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<p>The Virat Kohli-led side is sweating it out for the upcoming clash against the New Zealand team in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, which is scheduled to take place on Sunday (October 31). India lost their opening match of the Super 12 stage against Pakistan by 10 wickets, which makes the next&nbsp;contest against Kane Williamson's side extremely crucial.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A video posted by the official handle of ICC showcasing the "brilliance" and "glory" of the Indian skipper Kohli, gave a peek into India's training session ahead of the NZ match. More than the video, the adorable reactions of Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer have grabbed attention. They are watching Kohli practising in the nets, the way a child looks at his favourite toy.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has suggested changes that Kohli can consider making against New Zealand. Gavaskar has suggested that Ishan Kishan can be considered as a replacement for India's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who is not bowling due to injury. The former player then suggested that Shardul Thakur should be added in place of Bhuvneshwar Kumar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"If Hardik Pandya is not bowling – due to that shoulder injury he sustained in the match against Pakistan – Ishan Kishan has been in brilliant form so I will surely consider him ahead of Pandya," Gavaskar said on Sports Tak.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"And perhaps, you can think of Shardul Thakur in place of Bhuvneshwar Kumar. But otherwise, if you make too many changes, then you will show the opposition that you have panicked," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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The Virat Kohli-led side is sweating it out for the upcoming clash against the New Zealand team in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, which is scheduled to take place on Sunday (October 31).

The Virat Kohli-led side is sweating it out for the upcoming clash against the New Zealand team in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, which is scheduled to take place on Sunday (October 31). India lost their opening match of the Super 12 stage against Pakistan by 10 wickets, which makes the next contest against Kane Williamson's side extremely crucial. A video posted by the official handle of ICC showcasing the "brilliance" and "glory" of the Indian skipper Kohli, gave a peek into India's training session ahead of the NZ match. More than the video, the adorable reactions of Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer have grabbed attention. They are watching Kohli practising in the nets, the way a child looks at his favourite toy. ALSO READ | Mohammad Shami 'looking forward' to next game against New Zealand, shares image from training session Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by ICC T20 World Cup (@t20worldcup) × ALSO READ | IPL auction: Hardik Pandya unlikely to be retained by Mumbai Indians - Reports Meanwhile, former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has suggested changes that Kohli can consider making against New Zealand. Gavaskar has suggested that Ishan Kishan can be considered as a replacement for India's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who is not bowling due to injury. The former player then suggested that Shardul Thakur should be added in place of Bhuvneshwar Kumar. "If Hardik Pandya is not bowling – due to that shoulder injury he sustained in the match against Pakistan – Ishan Kishan has been in brilliant form so I will surely consider him ahead of Pandya," Gavaskar said on Sports Tak. "And perhaps, you can think of Shardul Thakur in place of Bhuvneshwar Kumar. But otherwise, if you make too many changes, then you will show the opposition that you have panicked," he added. IN PICS | Mentor MS Dhoni and Billion Cheers Jersey: Why India's T20 World Cup 2021 campaign will be remembered forever

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<p>The Afghanistan-Pakistan game was set to have fans coming in from across Dubai, but not many would have expected a near stampede situation as groups of Afghanistan fans tried to get into the Dubai International Cricket Stadium without tickets.</p>

<p>Fans had started coming in for the Friday evening game in large numbers from as early as the afternoon, but the trouble started when some fans tried to enter the stadium minus tickets.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="hi">प्लेन में चढ़ने वाले अफगानी दुबई में स्टेडियम में बिना टिकट घुस गए। जमकर बवाल मचाया। <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PakvsAfg?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PakvsAfg</a> <a href="https://t.co/B0U0ti2CDe">pic.twitter.com/B0U0ti2CDe</a></p>
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<p>One of the Pakistan fans who came down all the way from London for the game wasn`t able to enter the stadium in time as the gates had been closed. "We are going to watch a T10 game here because people without tickets were jumping over the gates and we couldn`t get in," the fan rued pointing at his young kids who had their bags checked.</p>

<p>While the security cordon tried its best to keep non-ticket holders away from the entrance, the large number of fans seemed hell-bent to enter the ground to witness the Afghanistan players in action against Pakistan. In fact, the worst part was that some of the fans who had tickets were forced to skip the game.</p>

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<p>Earlier, scenes of Afghanistan skipper Mohammad Nabi in tears while the national anthem was being played ahead of the game against Scotland had people from across the globe showing him support on social media. Nabi took over after Rashid Khan refused to lead the team in the T20 World Cup.</p>

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<p>The spinner had claimed his "consent" was not obtained before announcing the squad for the T20 World Cup. Minutes after the Afghanistan Cricket Board announced the squad, Rashid said the selection committee and ACB didn`t obtain his consent for the team.</p>

<p>"As the captain and responsible person for the nation, I reserve the right to be part of the selection of the team. The selection committee and ACB has not obtained my consent for the team which has been announced by ACB media," Rashid said in a statement on Twitter.</p>

<p>"I am taking the decision of stepping down from the role as the captain of Afghanistan T20 side effective immediately. It`s Always my proud playing for Afghanistan," he added.&nbsp;</p>


The Afghanistan-Pakistan game was set to have fans coming in from across Dubai, but not many would have expected a near stampede situation as groups of Afghanistan fans tried to get into the Dubai International Cricket Stadium without tickets.

The Afghanistan-Pakistan game was set to have fans coming in from across Dubai, but not many would have expected a near stampede situation as groups of Afghanistan fans tried to get into the Dubai International Cricket Stadium without tickets. Fans had started coming in for the Friday evening game in large numbers from as early as the afternoon, but the trouble started when some fans tried to enter the stadium minus tickets. ALSO READ: Sarah Taylor becomes first woman coach in men's professional franchise cricket प्लेन में चढ़ने वाले अफगानी दुबई में स्टेडियम में बिना टिकट घुस गए। जमकर बवाल मचाया। #PakvsAfg pic.twitter.com/B0U0ti2CDe — abhishek tripathi (@abhishereporter) October 29, 2021 × One of the Pakistan fans who came down all the way from London for the game wasn`t able to enter the stadium in time as the gates had been closed. "We are going to watch a T10 game here because people without tickets were jumping over the gates and we couldn`t get in," the fan rued pointing at his young kids who had their bags checked. While the security cordon tried its best to keep non-ticket holders away from the entrance, the large number of fans seemed hell-bent to enter the ground to witness the Afghanistan players in action against Pakistan. In fact, the worst part was that some of the fans who had tickets were forced to skip the game. Fans without tickets entering the Dubai International Stadium earlier today #PAKvAFG #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/2spphD0XaI — Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) October 29, 2021 × Earlier, scenes of Afghanistan skipper Mohammad Nabi in tears while the national anthem was being played ahead of the game against Scotland had people from across the globe showing him support on social media. Nabi took over after Rashid Khan refused to lead the team in the T20 World Cup. ALSO READ: T20 World Cup 2021: West Indies beat Bangladesh by 3 runs in nail-biter to keep top four hopes alive The spinner had claimed his "consent" was not obtained before announcing the squad for the T20 World Cup. Minutes after the Afghanistan Cricket Board announced the squad, Rashid said the selection committee and ACB didn`t obtain his consent for the team. "As the captain and responsible person for the nation, I reserve the right to be part of the selection of the team. The selection committee and ACB has not obtained my consent for the team which has been announced by ACB media," Rashid said in a statement on Twitter. "I am taking the decision of stepping down from the role as the captain of Afghanistan T20 side effective immediately. It`s Always my proud playing for Afghanistan," he added.

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<p>West Indies beat Bangladesh by three runs in a Group 1 Super 12 match of the ICC T20 World Cup here on Friday.</p>

<p>Sent in to bat, West Indies made 142 for seven and then restricted Bangladesh to 139 for five.</p>

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<p>For West Indies, Nicholas Pooran top-scored with a 22-ball 40, while Roston Chase made 39.</p>

<p>Shoriful Islam (2/20), Mahedi Hasan (2/27) and Mustafizur Rahman (2/43) were the wicket-takers for Bangladesh.</p>

<p>Chasing the target, Liton Das scored 44 while skipper Mahmudullah remained unbeaten on 31.</p>

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<p>Brief Scores:</p>

<p>West Indies: 142 for 7 in 20 overs (Nicholas Pooran 40, Roston Chase 39; Shoriful Islam 2/20).</p>

<p>Bangladesh: 139 for 5 in 20 overs (Liton Das 44, Mahmudullah 31 not out; Akeal Hosein 1/24).&nbsp;</p>


West Indies beat Bangladesh by three runs in a Group 1 Super 12 match of the ICC T20 World Cup here on Friday. Sent in to bat, West Indies made 142 for seven and then restricted Bangladesh to 139 for five.

West Indies beat Bangladesh by three runs in a Group 1 Super 12 match of the ICC T20 World Cup here on Friday. Sent in to bat, West Indies made 142 for seven and then restricted Bangladesh to 139 for five. ALSO READ | T20 World Cup, PAK vs AFG live streaming: When and where to watch Pakistan vs Afghanistan match? For West Indies, Nicholas Pooran top-scored with a 22-ball 40, while Roston Chase made 39. Shoriful Islam (2/20), Mahedi Hasan (2/27) and Mustafizur Rahman (2/43) were the wicket-takers for Bangladesh. Chasing the target, Liton Das scored 44 while skipper Mahmudullah remained unbeaten on 31. ALSO READ | Rashid Khan urges for peace, requests to avoid repeat of 2019 clashes as Afghanistan take on Pakistan Brief Scores: West Indies: 142 for 7 in 20 overs (Nicholas Pooran 40, Roston Chase 39; Shoriful Islam 2/20). Bangladesh: 139 for 5 in 20 overs (Liton Das 44, Mahmudullah 31 not out; Akeal Hosein 1/24).

T20 World Cup 2021: West Indies beat Bangladesh by 3 runs in nail-biter to keep top four hopes alive

<p>Pakistan and Afghanistan will lock horns with each other in match 24 of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, in the Super 12 round on Friday evening (October 29). Both sides have been on a roll so far in the showpiece event. It will be interesting to see if Pakistan continue to move ahead of their competitors in Pool B or whether the Mohammad Nabi-led Afghan side will derail their progress.</p>

<p>Pakistan started their campaign with a win and a loss in the warm-up games. However, they have stunned two big teams in the Pool B, beating India and New Zealand by 10 and 5 wickets, respectively, to bolster their chances of ending as the top-ranked side in the group. On the other hand, Afghanistan were clinical in their opening fixture as they beat Scotland by a whopping 130-run margin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The conditions in Dubai will continue to have something for the pacers, spinners as well as the batsmen. Chasing side is expected to emerge on top. Who will have the last laugh this evening?</p>

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<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 Pakistan vs Afghanistan taking place?</strong></p>

<p>The T20 World Cup match between Pakistan vs Afghanistan will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.</p>

<p><strong>What time does the T20 World Cup match between Pakistan vs Afghanistan begin?</strong></p>

<p>The T20 World Cup match between Pakistan vs Afghanistan begins at 7:30 PM IST on Friday.</p>

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<p><strong>Where and how to watch live coverage of the T20 World Cup match between Pakistan vs Afghanistan?</strong></p>

<p>The T20 World Cup match between Pakistan vs Afghanistan will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the T20 World Cup match between ENG vs WI will be available on Hotstar. The T20 World Cup matches will be shown on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports HD, and DD Sports</p>


Pakistan and Afghanistan will lock horns with each other in match 24 of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, in the Super 12 round on Friday evening (October 29). Both sides have been on a roll so far in the showpiece event.

