<p><strong>IND vs BAN 2nd Test Live Streaming:&nbsp;</strong>On Thursday (December 22), India will take on Bangladesh in the second and final Test, in Dhaka, with an aim to complete the tour with a 2-0 whitewash over Shakib Al Hasan &amp; Co. Given Bangladesh gave a decent fight in the final innings of the series opener, India will be wary of the hosts and assemble a strong XI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Talking about the first Test, in Chattogram, India posted a healthy 404 all-out, after being 48 for 3, courtesy of fifties from Cheteshwar Pujara, Shreyas Iyer and R Ashwin. In reply, Kuldeep Yadav's five-fer rattled Bangla Tigers for a paltry 150. With a big lead, India rode on Shubman Gill and Pujara's centuries to post 258-2 and set up a daunting 513-run target. In reply, Bangladesh managed 324 to lose by 188 runs on the final day. With WTC final spot up for grabs, KL Rahul &amp; Co. will not like to get complacent and come up with another strong performance.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is to be noted that regular captain Rohit Sharma has been ruled out of the final Test due to the thumb injury he picked up during the ODIs. &nbsp;Here's everything you need to know about the Test series finale.</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pressure-is-an-american-word-kapil-dev-once-again-makes-heads-turn-lashes-out-at-ipl-complaints-544895">Pressure is an American word: Kapil Dev once again makes heads turn, lashes out at IPL complaints</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>Where to watch India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Live App &amp; Live online Channel in India?</strong></p>

<p>India vs Bangladesh series finale can be viewed on Sony Sports Network channels in India on TV. The proceedings' live telecast will be on Sony LIV app and website. The match can be watched live on Sony Sports Ten 1, Sony Sports Ten 1 HD, Sony Sports Ten 5 and Sony Sports Ten 5 HD TV channels in India.</p>

<p><strong>India</strong></p>

<p>In India, Sony Network will provide the live telecast of India vs Bangladesh Test Series 2022.</p>

<p><strong>Bangladesh</strong></p>

<p>In Bangladesh, Gazi TV will telecast the India vs Bangladesh Test Series 2022.</p>

<p><strong>Sri Lanka</strong></p>

<p>Dialog TV and Peo TV, in Sri Lanka, will telecast the India vs Bangladesh Test Series 2022.</p>

<p><strong>South Africa</strong></p>

<p>In South Africa, SuperSport network will provide the live telecast of the India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test 2022.</p>

<p><strong>Australia</strong></p>

<p><strong>I</strong>n Australia, Fox Sports will be responsible to provide the live telecast&nbsp;of India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test.</p>

<p><strong>United Kingdom (UK)</strong></p>

<p>In the United Kingdom, Sky Sports Cricket will live telecast the India vs Bangladesh series finale.</p>

<p><strong>Where will the India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test be held?</strong></p>

<p><b>I</b>ndia vs Bangladesh second and final Test will take place in Dhaka, Bangladesh on December 22.</p>

<p><strong>When will the India vs Bangladesh Test 2nd Test match start? – Date</strong></p>

<p>India vs Bangladesh Test 2nd Test match will commence at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka from&nbsp;Dec 22-Dec 26 - 9:00 AM IST.</p>

<p><strong>What Time India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test match will get underway?</strong></p>

<p>India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test match will kickoff at 9:00 AM IST with the coin toss.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>What is the venue of India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test match?</strong></p>

<p>India vs Bangladesh Test second and final Test match will begin at the&nbsp;Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>IND vs BAN 2nd Test full Squad:</strong></p>

<p><strong>India’s updated squad for Bangladesh Tests:&nbsp;</strong>KL Rahul (C), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara (VC), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (WK), KS Bharat (WK), Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Shardul Thakur, Mohd. Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Navdeep Saini, Saurabh Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat</p>

<p><strong>Bangladesh squad:&nbsp;</strong>Shakib Al Hasan (Captain), Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mominul Haque, Yasir Ali, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, Nurul Hasan, Zakir Hasan, Anamul Haque, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Khaled Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Rejaur Rahman Raja</p>

<p><strong>IND vs BAN Test Series Schedule:</strong></p>

<p>IND vs BAN 1st Test, Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram, Dec 14- Dec 18 at 9:30 AM IST</p>

<p>IND vs BAN 2nd Test, Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka, Dec 22 – Dec 26 at&nbsp;9:30 AM IST</p>


IND vs BAN 2nd Test Live Streaming: On Thursday (December 22), India will take on Bangladesh in the second and final Test, in Dhaka, with an aim to complete the tour with a 2-0 whitewash over Shakib Al Hasan & Co.

IND vs BAN 2nd Test Live Streaming: On Thursday (December 22), India will take on Bangladesh in the second and final Test, in Dhaka, with an aim to complete the tour with a 2-0 whitewash over Shakib Al Hasan & Co. Given Bangladesh gave a decent fight in the final innings of the series opener, India will be wary of the hosts and assemble a strong XI. Talking about the first Test, in Chattogram, India posted a healthy 404 all-out, after being 48 for 3, courtesy of fifties from Cheteshwar Pujara, Shreyas Iyer and R Ashwin. In reply, Kuldeep Yadav's five-fer rattled Bangla Tigers for a paltry 150. With a big lead, India rode on Shubman Gill and Pujara's centuries to post 258-2 and set up a daunting 513-run target. In reply, Bangladesh managed 324 to lose by 188 runs on the final day. With WTC final spot up for grabs, KL Rahul & Co. will not like to get complacent and come up with another strong performance. It is to be noted that regular captain Rohit Sharma has been ruled out of the final Test due to the thumb injury he picked up during the ODIs. Here's everything you need to know about the Test series finale. Also read: Pressure is an American word: Kapil Dev once again makes heads turn, lashes out at IPL complaints Where to watch India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Live App & Live online Channel in India? India vs Bangladesh series finale can be viewed on Sony Sports Network channels in India on TV. The proceedings' live telecast will be on Sony LIV app and website. The match can be watched live on Sony Sports Ten 1, Sony Sports Ten 1 HD, Sony Sports Ten 5 and Sony Sports Ten 5 HD TV channels in India. India In India, Sony Network will provide the live telecast of India vs Bangladesh Test Series 2022. Bangladesh In Bangladesh, Gazi TV will telecast the India vs Bangladesh Test Series 2022. Sri Lanka Dialog TV and Peo TV, in Sri Lanka, will telecast the India vs Bangladesh Test Series 2022. South Africa In South Africa, SuperSport network will provide the live telecast of the India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test 2022. Australia In Australia, Fox Sports will be responsible to provide the live telecast of India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test. United Kingdom (UK) In the United Kingdom, Sky Sports Cricket will live telecast the India vs Bangladesh series finale. Where will the India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test be held? India vs Bangladesh second and final Test will take place in Dhaka, Bangladesh on December 22. When will the India vs Bangladesh Test 2nd Test match start? – Date India vs Bangladesh Test 2nd Test match will commence at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka from Dec 22-Dec 26 - 9:00 AM IST. What Time India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test match will get underway? India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test match will kickoff at 9:00 AM IST with the coin toss. What is the venue of India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test match? India vs Bangladesh Test second and final Test match will begin at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka IND vs BAN 2nd Test full Squad: India’s updated squad for Bangladesh Tests: KL Rahul (C), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara (VC), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (WK), KS Bharat (WK), Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Shardul Thakur, Mohd. Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Navdeep Saini, Saurabh Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat Bangladesh squad: Shakib Al Hasan (Captain), Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mominul Haque, Yasir Ali, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, Nurul Hasan, Zakir Hasan, Anamul Haque, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Khaled Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Rejaur Rahman Raja IND vs BAN Test Series Schedule: IND vs BAN 1st Test, Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram, Dec 14- Dec 18 at 9:30 AM IST IND vs BAN 2nd Test, Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka, Dec 22 – Dec 26 at 9:30 AM IST

IND vs BAN 2nd Test Live Streaming: When and where to watch series finale in your country?

<p>2022 is coming to an end. The calendar year has been an eventful one for sports lovers across the globe. The cricketing fans have had plenty to cheer for with a plethora of big events passing by. Talking about the Indian cricket team, it was another action-packed year with plenty of highs and some glaring lows. The calendar year is set to end after a few international assignments left for both senior men's and women's teams. <strong>Let's have a quick recap of 2022:</strong></p>

<p><strong>Men in Blue in 2022</strong></p>

<p>The year started with India continuing their tour of South Africa. After winning the Boxing Day Test match, Virat Kohli-led India had a 1-0 lead against Dean Elgar-led Proteas and was aiming for an unassailable 2-0 scoreline, which would've meant&nbsp;their&nbsp;maiden Test series triumph in the African nation. The second and penultimate Test started with skipper Kohli ruled out, due to upper back spasm, and KL Rahul led the side as they lost the match by seven wickets.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/pakistan-vs-england-rawalpindi-run-feast-most-runs-scored-on-a-single-day-of-a-test-539499">Pakistan vs England, Rawalpindi run-feast: Most runs scored on a single day of a Test</a></strong></p>

<p>The same fate followed suit for India in the third and final Test, once again&nbsp;losing by seven wickets, despite Kohli's return. After the series, the 33-year-old dropped a bombshell by resigning as the Test captain. He wrote on Twitter, "It's been 7 years of hard work, toil and relentless perseverance everyday to take the team in the right direction. I've done the job with absolute honesty and left nothing out there. Everything has to come to a halt at some stage and for me as Test Captain of India, it's now."</p>

<p>"There have been many ups and also some downs along the journey, but never has there been a lack of effort or lack of belief. I have always believed in giving my 120 percent in everything I do, and if I can't do that, I know it's not the right thing to do. I have absolute clarity in my heart and I cannot be dishonest to my team," Kohli added.</p>

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<p>By then, Kohli's fallout with the top brass at the BCCI had already made the headlines; following the 2021 T20 World Cup and his sacking as the ODI captain in early December. While news channels ran plenty of shows on Kohli vs BCCI alleged spat, Team India embarked upon a new journey under full-time captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid.</p>

<p>With Rohit unfit for the SA ODIs, Rahul led India in three ODIs as the visitors were whitewashed 3-0 with several questions being raised on their outdated approach in the format.</p>

<p><strong>Home comforts</strong></p>

<p>After the miserable SA tour, India switched to home comforts by&nbsp;hosting&nbsp;West Indies in a white-ball series, comprising three T20Is and ODIs each, followed by three T20Is and two Tests versus Sri Lanka. As expected, India stream rolled both the oppositions by whitewashing all four series. Amid injury concerns to Ravindra Jadeja, Rahul, etc., India got busy in preparing a team for the T20 World Cup&nbsp;in Australia.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>IPL 2022</strong></p>

<p>The action shifted to the 15th season of IPL in March-May. While top cricketers such as Virat, Rohit, Jadeja, Bumrah, etc. struggled or didn't perform as per expectations, the likes of Umran Malik, Mohsin Khan, Rajat Patidar, Rahul Tripathi, Kuldeep Yadav, Deepak Hooda, etc. made a mark; spoiling the national selectors and team management with more choices for the T20 WC Down Under.</p>

<p><strong>India host South Africa</strong></p>

<p>After the IPL, Team India captaincy became a game of musical chairs. With Rohit rested and KL injured, Rishabh Pant led India in a five-match T20I series which ended in a 2-2 stalemate. Hardik Pandya, Dinesh Karthik, and Harshal Patel were the most impressive.</p>

<p><strong>India tour of Ireland, England</strong></p>

<p>With Rohit and other senior players busy preparing for the one-off Test versus England, i.e. the series finale of the five Tests from the incomplete 2021 tour, Hardik led India in two T20Is against Ireland. Coach Dravid was also involved with the red-ball side, leading NCA chief VVS Laxman to fill in for him in Dublin. India beat the Irish camp&nbsp;1-0. In the series finale versus England, India was led by pacer Jasprit Bumrah with Rohit ruled out due to Covid concerns.</p>

<p>Under Bumrah, India achieved a sizeable 132-run lead in the Edgbaston face-off, however, failed to defend a challenging 378-run target to lose by seven wickets. After&nbsp;SA, Team India faltered and lost a&nbsp;big opportunity&nbsp;to win a memorable series overseas.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/queen-of-womens-cricket-top-6-records-held-by-mithali-raj-486290"><strong>Queen of women's cricket: Top 6 records held by Mithali Raj</strong></a></p>

<p><strong>White-ball dominance</strong></p>

<p>After the disappointments of Edgbaston, India played hosts England in three T20Is and ODIs each. The likes of Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik, Rishabh Pant, Bumrah, etc., impressed as Rohit &amp; Co. won both the series 2-1. Post the England trip, India travelled to West Indies with a second-stringed Shikhar Dhawan-led team playing the Windies in three ODIs and winning every game.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the five T20Is, Rohit returned and led India to a 4-1 series win. The tour saw impressive performances from Shubman Gill, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Surya, Arshdeep Singh, and Ravi Bishnoi.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Asia Cup</strong></p>

<p>After a short tour of Zimbabwe, where Rahul led India to a 3-0 ODI series win, the dress rehearsal began for the T20 WC. With less than two months left, India&nbsp;entirely shifted to the T20 mode with the continental tournament in the UAE. Winning two back-to-back games, India topped their group and proceeded to the Super Four round. After losing to Pakistan in a closely-fought match, the Men in Blue succumbed to a shocking six-wicket loss to eventual winners Sri Lanka and bowed out of the competition without booking a place in the final. It was a big jolt&nbsp;before the ICC event in Australia.</p>

<p><strong>Once again, home series to the rescue!</strong></p>

<p>The Australia and South Africa home series wins worked as a balm following India's Asia Cup debacle. The three T20Is versus Aaron Finch-led Australia was an intense affair where India emerged on top (2-1). The series win was followed by another top-class performance versus the Proteas, winning&nbsp;2-1 in three T20Is. India had some inconsistency to address at the top, debates continued with regard to one or two spots but the national side left for Australia as the No. 1 ranked side and a strong contender to end their 15-year-long wait for the T20 WC trophy.&nbsp;Nonetheless, they had lost the services of Bumrah and Deepak Chahar due to injury concerns.</p>

<p><strong>Similar issues push India back in the mega event...</strong></p>

<p>India started the tournament by winning a warm-up game versus hosts and defending champions Australia. Their warm-up game versus New Zealand was washed out. On October 23, Rohit-led India played their tournament opener versus arch-rivals Pakistan. In a nerve-wracking contest at the MCG, Melbourne, the one-time winners India rode on Virat Kohli's masterclass 82 to beat Pakistan on the last ball, chasing&nbsp;160, with four wickets.</p>

<p>Rohit &amp; Co. comfortably beat the Netherlands by 56 runs before losing to South Africa by five wickets in an intense low-scoring thriller at Perth. This followed with a dramatic and controversial win over Bangladesh, by 5 runs (DLS method), before India thrashed Zimbabwe by 71 runs to top their group and storm into the semi-finals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the semis, India faced eventual winners England who gave them a reality check. Playing timid cricket with the bat, not backing a seasoned wrist spinner in Yuzvendra Chahal (who warmed the bench in the entire tournament), and lacking spice and variety in their bowling attack led to India's exit as they lost to England by ten wickets while defending a moderate 168/6 in Adelaide.</p>

<p><strong>A new dawn with the 2023 ODI WC in mind</strong></p>

<p>After the T20 WC, India toured NZ for three T20Is and ODIs each. While Hardik led the side in T20Is, winning 1-0, Dhawan &amp; Co. lost the ODIs by same the margin which exposed India's lack of extra bowling options and their muddled approach at the top along with several takers for the middle-order spots. Currently, India is in Bangladesh for the three ODIs and two Tests (having&nbsp;lost the ODIs 2-1 and leading the Test series&nbsp;1-0 with the final Test on December 22).</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-tour-of-bangladesh-full-squads-schedule-timings-telecast-all-you-need-to-know-539445"><strong>India tour of Bangladesh: Full squads, schedule, timings, telecast - All you need to know</strong></a></p>

<p><strong>Women in Blue in 2022</strong></p>

<p>The senior women's team completely outplayed their male counterparts in the calendar year. India started the year with a tour of New Zealand; a final preparatory series before the 2022 ODI World Cup in the Kiwi land. It was a miserable series with India losing the only T20I and going down in the five ODIs (1-4).&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>CWC 2022</strong></p>

<p>In Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami's final WC appearance, India never achieved consistency to go all the way. There were some moments of brilliance met by some below-par performances but the Indian eves' Achilles heel remained their knack of succumbing under pressure; leading to an early exit. India beat the likes of Pakistan, Bangladesh, and West Indies but lost against all big teams such as England, NZ, Australia and South Africa to end in the fifth position.</p>

<p><strong>The big retirement</strong></p>

<p>After the World Cup, it was only a matter of time before Mithali would've hung up her boots. On June 08, she announced her international retirement, bringing an end to a stellar career.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In her illustrious 23-year-long international career, Mithali&nbsp;ended with the most runs in women's ODIs (7,805).&nbsp;In 89 T20Is, the 39-year-old returned with&nbsp;2,364 runs and amassed&nbsp;699 runs in 12 Tests, comprising a double ton. Under Mithali's leadership, India&nbsp;reached the ODI World Cup final&nbsp;in the 2005 and 2017 editions.</p>

<p><strong>A promising&nbsp;first impression in CWG 2022</strong></p>

<p>Cricket was re-included in the Commonwealth Games during the 2022 edition in Birmingham, England. This was the first time that women's teams competed in the mega event where Harmanpreet Kaur-led Indian eves returned with a silver medal. While they once again fell flat in the final hurdle, Harman &amp; Co. impressed enough to end with&nbsp;silver; beating the likes of Pakistan, Barbados, and England but closely&nbsp;losing&nbsp;twice to gold medallists Australia.</p>

<p>Smriti Mandhana, Harman, Jemimah Rodrigues, Renuka Singh, and Sneh Rana were the top performers in India's inspiring campaign.</p>

<p><strong>India create history in England</strong></p>

<p>India toured England for a white-ball series comprising three T20Is and an equal number of ODIs. While the tourists went down in the T20Is, losing 1-2, they created history as the women's team won its first ODI series in England since 1999. Moreover, India went on to whitewash the 2017 champions in their own backyard.</p>

<p>The third and final ODI was, however, marred with controversy as Deepti Sharma running Charlie Dean out became a big talking point. It opened a pandora's box leading to much talk on the spirit of cricket, the laws of the game, etc. Nonetheless, nothing can be taken away from India's clinical&nbsp;performance in the ODIs.</p>

<p><strong>Asia Cup dominance</strong></p>

<p>While their male counterparts failed to even reach the final, Harmanpreet-led India stormed into the summit clash winning six out of seven games. In the final, India thrashed Sri Lanka by eight wickets to win the title for the seventh time. They buried the ghosts of the 2018 edition, in Kuala Lampur, (the only time they missed the glory) to make a strong statement.</p>

<p>Apart from the highs of the women's team and some golden opportunities missed by the Men in Blue, the U-19 boys also shined by winning the&nbsp;ODI World Cup&nbsp;early this year. Overall, it was a mixed bag for the senior men's side along with&nbsp;plenty of highs -- amid the retirements of stalwarts Mithali and Jhulan -- for their women counterparts in 2022.</p>

<p>With some assignments still left, both men's and women's line-ups will hope to end the year on a high as 2023 awaits with a new set of challenges.</p>


2022 is coming to an end. The calendar year has been an eventful one for sports lovers across the globe. The cricketing fans have had plenty to cheer for with a plethora of big events passing by.

