<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/2nd-t20i-rohits-unbeaten-111-powers-india-to-195-175901">Indian cricket team's stand-in skipper Rohit Sharma</a> on Tuesday surpassed skipper Virat Kohli to become the highest run scorer for India in the Twenty20 International (T20I).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rohit achieved this feat during the 2nd T20I against Windies. He had to score 11 runs to surpass Kohli at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee International Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Indian opener overtook Kohli's 2,102 runs&nbsp;while playing his 86th match in the shortest format of the game.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kohli, who has been rested from the ongoing T20I series had scored 2,102 runs in 62 matches.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Suresh Raina (1,605), MS Dhoni (1,487) and Yuvraj (1,177) are the other batsmen in the list of highest runs scorers in the shortest format of the game for India.</p>


Indian cricket team's stand-in skipper Rohit Sharma on Tuesday surpassed skipper Virat Kohli to become the highest run scorer for India in the Twenty20 International (T20I).

Indian cricket team's stand-in skipper Rohit Sharma on Tuesday surpassed skipper Virat Kohli to become the highest run scorer for India in the Twenty20 International (T20I). Rohit achieved this feat during the 2nd T20I against Windies. He had to score 11 runs to surpass Kohli at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee International Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The Indian opener overtook Kohli's 2,102 runs while playing his 86th match in the shortest format of the game. Kohli, who has been rested from the ongoing T20I series had scored 2,102 runs in 62 matches. Suresh Raina (1,605), MS Dhoni (1,487) and Yuvraj (1,177) are the other batsmen in the list of highest runs scorers in the shortest format of the game for India.

Rohit surpasses Virat Kohli to become India's highest run-scorer in T20Is

<p>Rohit Sharma slammed a blistering century to put Indian in command and set a mammoth target of 196 runs for the Windies in the 2nd T20I on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Put into bat, the stand-in skipper remained unbeaten at 111, which he made in just 61 balls. His inning was supported by seven huge sixes and eight boundaries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rohit Sharma also surpassed skipper Virat Kohli to become the highest run scorer for India in the Twenty20 International (T20I).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rohit opened the inning with Shikhar Dhawan and the two established a partnership of over 123 runs before the southpaw lost his wicket while trying to hit a six. He contributed crucial 43 runs.</p>

<p>Pant, who came one down failed to leave any mark and lost his wicket minutes after Dhawan was sent back to the pavilion. The wicketkeeper-batsman made five runs in six balls.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Later, KL Rahul played a perfect cameo of 26 runs in 14 balls.</p>

<p>Earlier, West Indies won the toss and opted to bowl against India in the second T20I at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee International Cricket Stadium.</p>

<p>Windies' T20 skipper Carlos Brathwaite and Co. had lost the first T20I by five wickets, after putting an easy target of 110 runs for the Rohit Sharma-led side.</p>


Rohit Sharma slammed a blistering century to put Indian in command and set a mammoth target of 196 runs for the Windies in the 2nd T20I on Tuesday. Put into bat, the stand-in skipper remained unbeaten at 111, which he made in just 61 balls.

Rohit Sharma slammed a blistering century to put Indian in command and set a mammoth target of 196 runs for the Windies in the 2nd T20I on Tuesday. Put into bat, the stand-in skipper remained unbeaten at 111, which he made in just 61 balls. His inning was supported by seven huge sixes and eight boundaries. Rohit Sharma also surpassed skipper Virat Kohli to become the highest run scorer for India in the Twenty20 International (T20I). Rohit opened the inning with Shikhar Dhawan and the two established a partnership of over 123 runs before the southpaw lost his wicket while trying to hit a six. He contributed crucial 43 runs. Pant, who came one down failed to leave any mark and lost his wicket minutes after Dhawan was sent back to the pavilion. The wicketkeeper-batsman made five runs in six balls. Later, KL Rahul played a perfect cameo of 26 runs in 14 balls. Earlier, West Indies won the toss and opted to bowl against India in the second T20I at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee International Cricket Stadium. Windies' T20 skipper Carlos Brathwaite and Co. had lost the first T20I by five wickets, after putting an easy target of 110 runs for the Rohit Sharma-led side.

2nd T20I: Rohit's unbeaten 111 powers India to 195

<p>Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli turned 30 on Monday and wishes poured in from all corners.&nbsp;</p>

<p>People from cricket fraternity took to their Twitter handles to wish the swashbuckling batsman, but it is Virender Sehwag's signature style wish that once again won hearts.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kohli's birthday falls on the occasion of Dhanteras, the first day that marks the festival of Diwali in India. And Sehwag, known for his witty sense of humour, turned Dhanteras into 'runteras'.</p>

<p>"On this Dhanteras, wish you a year that is again filled with Runteras," wrote Sehwag.</p>

<p>He has been on a run churning spree of late and has lately notched his 38th century in ODI century.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the series against the Windies, he racked up 10,000 runs in One Day International cricket, surpassing the legendary Sachin Tendulkar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Indian skipper also became the first Indian and the 10th overall batsman to score three consecutive centuries in ODI cricket.</p>


Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli turned 30 on Monday and wishes poured in from all corners. People from cricket fraternity took to their Twitter handles to wish the swashbuckling batsman, but it is Virender Sehwag's signature style wish that once again won hearts.

Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli turned 30 on Monday and wishes poured in from all corners. People from cricket fraternity took to their Twitter handles to wish the swashbuckling batsman, but it is Virender Sehwag's signature style wish that once again won hearts. Kohli's birthday falls on the occasion of Dhanteras, the first day that marks the festival of Diwali in India. And Sehwag, known for his witty sense of humour, turned Dhanteras into 'runteras'. "On this Dhanteras, wish you a year that is again filled with Runteras," wrote Sehwag. He has been on a run churning spree of late and has lately notched his 38th century in ODI century. In the series against the Windies, he racked up 10,000 runs in One Day International cricket, surpassing the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. The Indian skipper also became the first Indian and the 10th overall batsman to score three consecutive centuries in ODI cricket.

Happy birthday Virat Kohli: Sehwag posts witty birthday wish for Indian skipper

<p>India captain Virat Kohli has said Mahendra Singh Dhoni continues to play a key role in their limited-overs team despite the wicketkeeper-batsman <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/bcci-announce-indias-t20-squads-for-wi-and-australia-series-ms-dhoni-dropped-173727">being omitted for upcoming Twenty20 matches </a>against West Indies and Australia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India's chief selector MSK Prasad said Rishabh Pant and Dinesh Karthik had been drafted in for six T20s this month as the side look to identify a backup wicketkeeper to Dhoni.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While the decision to omit Dhoni raised questions about the long-serving wicketkeeper's future in the shortest format of the game, Prasad said the 37-year-old was merely being rested.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kohli, speaking to reporters on Thursday after his side secured a <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/5th-odi-rohit-kohli-chase-down-windies-total-in-145-overs-clinch-series-3-1-174897">3-1 victory over West Indies</a> in their five-match one-day international series, gave short shrift to questions regarding Dhoni's future.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I think the selector has already addressed this if I'm not wrong," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"And he's been spoken to firstly... So, I don't see any reason why I should be sitting here and explaining that. I think the selector has come out and explained exactly what happened.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I think people are putting too much variables into this situation, which is not the case I can assure you of that," Kohli said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>By sitting out the T20s, Dhoni was giving an opportunity to younger players to get much-needed expereince, Kohli said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"He's still a very integral part of this team and he just feels that in the T20 format, someone like Rishabh can get more chances," he added.</p>

<p>"It has got nothing to do with anything that other people are thinking and I, as captain, can certainly assure you of that."</p>

<p>Dhoni announced his sudden retirement from test cricket midway through an Australia series in 2014, with the Boxing Day match in Melbourne being the last of his 90 appearances in the longer format.</p>

<p>He has continued to compete in limited-overs internationals but local media have questioned whether he will be around for next year's one-day World Cup in England and Wales when Dhoni will be 38.</p>

<p>He remains supremely fit and his glove work is still of the highest quality but opinion is divided over whether age has diminished his batting.</p>

<p>Dhoni was once considered India's best finisher and no target was deemed out of reach with the boundary-hitting right-hander at the crease. He has scored 1,487 runs from 93 T20 internationals, at a strike-rate of over 127.</p>

<p>Pant, 21, has been making his mark with the bat and selectors could be planning ahead for not only next year's World Cup but the World Twenty20 the following year in Australia.</p>


India captain Virat Kohli has said Mahendra Singh Dhoni continues to play a key role in their limited-overs team despite the wicketkeeper-batsman being omitted for upcoming Twenty20 matches against West Indies and Australia.

