<p>Virat Kohli-led Team India thrashed Scotland by eight wickets in a must-win Twenty20 World Cup contest on Friday (November 5). Indian openers Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul's blazing knocks helped Men In Blue to chase down the modest target in 6.3 overs to keep India's hopes of making it to the semi-final of the tournament alive.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While chasing the target, India lost two wickets as Rohit departed after scoring 30 runs off 16 balls and KL Rahul lost his wicket after scoring 50 runs off 19 balls.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bradley Wheal got the breakthrough for Scotland as Rohit's wicket but it was too little and too late as the skipper Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav sealed the deal, with SKY hitting the winning runs.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As per the current scenario, India needs&nbsp;to win their remaining game of the Super 12 stage with an improved net run rate, to have any chance of making the semi-finals after New Zealand defeated Namibia earlier in the day.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After winning the toss and opting to bowl first in Dubai, the Indian bowling department rattled the Scotland batting order as Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami took three wickets each as India bowled out Scotland for a paltry 85.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah bowled Scotland captain Kyle Coetzer after the batsman's seven-ball struggle at the crease. It was a maiden wicket for Bumrah.</p>

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<p>George Munsey counter-attacked as he smashed Ravichandran Ashwin for three successive boundaries but Shami cut short the openers' stay on 24.</p>

<p>Jadeja came into bowl after the first six overs of the powerplay and made an instant impact with twin strikes to send back Richie Berrington, bowled without scoring a run, and Matthew Cross, who was trapped lbw for two.</p>

<p>With Scotland's top four back in the dugout at 29, Calum MacLeod and Michael Leask put up some resistance during their 29-run stand.<br />
Jadeja broke through with his left-arm spin as he sent back Leask lbw for 21 and Ashwin got Chris Greaves out for one.</p>

<p>MacLeod, who made 16, and Mark Watt also attempted to get some respect to the total but Shami returned to pick up two wickets in one over and Bumrah wrapped up the innings in 17.4 overs.</p>


Virat Kohli-led Team India thrashed Scotland by eight wickets in a must-win Twenty20 World Cup contest on Friday (November 5). Indian openers Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul's blazing knocks helped Men In Blue to chase down the modest target in 6.

Virat Kohli-led Team India thrashed Scotland by eight wickets in a must-win Twenty20 World Cup contest on Friday (November 5). Indian openers Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul's blazing knocks helped Men In Blue to chase down the modest target in 6.3 overs to keep India's hopes of making it to the semi-final of the tournament alive. While chasing the target, India lost two wickets as Rohit departed after scoring 30 runs off 16 balls and KL Rahul lost his wicket after scoring 50 runs off 19 balls. Bradley Wheal got the breakthrough for Scotland as Rohit's wicket but it was too little and too late as the skipper Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav sealed the deal, with SKY hitting the winning runs. IN PICS | Happy Birthday Virat Kohli: Top five records owned by the Indian captain As per the current scenario, India needs to win their remaining game of the Super 12 stage with an improved net run rate, to have any chance of making the semi-finals after New Zealand defeated Namibia earlier in the day. After winning the toss and opting to bowl first in Dubai, the Indian bowling department rattled the Scotland batting order as Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami took three wickets each as India bowled out Scotland for a paltry 85. Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah bowled Scotland captain Kyle Coetzer after the batsman's seven-ball struggle at the crease. It was a maiden wicket for Bumrah. WATCH | India vs Scotland: Birthday luck! Virat Kohli finally wins the toss, his reaction is unmissable Pure entertainment 🔥#T20WorldCup | #INDvSCO | https://t.co/nlqBbYrz37 pic.twitter.com/3REx1mLFm6 — T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) November 5, 2021 × India unleash the 🎆#T20WorldCup | #INDvSCO | https://t.co/nlqBbYrz37 pic.twitter.com/3XRPyr4n3P — T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) November 5, 2021 × George Munsey counter-attacked as he smashed Ravichandran Ashwin for three successive boundaries but Shami cut short the openers' stay on 24. Jadeja came into bowl after the first six overs of the powerplay and made an instant impact with twin strikes to send back Richie Berrington, bowled without scoring a run, and Matthew Cross, who was trapped lbw for two. With Scotland's top four back in the dugout at 29, Calum MacLeod and Michael Leask put up some resistance during their 29-run stand. Jadeja broke through with his left-arm spin as he sent back Leask lbw for 21 and Ashwin got Chris Greaves out for one. MacLeod, who made 16, and Mark Watt also attempted to get some respect to the total but Shami returned to pick up two wickets in one over and Bumrah wrapped up the innings in 17.4 overs.

T20 World Cup: Virat Kohli-led Team India crush Scotland by eight wickets to keep semi-final hopes alive

<p>On Friday (November 5), Virat Kohli turned 33. The Indian captain is a superstar in world cricket and the whole cricketing fraternity has wished him on his special day. Playing for Team India since 2008, the right-hander remains the poster boy of Indian cricket for his consistency across formats, batting skills, captaincy and aggressive approach. Hence, his birthday remains a huge moment to celebrate for his avid fans worldwide.</p>

<p>Kohli made his international debut in 2008. While he did produce some good performances and was part of India's victorious 2011 ODI World Cup campaign, he became a household name since early 2012. To date, Kohli has 23,159 international runs, including 70 centuries. In addition, he has most runs in T20Is and IPL (3,225 and 6,283 runs respectively), was the fastest to 10,000 ODI runs (achieved in 2018) and has an average of over 50 in ODIs and T20Is.</p>

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<p>Under Kohli, India have also achieved sizeable success across formats. He led India to Test series win in Australia in 2018-19, bilateral ODI series wins in South Africa and New Zealand, T20I series triumph in England, 2017 Champions Trophy final, 2019 ODI World Cup semi-finals and to the inaugural WTC final this year. While he hasn't led India to an ICC title so far, his efforts and overall records as Team India captain cannot be overlooked.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As many of his former teammates and active players wished him on his 33rd birthday, his ladylove and wife Anushka Sharma also posted a heartfelt post for him on Instagram. She wrote, "No filter needed, for this photo and the way you lead your life. Your core is made of honesty and guts of steel. Courage that pales doubt into oblivion. I know no one who can pick themselves up from a dark place like you can. You grow better in every way because you hold on to nothing in you as permanent and are fearless. I know we are not ones to talk to each other through social media like this but sometimes I just want to scream and tell the world what an amazing man you are &nbsp;Fortunate are those who really truly know you. Thank you for making everything brighter and more beautiful&nbsp;<br />
Oh, and Happy Birthday cuteness!!"</p>

<p>To this, Kohli also reacted in an adorable manner and wrote, "You are my strength. You are my guiding force. Grateful to god everyday for us being together my love. I love you".</p>

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<p>Kohli is currently leading India in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, which will be his last assignment as Team India's T20I captain. Anushka and their nine-month old daughter Vamika are also present with Virat in the UAE, being a part of India's bio-bubble.</p>

<p>India have also taken on Scotland on Kohli's birthday and the national side will be eager to give their captain a perfect birthday gift.&nbsp;The Men in Blue need to win both their remaining games convincingly and also hope for other results to favour them in order&nbsp;to qualify for the semi-finals. So far, India only have one win from three games in the T20 WC.</p>


On Friday (November 5), Virat Kohli turned 33. The Indian captain is a superstar in world cricket and the whole cricketing fraternity has wished him on his special day.

On Friday (November 5), Virat Kohli turned 33. The Indian captain is a superstar in world cricket and the whole cricketing fraternity has wished him on his special day. Playing for Team India since 2008, the right-hander remains the poster boy of Indian cricket for his consistency across formats, batting skills, captaincy and aggressive approach. Hence, his birthday remains a huge moment to celebrate for his avid fans worldwide. Kohli made his international debut in 2008. While he did produce some good performances and was part of India's victorious 2011 ODI World Cup campaign, he became a household name since early 2012. To date, Kohli has 23,159 international runs, including 70 centuries. In addition, he has most runs in T20Is and IPL (3,225 and 6,283 runs respectively), was the fastest to 10,000 ODI runs (achieved in 2018) and has an average of over 50 in ODIs and T20Is. ALSO READ | WATCH: Virat Kohli grooves to iconic Bollywood song during India-Afghanistan T20 WC tie Under Kohli, India have also achieved sizeable success across formats. He led India to Test series win in Australia in 2018-19, bilateral ODI series wins in South Africa and New Zealand, T20I series triumph in England, 2017 Champions Trophy final, 2019 ODI World Cup semi-finals and to the inaugural WTC final this year. While he hasn't led India to an ICC title so far, his efforts and overall records as Team India captain cannot be overlooked. As many of his former teammates and active players wished him on his 33rd birthday, his ladylove and wife Anushka Sharma also posted a heartfelt post for him on Instagram. She wrote, "No filter needed, for this photo and the way you lead your life. Your core is made of honesty and guts of steel. Courage that pales doubt into oblivion. I know no one who can pick themselves up from a dark place like you can. You grow better in every way because you hold on to nothing in you as permanent and are fearless. I know we are not ones to talk to each other through social media like this but sometimes I just want to scream and tell the world what an amazing man you are Fortunate are those who really truly know you. Thank you for making everything brighter and more beautiful Oh, and Happy Birthday cuteness!!" To this, Kohli also reacted in an adorable manner and wrote, "You are my strength. You are my guiding force. Grateful to god everyday for us being together my love. I love you". View this post on Instagram A post shared by AnushkaSharma1588 (@anushkasharma) × ALSO READ | Happy Birthday, skipper: Indian captain Virat Kohli turns 33 Kohli is currently leading India in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, which will be his last assignment as Team India's T20I captain. Anushka and their nine-month old daughter Vamika are also present with Virat in the UAE, being a part of India's bio-bubble. India have also taken on Scotland on Kohli's birthday and the national side will be eager to give their captain a perfect birthday gift. The Men in Blue need to win both their remaining games convincingly and also hope for other results to favour them in order to qualify for the semi-finals. So far, India only have one win from three games in the T20 WC.

'You are my guiding force' - Virat Kohli reacts as wife Anushka Sharma wishes him on his 33rd birthday

<p>Rahul Dravid, on Wednesday (November 3), was announced as the new Team India head coach, who will take over from Ravi Shastri post the T20 World Cup 2021 edition. Many believed Dravid was the ideal candidate to replace Shastri -- who took over as India's coach since mid-2017 -- and the Sourav Ganguly-led Indian cricket board managed to convince <em>The Wall</em> for the top job, after reports initially claimed that Dravid wasn't willing to&nbsp;stay away from his young family for so long with coaching duties.</p>

<p>Dravid has served Indian cricket brilliantly since his international debut. Apart from his 13,288 runs in Tests and 10,889 ODI runs, he performed various roles for the national side during his playing days; i.e. serving as a part-time wicketkeeper, finisher or middle-order batter in ODIs, opener and captain. Since his retirement, Dravid has groomed India's young talents as U-19 and A team's coach before taking over as the National Cricket Academy (NCA) head, in Bengaluru.</p>

<p>Thus, many have their eyes on Dravid in his new role as India's head coach. Ahead of the start of his tenure, former Indian cricketer Ajay Jadeja has made a&nbsp;special request for the BCCI.</p>

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<p>Jadeja told Cricbuzz, "If there's a role model of discipline and dedication, it's Rahul Dravid. You want a lot of things from a coach but discipline and dedication are probably the two prime things. It will be interesting to see who will make the next T20 captain - Rahul Dravid or [the selectors]. There's no doubt in his praise but when someone becomes an Indian coach, if you don't let him work or don't use his vision then it's all redundant, anyone can be a coach in that way.</p>

<p>"So if you have brought Rahul Dravid, the biggest name, then at least go with his vision. This is my request to the board... If a man like Rahul Dravid has joined then please, please move alongside his vision, understanding and dedication, don't tell him how to run the team," he added.</p>

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<p>Amid huge expectations, Dravid will be hoping to fulfill the country's wish of guiding Team India to their first-ever ICC title since 2013, i.e. if they return without the trophy in the ongoing T20 WC. As of now, Kohli-led India have a very small chance to proceed to the semi-finals from their group (Pool B).</p>


Rahul Dravid, on Wednesday (November 3), was announced as the new Team India head coach, who will take over from Ravi Shastri post the T20 World Cup 2021 edition.

Rahul Dravid, on Wednesday (November 3), was announced as the new Team India head coach, who will take over from Ravi Shastri post the T20 World Cup 2021 edition. Many believed Dravid was the ideal candidate to replace Shastri -- who took over as India's coach since mid-2017 -- and the Sourav Ganguly-led Indian cricket board managed to convince The Wall for the top job, after reports initially claimed that Dravid wasn't willing to stay away from his young family for so long with coaching duties. Dravid has served Indian cricket brilliantly since his international debut. Apart from his 13,288 runs in Tests and 10,889 ODI runs, he performed various roles for the national side during his playing days; i.e. serving as a part-time wicketkeeper, finisher or middle-order batter in ODIs, opener and captain. Since his retirement, Dravid has groomed India's young talents as U-19 and A team's coach before taking over as the National Cricket Academy (NCA) head, in Bengaluru. Thus, many have their eyes on Dravid in his new role as India's head coach. Ahead of the start of his tenure, former Indian cricketer Ajay Jadeja has made a special request for the BCCI. ALSO READ | Brilliant captain to excellent mentor: Selfless Rahul Dravid continues to serve Indian cricket Jadeja told Cricbuzz, "If there's a role model of discipline and dedication, it's Rahul Dravid. You want a lot of things from a coach but discipline and dedication are probably the two prime things. It will be interesting to see who will make the next T20 captain - Rahul Dravid or [the selectors]. There's no doubt in his praise but when someone becomes an Indian coach, if you don't let him work or don't use his vision then it's all redundant, anyone can be a coach in that way. "So if you have brought Rahul Dravid, the biggest name, then at least go with his vision. This is my request to the board... If a man like Rahul Dravid has joined then please, please move alongside his vision, understanding and dedication, don't tell him how to run the team," he added. ALSO READ | New coach Rahul Dravid suggests who should become India's next white-ball captain: Reports Amid huge expectations, Dravid will be hoping to fulfill the country's wish of guiding Team India to their first-ever ICC title since 2013, i.e. if they return without the trophy in the ongoing T20 WC. As of now, Kohli-led India have a very small chance to proceed to the semi-finals from their group (Pool B).

