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IPL 2020 LIVE: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders

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<p>Virat's Royal Challengers Bangalore and Karthik's Kolkata Knight Riders are set to lock horn at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the 28th match of IPL 2020.</p>

<p>Both teams face each other after winning their recent matches, they will want to keep up the momentum and stay on the top four positions.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2020-kkrs-sunil-narine-reported-for-suspected-illegal-bowling-action-during-match-against-kxip-334435" hreflang="en">IPL 2020: KKR's Sunil Narine reported for suspected illegal bowling action during match against KXIP</a></p>

<p>Royal Challengers have had a great IPL season after their skipper Virat Kohli has found his form in the tournament. Royal Challengers have one of the best bowling units in this year's Indian Premier League. However, forms of Finch and AB de Villiers has seen a drop. But they can make a comeback on a ground like Sharjah (it is a high-scoring venue). Yuzvendra Chahal has been in sublime form, he will play a crucial role. Shivam Dube and Washington Sundar are both hard-hitters and will be crucial with the bat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kolkata, on the other hand, have been lucky in the past two matches against CSK and KXIP as they pulled the match in their favour at the very last moment. Skipper Dinesh Karthik has been in good touch with the bat and his captaincy during crucial moments has earned him a lot of praise recently. Narine has been good with the ball, but not with the bat. But short boundaries in Sharjah might offer the West Indian a chance to get back in good touch. Russell's availability is in doubt after being struck with an injury during KXIP match.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The two teams have faced each other 24 times in the IPL so far, with KKR holding a 14-10 head-to-head win/loss record over RCB.</p>

<h2>Probable XI</h2>

<p><strong>RCB:</strong>&nbsp;Devdutt Padikkal, Aaron Finch, Virat Kohli (c), AB de Villiers (wk), Shivam Dube, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Chris Morris, Washington Sundar, Isuru Udana, Navdeep Saini, Yuzvendra Chahal&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>KKR:</strong>&nbsp;Shubman Gill, Rahul Tripathi, Nitish Rana, Eoin Morgan, Dinesh Karthik (c&amp;wk), Andre Russell/Tom Banton, Sunil Narine, Pat Cummins, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Prasidh Krishna, Varun Chakravarthy</p>


Virat's Royal Challengers Bangalore and Karthik's Kolkata Knight Riders are set to lock horn at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the 28th match of IPL 2020. Both teams face each other after winning their recent matches, they will want to keep up the momentum and stay on the top four positions.

Virat's Royal Challengers Bangalore and Karthik's Kolkata Knight Riders are set to lock horn at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the 28th match of IPL 2020. Both teams face each other after winning their recent matches, they will want to keep up the momentum and stay on the top four positions. Also read: IPL 2020: KKR's Sunil Narine reported for suspected illegal bowling action during match against KXIP Royal Challengers have had a great IPL season after their skipper Virat Kohli has found his form in the tournament. Royal Challengers have one of the best bowling units in this year's Indian Premier League. However, forms of Finch and AB de Villiers has seen a drop. But they can make a comeback on a ground like Sharjah (it is a high-scoring venue). Yuzvendra Chahal has been in sublime form, he will play a crucial role. Shivam Dube and Washington Sundar are both hard-hitters and will be crucial with the bat. Kolkata, on the other hand, have been lucky in the past two matches against CSK and KXIP as they pulled the match in their favour at the very last moment. Skipper Dinesh Karthik has been in good touch with the bat and his captaincy during crucial moments has earned him a lot of praise recently. Narine has been good with the ball, but not with the bat. But short boundaries in Sharjah might offer the West Indian a chance to get back in good touch. Russell's availability is in doubt after being struck with an injury during KXIP match. The two teams have faced each other 24 times in the IPL so far, with KKR holding a 14-10 head-to-head win/loss record over RCB. Probable XI RCB: Devdutt Padikkal, Aaron Finch, Virat Kohli (c), AB de Villiers (wk), Shivam Dube, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Chris Morris, Washington Sundar, Isuru Udana, Navdeep Saini, Yuzvendra Chahal KKR: Shubman Gill, Rahul Tripathi, Nitish Rana, Eoin Morgan, Dinesh Karthik (c&wk), Andre Russell/Tom Banton, Sunil Narine, Pat Cummins, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Prasidh Krishna, Varun Chakravarthy

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<p>Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli, after roaring back to form with a stunning 90 not-out vs Chennai Super Kings, said he was “putting too much pressure” on himself in the early matches of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a> while adding the Super Over thriller against Mumbai Indians “opener his mindset” and helped him get back to form.</p>

<p>Kohli, who was struggling for runs in the early tournament, hammered an unbeaten 90 off 52 deliveries as RCB defeated CSK by 37 runs on Saturday.</p>

<p>"I was trying to do too much and putting too much pressure on myself, taking focus away from what I need to do - watch the ball and bat. Sometimes you forget you're only a player out there, and the responsibility then kicks in," Kohli said in the post-match presentation.</p>

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<p>"If you think too much about responsibility, you get burdened and you don't play as a player. Your skills are also required for your team's success. That Super Over where I had to strike every ball, else we would have lost, really opened my mindset. And then I started enjoying training, enjoying batting."</p>

<p>Kohli was named the man of the match in RCB’s win over CSK as the Bangalore outfit won their fourth win in six matches.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It was one of our most complete performances. We got into a bit of a tricky position in the first half," Kohli said.</p>

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<p>"From there on, we pushed forward. We spoke during the second timeout (with the bat) that 140-150 would be good. Ended up getting more than that. It was a tricky pitch," Kohli further added.</p>

<p>"Really pleased to get two points. We have back-to-back games coming up, so important to build momentum," he said.</p>

<p>"It's about understanding the conditions and respecting the game. Instead of trying to hit every ball into the second tier of the stadium. Having played so much cricket, especially T20 cricket, I have learnt that if you are set at the death, you can capitalise," Kohli said.</p>

<p>RCB will next face KKR in Sharjah on Monday.<br />
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Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli, after roaring back to form with a stunning 90 not-out vs Chennai Super Kings, said he was “putting too much pressure” on himself in the early matches of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 while adding the Super Over thriller against Mumbai Indians “opener his mindset” and helped him get back to form.

Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli, after roaring back to form with a stunning 90 not-out vs Chennai Super Kings, said he was “putting too much pressure” on himself in the early matches of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 while adding the Super Over thriller against Mumbai Indians “opener his mindset” and helped him get back to form. Kohli, who was struggling for runs in the early tournament, hammered an unbeaten 90 off 52 deliveries as RCB defeated CSK by 37 runs on Saturday. "I was trying to do too much and putting too much pressure on myself, taking focus away from what I need to do - watch the ball and bat. Sometimes you forget you're only a player out there, and the responsibility then kicks in," Kohli said in the post-match presentation. ALSO READ: KKR's Narine reported for illegal bowling action during match against KXIP "If you think too much about responsibility, you get burdened and you don't play as a player. Your skills are also required for your team's success. That Super Over where I had to strike every ball, else we would have lost, really opened my mindset. And then I started enjoying training, enjoying batting." Kohli was named the man of the match in RCB’s win over CSK as the Bangalore outfit won their fourth win in six matches. "It was one of our most complete performances. We got into a bit of a tricky position in the first half," Kohli said. ALSO READ: Yuvraj Singh reacts to Kings XI Punjab's sixth loss in IPL 2020 "From there on, we pushed forward. We spoke during the second timeout (with the bat) that 140-150 would be good. Ended up getting more than that. It was a tricky pitch," Kohli further added. "Really pleased to get two points. We have back-to-back games coming up, so important to build momentum," he said. "It's about understanding the conditions and respecting the game. Instead of trying to hit every ball into the second tier of the stadium. Having played so much cricket, especially T20 cricket, I have learnt that if you are set at the death, you can capitalise," Kohli said. RCB will next face KKR in Sharjah on Monday.

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<p>Royal Challengers Bangalore on Saturday continued their winning run as they defeated Chennai Super Kings by 37 runs at the Dubai International Stadium as the MS Dhoni-led outfit suffered crushing defeat again in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a>.</p>

<p>With this match, RCB have now registered four wins in their six games in IPL 2020 whereas CSK, for the second time, have lost five of their seven matches in IPL history.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Batting first, Royal Challengers Bangalore were off to a rocky start as they lost star opener Aaron Finch (2) early. However, Devdutt Padikkal (33) and Virat Kohli stitched a crucial partnership before the former was sent packing by Shardul Thakur. CSK followed it by dismissing AB de Villiers for duck and taking Washington Sundar’s wicket for 10.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2020-kolkata-knight-riders-win-another-humdinger-defeat-kxip-by-2-runs-334323" hreflang="en">IPL 2020: Kolkata Knight Riders win another humdinger, defeat KXIP by 2 runs</a></strong></p>

<p>However, it was relentless Virat Kohli and his class that took on the CSK bowlers. While he kept on finding the boundary rope with his strokes, it was his running between the wickets that helped him score 90 not-out off just 52 balls. Shivam Dube also played a key cameo down the order to help RCB post 169/4 in 20 overs.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Most runs in an IPL inning through running between wickets:</h2>

<ul>
	<li>50 - Manish Pandey vs DEC, 2009 (114*)</li>
	<li>50 - Virat Kohli vs GL, 2016 (100*)</li>
	<li>50 - David Warner vs RCB, 2019 (100*)</li>
	<li>50 - VIRAT KOHLI vs CSK, Today (90*)</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2020-sehwag-slams-kxip-star-and-questions-franchise-for-going-after-him-334236" hreflang="en">IPL 2020: Sehwag slams KXIP star and questions franchise for going after him</a></strong></p>

<p>Chasing 170, CSK never looked on song as they lost opener Faf du Plessis (8) for cheap before Shane Watson was castled by Washington Sundar for 14. Ambati Rayudu and N Jagadeesan stayed in the middle for long but lack of power hitting and lackluster running between the wickets piled pressure on the rest of the team as the Chennai outfit fell short by 37 runs to lose yet another match in IPL 2020.&nbsp;<br />
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Royal Challengers Bangalore on Saturday continued their winning run as they defeated Chennai Super Kings by 37 runs at the Dubai International Stadium as the MS Dhoni-led outfit suffered crushing defeat again in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020.

Royal Challengers Bangalore on Saturday continued their winning run as they defeated Chennai Super Kings by 37 runs at the Dubai International Stadium as the MS Dhoni-led outfit suffered crushing defeat again in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. With this match, RCB have now registered four wins in their six games in IPL 2020 whereas CSK, for the second time, have lost five of their seven matches in IPL history. Batting first, Royal Challengers Bangalore were off to a rocky start as they lost star opener Aaron Finch (2) early. However, Devdutt Padikkal (33) and Virat Kohli stitched a crucial partnership before the former was sent packing by Shardul Thakur. CSK followed it by dismissing AB de Villiers for duck and taking Washington Sundar’s wicket for 10. ALSO READ: IPL 2020: Kolkata Knight Riders win another humdinger, defeat KXIP by 2 runs However, it was relentless Virat Kohli and his class that took on the CSK bowlers. While he kept on finding the boundary rope with his strokes, it was his running between the wickets that helped him score 90 not-out off just 52 balls. Shivam Dube also played a key cameo down the order to help RCB post 169/4 in 20 overs. Most runs in an IPL inning through running between wickets: 50 - Manish Pandey vs DEC, 2009 (114*) 50 - Virat Kohli vs GL, 2016 (100*) 50 - David Warner vs RCB, 2019 (100*) 50 - VIRAT KOHLI vs CSK, Today (90*) ALSO READ: IPL 2020: Sehwag slams KXIP star and questions franchise for going after him Chasing 170, CSK never looked on song as they lost opener Faf du Plessis (8) for cheap before Shane Watson was castled by Washington Sundar for 14. Ambati Rayudu and N Jagadeesan stayed in the middle for long but lack of power hitting and lackluster running between the wickets piled pressure on the rest of the team as the Chennai outfit fell short by 37 runs to lose yet another match in IPL 2020.

