ICC awards: Winners of Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy over the years

<p>India's Board Control of Cricket in India(BCCI) today released the list of players in the annual player retainership of the year for the senior team. The list had renewed contracts for the players.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The BCCI announces the Annual Player Contracts for Team India (Senior Men) for the period from October 2019 to September 2020.<br />
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Saini, Mayank, Shreyas, Washington and Deepak Chahar get annual player contracts.<br />
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More details here - <a href="https://t.co/84iIn1vs9B">https://t.co/84iIn1vs9B</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> <a href="https://t.co/S6ZPq7FBt1">pic.twitter.com/S6ZPq7FBt1</a></p>
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<p>India's World Cup-winning captain MS Dhoni,38,&nbsp;was dropped from the list. According to ANI sources, Dhoni was given a heads up before this decision.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Sources: MS Dhoni was informed that he won't be given BCCI's central contact, before the decision was announced today. A player needs to play a minimum of three T20 matches in a particular season to be eligible for BCCI central contract. <a href="https://t.co/FHYfvA1PEc">pic.twitter.com/FHYfvA1PEc</a></p>
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<p>"Captain cool"&nbsp;has not played for India since appearing for Team India in the World Cup semi-finals against New Zealand in England last summer.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A few days ago coach Ravi Shastri had spilt&nbsp;the beans regarding Dhoni's future, saying that at his age he should focus on&nbsp;T20Is.&nbsp;He has retired from Test cricket.</p>

<p>Dhoni was in "A category" - players in this bracket earn Rs 5 crore.&nbsp;MS Dhoni has played 90 Tests, 350 ODIs, and &nbsp;98 T20I.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Skipper Virat Kohli, Indian vice-captain Rohit Sharma, and top spearhead pacer Jasprit Bumrah have been retained in the highest A+ bracket of Rs 7 crore. Among others, batsman K L Rahul has been promoted from B grade to A.</p>

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<p><strong>BCCI's present List:&nbsp;</strong><br />
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<p><strong>Grade A+ (7 crores)</strong>: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah.</p>

<p><strong>Grade A (5 crores):</strong> Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, K L Rahul, Shikhar Dhawan, Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav, Rishabh Pant.</p>

<p><strong>Grade B (3 crores):</strong> Wriddhiman Saha, Umesh Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Hardik Pandya, Mayank Agarwal.</p>

<p><strong>Grade C (1 crore):</strong> Kedar Jadhav, Navdeep Saini, Deepak Chahar, Manish Pandey, Hanuma Vihari, Shardul Thakur, Shreyas Iyer, Washington Sundar.</p>


India's Board Control of Cricket in India(BCCI) today released the list of players in the annual player retainership of the year for the senior team. The list had renewed contracts for the players.

India's Board Control of Cricket in India(BCCI) today released the list of players in the annual player retainership of the year for the senior team. The list had renewed contracts for the players. The BCCI announces the Annual Player Contracts for Team India (Senior Men) for the period from October 2019 to September 2020. Saini, Mayank, Shreyas, Washington and Deepak Chahar get annual player contracts. More details here - https://t.co/84iIn1vs9B #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/S6ZPq7FBt1 — BCCI (@BCCI) January 16, 2020 × India's World Cup-winning captain MS Dhoni,38, was dropped from the list. According to ANI sources, Dhoni was given a heads up before this decision. Sources: MS Dhoni was informed that he won't be given BCCI's central contact, before the decision was announced today. A player needs to play a minimum of three T20 matches in a particular season to be eligible for BCCI central contract. pic.twitter.com/FHYfvA1PEc — ANI (@ANI) January 16, 2020 × "Captain cool" has not played for India since appearing for Team India in the World Cup semi-finals against New Zealand in England last summer. A few days ago coach Ravi Shastri had spilt the beans regarding Dhoni's future, saying that at his age he should focus on T20Is. He has retired from Test cricket. Dhoni was in "A category" - players in this bracket earn Rs 5 crore. MS Dhoni has played 90 Tests, 350 ODIs, and 98 T20I. Skipper Virat Kohli, Indian vice-captain Rohit Sharma, and top spearhead pacer Jasprit Bumrah have been retained in the highest A+ bracket of Rs 7 crore. Among others, batsman K L Rahul has been promoted from B grade to A. BCCI's present List: Grade A+ (7 crores): Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah. Grade A (5 crores): Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, K L Rahul, Shikhar Dhawan, Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav, Rishabh Pant. Grade B (3 crores): Wriddhiman Saha, Umesh Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Hardik Pandya, Mayank Agarwal. Grade C (1 crore): Kedar Jadhav, Navdeep Saini, Deepak Chahar, Manish Pandey, Hanuma Vihari, Shardul Thakur, Shreyas Iyer, Washington Sundar.

BCCI drops Dhoni in central contract list for players

<p>England all-rounder Ben Stokes won the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for becoming the ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year after&nbsp;an extraordinary 2019.</p>

<p>Stokes was&nbsp;‘Man of the Match’ in World Cup finals in 2019. England won the World Cup for the first time. They were playing against New Zealand.</p>

<p>"A World Cup winner and scorer of one of the greatest Test innings of all time, Ben Stokes is the winner of the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for the world player of the year. #ICCAwards," the ICC tweeted.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">A World Cup winner and scorer of one of the greatest Test innings of all time, Ben Stokes is the winner of the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for the world player of the year.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ICCAwards?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ICCAwards</a> <a href="https://t.co/5stP1fqSAP">pic.twitter.com/5stP1fqSAP</a></p>
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<p>Pat Cummins has been awarded 'The Test player of the year 2019' after scalping 59 Test wickets in the year 2019. Pat Cummins is currently World Number 1 Bowler&nbsp;&nbsp;in Tests.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">5️⃣9️⃣ Test wickets in 2019 💪<br />
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14 more than any other bowler 👀<br />
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Pat Cummins is the 2019 Test Cricketer of the Year 👏 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ICCAwards?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ICCAwards</a> <a href="https://t.co/QDC4LW1oHl">pic.twitter.com/QDC4LW1oHl</a></p>
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<p>India's Prolific ODI opener Rohit Sharma won ODI player of the year award. He denied his skipper Virat Kohli a hattrick as the Indian captain&nbsp;has consecutively won the award in 2017 and 2018.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">5️⃣ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CWC19?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CWC19</a> centuries<br />
7️⃣ ODI centuries in 2019<br />
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Your 2019 ODI Cricketer of the Year is Rohit Sharma.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ICCAwards?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ICCAwards</a> <a href="https://t.co/JYAxBhJcNn">pic.twitter.com/JYAxBhJcNn</a></p>
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<p>The Indian Skipper, Virat Kohli has been awarded "ICC Spirit of Cricket 2019" award. He was also made the skipper in Test team of the year and ODI team of the year.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Who remembers this gesture from Virat Kohli during <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CWC19?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CWC19</a>?<br />
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The Indian captain is the winner of the 2019 Spirit of Cricket Award 🙌 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ICCAwards?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ICCAwards</a> <a href="https://t.co/Z4rVSH8X7x">pic.twitter.com/Z4rVSH8X7x</a></p>
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<p>Australian young gun, Marnus Labushagne wins big in his debut year. The run-machine has just played with 1,104 runs in 17 innings at an average of 64.94 in 2019. He is the highest run-getter in Tests in the year 2019. He was a very well deserved pick for the&nbsp;2019 ICC Men's Emerging Cricketer.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Marnus Labuschagne had a stunning 2019 averaging 64.94 with the bat in Test cricket 🔥<br />
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A deserving winner of the 2019 ICC Men's Emerging Cricketer.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ICCAwards?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ICCAwards</a> <a href="https://t.co/OGt1BLqPvy">pic.twitter.com/OGt1BLqPvy</a></p>
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England all-rounder Ben Stokes won the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for becoming the ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year after an extraordinary 2019. Stokes was ‘Man of the Match’ in World Cup finals in 2019.

England all-rounder Ben Stokes won the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for becoming the ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year after an extraordinary 2019. Stokes was ‘Man of the Match’ in World Cup finals in 2019. England won the World Cup for the first time. They were playing against New Zealand. "A World Cup winner and scorer of one of the greatest Test innings of all time, Ben Stokes is the winner of the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for the world player of the year. #ICCAwards," the ICC tweeted. A World Cup winner and scorer of one of the greatest Test innings of all time, Ben Stokes is the winner of the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for the world player of the year.#ICCAwards pic.twitter.com/5stP1fqSAP — ICC (@ICC) January 15, 2020 × Pat Cummins has been awarded 'The Test player of the year 2019' after scalping 59 Test wickets in the year 2019. Pat Cummins is currently World Number 1 Bowler in Tests. 5️⃣9️⃣ Test wickets in 2019 💪 14 more than any other bowler 👀 Pat Cummins is the 2019 Test Cricketer of the Year 👏 #ICCAwards pic.twitter.com/QDC4LW1oHl — ICC (@ICC) January 15, 2020 × India's Prolific ODI opener Rohit Sharma won ODI player of the year award. He denied his skipper Virat Kohli a hattrick as the Indian captain has consecutively won the award in 2017 and 2018. 5️⃣ #CWC19 centuries 7️⃣ ODI centuries in 2019 Your 2019 ODI Cricketer of the Year is Rohit Sharma.#ICCAwards pic.twitter.com/JYAxBhJcNn — ICC (@ICC) January 15, 2020 × The Indian Skipper, Virat Kohli has been awarded "ICC Spirit of Cricket 2019" award. He was also made the skipper in Test team of the year and ODI team of the year. Who remembers this gesture from Virat Kohli during #CWC19? The Indian captain is the winner of the 2019 Spirit of Cricket Award 🙌 #ICCAwards pic.twitter.com/Z4rVSH8X7x — ICC (@ICC) January 15, 2020 × Australian young gun, Marnus Labushagne wins big in his debut year. The run-machine has just played with 1,104 runs in 17 innings at an average of 64.94 in 2019. He is the highest run-getter in Tests in the year 2019. He was a very well deserved pick for the 2019 ICC Men's Emerging Cricketer. Marnus Labuschagne had a stunning 2019 averaging 64.94 with the bat in Test cricket 🔥 A deserving winner of the 2019 ICC Men's Emerging Cricketer.#ICCAwards pic.twitter.com/OGt1BLqPvy — ICC (@ICC) January 15, 2020 ×

ICC awards: Ben Stokes, Rohit Sharma and Pat Cummins win the top awards

<p>Team India's biggest test of the home season begins today, as they lock horns with Australia in the first ODI amongst the 3 match series in Mumbai.</p>

<p>The Aussies are playing the 50 over ODI matches for the first time, since their exit from the world cup semi-final. Aussies' one-day squad was a part of the dominant home season which featured test and T20 series win over Sri Lanka, Pakistan and New Zealand. They have however made changes to the side that stunned India 2-3 in the last match, as a result, their resurgence began at the world stage.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/australia-tour-of-india-virat-kohli-is-looking-for-exciting-and-competitive-series-marnus-a-threat-of-india-274046"><strong>Also read: India-Australia ODI clash — I do not support people comparing players, says Kohli</strong></a><br />
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David Warner and Steven Smith's return has galvanised the side, whereas Marus Labu-Shane has been given the chance to continue his incredible red-ball form in the short format.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Captain Aaron Finch, Peter Handscomb, Alex Carey, Ashton Turner, and Darcy Short are featured with a new look in the middle order. While the bowling is spearheaded by Pat Cummins, Mitchell Stark, and leg spinner Adam Zampa.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India made its biggest decision that this series will be a personnel choice at the top of the order. Shikhar Dhawan and KL Rahul were believed to be opening slots with Rohit Sharma.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But captain Virat Kohli sprung a surprise on the eve of the match by suggesting all three could play and he could slip down to number 4.</p>

<p>BCCI player of the year Jasprit Bumrah and Mohd Shami lead a formidable pace attack that contains Navdeep Saini and Shardul Thakur in support. While Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, and Ravindra Jadeja will be vying for two slots in the starting eleven.</p>

<p>The match will start at 1:30 PM on Tuesday, January 14.</p>

<p><strong>India Team:</strong> Virat Kohli (c),Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul,Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, Kedar Jadhav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Navdeep Saini, Jasprit Bumrah, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami.</p>

<p><strong>Australia Team: </strong>Aaron Finch (c), D'Arcy Short, Ashton Agar, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins, Peter Handscomb, Josh Hazlewood, Marnus Labuschagne, Kane Richardson, Steven Smith, Mitchell Starc, Ashton Turner, David Warner, Adam Zampa.</p>


Team India's biggest test of the home season begins today, as they lock horns with Australia in the first ODI amongst the 3 match series in Mumbai. The Aussies are playing the 50 over ODI matches for the first time, since their exit from the world cup semi-final.