'Don't tell him...' - Jadeja has a special request for BCCI as Rahul Dravid named India's new head coach

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<p>The Indian skipper Virat Kohli finally won the toss during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup match against Scotland on Friday (November 5) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Interestingly, it is his 33rd birthday and winning the toss appears to be a bit of birthday luck for the Indian skipper. Kohli and his luck during toss remained in the headlines of late as he has lost the toss in 13 out of his last 15 games.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the must-win Super 12 contest, India opted to bowl first and entered the field with one change with spinner Varun Chakravarthy back in the team in place of Shardul Thakur.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>After winning the toss, Virat said, "Winning my first toss on my birthday, probably we should have played the first game on my birthday (smiles)." India suffered a heavy 10-wicket loss in their first match of the Super 12 stage against arch-rivals Pakistan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Then the Men In Blue lost their second match against New Zealand by eight wickets, leaving them on the verge of exiting early from the tournament. The 2007 champions were finally off the mark after winning the crucial contest against Afghanistan. Now, they will have to win their remaining matches with bigger margins to improve their net run rate. And also hope results of other teams to go their way in order to make it to the semi-final.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Kohli also said, "Try and restrict them and chase it down convincingly if the situation allows us to. The intensity from ball one is important. For us, it's just about keeping that intensity on for 20 overs. That's something we expect from people and people have done that over the years as well."</p>

<p><strong>Playing XI:</strong></p>

<p><strong>India</strong>: KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli(c), Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant(w), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah</p>

<p><strong>Scotland</strong>: George Munsey, Kyle Coetzer(c), Matthew Cross(w), Richie Berrington, Calum MacLeod, Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Safyaan Sharif, Alasdair Evans, Bradley Wheal</p>


The Indian skipper Virat Kohli finally won the toss during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup match against Scotland on Friday (November 5) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

The Indian skipper Virat Kohli finally won the toss during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup match against Scotland on Friday (November 5) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Interestingly, it is his 33rd birthday and winning the toss appears to be a bit of birthday luck for the Indian skipper. Kohli and his luck during toss remained in the headlines of late as he has lost the toss in 13 out of his last 15 games. In the must-win Super 12 contest, India opted to bowl first and entered the field with one change with spinner Varun Chakravarthy back in the team in place of Shardul Thakur. IN PICS | Happy Birthday Virat Kohli: Top five records owned by the Indian captain After winning the toss, Virat said, "Winning my first toss on my birthday, probably we should have played the first game on my birthday (smiles)." India suffered a heavy 10-wicket loss in their first match of the Super 12 stage against arch-rivals Pakistan. Then the Men In Blue lost their second match against New Zealand by eight wickets, leaving them on the verge of exiting early from the tournament. The 2007 champions were finally off the mark after winning the crucial contest against Afghanistan. Now, they will have to win their remaining matches with bigger margins to improve their net run rate. And also hope results of other teams to go their way in order to make it to the semi-final. Birthday boy got lucky;Virat Kohli wins the toss and chose to field. #INDvSCO pic.twitter.com/QI9zO14uaU — Karamdeep #T20WorldCup (@oyeekd) November 5, 2021 × IN PICS | From Azeem Rafiq allegations to ECB's response: All you need to know about Yorkshire cricket racism scandal Kohli also said, "Try and restrict them and chase it down convincingly if the situation allows us to. The intensity from ball one is important. For us, it's just about keeping that intensity on for 20 overs. That's something we expect from people and people have done that over the years as well." Playing XI: India: KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli(c), Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant(w), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah Scotland: George Munsey, Kyle Coetzer(c), Matthew Cross(w), Richie Berrington, Calum MacLeod, Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Safyaan Sharif, Alasdair Evans, Bradley Wheal

Watch: India vs Scotland - Birthday luck! Virat Kohli finally wins the toss, his reaction is unmissable

<p>India came into the Afghanistan face-off, in the Super 12 round of the T20 World Cup, with their back against the wall. After losing their first two games in the marquee tournament, the Virat Kohli-led Men in Blue were in desperate need to win and keep their slim chances alive of qualifying for the semi-finals.</p>

<p>Team India locked horns with Mohammad Nabi-led Afghanistan on Wednesday evening (November 3), at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Being asked to bat first, India rode on Rohit Sharma's 74 and KL Rahul's 69 to post the highest-total in the ongoing edition; i.e. 210-2. In reply, Afghanistan only managed 144-7 as Mohammed Shami's 3-fer and R Ashwin's 2 for 14 led the charge for India with the ball in hand.</p>

<p>During Aghanistan's run-chase, they never seemed to be in control and were always on the back foot. Hence, Captain Kohli was in his elements and even entertained the crowd with his dance moves while fielding on the boundary line. Here's the video where Kohli can be seen shaking a leg to an iconic Bollywood song, which starred Anil Kapoor.</p>

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<p>Talking about Kohli &amp; Co.'s campaign, India need to win their remaining two games by convincing margins to bolster their NRR and also hope for other results to favour them to enter the last four. India are playing Scotland in their penultimate clash in the Super 12 before they face Namibia in their last encounter.</p>


India came into the Afghanistan face-off, in the Super 12 round of the T20 World Cup, with their back against the wall. After losing their first two games in the marquee tournament, the Virat Kohli-led Men in Blue were in desperate need to win and keep their slim chances alive of qualifying for the semi-finals.

India came into the Afghanistan face-off, in the Super 12 round of the T20 World Cup, with their back against the wall. After losing their first two games in the marquee tournament, the Virat Kohli-led Men in Blue were in desperate need to win and keep their slim chances alive of qualifying for the semi-finals. Team India locked horns with Mohammad Nabi-led Afghanistan on Wednesday evening (November 3), at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Being asked to bat first, India rode on Rohit Sharma's 74 and KL Rahul's 69 to post the highest-total in the ongoing edition; i.e. 210-2. In reply, Afghanistan only managed 144-7 as Mohammed Shami's 3-fer and R Ashwin's 2 for 14 led the charge for India with the ball in hand. During Aghanistan's run-chase, they never seemed to be in control and were always on the back foot. Hence, Captain Kohli was in his elements and even entertained the crowd with his dance moves while fielding on the boundary line. Here's the video where Kohli can be seen shaking a leg to an iconic Bollywood song, which starred Anil Kapoor. ALSO READ | Rohit, KL Rahul or Pant? Sehwag suggests who should be India's next T20I captain after Virat Kohli Kohli and his dance steps are pure bliss to watch pic.twitter.com/1nhWlHKskT — ⋆✰𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞✰⋆ (@TansMe_V) November 4, 2021 × ALSO READ | David Gower, Rashid Latif shun claims after India-Afg toss controversy leads to fixing conspiracy at T20 WC Talking about Kohli & Co.'s campaign, India need to win their remaining two games by convincing margins to bolster their NRR and also hope for other results to favour them to enter the last four. India are playing Scotland in their penultimate clash in the Super 12 before they face Namibia in their last encounter.

WATCH: Virat Kohli grooves to iconic Bollywood song during India-Afghanistan T20 WC tie

Happy Birthday Virat Kohli: Top five records owned by the Indian captain

<p>Prior to the T20 World Cup, Virat Kohli had dropped a bomb in mid-September when he announced that he will lead India for the last time in the shortest format in the marquee event in the UAE. Under him, India remain alive in the T20 WC but have very slim chances of making it to the semi-finals of the showpiece event as they need to win their remaining two games in the Super 12 round, by big margins, and also hope for other results to favour them.</p>

<p>India are in a tricky position in the Super 12 of the T20 WC after back-to-back defeats in their opening two fixtures, versus Pakistan and New Zealand, respectively. Irrespective of whether India will progress to the semi-finals or bow out in the group stages, the world cricket is eagerly waiting to see who will succeed Kohli as T20I captain.</p>

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<p>In this regard, former Indian opener-turned-commentator Virender Sehwag told&nbsp;while responding to a query by a fan on his Facebook Watch show Virugiri Dot Com, "I think there are many candidates for captain but I think Rohit is the best candidate because he has done well as a leader for the Mumbai Indians team in the IPL. He has won the IPL championship five times. So according to me, the next T20 captain of Team India should be Rohit Sharma."</p>

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<p>As per reports, Rohit or Rahul are frontrunners to replace Kohli and become the next Indian captain in T20Is. In addition, the BCCI might also look to replace Kohli and appoint only one white-ball captain, especially if India bow out f the T20 WC in the group stages. The 33-year-old Kohli is, however, very likely to remain Team India's Test captain.</p>


Prior to the T20 World Cup, Virat Kohli had dropped a bomb in mid-September when he announced that he will lead India for the last time in the shortest format in the marquee event in the UAE.

Prior to the T20 World Cup, Virat Kohli had dropped a bomb in mid-September when he announced that he will lead India for the last time in the shortest format in the marquee event in the UAE. Under him, India remain alive in the T20 WC but have very slim chances of making it to the semi-finals of the showpiece event as they need to win their remaining two games in the Super 12 round, by big margins, and also hope for other results to favour them. India are in a tricky position in the Super 12 of the T20 WC after back-to-back defeats in their opening two fixtures, versus Pakistan and New Zealand, respectively. Irrespective of whether India will progress to the semi-finals or bow out in the group stages, the world cricket is eagerly waiting to see who will succeed Kohli as T20I captain. ALSO READ | IND vs SCO, T20 World Cup 2021 prediction: Who will win today's match between India and Scotland? In this regard, former Indian opener-turned-commentator Virender Sehwag told while responding to a query by a fan on his Facebook Watch show Virugiri Dot Com, "I think there are many candidates for captain but I think Rohit is the best candidate because he has done well as a leader for the Mumbai Indians team in the IPL. He has won the IPL championship five times. So according to me, the next T20 captain of Team India should be Rohit Sharma." ALSO READ | Players plays the game, religion doesn't: Former Pak spinner slams trolls for targetting Shami, Virat Kohli As per reports, Rohit or Rahul are frontrunners to replace Kohli and become the next Indian captain in T20Is. In addition, the BCCI might also look to replace Kohli and appoint only one white-ball captain, especially if India bow out f the T20 WC in the group stages. The 33-year-old Kohli is, however, very likely to remain Team India's Test captain.

Rohit, KL Rahul or Pant? Sehwag suggests who should be India's next T20I captain after Virat Kohli

<p>Cricket fans on Twitter were left stumped after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)'s official women's team handle posted a tweet sharing cricketer&nbsp;Anushka Sharma's score from a game in the onging&nbsp;Womens Under 19 One Day Challenger Trophy. The cricketer shares her name with Bollywood superstar and Indian men's cricket team captain Virat Kohli's wife Anushka Sharma.</p>

<p>The Women's Under 19 One Day Challenger Trophy got underway in Jaipur on 2nd November with two matches being played on the opening day. BCCI Women's official Twitter handle was continuously providing updates from the matches but one tweet particularly caught the eyes of many.</p>

<p>"Anushka Sharma 52 runs in 88 balls &nbsp;(5x4, 1x6) India B 140/0 #U19ChallengerTrophy," tweeted BCCI Women and the post soon went viral with several fans noticing the funny side of it. Fans had a filed day sharing memes and jokes as they couldn't help but mention actor and producer Anushka Sharma's name in their responses.</p>

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<p>While Bollywood superstar Anushka Sharma commands a huge fan base across the country and is one of the most successful actors in the industry, young cricketer Anushka Brijmohan Sharma is making a name for herself on the cricket field.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/all-the-runs-and-hundreds-you-score-mean-nothing-if-you-dont-win-trophy-rohit-sharma-426899">All the runs and hundreds you score mean nothing if you don’t win trophy: Rohit Sharma</a></strong></p>

<p>Anushka hails from Madhya Pradesh and plays for her state team in the domestic circuit. She is currently leading the India B side in the&nbsp;Women's Under 19 One Day Challenger Trophy and has been making waves with her performances.</p>

<p>Anushka played a brilliant knock of 72 runs off 114 balls as she combined with opener G Trisha to help India B post 221 runs on the board against India A in their first game of the competition. India A were bundled out for 129 runs, in reply as they lost the game by a whopping 92 runs.</p>

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Cricket fans on Twitter were left stumped after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)'s official women's team handle posted a tweet sharing cricketer Anushka Sharma's score from a game in the onging Womens Under 19 One Day Challenger Trophy.

Cricket fans on Twitter were left stumped after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)'s official women's team handle posted a tweet sharing cricketer Anushka Sharma's score from a game in the onging Womens Under 19 One Day Challenger Trophy. The cricketer shares her name with Bollywood superstar and Indian men's cricket team captain Virat Kohli's wife Anushka Sharma. The Women's Under 19 One Day Challenger Trophy got underway in Jaipur on 2nd November with two matches being played on the opening day. BCCI Women's official Twitter handle was continuously providing updates from the matches but one tweet particularly caught the eyes of many. "Anushka Sharma 52 runs in 88 balls (5x4, 1x6) India B 140/0 #U19ChallengerTrophy," tweeted BCCI Women and the post soon went viral with several fans noticing the funny side of it. Fans had a filed day sharing memes and jokes as they couldn't help but mention actor and producer Anushka Sharma's name in their responses. Check out some tweets: For a sec i thought bcci is trolling virat kohli — Pisces dude (@Deltaseira0318) November 2, 2021 × Wait...whaaatt... so..the wife plays for BCCI women team? Isn't she only a actress — Indika Bandara (@hmcindikab) November 2, 2021 × you had us — SURBHI SHARMA🇮🇳 (@Imsurbhis) November 2, 2021 × And She is Captain too pic.twitter.com/Mdm8Iv2l05 — Sandesh Naik (@Sandesh18333) November 2, 2021 × Virat Kohli's reaction after seeing this:- pic.twitter.com/Ew6MPTA1YJ — CRICKET VIDEOS (@AbdullahNeaz) November 2, 2021 × While Bollywood superstar Anushka Sharma commands a huge fan base across the country and is one of the most successful actors in the industry, young cricketer Anushka Brijmohan Sharma is making a name for herself on the cricket field. Also Read: All the runs and hundreds you score mean nothing if you don’t win trophy: Rohit Sharma Anushka hails from Madhya Pradesh and plays for her state team in the domestic circuit. She is currently leading the India B side in the Women's Under 19 One Day Challenger Trophy and has been making waves with her performances. Anushka played a brilliant knock of 72 runs off 114 balls as she combined with opener G Trisha to help India B post 221 runs on the board against India A in their first game of the competition. India A were bundled out for 129 runs, in reply as they lost the game by a whopping 92 runs.

Anushka Sharma scores 52 runs in 88 balls: Fans react as BCCI's post goes viral on Twitter

<p>Team India have not had the best run in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. The Virat Kohli-led Indian team lost their Super 12 round opening fixture versus arch-rivals Pakistan by ten wickets. On the other hand, the one-time winners also got thrashed by New Zealand by eight wickets before they finally turned things around in their third face-off, versus Afghanistan.</p>

<p>India beat Afghanistan by a whopping 66-run margin and need to win their remaining encounters convincingly whereas also hope for other results to favour them to stay alive in the T20 WC. Being in such a tricky situation, Indian players only have themselves to blame for their horrendous situation. Being touted as one of the strongest contenders, India are on the brink of an early elimination and need some clinical performances, along with the luck factor, to proceed to the semi-finals.</p>

<p>Hence, Team India supporters have vented out their frustrations on the national side. Mohammed Shami has been one of the most expensive bowlers for the Men in Blue, even though he ended with three scalps versus the Afghan line-up. He was subject to religious discrimination post the Pakistan thrashing whereas Kohli's 9-month old daughter Vamika has also received rape threats after India's first two games.</p>

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<p>As a result, the former Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal has come outIndia is currently gearing up for their penultimate Super 12 clash, versus Scotland before they take on Namibia in their last encounter. and told Cricket Pakistan, "Player plays the game, religion does not play. It is not right to harass players based on their religion. If such things happen, the future generation might be scared of taking up the game. Players are being called gaddars (traitors). Kohli’s nine-month-old daughter is getting rape threats. It is a sport, where one team has to win and one has to lose. India performed badly in a couple of games. But if you look at the stats of the entire year, India have been perhaps the most successful team."</p>

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<p>India is currently gearing up for their penultimate Super 12 clash, versus Scotland -- on Friday evening (November 5) at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai -- before they take on Namibia in their last encounter.</p>

<p><strong>Author's take</strong></p>

<p>Despite the disappointments, Indian fans and supporters should back the team relentlessly as the national side have given them plenty to cheer for in the past. Moreover, attacking someone on religion or slamming their families add to the players' woes when they are already down with successive defeats. The players feel most disappointed after defeats and there is no denying that they always try to give their best, however, ultimately they have to face defeats as well. It is inevitable.</p>

<p>As they say, it is just a sport!</p>


Team India have not had the best run in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. The Virat Kohli-led Indian team lost their Super 12 round opening fixture versus arch-rivals Pakistan by ten wickets.

Team India have not had the best run in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. The Virat Kohli-led Indian team lost their Super 12 round opening fixture versus arch-rivals Pakistan by ten wickets. On the other hand, the one-time winners also got thrashed by New Zealand by eight wickets before they finally turned things around in their third face-off, versus Afghanistan. India beat Afghanistan by a whopping 66-run margin and need to win their remaining encounters convincingly whereas also hope for other results to favour them to stay alive in the T20 WC. Being in such a tricky situation, Indian players only have themselves to blame for their horrendous situation. Being touted as one of the strongest contenders, India are on the brink of an early elimination and need some clinical performances, along with the luck factor, to proceed to the semi-finals. Hence, Team India supporters have vented out their frustrations on the national side. Mohammed Shami has been one of the most expensive bowlers for the Men in Blue, even though he ended with three scalps versus the Afghan line-up. He was subject to religious discrimination post the Pakistan thrashing whereas Kohli's 9-month old daughter Vamika has also received rape threats after India's first two games. ALSO READ | IND vs SCO, T20 World Cup 2021 prediction: Who will win today's match between India and Scotland? As a result, the former Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal has come outIndia is currently gearing up for their penultimate Super 12 clash, versus Scotland before they take on Namibia in their last encounter. and told Cricket Pakistan, "Player plays the game, religion does not play. It is not right to harass players based on their religion. If such things happen, the future generation might be scared of taking up the game. Players are being called gaddars (traitors). Kohli’s nine-month-old daughter is getting rape threats. It is a sport, where one team has to win and one has to lose. India performed badly in a couple of games. But if you look at the stats of the entire year, India have been perhaps the most successful team." ALSO READ | Happy Birthday, skipper: Indian captain Virat Kohli turns 33 India is currently gearing up for their penultimate Super 12 clash, versus Scotland -- on Friday evening (November 5) at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai -- before they take on Namibia in their last encounter. Author's take Despite the disappointments, Indian fans and supporters should back the team relentlessly as the national side have given them plenty to cheer for in the past. Moreover, attacking someone on religion or slamming their families add to the players' woes when they are already down with successive defeats. The players feel most disappointed after defeats and there is no denying that they always try to give their best, however, ultimately they have to face defeats as well. It is inevitable. As they say, it is just a sport!