India captain Virat Kohli has said Mahendra Singh Dhoni continues to play a key role in their limited-overs team despite the wicketkeeper-batsman being omitted for upcoming Twenty20 matches against West Indies and Australia. India's chief selector MSK Prasad said Rishabh Pant and Dinesh Karthik had been drafted in for six T20s this month as the side look to identify a backup wicketkeeper to Dhoni. While the decision to omit Dhoni raised questions about the long-serving wicketkeeper's future in the shortest format of the game, Prasad said the 37-year-old was merely being rested. Kohli, speaking to reporters on Thursday after his side secured a 3-1 victory over West Indies in their five-match one-day international series, gave short shrift to questions regarding Dhoni's future. "I think the selector has already addressed this if I'm not wrong," he said. "And he's been spoken to firstly... So, I don't see any reason why I should be sitting here and explaining that. I think the selector has come out and explained exactly what happened. "I think people are putting too much variables into this situation, which is not the case I can assure you of that," Kohli said. By sitting out the T20s, Dhoni was giving an opportunity to younger players to get much-needed expereince, Kohli said. "He's still a very integral part of this team and he just feels that in the T20 format, someone like Rishabh can get more chances," he added. "It has got nothing to do with anything that other people are thinking and I, as captain, can certainly assure you of that." Dhoni announced his sudden retirement from test cricket midway through an Australia series in 2014, with the Boxing Day match in Melbourne being the last of his 90 appearances in the longer format. He has continued to compete in limited-overs internationals but local media have questioned whether he will be around for next year's one-day World Cup in England and Wales when Dhoni will be 38. He remains supremely fit and his glove work is still of the highest quality but opinion is divided over whether age has diminished his batting. Dhoni was once considered India's best finisher and no target was deemed out of reach with the boundary-hitting right-hander at the crease. He has scored 1,487 runs from 93 T20 internationals, at a strike-rate of over 127. Pant, 21, has been making his mark with the bat and selectors could be planning ahead for not only next year's World Cup but the World Twenty20 the following year in Australia.

MS Dhoni 'very integral' part of team, says captain Virat Kohli

<p>India captain Virat Kohli on Thursday reiterated that Mahendra Singh Dhoni remains an integral part of the ODI team and the veteran wicket-keeper batsman decided not to play the upcoming T20s only to make way for the much younger Rishabh Pant.</p>

<p>"I think the selectors have already addressed this if I'm not wrong. And he's been spoken to, firstly... So, I don't see any reason why I should be sitting here and explaining that. I think the selectors have come out and explained exactly what happened," said Kohli at the post-match press conference after guiding India to another series win at home.</p>

<p>"I was not part of that conversation so... It is what the selectors explained. I think people are putting too much variables into the situation, which is not the case I can assure you of that. He's still a very integral part of this team and he just feels that in the T20 format, someone like Rishabh can get more chances."</p>

<p>Dhoni has been dropped for the upcoming T20 series against the West Indies and Australia and there is a possibility that he never plays for India again in the shortest format.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"He anyway plays the ODIs for us regularly, so... From that point of view, he's only trying to help the youngsters; nothing that anything that other people are thinking and I as captain can certainly assure you of that," Kohli said.</p>

<p>On the positives from the West Indies series, which India won 3-1, Kohli said he was happy with the way Ambati Rayudu had played at No.4 and the manner in which young Khaleel Ahmed bowled.</p>


India captain Virat Kohli on Thursday reiterated that Mahendra Singh Dhoni remains an integral part of the ODI team and the veteran wicket-keeper batsman decided not to play the upcoming T20s only to make way for the much younger Rishabh Pant.

India captain Virat Kohli on Thursday reiterated that Mahendra Singh Dhoni remains an integral part of the ODI team and the veteran wicket-keeper batsman decided not to play the upcoming T20s only to make way for the much younger Rishabh Pant. "I think the selectors have already addressed this if I'm not wrong. And he's been spoken to, firstly... So, I don't see any reason why I should be sitting here and explaining that. I think the selectors have come out and explained exactly what happened," said Kohli at the post-match press conference after guiding India to another series win at home. "I was not part of that conversation so... It is what the selectors explained. I think people are putting too much variables into the situation, which is not the case I can assure you of that. He's still a very integral part of this team and he just feels that in the T20 format, someone like Rishabh can get more chances." Dhoni has been dropped for the upcoming T20 series against the West Indies and Australia and there is a possibility that he never plays for India again in the shortest format. "He anyway plays the ODIs for us regularly, so... From that point of view, he's only trying to help the youngsters; nothing that anything that other people are thinking and I as captain can certainly assure you of that," Kohli said. On the positives from the West Indies series, which India won 3-1, Kohli said he was happy with the way Ambati Rayudu had played at No.4 and the manner in which young Khaleel Ahmed bowled.

Dhoni only wanted to make way for Pant in T20s: Virat Kohli

<p>Virat Kohli sauntering towards Sachin Tendulkar's records that once looked staggering and seemingly unsurpassable has amazed the icon, who Thursday called the Indian captain one of the greatest but said he "never believed" in comparisons.</p>

<p>Recently Kohli surpassed Tendulkar to become the fastest player to score 10,000 One Day International runs. He is also inching towards Tendulkar's record for highest number of ODI hundreds (49), having notched his 38th ton in Pune in the third game against West Indies.</p>

<p>"Coming to Virat's development as a player, I think he has developed immensely. And I always saw that spark in him. I always felt that he is going to be one of the leading players in the world, not just of this generation, but one of the leading players of all time," Tendulkar told reporters here.</p>

<p>"And then it is again about opinions. But if one has to go into comparisons, then I don't want to get into that. There were different bowlers who played in 60s, 70s, 80s, and possibly in my time and what they are playing today. So I wouldn't want to get into that," he said.</p>

<p>The legendary player was speaking after the first India camp of the Tendulkar Middelsex Global Academy began at the D Y Patil Stadium. His childhood friend and former India batsman Vinod Kambli also mentored the kids.</p>

<p>Tendulkar categorically stressed that he did not believe in comparisons.</p>

<p>"I think first of all, like how Virat has said and I have been saying for 24 years that I have played. I have never believed in comparison. Each generation if you take from the time cricket was played from day one to now, the change has been constant.</p>

<p>"Then each generation played differently, there were different rules, there were different restrictions, there were different surfaces, there were different balls also at times. So lot of things, boundary lines if you see earlier, I have played where the ball had to hit the concrete in Australia, things have changed over the years. I personally don't feel one should be comparing different generations," he said.</p>

<p>"But within that generation also I personally believe there should not be any comparison, because every individual whatever he or she does needs to be respected and judge by itself, it doesn't have to be always judged by comparing someone and I don't believe in that (comparisons)," Tendulkar noted.</p>

<p>Tendulkar praised teenage prodigy Prithvi Shaw, terming the right-handed batsman a fast-leaner.</p>

<p>Shaw made a dream debut to his Test career by slamming a hundred in the first Test against West Indies in Rajkot.</p>

<p>"I think I can talk about Prithvi. I have never given my opinion on selection whether who should be picked and who should be dropped. And I would like to maintain it that way, because that is like influencing the selectors to do something. But just if I have to look at Prithvi as a player, he's progressed tremendously.</p>

<p>"I feel with the age he is only going to get better and better. So Prithvi is someone who will continue to perform well. Yes Australian trip is gonna be a good exposure to him. And whatever I have seen, he is fast-learner. So I see him ready for that.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I think he (Shaw) has performed well in all formats. So he has performed well. So if you are not suited for all formats you can't perform well," said Tendulkar when asked whether he would like to see Shaw in ODIs.&nbsp;</p>


Virat Kohli sauntering towards Sachin Tendulkar's records that once looked staggering and seemingly unsurpassable has amazed the icon, who Thursday called the Indian captain one of the greatest but said he "never believed" in comparisons.

Virat Kohli sauntering towards Sachin Tendulkar's records that once looked staggering and seemingly unsurpassable has amazed the icon, who Thursday called the Indian captain one of the greatest but said he "never believed" in comparisons. Recently Kohli surpassed Tendulkar to become the fastest player to score 10,000 One Day International runs. He is also inching towards Tendulkar's record for highest number of ODI hundreds (49), having notched his 38th ton in Pune in the third game against West Indies. "Coming to Virat's development as a player, I think he has developed immensely. And I always saw that spark in him. I always felt that he is going to be one of the leading players in the world, not just of this generation, but one of the leading players of all time," Tendulkar told reporters here. "And then it is again about opinions. But if one has to go into comparisons, then I don't want to get into that. There were different bowlers who played in 60s, 70s, 80s, and possibly in my time and what they are playing today. So I wouldn't want to get into that," he said. The legendary player was speaking after the first India camp of the Tendulkar Middelsex Global Academy began at the D Y Patil Stadium. His childhood friend and former India batsman Vinod Kambli also mentored the kids. Tendulkar categorically stressed that he did not believe in comparisons. "I think first of all, like how Virat has said and I have been saying for 24 years that I have played. I have never believed in comparison. Each generation if you take from the time cricket was played from day one to now, the change has been constant. "Then each generation played differently, there were different rules, there were different restrictions, there were different surfaces, there were different balls also at times. So lot of things, boundary lines if you see earlier, I have played where the ball had to hit the concrete in Australia, things have changed over the years. I personally don't feel one should be comparing different generations," he said. "But within that generation also I personally believe there should not be any comparison, because every individual whatever he or she does needs to be respected and judge by itself, it doesn't have to be always judged by comparing someone and I don't believe in that (comparisons)," Tendulkar noted. Tendulkar praised teenage prodigy Prithvi Shaw, terming the right-handed batsman a fast-leaner. Shaw made a dream debut to his Test career by slamming a hundred in the first Test against West Indies in Rajkot. "I think I can talk about Prithvi. I have never given my opinion on selection whether who should be picked and who should be dropped. And I would like to maintain it that way, because that is like influencing the selectors to do something. But just if I have to look at Prithvi as a player, he's progressed tremendously. "I feel with the age he is only going to get better and better. So Prithvi is someone who will continue to perform well. Yes Australian trip is gonna be a good exposure to him. And whatever I have seen, he is fast-learner. So I see him ready for that. "I think he (Shaw) has performed well in all formats. So he has performed well. So if you are not suited for all formats you can't perform well," said Tendulkar when asked whether he would like to see Shaw in ODIs.