Team India's biggest test of the home season begins today, as they lock horns with Australia in the first ODI amongst the 3 match series in Mumbai. The Aussies are playing the 50 over ODI matches for the first time, since their exit from the world cup semi-final. Aussies' one-day squad was a part of the dominant home season which featured test and T20 series win over Sri Lanka, Pakistan and New Zealand. They have however made changes to the side that stunned India 2-3 in the last match, as a result, their resurgence began at the world stage. Also read: India-Australia ODI clash — I do not support people comparing players, says Kohli David Warner and Steven Smith's return has galvanised the side, whereas Marus Labu-Shane has been given the chance to continue his incredible red-ball form in the short format. Captain Aaron Finch, Peter Handscomb, Alex Carey, Ashton Turner, and Darcy Short are featured with a new look in the middle order. While the bowling is spearheaded by Pat Cummins, Mitchell Stark, and leg spinner Adam Zampa. India made its biggest decision that this series will be a personnel choice at the top of the order. Shikhar Dhawan and KL Rahul were believed to be opening slots with Rohit Sharma. But captain Virat Kohli sprung a surprise on the eve of the match by suggesting all three could play and he could slip down to number 4. BCCI player of the year Jasprit Bumrah and Mohd Shami lead a formidable pace attack that contains Navdeep Saini and Shardul Thakur in support. While Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, and Ravindra Jadeja will be vying for two slots in the starting eleven. The match will start at 1:30 PM on Tuesday, January 14. India Team: Virat Kohli (c),Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul,Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, Kedar Jadhav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Navdeep Saini, Jasprit Bumrah, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami. Australia Team: Aaron Finch (c), D'Arcy Short, Ashton Agar, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins, Peter Handscomb, Josh Hazlewood, Marnus Labuschagne, Kane Richardson, Steven Smith, Mitchell Starc, Ashton Turner, David Warner, Adam Zampa.

India vs Australia, 1st ODI: In-form Indian team to take on confident Aussies

<p>Australia demolished India by ten wickets at the Wankhede on Tuesday with openers Finch and Warner hitting unbeaten centuries in the first one-day international in Mumbai.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-vs-australia-1st-odi-india-all-out-for-255-kohli-misses-chance-to-break-record-274234">Also Read: Starc knocks out Team India; Kohli misses chance to break record</a></p>

<p>The visitors chasing 255 to win wrapped up the match in just 37.4 overs scoring 258 with Warner unbeaten on 128 off just 112 balls and Flinch at the other end giving him company till the end scoring 110 in 114 balls.</p>

<p>Warner with three sixes and captain Finch with two sixes put the Indian bowling to the sword picking up 30 boundaries between them with Warner hitting 17 and Flinch 13 hits to the fence.</p>

<p>None of the Indian bowlers managed to scare the Aussies with Shami giving away 58 runs in 7.4 overs, and Bumrah being hit for 50 runs in his seven-over spell.</p>

<p>The Australian openers were especially severe on Thakur who was hit for 43 runs in his fiver-over spell. Kuldeep Yadav managed to keep the Aussies at bay but still leaked runs giving away 55 runs in his ten overs. Jadeja too couldn't make an impression conceding 41 runs in his eight overs.</p>

<p>Earlier, India managed 255 runs but failed to use up their quota of 50 overs, falling away in 49.1 overs.</p>

<p>After Rohit Sharma fell early(10 runs in 15 balls), Dhawan and KL Rahul stitched a 121-run partnership but after Rahul fell after hitting a patient 47 in 61 balls(4 boundaries)&nbsp;with India on 134, Dhawan too fell scoring 74 runs with India on 140 for 3, the other batsman failed to capitalise including captain Virat Kohli who managed just 16 falling to Zampa's spin.</p>

<p>Pant(28 runs) and Jadeja (25 runs) helped India to go past&nbsp;the 250-run mark but it clearly wasn't enough in the end.</p>


Australia demolished India by ten wickets at the Wankhede on Tuesday with openers Finch and Warner hitting unbeaten centuries in the first one-day international in Mumbai.

Australia demolished India by ten wickets at the Wankhede on Tuesday with openers Finch and Warner hitting unbeaten centuries in the first one-day international in Mumbai. Also Read: Starc knocks out Team India; Kohli misses chance to break record The visitors chasing 255 to win wrapped up the match in just 37.4 overs scoring 258 with Warner unbeaten on 128 off just 112 balls and Flinch at the other end giving him company till the end scoring 110 in 114 balls. Warner with three sixes and captain Finch with two sixes put the Indian bowling to the sword picking up 30 boundaries between them with Warner hitting 17 and Flinch 13 hits to the fence. None of the Indian bowlers managed to scare the Aussies with Shami giving away 58 runs in 7.4 overs, and Bumrah being hit for 50 runs in his seven-over spell. The Australian openers were especially severe on Thakur who was hit for 43 runs in his fiver-over spell. Kuldeep Yadav managed to keep the Aussies at bay but still leaked runs giving away 55 runs in his ten overs. Jadeja too couldn't make an impression conceding 41 runs in his eight overs. Earlier, India managed 255 runs but failed to use up their quota of 50 overs, falling away in 49.1 overs. After Rohit Sharma fell early(10 runs in 15 balls), Dhawan and KL Rahul stitched a 121-run partnership but after Rahul fell after hitting a patient 47 in 61 balls(4 boundaries) with India on 134, Dhawan too fell scoring 74 runs with India on 140 for 3, the other batsman failed to capitalise including captain Virat Kohli who managed just 16 falling to Zampa's spin. Pant(28 runs) and Jadeja (25 runs) helped India to go past the 250-run mark but it clearly wasn't enough in the end.

Finch, Warner slay India; Australia win first ODI by 10 wickets

<p>After losing the toss in Wankhede, India came down to bat. Amidst speculations, India chose to go out with all three openers (Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, and Shikhar Dhawan). Rohit Sharma was back in the team after being rested for series against Sri Lanka.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-vs-australia-1st-odi-virat-kohli-looks-forward-to-equal-sachin-tendulkar-and-go-past-ricky-ponting-274161">India vs Australia, 1st ODI: Virat Kohli looks forward to equal Tendulkar's record and go past Ricky Ponting</a></p>

<p>Rohit Sharma failed to show his magic with the bat against the Aussies.&nbsp;He got out early after he fell for Starc's trick-ball and ended up giving David Warner an easy catch.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-vs-australia-1st-odi-in-form-indian-team-to-take-on-confident-aussies-274112">India vs Australia, 1st ODI: In-form Indian team to take on confident Aussies</a></p>

<p>Shikhar Dhawan and KL Rahul continued their fine form and had 121 runs partnership. This partnership has been the backbone of the scoreline.</p>

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After being put to bat first, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> are all out for 255 in 49.1 overs.<br />
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Will it be enough on this Wankhede wicket? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvAUS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvAUS</a> <a href="https://t.co/Wg9SZfDaXN">pic.twitter.com/Wg9SZfDaXN</a></p>
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<p>Rahul missed his chance to make half-century by a whisker after he was caught out by Smith, he scored 47 runs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dhawan got out after scoring 74 runs, he was caught out by Ashton Agar.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>People hoped Virat Kohli to make his record-breaking century, but he fell victim to Adam Zampa after he got out after being caught by the spinner for just 16 runs. Virat now has just two innings to break the records in this series.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shreyas Iyer just scored 4 runs and was caught behind by Alex Carey.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After losing 4 wickets in just 6 overs and the score of 164/5, Indian innings hit a massive speed-breaker. Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja tried stabilizing the innings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Their 49 runs partnership was the last stabilizing element for the Indian innings. Ravindra Jadeja got out for 25 and Rishab Pant got out 28 runs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kuldeep Yadav and Shami's scores gave India a final push and helped India pose 255.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Australian Bowlers did a wonderful job by restricting India to a modest total. Each bowler had a wicket to his name.</p>

<p>Mitchell Starc impressed with the ball, he took 3 wickets. Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer, and Shardul Thakur fell victim to him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pat Cummins and Kane Richardson scalped two wickets each. Adam&nbsp;</p>

<p>Zampa and Ashton Agar took one wicket apiece.</p>

<p>Australia is yet to bat, Indian bowlers have to perform well to defend the average total.<br />
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After losing the toss in Wankhede, India came down to bat. Amidst speculations, India chose to go out with all three openers (Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, and Shikhar Dhawan).

After losing the toss in Wankhede, India came down to bat. Amidst speculations, India chose to go out with all three openers (Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, and Shikhar Dhawan). Rohit Sharma was back in the team after being rested for series against Sri Lanka. Also read: India vs Australia, 1st ODI: Virat Kohli looks forward to equal Tendulkar's record and go past Ricky Ponting Rohit Sharma failed to show his magic with the bat against the Aussies. He got out early after he fell for Starc's trick-ball and ended up giving David Warner an easy catch. Also read: India vs Australia, 1st ODI: In-form Indian team to take on confident Aussies Shikhar Dhawan and KL Rahul continued their fine form and had 121 runs partnership. This partnership has been the backbone of the scoreline. Innings Break! After being put to bat first, #TeamIndia are all out for 255 in 49.1 overs. Will it be enough on this Wankhede wicket? #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/Wg9SZfDaXN — BCCI (@BCCI) January 14, 2020 × Rahul missed his chance to make half-century by a whisker after he was caught out by Smith, he scored 47 runs. Dhawan got out after scoring 74 runs, he was caught out by Ashton Agar. He was watchful at the start but has now opened up. Take a look at @SDhawan25's twin fours as he takes on Pat Cummins. Full video here - https://t.co/pFmxrvi54O #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/eD2rfOtyyt — BCCI (@BCCI) January 14, 2020 × People hoped Virat Kohli to make his record-breaking century, but he fell victim to Adam Zampa after he got out after being caught by the spinner for just 16 runs. Virat now has just two innings to break the records in this series. Shreyas Iyer just scored 4 runs and was caught behind by Alex Carey. After losing 4 wickets in just 6 overs and the score of 164/5, Indian innings hit a massive speed-breaker. Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja tried stabilizing the innings. Their 49 runs partnership was the last stabilizing element for the Indian innings. Ravindra Jadeja got out for 25 and Rishab Pant got out 28 runs. Kuldeep Yadav and Shami's scores gave India a final push and helped India pose 255. ALL OUT! The Indian innings comes to a close with the score at 255 off 49.1 overs. #INDvAUS scorecard: https://t.co/QmzEB7zaP7 pic.twitter.com/G0Qq1650oL — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 14, 2020 × Australian Bowlers did a wonderful job by restricting India to a modest total. Each bowler had a wicket to his name. Mitchell Starc impressed with the ball, he took 3 wickets. Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer, and Shardul Thakur fell victim to him. Pat Cummins and Kane Richardson scalped two wickets each. Adam Zampa and Ashton Agar took one wicket apiece. Australia is yet to bat, Indian bowlers have to perform well to defend the average total.

