on the win, Cummins said, "Once we go back home it will sink in. A lot of support back home, they've gotten up at 1am. It's a good thing to play some IPL here. Even Hazlewood was able to adapt quickly because of that." After winning the toss, Australia invited New Zealand to bat first as they posted 172 on the board, but was unable to defend it as the Aaron Finch-led side chased the set target with seven balls to spare. In the final contest of the showpiece event, Australia outclassed New Zealand by eight wickets after Mitchell Marsh and David Warner played knocks of 77 and 53 respectively to help their side lift their maiden T20 World Cup title. Glory for Australia 🏆 Heartbreak for New Zealand 💔 How it all transpired in the #T20WorldCupFinal 👇#T20WorldCup https://t.co/qe4TjKfSn7 — T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) November 14, 2021 ×

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Australia skipper Aaron Finch said the turning point of the ICC men's T20 Final was when he got out and all-rounder Mitchell Marsh came into bat against New Zealand. Mitchell Marsh's power-packed unbeaten 77 and a superb spell from Josh Hazlewood fired Australia to their first T20 World Cup title on Sunday. Finch said Marsh batted "outstandingly" which put the pressure back on New Zealand after they had scored a competitive total. "I think the turning point was when I got out, for Mitch Marsh to be able to come in and play the way that he did. He was outstanding," said Finch in the post-match press conference as per ICC.

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"That partnership with David was brilliant; the way that they put the pressure back on the opposition was exactly what was needed at the time," he added. Hazlewood`s three for 16 helped restrict New Zealand to 172 for 4 before all-rounder Marsh, bolstered by in-form David Warner, struck a match-winning half-century to inflict yet more misery on New Zealand in the summit clash. The Australian skipper said bowling in the powerplay with the new ball was an important aspect of the game. "I thought the way that we bowled with the new ball in that power play was obviously really important. That first ten overs to restrict New Zealand to, I think 57," said Finch. "But we knew that one down, it was always going to be tough because the dew started to come down quite heavy which we had not seen at all in the tournament so far," he added.

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Finch revealed that Marsh was disappointed when he was dropped from the squad. "Yeah, he bounced back beautifully. He was obviously disappointed; everyone is when they get dropped. I don`t know of anyone who is over the moon when they get dropped," said Finch. "Yeah, he was disappointed, but he knew it wasn`t a performance thing. It was only a structural change of the team; we went with a different makeup. That`s all that was. "But the way that he`s bounced back has been unbelievable," Finch signed off.

Australia skipper Aaron Finch said the turning point of the ICC men's T20 Final was when he got out and all-rounder Mitchell Marsh came into bat against New Zealand.

Australia skipper Aaron Finch said the turning point of the ICC men's T20 Final was when he got out and all-rounder Mitchell Marsh came into bat against New Zealand. Mitchell Marsh's power-packed unbeaten 77 and a superb spell from Josh Hazlewood fired Australia to their first T20 World Cup title on Sunday. Finch said Marsh batted "outstandingly" which put the pressure back on New Zealand after they had scored a competitive total. "I think the turning point was when I got out, for Mitch Marsh to be able to come in and play the way that he did. He was outstanding," said Finch in the post-match press conference as per ICC. ALSO READ | Player of The Tournament David Warner's wife Candice sends message to doubters after Australia win T20 WC 2021 "That partnership with David was brilliant; the way that they put the pressure back on the opposition was exactly what was needed at the time," he added. Hazlewood`s three for 16 helped restrict New Zealand to 172 for 4 before all-rounder Marsh, bolstered by in-form David Warner, struck a match-winning half-century to inflict yet more misery on New Zealand in the summit clash. The Australian skipper said bowling in the powerplay with the new ball was an important aspect of the game. "I thought the way that we bowled with the new ball in that power play was obviously really important. That first ten overs to restrict New Zealand to, I think 57," said Finch. "But we knew that one down, it was always going to be tough because the dew started to come down quite heavy which we had not seen at all in the tournament so far," he added. ALSO READ | 'Proud' Australian skipper Aaron Finch lauds team after T20 WC win: 'We knew our backs were against the wall' Finch revealed that Marsh was disappointed when he was dropped from the squad. "Yeah, he bounced back beautifully. He was obviously disappointed; everyone is when they get dropped. I don`t know of anyone who is over the moon when they get dropped," said Finch. "Yeah, he was disappointed, but he knew it wasn`t a performance thing. It was only a structural change of the team; we went with a different makeup. That`s all that was. "But the way that he`s bounced back has been unbelievable," Finch signed off.

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