After IPL 2021, the cricketing lovers have had plenty of action from the 22-yard cricket strip with the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. While the tournament's knockout round has commenced, there has been plenty to cherish for fans as both batters and bowlers have kept them entertained all throughout.

While some underrated names have made a mark and stood tall for their respective sides, some big-ticket names couldn't live upto the heavy expectations and had a horrendous campaign. Let's have a look at how some daunting names in the shortest format couldn't do wonders in the Super 12 round:

Chris Gayle

The Universe Boss is considered to be the Don Bradman of the shortest format. Playing his last possible T20 WC, the left-hander didn't have a fruitful run in the seventh edition for the two-time winners West Indies. One of the main reasons for Kieron Pollard &amp; Co.'s early exit was due to Gayle's low returns with the bat. He ended the tournament with scores of 13, 12, 4, 1 and 15.

Andre Russell

Russell's big-hitting pushes any opposition to the back foot. However, Dre Russ never arrived in the showpiece event with both bat and ball. He had a forgettable run with scores of 0, 5, 0, 2 and 18*. He, however, fared much better with the ball. The all-rounder claimed three wickets and held his nerves while bowling the final over versus Bangladesh in a thrilling encounter. He also returned with two wickets versus Sri Lanka.

Mohammed Shami&nbsp;

Shami was mercilessly trolled after India's ten-wicket defeat versus Pakistan in their Super 12 opener. While the right-arm pacer did have two very good games, versus Afghanistan and Scotland respectively, the senior pro leaked runs in the other three games. He had figures of 3.5-0-43-0 versus the Men in Green, conceded 11 runs in his single over against New Zealand and was also taken to the cleaners versus Namibia, where he ended with 4-0-39-0. Surely, more was expected from the highly-talented pacer.

Dawid Malan

Dawid Malan, the No. 2 ranked batsman in ICC T20I rankings, hasn't had the best of runs in the tough and tricky conditions in the UAE. In five games for England in the Super 12, the left-hander returned with scores of 28* (25), 8, 6 and 33. He has been a bit slow to start off his innings and hasn't been at his fluent best. Eoin Morgan &amp; Co. have continued to back him and will be desperate to see him among runs in the concluding stages of the tournament.

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Glenn Maxwell

The Aussie all-rounder is one of the best T20I players worldwide. After a terrific IPL 2021, Maxwell was expected to go all-out in the T20 WC Super 12 round. However, he hasn't lived upto expectations so far. He has had scores of 18, 5, 6, 0* and 0*. The 33-year-old had enough time to create an impact when he came out to bat versus South Africa, Sri Lanka and England. Nonetheless, he couldn't do much and will like to turn it around in the second semi-final, versus Pakistan.

Mustafizur Rahman

Bangladesh have quite a few big names in their line-up, such as Mustafizur Rahman, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah, Shakib Al Hasan, etc. Thus, they were expected to do much better than returning winless in the main draw of the tournament. One of the reasons for their disastrous campaign was Mustafizur's poor returns. He returned with only two wickets in the Super 12 but remained economical (except the Australia game). However, more was expected of him for being one of the chief wicket-takers for the Bangla Tigers. The left-arm pacer finished with 8 wickets in 7 games, with four coming in a single encounter.

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Mushfiqur Rahim

Rahim has been one of the most dependable batters in the Bangladesh line-up. The right-hander has been a force to reckon with across formats and often bails his side out of crisis. While the experienced campaigner did start well in the Super 12, with a 57* versus Sri Lanka, he fizzled out as the tournament progressed. He ended with a solitary fifty-plus score and five single-digit scores overall (including the qualifiers).

After IPL 2021, the cricketing lovers have had plenty of action from the 22-yard cricket strip with the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. While the tournament's knockout round has commenced, there has been plenty to cherish for fans as both batters and bowlers have kept them entertained all throughout.

After IPL 2021, the cricketing lovers have had plenty of action from the 22-yard cricket strip with the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. While the tournament's knockout round has commenced, there has been plenty to cherish for fans as both batters and bowlers have kept them entertained all throughout. While some underrated names have made a mark and stood tall for their respective sides, some big-ticket names couldn't live upto the heavy expectations and had a horrendous campaign. Let's have a look at how some daunting names in the shortest format couldn't do wonders in the Super 12 round: Chris Gayle The Universe Boss is considered to be the Don Bradman of the shortest format. Playing his last possible T20 WC, the left-hander didn't have a fruitful run in the seventh edition for the two-time winners West Indies. One of the main reasons for Kieron Pollard & Co.'s early exit was due to Gayle's low returns with the bat. He ended the tournament with scores of 13, 12, 4, 1 and 15. Andre Russell Russell's big-hitting pushes any opposition to the back foot. However, Dre Russ never arrived in the showpiece event with both bat and ball. He had a forgettable run with scores of 0, 5, 0, 2 and 18*. He, however, fared much better with the ball. The all-rounder claimed three wickets and held his nerves while bowling the final over versus Bangladesh in a thrilling encounter. He also returned with two wickets versus Sri Lanka. Mohammed Shami Shami was mercilessly trolled after India's ten-wicket defeat versus Pakistan in their Super 12 opener. While the right-arm pacer did have two very good games, versus Afghanistan and Scotland respectively, the senior pro leaked runs in the other three games. He had figures of 3.5-0-43-0 versus the Men in Green, conceded 11 runs in his single over against New Zealand and was also taken to the cleaners versus Namibia, where he ended with 4-0-39-0. Surely, more was expected from the highly-talented pacer. Dawid Malan Dawid Malan, the No. 2 ranked batsman in ICC T20I rankings, hasn't had the best of runs in the tough and tricky conditions in the UAE. In five games for England in the Super 12, the left-hander returned with scores of 28* (25), 8, 6 and 33. He has been a bit slow to start off his innings and hasn't been at his fluent best. Eoin Morgan & Co. have continued to back him and will be desperate to see him among runs in the concluding stages of the tournament. ALSO READ | Hits and flops from India's T20 World Cup 2021 campaign Glenn Maxwell The Aussie all-rounder is one of the best T20I players worldwide. After a terrific IPL 2021, Maxwell was expected to go all-out in the T20 WC Super 12 round. However, he hasn't lived upto expectations so far. He has had scores of 18, 5, 6, 0* and 0*. The 33-year-old had enough time to create an impact when he came out to bat versus South Africa, Sri Lanka and England. Nonetheless, he couldn't do much and will like to turn it around in the second semi-final, versus Pakistan. Mustafizur Rahman Bangladesh have quite a few big names in their line-up, such as Mustafizur Rahman, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah, Shakib Al Hasan, etc. Thus, they were expected to do much better than returning winless in the main draw of the tournament. One of the reasons for their disastrous campaign was Mustafizur's poor returns. He returned with only two wickets in the Super 12 but remained economical (except the Australia game). However, more was expected of him for being one of the chief wicket-takers for the Bangla Tigers. The left-arm pacer finished with 8 wickets in 7 games, with four coming in a single encounter. ALSO READ | T20 WC, semi-finals schedule: England face New Zealand, Australia to lock horns with Pakistan Mushfiqur Rahim Rahim has been one of the most dependable batters in the Bangladesh line-up. The right-hander has been a force to reckon with across formats and often bails his side out of crisis. While the experienced campaigner did start well in the Super 12, with a 57* versus Sri Lanka, he fizzled out as the tournament progressed. He ended with a solitary fifty-plus score and five single-digit scores overall (including the qualifiers).

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Pakistan will take on Australia for a place in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final on Thursday (November 11) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. Ahead of the crucial match, Pakistan's batting consultant Matthew Hayden hailed the team's skipper and opening batter Babar Azam, who has been in a prolific form of late.&nbsp;

During a virtual press conference on Wednesday (November 10), Hayden said, "Babar and his personality is, as you see is what you get. He is very consistent. He is very stable. He is not overly flamboyant."&nbsp;

The former Australian cricketer also weighed in on the constant comparison made between Babar and India's star batter Virat Kohli, saying that Virat is "animated" and "boisterous on the field".&nbsp;

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While praising Babar and his personality, Hayden said, "In fact, I would go as far as to say he is almost the opposite personality to someone like Virat Kohli, who is very animated, very passionate, and very boisterous on the field."&nbsp;

"He has great control and a wonderful temperament. Just to give you an insight into that talent, his ability to be able to consistently be able to react to the ball is second to none from what I've seen," added Hayden.&nbsp;

Praising Babar Azam's playing style, the batting consultant further said, "He picks up the line and the length of the ball quicker than the average cricketer that is going around. That is the mark of someone that is a very fine player."&nbsp;

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"His reaction time, his ability to play a consistent version of his best self means he doesn’t have to have all the innovations, he doesn’t have to be striking with any increase or decrease in his temperament. He can remain neutral," he said.

"When he gets into the middle stages of the match he also has the ability, through just natural cricket shots, to find his natural tempo, which is a strike-rate of 140-150, and beyond," Hayden added.

During the presser, Hayden also backed top-order batter, Fakhar Zaman, to end his dry run at the tournament. The 31-year-old Fakhar has failed to fire with the bat during the team's unbeaten run in the Super 12 stage, scoring 54 runs from four innings.&nbsp;

Pakistan will take on Australia for a place in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final on Thursday (November 11) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. Ahead of the crucial match, Pakistan's batting consultant Matthew Hayden hailed the team's skipper and opening batter Babar Azam, who has been in a prolific form of late.

Pakistan will take on Australia for a place in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final on Thursday (November 11) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. Ahead of the crucial match, Pakistan's batting consultant Matthew Hayden hailed the team's skipper and opening batter Babar Azam, who has been in a prolific form of late. During a virtual press conference on Wednesday (November 10), Hayden said, "Babar and his personality is, as you see is what you get. He is very consistent. He is very stable. He is not overly flamboyant." The former Australian cricketer also weighed in on the constant comparison made between Babar and India's star batter Virat Kohli, saying that Virat is "animated" and "boisterous on the field". ALSO READ | 'Leading a national team is completely different': Sunil Gavaskar reacts to Rohit Sharma's success in IPL While praising Babar and his personality, Hayden said, "In fact, I would go as far as to say he is almost the opposite personality to someone like Virat Kohli, who is very animated, very passionate, and very boisterous on the field." "He has great control and a wonderful temperament. Just to give you an insight into that talent, his ability to be able to consistently be able to react to the ball is second to none from what I've seen," added Hayden. Praising Babar Azam's playing style, the batting consultant further said, "He picks up the line and the length of the ball quicker than the average cricketer that is going around. That is the mark of someone that is a very fine player." ALSO READ | Rahul Dravid addresses India's fatigue issue with CAC, to work on rotation policy with Jay Shah: Report "His reaction time, his ability to play a consistent version of his best self means he doesn’t have to have all the innovations, he doesn’t have to be striking with any increase or decrease in his temperament. He can remain neutral," he said. "When he gets into the middle stages of the match he also has the ability, through just natural cricket shots, to find his natural tempo, which is a strike-rate of 140-150, and beyond," Hayden added. During the presser, Hayden also backed top-order batter, Fakhar Zaman, to end his dry run at the tournament. The 31-year-old Fakhar has failed to fire with the bat during the team's unbeaten run in the Super 12 stage, scoring 54 runs from four innings.

'Not overly flamboyant': Babar Azam's personality opposite to 'animated' Virat Kohli, says Matthew Hayden

England will face New Zealand in the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, in the UAE, on Wednesday evening (November 10). The two sides met each other on the same day two years back, which produced an absolute thriller as the fifth and final T20I, in New Zealand, ended in a tie before England won yet another Super Over versus the Kiwis (after the dramatic 2019 ODI World Cup final).&nbsp;

Both sides have a fierce rivalry on the 22-yard cricket strip and, hence, the cricketing fraternity expects another thrilling encounter between the two teams in the first semi-final of the T20 WC. Talking about England, they topped Pool A with four wins and one defeat to enter the semi-finals. On the other hand, Kane Williamson-led New Zealand lost their tournament-opener, versus Pakistan, in the Super 12 round before winning four games in a row to book a last four slot.