2022 is coming to an end. The calendar year has been an eventful one for sports lovers across the globe. The cricketing fans have had plenty to cheer for with a plethora of big events passing by. Talking about the Indian cricket team, it was another action-packed year with plenty of highs and some glaring lows. The calendar year is set to end after a few international assignments left for both senior men's and women's teams. Let's have a quick recap of 2022: Men in Blue in 2022 The year started with India continuing their tour of South Africa. After winning the Boxing Day Test match, Virat Kohli-led India had a 1-0 lead against Dean Elgar-led Proteas and was aiming for an unassailable 2-0 scoreline, which would've meant their maiden Test series triumph in the African nation. The second and penultimate Test started with skipper Kohli ruled out, due to upper back spasm, and KL Rahul led the side as they lost the match by seven wickets. Also read: Pakistan vs England, Rawalpindi run-feast: Most runs scored on a single day of a Test The same fate followed suit for India in the third and final Test, once again losing by seven wickets, despite Kohli's return. After the series, the 33-year-old dropped a bombshell by resigning as the Test captain. He wrote on Twitter, "It's been 7 years of hard work, toil and relentless perseverance everyday to take the team in the right direction. I've done the job with absolute honesty and left nothing out there. Everything has to come to a halt at some stage and for me as Test Captain of India, it's now." "There have been many ups and also some downs along the journey, but never has there been a lack of effort or lack of belief. I have always believed in giving my 120 percent in everything I do, and if I can't do that, I know it's not the right thing to do. I have absolute clarity in my heart and I cannot be dishonest to my team," Kohli added. 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/huBL6zZ7fZ — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) January 15, 2022 × By then, Kohli's fallout with the top brass at the BCCI had already made the headlines; following the 2021 T20 World Cup and his sacking as the ODI captain in early December. While news channels ran plenty of shows on Kohli vs BCCI alleged spat, Team India embarked upon a new journey under full-time captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid. With Rohit unfit for the SA ODIs, Rahul led India in three ODIs as the visitors were whitewashed 3-0 with several questions being raised on their outdated approach in the format. Home comforts After the miserable SA tour, India switched to home comforts by hosting West Indies in a white-ball series, comprising three T20Is and ODIs each, followed by three T20Is and two Tests versus Sri Lanka. As expected, India stream rolled both the oppositions by whitewashing all four series. Amid injury concerns to Ravindra Jadeja, Rahul, etc., India got busy in preparing a team for the T20 World Cup in Australia. IPL 2022 The action shifted to the 15th season of IPL in March-May. While top cricketers such as Virat, Rohit, Jadeja, Bumrah, etc. struggled or didn't perform as per expectations, the likes of Umran Malik, Mohsin Khan, Rajat Patidar, Rahul Tripathi, Kuldeep Yadav, Deepak Hooda, etc. made a mark; spoiling the national selectors and team management with more choices for the T20 WC Down Under. India host South Africa After the IPL, Team India captaincy became a game of musical chairs. With Rohit rested and KL injured, Rishabh Pant led India in a five-match T20I series which ended in a 2-2 stalemate. Hardik Pandya, Dinesh Karthik, and Harshal Patel were the most impressive. India tour of Ireland, England With Rohit and other senior players busy preparing for the one-off Test versus England, i.e. the series finale of the five Tests from the incomplete 2021 tour, Hardik led India in two T20Is against Ireland. Coach Dravid was also involved with the red-ball side, leading NCA chief VVS Laxman to fill in for him in Dublin. India beat the Irish camp 1-0. In the series finale versus England, India was led by pacer Jasprit Bumrah with Rohit ruled out due to Covid concerns. Under Bumrah, India achieved a sizeable 132-run lead in the Edgbaston face-off, however, failed to defend a challenging 378-run target to lose by seven wickets. After SA, Team India faltered and lost a big opportunity to win a memorable series overseas. Also read: Queen of women's cricket: Top 6 records held by Mithali Raj White-ball dominance After the disappointments of Edgbaston, India played hosts England in three T20Is and ODIs each. The likes of Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik, Rishabh Pant, Bumrah, etc., impressed as Rohit & Co. won both the series 2-1. Post the England trip, India travelled to West Indies with a second-stringed Shikhar Dhawan-led team playing the Windies in three ODIs and winning every game. In the five T20Is, Rohit returned and led India to a 4-1 series win. The tour saw impressive performances from Shubman Gill, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Surya, Arshdeep Singh, and Ravi Bishnoi. Asia Cup After a short tour of Zimbabwe, where Rahul led India to a 3-0 ODI series win, the dress rehearsal began for the T20 WC. With less than two months left, India entirely shifted to the T20 mode with the continental tournament in the UAE. Winning two back-to-back games, India topped their group and proceeded to the Super Four round. After losing to Pakistan in a closely-fought match, the Men in Blue succumbed to a shocking six-wicket loss to eventual winners Sri Lanka and bowed out of the competition without booking a place in the final. It was a big jolt before the ICC event in Australia. Once again, home series to the rescue! The Australia and South Africa home series wins worked as a balm following India's Asia Cup debacle. The three T20Is versus Aaron Finch-led Australia was an intense affair where India emerged on top (2-1). The series win was followed by another top-class performance versus the Proteas, winning 2-1 in three T20Is. India had some inconsistency to address at the top, debates continued with regard to one or two spots but the national side left for Australia as the No. 1 ranked side and a strong contender to end their 15-year-long wait for the T20 WC trophy. Nonetheless, they had lost the services of Bumrah and Deepak Chahar due to injury concerns. Similar issues push India back in the mega event... India started the tournament by winning a warm-up game versus hosts and defending champions Australia. Their warm-up game versus New Zealand was washed out. On October 23, Rohit-led India played their tournament opener versus arch-rivals Pakistan. In a nerve-wracking contest at the MCG, Melbourne, the one-time winners India rode on Virat Kohli's masterclass 82 to beat Pakistan on the last ball, chasing 160, with four wickets. Rohit & Co. comfortably beat the Netherlands by 56 runs before losing to South Africa by five wickets in an intense low-scoring thriller at Perth. This followed with a dramatic and controversial win over Bangladesh, by 5 runs (DLS method), before India thrashed Zimbabwe by 71 runs to top their group and storm into the semi-finals. In the semis, India faced eventual winners England who gave them a reality check. Playing timid cricket with the bat, not backing a seasoned wrist spinner in Yuzvendra Chahal (who warmed the bench in the entire tournament), and lacking spice and variety in their bowling attack led to India's exit as they lost to England by ten wickets while defending a moderate 168/6 in Adelaide. A new dawn with the 2023 ODI WC in mind After the T20 WC, India toured NZ for three T20Is and ODIs each. While Hardik led the side in T20Is, winning 1-0, Dhawan & Co. lost the ODIs by same the margin which exposed India's lack of extra bowling options and their muddled approach at the top along with several takers for the middle-order spots. Currently, India is in Bangladesh for the three ODIs and two Tests (having lost the ODIs 2-1 and leading the Test series 1-0 with the final Test on December 22). Also read: India tour of Bangladesh: Full squads, schedule, timings, telecast - All you need to know Women in Blue in 2022 The senior women's team completely outplayed their male counterparts in the calendar year. India started the year with a tour of New Zealand; a final preparatory series before the 2022 ODI World Cup in the Kiwi land. It was a miserable series with India losing the only T20I and going down in the five ODIs (1-4). CWC 2022 In Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami's final WC appearance, India never achieved consistency to go all the way. There were some moments of brilliance met by some below-par performances but the Indian eves' Achilles heel remained their knack of succumbing under pressure; leading to an early exit. India beat the likes of Pakistan, Bangladesh, and West Indies but lost against all big teams such as England, NZ, Australia and South Africa to end in the fifth position. The big retirement After the World Cup, it was only a matter of time before Mithali would've hung up her boots. On June 08, she announced her international retirement, bringing an end to a stellar career. Thank you for all your love & support over the years! I look forward to my 2nd innings with your blessing and support. pic.twitter.com/OkPUICcU4u — Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) June 8, 2022 × In her illustrious 23-year-long international career, Mithali ended with the most runs in women's ODIs (7,805). In 89 T20Is, the 39-year-old returned with 2,364 runs and amassed 699 runs in 12 Tests, comprising a double ton. Under Mithali's leadership, India reached the ODI World Cup final in the 2005 and 2017 editions. A promising first impression in CWG 2022 Cricket was re-included in the Commonwealth Games during the 2022 edition in Birmingham, England. This was the first time that women's teams competed in the mega event where Harmanpreet Kaur-led Indian eves returned with a silver medal. While they once again fell flat in the final hurdle, Harman & Co. impressed enough to end with silver; beating the likes of Pakistan, Barbados, and England but closely losing twice to gold medallists Australia. Smriti Mandhana, Harman, Jemimah Rodrigues, Renuka Singh, and Sneh Rana were the top performers in India's inspiring campaign. India create history in England India toured England for a white-ball series comprising three T20Is and an equal number of ODIs. While the tourists went down in the T20Is, losing 1-2, they created history as the women's team won its first ODI series in England since 1999. Moreover, India went on to whitewash the 2017 champions in their own backyard. The third and final ODI was, however, marred with controversy as Deepti Sharma running Charlie Dean out became a big talking point. It opened a pandora's box leading to much talk on the spirit of cricket, the laws of the game, etc. Nonetheless, nothing can be taken away from India's clinical performance in the ODIs. Asia Cup dominance While their male counterparts failed to even reach the final, Harmanpreet-led India stormed into the summit clash winning six out of seven games. In the final, India thrashed Sri Lanka by eight wickets to win the title for the seventh time. They buried the ghosts of the 2018 edition, in Kuala Lampur, (the only time they missed the glory) to make a strong statement. Apart from the highs of the women's team and some golden opportunities missed by the Men in Blue, the U-19 boys also shined by winning the ODI World Cup early this year. Overall, it was a mixed bag for the senior men's side along with plenty of highs -- amid the retirements of stalwarts Mithali and Jhulan -- for their women counterparts in 2022. With some assignments still left, both men's and women's line-ups will hope to end the year on a high as 2023 awaits with a new set of challenges.

From World Cup heartbreaks to CWG'22 silver medal: Reliving Team India's 2022

<p>Ben Stokes' England Test team completed a historic whitewash over hosts Pakistan in the third and final Test on Tuesday (December 20). Resuming Day 4 at 112-2 with only 55 more required for a win, Stokes-Ben Duckett (82 not out) ended the proceedings in the first session with eight wickets in hand as England won the series 3-0, resulting in Pakistan being whitewashed for the first time at home.</p>

<p>After this performance, Pakistan have slipped to the seventh position in the ICC World Test Championship points table -- with them pretty much of the race for WTC final spot (alive by the barest of margins). Post the humiliating series loss at home, former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria slammed captain Babar Azam.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking on his YouTube channel, Kaneria said, "People should stop comparing Babar Azam to Virat Kohli. The likes of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are very big players. Pakistan have nobody in their team who can be compared to them. If you make them talk, they will be a king. When you ask them to produce results, they'll be zero."</p>

<section><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/updated-icc-world-test-championship-points-table-after-england-whitewash-pakistan-in-karachi-544786">Updated ICC World Test Championship points table after England whitewash Pakistan in Karachi</a></strong>

<p>Kaneria didn't mince his words and feels Babar should step aside as the Test captain and asked for someone else to take charge. He opined that the Pakistan captain had a good chance of learning captaincy by looking at&nbsp;Stokes and England coach Brendon McCullum. Kaneria added, "Babar Azam is a big zero as captain. He doesn't deserve to lead the team. He is not capable of leading the team, especially when it comes to Test cricket. He had a good chance of learning captaincy by looking at Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum during the series. Or, he could have kept his ego aside and asked Sarfaraz Ahmed how to captain, who was sidelined as soon as Babar came into the team."</p>

<p>Talking about the third Test, in Karachi, Pakistan opted to bat first and only made 304. Harry Brooks' ton propelled England to 354 all-out before Jack Leach and Rehan Ahmed's five-fer dismissed the hosts to 216 in their second essay; setting up a paltry 167-run target which was easily achieved by the English line-up.</p>
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Ben Stokes' England Test team completed a historic whitewash over hosts Pakistan in the third and final Test on Tuesday (December 20). Resuming Day 4 at 112-2 with only 55 more required for a win, Stokes-Ben Duckett (82 not out) ended the proceedings in the first session with eight wickets in hand as England won the series 3-0, resulting in Pakistan being whitewashed for the first time at home.

Ben Stokes' England Test team completed a historic whitewash over hosts Pakistan in the third and final Test on Tuesday (December 20). Resuming Day 4 at 112-2 with only 55 more required for a win, Stokes-Ben Duckett (82 not out) ended the proceedings in the first session with eight wickets in hand as England won the series 3-0, resulting in Pakistan being whitewashed for the first time at home. After this performance, Pakistan have slipped to the seventh position in the ICC World Test Championship points table -- with them pretty much of the race for WTC final spot (alive by the barest of margins). Post the humiliating series loss at home, former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria slammed captain Babar Azam. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Kaneria said, "People should stop comparing Babar Azam to Virat Kohli. The likes of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are very big players. Pakistan have nobody in their team who can be compared to them. If you make them talk, they will be a king. When you ask them to produce results, they'll be zero." Also read: Updated ICC World Test Championship points table after England whitewash Pakistan in Karachi Kaneria didn't mince his words and feels Babar should step aside as the Test captain and asked for someone else to take charge. He opined that the Pakistan captain had a good chance of learning captaincy by looking at Stokes and England coach Brendon McCullum. Kaneria added, "Babar Azam is a big zero as captain. He doesn't deserve to lead the team. He is not capable of leading the team, especially when it comes to Test cricket. He had a good chance of learning captaincy by looking at Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum during the series. Or, he could have kept his ego aside and asked Sarfaraz Ahmed how to captain, who was sidelined as soon as Babar came into the team." Talking about the third Test, in Karachi, Pakistan opted to bat first and only made 304. Harry Brooks' ton propelled England to 354 all-out before Jack Leach and Rehan Ahmed's five-fer dismissed the hosts to 216 in their second essay; setting up a paltry 167-run target which was easily achieved by the English line-up.

He is a big zero as captain, don't compare him to Virat Kohli: Former Pakistan spinner slams Babar Azam

<p>Just a few weeks after Malaika Arora tricked her fans with her 'I&nbsp;said yes' Instagram post, Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma has used similar marketing gimmicks to announce a new brand collaboration with a sportswear brand. And, it seems that netizens are not happy with it!</p>

<p>On Monday, Anushka&nbsp;had an angry reaction to Puma using her pictures without her prior permission. But, it turns out that it was nothing more than a planned marketing campaign, which ultimately lead to an announcement of her new brand collaboration.&nbsp;Her husband and cricketer Virat Kohli is already an ambassador for the sportswear brand</p>

<p>Yesterday, reposting Puma's post, Anushka wrote, "Hey, @pumaindia? I'm sure you know that you have to take permission before you can use my imagery for publicity since I'm not your ambassador. Please take it down! (angry face emojis)." Virat had liked the post that her wife Anushka slammed.</p>

<p>In response to Anushka's reaction, Puma posted a blurred picture of a contract offered to Anushka on their official handle and wrote,&nbsp;"Hey @anushkasharma, we should've reached out sooner! Should we take things to the next level, then? " Anushka then took to her Instagram stories to repost the same and wrote, "I'll sleep on it."</p>

<p>A couple of hours later, the actress posted another video on Instagram, in which she is seen contemplating Puma's offer. In the caption, she wrote,&nbsp;"Considering @pumaindia’s proposal.. What say?"</p>

<p>"Wait, will I have to wear sports bras all day? It's like being stuck at the same job as Virat." Anushka says in the video. Take a look!</p>

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<p>In the comment section, a netizen wrote, "That was lame marketing tactics. You literally gaslighted your followers." Another commented, "Excellent marketing strategy through a fake conflict." And, one user wrote, "Whether it's a movie or advertising nobody can overact like Anushka." Some netizens were really furious to see that it was all just for promotions.</p>

<p>This isn't the first time a celebrity has used marketing gimmicks to promote something or make an announcement. Recently, Kiara Advani shared a post with a cryptic caption that teased fans of a special announcement. It later turned out to be a collaboration&nbsp;with a lifestyle brand.</p>

<p>To make an announcement of her OTT show 'Moving In With Malaika', Malaika had&nbsp;shared a cryptic post on Instagram, which read, "I said yes." As followers speculated that the post was a marriage announcement with&nbsp;her boyfriend&nbsp;Arjun Kapoor,&nbsp;the actress kept quiet and kept the rumour mill going. She later revealed that "she said yes" to an OTT reality show and not to a marriage proposal.</p>

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Just a few weeks after Malaika Arora tricked her fans with her 'I said yes' Instagram post, Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma has used similar marketing gimmicks to announce a new brand collaboration with a sportswear brand.

