<p>Wriddhiman Saha has, on Tuesday (February 22), refused to reveal the identity of the journalist who threatened him for not giving an interview. On Saturday (February 19), the 37-year-old keeper-batter was dropped from India's Test squad for the forthcoming Sri Lanka home series. Post this, Saha dropped a bomb by revealing how a 'respected' journalist has been after him and even threatened him after the veteran player didn't entertain his, or her, request for an interview.</p>

<p>After much hullabaloo, Saha took to his official Twitter handle and made it clear that he won't share any further details of the tainted journalist. He&nbsp;tweeted saying, "I was hurt and offended. I thought not to tolerate such kind of behaviour and didn’t want anyone to go through these kind of bullying. I decided I will go out and expose the chat in public eye, but not his/her name. My nature isn't such that I will harm anyone to the extent of ending someone’s career. So on grounds of humanity looking at his/her family, I am not exposing the name for the time being. But if any such repetition happens, I will not hold back."</p>

<p>"I thank each and everyone who has shown support and extended their willingness to help. My gratitude," he added.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/not-naming-for-familys-sake-but-will-not-hold-back-if-its-repeated-wriddhiman-saha-warns-journalist-455418">Not naming for family's sake, but will not hold back if it's repeated: Wriddhiman Saha warns journalist</a></strong></p>

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<p>To this, former Indian opener Virender Sehwag has urged the keeper-batter to reveal the journalist's name 'to prevent such harm from happening to anyone else in future'. He wrote on the social media platform, "Dear Wriddhi, it's not your nature to harm others and you are a wonderful guy. But to prevent such harm from happening to anyone else in the future , it's important for you to name him. Gehri saans le, aur naam bol daal (Take deep breathe and reveal his name)."</p>

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Gehri saans le, aur naam bol daal. <a href="https://t.co/9ovEUT8Fbm">https://t.co/9ovEUT8Fbm</a></p>
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<p>Meanwhile, Saha, a veteran of 40 Tests,&nbsp;has also revealed that head coach Rahul Dravid has told him that the team management is thinking of grooming a young keeper KS Bharat as the second gloveman after Rishabh Pant. Thus, his comeback to the Indian Test setup seems very difficult now.</p>


Wriddhiman Saha has, on Tuesday (February 22), refused to reveal the identity of the journalist who threatened him for not giving an interview. On Saturday (February 19), the 37-year-old keeper-batter was dropped from India's Test squad for the forthcoming Sri Lanka home series.

Wriddhiman Saha has, on Tuesday (February 22), refused to reveal the identity of the journalist who threatened him for not giving an interview. On Saturday (February 19), the 37-year-old keeper-batter was dropped from India's Test squad for the forthcoming Sri Lanka home series. Post this, Saha dropped a bomb by revealing how a 'respected' journalist has been after him and even threatened him after the veteran player didn't entertain his, or her, request for an interview. After much hullabaloo, Saha took to his official Twitter handle and made it clear that he won't share any further details of the tainted journalist. He tweeted saying, "I was hurt and offended. I thought not to tolerate such kind of behaviour and didn’t want anyone to go through these kind of bullying. I decided I will go out and expose the chat in public eye, but not his/her name. My nature isn't such that I will harm anyone to the extent of ending someone’s career. So on grounds of humanity looking at his/her family, I am not exposing the name for the time being. But if any such repetition happens, I will not hold back." "I thank each and everyone who has shown support and extended their willingness to help. My gratitude," he added. ALSO READ | Not naming for family's sake, but will not hold back if it's repeated: Wriddhiman Saha warns journalist 1/3- I was hurt and offended. I thought not to tolerate such kind of behaviour and didn’t want anyone to go through these kind of bullying. I decided I will go out and expose the chat in public eye, but not his/her name — Wriddhiman Saha (@Wriddhipops) February 22, 2022 × ALSO READ | Whoever you are, you're talking like a kidnapper: Aakash Chopra to journalist who threatened Wriddhiman Saha To this, former Indian opener Virender Sehwag has urged the keeper-batter to reveal the journalist's name 'to prevent such harm from happening to anyone else in future'. He wrote on the social media platform, "Dear Wriddhi, it's not your nature to harm others and you are a wonderful guy. But to prevent such harm from happening to anyone else in the future , it's important for you to name him. Gehri saans le, aur naam bol daal (Take deep breathe and reveal his name)." Dear Wriddhi, it's not your nature to harm others and you are a wonderful guy. But to prevent such harm from happening to anyone else in the future , it's important for you to name him. Gehri saans le, aur naam bol daal. https://t.co/9ovEUT8Fbm — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) February 22, 2022 × Meanwhile, Saha, a veteran of 40 Tests, has also revealed that head coach Rahul Dravid has told him that the team management is thinking of grooming a young keeper KS Bharat as the second gloveman after Rishabh Pant. Thus, his comeback to the Indian Test setup seems very difficult now.

Take a deep breath and name the journalist: Virender Sehwag reacts to Wriddhiman Saha's tweet

<p>Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag extended his support towards veteran wicket-keeper batsman Wriddhiman Saha after he shared a screenshot of some disturbing messages from a 'journalist'. In the screenshot of the chat shared by Saha, the journalist can be seen threatening the Indian cricketer.</p>

<p>"I don't take insults kindly", the journalist had written in a message to Saha for denying an interview with him. Expressing his anguish after being insulted by the journalist, Saha took to Twitter to vent out.</p>

<p>"After all of my contributions to Indian cricket..this is what I face from a so called “Respected” journalist! This is where the journalism has gone," Saha wrote in a tweet while sharing a screenshot of the chat. The incident came to light just hours after Saha was dropped from India's Test squad for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka at home.</p>

<p>Reacting to Saha's post, Sehwag extended his support to him and slammed the so-called journalist. "Extremely sad. Such sense of entitlement, neither is he respected nor a journalist, just chamchagiri. With you Wriddhi," Sehwag wrote in a tweet.</p>

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With you Wriddhi. <a href="https://t.co/A4z47oFtlD">https://t.co/A4z47oFtlD</a></p>
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) <a href="https://twitter.com/virendersehwag/status/1495230215764647939?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 20, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/dravid-suggested-retirement-ganguly-assured-test-spot-wriddhiman-saha-makes-explosive-revelations-454719">Dravid suggested retirement, Ganguly assured Test spot:&nbsp;Saha makes explosive revelations</a></p>

<p>Earlier on Saturday, Saha also went on to make some explosive revelations about India head coach Rahul Dravid and BCCI president Sourav Ganguly. Talking to the local reporters, Saha claimed he had been assured by Ganguly in November last year that his spot in the Indian Test team will be safe till the time he is at the helm of affairs in the Indian cricket board.</p>

<p>Saha also claimed Dravid suggested he should&nbsp;consider retirement as the Indian team management had informed him that he will not be considered for selection going forward. The selectors announced India's Test squad for the two-match series against Sri Lanka on Saturday with some notable exclusions.</p>

<p>Along with Saha, senior players like Ajinkya Rahane, Cheteshwar Pujara and Ishant Sharma were also dropped from the Test team.</p>

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Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag extended his support towards veteran wicket-keeper batsman Wriddhiman Saha after he shared a screenshot of some disturbing messages from a 'journalist'.

Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag extended his support towards veteran wicket-keeper batsman Wriddhiman Saha after he shared a screenshot of some disturbing messages from a 'journalist'. In the screenshot of the chat shared by Saha, the journalist can be seen threatening the Indian cricketer. "I don't take insults kindly", the journalist had written in a message to Saha for denying an interview with him. Expressing his anguish after being insulted by the journalist, Saha took to Twitter to vent out. "After all of my contributions to Indian cricket..this is what I face from a so called “Respected” journalist! This is where the journalism has gone," Saha wrote in a tweet while sharing a screenshot of the chat. The incident came to light just hours after Saha was dropped from India's Test squad for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka at home. Reacting to Saha's post, Sehwag extended his support to him and slammed the so-called journalist. "Extremely sad. Such sense of entitlement, neither is he respected nor a journalist, just chamchagiri. With you Wriddhi," Sehwag wrote in a tweet. Extremely sad. Such sense of entitlement, neither is he respected nor a journalist, just chamchagiri. With you Wriddhi. https://t.co/A4z47oFtlD — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) February 20, 2022 × Also Read: Dravid suggested retirement, Ganguly assured Test spot: Saha makes explosive revelations Earlier on Saturday, Saha also went on to make some explosive revelations about India head coach Rahul Dravid and BCCI president Sourav Ganguly. Talking to the local reporters, Saha claimed he had been assured by Ganguly in November last year that his spot in the Indian Test team will be safe till the time he is at the helm of affairs in the Indian cricket board. Saha also claimed Dravid suggested he should consider retirement as the Indian team management had informed him that he will not be considered for selection going forward. The selectors announced India's Test squad for the two-match series against Sri Lanka on Saturday with some notable exclusions. Along with Saha, senior players like Ajinkya Rahane, Cheteshwar Pujara and Ishant Sharma were also dropped from the Test team.

Virender Sehwag reacts as Wriddhiman Saha shares screenshots of disturbing messages from a 'journalist'

<p>Legendary Indian singer Lata Mangeshkar passed away at the age of 92 on Sunday (February 06). The veteran singer had been admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital's intensive care unit (ICU) on January 8 after testing positive for COVID-19. She had mild symptoms initially but her health continued to deteriorate and the 'Nightingale of India' breathed her last on&nbsp;Sunday.</p>

<p>The entire nation was left mourning after the news of her demise. Tributes have been pouring in from all corners for the legendary singer, who is regarded as one of the greatest playback singers of all time. Several members of the sports fraternity also consoled the demise of the&nbsp;Bharat Ratna recipient&nbsp;and paid rich tributes.</p>

<p>From cricket icon Virat Kohli to current BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, the sporting fraternity poured in tributes for the legendary singer, who gave Indian cinema some of its most iconic songs over the years.</p>

<p>"Deeply saddened to hear about the demise of Lata ji. Her melodious songs touched millions of people around the world. Thank you for all the music and the memories. My deepest condolences to the family &amp; the loved ones," wrote former India&nbsp;captain Kohli in a tweet.</p>

<p>"The Nightingale of India, a voice which has resonated with, brought joy and happiness to millions around the world leaves. Heartfelt Condolences to her family and fans. Om Shanti #LataMangeshkar," said former India opener Sehwag in a social media post.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/lata-mangeshkar-turns-91-from-beginning-to-great-achievements-a-look-back-at-her-great-life-330843">Remembering Lata Mangeshkar: A look back at the music legend's incredible career</a></strong></p>

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— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli/status/1490184538152050689?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The Nightingale of India ,a voice which has resonated with, brought joy and happiness to millions around the world leaves. Heartfelt Condolences to her family and fans. Om Shanti <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LataMangeshkar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LataMangeshkar</a> <a href="https://t.co/O6gWb27x3s">pic.twitter.com/O6gWb27x3s</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Your music touched our soul and made us smile. Rest in Peace Lata Mangeshkar Ji. Your legacy will inspire generations to come. <a href="https://t.co/Z5xOcHNmjo">pic.twitter.com/Z5xOcHNmjo</a></p>
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) <a href="https://twitter.com/SDhawan25/status/1490184131149402113?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p>Mangeshkar remained in ICU after recovering from COVID-19 and spent weeks battling for recovery. She passed away on Sunday after multiple organ failures. Apart from being the recipient of India’s highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, she was also honoured with the Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.</p>

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Legendary Indian singer Lata Mangeshkar passed away at the age of 92 on Sunday (February 06). The veteran singer had been admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital's intensive care unit (ICU) on January 8 after testing positive for COVID-19.

Legendary Indian singer Lata Mangeshkar passed away at the age of 92 on Sunday (February 06). The veteran singer had been admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital's intensive care unit (ICU) on January 8 after testing positive for COVID-19. She had mild symptoms initially but her health continued to deteriorate and the 'Nightingale of India' breathed her last on Sunday. The entire nation was left mourning after the news of her demise. Tributes have been pouring in from all corners for the legendary singer, who is regarded as one of the greatest playback singers of all time. Several members of the sports fraternity also consoled the demise of the Bharat Ratna recipient and paid rich tributes. From cricket icon Virat Kohli to current BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, the sporting fraternity poured in tributes for the legendary singer, who gave Indian cinema some of its most iconic songs over the years. "Deeply saddened to hear about the demise of Lata ji. Her melodious songs touched millions of people around the world. Thank you for all the music and the memories. My deepest condolences to the family & the loved ones," wrote former India captain Kohli in a tweet. "The Nightingale of India, a voice which has resonated with, brought joy and happiness to millions around the world leaves. Heartfelt Condolences to her family and fans. Om Shanti #LataMangeshkar," said former India opener Sehwag in a social media post. Also Read: Remembering Lata Mangeshkar: A look back at the music legend's incredible career Deeply saddened to hear about the demise of Lata ji. Her melodious songs touched millions of people around the world. Thank you for all the music and the memories. My deepest condolences to the family & the loved ones. — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) February 6, 2022 × The Nightingale of India ,a voice which has resonated with, brought joy and happiness to millions around the world leaves. Heartfelt Condolences to her family and fans. Om Shanti #LataMangeshkar pic.twitter.com/O6gWb27x3s — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) February 6, 2022 × Your music touched our soul and made us smile. Rest in Peace Lata Mangeshkar Ji. Your legacy will inspire generations to come. pic.twitter.com/Z5xOcHNmjo — Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) February 6, 2022 × India lost her Nightingale today. Prayers are with Lata didi's family as we mourn this difficult hour. Om Shanti — Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) February 6, 2022 × View this post on Instagram A post shared by SOURAV GANGULY (@souravganguly) × Mangeshkar remained in ICU after recovering from COVID-19 and spent weeks battling for recovery. She passed away on Sunday after multiple organ failures. Apart from being the recipient of India’s highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, she was also honoured with the Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.