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<p>Chennai Super Kings are all set to take on Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Dubai International Stadium as the action continues in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a>.</p>

<p>CSK have had a tough outing in IPL 2020 so far and have lost four of the six matches they have played in the tournament. Whereas RCB are having a good start to their campaign with three wins in five games so far.&nbsp;</p>

<p>CSK will be desperate to win the match and find some sort of momentum going into the second half of the IPL 2020. A defeat against RCB could derail their hopes of qualifying to the playoffs. CSK have struggled to find form when it comes to batting majorly with their middle-order including MS Dhoni failing to make major impact with the bat.</p>

<p>RCB on the other hand have played superb cricket as the Virat Kohli-led outfit see their plans coming off in the tournament.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>CSK vs RCB: Head-to-head stats</h2>

<p>Talking about the head-to-head stats in the matches featuring CSK and RCB, the Dhoni-led side has won 15 of the 24 matches while RCB have tasted wins just eight times. One match has ended in no-result.</p>

<h2>CSK vs RCB - Squads:</h2>

<p><strong>Royal Challengers Bangalore Squad: </strong>Devdutt Padikkal, Aaron Finch, Virat Kohli(c), AB de Villiers(w), Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Isuru Udana, Navdeep Saini, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal, Umesh Yadav, Dale Steyn, Parthiv Patel, Pawan Negi, Chris Morris, Pavan Deshpande, Josh Philippe, Shahbaz Ahmed, Adam Zampa, Gurkeerat Singh Mann</p>

<p><strong>Chennai Super Kings Squad: </strong>Shane Watson, Faf du Plessis, Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni(w/c), Kedar Jadhav, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Dwayne Bravo, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Karn Sharma, Murali Vijay, Lungi Ngidi, Imran Tahir, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Santner, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, N Jagadeesan, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KM Asif, Monu Kumar, Piyush Chawla<br />
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Chennai Super Kings are all set to take on Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Dubai International Stadium as the action continues in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020.

Chennai Super Kings are all set to take on Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Dubai International Stadium as the action continues in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. CSK have had a tough outing in IPL 2020 so far and have lost four of the six matches they have played in the tournament. Whereas RCB are having a good start to their campaign with three wins in five games so far. CSK will be desperate to win the match and find some sort of momentum going into the second half of the IPL 2020. A defeat against RCB could derail their hopes of qualifying to the playoffs. CSK have struggled to find form when it comes to batting majorly with their middle-order including MS Dhoni failing to make major impact with the bat. RCB on the other hand have played superb cricket as the Virat Kohli-led outfit see their plans coming off in the tournament. CSK vs RCB: Head-to-head stats Talking about the head-to-head stats in the matches featuring CSK and RCB, the Dhoni-led side has won 15 of the 24 matches while RCB have tasted wins just eight times. One match has ended in no-result. CSK vs RCB - Squads: Royal Challengers Bangalore Squad: Devdutt Padikkal, Aaron Finch, Virat Kohli(c), AB de Villiers(w), Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Isuru Udana, Navdeep Saini, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal, Umesh Yadav, Dale Steyn, Parthiv Patel, Pawan Negi, Chris Morris, Pavan Deshpande, Josh Philippe, Shahbaz Ahmed, Adam Zampa, Gurkeerat Singh Mann Chennai Super Kings Squad: Shane Watson, Faf du Plessis, Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni(w/c), Kedar Jadhav, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Dwayne Bravo, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Karn Sharma, Murali Vijay, Lungi Ngidi, Imran Tahir, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Santner, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, N Jagadeesan, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KM Asif, Monu Kumar, Piyush Chawla

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<p>The post received more than 5,78,000 ‘likes’ within a few minutes, including one from husband Virat Kohli.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Virat is currently in the UAE for the IPL 2020. He is the captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore.</p>


Anushka Sharma shared a stunning picture of herself on Instagram. Glowing during her pregnancy, Anushka shared a monochrome picture. With her hair flowing in the wind, the Bollywood actress captioned it with black and white hearts.

Anushka Sharma shared a stunning picture of herself on Instagram. Glowing during her pregnancy, Anushka shared a monochrome picture. With her hair flowing in the wind, the Bollywood actress captioned it with black and white hearts. View this post on Instagram 🖤&🤍 A post shared by AnushkaSharma1588 (@anushkasharma) on Oct 4, 2020 at 4:28am PDT × The post received more than 5,78,000 ‘likes’ within a few minutes, including one from husband Virat Kohli. Virat is currently in the UAE for the IPL 2020. He is the captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Anushka Sharma looks gorgeous in new monochrome picture

<p>Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Rajasthan Royal by 8 wickets to win the second consecutive match in IPL 2020 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rajasthan Royals' decision of batting first quickly backfired after they lost Smith, Buttler and Samson in the first three over. No batsmen except Mahipal Lomror could play an impressive inning for the Royals. Lomror scored 47 runs off 39 balls. Tewatia and Archer's cameo in final over helped Rajasthan pose a modest total of 154 runs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chahal scalped three big wickets to restrict Rajasthan to a modest total. Isuru Udana took two wickets, whereas, Saini scalped a big fish (Buttler).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Royal Challengers were off to a better start. Despite losing an early wicket of Aaron Finch. The 99-run partnership between Padikkal and Kohli landed a fatal blow to Rajasthan Royals. Virat Kohli was backed in form and scored 72 runs off 53 balls. Padikkal smashed his third 50 in the fourth match for the Royal Challengers. Rajasthan's Gopal and Archer scalped one wicket each.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The mammoth win against Rajasthan helped Bangalore go at the top of the table making it the first till until now to win three matches in four games. However, RCB will be toppled before the day ends as the winner of DC vs KKR will go on top due to better net run rate. Rajasthan witnessed second consecutive defeat and are now placed sixth in the points table.</p>


Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Rajasthan Royal by 8 wickets to win the second consecutive match in IPL 2020 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Rajasthan Royal by 8 wickets to win the second consecutive match in IPL 2020 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. Rajasthan Royals' decision of batting first quickly backfired after they lost Smith, Buttler and Samson in the first three over. No batsmen except Mahipal Lomror could play an impressive inning for the Royals. Lomror scored 47 runs off 39 balls. Tewatia and Archer's cameo in final over helped Rajasthan pose a modest total of 154 runs. Chahal scalped three big wickets to restrict Rajasthan to a modest total. Isuru Udana took two wickets, whereas, Saini scalped a big fish (Buttler). Royal Challengers were off to a better start. Despite losing an early wicket of Aaron Finch. The 99-run partnership between Padikkal and Kohli landed a fatal blow to Rajasthan Royals. Virat Kohli was backed in form and scored 72 runs off 53 balls. Padikkal smashed his third 50 in the fourth match for the Royal Challengers. Rajasthan's Gopal and Archer scalped one wicket each. The mammoth win against Rajasthan helped Bangalore go at the top of the table making it the first till until now to win three matches in four games. However, RCB will be toppled before the day ends as the winner of DC vs KKR will go on top due to better net run rate. Rajasthan witnessed second consecutive defeat and are now placed sixth in the points table.

IPL 2020: Kohli and Chahal star as Royal Challengers beat Rajasthan Royals by 8 wickets

<p>Anushka Sharma is one of the most outspoken Bollywood stars, who always keeps sharing her views and voicing her powerful opinions on important issues. The actress who is expecting her first child with cricketer Virat Kohli in January 2021, recently shared her opinion on why still society thinks having a male child as a 'privilege'.<br />
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Anushka took to her Instagram story, and called the obessesion of wanting a male child an extremely myopic vision. Anushka wrote, "In our society having a male child is seen as a 'privilege'. Of course, it's no more privilege than having a girl child but the fact is that this so-called privilege has been viewed incorrectly and with an extremely myopic vision," stated the actress.<br />
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In the post, she said that the 'only privilege' parents with a baby boy have is to raise him in a way that they respect girls, "The only 'privilege' is that one has the opportunity to raise a boy in a way that he respects a girl That's your DUTY as a parent to society. So, don't think of it as a PRIVILEGE," wrote Anushka.<br />
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"The gender of the child doesn't make you privileged but it is actually the responsibility you owe to society to raise a boy so well that women feel safe and protected."<br />
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Anushka is expecting her first child with husband and cricketer Virat Kohli, a month back, couple announced the good news on their respective Instagram accounts. Currently, Anushka is with her Virat Kohli, in Dubai, where the latest edition of <a href="http://13.235.153.162/sports/star-all-rounder-ben-stokes-set-to-join-ipl-2020-tonight-rajasthan-royals-332221">Indian Premier League</a> is being held.</p>


Anushka Sharma is one of the most outspoken Bollywood stars, who always keeps sharing her views and voicing her powerful opinions on important issues. The actress who is expecting her first child with cricketer Virat Kohli in January 2021, recently shared her opinion on why still society thinks having a male child as a 'privilege'.

Anushka Sharma is one of the most outspoken Bollywood stars, who always keeps sharing her views and voicing her powerful opinions on important issues. The actress who is expecting her first child with cricketer Virat Kohli in January 2021, recently shared her opinion on why still society thinks having a male child as a 'privilege'. Anushka took to her Instagram story, and called the obessesion of wanting a male child an extremely myopic vision. Anushka wrote, "In our society having a male child is seen as a 'privilege'. Of course, it's no more privilege than having a girl child but the fact is that this so-called privilege has been viewed incorrectly and with an extremely myopic vision," stated the actress. In the post, she said that the 'only privilege' parents with a baby boy have is to raise him in a way that they respect girls, "The only 'privilege' is that one has the opportunity to raise a boy in a way that he respects a girl That's your DUTY as a parent to society. So, don't think of it as a PRIVILEGE," wrote Anushka. "The gender of the child doesn't make you privileged but it is actually the responsibility you owe to society to raise a boy so well that women feel safe and protected." Anushka is expecting her first child with husband and cricketer Virat Kohli, a month back, couple announced the good news on their respective Instagram accounts. Currently, Anushka is with her Virat Kohli, in Dubai, where the latest edition of Indian Premier League is being held.

Anushka Sharma on privilege of having a male child: 'Extremely myopic vision'

<p>Royal Challengers Bangalore seal their second win in IPL 2020 after beating Mumbai Indians in super over on Monday at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. Another day, another thrilling match in IPL 2020.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2020-rcb-vs-mi-highlights-rcb-beat-mi-in-super-over-330894">IPL 2020, RCB vs MI highlights: RCB beat MI in super over</a></p>

<p>Mumbai Indians won the toss and chose to field. The decision immediately backfired after Devdutt Padikkal and Aaron Finch were off to a flyer. Both openers put up a partnership of 81 runs in just first 9 overs. However, the Finch got out right after his half-century. RCB skipper Virat Kohli's woeful run in IPL 2020 continued as he got out on a single-digit yet again. But, Padikkal and de Villiers quick-fire partnership and half centuries kept RCB in front. Dube graced Bangalore innings by smashing three sixes in the final over helping the Challengers breach the 200-mark. By the end of first innings, RCB were 201/3.</p>

<p><strong>IN PICS|&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/ipl-2020-high-scoring-thriller-between-kings-xi-punjab-and-rajasthan-royals-in-pictures-330930" hreflang="en">IPL 2020: High scoring thriller between Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals in pictures</a></p>

<p>Mumbai were off to a promising start as RCB conceded 14 runs in the first over. However, back-to-back wickets in two overs but RCB back in the game. Hardik Pandya and Ishan Kishan tried to take the innings forward but the partnership broke when Adam Zampa removed Hardik Pandya. But the 100-run partnership between Kishan and Pollard kept Mumbai in the game and made a brilliant comeback to take the lost match into the super over. Ishan Kishan got out on 99 but Pollard's pull took the ball to a boundary to ensure a super over.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the super over, Navdeep Saini restricted the Mumbai Indians to 7 runs. Bumrah for Mumbai Indians failed to stop the Royal Challengers batsmen from scoring 8 runs in the over.</p>


Royal Challengers Bangalore seal their second win in IPL 2020 after beating Mumbai Indians in super over on Monday at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. Another day, another thrilling match in IPL 2020.