India vs Australia, 1st ODI: Starc knocks out Team India; Kohli misses chance to break record

<p>As India finished&nbsp;a stylish series win against Sri Lanka, skipper&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../with-proficient-run-scoring-virat-kohli-proves- why-he-is-the-king-of-the-decade-270044">Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;and bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah have continued their dominance when it comes to setting new records.</p>

<p>On Friday, Virat Kohli became&nbsp;the fastest captain to record 11,000 international runs. He achieved this feat after he scored 26 runs in just 17 balls.&nbsp;</p>

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[<em> Virat Kohli during 3rd T20I against Sri Lanka (Courtesy: Twitter/ @BCCI) </em>]</p>

<p>King Kohli took just 196 innings to&nbsp;break&nbsp;Ricky Ponting's record, who was the previous best in the list with 252 innings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kohli is the second Indian skipper to complete 11,000 run-mark after MS Dhoni accomplished it within 324 innings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Indian captain is overall the sixth skipper to achieve this feat. The list includes cricketing greats such as Graeme Smith (264 innings), Alan Border (316) and Stephen Fleming.</p>

<p><strong>List of captains with most runs</strong></p>

<p>1.) Ricky Ponting - 15440</p>

<p>2.) Graeme Smith - 14878</p>

<p>3.) Stephen Fleming - 11561</p>

<p>4.) MS Dhoni - 11207</p>

<p>5.) Allan Border - 11062</p>

<p>6.) Virat Kohli- 11,000+*&nbsp;</p>

<p>In an ongoing tussle of scoring most runs in T20Is, Virat Kohli once again surpassed his teammate Rohit Sharma to become the leading run-getter.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/we-dominated-the-series-shikhar-dhawan-india-beat-sri-lanka-to-sweep-the-series-273519">'We dominated the series,' says Shikhar Dhawan after India beat Sri Lanka to seal the series</a></p>

<p>Also, frontline pacer Jasprit Bumrah became the leading wicket-taker for India in T20Is,</p>

<p>The 26-year old surpassed R Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal after he claimed his 53rd wicket in the very first over of Sri Lankan innings by dismissing&nbsp;Danushka Gunathilaka for just 1.</p>

<p>BCCI also tweeted to congratulate the bowler.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Earlier, India thrashed Sri Lanka by 78 runs to seal the series 2-0. The first match of the series was washed out. India will now play a three-match ODI series against Australia which will begin from 14th January.&nbsp;</p>

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As India finished a stylish series win against Sri Lanka, skipper Virat Kohli and bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah have continued their dominance when it comes to setting new records.

As India finished a stylish series win against Sri Lanka, skipper Virat Kohli and bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah have continued their dominance when it comes to setting new records. On Friday, Virat Kohli became the fastest captain to record 11,000 international runs. He achieved this feat after he scored 26 runs in just 17 balls. [ Virat Kohli during 3rd T20I against Sri Lanka (Courtesy: Twitter/ @BCCI) ] King Kohli took just 196 innings to break Ricky Ponting's record, who was the previous best in the list with 252 innings. Kohli is the second Indian skipper to complete 11,000 run-mark after MS Dhoni accomplished it within 324 innings. The Indian captain is overall the sixth skipper to achieve this feat. The list includes cricketing greats such as Graeme Smith (264 innings), Alan Border (316) and Stephen Fleming. List of captains with most runs 1.) Ricky Ponting - 15440 2.) Graeme Smith - 14878 3.) Stephen Fleming - 11561 4.) MS Dhoni - 11207 5.) Allan Border - 11062 6.) Virat Kohli- 11,000+* In an ongoing tussle of scoring most runs in T20Is, Virat Kohli once again surpassed his teammate Rohit Sharma to become the leading run-getter. Also read: 'We dominated the series,' says Shikhar Dhawan after India beat Sri Lanka to seal the series Also, frontline pacer Jasprit Bumrah became the leading wicket-taker for India in T20Is, The 26-year old surpassed R Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal after he claimed his 53rd wicket in the very first over of Sri Lankan innings by dismissing Danushka Gunathilaka for just 1. BCCI also tweeted to congratulate the bowler. BOOOM 💥💥 Jasprit Bumrah is now the leading wicket-taker in T20Is for #TeamIndia 🎯🎯 pic.twitter.com/7PWeaq2Fyj — BCCI (@BCCI) January 10, 2020 × Earlier, India thrashed Sri Lanka by 78 runs to seal the series 2-0. The first match of the series was washed out. India will now play a three-match ODI series against Australia which will begin from 14th January.

Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah shatter records as India claim series win against Sri Lanka

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../dhoni-may-retire-from-odis-soon-ravi-shastri- 273336">Team&nbsp;India</a> are set to face Sri Lanka for the third and final T20I match of the series. This match will be played in Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune. India already leads the series with 1-0. Sri Lanka will be looking forward to win this match to prevent the second consecutive series defeat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sri Lanka beat Pakistan the Number 1 side in terms of T20I, have found their form a bit sticky after their series against Australia and now India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sri Lanka's batting problem and injuries have led the team to lose past four played T20I matches. (First T20I match was abandoned due to rain against India).</p>

<p>In the second T20I, despite having a batting pitch in Indore, Sri Lanka scored underwhelming 142/9, to which India's reply was 144/3 in just 17.3 overs.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-vs-sri-lanka-2nd-t20i-india-thrash-sri-lanka-by-7-wickets-in-the-second-t20i-take-1-0-lead-272801">India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I: India thrash Sri Lanka by 7 wickets in the second T20I, take 1-0 lead</a></p>

<p>Lanka are&nbsp;struggling to find it's way past in the upcoming T20I World Cup, that's scheduled later this year.</p>

<p>To prevent 5th straight loss, and a second successive series defeat they need to work a plan out in today's match. The last time they played in Pune was a T20I in 2016 when India crumbled down to a low total and managed to win an easy victory.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India did not do a single mistake in the previous T20I match, they could easily chase down the score. But still, they have to play against a stronger team to ensure they're a smooth World Cup run. Rohit Sharma has been given a well-needed rest for this series. In terms of KL Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan, it looks like KL Rahul edges past Dhawan in terms of number and form.</p>

<p>It looks like Virat Kohli giving his Number 3 slot to Shreyas Iyer could be a part of a Plan B, for the World Cup. India is trying to get its top 5 in the batting order stronger, with the help of modern batsmen like Manish Pandey and Sanju Samson.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Weather conditions seem to be perfect in Pune as of now, though it had a cloudy Thursday, today began with a bright sun. The pitch looks favourable for the bowlers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Indian Squad remains unchanged until the last moment of injury.</p>

<p><strong>Probable XI:</strong> KL Rahul, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli (C), Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (wk), Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Navdeep Saini, Jasprit Bumrah</p>

<p>Whereas Sri Lanka may have few changes looking at the condition and based on strengthing their batting order, they have decided to drop Isuru Udana, pacer Kasun Rajitha could be played. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../cricket-sri-lanka-includes-angelo-mathews-for- t20i-series-against-india-271564">Angelo Mathews</a> was seen for a nets session</p>

<p><strong>Probable XI: </strong>Danushka Gunathilaka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Perera (wk), Oshada Fernando/Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kasun Rajitha/Lakshan Sandakan, Lasith Malinga (C), Lahiru Kumara&nbsp;</p>

<p>India are the favourites to win this match citing the conditions and the form of both the teams, but cricket is the game of unexpected turn of events.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Teams:</strong></p>

<p><strong>India Squad:</strong> Lokesh Rahul, Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer, Virat Kohli(c), Rishabh Pant(w), Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Navdeep Saini, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, Manish Pandey, Yuzvendra Chahal, Sanju Samson</p>

<p><strong>Sri Lanka Squad:</strong> Danushka Gunathilaka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Perera(w), Oshada Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga, Lasith Malinga(c), Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara, Angelo Mathews, Niroshan Dickwella, Kusal Mendis, Lakshan Sandakan<br />
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Team India are set to face Sri Lanka for the third and final T20I match of the series. This match will be played in Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune.

Team India are set to face Sri Lanka for the third and final T20I match of the series. This match will be played in Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune. India already leads the series with 1-0. Sri Lanka will be looking forward to win this match to prevent the second consecutive series defeat. Sri Lanka beat Pakistan the Number 1 side in terms of T20I, have found their form a bit sticky after their series against Australia and now India. Sri Lanka's batting problem and injuries have led the team to lose past four played T20I matches. (First T20I match was abandoned due to rain against India). In the second T20I, despite having a batting pitch in Indore, Sri Lanka scored underwhelming 142/9, to which India's reply was 144/3 in just 17.3 overs. Also Read: India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I: India thrash Sri Lanka by 7 wickets in the second T20I, take 1-0 lead Lanka are struggling to find it's way past in the upcoming T20I World Cup, that's scheduled later this year. To prevent 5th straight loss, and a second successive series defeat they need to work a plan out in today's match. The last time they played in Pune was a T20I in 2016 when India crumbled down to a low total and managed to win an easy victory. India did not do a single mistake in the previous T20I match, they could easily chase down the score. But still, they have to play against a stronger team to ensure they're a smooth World Cup run. Rohit Sharma has been given a well-needed rest for this series. In terms of KL Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan, it looks like KL Rahul edges past Dhawan in terms of number and form. It looks like Virat Kohli giving his Number 3 slot to Shreyas Iyer could be a part of a Plan B, for the World Cup. India is trying to get its top 5 in the batting order stronger, with the help of modern batsmen like Manish Pandey and Sanju Samson. Weather conditions seem to be perfect in Pune as of now, though it had a cloudy Thursday, today began with a bright sun. The pitch looks favourable for the bowlers. Indian Squad remains unchanged until the last moment of injury. Probable XI: KL Rahul, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli (C), Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (wk), Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Navdeep Saini, Jasprit Bumrah Whereas Sri Lanka may have few changes looking at the condition and based on strengthing their batting order, they have decided to drop Isuru Udana, pacer Kasun Rajitha could be played. Angelo Mathews was seen for a nets session Probable XI: Danushka Gunathilaka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Perera (wk), Oshada Fernando/Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kasun Rajitha/Lakshan Sandakan, Lasith Malinga (C), Lahiru Kumara India are the favourites to win this match citing the conditions and the form of both the teams, but cricket is the game of unexpected turn of events. Teams: India Squad: Lokesh Rahul, Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer, Virat Kohli(c), Rishabh Pant(w), Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Navdeep Saini, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, Manish Pandey, Yuzvendra Chahal, Sanju Samson Sri Lanka Squad: Danushka Gunathilaka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Perera(w), Oshada Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga, Lasith Malinga(c), Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara, Angelo Mathews, Niroshan Dickwella, Kusal Mendis, Lakshan Sandakan

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<p>Australians&nbsp;are&nbsp;eyeing an exciting ODI series against&nbsp;India at home starting next week&nbsp;with&nbsp;Aaron Finch declaring his team is ready to "give Virat Kohli's men a run for their money."</p>