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<p>Team India will face Scotland in match 37 of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. The Virat Kohli-led Indian team will be squaring off with the Scotland cricket team for the second time in T20 WC history. However, the last face-off was during the 2007 T20 WC, when the match got abandoned due to rain without a ball being bowled.</p>

<p>India are coming into this game on the back of a 66-run win over Afghanistan. After two flop games, the Men in Blue finally looked in their zone versus the Mohammad Nabi-led Afghan side. Their batters finally played with a lot of freedom and looked in their comfort zone despite being asked to set up a target. While the pitch was also favouring them, as compared to the ones offered in Dubai, they will like to follow the same approach as Virat Kohli &amp; Co. still need to work on their NRR and attain two big wins in the remaining two encounters for the semi-finals spot.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/happy-birthday-skipper-indian-captain-virat-kohli-turns-33-426825">Happy Birthday, skipper: Indian captain Virat Kohli turns 33</a></strong></p>

<p>Scotland, on the other hand, have been disappointing in the Super 12 round. After a solid start in the warm-up games and the qualifiers, the&nbsp;Kyle Coetzer-led side haven't lived upto expectations with a big defeat versus Afghanistan and two close losses, against Namibia and New Zealand. They will hope to produce their best performance versus India and then sign off on a high against Pakistan.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-nz-vs-nam-live-streaming-when-and-where-to-watch-new-zealand-vs-namibia-match-426863"><strong>T20 World Cup, NZ vs NAM live streaming: When and where to watch New Zealand vs Namibia match?</strong></a></p>

<p><strong>Match prediction for India-Scotland encounter:&nbsp;</strong>The pitch in Dubai has been favouring the chasing side. Both teams will be eager to bat second, with dew also likely to play a part in the evening fixture. However, in the last game New Zealand defeated Scotland at the same venue, batting first (by a slender 16-run margin). Hence, toss will again play a crucial role. India will be eager to bat first and work on their NRR by posting a big score.</p>

<p>While the margin of victory cannot be predicted, India is expected to continue their winning win and keep their slim chances alive of entering the semi-finals.</p>


Team India will face Scotland in match 37 of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. The Virat Kohli-led Indian team will be squaring off with the Scotland cricket team for the second time in T20 WC history.

Team India will face Scotland in match 37 of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. The Virat Kohli-led Indian team will be squaring off with the Scotland cricket team for the second time in T20 WC history. However, the last face-off was during the 2007 T20 WC, when the match got abandoned due to rain without a ball being bowled. India are coming into this game on the back of a 66-run win over Afghanistan. After two flop games, the Men in Blue finally looked in their zone versus the Mohammad Nabi-led Afghan side. Their batters finally played with a lot of freedom and looked in their comfort zone despite being asked to set up a target. While the pitch was also favouring them, as compared to the ones offered in Dubai, they will like to follow the same approach as Virat Kohli & Co. still need to work on their NRR and attain two big wins in the remaining two encounters for the semi-finals spot. ALSO READ | Happy Birthday, skipper: Indian captain Virat Kohli turns 33 Scotland, on the other hand, have been disappointing in the Super 12 round. After a solid start in the warm-up games and the qualifiers, the Kyle Coetzer-led side haven't lived upto expectations with a big defeat versus Afghanistan and two close losses, against Namibia and New Zealand. They will hope to produce their best performance versus India and then sign off on a high against Pakistan. ALSO READ | T20 World Cup, NZ vs NAM live streaming: When and where to watch New Zealand vs Namibia match? Match prediction for India-Scotland encounter: The pitch in Dubai has been favouring the chasing side. Both teams will be eager to bat second, with dew also likely to play a part in the evening fixture. However, in the last game New Zealand defeated Scotland at the same venue, batting first (by a slender 16-run margin). Hence, toss will again play a crucial role. India will be eager to bat first and work on their NRR by posting a big score. While the margin of victory cannot be predicted, India is expected to continue their winning win and keep their slim chances alive of entering the semi-finals.

IND vs SCO, T20 World Cup 2021 prediction: Who will win today's match between India and Scotland?

<p>Indian cricket team captain and one of the greatest batsmen of all time, Virat Kohli celebrates his 33rd birthday on Friday (November 05). Kohli has been a run machine for India across formats and continues to produce match-winning performances for his team while batting at an incredible consistency.</p>

<p>Kohli, who made his India debut against Sri Lanka in August 2008, has come a long way in establishing himself as one of the best batters in the world. While he has been one of India's most consistent performers with the willow over the last few years, he has also been excellent as a captain.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kohli is currently leading the Indian team in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021 in UAE which is all set to be his final tournament as the T20 captain of Team India. Having already confirmed that he will be stepping down from T20 captaincy post the World Cup, Kohli would have expected to finish on a high but his team have made a disastrous start in the tournament.</p>

<p>With two losses in their first three matches in the Super 12, India are on the verge of missing out on a spot in the semi-finals as they stare at an early exit from the tournament. Underfire Kohli has been receiving criticism from all corners amid India's poor run in the showpiece event.</p>

<p>On his 33rd birthday, former India opener Virender Sehwag led wishes with a brilliant message for the Indian captain to extend his support for him in a time of crisis.&nbsp;"Tough times don’t last long, tough people do. A once in a generation player, wishing @imVkohli a very happy birthday and a great year ahead. #HappyBirthdayViratKohli," Sehwag tweeted.</p>

<p>Several other cricketers including the likes of Ajinkya Rahane, Wasim Jaffer, Mohammed Siraj and others took to social media to wish the Indian captain on his special day.</p>

<p><strong>Here's how cricket fraternity wished Virat Kohli on his 33rd birthday:</strong></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Tough times don’t last long, tough people do. A once in a generation player , wishing <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imVkohli</a> a very happy birthday and a great year ahead. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyBirthdayViratKohli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HappyBirthdayViratKohli</a> <a href="https://t.co/a8Ysq9ff9v">pic.twitter.com/a8Ysq9ff9v</a></p>
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) <a href="https://twitter.com/virendersehwag/status/1456468963039186951?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 5, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Happy Birthday <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imVkohli</a> . Wishing you good health and happiness for the coming year! <a href="https://t.co/mg4q8VYvFN">pic.twitter.com/mg4q8VYvFN</a></p>
— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) <a href="https://twitter.com/ajinkyarahane88/status/1456456962632081420?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 5, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Wishing a very happy birthday to <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imVkohli</a>, have a great day and year ahead <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MajorThrowback?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MajorThrowback</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyBirthdayViratKohli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HappyBirthdayViratKohli</a> <a href="https://t.co/doSw7m6D08">pic.twitter.com/doSw7m6D08</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Happy birthday brother <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imVkohli</a> I wish you love, peace and happiness.. keep inspiring champion.. love Always <a href="https://t.co/FsM3KlSEOH">pic.twitter.com/FsM3KlSEOH</a></p>
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) <a href="https://twitter.com/harbhajan_singh/status/1456503182951993350?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 5, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Not everyone is as lucky as me to be blessed with a elder brother like you. Thank you so much for coming into my life and standing by my side through thick and thin. I hope you get all that you truly deserve. Happy Birthday king <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imVkohli</a> <a href="https://t.co/pTn8NBZrHh">pic.twitter.com/pTn8NBZrHh</a></p>
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<p>Kohli is the only player in the world to average over 50 across all three formats at present and is the leading run-getter in T20Is with 3225 runs to his name in 93 matches at a brilliant average of over 52. The Indian skipper will be hoping to inspire his side to big wins in their remaining two matches in the T20 World Cup 2021.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-clearly-has-better-bowlers-than-him-sanjay-manjrekar-questions-md-shamis-spot-in-t20-wc-squad-426846">India clearly has better bowlers than him: Manjrekar questions Md. Shami's spot in T20 WC squad</a></p>

<p>After facing back-to-back defeats in their first two games against Pakistan and New Zealand, India bounced back to beat Afghanistan by 66 runs in their last outing. India still have an outside chance of finishing in the top two if they can win their next two games against Scotland and Namibia by big margins.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, India's fate will rest of the results of the other teams as New Zealand appear strongest to finish second with two wins in their last two matches.</p>


Indian cricket team captain and one of the greatest batsmen of all time, Virat Kohli celebrates his 33rd birthday on Friday (November 05). Kohli has been a run machine for India across formats and continues to produce match-winning performances for his team while batting at an incredible consistency.

Indian cricket team captain and one of the greatest batsmen of all time, Virat Kohli celebrates his 33rd birthday on Friday (November 05). Kohli has been a run machine for India across formats and continues to produce match-winning performances for his team while batting at an incredible consistency. Kohli, who made his India debut against Sri Lanka in August 2008, has come a long way in establishing himself as one of the best batters in the world. While he has been one of India's most consistent performers with the willow over the last few years, he has also been excellent as a captain. Kohli is currently leading the Indian team in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021 in UAE which is all set to be his final tournament as the T20 captain of Team India. Having already confirmed that he will be stepping down from T20 captaincy post the World Cup, Kohli would have expected to finish on a high but his team have made a disastrous start in the tournament. With two losses in their first three matches in the Super 12, India are on the verge of missing out on a spot in the semi-finals as they stare at an early exit from the tournament. Underfire Kohli has been receiving criticism from all corners amid India's poor run in the showpiece event. On his 33rd birthday, former India opener Virender Sehwag led wishes with a brilliant message for the Indian captain to extend his support for him in a time of crisis. "Tough times don’t last long, tough people do. A once in a generation player, wishing @imVkohli a very happy birthday and a great year ahead. #HappyBirthdayViratKohli," Sehwag tweeted. Several other cricketers including the likes of Ajinkya Rahane, Wasim Jaffer, Mohammed Siraj and others took to social media to wish the Indian captain on his special day. Here's how cricket fraternity wished Virat Kohli on his 33rd birthday: Tough times don’t last long, tough people do. A once in a generation player , wishing @imVkohli a very happy birthday and a great year ahead. #HappyBirthdayViratKohli pic.twitter.com/a8Ysq9ff9v — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) November 5, 2021 × Happy Birthday @imVkohli . Wishing you good health and happiness for the coming year! pic.twitter.com/mg4q8VYvFN — Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) November 5, 2021 × Wishing a very happy birthday to @imVkohli, have a great day and year ahead #MajorThrowback #HappyBirthdayViratKohli pic.twitter.com/doSw7m6D08 — Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) November 5, 2021 × Happy birthday brother @imVkohli I wish you love, peace and happiness.. keep inspiring champion.. love Always pic.twitter.com/FsM3KlSEOH — Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) November 5, 2021 × Not everyone is as lucky as me to be blessed with a elder brother like you. Thank you so much for coming into my life and standing by my side through thick and thin. I hope you get all that you truly deserve. Happy Birthday king @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/pTn8NBZrHh — Mohammed Siraj (@mdsirajofficial) November 5, 2021 × Kohli is the only player in the world to average over 50 across all three formats at present and is the leading run-getter in T20Is with 3225 runs to his name in 93 matches at a brilliant average of over 52. The Indian skipper will be hoping to inspire his side to big wins in their remaining two matches in the T20 World Cup 2021. Also Read: India clearly has better bowlers than him: Manjrekar questions Md. Shami's spot in T20 WC squad After facing back-to-back defeats in their first two games against Pakistan and New Zealand, India bounced back to beat Afghanistan by 66 runs in their last outing. India still have an outside chance of finishing in the top two if they can win their next two games against Scotland and Namibia by big margins. However, India's fate will rest of the results of the other teams as New Zealand appear strongest to finish second with two wins in their last two matches.

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<p>Captain of the Indian cricket team Virat Kohli reacted to the return of spinner Ravichandran Ashwin in the Playing XI after the Men In Blue registered a crucial <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-wc-rohit-sharma-kl-rahul-propel-india-to-66-run-win-against-afghanistan-to-keep-semi-final-hopes-alive-426514">66-run win against Afghanistan</a> in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a much-win contest for both the teams, India emerged victorious after the Indian openers Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul laid the foundation as India posted a mammoth 210 for a loss of two wickets at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday (November 3).&nbsp;</p>

<p>A clinical bowling attack then carried forward the momentum by taking wickets at regular intervals as India needed to redress their net run rate to keep their hopes of making it to the semi-final in the ongoing tournament alive.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>With the help of a disciplined attack, bowlers kept the game in their control with India's new-ball bowlers Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah taking out the Afghanistan openers early in the innings. Ashwin returned figures of 2-14 in his first white-ball international since 2017. Afghanistan could score 144-7 in reply.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the post-match presentation, Kohli said, "The return of Ash (is the biggest positive), we saw him doing well in the IPL and when he does this, we get control in the middle overs. That's what I'm most pleased about (today)."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ashwin, who came in to the XI in place of Varun Chakravarthy, got down to business as he trapped Gulbadin Naib lbw for 18 and bowled Najibullah Zadran to put Afghanistan in trouble at 69-5.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ashwin was&nbsp;returned to India's XI after 1,578 days — previous to this, he played a T20I match for India was against West Indies at Kingston&nbsp;on July 09, 2017.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Talking about the match, the Indian skipper said, "Sometimes, you do fall to the pressure and have to accept that. T20 cricket is a very instinctive game, in batting, bowling and decision-making. We do make decisions on the go."</p>


Captain of the Indian cricket team Virat Kohli reacted to the return of spinner Ravichandran Ashwin in the Playing XI after the Men In Blue registered a crucial 66-run win against Afghanistan in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

Captain of the Indian cricket team Virat Kohli reacted to the return of spinner Ravichandran Ashwin in the Playing XI after the Men In Blue registered a crucial 66-run win against Afghanistan in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup. In a much-win contest for both the teams, India emerged victorious after the Indian openers Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul laid the foundation as India posted a mammoth 210 for a loss of two wickets at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday (November 3). A clinical bowling attack then carried forward the momentum by taking wickets at regular intervals as India needed to redress their net run rate to keep their hopes of making it to the semi-final in the ongoing tournament alive. ALSO READ | Rahul Dravid appointed as Team India's head coach, set to take over from New Zealand home series With the help of a disciplined attack, bowlers kept the game in their control with India's new-ball bowlers Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah taking out the Afghanistan openers early in the innings. Ashwin returned figures of 2-14 in his first white-ball international since 2017. Afghanistan could score 144-7 in reply. During the post-match presentation, Kohli said, "The return of Ash (is the biggest positive), we saw him doing well in the IPL and when he does this, we get control in the middle overs. That's what I'm most pleased about (today)." Ashwin, who came in to the XI in place of Varun Chakravarthy, got down to business as he trapped Gulbadin Naib lbw for 18 and bowled Najibullah Zadran to put Afghanistan in trouble at 69-5. Ashwin was returned to India's XI after 1,578 days — previous to this, he played a T20I match for India was against West Indies at Kingston on July 09, 2017. ALSO READ | T20 WC: R Ashwin returns to Team India's XI vs Afghanistan, know after how many days The Indian batters unleashed the fireworks as they clinched a massive 66-run victory over Afghanistan 🎆#INDvAFG report 👇#T20WorldCup https://t.co/EMl6yt5rm3 — T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) November 3, 2021 × Talking about the match, the Indian skipper said, "Sometimes, you do fall to the pressure and have to accept that. T20 cricket is a very instinctive game, in batting, bowling and decision-making. We do make decisions on the go."