Just a few weeks after Malaika Arora tricked her fans with her 'I said yes' Instagram post, Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma has used similar marketing gimmicks to announce a new brand collaboration with a sportswear brand. And, it seems that netizens are not happy with it! On Monday, Anushka had an angry reaction to Puma using her pictures without her prior permission. But, it turns out that it was nothing more than a planned marketing campaign, which ultimately lead to an announcement of her new brand collaboration. Her husband and cricketer Virat Kohli is already an ambassador for the sportswear brand Yesterday, reposting Puma's post, Anushka wrote, "Hey, @pumaindia? I'm sure you know that you have to take permission before you can use my imagery for publicity since I'm not your ambassador. Please take it down! (angry face emojis)." Virat had liked the post that her wife Anushka slammed. In response to Anushka's reaction, Puma posted a blurred picture of a contract offered to Anushka on their official handle and wrote, "Hey @anushkasharma, we should've reached out sooner! Should we take things to the next level, then? " Anushka then took to her Instagram stories to repost the same and wrote, "I'll sleep on it." A couple of hours later, the actress posted another video on Instagram, in which she is seen contemplating Puma's offer. In the caption, she wrote, "Considering @pumaindia’s proposal.. What say?" "Wait, will I have to wear sports bras all day? It's like being stuck at the same job as Virat." Anushka says in the video. Take a look! View this post on Instagram A post shared by AnushkaSharma1588 (@anushkasharma) Also read: Drake loses $1mn even after betting on Argentina in FIFA World Cup final match against France. Here's how In the comment section, a netizen wrote, "That was lame marketing tactics. You literally gaslighted your followers." Another commented, "Excellent marketing strategy through a fake conflict." And, one user wrote, "Whether it's a movie or advertising nobody can overact like Anushka." Some netizens were really furious to see that it was all just for promotions. This isn't the first time a celebrity has used marketing gimmicks to promote something or make an announcement. Recently, Kiara Advani shared a post with a cryptic caption that teased fans of a special announcement. It later turned out to be a collaboration with a lifestyle brand. To make an announcement of her OTT show 'Moving In With Malaika', Malaika had shared a cryptic post on Instagram, which read, "I said yes." As followers speculated that the post was a marriage announcement with her boyfriend Arjun Kapoor, the actress kept quiet and kept the rumour mill going. She later revealed that "she said yes" to an OTT reality show and not to a marriage proposal. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Former opener Wasim Jaffer feels current young batter Shubman Gill could be the next big thing in Indian cricket after Virat Kohli. Gill who scored his maiden Test hundred in the second innings of the ongoing first Test against Bangladesh garnered attention from all over for his superb show. The right-handed batter played some classic shots en-route&nbsp;to his first century in this format, and Jaffer, who has been following Gill's career closely said with this hundred the monkey is off his back finally.</p>

<p>Jaffer said there is no doubt that Shubman is a class player, having showed already what he is capable in the past few series; Wasim&nbsp;added he is happy for the youngster and is sure that Gill will be the next big thing after legendary Virat Kohli in Indian cricket.</p>

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<p>Speaking to ESPNcricinfo, Wasim said, "It is good that it came. He has missed out on a couple of opportunities before, but I am happy this monkey is off his back. He is a class player, I will probably go ahead and say that after Virat Kohli, he is the next big batter to come out of the Indian camp.”</p>

<p>Jaffer also feels Gill is an all-format player, and that given his&nbsp;style of play, Gill&nbsp;could be adjusted into the middle-order as well.</p>

<p>“He is a three-format player and I am hoping to see a lot more good things from Shubman Gill,” Jaffer added.&nbsp;“He has played in the middle order for his state team and he will get used to it. Openers getting slotted in the middle order is not a big deal because you are used to playing spin. It is the other way around which can trouble because when a middle order player is used as an opener, he is not used to playing the hard new ball on a fresh pitch. If Gill is slotted to bat in No.5 or any other position, I think he will be well suited to play there. As an opener, when you play bigger innings you play the old ball and the spinners on a wearing pitch. So I am pretty sure he will get used to it easily.”</p>

<p>Meanwhile, despite scoring a superb hundred in the second innings, Gill could well be benched for the second Test if Rohit Sharma is deemed fit and available for selection. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ban-vs-ind-2022-if-rohit-sharma-returns-shubman-gill-might-have-to-sit-out-opines-sanjay-manjrekar-543892">As per India commentator, Sanjay Manjrekar, there is higher of KL Rahul retaining his place in the XI while Gill could pave way for Rohit</a>.</p>

<p>India is currently playing Bangladesh in the first Test with the hosts needing 493 runs to win the match.&nbsp;</p>


Former opener Wasim Jaffer feels current young batter Shubman Gill could be the next big thing in Indian cricket after Virat Kohli. Gill who scored his maiden Test hundred in the second innings of the ongoing first Test against Bangladesh garnered attention from all over for his superb show.

Former opener Wasim Jaffer feels current young batter Shubman Gill could be the next big thing in Indian cricket after Virat Kohli. Gill who scored his maiden Test hundred in the second innings of the ongoing first Test against Bangladesh garnered attention from all over for his superb show. The right-handed batter played some classic shots en-route to his first century in this format, and Jaffer, who has been following Gill's career closely said with this hundred the monkey is off his back finally. Jaffer said there is no doubt that Shubman is a class player, having showed already what he is capable in the past few series; Wasim added he is happy for the youngster and is sure that Gill will be the next big thing after legendary Virat Kohli in Indian cricket. ALSO READ: Amused Tweeples react to USA's 'Indian-origin' Under-19 World Cup women's squad Speaking to ESPNcricinfo, Wasim said, "It is good that it came. He has missed out on a couple of opportunities before, but I am happy this monkey is off his back. He is a class player, I will probably go ahead and say that after Virat Kohli, he is the next big batter to come out of the Indian camp.” Jaffer also feels Gill is an all-format player, and that given his style of play, Gill could be adjusted into the middle-order as well. “He is a three-format player and I am hoping to see a lot more good things from Shubman Gill,” Jaffer added. “He has played in the middle order for his state team and he will get used to it. Openers getting slotted in the middle order is not a big deal because you are used to playing spin. It is the other way around which can trouble because when a middle order player is used as an opener, he is not used to playing the hard new ball on a fresh pitch. If Gill is slotted to bat in No.5 or any other position, I think he will be well suited to play there. As an opener, when you play bigger innings you play the old ball and the spinners on a wearing pitch. So I am pretty sure he will get used to it easily.” Meanwhile, despite scoring a superb hundred in the second innings, Gill could well be benched for the second Test if Rohit Sharma is deemed fit and available for selection. As per India commentator, Sanjay Manjrekar, there is higher of KL Rahul retaining his place in the XI while Gill could pave way for Rohit. India is currently playing Bangladesh in the first Test with the hosts needing 493 runs to win the match.

'He will be the next big batter from India after Virat Kohli' - Wasim Jaffer heaps praises on youngster

<p>Virat Kohli had had an eventful 2022. He started the year by leading India in the three Tests versus hosts South Africa and after the 2-1 series loss, he stepped aside from the red-ball captaincy after having resigned as the T20I skipper and being sacked as the ODI captain. His fallout with the BCCI top management became a huge talking point. After that, the Indian cricket fans desperately waited for Kohli's return to form. While he did manage few good scores, he remained below-par especially during IPL 2022, India tour of England before being rested for the white-ball tour of West Indies.</p>

<p>Following the white-ball series versus the Windies, Kohli returned to the Indian team for the Asia Cup 2022 edition, in the UAE, where he ended his two-year-long century drought and ended as the second-highest run-getter. Since then, he has remained among runs -- especially in the shortest format of the game. He ended as the highest run-getter in the 2022 T20 World Cup, in Australia, with&nbsp;296 runs in six matches and recently scored his first ODI ton, since August 2019, during the ongoing Bangladesh tour. Recently, in a video shared by BCCI’s official Twitter handle on Thursday (December 15), Indian head coach Rahul Dravid&nbsp;opened up on Kohli and heaped praise on him for his&nbsp;hard work and approach towards the game. Dravid, in particular, lauded the former Indian captain for his preparation levels, which can be a great lesson for youngsters.</p>

<p>Dravid said, "Virat has an incredible template. For me, he has been one of the standouts over the last year and a half. Just watch the way he trains and prepares. That never changes with respect to whether he is doing well or not. I think that is a great lesson for a lot of young players coming into the group."</p>

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<p>"He (Virat) knows when to be aggressive and when to control the game, it's incredible to watch and a good sign for us if he can build up. Virat has an incredible template in 50-over cricket. His record speaks for itself. It's phenomenal the number of games he's played," the head coach&nbsp;added.</p>

<p>At present, the Kohli-starrer Indian team is involved in the Test series opener versus Bangladesh in Chattogram. KL Rahul-led India are in the driver's seat at stumps on Day 3, with the Bangla Tigers being 42 for no loss in pursuit of a mammoth 513.</p>


Virat Kohli had had an eventful 2022. He started the year by leading India in the three Tests versus hosts South Africa and after the 2-1 series loss, he stepped aside from the red-ball captaincy after having resigned as the T20I skipper and being sacked as the ODI captain.

Virat Kohli had had an eventful 2022. He started the year by leading India in the three Tests versus hosts South Africa and after the 2-1 series loss, he stepped aside from the red-ball captaincy after having resigned as the T20I skipper and being sacked as the ODI captain. His fallout with the BCCI top management became a huge talking point. After that, the Indian cricket fans desperately waited for Kohli's return to form. While he did manage few good scores, he remained below-par especially during IPL 2022, India tour of England before being rested for the white-ball tour of West Indies. Following the white-ball series versus the Windies, Kohli returned to the Indian team for the Asia Cup 2022 edition, in the UAE, where he ended his two-year-long century drought and ended as the second-highest run-getter. Since then, he has remained among runs -- especially in the shortest format of the game. He ended as the highest run-getter in the 2022 T20 World Cup, in Australia, with 296 runs in six matches and recently scored his first ODI ton, since August 2019, during the ongoing Bangladesh tour. Recently, in a video shared by BCCI’s official Twitter handle on Thursday (December 15), Indian head coach Rahul Dravid opened up on Kohli and heaped praise on him for his hard work and approach towards the game. Dravid, in particular, lauded the former Indian captain for his preparation levels, which can be a great lesson for youngsters. Dravid said, "Virat has an incredible template. For me, he has been one of the standouts over the last year and a half. Just watch the way he trains and prepares. That never changes with respect to whether he is doing well or not. I think that is a great lesson for a lot of young players coming into the group." From reminiscing memories of his playing days in Bangladesh to praising the preparation levels of @imVkohli and on the evolving nature of Test cricket 👍 A special conversation featuring #TeamIndia Head Coach Rahul Dravid 👌 Full interview 🔽 #BANvINDhttps://t.co/nLIvUKc2BC pic.twitter.com/vz5yQhuAsB — BCCI (@BCCI) December 15, 2022 × Also read: 'Don't let this 200...' - Ishan Kishan's father reveals advice he gave to his son after his mammoth knock "He (Virat) knows when to be aggressive and when to control the game, it's incredible to watch and a good sign for us if he can build up. Virat has an incredible template in 50-over cricket. His record speaks for itself. It's phenomenal the number of games he's played," the head coach added. At present, the Kohli-starrer Indian team is involved in the Test series opener versus Bangladesh in Chattogram. KL Rahul-led India are in the driver's seat at stumps on Day 3, with the Bangla Tigers being 42 for no loss in pursuit of a mammoth 513.

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<p>Cristiano Ronaldo exited the FIFA World Cup following a painful loss to Morocco in the quarterfinal, maybe for the final time. Portugal fans across the world were shattered after Ronaldo's exit from the big tournament. Miles apart, Indian batsman Virat Kohli has sent a moving tribute to the Portuguese football legend. Kohli called Ronaldo, GOAT - the greatest of all time, on his Instagram post on Monday. Kohli said that no trophy or any title can take anything from what Cristiano Ronaldo has done in this sport and for sports fans around the world.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One of the best players of all time, Cristiano Ronaldo, 37, might have participated in his final World Cup. Ronaldo has not been playing well in Qatar, scoring only one goal against Ghana. Portugal coach Fernando Santos benched his star player for Portugal's next two knockout games after replacing him in the team's loss to South Korea in the group stage. Santos responded to the criticism, said, despite the team's World Cup exit, he had no remorse in benching his best player Cristiano Ronaldo.</p>

<p>Former Indian skipper Kohli recently completed his four-year quest for an ODI century against Bangladesh. Taking to Instagram, Kohli backed Ronaldo after his World Cup loss. He wrote, "No title can explain the impact you have had on people and what I and so many around the world feel when we watch you play. That is a gift from god." “A real blessing to a man who plays his heart out every single time and is the epitome of hard work and dedication and a true inspiration for any sportsperson. You are for me the greatest of all time,” Kohli added. He also put in a goat and a crown emoji to end his Instagram post.</p>

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<p>Ronaldo, a former Real Madrid player, reportedly disagreed with Santos' choice to sit him against Switzerland and Morocco. However, his fiancée Georgina Rodriguez criticised Santos for putting him on the bench for the first half of the match against Morocco. Ronaldo bowed his head in defeat and began the arduous journey to the tunnel at Al Thumama Stadium while wiping his eyes.</p>

<p>From the beginning of the World Cup in Qatar, Ronaldo has been the subject of several controversies. After a contentious interview with Piers Morgan that resulted in the termination of his contract with Premier League team Manchester United, he landed in Qatar. Ronaldo during the interview confirmed this will definitely be his last should Portugal lift the title. Naturally, Ronaldo's previous squad was the primary focus of the discussion, and when questioned about the Red Devils since his return in 2021, he was blunt. “At United, the progress was zero, in my opinion," Ronaldo said. It did stir a lot of controversies and now it will be interesting to watch which club will sign Ronaldo after the World Cup games in Qatar.&nbsp;<br />
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Cristiano Ronaldo exited the FIFA World Cup following a painful loss to Morocco in the quarterfinal, maybe for the final time. Portugal fans across the world were shattered after Ronaldo's exit from the big tournament.

Cristiano Ronaldo exited the FIFA World Cup following a painful loss to Morocco in the quarterfinal, maybe for the final time. Portugal fans across the world were shattered after Ronaldo's exit from the big tournament. Miles apart, Indian batsman Virat Kohli has sent a moving tribute to the Portuguese football legend. Kohli called Ronaldo, GOAT - the greatest of all time, on his Instagram post on Monday. Kohli said that no trophy or any title can take anything from what Cristiano Ronaldo has done in this sport and for sports fans around the world. One of the best players of all time, Cristiano Ronaldo, 37, might have participated in his final World Cup. Ronaldo has not been playing well in Qatar, scoring only one goal against Ghana. Portugal coach Fernando Santos benched his star player for Portugal's next two knockout games after replacing him in the team's loss to South Korea in the group stage. Santos responded to the criticism, said, despite the team's World Cup exit, he had no remorse in benching his best player Cristiano Ronaldo. Former Indian skipper Kohli recently completed his four-year quest for an ODI century against Bangladesh. Taking to Instagram, Kohli backed Ronaldo after his World Cup loss. He wrote, "No title can explain the impact you have had on people and what I and so many around the world feel when we watch you play. That is a gift from god." “A real blessing to a man who plays his heart out every single time and is the epitome of hard work and dedication and a true inspiration for any sportsperson. You are for me the greatest of all time,” Kohli added. He also put in a goat and a crown emoji to end his Instagram post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Virat Kohli (@virat.kohli) × Ronaldo, a former Real Madrid player, reportedly disagreed with Santos' choice to sit him against Switzerland and Morocco. However, his fiancée Georgina Rodriguez criticised Santos for putting him on the bench for the first half of the match against Morocco. Ronaldo bowed his head in defeat and began the arduous journey to the tunnel at Al Thumama Stadium while wiping his eyes. From the beginning of the World Cup in Qatar, Ronaldo has been the subject of several controversies. After a contentious interview with Piers Morgan that resulted in the termination of his contract with Premier League team Manchester United, he landed in Qatar. Ronaldo during the interview confirmed this will definitely be his last should Portugal lift the title. Naturally, Ronaldo's previous squad was the primary focus of the discussion, and when questioned about the Red Devils since his return in 2021, he was blunt. “At United, the progress was zero, in my opinion," Ronaldo said. It did stir a lot of controversies and now it will be interesting to watch which club will sign Ronaldo after the World Cup games in Qatar.

Virat Kohli pens emotional post for Ronaldo after Portugal's painful FIFA World Cup 2022 loss against Morocco

<p>Former India captain Virat Kohli ended his century-drought in ODIs recently with a magnificent 113 against Bangladesh in the 3rd One-Dayer at Chattogram. It was after nearly 1200 days that Virat reached a three-figure mark in ODIs, a format he owned for more than half a decade. Considering this and his run of form in the T20 World Cup in Australia this year, where he scored four fifties, Kohli is all but back in form. Ahead of the first Test match against Bangladesh, starting on Wednesday, the batting maestro has received backing from his stand-in captain KL Rahul.</p>

<p>Now since Virat has hit a hundred in ODIs and T20Is this year, a triple-figure score in Tests would complete a set. Speaking to the media, KL answered some questions surrounding Virat’s missing touch in the longest format of late.</p>

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<p>"We haven’t really played too much Test cricket for you to pass that statement. He’s been in good form; he’s done really well for us in T20 cricket. Recently, he got that hundred against Bangladesh here. Obviously, he will take some confidence into the Test matches as well," KL Rahul said during the press conference ahead of 1st Test.</p>

<p>Putting weight behind Kohli’s long-standing legacy across formats, KL said Virat’s mindset has always remained the same and this is why he touched heights like none other.</p>

<p>"His mindset and attitude has always remained the same. The passion he has for the game, the commitment he gives for the team, has been on show for everyone to see. He’s a great player. He has always found ways to get runs and I am sure he will do that again," KL added.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Virat’s last Test century came against the same opposition back in 2019 during a Day-Night Test in Kolkata. Since then, he had gone through a lean patch and only broke the ice during Asia Cup this year when he hit a hundred against Afghanistan in Dubai. In Tests in 2022, Virat has played only four matches, scoring 220 runs at an average of 31.20.</p>

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<p>In absence of injured Rohit Sharma in the first Test, onus will be on Kohli to score runs and dominate the way he has done.</p>


Former India captain Virat Kohli ended his century-drought in ODIs recently with a magnificent 113 against Bangladesh in the 3rd One-Dayer at Chattogram. It was after nearly 1200 days that Virat reached a three-figure mark in ODIs, a format he owned for more than half a decade.

Former India captain Virat Kohli ended his century-drought in ODIs recently with a magnificent 113 against Bangladesh in the 3rd One-Dayer at Chattogram. It was after nearly 1200 days that Virat reached a three-figure mark in ODIs, a format he owned for more than half a decade. Considering this and his run of form in the T20 World Cup in Australia this year, where he scored four fifties, Kohli is all but back in form. Ahead of the first Test match against Bangladesh, starting on Wednesday, the batting maestro has received backing from his stand-in captain KL Rahul. Now since Virat has hit a hundred in ODIs and T20Is this year, a triple-figure score in Tests would complete a set. Speaking to the media, KL answered some questions surrounding Virat’s missing touch in the longest format of late. ALSO READ: BCCI’s Annual Central Contract: Shubman Gill to be promoted; Ajinkya Rahane, Ishant Sharma could face axe "We haven’t really played too much Test cricket for you to pass that statement. He’s been in good form; he’s done really well for us in T20 cricket. Recently, he got that hundred against Bangladesh here. Obviously, he will take some confidence into the Test matches as well," KL Rahul said during the press conference ahead of 1st Test. Putting weight behind Kohli’s long-standing legacy across formats, KL said Virat’s mindset has always remained the same and this is why he touched heights like none other. "His mindset and attitude has always remained the same. The passion he has for the game, the commitment he gives for the team, has been on show for everyone to see. He’s a great player. He has always found ways to get runs and I am sure he will do that again," KL added. Meanwhile, Virat’s last Test century came against the same opposition back in 2019 during a Day-Night Test in Kolkata. Since then, he had gone through a lean patch and only broke the ice during Asia Cup this year when he hit a hundred against Afghanistan in Dubai. In Tests in 2022, Virat has played only four matches, scoring 220 runs at an average of 31.20. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Virat Kohli (@virat.kohli) × In absence of injured Rohit Sharma in the first Test, onus will be on Kohli to score runs and dominate the way he has done.