<p>Finch's teamates -&nbsp;David Warner, Pat Cummins&nbsp;and Marnus Labuschagne have also made their intentions clear ahead of the crucial ODI encounter against Virat's India.</p>

<p>Australian Skipper Aaron Finch said&nbsp;that 'this' Australian side is much more confident to trouble the men in blue.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Australia have the goods to give Virat Kohli's men a run for their money," said Aaron Finch before leaving for the three-match series against India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The former world champions&nbsp;will look to repeat their feat last year when&nbsp;they beat India 3-2 in in an ODI series last year. Australia came back to win the series after trailing in the series.</p>

<p>Finch said&nbsp;that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../cricket-labuschagne-leads-as-australia-take- charge-in-sydney-271812">Marnus Labuschagne</a>'s presence in the squad will be vital as the newcomer's form has been fantastic.</p>

<p>Marnus Labuschagne has yet not debuted in the ODI format but has had an amazing run in Tests.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Marnus Labuschagne, the&nbsp;new Aussie batting sensation aspires to be a world-class cricketer in all formats. The latest Australian run machine has 1,495 in 14 Tests with an average of 63 with one double century.</p>

<p>Labuschagne who counts Virat as one of his heroes is expected to make his debut&nbsp;against India at the Wankhede in Mumbai on January 14.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../cricket-stunned-new-zealand-fight-to-save- second-australia-test-270820">David Warner</a> surely seems excited about his trip to India and his Indian fans. He posted a photo Instagram and shared his thoughts on the forthcoming series.</p>

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<p>Australian pace spearhead Pat Cummins said&nbsp;that spinners will play a crucial role in the series against India.</p>

<p>In ODIs, Australia dominates India with having won 77 matches and losing 49&nbsp;with&nbsp;no results in 10 matches.</p>


Australians are eyeing an exciting ODI series against India at home starting next week with Aaron Finch declaring his team is ready to "give Virat Kohli's men a run for their money.

Australians are eyeing an exciting ODI series against India at home starting next week with Aaron Finch declaring his team is ready to "give Virat Kohli's men a run for their money." Finch's teamates - David Warner, Pat Cummins and Marnus Labuschagne have also made their intentions clear ahead of the crucial ODI encounter against Virat's India. Australian Skipper Aaron Finch said that 'this' Australian side is much more confident to trouble the men in blue. "Australia have the goods to give Virat Kohli's men a run for their money," said Aaron Finch before leaving for the three-match series against India. The former world champions will look to repeat their feat last year when they beat India 3-2 in in an ODI series last year. Australia came back to win the series after trailing in the series. Finch said that Marnus Labuschagne's presence in the squad will be vital as the newcomer's form has been fantastic. Marnus Labuschagne has yet not debuted in the ODI format but has had an amazing run in Tests. Marnus Labuschagne, the new Aussie batting sensation aspires to be a world-class cricketer in all formats. The latest Australian run machine has 1,495 in 14 Tests with an average of 63 with one double century. Labuschagne who counts Virat as one of his heroes is expected to make his debut against India at the Wankhede in Mumbai on January 14. David Warner surely seems excited about his trip to India and his Indian fans. He posted a photo Instagram and shared his thoughts on the forthcoming series. View this post on Instagram India here we come!! It’s going to be a great 3 game series. Looking forward to seeing all our Indian fans 👍👍 A post shared by David Warner (@davidwarner31) on Jan 8, 2020 at 5:16pm PST × Australian pace spearhead Pat Cummins said that spinners will play a crucial role in the series against India. In ODIs, Australia dominates India with having won 77 matches and losing 49 with no results in 10 matches.

Australia have the goods to give Virat Kohli's men a run for their money: Finch ahead of ODI series against India

<p>After taking two wickets in the first <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-vs-sri-lanka-2nd-t20i-india-thrash-sri-lanka-by-7-wickets-in-the-second-t20i-take-1-0-lead-272801">T20I </a>against Sri Lanka, India pacer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/indias-navdeep-saini-found-guilty-of-breaching-icc-code-of-conduct-240813">Navdeep Saini</a> has said that he just wanted to gain confidence from the game and be prepared for any situation in the future.</p>

<p>In the match against Sri Lanka, Saini was able to showcase good death bowling skills as he continued to bowl consistent yorkers. His partner Shardul Thakur also left an impression with bowl after scalping three wickets.</p>

<p>This effort by the bowlers helped the Men in Blue restrict Sri Lanka to just 142/7 in the allotted twenty overs. India easily chased down the total with seven wickets in hand and 15 balls to spare.</p>

<p>"As soon as the match started, I thought the wicket was flat. I thought I can do well, I was wanted to gain confidence from this match. I bowled good yorkers today. Whenever I have heard Bumrah talk about bowling his yorkers, he always talked accuracy when you try to bowl the ball," Saini told Yuzvendra Chahal on 'Chahal TV'.</p>

<p>"I am very lucky to finally make my debut on Chahal TV. It's all about handling pressure, I took three wickets and all of them came in a crucial time, I am happy," Shardul Thakur said.</p>

<p>For India, KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer starred with the bat after playing knocks of 45 and 34 respectively.</p>

<p>Both were not able to stay till the end, and skipper <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/virat-kohli-receives-official-warning-and-one-demerit-point-for-breaching-icc-code-of-conduct-251527">Virat Kohli</a> took the side over the line. Kohli remained unbeaten on 30.</p>

<p>India and Sri Lanka will next take on each other in the third T20I of the three-match series on Friday, January 10.</p>


After taking two wickets in the first T20I against Sri Lanka, India pacer Navdeep Saini has said that he just wanted to gain confidence from the game and be prepared for any situation in the future.

After taking two wickets in the first T20I against Sri Lanka, India pacer Navdeep Saini has said that he just wanted to gain confidence from the game and be prepared for any situation in the future. In the match against Sri Lanka, Saini was able to showcase good death bowling skills as he continued to bowl consistent yorkers. His partner Shardul Thakur also left an impression with bowl after scalping three wickets. This effort by the bowlers helped the Men in Blue restrict Sri Lanka to just 142/7 in the allotted twenty overs. India easily chased down the total with seven wickets in hand and 15 balls to spare. "As soon as the match started, I thought the wicket was flat. I thought I can do well, I was wanted to gain confidence from this match. I bowled good yorkers today. Whenever I have heard Bumrah talk about bowling his yorkers, he always talked accuracy when you try to bowl the ball," Saini told Yuzvendra Chahal on 'Chahal TV'. "I am very lucky to finally make my debut on Chahal TV. It's all about handling pressure, I took three wickets and all of them came in a crucial time, I am happy," Shardul Thakur said. For India, KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer starred with the bat after playing knocks of 45 and 34 respectively. Both were not able to stay till the end, and skipper Virat Kohli took the side over the line. Kohli remained unbeaten on 30. India and Sri Lanka will next take on each other in the third T20I of the three-match series on Friday, January 10.

Wanted to gain confidence from first T20I against Sri Lanka: Navdeep Saini

<p>After helping India secure a massive win over Sri Lanka in the second <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-sri-lanka-includes-angelo-mathews-for-t20i-series-against-india-271564">T20I</a>, bowler <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/chennai-pacer-shardul-thakurs-parents-injured-in-road-accident-135773">Shardul Thakur</a> said he is satisfied with his performance and it makes him happy to perform on an international level.</p>

<p>"Pretty much. I have been working hard for it and in an international game, when it pays off, it really makes me happy," Thakur said in the post-match press conference when asked if he was satisfied with the performance.</p>

<p>India secured a seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka here on Tuesday and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/sponsored-by-rohit-sharma-virat-kohli-reading-detox-your-ego-confuses-twitterati-245478">Virat Kohli</a>-led team gained a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series. Thakur picked up three wickets in the 19th over which throttled Sri Lanka's batting.</p>

<p>Sri Lanka only managed to score 142 runs which India easily chased.</p>

<p>Thakur also stated that playing cricket continuously for the last two-three years has helped him to get better at his game.</p>

<p>"I feel, T20 is such a short format and it is always going to be up and down. The more you play, the more experience you get and you keep learning. Whereas, the five-day format is a more settled format and you have time to think about your game. But in T20, you have to make precise decisions," he said.</p>

<p>Thakur further credited his innings in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2018-as-ipl-begins-heres-a-throwback-to-all-pulsating-themes-of-previous-seasons-36446">IPL</a> and domestic cricket for giving him an edge in his performance, over the years.</p>

<p>"...Over a period of years, while practicing, I have been developing my skills and just brushing it up. I think by playing continuously for the last 2-3 years, in the IPL and domestic circuit, I am getting better," Thakur added.</p>

<p>The third T20I between India and Sri Lanka will be played on January 20.</p>


After helping India secure a massive win over Sri Lanka in the second T20I, bowler Shardul Thakur said he is satisfied with his performance and it makes him happy to perform on an international level.

After helping India secure a massive win over Sri Lanka in the second T20I, bowler Shardul Thakur said he is satisfied with his performance and it makes him happy to perform on an international level. "Pretty much. I have been working hard for it and in an international game, when it pays off, it really makes me happy," Thakur said in the post-match press conference when asked if he was satisfied with the performance. India secured a seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka here on Tuesday and Virat Kohli-led team gained a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series. Thakur picked up three wickets in the 19th over which throttled Sri Lanka's batting. Sri Lanka only managed to score 142 runs which India easily chased. Thakur also stated that playing cricket continuously for the last two-three years has helped him to get better at his game. "I feel, T20 is such a short format and it is always going to be up and down. The more you play, the more experience you get and you keep learning. Whereas, the five-day format is a more settled format and you have time to think about your game. But in T20, you have to make precise decisions," he said. Thakur further credited his innings in IPL and domestic cricket for giving him an edge in his performance, over the years. "...Over a period of years, while practicing, I have been developing my skills and just brushing it up. I think by playing continuously for the last 2-3 years, in the IPL and domestic circuit, I am getting better," Thakur added. The third T20I between India and Sri Lanka will be played on January 20.

T20I: 'Worked hard, happy with my performance,' says Shardul Thakur post victory over Sri Lanka

It surely was a star-studded party as Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Varun Dhawan and his fiance Natasha Dalal rang in the new year together in picturesque Switzerland.

It surely was a star-studded party as Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Varun Dhawan and his fiance Natasha Dalal rang in the new year together in picturesque Switzerland. The three couples have been stationed in Switzerland for the past few days and came together to celebrate New Year's eve together. Anushka shared a video of the stars together wishing fans new year greetings. View this post on Instagram A post shared by AnushkaSharma1588 (@anushkasharma) on Dec 31, 2019 at 7:26pm PST × 🎥 | @AnushkaSharma, @imVkohli, @Varun_dvn, #KareenaKapoorKhan and #SaifAliKhan wishing everyone a happy new year 🥳💕 #HappyNewYear2020 pic.twitter.com/vR3zaNlJWp — Anushka Sharma FC™ (@AnushkaSFanCIub) January 1, 2020 × Both Virat and Anushka have been sharing photos from their vacation for the past few days. View this post on Instagram A post shared by AnushkaSharma1588 (@anushkasharma) on Dec 31, 2019 at 5:18am PST × View this post on Instagram Hello frands 🙋‍♀️ ! @varundvn @natashadalal88 A post shared by AnushkaSharma1588 (@anushkasharma) on Dec 29, 2019 at 10:53am PST × View this post on Instagram On point for 2020 ❤️ A post shared by Virat Kohli (@virat.kohli) on Dec 31, 2019 at 7:32pm PST × View this post on Instagram A post shared by Virat Kohli (@virat.kohli) on Dec 31, 2019 at 6:00am PST × Accompanying Kareena and Saif was their son Taimur Ali Khan. Earlier the couple enjoyed some quality time with Kareena's sister, actress Karisma Kapoor and her two children. View this post on Instagram This is how we roll into 2020 #happynewyear #goodnewz # 2020herewecome ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ A post shared by Poonam Damania (@poonamdamania) on Dec 31, 2019 at 12:13pm PST × Karisma had also shared a photo of the Kapoor sisters with Varun Dhawan who is holidaying with girlfriend Natasha Dalal. Rumours are rife that the couple will be tying the knot later this year, although there has been no confirmation from the actor's side so far. View this post on Instagram While we posed.. ❄️❤️💕 #swissalps #sistersledge #holidays A post shared by KK (@therealkarismakapoor) on Dec 28, 2019 at 5:19am PST × The party also had Jacqueline Fernandez in attendance. Jacqueline too shared multiple videos with her 'Judwaa 2' co-star.