Pakistan and Afghanistan will lock horns with each other in match 24 of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, in the Super 12 round on Friday evening (October 29). Both sides have been on a roll so far in the showpiece event. It will be interesting to see if Pakistan continue to move ahead of their competitors in Pool B or whether the Mohammad Nabi-led Afghan side will derail their progress. Pakistan started their campaign with a win and a loss in the warm-up games. However, they have stunned two big teams in the Pool B, beating India and New Zealand by 10 and 5 wickets, respectively, to bolster their chances of ending as the top-ranked side in the group. On the other hand, Afghanistan were clinical in their opening fixture as they beat Scotland by a whopping 130-run margin. The conditions in Dubai will continue to have something for the pacers, spinners as well as the batsmen. Chasing side is expected to emerge on top. Who will have the last laugh this evening? ALSO READ | T20 WC: David Warner pulls off a Cristiano Ronaldo by removing Coca-Cola bottles in press conference - Watch Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match: Where is the T20 World Cup match between Pakistan vs Afghanistan taking place? The T20 World Cup match between Pakistan vs Afghanistan will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. What time does the T20 World Cup match between Pakistan vs Afghanistan begin? The T20 World Cup match between Pakistan vs Afghanistan begins at 7:30 PM IST on Friday. ALSO READ | T20 WC: Saqlain Mushtaq takes unique step to keep Babar Azam-led Pakistan motivated during practice sessions Where and how to watch live coverage of the T20 World Cup match between Pakistan vs Afghanistan? The T20 World Cup match between Pakistan vs Afghanistan will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the T20 World Cup match between ENG vs WI will be available on Hotstar. The T20 World Cup matches will be shown on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports HD, and DD Sports

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

<p>West Indies and Bangladesh will lock horns with each other in match 23 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. This will be the first match of the day, with Pakistan-Afghanistan face-off to follow suit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Defending champions Windies have had a torrid run in the showpiece event. The Kieron Pollard-led side not only lost their warm-up games, but also conceded their first two games in Super 12 round in Pool A. Their margin of defeats, by 6 and 8 wickets respectively, is also hurting them and the Men in Maroon need a revamp at the earliest.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bangladesh, on the other hand, is also desperate to get off the mark in the Super 12. While they did compete well versus Sri Lanka, only to lose by 5 wickets, they were humbled by England by 8 wickets at Dubai.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In head-to-head, Windies lead Bangladesh by a slender margin of 6-5. Who among the two will get off the mark in the points table and which will be the side to remain winless?</p>

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<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 Bangladesh vs West Indies taking place?</strong></p>

<p>The T20 World Cup match between Bangladesh vs West Indies will take place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah.</p>

<p><strong>What time does the T20 World Cup match between Bangladesh vs West Indies begin?</strong></p>

<p>The T20 World Cup match between Bangladesh vs West Indies begins at 3:30 PM IST on Friday.</p>

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<p><strong>Where and how to watch live coverage of the T20 World Cup match between Bangladesh vs West Indies?</strong></p>

<p>The T20 World Cup match between Bangladesh vs West Indies 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>


West Indies and Bangladesh will lock horns with each other in match 23 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. This will be the first match of the day, with Pakistan-Afghanistan face-off to follow suit.

West Indies and Bangladesh will lock horns with each other in match 23 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. This will be the first match of the day, with Pakistan-Afghanistan face-off to follow suit. Defending champions Windies have had a torrid run in the showpiece event. The Kieron Pollard-led side not only lost their warm-up games, but also conceded their first two games in Super 12 round in Pool A. Their margin of defeats, by 6 and 8 wickets respectively, is also hurting them and the Men in Maroon need a revamp at the earliest. Bangladesh, on the other hand, is also desperate to get off the mark in the Super 12. While they did compete well versus Sri Lanka, only to lose by 5 wickets, they were humbled by England by 8 wickets at Dubai. In head-to-head, Windies lead Bangladesh by a slender margin of 6-5. Who among the two will get off the mark in the points table and which will be the side to remain winless? ALSO READ | T20 World Cup: Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer's reactions to Virat Kohli's 'brilliance' in nets go viral -Watch Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match: Where is the T20 World Cup match between Bangladesh vs West Indies taking place? The T20 World Cup match between Bangladesh vs West Indies will take place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. What time does the T20 World Cup match between Bangladesh vs West Indies begin? The T20 World Cup match between Bangladesh vs West Indies begins at 3:30 PM IST on Friday. ALSO READ | Stand in unity behind racism: Former South Africa star on Quinton de Kock's knee snub Where and how to watch live coverage of the T20 World Cup match between Bangladesh vs West Indies? The T20 World Cup match between Bangladesh vs West Indies 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, BAN vs WI live streaming: When and where to watch Bangladesh vs West Indies match?

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


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

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

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


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

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

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<p>India and Pakistan locked horns with each other for the first time, across formats, in over two years when they met in match 4 of the Super 12 round in the T20 World Cup, in the UAE, on Sunday (October 24). While Virat Kohli-led Team India were expected to romp past Pakistan and maintain their winning streak versus the Men in Green in World Cups (both ODIs and T20Is), they lost to Babar Azam &amp; Co. by ten wickets at Dubai.</p>

<p>While Kohli &amp; Co. gracefully accepted the defeat and will now be desperate to get off the mark in the tournament with a win over New Zealand, things got out of control between Indo-Pak players on social media platform Twitter. Recently, Mohammed Amir tried to poke fun at Harbhajan Singh, however, things went too far between the two cricketers.</p>

<p>While Amir tried to be cheeky with Bhajji, the veteran Indian cricketer soon reminded him of his infamous spot-fixing saga as the two's war of words caught the attention of many on Twitter. Now, Harbhajan has slammed Amir and hit back at him, in a video released on his Youtube channel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"India-Pakistan is a high pressure game and a lot depends on the result. On that day, the Pakistani side played very well. They beat us in all departments. We gratefully accepted it. The talk is over now." He added, "Before that me and Shoaib Akhtar, we both work for media, I support my team, he supports his team which is fair enough. Banter between me and him has been going on for many years. In that another person came in between, Mohammad Amir. I want to know who he is. Because me and Shoaib have a very old friendship. We know each other for many years. We have done shows together too."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"I do not want to get into the mud as I will dirty myself only&nbsp;and Amir does not have the status or level that I should talk to him. The more I talk to him I will lower myself. He is a disgrace. He put a black spot on world cricket. The person who sold cricket, sold&nbsp;his country,&nbsp;and sold his integrity. He was looking to earn money at Lords by bowling an intentional no-ball. I should not have reacted to him only," added Harbhajan.&nbsp;It will be interesting to see if Amir also replies to Harbhajan. The cricket lovers would, meanwhile, hope that the war of words between the two end soon.</p>

<p>Speaking about the respective campaigns of Pakistan and India in the T20 WC, the Babar Azam-led Men in Green have registered two wins on the trot whereas India are gearing up for their face-off versus New Zealand, on October 31 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, with an aim to bounce back after their Pakistan drubbing.</p>


India and Pakistan locked horns with each other for the first time, across formats, in over two years when they met in match 4 of the Super 12 round in the T20 World Cup, in the UAE, on Sunday (October 24).

India and Pakistan locked horns with each other for the first time, across formats, in over two years when they met in match 4 of the Super 12 round in the T20 World Cup, in the UAE, on Sunday (October 24). While Virat Kohli-led Team India were expected to romp past Pakistan and maintain their winning streak versus the Men in Green in World Cups (both ODIs and T20Is), they lost to Babar Azam & Co. by ten wickets at Dubai. While Kohli & Co. gracefully accepted the defeat and will now be desperate to get off the mark in the tournament with a win over New Zealand, things got out of control between Indo-Pak players on social media platform Twitter. Recently, Mohammed Amir tried to poke fun at Harbhajan Singh, however, things went too far between the two cricketers. While Amir tried to be cheeky with Bhajji, the veteran Indian cricketer soon reminded him of his infamous spot-fixing saga as the two's war of words caught the attention of many on Twitter. Now, Harbhajan has slammed Amir and hit back at him, in a video released on his Youtube channel. "India-Pakistan is a high pressure game and a lot depends on the result. On that day, the Pakistani side played very well. They beat us in all departments. We gratefully accepted it. The talk is over now." He added, "Before that me and Shoaib Akhtar, we both work for media, I support my team, he supports his team which is fair enough. Banter between me and him has been going on for many years. In that another person came in between, Mohammad Amir. I want to know who he is. Because me and Shoaib have a very old friendship. We know each other for many years. We have done shows together too." ALSO READ | 'Shame on you....' - Harbhajan taunts Md. Amir over fixing saga as duo involve in heated exchange × ALSO READ | T20 WC: Shoaib Akhtar walks out of TV show as anchor labels him 'rude', issues statement on Twitter - WATCH "I do not want to get into the mud as I will dirty myself only and Amir does not have the status or level that I should talk to him. The more I talk to him I will lower myself. He is a disgrace. He put a black spot on world cricket. The person who sold cricket, sold his country, and sold his integrity. He was looking to earn money at Lords by bowling an intentional no-ball. I should not have reacted to him only," added Harbhajan. It will be interesting to see if Amir also replies to Harbhajan. The cricket lovers would, meanwhile, hope that the war of words between the two end soon. Speaking about the respective campaigns of Pakistan and India in the T20 WC, the Babar Azam-led Men in Green have registered two wins on the trot whereas India are gearing up for their face-off versus New Zealand, on October 31 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, with an aim to bounce back after their Pakistan drubbing.

Mohammed Amir doesn't have the status or level that I should talk to him, says Harbhajan Singh - WATCH

<p>India's star pacer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-is-pakistan-behind-mohammad-shamis-targeted-trolling-after-indias-10-wicket-loss-to-pakistan-424622">Mohammad Shami</a> is "looking forward" to the next game of ICC Men's T20 World Cup against New Zealand, which is scheduled to take place on Sunday (October 31). The tournament favourites India, were off to a poor start as they lost to their arch-rivals Pakistan by 10 wickets as Pak skipper Babar Azam led by example to beat India in a World Cup showdown for the first time ever.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For Pakistan, pacer Shaheen Afridi's (3-31) effort restricted India to a modest 151-7. Babar and opening partner Mohammad Rizwan then returned to overwhelm the target with 13 balls to spare and register Pakistan's maiden win against India in a World Cup in their 13th attempt.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ahead of the crucial game against Kane Williamson's side, Shami shared an image on his official social media handle, captioning it as: "Back to the grind. Had a productive training session and loved talking to our young talented cricketers. Looking forward to our next game against NZ."</p>

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<p>Mohammad Shami found himself at the centre of controversy as an orchestrated disinformation campaign against him was launched after India's defeat to Pakistan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shami was subjected to online abuse as soon as the match ended, fans on Instagram and Twitter passed derogatory statements on Shami. But some media reports have highlighted that the troll and online abuses were created and circulated in Pakistan as a majority of posts were unverified by Pakistani handlers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The posts and messages were appeared to target India's image globally as they were meant to weaken the spirit of sports. From legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar to Virender Sehwag to Yuzvendra Chahal, past and present Indian cricketers condemned the targetting of Shami's religious identity by social media trolls.&nbsp;</p>

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India's star pacer Mohammad Shami is "looking forward" to the next game of ICC Men's T20 World Cup against New Zealand, which is scheduled to take place on Sunday (October 31).

