<p>Rohit Sharma reflected on India's performance so far in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup, especially their first two matches against Pakistan and New Zealand, as they faced humiliating defeats by 10 wickets and eight wickets respectively.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After losing two important matches, India registered their first win of the tournament's Super 12 stage on Wednesday (November 3) against Afghanistan by 66 runs.&nbsp;In the post-match press conference, Rohit, who won the Man of Match award for his 74 runs off 47 balls, said two defeats cannot make India a bad team overnight.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/he-is-a-stalwart-of-indian-cricket-rohit-sharma-reacts-as-rahul-dravid-appointed-team-indias-head-coach-426611">'He is a stalwart of Indian cricket' - Rohit Sharma reacts as Rahul Dravid appointed Team India's head coach</a></strong></p>

<p>"We are a very good team. It's just that we were not good on that particular day against Pakistan and New Zealand. The game we played today (against Afghanistan) pretty much sums it up, that this is the kind of team we are. When we play fearlessly, this is what we get, said Rohit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We have been consistently playing quality cricket. One or two bad games do not make us bad overnight. We have been consistently playing quality cricket. One or two bad games do not make us bad overnight," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Our approach today was different. I wish it was in the first two games as well, but it didn't happen. When you are on the road for a long time, decision-making sometimes can be a problem. That is exactly what happened in the first two games," said Rohit.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-can-india-still-make-it-to-the-semi-final-here-are-the-possible-permutations-426542">T20 World Cup: Can India still make it to the semi-final? Here are the possible permutations</a></strong></p>

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<p>To make it to the semi-final of the tournament, India must win their last two games in Group II and hope other results go their way. Group leaders Pakistan have qualified for the semi-finals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rohit said the team is looking forward to the games. "To be honest, it's very much that kind of situation for us. We know that if we lose any game from here on now, we are out of the tournament. So we have to win everything. When you are in that kind of situation you have to play fearlessly, not think too much about what's happening, or what's happening elsewhere," he said.&nbsp;</p>

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Rohit Sharma reflected on India's performance so far in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup, especially their first two matches against Pakistan and New Zealand, as they faced humiliating defeats by 10 wickets and eight wickets respectively.

Rohit Sharma reflected on India's performance so far in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup, especially their first two matches against Pakistan and New Zealand, as they faced humiliating defeats by 10 wickets and eight wickets respectively. After losing two important matches, India registered their first win of the tournament's Super 12 stage on Wednesday (November 3) against Afghanistan by 66 runs. In the post-match press conference, Rohit, who won the Man of Match award for his 74 runs off 47 balls, said two defeats cannot make India a bad team overnight. ALSO READ | 'He is a stalwart of Indian cricket' - Rohit Sharma reacts as Rahul Dravid appointed Team India's head coach "We are a very good team. It's just that we were not good on that particular day against Pakistan and New Zealand. The game we played today (against Afghanistan) pretty much sums it up, that this is the kind of team we are. When we play fearlessly, this is what we get, said Rohit. "We have been consistently playing quality cricket. One or two bad games do not make us bad overnight. We have been consistently playing quality cricket. One or two bad games do not make us bad overnight," he added. "Our approach today was different. I wish it was in the first two games as well, but it didn't happen. When you are on the road for a long time, decision-making sometimes can be a problem. That is exactly what happened in the first two games," said Rohit. ALSO READ | T20 World Cup: Can India still make it to the semi-final? Here are the possible permutations .@ImRo45 scored a fantastic 7⃣4⃣ to set up a 6⃣6⃣-run for #TeamIndia & won the Man of the Match award. 👏 🔝#INDvAFG #T20WorldCup Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/42045c5J05 pic.twitter.com/fdBPkkEnKQ — BCCI (@BCCI) November 3, 2021 × To make it to the semi-final of the tournament, India must win their last two games in Group II and hope other results go their way. Group leaders Pakistan have qualified for the semi-finals. Rohit said the team is looking forward to the games. "To be honest, it's very much that kind of situation for us. We know that if we lose any game from here on now, we are out of the tournament. So we have to win everything. When you are in that kind of situation you have to play fearlessly, not think too much about what's happening, or what's happening elsewhere," he said. India play Scotland in their next match on Friday.

'Decision-making sometimes can be a problem': Rohit Sharma reflects on defeats against Pakistan, New Zealand

<p>Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who is known for his top-class fielding, displayed yet another show of outstanding athleticism to mesmerise his fans during the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-wc-rohit-sharma-kl-rahul-propel-india-to-66-run-win-against-afghanistan-to-keep-semi-final-hopes-alive-426514">India vs Afghanistan</a> T20 World Cup match on Wednesday (November 3).&nbsp;</p>

<p>India produced an exemplary performance to register a 66-run win against Afghanistan in order to stay alive in the tournament after losing their previous two matches against Pakistan and New Zealand.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Thanks to blazing knocks by the Indian openers Rohit Sharma &nbsp;(74) and KL Rahul (69) India posted a total of 210 runs on the board. The bowlers then impressed with their spells as Afghanistan scored 144-7 in 20 overs.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-virat-kohli-reacts-to-r-ashwins-return-after-india-beat-afghanistan-in-a-must-win-match-426538">T20 World Cup: Virat Kohli reacts to R Ashwin's return after India beat Afghanistan in a must-win match</a></strong></p>

<p>Besides batting and bowling, fielding was also excellent with Jadeja's effort in the 19th over becoming one of the memorable moments of the match. During pacer Mohammed Shami's last over of the match, Afghanistan's Karim Janat tried to hit big, but didn't connect it properly as the ball went high.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It was Jadeja who sprinted and made a superhuman-like dive to take almost the catch of the tournament but it was given "not out" after on-field umpires referred it to the third umpire.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rahul-dravid-appointed-as-team-indias-head-coach-set-to-take-over-from-new-zealand-home-series-426491">Rahul Dravid appointed as Team India's head coach, set to take over from New Zealand home series</a></strong></p>

<p>Jadeja was looking confident and teammates were also congratulating him but the umpires were not sure and referred the decision upstairs for better clarity. Despite the decision, netizens praised Jadeja for his brilliance. The final decision came after playing the clip several times in slow-motion from different angles.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The issue was whether the ball has touched the turf. Jadeja, who didn't look happy, and skipper Virat Kohli's reaction went viral as it appeared that both the players couldn't believe that it was "not out".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>During the post-match presentation, Kohli said, "T20 cricket is a very instinctive game, in batting, bowling and decision-making. We do make decisions on the go. Top three is mostly settled unless situations like today when the openers batted all the way through and the power-hitters were ready."</p>

<p>"We don’t always decide early to go hard, but we do back ourselves and when we do get going, we know what we can do," Kohli added.&nbsp;</p>

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Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who is known for his top-class fielding, displayed yet another show of outstanding athleticism to mesmerise his fans during the India vs Afghanistan T20 World Cup match on Wednesday (November 3).