Virat is one of leading players of all time, but never believed in comparisons: Tendulkar

<p>India won the fifth and final one-day international (ODI) against West Indies in just 14.5 overs to clinch the series 3-1, after the third match ended in a tie.</p>

<p>Opener Rohit Sharma slammed a half-century, supported by skipper Virat Kohli at the other end, to chase down a paltry target of 105 runs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Both Rohit and Kohli remained unbeaten making 66 and 33 runs respectively. The two established a partnership of 99 runs in 79 balls, after opener Shikhar Dhawan fell early for six runs.</p>

<p>Earlier, West Indies were bowled out for their lowest ever one-day score with spinner Ravindra Jadeja taking four wickets.</p>

<p>The tourists had made just 104 in the fifth one-day international.</p>

<p>Electing to bat, Windies survived just 31.5 of their 50 overs under the overcast skies with skipper Jason Holder becoming the top scorer with 25, and Marlon Samuels 24.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Apart from Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah and Khaleel Ahmed took two wickets apiece while Bhuvneshwar Kumar clinched just one wicket.</p>

<p>The two sides now head to Kolkata for the first of three Twenty20 internationals on November 4.</p>

<p><strong>Brief scores:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>West Indies: </strong>103 all out in 31.5 overs (Holder 25; Ahmed 2/29, Jadeja 4/33, Bumrah 2/11).</p>

<p><strong>India: </strong>105/1 in 14.5 overs (Rohit Sharma not out 63, Virat Kohli not out 33)</p>


India won the fifth and final one-day international (ODI) against West Indies in just 14.5 overs to clinch the series 3-1, after the third match ended in a tie. Opener Rohit Sharma slammed a half-century, supported by skipper Virat Kohli at the other end, to chase down a paltry target of 105 runs.

India won the fifth and final one-day international (ODI) against West Indies in just 14.5 overs to clinch the series 3-1, after the third match ended in a tie. Opener Rohit Sharma slammed a half-century, supported by skipper Virat Kohli at the other end, to chase down a paltry target of 105 runs. Both Rohit and Kohli remained unbeaten making 66 and 33 runs respectively. The two established a partnership of 99 runs in 79 balls, after opener Shikhar Dhawan fell early for six runs. Earlier, West Indies were bowled out for their lowest ever one-day score with spinner Ravindra Jadeja taking four wickets. The tourists had made just 104 in the fifth one-day international. Electing to bat, Windies survived just 31.5 of their 50 overs under the overcast skies with skipper Jason Holder becoming the top scorer with 25, and Marlon Samuels 24. Apart from Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah and Khaleel Ahmed took two wickets apiece while Bhuvneshwar Kumar clinched just one wicket. The two sides now head to Kolkata for the first of three Twenty20 internationals on November 4. Brief scores: West Indies: 103 all out in 31.5 overs (Holder 25; Ahmed 2/29, Jadeja 4/33, Bumrah 2/11). India: 105/1 in 14.5 overs (Rohit Sharma not out 63, Virat Kohli not out 33)

5th ODI: Rohit, Kohli chase down Windies total in 14.5 overs, clinch series 3-1

<p>India's left-arm speedster Khaleel Ahmed, who played a vital role yesterday in India's victory over West Indies in the 4th ODI, on Tuesday received an official warning and a demerit point for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel.</p>

<p>The incident took place in the 14th over, when Khaleel, after having Samuels caught in the slips by Rohit Sharma, advanced aggressively towards the departing batsman, which, in the view of the on-field umpires, could have provoked a reaction from the Windies player.</p>

<p>"India's Khaleel Ahmed received an official warning and one demerit point for advancing aggressively towards Marlon Samuels after dismissing the batsman during the fourth one-day international between India and the Windies on Monday," the ICC said in a statement.</p>

<p>"The India fast bowler, who returned figures of 3/13, was found to have violated Article 2.5 of the Code, which relates to 'using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon his/her dismissal during an international match," it added.</p>

<p>After the match, Khaleel admitted to the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by the match referee.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player's match fee, and one or two demerit points.</p>


India's left-arm speedster Khaleel Ahmed, who played a vital role yesterday in India's victory over West Indies in the 4th ODI, on Tuesday received an official warning and a demerit point for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel.

India's left-arm speedster Khaleel Ahmed, who played a vital role yesterday in India's victory over West Indies in the 4th ODI, on Tuesday received an official warning and a demerit point for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel. The incident took place in the 14th over, when Khaleel, after having Samuels caught in the slips by Rohit Sharma, advanced aggressively towards the departing batsman, which, in the view of the on-field umpires, could have provoked a reaction from the Windies player. "India's Khaleel Ahmed received an official warning and one demerit point for advancing aggressively towards Marlon Samuels after dismissing the batsman during the fourth one-day international between India and the Windies on Monday," the ICC said in a statement. "The India fast bowler, who returned figures of 3/13, was found to have violated Article 2.5 of the Code, which relates to 'using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon his/her dismissal during an international match," it added. After the match, Khaleel admitted to the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by the match referee. Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player's match fee, and one or two demerit points.

IND vs WI: Khaleel Ahmed reprimanded, handed one demerit point for provocative action

<p>Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar on Tuesday said that captain Virat Kohli will need wicketkeeper-batsman MS Dhoni for the 2019 ICC World Cup.</p>

<p>Gavaskar opined that Dhoni's advice and experience will come in handy for Kohli in the 50-over format.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"There's no doubt about it. In 50 overs where there is that much more time, that's when MSD comes into play. You know he makes those small field adjustments, talking to the bowlers in Hindi - telling them where to bowl and what to bowl. It's a huge plus for Virat", he said.</p>

<p>Dhoni, who has been in poor form with the bat lately, was rested for the three-match T20I series against the Windies and Australia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rohit Sharma will be leading the 16-man India squad for the T20I series against the Windies in absence of Virat Kohli.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dhoni was excluded from both the T20I squads with youngster Rishabh Pant set to don the gloves.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chief selector MSK Prasad quickly moved to dispel talk of Dhoni's retirement, assuring fans that this was not the end for the former India captain in T20Is.</p>

<p>However, MSK Prasad made it a point to say that the selectors are looking at backup options behind the stumps.</p>

<p>"Dhoni is not going to play the 6 T20Is because we're looking at the second keeper slot. It is not the end of Dhoni in T20Is," said chief selector MSK Prasad.</p>

<p>Dhoni, who led India to the T20 World Cup title in 2007, has scored 1,487 T20I runs at an average of 37.17 and a strike-rate of 127.90.</p>


Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar on Tuesday said that captain Virat Kohli will need wicketkeeper-batsman MS Dhoni for the 2019 ICC World Cup. Gavaskar opined that Dhoni's advice and experience will come in handy for Kohli in the 50-over format.

Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar on Tuesday said that captain Virat Kohli will need wicketkeeper-batsman MS Dhoni for the 2019 ICC World Cup. Gavaskar opined that Dhoni's advice and experience will come in handy for Kohli in the 50-over format. "There's no doubt about it. In 50 overs where there is that much more time, that's when MSD comes into play. You know he makes those small field adjustments, talking to the bowlers in Hindi - telling them where to bowl and what to bowl. It's a huge plus for Virat", he said. Dhoni, who has been in poor form with the bat lately, was rested for the three-match T20I series against the Windies and Australia. Rohit Sharma will be leading the 16-man India squad for the T20I series against the Windies in absence of Virat Kohli. Dhoni was excluded from both the T20I squads with youngster Rishabh Pant set to don the gloves. Chief selector MSK Prasad quickly moved to dispel talk of Dhoni's retirement, assuring fans that this was not the end for the former India captain in T20Is. However, MSK Prasad made it a point to say that the selectors are looking at backup options behind the stumps. "Dhoni is not going to play the 6 T20Is because we're looking at the second keeper slot. It is not the end of Dhoni in T20Is," said chief selector MSK Prasad. Dhoni, who led India to the T20 World Cup title in 2007, has scored 1,487 T20I runs at an average of 37.17 and a strike-rate of 127.90.

Kohli needs MS Dhoni in 2019 World Cup, says Sunil Gavaskar

<p>Virat Kohli won the toss and opted to bat against West Indies in the fourth one-day clash at Mumbai's Brabourne Stadium on Monday.</p>

<p>West Indies registered a stunning 43-run win in the third ODI to level the series 1-1.</p>

<p>After winning the toss, Kohli said, "They (Windies) play fearless cricket, we are not taking anything lightly."</p>

<p>He also added, "Considering all the factors, giving our bowlers the best time to bowl was also the decision behind to bat first. We have known from game one."</p>

<p>Windies captain Jason Holder said, "We are just looking forward to the game today. This is an important game."</p>

<p>For India, Ravindra Jadeja has been included at the place of Yuzvendra Chahal and Kedar Jadhav is back replacing Rishabh Pant.</p>

<p>For Windies, Keemo Paul has been added to the squad and at the place of Obed McCoy.</p>

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<p><strong>Playing XI</strong></p>

<p>West Indies: Kieran Powell, Chandrapaul Hemraj, Shai Hope(w), Marlon Samuels, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder(c), Fabian Allen, Ashley Nurse, Kemar Roach, Keemo Paul</p>

<p>India: Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli(c), Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni(w), Kedar Jadhav, Ravindra Jadeja, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, K Khaleel Ahmed, Jasprit Bumrah</p>


Virat Kohli won the toss and opted to bat against West Indies in the fourth one-day clash at Mumbai's Brabourne Stadium on Monday. West Indies registered a stunning 43-run win in the third ODI to level the series 1-1.