India's star pacer Mohammad Shami is "looking forward" to the next game of ICC Men's T20 World Cup against New Zealand, which is scheduled to take place on Sunday (October 31). The tournament favourites India, were off to a poor start as they lost to their arch-rivals Pakistan by 10 wickets as Pak skipper Babar Azam led by example to beat India in a World Cup showdown for the first time ever. For Pakistan, pacer Shaheen Afridi's (3-31) effort restricted India to a modest 151-7. Babar and opening partner Mohammad Rizwan then returned to overwhelm the target with 13 balls to spare and register Pakistan's maiden win against India in a World Cup in their 13th attempt. Ahead of the crucial game against Kane Williamson's side, Shami shared an image on his official social media handle, captioning it as: "Back to the grind. Had a productive training session and loved talking to our young talented cricketers. Looking forward to our next game against NZ." ALSO READ | IPL auction: Hardik Pandya unlikely to be retained by Mumbai Indians - Reports Back to the grind. Had a productive training session and loved talking to our young talented cricketers. Looking forward to our next game against NZ. #TeamIndia #mshami11 pic.twitter.com/BelhDORBRo — Mohammad Shami (@MdShami11) October 28, 2021 × ALSO READ | 'Won’t be retained by SRH' - David Warner looking for 'fresh start', to put his name in IPL 2022 auction Mohammad Shami found himself at the centre of controversy as an orchestrated disinformation campaign against him was launched after India's defeat to Pakistan. Shami was subjected to online abuse as soon as the match ended, fans on Instagram and Twitter passed derogatory statements on Shami. But some media reports have highlighted that the troll and online abuses were created and circulated in Pakistan as a majority of posts were unverified by Pakistani handlers. The posts and messages were appeared to target India's image globally as they were meant to weaken the spirit of sports. From legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar to Virender Sehwag to Yuzvendra Chahal, past and present Indian cricketers condemned the targetting of Shami's religious identity by social media trolls. IN PICS | Mentor MS Dhoni and Billion Cheers Jersey: Why India's T20 World Cup 2021 campaign will be remembered forever

Mohammad Shami 'looking forward' to next game against New Zealand, shares image from training session

<p>Vintage David Warner answered his critics with a sizzling 42-ball-65 as Australia cruised to seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in a Super 12 game of the ICC T20 World Cup here on Thursday.</p>

<p>Warner, who has gone through a lean patch, was back in his element as his 10 fours made it easy for Australia to chase down the target of 155 in only 17 overs.</p>

<p>It was Australia's second win in as many Super 12 games and they look like a strong contender apart from England in the group to move into the semifinals.</p>

<p>Warner was involved in two solid partnerships, -- 70 in 6.5 overs with skipper Finch (37 off 23 balls) and another 50 in 6.3 overs with former skipper Steve Smith (28 not out off 26 balls).</p>

<p>In the end, the chase seemed like a walk in the park for the Aussies, who were better in all departments of the game against Sri Lanka who lost their way between 10th and 13th over of their own innings.</p>

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<p>However, the day belonged Warner, who was at his best and it only helped him that Sri Lankan bowlers missed the length on most occasions which gave enough time to rock back and play those customary pull-shots -- both off pacers as well as spinners.</p>

<p>Warner, had a terrible last month in the UAE when he had a public fall-out with the Sunrisers Hyderabad management and it went to the extent of one of the modern day great being not allowed to come to the stadium by the franchise management, which had earlier stripped him of captaincy.</p>

<p>It was about time that he answered everyone with a knock that will certainly be a wake-up call for other teams.</p>

<p>But a lot of credit should also go to Mitchell Starc, who bowled the "ball of the tournament" as Australia engineered a mid-innings collapse which went a long way in restricting the islanders to 154 for 6.</p>

<p>Starc (2/27 in 4 overs) bowled a brilliant comeback delivery in the form of a vicious inswinging yorker after being hit for a six which saw the end of Kusal Perera (35 off 25 balls) as Sri Lanka lost four quick wickets for 16 runs to slump to 94 for 5 from a relatively strong 78 for 1 in little under three overs.</p>

<p>Bhanuka Rakaspakse (33 not out off 26 balls), then launched into Australian attack's weak-link Marcus Stoinis (0/35 in 3 overs) to get Sri Lanka somewhat back on track which looked improbable after Starc's second spell.</p>

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<p>However, Perera and last match's hero Charith Asalanka (35 off 27 balls) added 63 runs in little over seven overs to set up the platform.</p>

<p>Asalanka was the first to get off the blocks when he slog-swept Glenn Maxwell over deep mid-wicket for a six and also swept behind square for a boundary. He then got another four off Josh Hazlewood's bowling before Perera also joined the fun.</p>

<p>He smacked Starc for a six over long-on in his signature typical 'Sanath Jayasuriya style' but the left-arm speedster then bowled one that jagged back late and landed in the blockhole at a good pace. Perera couldn't even bring his bat down before it disturbed the stumps.</p>

<p>Before that, Asalanka had been dismissed by leg-spinner Adam Zampa, who easily was the most influential bowler on a good batting track with astounding figures of 2/12 in 4 overs. He bowled as many as 12 dot balls.</p>

<p>It was because of Zampa that Sri Lanka despite some great shots in between didn't get the requisite momentum during the those middle overs.</p>

<p>Add to it he and Starc shared the spoils to make it difficult for opposition batters. It was Rajapakse's four boundaries and a six that lent muscle to their score in the end.</p>


Vintage David Warner answered his critics with a sizzling 42-ball-65 as Australia cruised to seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in a Super 12 game of the ICC T20 World Cup here on Thursday.

Vintage David Warner answered his critics with a sizzling 42-ball-65 as Australia cruised to seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in a Super 12 game of the ICC T20 World Cup here on Thursday. Warner, who has gone through a lean patch, was back in his element as his 10 fours made it easy for Australia to chase down the target of 155 in only 17 overs. It was Australia's second win in as many Super 12 games and they look like a strong contender apart from England in the group to move into the semifinals. Warner was involved in two solid partnerships, -- 70 in 6.5 overs with skipper Finch (37 off 23 balls) and another 50 in 6.3 overs with former skipper Steve Smith (28 not out off 26 balls). In the end, the chase seemed like a walk in the park for the Aussies, who were better in all departments of the game against Sri Lanka who lost their way between 10th and 13th over of their own innings. ALSO READ: T10 League: David Wiese confident of Deccan Gladiators' players forming solid bond for fifth season However, the day belonged Warner, who was at his best and it only helped him that Sri Lankan bowlers missed the length on most occasions which gave enough time to rock back and play those customary pull-shots -- both off pacers as well as spinners. Warner, had a terrible last month in the UAE when he had a public fall-out with the Sunrisers Hyderabad management and it went to the extent of one of the modern day great being not allowed to come to the stadium by the franchise management, which had earlier stripped him of captaincy. It was about time that he answered everyone with a knock that will certainly be a wake-up call for other teams. But a lot of credit should also go to Mitchell Starc, who bowled the "ball of the tournament" as Australia engineered a mid-innings collapse which went a long way in restricting the islanders to 154 for 6. Starc (2/27 in 4 overs) bowled a brilliant comeback delivery in the form of a vicious inswinging yorker after being hit for a six which saw the end of Kusal Perera (35 off 25 balls) as Sri Lanka lost four quick wickets for 16 runs to slump to 94 for 5 from a relatively strong 78 for 1 in little under three overs. Bhanuka Rakaspakse (33 not out off 26 balls), then launched into Australian attack's weak-link Marcus Stoinis (0/35 in 3 overs) to get Sri Lanka somewhat back on track which looked improbable after Starc's second spell. ALSO READ: IPL auction: Hardik Pandya unlikely to be retained by Mumbai Indians - Reports However, Perera and last match's hero Charith Asalanka (35 off 27 balls) added 63 runs in little over seven overs to set up the platform. Asalanka was the first to get off the blocks when he slog-swept Glenn Maxwell over deep mid-wicket for a six and also swept behind square for a boundary. He then got another four off Josh Hazlewood's bowling before Perera also joined the fun. He smacked Starc for a six over long-on in his signature typical 'Sanath Jayasuriya style' but the left-arm speedster then bowled one that jagged back late and landed in the blockhole at a good pace. Perera couldn't even bring his bat down before it disturbed the stumps. Before that, Asalanka had been dismissed by leg-spinner Adam Zampa, who easily was the most influential bowler on a good batting track with astounding figures of 2/12 in 4 overs. He bowled as many as 12 dot balls. It was because of Zampa that Sri Lanka despite some great shots in between didn't get the requisite momentum during the those middle overs. Add to it he and Starc shared the spoils to make it difficult for opposition batters. It was Rajapakse's four boundaries and a six that lent muscle to their score in the end.

T20 World Cup: David Warner and Adam Zampa help Australia thrash Srilanka by 7 wickets

<p>The Virat Kohli-led India didn't get a start they had hoped for in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup as in their first match of the tournament's Super 12 stage, they suffered a heavy 10-wicket defeat against arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday (October 24).&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the match, India were asked to bat first after losing the toss and the Virat's side was off to the worst possible start when Pak's left-arm quick Shaheen Shah Afridi (3-31) thrashed the Indian batting order. Pakistan's bowling department was outstanding as they kept India&nbsp;to 151-7 despite a valiant 57 from Kohli.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In reply to that, Pakistan chased down the target with 13 balls to spare thanks to their opening pair Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan's half-centuries. Pakistan registered their first-ever win over arch-rivals at a Twenty20 World Cup.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the post-match presentation, Kohli weighed in on the embarrassing loss, as he said that the team "didn't execute properly". He further added, "Credit where it's due and Pakistan outplayed us today. They started brilliantly with the ball, and 3 wickets for 20 runs was not a good start."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Reflecting on Kohli's remark, former cricketer<strong> Ajay Jadeja</strong> said he is "disappointed". During his interaction with Cricbuzz Hindi Live, Jadeja said, "I heard Virat Kohli's statement that day. He said when we lost two wickets, we fell behind in the match against Pakistan. I was disappointed with that."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Explaining it further, the former player said, "When a player like Virat Kohli is out there in the middle, there is no way the match has ended. He had not played even two balls and was thinking like that. So, it shows India's approach."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>India skipper Kohli also said, "We could make the argument of getting in another slower bowler, but it's important to stay composed and understand our strengths, because with the dew the slower bowlers couldn't be effective either. This is just the first game of the tournament, not the last."&nbsp;</p>


The Virat Kohli-led India didn't get a start they had hoped for in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup as in their first match of the tournament's Super 12 stage, they suffered a heavy 10-wicket defeat against arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday (October 24).

The Virat Kohli-led India didn't get a start they had hoped for in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup as in their first match of the tournament's Super 12 stage, they suffered a heavy 10-wicket defeat against arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday (October 24). During the match, India were asked to bat first after losing the toss and the Virat's side was off to the worst possible start when Pak's left-arm quick Shaheen Shah Afridi (3-31) thrashed the Indian batting order. Pakistan's bowling department was outstanding as they kept India to 151-7 despite a valiant 57 from Kohli. ALSO READ | T20 World Cup: Is Pakistan behind Mohammad Shami's targeted trolling after India's 10-wicket loss to Pakistan? In reply to that, Pakistan chased down the target with 13 balls to spare thanks to their opening pair Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan's half-centuries. Pakistan registered their first-ever win over arch-rivals at a Twenty20 World Cup. During the post-match presentation, Kohli weighed in on the embarrassing loss, as he said that the team "didn't execute properly". He further added, "Credit where it's due and Pakistan outplayed us today. They started brilliantly with the ball, and 3 wickets for 20 runs was not a good start." ALSO READ | Watch: Ishan for Rohit? Virat Kohli snaps at reporter's query after India's 10-wicket loss to Pakistan Reflecting on Kohli's remark, former cricketer Ajay Jadeja said he is "disappointed". During his interaction with Cricbuzz Hindi Live, Jadeja said, "I heard Virat Kohli's statement that day. He said when we lost two wickets, we fell behind in the match against Pakistan. I was disappointed with that." Explaining it further, the former player said, "When a player like Virat Kohli is out there in the middle, there is no way the match has ended. He had not played even two balls and was thinking like that. So, it shows India's approach." WATCH | Imad Wasim's 'special message' for New Zealand cricket team as he mentions the cancelled tour India skipper Kohli also said, "We could make the argument of getting in another slower bowler, but it's important to stay composed and understand our strengths, because with the dew the slower bowlers couldn't be effective either. This is just the first game of the tournament, not the last."