BAN vs IND: Star India batter backs Virat Kohli to come good in Test series, says his mindset remains same

<p>Virat Kohli on Saturday smashed his 44th ODI century, breaking a three-year-long&nbsp;century drought. Kohli brought up the hundred against Bangladesh in the third ODI&nbsp;in Chattogram.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The century came after a gap of 1,214 days spread&nbsp;across 25 innings. Kohli had last hit an ODI century against West Indies in Port of Spain in 2019.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kohli now has 72 international centuries which takes him ahead of Australian great Ricky Ponting. The only man ahead of Kohli now is Sachin Tendulkar who has 100 centuries to his name.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kohli was off the blocks in a slow manner as Bangladesh picked the early wicket of Shikhar Dhawan and pegged the Indian innings back. After consecutive failures in the first two matches of the series, Kohli was cautious and refrained from taking risks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kohli had the rub of luck going his way&nbsp;as well. Opposition skipper Litton Das dropped him twice during the innings. The first instance came in the seventh over when Das dropped a sitter at short midwicket off the bowling of Mehidy Hasan Miraz.</p>

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<p>The second opportunity was spilled in the 19th over off the bowling of Mustafizur Rahman when Das dived forward at mid-off but could not pouch the chance.&nbsp;Kohli utilised the reprieves and managed to play a near-chanceless innings from there.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kohli's century took the centre stage only after Ishan Kishan was done with one of the&nbsp;most unbelievable ODI innings of all time. Kishan reached his maiden ODI double hundred in 126 deliveries, breaking Chris Gayle's record (138 balls) set against Zimbabwe in 2015.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kishan joined&nbsp;the small yet illustrious list of Indians to have smashed a double century. Previously,&nbsp;Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag and&nbsp;Rohit Sharma have reached the milestone.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-unbeliveable-ishan-kishan-smashes-fastest-odi-double-hundred-541805"><strong>WATCH | UNBELIEVABLE! Ishan Kishan smashes fastest ODI double hundred</strong></a></p>

<p>While Tendulkar and Sehwag have scored a double century in ODI once, current Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has achieved the feat thrice, including the highest-ever score of 264.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kohli and Kishan managed to put up a mammoth 290-run partnership which propelled India to a total of 409/8 in 50 overs.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Virat Kohli on Saturday smashed his 44th ODI century, breaking a three-year-long century drought. Kohli brought up the hundred against Bangladesh in the third ODI in Chattogram.

Virat Kohli on Saturday smashed his 44th ODI century, breaking a three-year-long century drought. Kohli brought up the hundred against Bangladesh in the third ODI in Chattogram. The century came after a gap of 1,214 days spread across 25 innings. Kohli had last hit an ODI century against West Indies in Port of Spain in 2019. Kohli now has 72 international centuries which takes him ahead of Australian great Ricky Ponting. The only man ahead of Kohli now is Sachin Tendulkar who has 100 centuries to his name. Kohli was off the blocks in a slow manner as Bangladesh picked the early wicket of Shikhar Dhawan and pegged the Indian innings back. After consecutive failures in the first two matches of the series, Kohli was cautious and refrained from taking risks. Kohli had the rub of luck going his way as well. Opposition skipper Litton Das dropped him twice during the innings. The first instance came in the seventh over when Das dropped a sitter at short midwicket off the bowling of Mehidy Hasan Miraz. The 72nd Century for Virat Kohli pic.twitter.com/wdBrFuc1Wg — leishaa ✨ (@katyxkohli17) December 10, 2022 × The second opportunity was spilled in the 19th over off the bowling of Mustafizur Rahman when Das dived forward at mid-off but could not pouch the chance. Kohli utilised the reprieves and managed to play a near-chanceless innings from there. Kohli's century took the centre stage only after Ishan Kishan was done with one of the most unbelievable ODI innings of all time. Kishan reached his maiden ODI double hundred in 126 deliveries, breaking Chris Gayle's record (138 balls) set against Zimbabwe in 2015. Kishan joined the small yet illustrious list of Indians to have smashed a double century. Previously, Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag and Rohit Sharma have reached the milestone. WATCH | UNBELIEVABLE! Ishan Kishan smashes fastest ODI double hundred While Tendulkar and Sehwag have scored a double century in ODI once, current Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has achieved the feat thrice, including the highest-ever score of 264. Kohli and Kishan managed to put up a mammoth 290-run partnership which propelled India to a total of 409/8 in 50 overs. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>The year 2022 is about to end. It has been a year full of many sporting events, fulfilling the demands of sports fans across the globe. In India, many upcoming sports personalities made a big name for themselves in 2022. With only a few days left for the year to bid goodbye, Google has released the top 10 most searched people in 2022 in India. The overall list has only one sportsperson's mention. While many would've expected&nbsp;Virat Kohli, Neeraj Chopra, MS Dhoni, etc. to make the cut, it is former Rajasthan Royals (RR) spinner Pravin Tambe who has topped the list among sports personalities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The reason for Tambe topping the elite list can be due to a biopic on his life, which was released on Disney+Hotstar in April 2022. Actor Shreyas Talpade played the titular role in the movie, which was appreciated by many for its inspirational story and acting. Tambe has had a memorable run as a cricketer. Having not played a single first-class game at any level, he was picked by the 2008 IPL champions RR at the age of 41 in 2013. He, thus, became the oldest debutant in the cash-rich league and made heads turn with a sensational hat-trick in IPL 2014, versus the Kolkata Knight Riders. Following this, he represented Mumbai in first-class cricket and also went on to feature in several leagues across the globe.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wait-what-roger-federer-was-once-denied-entry-inside-wimbledon-swiss-maestro-shares-hilarious-story-541611">Wait, what? Roger Federer was once denied entry inside Wimbledon! Swiss maestro shares hilarious story</a></strong></p>

<p>At present, Tambe is serving as KKR's bowling coach after he was banned by the BCCI from playing any form of Indian cricket post his participation in the T10 league in Covid-hit 2020. It is to be noted that along with Google, Tambe is also the most searched Indian sportsperson on Twitter in 2022. In addition,&nbsp;he occupies the ninth spot in the overall list across the nation.</p>

<p>Surpassing the likes of Dhoni, Chopra, Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Harmanpreet Kaur, PV Sindhu, Sania Mirza, etc. is a huge feat for Tambe in his glittering career.</p>


The year 2022 is about to end. It has been a year full of many sporting events, fulfilling the demands of sports fans across the globe. In India, many upcoming sports personalities made a big name for themselves in 2022.

The year 2022 is about to end. It has been a year full of many sporting events, fulfilling the demands of sports fans across the globe. In India, many upcoming sports personalities made a big name for themselves in 2022. With only a few days left for the year to bid goodbye, Google has released the top 10 most searched people in 2022 in India. The overall list has only one sportsperson's mention. While many would've expected Virat Kohli, Neeraj Chopra, MS Dhoni, etc. to make the cut, it is former Rajasthan Royals (RR) spinner Pravin Tambe who has topped the list among sports personalities. The reason for Tambe topping the elite list can be due to a biopic on his life, which was released on Disney+Hotstar in April 2022. Actor Shreyas Talpade played the titular role in the movie, which was appreciated by many for its inspirational story and acting. Tambe has had a memorable run as a cricketer. Having not played a single first-class game at any level, he was picked by the 2008 IPL champions RR at the age of 41 in 2013. He, thus, became the oldest debutant in the cash-rich league and made heads turn with a sensational hat-trick in IPL 2014, versus the Kolkata Knight Riders. Following this, he represented Mumbai in first-class cricket and also went on to feature in several leagues across the globe. Also read: Wait, what? Roger Federer was once denied entry inside Wimbledon! Swiss maestro shares hilarious story At present, Tambe is serving as KKR's bowling coach after he was banned by the BCCI from playing any form of Indian cricket post his participation in the T10 league in Covid-hit 2020. It is to be noted that along with Google, Tambe is also the most searched Indian sportsperson on Twitter in 2022. In addition, he occupies the ninth spot in the overall list across the nation. Surpassing the likes of Dhoni, Chopra, Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Harmanpreet Kaur, PV Sindhu, Sania Mirza, etc. is a huge feat for Tambe in his glittering career.

Not Kohli, Chopra or Dhoni: Surprising name becomes 'Most searched Indian sportsperson on Google in 2022'

<p><strong>India Vs Bangladesh 2nd ODI Live: </strong>After the New Zealand tour, India turned up for their ODI series opener versus hosts Bangladesh on Sunday (December 06) in Dhaka. With the return of regular captain Rohit Sharma, vice-captain KL Rahul and Virat Kohli, India were expected to beat the Bangla Tigers, who were without their regular skipper Tamim Iqbal, but the Liton Das-led side beat their Asian neighbours by one wicket in a thrilling tie.</p>

<p>Being asked to bat first, Rohit-led India were 49 for 3 and got dismissed for a paltry 186 in 41.2 overs with only Rahul managing an impressive 70-ball 73. Shakib Al Hasan returned with a fine 5 for 36 to rattle the Indian line-up. In reply, Bangla Tigers were 95 for 3 and 128 for 4 at one stage before being reduced to 136&nbsp;for 9. Nonetheless, Mehedi Hasan's 38 not out and Mustafizur Rahman's 11-ball 10* led their side to a stunning one-wicket win.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With a loss in the series opener, India have to win the second and penultimate tie to keep the series alive. The upcoming match will be held at the same venue. Will the script remain the same or India will stage a comeback?</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/you-need-an-entire-restructuring-former-selector-issues-warning-to-team-india-after-1st-odi-loss-540143">'You need an entire restructuring': Former selector issues warning to Team India after 1st ODI loss</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>Here is everything you need to know about the second and penultimate ODI - date, IST, streaming details, etc.&nbsp;</strong></p>

<h2><strong>When is&nbsp;Bangladesh vs India 2nd ODI match taking place?</strong></h2>

<p>The Bangladesh vs India 2nd ODI is set to be held on December 07, 2022.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Where is Bangladesh vs India's&nbsp;2nd ODI taking&nbsp;place?</strong></h2>

<p>Bangladesh vs India second and penultimate ODI&nbsp;will be played&nbsp;at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka.</p>

<h2><strong>At what time is Bangladesh vs India 2nd ODI&nbsp;taking place?</strong></h2>

<p>Bangladesh vs India 2nd ODI will commence&nbsp;at 11:30 am (IST).</p>

<h2><strong>How to watch Bangladesh vs India 2nd ODI&nbsp;live on TV?</strong></h2>

<p>Bangladesh vs India 2nd ODI&nbsp;will be aired&nbsp;on&nbsp;<strong>Sony Sports Network</strong>.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>How to watch Bangladesh vs India 2nd ODI&nbsp;live streaming?</strong></h2>

<p>Bangladesh vs India 2nd ODI's streaming will be&nbsp;on the&nbsp;<strong>Sony Liv app</strong>&nbsp;and the website.</p>


India Vs Bangladesh 2nd ODI Live: After the New Zealand tour, India turned up for their ODI series opener versus hosts Bangladesh on Sunday (December 06) in Dhaka.

India Vs Bangladesh 2nd ODI Live: After the New Zealand tour, India turned up for their ODI series opener versus hosts Bangladesh on Sunday (December 06) in Dhaka. With the return of regular captain Rohit Sharma, vice-captain KL Rahul and Virat Kohli, India were expected to beat the Bangla Tigers, who were without their regular skipper Tamim Iqbal, but the Liton Das-led side beat their Asian neighbours by one wicket in a thrilling tie. Being asked to bat first, Rohit-led India were 49 for 3 and got dismissed for a paltry 186 in 41.2 overs with only Rahul managing an impressive 70-ball 73. Shakib Al Hasan returned with a fine 5 for 36 to rattle the Indian line-up. In reply, Bangla Tigers were 95 for 3 and 128 for 4 at one stage before being reduced to 136 for 9. Nonetheless, Mehedi Hasan's 38 not out and Mustafizur Rahman's 11-ball 10* led their side to a stunning one-wicket win. With a loss in the series opener, India have to win the second and penultimate tie to keep the series alive. The upcoming match will be held at the same venue. Will the script remain the same or India will stage a comeback? Also read: 'You need an entire restructuring': Former selector issues warning to Team India after 1st ODI loss Here is everything you need to know about the second and penultimate ODI - date, IST, streaming details, etc. When is Bangladesh vs India 2nd ODI match taking place? The Bangladesh vs India 2nd ODI is set to be held on December 07, 2022. Where is Bangladesh vs India's 2nd ODI taking place? Bangladesh vs India second and penultimate ODI will be played at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka. At what time is Bangladesh vs India 2nd ODI taking place? Bangladesh vs India 2nd ODI will commence at 11:30 am (IST). How to watch Bangladesh vs India 2nd ODI live on TV? Bangladesh vs India 2nd ODI will be aired on Sony Sports Network. How to watch Bangladesh vs India 2nd ODI live streaming? Bangladesh vs India 2nd ODI's streaming will be on the Sony Liv app and the website.

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<p>On Wednesday (December 07), Virat Kohli opened the innings for Team India for the first time in ODI cricket since 2014 during the second and penultimate tie between India and Bangladesh in Dhaka. After opting to bat first, Liton Das-led Bangla Tigers were 69 for 6 and managed to post 271/7 riding on 100 not out from Mehedi Hasan, last match's Player-of-the-Match, and Mahmadullah's 77 as India came out for the run-chase with a new opening pair in the form of makeshift opener Kohli-Shikhar Dhawan. Captain Rohit Sharma got injured and was rushed to the hospital for scans while fielding in the slip cordon during the initial overs of the match.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hence, Kohli opened the innings with Dhawan but couldn't do anything extra ordinary in a must-win game for Team India. Against a well-executed short-pitched delivery, the 34-year-old went for the pull, off Ebadot Hossain, and chopped it on to the stumps to depart for a 6-ball five. <strong>Here's the video of the former Indian captain's dismissal which sent Bangladeshi fans into a frenzy in the stadium:</strong></p>

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<p>Talking about Rohit's injury, he was stationed at second slip when he missed a regulation catch, giving opener&nbsp;Anamul Haque a lifeline off Md Siraj, and went off the field by injuring his webbling. Thus, Kohli had the task to give India a good start in a tricky 272-run chase but couldn't do anything special. Even in the series opener, where Bangladesh beat India by one wicket in pursuit of 187, Kohli was dismissed for nine off Shakib Al Hasan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At the time of publishing this report, India have recovered after losing four early wickets in pursuit of 272 and all hopes are on Shreyas Iyer. If India lose this contest, this will be their second successive bilateral ODI series loss in Bangladesh after 2015.</p>


On Wednesday (December 07), Virat Kohli opened the innings for Team India for the first time in ODI cricket since 2014 during the second and penultimate tie between India and Bangladesh in Dhaka.

On Wednesday (December 07), Virat Kohli opened the innings for Team India for the first time in ODI cricket since 2014 during the second and penultimate tie between India and Bangladesh in Dhaka. After opting to bat first, Liton Das-led Bangla Tigers were 69 for 6 and managed to post 271/7 riding on 100 not out from Mehedi Hasan, last match's Player-of-the-Match, and Mahmadullah's 77 as India came out for the run-chase with a new opening pair in the form of makeshift opener Kohli-Shikhar Dhawan. Captain Rohit Sharma got injured and was rushed to the hospital for scans while fielding in the slip cordon during the initial overs of the match. Hence, Kohli opened the innings with Dhawan but couldn't do anything extra ordinary in a must-win game for Team India. Against a well-executed short-pitched delivery, the 34-year-old went for the pull, off Ebadot Hossain, and chopped it on to the stumps to depart for a 6-ball five. Here's the video of the former Indian captain's dismissal which sent Bangladeshi fans into a frenzy in the stadium: Virat kohli reaction on his wicket #Viratkohli pic.twitter.com/MiIPxCnoNu — Adnan Ansari (@AdnanAn71861809) December 7, 2022 × Also read: BAN vs IND, 2nd ODI: Rohit taken to the hospital for scans after injuring his webbing while fielding at slips Talking about Rohit's injury, he was stationed at second slip when he missed a regulation catch, giving opener Anamul Haque a lifeline off Md Siraj, and went off the field by injuring his webbling. Thus, Kohli had the task to give India a good start in a tricky 272-run chase but couldn't do anything special. Even in the series opener, where Bangladesh beat India by one wicket in pursuit of 187, Kohli was dismissed for nine off Shakib Al Hasan. At the time of publishing this report, India have recovered after losing four early wickets in pursuit of 272 and all hopes are on Shreyas Iyer. If India lose this contest, this will be their second successive bilateral ODI series loss in Bangladesh after 2015.

2nd ODI: Makeshift opener Virat Kohli goes for cheap in India's must-win clash vs Bangladesh - WATCH

<p>England impressed one and all with their bazball method in the entire Rawalpindi Test to beat Pakistan by 74 runs on Day 5 of the three-match series opener on Monday (December 05). Opting to bat first on an unimpressive track, with nothing for bowlers, England rode on four centuries -- from Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope and Harry Brooks -- to post 657 all-out in 101 overs.</p>

<p>In reply, Pakistan made 579 all-out with centuries from Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique and captain Babar Azam. With a 78-run lead, England batters once again impressed and went all-out in their approach to post 264-7 in 35.5 overs, at over seven runs per over, to set up a challenging 343-run target. On Day 5, Pakistan were 259-5 but got dismissed for 268. Post the Test match, many have hailed Ben Stokes &amp; Co. for their bazball method which lit up the Test, played on a dead wicket.</p>

<p>Nonetheless, ex-English cricketer David Lloyd feels that England's approach isn't new.&nbsp;He recalled the great teams such as West Indies and Australia which were aggressive and never played for a draw. Lloyd further&nbsp; mentioned that only India can play a similar brand of cricket in whites, despite their batters being obsessed with numbers,&nbsp;due to Virat Kohli. "It is not totally new, of course. The Australian team of the 90s were very positive and the great West Indian sides were full of exhilarating stroke-makers. I reckon a team capable of this style now is India. They have all the tools. There has been a suspicion that Indian batters are stats driven but Virat Kohli is one who could drive this," wrote Lloyd in the Daily Mail.</p>

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<p>It is to be noted that Kohli remains India's greatest Test captain ever. He led India from 2015 to 2022 and infused a competitive and attacking mindset where the team didn't only rely on spinners but formed a lethal pace-bowling attack and went for results rather than settling for draws. Under Kohli, India beat Australia in the 2018/19 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, had an unassailable 2-1 lead over hosts England in the 2021 series (which ended in a 2-2 stalemate with Jasprit Bumrah leading in the final match), were highly competitive versus South Africa in their own den in 2018 and 2022 tours and remained a dominant force at home.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India also played the inaugural ICC World Test Championship final under Kohli's leadership and remained No. 1 ranked side in the format for a long time. At present, Rohit is India's full-time captain after Kohli's resignation early this year.</p>


England impressed one and all with their bazball method in the entire Rawalpindi Test to beat Pakistan by 74 runs on Day 5 of the three-match series opener on Monday (December 05).