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who is known for his top-class fielding, displayed yet another show of outstanding athleticism to mesmerise his fans during the India vs Afghanistan T20 World Cup match on Wednesday (November 3). India produced an exemplary performance to register a 66-run win against Afghanistan in order to stay alive in the tournament after losing their previous two matches against Pakistan and New Zealand. Thanks to blazing knocks by the Indian openers Rohit Sharma (74) and KL Rahul (69) India posted a total of 210 runs on the board. The bowlers then impressed with their spells as Afghanistan scored 144-7 in 20 overs. ALSO READ | T20 World Cup: Virat Kohli reacts to R Ashwin's return after India beat Afghanistan in a must-win match Besides batting and bowling, fielding was also excellent with Jadeja's effort in the 19th over becoming one of the memorable moments of the match. During pacer Mohammed Shami's last over of the match, Afghanistan's Karim Janat tried to hit big, but didn't connect it properly as the ball went high. It was Jadeja who sprinted and made a superhuman-like dive to take almost the catch of the tournament but it was given "not out" after on-field umpires referred it to the third umpire. ALSO READ | Rahul Dravid appointed as Team India's head coach, set to take over from New Zealand home series Jadeja was looking confident and teammates were also congratulating him but the umpires were not sure and referred the decision upstairs for better clarity. Despite the decision, netizens praised Jadeja for his brilliance. The final decision came after playing the clip several times in slow-motion from different angles. The issue was whether the ball has touched the turf. Jadeja, who didn't look happy, and skipper Virat Kohli's reaction went viral as it appeared that both the players couldn't believe that it was "not out". Watch Jadeja and Kohli's reaction here: @imjadeja 💥 https://t.co/FnHVK629OF — ASWIN.S aswins (@Ashwin_n_n) November 3, 2021 × What an effort by Sir @imjadeja 💥 🐐 Feilder #INDvsAFG pic.twitter.com/KAfuu9bLHl — Ash MSDian 🦁💛 (@ashMSDIAN7) November 3, 2021 × WATCH | Rohit Sharma's special praise for Virat Kohli, says 'his hunger for success is just unbelievable' During the post-match presentation, Kohli said, "T20 cricket is a very instinctive game, in batting, bowling and decision-making. We do make decisions on the go. Top three is mostly settled unless situations like today when the openers batted all the way through and the power-hitters were ready." "We don’t always decide early to go hard, but we do back ourselves and when we do get going, we know what we can do," Kohli added. India are off the mark ✅#T20WorldCup | #INDvAFG | https://t.co/ZJL2KKL30i pic.twitter.com/llszZPMNtH — T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) November 3, 2021 ×

Video: Ravindra Jadeja's reaction goes viral after unsuccessful catch attempt; netizens hail his athleticism

<p>West Indies and Sri Lanka will lock horns with each other in match 35 of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. This will be the second game of the day, which will be played soon after the Australia-Bangladesh encounter from the same group, i.e. Pool A.</p>

<p>Talking about both sides' campaigns, Windies as well as Sri Lanka haven't found the momentum in the Super 12 round. Kieron Pollard-led West Indies are one of the biggest disappointments in the mega event as they have managed only one win from three encounters. As their batters haven't managed to adjust to the tricky surfaces in the UAE, the defending champions and two-time winners West Indies are on the brink of an early elimination. They need to win both their games, by big margins, and hope for other results to favour them to go into the semis.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-aus-vs-ban-live-streaming-when-and-where-to-watch-australia-vs-bangladesh-match-426593">T20 World Cup, AUS vs BAN live streaming: When and where to watch Australia vs Bangladesh match?</a></strong></p>

<p>On the other hand, Dasun Shanaka-led Sri Lanka impressed in the warm-up games and the qualifiers. Nonetheless, they haven't managed to get going in the main draw. After a spirited win versus Bangladesh, they had their moments versus Australia before being thrashed whereas they lost two highly-competitive games versus South Africa and England, respectively.</p>

<p>The Lankans will, however, not be gutted as they finally have some exciting talent to build for the future, along with a good captain.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/epic-aakash-chopra-reacts-as-pakistani-actor-accuses-bcci-of-fixing-india-vs-afghanistan-t20-wc-clash-426574"><strong>EPIC! Aakash Chopra reacts as Pakistani actor accuses BCCI of 'fixing' India vs Afghanistan T20 WC clash</strong></a></p>

<p><strong>Match prediction for West Indies versus Sri Lanka fixture:&nbsp;</strong>The venue, Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, is another one which hasn't been the safest when it comes to defending totals. However, there is something for the pacers and batsmen whereas spinners will also come into the game with the slow and tricky conditions on offer. Expect a good-scoring encounter with equal contest between bat and ball. A 165-170-plus scoring match on cards with Sri Lanka to dent Windies' run?</p>

<p>In head-to-head, both sides have 7 wins each in 14 face-offs. Lanka hold the edge in T20 WC history, leading 5-2. However, the Windies have&nbsp; a 4-1 record post the last World Cup. Phew, this is going to be a close contest.</p>


West Indies and Sri Lanka will lock horns with each other in match 35 of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. This will be the second game of the day, which will be played soon after the Australia-Bangladesh encounter from the same group, i.

West Indies and Sri Lanka will lock horns with each other in match 35 of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. This will be the second game of the day, which will be played soon after the Australia-Bangladesh encounter from the same group, i.e. Pool A. Talking about both sides' campaigns, Windies as well as Sri Lanka haven't found the momentum in the Super 12 round. Kieron Pollard-led West Indies are one of the biggest disappointments in the mega event as they have managed only one win from three encounters. As their batters haven't managed to adjust to the tricky surfaces in the UAE, the defending champions and two-time winners West Indies are on the brink of an early elimination. They need to win both their games, by big margins, and hope for other results to favour them to go into the semis. ALSO READ | T20 World Cup, AUS vs BAN live streaming: When and where to watch Australia vs Bangladesh match? On the other hand, Dasun Shanaka-led Sri Lanka impressed in the warm-up games and the qualifiers. Nonetheless, they haven't managed to get going in the main draw. After a spirited win versus Bangladesh, they had their moments versus Australia before being thrashed whereas they lost two highly-competitive games versus South Africa and England, respectively. The Lankans will, however, not be gutted as they finally have some exciting talent to build for the future, along with a good captain. ALSO READ | EPIC! Aakash Chopra reacts as Pakistani actor accuses BCCI of 'fixing' India vs Afghanistan T20 WC clash Match prediction for West Indies versus Sri Lanka fixture: The venue, Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, is another one which hasn't been the safest when it comes to defending totals. However, there is something for the pacers and batsmen whereas spinners will also come into the game with the slow and tricky conditions on offer. Expect a good-scoring encounter with equal contest between bat and ball. A 165-170-plus scoring match on cards with Sri Lanka to dent Windies' run? In head-to-head, both sides have 7 wins each in 14 face-offs. Lanka hold the edge in T20 WC history, leading 5-2. However, the Windies have a 4-1 record post the last World Cup. Phew, this is going to be a close contest.

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

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<p>The Virat Kohli-led Team India managed to keep their hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the Twenty20 World Cup alive after defeating Afghanistan by 66 runs on Wednesday (November 3) at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Not just win, India needed to win with a better margin to redress their net run rate.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The pre-tournament favourites India were off to a poor start in the Super 12 stage of the ongoing showpiece event as they lost their first two matches against arch-rivals Pakistan and New Zealand by 10 wickets and eight wickets respectively.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Group 2 leaders Pakistan have already booked their semi-final spot and three strong contenders — Afghanistan, New Zealand and India are fighting for a place in the semis.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/video-ravindra-jadejas-reaction-goes-viral-on-an-unsuccessful-catch-attempt-netizens-hail-his-athleticism-426541">Ravindra Jadeja's reaction goes viral on an unsuccessful catch attempt; netizens hail his athleticism</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>Can India reach the semi-final? Here are the permutations:</strong></p>

<p>If we talk about India's chances, they will have to win their remaining two matches with big margins as the qualification in Group 2 is most likely will come down to net run rate (NRR).&nbsp;</p>

<p>After winning against Afghanistan, India now have a positive net run rate of 0.073. For Virat and team to qualify, New Zealand need to drop points in one of their remaining two matches, either Afghanistan or Namibia, which is unlikely considering their current form. However, a narrow 16-run win against Scotland states otherwise.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-virat-kohli-reacts-to-r-ashwins-return-after-india-beat-afghanistan-in-a-must-win-match-426538">T20 World Cup: Virat Kohli reacts to R Ashwin's return after India beat Afghanistan in a must-win match</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>New Zealand's stands at +0.816.&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>Afghanistan have a net run rate of +1.481.&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>India's run rate +0.073.</strong></p>

<p>The current scenario states that if India do end up winning the remaining two games and New Zealand beat Namibia but lose to Afghanistan, there could be a three-way tie at 6 points. Then the net run rate will decide which team will go through.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After winning the match against Afghanistan, Virat Kohli in the post-match presentation said, "NRR was on the back of our mind. We spoke in the team meeting that we have to focus on the chance we have [to qualify] and stay positive and hunt that chance down."&nbsp;</p>