Royal Challengers Bangalore seal their second win in IPL 2020 after beating Mumbai Indians in super over on Monday at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. Another day, another thrilling match in IPL 2020. Also read: IPL 2020, RCB vs MI highlights: RCB beat MI in super over Mumbai Indians won the toss and chose to field. The decision immediately backfired after Devdutt Padikkal and Aaron Finch were off to a flyer. Both openers put up a partnership of 81 runs in just first 9 overs. However, the Finch got out right after his half-century. RCB skipper Virat Kohli's woeful run in IPL 2020 continued as he got out on a single-digit yet again. But, Padikkal and de Villiers quick-fire partnership and half centuries kept RCB in front. Dube graced Bangalore innings by smashing three sixes in the final over helping the Challengers breach the 200-mark. By the end of first innings, RCB were 201/3. IN PICS| IPL 2020: High scoring thriller between Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals in pictures Mumbai were off to a promising start as RCB conceded 14 runs in the first over. However, back-to-back wickets in two overs but RCB back in the game. Hardik Pandya and Ishan Kishan tried to take the innings forward but the partnership broke when Adam Zampa removed Hardik Pandya. But the 100-run partnership between Kishan and Pollard kept Mumbai in the game and made a brilliant comeback to take the lost match into the super over. Ishan Kishan got out on 99 but Pollard's pull took the ball to a boundary to ensure a super over. In the super over, Navdeep Saini restricted the Mumbai Indians to 7 runs. Bumrah for Mumbai Indians failed to stop the Royal Challengers batsmen from scoring 8 runs in the over.

IPL 2020: Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Mumbai Indians in super over

<p>Royal Challengers Bangalore suffered a crushing 97-run defeat to Kings XI Punjab at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday as Virat Kohli admitted that his mistakes on the field led to the humiliating loss as action continued in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a>.</p>

<p>Kohli dropped two sitters of KXIP skipper KL Rahul in the 17th and 18th over after which the latter went on to score a century and piled crucial runs for KXIP to take them to 206/3.</p>

<p>Rahul hammed 26 runs off Dale Steyn in the 19th over and ended the 20th with a four and two sixes as he went on to achieve the highest-ever score by and Indian batsman and captain in IPL history.</p>

<h2>We know exactly where we went wrong: Virat Kohli</h2>

<p>"I think we were good in the middle phase with the ball, they got off to a decent start and we pulled things back nicely," said Kohli on Star Sports after the match. "I have to stand in front and take the brunt of it, not the best day in the office, couple of important chances of KL when he was set and that cost us 35-40 runs at a later stage maybe if we restricted them to 180 we wouldn't have under pressure from ball one to chase. We know exactly where we went wrong and I have to put my hand up and say couple of important chances went down."</p>

<p>Kohli demoted himself to no. 4 to try Josh Philippe at no. 3. However, the move failed as the Aussie scored a duck and Kohli was sent packing for one run.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"He (Philippe) has batted at the top of the order for Western Australia and done well in the BBL as well, early days in the tournament so we thought we will maximise his ability and see how we go from thereon. We thought we will give ourselves a bit of depth in the middle overs," said Kohli.<br />
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Royal Challengers Bangalore suffered a crushing 97-run defeat to Kings XI Punjab at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday as Virat Kohli admitted that his mistakes on the field led to the humiliating loss as action continued in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020.

Royal Challengers Bangalore suffered a crushing 97-run defeat to Kings XI Punjab at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday as Virat Kohli admitted that his mistakes on the field led to the humiliating loss as action continued in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. Kohli dropped two sitters of KXIP skipper KL Rahul in the 17th and 18th over after which the latter went on to score a century and piled crucial runs for KXIP to take them to 206/3. Rahul hammed 26 runs off Dale Steyn in the 19th over and ended the 20th with a four and two sixes as he went on to achieve the highest-ever score by and Indian batsman and captain in IPL history. We know exactly where we went wrong: Virat Kohli "I think we were good in the middle phase with the ball, they got off to a decent start and we pulled things back nicely," said Kohli on Star Sports after the match. "I have to stand in front and take the brunt of it, not the best day in the office, couple of important chances of KL when he was set and that cost us 35-40 runs at a later stage maybe if we restricted them to 180 we wouldn't have under pressure from ball one to chase. We know exactly where we went wrong and I have to put my hand up and say couple of important chances went down." Kohli demoted himself to no. 4 to try Josh Philippe at no. 3. However, the move failed as the Aussie scored a duck and Kohli was sent packing for one run. "He (Philippe) has batted at the top of the order for Western Australia and done well in the BBL as well, early days in the tournament so we thought we will maximise his ability and see how we go from thereon. We thought we will give ourselves a bit of depth in the middle overs," said Kohli.

Have to take the brunt of it: Virat Kohli reacts to RCB's crushing defeat to KXIP in IPL 2020

<p>Indian Prime Minister on Thursday interacted with fitness icons of the country as part of the 'Fit India Dialogue' to promote fitness and health.<br />
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While interacting with actor and fitness enthusiast Milind Soman, PM Modi asked a question that has been on everyone's mind for a long time.<br />
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"Whatever you say your age is - are you really that old or is it something else?," PM Modi asked the Soman who at 55, is one of fittest stars India knows of.<br />
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Soman smiled and said, "Many ask me, are you 55? They wonder how I can run 500 KM at this age. I tell them my mother is 81. I want to be like her when I reach that age. My mother is an inspiration for me and many others."<br />
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PM Modi, jokingly referring to the former supermodel as 'Made in India Milind' in a reference to a popular 90s msuic video that Soman had starred in. Modi revealed that he had watched five times a forwarded video of Soman's mother doing push-ups in absolutre awe.<br />
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Milind Soman also reminded the PM that how the older generation was used to walking up to 50 kkms and women in rural areas still walk miles to fetch water.<br />
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"But in cities we are sedentary. The more we keep sitting, our energy and fitness goes down. It is normal for any person to do 100 KM a day," he added.<br />
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The actor also sugegst that to keep fit one did not necerssarily needs gym equipments but mental strength. "Gyms and machines are not necessary. I can be fit at 8 by 10 foot space in home. You only need mental strength," he said.<br />
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When Soman asked Modi how he handled the stress that came with his job of being the leader of a country like India, the PM said, "When we serve others instead of ourselves, without any greed but with a sense of duty, then there can be no stress. Instead, you get more energy. Also, pratispardha (competition) is a sign of fitness when it is healthy."<br />
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PM Modi also interacted with Virat Kohli among others as a part of the same initiative.</p>


Indian Prime Minister on Thursday interacted with fitness icons of the country as part of the 'Fit India Dialogue' to promote fitness and health. While interacting with actor and fitness enthusiast Milind Soman, PM Modi asked a question that has been on everyone's mind for a long time.

Indian Prime Minister on Thursday interacted with fitness icons of the country as part of the 'Fit India Dialogue' to promote fitness and health. While interacting with actor and fitness enthusiast Milind Soman, PM Modi asked a question that has been on everyone's mind for a long time. "Whatever you say your age is - are you really that old or is it something else?," PM Modi asked the Soman who at 55, is one of fittest stars India knows of. Soman smiled and said, "Many ask me, are you 55? They wonder how I can run 500 KM at this age. I tell them my mother is 81. I want to be like her when I reach that age. My mother is an inspiration for me and many others." PM Modi, jokingly referring to the former supermodel as 'Made in India Milind' in a reference to a popular 90s msuic video that Soman had starred in. Modi revealed that he had watched five times a forwarded video of Soman's mother doing push-ups in absolutre awe. Milind Soman also reminded the PM that how the older generation was used to walking up to 50 kkms and women in rural areas still walk miles to fetch water. "But in cities we are sedentary. The more we keep sitting, our energy and fitness goes down. It is normal for any person to do 100 KM a day," he added. The actor also sugegst that to keep fit one did not necerssarily needs gym equipments but mental strength. "Gyms and machines are not necessary. I can be fit at 8 by 10 foot space in home. You only need mental strength," he said. When Soman asked Modi how he handled the stress that came with his job of being the leader of a country like India, the PM said, "When we serve others instead of ourselves, without any greed but with a sense of duty, then there can be no stress. Instead, you get more energy. Also, pratispardha (competition) is a sign of fitness when it is healthy." PM Modi also interacted with Virat Kohli among others as a part of the same initiative.

PM Narendra Modi asks Milind Soman, 'Are you really that old?' during Fit India Dialogue 2020

<p>Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) are set to face Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Thursday as the action continues in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a> in the UAE. While KXIP started their IPL 2020 campaign with a heartbreaking defeat to Delhi Capitals in a Super Over, RCB thumped CSK by 16 runs to win their season opener against the MS Dhoni-led outfit.</p>

<p>The last match for KXIP was a humdinger as there was an umpiring error with the KL Rahul-led squad failing to score 1 run off the last 3 balls to take the match to the Super Over. There has been a lot of debates surrounding the square-leg umpire call of ‘one-run short’ but KXIP should move on and look to start winning their matches.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/exclusive-dont-want-my-game-to-be-limited-to-googlys-says-kings-xi-punjabs-ravi-bishnoi-329890" hreflang="en">Exclusive: Don't want my game to be limited to googlys, says Kings XI Punjab's Ravi Bishnoi</a></strong></p>

<p>Whereas RCB made a stunning comeback to win their match against CSK as the likes of Devdutt Padikkal, AB de Villiers shone with the willow while Shivam Dube bowled an excellent spell to help RCB win the cliffhanger.</p>

<h2>KXIP vs RCB: Head-to-head stats</h2>

<p>Talking about the head-to-head stats, it is an equal. Both KXIP and RCB have won 12 matches each in their encounters. However, in the UAE, KXIP have won the sole match which they have played against RCB. However, in the last five clashes, RCB have come out strong to win four games.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ben-stokes-expected-to-join-rajasthan-royals-squad-in-early-october-report-329905" hreflang="en">Ben Stokes expected to join Rajasthan Royals squad in 'early October': Report</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<h2>Dew factor</h2>

<p>With the dew factor coming into play, chasing has become a norm after winning the toss and that is likely to continue even today in Dubai. A score of 160-170 is expected given the larger boundaries in Dubai, however, if batters can get it going then both the teams have the firepower to attain 200-run mark.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Royal Challengers Bangalore Squad: </strong>Devdutt Padikkal, Aaron Finch, Virat Kohli(c), AB de Villiers, Shivam Dube, Josh Philippe(w), Washington Sundar, Navdeep Saini, Umesh Yadav, Dale Steyn, Yuzvendra Chahal, Parthiv Patel, Isuru Udana, Moeen Ali, Pawan Negi, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Chris Morris, Adam Zampa, Pavan Deshpande, Mohammed Siraj, Shahbaz Ahmed</p>

<p><strong>Kings XI Punjab Squad:</strong> Lokesh Rahul(w/c), Mayank Agarwal, Karun Nair, Nicholas Pooran, Glenn Maxwell, Sarfaraz Khan, Krishnappa Gowtham, Chris Jordan, Mohammed Shami, Sheldon Cottrell, Ravi Bishnoi, Chris Gayle, Mandeep Singh, Murugan Ashwin, James Neesham, Deepak Hooda, Hardus Viljoen, Jagadeesha Suchith, Ishan Porel, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Tajinder Singh, Darshan Nalkande, Arshdeep Singh, Simran Singh, Harpreet Brar</p>


Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) are set to face Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Thursday as the action continues in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 in the UAE.

Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) are set to face Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Thursday as the action continues in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 in the UAE. While KXIP started their IPL 2020 campaign with a heartbreaking defeat to Delhi Capitals in a Super Over, RCB thumped CSK by 16 runs to win their season opener against the MS Dhoni-led outfit. The last match for KXIP was a humdinger as there was an umpiring error with the KL Rahul-led squad failing to score 1 run off the last 3 balls to take the match to the Super Over. There has been a lot of debates surrounding the square-leg umpire call of ‘one-run short’ but KXIP should move on and look to start winning their matches. ALSO READ: Exclusive: Don't want my game to be limited to googlys, says Kings XI Punjab's Ravi Bishnoi Whereas RCB made a stunning comeback to win their match against CSK as the likes of Devdutt Padikkal, AB de Villiers shone with the willow while Shivam Dube bowled an excellent spell to help RCB win the cliffhanger. KXIP vs RCB: Head-to-head stats Talking about the head-to-head stats, it is an equal. Both KXIP and RCB have won 12 matches each in their encounters. However, in the UAE, KXIP have won the sole match which they have played against RCB. However, in the last five clashes, RCB have come out strong to win four games. ALSO READ: Ben Stokes expected to join Rajasthan Royals squad in 'early October': Report Dew factor With the dew factor coming into play, chasing has become a norm after winning the toss and that is likely to continue even today in Dubai. A score of 160-170 is expected given the larger boundaries in Dubai, however, if batters can get it going then both the teams have the firepower to attain 200-run mark. Royal Challengers Bangalore Squad: Devdutt Padikkal, Aaron Finch, Virat Kohli(c), AB de Villiers, Shivam Dube, Josh Philippe(w), Washington Sundar, Navdeep Saini, Umesh Yadav, Dale Steyn, Yuzvendra Chahal, Parthiv Patel, Isuru Udana, Moeen Ali, Pawan Negi, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Chris Morris, Adam Zampa, Pavan Deshpande, Mohammed Siraj, Shahbaz Ahmed Kings XI Punjab Squad: Lokesh Rahul(w/c), Mayank Agarwal, Karun Nair, Nicholas Pooran, Glenn Maxwell, Sarfaraz Khan, Krishnappa Gowtham, Chris Jordan, Mohammed Shami, Sheldon Cottrell, Ravi Bishnoi, Chris Gayle, Mandeep Singh, Murugan Ashwin, James Neesham, Deepak Hooda, Hardus Viljoen, Jagadeesha Suchith, Ishan Porel, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Tajinder Singh, Darshan Nalkande, Arshdeep Singh, Simran Singh, Harpreet Brar

IPL 2020, KXIP vs RCB Preview: High-flying Kohli & Co. meet KL Rahul's Punjab

<p>Skipper Virat Kohli explained how the Yo-Yo test helped Indian cricketers aim for high-level fitness when Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked him about the mandatory running aerobic fitness routine.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Modi was interacting with fitness experts and influencers from across the country to mark the one-year anniversary of the 'Fit India Movement.'</p>

<p>Modi was keen to know what is Yo-Yo test and asked if the captain also has to pass it or he gets spared?</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-narendra-modi-asks-states-to-focus-on-micro-containment-zones-329733">PM Narendra Modi asks states to focus on micro-containment zones</a></strong></p>

<p>"I heard these days there is a Yo-Yo test for the team, what is this test," asked Modi during the virtual interaction.</p>

<p>Kohli, smiling, replied, "This Test was very important from fitness point of view. If we talk about global fitness level, our fitness level is still low compared to other teams and we want to take it up, which is a basic requirement."</p>

<p>The gruelling routine has two sets of cones that are 20 metres apart. Once the beep is sounded, the athlete has to reach the marker on the other side by the time the next beep sounds, turn and get back to where he started before the third beep.</p>

<p>The frequency of the beeps gradually increases for the subsequent runs.</p>

<p>Kohli, who is currently in the UAE for the ongoing 13th IPL, said even he has to clear the test to get selected for the India team.</p>

<p>"I'm the one who goes to run first and this is the condition that if I fail that I am also not available for selection. It is important to set that culture and it will lead to improvement in overall fitness levels."</p>

<p>The session was attended by sports persons such as Paralympic javelin gold medallist Devendra Jhajharia and woman footballer from Jammu and Kashmir Afshan Ashiq.</p>

<p>Also present were actor, model and runner Milind Soman and nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar.</p>

<p>Modi also interacted with Afshan, who hit the headlines in 2017 as a stone pelter in Srinagar.</p>

<p>The 25-year-old played as goalkeeper in J&amp;K women's football team and later played in the Indian Women's League in 2019 for FC Kolhapur City. She also trains youngsters in Srinagar.</p>

<p>To encourage her Modi said, "You have done very well in football. Mostly, football fans say 'Bend it like Beckham', but now they will say 'Ace it like Afshan'."</p>

<p>Afshan said she gets inspiration from former India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, eulogised as 'captain cool'.<br />
"I do meditation at 5:30 every morning to keep my mind cool. I have learnt a lot from M S Dhoni, he is always calm. I like getting that calmness in my life, it helps to do all work calmly. It helps in balancing mental stress."</p>

<p>Kohli said better fitness has helped the players, especially fast bowlers, to perform during crucial moments.</p>

<p>"In Test cricket, sometimes we get tired. Our fast bowlers are best in the world currently and if they have to put that effort on the fourth and fifth day on the field, they can do it now," he said.</p>

<p>"We always had the skills but when in the crucial moment when the body gets tired and the team needs you, our performance used to dip and our opponents used to win, now because of our fitness, we have been able to capitalise and perform on those crucial moments," he added.</p>

<p>Kohli said he didn't follow the right diet early in his career and stressed on the need to bring an overall change in lifestyle.</p>

<p>"When I started playing, I started having lot of things which were not good from health point of view. So physical fitness and diet had to change. Now life is very hectic, so if we don't keep fitness in sync with our times, we will keep falling behind. If we wouldn't have focussed on our fitness then we would have fallen behind in our sports as well. We can't only depend on our skills as mental strength depends on how fit is the body and mind."</p>

<p>Modi said he was glad that healthy eating is becoming a part of people's way of living.</p>

<p>"Becoming fit is not as difficult as most think. It just requires a little discipline. 'Fitness ki dose, aadha ghanta roz'. Every Indian should play some game or do some fitness activity, be it tennis, badminton, kabaddi. It has to be for at least half an hour," the PM said.&nbsp;<br />
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Skipper Virat Kohli explained how the Yo-Yo test helped Indian cricketers aim for high-level fitness when Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked him about the mandatory running aerobic fitness routine.

Skipper Virat Kohli explained how the Yo-Yo test helped Indian cricketers aim for high-level fitness when Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked him about the mandatory running aerobic fitness routine. Prime Minister Modi was interacting with fitness experts and influencers from across the country to mark the one-year anniversary of the 'Fit India Movement.' Modi was keen to know what is Yo-Yo test and asked if the captain also has to pass it or he gets spared? Also read | PM Narendra Modi asks states to focus on micro-containment zones "I heard these days there is a Yo-Yo test for the team, what is this test," asked Modi during the virtual interaction. Kohli, smiling, replied, "This Test was very important from fitness point of view. If we talk about global fitness level, our fitness level is still low compared to other teams and we want to take it up, which is a basic requirement." The gruelling routine has two sets of cones that are 20 metres apart. Once the beep is sounded, the athlete has to reach the marker on the other side by the time the next beep sounds, turn and get back to where he started before the third beep. The frequency of the beeps gradually increases for the subsequent runs. Kohli, who is currently in the UAE for the ongoing 13th IPL, said even he has to clear the test to get selected for the India team. "I'm the one who goes to run first and this is the condition that if I fail that I am also not available for selection. It is important to set that culture and it will lead to improvement in overall fitness levels." The session was attended by sports persons such as Paralympic javelin gold medallist Devendra Jhajharia and woman footballer from Jammu and Kashmir Afshan Ashiq. Also present were actor, model and runner Milind Soman and nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar. Modi also interacted with Afshan, who hit the headlines in 2017 as a stone pelter in Srinagar. The 25-year-old played as goalkeeper in J&K women's football team and later played in the Indian Women's League in 2019 for FC Kolhapur City. She also trains youngsters in Srinagar. To encourage her Modi said, "You have done very well in football. Mostly, football fans say 'Bend it like Beckham', but now they will say 'Ace it like Afshan'." Afshan said she gets inspiration from former India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, eulogised as 'captain cool'. "I do meditation at 5:30 every morning to keep my mind cool. I have learnt a lot from M S Dhoni, he is always calm. I like getting that calmness in my life, it helps to do all work calmly. It helps in balancing mental stress." Kohli said better fitness has helped the players, especially fast bowlers, to perform during crucial moments. "In Test cricket, sometimes we get tired. Our fast bowlers are best in the world currently and if they have to put that effort on the fourth and fifth day on the field, they can do it now," he said. "We always had the skills but when in the crucial moment when the body gets tired and the team needs you, our performance used to dip and our opponents used to win, now because of our fitness, we have been able to capitalise and perform on those crucial moments," he added. Kohli said he didn't follow the right diet early in his career and stressed on the need to bring an overall change in lifestyle. "When I started playing, I started having lot of things which were not good from health point of view. So physical fitness and diet had to change. Now life is very hectic, so if we don't keep fitness in sync with our times, we will keep falling behind. If we wouldn't have focussed on our fitness then we would have fallen behind in our sports as well. We can't only depend on our skills as mental strength depends on how fit is the body and mind." Modi said he was glad that healthy eating is becoming a part of people's way of living. "Becoming fit is not as difficult as most think. It just requires a little discipline. 'Fitness ki dose, aadha ghanta roz'. Every Indian should play some game or do some fitness activity, be it tennis, badminton, kabaddi. It has to be for at least half an hour," the PM said.

PM Modi asks Kohli about Yo-Yo test, praises J&K woman footballer Afshan Ashiq 

<p>Royal Challengers Bangalore start their IPL campaign with a win. Virat and Co. beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 10 runs on Monday at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai.</p>

<p>David Warner won the toss and chose to field first as the pitch conditions favoured the team batting second.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Debutant Devdutt Padikkal and Aaron Finch opened the innings for the Royal Challengers Bangalore. Padikkal looked in great touch as he scored his maiden half-century in his first-ever IPL match. The opening pair set up a partnership of 90 runs. SRH came back after getting back-to-back wickets of RCB openers. Skipper Virat Kohli failed to impress and scored just 14 runs off 13 balls. South Africa's AB de Villiers went on with the innings and completed the feat of hitting 200 sixes for RCB. He scored 51 off 30 balls and powered Royal Challengers to a challenging total of 163. RCB ended their innings at the loss of five wickets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>SRH's T Natrajan, Vijay Shankar, and Abhishek Sharma took one wicket each.&nbsp;</p>

<p>SRH openers Warner and Bairstow were off to a poor start after Sunriser's skipper was runout. However, the partnership between Jonny Bairstow and Manish Pandey kept SRH in the game. But, SRH failed to have any partnership after Pandey got out. Bairstow scored 61 off 43 was the top individual score in SRH lineup.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chahal's 3/18 helped Royal Challengers defend a good total. Sunrisers were all out on 153. Shivam Dube and Navdeep Saini scalped two wickets each for the team.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chahal was declared the man of the match.</p>


Royal Challengers Bangalore start their IPL campaign with a win. Virat and Co. beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 10 runs on Monday at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai.

Royal Challengers Bangalore start their IPL campaign with a win. Virat and Co. beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 10 runs on Monday at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. David Warner won the toss and chose to field first as the pitch conditions favoured the team batting second. Debutant Devdutt Padikkal and Aaron Finch opened the innings for the Royal Challengers Bangalore. Padikkal looked in great touch as he scored his maiden half-century in his first-ever IPL match. The opening pair set up a partnership of 90 runs. SRH came back after getting back-to-back wickets of RCB openers. Skipper Virat Kohli failed to impress and scored just 14 runs off 13 balls. South Africa's AB de Villiers went on with the innings and completed the feat of hitting 200 sixes for RCB. He scored 51 off 30 balls and powered Royal Challengers to a challenging total of 163. RCB ended their innings at the loss of five wickets. SRH's T Natrajan, Vijay Shankar, and Abhishek Sharma took one wicket each. SRH openers Warner and Bairstow were off to a poor start after Sunriser's skipper was runout. However, the partnership between Jonny Bairstow and Manish Pandey kept SRH in the game. But, SRH failed to have any partnership after Pandey got out. Bairstow scored 61 off 43 was the top individual score in SRH lineup. Chahal's 3/18 helped Royal Challengers defend a good total. Sunrisers were all out on 153. Shivam Dube and Navdeep Saini scalped two wickets each for the team. Chahal was declared the man of the match.