Anushka, Virat ring in the new year with Saif, Kareena and Varun 

<p><em><strong>By: Amartya Sharma</strong></em></p>

<p>Who would have known, the kid who raised a lot of questions after he made it to the 2011 World Cup squad, will shut their mouth by becoming India's or we can say the World's best run-scoring machines.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Virat Kohli broke the record by scoring 11125 runs in ODI's in the last decade.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Beating the previous record-holder Ricky Ponting who scored 9130 runs between 2000-2009. Sachin is third in the rankings by scoring 8571 during the 1990-1999 tenure. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Not only this, Kohli holds the record of most centuries in a decade. He smashed 42 centuries in ODI cricket. He stands on 70 centuries at the moment and is expected to break the record of cricketing legend Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In terms of most runs in a decade in ODI's, India's prolific opening batsman, Rohit Sharma stands second with 8249 runs with 3 massive double centuries, 28 centuries and 39 fifties. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Virat Kohli has overall scored 20,960 runs across all formats in the past decade with the mammoth number of 69 centuries and an average of 57.58, he tops the list.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Second to him in this decade is Hashim Amla who is 5000 runs short of Virat's numbers with 15,816 runs. Ponting held this record too before. He scored 18,962 runs during his dominance between 2000-2009.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Virat Kohli has turned out to be India's one of the best captains. He led India in 83 matches where India won 60, lost 20 and tied 1. (Other two matches were abandoned) With a win-loss ratio of 3.00, which is currently the best on the world.&nbsp;</p>

<p>MS Dhoni-led India to 71 victories in 130 matches, he is said to be the greatest captain of all as he is the only Captain to win all the ICC Trophies in the World. Virat Kohli right now leads India's dominating white jersey team, who stand top on the World test Championship table.</p>


By: Amartya Sharma Who would have known, the kid who raised a lot of questions after he made it to the 2011 World Cup squad, will shut their mouth by becoming India's or we can say the World's best run-scoring machines.

By: Amartya Sharma Who would have known, the kid who raised a lot of questions after he made it to the 2011 World Cup squad, will shut their mouth by becoming India's or we can say the World's best run-scoring machines. Virat Kohli broke the record by scoring 11125 runs in ODI's in the last decade. Beating the previous record-holder Ricky Ponting who scored 9130 runs between 2000-2009. Sachin is third in the rankings by scoring 8571 during the 1990-1999 tenure. Not only this, Kohli holds the record of most centuries in a decade. He smashed 42 centuries in ODI cricket. He stands on 70 centuries at the moment and is expected to break the record of cricketing legend Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar. In terms of most runs in a decade in ODI's, India's prolific opening batsman, Rohit Sharma stands second with 8249 runs with 3 massive double centuries, 28 centuries and 39 fifties. Virat Kohli has overall scored 20,960 runs across all formats in the past decade with the mammoth number of 69 centuries and an average of 57.58, he tops the list. Second to him in this decade is Hashim Amla who is 5000 runs short of Virat's numbers with 15,816 runs. Ponting held this record too before. He scored 18,962 runs during his dominance between 2000-2009. Virat Kohli has turned out to be India's one of the best captains. He led India in 83 matches where India won 60, lost 20 and tied 1. (Other two matches were abandoned) With a win-loss ratio of 3.00, which is currently the best on the world. MS Dhoni-led India to 71 victories in 130 matches, he is said to be the greatest captain of all as he is the only Captain to win all the ICC Trophies in the World. Virat Kohli right now leads India's dominating white jersey team, who stand top on the World test Championship table.

With proficient run-scoring, Virat Kohli proves why he is the 'king of decade'

<p>Skipper Virat Kohli smashed 85 to help India pull off a nervous chase of 316 to win the third one-day international by four wickets against West Indies and clinch the series on Sunday.</p>

<p>India relied on a key 58-run sixth-wicket stand between Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja, unbeaten on 39 off 31 balls, to achieve their target with eight balls to spare in Cuttack.</p>

<p>Paceman Keemo Paul claimed three wickets, including that of Kohli in the 47th over, before Jadeja and Shardul Thakur, 17 not out, took the team home and to a 2-1 series win.</p>

<p>"Having done it so many times, you obviously have a bit more calmness and you understand how the dew is playing and all you need is a short partnership," said Kohli, who was named man of the match.</p>

<p>"It was outstanding to see others finishing the game. I had a nervous look when I walked back, but when I watched 'Jaddu' (Jadeja) he looked very confident."</p>

<p>Rohit Sharma, who made 63, and KL Rahul, on 77, laid the foundation of the team's chase with an opening partnership of 122 after the West Indies posted 315 for five.</p>

<p>West Indies skipper Kieron Pollard and Nicholas Pooran put together 135 runs for the fifth wicket to lift their side from 144 for four to a fighting total.</p>

<p>Pollard remained unbeaten on 74 off 51 deliveries after Pooran hit an attacking 89 to pulverise the Indian bowling in the last 10 overs that produced 118 runs for the West Indies.</p>

<p><strong>Saini debut</strong></p>

<p>In response, Kohli, who made India bowl first after winning the toss, batted with conviction despite wickets falling from the other end to make the second-ranked ODI side finish the year on a high.</p>

<p>Jason Holder got Sharma caught behind and Alzarri Joseph sent Rahul trudging back to the pavilion after his second successive score of 50 plus. He made 102 in India's series-levelling second ODI.</p>

<p>But Kohli kept up the attack during his 81-ball knock despite wickets falling at the other end before chopping a wide delivery on the offside onto his stumps.</p>

<p>Thakur then hit two fours and a six in his six-ball cameo to bring the packed house back to life as he celebrated the win with Jadeja.</p>

<p>Sharma, who ended the year as the top ODI batsman with 1,490 runs in 28 matches, was named man of the series for his 258 runs including a knock of 159 in the second ODI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kohli is next with 1,377 runs in 26 ODIs.</p>

<p>India paceman Navdeep Saini claimed two wickets after being handed his ODI cap by Kohli.</p>

<p>The 27-year-old Saini got his maiden ODI wicket after sending the dangerous Shimron Hetmyer back to the pavilion for 37.</p>

<p>Hetmyer's wicket ended a 62-run third-wicket stand with Roston Chase who was bowled by a toe-crushing yorker from Saini for 38.</p>

<p>But Pooran counter-attacked and completed his second successive fifty with a six off left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav, who went wicketless after coming into the game with 99 scalps.</p>

<p>He hit 10 fours and three sixes in his knock that lasted 64 balls before falling to Thakur with a mistimed hit to deep point.</p>

<p>"I don't think there's much to be disappointed about. Obviously results matter but if you look at where we are from where we've come from, I can't fault the boys, they showed their mettle," said Pollard.</p>

<p>Pant dropped three catches to give Chase (on nought), Hetmyer (on nine) and Pooran (on 52) extended stays at the wicket.</p>

<p>India will next host Sri Lanka for a three-match Twenty20 series starting January 5.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Australia will also travel to India for three ODI matches starting January 14.</p>


Skipper Virat Kohli smashed 85 to help India pull off a nervous chase of 316 to win the third one-day international by four wickets against West Indies and clinch the series on Sunday.

Skipper Virat Kohli smashed 85 to help India pull off a nervous chase of 316 to win the third one-day international by four wickets against West Indies and clinch the series on Sunday. India relied on a key 58-run sixth-wicket stand between Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja, unbeaten on 39 off 31 balls, to achieve their target with eight balls to spare in Cuttack. Paceman Keemo Paul claimed three wickets, including that of Kohli in the 47th over, before Jadeja and Shardul Thakur, 17 not out, took the team home and to a 2-1 series win. "Having done it so many times, you obviously have a bit more calmness and you understand how the dew is playing and all you need is a short partnership," said Kohli, who was named man of the match. "It was outstanding to see others finishing the game. I had a nervous look when I walked back, but when I watched 'Jaddu' (Jadeja) he looked very confident." Rohit Sharma, who made 63, and KL Rahul, on 77, laid the foundation of the team's chase with an opening partnership of 122 after the West Indies posted 315 for five. West Indies skipper Kieron Pollard and Nicholas Pooran put together 135 runs for the fifth wicket to lift their side from 144 for four to a fighting total. Pollard remained unbeaten on 74 off 51 deliveries after Pooran hit an attacking 89 to pulverise the Indian bowling in the last 10 overs that produced 118 runs for the West Indies. Saini debut In response, Kohli, who made India bowl first after winning the toss, batted with conviction despite wickets falling from the other end to make the second-ranked ODI side finish the year on a high. Jason Holder got Sharma caught behind and Alzarri Joseph sent Rahul trudging back to the pavilion after his second successive score of 50 plus. He made 102 in India's series-levelling second ODI. But Kohli kept up the attack during his 81-ball knock despite wickets falling at the other end before chopping a wide delivery on the offside onto his stumps. Thakur then hit two fours and a six in his six-ball cameo to bring the packed house back to life as he celebrated the win with Jadeja. Sharma, who ended the year as the top ODI batsman with 1,490 runs in 28 matches, was named man of the series for his 258 runs including a knock of 159 in the second ODI. Kohli is next with 1,377 runs in 26 ODIs. India paceman Navdeep Saini claimed two wickets after being handed his ODI cap by Kohli. The 27-year-old Saini got his maiden ODI wicket after sending the dangerous Shimron Hetmyer back to the pavilion for 37. Hetmyer's wicket ended a 62-run third-wicket stand with Roston Chase who was bowled by a toe-crushing yorker from Saini for 38. But Pooran counter-attacked and completed his second successive fifty with a six off left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav, who went wicketless after coming into the game with 99 scalps. He hit 10 fours and three sixes in his knock that lasted 64 balls before falling to Thakur with a mistimed hit to deep point. "I don't think there's much to be disappointed about. Obviously results matter but if you look at where we are from where we've come from, I can't fault the boys, they showed their mettle," said Pollard. Pant dropped three catches to give Chase (on nought), Hetmyer (on nine) and Pooran (on 52) extended stays at the wicket. India will next host Sri Lanka for a three-match Twenty20 series starting January 5. Australia will also travel to India for three ODI matches starting January 14.