<p>New Zealand's fate is in their hands, on the other hand, the Indian team is pinning hope on others' performances as well in order to book a semi-final berth.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rahul-dravid-appointed-as-team-indias-head-coach-set-to-take-over-from-new-zealand-home-series-426491">Rahul Dravid appointed as Team India's head coach, set to take over from New Zealand home series</a></strong></p>

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The Virat Kohli-led Team India managed to keep their hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the Twenty20 World Cup alive after defeating Afghanistan by 66 runs on Wednesday (November 3) at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

The Virat Kohli-led Team India managed to keep their hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the Twenty20 World Cup alive after defeating Afghanistan by 66 runs on Wednesday (November 3) at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Not just win, India needed to win with a better margin to redress their net run rate. The pre-tournament favourites India were off to a poor start in the Super 12 stage of the ongoing showpiece event as they lost their first two matches against arch-rivals Pakistan and New Zealand by 10 wickets and eight wickets respectively. Group 2 leaders Pakistan have already booked their semi-final spot and three strong contenders — Afghanistan, New Zealand and India are fighting for a place in the semis. WATCH | Ravindra Jadeja's reaction goes viral on an unsuccessful catch attempt; netizens hail his athleticism Can India reach the semi-final? Here are the permutations: If we talk about India's chances, they will have to win their remaining two matches with big margins as the qualification in Group 2 is most likely will come down to net run rate (NRR). After winning against Afghanistan, India now have a positive net run rate of 0.073. For Virat and team to qualify, New Zealand need to drop points in one of their remaining two matches, either Afghanistan or Namibia, which is unlikely considering their current form. However, a narrow 16-run win against Scotland states otherwise. ALSO READ | T20 World Cup: Virat Kohli reacts to R Ashwin's return after India beat Afghanistan in a must-win match New Zealand's stands at +0.816. Afghanistan have a net run rate of +1.481. India's run rate +0.073. The current scenario states that if India do end up winning the remaining two games and New Zealand beat Namibia but lose to Afghanistan, there could be a three-way tie at 6 points. Then the net run rate will decide which team will go through. After winning the match against Afghanistan, Virat Kohli in the post-match presentation said, "NRR was on the back of our mind. We spoke in the team meeting that we have to focus on the chance we have [to qualify] and stay positive and hunt that chance down." New Zealand's fate is in their hands, on the other hand, the Indian team is pinning hope on others' performances as well in order to book a semi-final berth. ALSO READ | Rahul Dravid appointed as Team India's head coach, set to take over from New Zealand home series .@ImRo45 scored a fantastic 7⃣4⃣ to set up a 6⃣6⃣-run for #TeamIndia & won the Man of the Match award. 👏 🔝#INDvAFG #T20WorldCup Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/42045c5J05 pic.twitter.com/fdBPkkEnKQ — BCCI (@BCCI) November 3, 2021 × -India vs Scotland on November 5 at 7:30pm (IST) -India vs Namibia on November 8 at 7:30pm (IST)

T20 World Cup: Can India still make it to the semi-final? Here are the possible permutations

<p>Scotland wicket-keeper Matthew Cross was caught on the stump-mic, reminding his fellow teammate and bowler Chris Greaves that entire India is backing him during the match against New Zealand in the ongoing ICC Men`s T20 World Cup here at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.</p>

<p>Cross` statement came in connection with team India`s chances to qualify into the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2021 if Scotland would have won against New Zealand.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-wc-nz-survive-scare-from-scotland-beat-kyle-coetzer-co-by-16-runs-to-add-two-vital-points-426469">T20 WC: NZ survive scare from Scotland, beat Kyle Coetzer &amp; Co. by 16 runs to add two vital points</a></strong></p>

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<p>India lost both of its opening matches and have left with almost zero chances to qualify into the semis. Technically, India`s future lies in the hands of the opposite teams.</p>

<p>During the 7th over of the match, the Scotland wicket-keeper was caught on the stump-mic, saying, "Whole India is behind you," to bowler Chris Greaves.</p>

<p>Scotland needed to defeat New Zealand, in order to strengthen India`s chances to qualify but unfortunately, they fell short of 16 runs and lost the match.&nbsp;</p>


Scotland wicket-keeper Matthew Cross was caught on the stump-mic, reminding his fellow teammate and bowler Chris Greaves that entire India is backing him during the match against New Zealand in the ongoing ICC Men`s T20 World Cup here at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.

Scotland wicket-keeper Matthew Cross was caught on the stump-mic, reminding his fellow teammate and bowler Chris Greaves that entire India is backing him during the match against New Zealand in the ongoing ICC Men`s T20 World Cup here at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. Cross` statement came in connection with team India`s chances to qualify into the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2021 if Scotland would have won against New Zealand. ALSO READ: T20 WC: NZ survive scare from Scotland, beat Kyle Coetzer & Co. by 16 runs to add two vital points "Whole India Is Behind You "😭😂#NZvSCO #INDvAFG pic.twitter.com/kTfFHaqnpx — Aoun Mehdi 🇵🇰 (@SyedAounMehdi1) November 3, 2021 × India lost both of its opening matches and have left with almost zero chances to qualify into the semis. Technically, India`s future lies in the hands of the opposite teams. During the 7th over of the match, the Scotland wicket-keeper was caught on the stump-mic, saying, "Whole India is behind you," to bowler Chris Greaves. Scotland needed to defeat New Zealand, in order to strengthen India`s chances to qualify but unfortunately, they fell short of 16 runs and lost the match.

T20 WC: Whole India is behind you, shouts Scotland wicket-keeper Matthew Cross to bowler Chris Greaves

<p>New Zealand will take on Scotland in match 32 of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. This will be the first game of the day, with Team India to take on the Mohammad Nabi-led Afghanistan in the evening clash at Abu Dhabi.</p>

<p>The Kane Williamson-led New Zealand cricket team started their journey in the Super 12 round with a 5-wicket loss at the hands of Pakistan. They, however, came back strongly to thump India by 8 wickets in their second fixture and remain alive in the semi-finals race. In fact, they have a very strong chance to qualify for the last four.</p>

<p>On the other hand, Scotland have had a disappointing run in the main draw of the competition after dominating the warm-up games and the qualifiers. They went down to Namibia and Afghanistan and have a humongous task versus New Zealand, India and Pakistan in their remaining games. Will they spring in a surprise versus the Black Caps?</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/nz-vs-sco-t20-world-cup-2021-prediction-who-will-win-todays-match-between-new-zealand-and-scotland-426326"><strong>NZ vs SCO, T20 World Cup 2021 prediction: Who will win today's match between New Zealand and Scotland?</strong></a></p>

<p><strong>Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match:</strong></p>

<p><strong>Where is the T20 World Cup match between New Zealand vs Scotland taking place?</strong></p>

<p>The T20 World Cup match between New Zealand vs Scotland&nbsp;will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.</p>

<p><strong>What time does the T20 World Cup match between New Zealand vs Scotland&nbsp;begin?</strong></p>

<p>The T20 World Cup match between New Zealand vs Scotland&nbsp;begins at 3:30 PM IST on Wednesday.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/never-seen-captaincy-potential-in-virat-kohli-says-danish-kaneria-as-india-near-elimination-in-t20-wc-426089"><strong>Never seen captaincy potential in Virat Kohli, says Danish Kaneria as India near elimination in T20 WC</strong></a></p>

<p><strong>Where and how to watch live coverage of the T20 World Cup match between New Zealand vs Scotland?</strong></p>

<p>The T20 World Cup match between New Zealand vs Scotland&nbsp;will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the T20 World Cup match between ENG vs WI will be available on Hotstar. The T20 World Cup matches will be shown on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports HD, and DD Sports</p>


