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;

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;

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;

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;

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.

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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;

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;

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.

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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;

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;

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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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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;

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;

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>

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.

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.

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'

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&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;

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:&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>

Here is everything you need to know about the second and penultimate ODI - date, IST, streaming details, etc.&nbsp;

<h2>When is&nbsp;Bangladesh vs India 2nd ODI match taking place?</h2>

The Bangladesh vs India 2nd ODI is set to be held on December 07, 2022.&nbsp;

<h2>Where is Bangladesh vs India's&nbsp;2nd ODI taking&nbsp;place?</h2>

Bangladesh vs India second and penultimate ODI&nbsp;will be played&nbsp;at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka.

<h2>At what time is Bangladesh vs India 2nd ODI&nbsp;taking place?</h2>

Bangladesh vs India 2nd ODI will commence&nbsp;at 11:30 am (IST).

<h2>How to watch Bangladesh vs India 2nd ODI&nbsp;live on TV?</h2>

Bangladesh vs India 2nd ODI&nbsp;will be aired&nbsp;on&nbsp;Sony Sports Network.&nbsp;

<h2>How to watch Bangladesh vs India 2nd ODI&nbsp;live streaming?</h2>

Bangladesh vs India 2nd ODI's streaming will be&nbsp;on the&nbsp;Sony Liv app&nbsp;and the website.

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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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;

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:

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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;

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.

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

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 &amp; 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.&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.

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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;

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.

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

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;

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.

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:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ban-vs-ind-2022-was-asked-to-keep-wickets-no-idea-why-rishabh-pant-was-released-kl-rahul-540104">BAN vs IND 2022: ‘Was asked to keep wickets, no idea why Rishabh Pant was released’ – KL Rahul</a>

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.

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

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.

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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.

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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.&nbsp;

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).

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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

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

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?

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.

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.

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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).

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.

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

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.

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“(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.

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

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.

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:

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

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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&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.

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

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.&nbsp;

"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.

"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,"&nbsp;the source added. Thus, this can mean the end of the road for Rohit, Kohli in the shortest format.

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<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

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;

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."

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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.

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

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.

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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

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.

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“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.

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

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;

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.

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Players released:&nbsp;Jason Behrendorff, Aneeshwar Gautam, Chama Milind, Luvnith Sisodia, Sherfane Rutherford

Purse remaining: INR 87.5 million (INR&nbsp;8.75 crore)

Players acquired via trades: NA

Current squad:&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

Overseas slots remaining:&nbsp;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.&nbsp;

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

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&nbsp;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.

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"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&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.

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;

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

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;

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.

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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&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.

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;

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

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&nbsp;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.

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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.

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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)

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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

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.

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"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.

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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.

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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

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 &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.

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.

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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.

"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.

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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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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. ×

Rahul Dravid responds to question on Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's future in T20Is after India's T20 WC exit

On Thursday (November 10), Team India faced England in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2022 edition. While many had already pinned their hopes on an India-Pakistan final, after the latter entered the summit clash with a win over New Zealand on Wednesday (November 09), Jos Butler &amp; Co. thrashed the Men in Blue by 10 wickets, chasing 169, at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. Thus, they have now&nbsp;set up a final clash with Babar Azam's led&nbsp; Pakistan.

Being asked to bat first, Rohit-led India managed a decent 168 for 6 riding on half-centuries from Virat Kohli (40-ball 50) and Hardik Pandya's 33-ball 63. In reply, it was a listless performance from the Indian bowlers as Jos Butler-Alex Hales' unbeaten 170-run opening stand buried the 2007 champions Down Under. Butler (49-ball 80*) and Hales' (46-ball 87 not out) smashed as many as 23 boundaries to take the Three Lions home with four overs to spare.

After India's defeat, the senior men's team's ICC-title drought continues since 2013. From 2014-2022, India have lost four semi-finals and&nbsp;three finals. On India's ICC knockouts' achilles' heel, captain Rohit said at the post-match presentation, "Pretty disappointed how it turned up today. We batted well at the backend to get that score. We were not upto the mark with the ball, we couldn't turn up today. It's all about handling the pressure in knockout games. All these guys have played enough to understand that. These guys have played under pressure in IPL games, it's all about keeping calm. We were nervy to start with, but you got to give credit to their openers, they played really well."

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On India's whole campaign, the Hitman opined, "When we won the first game, it showed a lot of character. The game against Bangladesh, it was a tricky one. I thought it was difficult defending 85 runs in 9 overs, but we held our nerve and executed our plans. Couldn't do that today, and when you don't execute your plans, you are in trouble."

India, thus, failed to return with the elusive title despite topping their group. They will now travel to New Zealand for a white-ball series.

On Thursday (November 10), Team India faced England in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2022 edition. While many had already pinned their hopes on an India-Pakistan final, after the latter entered the summit clash with a win over New Zealand on Wednesday (November 09), Jos Butler & Co.

On Thursday (November 10), Team India faced England in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2022 edition. While many had already pinned their hopes on an India-Pakistan final, after the latter entered the summit clash with a win over New Zealand on Wednesday (November 09), Jos Butler & Co. thrashed the Men in Blue by 10 wickets, chasing 169, at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. Thus, they have now set up a final clash with Babar Azam's led Pakistan. Being asked to bat first, Rohit-led India managed a decent 168 for 6 riding on half-centuries from Virat Kohli (40-ball 50) and Hardik Pandya's 33-ball 63. In reply, it was a listless performance from the Indian bowlers as Jos Butler-Alex Hales' unbeaten 170-run opening stand buried the 2007 champions Down Under. Butler (49-ball 80*) and Hales' (46-ball 87 not out) smashed as many as 23 boundaries to take the Three Lions home with four overs to spare. After India's defeat, the senior men's team's ICC-title drought continues since 2013. From 2014-2022, India have lost four semi-finals and three finals. On India's ICC knockouts' achilles' heel, captain Rohit said at the post-match presentation, "Pretty disappointed how it turned up today. We batted well at the backend to get that score. We were not upto the mark with the ball, we couldn't turn up today. It's all about handling the pressure in knockout games. All these guys have played enough to understand that. These guys have played under pressure in IPL games, it's all about keeping calm. We were nervy to start with, but you got to give credit to their openers, they played really well." ALSO READ | T20 WC: Alex Hales, Jos Buttler bury India Down Under, England to meet Pakistan in final On India's whole campaign, the Hitman opined, "When we won the first game, it showed a lot of character. The game against Bangladesh, it was a tricky one. I thought it was difficult defending 85 runs in 9 overs, but we held our nerve and executed our plans. Couldn't do that today, and when you don't execute your plans, you are in trouble." India, thus, failed to return with the elusive title despite topping their group. They will now travel to New Zealand for a white-ball series.

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