For the unversed, both sides have met each other in the ongoing tournament during the warm-up games. Back then, England emerged on top by 13 runs. Who will emerge on top this time? Will NZ enter their maiden T20 WC final or will Morgan &amp; Co. play their second successive final in the tournament-history?&nbsp;

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Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match:

Where is the T20 World Cup semi-final match between England vs New Zealand&nbsp;taking place?

The T20 World Cup semi-final match&nbsp;between England vs New Zealand&nbsp;will take place at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.

What time does the T20 World Cup semi-final match between England vs New Zealand&nbsp;begin?

The T20 World Cup semi-final match between England vs New Zealand&nbsp;begins at 7:30 PM IST on Wednesday.

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Where and how to watch live coverage of the T20 World Cup semi-final match&nbsp;between England vs New Zealand?

The T20 World Cup semi-final match between England vs New Zealand&nbsp;will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the T20 World Cup match between ENG vs WI will be available on Hotstar. The T20 World Cup matches will be shown on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports HD, and DD Sports

England will face New Zealand in the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, in the UAE, on Wednesday evening (November 10). The two sides met each other on the same day two years back, which produced an absolute thriller as the fifth and final T20I, in New Zealand, ended in a tie before England won yet another Super Over versus the Kiwis (after the dramatic 2019 ODI World Cup final).

England will face New Zealand in the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, in the UAE, on Wednesday evening (November 10). The two sides met each other on the same day two years back, which produced an absolute thriller as the fifth and final T20I, in New Zealand, ended in a tie before England won yet another Super Over versus the Kiwis (after the dramatic 2019 ODI World Cup final). Both sides have a fierce rivalry on the 22-yard cricket strip and, hence, the cricketing fraternity expects another thrilling encounter between the two teams in the first semi-final of the T20 WC. Talking about England, they topped Pool A with four wins and one defeat to enter the semi-finals. On the other hand, Kane Williamson-led New Zealand lost their tournament-opener, versus Pakistan, in the Super 12 round before winning four games in a row to book a last four slot. For the unversed, both sides have met each other in the ongoing tournament during the warm-up games. Back then, England emerged on top by 13 runs. Who will emerge on top this time? Will NZ enter their maiden T20 WC final or will Morgan & Co. play their second successive final in the tournament-history? ALSO READ | ENG vs NZ, T20 WC 2021 semi-final 1 prediction: Who will win today's match between England and New Zealand? Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match: Where is the T20 World Cup semi-final match between England vs New Zealand taking place? The T20 World Cup semi-final match between England vs New Zealand will take place at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. What time does the T20 World Cup semi-final match between England vs New Zealand begin? The T20 World Cup semi-final match between England vs New Zealand begins at 7:30 PM IST on Wednesday. ALSO READ | T20 World Cup: Injuries have levelled the playing field, says Eoin Morgan ahead of NZ clash Where and how to watch live coverage of the T20 World Cup semi-final match between England vs New Zealand? The T20 World Cup semi-final match between England vs New Zealand will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the T20 World Cup match between ENG vs WI will be available on Hotstar. The T20 World Cup matches will be shown on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports HD, and DD Sports

T20 WC, ENG vs NZ live streaming: When and where to watch England vs New Zealand first semi-final match?

England and New Zealand will face each other in the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, in the UAE, on Wednesday evening (November 10). After the terrific 2019 ODI World Cup final, this will be the first time that both sides will face each other in an ICC event and, that too, with all to play for.&nbsp;

The match is expected to go down the wire. Not only for it being a knockout game, but it will be exciting to see New Zealand's tactics and England's style of play in the first semi-final, which will be held at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Both sides have played some excellent cricket in the Super 12, winning four and losing a solitary game apiece. While England rely more on their power-hitters, they also have a smart bowling line-up who can adapt to conditions. On the other hand, New Zealand are more dependent on their pacers but also have been chasing down totals smartly, following their own methods calmly.&nbsp;

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In terms of head-to-head, England have an edge with 13 wins from 21 encounters whereas the Black Caps have emerged on top in seven games (with one being a no-result). On the other hand, the battle gets intense in T20 WC history, with England leading the Kiwis 3-2. For the unversed, both sides had also played the first semi-final of the last edition of the World Cup, where England beat Williamson &amp; Co. Will the Kiwis have the final laugh this time around?

Match prediction for the ENG vs NZ semi-final: The match will be played on one of the best batting surfaces among the three venues in the T20 WC. England will have an edge given their star-studded power-hitters, however, Kiwi pacers will look to test them with the new ball. While the English side will be confident to chase down any total, they can be tempted to bat first to test the NZ in a run-chase. It is important to note that Williamson-led side have chased successfully twice and also defended totals on an equal number of occasions in the Super 12 round. Hence, NZ might still cherish chasing as batting first can also test their nerves in a knockout game.

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A 175-plus match is expected to be on cards. On paper, England have a slight edge but the Kiwis cannot be ruled out so easily. Gut-feel states that NZ will go through given some injury issues in the England camp.

England and New Zealand will face each other in the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, in the UAE, on Wednesday evening (November 10). After the terrific 2019 ODI World Cup final, this will be the first time that both sides will face each other in an ICC event and, that too, with all to play for.

England and New Zealand will face each other in the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, in the UAE, on Wednesday evening (November 10). After the terrific 2019 ODI World Cup final, this will be the first time that both sides will face each other in an ICC event and, that too, with all to play for. The match is expected to go down the wire. Not only for it being a knockout game, but it will be exciting to see New Zealand's tactics and England's style of play in the first semi-final, which will be held at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Both sides have played some excellent cricket in the Super 12, winning four and losing a solitary game apiece. While England rely more on their power-hitters, they also have a smart bowling line-up who can adapt to conditions. On the other hand, New Zealand are more dependent on their pacers but also have been chasing down totals smartly, following their own methods calmly. ALSO READ | T20 World Cup: Injuries have levelled the playing field, says Eoin Morgan ahead of NZ clash In terms of head-to-head, England have an edge with 13 wins from 21 encounters whereas the Black Caps have emerged on top in seven games (with one being a no-result). On the other hand, the battle gets intense in T20 WC history, with England leading the Kiwis 3-2. For the unversed, both sides had also played the first semi-final of the last edition of the World Cup, where England beat Williamson & Co. Will the Kiwis have the final laugh this time around? Match prediction for the ENG vs NZ semi-final: The match will be played on one of the best batting surfaces among the three venues in the T20 WC. England will have an edge given their star-studded power-hitters, however, Kiwi pacers will look to test them with the new ball. While the English side will be confident to chase down any total, they can be tempted to bat first to test the NZ in a run-chase. It is important to note that Williamson-led side have chased successfully twice and also defended totals on an equal number of occasions in the Super 12 round. Hence, NZ might still cherish chasing as batting first can also test their nerves in a knockout game. ALSO READ | 'Your contribution will...' - Virat Kohli pens down heartfelt post for Team India's outgoing coaching staff A 175-plus match is expected to be on cards. On paper, England have a slight edge but the Kiwis cannot be ruled out so easily. Gut-feel states that NZ will go through given some injury issues in the England camp.

ENG vs NZ, T20 WC 2021 semi-final 1 prediction: Who will win today's match between England and New Zealand?

Virat Kohli-led Team India entered the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021 edition being touted as one of the strongest contenders for the coveted title. However, the one-time winners lost two games in a row at the start of their campaign, which dented their overall run immensely. While India recovered and notched up two big wins before their final encounter, they bowed out as soon as New Zealand beat Afghanistan to become the second team from Pool B to qualify for the semi-finals (after Pakistan).

India were out of the semi-finals race with NZ securing 8 points as the Men in Blue could only manage 6 points overall following their last tie, versus Namibia on Monday evening (November 8). After India's untimely exit, Kohli shared a heartfelt note for Team India fans and promised that the team will bounce back emphatically going forward.

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Kohli tweeted saying, "Together as one we set out to achieve our goal. Unfortunately we fell short and no one is more disappointed than us as a side. The support from all of you has been fantastic and we are grateful for it all. We will aim to come back stronger and put our best foot forward. Jai Hind."

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Following India's exit, Kohli's tenure as India's T20I captain also came to an end. He had already announced, in mid-September, that he will be leading India for the final time in the shortest format. After India's 9-wicket win over Namibia, Kohli said at the post-match presentation at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, "It's been a honor but things need to be kept at the right perspective. I felt this was the right time to manage my workload. It's been six or seven years of heavy workload and there is a lot of pressure. The guys have been fantastic, I know we haven't got the results here but we have played some really good cricket. The guys have really made my work easier."

Kohli led India in 50 matches overall, winning 32 and losing only 16 of them. He ended with a staggering win percentage of 64. Following India's T20 WC 2021 edition, head coach Ravi Shastri's tenure also came to an end and he will be replaced by former Indian captain Rahul Dravid, from the NZ home series in mid-November.

Virat Kohli-led Team India entered the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021 edition being touted as one of the strongest contenders for the coveted title. However, the one-time winners lost two games in a row at the start of their campaign, which dented their overall run immensely.

Virat Kohli-led Team India entered the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021 edition being touted as one of the strongest contenders for the coveted title. However, the one-time winners lost two games in a row at the start of their campaign, which dented their overall run immensely. While India recovered and notched up two big wins before their final encounter, they bowed out as soon as New Zealand beat Afghanistan to become the second team from Pool B to qualify for the semi-finals (after Pakistan). India were out of the semi-finals race with NZ securing 8 points as the Men in Blue could only manage 6 points overall following their last tie, versus Namibia on Monday evening (November 8). After India's untimely exit, Kohli shared a heartfelt note for Team India fans and promised that the team will bounce back emphatically going forward. ALSO READ | Bilateral success in SENA countries to run-machine as captain: Reliving Virat Kohli's T20I captaincy stint Kohli tweeted saying, "Together as one we set out to achieve our goal. Unfortunately we fell short and no one is more disappointed than us as a side. The support from all of you has been fantastic and we are grateful for it all. We will aim to come back stronger and put our best foot forward. Jai Hind." Together as one we set out to achieve our goal.Unfortunately we fell short and no one is more disappointed than us as a side.The support from all of you has been fantastic and we are grateful for it all.We will aim to come back stronger and put our best foot forward. Jai Hind pic.twitter.com/UMUQgInHrV — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) November 8, 2021 × ALSO READ | Virat Kohli explains why he quit India's T20I captaincy: 'It's been 6-7 years of intense cricket' Following India's exit, Kohli's tenure as India's T20I captain also came to an end. He had already announced, in mid-September, that he will be leading India for the final time in the shortest format. After India's 9-wicket win over Namibia, Kohli said at the post-match presentation at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, "It's been a honor but things need to be kept at the right perspective. I felt this was the right time to manage my workload. It's been six or seven years of heavy workload and there is a lot of pressure. The guys have been fantastic, I know we haven't got the results here but we have played some really good cricket. The guys have really made my work easier." Kohli led India in 50 matches overall, winning 32 and losing only 16 of them. He ended with a staggering win percentage of 64. Following India's T20 WC 2021 edition, head coach Ravi Shastri's tenure also came to an end and he will be replaced by former Indian captain Rahul Dravid, from the NZ home series in mid-November.

'No one is more disappointed than us' - Kohli pens down emotional note after India's dismal T20 WC

Bilateral success in SENA countries to run-machine as captain: Reliving Virat Kohli's T20I captaincy stint

The Indian cricket team bowed out of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 on a winning note after defeating Namibia in their final match of the Super 12 stage. The inaugural champions finished third in Group 2, behind Pakistan and New Zealand, which means they failed to make it to the semi-final of the showpiece event. In the leadership of a talented captain Virat Kohli, the confident Indian cricket team had entered the tournament eying the coveted trophy but it didn't happen. Or was it overconfidence?&nbsp;

There's no doubt that India were hot favourites to win in the presence of players, who have been performing well of late. To make the run exciting and to boost the camp's morale, the Indian cricket board decided to include an accomplished player as a mentor of the team. Former skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni - with the experience of winning two World Cups as a captain - added the oomph factor as the team's mentor. Or was it only&nbsp;in black and white?