Virat Kohli won the toss and opted to bat against West Indies in the fourth one-day clash at Mumbai's Brabourne Stadium on Monday. West Indies registered a stunning 43-run win in the third ODI to level the series 1-1. After winning the toss, Kohli said, "They (Windies) play fearless cricket, we are not taking anything lightly." He also added, "Considering all the factors, giving our bowlers the best time to bowl was also the decision behind to bat first. We have known from game one." Windies captain Jason Holder said, "We are just looking forward to the game today. This is an important game." For India, Ravindra Jadeja has been included at the place of Yuzvendra Chahal and Kedar Jadhav is back replacing Rishabh Pant. For Windies, Keemo Paul has been added to the squad and at the place of Obed McCoy. Toss won. We will bat first 💪#INDvWI pic.twitter.com/GQQAxDV5WX — BCCI (@BCCI) October 29, 2018 × Playing XI West Indies: Kieran Powell, Chandrapaul Hemraj, Shai Hope(w), Marlon Samuels, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder(c), Fabian Allen, Ashley Nurse, Kemar Roach, Keemo Paul India: Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli(c), Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni(w), Kedar Jadhav, Ravindra Jadeja, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, K Khaleel Ahmed, Jasprit Bumrah

IND vs WI, 4th ODI: Virat Kohli wins toss, chooses to bat against West Indies

<p>Ashley Nurse, who was awarded player of the match for his all-round performance in West Indies' <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-wi-3rd-odi-virat-kohli-completes-half-century-india-are-119-2-after-23-overs-173870">43-run win over India</a> in the third one-day, hailed his team's efforts for the victory.</p>

<p>The lower batting over of West Indies squad made the difference, also Indian bowlers leaked plenty of runs in death overs that helped the guests to level the series 1-1.</p>

<p>Nurse, who played a crucial role in his side's win, said his team was showing the people that they are here to play.</p>

<p>"It was a very good performance by the boys. No one gave us a chance when we came but I think we're showing the public out here that we are here to play," Nurse told reporters at the post-match media conference.</p>

<p>Nurse's 22-ball 40 helped the visitors post a competitive 283-9 on the board after losing quick wickets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He also took two crucial wickets in the middle overs with his off-spin, including that of the opener Shikhar Dhawan, helped them successfully defend the total.</p>

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<p>"I guess it was my day. I guess I played with a lot of free spirit. When Shai got out, I had to do something because the score was not that big," said Nurse.</p>

<p>"Sometimes you can be the hero, sometimes it can go down to zero as well. If I get a 50-50 chance to win the game, I back myself to do it," he added.</p>

<p>Nurse also talked about Pune's wicket.</p>

<p>"It's just good to see the boys play consistent cricket and giving India a run for their money," he said.</p>

<p>"It was a good wicket but a bit on the slower side. Don't think the wicket had any devils in it. I just thought from our side Shai got a nice 95 and Virat got a hundred for India. It wasn't a belter. You had to work for your runs but it was a pretty good wicket," he added.</p>


Ashley Nurse, who was awarded player of the match for his all-round performance in West Indies' 43-run win over India in the third one-day, hailed his team's efforts for the victory.

Ashley Nurse, who was awarded player of the match for his all-round performance in West Indies' 43-run win over India in the third one-day, hailed his team's efforts for the victory. The lower batting over of West Indies squad made the difference, also Indian bowlers leaked plenty of runs in death overs that helped the guests to level the series 1-1. Nurse, who played a crucial role in his side's win, said his team was showing the people that they are here to play. "It was a very good performance by the boys. No one gave us a chance when we came but I think we're showing the public out here that we are here to play," Nurse told reporters at the post-match media conference. Nurse's 22-ball 40 helped the visitors post a competitive 283-9 on the board after losing quick wickets. He also took two crucial wickets in the middle overs with his off-spin, including that of the opener Shikhar Dhawan, helped them successfully defend the total. It's all over here in Pune. #TeamIndia all out for 240 Windies win by 43 runs. The series now stands at 1-1 with two games to go #INDvWI pic.twitter.com/drnpfUqfHx — BCCI (@BCCI) October 27, 2018 × "I guess it was my day. I guess I played with a lot of free spirit. When Shai got out, I had to do something because the score was not that big," said Nurse. "Sometimes you can be the hero, sometimes it can go down to zero as well. If I get a 50-50 chance to win the game, I back myself to do it," he added. Nurse also talked about Pune's wicket. "It's just good to see the boys play consistent cricket and giving India a run for their money," he said. "It was a good wicket but a bit on the slower side. Don't think the wicket had any devils in it. I just thought from our side Shai got a nice 95 and Virat got a hundred for India. It wasn't a belter. You had to work for your runs but it was a pretty good wicket," he added.

We are showing public that we are here to play: Ashley Nurse

<p>Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli's has been in tremendous form lately. <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/virat-kohli-becomes-first-indian-batsman-to-score-3-consecutive-centuries-173880">After slamming his 38th ODI ton, yesterday, against West Indies</a>, Kohli became the only Indian batsman to score three centuries in a row.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While many in the cricket fraternity have been praising Kohli for his splendid performance, former Pakistan Cricket Team pacer&nbsp;Shoaib Akhtar skipper has set him a new challenge.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Praising Kohli's three tons in a row, Akhtar said he wants the Indian skipper to cross the 120 hundred-mark.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar (100) holds the record of a century of centuries in all the three formats of the game.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Given Virat Kohli's form with the bat and his age, it seems reaching the 120+ centuries is not at all an unachievable target for him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Virat Kohli is something else man with three ODI hundreds in a row, the first India batsman to achieve that .. what a great run machine he is ..Keep it up cross 120 hundred mark as I set up for you", Shoaib Akhtar posted on his official Twitter account.</p>

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<p>Kohli currently has 24 Test centuries and 38 ODI tons to his name. On the list of overall batsmen with the most hundreds in their career, Kohli occupies the fourth spot with 62 hundreds.</p>


Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli's has been in tremendous form lately. After slamming his 38th ODI ton, yesterday, against West Indies, Kohli became the only Indian batsman to score three centuries in a row.

Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli's has been in tremendous form lately. After slamming his 38th ODI ton, yesterday, against West Indies, Kohli became the only Indian batsman to score three centuries in a row. While many in the cricket fraternity have been praising Kohli for his splendid performance, former Pakistan Cricket Team pacer Shoaib Akhtar skipper has set him a new challenge. Praising Kohli's three tons in a row, Akhtar said he wants the Indian skipper to cross the 120 hundred-mark. Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar (100) holds the record of a century of centuries in all the three formats of the game. Given Virat Kohli's form with the bat and his age, it seems reaching the 120+ centuries is not at all an unachievable target for him. "Virat Kohli is something else man with three ODI hundreds in a row, the first India batsman to achieve that .. what a great run machine he is ..Keep it up cross 120 hundred mark as I set up for you", Shoaib Akhtar posted on his official Twitter account. Guwahati. Visakhapatnam. Pune. Virat Kohli is something else man with three ODI hundreds in a row, the first India batsman to achieve that .. what a great run machine he is .. Keep it up cross 120 hundred mark as I set up for you .. — Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) October 27, 2018 × Kohli currently has 24 Test centuries and 38 ODI tons to his name. On the list of overall batsmen with the most hundreds in their career, Kohli occupies the fourth spot with 62 hundreds.

After 38th ODI ton, Virat Kohli gets new batting target from Shoaib Akhtar

<p>Virat Kohli created a record, yet again, as he became the first Indian batsman to score three consecutive centuries in the one-day format.</p>

<p>Kohli, who is also the&nbsp;fastest player to reach 10,000 ODI runs, slammed 38th one-day century of his career.</p>

<p>Virat scored centuries in previous two matches of the same series. He scored 140 in the first ODI and an unbeaten 157 in the second. After today's ton, he became the first Indian player score three consecutive ODI centuries.</p>

<p>KC Sangakkara (Sri Lanka), Zaheer Abbas (Pakistan), Saeed Anwar (Pakistan), HH Gibbs (South Africa), AB de Villiers (South Africa), Q de Kock (South Africa), LRPL Taylor (New Zealand), Babar Azam (Pakistan) and JM Bairstow (England) are other players who have achieved&nbsp;same feat.</p>

<p>Virat completed 100 runs&nbsp;with an easy single but did not celebrate his achievement. Blank-faced Kohli just raised his bat and signalled the teammates to not celebrate.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Kohli has made one thing very clear that India is preparing for the ICC World Cup 2019 when he said, "We want the guys who will be part of the World Cup to play as much as possible," after winning today's toss.</p>

<p>"It's a great honour for me to represent my country and even after playing 10 years, I don't feel like I am entitled to anything here. You still have to work hard for every run that you score at the international level," Kohli told BCCI.TV after reaching 10k milestone.</p>


Virat Kohli created a record, yet again, as he became the first Indian batsman to score three consecutive centuries in the one-day format. Kohli, who is also the fastest player to reach 10,000 ODI runs, slammed 38th one-day century of his career.

Virat Kohli created a record, yet again, as he became the first Indian batsman to score three consecutive centuries in the one-day format. Kohli, who is also the fastest player to reach 10,000 ODI runs, slammed 38th one-day century of his career. Virat scored centuries in previous two matches of the same series. He scored 140 in the first ODI and an unbeaten 157 in the second. After today's ton, he became the first Indian player score three consecutive ODI centuries. KC Sangakkara (Sri Lanka), Zaheer Abbas (Pakistan), Saeed Anwar (Pakistan), HH Gibbs (South Africa), AB de Villiers (South Africa), Q de Kock (South Africa), LRPL Taylor (New Zealand), Babar Azam (Pakistan) and JM Bairstow (England) are other players who have achieved same feat. Virat completed 100 runs with an easy single but did not celebrate his achievement. Blank-faced Kohli just raised his bat and signalled the teammates to not celebrate. Virat Kohli with his third ODI hundred in a row! What a player he is, he's scored 397 runs this series and has only been dismissed once. India are 202/5 and need another 82 to win.#INDvWI 3rd ODI live ⬇️https://t.co/zMzPdFrPWN pic.twitter.com/q38zQe2Wgk — ICC (@ICC) October 27, 2018 × Kohli has made one thing very clear that India is preparing for the ICC World Cup 2019 when he said, "We want the guys who will be part of the World Cup to play as much as possible," after winning today's toss. "It's a great honour for me to represent my country and even after playing 10 years, I don't feel like I am entitled to anything here. You still have to work hard for every run that you score at the international level," Kohli told BCCI.TV after reaching 10k milestone.