India beat West Indies to clinch ODI series 2-1

<p>Forbes revealed its Indian list of Celebrity 100 for 2019 and you will be surprised to see that cricketer Virat Kohli left all actors behind to take the first position. The Indian cricket team captain replaced Salman Khan on the first position as the handsome actor climbed down to number 3.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The second position was taken by Akshay Kumar who had several film releases this year and was also a part of many brand endorsements, making a big chunk of his annual earnings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Virat managed his uphill task to the top position, and was successful for the first time in eight years since the launch of Forbes India Celebrity 100 List, to replace all Indian actors. He earned Rs 252.72 crore between October 1, 2018, and September 30, 2019. His earnings are a collective of match fees, the BCCI central contract, brand endorsements and an eight-figure fee for every sponsored Instagram post.</p>

<p>Second on the list, Akshay Kumar earned Rs 293.25 crore while Salman Khan, who ruled at the top since 2016 slipped to number 3 with Rs 229.25.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The 2019 Forbes India Celebrity 100 list is now LIVE! For the first time ever, a cricketer—<a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imVkohli</a>—tops the list, pushing Bollywood biggie <a href="https://twitter.com/BeingSalmanKhan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BeingSalmanKhan</a> down from #1 to #3. Check out the full list here <a href="https://t.co/7bW2G2ODYI">https://t.co/7bW2G2ODYI</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForbesIndiaCeleb100?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForbesIndiaCeleb100</a> <a href="https://t.co/9nNEU9D3C8">pic.twitter.com/9nNEU9D3C8</a></p>
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<p>Amitabh Bachchan is on number 4 while MS Dhoni totals the top five on the list.</p>

<p>Another interesting thing to note is that we have two female actors in the top 10 list: Alia Bhatt and Deepika Padukone (number 8 and 10 respectively).&nbsp;</p>

<p>As for other female actors, we have first-time entrants Disha Patani, Kriti Sanon and Sara Ali Khan -- who made it because of their films, endorsements and overall buzz around them this year that translated to money.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shah Rukh Khan kept steady in the top ten list, even though he had no release this year. He did not sign up for anything, up until now, after the debacle of ‘Zero’.</p>

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<p>Forbes also accounted into the picture the role of OTT platforms this year, that heavily impacted the earnings of actors as they were a part of popular series. It particularly changed the fate of actors, Kalki Koechlin who was seen in ‘Made in Heaven’, ‘Sacred Games’&nbsp;and Saif Ali Khan who was seen in ‘Sacred Games’.&nbsp;</p>


Forbes revealed its Indian list of Celebrity 100 for 2019 and you will be surprised to see that cricketer Virat Kohli left all actors behind to take the first position.

Forbes revealed its Indian list of Celebrity 100 for 2019 and you will be surprised to see that cricketer Virat Kohli left all actors behind to take the first position. The Indian cricket team captain replaced Salman Khan on the first position as the handsome actor climbed down to number 3. The second position was taken by Akshay Kumar who had several film releases this year and was also a part of many brand endorsements, making a big chunk of his annual earnings. Virat managed his uphill task to the top position, and was successful for the first time in eight years since the launch of Forbes India Celebrity 100 List, to replace all Indian actors. He earned Rs 252.72 crore between October 1, 2018, and September 30, 2019. His earnings are a collective of match fees, the BCCI central contract, brand endorsements and an eight-figure fee for every sponsored Instagram post. Second on the list, Akshay Kumar earned Rs 293.25 crore while Salman Khan, who ruled at the top since 2016 slipped to number 3 with Rs 229.25. The 2019 Forbes India Celebrity 100 list is now LIVE! For the first time ever, a cricketer—@imVkohli—tops the list, pushing Bollywood biggie @BeingSalmanKhan down from #1 to #3. Check out the full list here https://t.co/7bW2G2ODYI #ForbesIndiaCeleb100 pic.twitter.com/9nNEU9D3C8 — Forbes India (@forbes_india) December 19, 2019 × Amitabh Bachchan is on number 4 while MS Dhoni totals the top five on the list. Another interesting thing to note is that we have two female actors in the top 10 list: Alia Bhatt and Deepika Padukone (number 8 and 10 respectively). As for other female actors, we have first-time entrants Disha Patani, Kriti Sanon and Sara Ali Khan -- who made it because of their films, endorsements and overall buzz around them this year that translated to money. Shah Rukh Khan kept steady in the top ten list, even though he had no release this year. He did not sign up for anything, up until now, after the debacle of ‘Zero’. .@iamsrk occupies the 6th spot on the 2019 #ForbesIndiaCeleb100 list despite a quiet 2019, with about Rs 125 crore in estimated earnings. @RedChilliesEnt though has been scoring big with the Rs 100-crore @BadlaTheFilm and @netflix original #BardOfBlood #ShahRukhKhan pic.twitter.com/0TdTN8oWm7 — Forbes India (@forbes_india) December 19, 2019 × Forbes also accounted into the picture the role of OTT platforms this year, that heavily impacted the earnings of actors as they were a part of popular series. It particularly changed the fate of actors, Kalki Koechlin who was seen in ‘Made in Heaven’, ‘Sacred Games’ and Saif Ali Khan who was seen in ‘Sacred Games’.

Forbes India Celebrity 100: Virat Kohli replaces Salman Khan to take no. 1 spot, ahead of all actors

Forbes list: Why Kohli's ranking and fortunes skyrocketed in last 3 years

<p>The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/virat-kohli-to-play-at-least-one-pink-ball-match-in-every-series-indian-cricket-board-chief-sourav-ganguly-265921">Board of Control for Cricket in India</a> (BCCI) president <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/exclusive-sourav-ganguly-on-delhis-chances-of-lifting-ipl-2019-trophy-216087">Sourav Ganguly</a> on Thursday hailed team India's 'fearless batting' in the series decider against West Indies.</p>

<p>Indian skipper Virat Kohli batted in an aggressive manner throughout and as a result, he brought up his half-century in just 21 balls.</p>

<p>The skipper also became the first Indian batsman to score 1,000 T20I runs on home soil.</p>

<p>Rohit Sharma brought up his 400th maximum in his 354th international match for India.</p>

<p>"Not many expected India to lose a series win was not a surprise what will stand out is the fearless batting which all will see in T20 now play without fear no one plays for his place but plays to win well-done India," Ganguly tweeted.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Not many expected india to lose a series .. win was not a surprise .. what will stand out is the fearless batting which all will see in T20 now ..play without fear .. no one plays for his place but plays to win ..well done india <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BCCI</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imVkohli</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JayShah?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JayShah</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ImRo45?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ImRo45</a></p>
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<p>India defeated West Indies by 67 runs in the third T20I at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai to win the series 2-1. India posted a mammoth score of 240 runs for the loss of three wickets. KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli all registered half-centuries.</p>

<p>Both teams will next lock horns with each other in the three-match ODI series. The first ODI will be played in Chennai on Sunday, December 15.</p>


The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly on Thursday hailed team India's 'fearless batting' in the series decider against West Indies.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly on Thursday hailed team India's 'fearless batting' in the series decider against West Indies. Indian skipper Virat Kohli batted in an aggressive manner throughout and as a result, he brought up his half-century in just 21 balls. The skipper also became the first Indian batsman to score 1,000 T20I runs on home soil. Rohit Sharma brought up his 400th maximum in his 354th international match for India. "Not many expected India to lose a series win was not a surprise what will stand out is the fearless batting which all will see in T20 now play without fear no one plays for his place but plays to win well-done India," Ganguly tweeted. Not many expected india to lose a series .. win was not a surprise .. what will stand out is the fearless batting which all will see in T20 now ..play without fear .. no one plays for his place but plays to win ..well done india @BCCI @imVkohli @JayShah @ImRo45 — Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) December 11, 2019 × India defeated West Indies by 67 runs in the third T20I at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai to win the series 2-1. India posted a mammoth score of 240 runs for the loss of three wickets. KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli all registered half-centuries. Both teams will next lock horns with each other in the three-match ODI series. The first ODI will be played in Chennai on Sunday, December 15.

Play without fear: Ganguly hails India's fearless batting

<p>Wishes continue to pour in as former Indian cricketer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/yuvraj-singh-a-journey-of-ups-and-downs-226051">Yuvraj Singh</a> on Thursday celebrates his 38th birthday.</p>

<p>Many cricketers took to Twitter to extend birthday wishes for the 'Southpaw' who was the man of the tournament at the<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/throwback-to-icc-cricket-world-cup-2011-india-becomes-first-team-to-win-final-on-home-soil-219190"> ICC World Cup 2011 </a>and played a vital role in India's dream run in the mega event.</p>

<p>"Happy bday Paaji. God bless you. @YUVSTRONG12," Indian skipper Virat Kohli tweeted.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Happy bday Paaji. God bless you. 😊 <a href="https://twitter.com/YUVSTRONG12?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@YUVSTRONG12</a></p>
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<p>"Yuvi Paaji, many many happy returns of the day. Always remain the way you are, lots of love and good luck @YUVSTRONG12," Shikhar Dhawan tweeted.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Yuvi Paaji, many many happy returns of the day. Always remain the way you are, lots of love and good luck 🤗🎉 <a href="https://twitter.com/YUVSTRONG12?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@YUVSTRONG12</a> <a href="https://t.co/52pbo0CPKw">pic.twitter.com/52pbo0CPKw</a></p>
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<p>Indian cricketer Suresh Raina called Yuvraj a 'superstar' in his wish.<br />
"Wishing a very happy birthday to superstar @rajinikanth. May you always stay blessed &amp; healthy," Raina tweeted.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Happy birthday Yuvi pa <a href="https://twitter.com/YUVSTRONG12?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@YUVSTRONG12</a>. Wishing you an incredible year ahead. May you always keep healthy &amp; happy. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyBirthdayYuvi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HappyBirthdayYuvi</a> <a href="https://t.co/8ZbqncmOiv">pic.twitter.com/8ZbqncmOiv</a></p>
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<p>"Happy birthday brother @YUVSTRONG12 May Waheguru bless you with all the happiness, love, peace and everything you want," Harbhajan Singh tweeted.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Happy birthday brother <a href="https://twitter.com/YUVSTRONG12?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@YUVSTRONG12</a> May waheguru bless you with all the happiness,love,peace and everything you want..🤗🤗😘 <a href="https://t.co/3gHK93vCz1">pic.twitter.com/3gHK93vCz1</a></p>
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<p>The 38-year-old announced retirement from all forms of cricket on June 10 this year.</p>

<p>In a career that spanned over 304 ODIs, 58 T20Is, and 40 Tests, Yuvraj imprinted his place in the echelons of cricket as a player who could pretty much win matches for his side either through his electric fielding, deceptive bowling or fierce batting.</p>


Wishes continue to pour in as former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh on Thursday celebrates his 38th birthday. Many cricketers took to Twitter to extend birthday wishes for the 'Southpaw' who was the man of the tournament at the ICC World Cup 2011 and played a vital role in India's dream run in the mega event.