Ravi Shastri, whose tenure as the head coach of the Indian cricket team ended with India's run in the Twenty20 World Cup 2021, was another factor for the fans to have immense belief in the team as under the guidance of Shastri, India reached new heights as he guided India to became the first Asian team to win a Test series in Australia (2018-19) and triumphed again Down Under in 2020-21. India emerged as one of the best teams in recent times in red-ball cricket as they climbed to the top of the Test rankings. They even reached the final of the inaugural World Test Championship, where they were beaten by New Zealand.&nbsp;

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However, sans trophy, India's performance in white-ball cricket can be a matter of discussion with some positives and some negatives too... considering India also crashed out in the semi-finals of the 2019 World Cup in England. Shastri must have wished to end his stint with a trophy. But did he become complacent?&nbsp;

Already announced that he will step down as the captain in Twenty20 format to manage workload, it was Virat's last opportunity to win a T20 international trophy as a skipper, which he deserved and rightly so because for the past few years he has been carrying the team and carrying it well. The level of athleticism he brings with himself is incredible, similar discipline emits from other players also... which is extraordinary. Practice something is one thing, and to make others follow it, is commendable.&nbsp;

Kohli took over the leadership duties across formats from Dhoni in 2017, his announcement to step down as the captain of T20 cricket came as a shock to many, some welcomed it as the decision means India will have new leadership... and change is always better. is also as it is definitely an opportunity. However, the timing of Virat's decision is questionable. Did Virat's announcement make the dressing room unsettled and less focused?&nbsp;

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India beat&nbsp;Afghanistan (by 66 runs) and Scotland (by eight wickets) and Namibia (by nine wickets) but the real test was against Pakistan and New Zealand where India suffered a 10-wicket and an eight-wicket loss respectively. In the first two matches that they lost, their body language was just not right, it was nowhere even close to how it has been in the past and how it should be.&nbsp;

All in all, the magic of 'mentor' was missing, the style of the 'skipper' was in short supply and the class of 'coach' was not there.&nbsp;

There's a famous saying that too many cooks spoil the broth and yes, the meal that the Indian team cooked, was definitely not good. The fans didn't like it, the critics didn't appreciate it, even the players must have a bad taste in their mouths.&nbsp;

It's time to retrospect how the tried and 'tasted' recipe failed. How the mystery of a 'mystery spinner' remained an unsolved mystery, how an experienced bowler was unable to bring variations in his bowling, why there's was no replacement of an injured&nbsp;all-rounder?&nbsp;

Now, to understand where the strategy went wrong, the entire team, including the staff members need to go through the 'recipe' again in order to find the missing spice and move on with confidence as a new era awaits. The team and the fans should not dwell in the past.&nbsp;

The Indian cricket team bowed out of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 on a winning note after defeating Namibia in their final match of the Super 12 stage. The inaugural champions finished third in Group 2, behind Pakistan and New Zealand, which means they failed to make it to the semi-final of the showpiece event.

The Indian cricket team bowed out of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 on a winning note after defeating Namibia in their final match of the Super 12 stage. The inaugural champions finished third in Group 2, behind Pakistan and New Zealand, which means they failed to make it to the semi-final of the showpiece event. In the leadership of a talented captain Virat Kohli, the confident Indian cricket team had entered the tournament eying the coveted trophy but it didn't happen. Or was it overconfidence? There's no doubt that India were hot favourites to win in the presence of players, who have been performing well of late. To make the run exciting and to boost the camp's morale, the Indian cricket board decided to include an accomplished player as a mentor of the team. Former skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni - with the experience of winning two World Cups as a captain - added the oomph factor as the team's mentor. Or was it only in black and white? Ravi Shastri, whose tenure as the head coach of the Indian cricket team ended with India's run in the Twenty20 World Cup 2021, was another factor for the fans to have immense belief in the team as under the guidance of Shastri, India reached new heights as he guided India to became the first Asian team to win a Test series in Australia (2018-19) and triumphed again Down Under in 2020-21. India emerged as one of the best teams in recent times in red-ball cricket as they climbed to the top of the Test rankings. They even reached the final of the inaugural World Test Championship, where they were beaten by New Zealand. ALSO READ | Virat Kohli explains why he quit India's T20I captaincy: 'It's been 6-7 years of intense cricket' However, sans trophy, India's performance in white-ball cricket can be a matter of discussion with some positives and some negatives too... considering India also crashed out in the semi-finals of the 2019 World Cup in England. Shastri must have wished to end his stint with a trophy. But did he become complacent? Already announced that he will step down as the captain in Twenty20 format to manage workload, it was Virat's last opportunity to win a T20 international trophy as a skipper, which he deserved and rightly so because for the past few years he has been carrying the team and carrying it well. The level of athleticism he brings with himself is incredible, similar discipline emits from other players also... which is extraordinary. Practice something is one thing, and to make others follow it, is commendable. Kohli took over the leadership duties across formats from Dhoni in 2017, his announcement to step down as the captain of T20 cricket came as a shock to many, some welcomed it as the decision means India will have new leadership... and change is always better. is also as it is definitely an opportunity. However, the timing of Virat's decision is questionable. Did Virat's announcement make the dressing room unsettled and less focused? IN PICS | Bilateral success in SENA countries to run-machine as captain: Reliving Virat Kohli's T20I captaincy stint India beat Afghanistan (by 66 runs) and Scotland (by eight wickets) and Namibia (by nine wickets) but the real test was against Pakistan and New Zealand where India suffered a 10-wicket and an eight-wicket loss respectively. In the first two matches that they lost, their body language was just not right, it was nowhere even close to how it has been in the past and how it should be. All in all, the magic of 'mentor' was missing, the style of the 'skipper' was in short supply and the class of 'coach' was not there. There's a famous saying that too many cooks spoil the broth and yes, the meal that the Indian team cooked, was definitely not good. The fans didn't like it, the critics didn't appreciate it, even the players must have a bad taste in their mouths. It's time to retrospect how the tried and 'tasted' recipe failed. How the mystery of a 'mystery spinner' remained an unsolved mystery, how an experienced bowler was unable to bring variations in his bowling, why there's was no replacement of an injured all-rounder? Now, to understand where the strategy went wrong, the entire team, including the staff members need to go through the 'recipe' again in order to find the missing spice and move on with confidence as a new era awaits. The team and the fans should not dwell in the past.

A captain, a mentor and a coach: Too many cooks messed up the meal?

England captain Eoin Morgan on Tuesday said that injuries to many key players have levelled the playing field ahead of their first semi-final against New Zealand in the ongoing 2021 Men`s T20 World Cup. 
 
England had already lost regular T20I starters Jofra Archer, Ben Stokes, and Sam Curran prior to the tournament, and have since lost Tymal Mills and Jason Roy during the World Cup. 
 
And Morgan believes that the absence of these players means his team is not the clear favourites to beat New Zealand, despite being the top-ranked T20I side in the world and reaching the final four by topping Group 1.

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"I wouldn`t say we are strong favourites, because New Zealand have a full-strength squad. We`ve obviously been hampered with a lot of injuries throughout this tournament," said Morgan at the pre-match press conference. 
 
"We`re playing really good cricket. The guys are extremely excited about the challenge against New Zealand and potentially the opportunity that might follow that. But we need to play really good cricket in order to beat them," he added. 
 
Losing Roy removes a key part of England`s top-order, with the opener a regular presence alongside Jos Buttler and a vital part of the attacking-intent policy that characterises England`s approach. 
 
There are multiple options in Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Sam Billings, and James Vince to replace Roy at the top of the order.

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"I think like losing any of your experienced players, you can`t really replace that experience that Jason has. He`s played integral parts in our two previous World Cup campaigns. We are blessed with guys who can bat at the top of the order and actually who want to bat at the top of the order," said the England skipper. 
 
"If you look around, the big-name players all want to bat or are batting in the top three in every team. And we`re lucky that we have guys who queue up and want to bat in that top three, which is great because they want to go head-to-head with the big named players in the tournament and big named bowlers of the opposition. 
 
"I think we`re in a very good position because we have a number of guys to choose from. Within the group, we`ve made a decision. I`m not willing to share that, unfortunately. But the balance of the side will still be determined on how the wicket looks and how we match up against the Black Caps," he added. 
 
That decision rests on not just who will bat at the top of England`s lineup in place of Roy, but, if that role is taken by an existing starter, whether Roy`s place will be filled by an additional batter or bowler. 
 
"I suppose replacing him with another bowler would mean that you have 28 genuine overs on the field and a lot of options," Morgan acknowledged. 
 
"If you were to go with a batter, it would mean a like-for-like replacement. When we turn up and look at the wicket, depending on if it`s a really good batting wicket, predicting if it`s going to be a really good batting wicket, might need the extra bit of bowling. If it`s not, you might need the extra bit of batting," he added.

England captain Eoin Morgan on Tuesday said that injuries to many key players have levelled the playing field ahead of their first semi-final against New Zealand in the ongoing 2021 Men`s T20 World Cup.

England captain Eoin Morgan on Tuesday said that injuries to many key players have levelled the playing field ahead of their first semi-final against New Zealand in the ongoing 2021 Men`s T20 World Cup. England had already lost regular T20I starters Jofra Archer, Ben Stokes, and Sam Curran prior to the tournament, and have since lost Tymal Mills and Jason Roy during the World Cup. And Morgan believes that the absence of these players means his team is not the clear favourites to beat New Zealand, despite being the top-ranked T20I side in the world and reaching the final four by topping Group 1. ALSO READ: England to tour Pakistan in September-October 2022, to play two additional T20Is "I wouldn`t say we are strong favourites, because New Zealand have a full-strength squad. We`ve obviously been hampered with a lot of injuries throughout this tournament," said Morgan at the pre-match press conference. "We`re playing really good cricket. The guys are extremely excited about the challenge against New Zealand and potentially the opportunity that might follow that. But we need to play really good cricket in order to beat them," he added. Losing Roy removes a key part of England`s top-order, with the opener a regular presence alongside Jos Buttler and a vital part of the attacking-intent policy that characterises England`s approach. There are multiple options in Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Sam Billings, and James Vince to replace Roy at the top of the order. ALSO READ: Australia to tour Pakistan for first time in 24 years for limited-overs series in early 2022 "I think like losing any of your experienced players, you can`t really replace that experience that Jason has. He`s played integral parts in our two previous World Cup campaigns. We are blessed with guys who can bat at the top of the order and actually who want to bat at the top of the order," said the England skipper. "If you look around, the big-name players all want to bat or are batting in the top three in every team. And we`re lucky that we have guys who queue up and want to bat in that top three, which is great because they want to go head-to-head with the big named players in the tournament and big named bowlers of the opposition. "I think we`re in a very good position because we have a number of guys to choose from. Within the group, we`ve made a decision. I`m not willing to share that, unfortunately. But the balance of the side will still be determined on how the wicket looks and how we match up against the Black Caps," he added. That decision rests on not just who will bat at the top of England`s lineup in place of Roy, but, if that role is taken by an existing starter, whether Roy`s place will be filled by an additional batter or bowler. "I suppose replacing him with another bowler would mean that you have 28 genuine overs on the field and a lot of options," Morgan acknowledged. "If you were to go with a batter, it would mean a like-for-like replacement. When we turn up and look at the wicket, depending on if it`s a really good batting wicket, predicting if it`s going to be a really good batting wicket, might need the extra bit of bowling. If it`s not, you might need the extra bit of batting," he added.

T20 World Cup: Injuries have levelled the playing field, says Eoin Morgan ahead of NZ clash

Team India bowed out of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE, on Monday evening (November 9). The one-time winners failed to get going in their first two matches, versus Pakistan and New Zealand respectively, and paid a heavy price as they got eliminated in the Super 12 round despite many backing them to go the distance. While the Men in Blue did recover in style, with three back-to-back big wins, it was too late as New Zealand and Pakistan had sealed the two semi-final spots from Pool B by then.