England impressed one and all with their bazball method in the entire Rawalpindi Test to beat Pakistan by 74 runs on Day 5 of the three-match series opener on Monday (December 05). Opting to bat first on an unimpressive track, with nothing for bowlers, England rode on four centuries -- from Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope and Harry Brooks -- to post 657 all-out in 101 overs. In reply, Pakistan made 579 all-out with centuries from Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique and captain Babar Azam. With a 78-run lead, England batters once again impressed and went all-out in their approach to post 264-7 in 35.5 overs, at over seven runs per over, to set up a challenging 343-run target. On Day 5, Pakistan were 259-5 but got dismissed for 268. Post the Test match, many have hailed Ben Stokes & Co. for their bazball method which lit up the Test, played on a dead wicket. Nonetheless, ex-English cricketer David Lloyd feels that England's approach isn't new. He recalled the great teams such as West Indies and Australia which were aggressive and never played for a draw. Lloyd further mentioned that only India can play a similar brand of cricket in whites, despite their batters being obsessed with numbers, due to Virat Kohli. "It is not totally new, of course. The Australian team of the 90s were very positive and the great West Indian sides were full of exhilarating stroke-makers. I reckon a team capable of this style now is India. They have all the tools. There has been a suspicion that Indian batters are stats driven but Virat Kohli is one who could drive this," wrote Lloyd in the Daily Mail. Also read: 'Did others come to sell pickles?': Ex-Pak spinner takes a dig at Shaheen-less pace attack after 1st Test loss It is to be noted that Kohli remains India's greatest Test captain ever. He led India from 2015 to 2022 and infused a competitive and attacking mindset where the team didn't only rely on spinners but formed a lethal pace-bowling attack and went for results rather than settling for draws. Under Kohli, India beat Australia in the 2018/19 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, had an unassailable 2-1 lead over hosts England in the 2021 series (which ended in a 2-2 stalemate with Jasprit Bumrah leading in the final match), were highly competitive versus South Africa in their own den in 2018 and 2022 tours and remained a dominant force at home. India also played the inaugural ICC World Test Championship final under Kohli's leadership and remained No. 1 ranked side in the format for a long time. At present, Rohit is India's full-time captain after Kohli's resignation early this year.

'Virat Kohli is one who could drive this': David Lloyd claims only India can follow England's bazball method

<p>Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul and the likes returned for Team India as they faced Bangladesh in the three-match ODI series opener on Sunday (December 04) in Dhaka. Being asked to bat first, India were soon reduced to 49 for 3 and only managed a paltry 186 all-out in 41.2 overs with only vice-captain Rahul managing a sedate 73 (70).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shakib Al Hasan accounted for 5 for 36 but the Bangla Tigers were made to sweat hard for their runs in the second innings. They were 95 for 3 and 128 for 4 but suddenly got reduced to 136 for 9 before an unbeaten 51-run tenth wicket stand with Player-of-the-Match Mehedi Hasan (38&nbsp;not out and 1/43) and Mustafizur Rahman (11-ball 10*)&nbsp;took&nbsp;their side home by one wicket. After going down 1-0 in the series, former stumper and ex-selector Saba Karim&nbsp;lashed out at India and issued a warning. He feels an entire restructuring is needed in white-ball formats.</p>

<p>Speaking on Sony Sports after India's defeat, Karim said, "It is now time for us to pay attention to our white-ball cricket. The first thing is you will have to decide that our white-ball cricket has some issues which need to be resolved and for that, I feel you need an entire restructuring."</p>

<p>Karim opined, "This is being discussed for many days, if you have agreed that there is a problem, how will you address it? Do we need to bring a change in our game plan or our brand of cricket? Do we need to play with a different template? If we have to play like that, do we have the players like that or not?."</p>

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<p>The former keeper-batter further pointed out, "If you feel you have the players like that, are we creating an environment like that so that they can bat freely, if we have decided that we have to bat aggressively. I feel we are still in doubt what path we need to take and on top of that if we get a challenging wicket like today, we get stuck even more."</p>

<p>"You will have to create different profiles for players and empower them that if you have to play aggressive cricket, this has to be your approach, then you cannot go the other way, whichever way the game might be going. You will have to continue to bat dominantly if you have decided that is going to be your template," Karim added.</p>

<p>India will aim for a series-levelling win in the second and penultimate ODI versus the Bangla Tigers, which will be held on Wednesday (December 07) at the same venue in Dhaka.</p>


Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul and the likes returned for Team India as they faced Bangladesh in the three-match ODI series opener on Sunday (December 04) in Dhaka.

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul and the likes returned for Team India as they faced Bangladesh in the three-match ODI series opener on Sunday (December 04) in Dhaka. Being asked to bat first, India were soon reduced to 49 for 3 and only managed a paltry 186 all-out in 41.2 overs with only vice-captain Rahul managing a sedate 73 (70). Shakib Al Hasan accounted for 5 for 36 but the Bangla Tigers were made to sweat hard for their runs in the second innings. They were 95 for 3 and 128 for 4 but suddenly got reduced to 136 for 9 before an unbeaten 51-run tenth wicket stand with Player-of-the-Match Mehedi Hasan (38 not out and 1/43) and Mustafizur Rahman (11-ball 10*) took their side home by one wicket. After going down 1-0 in the series, former stumper and ex-selector Saba Karim lashed out at India and issued a warning. He feels an entire restructuring is needed in white-ball formats. Speaking on Sony Sports after India's defeat, Karim said, "It is now time for us to pay attention to our white-ball cricket. The first thing is you will have to decide that our white-ball cricket has some issues which need to be resolved and for that, I feel you need an entire restructuring." Karim opined, "This is being discussed for many days, if you have agreed that there is a problem, how will you address it? Do we need to bring a change in our game plan or our brand of cricket? Do we need to play with a different template? If we have to play like that, do we have the players like that or not?." Also read: BAN vs IND 2022: ‘Was asked to keep wickets, no idea why Rishabh Pant was released’ – KL Rahul The former keeper-batter further pointed out, "If you feel you have the players like that, are we creating an environment like that so that they can bat freely, if we have decided that we have to bat aggressively. I feel we are still in doubt what path we need to take and on top of that if we get a challenging wicket like today, we get stuck even more." "You will have to create different profiles for players and empower them that if you have to play aggressive cricket, this has to be your approach, then you cannot go the other way, whichever way the game might be going. You will have to continue to bat dominantly if you have decided that is going to be your template," Karim added. India will aim for a series-levelling win in the second and penultimate ODI versus the Bangla Tigers, which will be held on Wednesday (December 07) at the same venue in Dhaka.

'You need an entire restructuring': Former selector issues warning to Team India after 1st ODI loss

<p>Bangladesh's last wicket pair of Mehidy Hasan Miraj and Mustafizur Rahaman pulled off an absolute heist with a thrilling 51-run stand as India choked during the final half an hour to lose a low-scoring opening ODI by one wicket in Dhaka on Sunday.</p>

<p>While India produced yet another poor batting show which saw them get all-out for 186 in 41.2 overs, the bowlers did a splendid job to reduce Bangladesh to 136 for 9 in the 40th over.</p>

<p>However, KL Rahul, who was entrusted with keeping duties to fit him and another veteran Shikhar Dhawan in the same XI, dropped an aerial sitter when Bangladesh still needed 32 runs.</p>

<p>Washington Sundar also didn't go for an easy catch at the third man earning the wrath of skipper Rohit Sharma as Miraj (38 not out off 39 balls) along with Mustafizur (10 not out) got the team past the finishing line in exactly 46 overs.</p>

<p>The 51-run stand between Miraj and Mustafizur was Bangladesh's highest 10th wicket partnership and the fourth-highest 10th wicket partnership in a successful ODI chase.</p>

<p>On a track that assisted both seamers and spinners. The Indian top order barring KL Rahul (73 off 70 balls) flopped badly to be bowled out for a score below 200.</p>

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<p>But the total that looked eminently gettable at the break turned into a sizeable one due to lion-hearted efforts from Mohammed Siraj (3/32), Shardul Thakur (1/21) and Washington Sundar (2/17).</p>

<p>Debutant Kuldeep Sen's (2/37) pace was used to hit him for three sixes -- two of them during the slog overs while Deepak Chahar (1/32) despite providing a first-ball breakthrough looked pedestrian towards the end when there was no nip in the air.</p>

<p>In the end, Miraj ensured that the hosts didn't suffer a setback in a game which should have been won with their bowling effort alone.</p>

<p>Earlier, Rahul struck 73 off 70 balls on a day when the others struggled to get going and when the side was packed with all-rounders. Rahul hit five fours and four sixes.</p>

<p>India's innings lasted 41.2 overs with left-arm spinner Shakib Al Hasan (5/36) doing most of the damage.</p>

<p>Opting to field, Mustafizur Rahman started the proceedings with a maiden, before India skipper Rohit Sharma opened the visitors' boundary count by smashing Hasan Mahmud through the gap between point and cover.</p>

<p>Shikhar Dhawan went down the ground and got his first boundary by sending the ball over cover. Bangladesh skipper Litton Das effected an early bowling change, bringing in off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz into the attack in the fourth over, and he started on a tidy note before castling Dhawan for seven.</p>

<p>The opener went for the reverse sweep but the ball bounced a bit more than usual, touched his wrist before going on to hit the stumps. Rohit struck the first six of the series when he pulled Mahmud over deep square leg after the medium pacer drifted the ball on his pads.</p>

<p>The India skipper again found the deep square leg region but this time for a boundary as he employed the sweep shot against Miraz.<br />
Rohit then chose the off-side, cutting Mahmud along the ground for a boundary after being given plenty of width.</p>

<p>It was then the turn of Virat Kohli to pick the deep square leg region as the former captain swept Miraz for a four. Litton made another bowling change, summoning the seasoned Shakib, and again he was instantly rewarded thanks to a brilliant delivery by the star all-rounder.</p>

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<p>Having got a start, Rohit (27 off 31 balls) went for the turn but the ball didn't, and instead, went past the inside edge before disturbing the middle and leg stumps.</p>

<p>There was more joy in store for the hosts as, two balls later, the left-arm spinner sent back Kohli (9) after Litton pulled off an incredible catch at cover after diving full length to his right, leaving Kohli stunned and the crowd at the Shere Bangla National Stadium elated.</p>

<p>At 49 for three in the 11th over, India needed a partnership. KL Rahul joined Shreyas Iyer (24) in the middle but the latter was dismissed by Ebadot Hossain (4/47), who was rewarded for bowling to a plan that works best against Iyer -- short-pitched stuffs.</p>

<p>With the small 43-run stand coming to an end, Washington Sundar (19) walked in and looked to help Rahul in building a partnership. However, the duo could add no more than 60 runs as, shortly after Rahul reached his half-century, Washington picked a fielder while trying to play the reverse sweep against Shakib.</p>

<p>In the next over, Ebadot sent back Shahbaz Ahmed and Shakib then dismissed Shardul Thakur and Deepak Chahar to leave India tottering at 156 for eight. The last two wickets yielded 30 runs as India got folded in the 42nd over without playing the full quota of 50 overs.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Brief scores:</strong><br />
India: 186 all out in 41.2 overs (KL Rahul 73; Shakib Al Hasan 5/36, Ebadat Hossain 4/47).<br />
Bangladesh: 187 for 9 in 46 overs (Mehidy Hasan Miraz 38 not out, Litton Das 41; Mohammed Siraj 3/32).</p>

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Bangladesh's last wicket pair of Mehidy Hasan Miraj and Mustafizur Rahaman pulled off an absolute heist with a thrilling 51-run stand as India choked during the final half an hour to lose a low-scoring opening ODI by one wicket in Dhaka on Sunday.

Bangladesh's last wicket pair of Mehidy Hasan Miraj and Mustafizur Rahaman pulled off an absolute heist with a thrilling 51-run stand as India choked during the final half an hour to lose a low-scoring opening ODI by one wicket in Dhaka on Sunday. While India produced yet another poor batting show which saw them get all-out for 186 in 41.2 overs, the bowlers did a splendid job to reduce Bangladesh to 136 for 9 in the 40th over. However, KL Rahul, who was entrusted with keeping duties to fit him and another veteran Shikhar Dhawan in the same XI, dropped an aerial sitter when Bangladesh still needed 32 runs. Washington Sundar also didn't go for an easy catch at the third man earning the wrath of skipper Rohit Sharma as Miraj (38 not out off 39 balls) along with Mustafizur (10 not out) got the team past the finishing line in exactly 46 overs. The 51-run stand between Miraj and Mustafizur was Bangladesh's highest 10th wicket partnership and the fourth-highest 10th wicket partnership in a successful ODI chase. On a track that assisted both seamers and spinners. The Indian top order barring KL Rahul (73 off 70 balls) flopped badly to be bowled out for a score below 200. WATCH | 'Flying' Virat Kohli gets his revenge as he grabs a one-hand stunner But the total that looked eminently gettable at the break turned into a sizeable one due to lion-hearted efforts from Mohammed Siraj (3/32), Shardul Thakur (1/21) and Washington Sundar (2/17). Debutant Kuldeep Sen's (2/37) pace was used to hit him for three sixes -- two of them during the slog overs while Deepak Chahar (1/32) despite providing a first-ball breakthrough looked pedestrian towards the end when there was no nip in the air. In the end, Miraj ensured that the hosts didn't suffer a setback in a game which should have been won with their bowling effort alone. Earlier, Rahul struck 73 off 70 balls on a day when the others struggled to get going and when the side was packed with all-rounders. Rahul hit five fours and four sixes. India's innings lasted 41.2 overs with left-arm spinner Shakib Al Hasan (5/36) doing most of the damage. Opting to field, Mustafizur Rahman started the proceedings with a maiden, before India skipper Rohit Sharma opened the visitors' boundary count by smashing Hasan Mahmud through the gap between point and cover. Shikhar Dhawan went down the ground and got his first boundary by sending the ball over cover. Bangladesh skipper Litton Das effected an early bowling change, bringing in off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz into the attack in the fourth over, and he started on a tidy note before castling Dhawan for seven. The opener went for the reverse sweep but the ball bounced a bit more than usual, touched his wrist before going on to hit the stumps. Rohit struck the first six of the series when he pulled Mahmud over deep square leg after the medium pacer drifted the ball on his pads. The India skipper again found the deep square leg region but this time for a boundary as he employed the sweep shot against Miraz. Rohit then chose the off-side, cutting Mahmud along the ground for a boundary after being given plenty of width. It was then the turn of Virat Kohli to pick the deep square leg region as the former captain swept Miraz for a four. Litton made another bowling change, summoning the seasoned Shakib, and again he was instantly rewarded thanks to a brilliant delivery by the star all-rounder. WATCH | Joe Root becomes left-handed batter on the placid Rawalpindi pitch Having got a start, Rohit (27 off 31 balls) went for the turn but the ball didn't, and instead, went past the inside edge before disturbing the middle and leg stumps. There was more joy in store for the hosts as, two balls later, the left-arm spinner sent back Kohli (9) after Litton pulled off an incredible catch at cover after diving full length to his right, leaving Kohli stunned and the crowd at the Shere Bangla National Stadium elated. At 49 for three in the 11th over, India needed a partnership. KL Rahul joined Shreyas Iyer (24) in the middle but the latter was dismissed by Ebadot Hossain (4/47), who was rewarded for bowling to a plan that works best against Iyer -- short-pitched stuffs. With the small 43-run stand coming to an end, Washington Sundar (19) walked in and looked to help Rahul in building a partnership. However, the duo could add no more than 60 runs as, shortly after Rahul reached his half-century, Washington picked a fielder while trying to play the reverse sweep against Shakib. In the next over, Ebadot sent back Shahbaz Ahmed and Shakib then dismissed Shardul Thakur and Deepak Chahar to leave India tottering at 156 for eight. The last two wickets yielded 30 runs as India got folded in the 42nd over without playing the full quota of 50 overs. Brief scores: India: 186 all out in 41.2 overs (KL Rahul 73; Shakib Al Hasan 5/36, Ebadat Hossain 4/47). Bangladesh: 187 for 9 in 46 overs (Mehidy Hasan Miraz 38 not out, Litton Das 41; Mohammed Siraj 3/32). WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

India choke in the first ODI as Bangladesh pull off a famous victory

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<p>Former Indian skipper Virat Kohli pulled off a moment of brilliance in the field in the first ODI against Bangladesh after having fallen prey to a similar stunning effort in the first innings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chasing 187, Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahman were developing a partnership in the middle after losing three wickets in under 100 runs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Summoned by captain Rohit Sharma to bowl the 24th over,&nbsp;orthodox, right-arm off-spinner Washington Sundar bowled two dots on the trot. On the third delivery, the lanky all-rounder&nbsp;flighted the ball on the sixth stump as Shakib, taking the bait, went fetching for it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the left-hander was deceived by the flight and managed to slice the ball straight up in the air to the right of the extra cover fielder. Kohli stationed in the region quickly lept to his right rather acrobatically and managed to grab a one-hand stunner.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>It was an act of revenge in one way for Kohli as Al&nbsp;Hasan&nbsp;was the bowler when Litton Das pulled off a brilliant catch against him earlier in the match.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>At the time, it was a stupefied Kohli that stood on the crease momentarily before trudging back to the pavilion, slowly.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Put into bat first by the hosts, India never managed to get going as Bangladesh bowlers picked wickets at regular intervals. Barring a half-century knock from KL Rahul, the other Indian batters never gained any sort of momentum as the innings folded at the meagre total of 186 without playing the full quota of 50 overs.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Playing XIs for the match:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>India:&nbsp;</strong>Rohit Sharma (c), Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (w), Washington Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Sen&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Bangladesh:</strong>&nbsp;Litton Das (c), Anamul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim (w), Mahmudullah, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Hasan Mahmud, Mustafizur Rahman, Ebadot Hossain</p>

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Former Indian skipper Virat Kohli pulled off a moment of brilliance in the field in the first ODI against Bangladesh after having fallen prey to a similar stunning effort in the first innings.