IPL 2020: Padikkal and Chahal star as RCB beat SRH by 10 runs

<p>Controversy erupted in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a> after square-leg umpire Nitin Menon wrongfully called a run short for Kings XI Punjab during their match against Delhi Capitals in the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Sunday as KXIP suffered a heartbreaking defeat against DC in the Super Over.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While many former cricketers and pundits have slammed the umpire for taking a very rash call which resulted in a defeat to Kings XI Punjab, former England spinner Monty Panesar said people should not be harsh on the umpire and should rather call for the usage of technology so that such incidents don’t ruin the fun of IPL in future.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“Let’s not be harsh on the umpire. It’s a thankless job but yes, that was a wrong call. Umpires have to use technology if it is available and if the rules don’t permit it then there should be a tweak so that we don’t see such mistakes in future. Kings XI Punjab have every right to be disappointed as it probably cost them crucial two points,” Panesar said during WION’s show IPL Shorts.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2020-kxip-appeals-against-controversial-short-run-call-as-preity-zinta-fumes-329153" hreflang="en">IPL 2020: KXIP appeals against controversial 'short run' call as Preity Zinta fumes</a></strong></p>

<p>Square-leg umpire Menon had signaled a short run as Jordan had not grounded his bat inside the crease when taking two runs. However, TV replays showed Jordan’s bat was inside the crease. But nothing could be done as the third umpire does not have the authority to overturn an on-field call, unless it is referred for review.</p>

<p>Delhi Capitals took the game to the Super Over after Kings XI Punjab failed to take one run off the last three deliveries before clinching the match after a terrific over by Kagiso Rabada.</p>

<p>Next up in IPL 2020 is the much-awaited match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore as Virat Kohli marks his return to the field after a prolonged break. Plenty of stars will be in action with the likes of Rashid Khan, Jonny Bairstow, David Warner, AB de Villiers all set to take to the field in IPL 2020 for their respective teams.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/monty-panesar-predicts-winners-of-ipl-2020-picks-favourites-for-orange-and-purple-cap-328594" hreflang="en">Monty Panesar predicts winners of IPL 2020, picks favourites for Orange and Purple cap</a></strong></p>

<h2>Rashid Khan vs Virat Kohli the battle to watch out for: Monty Panesar</h2>

<p>Previewing the match, Panesar said: “Both RCB and SRH are looking good on paper but it will come down to how they manage their resources. RBC so far has been all about Virat Kohli and we all know he will score plenty of runs again. But he will be thinking how can I take this RCB side over the line and win them that IPL trophy. <a href="http://dnaindia.com/ipl/report-ipl-2020-aaron-finch-will-take-captaincy-burden-off-virat-kohli-monty-panesar-2844340">Aaron Finch</a> will probably take some burden off Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers.</p>

<p>“Rashid Khan going against Virat Kohli will the battle to watch out for. Best T20 bowler going up against King Kohli – that’s a mouthwatering clash. But if SRH spinners don’t come good then I don’t see SRH winning this one against RCB,” Panesar said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Royal Challengers Bangalore take on Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Dubai International Stadium on Monday as action continues in IPL 2020.</p>


Controversy erupted in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 after square-leg umpire Nitin Menon wrongfully called a run short for Kings XI Punjab during their match against Delhi Capitals in the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Sunday as KXIP suffered a heartbreaking defeat against DC in the Super Over.

Controversy erupted in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 after square-leg umpire Nitin Menon wrongfully called a run short for Kings XI Punjab during their match against Delhi Capitals in the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Sunday as KXIP suffered a heartbreaking defeat against DC in the Super Over. While many former cricketers and pundits have slammed the umpire for taking a very rash call which resulted in a defeat to Kings XI Punjab, former England spinner Monty Panesar said people should not be harsh on the umpire and should rather call for the usage of technology so that such incidents don’t ruin the fun of IPL in future. KXIP are understandably unhappy at this decision. Should the umpires have intervened? 🤔#IPL2020 pic.twitter.com/QjJKHAmGMi — Wisden India (@WisdenIndia) September 21, 2020 × “Let’s not be harsh on the umpire. It’s a thankless job but yes, that was a wrong call. Umpires have to use technology if it is available and if the rules don’t permit it then there should be a tweak so that we don’t see such mistakes in future. Kings XI Punjab have every right to be disappointed as it probably cost them crucial two points,” Panesar said during WION’s show IPL Shorts. ALSO READ: IPL 2020: KXIP appeals against controversial 'short run' call as Preity Zinta fumes Square-leg umpire Menon had signaled a short run as Jordan had not grounded his bat inside the crease when taking two runs. However, TV replays showed Jordan’s bat was inside the crease. But nothing could be done as the third umpire does not have the authority to overturn an on-field call, unless it is referred for review. Delhi Capitals took the game to the Super Over after Kings XI Punjab failed to take one run off the last three deliveries before clinching the match after a terrific over by Kagiso Rabada. Next up in IPL 2020 is the much-awaited match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore as Virat Kohli marks his return to the field after a prolonged break. Plenty of stars will be in action with the likes of Rashid Khan, Jonny Bairstow, David Warner, AB de Villiers all set to take to the field in IPL 2020 for their respective teams. ALSO READ: Monty Panesar predicts winners of IPL 2020, picks favourites for Orange and Purple cap Rashid Khan vs Virat Kohli the battle to watch out for: Monty Panesar Previewing the match, Panesar said: “Both RCB and SRH are looking good on paper but it will come down to how they manage their resources. RBC so far has been all about Virat Kohli and we all know he will score plenty of runs again. But he will be thinking how can I take this RCB side over the line and win them that IPL trophy. Aaron Finch will probably take some burden off Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers. “Rashid Khan going against Virat Kohli will the battle to watch out for. Best T20 bowler going up against King Kohli – that’s a mouthwatering clash. But if SRH spinners don’t come good then I don’t see SRH winning this one against RCB,” Panesar said. Royal Challengers Bangalore take on Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Dubai International Stadium on Monday as action continues in IPL 2020.

Why not use technology if it is available?: Monty Panesar on controversial umpire call in DC vs KXIP

<p>Royal Challengers Bangalore are set to lock horns with Sunrisers Hyderabad in the third match of Indian Premier League at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Monday.&nbsp;</p>

<p><b>Also read:&nbsp;</b><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/srh-vs-rcb-ipl-2020-live-streaming-when-and-where-to-watch-sunrisers-hyderabad-vs-royal-challengers-bangalore-329172" hreflang="en">SRH vs RCB, IPL 2020 Live Streaming: When and where to watch Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore?</a></p>

<p>RCB has one of the strongest batting lineups this season. With Aaron Finch's aggression, Virat Kohli's consistency and AB de Villiers variety, the batting department could win the franchise many matches. However, Kevin Pietersen, a former English and RCB batsman, has pointed out a weak link of the team.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to Pietersen, RCB lacks quality in their bowling contingent. The team's bowling department consists of Dale Steyn, Adam Zampa, Yuzvendra Chahal, Umesh Yadav, Navdeep Saini and Mohammed Siraj.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2020-sunrisers-hyderabad-vs-royal-challengers-bangalore-preview-stats-players-to-watchout-for-329134" hreflang="en">IPL 2020- Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore: Preview, stats, players to watchout for</a></p>

<p>“I don’t know how many IPLs I have done now, sitting here and previewing every single one of them. It’s always that question about RCB and can they do it. Now, they are proven performers with the bat, they can bat and are brilliant with the bat. They have the greatest batsman, the greatest modern-day batsman that’s in their team, they’ve got the second greatest modern-day batman that’s in their team as well,” said Pietersen on Star Sports’ Cricket LIVE.</p>

<p>“They form a formidable batting partnership and I stress the batting partnership because what they’ve lacked is bowlers. Last year, when Dale Steyn came over, having lost a number of games in a row, they got a fast bowler and they started to win a couple of games. So, the strength and depth that they would have brought into that, the acquisition of Adam Zampa as well has been good,” he further added.</p>


Royal Challengers Bangalore are set to lock horns with Sunrisers Hyderabad in the third match of Indian Premier League at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Monday.

Royal Challengers Bangalore are set to lock horns with Sunrisers Hyderabad in the third match of Indian Premier League at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Monday. Also read: SRH vs RCB, IPL 2020 Live Streaming: When and where to watch Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore? RCB has one of the strongest batting lineups this season. With Aaron Finch's aggression, Virat Kohli's consistency and AB de Villiers variety, the batting department could win the franchise many matches. However, Kevin Pietersen, a former English and RCB batsman, has pointed out a weak link of the team. According to Pietersen, RCB lacks quality in their bowling contingent. The team's bowling department consists of Dale Steyn, Adam Zampa, Yuzvendra Chahal, Umesh Yadav, Navdeep Saini and Mohammed Siraj. Also read: IPL 2020- Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore: Preview, stats, players to watchout for “I don’t know how many IPLs I have done now, sitting here and previewing every single one of them. It’s always that question about RCB and can they do it. Now, they are proven performers with the bat, they can bat and are brilliant with the bat. They have the greatest batsman, the greatest modern-day batsman that’s in their team, they’ve got the second greatest modern-day batman that’s in their team as well,” said Pietersen on Star Sports’ Cricket LIVE. “They form a formidable batting partnership and I stress the batting partnership because what they’ve lacked is bowlers. Last year, when Dale Steyn came over, having lost a number of games in a row, they got a fast bowler and they started to win a couple of games. So, the strength and depth that they would have brought into that, the acquisition of Adam Zampa as well has been good,” he further added.

'They've lacked in..': Kevin Pietersen points out a flaw in RCB's lineup

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<p>Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore are set to lock horns with David Warner's Sunrisers Hyderabad in the third match of Indian Premier League at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Monday.</p>

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<p>Talking about the head-to-head stats, SRH and RCB have faced each other 15 times in the IPL so far and the Hyderabad-based team currently leads the head-to-head 8-6. One match was abandoned due to rain.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2020-rabada-and-stoinis-shine-as-delhi-capitals-beat-kings-xi-punjab-in-super-over-329001" hreflang="en">IPL 2020: Rabada and Stoinis shine as Delhi Capitals beat Kings XI Punjab in super over</a></p>

<p>Both the teams will heavily rely on their bowlers this season as it is not easy scoring in Dubai International Stadium and a score of around 160-170 is expected from the match. The team batting second have found it very difficult to chase the scores on this ground in recent years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, RCB bowlers will be facing the best batting duo of last season David Warner and Jonny Bairstow. Yuzvendra Chahal could be the crucial player for the Royal Challengers Bangalore as he is the team's leading wicket-taker. Chahal could be Kohli's trump card looking at the pitches in UAE.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Afghanistan's spinner Rashid Khan could be David Warner's trump card in the match. His prolific T20 records will ensure his place in tonight's playing XI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>SRH could include 18-year-old Abdul Samad in the clash after his successful run in Ranji Trophy 2019. The teen has slammed 36 sixes and scored 592 runs at the strike-rate of close to 113.</p>

<p>Virat Kohli will be leading RCB's batting department. Aaron Finch, if picked in the XI, Aaron Finch will be playing for his 8th franchise in the IPL in his 10th season. SRH's bowling unit have great records against RCB. Sandeep Sharma scalped 21 wickets in 12 matches against RCB. The young paceman has dismissed Kohli six times and de Villiers twice.</p>

<p>Bhuvneshwar Kumar, a spearhead of SRH's bowling unit, has taken 133 wickets in IPL could play a vital role for the team.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>AB de Villiers, also known as Mr 360, is just one six away to complete 200 IPL sixes. RCB skipper Kohli is 88 runs to complete 5500 IPL runs. SRH's speedster Siddarth Kaul is just one wicket away to complete 50 wickets in IPL.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Expected Playing XI</h2>

<p><strong>Sunrisers Hyderabad:</strong>&nbsp;David Warner (C), Jonny Bairstow (WK), Manish Pandey, Virat Singh, Vijay Shankar, Abdul Samad, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, Sandeep Sharma</p>

<p><strong>Royal Challengers Bangalore:</strong>&nbsp;Aaron Finch, Parthiv Patel, Virat Kohli (C), AB de Villiers, Gurkeerat Singh, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Chris Morris, Dale Steyn, Navdeep Saini, Yuzvendra Chahal&nbsp;</p>


Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore are set to lock horns with David Warner's Sunrisers Hyderabad in the third match of Indian Premier League at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Monday.

Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore are set to lock horns with David Warner's Sunrisers Hyderabad in the third match of Indian Premier League at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Monday. IN PICS: IPL 2020: Action in pictures as 'grand festival' of cricket starts in UAE Talking about the head-to-head stats, SRH and RCB have faced each other 15 times in the IPL so far and the Hyderabad-based team currently leads the head-to-head 8-6. One match was abandoned due to rain. Also read: IPL 2020: Rabada and Stoinis shine as Delhi Capitals beat Kings XI Punjab in super over Both the teams will heavily rely on their bowlers this season as it is not easy scoring in Dubai International Stadium and a score of around 160-170 is expected from the match. The team batting second have found it very difficult to chase the scores on this ground in recent years. However, RCB bowlers will be facing the best batting duo of last season David Warner and Jonny Bairstow. Yuzvendra Chahal could be the crucial player for the Royal Challengers Bangalore as he is the team's leading wicket-taker. Chahal could be Kohli's trump card looking at the pitches in UAE. Afghanistan's spinner Rashid Khan could be David Warner's trump card in the match. His prolific T20 records will ensure his place in tonight's playing XI. SRH could include 18-year-old Abdul Samad in the clash after his successful run in Ranji Trophy 2019. The teen has slammed 36 sixes and scored 592 runs at the strike-rate of close to 113. Virat Kohli will be leading RCB's batting department. Aaron Finch, if picked in the XI, Aaron Finch will be playing for his 8th franchise in the IPL in his 10th season. SRH's bowling unit have great records against RCB. Sandeep Sharma scalped 21 wickets in 12 matches against RCB. The young paceman has dismissed Kohli six times and de Villiers twice. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, a spearhead of SRH's bowling unit, has taken 133 wickets in IPL could play a vital role for the team. AB de Villiers, also known as Mr 360, is just one six away to complete 200 IPL sixes. RCB skipper Kohli is 88 runs to complete 5500 IPL runs. SRH's speedster Siddarth Kaul is just one wicket away to complete 50 wickets in IPL. Expected Playing XI Sunrisers Hyderabad: David Warner (C), Jonny Bairstow (WK), Manish Pandey, Virat Singh, Vijay Shankar, Abdul Samad, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, Sandeep Sharma Royal Challengers Bangalore: Aaron Finch, Parthiv Patel, Virat Kohli (C), AB de Villiers, Gurkeerat Singh, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Chris Morris, Dale Steyn, Navdeep Saini, Yuzvendra Chahal

IPL 2020- Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore: Preview, stats, players to watchout for

<p>India's batting legend Sunil Gavaskar has said that CSK skipper MS Dhoni's popularity in the country has surpassed Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2020-ms-dhoni-on-the-verge-of-surpassing-suresh-rainas-record-328624" hreflang="en">IPL 2020: MS Dhoni on the verge of surpassing Suresh Raina's record</a></p>

<p>Sunil Gavaskar is currently in the UAE and a part of the commentary panel in the 13th edition of Indian Premier League.</p>

<p>CSK skipper MS Dhoni's return to the field is the much-anticipated part of this year's IPL as the former Indian captain announced his retirement from international cricket on August 15. The last he played during the World Cup semi-finals clash against the Kiwis, 14 months ago.</p>

<p>Speaking about Dhoni before the IPL opener, Gavaskar said, “Since MSD comes from Ranchi, which doesn’t have a cricket culture as such, the whole India loves him. Tendulkar has Mumbai and Kolkata, Kohli has Delhi and Bengaluru but when you talk of Dhoni it’s the whole India.</p>

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<p>Dhoni is also on the verge of breaking a record held by Suresh Raina, who will miss IPL 2020 due to ‘personal reasons’.</p>

<p>Dhoni, who has numerous records under his belt, is set to become the most-capped player in IPL and is just four appearances away from surpassing the record held by Raina in IPL. ‘Thala’ has led CSK in 10 seasons in IPL while winning three titles with the Yellow Army.</p>

<p>Despite the tournament being played outside India and behind closed doors, CSK fans are still running high on energy as their Dhoni and Co. begin their campaign tonight.</p>


India's batting legend Sunil Gavaskar has said that CSK skipper MS Dhoni's popularity in the country has surpassed Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli. Also read: IPL 2020: MS Dhoni on the verge of surpassing Suresh Raina's record Sunil Gavaskar is currently in the UAE and a part of the commentary panel in the 13th edition of Indian Premier League.

India's batting legend Sunil Gavaskar has said that CSK skipper MS Dhoni's popularity in the country has surpassed Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli. Also read: IPL 2020: MS Dhoni on the verge of surpassing Suresh Raina's record Sunil Gavaskar is currently in the UAE and a part of the commentary panel in the 13th edition of Indian Premier League. CSK skipper MS Dhoni's return to the field is the much-anticipated part of this year's IPL as the former Indian captain announced his retirement from international cricket on August 15. The last he played during the World Cup semi-finals clash against the Kiwis, 14 months ago. Speaking about Dhoni before the IPL opener, Gavaskar said, “Since MSD comes from Ranchi, which doesn’t have a cricket culture as such, the whole India loves him. Tendulkar has Mumbai and Kolkata, Kohli has Delhi and Bengaluru but when you talk of Dhoni it’s the whole India. IN PICS| IPL 2020: Action in pictures as 'grand festival' of cricket starts in UAE Dhoni is also on the verge of breaking a record held by Suresh Raina, who will miss IPL 2020 due to ‘personal reasons’. Dhoni, who has numerous records under his belt, is set to become the most-capped player in IPL and is just four appearances away from surpassing the record held by Raina in IPL. ‘Thala’ has led CSK in 10 seasons in IPL while winning three titles with the Yellow Army. Despite the tournament being played outside India and behind closed doors, CSK fans are still running high on energy as their Dhoni and Co. begin their campaign tonight.

'Whole India loves him': Sunil Gavaskar says Dhoni's popularity surpassed Tendulkar and Kohli

<p>The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl-2020">Indian Premier League</a> starts on Saturday, five months late and shifted to the United Arab Emirates because of the coronavirus pandemic.</p>

<p>AFP Sport highlights five players to watch in the 53-day Twenty20 extravaganza.</p>

<h2>- Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bangalore) -</h2>

<p>Captain Kohli will be key to Royal Challengers Bangalore's hopes in the 13th edition of the tournament.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The star batsman hasn't been at his best in the T20 tournament, save the 2016 edition when he scored 640 runs in 16 matches to guide Bangalore to a runner-up finish.</p>

<p>But with 'King Kohli' backed by big guns including South Africa's AB de Villiers and&nbsp;Aaron Finch of Australia, Bangalore will be optimistic about doing better than last year, when they finished with the wooden spoon.</p>

<h2>- David Warner (Sunrisers Hyderabad) -</h2>

<p>Back as captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad two years after being replaced over a cheating scandal, Warner is aiming for the top.</p>

<p>The explosive opener smashed 692 runs from 12 matches last year after being barred from the 2018 edition over the 'Sandpapergate' affair during a Test against South Africa.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But Warner's leadership and exploits with the bat helped Hyderabad clinch the 2016 title, and he is looking for a repeat of that in the UAE.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I am sure I will be doing my very, very best to try and lift the IPL trophy coming this year," he said, after being reinstated as Hyderabad skipper.</p>

<h2>- Jos Buttler (Rajasthan Royals) -</h2>

<p>Buttler has formed the backbone of England's one-day batting since their World Cup triumph last year and is a key player of his IPL team, the Rajasthan Royals.</p>

<p>The wicketkeeper-batsman recently hit his T20 international best of 77 not out against Australia in what seemed a perfect tune-up for the IPL.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Buttler, who has a strike rate of over 150 in the IPL, plays alongside fellow countrymen Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer for the inaugural champions, who will be hoping to do better than last year when they finished seventh.</p>

<h2>- Andre Russell (Kolkata Knight Riders) -</h2>

<p>A West Indian power-hitter who has single-handedly won games for Kolkata Knight Riders, Russell is any bowler's nightmare.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The all-rounder was the IPL's Most Valuable Player last year, with 11 wickets and 510 runs for Kolkata.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The two-time champions are considering promoting the middle-order batsman to the number three position and get the maximum out of his attacking play.</p>

<p>"If he comes in at number three and bats 60 balls, he might even score a double-hundred. Anything can happen with 'Dre' Russ. He is almost the heartbeat of the team," said KKR team mentor David Hussey.</p>

<h2>- Rashid Khan (Sunrisers Hyderabad) -</h2>

<p>The Afghanistan spin sensation passed 300 T20 wickets during the recently concluded Caribbean Premier League.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rashid, 21, has plied his trade in T20 leagues across the globe but it was his exploits for the IPL's Hyderabad team that grabbed the most attention.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The world's top-ranked T20 bowler has claimed 55 wickets in 46 IPL games and is handy as a lower-order batsman.</p>

<p>According to his Hyderabad team-mate Bhuvneshwar Kumar, having Rashid is "is always a delight for any team".</p>


The Indian Premier League starts on Saturday, five months late and shifted to the United Arab Emirates because of the coronavirus pandemic. AFP Sport highlights five players to watch in the 53-day Twenty20 extravaganza.

The Indian Premier League starts on Saturday, five months late and shifted to the United Arab Emirates because of the coronavirus pandemic. AFP Sport highlights five players to watch in the 53-day Twenty20 extravaganza. - Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bangalore) - Captain Kohli will be key to Royal Challengers Bangalore's hopes in the 13th edition of the tournament. The star batsman hasn't been at his best in the T20 tournament, save the 2016 edition when he scored 640 runs in 16 matches to guide Bangalore to a runner-up finish. But with 'King Kohli' backed by big guns including South Africa's AB de Villiers and Aaron Finch of Australia, Bangalore will be optimistic about doing better than last year, when they finished with the wooden spoon. - David Warner (Sunrisers Hyderabad) - Back as captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad two years after being replaced over a cheating scandal, Warner is aiming for the top. The explosive opener smashed 692 runs from 12 matches last year after being barred from the 2018 edition over the 'Sandpapergate' affair during a Test against South Africa. But Warner's leadership and exploits with the bat helped Hyderabad clinch the 2016 title, and he is looking for a repeat of that in the UAE. "I am sure I will be doing my very, very best to try and lift the IPL trophy coming this year," he said, after being reinstated as Hyderabad skipper. - Jos Buttler (Rajasthan Royals) - Buttler has formed the backbone of England's one-day batting since their World Cup triumph last year and is a key player of his IPL team, the Rajasthan Royals. The wicketkeeper-batsman recently hit his T20 international best of 77 not out against Australia in what seemed a perfect tune-up for the IPL. Buttler, who has a strike rate of over 150 in the IPL, plays alongside fellow countrymen Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer for the inaugural champions, who will be hoping to do better than last year when they finished seventh. - Andre Russell (Kolkata Knight Riders) - A West Indian power-hitter who has single-handedly won games for Kolkata Knight Riders, Russell is any bowler's nightmare. The all-rounder was the IPL's Most Valuable Player last year, with 11 wickets and 510 runs for Kolkata. The two-time champions are considering promoting the middle-order batsman to the number three position and get the maximum out of his attacking play. "If he comes in at number three and bats 60 balls, he might even score a double-hundred. Anything can happen with 'Dre' Russ. He is almost the heartbeat of the team," said KKR team mentor David Hussey. - Rashid Khan (Sunrisers Hyderabad) - The Afghanistan spin sensation passed 300 T20 wickets during the recently concluded Caribbean Premier League. Rashid, 21, has plied his trade in T20 leagues across the globe but it was his exploits for the IPL's Hyderabad team that grabbed the most attention. The world's top-ranked T20 bowler has claimed 55 wickets in 46 IPL games and is handy as a lower-order batsman. According to his Hyderabad team-mate Bhuvneshwar Kumar, having Rashid is "is always a delight for any team".