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

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

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

<p>New Zealand and Namibia will square off against each other in match 32 of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, in the UAE on Wednesday afternoon (November 2). The match will be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Kane Williamson-led New Zealand cricket team started their Super 12 round with a loss versus Pakistan. However, they have recovered in style and defeated Virat Kohli-led India by 8 wickets to keep themselves alive in the semi-finals race. As of now, they remain the favourites to be the second team from Pool B to join Pakistan in the semi-finals, however, they will not like to take any game lightly as Afghanistan are also in contention for the last four (India, Namibia and Scotland also remain alive but only mathematically).</p>

<p>The Kiwis will be playing at the same venue, after a gap of two days, whereas Scotland will turn up for their third game in Super 12 after a gap of six days. This will also be Scotland's first-ever game at Dubai and, hence, they will have to adapt to the conditions and surface on offer as quickly as possible.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pakistan-wins-hearts-as-they-congratulate-namibia-on-their-inspiring-t20-wc-journey-watch-426316"><strong>Pakistan wins hearts as they congratulate Namibia on their inspiring T20 WC journey - WATCH</strong></a></p>

<p><strong>Match prediction for New Zealand vs Scotland T20 WC clash:&nbsp;</strong>Both teams will be looking to chase once again. Being a day game, expect another slow-burning game of cricket. New Zealand will start as overwhelming favourites after hammering India and their well-settled bowling attack will test the Scotland team, whose batsmen average 8.61 with a strike-rate of 85.16.</p>

<p>Both sides last met in the T20 WC during the 2009 edition where the Kiwis emerged on top of Scotland in a rain-marred affair. It remains their only face-off to date.</p>


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

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

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

<p><em>"Sometimes you lose, sometimes you win, sometimes you are unlucky, but that's life" —&nbsp;</em><meta name="uuid" content="uuidZUu1kcefwjW6" /><meta charset="utf-8" />German footballer Jerome Boateng once said. It was, however, in a different context...&nbsp;the football fanatics might remember (Messi fans would definitely). The quote is nothing less than a lesson for life.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taking the quote in general, THAT "<em>sometimes you are unlucky</em>" appears to be stuck with the skipper of the Indian national cricket team Virat Kohli as he&nbsp;lost yet another toss as Team India was asked to bat first after Afghanistan captain Mohammad Nabi won the toss and elected to field in a crucial clash for both teams in the Twenty20 World Cup on Wednesday (November 3). Kohli has lost the toss in 13 out of his last 14 games!&nbsp;</p>

<p>Toss has played an important role in the T20 World Cup because of the dew factor, however, Kohli&nbsp;has lost the toss in the previous two matches as&nbsp;India batted first against arch-rivals Pakistan, a match that they lost by 10 wickets. They were then asked to bat first by Kane Williamson's side, in a contest they lost by eight wickets.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-rohit-sharmas-special-praise-for-virat-kohli-says-his-hunger-for-success-is-just-unbelievable-426461">Rohit Sharma's special praise for Virat Kohli, says 'his hunger for success is just unbelievable'</a></strong></p>

<p>India, who have lost both their group matches, need to win their remaining three matches and depend on other teams to have any chance of making their semi-finals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Firstly there's no denying the fact that the situation is a tricky one. Having said that there's still a chance. We as a team will try to play positive cricket. We know we haven't played up to potential whatever the reasons might be," said Kohli.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is no such record, but the Twitterati are definitely keeping a tab as they have flooded the social forum with hilarious memes. Some Bollywood-inspired memes are unmissable. <strong>Check out the best reactions here:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/nobody-should-be-gavaskar-unimpressed-with-jasprit-bumrahs-bubble-fatigue-remark-post-nz-loss-426435">'Nobody should be.....': Gavaskar unimpressed with Jasprit Bumrah's bubble-fatigue remark post NZ loss</a></strong></p>

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Kohli again lost the toss<br />
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Virat desperately want this coin especially in UAE! Unlucky in bigger formats <a href="https://t.co/6bsubzqqDg">pic.twitter.com/6bsubzqqDg</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Only way Virat Kohli can win a toss is by doing what Aamir did in Andaz Apna Apna -<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvsAFG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvsAFG</a><a href="https://t.co/gGcLDLCxZy">pic.twitter.com/gGcLDLCxZy</a></p>
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Everyone : Virat bhai why don't you ever win a toss?<br />
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"Sometimes you lose, sometimes you win, sometimes you are unlucky, but that's life" — German footballer Jerome Boateng once said. It was, however, in a different context.

"Sometimes you lose, sometimes you win, sometimes you are unlucky, but that's life" — German footballer Jerome Boateng once said. It was, however, in a different context... the football fanatics might remember (Messi fans would definitely). The quote is nothing less than a lesson for life. Taking the quote in general, THAT "sometimes you are unlucky" appears to be stuck with the skipper of the Indian national cricket team Virat Kohli as he lost yet another toss as Team India was asked to bat first after Afghanistan captain Mohammad Nabi won the toss and elected to field in a crucial clash for both teams in the Twenty20 World Cup on Wednesday (November 3). Kohli has lost the toss in 13 out of his last 14 games! Toss has played an important role in the T20 World Cup because of the dew factor, however, Kohli has lost the toss in the previous two matches as India batted first against arch-rivals Pakistan, a match that they lost by 10 wickets. They were then asked to bat first by Kane Williamson's side, in a contest they lost by eight wickets. WATCH | Rohit Sharma's special praise for Virat Kohli, says 'his hunger for success is just unbelievable' India, who have lost both their group matches, need to win their remaining three matches and depend on other teams to have any chance of making their semi-finals. "Firstly there's no denying the fact that the situation is a tricky one. Having said that there's still a chance. We as a team will try to play positive cricket. We know we haven't played up to potential whatever the reasons might be," said Kohli. This is no such record, but the Twitterati are definitely keeping a tab as they have flooded the social forum with hilarious memes. Some Bollywood-inspired memes are unmissable. Check out the best reactions here: ALSO READ | 'Nobody should be.....': Gavaskar unimpressed with Jasprit Bumrah's bubble-fatigue remark post NZ loss #INDvsAFG Kohli again lost the toss Indians RN ; pic.twitter.com/4rR9fMDnWq — AKG (@AkshitG2003) November 3, 2021 × Virat loosing toss in big matches #INDvsAFG pic.twitter.com/asUJHZML3g — त्रि-Vines (@trilochann45) November 3, 2021 × Toss #ViratKohli #Kohli #INDvAFG Virat desperately want this coin especially in UAE! Unlucky in bigger formats pic.twitter.com/6bsubzqqDg — Prabhat Singh ❁ (@iampbdawn) November 3, 2021 × Only way Virat Kohli can win a toss is by doing what Aamir did in Andaz Apna Apna -#INDvsAFGpic.twitter.com/gGcLDLCxZy — Shivasis Mohanty (@DrShivasis) November 3, 2021 × * Virat going for toss * #INDvsAFG Toss- pic.twitter.com/5ijiVbUYsz — त्रि-Vines (@trilochann45) November 3, 2021 × Virat Kohli losses the toss again #INDvsAFG pic.twitter.com/ugGTjESMF8 — त्रि-Vines (@trilochann45) November 3, 2021 × #INDvsAFG Everyone : Virat bhai why don't you ever win a toss? Virat Kohli : pic.twitter.com/FkPJoLB7Ao — Anant (@_Aawarahun) November 3, 2021 × Kohli when he is told to win the toss pic.twitter.com/4r7DcnqDzJ — Jimmy Ciego (@JimmyECiego) October 31, 2021 × Squid Game but Kohli has to win the toss. pic.twitter.com/UMuoJMeBFU — Heisenberg ☢ (@internetumpire) November 3, 2021 ×

T20 WC: Netizens have a field day with Bollywood-inspired memes after Virat Kohli loses another toss