Former Indian skipper Virat Kohli pulled off a moment of brilliance in the field in the first ODI against Bangladesh after having fallen prey to a similar stunning effort in the first innings. Chasing 187, Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahman were developing a partnership in the middle after losing three wickets in under 100 runs. Summoned by captain Rohit Sharma to bowl the 24th over, orthodox, right-arm off-spinner Washington Sundar bowled two dots on the trot. On the third delivery, the lanky all-rounder flighted the ball on the sixth stump as Shakib, taking the bait, went fetching for it. However, the left-hander was deceived by the flight and managed to slice the ball straight up in the air to the right of the extra cover fielder. Kohli stationed in the region quickly lept to his right rather acrobatically and managed to grab a one-hand stunner. VIRAT KOHLI STUNNING CATCH #viratKohli#Banvsind pic.twitter.com/XlD1Mm5LLP — Aman shrivastava 𓃵🇮🇳🍥 (@im___Aman) December 4, 2022 × It was an act of revenge in one way for Kohli as Al Hasan was the bowler when Litton Das pulled off a brilliant catch against him earlier in the match. WATCH | Stunned Virat Kohli walks off after Bangladesh skipper Litton Das takes a brilliant catch At the time, it was a stupefied Kohli that stood on the crease momentarily before trudging back to the pavilion, slowly. Put into bat first by the hosts, India never managed to get going as Bangladesh bowlers picked wickets at regular intervals. Barring a half-century knock from KL Rahul, the other Indian batters never gained any sort of momentum as the innings folded at the meagre total of 186 without playing the full quota of 50 overs. Playing XIs for the match: India: Rohit Sharma (c), Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (w), Washington Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Sen Bangladesh: Litton Das (c), Anamul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim (w), Mahmudullah, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Hasan Mahmud, Mustafizur Rahman, Ebadot Hossain WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

WATCH | 'Flying' Virat Kohli gets his revenge as he grabs a one-hand stunner

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<p>Former Indian skipper Virat Kohli wore a look of astonishment and disbelief in equal measures after Bangladesh captain Litton Das took a stunning catch to spoil the former's return to competitive cricket after a short break.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Coming in to bat at no.3 Virat Kohli looked in decent touch and appeared to be shouldering the rebuilding duties after the dismissal of opener Shikar Dhawan. However, in the eleventh over of the match, left-arm orthodox Shakib Al Hasan was brought into the attack.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The left-armer drifted one gently in front of Kohli's bat who was drawn into the shot, failing to read the flight properly. Kohli's one hand came off the handle and he ended up miscuing the drive to the extra cover region.</p>

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<p>Litton Das stationed in the region dived to his right rather acrobatically and pulled out a one-hand stunner, much to the delight of Bangladeshi players who swarmed him in no time. Meanwhile, a stunned Kohli stood on the crease for a moment before trudging back to the pavilion, slowly.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ban-vs-ind-2022-1st-odi-rishabh-pant-released-from-odi-squad-to-join-team-ahead-of-tests-539880"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;BAN vs IND 2022, 1st ODI: Rishabh Pant released from ODI squad, to join team ahead of Tests</strong></a></p>

<p>Bangladesh won the toss at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium and put the visitors to bat first. India were off to a shaky start as Dhawan departed on the lowly score of seven after being bowled by Mehidy Hasan Miraz.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prior to Kohli's dismissal, Shakib had castled skipper Rohit Sharma (27 off 31) as well. Unlike Kohli, Sharma was beaten by the arm ball which held its line and went through Sharma's defence and clattered into middle and legstump.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Playing XIs for the match:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>India:&nbsp;</strong>Rohit Sharma (c), Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (w), Washington Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Sen&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Bangladesh:</strong>&nbsp;Litton Das (c), Anamul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim (w), Mahmudullah, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Hasan Mahmud, Mustafizur Rahman, Ebadot Hossain</p>

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Former Indian skipper Virat Kohli wore a look of astonishment and disbelief in equal measures after Bangladesh captain Litton Das took a stunning catch to spoil the former's return to competitive cricket after a short break.

Former Indian skipper Virat Kohli wore a look of astonishment and disbelief in equal measures after Bangladesh captain Litton Das took a stunning catch to spoil the former's return to competitive cricket after a short break. Coming in to bat at no.3 Virat Kohli looked in decent touch and appeared to be shouldering the rebuilding duties after the dismissal of opener Shikar Dhawan. However, in the eleventh over of the match, left-arm orthodox Shakib Al Hasan was brought into the attack. The left-armer drifted one gently in front of Kohli's bat who was drawn into the shot, failing to read the flight properly. Kohli's one hand came off the handle and he ended up miscuing the drive to the extra cover region. #INDvsBAN what a catch bu L DAS #ViratKohli𓃵 gets dismissed early pic.twitter.com/5V2oWFrNJT — Ehsan ul haq (@theehsanulhaq01) December 4, 2022 × Litton Das stationed in the region dived to his right rather acrobatically and pulled out a one-hand stunner, much to the delight of Bangladeshi players who swarmed him in no time. Meanwhile, a stunned Kohli stood on the crease for a moment before trudging back to the pavilion, slowly. Read more: BAN vs IND 2022, 1st ODI: Rishabh Pant released from ODI squad, to join team ahead of Tests Bangladesh won the toss at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium and put the visitors to bat first. India were off to a shaky start as Dhawan departed on the lowly score of seven after being bowled by Mehidy Hasan Miraz. Prior to Kohli's dismissal, Shakib had castled skipper Rohit Sharma (27 off 31) as well. Unlike Kohli, Sharma was beaten by the arm ball which held its line and went through Sharma's defence and clattered into middle and legstump. Playing XIs for the match: India: Rohit Sharma (c), Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (w), Washington Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Sen Bangladesh: Litton Das (c), Anamul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim (w), Mahmudullah, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Hasan Mahmud, Mustafizur Rahman, Ebadot Hossain WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

WATCH | Stunned Virat Kohli walks off after Bangladesh skipper Litton Das takes a brilliant catch

Indian cricketer Virat Kohli was accused of ‘fake fielding’ by Bangladesh wicketkeeper Nurul Hassan. This happened in the India-Bangladesh match during the ongoing T20 World Cup. What’s fake fielding? What did Kohli do? What did Nurul Hassan see which no one else did?

Kohli accused of ‘Fake Fielding’. What does it mean?

<p>Opting to bat first, England had a blast on the opening day of the Rawalpindi Test versus hosts Pakistan on Thursday (December 01). Ben Stokes-led English line-up went to stumps at 506-4, riding on centuries from openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett,&nbsp;Ollie Pope and Harry Brooks, and created a world record of scoring most runs by a team on Day 1 of a Test.</p>

<p>Former English captain Joe Root didn't make the most of the batting-friendly wicket, in Rawalpindi, and was dismissed for 23. Nonetheless, the right-hander&nbsp;achieved a new world record by upstaging arch-rival Virat Kohli. By virtue of his knock, Root has now become the leading run-scorer of all time in competitions comprising&nbsp;five&nbsp;or more teams,&nbsp;such as the ICC World Test Championship, T20 World Cup, ODI World Cup, and ICC Champions Trophy.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rawalpindi-test-england-create-history-ben-stokes-co-become-first-team-to-hit-most-runs-on-day-1-539124">Rawalpindi Test: England create history! Ben Stokes &amp; Co. become first team to hit most runs on Day 1</a></strong></p>

<p>The 31-year-old Root has 5,121 runs, at&nbsp;52.25, along with 15 centuries and 22 half-centuries&nbsp;in 77 matches. On the other hand, the Indian star batter Kohli's tally reads&nbsp;5,107 runs in 114 games, averaging an impressive&nbsp;51.58 with&nbsp;six hundreds and as many as 40 half-centuries in such multi-nation competitions (with 5 or more teams).</p>

<p>Root&nbsp;will like to add more runs to his overall tally in the second innings of the first Test versus Pakistan. The visitors are cruising towards the 600-run mark, at the time of publishing this report, and have put the Babar Azam-led Pakistan on the back foot in the series opener.</p>


Opting to bat first, England had a blast on the opening day of the Rawalpindi Test versus hosts Pakistan on Thursday (December 01). Ben Stokes-led English line-up went to stumps at 506-4, riding on centuries from openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope and Harry Brooks, and created a world record of scoring most runs by a team on Day 1 of a Test.

Opting to bat first, England had a blast on the opening day of the Rawalpindi Test versus hosts Pakistan on Thursday (December 01). Ben Stokes-led English line-up went to stumps at 506-4, riding on centuries from openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope and Harry Brooks, and created a world record of scoring most runs by a team on Day 1 of a Test. Former English captain Joe Root didn't make the most of the batting-friendly wicket, in Rawalpindi, and was dismissed for 23. Nonetheless, the right-hander achieved a new world record by upstaging arch-rival Virat Kohli. By virtue of his knock, Root has now become the leading run-scorer of all time in competitions comprising five or more teams, such as the ICC World Test Championship, T20 World Cup, ODI World Cup, and ICC Champions Trophy. Also read: Rawalpindi Test: England create history! Ben Stokes & Co. become first team to hit most runs on Day 1 The 31-year-old Root has 5,121 runs, at 52.25, along with 15 centuries and 22 half-centuries in 77 matches. On the other hand, the Indian star batter Kohli's tally reads 5,107 runs in 114 games, averaging an impressive 51.58 with six hundreds and as many as 40 half-centuries in such multi-nation competitions (with 5 or more teams). Root will like to add more runs to his overall tally in the second innings of the first Test versus Pakistan. The visitors are cruising towards the 600-run mark, at the time of publishing this report, and have put the Babar Azam-led Pakistan on the back foot in the series opener.

Joe Root upstages Virat Kohli to achieve new world record during opening day of Pakistan-England Test

<p>There isn’t a time in Indian cricket nowadays when we don’t get to hear or read about some rumours. Off many we all read or heard in the past few years, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli not getting along well off the pitch made the most headlines. Ravi Shastri, who coached India when Virat was the skipper and Rohit played as his deputy, commented on this matter. The World Cup winner himself, Ravi had known these stalwarts for a long time and rather reacted strongly to a rumoured rift.</p>

<p>Speaking recently on Vimal Kumar’s YouTube Channel, Ravi Shastri said all these rumours are a waste of time and there is no truth to this. He added saying he doesn’t have much time for all of this and that media personnel have made a habit of making a mess out of it.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/suryakumar-yadav-plays-like-ab-de-villiers-moeen-ali-hails-worlds-best-t20i-batter-539435">Suryakumar Yadav plays like AB de Villiers – Moeen Ali hails world’s best T20I batter</a></p>

<p>“(Let all that talk go to hell! That's just a time pass for you guys). Everything is fine, they are making century partnerships, and you guys are making a mess. All these are petty things for me and I don't waste time on such things," said Shastri on Vimal Kumar's Youtube channel.</p>

<p>Kohli and Rohit have shared some incredible partnerships on the field over the years. Their contributions in the top order have given India and its fans many fond memories to cherish. With a plethora of records to their name in white-ball cricket at least, both of them stand out to be India’s best performers in the last decade.</p>

<p>Currently, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are on national duty. Both are part of India’s ODI squad for the Bangladesh series, which is about to start on December 4th in Dhaka.</p>


There isn’t a time in Indian cricket nowadays when we don’t get to hear or read about some rumours. Off many we all read or heard in the past few years, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli not getting along well off the pitch made the most headlines.

There isn’t a time in Indian cricket nowadays when we don’t get to hear or read about some rumours. Off many we all read or heard in the past few years, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli not getting along well off the pitch made the most headlines. Ravi Shastri, who coached India when Virat was the skipper and Rohit played as his deputy, commented on this matter. The World Cup winner himself, Ravi had known these stalwarts for a long time and rather reacted strongly to a rumoured rift. Speaking recently on Vimal Kumar’s YouTube Channel, Ravi Shastri said all these rumours are a waste of time and there is no truth to this. He added saying he doesn’t have much time for all of this and that media personnel have made a habit of making a mess out of it. ALSO READ: Suryakumar Yadav plays like AB de Villiers – Moeen Ali hails world’s best T20I batter “(Let all that talk go to hell! That's just a time pass for you guys). Everything is fine, they are making century partnerships, and you guys are making a mess. All these are petty things for me and I don't waste time on such things," said Shastri on Vimal Kumar's Youtube channel. Kohli and Rohit have shared some incredible partnerships on the field over the years. Their contributions in the top order have given India and its fans many fond memories to cherish. With a plethora of records to their name in white-ball cricket at least, both of them stand out to be India’s best performers in the last decade. Currently, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are on national duty. Both are part of India’s ODI squad for the Bangladesh series, which is about to start on December 4th in Dhaka.

'That's just a time pass for...' - Ravi Shastri strongly reacts to Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma rift rumours

<p>After the rain-marred New Zealand tour, the cricketing action continues for Team India as they will be seen on the 22-yard cricket strip in the forthcoming Bangladesh tour. While the NZ tour didn't have some big names, superstars regular captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, vice-captain KL Rahul, etc. will&nbsp;return for the three ODIs and two Tests, starting on December 04.</p>

<p>Both the series are important for India. While India remain in the race to reach the final in the second cycle of the ICC World Test Championship, they cannot afford to lose any of their remaining six games. On the other hand, the three 50-over games will once again give Rohit &amp; Co. a chance to work on their line-up with the ODI World Cup set to take place in late 2023. Before the tour opener, which starts with the ODI series, here's a look at the full schedule, squads, telecast and streaming details:</p>

<p><strong>ODI series:</strong></p>

<p><strong>December 04:</strong> 1st ODI, Shere Bangla Stadium, Dhaka</p>

<p><strong>December 07: </strong>2nd ODI, Shere Bangla Stadium, Dhaka</p>

<p><strong>December 10:</strong> 3rd ODI, Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram</p>

<p><strong>Test series:</strong></p>

<p><strong>December 14-18:</strong> 1st Test, Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram</p>

<p><strong>December 22-26:</strong> 2nd Test, Shere Bangla Stadium, Dhaka</p>

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<p><strong>ODI squads</strong></p>

<p><strong>India:</strong> Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul (vc), Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Shreyas Iyer, Rahul Tripathi, Rishabh Pant (WK), Ishan Kishan (wk), Shahbaz Ahmed, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Deepak Chahar, Kuldeep Sen</p>

<p><strong>Bangladesh:</strong> Tamim Iqbal (c), Litton Das, Anamul Haque, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Afif Hossain, Yasir Ali, Mehidy Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Ebadot Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Mahmudullah, Najmul Hossain Shanto and Nurul Hasan Sohan</p>

<p><strong>Test squads<br />
India</strong>: Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul (vc), Ravichandran Ashwin, KS Bharat (wk), Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Axar Patel, Cheteshwar Pujara, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Umesh Yadav</p>

<p><strong>Bangladesh:</strong> To be announced</p>

<p><strong>Match details and streaming</strong><br />
The ODIs&nbsp;will kickoff&nbsp;at 11:30 AM IST whereas the Test matches&nbsp;will start at 9 AM IST. All the games' live telecast will be on Sony Sports 5 channel whereas the live streaming will be available on&nbsp;the SonyLiv app and website.</p>


After the rain-marred New Zealand tour, the cricketing action continues for Team India as they will be seen on the 22-yard cricket strip in the forthcoming Bangladesh tour.

After the rain-marred New Zealand tour, the cricketing action continues for Team India as they will be seen on the 22-yard cricket strip in the forthcoming Bangladesh tour. While the NZ tour didn't have some big names, superstars regular captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, vice-captain KL Rahul, etc. will return for the three ODIs and two Tests, starting on December 04. Both the series are important for India. While India remain in the race to reach the final in the second cycle of the ICC World Test Championship, they cannot afford to lose any of their remaining six games. On the other hand, the three 50-over games will once again give Rohit & Co. a chance to work on their line-up with the ODI World Cup set to take place in late 2023. Before the tour opener, which starts with the ODI series, here's a look at the full schedule, squads, telecast and streaming details: ODI series: December 04: 1st ODI, Shere Bangla Stadium, Dhaka December 07: 2nd ODI, Shere Bangla Stadium, Dhaka December 10: 3rd ODI, Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram Test series: December 14-18: 1st Test, Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram December 22-26: 2nd Test, Shere Bangla Stadium, Dhaka Also read: Aussie great Ricky Ponting taken to hospital after heart scare during commentary duty in Perth Test ODI squads India: Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul (vc), Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Shreyas Iyer, Rahul Tripathi, Rishabh Pant (WK), Ishan Kishan (wk), Shahbaz Ahmed, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Deepak Chahar, Kuldeep Sen Bangladesh: Tamim Iqbal (c), Litton Das, Anamul Haque, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Afif Hossain, Yasir Ali, Mehidy Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Ebadot Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Mahmudullah, Najmul Hossain Shanto and Nurul Hasan Sohan Test squads India: Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul (vc), Ravichandran Ashwin, KS Bharat (wk), Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Axar Patel, Cheteshwar Pujara, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Umesh Yadav Bangladesh: To be announced Match details and streaming The ODIs will kickoff at 11:30 AM IST whereas the Test matches will start at 9 AM IST. All the games' live telecast will be on Sony Sports 5 channel whereas the live streaming will be available on the SonyLiv app and website.

India tour of Bangladesh: Full squads, schedule, timings, telecast - All you need to know

<p>After Team India's T20 World Cup 2022 debacle, there were strong rumours of significant changes set to take place in the T20I line-up. With the national side set to focus on the 2023 ODI World Cup and with the second cycle of ICC World Test Championship also going on, many senior players will now shift their focus on the longer formats and reportedly Hardik Pandya is set to take charge of the T20I side.</p>

<p>As per a report in the PTI, BCCI is likely to give the T20I captaincy to Hardik Pandya for a longer duration with the senior players, such as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and the likes, set to focus on ODIs and Tests. It added that while the board won't push any senior player towards retirement from T20Is, a fresh team is likely to be given to Hardik.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The&nbsp;BCCI&nbsp;never asks anyone to retire. It is an individual decision. But yes, with just a handful of T20Is scheduled in 2023, most of the seniors will concentrate on ODIs and Test matches in that cycle,"&nbsp;a BCCI source told PTI on conditions of anonymity.</p>

<p>"You don't need to announce retirement if you don't want to. You will not see most of the seniors playing T20 next year,"<em>&nbsp;</em>the source added. Thus, this can mean the end of the road for Rohit, Kohli in the shortest format.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/aus-vs-wi-when-and-where-to-watch-australia-vs-west-indies-1st-test-ist-time-and-streaming-details-538489">Aus vs WI: When and where to watch Australia vs West Indies 1st Test - IST time and streaming details</a></strong></p>

<section>At present, Shikhar Dhawan-led India are involved in a three-match ODI series versus Kane Williamson's New Zealand in their own backyard. Regulars such as Rohit, Kohli, KL Rahul, etc. will join the side for their upcoming tour of Bangladesh where Team India will play three ODIs and two Tests. Head coach Rahul Dravid will also rejoin the squad after being given a break, post the T20 WC, for the New Zealand tour.</section>


After Team India's T20 World Cup 2022 debacle, there were strong rumours of significant changes set to take place in the T20I line-up. With the national side set to focus on the 2023 ODI World Cup and with the second cycle of ICC World Test Championship also going on, many senior players will now shift their focus on the longer formats and reportedly Hardik Pandya is set to take charge of the T20I side.

After Team India's T20 World Cup 2022 debacle, there were strong rumours of significant changes set to take place in the T20I line-up. With the national side set to focus on the 2023 ODI World Cup and with the second cycle of ICC World Test Championship also going on, many senior players will now shift their focus on the longer formats and reportedly Hardik Pandya is set to take charge of the T20I side. As per a report in the PTI, BCCI is likely to give the T20I captaincy to Hardik Pandya for a longer duration with the senior players, such as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and the likes, set to focus on ODIs and Tests. It added that while the board won't push any senior player towards retirement from T20Is, a fresh team is likely to be given to Hardik. "The BCCI never asks anyone to retire. It is an individual decision. But yes, with just a handful of T20Is scheduled in 2023, most of the seniors will concentrate on ODIs and Test matches in that cycle," a BCCI source told PTI on conditions of anonymity. "You don't need to announce retirement if you don't want to. You will not see most of the seniors playing T20 next year," the source added. Thus, this can mean the end of the road for Rohit, Kohli in the shortest format. Also read: Aus vs WI: When and where to watch Australia vs West Indies 1st Test - IST time and streaming details At present, Shikhar Dhawan-led India are involved in a three-match ODI series versus Kane Williamson's New Zealand in their own backyard. Regulars such as Rohit, Kohli, KL Rahul, etc. will join the side for their upcoming tour of Bangladesh where Team India will play three ODIs and two Tests. Head coach Rahul Dravid will also rejoin the squad after being given a break, post the T20 WC, for the New Zealand tour.