Your legacy will inspire generations: Kohli, Sehwag & others condole demise of veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar

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<p>India has dived into celebrations as the rich and diverse country&nbsp;is celebrating its 73rd&nbsp;Republic Day, a day celebrated to honour the prestigious Constitution of India which came into force&nbsp;in the year 1950. Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi and plenty of important personalities have, hence, been busy involved in the Republic Day parade in the national capital, New Delhi on Wednesday.</p>

<p>On the occasion, PM Narendra Modi tweeted and wrote, "Wishing you all a happy Republic Day. Jai Hind!"</p>

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Wishing you all a happy Republic Day. Jai Hind! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RepublicDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RepublicDay</a></p>
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<p>President of India Ram Nath Kovind also addressed the nation on the eve of the R-Day celebrations nationwide. He told the countrymen in his speech, "My heartiest greetings to all of you, in India and abroad, on the eve of the 73<sup>rd&nbsp;</sup>Republic Day! It is an occasion to celebrate what is common to us all, our Indian-ness. It was on this day in 1950 that this sacred essence of us all assumed a formal shape. That day, India was established as the largest democratic republic and ‘we the people’ put into effect a Constitution that is an inspired document of our collective vision. The diversity and vibrancy of our democracy is appreciated world-wide. It is this spirit of unity and of being one nation which is celebrated&nbsp;every year&nbsp;as Republic Day. This year’s celebrations may be muted due to the pandemic, but the spirit is as strong as ever."</p>

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<p>Wishes have been pouring in from the sports fraternity as well. The likes of Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, Neeraj Chopra, Sania Mirza and many others have also taken to their respective Twitter handles to lead wishes on the landmark day for the nation. <strong>Here are some wishes from the sporting icons of the country:</strong></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Happy Republic Day to all. Proud to be an Indian. 🇮🇳</p>
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli/status/1486203310092976131?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">May the sun in his course visit no land more free, more happy, more lovely, more prosperous than our own Bharat.<br />
Jai Hind 🙏🏼<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RepublicDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RepublicDay</a> <a href="https://t.co/vdgzIRafZJ">pic.twitter.com/vdgzIRafZJ</a></p>
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) <a href="https://twitter.com/virendersehwag/status/1486210872250798082?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Sharing something close to my heart - The “𝘙𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘺”.<br />
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Happy <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RepublicDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RepublicDay</a> to all my fellow Indians! 🇮🇳<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SportPlayingNation?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SportPlayingNation</a> <a href="https://t.co/RmeoLdydAY">pic.twitter.com/RmeoLdydAY</a></p>
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) <a href="https://twitter.com/sachin_rt/status/1486214937412517888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">After laying down countless lives, we got the rights to protect each life! Cherish it! Happy <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RepublicDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RepublicDay</a>🇮🇳</p>
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) <a href="https://twitter.com/GautamGambhir/status/1486196375125897220?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Happy Republic Day 🇮🇳 <a href="https://t.co/M1J8ZqSqGa">pic.twitter.com/M1J8ZqSqGa</a></p>
— Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) <a href="https://twitter.com/MirzaSania/status/1486201720405622784?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Wish u all a very Happy Republic Day 🙏🙏.. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyRepublicDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HappyRepublicDay</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/jaihind?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#jaihind</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/India?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#India</a> 🇮🇳🇮🇳</p>
— Saina Nehwal (@NSaina) <a href="https://twitter.com/NSaina/status/1486154248346046464?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="hi">मेरे सभी देशवासियों को <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E0%A4%97%E0%A4%A3%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%82%E0%A4%A4%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%A6%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%B5%E0%A4%B8?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#गणतंत्रदिवस</a> के अवसर पर हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं । 🇮🇳<br />
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Wishing all of you a very Happy <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RepublicDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RepublicDay</a> <a href="https://t.co/MQOsIl17Wy">pic.twitter.com/MQOsIl17Wy</a></p>
— Neeraj Chopra (@Neeraj_chopra1) <a href="https://twitter.com/Neeraj_chopra1/status/1486204334086168577?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Greetings to every Indian on the occasion of our 73rd <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RepublicDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RepublicDay</a>. Our diversity is our beauty and I wish everyone peace, good health and happiness. Jai Hind! <a href="https://t.co/6pedL3jnwc">pic.twitter.com/6pedL3jnwc</a></p>
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) <a href="https://twitter.com/VVSLaxman281/status/1486172951171178501?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p>For the unversed, this year's celebrations are all the more special as it falls in the 75th year of Independence. Thus the celebrations are marked as the 'Azaadi ka Mahotsav' across the country. Moreover, the yearly R-Day celebrations will now last from January 23-30. January 23 marks the birth anniversary of one of the great Indian freedom fighters, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, whereas 30th of January is observed as the Martyrs' Day.</p>


India has dived into celebrations as the rich and diverse country is celebrating its 73rd Republic Day, a day celebrated to honour the prestigious Constitution of India which came into force in the year 1950.

India has dived into celebrations as the rich and diverse country is celebrating its 73rd Republic Day, a day celebrated to honour the prestigious Constitution of India which came into force in the year 1950. Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi and plenty of important personalities have, hence, been busy involved in the Republic Day parade in the national capital, New Delhi on Wednesday. On the occasion, PM Narendra Modi tweeted and wrote, "Wishing you all a happy Republic Day. Jai Hind!" आप सभी को गणतंत्र दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। जय हिंद! Wishing you all a happy Republic Day. Jai Hind! #RepublicDay — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 26, 2022 × President of India Ram Nath Kovind also addressed the nation on the eve of the R-Day celebrations nationwide. He told the countrymen in his speech, "My heartiest greetings to all of you, in India and abroad, on the eve of the 73rd Republic Day! It is an occasion to celebrate what is common to us all, our Indian-ness. It was on this day in 1950 that this sacred essence of us all assumed a formal shape. That day, India was established as the largest democratic republic and ‘we the people’ put into effect a Constitution that is an inspired document of our collective vision. The diversity and vibrancy of our democracy is appreciated world-wide. It is this spirit of unity and of being one nation which is celebrated every year as Republic Day. This year’s celebrations may be muted due to the pandemic, but the spirit is as strong as ever." ALSO READ | Padma Shri for Neeraj Chopra and 5 others, Devendra Jhajharia to be honoured with Padma Bhushan Wishes have been pouring in from the sports fraternity as well. The likes of Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, Neeraj Chopra, Sania Mirza and many others have also taken to their respective Twitter handles to lead wishes on the landmark day for the nation. Here are some wishes from the sporting icons of the country: Happy Republic Day to all. Proud to be an Indian. 🇮🇳 — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) January 26, 2022 × May the sun in his course visit no land more free, more happy, more lovely, more prosperous than our own Bharat. Jai Hind 🙏🏼#RepublicDay pic.twitter.com/vdgzIRafZJ — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) January 26, 2022 × Sharing something close to my heart - The “𝘙𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘺”. Happy #RepublicDay to all my fellow Indians! 🇮🇳#SportPlayingNation pic.twitter.com/RmeoLdydAY — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 26, 2022 × After laying down countless lives, we got the rights to protect each life! Cherish it! Happy #RepublicDay🇮🇳 — Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) January 26, 2022 × Happy Republic Day 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/M1J8ZqSqGa — Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) January 26, 2022 × Wish u all a very Happy Republic Day 🙏🙏.. #HappyRepublicDay #jaihind #India 🇮🇳🇮🇳 — Saina Nehwal (@NSaina) January 26, 2022 × मेरे सभी देशवासियों को #गणतंत्रदिवस के अवसर पर हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं । 🇮🇳 Wishing all of you a very Happy #RepublicDay pic.twitter.com/MQOsIl17Wy — Neeraj Chopra (@Neeraj_chopra1) January 26, 2022 × #RepublicDayIndia pic.twitter.com/i2laY3s7pK — Vijender Singh (@boxervijender) January 26, 2022 × Greetings to every Indian on the occasion of our 73rd #RepublicDay. Our diversity is our beauty and I wish everyone peace, good health and happiness. Jai Hind! pic.twitter.com/6pedL3jnwc — VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) January 26, 2022 × ALSO READ | India's Olympic hero Neeraj Chopra to be awarded with Param Vashistha Seva Medal on Republic Day For the unversed, this year's celebrations are all the more special as it falls in the 75th year of Independence. Thus the celebrations are marked as the 'Azaadi ka Mahotsav' across the country. Moreover, the yearly R-Day celebrations will now last from January 23-30. January 23 marks the birth anniversary of one of the great Indian freedom fighters, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, whereas 30th of January is observed as the Martyrs' Day.