Virat Kohli becomes first Indian batsman to score 3 consecutive ODI centuries

<p>West Indies restricted India at 240 to <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-wi-3rd-odi-virat-kohli-completes-half-century-india-are-119-2-after-23-overs-173870">win the third one-day</a> clash by 43 runs on Saturday at Pune's Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium.</p>

<p>Virat Kohli, who top-scored with 107, said that it is "embarrassing" to talk about records when the team doesn't win the match.</p>

<p>Skipper Kohli, yet again, created a record as he became the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/virat-kohli-becomes-first-indian-batsman-to-score-3-consecutive-centuries-173880">first Indian batsman to score three consecutive centuries</a> in the one-day format.</p>

<p>After losing the match, Kohli said, "It is a bit embarrassing when people ask you the same thing again and again," when he asked about his record making streak.</p>

<p>Kohli, who is also the fastest player to reach 10,000 ODI runs, slammed 38th one-day century of his career.</p>

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<p>Ahead of the match, during the toss, Kohli said, "We want the guys who will be part of the World Cup to play as much as possible."</p>

<p>His statement proves that India is preparing for the ICC World Cup 2019 which is scheduled to take place in England.</p>


West Indies restricted India at 240 to win the third one-day clash by 43 runs on Saturday at Pune's Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium. Virat Kohli, who top-scored with 107, said that it is "embarrassing" to talk about records when the team doesn't win the match.

West Indies restricted India at 240 to win the third one-day clash by 43 runs on Saturday at Pune's Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium. Virat Kohli, who top-scored with 107, said that it is "embarrassing" to talk about records when the team doesn't win the match. Skipper Kohli, yet again, created a record as he became the first Indian batsman to score three consecutive centuries in the one-day format. After losing the match, Kohli said, "It is a bit embarrassing when people ask you the same thing again and again," when he asked about his record making streak. Kohli, who is also the fastest player to reach 10,000 ODI runs, slammed 38th one-day century of his career. Virat Kohli with his third ODI hundred in a row! What a player he is, he's scored 397 runs this series and has only been dismissed once. India are 202/5 and need another 82 to win.#INDvWI 3rd ODI live ⬇️https://t.co/zMzPdFrPWN pic.twitter.com/q38zQe2Wgk — ICC (@ICC) October 27, 2018 × 💯 No. 38 for @imVkohli 👏👏 pic.twitter.com/sRu8KMg4Eh — BCCI (@BCCI) October 27, 2018 × Ahead of the match, during the toss, Kohli said, "We want the guys who will be part of the World Cup to play as much as possible." His statement proves that India is preparing for the ICC World Cup 2019 which is scheduled to take place in England.

Virat Kohli: Don't want to talk about records, it's 'embarrassing'

<p>West Indies restricted India at 240 to win the third one-day match of a five-match&nbsp;series by 43 runs on Saturday at Pune's Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium.</p>

<p>While chasing the 283-run target, India kept losing wickets and the lower batting order failed again to perform.</p>

<p>India's skipper <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/virat-kohli-becomes-first-indian-batsman-to-score-3-consecutive-centuries-173880">Virat Kohli</a>, who top-scored with 107, slammed the 38th&nbsp;century of his ODI career but apart from him none other batsman&nbsp;proved any significance.</p>

<p>Part-time spinner Marlon Samuels claimed three wickets while skipper Jason Holder, fellow paceman Obed McCoy and spinner Ashley Nurse took two each.</p>

<p>Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan opened India's innings but Rohit lost his wicket in the second over itself.</p>

<p>Ashley Nurse got another breakthrough when he took Shikhar Dhawan's wicket at 35.</p>

<p>Ambati Rayudu and Rishabh Pant lost their wickets after scoring 22 and 24 runs respectively.</p>

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<p>Earlier, batsman Shai Hope, who top-scored with 95, and bowler Ashley Nurse made crucial contributions as West Indies reached 283 for nine.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-ms-dhonis-superman-like-catch-to-dismiss-chandrapaul-hemraj-in-3rd-odi-against-west-indies-173815">Watch: MS Dhoni's superman-like catch to dismiss Chandrapaul Hemraj in 3rd ODI against West Indies</a></p>

<p>Hope hit 6 fours and 3 sixes in his 113-ball knock to give West Indies a fighting total.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Number-nine batsman Ashley Nurse also smashed a crucial 40 off 22 balls.</p>

<p>Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah claimed four wickets to return impressive figures of 4-35.</p>

<p>The fourth ODI is scheduled on Monday at Mumbai's Brabourne Stadium.</p>


West Indies restricted India at 240 to win the third one-day match of a five-match series by 43 runs on Saturday at Pune's Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium.

West Indies restricted India at 240 to win the third one-day match of a five-match series by 43 runs on Saturday at Pune's Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium. While chasing the 283-run target, India kept losing wickets and the lower batting order failed again to perform. India's skipper Virat Kohli, who top-scored with 107, slammed the 38th century of his ODI career but apart from him none other batsman proved any significance. Part-time spinner Marlon Samuels claimed three wickets while skipper Jason Holder, fellow paceman Obed McCoy and spinner Ashley Nurse took two each. Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan opened India's innings but Rohit lost his wicket in the second over itself. Ashley Nurse got another breakthrough when he took Shikhar Dhawan's wicket at 35. Ambati Rayudu and Rishabh Pant lost their wickets after scoring 22 and 24 runs respectively. What a win for @windiescricket!@MarlonSamuels7 finishes off the job, taking a third wicket to bowl India out for 240. Windies win by 43 runs! #INDvWI 3rd ODI REACTION ⬇️https://t.co/zMzPdFrPWN pic.twitter.com/XnKx1lGRk4 — ICC (@ICC) October 27, 2018 × Earlier, batsman Shai Hope, who top-scored with 95, and bowler Ashley Nurse made crucial contributions as West Indies reached 283 for nine. Watch: MS Dhoni's superman-like catch to dismiss Chandrapaul Hemraj in 3rd ODI against West Indies Hope hit 6 fours and 3 sixes in his 113-ball knock to give West Indies a fighting total. Number-nine batsman Ashley Nurse also smashed a crucial 40 off 22 balls. Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah claimed four wickets to return impressive figures of 4-35. The fourth ODI is scheduled on Monday at Mumbai's Brabourne Stadium.

IND vs WI, 3rd ODI: Despite Virat Kohli's century, West Indies beat India by 43 runs

<p>Shai Hope and Ashley Nurse helped West Indies to set a fighting target of 283 runs for team India in the third ODI of the five-match series on Saturday.</p>

<p>Windies looked vulnerable after losing quick wickets but batsman Shai Hope, who top-scored with 95, and bowler Ashley Nurse made crucial contributions as West Indies reached 283 for nine.</p>

<p>Hope hit 6 fours and 3 sixes in his 113-ball knock to give West Indies a decent total. Number-nine batsman Ashley Nurse also smashed a crucial 40 off 22 balls.</p>

<p>Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah claimed four wickets to return impressive figures of 4-35.</p>

<p>Windies players Kieran Powell and Chandrapaul Hemraj started the innings as Virat Kohli put West Indies to bat first after winning the toss at Pune's Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium.</p>

<p>India's yorker specialist Bumrah dismissed both the openers that led Windies in a pressure situation.</p>

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<p>Bumrah took the first wicket for his side in the fifth over and saw off Chandrapaul Hemraj at 15. Hemraj played with a strike rate of 75.00 and edged Bumrah's delivery but wicket-keeper MS Dhoni took a sensational catch at the fine leg.</p>

<p>After that Powell lost his wicket to Bumrah after edging in Rohit Sharma's safe hands in slips. Sharma took a difficult catch to dismiss Powell at 21.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bumrah also dismissed Nurse in the 49th over.</p>

<p>Marlon Samuels lost his wicket after scoring nine runs to pacer Khaleel Ahmed.</p>

<p>Another spinner Kuldeep Yadav got prized wicket of Shimron Hetmyer, who had slammed a ton in the first ODI, at a score of 37. Yadav also dismissed Rovman Powell at four.</p>

<p>India lead the five-match series 1-0 after the second ODI ended in a tie.</p>


Shai Hope and Ashley Nurse helped West Indies to set a fighting target of 283 runs for team India in the third ODI of the five-match series on Saturday. Windies looked vulnerable after losing quick wickets but batsman Shai Hope, who top-scored with 95, and bowler Ashley Nurse made crucial contributions as West Indies reached 283 for nine.