India defeated Namibia by nine wickets, in pursuit of 133 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, and signed off on a high. With India's exit, Virat Kohli's tenure as a T20I captain also came to an end as he had already announced that the showpiece event would be his last assignment as the captain in the shortest format. Kohli ended his stint as T20I captain by leading the Men in Blue in 50 matches, leading them to 32 wins and 16 losses. Post his end of tenure, opening batsman KL Rahul lauded the 33-year-old for his overall contributions courtesy a heartfelt post.&nbsp;

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Rahul reflected on India's dismal campaign and thanked Kohli by tweeting, "Not the ideal World Cup for us, but we learn and grow. Grateful to all our fans for the love and support. Thank you to our coaches for helping us grow as cricketers. A big shout-out to @imVkohli for being a leader who led by example and for everything you have done for us."

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After India's resounding victory&nbsp;over Namibia, Kohli said at the post-match presentation, "It's been a honor but things need to be kept at the right perspective. I felt this was the right time to manage my workload. It's been six or seven years of heavy workload and there is a lot of pressure. The guys have been fantastic, I know we haven't got the results here but we have played some really good cricket. The guys have really made my work easier."

Post India's exit from the T20 WC, Rohit Sharma and Rahul have been named captain and vice-captain, respectively, for the national side's next T20I assignment where they will face New Zealand at home, from November 17. Rohit has officially taken over from Virat in the format whereas he will have Rahul as his deputy in his first series as full-time T20I skipper.

India’s T20I squad for New Zealand series

Rohit Sharma (Captain), KL Rahul (Vice-Captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), Ishan Kishan (wicket-keeper), Venkatesh Iyer, Yuzvendra Chahal, R Ashwin, Axar Patel, Avesh Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Deepak Chahar, Harshal Patel, Mohammed&nbsp;Siraj

Team India bowed out of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE, on Monday evening (November 9). The one-time winners failed to get going in their first two matches, versus Pakistan and New Zealand respectively, and paid a heavy price as they got eliminated in the Super 12 round despite many backing them to go the distance.

Team India bowed out of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE, on Monday evening (November 9). The one-time winners failed to get going in their first two matches, versus Pakistan and New Zealand respectively, and paid a heavy price as they got eliminated in the Super 12 round despite many backing them to go the distance. While the Men in Blue did recover in style, with three back-to-back big wins, it was too late as New Zealand and Pakistan had sealed the two semi-final spots from Pool B by then. India defeated Namibia by nine wickets, in pursuit of 133 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, and signed off on a high. With India's exit, Virat Kohli's tenure as a T20I captain also came to an end as he had already announced that the showpiece event would be his last assignment as the captain in the shortest format. Kohli ended his stint as T20I captain by leading the Men in Blue in 50 matches, leading them to 32 wins and 16 losses. Post his end of tenure, opening batsman KL Rahul lauded the 33-year-old for his overall contributions courtesy a heartfelt post. ALSO READ | 'No one is more disappointed than us' - Kohli pens down emotional note after India's dismal T20 WC Rahul reflected on India's dismal campaign and thanked Kohli by tweeting, "Not the ideal World Cup for us, but we learn and grow. Grateful to all our fans for the love and support. Thank you to our coaches for helping us grow as cricketers. A big shout-out to @imVkohli for being a leader who led by example and for everything you have done for us." Not the ideal World Cup for us, but we learn and grow. Grateful to all our fans for the love and support. Thank you to our coaches for helping us grow as cricketers. A big shout-out to @imVkohli for being a leader who led by example and for everything you have done for us. pic.twitter.com/oejHdUvCZ8 — K L Rahul (@klrahul11) November 9, 2021 × ALSO READ | That's the problem with Team India: Nasser Hussain decodes reason behind Kohli & Co.'s T20 WC debacle After India's resounding victory over Namibia, Kohli said at the post-match presentation, "It's been a honor but things need to be kept at the right perspective. I felt this was the right time to manage my workload. It's been six or seven years of heavy workload and there is a lot of pressure. The guys have been fantastic, I know we haven't got the results here but we have played some really good cricket. The guys have really made my work easier." Post India's exit from the T20 WC, Rohit Sharma and Rahul have been named captain and vice-captain, respectively, for the national side's next T20I assignment where they will face New Zealand at home, from November 17. Rohit has officially taken over from Virat in the format whereas he will have Rahul as his deputy in his first series as full-time T20I skipper. India’s T20I squad for New Zealand series Rohit Sharma (Captain), KL Rahul (Vice-Captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), Ishan Kishan (wicket-keeper), Venkatesh Iyer, Yuzvendra Chahal, R Ashwin, Axar Patel, Avesh Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Deepak Chahar, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj

'A big shout-out to Virat Kohli' - KL Rahul lauds India's outgoing T20I captain in a heartfelt post

Team India ended their T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE, with a nine-wicket win in their last league stage encounter versus Namibia on Monday evening (November 8). As Virat Kohli-led India were knocked out from the semi-finals race, with New Zealand's eight-wicket win over Afghanistan, the one-time winners had a chance to sign off on a high. Kohli &amp; Co. didn't disappoint as they beat Namibia in style with an all-round performance.

Despite their win over Namibia, India ended the T20 WC 2021 edition with three wins and two big defeats, which resulted in their early ouster. India lost their opening two fixtures, versus Pakistan and New Zealand respectively, by big margins and, thus, once again missed out on winning their first-ever ICC title since 2013.

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Former England captain-turned-commentator Nasser Hussain decoded reasons behind India's early exit and told while speaking to T20worldcup.com, "You have got to go out and express yourself. They (India) have got so much talent. That may be the only thing that's holding India back in ICC events. They don't quite play the fearless brand of cricket that they deserve to because they are so talented."

"I had them as favourites. They have been playing IPL here, and are a star-studded side. But they got a setback in the first game itself. The way Shaheen Afridi bowled in the powerplay, those two deliveries that Rohit and Rahul got would have got a lot of great cricketers out. That’s sometimes the problem with the Indian side. They are so good at the top, some of the middle-order doesn’t get much of a hit and suddenly you need a Plan B and that was found wanting."

"I see India as a very talented side but sometimes selection wise... Hardik Pandya just playing as a batter alters the balance of the side. Against New Zealand, the idea to split Rohit and Rahul was not a good one," pointed out Hussain.

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Following India's T20 WC campaign, Kohli stepped down as the captain in the shortest format. On the other hand, head coach Ravi Shastri, bowling coach Bharat Arun and fielding coach R Sridhar's respective tenures also came to an end.

India will now be coached by former captain Rahul Dravid, who will take over from the New Zealand home series later this month.

Team India ended their T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE, with a nine-wicket win in their last league stage encounter versus Namibia on Monday evening (November 8).

Team India ended their T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE, with a nine-wicket win in their last league stage encounter versus Namibia on Monday evening (November 8). As Virat Kohli-led India were knocked out from the semi-finals race, with New Zealand's eight-wicket win over Afghanistan, the one-time winners had a chance to sign off on a high. Kohli & Co. didn't disappoint as they beat Namibia in style with an all-round performance. Despite their win over Namibia, India ended the T20 WC 2021 edition with three wins and two big defeats, which resulted in their early ouster. India lost their opening two fixtures, versus Pakistan and New Zealand respectively, by big margins and, thus, once again missed out on winning their first-ever ICC title since 2013. ALSO READ | T20 WC: No Rohit, Kohli in Dinesh Karthik's team of the tournament; Babar Azam named captain Former England captain-turned-commentator Nasser Hussain decoded reasons behind India's early exit and told while speaking to T20worldcup.com, "You have got to go out and express yourself. They (India) have got so much talent. That may be the only thing that's holding India back in ICC events. They don't quite play the fearless brand of cricket that they deserve to because they are so talented." "I had them as favourites. They have been playing IPL here, and are a star-studded side. But they got a setback in the first game itself. The way Shaheen Afridi bowled in the powerplay, those two deliveries that Rohit and Rahul got would have got a lot of great cricketers out. That’s sometimes the problem with the Indian side. They are so good at the top, some of the middle-order doesn’t get much of a hit and suddenly you need a Plan B and that was found wanting." "I see India as a very talented side but sometimes selection wise... Hardik Pandya just playing as a batter alters the balance of the side. Against New Zealand, the idea to split Rohit and Rahul was not a good one," pointed out Hussain. ALSO READ | 'He can take India to an ICC trophy': Sunil Gavaskar names best man to replace Virat Kohli as T20I captain Following India's T20 WC campaign, Kohli stepped down as the captain in the shortest format. On the other hand, head coach Ravi Shastri, bowling coach Bharat Arun and fielding coach R Sridhar's respective tenures also came to an end. India will now be coached by former captain Rahul Dravid, who will take over from the New Zealand home series later this month.

That's the problem with Team India: Nasser Hussain decodes reason behind Kohli & Co.'s T20 WC debacle

Team India's dismal T20 World Cup campaign came to an end on Monday (November 8). Losing their first two matches, Virat Kohli-led Men in Blue were behind in the race for the semi-finals and eventually lost the battle to New Zealand, who secured the second spot from Pool B (after Pakistan) and ensured India's early exit.

Following India's nine-wicket win over Namibia in their last group stage encounter, on Monday evening (November 8), the former New Zealand cricketer-turned-commentator Simon Doull reflected on India's campaign. He felt that the scheduling backfired for the national team in the marquee tournament.

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Doull said on Cricbuzz, "I don't know how to put this kindly, but There was a real air of arrogance around the scheduling and that is what the broadcasters wanted with involvement from the ICC as they wanted India's fixtures around the holidays around Diwali and all that so they wanted those games at peak times."

“Pakistan should have been the first game, but the game against New Zealand should have been the final contest. It should have been India against New Zealand for a place in the semi-final at the end," he added.

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Opining on the scheduling, India's veteran wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik said, "Everyone expected the contest against Pakistan a walk in the park considering the talent we have. It's a learning curve as well. Can give many reasons, but at the end of the day, India knows they did not play their best cricket.&nbsp;They would have hoped had the final three games been the ones they began with, they could have taken the confidence for the tough games. But, that is the beauty of a tournament like a World Cup, can't pick and choose here."

From Pool B, Pakistan and New Zealand have qualified for the semi-finals whereas England and Australia have made it to the semi-finals from Pool A. The first semi-final will see England and New Zealand lock horns with each other (on November 10) whereas Australia-Pakistan will play the second semi-final (on November 11).

Team India's dismal T20 World Cup campaign came to an end on Monday (November 8). Losing their first two matches, Virat Kohli-led Men in Blue were behind in the race for the semi-finals and eventually lost the battle to New Zealand, who secured the second spot from Pool B (after Pakistan) and ensured India's early exit.

Team India's dismal T20 World Cup campaign came to an end on Monday (November 8). Losing their first two matches, Virat Kohli-led Men in Blue were behind in the race for the semi-finals and eventually lost the battle to New Zealand, who secured the second spot from Pool B (after Pakistan) and ensured India's early exit. Following India's nine-wicket win over Namibia in their last group stage encounter, on Monday evening (November 8), the former New Zealand cricketer-turned-commentator Simon Doull reflected on India's campaign. He felt that the scheduling backfired for the national team in the marquee tournament. ALSO READ | GOOSEBUMPS! Shastri shares heartfelt speech as outgoing coach post India's T20 WC campaign- WATCH Doull said on Cricbuzz, "I don't know how to put this kindly, but There was a real air of arrogance around the scheduling and that is what the broadcasters wanted with involvement from the ICC as they wanted India's fixtures around the holidays around Diwali and all that so they wanted those games at peak times." “Pakistan should have been the first game, but the game against New Zealand should have been the final contest. It should have been India against New Zealand for a place in the semi-final at the end," he added. ALSO READ | 'No one is more disappointed than us' - Kohli pens down emotional note after India's dismal T20 WC Opining on the scheduling, India's veteran wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik said, "Everyone expected the contest against Pakistan a walk in the park considering the talent we have. It's a learning curve as well. Can give many reasons, but at the end of the day, India knows they did not play their best cricket. They would have hoped had the final three games been the ones they began with, they could have taken the confidence for the tough games. But, that is the beauty of a tournament like a World Cup, can't pick and choose here." From Pool B, Pakistan and New Zealand have qualified for the semi-finals whereas England and Australia have made it to the semi-finals from Pool A. The first semi-final will see England and New Zealand lock horns with each other (on November 10) whereas Australia-Pakistan will play the second semi-final (on November 11).