Virat Kohli, Neeraj Chopra lead wishes from sports fraternity as India celebrates 73rd Republic Day

<p>Virat Kohli, on January 15, announced that he is stepping down as the Indian Test captain. The news shocked one and all as the 33-year-old signed off as India's most successful captain in whites, winning 40 out of 68 Tests. Kohli's decision came just a day after India's three-match Test series loss to Dean Elgar-led South Africa, in the rainbow nation.</p>

<p>Kohli tweeted saying, "Everything has to come to a halt at some stage and for me as Test captain of India, it’s now. It’s been 7 years of hard work, toil and relentless perseverance every day to take the team in the right direction. I’ve done the job with absolute honesty and left nothing out there. Everything has to come to a halt at some stage and for me as Test Captain of India, it’s now."</p>

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<p>Ever since Kohli stepped down as the Test captain, many former cricketers and experts of the game have suggested various names who can succeed the 33-year-old. Some of the top contenders are Rohit Sharma (already the limited-overs captain), Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul whereas some have suggested Rishabh Pant's name as well. Pant, who made his debut in whites in mid-2018, has improved leaps and bounds -- in terms of fitness, keeping skills and batting -- and has&nbsp;1,735 runs with seven half-centuries and four tons. In addition, he has 110 dismissals in the purest format so far.</p>

<p>Speaking to the media recently, former England skipper Kevin Pietersen opined on the Test captaincy debate and shared his views regarding Pant.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"You are spoilt for choice... But Pant not yet, maybe one day... But when you have got Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul you have got some mighty cricketers," Pietersen has said. "I love Rahul Dravid. I'm looking forward to his progress with the national side. He has done wonders for the youngsters. So I'm looking forward to seeing him progress with the senior players," he further asserted.</p>

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<p>It will be interesting to see if Pant is given the nod. At 24, the swashbuckling left-hander is already touted to captain Team India in the future. However, it&nbsp;remains to be seen if he is given the top job amid the presence of many senior players such as Rohit, Rahul, R Ashwin, Bumrah and the likes.</p>


Virat Kohli, on January 15, announced that he is stepping down as the Indian Test captain. The news shocked one and all as the 33-year-old signed off as India's most successful captain in whites, winning 40 out of 68 Tests.

Virat Kohli, on January 15, announced that he is stepping down as the Indian Test captain. The news shocked one and all as the 33-year-old signed off as India's most successful captain in whites, winning 40 out of 68 Tests. Kohli's decision came just a day after India's three-match Test series loss to Dean Elgar-led South Africa, in the rainbow nation. Kohli tweeted saying, "Everything has to come to a halt at some stage and for me as Test captain of India, it’s now. It’s been 7 years of hard work, toil and relentless perseverance every day to take the team in the right direction. I’ve done the job with absolute honesty and left nothing out there. Everything has to come to a halt at some stage and for me as Test Captain of India, it’s now." 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/huBL6zZ7fZ — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) January 15, 2022 × ALSO READ | 'Way people treated him...': Ex-BCCI selector opines on Virat Kohli post his Test captaincy resignation Ever since Kohli stepped down as the Test captain, many former cricketers and experts of the game have suggested various names who can succeed the 33-year-old. Some of the top contenders are Rohit Sharma (already the limited-overs captain), Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul whereas some have suggested Rishabh Pant's name as well. Pant, who made his debut in whites in mid-2018, has improved leaps and bounds -- in terms of fitness, keeping skills and batting -- and has 1,735 runs with seven half-centuries and four tons. In addition, he has 110 dismissals in the purest format so far. Speaking to the media recently, former England skipper Kevin Pietersen opined on the Test captaincy debate and shared his views regarding Pant. "You are spoilt for choice... But Pant not yet, maybe one day... But when you have got Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul you have got some mighty cricketers," Pietersen has said. "I love Rahul Dravid. I'm looking forward to his progress with the national side. He has done wonders for the youngsters. So I'm looking forward to seeing him progress with the senior players," he further asserted. ALSO READ | India are lucky they have many options: Kevin Pietersen names who should take over as Test captain It will be interesting to see if Pant is given the nod. At 24, the swashbuckling left-hander is already touted to captain Team India in the future. However, it remains to be seen if he is given the top job amid the presence of many senior players such as Rohit, Rahul, R Ashwin, Bumrah and the likes.