T20 World Cup: Virat Kohli reacts to R Ashwin's return after India beat Afghanistan in a must-win match

<p>Virat Kohli &amp; Co. managed to keep their hopes of making it to the semi-final of ICC Men's T20 World Cup alive after they registered a comprehensive 66-run win against Afghanistan on Wednesday (November 3). India were among the favourites to win the tournament, but they are on a verge of an early exit following embarrassing defeats by Pakistan and New Zealand.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, there's still some hope but the road ahead is not easy as India need to win their last two Super 12 games while counting on other results go their way to help them reach the semi-finals. Not just winning, India will have to win with a better margin to improve&nbsp;their net run rate.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/decision-making-sometimes-can-be-a-problem-rohit-sharma-reflects-on-defeats-against-pakistan-new-zealand-426664">'Decision-making sometimes can be a problem': Rohit Sharma reflects on defeats against Pakistan, New Zealand</a></strong></p>

<p>Ahead of their crunch game against Scotland, Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin said that the team is not bothered too much about the run-rate scenario or their semi-final chances.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While addressing the media, Ashwin said, "I think there are hardly any discussions with regards to that (semi-finals). The discussion we need to have is how we're going to go about the couple of games we have left, and everyone's planning and wanting to go (out) on a real high for the last two games. That is stuff that's not in our control. It's fingers crossed."</p>

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<p>The current scenario states that if India do end up winning the remaining two games and New Zealand beat Namibia but lose to Afghanistan, there could be a three-way tie at 6 points. Then the net run rate will decide which team will go through.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It's a funny game, and Afghanistan have played good cricket. A lot of our hopes rest with them as well. All the very best to them," said Ashwin.</p>

<p>India will play Scotland on Friday (November 5).&nbsp;</p>


Virat Kohli & Co. managed to keep their hopes of making it to the semi-final of ICC Men's T20 World Cup alive after they registered a comprehensive 66-run win against Afghanistan on Wednesday (November 3).

Virat Kohli & Co. managed to keep their hopes of making it to the semi-final of ICC Men's T20 World Cup alive after they registered a comprehensive 66-run win against Afghanistan on Wednesday (November 3). India were among the favourites to win the tournament, but they are on a verge of an early exit following embarrassing defeats by Pakistan and New Zealand. However, there's still some hope but the road ahead is not easy as India need to win their last two Super 12 games while counting on other results go their way to help them reach the semi-finals. Not just winning, India will have to win with a better margin to improve their net run rate. ALSO READ | 'Decision-making sometimes can be a problem': Rohit Sharma reflects on defeats against Pakistan, New Zealand Ahead of their crunch game against Scotland, Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin said that the team is not bothered too much about the run-rate scenario or their semi-final chances. While addressing the media, Ashwin said, "I think there are hardly any discussions with regards to that (semi-finals). The discussion we need to have is how we're going to go about the couple of games we have left, and everyone's planning and wanting to go (out) on a real high for the last two games. That is stuff that's not in our control. It's fingers crossed." ALSO READ | 'He is a stalwart of Indian cricket' - Rohit Sharma reacts as Rahul Dravid appointed Team India's head coach 💬 💬 Everything that I wanted to execute fell in place.@ashwinravi99 speaks about his bowling performance against Afghanistan. 👍#TeamIndia #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/LT8rNqGdUG — BCCI (@BCCI) November 4, 2021 × The current scenario states that if India do end up winning the remaining two games and New Zealand beat Namibia but lose to Afghanistan, there could be a three-way tie at 6 points. Then the net run rate will decide which team will go through. "It's a funny game, and Afghanistan have played good cricket. A lot of our hopes rest with them as well. All the very best to them," said Ashwin. India will play Scotland on Friday (November 5).

'Not in our control': R Ashwin reveals 'hardly any discussion' in Indian camp over semis permutations

<p>On Wednesday (November 3), the BCCI announced Rahul Dravid as the new head coach of Team India. For the unversed, Ravi Shastri's tenure is set to end post India's T20 World Cup campaign, in the UAE. As Shastri had made it clear that he won't apply for an extension of his contract, the Indian cricket board named Dravid as his successor.</p>

<p>Dravid was touted to take over from Shastri due to his staggering record as India A and the U-19 head coach, from 2016-2019. Moreover, he has also served Indian cricket selflessly as the head of the National Cricket Academy (NCA), Bengaluru post his coaching stint. When he was named as the stand-in coach for India's limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka in mid-2021, speculations were rife that the former Indian captain was in-line to replace Shastri.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Dravid is set to work with Virat Kohli, who will step aside as the T20I captain of the Men in Blue post the World Cup. While Kohli's future as ODI captain can also be discussed, depending on how India fare in the T20 WC, as per&nbsp;<em>The Indian Express</em>, Sourav Ganguly-led BCCI is also eager to rope in a new captain in ODIs. It is expected that the new T20I captain will don the captaincy hat in two formats. While shorter format's vice-captain Rohit Sharma seems to be an ideal choice, plans could change if the board wishes to make a young player as the limited-overs captain.</p>

<p>As per&nbsp;<em>The Indian Express,</em>&nbsp;Dravid was asked about the new white-ball captain by the Cricket Advisory Committee during his interview process. In response, he has backed Rohit and KL Rahul for the job, the report mentions.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/he-is-a-stalwart-of-indian-cricket-rohit-sharma-reacts-as-rahul-dravid-appointed-team-indias-head-coach-426611">&nbsp;'He is a stalwart of Indian cricket' - Rohit Sharma reacts as Rahul Dravid appointed Team India's head coach</a></strong></p>

<p>Rohit, who is the most successful IPL captain with 5 titles, has led India in Kohli's absence in the shorter formats. Under him, India won the Nidahas Trophy and Asia Cup in 2018. His tactical awareness and calm and composed nature has been lauded by many former cricketers in the past.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It will be interesting to see if Kohli loses his captaincy post from the ODI format. Will BCCI name Rohit as the white-ball captain or spring in a surprise by naming Shreyas Iyer, Rahul or Rishabh Pant as the limited-overs skipper? Only time will tell...</p>


On Wednesday (November 3), the BCCI announced Rahul Dravid as the new head coach of Team India. For the unversed, Ravi Shastri's tenure is set to end post India's T20 World Cup campaign, in the UAE.

On Wednesday (November 3), the BCCI announced Rahul Dravid as the new head coach of Team India. For the unversed, Ravi Shastri's tenure is set to end post India's T20 World Cup campaign, in the UAE. As Shastri had made it clear that he won't apply for an extension of his contract, the Indian cricket board named Dravid as his successor. Dravid was touted to take over from Shastri due to his staggering record as India A and the U-19 head coach, from 2016-2019. Moreover, he has also served Indian cricket selflessly as the head of the National Cricket Academy (NCA), Bengaluru post his coaching stint. When he was named as the stand-in coach for India's limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka in mid-2021, speculations were rife that the former Indian captain was in-line to replace Shastri. ALSO READ | 'Which Theme park should we take our kids' - Rohit Sharma spills the beans on his conversations with R Ashwin Dravid is set to work with Virat Kohli, who will step aside as the T20I captain of the Men in Blue post the World Cup. While Kohli's future as ODI captain can also be discussed, depending on how India fare in the T20 WC, as per The Indian Express, Sourav Ganguly-led BCCI is also eager to rope in a new captain in ODIs. It is expected that the new T20I captain will don the captaincy hat in two formats. While shorter format's vice-captain Rohit Sharma seems to be an ideal choice, plans could change if the board wishes to make a young player as the limited-overs captain. As per The Indian Express, Dravid was asked about the new white-ball captain by the Cricket Advisory Committee during his interview process. In response, he has backed Rohit and KL Rahul for the job, the report mentions. ALSO READ | 'He is a stalwart of Indian cricket' - Rohit Sharma reacts as Rahul Dravid appointed Team India's head coach Rohit, who is the most successful IPL captain with 5 titles, has led India in Kohli's absence in the shorter formats. Under him, India won the Nidahas Trophy and Asia Cup in 2018. His tactical awareness and calm and composed nature has been lauded by many former cricketers in the past. It will be interesting to see if Kohli loses his captaincy post from the ODI format. Will BCCI name Rohit as the white-ball captain or spring in a surprise by naming Shreyas Iyer, Rahul or Rishabh Pant as the limited-overs skipper? Only time will tell...

New coach Rahul Dravid suggests who should become India's next white-ball captain: Reports

<p>Rohit Sharma reflected on India's performance so far in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup, especially their first two matches against Pakistan and New Zealand, as they faced humiliating defeats by 10 wickets and eight wickets respectively.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After losing two important matches, India registered their first win of the tournament's Super 12 stage on Wednesday (November 3) against Afghanistan by 66 runs.&nbsp;In the post-match press conference, Rohit, who won the Man of Match award for his 74 runs off 47 balls, said two defeats cannot make India a bad team overnight.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"We are a very good team. It's just that we were not good on that particular day against Pakistan and New Zealand. The game we played today (against Afghanistan) pretty much sums it up, that this is the kind of team we are. When we play fearlessly, this is what we get, said Rohit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We have been consistently playing quality cricket. One or two bad games do not make us bad overnight. We have been consistently playing quality cricket. One or two bad games do not make us bad overnight," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Our approach today was different. I wish it was in the first two games as well, but it didn't happen. When you are on the road for a long time, decision-making sometimes can be a problem. That is exactly what happened in the first two games," said Rohit.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-can-india-still-make-it-to-the-semi-final-here-are-the-possible-permutations-426542">T20 World Cup: Can India still make it to the semi-final? Here are the possible permutations</a></strong></p>

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<p>To make it to the semi-final of the tournament, India must win their last two games in Group II and hope other results go their way. Group leaders Pakistan have qualified for the semi-finals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rohit said the team is looking forward to the games. "To be honest, it's very much that kind of situation for us. We know that if we lose any game from here on now, we are out of the tournament. So we have to win everything. When you are in that kind of situation you have to play fearlessly, not think too much about what's happening, or what's happening elsewhere," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India play Scotland in their next match on Friday.</p>


Rohit Sharma reflected on India's performance so far in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup, especially their first two matches against Pakistan and New Zealand, as they faced humiliating defeats by 10 wickets and eight wickets respectively.

Rohit Sharma reflected on India's performance so far in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup, especially their first two matches against Pakistan and New Zealand, as they faced humiliating defeats by 10 wickets and eight wickets respectively. After losing two important matches, India registered their first win of the tournament's Super 12 stage on Wednesday (November 3) against Afghanistan by 66 runs. In the post-match press conference, Rohit, who won the Man of Match award for his 74 runs off 47 balls, said two defeats cannot make India a bad team overnight. ALSO READ | 'He is a stalwart of Indian cricket' - Rohit Sharma reacts as Rahul Dravid appointed Team India's head coach "We are a very good team. It's just that we were not good on that particular day against Pakistan and New Zealand. The game we played today (against Afghanistan) pretty much sums it up, that this is the kind of team we are. When we play fearlessly, this is what we get, said Rohit. "We have been consistently playing quality cricket. One or two bad games do not make us bad overnight. We have been consistently playing quality cricket. One or two bad games do not make us bad overnight," he added. "Our approach today was different. I wish it was in the first two games as well, but it didn't happen. When you are on the road for a long time, decision-making sometimes can be a problem. That is exactly what happened in the first two games," said Rohit. ALSO READ | T20 World Cup: Can India still make it to the semi-final? Here are the possible permutations .@ImRo45 scored a fantastic 7⃣4⃣ to set up a 6⃣6⃣-run for #TeamIndia & won the Man of the Match award. 👏 🔝#INDvAFG #T20WorldCup Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/42045c5J05 pic.twitter.com/fdBPkkEnKQ — BCCI (@BCCI) November 3, 2021 × To make it to the semi-final of the tournament, India must win their last two games in Group II and hope other results go their way. Group leaders Pakistan have qualified for the semi-finals. Rohit said the team is looking forward to the games. "To be honest, it's very much that kind of situation for us. We know that if we lose any game from here on now, we are out of the tournament. So we have to win everything. When you are in that kind of situation you have to play fearlessly, not think too much about what's happening, or what's happening elsewhere," he said. India play Scotland in their next match on Friday.

'Decision-making sometimes can be a problem': Rohit Sharma reflects on defeats against Pakistan, New Zealand

<p>From former cricketers to fans on social media, former batting legend <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rahul-dravid-appointed-as-team-indias-head-coach-set-to-take-over-from-new-zealand-home-series-426491">Rahul Dravid</a> received greetings after his appointment as the head coach of the Indian men's cricket team. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed on Wednesday (November 3) that the Cricket Advisory Committee comprising Sulakshana Naik and RP Singh unanimously decided Ravi Shastri's successor.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The former skipper and the right-handed batter, who was working as the head of the National Cricket Academy, has been appointed for a period of two years till the 2023 50-over World Cup in India and will take charge from the upcoming home series against New Zealand.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The 48-year-old, nicknamed "The Wall" said it was an "absolute honour". "I'm really looking forward to this role. Under Shastri, the team has done very well, and I hope to work with the team to take this forward," Dravid said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Having worked closely with most of the boys either at NCA, U19, and India A setup, I know they have the passion and desire to improve every day. There are some marquee multi-team events in the next two years, and I look forward to working with the players and the support staff to achieve our potential," Dravid added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Dravid, who played 164 tests and 344 one-dayers between 1996 and 2012 and accumulated more than 10,000 runs in both formats, was previously in charge of India's Under-19 and A teams and is credited for a steady supply of young talent as head of the National Cricket Academy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Netizens have congratulated Dravid on his new role. <strong>Check out some of the best reactions here:</strong></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Congratulations Rahul Dravid for becoming the coach of Indian Men’s Cricket Team. Indian players will be hugely benefitted with his vast experience. Wishing him the very best to take Indian cricket to greater heights.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Rahul Dravid takes over as Head Coach of the Indian Senior Men’s Cricket Team after the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/T20WorldCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#T20WorldCup</a>. Congratulations, and best wishes, Rahul. 🥳🤩<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PlayBold?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PlayBold</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> <a href="https://t.co/AyM7XfE0Iw">pic.twitter.com/AyM7XfE0Iw</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Congratulations to Rahul Dravid on being appointed as the next India men's head coach 👏<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CricketTwitter?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CricketTwitter</a> <a href="https://t.co/jDMQFaDQyX">pic.twitter.com/jDMQFaDQyX</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Congratulations to Rahul Dravid on being appointed as the next India men's head coach 👏<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CricketTwitter?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CricketTwitter</a> <a href="https://t.co/jDMQFaDQyX">pic.twitter.com/jDMQFaDQyX</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Welcome <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RahulDravid?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RahulDravid</a>. The expectations are high but then they always were with you.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I think Rahul Dravid is going to make a fantastic head coach for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/India?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#India</a> …</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The wall returns to rebuild. 🙌🏻<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rahuldravid?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Rahuldravid</a></p>
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<p><strong>Ravi Shastri's tenure</strong></p>

<p>Shastri, who took up the job in mid-2017, had ruled out seeking an extension after his tenure expires following the T20 World Cup, where India beat Afghanistan on Wednesday to keep alive their slim hopes of reaching the semi-finals.</p>

<p>Under Shastri, India became the first Asian team to win a test series in Australia (2018-19) and triumphed again Down Under in 2020-21.</p>

<p>They climbed to the top of the test rankings and reached the final of this year's inaugural World Test Championship, where they were beaten by New Zealand.</p>

<p><strong>Here are some other reactions for Dravid:&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">New Era Begins.. This is one of my big dream,, Dravid sir became a Main Coach of Team India... Finally Dravid Era Begins.. <a href="https://t.co/AQyenCvyZO">pic.twitter.com/AQyenCvyZO</a></p>
— D  (@DilipVk18) <a href="https://twitter.com/DilipVk18/status/1455918429060272130?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 3, 2021</a></blockquote>
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From former cricketers to fans on social media, former batting legend Rahul Dravid received greetings after his appointment as the head coach of the Indian men's cricket team.