Shai Hope and Ashley Nurse helped West Indies to set a fighting target of 283 runs for team India in the third ODI of the five-match series on Saturday. Windies looked vulnerable after losing quick wickets but batsman Shai Hope, who top-scored with 95, and bowler Ashley Nurse made crucial contributions as West Indies reached 283 for nine. Hope hit 6 fours and 3 sixes in his 113-ball knock to give West Indies a decent total. Number-nine batsman Ashley Nurse also smashed a crucial 40 off 22 balls. Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah claimed four wickets to return impressive figures of 4-35. Windies players Kieran Powell and Chandrapaul Hemraj started the innings as Virat Kohli put West Indies to bat first after winning the toss at Pune's Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium. India's yorker specialist Bumrah dismissed both the openers that led Windies in a pressure situation. India need 284 to win the third ODI of their series against @windiescricket. Can @imVkohli score a third century in a row?#INDvWI 3rd ODI live ⬇️ https://t.co/zMzPdFrPWN pic.twitter.com/XtxulHMAEr — ICC (@ICC) October 27, 2018 × Bumrah took the first wicket for his side in the fifth over and saw off Chandrapaul Hemraj at 15. Hemraj played with a strike rate of 75.00 and edged Bumrah's delivery but wicket-keeper MS Dhoni took a sensational catch at the fine leg. After that Powell lost his wicket to Bumrah after edging in Rohit Sharma's safe hands in slips. Sharma took a difficult catch to dismiss Powell at 21. Bumrah also dismissed Nurse in the 49th over. Marlon Samuels lost his wicket after scoring nine runs to pacer Khaleel Ahmed. Another spinner Kuldeep Yadav got prized wicket of Shimron Hetmyer, who had slammed a ton in the first ODI, at a score of 37. Yadav also dismissed Rovman Powell at four. India lead the five-match series 1-0 after the second ODI ended in a tie.

IND vs WI, 3rd ODI: India need 284 runs to win against West Indies

<p>West Indies set 283-run target for team India&nbsp;in the third one-day of a five-match series&nbsp;on Saturday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Batsman Shai Hope top-scored with 95 as West Indies reached 283 for nine in the third one-day international against India in Pune on Saturday.</p>

<p>Hope hit 6 fours and 3 sixes in his 113-ball knock to give West Indies a fighting total. Number-nine batsman Ashley Nurse also smashed a crucial 40 off 22 balls.</p>

<p>Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah claimed four wickets to return impressive figures of 4-35.</p>

<p>After Jason Holder departure as the sixth wicket, West Indies were in a vulnerable position.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shai Hope, however, tried to push the run rate to put a decent target for team India but lost his wicket after scoring 95 runs. His innings included six fours and three sixes.</p>

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<p>India have included pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar while Mohammed Shami has been dropped.</p>

<p>After winning the toss, skipper Kohli said, "We want the guys who will be part of the World Cup to play as much as possible."</p>

<p>"We will try to restrict Windies to a decent total and chase it down."</p>

<p>Windies's skipper Jason Holder said, "India are an excellent side and we have to perform well in all three departments to compete against them."</p>

<p>Devendra Bishoo has been dropped and Fabian Allen will make his debut.</p>

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<p><strong>Playing XI:</strong></p>

<p>India: Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli(c), Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni(w), Rishabh Pant, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, K Khaleel Ahmed, Yuzvendra Chahal.</p>

<p>West Indies: Kieran Powell, Chandrapaul Hemraj, Shai Hope(w), Marlon Samuels, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder(c), Fabian Allen, Ashley Nurse, Kemar Roach, Obed McCoy.<br />
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West Indies set 283-run target for team India in the third one-day of a five-match series on Saturday. Batsman Shai Hope top-scored with 95 as West Indies reached 283 for nine in the third one-day international against India in Pune on Saturday.

West Indies set 283-run target for team India in the third one-day of a five-match series on Saturday. Batsman Shai Hope top-scored with 95 as West Indies reached 283 for nine in the third one-day international against India in Pune on Saturday. Hope hit 6 fours and 3 sixes in his 113-ball knock to give West Indies a fighting total. Number-nine batsman Ashley Nurse also smashed a crucial 40 off 22 balls. Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah claimed four wickets to return impressive figures of 4-35. After Jason Holder departure as the sixth wicket, West Indies were in a vulnerable position. Shai Hope, however, tried to push the run rate to put a decent target for team India but lost his wicket after scoring 95 runs. His innings included six fours and three sixes. An explosive end to the innings propels @windiescricket to 283/9 from their 50 overs. Shai Hope top-scored with 95 while Ashley Nurse smashed 40 off 22 balls. @Jaspritbumrah93 took four wickets on his return to the team.#INDvWI 3rd ODI live ⬇️ https://t.co/zMzPdFrPWN pic.twitter.com/7ro9HNYrw4 — ICC (@ICC) October 27, 2018 × India have included pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar while Mohammed Shami has been dropped. After winning the toss, skipper Kohli said, "We want the guys who will be part of the World Cup to play as much as possible." "We will try to restrict Windies to a decent total and chase it down." Windies's skipper Jason Holder said, "India are an excellent side and we have to perform well in all three departments to compete against them." Devendra Bishoo has been dropped and Fabian Allen will make his debut. Fabian Allen makes his WINDIES ODI debut today. Devendra Bishoo is out. #WindiesCricket #ItsOurGame pic.twitter.com/yYkPFn2dst — Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) October 27, 2018 × India bring in Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah as they opt to field first in the third ODI. Fabian Allen makes his debut for the Windies.#INDvWI LIVE BLOG 👇https://t.co/zMzPdFJqOl pic.twitter.com/4abi0oDIxZ — ICC (@ICC) October 27, 2018 × Playing XI: India: Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli(c), Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni(w), Rishabh Pant, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, K Khaleel Ahmed, Yuzvendra Chahal. West Indies: Kieran Powell, Chandrapaul Hemraj, Shai Hope(w), Marlon Samuels, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder(c), Fabian Allen, Ashley Nurse, Kemar Roach, Obed McCoy.

IND vs WI, 3rd ODI: West Indies are 283-9 after 50 overs

<p>Virat Kohli on Wednesday become the fastest batsman to score 10,000 ODI runs – a feat he accomplished by breaking yet another Sachin Tendulkar record.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Indian cricket team skipper breached the 10K-run mark in one-day internationals during the second ODI against the Windies on Wednesday in Visakhapatnam.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kohli went past the milestone when he reached the score of 81. Later, he went on to post his 37th ODI century and eventually stayed unbeaten on 157 as India had put a target of 322 runs for the Jason Holder's side.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moments after he achieved the feat, Twitter erupted in praise for the batsmen dubbing him 'King Kohli'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Even the cricket fraternity, including Sachin Tendulkar, took to Twitter to congratulate the Kohli on his achievement.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The intensity and consistency with which you bat is just amazing. <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imVkohli</a>, congratulations on achieving 10,000 runs in ODIs. Keep the runs flowing. <a href="https://t.co/tQUhY8bHna">pic.twitter.com/tQUhY8bHna</a></p>
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) <a href="https://twitter.com/sachin_rt/status/1055086395444871168?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Software update all the time. Virat Kohli has redefined what consistency means. Got his 9000th odi run just 11 innings ago and got his 10000 th today, to go with his 37th century. Enjoy the phenomena <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KingKohli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KingKohli</a> <a href="https://t.co/OPhvIsBRDJ">pic.twitter.com/OPhvIsBRDJ</a></p>
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) <a href="https://twitter.com/virendersehwag/status/1055058131095568384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">And the insanity continues with an undying intensity. Congratulations <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KingKohli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KingKohli</a> on 10,000 ODI runs and 37th century. The hunger, consistency and intensity is simply incredible <a href="https://t.co/DGoP1GlZ01">pic.twitter.com/DGoP1GlZ01</a></p>
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) <a href="https://twitter.com/VVSLaxman281/status/1055057021899341826?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">What a champion <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imVkohli</a> proud of you my boy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🏏 <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BCCI</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvsWI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvsWI</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KINGKOHLI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KINGKOHLI</a> <a href="https://t.co/svXWOJi9op">pic.twitter.com/svXWOJi9op</a></p>
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) <a href="https://twitter.com/harbhajan_singh/status/1055063605316595712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">“Century pe century baar baar, run hue pure dus hazaar!”<br />
Heartiest congratulations brother <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imVkohli</a> 👏<br />
Fastest player ever to complete 10,000 ODI runs! What a remarkable journey it’s been so far!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ViratKohli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ViratKohli</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Virat10K?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Virat10K</a> <a href="https://t.co/HRzLEGaxzN">pic.twitter.com/HRzLEGaxzN</a></p>
— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImRaina/status/1055063677517393920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Another absolute masterclass from the India captain! <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imvKohli</a> passed 10,000 ODI runs in style with an exceptional 157* to propel his side to 321/6 against Windies in Vizag.<br />
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The G.O.A.T? 🐐<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvWI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvWI</a> LIVE ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/gVFbHbvkYh">https://t.co/gVFbHbvkYh</a> <a href="https://t.co/euFlVN8Yo7">pic.twitter.com/euFlVN8Yo7</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The fastest player to 10,000 ODI runs.<br />
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Congratulations, <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imVkohli</a>! 👏<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LoveLords?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LoveLords</a> <a href="https://t.co/mozi6uy9JD">pic.twitter.com/mozi6uy9JD</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">🚨🚨 Reigning Supremacy <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KingKohli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KingKohli</a> 👑<a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imVkohli</a> becomes the FASTEST BATSMAN to score 10000 ODI runs.<br />
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👏🔥🔥🔥 <a href="https://t.co/2YMoFtr2L1">pic.twitter.com/2YMoFtr2L1</a></p>
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<p>Kohli took 205 innings to reach the feat while Tendulkar accomplished the feat in 259 innings. Former India captain Sourav Ganguly took 263 innings to reach the milestone and Mahendra Singh Dhoni played 273 innings to breach the 10,000-run mark in one-day internationals.</p>

<p>Despite such heroics from Kohli, India failed to beat West Indies in the 2nd ODI, after Shai Hope's gutsy hundred helped his side to end the game in a dramatic tie.&nbsp;<br />
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Virat Kohli on Wednesday become the fastest batsman to score 10,000 ODI runs – a feat he accomplished by breaking yet another Sachin Tendulkar record. The Indian cricket team skipper breached the 10K-run mark in one-day internationals during the second ODI against the Windies on Wednesday in Visakhapatnam.