Hardik Pandya set to be India's new T20I captain with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli not in BCCI's plans: Report

<p>A lot transpired in India's senior men's cricket team post their disappointing campign in the 2021 T20 World Cup. While Ravi Shastri-led support staff resigned, Virat Kohli had already announced the decision to step aside from&nbsp;T20I captaincy post the World Cup. However, Kohli was then sacked as ODI captain by the BCCI, in early December, before he also resigned from the top post in Tests.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Thus, the baton was passed to Rohit Sharma as he slowly took over as the full-time captain in early 2022. While Rohit and Rahul Dravid, Shastri's successor, revamped the team and changed India's playing style, being more aggressive with the bat, India went into the T20 World Cup 2022 edition as the No. 1 ranked side and one of the top contenders.</p>

<p>India topped their group in the Super 12 round, however, they bowed out in the semi-finals with a heavy ten-wicket defeat at the hands of eventual winners England. After India's T20 WC campaign, in Australia, former Pakistan skipper Salman Butt has taken a jibe at BCCI for sacking Kohli as captain and made a big claim.</p>

<p>Speaking on his YouTube channel, Butt opined, "When they had sacked Kohli, there was no valid reason for that. The reason was that he did not win an ICC trophy. How many captains have actually won the ICC trophy? Many have spent their entire career without it. Ab jeet liye? (Have they won it now)? He was a quality captain. He wasn't the only reason why the team had lost. It is not that the team has drastically improved now. If it was all about winning then it's not that Dhoni can't play in the T20s."</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-irelands-delight-to-kohlis-dazzle-top-moments-from-t20-wc-2022-tournament-533836">From Ireland's delight to Kohli's dazzle: Top moments from T20 WC 2022 tournament</a></strong></p>

<p>Butt further added, "The format itself is so fickle and World Cups are happening so frequently and then you have various leagues going on in between. And above that if you have someone who is fit, ready to go and can lead you tactically then why not? Grooming can happen in bigger formats as well. But again it's all about their mindset."</p>

<p>Currently, Rohit and many regulars such as Kohli, KL Rahul, etc. aren't part of India's white-ball tour of New Zealand post the T20 WC. Hardik Pandya is leading the Men in Blue in the three T20Is versus NZ and many reports suggest that BCCI is looking at him as the next T20I skipper, succeeding the 35-year-old Rohit keeping in view the 2024 T20 WC.</p>


A lot transpired in India's senior men's cricket team post their disappointing campign in the 2021 T20 World Cup. While Ravi Shastri-led support staff resigned, Virat Kohli had already announced the decision to step aside from T20I captaincy post the World Cup.

A lot transpired in India's senior men's cricket team post their disappointing campign in the 2021 T20 World Cup. While Ravi Shastri-led support staff resigned, Virat Kohli had already announced the decision to step aside from T20I captaincy post the World Cup. However, Kohli was then sacked as ODI captain by the BCCI, in early December, before he also resigned from the top post in Tests. Thus, the baton was passed to Rohit Sharma as he slowly took over as the full-time captain in early 2022. While Rohit and Rahul Dravid, Shastri's successor, revamped the team and changed India's playing style, being more aggressive with the bat, India went into the T20 World Cup 2022 edition as the No. 1 ranked side and one of the top contenders. India topped their group in the Super 12 round, however, they bowed out in the semi-finals with a heavy ten-wicket defeat at the hands of eventual winners England. After India's T20 WC campaign, in Australia, former Pakistan skipper Salman Butt has taken a jibe at BCCI for sacking Kohli as captain and made a big claim. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Butt opined, "When they had sacked Kohli, there was no valid reason for that. The reason was that he did not win an ICC trophy. How many captains have actually won the ICC trophy? Many have spent their entire career without it. Ab jeet liye? (Have they won it now)? He was a quality captain. He wasn't the only reason why the team had lost. It is not that the team has drastically improved now. If it was all about winning then it's not that Dhoni can't play in the T20s." Also read: From Ireland's delight to Kohli's dazzle: Top moments from T20 WC 2022 tournament Butt further added, "The format itself is so fickle and World Cups are happening so frequently and then you have various leagues going on in between. And above that if you have someone who is fit, ready to go and can lead you tactically then why not? Grooming can happen in bigger formats as well. But again it's all about their mindset." Currently, Rohit and many regulars such as Kohli, KL Rahul, etc. aren't part of India's white-ball tour of New Zealand post the T20 WC. Hardik Pandya is leading the Men in Blue in the three T20Is versus NZ and many reports suggest that BCCI is looking at him as the next T20I skipper, succeeding the 35-year-old Rohit keeping in view the 2024 T20 WC.

'Have they won it now?' - Former Pakistan skipper slams BCCI for sacking Virat Kohli as captain after T20 WC

<p>Virat Kohli hailed Team India star Suryakumar Yadav as the best T20 batter in the world after his stunning century in the second T20I against New Zealand at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Sunday (November 20). Suryakumar notched up a brilliant knock of unbeaten 111 runs off just 51 balls to power India to a thumping 65-run win.</p>

<p>Suryakumar, who has been in sublime form in the shortest format this year, continued his purple patch with the willow after an eventful campaign for India in the recently concluded T20 World Cup 2022. The right-hander went all guns blazing against the Kiwis after coming out to bat at no.3 in the 2nd T20I.</p>

<p>Kohli, who is not part of the ongoing three-match T20I series between India and New Zealand, took to Twitter to laud Suryakumar after his second T20I ton. The senior India batter said he didn't watch his innings but was certain it would have been another 'video game innings' referring to Suryakumar's incredible range of strokes.</p>

<p>"Numero Uno showing why he's the best in the world. Didn't watch it live but I'm sure this was another video game innings by him," Kohli wrote on Twitter.</p>

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<p>Asked to bat first, India sent out Rishabh Pant and Ishan Kishan to open the innings. However, the move didn't work out as Pant was dismissed cheaply on just 6 off 13 balls. Kishan departed after adding 33 runs for the second wicket with Suryakumar before the right-hander took control of India's innings.</p>

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Virat Kohli hailed Team India star Suryakumar Yadav as the best T20 batter in the world after his stunning century in the second T20I against New Zealand at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Sunday (November 20).

Virat Kohli hailed Team India star Suryakumar Yadav as the best T20 batter in the world after his stunning century in the second T20I against New Zealand at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Sunday (November 20). Suryakumar notched up a brilliant knock of unbeaten 111 runs off just 51 balls to power India to a thumping 65-run win. Suryakumar, who has been in sublime form in the shortest format this year, continued his purple patch with the willow after an eventful campaign for India in the recently concluded T20 World Cup 2022. The right-hander went all guns blazing against the Kiwis after coming out to bat at no.3 in the 2nd T20I. Kohli, who is not part of the ongoing three-match T20I series between India and New Zealand, took to Twitter to laud Suryakumar after his second T20I ton. The senior India batter said he didn't watch his innings but was certain it would have been another 'video game innings' referring to Suryakumar's incredible range of strokes. "Numero Uno showing why he's the best in the world. Didn't watch it live but I'm sure this was another video game innings by him," Kohli wrote on Twitter. Numero Uno showing why he's the best in the world. Didn't watch it live but I'm sure this was another video game innings by him. @surya_14kumar — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) November 20, 2022 × Also Read: Suryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten 111 helps India thrash New Zealand in 2nd T20I Asked to bat first, India sent out Rishabh Pant and Ishan Kishan to open the innings. However, the move didn't work out as Pant was dismissed cheaply on just 6 off 13 balls. Kishan departed after adding 33 runs for the second wicket with Suryakumar before the right-hander took control of India's innings. India kept losing wickets at the other end but there was no stopping Suryakumar, who looked in destructive touch as he took the Kiwi bowlers to the cleaners. He added 39 runs for the third wicket with Shreyas Iyer (13) before posting another 82-run stand with Hardik Pandya (13) to propel India to a big score. Also Read: Suryakumar Yadav equals Rohit Sharma's record with stunning century in 2nd T20I against New Zealand En route to his knock, Suryakumar broke Rohit Sharma's record for the highest score by an Indian batter in a T20I in New Zealand. The Hitman held the record for his 65-run-knock against the Kiwis in 2020. Suryakumar also became only the second Indian batter to score two centuries in a calendar year in T20Is. ×

Another video game innings: Virat Kohli hails Suryakumar Yadav as best in the world after 2nd T20I ton

<p>Former Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria has hit out at the recently-sacked Chetan Sharma-led Indian selection committee for ruining Virat Kohli’s successive run as the Indian captain across formats. Kaneria feels the selection committee didn’t handle Kohli’s tenure as a captain well and that making him play selective matches while he was struggling to score runs, further added salt to injury.</p>

<p>While talking on his YouTube channel, Danish said, "The selection committee tried to ruin Virat Kohli's career. They didn't select him consistently when he was struggling with form, making him play selective cricket. He was unceremoniously removed as the captain."</p>

<p>He further went on to say that Kohli’s sacking as a captain across formats involved a lot of lies as Virat himself mentioned before that he never had any discussions with anyone regarding his removal as a skipper.</p>

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<p>“Kohli's sacking involved a lot of lies. The player himself clarified that he had no discussions with anyone regarding his removal. However, he didn't let this affect his game," Kaneria said.</p>

<p>As a captain, Kohli achieved some great records. Under his tutelage, India reached the finals of the Champions Trophy in 2017 and the semis of the 2019 ICC World Cup. Other than that, India also defeated Australia in an away Test series in 2018, a feat that is considered among the best five-day format.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, BCCI on Friday, November 18th, in a shocking announcement, sacked the Chetan-Sharma-led selection committee after India’s embarrassing exit from the T20 World Cup in Australia. The Men in Blue lost the semifinal match against England by 10 wickets.</p>


Former Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria has hit out at the recently-sacked Chetan Sharma-led Indian selection committee for ruining Virat Kohli’s successive run as the Indian captain across formats.

Former Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria has hit out at the recently-sacked Chetan Sharma-led Indian selection committee for ruining Virat Kohli’s successive run as the Indian captain across formats. Kaneria feels the selection committee didn’t handle Kohli’s tenure as a captain well and that making him play selective matches while he was struggling to score runs, further added salt to injury. While talking on his YouTube channel, Danish said, "The selection committee tried to ruin Virat Kohli's career. They didn't select him consistently when he was struggling with form, making him play selective cricket. He was unceremoniously removed as the captain." He further went on to say that Kohli’s sacking as a captain across formats involved a lot of lies as Virat himself mentioned before that he never had any discussions with anyone regarding his removal as a skipper. ALSO READ: Suryakumar Yadav equals Rohit Sharma's record with stunning century in 1st T20I against New Zealand “Kohli's sacking involved a lot of lies. The player himself clarified that he had no discussions with anyone regarding his removal. However, he didn't let this affect his game," Kaneria said. As a captain, Kohli achieved some great records. Under his tutelage, India reached the finals of the Champions Trophy in 2017 and the semis of the 2019 ICC World Cup. Other than that, India also defeated Australia in an away Test series in 2018, a feat that is considered among the best five-day format. Meanwhile, BCCI on Friday, November 18th, in a shocking announcement, sacked the Chetan-Sharma-led selection committee after India’s embarrassing exit from the T20 World Cup in Australia. The Men in Blue lost the semifinal match against England by 10 wickets.

Chetan Sharma-led selection panel tried to ruin Virat Kohli's career, says former Pakistan spinner

<p>Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have kept it simple while sharing their list of retained and released players ahead of the IPL 2023 mini auction, to be held later this year. The Faf du Plessis-led RCB line-up have released only one big name in the form of Jason&nbsp;Behrendorff, traded to the five-time winners Mumbai Indians (MI), whereas they have managed to retain their core players who guided the side to the IPL 2022 playoffs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The current squad comprises of skipper Faf, Glenn Maxwell, Virat Kohli and Dinesh Karthik whereas they have retained young and exciting talents in the form of Rajat Patidar (who scored a hundred in the IPL 2022 Eliminator), Shahbaz Ahmed, Finn Allen, Mahipal Lomror along with some experienced bowling options in Harshal Patel, Josh Hazlewood, Wanindu Hasaranga, Md Siraj.</p>

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<p><b>Players released:</b>&nbsp;Jason Behrendorff, Aneeshwar Gautam, Chama Milind, Luvnith Sisodia, Sherfane Rutherford</p>

<p><b>Purse remaining: </b>INR 87.5 million (INR&nbsp;8.75 crore)</p>

<p><b>Players acquired via trades: NA</b></p>

<p><b>Current squad:</b>&nbsp;Faf du Plessis (capt), Virat Kohli, Suyash Prabhudessai, Rajat Patidar, Dinesh Karthik, Anuj Rawat, Finn Allen, Glenn Maxwell, Wanindu Hasaranga, Shahbaz Ahmed, Harshal Patel, David Willey, Karn Sharma, Mahipal Lomror, Mohammed Siraj, Josh Hazlewood, Siddarth Kaul, Akash Deep</p>

<p><b>Overseas slots remaining:</b>&nbsp;2</p>

<p>With not wholesome changes to their squad ahead of the mini auction, it will be interesting to see who all are included in the RCB line-up before the start of the next year's edition.&nbsp;</p>


Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have kept it simple while sharing their list of retained and released players ahead of the IPL 2023 mini auction, to be held later this year.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have kept it simple while sharing their list of retained and released players ahead of the IPL 2023 mini auction, to be held later this year. The Faf du Plessis-led RCB line-up have released only one big name in the form of Jason Behrendorff, traded to the five-time winners Mumbai Indians (MI), whereas they have managed to retain their core players who guided the side to the IPL 2022 playoffs. The current squad comprises of skipper Faf, Glenn Maxwell, Virat Kohli and Dinesh Karthik whereas they have retained young and exciting talents in the form of Rajat Patidar (who scored a hundred in the IPL 2022 Eliminator), Shahbaz Ahmed, Finn Allen, Mahipal Lomror along with some experienced bowling options in Harshal Patel, Josh Hazlewood, Wanindu Hasaranga, Md Siraj. Also read: IPL 2023: MS Dhoni-led CSK retain Ravindra Jadeja, release Dwayne Bravo, Chris Jordan Players released: Jason Behrendorff, Aneeshwar Gautam, Chama Milind, Luvnith Sisodia, Sherfane Rutherford Purse remaining: INR 87.5 million (INR 8.75 crore) Players acquired via trades: NA Current squad: Faf du Plessis (capt), Virat Kohli, Suyash Prabhudessai, Rajat Patidar, Dinesh Karthik, Anuj Rawat, Finn Allen, Glenn Maxwell, Wanindu Hasaranga, Shahbaz Ahmed, Harshal Patel, David Willey, Karn Sharma, Mahipal Lomror, Mohammed Siraj, Josh Hazlewood, Siddarth Kaul, Akash Deep Overseas slots remaining: 2 With not wholesome changes to their squad ahead of the mini auction, it will be interesting to see who all are included in the RCB line-up before the start of the next year's edition.

RCB keep it simple! Jason Behrendorff only big name released by Bengaluru ahead of IPL 2023 mini auction

<p>India's run in the T20 World Cup 2022 edition ended with a heavy defeat at the hands of eventual winners England in the semi-finals. Being asked to bat first, at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Rohit Sharma-led India rode on half-centuries from Virat Kohli (40-ball 50) and Hardik Pandya (33-ball 63) to post an at-par total; 168 for 6. Nonetheless, it wasn't enough as England openers Jos Buttler (40-ball 80) and Alex Hales (46-ball 87 not out) chased down the target with an unbeaten 170-run opening stand with four overs to spare.</p>

<p>With this performance, India's T20 WC dreams were shattered and many have raised fingers at the team selection, captaincy and India's playing template in the shortest format. As wholesome changes are expected going ahead, former Indian chief selector and 1983 ODI World Cup-winning member Kris Srikkanth has named his choice on who should lead India in T20Is in&nbsp;the 2024 T20 World Cup, in West Indies and USA.</p>

<p>"See if I was the chairman of the selection committee, I would say that Hardik Pandya should be the captain of the 2024 World Cup, straight away, I had put it that way – number one," the former chief selector said in an interaction with Star Sports.</p>

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<p>"And start rebuilding a side right from today, that is from the New Zealand series which is going to happen in a weeks' time. You start from today, the preparation for the World Cup, you need to understand, starts 2 years in advance. So, you do whatever you want to do, the trial and error policy, do whatever you want, try it for one year, then you form a team and by 2023 make sure this is going to be at the level that is going to play the World Cup," the former opener asserted.</p>

<p>Srikkanth also stressed the fact&nbsp;that India desperately need more fast bowling all-rounders. "You need more fast-ball all-rounders. Let’s see, 1983 World Cup, 2011 World Cup, 2007 T20 World Cup, why did we win? We had many fast-ball all-rounders and semi all-rounders. So, to identify these guys - guys like (Deepak) Hooda, like Hooda, there are going to be so many more Hoodas," he added.</p>

<p>Hardik-led India will now take on hosts New Zealand in three T20Is, starting on November 18, with many regulars being rested. Nonetheless, many have named Hardik as the next T20I captain and few good performances as a leader can see him attain the top post. At present, KL Rahul is Rohit's deputy across formats.&nbsp;</p>


India's run in the T20 World Cup 2022 edition ended with a heavy defeat at the hands of eventual winners England in the semi-finals. Being asked to bat first, at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Rohit Sharma-led India rode on half-centuries from Virat Kohli (40-ball 50) and Hardik Pandya (33-ball 63) to post an at-par total; 168 for 6.