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<p>After India lost their T20 World Cup opener against Pakistan on Sunday (October 24), India's star pacer Mohammad Shami was subjected to a fierce online attack. It was Men in Blue's first-ever loss to Pakistan in World Cup history.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, from legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar to Virender Sehwag to Yuzvendra Chahal, past and present Indian cricketers condemned the targetting of Shami's religious identity by social media trolls.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Now, some media reports have highlighted that the troll and online abuses were created and circulated in Pakistan, and they started trending on social media forums instantly. And after probing it, one can find that the majority of tweets were posted&nbsp;by Pakistani handlers.</p>

<p>The question here is, was it orchestrated in Pakistan by a group of people to malign India's image? After it started trending in India - from politicians to cricketers, people in India were condemning the trolls, showing their support to Shami, but did they fall for the trap which appears to be meant to weaken the spirit of sports.</p>

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<p><strong>Here are some screenshots:</strong></p>

<p><img alt="Mohammad Shami" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="9bbf6825-3d8e-49da-bb49-e27c1bc63716" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Mohammad%20Shami.jpg" /></p>

<p><img alt="Mohammad Shami" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="de43dafb-b2a9-4297-9207-4475e2a9ec7c" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Mohammad%20Shami%20%282%29.jpg" /></p>

<p><img alt="Mohammad Shami" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="d7b3fedc-ff02-46e8-9405-286f42a0aca8" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Mohammad%20Shami%20%283%29.jpg" /></p>

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<p>During the match, India lost their T20 World Cup opener by 10 wickets with Shami emerging as the most expensive bowler on the night, leaking 43 runs in 3.5 overs. However, it can just be a bad day for him&nbsp;like other team members KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma. Shami has been one of India's best fast bowlers in recent times and has performed well over the last five years.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Commenting on the match during the post-match presentation, Indian skipper Virat Kohli said,&nbsp;"We didn't execute properly. Credit where it's due and Pakistan outplayed us today. They started brilliantly with the ball, and 3 wickets for 20 runs was not a good start. We needed wickets early but with the bat they gave us absolutely no chances."</p>

<p>"We could make the argument of getting in another slower bowler, but it's important to stay composed and understand our strengths, because with the dew the slower bowlers couldn't be effective either. This is just the first game of the tournament, not the last," he added.&nbsp;</p>


After India lost their T20 World Cup opener against Pakistan on Sunday (October 24), India's star pacer Mohammad Shami was subjected to a fierce online attack. It was Men in Blue's first-ever loss to Pakistan in World Cup history.

After India lost their T20 World Cup opener against Pakistan on Sunday (October 24), India's star pacer Mohammad Shami was subjected to a fierce online attack. It was Men in Blue's first-ever loss to Pakistan in World Cup history. However, from legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar to Virender Sehwag to Yuzvendra Chahal, past and present Indian cricketers condemned the targetting of Shami's religious identity by social media trolls. Now, some media reports have highlighted that the troll and online abuses were created and circulated in Pakistan, and they started trending on social media forums instantly. And after probing it, one can find that the majority of tweets were posted by Pakistani handlers. The question here is, was it orchestrated in Pakistan by a group of people to malign India's image? After it started trending in India - from politicians to cricketers, people in India were condemning the trolls, showing their support to Shami, but did they fall for the trap which appears to be meant to weaken the spirit of sports. ALSO READ | Watch: Ishan for Rohit? Virat Kohli snaps at reporter's query after India's 10-wicket loss to Pakistan Here are some screenshots: WATCH | Imad Wasim's 'special message' for New Zealand cricket team as he mentions the cancelled tour During the match, India lost their T20 World Cup opener by 10 wickets with Shami emerging as the most expensive bowler on the night, leaking 43 runs in 3.5 overs. However, it can just be a bad day for him like other team members KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma. Shami has been one of India's best fast bowlers in recent times and has performed well over the last five years. IN PICS | Mentor MS Dhoni and Billion Cheers Jersey: Why India's T20 World Cup 2021 campaign will be remembered forever Commenting on the match during the post-match presentation, Indian skipper Virat Kohli said, "We didn't execute properly. Credit where it's due and Pakistan outplayed us today. They started brilliantly with the ball, and 3 wickets for 20 runs was not a good start. We needed wickets early but with the bat they gave us absolutely no chances." "We could make the argument of getting in another slower bowler, but it's important to stay composed and understand our strengths, because with the dew the slower bowlers couldn't be effective either. This is just the first game of the tournament, not the last," he added.

T20 World Cup: Is Pakistan behind Mohammad Shami's targeted trolling after India's 10-wicket loss to Pakistan?

<p>Former Test captain Jason Holder will be joining the West Indies squad as a replacement for injured bowler Obed McCoy for the remainder of the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup.<br />
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The ICC's Event Technical Committee allowed Holder to join the 15-member squad to replace McCoy who was diagnosed with an injury to his right leg.</p>

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The ICC Event Technical Committee comprising Chris Tetley (Head of Events, Chair), Clive Hitchcock (ICC Senior Cricket Operations Manager), Rahul Dravid, and Dhiraj Malhotra (BCCI Representatives), Simon Doull, and Ian Bishop (Independent Members) approved the change on Wednesday, the ICC informed.<br />
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Holder, who is one of the travelling reserves with the team, will join the squad on Thursday and will be available for selection for Friday`s match against Bangladesh.<br />
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West Indies, who had lost both their matches in the event so far suffered the setback when the 24-year-old McCoy picked up an injury in the loss to England.</p>

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<p>The 29-year-old Holder, who has represented West Indies in 199 matches including 27 T20 Internationals, played for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the recently concluded Indian Premier League 2021 season in UAE.</p>


Former Test captain Jason Holder will be joining the West Indies squad as a replacement for injured bowler Obed McCoy for the remainder of the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

Former Test captain Jason Holder will be joining the West Indies squad as a replacement for injured bowler Obed McCoy for the remainder of the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup. The ICC's Event Technical Committee allowed Holder to join the 15-member squad to replace McCoy who was diagnosed with an injury to his right leg. ALSO READ: T20 World Cup: SA star Quinton de Kock apologises for BLM row, pledges to take the knee The ICC Event Technical Committee comprising Chris Tetley (Head of Events, Chair), Clive Hitchcock (ICC Senior Cricket Operations Manager), Rahul Dravid, and Dhiraj Malhotra (BCCI Representatives), Simon Doull, and Ian Bishop (Independent Members) approved the change on Wednesday, the ICC informed. Holder, who is one of the travelling reserves with the team, will join the squad on Thursday and will be available for selection for Friday`s match against Bangladesh. West Indies, who had lost both their matches in the event so far suffered the setback when the 24-year-old McCoy picked up an injury in the loss to England. ALSO READ: AUS vs SL, T20 World Cup 2021 prediction: Who will win today's match between Australia and Sri Lanka? The 29-year-old Holder, who has represented West Indies in 199 matches including 27 T20 Internationals, played for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the recently concluded Indian Premier League 2021 season in UAE.

T20 WC: Jason Holder approved by ICC Committee as replacement for Obed McCoy in Windies squad

<p>After India suffered a 10-wicket loss to the arch-rivals Pakistan in their first match of the T20 World Cup, the former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has suggested changes that the Indian skipper Virat Kohli can make in the upcoming crunch clash against New Zealand on Sunday (October 31).&nbsp;</p>

<p>In their campaign opener on October 24, India faced a humiliating defeat against Pakistan after Pak skipper Babar Azam led his team from the front to hand the team a historic win. Chasing 152 to win, Mohammad Rizwan (79) and Babar (68) put on a remarkable show as Pakistan reached their target with 13 balls to spare. Pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi set up victory with figures of 3-31 that kept their opponents to 151-7 despite a valiant 57 from skipper Virat Kohli.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Now, Gavaskar has suggested that Ishan Kishan can be considered as&nbsp;a replacement for&nbsp;India's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who&nbsp;is not bowling due to injury. The former player then suggested that Shardul Thakur should be added in place of Bhuvneshwar Kumar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"If Hardik Pandya is not bowling – due to that shoulder injury he sustained in the match against Pakistan – Ishan Kishan has been in brilliant form so I will surely consider him ahead of Pandya," Gavaskar said on Sports Tak.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"And perhaps, you can think of Shardul Thakur in place of Bhuvneshwar Kumar. But otherwise, if you make too many changes, then you will show the opposition that you have panicked," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Pandya had injured his shoulder while batting during the match against Pakistan. In the second innings, Ishan Kishan came in as a substitute fielder. "Hardik Pandya was hit on his right shoulder while batting. He has now gone for scans," PTI had reported citing a BCCI's media team.</p>

<p>Ahead of the Pakistan clash, Hardik had mentioned, "The back is fine, it was jittery, but I won't be bowling for now. I want to be able to bowl eventually, closer to the knockouts."</p>


After India suffered a 10-wicket loss to the arch-rivals Pakistan in their first match of the T20 World Cup, the former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has suggested changes that the Indian skipper Virat Kohli can make in the upcoming crunch clash against New Zealand on Sunday (October 31).

After India suffered a 10-wicket loss to the arch-rivals Pakistan in their first match of the T20 World Cup, the former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has suggested changes that the Indian skipper Virat Kohli can make in the upcoming crunch clash against New Zealand on Sunday (October 31). In their campaign opener on October 24, India faced a humiliating defeat against Pakistan after Pak skipper Babar Azam led his team from the front to hand the team a historic win. Chasing 152 to win, Mohammad Rizwan (79) and Babar (68) put on a remarkable show as Pakistan reached their target with 13 balls to spare. Pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi set up victory with figures of 3-31 that kept their opponents to 151-7 despite a valiant 57 from skipper Virat Kohli. ALSO READ | Watch: Ishan for Rohit? Virat Kohli snaps at reporter's query after India's 10-wicket loss to Pakistan Now, Gavaskar has suggested that Ishan Kishan can be considered as a replacement for India's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who is not bowling due to injury. The former player then suggested that Shardul Thakur should be added in place of Bhuvneshwar Kumar. "If Hardik Pandya is not bowling – due to that shoulder injury he sustained in the match against Pakistan – Ishan Kishan has been in brilliant form so I will surely consider him ahead of Pandya," Gavaskar said on Sports Tak. "And perhaps, you can think of Shardul Thakur in place of Bhuvneshwar Kumar. But otherwise, if you make too many changes, then you will show the opposition that you have panicked," he added. ALSO READ | T20 WC: Ajay Jadeja 'disappointed' with Kohli's remarks post Pakistan clash, says 'It shows India's approach' Pandya had injured his shoulder while batting during the match against Pakistan. In the second innings, Ishan Kishan came in as a substitute fielder. "Hardik Pandya was hit on his right shoulder while batting. He has now gone for scans," PTI had reported citing a BCCI's media team. Ahead of the Pakistan clash, Hardik had mentioned, "The back is fine, it was jittery, but I won't be bowling for now. I want to be able to bowl eventually, closer to the knockouts."