Virat Kohli on Wednesday become the fastest batsman to score 10,000 ODI runs – a feat he accomplished by breaking yet another Sachin Tendulkar record. The Indian cricket team skipper breached the 10K-run mark in one-day internationals during the second ODI against the Windies on Wednesday in Visakhapatnam. Kohli went past the milestone when he reached the score of 81. Later, he went on to post his 37th ODI century and eventually stayed unbeaten on 157 as India had put a target of 322 runs for the Jason Holder's side. Moments after he achieved the feat, Twitter erupted in praise for the batsmen dubbing him 'King Kohli'. Even the cricket fraternity, including Sachin Tendulkar, took to Twitter to congratulate the Kohli on his achievement. The intensity and consistency with which you bat is just amazing. @imVkohli, congratulations on achieving 10,000 runs in ODIs. Keep the runs flowing. pic.twitter.com/tQUhY8bHna — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 24, 2018 × Software update all the time. Virat Kohli has redefined what consistency means. Got his 9000th odi run just 11 innings ago and got his 10000 th today, to go with his 37th century. Enjoy the phenomena #KingKohli pic.twitter.com/OPhvIsBRDJ — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 24, 2018 × And the insanity continues with an undying intensity. Congratulations #KingKohli on 10,000 ODI runs and 37th century. The hunger, consistency and intensity is simply incredible pic.twitter.com/DGoP1GlZ01 — VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) October 24, 2018 × What a champion @imVkohli proud of you my boy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🏏 @BCCI #INDvsWI #KINGKOHLI pic.twitter.com/svXWOJi9op — Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) October 24, 2018 × “Century pe century baar baar, run hue pure dus hazaar!” Heartiest congratulations brother @imVkohli 👏 Fastest player ever to complete 10,000 ODI runs! What a remarkable journey it’s been so far!#ViratKohli #Virat10K pic.twitter.com/HRzLEGaxzN — Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) October 24, 2018 × Another absolute masterclass from the India captain! @imvKohli passed 10,000 ODI runs in style with an exceptional 157* to propel his side to 321/6 against Windies in Vizag. The G.O.A.T? 🐐#INDvWI LIVE ➡️ https://t.co/gVFbHbvkYh pic.twitter.com/euFlVN8Yo7 — ICC (@ICC) October 24, 2018 × The fastest player to 10,000 ODI runs. Congratulations, @imVkohli! 👏#LoveLords pic.twitter.com/mozi6uy9JD — Lord's Cricket Ground 🏏 (@HomeOfCricket) October 24, 2018 × 🚨🚨 Reigning Supremacy #KingKohli 👑@imVkohli becomes the FASTEST BATSMAN to score 10000 ODI runs. 👏🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/2YMoFtr2L1 — BCCI (@BCCI) October 24, 2018 × Kohli took 205 innings to reach the feat while Tendulkar accomplished the feat in 259 innings. Former India captain Sourav Ganguly took 263 innings to reach the milestone and Mahendra Singh Dhoni played 273 innings to breach the 10,000-run mark in one-day internationals. Despite such heroics from Kohli, India failed to beat West Indies in the 2nd ODI, after Shai Hope's gutsy hundred helped his side to end the game in a dramatic tie.

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<p>Indian skipper Virat Kohli smashed an unbeaten 157 to power India to 321 runs in the 2nd ODI against West Indies on Wednesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kohli's 129-ball inning was laced with 13 boundaries and four huge sixes. He played at a strike rate of over 121, with India adding 61 runs in the last five overs. It is his 37th ODI century. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The skipper along with Ambati Rayudu build up a partnership of 139 runs to save the team from drowning, which was reduced at one point for 40/2, after both the openers Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan fell early. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Rayudu, however, lost his wicket for 73 after being clean bowled by Ashley Nurse.</p>

<p>During his inning, Kohli also surpassed cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar's record to become the fastest cricketer ever to reach 10000 runs in ODI.</p>

<p>Kohli also surpassed legends Sourav Ganguly, MS Dhoni and Rahul Dravid in the time taken and the number of innings played, to become the fastest to reach the 10K number.</p>

<p>Wicketkeeper-batsman Dhoni also failed to leave any big mark and departed after making 20 runs.</p>

<p>For West Indies, Nurse and Obed McCoy took two wickets each, while Marlon Samuels and Kemar Roach took one each.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Jason holder's side, which suffered a defeat in the first ODI, now need 322 runs to equal the series.&nbsp;</p>


Indian skipper Virat Kohli smashed an unbeaten 157 to power India to 321 runs in the 2nd ODI against West Indies on Wednesday. Kohli's 129-ball inning was laced with 13 boundaries and four huge sixes.

Indian skipper Virat Kohli smashed an unbeaten 157 to power India to 321 runs in the 2nd ODI against West Indies on Wednesday. Kohli's 129-ball inning was laced with 13 boundaries and four huge sixes. He played at a strike rate of over 121, with India adding 61 runs in the last five overs. It is his 37th ODI century. The skipper along with Ambati Rayudu build up a partnership of 139 runs to save the team from drowning, which was reduced at one point for 40/2, after both the openers Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan fell early. Rayudu, however, lost his wicket for 73 after being clean bowled by Ashley Nurse. During his inning, Kohli also surpassed cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar's record to become the fastest cricketer ever to reach 10000 runs in ODI. Kohli also surpassed legends Sourav Ganguly, MS Dhoni and Rahul Dravid in the time taken and the number of innings played, to become the fastest to reach the 10K number. Wicketkeeper-batsman Dhoni also failed to leave any big mark and departed after making 20 runs. For West Indies, Nurse and Obed McCoy took two wickets each, while Marlon Samuels and Kemar Roach took one each. The Jason holder's side, which suffered a defeat in the first ODI, now need 322 runs to equal the series.

2nd ODI: Kohli's 'virat' 157 against Windies powers India to 321

<p>Together, they are #couplegoals. Always supportive and encouraging of each other's professional achievements. On Wednesday, as Virat Kohli <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/virat-kohli-breaks-tendulkars-record-becomes-fastest-cricketer-to-score-10000-odi-runs-173197">became the fastest cricketer to enter the 10,000 runs club in ODI cricket,</a> proud wife Anushka Sharma took to Instagram to celebrate the moment.&nbsp;<br />
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Anushka was not present at the stadium when Kohli scored his 37th century but the actress took images of a TV screen and shared them on Instagram and wrote 'What a man!!' with a heart emoji.&nbsp;</p>

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Sharma has earlier too shared similar screen captures celebrating Kohli's professional feats on the field. Kohli too has never shied away from expressing his admiration towards his wife's professional achievement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The cricketer had praised Anushka's performance in her last release 'Sui Dhaaga'. Kohli had tweeted, "Mamta's character stole my heart totally. Her ability to be so quiet yet so powerful and impactful makes you fall in love with her. SO PROUD my love&nbsp;@AnushkaSharma."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Saw <a href="https://twitter.com/SuiDhaagaFilm?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SuiDhaagaFilm</a> for the second time last night and I loved it more than the first time. What an emotional rollercoaster with brilliant performances by the entire cast. (1) <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SuiDhaagaMadeInIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SuiDhaagaMadeInIndia</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">(2) Mauji was superb <a href="https://twitter.com/Varun_dvn?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Varun_dvn</a>. But Mamta's character stole my heart totally. Her ability to be so quiet yet so powerful and impactful makes you fall in love with her. SO PROUD my love ❤😍 <a href="https://twitter.com/AnushkaSharma?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AnushkaSharma</a> . Don't miss it guys! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SuiDhaagaMadeInIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SuiDhaagaMadeInIndia</a></p>
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<p>The two got married in Italy in December last year in a very intimate ceremony that was kept under wraps till the last day.&nbsp;</p>


Together, they are #couplegoals. Always supportive and encouraging of each other's professional achievements. On Wednesday, as Virat Kohli became the fastest cricketer to enter the 10,000 runs club in ODI cricket, proud wife Anushka Sharma took to Instagram to celebrate the moment.

Together, they are #couplegoals. Always supportive and encouraging of each other's professional achievements. On Wednesday, as Virat Kohli became the fastest cricketer to enter the 10,000 runs club in ODI cricket, proud wife Anushka Sharma took to Instagram to celebrate the moment. Anushka was not present at the stadium when Kohli scored his 37th century but the actress took images of a TV screen and shared them on Instagram and wrote 'What a man!!' with a heart emoji. Sharma has earlier too shared similar screen captures celebrating Kohli's professional feats on the field. Kohli too has never shied away from expressing his admiration towards his wife's professional achievement. The cricketer had praised Anushka's performance in her last release 'Sui Dhaaga'. Kohli had tweeted, "Mamta's character stole my heart totally. Her ability to be so quiet yet so powerful and impactful makes you fall in love with her. SO PROUD my love @AnushkaSharma." Saw @SuiDhaagaFilm for the second time last night and I loved it more than the first time. What an emotional rollercoaster with brilliant performances by the entire cast. (1) #SuiDhaagaMadeInIndia — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) September 28, 2018 × (2) Mauji was superb @Varun_dvn. But Mamta's character stole my heart totally. Her ability to be so quiet yet so powerful and impactful makes you fall in love with her. SO PROUD my love ❤😍 @AnushkaSharma . Don't miss it guys! #SuiDhaagaMadeInIndia — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) September 28, 2018 × The two got married in Italy in December last year in a very intimate ceremony that was kept under wraps till the last day.