From King Kohli to Afghan spin wizard: five to watch in IPL 2020

<p>IPL team Royal Challengers Bangalore have paid tribute to the frontline warriors during the coronavirus pandemic by inscribing 'My Covid Heroes' on their training and match jerseys. According to the team, it is a small way of showing their respect to these "amazing people."</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-ms-dhoni-and-co-gear-up-for-ipl-2020-with-a-practice-match-327751" hreflang="en">Watch: MS Dhoni and Co. gear up for IPL 2020 with a practice match</a></p>

<p>These new jerseys will be used during the entire Indian Premier League. The jerseys worn by the players on the first match will be auctioned and the money will be donated to Give India foundation.</p>

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<p>The Royal Challengers Bangalore will begin their IPL campaign against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It is indeed a great campaign to be a part of, something that we are doing for the first time as a team," Kohli said during a virtual press conference on Thursday.</p>

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<h6><em>Photo credit: Royal Challengers Bangalore Photography Team</em></h6>

<h6>"We have seen the appreciation for people who have come into their own and really thought of the whole world's perspective when it comes to helping people. And selflessly going out and not thinking of their own situation, only and only to help others around them. So, we feel proud as team RCB to be a part of this campaign, to wear these jerseys on the field and while training as well, just to pay our respect and a little tribute to all these amazing people that have come up and shown their true character in these tough times," he added.</h6>

<p>The Indian skipper also saluted these COVID-19 warriors who have been selfless in their actions.</p>

<p><strong>IN PICS:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/ipl-trivia-top-5-batsmen-with-highest-individual-scores-327544" hreflang="en">IPL trivia: Top 5 batsmen with highest individual scores!</a></p>

<p>"These have been very, very challenging times. We all know that, we have all experienced that at some level but for a lot of people, the challenges are way more than what we can ever imagine. And I think just to appreciate that and to understand their situation, is the least we can do. And from our side, we have absolute respect and admiration for what these people have done selflessly, not at any level to get appreciation or adulation. It was selfless, organic will to help someone else in need. So, a big salute to that," said the 31-year-old.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Sanjeev Churiwala, chairman of RCB said: "Royals Challengers Bangalore salutes these real challengers who are helping humanity on the frontline through the #MyCovidHeroes campaign. It is an initiative to acknowledge the efforts and honour the sacrifices made by these real challengers. We are going to pay tribute to every individual who has right now embraced the challengers spirit by having the message 'My Covid Heroes' inscribed on all the RCB jerseys, both during training and matches."</p>

<p>"The players will be wearing these jerseys for the entire tournament. The jerseys the players wear for RCB's first match will be auctioned and the proceeds will be donated to Give India foundation."</p>


IPL team Royal Challengers Bangalore have paid tribute to the frontline warriors during the coronavirus pandemic by inscribing 'My Covid Heroes' on their training and match jerseys.

IPL team Royal Challengers Bangalore have paid tribute to the frontline warriors during the coronavirus pandemic by inscribing 'My Covid Heroes' on their training and match jerseys. According to the team, it is a small way of showing their respect to these "amazing people." Also read: Watch: MS Dhoni and Co. gear up for IPL 2020 with a practice match These new jerseys will be used during the entire Indian Premier League. The jerseys worn by the players on the first match will be auctioned and the money will be donated to Give India foundation. Photo credit: Royal Challengers Bangalore Photography Team The Royal Challengers Bangalore will begin their IPL campaign against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday. "It is indeed a great campaign to be a part of, something that we are doing for the first time as a team," Kohli said during a virtual press conference on Thursday. Photo credit: Royal Challengers Bangalore Photography Team "We have seen the appreciation for people who have come into their own and really thought of the whole world's perspective when it comes to helping people. And selflessly going out and not thinking of their own situation, only and only to help others around them. So, we feel proud as team RCB to be a part of this campaign, to wear these jerseys on the field and while training as well, just to pay our respect and a little tribute to all these amazing people that have come up and shown their true character in these tough times," he added. The Indian skipper also saluted these COVID-19 warriors who have been selfless in their actions. IN PICS: IPL trivia: Top 5 batsmen with highest individual scores! "These have been very, very challenging times. We all know that, we have all experienced that at some level but for a lot of people, the challenges are way more than what we can ever imagine. And I think just to appreciate that and to understand their situation, is the least we can do. And from our side, we have absolute respect and admiration for what these people have done selflessly, not at any level to get appreciation or adulation. It was selfless, organic will to help someone else in need. So, a big salute to that," said the 31-year-old. Meanwhile, Sanjeev Churiwala, chairman of RCB said: "Royals Challengers Bangalore salutes these real challengers who are helping humanity on the frontline through the #MyCovidHeroes campaign. It is an initiative to acknowledge the efforts and honour the sacrifices made by these real challengers. We are going to pay tribute to every individual who has right now embraced the challengers spirit by having the message 'My Covid Heroes' inscribed on all the RCB jerseys, both during training and matches." "The players will be wearing these jerseys for the entire tournament. The jerseys the players wear for RCB's first match will be auctioned and the proceeds will be donated to Give India foundation."

'My Covid Heroes': Royal Challengers Bangalore to pay tribute to frontline warriors in IPL 2020

<p>Greetings poured in from all corners of the world for Prime Minister Narendra Modi who turns 70 today. Indian sporting icons extended greetings to the Prime Minister.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli wished the Prime Minister on Twitter, He wrote: "Wishing a very Happy birthday to our honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji. 🙏🏼 @narendramodi @PMOIndia".&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Wishing a very Happy birthday to our honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji. 🙏🏼<a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PMOIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PMOIndia</a> 🇮🇳</p>
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli/status/1306472426834862081?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 17, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Former Indian batsman Suresh Raina wished the Prime Minister and wished him a long healthy life. He wrote: "Birthday wishes to our honourable Prime Minister sir @narendramodi Wishing you a long, healthy life and many more milestones ahead in the service of our nation! 🙏 @PMOIndia #HappyBdayNaMo"&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Birthday wishes to our honourable Prime Minister sir <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a><br />
Wishing you a long, healthy life and many more milestones ahead in the service of our nation! 🙏 <a href="https://twitter.com/PMOIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PMOIndia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyBdayNaMo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HappyBdayNaMo</a> <a href="https://t.co/cvK82e4ibp">pic.twitter.com/cvK82e4ibp</a></p>
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImRaina/status/1306439306899324929?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 17, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Indian cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar also wished and said that he prays to God that PM Modi lives a safe and long life. Tendulkar also shared a picture with him.</p>

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मेरी ईश्वर से यही प्रार्थना है कि वो आपको हमेशा सुरक्षित रखें और लंबी उम्र दें। <a href="https://t.co/VsYJvxKdwT">pic.twitter.com/VsYJvxKdwT</a></p>
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) <a href="https://twitter.com/sachin_rt/status/1306463738703249416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 17, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Boxer Vijendra Singh wished the Prime Minister.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Wish you a very happy birthday <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> sir 🎂👏🏽 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NarendraModiBirthday?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NarendraModiBirthday</a></p>
— Vijender Singh (@boxervijender) <a href="https://twitter.com/boxervijender/status/1306446861532712963?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 17, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>“Happy Birthday to our Greatest Leader And Honourable Pm of Our Country shri @narendramodi ji,” wrote wrestler Geeta Phogat.</p>

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— geeta phogat (@geeta_phogat) <a href="https://twitter.com/geeta_phogat/status/1306445842023215105?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 17, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh wished the Prime Minister. He wrote: "My heartfelt wishes to our Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji on his birthday. Your untiring efforts, stellar leadership &amp; vision towards a stronger, self-reliant India is truly inspiring. Wishing you the best of health always".</p>

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— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) <a href="https://twitter.com/YUVSTRONG12/status/1306464673626124288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 17, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Former India coach and cricketer Anil Kumble tweeted and wished the Prime Minister.&nbsp;</p>

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— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) <a href="https://twitter.com/anilkumble1074/status/1306474043797835776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 17, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Former cricketer and Member of Parliament Gautam Gambhir posted a picture of him sharing the stage with the Indian Prime Minister and wrote: "The man who showed 1.3 billion Indians that it doesn’t matter where you come from as long as you have the will to do something &amp; touch people’s lives!"</p>

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Birthday greetings to the one who triumphed against all odds, Honourable Prime Minister <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> ji! <a href="https://t.co/Rz3KQ75OeZ">pic.twitter.com/Rz3KQ75OeZ</a></p>
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) <a href="https://twitter.com/GautamGambhir/status/1306417791013195776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 17, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Indian wrestler Sakshi Malik also extended her wishes to Narendra Modi.&nbsp;</p>

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ईश्वर से प्रार्थना करती हूँ की आप दीर्घायु हो और आपके नेतृत्व में भारत नए कीर्तिमान स्थापित करता रहे। <a href="https://twitter.com/PMOIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PMOIndia</a> <a href="https://t.co/rvr0bWxFoR">pic.twitter.com/rvr0bWxFoR</a></p>
— Sakshi Malik (@SakshiMalik) <a href="https://twitter.com/SakshiMalik/status/1306438462027919360?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 17, 2020</a></blockquote>
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Greetings poured in from all corners of the world for Prime Minister Narendra Modi who turns 70 today. Indian sporting icons extended greetings to the Prime Minister.

Greetings poured in from all corners of the world for Prime Minister Narendra Modi who turns 70 today. Indian sporting icons extended greetings to the Prime Minister. Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli wished the Prime Minister on Twitter, He wrote: "Wishing a very Happy birthday to our honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji. 🙏🏼 @narendramodi @PMOIndia". Wishing a very Happy birthday to our honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji. 🙏🏼@narendramodi @PMOIndia 🇮🇳 — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) September 17, 2020 × Former Indian batsman Suresh Raina wished the Prime Minister and wished him a long healthy life. He wrote: "Birthday wishes to our honourable Prime Minister sir @narendramodi Wishing you a long, healthy life and many more milestones ahead in the service of our nation! 🙏 @PMOIndia #HappyBdayNaMo" Birthday wishes to our honourable Prime Minister sir @narendramodi Wishing you a long, healthy life and many more milestones ahead in the service of our nation! 🙏 @PMOIndia #HappyBdayNaMo pic.twitter.com/cvK82e4ibp — Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) September 17, 2020 × Indian cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar also wished and said that he prays to God that PM Modi lives a safe and long life. Tendulkar also shared a picture with him. जन्मदिन की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं माननीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेंद्र मोदी जी। मेरी ईश्वर से यही प्रार्थना है कि वो आपको हमेशा सुरक्षित रखें और लंबी उम्र दें। pic.twitter.com/VsYJvxKdwT — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) September 17, 2020 × Boxer Vijendra Singh wished the Prime Minister. Wish you a very happy birthday @narendramodi sir 🎂👏🏽 #NarendraModiBirthday — Vijender Singh (@boxervijender) September 17, 2020 × “Happy Birthday to our Greatest Leader And Honourable Pm of Our Country shri @narendramodi ji,” wrote wrestler Geeta Phogat. Happy Birthday to our Greatest Leader And Hounarble Pm of Our Country shri @narendramodi ji 💐🙏 pic.twitter.com/LAXhlgiBBp — geeta phogat (@geeta_phogat) September 17, 2020 × Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh wished the Prime Minister. He wrote: "My heartfelt wishes to our Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji on his birthday. Your untiring efforts, stellar leadership & vision towards a stronger, self-reliant India is truly inspiring. Wishing you the best of health always". My heartfelt wishes to our Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji on his birthday. Your untiring efforts, stellar leadership & vision towards a stronger, self-reliant India is truly inspiring. Wishing you the best of health always @narendramodi @PMOIndia pic.twitter.com/951LTpVqtW — Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) September 17, 2020 × Former India coach and cricketer Anil Kumble tweeted and wished the Prime Minister. Wishing our Honourable Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji a very happy birthday. — Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) September 17, 2020 × Former cricketer and Member of Parliament Gautam Gambhir posted a picture of him sharing the stage with the Indian Prime Minister and wrote: "The man who showed 1.3 billion Indians that it doesn’t matter where you come from as long as you have the will to do something & touch people’s lives!" The man who showed 1.3 billion Indians that it doesn’t matter where you come from as long as you have the will to do something & touch people’s lives! Birthday greetings to the one who triumphed against all odds, Honourable Prime Minister @narendramodi ji! pic.twitter.com/Rz3KQ75OeZ — Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) September 17, 2020 × Indian wrestler Sakshi Malik also extended her wishes to Narendra Modi. माननीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी को जन्मदिन की हार्दिक बधाई और शुभकामनाएं। ईश्वर से प्रार्थना करती हूँ की आप दीर्घायु हो और आपके नेतृत्व में भारत नए कीर्तिमान स्थापित करता रहे। @PMOIndia pic.twitter.com/rvr0bWxFoR — Sakshi Malik (@SakshiMalik) September 17, 2020 ×