From former cricketers to fans on social media, former batting legend Rahul Dravid received greetings after his appointment as the head coach of the Indian men's cricket team. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed on Wednesday (November 3) that the Cricket Advisory Committee comprising Sulakshana Naik and RP Singh unanimously decided Ravi Shastri's successor. The former skipper and the right-handed batter, who was working as the head of the National Cricket Academy, has been appointed for a period of two years till the 2023 50-over World Cup in India and will take charge from the upcoming home series against New Zealand. ALSO READ | T20 World Cup: Virat Kohli reacts to R Ashwin's return after India beat Afghanistan in a must-win match The 48-year-old, nicknamed "The Wall" said it was an "absolute honour". "I'm really looking forward to this role. Under Shastri, the team has done very well, and I hope to work with the team to take this forward," Dravid said. "Having worked closely with most of the boys either at NCA, U19, and India A setup, I know they have the passion and desire to improve every day. There are some marquee multi-team events in the next two years, and I look forward to working with the players and the support staff to achieve our potential," Dravid added. WATCH | Rohit Sharma's special praise for Virat Kohli, says 'his hunger for success is just unbelievable' Dravid, who played 164 tests and 344 one-dayers between 1996 and 2012 and accumulated more than 10,000 runs in both formats, was previously in charge of India's Under-19 and A teams and is credited for a steady supply of young talent as head of the National Cricket Academy. Netizens have congratulated Dravid on his new role. Check out some of the best reactions here: Congratulations Rahul Dravid for becoming the coach of Indian Men’s Cricket Team. Indian players will be hugely benefitted with his vast experience. Wishing him the very best to take Indian cricket to greater heights. — Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) November 3, 2021 × Rahul Dravid takes over as Head Coach of the Indian Senior Men’s Cricket Team after the #T20WorldCup. Congratulations, and best wishes, Rahul. 🥳🤩#PlayBold #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/AyM7XfE0Iw — Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) November 3, 2021 × Congratulations to Rahul Dravid on being appointed as the next India men's head coach 👏#CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/jDMQFaDQyX — Lord's Cricket Ground (@HomeOfCricket) November 3, 2021 × Congratulations to Rahul Dravid on being appointed as the next India men's head coach 👏#CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/jDMQFaDQyX — Lord's Cricket Ground (@HomeOfCricket) November 3, 2021 × Welcome #RahulDravid. The expectations are high but then they always were with you. — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) November 3, 2021 × I think Rahul Dravid is going to make a fantastic head coach for #India … — Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) November 3, 2021 × The wall returns to rebuild. 🙌🏻#Rahuldravid — Jatin Sapru (@jatinsapru) November 3, 2021 × Ravi Shastri's tenure Shastri, who took up the job in mid-2017, had ruled out seeking an extension after his tenure expires following the T20 World Cup, where India beat Afghanistan on Wednesday to keep alive their slim hopes of reaching the semi-finals. Under Shastri, India became the first Asian team to win a test series in Australia (2018-19) and triumphed again Down Under in 2020-21. They climbed to the top of the test rankings and reached the final of this year's inaugural World Test Championship, where they were beaten by New Zealand. Here are some other reactions for Dravid: New Era Begins.. This is one of my big dream,, Dravid sir became a Main Coach of Team India... Finally Dravid Era Begins.. pic.twitter.com/AQyenCvyZO — D  (@DilipVk18) November 3, 2021 ×

'New Era Begins': Netizens congratulate Rahul Dravid on his appointment as India's head coach

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<p>The Virat Kohli-led Team India managed to keep their hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the Twenty20 World Cup alive after defeating Afghanistan by 66 runs on Wednesday (November 3) at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Not just win, India needed to win with a better margin to redress their net run rate.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The pre-tournament favourites India were off to a poor start in the Super 12 stage of the ongoing showpiece event as they lost their first two matches against arch-rivals Pakistan and New Zealand by 10 wickets and eight wickets respectively.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Group 2 leaders Pakistan have already booked their semi-final spot and three strong contenders — Afghanistan, New Zealand and India are fighting for a place in the semis.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Can India reach the semi-final? Here are the permutations:</strong></p>

<p>If we talk about India's chances, they will have to win their remaining two matches with big margins as the qualification in Group 2 is most likely will come down to net run rate (NRR).&nbsp;</p>

<p>After winning against Afghanistan, India now have a positive net run rate of 0.073. For Virat and team to qualify, New Zealand need to drop points in one of their remaining two matches, either Afghanistan or Namibia, which is unlikely considering their current form. However, a narrow 16-run win against Scotland states otherwise.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-virat-kohli-reacts-to-r-ashwins-return-after-india-beat-afghanistan-in-a-must-win-match-426538">T20 World Cup: Virat Kohli reacts to R Ashwin's return after India beat Afghanistan in a must-win match</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>New Zealand's stands at +0.816.&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>Afghanistan have a net run rate of +1.481.&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>India's run rate +0.073.</strong></p>

<p>The current scenario states that if India do end up winning the remaining two games and New Zealand beat Namibia but lose to Afghanistan, there could be a three-way tie at 6 points. Then the net run rate will decide which team will go through.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After winning the match against Afghanistan, Virat Kohli in the post-match presentation said, "NRR was on the back of our mind. We spoke in the team meeting that we have to focus on the chance we have [to qualify] and stay positive and hunt that chance down."&nbsp;</p>

<p>New Zealand's fate is in their hands, on the other hand, the Indian team is pinning hope on others' performances as well in order to book a semi-final berth.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rahul-dravid-appointed-as-team-indias-head-coach-set-to-take-over-from-new-zealand-home-series-426491">Rahul Dravid appointed as Team India's head coach, set to take over from New Zealand home series</a></strong></p>

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The Virat Kohli-led Team India managed to keep their hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the Twenty20 World Cup alive after defeating Afghanistan by 66 runs on Wednesday (November 3) at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

The Virat Kohli-led Team India managed to keep their hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the Twenty20 World Cup alive after defeating Afghanistan by 66 runs on Wednesday (November 3) at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Not just win, India needed to win with a better margin to redress their net run rate. The pre-tournament favourites India were off to a poor start in the Super 12 stage of the ongoing showpiece event as they lost their first two matches against arch-rivals Pakistan and New Zealand by 10 wickets and eight wickets respectively. Group 2 leaders Pakistan have already booked their semi-final spot and three strong contenders — Afghanistan, New Zealand and India are fighting for a place in the semis. WATCH | Ravindra Jadeja's reaction goes viral on an unsuccessful catch attempt; netizens hail his athleticism Can India reach the semi-final? Here are the permutations: If we talk about India's chances, they will have to win their remaining two matches with big margins as the qualification in Group 2 is most likely will come down to net run rate (NRR). After winning against Afghanistan, India now have a positive net run rate of 0.073. For Virat and team to qualify, New Zealand need to drop points in one of their remaining two matches, either Afghanistan or Namibia, which is unlikely considering their current form. However, a narrow 16-run win against Scotland states otherwise. ALSO READ | T20 World Cup: Virat Kohli reacts to R Ashwin's return after India beat Afghanistan in a must-win match New Zealand's stands at +0.816. Afghanistan have a net run rate of +1.481. India's run rate +0.073. The current scenario states that if India do end up winning the remaining two games and New Zealand beat Namibia but lose to Afghanistan, there could be a three-way tie at 6 points. Then the net run rate will decide which team will go through. After winning the match against Afghanistan, Virat Kohli in the post-match presentation said, "NRR was on the back of our mind. We spoke in the team meeting that we have to focus on the chance we have [to qualify] and stay positive and hunt that chance down." New Zealand's fate is in their hands, on the other hand, the Indian team is pinning hope on others' performances as well in order to book a semi-final berth. ALSO READ | Rahul Dravid appointed as Team India's head coach, set to take over from New Zealand home series .@ImRo45 scored a fantastic 7⃣4⃣ to set up a 6⃣6⃣-run for #TeamIndia & won the Man of the Match award. 👏 🔝#INDvAFG #T20WorldCup Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/42045c5J05 pic.twitter.com/fdBPkkEnKQ — BCCI (@BCCI) November 3, 2021 × -India vs Scotland on November 5 at 7:30pm (IST) -India vs Namibia on November 8 at 7:30pm (IST)

T20 World Cup: Can India still make it to the semi-final? Here are the possible permutations

<p><em>"Sometimes you lose, sometimes you win, sometimes you are unlucky, but that's life" —&nbsp;</em><meta name="uuid" content="uuidZUu1kcefwjW6" /><meta charset="utf-8" />German footballer Jerome Boateng once said. It was, however, in a different context...&nbsp;the football fanatics might remember (Messi fans would definitely). The quote is nothing less than a lesson for life.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taking the quote in general, THAT "<em>sometimes you are unlucky</em>" appears to be stuck with the skipper of the Indian national cricket team Virat Kohli as he&nbsp;lost yet another toss as Team India was asked to bat first after Afghanistan captain Mohammad Nabi won the toss and elected to field in a crucial clash for both teams in the Twenty20 World Cup on Wednesday (November 3). Kohli has lost the toss in 13 out of his last 14 games!&nbsp;</p>

<p>Toss has played an important role in the T20 World Cup because of the dew factor, however, Kohli&nbsp;has lost the toss in the previous two matches as&nbsp;India batted first against arch-rivals Pakistan, a match that they lost by 10 wickets. They were then asked to bat first by Kane Williamson's side, in a contest they lost by eight wickets.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-rohit-sharmas-special-praise-for-virat-kohli-says-his-hunger-for-success-is-just-unbelievable-426461">Rohit Sharma's special praise for Virat Kohli, says 'his hunger for success is just unbelievable'</a></strong></p>

<p>India, who have lost both their group matches, need to win their remaining three matches and depend on other teams to have any chance of making their semi-finals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Firstly there's no denying the fact that the situation is a tricky one. Having said that there's still a chance. We as a team will try to play positive cricket. We know we haven't played up to potential whatever the reasons might be," said Kohli.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is no such record, but the Twitterati are definitely keeping a tab as they have flooded the social forum with hilarious memes. Some Bollywood-inspired memes are unmissable. <strong>Check out the best reactions here:&nbsp;</strong></p>

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Kohli again lost the toss<br />
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Virat desperately want this coin especially in UAE! Unlucky in bigger formats <a href="https://t.co/6bsubzqqDg">pic.twitter.com/6bsubzqqDg</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Only way Virat Kohli can win a toss is by doing what Aamir did in Andaz Apna Apna -<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvsAFG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvsAFG</a><a href="https://t.co/gGcLDLCxZy">pic.twitter.com/gGcLDLCxZy</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">* Virat going for toss * <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvsAFG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvsAFG</a><br />
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Everyone : Virat bhai why don't you ever win a toss?<br />
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Squid Game but Kohli has to win the toss. <a href="https://t.co/UMuoJMeBFU">pic.twitter.com/UMuoJMeBFU</a></p>
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"Sometimes you lose, sometimes you win, sometimes you are unlucky, but that's life" — German footballer Jerome Boateng once said. It was, however, in a different context.

"Sometimes you lose, sometimes you win, sometimes you are unlucky, but that's life" — German footballer Jerome Boateng once said. It was, however, in a different context... the football fanatics might remember (Messi fans would definitely). The quote is nothing less than a lesson for life. Taking the quote in general, THAT "sometimes you are unlucky" appears to be stuck with the skipper of the Indian national cricket team Virat Kohli as he lost yet another toss as Team India was asked to bat first after Afghanistan captain Mohammad Nabi won the toss and elected to field in a crucial clash for both teams in the Twenty20 World Cup on Wednesday (November 3). Kohli has lost the toss in 13 out of his last 14 games! Toss has played an important role in the T20 World Cup because of the dew factor, however, Kohli has lost the toss in the previous two matches as India batted first against arch-rivals Pakistan, a match that they lost by 10 wickets. They were then asked to bat first by Kane Williamson's side, in a contest they lost by eight wickets. WATCH | Rohit Sharma's special praise for Virat Kohli, says 'his hunger for success is just unbelievable' India, who have lost both their group matches, need to win their remaining three matches and depend on other teams to have any chance of making their semi-finals. "Firstly there's no denying the fact that the situation is a tricky one. Having said that there's still a chance. We as a team will try to play positive cricket. We know we haven't played up to potential whatever the reasons might be," said Kohli. This is no such record, but the Twitterati are definitely keeping a tab as they have flooded the social forum with hilarious memes. Some Bollywood-inspired memes are unmissable. Check out the best reactions here: ALSO READ | 'Nobody should be.....': Gavaskar unimpressed with Jasprit Bumrah's bubble-fatigue remark post NZ loss #INDvsAFG Kohli again lost the toss Indians RN ; pic.twitter.com/4rR9fMDnWq — AKG (@AkshitG2003) November 3, 2021 × Virat loosing toss in big matches #INDvsAFG pic.twitter.com/asUJHZML3g — त्रि-Vines (@trilochann45) November 3, 2021 × Toss #ViratKohli #Kohli #INDvAFG Virat desperately want this coin especially in UAE! Unlucky in bigger formats pic.twitter.com/6bsubzqqDg — Prabhat Singh ❁ (@iampbdawn) November 3, 2021 × Only way Virat Kohli can win a toss is by doing what Aamir did in Andaz Apna Apna -#INDvsAFGpic.twitter.com/gGcLDLCxZy — Shivasis Mohanty (@DrShivasis) November 3, 2021 × * Virat going for toss * #INDvsAFG Toss- pic.twitter.com/5ijiVbUYsz — त्रि-Vines (@trilochann45) November 3, 2021 × Virat Kohli losses the toss again #INDvsAFG pic.twitter.com/ugGTjESMF8 — त्रि-Vines (@trilochann45) November 3, 2021 × #INDvsAFG Everyone : Virat bhai why don't you ever win a toss? Virat Kohli : pic.twitter.com/FkPJoLB7Ao — Anant (@_Aawarahun) November 3, 2021 × Kohli when he is told to win the toss pic.twitter.com/4r7DcnqDzJ — Jimmy Ciego (@JimmyECiego) October 31, 2021 × Squid Game but Kohli has to win the toss. pic.twitter.com/UMuoJMeBFU — Heisenberg ☢ (@internetumpire) November 3, 2021 ×

T20 WC: Netizens have a field day with Bollywood-inspired memes after Virat Kohli loses another toss

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<p>The Virat Kohli-led Team India defeated Afghanistan by 66 runs to keep their hopes of making it to the semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup alive. Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul hammered half-centuries to guide India to a mammoth 210 for two in a must-win match on Wednesday (November 3) at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In reply to that, Afghanistan could only score 144-7 in 20 overs<strong>&nbsp;</strong>as they lost wickets on regular intervals, with Karim Janat (42) scoring the maximum runs for the team as a disciplined bowling attack kept the match in control with spinner Ravichandran Ashwin taking two wickets and Mohammed Shami taking three crucial wickets.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>After being asked to bat first, Sharma (74) and Rahul (69) put on an opening partnership of 140 to lay the foundation for the tournament's highest total so far in the Super 12 match.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sharma took five balls to get going with a boundary off skipper Mohammad Nabi and then tore into the bowling attack. India raced to 53 in the first six overs of the powerplay to signal their intent in a competition where they need to win all three remaining matches to have any chance of making the semi-finals.</p>

<p>Rohit reached his fifty with a boundary off fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq and then hit a six to bring up the 100 for the opening stand. Sharma, who had scores of zero and 14 in India's two losses, smashed the bowlers all around the park for eight fours and three sixes in his 47-ball knock before losing his wicket to Karim Janat.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Rahul soon followed his partner to the dugout after being bowled by Gulbadin Naib on a slower yorker.</p>

<p>Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya rode the momentum to smash the bowlers as they put on an unbeaten partnership of 63.</p>

<p>Pandya, who hit 35, the left-handed Pant, who made 27, hit five sixes between them in total domination by the Indian batting.</p>


The Virat Kohli-led Team India defeated Afghanistan by 66 runs to keep their hopes of making it to the semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup alive. Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul hammered half-centuries to guide India to a mammoth 210 for two in a must-win match on Wednesday (November 3) at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

The Virat Kohli-led Team India defeated Afghanistan by 66 runs to keep their hopes of making it to the semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup alive. Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul hammered half-centuries to guide India to a mammoth 210 for two in a must-win match on Wednesday (November 3) at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. In reply to that, Afghanistan could only score 144-7 in 20 overs as they lost wickets on regular intervals, with Karim Janat (42) scoring the maximum runs for the team as a disciplined bowling attack kept the match in control with spinner Ravichandran Ashwin taking two wickets and Mohammed Shami taking three crucial wickets. ALSO READ | Rahul Dravid appointed as Team India's head coach, set to take over from New Zealand home series After being asked to bat first, Sharma (74) and Rahul (69) put on an opening partnership of 140 to lay the foundation for the tournament's highest total so far in the Super 12 match. Sharma took five balls to get going with a boundary off skipper Mohammad Nabi and then tore into the bowling attack. India raced to 53 in the first six overs of the powerplay to signal their intent in a competition where they need to win all three remaining matches to have any chance of making the semi-finals. Rohit reached his fifty with a boundary off fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq and then hit a six to bring up the 100 for the opening stand. Sharma, who had scores of zero and 14 in India's two losses, smashed the bowlers all around the park for eight fours and three sixes in his 47-ball knock before losing his wicket to Karim Janat. ALSO READ | T20 WC: R Ashwin returns to Team India's XI vs Afghanistan, know after how many days India are off the mark ✅#T20WorldCup | #INDvAFG | https://t.co/ZJL2KKL30i pic.twitter.com/llszZPMNtH — T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) November 3, 2021 × Rahul soon followed his partner to the dugout after being bowled by Gulbadin Naib on a slower yorker. Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya rode the momentum to smash the bowlers as they put on an unbeaten partnership of 63. Pandya, who hit 35, the left-handed Pant, who made 27, hit five sixes between them in total domination by the Indian batting.