Wishes continue to pour in as former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh on Thursday celebrates his 38th birthday. Many cricketers took to Twitter to extend birthday wishes for the 'Southpaw' who was the man of the tournament at the ICC World Cup 2011 and played a vital role in India's dream run in the mega event. "Happy bday Paaji. God bless you. @YUVSTRONG12," Indian skipper Virat Kohli tweeted. Happy bday Paaji. God bless you. 😊 @YUVSTRONG12 — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) December 12, 2019 × "Yuvi Paaji, many many happy returns of the day. Always remain the way you are, lots of love and good luck @YUVSTRONG12," Shikhar Dhawan tweeted. Yuvi Paaji, many many happy returns of the day. Always remain the way you are, lots of love and good luck 🤗🎉 @YUVSTRONG12 pic.twitter.com/52pbo0CPKw — Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) December 12, 2019 × Indian cricketer Suresh Raina called Yuvraj a 'superstar' in his wish. "Wishing a very happy birthday to superstar @rajinikanth. May you always stay blessed & healthy," Raina tweeted. Happy birthday Yuvi pa @YUVSTRONG12. Wishing you an incredible year ahead. May you always keep healthy & happy. #HappyBirthdayYuvi pic.twitter.com/8ZbqncmOiv — Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) December 12, 2019 × "Happy birthday brother @YUVSTRONG12 May Waheguru bless you with all the happiness, love, peace and everything you want," Harbhajan Singh tweeted. Happy birthday brother @YUVSTRONG12 May waheguru bless you with all the happiness,love,peace and everything you want..🤗🤗😘 pic.twitter.com/3gHK93vCz1 — Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) December 12, 2019 × The 38-year-old announced retirement from all forms of cricket on June 10 this year. In a career that spanned over 304 ODIs, 58 T20Is, and 40 Tests, Yuvraj imprinted his place in the echelons of cricket as a player who could pretty much win matches for his side either through his electric fielding, deceptive bowling or fierce batting.

Cricket fraternity wishes Yuvraj Singh on his 38th birthday!

<p>Anushka Sharm and Virat Kohli continue to give us couple goals, even as they celebrate their second anniversary today. Their wedding pictures started doing the rounds on the internet with the two even sharing some never-seen-before photos from the private ceremony in Tuscany in 2017.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Social media went abuzz with congratulatory messages for the two as they posted their love for one another. Anushka Sharma shared a black and white picture from their wedding as they stand wrapped in arms. She wrote, "To love another person is to see the face of God-Victor Hugo. The thing about love is that it's not just a feeling , it's much more than that. It's a guide, a propeller, a path to the absolute truth. And I am blessed, truly, wholly blessed to have found it."</p>

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<p>Virat Kohli was not far behind as he too shared a black and white photo from one of their pre-wedding ceremonies. He wrote,&nbsp;"In reality there is only love and nothing else. And when god blesses you with the person who makes you realise that everyday, you have just one feeling, gratitude."</p>

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<p>Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in Tuscany on&nbsp;December 11, 2017.On their first wedding anniversary last year, the couple&nbsp;took to social media to share a video from their special day. It featured them from their wedding ceremonies while the song Peer Vi Tu plays in the background.&nbsp; Singer Harshdeep Kaur sang the special song for the two.&nbsp;</p>


Anushka Sharm and Virat Kohli continue to give us couple goals, even as they celebrate their second anniversary today. Their wedding pictures started doing the rounds on the internet with the two even sharing some never-seen-before photos from the private ceremony in Tuscany in 2017.

Anushka Sharm and Virat Kohli continue to give us couple goals, even as they celebrate their second anniversary today. Their wedding pictures started doing the rounds on the internet with the two even sharing some never-seen-before photos from the private ceremony in Tuscany in 2017. Social media went abuzz with congratulatory messages for the two as they posted their love for one another. Anushka Sharma shared a black and white picture from their wedding as they stand wrapped in arms. She wrote, "To love another person is to see the face of God-Victor Hugo. The thing about love is that it's not just a feeling , it's much more than that. It's a guide, a propeller, a path to the absolute truth. And I am blessed, truly, wholly blessed to have found it." See the post here: View this post on Instagram "To love another person is to see the face of God" -Victor Hugo The thing about love is that it's not just a feeling , it's much more than that . It's a guide , a propeller, a path to the absolute truth . And I am blessed , truly , wholly blessed, to have found it ❤️ 🙏 A post shared by AnushkaSharma1588 (@anushkasharma) on Dec 10, 2019 at 8:27pm PST × Virat Kohli was not far behind as he too shared a black and white photo from one of their pre-wedding ceremonies. He wrote, "In reality there is only love and nothing else. And when god blesses you with the person who makes you realise that everyday, you have just one feeling, gratitude." See the post here: View this post on Instagram In reality there is only love and nothing else. And when god blesses you with the person who makes you realise that everyday, you have just one feeling, gratitude❤️ A post shared by Virat Kohli (@virat.kohli) on Dec 10, 2019 at 8:39pm PST × Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in Tuscany on December 11, 2017.On their first wedding anniversary last year, the couple took to social media to share a video from their special day. It featured them from their wedding ceremonies while the song Peer Vi Tu plays in the background. Singer Harshdeep Kaur sang the special song for the two.

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli's wedding anniversary posts ooze romance; see pictures

<p>Lendl Simmons' stylish 67 ensured that West Indies defeat India comprehensively to level the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/kl-rahul-virat-kohli-slay-west-indies-as-india-win-first-t20i-by-6-wickets-266737">three-match series </a>here in Trivandrum on Sunday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chasing a stiff target of 171, West Indies remained flawless throughout the second innings. Simmons and Evin Lewis opening partnership of 73 runs laid a solid foundation as the visitors won the match with nine balls to spare and eight wickets in hand. Simmons remained not out as Nicholas Pooran (38) struck a boundary against the bowling of&nbsp;Deepak Chahar to finish off the proceedings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Washington Sundar was the only Indian bowler who restricted West Indies' scoring rate and ended up with one wicket by giving only 26 runs in his four overs. Ravindra jadeja also claimed one wicket but was smacked for 22 runs in his two overs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Simmons was awarded Player of the Match trophy for his unbeaten 67 runs which included four sixes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier West Indies captain Kieron Pollard won the toss and elected to field first. Pollard's decison to bowl first was rewarded as the Indian openers were unable to provide a good start to the team.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Dube's maiden T20 international fifty ensured that the hosts continued scoring at a brisk pace. Dube, who was promoted to crucial number 3 spot, struck four sixes and three fours before getting dismissed on 54 off 30 balls.&nbsp;</p>

<p>West Indies' disciplined bowling attack ensured that India kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Most of the Indian batsmen failed to convert their starts into a big score and Rishabh Pant's quickfire 33, in the end, gave the impetus to India to put up a fighting total of 170 for the loss of seven wickets.</p>

<p>Kohli, who single-handedly pulled off the last match, was unable to repeat his performance and was caught on 19. However, Kohli surpassed his fellow mate Rohit Sharma in the battle of scoring most runs in T20 international cricket.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kesrick Williams and Hayden Walsh picked up most wickets (2) for the Carribean.<br />
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Lendl Simmons' stylish 67 ensured that West Indies defeat India comprehensively to level the three-match series here in Trivandrum on Sunday. Chasing a stiff target of 171, West Indies remained flawless throughout the second innings.

Lendl Simmons' stylish 67 ensured that West Indies defeat India comprehensively to level the three-match series here in Trivandrum on Sunday. Chasing a stiff target of 171, West Indies remained flawless throughout the second innings. Simmons and Evin Lewis opening partnership of 73 runs laid a solid foundation as the visitors won the match with nine balls to spare and eight wickets in hand. Simmons remained not out as Nicholas Pooran (38) struck a boundary against the bowling of Deepak Chahar to finish off the proceedings. Washington Sundar was the only Indian bowler who restricted West Indies' scoring rate and ended up with one wicket by giving only 26 runs in his four overs. Ravindra jadeja also claimed one wicket but was smacked for 22 runs in his two overs. Simmons was awarded Player of the Match trophy for his unbeaten 67 runs which included four sixes. Earlier West Indies captain Kieron Pollard won the toss and elected to field first. Pollard's decison to bowl first was rewarded as the Indian openers were unable to provide a good start to the team. However, Dube's maiden T20 international fifty ensured that the hosts continued scoring at a brisk pace. Dube, who was promoted to crucial number 3 spot, struck four sixes and three fours before getting dismissed on 54 off 30 balls. West Indies' disciplined bowling attack ensured that India kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Most of the Indian batsmen failed to convert their starts into a big score and Rishabh Pant's quickfire 33, in the end, gave the impetus to India to put up a fighting total of 170 for the loss of seven wickets. Kohli, who single-handedly pulled off the last match, was unable to repeat his performance and was caught on 19. However, Kohli surpassed his fellow mate Rohit Sharma in the battle of scoring most runs in T20 international cricket. Kesrick Williams and Hayden Walsh picked up most wickets (2) for the Carribean.

Ind vs WI 2nd T20: Lendl Simmons stars as West Indies defeat India to level series

<p>India's captain Virat Kohli says his priority is to help India win matches than just play 'slam-bang cricket' for the sake of entertaining the crowd in the Twenty20 game.</p>

<p>Kohli produced a batting masterclass in Friday's Twenty20 match against West Indies, smashing a career-best 94 not out to help India chase a 200-plus target with eight balls to spare.</p>

<p>The elegant right-hander, who clobbered six sixes, went run-a-ball in his first 20 deliveries before exploding to plunder 74 off the last 30.</p>

<p>"I'm not someone who comes to the stadium wanting to entertain people hitting the ball in the air. I want to get the job done," Kohli told broadcaster Star Sports after India won the series opener in Hyderabad by six wickets.</p>

<p>"Within that, if I get an opportunity to hit sixes, I will. But the aim is not to play slam-bang cricket.</p>

<p>"I think my role in this team is to bat long. Myself or Rohit (Sharma), one of the guys has to play till the end because our strength is usually striking in the later half of the innings, and our strike rate goes up."</p>

<p>Kohli relies more on his timing than muscle power to hit those sixes and the 31-year-old sees no reason to try and overhaul his technique.</p>

<p>"The basic funda is that I don't want to change my game too much because I play all three formats and I want to contribute in all three formats. I don't want to be a format specialist.</p>

<p>"It's about contributing to your team and making the team win."</p>

<p>Kohli's knock was an innings of two halves with the right-hander trying to hit too hard initially before rediscovering the sublime timing which makes him the top-ranked batsman both in tests and one-dayers.</p>

<p>"I thought I'm not a guy who slogs the ball. I'm more of a timer, so I'm going to rely on my timing. And then the pitch was good enough for me to go through the line of the ball and just play my shots."</p>

<p>Despite his assertions, Kohli's knock was not totally devoid of entertainment, and at one point he mimicked Kesrick Williams' box-ticking celebration after hitting the bowler for a six.</p>

<p>"It happened to me in Jamaica when he got me out, so I thought I'll tick a few in the notebook as well," Kohli said.</p>


India's captain Virat Kohli says his priority is to help India win matches than just play 'slam-bang cricket' for the sake of entertaining the crowd in the Twenty20 game.

India's captain Virat Kohli says his priority is to help India win matches than just play 'slam-bang cricket' for the sake of entertaining the crowd in the Twenty20 game. Kohli produced a batting masterclass in Friday's Twenty20 match against West Indies, smashing a career-best 94 not out to help India chase a 200-plus target with eight balls to spare. The elegant right-hander, who clobbered six sixes, went run-a-ball in his first 20 deliveries before exploding to plunder 74 off the last 30. "I'm not someone who comes to the stadium wanting to entertain people hitting the ball in the air. I want to get the job done," Kohli told broadcaster Star Sports after India won the series opener in Hyderabad by six wickets. "Within that, if I get an opportunity to hit sixes, I will. But the aim is not to play slam-bang cricket. "I think my role in this team is to bat long. Myself or Rohit (Sharma), one of the guys has to play till the end because our strength is usually striking in the later half of the innings, and our strike rate goes up." Kohli relies more on his timing than muscle power to hit those sixes and the 31-year-old sees no reason to try and overhaul his technique. "The basic funda is that I don't want to change my game too much because I play all three formats and I want to contribute in all three formats. I don't want to be a format specialist. "It's about contributing to your team and making the team win." Kohli's knock was an innings of two halves with the right-hander trying to hit too hard initially before rediscovering the sublime timing which makes him the top-ranked batsman both in tests and one-dayers. "I thought I'm not a guy who slogs the ball. I'm more of a timer, so I'm going to rely on my timing. And then the pitch was good enough for me to go through the line of the ball and just play my shots." Despite his assertions, Kohli's knock was not totally devoid of entertainment, and at one point he mimicked Kesrick Williams' box-ticking celebration after hitting the bowler for a six. "It happened to me in Jamaica when he got me out, so I thought I'll tick a few in the notebook as well," Kohli said.