Virat Kohli, Sakshi Malik lead sports fraternity's birthday wishes for PM Narendra Modi

<p>Royal Challengers Bangalore star AB de Villiers was all praise for his Captain Virat Kohli few days before the IPL commences. In the latest video uploaded on ‘RCB Bold Diaries’ uploaded on the franchise’ official Youtube channel, de Villiers said that he feels better than ever being a part of the RCB squad which feels fresh this year.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/exclusive-hope-to-carry-domestic-form-into-ipl-2020-says-kings-xi-punjabs-mandeep-singh-327464" hreflang="en">Exclusive: Hope to carry domestic form into IPL 2020 - Mandeep Singh</a></p>

<p>“I think the clarity about the IPL happening came one month back, more or less. BCCI has done a remarkable job in getting the IPL going, we are very excited to play the tournament. I am feeling better than ever so I am looking to be out there with the boys,” de Villiers said.</p>

<p>According to former South African captain, Kohli has set an example for everyone because of his dedication and leadership skills.</p>

<p>“We have worked so hard, we have a good work ethic, it really feels like everyone has bought into this hard-working environment. The credit needs to go to Virat, he sets the example and leads from the front. It is pretty easy to follow when you have a captain who is always leading from the front,” De Villiers added.</p>

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<p>AB de Villiers also talked about forced break due to the pandemic.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“It is natural to get breaks here and there, sometimes the schedule allows a period of no cricket for two months or so. Sometimes injuries happen and you are out for six or seven months.</p>

<p>“I know the feeling of coming back from a big break. It’s amazing how you can get back into the groove, nothing guarantees performance, but that’s the beauty of sport, you never know what to expect,” de Villiers added.</p>

<p>“It is natural to get breaks here and there, sometimes the schedule allows a period of no cricket for two months or so. Sometimes injuries happen and you are out for six or seven months.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/brad-hogg-excludes-dhoni-de-villiers-and-gayle-from-his-ipl-2020-xi-explains-why-327459" hreflang="en">Hogg excludes Dhoni, de Villiers and Gayle from his IPL 2020 XI; explains why</a></p>

<p>“I know the feeling of coming back from a big break. It’s amazing how you can get back into the groove, nothing guarantees performance, but that’s the beauty of sport, you never know what to expect,” de Villiers added.</p>

<p>The South African praised this year's squad set up by the franchise and also said that the team has players in each department. “There is a different feel this time, there is back up everywhere looking at our options. Virat and coaches can find the best playing XI, there are options in every single department, be it batting, bowling, and fielding,” he said.</p>


Royal Challengers Bangalore star AB de Villiers was all praise for his Captain Virat Kohli few days before the IPL commences. In the latest video uploaded on ‘RCB Bold Diaries’ uploaded on the franchise’ official Youtube channel, de Villiers said that he feels better than ever being a part of the RCB squad which feels fresh this year.

Royal Challengers Bangalore star AB de Villiers was all praise for his Captain Virat Kohli few days before the IPL commences. In the latest video uploaded on ‘RCB Bold Diaries’ uploaded on the franchise’ official Youtube channel, de Villiers said that he feels better than ever being a part of the RCB squad which feels fresh this year. Also read: Exclusive: Hope to carry domestic form into IPL 2020 - Mandeep Singh “I think the clarity about the IPL happening came one month back, more or less. BCCI has done a remarkable job in getting the IPL going, we are very excited to play the tournament. I am feeling better than ever so I am looking to be out there with the boys,” de Villiers said. According to former South African captain, Kohli has set an example for everyone because of his dedication and leadership skills. “We have worked so hard, we have a good work ethic, it really feels like everyone has bought into this hard-working environment. The credit needs to go to Virat, he sets the example and leads from the front. It is pretty easy to follow when you have a captain who is always leading from the front,” De Villiers added. × AB de Villiers also talked about forced break due to the pandemic. “It is natural to get breaks here and there, sometimes the schedule allows a period of no cricket for two months or so. Sometimes injuries happen and you are out for six or seven months. “I know the feeling of coming back from a big break. It’s amazing how you can get back into the groove, nothing guarantees performance, but that’s the beauty of sport, you never know what to expect,” de Villiers added. “It is natural to get breaks here and there, sometimes the schedule allows a period of no cricket for two months or so. Sometimes injuries happen and you are out for six or seven months. Also read: Hogg excludes Dhoni, de Villiers and Gayle from his IPL 2020 XI; explains why “I know the feeling of coming back from a big break. It’s amazing how you can get back into the groove, nothing guarantees performance, but that’s the beauty of sport, you never know what to expect,” de Villiers added. The South African praised this year's squad set up by the franchise and also said that the team has players in each department. “There is a different feel this time, there is back up everywhere looking at our options. Virat and coaches can find the best playing XI, there are options in every single department, be it batting, bowling, and fielding,” he said.

'Credit needs to go to Virat': AB de Villiers praises RCB skipper ahead of IPL 2020

<p>Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli are all set to embrace parenthood. Anushka who is expecting her first child shared an adorable picture of herself with her<a href="http://13.235.153.162/entertainment/baby-alert-anushka-sharma-and-virat-kohli-announce-pregnancy-323358"> baby bump</a> on Sunday.<br />
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In the picture she is seen peacefully looking at her baby bump with a soft smile, ''Nothing is more real &amp; humbling than experiencing the creation of life in you. When this is not in your control then really what is'' she wrote as the caption.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/entertainment/amuls-adorable-wish-for-parents-to-be-anushka-sharma-virat-kohli-will-make-you-smile-323964" hreflang="en">Amul's adorable wish for parents-to-be Anushka Sharma-Virat Kohli will make you smile</a><br />
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The post became more special when soon- to-be-daddy Virat commented on the post, “My whole world in one frame.”<br />
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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CFEu4R_J7Oi/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">Nothing is more real &amp; humbling than experiencing creation of life in you . When this is not in your control then really what is ?</a></p>

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<p>The couple announced their pregnancy on August 27, by sharing a picture of themselves, ''And then, we were three! Arriving Jan 2021'', they captioned the post.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>In pics:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/photos/timeline-of-virat-kohli-anushka-sharmas-romance-as-they-announce-pregnancy-323419" hreflang="en">Timeline of Virat Kohli-Anushka Sharma's romance as they announce pregnancy</a></p>

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<p>The couple is currently in Dubai for Indian Premier League (IPL), season 13. The couple got married in Tuscany, Italy on 11 December 2017 in a small and secret ceremony.</p>


Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli are all set to embrace parenthood. Anushka who is expecting her first child shared an adorable picture of herself with her baby bump on Sunday.

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli are all set to embrace parenthood. Anushka who is expecting her first child shared an adorable picture of herself with her baby bump on Sunday. In the picture she is seen peacefully looking at her baby bump with a soft smile, ''Nothing is more real & humbling than experiencing the creation of life in you. When this is not in your control then really what is'' she wrote as the caption. Also read: Amul's adorable wish for parents-to-be Anushka Sharma-Virat Kohli will make you smile The post became more special when soon- to-be-daddy Virat commented on the post, “My whole world in one frame.” Take a look: View this post on Instagram Nothing is more real & humbling than experiencing creation of life in you . When this is not in your control then really what is ? A post shared by AnushkaSharma1588 (@anushkasharma) on Sep 13, 2020 at 3:49am PDT × The couple announced their pregnancy on August 27, by sharing a picture of themselves, ''And then, we were three! Arriving Jan 2021'', they captioned the post. In pics: Timeline of Virat Kohli-Anushka Sharma's romance as they announce pregnancy View this post on Instagram And then, we were three! Arriving Jan 2021 ❤️🙏 A post shared by AnushkaSharma1588 (@anushkasharma) on Aug 26, 2020 at 10:32pm PDT × The couple is currently in Dubai for Indian Premier League (IPL), season 13. The couple got married in Tuscany, Italy on 11 December 2017 in a small and secret ceremony.

Virat Kohli's adorable comment on Anushka Sharma's post:'My whole world in one frame'

<p>Australian batsman Steve Smith is currently involved in the limited-overs series against England and will feature in the three-match ODI series starting September 11 before heading to the UAE for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a> where he will be seen leading Rajasthan Royals.</p>

<p>As Australian team moved from one bubble in Southampton to another bubble in Manchester, via bus, for the ODI series, Smith decided to hold a Question and Answer session with his fans on Instagram, where he revealed his current best ODI batsman, all-time favourite fielder and much more.</p>

<p>While the debate over who is the better batsman between Smith and Virat Kohli has always been a heated topic on social media platforms, Smith named the Indian skipper as the best ODI batsman at the moment.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="Steve Smith" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="0b798c96-4126-4120-bce2-ce66c841eaba" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Steve-Smith-Instagram-stories-2.jpg" /></p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2020-bcci-president-sourav-ganguly-leaves-for-dubai-to-oversee-preparations-326190" hreflang="en">IPL 2020: BCCI president Sourav Ganguly leaves for Dubai to oversee preparations</a></strong></p>

<p>When asked about what does he think about former South African skipper AB de Villiers, Smith answered ‘Freak’, hinting to his splendid all-round ability on the field.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="Steve Smith" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="680dc805-4b14-4945-a6ef-2dfc80349918" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Steve-Smith-Instagram-stories.jpg" /></p>

<p>Smith further went on to name former Aussie stars Michael Slater and Mark Waugh when quizzed who were his idols growing up.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The former Aussie skipper was also of high praise for KL Rahul and young Sanju Samson.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Smith picked Jonty Rhodes and Ricky Ponting as his favourite fielder of all-time as he winded up the Instagram session with his fans.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/never-felt-so-calm-kohli-expects-ipl-challenge-from-bangalore-326075" hreflang="en">'Never felt so calm': Kohli expects IPL challenge from Bangalore</a></strong></p>

<p><img alt="Steve Smith" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="17b84709-97ff-4caa-bd6a-7f6038aacde6" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Steve-Smith-Insta-live.jpg" /></p>

<p>After completing the ODI series against England, Smith along with other IPL-bound England and Australian players will fly to the UAE and join their respective squads for the tournament, which is schedule to start from September 19.</p>

<p>However, before that, Smith will be itching to get back to scoring ways after witnessing a disappointing T20I series with the bat against England.&nbsp;<br />
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Australian batsman Steve Smith is currently involved in the limited-overs series against England and will feature in the three-match ODI series starting September 11 before heading to the UAE for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 where he will be seen leading Rajasthan Royals.

Australian batsman Steve Smith is currently involved in the limited-overs series against England and will feature in the three-match ODI series starting September 11 before heading to the UAE for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 where he will be seen leading Rajasthan Royals. As Australian team moved from one bubble in Southampton to another bubble in Manchester, via bus, for the ODI series, Smith decided to hold a Question and Answer session with his fans on Instagram, where he revealed his current best ODI batsman, all-time favourite fielder and much more. While the debate over who is the better batsman between Smith and Virat Kohli has always been a heated topic on social media platforms, Smith named the Indian skipper as the best ODI batsman at the moment. ALSO READ: IPL 2020: BCCI president Sourav Ganguly leaves for Dubai to oversee preparations When asked about what does he think about former South African skipper AB de Villiers, Smith answered ‘Freak’, hinting to his splendid all-round ability on the field. Smith further went on to name former Aussie stars Michael Slater and Mark Waugh when quizzed who were his idols growing up. The former Aussie skipper was also of high praise for KL Rahul and young Sanju Samson. Smith picked Jonty Rhodes and Ricky Ponting as his favourite fielder of all-time as he winded up the Instagram session with his fans. ALSO READ: 'Never felt so calm': Kohli expects IPL challenge from Bangalore After completing the ODI series against England, Smith along with other IPL-bound England and Australian players will fly to the UAE and join their respective squads for the tournament, which is schedule to start from September 19. However, before that, Smith will be itching to get back to scoring ways after witnessing a disappointing T20I series with the bat against England.

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