T20 WC: Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul propel India to 66-run win against Afghanistan to keep semi-final hopes alive

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<p>Former cricketer Rahul Dravid has been appointed as the head coach of the Indian men's cricket team, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed on Wednesday (November 3), adding that the Cricket Advisory Committee comprising Sulakshana Naik and RP Singh unanimously made the decision.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 48-year-old Dravid was famous for his classical style and rock solid defence, earning the nickname "Mr. Dependable". He scored 13,288 runs in 164 Tests, second only to the legendary Sachin Tendulkar for India and fourth overall in the world rankings. Dravid, formerly head coach of India A and the under-19s, called his appointment "an absolute honour".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Having worked closely with most of the boys either at NCA, U19 and India A setup, I know they have the passion and desire to improve every day," he said in the statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Indian cricket board further informed that the batting legend will take charge from the upcoming home series against New Zealand. BCCI president Sourav Ganguly congratulated Dravid on his appointment as he said, "The BCCI welcomes Rahul Dravid as the Head Coach of India’s senior men team. Rahul has had an illustrious playing career and is one of the greats of the game."</p>

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<p>"He has also served Indian cricket as Head of National Cricket Academy (NCA) with distinction. Rahul’s effort at the NCA has nurtured several young cricketing talents who have gone on to represent the country at the international stage. I am hopeful that his new stint will take Indian cricket to new heights," Ganguly added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Ravi Shastri's tenure</strong></p>

<p>T20 World Cup will mark the end of Ravi Shastri's tenure as India's head coach in the November 14 final in Dubai. BCCI states that under Shastri, the Indian team adopted a "bold and fearless" approach and performed creditably both in home and away conditions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since replacing Anil Kumble in mid-2017, Shastri, 59, has overseen two-Test series victories in Australia, although the side crashed out in the semi-finals of the 2019 World Cup in England.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India were also the first team to win all 5 T20Is in a bilateral series when it blanked New Zealand 5-0. Under Mr Shastri and his team’s guidance, India won all their seven Test series at home.&nbsp;</p>


Former cricketer Rahul Dravid has been appointed as the head coach of the Indian men's cricket team, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed on Wednesday (November 3), adding that the Cricket Advisory Committee comprising Sulakshana Naik and RP Singh unanimously made the decision.

Former cricketer Rahul Dravid has been appointed as the head coach of the Indian men's cricket team, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed on Wednesday (November 3), adding that the Cricket Advisory Committee comprising Sulakshana Naik and RP Singh unanimously made the decision. The 48-year-old Dravid was famous for his classical style and rock solid defence, earning the nickname "Mr. Dependable". He scored 13,288 runs in 164 Tests, second only to the legendary Sachin Tendulkar for India and fourth overall in the world rankings. Dravid, formerly head coach of India A and the under-19s, called his appointment "an absolute honour". "Having worked closely with most of the boys either at NCA, U19 and India A setup, I know they have the passion and desire to improve every day," he said in the statement. The Indian cricket board further informed that the batting legend will take charge from the upcoming home series against New Zealand. BCCI president Sourav Ganguly congratulated Dravid on his appointment as he said, "The BCCI welcomes Rahul Dravid as the Head Coach of India’s senior men team. Rahul has had an illustrious playing career and is one of the greats of the game." ALSO READ | T20 WC: R Ashwin returns to Team India's XI vs Afghanistan, know after how many days "He has also served Indian cricket as Head of National Cricket Academy (NCA) with distinction. Rahul’s effort at the NCA has nurtured several young cricketing talents who have gone on to represent the country at the international stage. I am hopeful that his new stint will take Indian cricket to new heights," Ganguly added. 🚨 NEWS 🚨: Mr Rahul Dravid appointed as Head Coach - Team India (Senior Men) More Details 🔽 — BCCI (@BCCI) November 3, 2021 × WATCH | Rohit Sharma's special praise for Virat Kohli, says 'his hunger for success is just unbelievable' Ravi Shastri's tenure T20 World Cup will mark the end of Ravi Shastri's tenure as India's head coach in the November 14 final in Dubai. BCCI states that under Shastri, the Indian team adopted a "bold and fearless" approach and performed creditably both in home and away conditions. Since replacing Anil Kumble in mid-2017, Shastri, 59, has overseen two-Test series victories in Australia, although the side crashed out in the semi-finals of the 2019 World Cup in England. India were also the first team to win all 5 T20Is in a bilateral series when it blanked New Zealand 5-0. Under Mr Shastri and his team’s guidance, India won all their seven Test series at home.

Rahul Dravid appointed as Team India's head coach, set to take over from New Zealand home series

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<p>Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has been included in India's Playing XI in a crucial Twenty20 World Cup clash against Afghanistan at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday (November 3). Ashwin has returned to India's XI after 1,578 days — last time he played a T20I match for India was against West Indies at Kingston&nbsp;on July 09, 2017.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Virat Kohli-led has been asked to bat first after Afghan captain Mohammad Nabi won the toss and elected to field. The Afghans, who are second behind Group 2 leaders Pakistan and hoping to make it to the semi-finals, have one change with Sharafuddin Ashraf coming in for the retired Asghar Afghan. "We always prepare for both (bat or field first), but today we'll bowl first because of the dew," said Nabi. "We'll play normal cricket and go and enjoy."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On the other hand, the Men In Blue, who have lost both their group matches, made two changes as fit-again batsman Suryakumar Yadav and spinner Ravichandran Ashwin make the XI in place of Ishan Kishan and Varun Chakravarthy. India need to win their remaining three matches and depend on other teams to have any chance of making their semi-finals.</p>

<p>"Firstly there's no denying the fact that the situation is a tricky one. Having said that there's still a chance. We as a team will try to play positive cricket. We know we haven't played up to potential whatever the reasons might be," said Kohli during the toss.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Playing XI:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>India:</strong>&nbsp;KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, Virat&nbsp;<strong>Kohli</strong>&nbsp;(capt), Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah</p>

<p><strong>Afghanistan:&nbsp;</strong>Hazratullah Zazai, Mohammad Shahzad (wk), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi (capt), Gulbadin Naib, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Rashid Khan, Karim Janat, Naveen-ul-Haq, Hamid Hassan</p>


Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has been included in India's Playing XI in a crucial Twenty20 World Cup clash against Afghanistan at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday (November 3).

Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has been included in India's Playing XI in a crucial Twenty20 World Cup clash against Afghanistan at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday (November 3). Ashwin has returned to India's XI after 1,578 days — last time he played a T20I match for India was against West Indies at Kingston on July 09, 2017. The Virat Kohli-led has been asked to bat first after Afghan captain Mohammad Nabi won the toss and elected to field. The Afghans, who are second behind Group 2 leaders Pakistan and hoping to make it to the semi-finals, have one change with Sharafuddin Ashraf coming in for the retired Asghar Afghan. "We always prepare for both (bat or field first), but today we'll bowl first because of the dew," said Nabi. "We'll play normal cricket and go and enjoy." WATCH | Rohit Sharma's special praise for Virat Kohli, says 'his hunger for success is just unbelievable' On the other hand, the Men In Blue, who have lost both their group matches, made two changes as fit-again batsman Suryakumar Yadav and spinner Ravichandran Ashwin make the XI in place of Ishan Kishan and Varun Chakravarthy. India need to win their remaining three matches and depend on other teams to have any chance of making their semi-finals. "Firstly there's no denying the fact that the situation is a tricky one. Having said that there's still a chance. We as a team will try to play positive cricket. We know we haven't played up to potential whatever the reasons might be," said Kohli during the toss. Toss update from Abu Dhabi 📰 Afghanistan elect to field. #T20WorldCup | #INDvAFG | https://t.co/ZJL2KKL30i pic.twitter.com/yF1jrcuWqx — T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) November 3, 2021 × Playing XI: India: KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli (capt), Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah Afghanistan: Hazratullah Zazai, Mohammad Shahzad (wk), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi (capt), Gulbadin Naib, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Rashid Khan, Karim Janat, Naveen-ul-Haq, Hamid Hassan

T20 WC: R Ashwin returns to Team India's XI vs Afghanistan, know after how many days

<p>India played their second game in the Super 12 round in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition against Kane Williamson-led New Zealand, on Sunday (October 31) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. After losing their tournament-opener versus arch-rivals Pakistan by ten wickets, the Virat Kohli-led Men in Blue were expected to comeback in style and get off the mark in the points table.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, nothing of that sort happened as Kohli &amp; Co. lost their second game on the trot, by eight wickets versus the Black Caps. Being asked to bat first, India posted a below-par 110-7 in 20 overs. In reply, the Kiwis completed the run-chase with 33 balls in hand and pushed the one-time winners are on the brink of an early exit from the mega event.</p>

<p>While nothing has clicked for India in the two games in the T20 WC, many former cricketers and experts of the gentlemen's game has slammed the Kohli-led thinktank for their questionable changes in the playing XI versus New Zealand. Ishan Kishan came in place of injured Suryakumar Yadav and was asked to open as Rohit was demoted to No. 3 whereas Kohli also moved a spot below his usual position. Meanwhile, Bhuvneshwar Kumar was replaced by Shardul Thakur.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Many feel India pressed the panic button after one loss. Former Indian opener-turned-commentator Gautam Gambhir feels mentor MS Dhoni had no role behind the knee-jerk changes made by India in their playing&nbsp;XI versus the Kiwis. Gambhir has, meanwhile,&nbsp;slammed Kohli the strategist behind India's poor decision-making.</p>

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<p>"Kohli has never impressed me as a strategist. Once again, he was a disappointment on Sunday. For starters, why did he change the team from the one that played against Pakistan? If that was not enough, he also changed the batting order and had Ishan Kishan open in place of Rohit. I have played long enough with MS Dhoni to know that he would have nothing to do with these knee-jerk changes just after one game. And what I also understand is that the other support staff hardly challenge Kohli's calls," Gambhir wrote in his coloumn for <em>TOI</em>.</p>

<p>"But the question is whether Sodhi and other New Zealanders bowled well or India batted below par. I am the first one to acknowledge opposition's supremacy but after seeing Kohli and his men play the way they did on Sunday, I'd say they made Sodhi and Co. looked better than they were. From a distance it seemed there was no clear planning, role allocation and proper assessment of the conditions. Clearly, they were searching for a mountain of a score. Lack of understanding of the pitch meant they were in pursuit of a score around 170-180. As a result, Indian batsmen kept hitting in the air like millionaires and folded for 110," Gambhir added.</p>

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<p>India are in a must-win position in their remaining three games in the Super 12 round. In addition, they need other results to favour them in order to progress to the semi-finals of the mega event in the UAE. As of now, Kohli &amp; Co. have their back against the wall and need to produce some scintillating performances to march their way back into the tournament.</p>


India played their second game in the Super 12 round in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition against Kane Williamson-led New Zealand, on Sunday (October 31) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

India played their second game in the Super 12 round in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition against Kane Williamson-led New Zealand, on Sunday (October 31) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. After losing their tournament-opener versus arch-rivals Pakistan by ten wickets, the Virat Kohli-led Men in Blue were expected to comeback in style and get off the mark in the points table. However, nothing of that sort happened as Kohli & Co. lost their second game on the trot, by eight wickets versus the Black Caps. Being asked to bat first, India posted a below-par 110-7 in 20 overs. In reply, the Kiwis completed the run-chase with 33 balls in hand and pushed the one-time winners are on the brink of an early exit from the mega event. While nothing has clicked for India in the two games in the T20 WC, many former cricketers and experts of the gentlemen's game has slammed the Kohli-led thinktank for their questionable changes in the playing XI versus New Zealand. Ishan Kishan came in place of injured Suryakumar Yadav and was asked to open as Rohit was demoted to No. 3 whereas Kohli also moved a spot below his usual position. Meanwhile, Bhuvneshwar Kumar was replaced by Shardul Thakur. Many feel India pressed the panic button after one loss. Former Indian opener-turned-commentator Gautam Gambhir feels mentor MS Dhoni had no role behind the knee-jerk changes made by India in their playing XI versus the Kiwis. Gambhir has, meanwhile, slammed Kohli the strategist behind India's poor decision-making. ALSO READ | Watch: Rohit Sharma's special praise for Virat Kohli, says 'his hunger for success is just unbelievable' "Kohli has never impressed me as a strategist. Once again, he was a disappointment on Sunday. For starters, why did he change the team from the one that played against Pakistan? If that was not enough, he also changed the batting order and had Ishan Kishan open in place of Rohit. I have played long enough with MS Dhoni to know that he would have nothing to do with these knee-jerk changes just after one game. And what I also understand is that the other support staff hardly challenge Kohli's calls," Gambhir wrote in his coloumn for TOI. "But the question is whether Sodhi and other New Zealanders bowled well or India batted below par. I am the first one to acknowledge opposition's supremacy but after seeing Kohli and his men play the way they did on Sunday, I'd say they made Sodhi and Co. looked better than they were. From a distance it seemed there was no clear planning, role allocation and proper assessment of the conditions. Clearly, they were searching for a mountain of a score. Lack of understanding of the pitch meant they were in pursuit of a score around 170-180. As a result, Indian batsmen kept hitting in the air like millionaires and folded for 110," Gambhir added. ALSO READ | Former cricketer feels too much 'confusion' in Team India with mentor MS Dhoni and head coach Shastri India are in a must-win position in their remaining three games in the Super 12 round. In addition, they need other results to favour them in order to progress to the semi-finals of the mega event in the UAE. As of now, Kohli & Co. have their back against the wall and need to produce some scintillating performances to march their way back into the tournament.