Should Rishabh Pant take over from Virat Kohli as India's Test captain? Kevin Pietersen responds

<p>India and South Africa have locked horns with each other in the second and penultimate ODI at Boland Park, Paarl on Friday (January 21). After losing the series opener by 31 runs, KL Rahul-led India are in a must-win scenario to keep the series alive.</p>

<p>After winning the toss, Rahul &amp; Co. opted to bat first and were reduced from 63 for no loss to 64-2. Thus, Rahul and Rishabh Pant came together and stitched a wonderful 115-run third-wicket stand before both the set batters returned after scoring a fifty each. While Rahul went back for a 79-ball 55, Pant registered his highest ODI score (85) but missed out on his maiden century in the 50-over format.</p>

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<p>During the match proceedings, former Indian pacer Zaheer Khan lauded young Pant and compared his approach towards the game with ex-opener Virender Sehwag. "When you talk about a player who has got the X-Factor, Rishabh Pant comes to mind. He's got versatility that puts him in a different category. If one manages to do things which other players are not able to pull off, expectations tend to rise as well as pressure," Zaheer told&nbsp;<i>Cricbuzz</i>.</p>

<p>"But Pant is a character and he's least bothered about the commentary or outside noise. Virender Sehwag also used to be like that in our times. He used to think about his own game instead of focusing on other things... and Pant also has got a similar approach. You can't judge him on the basis of his stats due to the amount of risk that he takes. He's an impact player."</p>

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<p>Zaheer further opined that Pant's batting position should remain flexible. "I don't think his batting position has affected his performance in limited-overs. India instead expects flexibility from him. They have a player who can come in to bat according to the situation. You can't correlate his form and batting position... these are two completely different things. Pant should be utilized as an impact player rather than alloting a fixed batting spot to him," he added.</p>

<p>Riding on Pant's sublime 85, Rahul's 55 and Shardul Thakur's 40 not out, India have set a competitive 288-run target for the Temba Bavuma-led Proteas in the second and penultimate ODI in Paarl.</p>


India and South Africa have locked horns with each other in the second and penultimate ODI at Boland Park, Paarl on Friday (January 21). After losing the series opener by 31 runs, KL Rahul-led India are in a must-win scenario to keep the series alive.

India and South Africa have locked horns with each other in the second and penultimate ODI at Boland Park, Paarl on Friday (January 21). After losing the series opener by 31 runs, KL Rahul-led India are in a must-win scenario to keep the series alive. After winning the toss, Rahul & Co. opted to bat first and were reduced from 63 for no loss to 64-2. Thus, Rahul and Rishabh Pant came together and stitched a wonderful 115-run third-wicket stand before both the set batters returned after scoring a fifty each. While Rahul went back for a 79-ball 55, Pant registered his highest ODI score (85) but missed out on his maiden century in the 50-over format. ALSO READ | WATCH: Comedy of errors ensues between Rahul, Pant before Keshav Maharaj misses run-out chance During the match proceedings, former Indian pacer Zaheer Khan lauded young Pant and compared his approach towards the game with ex-opener Virender Sehwag. "When you talk about a player who has got the X-Factor, Rishabh Pant comes to mind. He's got versatility that puts him in a different category. If one manages to do things which other players are not able to pull off, expectations tend to rise as well as pressure," Zaheer told Cricbuzz. "But Pant is a character and he's least bothered about the commentary or outside noise. Virender Sehwag also used to be like that in our times. He used to think about his own game instead of focusing on other things... and Pant also has got a similar approach. You can't judge him on the basis of his stats due to the amount of risk that he takes. He's an impact player." ALSO READ | Virat Kohli creates unwanted record after 5-ball duck in 2nd ODI against South Africa Zaheer further opined that Pant's batting position should remain flexible. "I don't think his batting position has affected his performance in limited-overs. India instead expects flexibility from him. They have a player who can come in to bat according to the situation. You can't correlate his form and batting position... these are two completely different things. Pant should be utilized as an impact player rather than alloting a fixed batting spot to him," he added. Riding on Pant's sublime 85, Rahul's 55 and Shardul Thakur's 40 not out, India have set a competitive 288-run target for the Temba Bavuma-led Proteas in the second and penultimate ODI in Paarl.

He also used to be like that: Zaheer Khan compares Indian star's approach with Virender Sehwag

<p>Virat Kohli-led India have locked horns with South Africa in the third and final Test at Newlands, Cape Town on Tuesday (January 11). With the series interestingly poised at 1-1, there's all to play for both sides in the deciding encounter. For the unversed, Kohli &amp; Co. are on the cusp of winning their maiden Test series on South African soil if they end with a scoreline of 2-1.</p>

<p>While India won the toss and opted to bat first, the onus fell on KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal. The two openers have been in form and were involved in a century-stand on Day 1 of the series opener, in Centurion, but failed to score big in the first innings.</p>

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<p>Rahul (12) and Mayank (15) made their way back with lowly returns. However, the two became the first Indian opening duo to register 200+ runs in Tests in South Africa.</p>

<p>Rahul and Mayank surpassed Virender Sehwag-Gautam Gambhir to top the list of Indian opening pairs who have got the most runs in the rainbow nation. Sehwag and Gambhir previously held the numero uno position, having accumulated 184 runs to their name. Meanwhile, Wasim Jaffer and Dinesh Karthik are placed on the third spot (153 runs).</p>

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<p>Both Rahul and Mayank would have been gutted to miss out on scoring big after getting a start. The duo were involved in a 31-run opening stand before Duanne Olivier removed Rahul whereas Kagiso Rabada accounted for Mayank's scalp.</p>

<p>At the coin toss, Kohli told the broadcasters, "Runs on this venue have always worked out well. I am fit and fine. I come in for Vihari. Siraj misses out because of a niggle and Umesh comes in for him. Umesh has been very potent with the ball recently, very handy in the field and with the bat as well. It was a tough decision to choose between the two (Ishant and Umesh). We are expected to win every Test even when we play overseas and that fourth innings chase from South Africa was a special one from them. It is a beautiful stadium and we are very excited."</p>

<p>At lunch on Day 1 of the Cape Town Test, India are 75-2 in 28 overs.</p>


Virat Kohli-led India have locked horns with South Africa in the third and final Test at Newlands, Cape Town on Tuesday (January 11). With the series interestingly poised at 1-1, there's all to play for both sides in the deciding encounter.

Virat Kohli-led India have locked horns with South Africa in the third and final Test at Newlands, Cape Town on Tuesday (January 11). With the series interestingly poised at 1-1, there's all to play for both sides in the deciding encounter. For the unversed, Kohli & Co. are on the cusp of winning their maiden Test series on South African soil if they end with a scoreline of 2-1. While India won the toss and opted to bat first, the onus fell on KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal. The two openers have been in form and were involved in a century-stand on Day 1 of the series opener, in Centurion, but failed to score big in the first innings. ALSO READ | 'Never thought that would happen': Sanjay Manjrekar explains reason behind Virat Kohli's rough patch Rahul (12) and Mayank (15) made their way back with lowly returns. However, the two became the first Indian opening duo to register 200+ runs in Tests in South Africa. Rahul and Mayank surpassed Virender Sehwag-Gautam Gambhir to top the list of Indian opening pairs who have got the most runs in the rainbow nation. Sehwag and Gambhir previously held the numero uno position, having accumulated 184 runs to their name. Meanwhile, Wasim Jaffer and Dinesh Karthik are placed on the third spot (153 runs). ALSO READ | Way they batted in J'burg is priceless: Virat Kohli backs under-fire duo Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane Both Rahul and Mayank would have been gutted to miss out on scoring big after getting a start. The duo were involved in a 31-run opening stand before Duanne Olivier removed Rahul whereas Kagiso Rabada accounted for Mayank's scalp. At the coin toss, Kohli told the broadcasters, "Runs on this venue have always worked out well. I am fit and fine. I come in for Vihari. Siraj misses out because of a niggle and Umesh comes in for him. Umesh has been very potent with the ball recently, very handy in the field and with the bat as well. It was a tough decision to choose between the two (Ishant and Umesh). We are expected to win every Test even when we play overseas and that fourth innings chase from South Africa was a special one from them. It is a beautiful stadium and we are very excited." At lunch on Day 1 of the Cape Town Test, India are 75-2 in 28 overs.