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<p>The Virat Kohli-led Team India defeated Afghanistan by 66 runs to keep their hopes of making it to the semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup alive. Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul hammered half-centuries to guide India to a mammoth 210 for two in a must-win match on Wednesday (November 3) at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In reply to that, Afghanistan could only score 144-7 in 20 overs<strong>&nbsp;</strong>as they lost wickets on regular intervals, with Karim Janat (42) scoring the maximum runs for the team as a disciplined bowling attack kept the match in control with spinner Ravichandran Ashwin taking two wickets and Mohammed Shami taking three crucial wickets.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>After being asked to bat first, Sharma (74) and Rahul (69) put on an opening partnership of 140 to lay the foundation for the tournament's highest total so far in the Super 12 match.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sharma took five balls to get going with a boundary off skipper Mohammad Nabi and then tore into the bowling attack. India raced to 53 in the first six overs of the powerplay to signal their intent in a competition where they need to win all three remaining matches to have any chance of making the semi-finals.</p>

<p>Rohit reached his fifty with a boundary off fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq and then hit a six to bring up the 100 for the opening stand. Sharma, who had scores of zero and 14 in India's two losses, smashed the bowlers all around the park for eight fours and three sixes in his 47-ball knock before losing his wicket to Karim Janat.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Rahul soon followed his partner to the dugout after being bowled by Gulbadin Naib on a slower yorker.</p>

<p>Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya rode the momentum to smash the bowlers as they put on an unbeaten partnership of 63.</p>

<p>Pandya, who hit 35, the left-handed Pant, who made 27, hit five sixes between them in total domination by the Indian batting.</p>


The Virat Kohli-led Team India defeated Afghanistan by 66 runs to keep their hopes of making it to the semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup alive. Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul hammered half-centuries to guide India to a mammoth 210 for two in a must-win match on Wednesday (November 3) at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

The Virat Kohli-led Team India defeated Afghanistan by 66 runs to keep their hopes of making it to the semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup alive. Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul hammered half-centuries to guide India to a mammoth 210 for two in a must-win match on Wednesday (November 3) at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. In reply to that, Afghanistan could only score 144-7 in 20 overs as they lost wickets on regular intervals, with Karim Janat (42) scoring the maximum runs for the team as a disciplined bowling attack kept the match in control with spinner Ravichandran Ashwin taking two wickets and Mohammed Shami taking three crucial wickets. ALSO READ | Rahul Dravid appointed as Team India's head coach, set to take over from New Zealand home series After being asked to bat first, Sharma (74) and Rahul (69) put on an opening partnership of 140 to lay the foundation for the tournament's highest total so far in the Super 12 match. Sharma took five balls to get going with a boundary off skipper Mohammad Nabi and then tore into the bowling attack. India raced to 53 in the first six overs of the powerplay to signal their intent in a competition where they need to win all three remaining matches to have any chance of making the semi-finals. Rohit reached his fifty with a boundary off fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq and then hit a six to bring up the 100 for the opening stand. Sharma, who had scores of zero and 14 in India's two losses, smashed the bowlers all around the park for eight fours and three sixes in his 47-ball knock before losing his wicket to Karim Janat. ALSO READ | T20 WC: R Ashwin returns to Team India's XI vs Afghanistan, know after how many days India are off the mark ✅#T20WorldCup | #INDvAFG | https://t.co/ZJL2KKL30i pic.twitter.com/llszZPMNtH — T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) November 3, 2021 × Rahul soon followed his partner to the dugout after being bowled by Gulbadin Naib on a slower yorker. Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya rode the momentum to smash the bowlers as they put on an unbeaten partnership of 63. Pandya, who hit 35, the left-handed Pant, who made 27, hit five sixes between them in total domination by the Indian batting.

T20 WC: Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul propel India to 66-run win against Afghanistan to keep semi-final hopes alive

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<p>Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has been included in India's Playing XI in a crucial Twenty20 World Cup clash against Afghanistan at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday (November 3). Ashwin has returned to India's XI after 1,578 days — last time he played a T20I match for India was against West Indies at Kingston&nbsp;on July 09, 2017.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Virat Kohli-led has been asked to bat first after Afghan captain Mohammad Nabi won the toss and elected to field. The Afghans, who are second behind Group 2 leaders Pakistan and hoping to make it to the semi-finals, have one change with Sharafuddin Ashraf coming in for the retired Asghar Afghan. "We always prepare for both (bat or field first), but today we'll bowl first because of the dew," said Nabi. "We'll play normal cricket and go and enjoy."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On the other hand, the Men In Blue, who have lost both their group matches, made two changes as fit-again batsman Suryakumar Yadav and spinner Ravichandran Ashwin make the XI in place of Ishan Kishan and Varun Chakravarthy. India need to win their remaining three matches and depend on other teams to have any chance of making their semi-finals.</p>

<p>"Firstly there's no denying the fact that the situation is a tricky one. Having said that there's still a chance. We as a team will try to play positive cricket. We know we haven't played up to potential whatever the reasons might be," said Kohli during the toss.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Playing XI:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>India:</strong>&nbsp;KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, Virat&nbsp;<strong>Kohli</strong>&nbsp;(capt), Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah</p>

<p><strong>Afghanistan:&nbsp;</strong>Hazratullah Zazai, Mohammad Shahzad (wk), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi (capt), Gulbadin Naib, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Rashid Khan, Karim Janat, Naveen-ul-Haq, Hamid Hassan</p>


Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has been included in India's Playing XI in a crucial Twenty20 World Cup clash against Afghanistan at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday (November 3).

Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has been included in India's Playing XI in a crucial Twenty20 World Cup clash against Afghanistan at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday (November 3). Ashwin has returned to India's XI after 1,578 days — last time he played a T20I match for India was against West Indies at Kingston on July 09, 2017. The Virat Kohli-led has been asked to bat first after Afghan captain Mohammad Nabi won the toss and elected to field. The Afghans, who are second behind Group 2 leaders Pakistan and hoping to make it to the semi-finals, have one change with Sharafuddin Ashraf coming in for the retired Asghar Afghan. "We always prepare for both (bat or field first), but today we'll bowl first because of the dew," said Nabi. "We'll play normal cricket and go and enjoy." WATCH | Rohit Sharma's special praise for Virat Kohli, says 'his hunger for success is just unbelievable' On the other hand, the Men In Blue, who have lost both their group matches, made two changes as fit-again batsman Suryakumar Yadav and spinner Ravichandran Ashwin make the XI in place of Ishan Kishan and Varun Chakravarthy. India need to win their remaining three matches and depend on other teams to have any chance of making their semi-finals. "Firstly there's no denying the fact that the situation is a tricky one. Having said that there's still a chance. We as a team will try to play positive cricket. We know we haven't played up to potential whatever the reasons might be," said Kohli during the toss. Toss update from Abu Dhabi 📰 Afghanistan elect to field. #T20WorldCup | #INDvAFG | https://t.co/ZJL2KKL30i pic.twitter.com/yF1jrcuWqx — T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) November 3, 2021 × Playing XI: India: KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli (capt), Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah Afghanistan: Hazratullah Zazai, Mohammad Shahzad (wk), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi (capt), Gulbadin Naib, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Rashid Khan, Karim Janat, Naveen-ul-Haq, Hamid Hassan

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


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

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

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

<p>Opener Martin Guptill&nbsp;smashed a quickfire&nbsp;93&nbsp;to set up New Zealand's 26-run win over Scotland&nbsp;in their Group 2 during the Super 12 match of the T20 World Cup on Wednesday (November 2), at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.</p>

<p>The swashbuckling right-hander&nbsp;continued his good form as he hit six fours and seven&nbsp;sixes during his 56-ball innings&nbsp;as New Zealand&nbsp;posted 172&nbsp;for 5&nbsp;after being invited to bat. Glenn Phillips contributed 33&nbsp;off 37&nbsp;balls.</p>

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<p>For Scotland, Safyaan Sharif&nbsp;was the most successful bowler with figures of 2/28. Chasing 173, Scotland&nbsp;could only make 156 for 5 in 20 overs with Michael Leask top-scoring with 42. For New Zealand, Trent Boult and Ish Sodhi&nbsp;two wickets apiece.</p>