T20 WC: Gavaskar names replacements for Hardik Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar for crunch clash against New Zealand

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<p>Quinton de Kock made heads turn when he opted out of South Africa's T20 World Cup 2021 clash versus West Indies, on Tuesday afternoon (October 26) at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. While the players took a united stance by taking a knee in the fight against racism in the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement, De Kock's absence shocked the cricketing fraternity.</p>

<p>While Temba Bavuma-led Proteas went onto defeat the defending champions West Indies with ease, despite no De Kock in the line-up, the wicketkeeper-batsman's absence made heads turn and hogged the headlines. The swashbuckling left-hander has finally released a statement on his absence and apologised for not taking a knee.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Recently, David Wiese -- a former South African international who is now representing Namibia in Pool B of T20 WC -- reacted to QDK's BLM row. During a virtual press conference ahead of the upcoming Abu Dhabi T10 League, Wiese shared his thoughts on QDK's BLM row and told while responding to www.wionnews.com, "Look, I think Quinky has made a press release today. He has given his reasons. You got to respect that as a player regarding what he feels about it. I think he has put everything to bed and everyone knows why he&nbsp;did what he did. For me the most important thing is that whatever you decide, you need to decide as a team. Stand in unity behind racism. Whether it is feeling strongly about taking a knee or&nbsp;like the Pakistan team stood and held their hand on their badge. What you are doing to show your support to anti-racism, you just have to do it as a team, in a unified front. That's how I see things."</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-sa-star-quinton-de-kock-apologises-for-blm-row-pledges-to-take-the-knee-424674"><strong>T20 World Cup: SA star Quinton de Kock apologises for BLM row, pledges to take the knee</strong></a></p>

<p>In a release, QDK shared his take and said, "I would like to start by saying sorry to my teammates, and the fans back home.&nbsp; I never ever wanted to make this a Quinton issue. I understand the importance of standing against racism, and I also understand the responsibility of us as players to set an example.</p>

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<p>"If me taking a knee helps to educate others, and makes the lives of others better, I am more than happy to do so. I did not, in any way, mean to disrespect anyone by not playing against West Indies, especially the West Indian team themselves. Maybe some people don't understand that we were just hit with this on Tuesday morning, on the way to a game.</p>
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<p>"I am deeply sorry for all the hurt, confusion and anger that I have caused. I was quiet on this very important issue until now. But I feel I have to explain myself a little bit. For those who don't know, I come from a mixed race family. My half-sisters are Coloured and my step mom is Black. For me, Black lives have mattered since I was born. Not just because there was an international movement.</p>
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<p>"The rights and equality of all people is more important than any individual. I was raised to understand that we all have rights, and they are important. I felt like my rights were taken away when I was told what we had to do in the way that we were told.</p>
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<p>"Since our chat with the board last night, which was very emotional, I think we all have a better understanding of their intentions as well. I wish this had happened sooner, because what happened on match day could have been avoided."</p>
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Quinton de Kock made heads turn when he opted out of South Africa's T20 World Cup 2021 clash versus West Indies, on Tuesday afternoon (October 26) at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

Quinton de Kock made heads turn when he opted out of South Africa's T20 World Cup 2021 clash versus West Indies, on Tuesday afternoon (October 26) at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. While the players took a united stance by taking a knee in the fight against racism in the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement, De Kock's absence shocked the cricketing fraternity. While Temba Bavuma-led Proteas went onto defeat the defending champions West Indies with ease, despite no De Kock in the line-up, the wicketkeeper-batsman's absence made heads turn and hogged the headlines. The swashbuckling left-hander has finally released a statement on his absence and apologised for not taking a knee. Recently, David Wiese -- a former South African international who is now representing Namibia in Pool B of T20 WC -- reacted to QDK's BLM row. During a virtual press conference ahead of the upcoming Abu Dhabi T10 League, Wiese shared his thoughts on QDK's BLM row and told while responding to www.wionnews.com, "Look, I think Quinky has made a press release today. He has given his reasons. You got to respect that as a player regarding what he feels about it. I think he has put everything to bed and everyone knows why he did what he did. For me the most important thing is that whatever you decide, you need to decide as a team. Stand in unity behind racism. Whether it is feeling strongly about taking a knee or like the Pakistan team stood and held their hand on their badge. What you are doing to show your support to anti-racism, you just have to do it as a team, in a unified front. That's how I see things." ALSO READ | T20 World Cup: SA star Quinton de Kock apologises for BLM row, pledges to take the knee In a release, QDK shared his take and said, "I would like to start by saying sorry to my teammates, and the fans back home. I never ever wanted to make this a Quinton issue. I understand the importance of standing against racism, and I also understand the responsibility of us as players to set an example. "If me taking a knee helps to educate others, and makes the lives of others better, I am more than happy to do so. I did not, in any way, mean to disrespect anyone by not playing against West Indies, especially the West Indian team themselves. Maybe some people don't understand that we were just hit with this on Tuesday morning, on the way to a game. "I am deeply sorry for all the hurt, confusion and anger that I have caused. I was quiet on this very important issue until now. But I feel I have to explain myself a little bit. For those who don't know, I come from a mixed race family. My half-sisters are Coloured and my step mom is Black. For me, Black lives have mattered since I was born. Not just because there was an international movement. "The rights and equality of all people is more important than any individual. I was raised to understand that we all have rights, and they are important. I felt like my rights were taken away when I was told what we had to do in the way that we were told. "Since our chat with the board last night, which was very emotional, I think we all have a better understanding of their intentions as well. I wish this had happened sooner, because what happened on match day could have been avoided."

Stand in unity behind racism: Former South Africa star on Quinton de Kock's knee snub

<p>Australia and Sri Lanka will lock horns with each other in match 22 of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, on Thursday evening (October 28). The match will be played at the iconic Dubai International Cricket Stadium as both sides will look to make it two wins in a row after their hard-fought victories in their respective Super 12 opening games.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While Aaron Finch-led Australia restricted South Africa for a paltry 118-9 in 20 overs, with Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa and Josh Hazlewood chipping in with two wickets apiece, their batters got starts but lost wickets at regular intervals in their run-chase versus the Proteas. Steve Smith's 35 and other vital contributions from Marcus Stoinis and Matthew Wade completed the run-chase for the Men in Yellow, with 5 wickets in hand in the final over.</p>

<p>Sri Lanka, on the other hand, had a tough encounter versus Bangladesh on Sunday afternoon (October 24) at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. While their bowlers did err with their line and lengths as the Bangla Tigers posted 171-4, Charith Asalanka's 80 not out and&nbsp;Bhanuka Rajapaksa's 53 took the Lankans to an emphatic 5-wicket win, despite being at 79-4 at one stage.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-sa-star-quinton-de-kock-apologises-for-blm-row-pledges-to-take-the-knee-424674"><strong>T20 World Cup: SA star Quinton de Kock apologises for BLM row, pledges to take the knee</strong></a></p>

<p><strong>Match prediction for Australia-Sri Lanka T20 WC encounter:&nbsp;</strong>The pitch at Dubai has something for the pacers, spinners as well as the batters. Meanwhile, the larger boundaries also gives plenty of temptation to the spinners to flight the ball whereas running between wickets becomes very important on such grounds. Expect a good and intense game, with scores being around 160-175. It is tough to predict a winner as both sides have had equal success versus each other (8-8 in head-to-head tally) but Aussies lead the Islanders 2-1 in T20 WC history. This will be their first face-off in the tournament-history since the 2010 edition.</p>

<p>Aussies to have a tough game but eventually to topple the inexperienced Lankans?</p>


Australia and Sri Lanka will lock horns with each other in match 22 of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, on Thursday evening (October 28). The match will be played at the iconic Dubai International Cricket Stadium as both sides will look to make it two wins in a row after their hard-fought victories in their respective Super 12 opening games.

Australia and Sri Lanka will lock horns with each other in match 22 of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, on Thursday evening (October 28). The match will be played at the iconic Dubai International Cricket Stadium as both sides will look to make it two wins in a row after their hard-fought victories in their respective Super 12 opening games. While Aaron Finch-led Australia restricted South Africa for a paltry 118-9 in 20 overs, with Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa and Josh Hazlewood chipping in with two wickets apiece, their batters got starts but lost wickets at regular intervals in their run-chase versus the Proteas. Steve Smith's 35 and other vital contributions from Marcus Stoinis and Matthew Wade completed the run-chase for the Men in Yellow, with 5 wickets in hand in the final over. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, had a tough encounter versus Bangladesh on Sunday afternoon (October 24) at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. While their bowlers did err with their line and lengths as the Bangla Tigers posted 171-4, Charith Asalanka's 80 not out and Bhanuka Rajapaksa's 53 took the Lankans to an emphatic 5-wicket win, despite being at 79-4 at one stage. ALSO READ | T20 World Cup: SA star Quinton de Kock apologises for BLM row, pledges to take the knee Match prediction for Australia-Sri Lanka T20 WC encounter: The pitch at Dubai has something for the pacers, spinners as well as the batters. Meanwhile, the larger boundaries also gives plenty of temptation to the spinners to flight the ball whereas running between wickets becomes very important on such grounds. Expect a good and intense game, with scores being around 160-175. It is tough to predict a winner as both sides have had equal success versus each other (8-8 in head-to-head tally) but Aussies lead the Islanders 2-1 in T20 WC history. This will be their first face-off in the tournament-history since the 2010 edition. Aussies to have a tough game but eventually to topple the inexperienced Lankans?

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

<p>The cricketing action will continue on Thursday evening (October 28) as Aaron Finch-led Australia will face the Dasun Shanaka-led Sri Lanka in match 22 in the Super 12 round of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE.</p>

<p>So far, both sides got off to a winning start in the main draw of the competition. Finch &amp; Co. produced a top-class bowling effort to restrict South Africa to 118-9 in their opening fixture and later won the contest by 5 wickets. They will, however, hope for more runs from their opening pair David Warner and Captain Finch.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the other hand, Shanaka-led Sri Lanka will hope for a much-improved and disciplined bowling performance versus Australia after they conceded 171-4 against Bangladesh in their first game, on Sunday (October 24) at Sharjah. They, however, won the game in an emphatic fashion -- also by 5 wickets -- courtesy half-centuries from Charith Alasanka and&nbsp;Bhanuka Rajapaksa after reeling at 79-4 at one stage.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/aus-vs-sl-t20-world-cup-2021-prediction-who-will-win-todays-match-between-australia-and-sri-lanka-424724">AUS vs SL, T20 World Cup 2021 prediction: Who will win today's match between Australia and Sri Lanka?</a></strong></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 Australia vs Sri Lanka taking place?</strong></p>

<p>The T20 World Cup match between Australia vs Sri Lanka will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.</p>

<p><strong>What time does the T20 World Cup match between Australia vs Sri Lanka begin?</strong></p>

<p>The T20 World Cup match between Australia vs Sri Lanka begins at 7:30 PM IST on Thursday.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-sa-star-quinton-de-kock-apologises-for-blm-row-pledges-to-take-the-knee-424674"><strong>T20 World Cup: SA star Quinton de Kock apologises for BLM row, pledges to take the knee</strong></a></p>