'Air of arrogance around the scheduling' - Simon Doull reflects on Team India's dismal T20 WC campaign

After the on-air spat between Pakistan TV anchor Nauman Niaz and Shoaib Akhtar, the former cricketer has received a notice from the channel. Taking to his official Twitter handle, the former pacer revealed that he has received a recovery notice from the PTV channel and vowed to fight the legal battle.&nbsp;In common terms, recovery notice is a legal notice for the recovery of money.&nbsp;

"Utterly Disappointed. After miserably failing to safeguard my respect &amp; repute while i was working for PTV, they have now sent me a Recovery Notice. I am a fighter &amp; will not give up &amp; fight this legal battle. My lawyer&nbsp;will take this forward according to law," Akhtar wrote on his Twitter.&nbsp;

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Recently, in one of the&nbsp;shows during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021, Akhtar was told on-air by anchor Niaz to leave and former pacer immediately announced that he is resigning as PTV's cricket analyst. Cricket legends like Sir Viv Richards, David Gower, Rashid Latif, Aaqib Javed, Azhar Mahmood, Umar Gul and Sana Mir were also present.&nbsp;

In the aftermath, the anchor&nbsp;offered an "unconditional" apology to Akhtar, however, he also added that the cricketer took the channel for "granted".&nbsp;

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During a YouTube interaction, Niaz told fellow journalist Rauf Klasra, "The repercussions of my on-air outburst are totally fair. To err is human, that should not have happened and for that, I can apologise for not only once but a million times."

However, he had even revealed that the details of Shoaib's contract, as he said, "Shoaib was contracted with us on a yearly basis and we pay him a very handsome salary on the basis of exclusivity. Before the World Cup Shoaib came to me and had sought a pay raise which was eventually settled in a meeting with the channel's managing director."

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"Later on Oct 17, Shoaib was supposed to take part in the transmission, but he left for Dubai and participated in a show there with Harbhajan Singh. He then committed to come back for the PTV transmission a couple of days later but didn't turn up," the anchor added.&nbsp;

Niaz said that clause-5 of the former bowler's contract outright barred him from taking part in any other talk show, however, he participated in other shows during this period.&nbsp;

After the on-air spat between Pakistan TV anchor Nauman Niaz and Shoaib Akhtar, the former cricketer has received a notice from the channel. Taking to his official Twitter handle, the former pacer revealed that he has received a recovery notice from the PTV channel and vowed to fight the legal battle.

After the on-air spat between Pakistan TV anchor Nauman Niaz and Shoaib Akhtar, the former cricketer has received a notice from the channel. Taking to his official Twitter handle, the former pacer revealed that he has received a recovery notice from the PTV channel and vowed to fight the legal battle. In common terms, recovery notice is a legal notice for the recovery of money. "Utterly Disappointed. After miserably failing to safeguard my respect & repute while i was working for PTV, they have now sent me a Recovery Notice. I am a fighter & will not give up & fight this legal battle. My lawyer will take this forward according to law," Akhtar wrote on his Twitter. WATCH | Rashid Khan impresses with football skill during Afghanistan vs New Zealand clash Recently, in one of the shows during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021, Akhtar was told on-air by anchor Niaz to leave and former pacer immediately announced that he is resigning as PTV's cricket analyst. Cricket legends like Sir Viv Richards, David Gower, Rashid Latif, Aaqib Javed, Azhar Mahmood, Umar Gul and Sana Mir were also present. In the aftermath, the anchor offered an "unconditional" apology to Akhtar, however, he also added that the cricketer took the channel for "granted". Utterly Disappointed. After miserably failing to safeguard my respect & repute while i was working for PTV, they have now sent me a Recovery Notice. I am a fighter & will not give up & fight this legal battle. My lawyer @SalmanKNiazi1 will take this forward according to law. — Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) November 7, 2021 × During a YouTube interaction, Niaz told fellow journalist Rauf Klasra, "The repercussions of my on-air outburst are totally fair. To err is human, that should not have happened and for that, I can apologise for not only once but a million times." However, he had even revealed that the details of Shoaib's contract, as he said, "Shoaib was contracted with us on a yearly basis and we pay him a very handsome salary on the basis of exclusivity. Before the World Cup Shoaib came to me and had sought a pay raise which was eventually settled in a meeting with the channel's managing director." ALSO READ | T20 World Cup: 'We take a lot of positives from this tournament,' says Afghanistan skipper Mohammad Nabi "Later on Oct 17, Shoaib was supposed to take part in the transmission, but he left for Dubai and participated in a show there with Harbhajan Singh. He then committed to come back for the PTV transmission a couple of days later but didn't turn up," the anchor added. Niaz said that clause-5 of the former bowler's contract outright barred him from taking part in any other talk show, however, he participated in other shows during this period.

'I am a fighter & will not give up': Shoaib Akhtar 'disappointed' after receiving recovery notice

As New Zealand defeated Afghanistan by 8 wickets to end the latter's campaign in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, Team India also bowed out of the mega event on Sunday evening (November 7). The one-time winners Men in Blue were hoping for Afghanistan to beat New Zealand so that they could've remained alive in the showpiece event and given their all against Namibia, their final group stage encounter, to pip Afghanistan in NRR (with a big win) and march to the semi-finals.

As India's dream of winning the T20 WC, for the second time, has come to an end, the Virat Kohli-led national side will now face Namibia in their last group stage encounter in Pool B and hope to sign off on a high from the marquee tournament. This will also be Kohli's last match as India's T20I captain, and probably as white-ball captain altogether, as the 33-year-old had already announced that the World Cup will be his last as the captain in the shortest format.&nbsp;

For Namibia, they have shown remarkable growth in the mega event. Playing the qualifiers, they stunned Ireland to enter the main draw and had their moments versus New Zealand and Pakistan (only for a brief period) whereas beat Scotland and will now aim to upset the mighty Indian team. Namibia will feel that they have a chance against India, who are already down and out and exhausted following a gruelling last few months on the road.

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Match prediction for India versus Namibia encounter:&nbsp;Once again, the team batting second might have a big advantage due to the dew factor at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Monday evening. Hence, toss will play a crucial role. A moderate-scoring match on cards, in the range of 155-160, with India most likely to use their experience and firepower to beat Namibia.&nbsp;

As New Zealand defeated Afghanistan by 8 wickets to end the latter's campaign in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, Team India also bowed out of the mega event on Sunday evening (November 7).

As New Zealand defeated Afghanistan by 8 wickets to end the latter's campaign in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, Team India also bowed out of the mega event on Sunday evening (November 7). The one-time winners Men in Blue were hoping for Afghanistan to beat New Zealand so that they could've remained alive in the showpiece event and given their all against Namibia, their final group stage encounter, to pip Afghanistan in NRR (with a big win) and march to the semi-finals. As India's dream of winning the T20 WC, for the second time, has come to an end, the Virat Kohli-led national side will now face Namibia in their last group stage encounter in Pool B and hope to sign off on a high from the marquee tournament. This will also be Kohli's last match as India's T20I captain, and probably as white-ball captain altogether, as the 33-year-old had already announced that the World Cup will be his last as the captain in the shortest format. For Namibia, they have shown remarkable growth in the mega event. Playing the qualifiers, they stunned Ireland to enter the main draw and had their moments versus New Zealand and Pakistan (only for a brief period) whereas beat Scotland and will now aim to upset the mighty Indian team. Namibia will feel that they have a chance against India, who are already down and out and exhausted following a gruelling last few months on the road. ALSO READ | Hits and flops from India's T20 World Cup 2021 campaign Match prediction for India versus Namibia encounter: Once again, the team batting second might have a big advantage due to the dew factor at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Monday evening. Hence, toss will play a crucial role. A moderate-scoring match on cards, in the range of 155-160, with India most likely to use their experience and firepower to beat Namibia.

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After losing a crucial match against New Zealand by eight wickets in the ICC Men's Two World Cup on Sunday (November 7), Afghanistan skipper Mohammad Nabi reflected on the future as he said that the team will take a lot of "positives" from this tournament, which is underway in UAE and Oman.&nbsp;

While chasing a modest 125 to win, skipper Kane Williamson (40) and Devon Conway (36) put on an unbeaten stand of 68 to help the team in reaching the target with 11 balls to spare Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The Kiwis joined Pakistan as the two teams in the final four from Group 2. England and Australia made the semi-finals from the other group.

After the match, Nabi said, "We tried our best and bowled really well in this game. We have a lot of experience playing in the UAE, we played good cricket and we take a lot of positives from this tournament. Hopefully, we work on our mistakes and do better in the upcoming matches."

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Talking about the match, he said that they planned to bat first and put a decent total on the board. The Afghan skipper added, "We didn't start well, early wickets slowed us down, we built partnerships but didn't we finish well. We were 30 runs short on this pitch. We were eyeing 145-160, that would have been a decent total. Our bowling is strong, but we didn't get a good total. The pitch wasn't helpful too."&nbsp;

After losing a crucial match against New Zealand by eight wickets in the ICC Men's Two World Cup on Sunday (November 7), Afghanistan skipper Mohammad Nabi reflected on the future as he said that the team will take a lot of "positives" from this tournament, which is underway in UAE and Oman.

After losing a crucial match against New Zealand by eight wickets in the ICC Men's Two World Cup on Sunday (November 7), Afghanistan skipper Mohammad Nabi reflected on the future as he said that the team will take a lot of "positives" from this tournament, which is underway in UAE and Oman. While chasing a modest 125 to win, skipper Kane Williamson (40) and Devon Conway (36) put on an unbeaten stand of 68 to help the team in reaching the target with 11 balls to spare Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The Kiwis joined Pakistan as the two teams in the final four from Group 2. England and Australia made the semi-finals from the other group. After the match, Nabi said, "We tried our best and bowled really well in this game. We have a lot of experience playing in the UAE, we played good cricket and we take a lot of positives from this tournament. Hopefully, we work on our mistakes and do better in the upcoming matches." WATCH | Rashid Khan impresses with football skill during Afghanistan vs New Zealand clash New Zealand are into the semis 👏#T20WorldCup | #NZvAFG | https://t.co/paShoZpj88 pic.twitter.com/PRo6Ulw4Dk — T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) November 7, 2021 × Najeeb’s 73 in Vain as Afghanistan ended their run at the T20WC2021 Trent Boult took 3/17, Tim Southee picked 2/24 & Kane Williamson scored unbeaten 40 off 42 balls to take the Black Caps home comprehensively by 8 wickets & book themselves a … More: 👇https://t.co/fXmJJJhOwH pic.twitter.com/5L2S91IujY — Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) November 7, 2021 × Talking about the match, he said that they planned to bat first and put a decent total on the board. The Afghan skipper added, "We didn't start well, early wickets slowed us down, we built partnerships but didn't we finish well. We were 30 runs short on this pitch. We were eyeing 145-160, that would have been a decent total. Our bowling is strong, but we didn't get a good total. The pitch wasn't helpful too."

T20 World Cup: 'We take a lot of positives from this tournament,' says Afghanistan skipper Mohammad Nabi

In the aftermath of his on-air fight with anchor Dr Nauman Niaz on a television broadcast, Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV) has sent ace bowler and cricketing legend Shoaib Akhtar a Rs 100 million defamation notice.&nbsp;

According to a notice issued by the national television authority, Shoaib Akhtar resigned on air from PTV Sports on October 26th, which was not only a breach of the clause but also resulted in significant financial losses for PTV.&nbsp; 
 
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PTV has demanded that Shoaib Akhtar pay Rs 100 million in damages and a three-month salary of Rs 33,33,000, failing which the organisation "reserves its rights to commence legal actions" against the former fast bowler before a court of competent jurisdiction.&nbsp; 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/sport-can-live-without-pakistans-cricket-jihad-thank-you-425065">Opinion</a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/sport-can-live-without-pakistans-cricket-jihad-thank-you-425065">&nbsp;| Sport can live without Pakistan's cricket Jihad, thank you</a>

Shoaib Akhtar, on the other hand, has taken to Twitter to criticise the corporation. Akhtar expressed his disappointment with the move in response to the costly defamation claim.&nbsp;

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According to ARY News, the national television administration in the notice said, "As per clause 22, both sides shall have the right to terminate their agreement by serving three months' written notice or payment in lieu thereof." Whereas, Shoaib Akhtar resigned on air on October 26, which has resulted in huge financial losses for PTV. "&nbsp; 
 
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"Shoaib Akhtar also left Dubai during T20 World Cup transmission without any prior information to PTVC management. Besides, appearance on an Indian TV show along with Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh, which also caused irreparable losses to PTV," the notice further added.