<p>New Zealand captain Kane Williamson said in the post match conference, "We certainly knew coming into this tournament that there were match-winners all around. It ebbed and flowed and we got a good first innings total. We were patchy with the ball but we need to move on. Credit to Scotland for the way they played and hit the ball out of the park.We were tested and we need to learn from this. Guptill is a power player. He is hitting the ball beautifully. We really needed his innings. Also Glenn Phillips, and that partnership was necessary to get us to a good total."</p>

<p>"A quick turnaround now, recover as quickly as possible for the next challenge. There are always things to work on, and there are definitely a few things we want to touch on. We need to adjust quickly to surfaces. It was a hard fought match. We will go to Sharjah and take it from there. Every game is valuable and we know we try and prepare as well as possible for all of them. The next game is the only game that matters. For us it is all about playing the cricket we want to play and stay committed to that," Williamson&nbsp;added.</p>

<p>On the other hand, Scotland skipper Kyle Coetzer said, "&nbsp;We will have to go back and look at those opportunities that we couldn't take, the next little step and keep them under pressure. We picked up a couple of quick wickets at the back end of the powerplay. Maybe that's something we need to look at. They controlled the innings well, Martin Guptill played an outstanding knock. This is the best pitch we have played on thus far. If you restricted another 10 runs, the game could have been different. Often I don't like to keep bowlers bowling more than 2 overs in T20 cricket. It's about trying to change the pace and try and not let the batter to settle against set bowlers."</p>

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<p>"That was the idea there to chop and change as much as you can. Mark Watt was excellent again today. Greaves was unlucky. There were opportunities. We need to look back at those. Mark is very confident at the moment. Trusts himself to use the crease, the depth, the angles. He backs himself to nail any of the deliveries he is looking to bowl. This is our best performance in the Super 12, but we have to go back and see. We were actually a couple of runs ahead of NZ at the 10-over mark. We have to try and extend the game. Leask got us close. Ultimately we left that gap too big," Koetzer added.</p>

<p>New Zealand and Afghanistan remain strong contenders to become the second side from Pool B to enter the semi-finals. Pakistan have already confirmed their slot in the semi-finals. However, Williamson &amp; Co. will be eager to improve their all-round performance and notch up two big wins to enter the last four and build some momentum to win the coveted title.</p>

<p><strong>Brief Scores:</strong></p>

<p><strong>New Zealand:&nbsp;</strong>172&nbsp;for 5&nbsp;in 20 overs (&nbsp;93&nbsp;not out, Glenn Phillips&nbsp;33; Safyaan Sharif&nbsp;2/28).</p>

<p><strong>Scotland: </strong>156 for 5&nbsp;in 20&nbsp;overs (Michael Leask&nbsp;42; Trent Boult&nbsp;2/29, Ish Sodhi 2/42).</p>


Opener Martin Guptill smashed a quickfire 93 to set up New Zealand's 26-run win over Scotland in their Group 2 during the Super 12 match of the T20 World Cup on Wednesday (November 2), at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

Opener Martin Guptill smashed a quickfire 93 to set up New Zealand's 26-run win over Scotland in their Group 2 during the Super 12 match of the T20 World Cup on Wednesday (November 2), at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. The swashbuckling right-hander continued his good form as he hit six fours and seven sixes during his 56-ball innings as New Zealand posted 172 for 5 after being invited to bat. Glenn Phillips contributed 33 off 37 balls. ALSO READ | 'Nobody should be.....': Gavaskar unimpressed with Jasprit Bumrah's bubble-fatigue remark post NZ loss For Scotland, Safyaan Sharif was the most successful bowler with figures of 2/28. Chasing 173, Scotland could only make 156 for 5 in 20 overs with Michael Leask top-scoring with 42. For New Zealand, Trent Boult and Ish Sodhi two wickets apiece. New Zealand captain Kane Williamson said in the post match conference, "We certainly knew coming into this tournament that there were match-winners all around. It ebbed and flowed and we got a good first innings total. We were patchy with the ball but we need to move on. Credit to Scotland for the way they played and hit the ball out of the park.We were tested and we need to learn from this. Guptill is a power player. He is hitting the ball beautifully. We really needed his innings. Also Glenn Phillips, and that partnership was necessary to get us to a good total." "A quick turnaround now, recover as quickly as possible for the next challenge. There are always things to work on, and there are definitely a few things we want to touch on. We need to adjust quickly to surfaces. It was a hard fought match. We will go to Sharjah and take it from there. Every game is valuable and we know we try and prepare as well as possible for all of them. The next game is the only game that matters. For us it is all about playing the cricket we want to play and stay committed to that," Williamson added. On the other hand, Scotland skipper Kyle Coetzer said, " We will have to go back and look at those opportunities that we couldn't take, the next little step and keep them under pressure. We picked up a couple of quick wickets at the back end of the powerplay. Maybe that's something we need to look at. They controlled the innings well, Martin Guptill played an outstanding knock. This is the best pitch we have played on thus far. If you restricted another 10 runs, the game could have been different. Often I don't like to keep bowlers bowling more than 2 overs in T20 cricket. It's about trying to change the pace and try and not let the batter to settle against set bowlers." ALSO READ | Virat Kohli set to lose ODI captaincy as India on verge of early exit in T20 World Cup: Reports "That was the idea there to chop and change as much as you can. Mark Watt was excellent again today. Greaves was unlucky. There were opportunities. We need to look back at those. Mark is very confident at the moment. Trusts himself to use the crease, the depth, the angles. He backs himself to nail any of the deliveries he is looking to bowl. This is our best performance in the Super 12, but we have to go back and see. We were actually a couple of runs ahead of NZ at the 10-over mark. We have to try and extend the game. Leask got us close. Ultimately we left that gap too big," Koetzer added. New Zealand and Afghanistan remain strong contenders to become the second side from Pool B to enter the semi-finals. Pakistan have already confirmed their slot in the semi-finals. However, Williamson & Co. will be eager to improve their all-round performance and notch up two big wins to enter the last four and build some momentum to win the coveted title. Brief Scores: New Zealand: 172 for 5 in 20 overs ( 93 not out, Glenn Phillips 33; Safyaan Sharif 2/28). Scotland: 156 for 5 in 20 overs (Michael Leask 42; Trent Boult 2/29, Ish Sodhi 2/42).

T20 WC: NZ survive scare from Scotland, beat Kyle Coetzer & Co. by 16 runs to add two vital points

<p>After losing to arch-rivals Pakistan and New Zealand in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in as many matches played so far, the Virat Kohli-led Indian team is currently in dire straits with hopes of making it to the semi-final hanging by a thread. The players have been criticised by former cricketers to critics to pundits for their overall show, with the skipper Kohli facing maximum heat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Now, the Indian vice-captain Rohit Sharma has showered praises Virat, with a special mention on how he has evolved as a cricketer. Ahead of India's crunch game against Afghanistan, the International Cricket Council (ICC) posted a video on its social media handle, which featured Rohit, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja and Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Players in the video have talked about all things nice, hailing Virat as a cricketer and his success, but what Rohit has to say, grabbed eyeballs as their relationship has often been shadowed by talks and rumours about rift and rivalry.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the video, Rohit said, "His hunger for success is just unbelievable. It’s not so easy to go out there and do it consistently which he has done, so well."</p>

<p>"When he came in 2008 and he has evolved as a cricketer since then, I mean over the years he has added a little-little cent to his game and he has just evolved every year. All those years as I see, you know, he has put his best foot forward," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Although Virat is going through a lean phase, &nbsp;his accomplishments in international cricket are outstanding. In his illustrious career so far, Kohli has played 96 Tests, 254 One-Day Internationals and has scored 7765 and 12169 runs respectively. Kohli has played 92 T20 Internationals, scoring 3225 runs so far and will look to add more&nbsp;to his tally as the T20 World Cup is underway.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the above mentioned video, Kohli himself spoke about his journey, as he said, "Just the pride to play for India, getting to play so many games for India, for me that’s the most special thing. And the focal point of my career till now is I want to find ways to win a game of cricket from any place and I’ll give absolutely everything I have to be able to do that."</p>


After losing to arch-rivals Pakistan and New Zealand in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in as many matches played so far, the Virat Kohli-led Indian team is currently in dire straits with hopes of making it to the semi-final hanging by a thread.