'Played long enough with him...' - Gambhir feels Dhoni had no role behind India's knee-jerk changes vs NZ

<p>After losing to arch-rivals Pakistan and New Zealand in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in as many matches played so far, the Virat Kohli-led Indian team is currently in dire straits with hopes of making it to the semi-final hanging by a thread. The players have been criticised by former cricketers to critics to pundits for their overall show, with the skipper Kohli facing maximum heat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Now, the Indian vice-captain Rohit Sharma has showered praises Virat, with a special mention on how he has evolved as a cricketer. Ahead of India's crunch game against Afghanistan, the International Cricket Council (ICC) posted a video on its social media handle, which featured Rohit, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja and Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Players in the video have talked about all things nice, hailing Virat as a cricketer and his success, but what Rohit has to say, grabbed eyeballs as their relationship has often been shadowed by talks and rumours about rift and rivalry.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the video, Rohit said, "His hunger for success is just unbelievable. It’s not so easy to go out there and do it consistently which he has done, so well."</p>

<p>"When he came in 2008 and he has evolved as a cricketer since then, I mean over the years he has added a little-little cent to his game and he has just evolved every year. All those years as I see, you know, he has put his best foot forward," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Although Virat is going through a lean phase, &nbsp;his accomplishments in international cricket are outstanding. In his illustrious career so far, Kohli has played 96 Tests, 254 One-Day Internationals and has scored 7765 and 12169 runs respectively. Kohli has played 92 T20 Internationals, scoring 3225 runs so far and will look to add more&nbsp;to his tally as the T20 World Cup is underway.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the above mentioned video, Kohli himself spoke about his journey, as he said, "Just the pride to play for India, getting to play so many games for India, for me that’s the most special thing. And the focal point of my career till now is I want to find ways to win a game of cricket from any place and I’ll give absolutely everything I have to be able to do that."</p>


After losing to arch-rivals Pakistan and New Zealand in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in as many matches played so far, the Virat Kohli-led Indian team is currently in dire straits with hopes of making it to the semi-final hanging by a thread.

After losing to arch-rivals Pakistan and New Zealand in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in as many matches played so far, the Virat Kohli-led Indian team is currently in dire straits with hopes of making it to the semi-final hanging by a thread. The players have been criticised by former cricketers to critics to pundits for their overall show, with the skipper Kohli facing maximum heat. Now, the Indian vice-captain Rohit Sharma has showered praises Virat, with a special mention on how he has evolved as a cricketer. Ahead of India's crunch game against Afghanistan, the International Cricket Council (ICC) posted a video on its social media handle, which featured Rohit, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja and Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell. ALSO READ | 'Nobody should be.....': Gavaskar unimpressed with Jasprit Bumrah's bubble-fatigue remark post NZ loss Players in the video have talked about all things nice, hailing Virat as a cricketer and his success, but what Rohit has to say, grabbed eyeballs as their relationship has often been shadowed by talks and rumours about rift and rivalry. In the video, Rohit said, "His hunger for success is just unbelievable. It’s not so easy to go out there and do it consistently which he has done, so well." "When he came in 2008 and he has evolved as a cricketer since then, I mean over the years he has added a little-little cent to his game and he has just evolved every year. All those years as I see, you know, he has put his best foot forward," he added. ALSO READ | Virat Kohli set to lose ODI captaincy as India on verge of early exit in T20 World Cup: Reports Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by ICC (@icc) × ALSO READ | 'India didn't trust Rohit Sharma against Trent Boult' - Sunil Gavaskar baffled by Hitman's demotion vs NZ Although Virat is going through a lean phase, his accomplishments in international cricket are outstanding. In his illustrious career so far, Kohli has played 96 Tests, 254 One-Day Internationals and has scored 7765 and 12169 runs respectively. Kohli has played 92 T20 Internationals, scoring 3225 runs so far and will look to add more to his tally as the T20 World Cup is underway. In the above mentioned video, Kohli himself spoke about his journey, as he said, "Just the pride to play for India, getting to play so many games for India, for me that’s the most special thing. And the focal point of my career till now is I want to find ways to win a game of cricket from any place and I’ll give absolutely everything I have to be able to do that."

Watch: Rohit Sharma's special praise for Virat Kohli, says 'his hunger for success is just unbelievable'

<p>Team India will face Mohammad Nabi-led Afghanistan in their third encounter of the Super 12 round in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. The Men in Blue will have to raise their game in order to keep themselves alive in the competition as another defeat will surely end their campaign in the marquee tournament.</p>

<p>The Virat Kohli-led side have been a pale shadow of themselves with back-to-back defeats in their two encounters so far. Kohli &amp; Co. went down to their arch-rivals Pakistan by ten wickets in their tournament-opener whereas Kane Williamson-led New Zealand thrashed the one-time winners by eight wickets in their following match. On the other hand, Afghanistan have been a far-better side, having two wins from three encounters. They thrashed Namibia and Scotland whereas lost a close match to Pakistan. With them being serious contenders for the semi-finals, the Afghan side will also like to be on their toes with two big games coming up -- versus India and New Zealand, respectively.</p>

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<p>Both India and Afghanistan have met twice in T20 WC history. India won on both occasions, in 2010 and 2012 editions. However, given how India are faring and how much Afghanistan have improved, things will be pretty tough for the 2007 winners.</p>

<p><strong>Match prediction for India vs Afghanistan face-off:&nbsp;</strong>India will be turning up at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi for the first time in this&nbsp;T20 WC. They will find it tough to adjust to the surfaces here, after playing New Zealand in Dubai only a couple of days ago. Normally, the track offers something to the pacers but run-making isn't very difficult. Expect a 155-plus scoring encounter with chasing side to hold the edge.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Afghanistan took a brave call to bat first versus Pakistan, given how much they trust their spinners to strangle oppositions. Will they repeat the same versus India, who also have their own reservations in setting up a target.</p>


Team India will face Mohammad Nabi-led Afghanistan in their third encounter of the Super 12 round in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. The Men in Blue will have to raise their game in order to keep themselves alive in the competition as another defeat will surely end their campaign in the marquee tournament.

Team India will face Mohammad Nabi-led Afghanistan in their third encounter of the Super 12 round in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. The Men in Blue will have to raise their game in order to keep themselves alive in the competition as another defeat will surely end their campaign in the marquee tournament. The Virat Kohli-led side have been a pale shadow of themselves with back-to-back defeats in their two encounters so far. Kohli & Co. went down to their arch-rivals Pakistan by ten wickets in their tournament-opener whereas Kane Williamson-led New Zealand thrashed the one-time winners by eight wickets in their following match. On the other hand, Afghanistan have been a far-better side, having two wins from three encounters. They thrashed Namibia and Scotland whereas lost a close match to Pakistan. With them being serious contenders for the semi-finals, the Afghan side will also like to be on their toes with two big games coming up -- versus India and New Zealand, respectively. ALSO READ | T20 World Cup, IND vs AFG live streaming: When and where to watch India vs Afghanistan match? Both India and Afghanistan have met twice in T20 WC history. India won on both occasions, in 2010 and 2012 editions. However, given how India are faring and how much Afghanistan have improved, things will be pretty tough for the 2007 winners. Match prediction for India vs Afghanistan face-off: India will be turning up at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi for the first time in this T20 WC. They will find it tough to adjust to the surfaces here, after playing New Zealand in Dubai only a couple of days ago. Normally, the track offers something to the pacers but run-making isn't very difficult. Expect a 155-plus scoring encounter with chasing side to hold the edge. ALSO READ | T20 WC: R Ashwin or Rahul Chahar for Varun Chakravarthy? Predicting India's XI for Afghanistan clash Afghanistan took a brave call to bat first versus Pakistan, given how much they trust their spinners to strangle oppositions. Will they repeat the same versus India, who also have their own reservations in setting up a target.

IND vs AFG, T20 World Cup 2021 prediction: Who will win today's match between India and Afghanistan?

<p>Team India will lock horns with Afghanistan in their third encounter in the Super 12 round of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. This will be the second game of the day, with New Zealand taking on the lowly-ranked Scotland in the afternoon clash.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India find themselves in a peculiar position after having lost two games on the trot. They started their campaign versus Babar Azam-led Pakistan and were thrashed by the arch-rivals by ten wickets. In their second game, many expected Virat Kohli-led India to stage a comeback, however, they fell like nine pins to lose by 9 wickets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hence, India need to win against Afghanistan in order to stay alive in the semi-finals race, where they are in contention only mathematically. On the other hand, Afghanistan have won two and lost one in the Super 12 round. The Mohammad Nabi-led Afghan side will hope to continue to win and straightaway qualify for the semi-finals as they already have a superior net run-rate under their belt. Any slip-up by them will keep New Zealand, and also India, in the hunt for the second semi-final spot from Pool B.</p>

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<p><strong>Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match:</strong></p>

<p><strong>Where is the T20 World Cup match between India vs Afghanistan taking place?</strong></p>

<p>The T20 World Cup match between India vs Afghanistan&nbsp;will take place at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi.</p>

<p><strong>What time does the T20 World Cup match between India vs Afghanistan&nbsp;begin?</strong></p>

<p>The T20 World Cup match between India vs Afghanistan&nbsp;begins at 7:30 PM IST on Wednesday.</p>

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<p><strong>Where and how to watch live coverage of the T20 World Cup match between India vs Afghanistan?</strong></p>

<p>The T20 World Cup match between India vs Afghanistan&nbsp;will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the T20 World Cup match between ENG vs WI will be available on Hotstar. The T20 World Cup matches will be shown on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports HD, and DD Sports</p>


Team India will lock horns with Afghanistan in their third encounter in the Super 12 round of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. This will be the second game of the day, with New Zealand taking on the lowly-ranked Scotland in the afternoon clash.

Team India will lock horns with Afghanistan in their third encounter in the Super 12 round of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. This will be the second game of the day, with New Zealand taking on the lowly-ranked Scotland in the afternoon clash. India find themselves in a peculiar position after having lost two games on the trot. They started their campaign versus Babar Azam-led Pakistan and were thrashed by the arch-rivals by ten wickets. In their second game, many expected Virat Kohli-led India to stage a comeback, however, they fell like nine pins to lose by 9 wickets. Hence, India need to win against Afghanistan in order to stay alive in the semi-finals race, where they are in contention only mathematically. On the other hand, Afghanistan have won two and lost one in the Super 12 round. The Mohammad Nabi-led Afghan side will hope to continue to win and straightaway qualify for the semi-finals as they already have a superior net run-rate under their belt. Any slip-up by them will keep New Zealand, and also India, in the hunt for the second semi-final spot from Pool B. ALSO READ | T20 WC: R Ashwin or Rahul Chahar for Varun Chakravarthy? Predicting India's XI for Afghanistan clash Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match: Where is the T20 World Cup match between India vs Afghanistan taking place? The T20 World Cup match between India vs Afghanistan will take place at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. What time does the T20 World Cup match between India vs Afghanistan begin? The T20 World Cup match between India vs Afghanistan begins at 7:30 PM IST on Wednesday. ALSO READ | Pakistan wins hearts as they congratulate Namibia on their inspiring T20 WC journey - WATCH Where and how to watch live coverage of the T20 World Cup match between India vs Afghanistan? The T20 World Cup match between India vs Afghanistan will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the T20 World Cup match between ENG vs WI will be available on Hotstar. The T20 World Cup matches will be shown on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports HD, and DD Sports

T20 World Cup, IND vs AFG live streaming: When and where to watch India vs Afghanistan match?

<p>Team India were termed as one of the strongest contenders for the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. The Virat Kohli-led side won the two warm-up encounters with ease but have fallen apart since then to lose both their matches in the Super 12 round so far. After being thrashed by Pakistan and New Zealand, the Men in Blue are starring on the brink of an early elimination and need to get their act together if they want to remain alive in the semi-finals race.</p>

<p>The next challenge for Team India is against Afghanistan. The Mohammad Nabi-led Afghan side have been impressive so far in the showpiece event. They won and lost a game each in the warm-up round and now have two wins from three encounters in the Super 12. If they win their remaining two games, versus India and New Zealand respectively, they will qualify for the semi-finals as they already have a superior net run-rate.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For India, they are once again dealing with problems of plenty and have failed to manage their resources wisely. The move to drop down Rohit Sharma to No. 3 in order to accommodate Ishan Kishan at the top, versus the Black Caps, was heavily criticised. Their batters have to get used to the surfaces in the UAE and need to work on their sluggish strike-rates. On the other hand, the one-time winners will also need to tweak their bowling line-up in the game versus Afghanistan.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Predicting India's XI versus Afghanistan: </strong>Rohit is expected to return to the top with KL Rahul as his opening partner. Ishan Kishan can take the No. 3 spot, followed by Captain Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja. In the bowling department, it will be interesting to see if India replace Varun Chakravarthy with either R Ashwin or Rahul Chahar. Calls for Ashwin's inclusion is gaining momentum and he might be handy versus the Afghanistan line-up.</p>

<p>India can go ahead with Ashwin/Chahar/Chakravarthy whereas Jasprit Bumrah, Shardul Thakur and Mohammed Shami can form the pace unit.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>India's possible XI versus Afghanistan:</strong> Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin/Rahul Chahar/Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami</p>


Team India were termed as one of the strongest contenders for the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. The Virat Kohli-led side won the two warm-up encounters with ease but have fallen apart since then to lose both their matches in the Super 12 round so far.

Team India were termed as one of the strongest contenders for the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. The Virat Kohli-led side won the two warm-up encounters with ease but have fallen apart since then to lose both their matches in the Super 12 round so far. After being thrashed by Pakistan and New Zealand, the Men in Blue are starring on the brink of an early elimination and need to get their act together if they want to remain alive in the semi-finals race. The next challenge for Team India is against Afghanistan. The Mohammad Nabi-led Afghan side have been impressive so far in the showpiece event. They won and lost a game each in the warm-up round and now have two wins from three encounters in the Super 12. If they win their remaining two games, versus India and New Zealand respectively, they will qualify for the semi-finals as they already have a superior net run-rate. For India, they are once again dealing with problems of plenty and have failed to manage their resources wisely. The move to drop down Rohit Sharma to No. 3 in order to accommodate Ishan Kishan at the top, versus the Black Caps, was heavily criticised. Their batters have to get used to the surfaces in the UAE and need to work on their sluggish strike-rates. On the other hand, the one-time winners will also need to tweak their bowling line-up in the game versus Afghanistan. ALSO READ | Pakistan wins hearts as they congratulate Namibia on their inspiring T20 WC journey - WATCH Predicting India's XI versus Afghanistan: Rohit is expected to return to the top with KL Rahul as his opening partner. Ishan Kishan can take the No. 3 spot, followed by Captain Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja. In the bowling department, it will be interesting to see if India replace Varun Chakravarthy with either R Ashwin or Rahul Chahar. Calls for Ashwin's inclusion is gaining momentum and he might be handy versus the Afghanistan line-up. India can go ahead with Ashwin/Chahar/Chakravarthy whereas Jasprit Bumrah, Shardul Thakur and Mohammed Shami can form the pace unit. India's possible XI versus Afghanistan: Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin/Rahul Chahar/Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami

T20 WC: R Ashwin or Rahul Chahar for Varun Chakravarthy? Predicting India's XI for Afghanistan clash

<p>The legendary Kapil Dev has criticised Indian captain Virat Kohli for his 'we were not brave enough remark' after his side's loss against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2021 on Sunday (October 31). After a humiliating ten-wicket defeat at the hands of Pakistan in the opening game, India faced a second successive defeat against New Zealand in their second Super 12 clash in Dubai.</p>

<p>India were restricted on a paltry total of 110 runs, batting first after suffering yet another batting collapse and later failed&nbsp;to defend the target. New Zealand chased down the low-key target without breaking a sweat as they registered an impressive win by eight wickets to open their account in the T20 World Cup 2021.</p>

<p>When asked about his team's poor show in the must-win game, Kohli was brutally honest as he said his teammates were not brave enough while terming the performance 'bizarre'. "Quite bizarre. To be very honest and brutal up front, I don't think we were brave enough with bat or ball," Kohli had said at the post-match presentation ceremony.</p>

<p>Kohli's his team was 'not brave' remark didn't impress World Cup-winning captain Kapil, who said it was a weak statement from the Indian captain and should not have come out from a player of his stature. Kapil said fingers will be pointed at Kohli if he will make such statements after a poor loss.</p>

<p>"For a big player like him, it is a very weak statement. If that is the kind of body language the team has and if that is the kind of thought process the captain has, it is really tough to lift the team. I felt a little strange hearing those words. He isn’t that kind of a player," Kapil said on <em>ABP News</em>.</p>

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<p>"He is a fighter. I think he got lost in the moment or something. A captain should not say words like ‘we were not brave enough. You are playing for your country and he has passion. But when you say such words, fingers will definitely be pointed," he added.</p>

<p>India's campaign in the T20 World Cup 2021 is on the verge of an early exit after two straight defeats in the first two matches. However, India stand an outside chance of qualifying for the top four if they can win their remaining three matches by big margins and hope some other results go in their favour.</p>


The legendary Kapil Dev has criticised Indian captain Virat Kohli for his 'we were not brave enough remark' after his side's loss against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2021 on Sunday (October 31).