Shoaib Akhtar stormed off a live TV broadcast last month when the host ordered him to leave because he was "oversmart and rude."

Shortly after, the former cricketer quit as a cricket pundit from the channel, blaming presenter Nauman Niaz's inappropriate behaviour on-air.

"Please accept my apologies, but I am leaving from PTV Sports immediately since I have been humiliated and treated unfairly on live television in front of the entire nation," the former Pakistani bowler stated before exiting the broadcast.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

In the aftermath of his on-air fight with anchor Dr Nauman Niaz on a television broadcast, Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV) has sent ace bowler and cricketing legend Shoaib Akhtar a Rs 100 million defamation notice.

In the aftermath of his on-air fight with anchor Dr Nauman Niaz on a television broadcast, Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV) has sent ace bowler and cricketing legend Shoaib Akhtar a Rs 100 million defamation notice. According to a notice issued by the national television authority, Shoaib Akhtar resigned on air from PTV Sports on October 26th, which was not only a breach of the clause but also resulted in significant financial losses for PTV. T20 WC: Shoaib Akhtar walks out of TV show as anchor labels him 'rude', issues statement on Twitter - WATCH PTV has demanded that Shoaib Akhtar pay Rs 100 million in damages and a three-month salary of Rs 33,33,000, failing which the organisation "reserves its rights to commence legal actions" against the former fast bowler before a court of competent jurisdiction. Opinion | Sport can live without Pakistan's cricket Jihad, thank you Shoaib Akhtar, on the other hand, has taken to Twitter to criticise the corporation. Akhtar expressed his disappointment with the move in response to the costly defamation claim. Utterly Disappointed. After miserably failing to safeguard my respect & repute while i was working for PTV, they have now sent me a Recovery Notice. I am a fighter & will not give up & fight this legal battle. My lawyer @SalmanKNiazi1 will take this forward according to law. — Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) November 7, 2021 × According to ARY News, the national television administration in the notice said, "As per clause 22, both sides shall have the right to terminate their agreement by serving three months' written notice or payment in lieu thereof." Whereas, Shoaib Akhtar resigned on air on October 26, which has resulted in huge financial losses for PTV. " Also read | 'I can apologise a million times': Pakistan TV anchor sorry over on-air spat with Shoaib Akhtar "Shoaib Akhtar also left Dubai during T20 World Cup transmission without any prior information to PTVC management. Besides, appearance on an Indian TV show along with Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh, which also caused irreparable losses to PTV," the notice further added. Shoaib Akhtar stormed off a live TV broadcast last month when the host ordered him to leave because he was "oversmart and rude." Shortly after, the former cricketer quit as a cricket pundit from the channel, blaming presenter Nauman Niaz's inappropriate behaviour on-air. "Please accept my apologies, but I am leaving from PTV Sports immediately since I have been humiliated and treated unfairly on live television in front of the entire nation," the former Pakistani bowler stated before exiting the broadcast. (With inputs from agencies)

Shoaib Akhtar-Nauman Niaz spat: Rawalpindi Express gets Rs 100 million defamation notice from PTV

India signed off their disappointing T20 World Cup campaign with a nine-wicket win over Namibia here on Monday.

India reached the target of 133 in 15.2 overs with Rohit Sharma (56) and KL Rahul (54 not out) stitching 86 runs for the opening stand to set up the win in their final Super 12 match.

Suryakumar Yadav also remained not out on 25. For Namibia, Jan Frylinck took one wicket. Earlier, India restricted Namibia to 132 for 8.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/not-an-excuse-but-would-have-liked-bigger-gap-between-ipl-and-t20-world-cup-2021-ravi-shastri-427775">Not an excuse, but would have liked bigger gap between IPL and T20 World Cup 2021: Ravi Shastri</a>

Invited to bat, Namibia struggled to get going and they suffered a batting collapse after an opening stand of 33 between Stephan Baard (21) and Michael van Lingen (14).

David Wiese top-scored for Namibia with a 25-ball 26. For India, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja took three wickets apiece while Jasprit Bumrah got two.

This match is the last for Virat Kohli as India captain in T20 Internationals while Ravi Shashtri is donning the head coach's hat for the last time.

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Brief Scores:

Namibia: 132 for 8 in 20 overs (David Wiese 26; Ravindra Jadeja 3/16, Ravichandran Ashwin 3/20).

India: 136 for 1 in 15.2 overs (Rohit Sharma 56; KL Rahul 54 not out; Jan Frylinck 1/19).&nbsp;

India signed off their disappointing T20 World Cup campaign with a nine-wicket win over Namibia here on Monday. India reached the target of 133 in 15.2 overs with Rohit Sharma (56) and KL Rahul (54 not out) stitching 86 runs for the opening stand to set up the win in their final Super 12 match.

India signed off their disappointing T20 World Cup campaign with a nine-wicket win over Namibia here on Monday. India reached the target of 133 in 15.2 overs with Rohit Sharma (56) and KL Rahul (54 not out) stitching 86 runs for the opening stand to set up the win in their final Super 12 match. Suryakumar Yadav also remained not out on 25. For Namibia, Jan Frylinck took one wicket. Earlier, India restricted Namibia to 132 for 8. Also Read: Not an excuse, but would have liked bigger gap between IPL and T20 World Cup 2021: Ravi Shastri Invited to bat, Namibia struggled to get going and they suffered a batting collapse after an opening stand of 33 between Stephan Baard (21) and Michael van Lingen (14). David Wiese top-scored for Namibia with a 25-ball 26. For India, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja took three wickets apiece while Jasprit Bumrah got two. This match is the last for Virat Kohli as India captain in T20 Internationals while Ravi Shashtri is donning the head coach's hat for the last time. Also Read: Should Kohli also step down as ODI & Test captain: Fan asks Sehwag, former opener responds Brief Scores: Namibia: 132 for 8 in 20 overs (David Wiese 26; Ravindra Jadeja 3/16, Ravichandran Ashwin 3/20). India: 136 for 1 in 15.2 overs (Rohit Sharma 56; KL Rahul 54 not out; Jan Frylinck 1/19).

Jadeja, Rohit help India thrash Namibia by 9 wickets in dead-rubber to end T20 WC campaign with a win

Team India, on Sunday (November 8), bowed out of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. After losing their opening two encounters, Virat Kohli-led India bounced back in style to win two matches in a row and had to hope for New Zealand to lose to Afghanistan in order to stay alive in the semi-finals race. Had New Zealand lost to the Mohammad Nabi-led Afghan side, India would have had to beat Namibia convincingly to topple Afghanistan in NRR and enter the semis.

However, all hopes of Team India ended with New Zealand beating Afghanistan by eight wickets and entering the semis by claiming the remaining fourth spot. With this, India's match against Namibia has turned into a dead rubber. As soon as the news broke out that India are virtually out of the race from the semi-finals, Cricket Pakistan's official Twitter handle tried to troll the Indian cricket fans.

Wasim Jaffer, India's former opener-turned-internet sensation, gave a savage response to the Pakistan website's tweet. Here's how it all happened:

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As Cricket Pakistan's tweet tried to troll the Indian fans, Jaffer had the last laugh by reminding them of India's superior head-to-head record versus Babar Azam-led Pakistan in ICC events (12-1). Despite India losing their first-ever game versus Pakistan in an ICC event during the ongoing T20 WC, they still have a significant lead over their arch-rivals in marquee tournaments. Thus, Jaffer hilariously reminded one and all of the same.

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Post India's exit in the T20 WC, the national side will now have a new head coach in Rahul Dravid, who will take over from the New Zealand home series as Ravi Shastri's tenure will come to an end post the end of Men in Blue's campaign in the showpiece event, in the UAE.

Team India, on Sunday (November 8), bowed out of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. After losing their opening two encounters, Virat Kohli-led India bounced back in style to win two matches in a row and had to hope for New Zealand to lose to Afghanistan in order to stay alive in the semi-finals race.

Team India, on Sunday (November 8), bowed out of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. After losing their opening two encounters, Virat Kohli-led India bounced back in style to win two matches in a row and had to hope for New Zealand to lose to Afghanistan in order to stay alive in the semi-finals race. Had New Zealand lost to the Mohammad Nabi-led Afghan side, India would have had to beat Namibia convincingly to topple Afghanistan in NRR and enter the semis. However, all hopes of Team India ended with New Zealand beating Afghanistan by eight wickets and entering the semis by claiming the remaining fourth spot. With this, India's match against Namibia has turned into a dead rubber. As soon as the news broke out that India are virtually out of the race from the semi-finals, Cricket Pakistan's official Twitter handle tried to troll the Indian cricket fans. Wasim Jaffer, India's former opener-turned-internet sensation, gave a savage response to the Pakistan website's tweet. Here's how it all happened: ALSO READ | ENG, NZ, Pak or AUS? Faf du Plessis predicts winner of T20 World Cup Had a heavy lunch between 12-1, still feeling full 😉 #NZvsAfg #T20WorldCup https://t.co/wJ58RUSnh0 — Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) November 7, 2021 × As Cricket Pakistan's tweet tried to troll the Indian fans, Jaffer had the last laugh by reminding them of India's superior head-to-head record versus Babar Azam-led Pakistan in ICC events (12-1). Despite India losing their first-ever game versus Pakistan in an ICC event during the ongoing T20 WC, they still have a significant lead over their arch-rivals in marquee tournaments. Thus, Jaffer hilariously reminded one and all of the same. ALSO READ | T20 WC, semi-finals schedule: England face New Zealand, Australia to lock horns with Pakistan Post India's exit in the T20 WC, the national side will now have a new head coach in Rahul Dravid, who will take over from the New Zealand home series as Ravi Shastri's tenure will come to an end post the end of Men in Blue's campaign in the showpiece event, in the UAE.

Mic-drop moment! Jaffer gives savage reply after Pak website trolls Indian fans for T20 WC debacle

England opener Jason Roy has been ruled out of the remainder of the ICC Men`s T20 World Cup. Roy had sustained a calf injury while running for a single in the fifth over of England's chase of 190 and retired hurt on 20 in their 10-run defeat to South Africa in its last Super 12 match in Sharjah on Saturday.

Roy limped off the field, aided by an England support staff member, and was unable to put any weight on his left leg. 
 
After scans on Sunday confirmed a tear on Roy`s calf, It is a big blow for England ahead of their semi-final against New Zealand in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

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James Vince, who was included as a travelling reserve, will replace Roy in England`s squad. The Event Technical Committee of the tournament has approved of Vince being Roy`s replacement. Roy is the second player after left-arm pacer Tymal Mills to be ruled out of the mega event for England. 
 
"I'm gutted to be ruled out of the World Cup. It is a bitter pill to swallow. I will be staying on to support the boys, and hopefully, we can go all the way and lift that trophy. It has been an unbelievable journey so far, and we have to continue expressing ourselves and concentrating on us. The rehab has already started, and even though I`ve torn my calf, I`m going to give myself the best chance of being ready for the T20 tour of the Caribbean at the start of next year," said Roy in a statement by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Monday. 
 
Roy had scored 123 runs in five matches at an average of 30.75 in the tournament. He also earned a Player of the Match award with a 38-ball 61 in England`s eight-wicket win over Bangladesh. This is the second time that injury has com` in Roy`s way in a World Cup.

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In the 2019 Cricket World Cup, a left hamstring injury forced Roy to miss three matches. But he recovered in time to feature in the rest of the tournament.

England opener Jason Roy has been ruled out of the remainder of the ICC Men`s T20 World Cup. Roy had sustained a calf injury while running for a single in the fifth over of England's chase of 190 and retired hurt on 20 in their 10-run defeat to South Africa in its last Super 12 match in Sharjah on Saturday.