After losing to arch-rivals Pakistan and New Zealand in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in as many matches played so far, the Virat Kohli-led Indian team is currently in dire straits with hopes of making it to the semi-final hanging by a thread. The players have been criticised by former cricketers to critics to pundits for their overall show, with the skipper Kohli facing maximum heat. Now, the Indian vice-captain Rohit Sharma has showered praises Virat, with a special mention on how he has evolved as a cricketer. Ahead of India's crunch game against Afghanistan, the International Cricket Council (ICC) posted a video on its social media handle, which featured Rohit, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja and Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell. ALSO READ | 'Nobody should be.....': Gavaskar unimpressed with Jasprit Bumrah's bubble-fatigue remark post NZ loss Players in the video have talked about all things nice, hailing Virat as a cricketer and his success, but what Rohit has to say, grabbed eyeballs as their relationship has often been shadowed by talks and rumours about rift and rivalry. In the video, Rohit said, "His hunger for success is just unbelievable. It’s not so easy to go out there and do it consistently which he has done, so well." "When he came in 2008 and he has evolved as a cricketer since then, I mean over the years he has added a little-little cent to his game and he has just evolved every year. All those years as I see, you know, he has put his best foot forward," he added. ALSO READ | Virat Kohli set to lose ODI captaincy as India on verge of early exit in T20 World Cup: Reports Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by ICC (@icc) × ALSO READ | 'India didn't trust Rohit Sharma against Trent Boult' - Sunil Gavaskar baffled by Hitman's demotion vs NZ Although Virat is going through a lean phase, his accomplishments in international cricket are outstanding. In his illustrious career so far, Kohli has played 96 Tests, 254 One-Day Internationals and has scored 7765 and 12169 runs respectively. Kohli has played 92 T20 Internationals, scoring 3225 runs so far and will look to add more to his tally as the T20 World Cup is underway. In the above mentioned video, Kohli himself spoke about his journey, as he said, "Just the pride to play for India, getting to play so many games for India, for me that’s the most special thing. And the focal point of my career till now is I want to find ways to win a game of cricket from any place and I’ll give absolutely everything I have to be able to do that."

Watch: Rohit Sharma's special praise for Virat Kohli, says 'his hunger for success is just unbelievable'

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


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

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

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

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


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

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

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


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

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

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<p>Former Pakistan women's team skipper Sana Mir is impressed with the consistent manner in which Babar Azam and his men have performed in the T20 World Cup, a trait not often associated with the squad.</p>

<p>Pakistan have become the team to beat in the ongoing tournament. Armed with a potent bowling attack and a solid batting unit, the 2009 champions are yet to lose a fixture, registering wins over India, New Zealand, Afghanistan and Namibia.</p>

<p>They have already sealed a semifinal berth. "What has impressed me most about Pakistan at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 has been their consistency," Mir wrote in her column for ICC.</p>

<p>Over many years, Pakistan have proven to be an unpredictable side. Statistics and predictions have time and again failed to determine their results.</p>

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<p>"It is not usually something you associate with Pakistan. We always hear about an unpredictable Pakistan but in this tournament they have maintained their intensity.</p>

<p>"The catching has been good, the running between the wickets as well and as a unit they are performing to the standards we expect them to.</p>

<p>"At international level, you make plans and you have to execute them. That is exactly what they are doing," Mir added.</p>

<p>She hailed coach Saqlain Mushtaq for "empowering" the players while also lauding former Australian cricketer Mathew Hayden and South Africa Vernon Philander, who are working with the team for the tournament.</p>

<p>"A lot of the credit goes to the players who are working so hard and that is the platform that they have used to achieve what they are right now. But I think Saqlain Mushtaq also deserves a lot of praise for the work he is doing.</p>

<p>"Matthew Hayden and Vernon Philander have of course been a big influence and Ramiz Raja has given extra responsibility to Babar Azam as captain. When the captain has that responsibility, they feel confident making decisions. It is the same for the players."</p>

<p>Mir feels the players are playing with freedom which has also led to the good show.</p>

<p>"There are of course more factors in their success, but there is a freedom in this team for the players to express themselves. The environment is great for the players to succeed."</p>

<p>Having chased in their first three matches, skipper Babar opted to bat first in the 45-run win over Namibia on Tuesday.</p>

<p>"I was pleased to see Pakistan decide to bat first against Namibia to give themselves a bigger challenge.</p>

<p>"Regardless of the opposition, it is not easy to bat in those conditions, but they did very well and now they are in a great position to top the group and avoid England, who are playing some great cricket, in the semi-final."</p>

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<p>Talking about India's clash against Afghanistan on Wednesday, she said it "will be an interesting contest."<br />
Skipper Virat Kohli had said his team was not brave enough with the bat, ball and in its body language after the loss to New Zealand.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Afghanistan have been playing fearless cricket and almost got the better of Pakistan.</p>

<p>"Virat Kohli talked about how India needed to be braver after the loss to New Zealand. Now they are playing the most courageous team in the tournament," Mir said.</p>

<p>"Afghanistan are the only team who love to win the toss and bat. That should make for a great game and it is huge in the context of Group 2.</p>

<p>"It is not easy to get over a big defeat like India suffered to Pakistan and it felt against New Zealand that they had still not fully moved on. For their sake, they will hope to have put those defeats behind them against Afghanistan."&nbsp;</p>


Former Pakistan women's team skipper Sana Mir is impressed with the consistent manner in which Babar Azam and his men have performed in the T20 World Cup, a trait not often associated with the squad.

Former Pakistan women's team skipper Sana Mir is impressed with the consistent manner in which Babar Azam and his men have performed in the T20 World Cup, a trait not often associated with the squad. Pakistan have become the team to beat in the ongoing tournament. Armed with a potent bowling attack and a solid batting unit, the 2009 champions are yet to lose a fixture, registering wins over India, New Zealand, Afghanistan and Namibia. They have already sealed a semifinal berth. "What has impressed me most about Pakistan at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 has been their consistency," Mir wrote in her column for ICC. Over many years, Pakistan have proven to be an unpredictable side. Statistics and predictions have time and again failed to determine their results. ALSO READ | Pakistan wins hearts as they congratulate Namibia on their inspiring T20 WC journey - WATCH "It is not usually something you associate with Pakistan. We always hear about an unpredictable Pakistan but in this tournament they have maintained their intensity. "The catching has been good, the running between the wickets as well and as a unit they are performing to the standards we expect them to. "At international level, you make plans and you have to execute them. That is exactly what they are doing," Mir added. She hailed coach Saqlain Mushtaq for "empowering" the players while also lauding former Australian cricketer Mathew Hayden and South Africa Vernon Philander, who are working with the team for the tournament. "A lot of the credit goes to the players who are working so hard and that is the platform that they have used to achieve what they are right now. But I think Saqlain Mushtaq also deserves a lot of praise for the work he is doing. "Matthew Hayden and Vernon Philander have of course been a big influence and Ramiz Raja has given extra responsibility to Babar Azam as captain. When the captain has that responsibility, they feel confident making decisions. It is the same for the players." Mir feels the players are playing with freedom which has also led to the good show. "There are of course more factors in their success, but there is a freedom in this team for the players to express themselves. The environment is great for the players to succeed." Having chased in their first three matches, skipper Babar opted to bat first in the 45-run win over Namibia on Tuesday. "I was pleased to see Pakistan decide to bat first against Namibia to give themselves a bigger challenge. "Regardless of the opposition, it is not easy to bat in those conditions, but they did very well and now they are in a great position to top the group and avoid England, who are playing some great cricket, in the semi-final." ALSO READ | T20 WC: R Ashwin or Rahul Chahar for Varun Chakravarthy? Predicting India's XI for Afghanistan clash Talking about India's clash against Afghanistan on Wednesday, she said it "will be an interesting contest." Skipper Virat Kohli had said his team was not brave enough with the bat, ball and in its body language after the loss to New Zealand. Meanwhile, Afghanistan have been playing fearless cricket and almost got the better of Pakistan. "Virat Kohli talked about how India needed to be braver after the loss to New Zealand. Now they are playing the most courageous team in the tournament," Mir said. "Afghanistan are the only team who love to win the toss and bat. That should make for a great game and it is huge in the context of Group 2. "It is not easy to get over a big defeat like India suffered to Pakistan and it felt against New Zealand that they had still not fully moved on. For their sake, they will hope to have put those defeats behind them against Afghanistan."