India's run in the T20 World Cup 2022 edition ended with a heavy defeat at the hands of eventual winners England in the semi-finals. Being asked to bat first, at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Rohit Sharma-led India rode on half-centuries from Virat Kohli (40-ball 50) and Hardik Pandya (33-ball 63) to post an at-par total; 168 for 6. Nonetheless, it wasn't enough as England openers Jos Buttler (40-ball 80) and Alex Hales (46-ball 87 not out) chased down the target with an unbeaten 170-run opening stand with four overs to spare. With this performance, India's T20 WC dreams were shattered and many have raised fingers at the team selection, captaincy and India's playing template in the shortest format. As wholesome changes are expected going ahead, former Indian chief selector and 1983 ODI World Cup-winning member Kris Srikkanth has named his choice on who should lead India in T20Is in the 2024 T20 World Cup, in West Indies and USA. "See if I was the chairman of the selection committee, I would say that Hardik Pandya should be the captain of the 2024 World Cup, straight away, I had put it that way – number one," the former chief selector said in an interaction with Star Sports. ALSO READ | Monty Panesar names three players whose T20I retirement is on cards after India's T20 WC campaign "And start rebuilding a side right from today, that is from the New Zealand series which is going to happen in a weeks' time. You start from today, the preparation for the World Cup, you need to understand, starts 2 years in advance. So, you do whatever you want to do, the trial and error policy, do whatever you want, try it for one year, then you form a team and by 2023 make sure this is going to be at the level that is going to play the World Cup," the former opener asserted. Srikkanth also stressed the fact that India desperately need more fast bowling all-rounders. "You need more fast-ball all-rounders. Let’s see, 1983 World Cup, 2011 World Cup, 2007 T20 World Cup, why did we win? We had many fast-ball all-rounders and semi all-rounders. So, to identify these guys - guys like (Deepak) Hooda, like Hooda, there are going to be so many more Hoodas," he added. Hardik-led India will now take on hosts New Zealand in three T20Is, starting on November 18, with many regulars being rested. Nonetheless, many have named Hardik as the next T20I captain and few good performances as a leader can see him attain the top post. At present, KL Rahul is Rohit's deputy across formats.

Hardik Pandya, KL Rahul or Rishabh Pant? Former chief selector names India's captain for 2024 T20 World Cup

<p>Rohit Sharma-led India had a disappointing end to the T20 World Cup 2022 campaign. The 2007 winners topped their group to reach the last four round but were demolished by eventual champions England by ten wickets in the semi-finals to return home. Thus, the senior men's team's wait for an ICC title continues since 2013. After their dismal performance in the semi-final, many former cricketers and experts of the game have heavily criticised Team India and their style of play and called for the inclusion of young faces in the T20I set up.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Many expect Hardik Pandya to succeed Rohit as the T20I captain, who will also lead a second-stringed side in the forthcoming three T20Is versus hosts New Zealand, whereas some senior players are expected to take a call on their future in the shortest format. Amid all this, former English spinner Monty Panesar has called for the likes of Rohit, R Ashwin and Dinesh Karthik to retire.</p>

<p>"India disappointed everyone (with the way they lost in the semi-final), and I think there are some retirements coming up," Panesar told Times of India. "Let's be honest. India didn't put up a fight in the semis. It was a completely one-sided affair. Indian bowling looked clueless in front of Buttler and Hales. You are playing the semis and you need to give a solid fight; 168 is not a small score," he pointed out.</p>

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<p>Panesar, who troubled the Indians with his spin bowling in Alastair Cook-led England's famous Test series win versus hosts India in 2012-13, further added, "Rohit, Dinesh Karthik and R Ashwin are the top names who could say goodbye to T20I cricket. The team management will surely have a meeting with these guys and will ask them about their plans... It is time these players make way for young players."</p>

<p>"Virat is in great form. He is the fittest among all the Indian players. Age is just a number for Virat considering his super fitness. You may see him in the 2024 T20 World Cup. I&nbsp;am not seeing Rohit being part of that tournament, DK and Ashwin too (may not be there). There could be more players (considering T20I retirement), but these three, I think, will leave T20Is and focus on Tests and ODIs," Panesar concluded.</p>

<p>The likes of Rohit, Ashwin and DK are above 35 years of age. Given the three didn't have a great run in the just-concluded T20 WC, the trio are expected to be sidelined from the format or they can consider retirement in order to focus on other formats.&nbsp;</p>


Rohit Sharma-led India had a disappointing end to the T20 World Cup 2022 campaign. The 2007 winners topped their group to reach the last four round but were demolished by eventual champions England by ten wickets in the semi-finals to return home.

Rohit Sharma-led India had a disappointing end to the T20 World Cup 2022 campaign. The 2007 winners topped their group to reach the last four round but were demolished by eventual champions England by ten wickets in the semi-finals to return home. Thus, the senior men's team's wait for an ICC title continues since 2013. After their dismal performance in the semi-final, many former cricketers and experts of the game have heavily criticised Team India and their style of play and called for the inclusion of young faces in the T20I set up. Many expect Hardik Pandya to succeed Rohit as the T20I captain, who will also lead a second-stringed side in the forthcoming three T20Is versus hosts New Zealand, whereas some senior players are expected to take a call on their future in the shortest format. Amid all this, former English spinner Monty Panesar has called for the likes of Rohit, R Ashwin and Dinesh Karthik to retire. "India disappointed everyone (with the way they lost in the semi-final), and I think there are some retirements coming up," Panesar told Times of India. "Let's be honest. India didn't put up a fight in the semis. It was a completely one-sided affair. Indian bowling looked clueless in front of Buttler and Hales. You are playing the semis and you need to give a solid fight; 168 is not a small score," he pointed out. ALSO READ | We shouldn’t cultivate hate: Shahid Afridi reacts to Mohammed Shami's 'karma' tweet for Shoaib Akhtar Panesar, who troubled the Indians with his spin bowling in Alastair Cook-led England's famous Test series win versus hosts India in 2012-13, further added, "Rohit, Dinesh Karthik and R Ashwin are the top names who could say goodbye to T20I cricket. The team management will surely have a meeting with these guys and will ask them about their plans... It is time these players make way for young players." "Virat is in great form. He is the fittest among all the Indian players. Age is just a number for Virat considering his super fitness. You may see him in the 2024 T20 World Cup. I am not seeing Rohit being part of that tournament, DK and Ashwin too (may not be there). There could be more players (considering T20I retirement), but these three, I think, will leave T20Is and focus on Tests and ODIs," Panesar concluded. The likes of Rohit, Ashwin and DK are above 35 years of age. Given the three didn't have a great run in the just-concluded T20 WC, the trio are expected to be sidelined from the format or they can consider retirement in order to focus on other formats.

Monty Panesar names three players whose T20I retirement is on cards after India's T20 WC campaign

<p>The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced the Most Valuable Team of the T20 World Cup 2022 after England defeated Pakistan in the final to win the elusive trophy. England thrashed Pakistan by five wickets after comfortably chasing down the target of 138 runs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in the summit clash.</p>

<p>A total of 12 players from six teams have been selected in the Most Valuable Team of the tournament with two Indian stars also making the cut. Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav are two Indian players who have been picked in&nbsp;the star-studded team after their brilliant show with the bat in the competition.</p>

<p>While Kohli topped the run-scoring charts in the tournament with 296 runs from six matches at an average of over 98 and a strike rate of 136, Suryakumar finished third with 239 runs from six matches. Both batters played an instrumental role in helping India make it to the semi-finals and were consistent throughout the tournament.</p>

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<p>Four players from England's World Cup-winning team were also named in the Most Valuable Team of the tournament. Player of the Tournament Sam Curran, who picked up 13 wickets in six matches, captain Jos Buttler, his opening partner Alex Hales, and pacer Mark Wood all made the cut in the team.</p>

<p>Buttler scored 225 runs and effected nine dismissals from behind the stumps while his opening partner Hales scored 212 runs at an average of over 42. Wood finished the tournament with nine wickets and dazzled with his pace.</p>

<p>Only two players from Pakistan managed to make the cut in the elite squad despite the team reaching the final. All-rounder Shadab Khan and fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi feature in the Most Valuable Team of the Tournament. Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raza, who was one of the most consistent performers with the bat and the ball, also deservingly made the cut.</p>

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<p><strong>Most Valuable Team of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022:</strong></p>

<p>Alex Hales (England), Jos Buttler (c/wk) (England), Virat Kohli (India), Suryakumar Yadav (India), Glenn Phillips (New Zealand), Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe), Shadab Khan (Pakistan), Sam Curran (England), Anrich Nortje (South Africa), Mark Wood (England), Shaheen Shah Afridi (Pakistan), 12th player: Hardik Pandya (India)</p>

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced the Most Valuable Team of the T20 World Cup 2022 after England defeated Pakistan in the final to win the elusive trophy.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced the Most Valuable Team of the T20 World Cup 2022 after England defeated Pakistan in the final to win the elusive trophy. England thrashed Pakistan by five wickets after comfortably chasing down the target of 138 runs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in the summit clash. A total of 12 players from six teams have been selected in the Most Valuable Team of the tournament with two Indian stars also making the cut. Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav are two Indian players who have been picked in the star-studded team after their brilliant show with the bat in the competition. While Kohli topped the run-scoring charts in the tournament with 296 runs from six matches at an average of over 98 and a strike rate of 136, Suryakumar finished third with 239 runs from six matches. Both batters played an instrumental role in helping India make it to the semi-finals and were consistent throughout the tournament. Also Read: WATCH: Pakistan cricket team receives rousing reception from fans in Australia after T20 World Cup defeat Four players from England's World Cup-winning team were also named in the Most Valuable Team of the tournament. Player of the Tournament Sam Curran, who picked up 13 wickets in six matches, captain Jos Buttler, his opening partner Alex Hales, and pacer Mark Wood all made the cut in the team. Buttler scored 225 runs and effected nine dismissals from behind the stumps while his opening partner Hales scored 212 runs at an average of over 42. Wood finished the tournament with nine wickets and dazzled with his pace. Only two players from Pakistan managed to make the cut in the elite squad despite the team reaching the final. All-rounder Shadab Khan and fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi feature in the Most Valuable Team of the Tournament. Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raza, who was one of the most consistent performers with the bat and the ball, also deservingly made the cut. Also Read: Jos Buttler has created his own legacy: Ben Stokes lauds England captain after T20 World Cup triumph Most Valuable Team of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022: Alex Hales (England), Jos Buttler (c/wk) (England), Virat Kohli (India), Suryakumar Yadav (India), Glenn Phillips (New Zealand), Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe), Shadab Khan (Pakistan), Sam Curran (England), Anrich Nortje (South Africa), Mark Wood (England), Shaheen Shah Afridi (Pakistan), 12th player: Hardik Pandya (India) ×

ICC names Most Valuable Team of T20 World Cup 2022, Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav make the cut

<p>Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar believes some of the players from India's current T20I setup might soon take a call on their future after the team's exit from the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022. India crashed out of the tournament on Thursday after a shattering ten-wicket defeat against England in the second semi-final at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide.</p>

<p>England openers Jos Buttler and Alex Hales batted India out of the contest as they slammed half-centuries apiece to help their team cruise to the 169-run target with four overs to spare. It was a woeful performance from the Indian bowlers, who were taken to the cleaners by the destructive duo, failing to pick up even a single wicket.</p>

<p>Speaking after India's shambolic defeat, former captain Gavaskar said he expects certain changes in the T20I squad going forward and backed Hardik Pandya to take over as the new captain in the shortest format. The India legend also feels some of the players in their mid-30s will now be considering their future in the format.</p>

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<p>"Having won the Indian Premier League on his first assignment as the captain, they would have marked Hardik Pandya out as the next captain. Hardik Pandya will definitely take over the team in the future and there will be some retirements, you never know. Players will be giving it a lot of thought. There are several players in their mid-30s who will be reconsidering their position in the Indian T20I team," Gavaskar said on<em> Star Sports.</em></p>

<p>India head coach Rahul Dravid was questioned about the futures of the likes of captain Rohit Sharma (35), Virat Kohli (34), R Ashwin (36) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (32) during the post-match press conference following India's exit from the T20 World Cup. Responding to the reporter, Dravid said it was not the right time to talk about the future of the senior players.</p>

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<p>Hardik, who has been touted by many to lead India in T20Is going forward, will captain the team in the T20I series on their tour of New Zealand starting later this month as the likes of Kohli, Rohit, and KL Rahul are all rested. The Indian think tank have a lot to ponder upon after yet another disappointing campaign in a major ICC event.</p>

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<p>Fresh changes might be on the cards in T20Is with a number of talented young guns waiting in the wings for opportunities to prove their mettle at the highest level.&nbsp;</p>


Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar believes some of the players from India's current T20I setup might soon take a call on their future after the team's exit from the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022.

Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar believes some of the players from India's current T20I setup might soon take a call on their future after the team's exit from the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022. India crashed out of the tournament on Thursday after a shattering ten-wicket defeat against England in the second semi-final at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide. England openers Jos Buttler and Alex Hales batted India out of the contest as they slammed half-centuries apiece to help their team cruise to the 169-run target with four overs to spare. It was a woeful performance from the Indian bowlers, who were taken to the cleaners by the destructive duo, failing to pick up even a single wicket. Speaking after India's shambolic defeat, former captain Gavaskar said he expects certain changes in the T20I squad going forward and backed Hardik Pandya to take over as the new captain in the shortest format. The India legend also feels some of the players in their mid-30s will now be considering their future in the format. Also Read: Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif takes a dig at Indian cricket team after defeat in T20 World Cup semi-final "Having won the Indian Premier League on his first assignment as the captain, they would have marked Hardik Pandya out as the next captain. Hardik Pandya will definitely take over the team in the future and there will be some retirements, you never know. Players will be giving it a lot of thought. There are several players in their mid-30s who will be reconsidering their position in the Indian T20I team," Gavaskar said on Star Sports. India head coach Rahul Dravid was questioned about the futures of the likes of captain Rohit Sharma (35), Virat Kohli (34), R Ashwin (36) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (32) during the post-match press conference following India's exit from the T20 World Cup. Responding to the reporter, Dravid said it was not the right time to talk about the future of the senior players. Also Read: It's all about keeping calm: Rohit Sharma on India's achilles heel in ICC knockouts after England hammering Hardik, who has been touted by many to lead India in T20Is going forward, will captain the team in the T20I series on their tour of New Zealand starting later this month as the likes of Kohli, Rohit, and KL Rahul are all rested. The Indian think tank have a lot to ponder upon after yet another disappointing campaign in a major ICC event. × Fresh changes might be on the cards in T20Is with a number of talented young guns waiting in the wings for opportunities to prove their mettle at the highest level.

There will be some retirements: Sunil Gavaskar after India's exit from T20 World Cup 2022

<p>England thrashed India by 10 wickets in Adelaide in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2022 on Thursday to secure a spot in the final of the tournament. Jos Butler and Alex Hales played destructive knocks to help England chase down the target of 169 runs with as many as four overs to spare and earn a comprehensive victory.</p>

<p>Butler's men outclassed India across all three departments as they bowled well and produced a clinical performance with the bat to send Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. packing. India got off to a shaky start batting first as they lost opener KL Rahul (5) cheaply while Rohit and Virat Kohli struggled to up the ante.</p>

<p>Rohit could only manage 27 off 28 balls while Kohli scored 50 off 40 balls. It was Hardik Pandya's sensational 33-ball 63 which helped the Men in Blue finish strongly with a fighting total of 168 runs on the board. The bowlers, however, failed to turn up in the all-important clash as India remained wicket-less during England's run-chase at the Adelaide Oval.</p>

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<p>Hales and Butler posted a record stand of unbeaten 170 to steamroll India and power England into the final where they will lock horns with Pakistan. Attending&nbsp;the post-match presser after India's heartbreaking loss, head coach Rahul Dravid was asked some tough questions by the reporters, including one on the future of the likes of Rohit and Kohli in T20Is.</p>

<p>"The team is going to NZ under Hardik. At this point, a cycle has ended the team. The next is after two years. You said about reflection, so what exactly would be the future of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ashwin, and Bhuvneshwar's future in terms of T20 cricket," the reporter asked the India head coach during the press conference.</p>

<p>"It's too early to talk about it, just after a semi-final game... These guys have been terrific performers for us. We've got a couple of years to reflect on it. These are some really quality players here. Not the right time to talk about or think about this stuff now. We'll have enough time, enough matches as we go on ahead and try to prepare for the next World Cup," Dravid responded.</p>

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<p>While Kohli performed exceptionally well for India with the bat, amassing 296 runs in six matches at a stunning average of 98.67 and a strike rate of over 136, the likes of Rohit, Ashwin, and Bhuvneshwar failed to impress. Rohit struggled for consistency with a solitary half-century in the tournament while Ashwin and Bhuvneshwar picked up 4 and 6 wickets respectively.</p>

<p>India will be looking at fresh changes in the T20I squad going forward with several senior players likely to make way for youngsters. While Rohit and Kohli are expected to continue going strong in the shortest format, the likes of Ashwin and Bhuvneshwar might face the axe from the shortest format.</p>

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England thrashed India by 10 wickets in Adelaide in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2022 on Thursday to secure a spot in the final of the tournament. Jos Butler and Alex Hales played destructive knocks to help England chase down the target of 169 runs with as many as four overs to spare and earn a comprehensive victory.

England thrashed India by 10 wickets in Adelaide in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2022 on Thursday to secure a spot in the final of the tournament. Jos Butler and Alex Hales played destructive knocks to help England chase down the target of 169 runs with as many as four overs to spare and earn a comprehensive victory. Butler's men outclassed India across all three departments as they bowled well and produced a clinical performance with the bat to send Rohit Sharma & Co. packing. India got off to a shaky start batting first as they lost opener KL Rahul (5) cheaply while Rohit and Virat Kohli struggled to up the ante. Rohit could only manage 27 off 28 balls while Kohli scored 50 off 40 balls. It was Hardik Pandya's sensational 33-ball 63 which helped the Men in Blue finish strongly with a fighting total of 168 runs on the board. The bowlers, however, failed to turn up in the all-important clash as India remained wicket-less during England's run-chase at the Adelaide Oval. Also Read: Rohit Sharma breaks down after India's heartbreaking defeat against England in T20 WC semi-final Hales and Butler posted a record stand of unbeaten 170 to steamroll India and power England into the final where they will lock horns with Pakistan. Attending the post-match presser after India's heartbreaking loss, head coach Rahul Dravid was asked some tough questions by the reporters, including one on the future of the likes of Rohit and Kohli in T20Is. "The team is going to NZ under Hardik. At this point, a cycle has ended the team. The next is after two years. You said about reflection, so what exactly would be the future of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ashwin, and Bhuvneshwar's future in terms of T20 cricket," the reporter asked the India head coach during the press conference. "It's too early to talk about it, just after a semi-final game... These guys have been terrific performers for us. We've got a couple of years to reflect on it. These are some really quality players here. Not the right time to talk about or think about this stuff now. We'll have enough time, enough matches as we go on ahead and try to prepare for the next World Cup," Dravid responded. Also Read: It's all about keeping calm: Rohit on India's achilles heel in ICC knockouts after England hammering While Kohli performed exceptionally well for India with the bat, amassing 296 runs in six matches at a stunning average of 98.67 and a strike rate of over 136, the likes of Rohit, Ashwin, and Bhuvneshwar failed to impress. Rohit struggled for consistency with a solitary half-century in the tournament while Ashwin and Bhuvneshwar picked up 4 and 6 wickets respectively. India will be looking at fresh changes in the T20I squad going forward with several senior players likely to make way for youngsters. While Rohit and Kohli are expected to continue going strong in the shortest format, the likes of Ashwin and Bhuvneshwar might face the axe from the shortest format. ×

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