England opener Jason Roy has been ruled out of the remainder of the ICC Men`s T20 World Cup. Roy had sustained a calf injury while running for a single in the fifth over of England's chase of 190 and retired hurt on 20 in their 10-run defeat to South Africa in its last Super 12 match in Sharjah on Saturday. Roy limped off the field, aided by an England support staff member, and was unable to put any weight on his left leg. After scans on Sunday confirmed a tear on Roy`s calf, It is a big blow for England ahead of their semi-final against New Zealand in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. ALSO READ: T20 World Cup: England formidable even without Jason Roy, says New Zealand's Adam Milne James Vince, who was included as a travelling reserve, will replace Roy in England`s squad. The Event Technical Committee of the tournament has approved of Vince being Roy`s replacement. Roy is the second player after left-arm pacer Tymal Mills to be ruled out of the mega event for England. "I'm gutted to be ruled out of the World Cup. It is a bitter pill to swallow. I will be staying on to support the boys, and hopefully, we can go all the way and lift that trophy. It has been an unbelievable journey so far, and we have to continue expressing ourselves and concentrating on us. The rehab has already started, and even though I`ve torn my calf, I`m going to give myself the best chance of being ready for the T20 tour of the Caribbean at the start of next year," said Roy in a statement by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Monday. Roy had scored 123 runs in five matches at an average of 30.75 in the tournament. He also earned a Player of the Match award with a 38-ball 61 in England`s eight-wicket win over Bangladesh. This is the second time that injury has com` in Roy`s way in a World Cup. WATCH: Video: Eoin Morgan 'gutted' over Jason Roy's injury after the emotional England opener limps off the field In the 2019 Cricket World Cup, a left hamstring injury forced Roy to miss three matches. But he recovered in time to feature in the rest of the tournament.

T20 World Cup: Jason Roy ruled out due to injury, James Vince named as replacement

The T20 World Cup 2021 edition is set to welcome the semi-finals stage. After match 40 ended in the Super 12 round, on Sunday evening (November 7), the cricketing fraternity got to know about the four teams who will now engage in the semi-finals as some of the big guns in West Indies and India have failed to reach the knockouts.

After Saturday's doubleheader (November 6), Pakistan (who were the first side to make it to the semis) were joined by Australia and England in the semi-finals whereas Kane Williamson-led New Zealand became the fourth and final side to enter the last four. Hence, England (who topped Pool A) will lock horns with Pool B's second-best team, i.e. New Zealand in the first semi-final whereas Australia (Pool A's second-ranked side) will face Babar Azam-led Pakistan (Pool B toppers) in the second semi-final. The two semi-finals are scheduled to take place on November 10 and 11, at Abu Dhabi and Dubai, respectively.

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Ahead of the T20 WC semi-finals, former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis predicted who will win the coveted title in the UAE. Speaking at the virtual press conference for the upcoming fifth season of the Abu Dhabi T10 League, he told while responding to www.wionnews.com's query, "I hope New Zealand win it. They have come so close and suffered heartbreaks likes South Africa in ICC tournaments like the 2019 OD World Cup final. If not them then it will have to Pakistan."

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Among the four semi-finalists, Babar-led Pakistan will enter the knockouts being the only unbeaten team so far in the tournament. They also have a 16-match winning streak in T20Is in UAE. England, on the other hand, will aim for their second T20 WC title after missing out in the previous edition (they will also look to be crowned as the limited-overs champions post the 2019 ODI WC). Meanwhile, Australia and New Zealand will aim to win their maiden T20 WC trophy.

The T20 World Cup 2021 edition is set to welcome the semi-finals stage. After match 40 ended in the Super 12 round, on Sunday evening (November 7), the cricketing fraternity got to know about the four teams who will now engage in the semi-finals as some of the big guns in West Indies and India have failed to reach the knockouts.

The T20 World Cup 2021 edition is set to welcome the semi-finals stage. After match 40 ended in the Super 12 round, on Sunday evening (November 7), the cricketing fraternity got to know about the four teams who will now engage in the semi-finals as some of the big guns in West Indies and India have failed to reach the knockouts. After Saturday's doubleheader (November 6), Pakistan (who were the first side to make it to the semis) were joined by Australia and England in the semi-finals whereas Kane Williamson-led New Zealand became the fourth and final side to enter the last four. Hence, England (who topped Pool A) will lock horns with Pool B's second-best team, i.e. New Zealand in the first semi-final whereas Australia (Pool A's second-ranked side) will face Babar Azam-led Pakistan (Pool B toppers) in the second semi-final. The two semi-finals are scheduled to take place on November 10 and 11, at Abu Dhabi and Dubai, respectively. ALSO READ | Australia to tour Pakistan for first time in 24 years for limited-overs series in early 2022 Ahead of the T20 WC semi-finals, former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis predicted who will win the coveted title in the UAE. Speaking at the virtual press conference for the upcoming fifth season of the Abu Dhabi T10 League, he told while responding to www.wionnews.com's query, "I hope New Zealand win it. They have come so close and suffered heartbreaks likes South Africa in ICC tournaments like the 2019 OD World Cup final. If not them then it will have to Pakistan." ALSO READ | T20 WC, semi-finals schedule: England face New Zealand, Australia to lock horns with Pakistan Among the four semi-finalists, Babar-led Pakistan will enter the knockouts being the only unbeaten team so far in the tournament. They also have a 16-match winning streak in T20Is in UAE. England, on the other hand, will aim for their second T20 WC title after missing out in the previous edition (they will also look to be crowned as the limited-overs champions post the 2019 ODI WC). Meanwhile, Australia and New Zealand will aim to win their maiden T20 WC trophy.

ENG, NZ, Pak or AUS? Faf du Plessis predicts winner of T20 World Cup

After 40 encounters, the cricketing fans finally got to know the semi-finalists of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. The suspense regarding the fourth team continued before match 40 between New Zealand and Afghanistan came to an end, with Kane Williamson-led New Zealand beating the Mohammad Nabi-led side by eight wickets.

While there is still one game left in the Super 12 round, i.e. match 42 between Team India and Namibia on Monday evening (November 8) at Dubai, the semi-finalists for the seventh edition of the T20 WC are known to world cricket by now. Here's the schedule for the T20 WC 2021 semi-finals, in the UAE:

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November 10 (Wednesday):&nbsp;England vs New Zealand,&nbsp;at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

November 11 (Thursday): Pakistan vs Australia, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

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England and Pakistan were favourites to top their respective groups and they managed to do the same. While Pakistan were the first side to book a semi-final ticket, England and Australia followed suit and confirmed their respective berths by Saturday evening (November 6). Williamson-led New Zealand had to beat Afghanistan and end India as well as the Afghan side's chances to proceed ahead. By managing to do so, the Kiwis have also made it to their second T20 WC semi-finals in a row.&nbsp;

While England and Pakistan topped Pool A and B, respectively, both sides will know that they will have to start from scratch in the knockouts. So far, Babar Azam-led Pakistan remain the only unbeaten side going into the semis. Will they return with their second title? Will England dent Pakistan's run and achieve their second T20 WC title and also become the limited-overs champions (with the 2019 ODI WC title already in their cabinet)? Or, will one among Australia or New Zealand claim their first-ever title in the shortest format?&nbsp;

Everything will be answered by November 14 as the stage is set for a blockbuster finish to the 2021 T20 WC.

After 40 encounters, the cricketing fans finally got to know the semi-finalists of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. The suspense regarding the fourth team continued before match 40 between New Zealand and Afghanistan came to an end, with Kane Williamson-led New Zealand beating the Mohammad Nabi-led side by eight wickets.

After 40 encounters, the cricketing fans finally got to know the semi-finalists of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. The suspense regarding the fourth team continued before match 40 between New Zealand and Afghanistan came to an end, with Kane Williamson-led New Zealand beating the Mohammad Nabi-led side by eight wickets. While there is still one game left in the Super 12 round, i.e. match 42 between Team India and Namibia on Monday evening (November 8) at Dubai, the semi-finalists for the seventh edition of the T20 WC are known to world cricket by now. Here's the schedule for the T20 WC 2021 semi-finals, in the UAE: ALSO READ | WATCH: PAK continue to win hearts as Babar & Co. celebrate Haris Rauf's birthday with Scotland players November 10 (Wednesday): England vs New Zealand, at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi November 11 (Thursday): Pakistan vs Australia, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai ALSO READ | Hits and flops from India's T20 World Cup 2021 campaign England and Pakistan were favourites to top their respective groups and they managed to do the same. While Pakistan were the first side to book a semi-final ticket, England and Australia followed suit and confirmed their respective berths by Saturday evening (November 6). Williamson-led New Zealand had to beat Afghanistan and end India as well as the Afghan side's chances to proceed ahead. By managing to do so, the Kiwis have also made it to their second T20 WC semi-finals in a row. While England and Pakistan topped Pool A and B, respectively, both sides will know that they will have to start from scratch in the knockouts. So far, Babar Azam-led Pakistan remain the only unbeaten side going into the semis. Will they return with their second title? Will England dent Pakistan's run and achieve their second T20 WC title and also become the limited-overs champions (with the 2019 ODI WC title already in their cabinet)? Or, will one among Australia or New Zealand claim their first-ever title in the shortest format? Everything will be answered by November 14 as the stage is set for a blockbuster finish to the 2021 T20 WC.

T20 WC, semi-finals schedule: England face New Zealand, Australia to lock horns with Pakistan

Team India will end their campaign in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition on Monday evening (November 8). Being touted as one of the strongest contenders, Virat Kohli-led India failed to live upto expectations and will now play their last league stage match versus Namibia and hope to sign off on a high.

India started their campaign in Pool B with a ten-wicket loss to Pakistan. They then lost to New Zealand by eight wickets, which very well ended their chances of reaching the semi-finals. While the Men in Blue have pulled back in style with two big wins, versus Afghanistan and Scotland respectively, they became out of contention on Sunday evening (November 7) as soon as Afghan side lost to Kane Williamson-led Black Caps by eight wickets.

Namibia, on the other hand, are coming into this game after some good performances in the qualifiers and have remained competitive in the Super 12. They will hope to learn aplenty by locking horns with Team India and also aim to pull off an upset versus Kohli &amp; Co.

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Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match:

Where is the T20 World Cup match between India vs Namibia taking place?

The T20 World Cup match between India vs Namibia will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

What time does the T20 World Cup match between India vs Namibia begin?

The T20 World Cup match between India vs Namibia begins at 7:30 PM IST on Monday.

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Where and how to watch live coverage of the T20 World Cup match between India vs Namibia?

The T20 World Cup match between India vs Namibia will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the T20 World Cup match between IND vs SCO&nbsp;will be available on Hotstar. The T20 World Cup matches will be shown on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports HD, and DD Sports.

Team India will end their campaign in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition on Monday evening (November 8). Being touted as one of the strongest contenders, Virat Kohli-led India failed to live upto expectations and will now play their last league stage match versus Namibia and hope to sign off on a high.

Team India will end their campaign in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition on Monday evening (November 8). Being touted as one of the strongest contenders, Virat Kohli-led India failed to live upto expectations and will now play their last league stage match versus Namibia and hope to sign off on a high. India started their campaign in Pool B with a ten-wicket loss to Pakistan. They then lost to New Zealand by eight wickets, which very well ended their chances of reaching the semi-finals. While the Men in Blue have pulled back in style with two big wins, versus Afghanistan and Scotland respectively, they became out of contention on Sunday evening (November 7) as soon as Afghan side lost to Kane Williamson-led Black Caps by eight wickets. Namibia, on the other hand, are coming into this game after some good performances in the qualifiers and have remained competitive in the Super 12. They will hope to learn aplenty by locking horns with Team India and also aim to pull off an upset versus Kohli & Co. ALSO READ | IND vs NAM, T20 World Cup 2021 prediction: Who will win today's match between India and Namibia? Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match: Where is the T20 World Cup match between India vs Namibia taking place? The T20 World Cup match between India vs Namibia will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. What time does the T20 World Cup match between India vs Namibia begin? The T20 World Cup match between India vs Namibia begins at 7:30 PM IST on Monday. ALSO READ | WATCH: PAK continue to win hearts as Babar & Co. celebrate Haris Rauf's birthday with Scotland players Where and how to watch live coverage of the T20 World Cup match between India vs Namibia? The T20 World Cup match between India vs Namibia will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the T20 World Cup match between IND vs SCO will be available on Hotstar. The T20 World Cup matches will be shown on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports HD, and DD Sports.