T20 WC: Unpredictable Pakistan have been very consistent, says former women's team captain Sana Mir

<p>Babar Azam-led Pakistan thrashed Namibia by 45 runs in their fourth and penultimate game in the Super 12 round of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, on Tuesday evening (November 2) at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. With this win, the Men in Green have become the first-ever side to qualify for the T20 WC 2021 edition, being held in the UAE.</p>

<p>Choosing to bat first, Babar &amp; Co. were off to a slow start but had wickets in hand as they consolidated in the second-half of their innings to post a daunting 189/2, riding on Babar's 70, Mohammad Rizwan's 79* and Mohammad Hafeez's 16-ball 32*. In reply, Namibia did lose convincingly but they didn't surrender easily as they kept on fighting and posted a decent 144/5 courtesy Craig Williams' 40 and David Weise's 43* (31). With the defeat, Namibia are pretty much out of contention from the semi-finals race but once again the lowly-ranked side made heads turn with their fighting spirit and positive body language.</p>

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<p>Impressed with Namibia, the Pakistani players paid them a visit and congratulated them on their inspiring journey in the T20 WC. Here's the heartwarming gesture from the Pakistani cricketers:</p>

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<p>For the unversed, Namibia enter the main draw of the tournament after beating Ireland and Netherlands in the qualifiers. They have also defeated Scotland in the Super 12 round. After three encounters, they remain above Virat Kohli-led India, who are yet to open their account in the tournament after two back-to-back losses.</p>

<p>Namibia will play their remaining games versus New Zealand and India.</p>


Babar Azam-led Pakistan thrashed Namibia by 45 runs in their fourth and penultimate game in the Super 12 round of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, on Tuesday evening (November 2) at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi.

Babar Azam-led Pakistan thrashed Namibia by 45 runs in their fourth and penultimate game in the Super 12 round of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, on Tuesday evening (November 2) at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. With this win, the Men in Green have become the first-ever side to qualify for the T20 WC 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. Choosing to bat first, Babar & Co. were off to a slow start but had wickets in hand as they consolidated in the second-half of their innings to post a daunting 189/2, riding on Babar's 70, Mohammad Rizwan's 79* and Mohammad Hafeez's 16-ball 32*. In reply, Namibia did lose convincingly but they didn't surrender easily as they kept on fighting and posted a decent 144/5 courtesy Craig Williams' 40 and David Weise's 43* (31). With the defeat, Namibia are pretty much out of contention from the semi-finals race but once again the lowly-ranked side made heads turn with their fighting spirit and positive body language. ALSO READ | T20 WC: Babar Azam-led Pakistan beat Namibia by 45 runs to clinch semi-final spot Impressed with Namibia, the Pakistani players paid them a visit and congratulated them on their inspiring journey in the T20 WC. Here's the heartwarming gesture from the Pakistani cricketers: #SpiritofCricket - Pakistan team visited Namibia dressing room to congratulate them on their journey in the @T20WorldCup#WeHaveWeWill | #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/4PQwfn3PII — Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) November 2, 2021 × For the unversed, Namibia enter the main draw of the tournament after beating Ireland and Netherlands in the qualifiers. They have also defeated Scotland in the Super 12 round. After three encounters, they remain above Virat Kohli-led India, who are yet to open their account in the tournament after two back-to-back losses. Namibia will play their remaining games versus New Zealand and India.

Pakistan win hearts as they congratulate Namibia on their inspiring T20 WC journey - WATCH

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


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

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

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


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

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

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

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


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

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

'Dhoni is to India what Morgan...' - DK praises KKR teammate, feels England is team to beat in T20 WC

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


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

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

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

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


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

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

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

<p>Virat Kohli-led Team India are on the brink of early elimination in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. After the Men in Blue lost their Super 12 opening fixture versus Pakistan, they were also thrashed by Kane Williamson-led New Zealand by eight wickets as the one-time winners have a tough task to enter the semi-finals in the showpiece event.</p>

<p>Captain Kohli isn't having the best of times at present. While a lot was said when he announced his decision to resign as the T20I captain before the ongoing World Cup, many hoped that he would sign off on a high and finally win his first-ever ICC title as Team India's captain. Nonetheless, India's campaign so far has been disastrous, to say the least.</p>

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<p>Now, reports suggest that Kohli might lose ODI captaincy. As per a report in PTI, the BCCI might discuss Kohli's ODI captaincy future.&nbsp;In addition, it will make more sense to have one player as the white-ball captain rather than splitting captaincy in shorter formats.</p>

<p>The report further states that since India have only three 50-over games in the current home season, with all the encounters against West Indies in February. Hence, the Indian cricket board is looking to stitch a two-year master-plan&nbsp;heading into the 2023 World Cup.</p>

<p>For the unversed, India have an ODI series in South Africa. It will be interesting to see&nbsp;whether Kohli would voluntarily step down from the 50-over captaincy or if he will wait for the Sourav Ganguly-led BCCI to ask him to vacate the top post. In all likelihood, his leadership days in shorter formats are numbered given how things are shaping up for India in the T20 WC.</p>

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<p>India are set to go through a transition process post the T20 WC. As of now, Rohit Sharma looks like the strongest contender to take up white-ball captaincy whereas Rahul Dravid is more or less confirmed to replace Ravi Shastri as India's head coach.</p>


Virat Kohli-led Team India are on the brink of early elimination in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. After the Men in Blue lost their Super 12 opening fixture versus Pakistan, they were also thrashed by Kane Williamson-led New Zealand by eight wickets as the one-time winners have a tough task to enter the semi-finals in the showpiece event.

Virat Kohli-led Team India are on the brink of early elimination in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. After the Men in Blue lost their Super 12 opening fixture versus Pakistan, they were also thrashed by Kane Williamson-led New Zealand by eight wickets as the one-time winners have a tough task to enter the semi-finals in the showpiece event. Captain Kohli isn't having the best of times at present. While a lot was said when he announced his decision to resign as the T20I captain before the ongoing World Cup, many hoped that he would sign off on a high and finally win his first-ever ICC title as Team India's captain. Nonetheless, India's campaign so far has been disastrous, to say the least. ALSO READ | Rohit to lead India in T20Is against New Zealand; Hardik, Bhuvneshwar likely to be dropped - Report Now, reports suggest that Kohli might lose ODI captaincy. As per a report in PTI, the BCCI might discuss Kohli's ODI captaincy future. In addition, it will make more sense to have one player as the white-ball captain rather than splitting captaincy in shorter formats. The report further states that since India have only three 50-over games in the current home season, with all the encounters against West Indies in February. Hence, the Indian cricket board is looking to stitch a two-year master-plan heading into the 2023 World Cup. For the unversed, India have an ODI series in South Africa. It will be interesting to see whether Kohli would voluntarily step down from the 50-over captaincy or if he will wait for the Sourav Ganguly-led BCCI to ask him to vacate the top post. In all likelihood, his leadership days in shorter formats are numbered given how things are shaping up for India in the T20 WC. ALSO READ | Never seen captaincy potential in Virat Kohli, says Danish Kaneria as India near elimination in T20 WC India are set to go through a transition process post the T20 WC. As of now, Rohit Sharma looks like the strongest contender to take up white-ball captaincy whereas Rahul Dravid is more or less confirmed to replace Ravi Shastri as India's head coach.

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