I want to get the job done than play slam-bang cricket: Virat Kohli

<p>Opener KL Rahul and Indian captain Virat Kohli shared a century partnership as<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/lewis-hetmyer-hammer-india-as-west-indies-set-207-run-target-in-first-t20i-266721"> India beat West Indies</a> by six wickets with 8 balls to spare in the first T20 International in Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi stadium.</p>

<p>Kohli remained unbeaten on 94 hitting six boundaries and an equal number of sixes in just 50 balls take India home as the hosts chased 207 for victory.</p>

<p>Opener KL Rahul provided the momentum earlier in the innings even as Rohit Sharma fell early to Pierre for just 8 as India lost their first wicket on 30. Thereafter it was a Rahul-Kohli show with West Indian bowlers unable to stem the flow of runs.</p>

<p>Rahul looked in immaculate form to take the lead scoring all round the wicket. The Indian opener hit five boundaries and four sixes in his 40-ball stay at the crease to take the game away from the visitors.</p>

<p>Wicketkeeper Rishab Pant provided the final flourish hitting two sixes as the Indian captain hit a six to finish off the game.</p>

<p>Earlier, West Indies surged to 207/5 after Virat Kohli won the toss and put West Indies in to bat.</p>

<p>The West Indies batters were severe on offie Washington Sundar who gave away 34 runs in a 3-over spell claiming the wicket of Lewis who fell after scoring 40 in just 17 balls which included 3 sixes and four hits to the boundary.</p>

<p>Shimron Hetmyer played the lead role in his 41-ball stay at the crease hitting two boundaries and four sixes before falling to Chahal's guile for 56. Hetmyer fell in the 18th over after West Indies reached 172 for the loss of four wickets as the Indian bowling attack wilted.</p>

<p>Pollard came good in the latter half of the innings hitting a quickfire 37 in just 19 balls with one boundary and four sixes and was ably supported by Holder who scored 24 in 9 balls with one boundary and two sixes.</p>

<p>Medium pacer Deepak Chahar had a tough day in the office as the West Indies batsman feasted on his bowling as he gave away 56 in four overs.</p>

<p>Jadeja and Chahal kept a lid on the batsman picking up three wickets between them giving away 66 runs in their allotted 8 overs but West Indies batsmen managed to still cross the 200-run mark.</p>

<p>The visitor finished the last over ripping apart medium pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar who conceded 17 runs giving away a six and boundary as captain Virat Kohli dropped a sharp, running catch which eventually rolled over the boundary line.</p>


Opener KL Rahul and Indian captain Virat Kohli shared a century partnership as India beat West Indies by six wickets with 8 balls to spare in the first T20 International in Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi stadium.

Opener KL Rahul and Indian captain Virat Kohli shared a century partnership as India beat West Indies by six wickets with 8 balls to spare in the first T20 International in Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi stadium. Kohli remained unbeaten on 94 hitting six boundaries and an equal number of sixes in just 50 balls take India home as the hosts chased 207 for victory. Opener KL Rahul provided the momentum earlier in the innings even as Rohit Sharma fell early to Pierre for just 8 as India lost their first wicket on 30. Thereafter it was a Rahul-Kohli show with West Indian bowlers unable to stem the flow of runs. Rahul looked in immaculate form to take the lead scoring all round the wicket. The Indian opener hit five boundaries and four sixes in his 40-ball stay at the crease to take the game away from the visitors. Wicketkeeper Rishab Pant provided the final flourish hitting two sixes as the Indian captain hit a six to finish off the game. Earlier, West Indies surged to 207/5 after Virat Kohli won the toss and put West Indies in to bat. The West Indies batters were severe on offie Washington Sundar who gave away 34 runs in a 3-over spell claiming the wicket of Lewis who fell after scoring 40 in just 17 balls which included 3 sixes and four hits to the boundary. Shimron Hetmyer played the lead role in his 41-ball stay at the crease hitting two boundaries and four sixes before falling to Chahal's guile for 56. Hetmyer fell in the 18th over after West Indies reached 172 for the loss of four wickets as the Indian bowling attack wilted. Pollard came good in the latter half of the innings hitting a quickfire 37 in just 19 balls with one boundary and four sixes and was ably supported by Holder who scored 24 in 9 balls with one boundary and two sixes. Medium pacer Deepak Chahar had a tough day in the office as the West Indies batsman feasted on his bowling as he gave away 56 in four overs. Jadeja and Chahal kept a lid on the batsman picking up three wickets between them giving away 66 runs in their allotted 8 overs but West Indies batsmen managed to still cross the 200-run mark. The visitor finished the last over ripping apart medium pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar who conceded 17 runs giving away a six and boundary as captain Virat Kohli dropped a sharp, running catch which eventually rolled over the boundary line.

KL Rahul, Virat Kohli slay West Indies as India win first T20I by 6 wickets

<p>Indian cricket board chief <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bcci-confirms-jay-shah-as-representative-to-iccs-chief-executives-committee-265608">Sourav Ganguly</a> believes pink-ball tests are here to stay and wants the team under <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/icc-test-rankings-virat-kohli-closes-in-as-steve-smith-maintains-top-spot-mayank-agarwal-enters-top-10-264654">Virat Kohli</a> to play at least one such match in every series.</p>

<p>India became the last major cricket nation to embrace day-night tests when they hosted neighbors <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pink-ball-test-bangladesh-pm-sheikh-hasina-arrives-in-kolkata-263808">Bangladesh</a> in front of a sellout crowd at Kolkata's Eden Gardens last month.</p>

<p>As the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Ganguly's nudge prompted India to take the plunge into day-night tests, which pundits believe can address test cricket's dwindling attendance in most venues.</p>

<p>"I am pretty upbeat about it," Ganguly told 'The Week' magazine.</p>

<p>"I feel this is the way forward. Not every test, but at least one test in a series."</p>

<p>The world's richest cricket board aggressively marketed India's maiden pink-ball test, illuminating prominent city landmarks in pink and overall creating a buzz around the match.</p>

<p>Encouraged by the turnout in Kolkata, other Indian venues are now ready to host day-night tests, Ganguly said.</p>

<p>"I will share my experiences with the board and we will try and implement it in other places."</p>

<p>"After this, everyone is ready. Nobody wants to play test cricket in front of 5,000 people," added the former India captain.</p>

<p>Kohli has welcomed the innovation but said <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/will-ask-virat-if-he-is-in-a-good-mood-paine-on-playing-pink-ball-test-against-india-264339">pink-ball tests</a> should be an exception and not the rule.</p>

<p>"I think (day-night tests) can be a one-off thing, it should not be a regular scenario," Kohli said in Kolkata on the eve of the test match.</p>


Indian cricket board chief Sourav Ganguly believes pink-ball tests are here to stay and wants the team under Virat Kohli to play at least one such match in every series.

Indian cricket board chief Sourav Ganguly believes pink-ball tests are here to stay and wants the team under Virat Kohli to play at least one such match in every series. India became the last major cricket nation to embrace day-night tests when they hosted neighbors Bangladesh in front of a sellout crowd at Kolkata's Eden Gardens last month. As the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Ganguly's nudge prompted India to take the plunge into day-night tests, which pundits believe can address test cricket's dwindling attendance in most venues. "I am pretty upbeat about it," Ganguly told 'The Week' magazine. "I feel this is the way forward. Not every test, but at least one test in a series." The world's richest cricket board aggressively marketed India's maiden pink-ball test, illuminating prominent city landmarks in pink and overall creating a buzz around the match. Encouraged by the turnout in Kolkata, other Indian venues are now ready to host day-night tests, Ganguly said. "I will share my experiences with the board and we will try and implement it in other places." "After this, everyone is ready. Nobody wants to play test cricket in front of 5,000 people," added the former India captain. Kohli has welcomed the innovation but said pink-ball tests should be an exception and not the rule. "I think (day-night tests) can be a one-off thing, it should not be a regular scenario," Kohli said in Kolkata on the eve of the test match.

At least one pink ball test to be played in every series: Sourav Ganguly

<p>After the conclusion of the recent historic Day-Night Test match between India and Bangladesh, India swept the home test series against the Bangladesh.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India became the first team to win a test match by an inning's margins for the fourth consecutive time after defeating Bangladesh by an inning and 46 runs.</p>

<p>The conclusion of such a dominating series, it has brought a major rise in the ICC rankings of the Indian Players.</p>

<p>A dominating display by both bat and bowl has paid off for the Indian Team. Virat Kohli (ICC Test Rank No.2) manages to bridge the gap between Steve Smith (ICC Test Rank No. 1), after scoring a century in the last Test against Bangladesh in Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The career points between these two have come down to 3 points (Before it was 25 points).</p>

<p>Mayank Agarwal after being the highest scorer (257) with an average of 128.50 in the Test series against Bangladesh has entered the Top Ten and is now ranked 10th.</p>

<p>Ishant Sharma and Umesh Yadav are on career-high points tallies after the series. Ravichandran Ashwin moves one rank is now ranked 9, whereas Jasprit Bumrah slips to Rank No&nbsp;5 (previously Rank No.4) after missing out on series against Bangladesh.</p>

<p>India tops the World Test Championship (WTC) Table with 360 points. A series win against New Zealand next year will book a spot in one of the top two spots on the table.</p>

<p>The top two teams at the end of the league will play the finals in the UK in 2021 and will be crowned World Test Champions.</p>


After the conclusion of the recent historic Day-Night Test match between India and Bangladesh, India swept the home test series against the Bangladesh. India became the first team to win a test match by an inning's margins for the fourth consecutive time after defeating Bangladesh by an inning and 46 runs.

After the conclusion of the recent historic Day-Night Test match between India and Bangladesh, India swept the home test series against the Bangladesh. India became the first team to win a test match by an inning's margins for the fourth consecutive time after defeating Bangladesh by an inning and 46 runs. The conclusion of such a dominating series, it has brought a major rise in the ICC rankings of the Indian Players. A dominating display by both bat and bowl has paid off for the Indian Team. Virat Kohli (ICC Test Rank No.2) manages to bridge the gap between Steve Smith (ICC Test Rank No. 1), after scoring a century in the last Test against Bangladesh in Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The career points between these two have come down to 3 points (Before it was 25 points). Mayank Agarwal after being the highest scorer (257) with an average of 128.50 in the Test series against Bangladesh has entered the Top Ten and is now ranked 10th. Ishant Sharma and Umesh Yadav are on career-high points tallies after the series. Ravichandran Ashwin moves one rank is now ranked 9, whereas Jasprit Bumrah slips to Rank No 5 (previously Rank No.4) after missing out on series against Bangladesh. India tops the World Test Championship (WTC) Table with 360 points. A series win against New Zealand next year will book a spot in one of the top two spots on the table. The top two teams at the end of the league will play the finals in the UK in 2021 and will be crowned World Test Champions.

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