<p><strong>Where and how to watch live coverage of the T20 World Cup match between Australia vs Sri Lanka?</strong></p>

<p>The T20 World Cup match between Australia vs Sri Lanka will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the T20 World Cup match between ENG vs WI will be available on Hotstar. The T20 World Cup matches will be shown on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports HD, and DD Sports.</p>


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

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

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

<p>In South Africa's second encounter in the Super 12 round of the T20 World Cup, versus West Indies, Quinton de Kock's absence raised quite a few eyebrows after the Cricket South Africa (CSA) asked the players to take a unified stance in support of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While all the players took the knee, de Kock's absence made heads turn. With many teams taking a stance in the support of the BLM movement, in order to educate one and all to end the ill-practice of racism worldwide, the wicketkeeper-batsman's whereabouts surely hogged the headlines. After facing backlash and severe criticism, De Kock has finally responded to the controversy.</p>

<p>The swashbuckling left-hander has issued an apology and spoke at length about the whole matter in an official statement.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/zimbabwes-pommie-mbangwa-criticises-quinton-de-kock-for-refusing-to-take-knee-says-i-cannot-shed-my-skin-424576"><strong>Zimbabwe's Pommie Mbangwa criticises Quinton de Kock for refusing to take knee, says 'I cannot shed my skin'</strong></a></p>

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<p><strong>Here's QDK's statement:</strong></p>

<p>"I would like to start by saying sorry to my teammates, and the fans back home.&nbsp; I never ever wanted to make this a Quinton issue. I understand the importance of standing against racism, and I also understand the responsibility of us as players to set an example.</p>

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<p>"If me taking a knee helps to educate others, and makes the lives of others better, I am more than happy to do so. I did not, in any way, mean to disrespect anyone by not playing against West Indies, especially the West Indian team themselves. Maybe some people don't understand that we were just hit with this on Tuesday morning, on the way to a game.</p>
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<p>"I am deeply sorry for all the hurt, confusion and anger that I have caused. I was quiet on this very important issue until now. But I feel I have to explain myself a little bit. For those who don't know, I come from a mixed race family. My half-sisters are Coloured and my step mom is Black. For me, Black lives have mattered since I was born. Not just because there was an international movement.</p>
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<p>"The rights and equality of all people is more important than any individual. I was raised to understand that we all have rights, and they are important. I felt like my rights were taken away when I was told what we had to do in the way that we were told.</p>
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<p>"Since our chat with the board last night, which was very emotional, I think we all have a better understanding of their intentions as well. I wish this had happened sooner, because what happened on match day could have been avoided.</p>
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<p>"I know I have an example to set. We were previously told we had the choice to do what we felt we wanted to do. I chose to keep my thoughts to myself, and thought of the pride of playing for my family and my country.</p>
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<p>"I didn't understand why I had to prove it with a gesture, when I live and learn and love people from all walks of life every day. When you are told what to do, with no discussion, I felt like it takes away the meaning. If I was racist, I could easily have taken the knee and lied, which is wrong and doesn't build a better society.</p>
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<p>"Those who have grown up with me and played with me, know what type of person I am. I've been called a lot of things as a cricketer. Doff [dim]. Stupid. Selfish. Immature. But those didn't hurt. Being called a racist because of a misunderstanding hurts me deeply.</p>
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<p>"It hurts my family. It hurts my pregnant wife. I am not a racist. In my heart of hearts, I know that. And I think those who know me know that. I know I'm not great with words, but I've tried my best to explain how truly sorry I am for making like this is about me.</p>
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<p>"It is not. I won't lie, I was shocked that we were told on the way to an important match that there was an instruction that we had to follow, with a perceived 'or else.' I don't think I was the only one.</p>
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<p>"We had camps. We had sessions. We had zoom meetings. We know where we all stand. And that is together. I love every one of my teammates, and I love nothing more than playing cricket for South Africa. I think it would of been better for everyone concerned if we had sorted this out before the tournament started.</p>
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<p>"Then we could have focused on our job, to win cricket matches for our country. There always seems to be a drama when we go to World Cups. That isn't fair. I just want to thank my teammates for their support, especially my captain, Temba. People might not recognise, but he is a flipping amazing leader.</p>
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<p>"If he and the team, and South Africa, will have me, I would love nothing more than to play cricket for my country again."</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/not-the-south-africa-of-nelson-mandela-ex-pak-player-reacts-to-quinton-de-kocks-decision-over-knee-order-424579"><strong>'Not the South Africa of Nelson Mandela': Ex-Pak player reacts to Quinton de Kock's decision over knee order</strong></a></p>

<p>Meanwhile, Temba Bavuma-led South Africa thrashed the defending champions West Indies, despite De Kock's absence, by 8 wickets to get off the mark in the main draw of the showpiece event in the UAE on Tuesday (October 26). They will next face&nbsp;Sri Lanka in Sharjah on Saturday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Following QDK's statement, he is expected to return to the Proteas' XI and take a knee as well.</p>
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In South Africa's second encounter in the Super 12 round of the T20 World Cup, versus West Indies, Quinton de Kock's absence raised quite a few eyebrows after the Cricket South Africa (CSA) asked the players to take a unified stance in support of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement.

In South Africa's second encounter in the Super 12 round of the T20 World Cup, versus West Indies, Quinton de Kock's absence raised quite a few eyebrows after the Cricket South Africa (CSA) asked the players to take a unified stance in support of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement. While all the players took the knee, de Kock's absence made heads turn. With many teams taking a stance in the support of the BLM movement, in order to educate one and all to end the ill-practice of racism worldwide, the wicketkeeper-batsman's whereabouts surely hogged the headlines. After facing backlash and severe criticism, De Kock has finally responded to the controversy. The swashbuckling left-hander has issued an apology and spoke at length about the whole matter in an official statement. ALSO READ | Zimbabwe's Pommie Mbangwa criticises Quinton de Kock for refusing to take knee, says 'I cannot shed my skin' Here's QDK's statement: "I would like to start by saying sorry to my teammates, and the fans back home. I never ever wanted to make this a Quinton issue. I understand the importance of standing against racism, and I also understand the responsibility of us as players to set an example. "If me taking a knee helps to educate others, and makes the lives of others better, I am more than happy to do so. I did not, in any way, mean to disrespect anyone by not playing against West Indies, especially the West Indian team themselves. Maybe some people don't understand that we were just hit with this on Tuesday morning, on the way to a game. "I am deeply sorry for all the hurt, confusion and anger that I have caused. I was quiet on this very important issue until now. But I feel I have to explain myself a little bit. For those who don't know, I come from a mixed race family. My half-sisters are Coloured and my step mom is Black. For me, Black lives have mattered since I was born. Not just because there was an international movement. "The rights and equality of all people is more important than any individual. I was raised to understand that we all have rights, and they are important. I felt like my rights were taken away when I was told what we had to do in the way that we were told. "Since our chat with the board last night, which was very emotional, I think we all have a better understanding of their intentions as well. I wish this had happened sooner, because what happened on match day could have been avoided. "I know I have an example to set. We were previously told we had the choice to do what we felt we wanted to do. I chose to keep my thoughts to myself, and thought of the pride of playing for my family and my country. "I didn't understand why I had to prove it with a gesture, when I live and learn and love people from all walks of life every day. When you are told what to do, with no discussion, I felt like it takes away the meaning. If I was racist, I could easily have taken the knee and lied, which is wrong and doesn't build a better society. "Those who have grown up with me and played with me, know what type of person I am. I've been called a lot of things as a cricketer. Doff [dim]. Stupid. Selfish. Immature. But those didn't hurt. Being called a racist because of a misunderstanding hurts me deeply. "It hurts my family. It hurts my pregnant wife. I am not a racist. In my heart of hearts, I know that. And I think those who know me know that. I know I'm not great with words, but I've tried my best to explain how truly sorry I am for making like this is about me. "It is not. I won't lie, I was shocked that we were told on the way to an important match that there was an instruction that we had to follow, with a perceived 'or else.' I don't think I was the only one. "We had camps. We had sessions. We had zoom meetings. We know where we all stand. And that is together. I love every one of my teammates, and I love nothing more than playing cricket for South Africa. I think it would of been better for everyone concerned if we had sorted this out before the tournament started. "Then we could have focused on our job, to win cricket matches for our country. There always seems to be a drama when we go to World Cups. That isn't fair. I just want to thank my teammates for their support, especially my captain, Temba. People might not recognise, but he is a flipping amazing leader. "If he and the team, and South Africa, will have me, I would love nothing more than to play cricket for my country again." ALSO READ | 'Not the South Africa of Nelson Mandela': Ex-Pak player reacts to Quinton de Kock's decision over knee order Meanwhile, Temba Bavuma-led South Africa thrashed the defending champions West Indies, despite De Kock's absence, by 8 wickets to get off the mark in the main draw of the showpiece event in the UAE on Tuesday (October 26). They will next face Sri Lanka in Sharjah on Saturday. Following QDK's statement, he is expected to return to the Proteas' XI and take a knee as well.

T20 World Cup: SA star Quinton de Kock apologises for BLM row, pledges to take the knee

<p>India all-rounder Hardik Pandya was the highlight of the training session at the ICC Academy on Wednesday as he bowled for a short span of around 15 minutes. This after he ran long sprints under the watchful eyes of strength and conditioning coach Nick Webb and Soham Desai. The fitness drills lasted around 20-25 minutes.</p>

<p>Hardik then put on his batting gears and walked into the nets to fine-tune his batting skills. Taking throwdowns, he went full throttle and there was no holding back. In fact, there was also a short stop as MS Dhoni walked up to the side of the nets and passed on some instructions before the net session resumed.</p>

<p>The all-rounder had hurt his shoulder during the game against Pakistan, but the scan report cleared him of any injury concern. And the management is confident he will be available for selection against New Zealand come Sunday.</p>

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<p>But more importantly, it was pleasing to see him bowl a short burst at the nets on Wednesday. While he is not near his best when it comes to bowling, skipper Virat Kohli had said he is looking at Hardik getting ready to bowl at least two overs in a game at some stage in the tournament.</p>

<p>"Well, I honestly feel that Hardik Pandya presently with his physical condition is getting better in terms of being prepared to bowl at least two overs for us at a certain stage in this tournament and we strongly believe we can make the most of the opportunity we have at our hand till the time he starts bowling. We have considered a couple of other options to chip in with overs so we are not bothered about that all," said Kohli during a virtual pre-match press conference ahead of the Pakistan game.</p>

<p>"What he brings at number six for us is something that you cannot create overnight. Hence, I was always in favour of backing him as a batter in Australia purely and we saw what he did in the T20I series and how he can take the game away from the opposition."</p>

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<p>"We understand the value he brings to the team as a number six batter and it is important to have such players who can play impact innings. For us, that is way more valuable than forcing him to do something that he cannot at the moment, he is motivated and he is keen to start giving us a couple of overs to us," he had added.&nbsp;</p>


India all-rounder Hardik Pandya was the highlight of the training session at the ICC Academy on Wednesday as he bowled for a short span of around 15 minutes. This after he ran long sprints under the watchful eyes of strength and conditioning coach Nick Webb and Soham Desai.