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<p>Mankading continues to divide the cricket fraternity. While the mode of dismissal is mentioned within the laws of the game, it remains controversial as many believe it is against the spirit of the game. Nonetheless, many bowlers have used the mode of dismissal to get rid of batters in the modern era.</p>

<p>R Ashwin remains one such bowler who has been quite vocal in support of the controversial mode of dismissal, i.e. mankading. In IPL 2019, he dismissed Jos Buttler by resorting to mankading which led to a widespread reaction in the cricketing fraternity. While many slammed him, there were a few who also supported the off-spinner. However, the wily spin-bowling all-rounder remained adamant that he will continue to back the mode of dismissal as it is in the laws of the game.</p>

<p>However, not many know that Ashwin had resorted to mankading in 2012. During India's tour of Australia, the then MS Dhoni-led Men in Blue were involved in the tri-series, i.e. the 2011-12 CB Series, which also had Sri Lanka as the third team. While facing Sri Lanka in match 8, India were without regular captain Dhoni (banned for one game due to slow over-rate).</p>

<p>During the encounter, Ashwin mankaded Sri Lanka batter&nbsp;Lahiru Thirimanne (batting on 44) in the 40th over. While Ashwin had warned the batter before as well, he went ahead with mankading the Sri Lankan before stand-in captain Virender Sehwag decided to overturn the appeal (influenced by Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar). Here's the video:</p>

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<p>Talking about the match, at The Gabba, Brisbane, the Mahela Jayawardene-led SL batted first and posted 289-6 riding on Tilakaratne Dilshan and Thirimanne's fifties. In reply, Dhoni-less India only managed 238 all-out in 45.1 overs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For the unversed, India were competitive in most matches but didn't qualify for the finals. Australia went onto win the tournament; winning the best of 3 finals 2-1.</p>


Mankading continues to divide the cricket fraternity. While the mode of dismissal is mentioned within the laws of the game, it remains controversial as many believe it is against the spirit of the game.

Mankading continues to divide the cricket fraternity. While the mode of dismissal is mentioned within the laws of the game, it remains controversial as many believe it is against the spirit of the game. Nonetheless, many bowlers have used the mode of dismissal to get rid of batters in the modern era. R Ashwin remains one such bowler who has been quite vocal in support of the controversial mode of dismissal, i.e. mankading. In IPL 2019, he dismissed Jos Buttler by resorting to mankading which led to a widespread reaction in the cricketing fraternity. While many slammed him, there were a few who also supported the off-spinner. However, the wily spin-bowling all-rounder remained adamant that he will continue to back the mode of dismissal as it is in the laws of the game. However, not many know that Ashwin had resorted to mankading in 2012. During India's tour of Australia, the then MS Dhoni-led Men in Blue were involved in the tri-series, i.e. the 2011-12 CB Series, which also had Sri Lanka as the third team. While facing Sri Lanka in match 8, India were without regular captain Dhoni (banned for one game due to slow over-rate). During the encounter, Ashwin mankaded Sri Lanka batter Lahiru Thirimanne (batting on 44) in the 40th over. While Ashwin had warned the batter before as well, he went ahead with mankading the Sri Lankan before stand-in captain Virender Sehwag decided to overturn the appeal (influenced by Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar). Here's the video: ALSO READ | Virat Kohli eyes twin milestones as he gears up for comeback in 3rd Test against South Africa in Cape Town × ALSO READ | THROWBACK: When Kapil Dev mankanded Peter Kirsten during India's 1992 tour of SA - WATCH Talking about the match, at The Gabba, Brisbane, the Mahela Jayawardene-led SL batted first and posted 289-6 riding on Tilakaratne Dilshan and Thirimanne's fifties. In reply, Dhoni-less India only managed 238 all-out in 45.1 overs. For the unversed, India were competitive in most matches but didn't qualify for the finals. Australia went onto win the tournament; winning the best of 3 finals 2-1.

Throwback: When Ashwin mankaded SL batter only for stand-in captain Sehwag to overturn appeal - WATCH

<p>On Wednesday (December 8), India lost one of its selfless servants Chief Defence of Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat in a tragic incident. Rawat succumbed to injuries when a Mi-17V5 chopper -- comprising him and his wife Madhulika Rawat -- crashed in Coonoor in the state of Tamil Nadu. The chopper, carrying Gen Rawat and his entourage, crashed in foggy conditions that led to the death of 13 people on board, claimed the IAF and other officials. Only one person survived the crash and is undergoing treated in a hospital.</p>

<p>Sharing the sad news with one and all, IAF said in a tweet, "With deep regret, it has now been ascertained that Gen Bipin Rawat, Mrs Madhulika Rawat and 11 other persons on board have died in the unfortunate accident." As soon as the news spread like wildfire, Indian sports personalities such as Virat Kohli, Virender Sehwag, Yuvraj Singh, Wasim Jaffer, Rani Rampal, Sharath Kamal and many others paid tributes and expressed their condolences on social media platform Twitter. <strong>Here's how many stars reacted:</strong></p>

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<p>Kohli wrote, "Deeply saddened by the untimely demise of CDS Bipin Rawat ji and other officials in a tragic helicopter crash. My deepest condolences to the friends &amp; family members."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Deeply saddened by the untimely demise of CDS Bipin Rawat ji and other officials in a tragic helicopter crash. My deepest condolences to the friends &amp; family members.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">An irreparable loss to the nation. Saddened by the tragic demise of Gen. Bipin Rawat, CDS, Mrs. Rawat and 11 others on board the helicopter. Condolences to the families of the bereaved. Om Shanti. 🙏🏽</p>
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<p>Sehwag wrote on Twitter, "Extremely pained to hear about the passing away of Shri #BipinRawat , his wife Madhulika Rawat and 11 army personnel in the tragic helicopter crash. Gratitude for his wonderful service to the nation. Om Shanti."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Extremely pained to hear about the passing away of Shri <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BipinRawat?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BipinRawat</a> , his wife Madhulika Rawat and 11 army personnel in the tragic helicopter crash. Gratitude for his wonderful service to the nation. Om Shanti 🙏🏼🌸 <a href="https://t.co/XoCK64Q9wg">pic.twitter.com/XoCK64Q9wg</a></p>
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) <a href="https://twitter.com/virendersehwag/status/1468568148827725824?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 8, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">This is so tragic. Heart goes out to the family of Gen Bipin Rawat and Mrs. Madhulika Rawat. My deepest condolences to those who lost their loved ones in this tragic accident. May God give them strength to cope with this loss 🙏🏻 <a href="https://t.co/TMSUEpMlSk">https://t.co/TMSUEpMlSk</a></p>
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) <a href="https://twitter.com/WasimJaffer14/status/1468569803623264256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 8, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Deeply saddened by the tragic and untimely demise of Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Bipin Rawat, his wife Mrs. Madhulika Rawat and 11 other personnel of our armed forces. My deepest condolences to their families and well-wishers 🙏🏻</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Deeply shocked by the tragic news about the helicopter crash near Conoor. My deepest condolences on the demise of CDS Gen Bipin Rawat sir and all other persons who have lost life in this incident. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPBipinRawat?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RIPBipinRawat</a> 🙏🙏 <a href="https://t.co/YoKN87mbp3">pic.twitter.com/YoKN87mbp3</a></p>
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<p>For the unversed, the 63-year-old Rawat was on a visit to Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington as he had to address the faculty and student officers of the staff course before the fatal accident led to his death. PM Narendra Modi also paid tribute to Rawat and tweeted saying, "Gen Bipin Rawat was an outstanding soldier. A true patriot, he greatly contributed to modernising our armed forces and security apparatus. His insights and perspectives on strategic matters were exceptional. His passing away has saddened me deeply. Om Shanti."</p>