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

India's bowling coach Bharat Arun reflected on the Men In Blue's first match of the T20 World Cup's Super 12 stage, in which India suffered a heavy 10-wicket defeat by arch-rivals Pakistan on October 24. He admitted that the Virat Kohli &amp; Co. looked a bit below-par in the high-voltage clash.&nbsp;

India then lost their second match against New Zealand, however, they bounced back with big wins against Afghanistan and Scotland but it was not enough as Pakistan and New Zealand qualified for the semis from Group 2.&nbsp;

"I am not trying to give any excuses but this World Cup, the trend has been that the team which wins the toss has a big advantage especially when you are playing in Dubai. The wicket eases out when you bowl the second time, it is no excuse, we should have done better, we should have batted better," said Arun.&nbsp;

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"In the first game, we had the chance to defend our total but we looked a little below-par," the bowling coach added. During the match, India batted first after losing the toss and the Virat's side was off to the worst possible start. Pak's left-arm quick Shaheen Shah Afridi (3-31) thrashed the Indian batting order. With a disciplined bowling attack, Pakistan kept India to 151-7.&nbsp;

In reply to that, Pakistan chased down the target with 13 balls to spare thanks to their opening pair Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan's half-centuries. Pakistan registered their first-ever win over arch-rivals at a Twenty20 World Cup.&nbsp;

During the presser ahead of India's final match of the Super 12&nbsp;stage against Namibia (on Nov 8), which is a dead rubber, Arun said India must explore the possibility of having different bowlers for each format of the game to keep them physically and mentally fresh.&nbsp;

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Arun further added that India's bowlers would have benefited from a longer break between the Indian Premier League (IPL) competition and the current tournament.&nbsp;

"Not only the volume of cricket our country is playing ... I can guarantee it's not easy to be in the bubble and keep playing throughout the year," Arun, whose tenure ends with that of head coach Ravi Shastri after the World Cup, told reporters.

"They do need sufficient breaks, because I think even mental health is going to be very important going forward. And this is going to be the norm for us at least for the next year or two.

"So it's important that we have a good pool of fast bowlers. There's enough talent in our country so we can afford to field different teams for different formats."

(With inputs from agencies)

India's bowling coach Bharat Arun reflected on the Men In Blue's first match of the T20 World Cup's Super 12 stage, in which India suffered a heavy 10-wicket defeat by arch-rivals Pakistan on October 24.

India's bowling coach Bharat Arun reflected on the Men In Blue's first match of the T20 World Cup's Super 12 stage, in which India suffered a heavy 10-wicket defeat by arch-rivals Pakistan on October 24. He admitted that the Virat Kohli & Co. looked a bit below-par in the high-voltage clash. India then lost their second match against New Zealand, however, they bounced back with big wins against Afghanistan and Scotland but it was not enough as Pakistan and New Zealand qualified for the semis from Group 2. "I am not trying to give any excuses but this World Cup, the trend has been that the team which wins the toss has a big advantage especially when you are playing in Dubai. The wicket eases out when you bowl the second time, it is no excuse, we should have done better, we should have batted better," said Arun. WATCH | Rashid Khan impresses with football skill during Afghanistan vs New Zealand clash "In the first game, we had the chance to defend our total but we looked a little below-par," the bowling coach added. During the match, India batted first after losing the toss and the Virat's side was off to the worst possible start. Pak's left-arm quick Shaheen Shah Afridi (3-31) thrashed the Indian batting order. With a disciplined bowling attack, Pakistan kept India to 151-7. In reply to that, Pakistan chased down the target with 13 balls to spare thanks to their opening pair Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan's half-centuries. Pakistan registered their first-ever win over arch-rivals at a Twenty20 World Cup. During the presser ahead of India's final match of the Super 12 stage against Namibia (on Nov 8), which is a dead rubber, Arun said India must explore the possibility of having different bowlers for each format of the game to keep them physically and mentally fresh. ALSO READ | T20 World Cup: 'We take a lot of positives from this tournament,' says Afghanistan skipper Mohammad Nabi Arun further added that India's bowlers would have benefited from a longer break between the Indian Premier League (IPL) competition and the current tournament. "Not only the volume of cricket our country is playing ... I can guarantee it's not easy to be in the bubble and keep playing throughout the year," Arun, whose tenure ends with that of head coach Ravi Shastri after the World Cup, told reporters. "They do need sufficient breaks, because I think even mental health is going to be very important going forward. And this is going to be the norm for us at least for the next year or two. "So it's important that we have a good pool of fast bowlers. There's enough talent in our country so we can afford to field different teams for different formats." (With inputs from agencies)

'We looked a little below-par': Bharat Arun on India's 10-wicket loss against Pakistan in T20 World Cup

On Sunday evening (November 7), the Babar Azam-led Pakistan cricket team continued their winning streak in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition. Playing their last match in the Super 12, the Men in Green thrashed Scotland by a whopping 72-run margin and topped their group (Pool B) as they now head to the semi-finals with a five-match unbeaten streak in the showpiece event (16th consecutive T20I wins in a row in UAE).

Talking about the match, Pakistan opted to bat first at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Sunday evening. They were off to a slow start as the one-time winners were only 60 for 2 in ten&nbsp;overs. Nonetheless, Babar's 47-ball 66 and Shoaib Malik's 18-ball 54* propelled the side to 189/4. In reply, the Kyle Coetzer-led Scotland side were restricted for a paltry 117/6, courtesy&nbsp;Richie Berrington's 54, as Shadab Khan's 2 for 14 and other bowlers combined to take Pakistan to yet another win in the tournament.&nbsp;

After the match, the Pakistan team management won hearts as they decided to celebrate pacer Haris Rauf's 28th birthday along with the Scotland players. Hence, they invited them to their dressing room and won hearts worldwide. Here's the video:

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Following their convincing win over Namibia, Pakistan players had earlier also visited the opposition dressing room and congratulated them on their inspiring journey in the T20 WC. Hence, Pakistan is surely winning hearts both on and off the field with their performances and gestures for the opposition camps.

Babar-led Pakistan will now face Aaron Finch-led Australia in the second semi-final on November 11 (Thursday) at Dubai. England and New Zealand will face each other in the first semi-final, at Abu Dhabi, on November 10 (Wednesday).

On Sunday evening (November 7), the Babar Azam-led Pakistan cricket team continued their winning streak in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition. Playing their last match in the Super 12, the Men in Green thrashed Scotland by a whopping 72-run margin and topped their group (Pool B) as they now head to the semi-finals with a five-match unbeaten streak in the showpiece event (16th consecutive T20I wins in a row in UAE).

On Sunday evening (November 7), the Babar Azam-led Pakistan cricket team continued their winning streak in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition. Playing their last match in the Super 12, the Men in Green thrashed Scotland by a whopping 72-run margin and topped their group (Pool B) as they now head to the semi-finals with a five-match unbeaten streak in the showpiece event (16th consecutive T20I wins in a row in UAE). Talking about the match, Pakistan opted to bat first at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Sunday evening. They were off to a slow start as the one-time winners were only 60 for 2 in ten overs. Nonetheless, Babar's 47-ball 66 and Shoaib Malik's 18-ball 54* propelled the side to 189/4. In reply, the Kyle Coetzer-led Scotland side were restricted for a paltry 117/6, courtesy Richie Berrington's 54, as Shadab Khan's 2 for 14 and other bowlers combined to take Pakistan to yet another win in the tournament. After the match, the Pakistan team management won hearts as they decided to celebrate pacer Haris Rauf's 28th birthday along with the Scotland players. Hence, they invited them to their dressing room and won hearts worldwide. Here's the video: ALSO READ | Pakistan win hearts as they congratulate Namibia on their inspiring T20 WC journey - WATCH Pakistan team celebrate birthday of @HarisRauf14 with @CricketScotland! 🎂🎉 pic.twitter.com/bDduYboyML — Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) November 7, 2021 × ALSO READ | IND vs NAM, T20 World Cup 2021 prediction: Who will win today's match between India and Namibia? Following their convincing win over Namibia, Pakistan players had earlier also visited the opposition dressing room and congratulated them on their inspiring journey in the T20 WC. Hence, Pakistan is surely winning hearts both on and off the field with their performances and gestures for the opposition camps. Babar-led Pakistan will now face Aaron Finch-led Australia in the second semi-final on November 11 (Thursday) at Dubai. England and New Zealand will face each other in the first semi-final, at Abu Dhabi, on November 10 (Wednesday).

WATCH: PAK continue to win hearts as Babar & Co. celebrate Haris Rauf's birthday with Scotland players

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson said that his side is looking forward to the semi-final clash against England in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday (November 10). New Zealand defeated Afghanistan to book a place in the semi-final, confirming Afghanistan as well as India's ouster from the tournament. India are yet to play their last match of Super 12 stage against Namibia on Nov 8, but it is a dead rubber.&nbsp;

After registering an eight-wicket emphatic win against Afghanistan, Williamson lauded his teammates for putting up an outstanding performance. During the post-match presentation, the NZ skipper said, "We know we have got another strong challenge coming up in a few days but really pleasing outing today for the team. Great fielding effort as well, that was outstanding. With the day games, it`s important to set the tone in the park and bring that energy and we saw that from everybody."&nbsp;

"They (England) are a very strong side, for us it`s important we keep learning and focus on the sort of cricket we want to play. It`s been an incredibly tough competition and we`ve seen a lot of tight games as well. We are looking forward to the occasion," he added.&nbsp;

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Kane Williamson also praised the 'dangerous' Afghanistan side and said that it was good to restrict them to a below-par score. "We know how dangerous this Afghanistan side is, they have got match-winners in all departments. It was nice to set the tone with the ball first up, take some early wickets which is always good, and restricting them to a below-par score on a 150-155 surface," he added.&nbsp;

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson said that his side is looking forward to the semi-final clash against England in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday (November 10). New Zealand defeated Afghanistan to book a place in the semi-final, confirming Afghanistan as well as India's ouster from the tournament.

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson said that his side is looking forward to the semi-final clash against England in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday (November 10). New Zealand defeated Afghanistan to book a place in the semi-final, confirming Afghanistan as well as India's ouster from the tournament. India are yet to play their last match of Super 12 stage against Namibia on Nov 8, but it is a dead rubber. After registering an eight-wicket emphatic win against Afghanistan, Williamson lauded his teammates for putting up an outstanding performance. During the post-match presentation, the NZ skipper said, "We know we have got another strong challenge coming up in a few days but really pleasing outing today for the team. Great fielding effort as well, that was outstanding. With the day games, it`s important to set the tone in the park and bring that energy and we saw that from everybody." "They (England) are a very strong side, for us it`s important we keep learning and focus on the sort of cricket we want to play. It`s been an incredibly tough competition and we`ve seen a lot of tight games as well. We are looking forward to the occasion," he added. WATCH | Rashid Khan impresses with football skill during Afghanistan vs New Zealand clash 🔹 What's worked for them❓ 🔹 Causes for concern 🤔 🔹 Star performer 🌟 We chart New Zealand's journey to the semi-finals of the #T20WorldCup 2021 👇 https://t.co/S2dNcxyOp9 — T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) November 7, 2021 × 🔹 Williamson drops ⚓️ 🔹 Age just a number for Malik 🔢 The talking points from a crucial day at the #T20WorldCup 👇 https://t.co/Wi3yDk6I01 — T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) November 7, 2021 × ALSO READ | T20 World Cup: 'We take a lot of positives from this tournament,' says Afghanistan skipper Mohammad Nabi Kane Williamson also praised the 'dangerous' Afghanistan side and said that it was good to restrict them to a below-par score. "We know how dangerous this Afghanistan side is, they have got match-winners in all departments. It was nice to set the tone with the ball first up, take some early wickets which is always good, and restricting them to a below-par score on a 150-155 surface," he added.

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