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya was the highlight of the training session at the ICC Academy on Wednesday as he bowled for a short span of around 15 minutes. This after he ran long sprints under the watchful eyes of strength and conditioning coach Nick Webb and Soham Desai. The fitness drills lasted around 20-25 minutes. Hardik then put on his batting gears and walked into the nets to fine-tune his batting skills. Taking throwdowns, he went full throttle and there was no holding back. In fact, there was also a short stop as MS Dhoni walked up to the side of the nets and passed on some instructions before the net session resumed. The all-rounder had hurt his shoulder during the game against Pakistan, but the scan report cleared him of any injury concern. And the management is confident he will be available for selection against New Zealand come Sunday. ALSO READ: T20 World Cup: Will Hardik Pandya feature in India's clash against NZ? BCCI official provides injury update But more importantly, it was pleasing to see him bowl a short burst at the nets on Wednesday. While he is not near his best when it comes to bowling, skipper Virat Kohli had said he is looking at Hardik getting ready to bowl at least two overs in a game at some stage in the tournament. "Well, I honestly feel that Hardik Pandya presently with his physical condition is getting better in terms of being prepared to bowl at least two overs for us at a certain stage in this tournament and we strongly believe we can make the most of the opportunity we have at our hand till the time he starts bowling. We have considered a couple of other options to chip in with overs so we are not bothered about that all," said Kohli during a virtual pre-match press conference ahead of the Pakistan game. "What he brings at number six for us is something that you cannot create overnight. Hence, I was always in favour of backing him as a batter in Australia purely and we saw what he did in the T20I series and how he can take the game away from the opposition." ALSO READ | Were you safe in UAE? Shoaib Akhtar takes a dig at New Zealand after Pakistan clash in T20 WC "We understand the value he brings to the team as a number six batter and it is important to have such players who can play impact innings. For us, that is way more valuable than forcing him to do something that he cannot at the moment, he is motivated and he is keen to start giving us a couple of overs to us," he had added.

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<p>South African wicket-keeper batter Quinton de Kock on Tuesday (October 26) withdrew from a Twenty20 World Cup match against the West Indies "for personal reasons" after refusing to take the knee in support of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) moment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Current and former cricketers have reacted to de Kock's decision, joining the list was former Pakistan captain Salman Butt. He called the decision "strange" and the incident will "not unite" people but will only create a further divide. Butt went on to say that this is "certainly not the South Africa of Nelson Mandela".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In a video uploaded on his YouTube account, Butt said, "What he did was really strange. Everyone is taking part in the Black Lives Matter (BLM) moment, which basically says that all humans are equal and no one should consider themselves superior on the basis of race or colour."</p>

<p>"It was decided for everyone (by Cricket South Africa) that players should take a knee. His decision will not unite people but will only create a further divide. I really don’t know why he did this," he added.</p>

<p>"He (De Kock) lives in a country where people from both races are in abundance. This is certainly not the South Africa of Nelson Mandela. When things in South Africa improved and they merged themselves back with the rest of the world, he united people," Butt further said.</p>

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<p>When CSA instructed the team to adopt "a consistent and united stance against racism", de Kock refused it. However, later released a statement saying, "Cricket South Africa has noted the personal decision by South African wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock not to take the knee ahead of Tuesday's game against the West Indies."</p>

<p>The statement added, "The Board will await a further report from team management before deciding on the next steps. All players are expected to follow this directive (to take the knee) for the remaining games of the World Cup."</p>


South African wicket-keeper batter Quinton de Kock on Tuesday (October 26) withdrew from a Twenty20 World Cup match against the West Indies "for personal reasons" after refusing to take the knee in support of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) moment.

South African wicket-keeper batter Quinton de Kock on Tuesday (October 26) withdrew from a Twenty20 World Cup match against the West Indies "for personal reasons" after refusing to take the knee in support of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) moment. Current and former cricketers have reacted to de Kock's decision, joining the list was former Pakistan captain Salman Butt. He called the decision "strange" and the incident will "not unite" people but will only create a further divide. Butt went on to say that this is "certainly not the South Africa of Nelson Mandela". IN PICS | Mentor MS Dhoni and Billion Cheers Jersey: Why India's T20 World Cup 2021 campaign will be remembered forever In a video uploaded on his YouTube account, Butt said, "What he did was really strange. Everyone is taking part in the Black Lives Matter (BLM) moment, which basically says that all humans are equal and no one should consider themselves superior on the basis of race or colour." "It was decided for everyone (by Cricket South Africa) that players should take a knee. His decision will not unite people but will only create a further divide. I really don’t know why he did this," he added. "He (De Kock) lives in a country where people from both races are in abundance. This is certainly not the South Africa of Nelson Mandela. When things in South Africa improved and they merged themselves back with the rest of the world, he united people," Butt further said. WATCH | Imad Wasim's 'special message' for New Zealand cricket team as he mentions the cancelled tour When CSA instructed the team to adopt "a consistent and united stance against racism", de Kock refused it. However, later released a statement saying, "Cricket South Africa has noted the personal decision by South African wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock not to take the knee ahead of Tuesday's game against the West Indies." The statement added, "The Board will await a further report from team management before deciding on the next steps. All players are expected to follow this directive (to take the knee) for the remaining games of the World Cup."

'Not the South Africa of Nelson Mandela': Ex-Pak player reacts to Quinton de Kock's decision over knee order

<p>India and Pakistan met each other for the first time, across formats, in over two years when they locked horns in match 4 of the Super 12 round, in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition in the UAE. The stakes were high for Babar Azam-led Pakistan as the Men in Green were trailing 12-0 in head-to-head versus Team India in World Cups (both ODIs and T20Is).</p>

<p>However, Pakistan produced a clinical performance to stun Virat Kohli-led India by ten wickets and register their maiden win over the Men in Blue in the WC history. Following the clash, things have gone out of control between some Indian and Pakistani cricketers on social media platform Twitter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While Shoaib Akhtar-Harbhajan Singh were constantly sledging each other and were engaged in fun banters, Mohammed Amir tried to poke fun at Bhajji. Nonetheless, the matter soon escalated and things have gone out of control between the wily off-spinner and Pakistan's former speedster. <strong>Here's how the whole episode panned out:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Amir tried to get cheeky and wrote, "hello everyone woh pochna yeah tha @harbhajan_singh paa ji ne TV to ni tora apna koi ni hota hai end of the day its a game of cricket (wanted to ask if Harbhajan Singh didn't break his television, as, at the end of the day, it is a game of cricket."</p>

<p>To this, Bhajji replied by saying, "Ab Tum bi bologe @iamamirofficial yeh 6 ki landing tumhare ghar k tv par to nahi hui thi ?? Koi nahi hota hai end of the day it’s a game of cricket as u rightly said." (Now you will claim that this six also resulted in the ball landing on the tv sets at your house. Don't lost hope, end of the day it's a game as u rightly said).</p>

<p>Amir came back with another cheeky reply, "me busy tha @harbhajan_singh apki bowling dekh raha tha test jab LaLA ne apko 4 bowls pe 4 sixes mare thay but cricket hai lag sakte but test cricket me thora ziada ho gia tha (I was busy looking at your bowling where Shahid Afridi took you on and slammed four successive sixes in a Test match. I know it is cricket, but being hit for four sixes in Test cricket is a bit too much.)"</p>

<p>Harbhajan didn't stop and posted a glaring tweet in return. He reminded Amir of his fixing saga and said, "Lords mai no ball kaise ho gya tha ?? Kitna liya kisne diya ? Test cricket hai no ball kaise ho sakta hai ? Shame on u and ur other supporters for disgracing this beautiful game." (How did you bowl a no-ball in the 2010 Lord's Test. How much money did you take? How can one bowl a no-ball in Tests?)</p>

<p>Amir didn't hold back and once again tried to get under the skin of Bhajji with a sarcastic reply. The Indian spinner then retorted by saying, "For people like you &nbsp;@iamamirofficial only Paisa paisa paisa paisa .. na izzat na kuch aur sirf paisa..bataoge nahi apne desh walo ko aur supporters ko k kitna mila tha .. get lost I feel yuk talking to people like you for insulting this game and making people fool with ur acts. (For people like you, money is all that matters. No respect but only money. Tell your countrymen how much did you take for the intentional no-ball)."</p>

<p>In the end, the 40-year-old Harbhajan once again shared the video of him hitting Amir for a match-winning six and captioned it, “Fixer ko sixer.. out of the park @iamamirofficial chal daffa ho ja”. Responding to the video, Amir tweeted: “chal bhai me tu laga sone, u sit and do some icing on ur pichwara trust me u'll in ur senses. GOOD NIGHT." (I'm off to bed, you carry on applying some ice on your back. GOOD NIGHT).</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Ab Tum bi bologe <a href="https://twitter.com/iamamirofficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@iamamirofficial</a> yeh 6 ki landing tumhare ghar k tv par to nahi hui thi ?? Koi nahi hota hai end of the day it’s a game of cricket as u rightly said <a href="https://t.co/XqSnWhg9t3">https://t.co/XqSnWhg9t3</a> <a href="https://t.co/4IuWpPOpF1">pic.twitter.com/4IuWpPOpF1</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="in"><a href="https://t.co/tZGLtwBKCa">https://t.co/tZGLtwBKCa</a> me busy tha <a href="https://twitter.com/harbhajan_singh?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@harbhajan_singh</a> apki bowling dekh raha tha test jab LaLA ne apko 4 bowls pe 4 sixes mare thay but cricket hai lag sakte but test cricket me thora ziada ho gia tha</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Lords mai no ball kaise ho gya tha ?? Kitna liya kisne diya ? Test cricket hai no ball kaise ho sakta hai ? Shame on u and ur other supporters for disgracing this beautiful game <a href="https://t.co/nbv6SWMvQl">https://t.co/nbv6SWMvQl</a></p>
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) <a href="https://twitter.com/harbhajan_singh/status/1453062908376616961?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 26, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="hi">lagi pichware pe <a href="https://twitter.com/harbhajan_singh?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@harbhajan_singh</a> k bhago bhago LALA aya hai <a href="https://t.co/YuoB9jsZVx">https://t.co/YuoB9jsZVx</a></p>
— Mohammad Amir (@iamamirofficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/iamamirofficial/status/1453063251785392133?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 26, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">For people like you <a href="https://twitter.com/iamamirofficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@iamamirofficial</a> only Paisa paisa paisa paisa .. na izzat na kuch aur sirf paisa..bataoge nahi apne desh walo ko aur supporters ko k kitna mila tha .. get lost I feel yuk talking to people like you for insulting this game and making people fool with ur acts <a href="https://t.co/5aPmXtYKqm">https://t.co/5aPmXtYKqm</a> <a href="https://t.co/PhveqewN6h">pic.twitter.com/PhveqewN6h</a></p>
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) <a href="https://twitter.com/harbhajan_singh/status/1453072553975689220?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 26, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-waqar-younis-issues-an-apology-with-folded-hands-after-namaz-in-front-of-hindus-remark-424336"><strong>Watch | Waqar Younis issues an apology with folded hands after 'Namaz in front of Hindus' remark</strong></a></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">chal bhai me tu laga sone, u sit and do some icing on ur pichwara trust me u'll in ur senses. GOOD NIGHT . <a href="https://t.co/76CEWvADDq">https://t.co/76CEWvADDq</a></p>
— Mohammad Amir (@iamamirofficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/iamamirofficial/status/1453081580159787018?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 26, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/terrible-harsha-bhogle-slams-waqar-younis-for-calling-rizwans-on-field-namaz-in-front-of-hindus-special-424230"><strong>Terrible! Harsha Bhogle slams Waqar Younis for calling Rizwan's on-field namaz in front of Hindus 'special'</strong></a></p>

<p>Hence, it can be clear that things have gone way too far between Indian and Pakistani cricketers on social media. On Tuesday (October 26), Waqar Younis also made heads turn by making a shocking statement that he loved seeing Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan's wicketkeeper-batsman, offer prayers in the middle of the ground in front of Indians post Babar &amp; Co,'s 10-wicket win over Kohli &amp; Co.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The former pacer has apologised for his comments, made in 'the heat of the moment'. However, he has been slammed by many former Indian cricketers.</p>


India and Pakistan met each other for the first time, across formats, in over two years when they locked horns in match 4 of the Super 12 round, in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition in the UAE.