On Wednesday (December 8), India lost one of its selfless servants Chief Defence of Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat in a tragic incident. Rawat succumbed to injuries when a Mi-17V5 chopper -- comprising him and his wife Madhulika Rawat -- crashed in Coonoor in the state of Tamil Nadu.

On Wednesday (December 8), India lost one of its selfless servants Chief Defence of Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat in a tragic incident. Rawat succumbed to injuries when a Mi-17V5 chopper -- comprising him and his wife Madhulika Rawat -- crashed in Coonoor in the state of Tamil Nadu. The chopper, carrying Gen Rawat and his entourage, crashed in foggy conditions that led to the death of 13 people on board, claimed the IAF and other officials. Only one person survived the crash and is undergoing treated in a hospital. Sharing the sad news with one and all, IAF said in a tweet, "With deep regret, it has now been ascertained that Gen Bipin Rawat, Mrs Madhulika Rawat and 11 other persons on board have died in the unfortunate accident." As soon as the news spread like wildfire, Indian sports personalities such as Virat Kohli, Virender Sehwag, Yuvraj Singh, Wasim Jaffer, Rani Rampal, Sharath Kamal and many others paid tributes and expressed their condolences on social media platform Twitter. Here's how many stars reacted: ALSO READ | Bipin Rawat, his wife among 13 killed in helicopter crash Kohli wrote, "Deeply saddened by the untimely demise of CDS Bipin Rawat ji and other officials in a tragic helicopter crash. My deepest condolences to the friends & family members." Deeply saddened by the untimely demise of CDS Bipin Rawat ji and other officials in a tragic helicopter crash. My deepest condolences to the friends & family members. — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) December 8, 2021 × An irreparable loss to the nation. Saddened by the tragic demise of Gen. Bipin Rawat, CDS, Mrs. Rawat and 11 others on board the helicopter. Condolences to the families of the bereaved. Om Shanti. 🙏🏽 — Sharath Kamal OLY (@sharathkamal1) December 8, 2021 × Sehwag wrote on Twitter, "Extremely pained to hear about the passing away of Shri #BipinRawat , his wife Madhulika Rawat and 11 army personnel in the tragic helicopter crash. Gratitude for his wonderful service to the nation. Om Shanti." Extremely pained to hear about the passing away of Shri #BipinRawat , his wife Madhulika Rawat and 11 army personnel in the tragic helicopter crash. Gratitude for his wonderful service to the nation. Om Shanti 🙏🏼🌸 pic.twitter.com/XoCK64Q9wg — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) December 8, 2021 × This is so tragic. Heart goes out to the family of Gen Bipin Rawat and Mrs. Madhulika Rawat. My deepest condolences to those who lost their loved ones in this tragic accident. May God give them strength to cope with this loss 🙏🏻 https://t.co/TMSUEpMlSk — Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) December 8, 2021 × Deeply saddened by the tragic and untimely demise of Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Bipin Rawat, his wife Mrs. Madhulika Rawat and 11 other personnel of our armed forces. My deepest condolences to their families and well-wishers 🙏🏻 — Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) December 8, 2021 × Deeply shocked by the tragic news about the helicopter crash near Conoor. My deepest condolences on the demise of CDS Gen Bipin Rawat sir and all other persons who have lost life in this incident. #RIPBipinRawat 🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/YoKN87mbp3 — Rani Rampal (@imranirampal) December 8, 2021 × ALSO READ | Gen Bipin Rawat biography: India's first Chief of Defence Staff led a life dedicated to the nation For the unversed, the 63-year-old Rawat was on a visit to Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington as he had to address the faculty and student officers of the staff course before the fatal accident led to his death. PM Narendra Modi also paid tribute to Rawat and tweeted saying, "Gen Bipin Rawat was an outstanding soldier. A true patriot, he greatly contributed to modernising our armed forces and security apparatus. His insights and perspectives on strategic matters were exceptional. His passing away has saddened me deeply. Om Shanti."

Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh lead tributes as CDS General Bipin Rawat passes away in helicopter crash

<p>Virender Sehwag was one of the former cricketers who lauded New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel after his historic ten-wicket haul against India in the first innings of the recently-cocnluded 2nd Test between the two sides in Mumbai on Monday. India defeated New Zealand by a big margin of 372 runs in the second and final Test to clinch the two-match series 1-0.</p>

<p>Though his efforts were not enough to inspire New Zealand to a victory, Patel had a memorable outing as he became only the third player in the world to bag all ten wickets in an innings of a Test match. The cricket fraternity congratulated the left-arm spinner over his massive feat with Sehwag also posting a tweet.</p>

<p>Responding to Sehwag's message congratulating him over his feat, Patel recalled how he was once taken to the cleaners by the former India opener. Patel said he was a net bowler at the time when Sehwag smashed him out of the park during a training session at the Eden Park in New Zealand.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Thank you @virendersehwag, funny story I still remember you smashing me out of the ground at the outer oval at Eden Park when I came in as a net bowler," Patel wrote on Twitter as he reacted to Sehwag's message for him.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Thank you <a href="https://twitter.com/virendersehwag?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@virendersehwag</a>, funny story I still remember you smashing me out of the ground at the outer oval at Eden Park when I came in as a net bowler</p>
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<p>The former India opener was quick to respond and sent a heartfelt message to the New Zealand spinner. Sehwag highlighted how Patel's ten-wicket haul is being talked about more than India's Test series win and said the best thing about time is that it changes.</p>

<p>"Waqt ki aadat hai , badalta zaroor hai. What you have achieved in Mumbai is extra-ordinary so much so that India ki jeet se jyada aapke charche hain. May you achieve ever more success and good luck," Sehwag wrote which roughly translates to - ("The best thing about time is that it changes. What you have achieved in Mumbai is extraordinary so much so that your feat is being discussed more than India's win. May you achieve more success good luck.")</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Waqt ki aadat hai , badalta zaroor hai. What you have achieved in Mumbai is extra-ordinary so much so that India ki jeet se jyada aapke charche hain. May you achieve ever more success and good luck. <a href="https://t.co/yqA34WOGZG">https://t.co/yqA34WOGZG</a></p>
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<p>However, Patel's efforts went in vain as India defeated New Zealand by 372 runs in the game. Asked to chase a staggering target of 540 runs in their second innings, the Kiwi batters could only manage 167 runs on the board as the visitors suffered a huge defeat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India extended their unbeaten run in home Test series as they clinched their 14th consecutive Test series win at home with the 1-0 win.</p>


Virender Sehwag was one of the former cricketers who lauded New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel after his historic ten-wicket haul against India in the first innings of the recently-cocnluded 2nd Test between the two sides in Mumbai on Monday.