Virat Kohli scores 10,000 ODI runs, proud wife Anushka Sharma celebrates on Instagram

<p>Indian skipper Virat Kohli, who became the fastest cricketer to enter the 10,000 runs club in ODI cricket, slammed his 37th ODI century in the same game against West Indies on Wednesday. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Kohli, who made 140 in the first ODI, completed his century with a boundary off Marlon Samuels.</p>

<p>India has lost five wickets and are playing at 268 runs after 46 overs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, Kohli surpassed legends Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, M.S. Dhoni and Rahul Dravid in the time taken and the number of innings played, to become the fastest to reach the 10K number.</p>

<p>Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar achieved this feat in 259 innings, while Kohli achieved it 205 innings only. He is also fifth Indian to reach the mark in ODIs.</p>

<p>The skipper, who was just 81 runs short after being out on 140, slammed a brilliant half-century to enter the elite club.</p>


Indian skipper Virat Kohli, who became the fastest cricketer to enter the 10,000 runs club in ODI cricket, slammed his 37th ODI century in the same game against West Indies on Wednesday.

Indian skipper Virat Kohli, who became the fastest cricketer to enter the 10,000 runs club in ODI cricket, slammed his 37th ODI century in the same game against West Indies on Wednesday. Kohli, who made 140 in the first ODI, completed his century with a boundary off Marlon Samuels. India has lost five wickets and are playing at 268 runs after 46 overs. Earlier, Kohli surpassed legends Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, M.S. Dhoni and Rahul Dravid in the time taken and the number of innings played, to become the fastest to reach the 10K number. Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar achieved this feat in 259 innings, while Kohli achieved it 205 innings only. He is also fifth Indian to reach the mark in ODIs. The skipper, who was just 81 runs short after being out on 140, slammed a brilliant half-century to enter the elite club.

IND vs WI: After reaching 10,000 runs, Virat Kohli smashes 37th ODI century

<p>Indian skipper Virat Kohli, who became the fastest cricketer to enter the 10,000 runs club in ODI cricket, slammed his 37th OPDI century in the same game against West Indies on Wednesday. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Kohli, who made 140 in the first ODI, completed his century with a boundary off Marlon Samuels.</p>

<p>India has lost five wickets and are playing at 268 runs after 46 overs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, Kohli surpassed legends Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, M.S. Dhoni and Rahul Dravid in the time taken and the number of innings played, to become the fastest to reach the 10K number.</p>

<p>Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar achieved this feat in 259 innings, while Kohli achieved it 205 innings only. He is also fifth Indian to reach the mark in ODIs.</p>

<p>The skipper, who was just 81 runs short after being out on 140, slammed a brilliant half-century to enter the elite club.</p>


Indian skipper Virat Kohli, who became the fastest cricketer to enter the 10,000 runs club in ODI cricket, slammed his 37th OPDI century in the same game against West Indies on Wednesday.

Indian skipper Virat Kohli, who became the fastest cricketer to enter the 10,000 runs club in ODI cricket, slammed his 37th OPDI century in the same game against West Indies on Wednesday. Kohli, who made 140 in the first ODI, completed his century with a boundary off Marlon Samuels. India has lost five wickets and are playing at 268 runs after 46 overs. Earlier, Kohli surpassed legends Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, M.S. Dhoni and Rahul Dravid in the time taken and the number of innings played, to become the fastest to reach the 10K number. Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar achieved this feat in 259 innings, while Kohli achieved it 205 innings only. He is also fifth Indian to reach the mark in ODIs. The skipper, who was just 81 runs short after being out on 140, slammed a brilliant half-century to enter the elite club.

IND vs WI: After 10K runs feat, Virat Kohli smashes 37th ODI century

<p>Indian skipper Virat Kohli has been in a tremendous form and has turned out to be a run machine for 'Men in Blue' even when the team as a unit haven't performed well.</p>

<p>Kohli, who slammed his 36th hundred against West Indies in Guwahati last week, on Wednesday became the fastest cricketer to enter the 10,000 runs club in ODI cricket.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kohli surpassed legends Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, M.S. Dhoni and Rahul Dravid in the time taken and the number of innings played, to become the fastest to reach the magic number.</p>

<p>Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar achieved this feat in 259 innings, while Kohli achieved it in 205 innings only. He is also fifth Indian to reach the mark in ODIs.</p>

<p>The skipper, who was just 81 runs short after being out on 140, slammed a brilliant half-century to enter the elite 10K club.</p>

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<p>With that hundred, Kohli also became the fastest to 60 international hundreds - 36 in ODIs and 24 in Tests.</p>

<p>Kohli is already considered by many as the greatest ODI batsman of all time because of his phenomenal record in 50-over matches.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, India chased down 323 runs with nearly eight overs left to beat West Indies in the first ODI match.</p>


Indian skipper Virat Kohli has been in a tremendous form and has turned out to be a run machine for 'Men in Blue' even when the team as a unit haven't performed well.

Indian skipper Virat Kohli has been in a tremendous form and has turned out to be a run machine for 'Men in Blue' even when the team as a unit haven't performed well. Kohli, who slammed his 36th hundred against West Indies in Guwahati last week, on Wednesday became the fastest cricketer to enter the 10,000 runs club in ODI cricket. Kohli surpassed legends Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, M.S. Dhoni and Rahul Dravid in the time taken and the number of innings played, to become the fastest to reach the magic number. Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar achieved this feat in 259 innings, while Kohli achieved it in 205 innings only. He is also fifth Indian to reach the mark in ODIs. The skipper, who was just 81 runs short after being out on 140, slammed a brilliant half-century to enter the elite 10K club. 🚨🚨 Reigning Supremacy #KingKohli 👑@imVkohli becomes the FASTEST BATSMAN to score 10000 ODI runs. 👏🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/2YMoFtr2L1 — BCCI (@BCCI) October 24, 2018 × With that hundred, Kohli also became the fastest to 60 international hundreds - 36 in ODIs and 24 in Tests. Kohli is already considered by many as the greatest ODI batsman of all time because of his phenomenal record in 50-over matches. Meanwhile, India chased down 323 runs with nearly eight overs left to beat West Indies in the first ODI match.

Virat Kohli breaks Tendulkar's record, becomes fastest cricketer to score 10,000 ODI runs

<p>Indian skipper Virat Kohli and Ambati Rayudu revived India's batting after the team was reduced to 40 for the loss of two wickets in the 2nd ODI against the West Indies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Both players slammed a half-century each to resurrect India's innings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile,&nbsp;Indian openers Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan fell early. While Rohit, who slammed unbeaten 152 in 1st ODI, departed after 4 runs, Dhawan made 29 in 30 balls he faced. &nbsp;</p>

<p>India won the toss and opted to bat against West Indies in the 2nd ODI at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam.</p>

<p>Speaking after the toss, Kohli said, "Looks like a nice and hard wicket. May be it will get slower in the second half. Because of our bowling combination, we want to put up a score on the board and ask them to chase it down."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Kuldeep comes in for Khaleel and that the only change from the last game. It gives us two wrist spinners in the middle overs and ask the batsmen to come hard at us," he added.</p>

<p>India registered a comfortable eight-wicket over the Jason Holder's side, despite a mammoth target of 323 runs set by the Windies.</p>

<p>Speaking about their strategy for today, Windies skipper Holder said, " &nbsp;\Not to disappointed to be bowling first. Seems to be a good track. It should hold up for the 100 overs. Looks drier than the last pitch and I just hope that it stays together. It would be for the batters to take it deep. In a run chase, the batters have to be clinical."</p>

<p>"But up first, the bowlers will have to do the job. We have one change as Obed McCoy is making his debut and comes in for Oshane Thomas," he added.</p>

<p>India lead the five-match ODI series 1-0.&nbsp;</p>


Indian skipper Virat Kohli and Ambati Rayudu revived India's batting after the team was reduced to 40 for the loss of two wickets in the 2nd ODI against the West Indies.

Indian skipper Virat Kohli and Ambati Rayudu revived India's batting after the team was reduced to 40 for the loss of two wickets in the 2nd ODI against the West Indies. Both players slammed a half-century each to resurrect India's innings. Meanwhile, Indian openers Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan fell early. While Rohit, who slammed unbeaten 152 in 1st ODI, departed after 4 runs, Dhawan made 29 in 30 balls he faced. India won the toss and opted to bat against West Indies in the 2nd ODI at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam. Speaking after the toss, Kohli said, "Looks like a nice and hard wicket. May be it will get slower in the second half. Because of our bowling combination, we want to put up a score on the board and ask them to chase it down." "Kuldeep comes in for Khaleel and that the only change from the last game. It gives us two wrist spinners in the middle overs and ask the batsmen to come hard at us," he added. India registered a comfortable eight-wicket over the Jason Holder's side, despite a mammoth target of 323 runs set by the Windies. Speaking about their strategy for today, Windies skipper Holder said, " \Not to disappointed to be bowling first. Seems to be a good track. It should hold up for the 100 overs. Looks drier than the last pitch and I just hope that it stays together. It would be for the batters to take it deep. In a run chase, the batters have to be clinical." "But up first, the bowlers will have to do the job. We have one change as Obed McCoy is making his debut and comes in for Oshane Thomas," he added. India lead the five-match ODI series 1-0.

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