India and Pakistan met each other for the first time, across formats, in over two years when they locked horns in match 4 of the Super 12 round, in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition in the UAE. The stakes were high for Babar Azam-led Pakistan as the Men in Green were trailing 12-0 in head-to-head versus Team India in World Cups (both ODIs and T20Is). However, Pakistan produced a clinical performance to stun Virat Kohli-led India by ten wickets and register their maiden win over the Men in Blue in the WC history. Following the clash, things have gone out of control between some Indian and Pakistani cricketers on social media platform Twitter. While Shoaib Akhtar-Harbhajan Singh were constantly sledging each other and were engaged in fun banters, Mohammed Amir tried to poke fun at Bhajji. Nonetheless, the matter soon escalated and things have gone out of control between the wily off-spinner and Pakistan's former speedster. Here's how the whole episode panned out: Amir tried to get cheeky and wrote, "hello everyone woh pochna yeah tha @harbhajan_singh paa ji ne TV to ni tora apna koi ni hota hai end of the day its a game of cricket (wanted to ask if Harbhajan Singh didn't break his television, as, at the end of the day, it is a game of cricket." To this, Bhajji replied by saying, "Ab Tum bi bologe @iamamirofficial yeh 6 ki landing tumhare ghar k tv par to nahi hui thi ?? Koi nahi hota hai end of the day it’s a game of cricket as u rightly said." (Now you will claim that this six also resulted in the ball landing on the tv sets at your house. Don't lost hope, end of the day it's a game as u rightly said). Amir came back with another cheeky reply, "me busy tha @harbhajan_singh apki bowling dekh raha tha test jab LaLA ne apko 4 bowls pe 4 sixes mare thay but cricket hai lag sakte but test cricket me thora ziada ho gia tha (I was busy looking at your bowling where Shahid Afridi took you on and slammed four successive sixes in a Test match. I know it is cricket, but being hit for four sixes in Test cricket is a bit too much.)" Harbhajan didn't stop and posted a glaring tweet in return. He reminded Amir of his fixing saga and said, "Lords mai no ball kaise ho gya tha ?? Kitna liya kisne diya ? Test cricket hai no ball kaise ho sakta hai ? Shame on u and ur other supporters for disgracing this beautiful game." (How did you bowl a no-ball in the 2010 Lord's Test. How much money did you take? How can one bowl a no-ball in Tests?) Amir didn't hold back and once again tried to get under the skin of Bhajji with a sarcastic reply. The Indian spinner then retorted by saying, "For people like you @iamamirofficial only Paisa paisa paisa paisa .. na izzat na kuch aur sirf paisa..bataoge nahi apne desh walo ko aur supporters ko k kitna mila tha .. get lost I feel yuk talking to people like you for insulting this game and making people fool with ur acts. (For people like you, money is all that matters. No respect but only money. Tell your countrymen how much did you take for the intentional no-ball)." In the end, the 40-year-old Harbhajan once again shared the video of him hitting Amir for a match-winning six and captioned it, “Fixer ko sixer.. out of the park @iamamirofficial chal daffa ho ja”. Responding to the video, Amir tweeted: “chal bhai me tu laga sone, u sit and do some icing on ur pichwara trust me u'll in ur senses. GOOD NIGHT." (I'm off to bed, you carry on applying some ice on your back. GOOD NIGHT). Here are the tweets: Ab Tum bi bologe @iamamirofficial yeh 6 ki landing tumhare ghar k tv par to nahi hui thi ?? Koi nahi hota hai end of the day it’s a game of cricket as u rightly said https://t.co/XqSnWhg9t3 pic.twitter.com/4IuWpPOpF1 — Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) October 26, 2021 × https://t.co/tZGLtwBKCa me busy tha @harbhajan_singh apki bowling dekh raha tha test jab LaLA ne apko 4 bowls pe 4 sixes mare thay but cricket hai lag sakte but test cricket me thora ziada ho gia tha — Mohammad Amir (@iamamirofficial) October 26, 2021 × Lords mai no ball kaise ho gya tha ?? Kitna liya kisne diya ? Test cricket hai no ball kaise ho sakta hai ? Shame on u and ur other supporters for disgracing this beautiful game https://t.co/nbv6SWMvQl — Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) October 26, 2021 × lagi pichware pe @harbhajan_singh k bhago bhago LALA aya hai https://t.co/YuoB9jsZVx — Mohammad Amir (@iamamirofficial) October 26, 2021 × For people like you @iamamirofficial only Paisa paisa paisa paisa .. na izzat na kuch aur sirf paisa..bataoge nahi apne desh walo ko aur supporters ko k kitna mila tha .. get lost I feel yuk talking to people like you for insulting this game and making people fool with ur acts https://t.co/5aPmXtYKqm pic.twitter.com/PhveqewN6h — Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) October 26, 2021 × ALSO READ | Watch | Waqar Younis issues an apology with folded hands after 'Namaz in front of Hindus' remark chal bhai me tu laga sone, u sit and do some icing on ur pichwara trust me u'll in ur senses. GOOD NIGHT . https://t.co/76CEWvADDq — Mohammad Amir (@iamamirofficial) October 26, 2021 × ALSO READ | Terrible! Harsha Bhogle slams Waqar Younis for calling Rizwan's on-field namaz in front of Hindus 'special' Hence, it can be clear that things have gone way too far between Indian and Pakistani cricketers on social media. On Tuesday (October 26), Waqar Younis also made heads turn by making a shocking statement that he loved seeing Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan's wicketkeeper-batsman, offer prayers in the middle of the ground in front of Indians post Babar & Co,'s 10-wicket win over Kohli & Co. The former pacer has apologised for his comments, made in 'the heat of the moment'. However, he has been slammed by many former Indian cricketers.

'Shame on you....' - Harbhajan taunts Md. Amir over fixing saga as duo involve in heated exchange

<p>Waqar Younis, a former Pakistani bowler, came to Twitter to apologise for his communal remark made after Pakistan's victory over India in the T20I World Cup.</p>

<p>Younis stated he enjoyed how Mohammad Rizwan did Namaz in front of Hindus while complimenting him for his performance against India.<br />
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Younis tweeted, "In the heat of the moment, I said something which I did not mean which has hurt the sentiments of many. I apologise for this, this was not intended at all, a genuine mistake. Sports unite people regardless of race, colour or religion. #apologies"&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">In the heat of the moment, I said something which I did not mean which has hurt the sentiments of many. I apologise for this, this was not intended at all, genuine mistake. Sports unites people regardless of race, colour or religion. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/apologies?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#apologies</a> 🙏🏻</p>
— Waqar Younis (@waqyounis99) <a href="https://twitter.com/waqyounis99/status/1453109128755232772?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 26, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>Waqar Yunus has also retweeted a video of this apology on Twitter.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">- "I never meant it, it was a Game &amp; it was the heat of the moment, I apologise" <a href="https://twitter.com/waqyounis99?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@waqyounis99</a> clarifies on what happened earlier.<br />
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Still what a historic Game &amp; Win it was for team Pakistan. Let's move on!<a href="https://twitter.com/bhogleharsha?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bhogleharsha</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/asportstvpk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@asportstvpk</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PakvsIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PakvsIndia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pakistan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pakistan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/India?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#India</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/T20WorldCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#T20WorldCup</a> <a href="https://t.co/1mgsnyRfap">pic.twitter.com/1mgsnyRfap</a></p>
— Arsalan H. Shah ~ Proud Pakistani (@arsalanhshah) <a href="https://twitter.com/arsalanhshah/status/1453111144948846593?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 26, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>Waqar can be heard stating in the video: "I had no such intention at all. I never even comment on religious things. No, I screw it up. I was very excited. Pakistan won the match. I was very excited. I saw Rizwan and used some such words in it, which may have hurt someone’s sentiments. I apologise for this. If anyone has been hurt by my comment, I apologise for that. I had no such intention."<br />
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/terrible-harsha-bhogle-slams-waqar-younis-for-calling-rizwans-on-field-namaz-in-front-of-hindus-special-424230"><strong>Also read | Terrible! Harsha Bhogle slams Waqar Younis for calling Rizwan's on-field namaz in front of Hindus 'special'</strong></a></p>

<p>Pakistan's overwhelming success against India in the ICC T20 World Cup was previously connected by its Home Minister Sheikh Rashid to Islam's victory.<br />
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-pakistans-victory-against-india-is-the-victory-of-islam-pakistan-minister-sheikh-rasheed-423733"><strong>Watch | Pakistan’s victory against India is the victory of Islam: Pakistan Minister Sheikh Rasheed</strong></a></p>

<p>Waqar Yunus then remarked that during the match against India in Dubai on October 24, he loved giving prayers to Mohammad Rizwan during a drink.</p>

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Waqar Younis, a former Pakistani bowler, came to Twitter to apologise for his communal remark made after Pakistan's victory over India in the T20I World Cup. Younis stated he enjoyed how Mohammad Rizwan did Namaz in front of Hindus while complimenting him for his performance against India.

Waqar Younis, a former Pakistani bowler, came to Twitter to apologise for his communal remark made after Pakistan's victory over India in the T20I World Cup. Younis stated he enjoyed how Mohammad Rizwan did Namaz in front of Hindus while complimenting him for his performance against India. Younis tweeted, "In the heat of the moment, I said something which I did not mean which has hurt the sentiments of many. I apologise for this, this was not intended at all, a genuine mistake. Sports unite people regardless of race, colour or religion. #apologies" In the heat of the moment, I said something which I did not mean which has hurt the sentiments of many. I apologise for this, this was not intended at all, genuine mistake. Sports unites people regardless of race, colour or religion. #apologies 🙏🏻 — Waqar Younis (@waqyounis99) October 26, 2021 × Waqar Yunus has also retweeted a video of this apology on Twitter. - "I never meant it, it was a Game & it was the heat of the moment, I apologise" @waqyounis99 clarifies on what happened earlier. Still what a historic Game & Win it was for team Pakistan. Let's move on!@bhogleharsha @asportstvpk #PakvsIndia #Pakistan #India #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/1mgsnyRfap — Arsalan H. Shah ~ Proud Pakistani (@arsalanhshah) October 26, 2021 × Waqar can be heard stating in the video: "I had no such intention at all. I never even comment on religious things. No, I screw it up. I was very excited. Pakistan won the match. I was very excited. I saw Rizwan and used some such words in it, which may have hurt someone’s sentiments. I apologise for this. If anyone has been hurt by my comment, I apologise for that. I had no such intention." Also read | Terrible! Harsha Bhogle slams Waqar Younis for calling Rizwan's on-field namaz in front of Hindus 'special' Pakistan's overwhelming success against India in the ICC T20 World Cup was previously connected by its Home Minister Sheikh Rashid to Islam's victory. Watch | Pakistan’s victory against India is the victory of Islam: Pakistan Minister Sheikh Rasheed Waqar Yunus then remarked that during the match against India in Dubai on October 24, he loved giving prayers to Mohammad Rizwan during a drink. pic.twitter.com/Lt49jKA3Yi — Pak Un Fans (@fansofpakuntold) October 26, 2021 × (With inputs from agencies)

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