The legendary Kapil Dev has criticised Indian captain Virat Kohli for his 'we were not brave enough remark' after his side's loss against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2021 on Sunday (October 31). After a humiliating ten-wicket defeat at the hands of Pakistan in the opening game, India faced a second successive defeat against New Zealand in their second Super 12 clash in Dubai. India were restricted on a paltry total of 110 runs, batting first after suffering yet another batting collapse and later failed to defend the target. New Zealand chased down the low-key target without breaking a sweat as they registered an impressive win by eight wickets to open their account in the T20 World Cup 2021. When asked about his team's poor show in the must-win game, Kohli was brutally honest as he said his teammates were not brave enough while terming the performance 'bizarre'. "Quite bizarre. To be very honest and brutal up front, I don't think we were brave enough with bat or ball," Kohli had said at the post-match presentation ceremony. Kohli's his team was 'not brave' remark didn't impress World Cup-winning captain Kapil, who said it was a weak statement from the Indian captain and should not have come out from a player of his stature. Kapil said fingers will be pointed at Kohli if he will make such statements after a poor loss. "For a big player like him, it is a very weak statement. If that is the kind of body language the team has and if that is the kind of thought process the captain has, it is really tough to lift the team. I felt a little strange hearing those words. He isn’t that kind of a player," Kapil said on ABP News. Also Read: Gambhir takes a dig at Virat Kohli: Reacting to everything doesn't mean you are more passionate "He is a fighter. I think he got lost in the moment or something. A captain should not say words like ‘we were not brave enough. You are playing for your country and he has passion. But when you say such words, fingers will definitely be pointed," he added. India's campaign in the T20 World Cup 2021 is on the verge of an early exit after two straight defeats in the first two matches. However, India stand an outside chance of qualifying for the top four if they can win their remaining three matches by big margins and hope some other results go in their favour.

'Very weak statement': Kapil Dev on Virat Kohli's 'we were not brave' remark after New Zealand defeat

<p>Indian cricketers have been facing flak from all corners after the team's poor start to their campaign in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021. While the players have been criticised for their on-field performances by fans and experts alike, some trolls have resorted to abuse and rape threats to family members of the players.</p>

<p>While Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami was targeted over his religion, Indian captain Virat Kohli's daughter recieved rape threats online. Some pathetic comments have been made against the Indian cricketers by trolls online but a nine-month-old getting abused is reflective of how&nbsp;hideous cyberbullies can be.</p>

<p>Taking cognisance of the reports of Kohli's daughter getting rape threats online, the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) on Tuesday issued a notice to the Delhi Police, demanding the arrest of all accused. DCW chairperson Swati Maliwal termed the rape threats as &nbsp;“extremely shameful” while demanding an explanation from Delhi Police on action taken so far in the case.</p>

<p>"It's extremely shameful how Virat Kohli's nine-month-old daughter had to face rape threats online. This team has made us feel proud thousands of times, why such obnoxious behaviour when it lost?," Maliwal wrote in her tweet while attaching a picture of DCW's notice to Delhi Police.</p>

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<p>The Delhi Commission for Women has asked for a detailed report from Delhi Police in the matter by November 08. The notice states that the Delhi Police should provide the details of action taken in the case if no accused has been arrested so far.</p>

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<p>A Twitter user - @criccrazygirl was one of the trolls who had issued a rape threat&nbsp;to Kohli's daughter. While many claimed it was a Pakistani bot account, a fact chek report by <em>ALT News </em>has claimed that it is an Indian account. It remains to be seen what action will the Delhi Police take in the matter which is of grave concern considering the increasing instance of nameless and faceless trolls abusing people on social media.</p>

<p>Earlier, Kohli had issued a strong statement after Shami was targeted over his religion by trolls on social media for his poor show against Pakistan. Kohli had said attacking someone over their religion is the most pathetic thing a human being can do while asserting that the team fully stands behind Shami.</p>

<p>“Attacking someone over their religion is the most, I would say, pathetic thing that a human being can do,” the Indian captain had said speaking in a press conference ahead of the New Zealand game.</p>

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Indian cricketers have been facing flak from all corners after the team's poor start to their campaign in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021. While the players have been criticised for their on-field performances by fans and experts alike, some trolls have resorted to abuse and rape threats to family members of the players.

Indian cricketers have been facing flak from all corners after the team's poor start to their campaign in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021. While the players have been criticised for their on-field performances by fans and experts alike, some trolls have resorted to abuse and rape threats to family members of the players. While Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami was targeted over his religion, Indian captain Virat Kohli's daughter recieved rape threats online. Some pathetic comments have been made against the Indian cricketers by trolls online but a nine-month-old getting abused is reflective of how hideous cyberbullies can be. Taking cognisance of the reports of Kohli's daughter getting rape threats online, the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) on Tuesday issued a notice to the Delhi Police, demanding the arrest of all accused. DCW chairperson Swati Maliwal termed the rape threats as “extremely shameful” while demanding an explanation from Delhi Police on action taken so far in the case. "It's extremely shameful how Virat Kohli's nine-month-old daughter had to face rape threats online. This team has made us feel proud thousands of times, why such obnoxious behaviour when it lost?," Maliwal wrote in her tweet while attaching a picture of DCW's notice to Delhi Police. विराट कोहली की 9 महीने की बेटी को जिस तरह ट्विटर पर रेप की धमकी दी गई वो बेहद शर्मनाक है। इसी टीम ने हमें हज़ारों बार गौरवांवित महसूस कराया है, हार पे ये घटियापन क्यों? मैंने दिल्ली पुलिस को नोटिस जारी किया है, 9 महीने की बच्ची को रेप की धमकी देने वाले सभी गिरफ्तार हों! pic.twitter.com/WhLrK4MTME — Swati Maliwal (@SwatiJaiHind) November 2, 2021 × The Delhi Commission for Women has asked for a detailed report from Delhi Police in the matter by November 08. The notice states that the Delhi Police should provide the details of action taken in the case if no accused has been arrested so far. Also Read: Virat Kohli set to lose ODI captaincy as India on verge of early exit in T20 World Cup: Report A Twitter user - @criccrazygirl was one of the trolls who had issued a rape threat to Kohli's daughter. While many claimed it was a Pakistani bot account, a fact chek report by ALT News has claimed that it is an Indian account. It remains to be seen what action will the Delhi Police take in the matter which is of grave concern considering the increasing instance of nameless and faceless trolls abusing people on social media. Earlier, Kohli had issued a strong statement after Shami was targeted over his religion by trolls on social media for his poor show against Pakistan. Kohli had said attacking someone over their religion is the most pathetic thing a human being can do while asserting that the team fully stands behind Shami. “Attacking someone over their religion is the most, I would say, pathetic thing that a human being can do,” the Indian captain had said speaking in a press conference ahead of the New Zealand game.

DCW issues notice to Delhi police after Virat Kohli's 9-month-old daughter gets rape threats online

<p>Afghanistan star spinner Rashid Khan on Tuesday urged fans to "respect the rules and support" the organisers of the T20 World Cup by coming to the stadium with a ticket. More than 16,000 tickets had been issued for the game between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Dubai. However, thousands of ticketless fans travelled to the venue and then attempted to force entry into the stadium last week.</p>

<p>"I`m super excited about tomorrow`s AFGvIND game. I was disappointed at the scenes last weekend; we need to fly our national flag high and do our country proud. Pls respect rules &amp; support the organisers @ICC@T20WorldCup@AbuDhabiCricket, only coming to the stadium with a ticket," tweeted Rashid.</p>

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<p>After the incident, the International Cricket Council (ICC) had asked the Emirates Cricket Board to undertake a full investigation regarding crowd behaviour during the ICC men`s T20 World Cup game between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Meanwhile, on Wednesday, it will be a change in venue for India after playing both their opening games at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium as they will play Afghanistan at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.</p>


Afghanistan star spinner Rashid Khan on Tuesday urged fans to "respect the rules and support" the organisers of the T20 World Cup by coming to the stadium with a ticket.

Afghanistan star spinner Rashid Khan on Tuesday urged fans to "respect the rules and support" the organisers of the T20 World Cup by coming to the stadium with a ticket. More than 16,000 tickets had been issued for the game between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Dubai. However, thousands of ticketless fans travelled to the venue and then attempted to force entry into the stadium last week. "I`m super excited about tomorrow`s AFGvIND game. I was disappointed at the scenes last weekend; we need to fly our national flag high and do our country proud. Pls respect rules & support the organisers @ICC@T20WorldCup@AbuDhabiCricket, only coming to the stadium with a ticket," tweeted Rashid. ALSO READ | Virat Kohli set to lose ODI captaincy as India on verge of early exit in T20 World Cup: Reports After the incident, the International Cricket Council (ICC) had asked the Emirates Cricket Board to undertake a full investigation regarding crowd behaviour during the ICC men`s T20 World Cup game between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Meanwhile, on Wednesday, it will be a change in venue for India after playing both their opening games at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium as they will play Afghanistan at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

T20 WC: Rashid Khan urges fans to 'respect rules' and come to stadium with tickets for India face-off

<p>India lost to New Zealand by eight wickets in their second game in the Super 12 round, in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition. Playing their second match after a gap of seven days, at the same venue -- i.e. the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai -- many believed Virat Kohli-led Team India will manage to beat the Black Caps and get back to winning ways. However, they lost their second game on the trot, after losing to Pakistan by ten wickets in their tournament-opener.</p>

<p>While nothing clicked for India versus the Kiwis, the move to demote Rohit Sharma to the No. 3 position was heavily criticised. Ahead of India's upcoming match versus Afghanistan, batting coach Vikram Rathour has opened up on the move and revealed that vice-captain Rohit was part of the decision-making which demoted him down the order.</p>

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<p>Rathour told the reporters on Tuesday (November 2), "Suryakumar Yadav was having some back spasm. He was not fit enough for the match. The whole management took the call to send Ishan as an opener and, of course, Rohit was part of the decision,” Rathour told reporters.</p>

<p>“Ishan has done well as an opener in the IPL as well as in the practice matches, that’s why he has been sent as an opener,” he added.</p>

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<p>Rohit returned for a 14-ball 14 whereas Ishan managed only a mere 4 runs versus the Black Caps at Dubai. As a result, India posted a paltry 110/7 and failed to defend the total as Kane Williamson-led Kiwis won the game by eight wickets, with 33 balls to spare.</p>

<p>Kohli &amp; Co. need to win against Afghanistan to remain alive in the race for the semi-finals. For now, the one-time winners are in contention mathematically but their chances are bleak with back-to-back defeats.</p>


India lost to New Zealand by eight wickets in their second game in the Super 12 round, in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition. Playing their second match after a gap of seven days, at the same venue -- i.

India lost to New Zealand by eight wickets in their second game in the Super 12 round, in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition. Playing their second match after a gap of seven days, at the same venue -- i.e. the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai -- many believed Virat Kohli-led Team India will manage to beat the Black Caps and get back to winning ways. However, they lost their second game on the trot, after losing to Pakistan by ten wickets in their tournament-opener. While nothing clicked for India versus the Kiwis, the move to demote Rohit Sharma to the No. 3 position was heavily criticised. Ahead of India's upcoming match versus Afghanistan, batting coach Vikram Rathour has opened up on the move and revealed that vice-captain Rohit was part of the decision-making which demoted him down the order. ALSO READ | Virat Kohli set to lose ODI captaincy as India on verge of early exit in T20 World Cup: Reports Rathour told the reporters on Tuesday (November 2), "Suryakumar Yadav was having some back spasm. He was not fit enough for the match. The whole management took the call to send Ishan as an opener and, of course, Rohit was part of the decision,” Rathour told reporters. “Ishan has done well as an opener in the IPL as well as in the practice matches, that’s why he has been sent as an opener,” he added. ALSO READ | Rohit to lead India in T20Is against New Zealand; Hardik, Bhuvneshwar likely to be dropped - Report Rohit returned for a 14-ball 14 whereas Ishan managed only a mere 4 runs versus the Black Caps at Dubai. As a result, India posted a paltry 110/7 and failed to defend the total as Kane Williamson-led Kiwis won the game by eight wickets, with 33 balls to spare. Kohli & Co. need to win against Afghanistan to remain alive in the race for the semi-finals. For now, the one-time winners are in contention mathematically but their chances are bleak with back-to-back defeats.

T20 WC: Vikram Rathour reveals Rohit Sharma was part of Virat Kohli & Co.'s decision to demote him vs NZ

<p>Virat Kohli-led Team India are on the brink of early elimination in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. After the Men in Blue lost their Super 12 opening fixture versus Pakistan, they were also thrashed by Kane Williamson-led New Zealand by eight wickets as the one-time winners have a tough task to enter the semi-finals in the showpiece event.</p>

<p>Captain Kohli isn't having the best of times at present. While a lot was said when he announced his decision to resign as the T20I captain before the ongoing World Cup, many hoped that he would sign off on a high and finally win his first-ever ICC title as Team India's captain. Nonetheless, India's campaign so far has been disastrous, to say the least.</p>

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<p>Now, reports suggest that Kohli might lose ODI captaincy. As per a report in PTI, the BCCI might discuss Kohli's ODI captaincy future.&nbsp;In addition, it will make more sense to have one player as the white-ball captain rather than splitting captaincy in shorter formats.</p>

<p>The report further states that since India have only three 50-over games in the current home season, with all the encounters against West Indies in February. Hence, the Indian cricket board is looking to stitch a two-year master-plan&nbsp;heading into the 2023 World Cup.</p>

<p>For the unversed, India have an ODI series in South Africa. It will be interesting to see&nbsp;whether Kohli would voluntarily step down from the 50-over captaincy or if he will wait for the Sourav Ganguly-led BCCI to ask him to vacate the top post. In all likelihood, his leadership days in shorter formats are numbered given how things are shaping up for India in the T20 WC.</p>

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<p>India are set to go through a transition process post the T20 WC. As of now, Rohit Sharma looks like the strongest contender to take up white-ball captaincy whereas Rahul Dravid is more or less confirmed to replace Ravi Shastri as India's head coach.</p>


Virat Kohli-led Team India are on the brink of early elimination in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. After the Men in Blue lost their Super 12 opening fixture versus Pakistan, they were also thrashed by Kane Williamson-led New Zealand by eight wickets as the one-time winners have a tough task to enter the semi-finals in the showpiece event.

Virat Kohli-led Team India are on the brink of early elimination in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. After the Men in Blue lost their Super 12 opening fixture versus Pakistan, they were also thrashed by Kane Williamson-led New Zealand by eight wickets as the one-time winners have a tough task to enter the semi-finals in the showpiece event. Captain Kohli isn't having the best of times at present. While a lot was said when he announced his decision to resign as the T20I captain before the ongoing World Cup, many hoped that he would sign off on a high and finally win his first-ever ICC title as Team India's captain. Nonetheless, India's campaign so far has been disastrous, to say the least. ALSO READ | Rohit to lead India in T20Is against New Zealand; Hardik, Bhuvneshwar likely to be dropped - Report Now, reports suggest that Kohli might lose ODI captaincy. As per a report in PTI, the BCCI might discuss Kohli's ODI captaincy future. In addition, it will make more sense to have one player as the white-ball captain rather than splitting captaincy in shorter formats. The report further states that since India have only three 50-over games in the current home season, with all the encounters against West Indies in February. Hence, the Indian cricket board is looking to stitch a two-year master-plan heading into the 2023 World Cup. For the unversed, India have an ODI series in South Africa. It will be interesting to see whether Kohli would voluntarily step down from the 50-over captaincy or if he will wait for the Sourav Ganguly-led BCCI to ask him to vacate the top post. In all likelihood, his leadership days in shorter formats are numbered given how things are shaping up for India in the T20 WC. ALSO READ | Never seen captaincy potential in Virat Kohli, says Danish Kaneria as India near elimination in T20 WC India are set to go through a transition process post the T20 WC. As of now, Rohit Sharma looks like the strongest contender to take up white-ball captaincy whereas Rahul Dravid is more or less confirmed to replace Ravi Shastri as India's head coach.

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