Virender Sehwag was one of the former cricketers who lauded New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel after his historic ten-wicket haul against India in the first innings of the recently-cocnluded 2nd Test between the two sides in Mumbai on Monday. India defeated New Zealand by a big margin of 372 runs in the second and final Test to clinch the two-match series 1-0. Though his efforts were not enough to inspire New Zealand to a victory, Patel had a memorable outing as he became only the third player in the world to bag all ten wickets in an innings of a Test match. The cricket fraternity congratulated the left-arm spinner over his massive feat with Sehwag also posting a tweet. Responding to Sehwag's message congratulating him over his feat, Patel recalled how he was once taken to the cleaners by the former India opener. Patel said he was a net bowler at the time when Sehwag smashed him out of the park during a training session at the Eden Park in New Zealand. "Thank you @virendersehwag, funny story I still remember you smashing me out of the ground at the outer oval at Eden Park when I came in as a net bowler," Patel wrote on Twitter as he reacted to Sehwag's message for him. Thank you @virendersehwag, funny story I still remember you smashing me out of the ground at the outer oval at Eden Park when I came in as a net bowler — ajaz patel (@AjazP) December 5, 2021 × The former India opener was quick to respond and sent a heartfelt message to the New Zealand spinner. Sehwag highlighted how Patel's ten-wicket haul is being talked about more than India's Test series win and said the best thing about time is that it changes. "Waqt ki aadat hai , badalta zaroor hai. What you have achieved in Mumbai is extra-ordinary so much so that India ki jeet se jyada aapke charche hain. May you achieve ever more success and good luck," Sehwag wrote which roughly translates to - ("The best thing about time is that it changes. What you have achieved in Mumbai is extraordinary so much so that your feat is being discussed more than India's win. May you achieve more success good luck.") Waqt ki aadat hai , badalta zaroor hai. What you have achieved in Mumbai is extra-ordinary so much so that India ki jeet se jyada aapke charche hain. May you achieve ever more success and good luck. https://t.co/yqA34WOGZG — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) December 6, 2021 × Also Read: Team India comes up with brilliant gesture to honour Ajaz Patel after historic ten-wicket haul at However, Patel's efforts went in vain as India defeated New Zealand by 372 runs in the game. Asked to chase a staggering target of 540 runs in their second innings, the Kiwi batters could only manage 167 runs on the board as the visitors suffered a huge defeat. India extended their unbeaten run in home Test series as they clinched their 14th consecutive Test series win at home with the 1-0 win.

'Still remember you smashing me': Ajaz Patel tells Sehwag after perfect ten, former India opener responds

<p>New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel created history on Saturday (December 04) as he picked up all ten wickets during India's first innings of the ongoing second Test between the two sides at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Patel became the third bowler after the legendary Anil Kumble and Jim Laker to take all ten wickets in a Test innings.</p>

<p>On Day 2 of the second Test between India and New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Patel became the first bowler to claim all ten wickets in a Test innings away from home after dismissing Indian tail-ender Umesh Yadav. Patel had picked up four wickets on Day 1 of the Test match and scalped the remaining six wickets on Day 2 to script a historic feat.</p>

<p>Cricketers from across the globe took to social media to laud the New Zealand left-arm spinner for his amazing effort. Kumble himself tweeted for Patel and welcomed him to the club of bowlers with a ten-wicket haul in a Test innings.</p>

<p>"Welcome to the club #AjazPatel #Perfect10 &nbsp;Well bowled! A special effort to achieve it on Day1 &amp; 2 of a test match. #INDvzNZ," tweeted Anil Kumble.&nbsp;The likes of Brendon McCullum, Virender Sehwag, Aaron Finch and several others lauded Patel for his bowling heroics in the Mumbai Test against India.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">One of the most difficult things to achieve in the game. 10 wickets in an innings. A day to remember for the rest of your life, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AjazPatel?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AjazPatel</a> . Born in Mumbai, creating history in Mumbai.<br />
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">That’s the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen!! Ajaz Patel….what a phenomenal performance</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Sensational! Just sensational!! To take all 10 wickets in a Test innings is the stuff dreams are made of. Take a bow, Ajaz Patel, you are in the elite company of Jim Laker and Anil kumble. And to do it in the city of your birth, wow!! <a href="https://t.co/iA6biAC4gz">pic.twitter.com/iA6biAC4gz</a></p>
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<p>Despite Patel's ten-wicket haul, India managed to post a strong total on the board with the help of a brilliant knock from Mayank Agarwal, who scored 150 runs off 311 delieveries laced with 17 fours and four sixes. Agarwal's 150 along with crucial contributions from the likes of Axar Patel (52) and Shubman Gill (44) helped India post 325 runs on the board in their first innings.</p>

<p>Indian bowlers then dominated the proceedings during New Zealand's first innings and were quick to reduce the visitors to 51/6 inside 18 overs to further tighten their grip on the series-opener.</p>


New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel created history on Saturday (December 04) as he picked up all ten wickets during India's first innings of the ongoing second Test between the two sides at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel created history on Saturday (December 04) as he picked up all ten wickets during India's first innings of the ongoing second Test between the two sides at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Patel became the third bowler after the legendary Anil Kumble and Jim Laker to take all ten wickets in a Test innings. On Day 2 of the second Test between India and New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Patel became the first bowler to claim all ten wickets in a Test innings away from home after dismissing Indian tail-ender Umesh Yadav. Patel had picked up four wickets on Day 1 of the Test match and scalped the remaining six wickets on Day 2 to script a historic feat. Cricketers from across the globe took to social media to laud the New Zealand left-arm spinner for his amazing effort. Kumble himself tweeted for Patel and welcomed him to the club of bowlers with a ten-wicket haul in a Test innings. "Welcome to the club #AjazPatel #Perfect10 Well bowled! A special effort to achieve it on Day1 & 2 of a test match. #INDvzNZ," tweeted Anil Kumble. The likes of Brendon McCullum, Virender Sehwag, Aaron Finch and several others lauded Patel for his bowling heroics in the Mumbai Test against India. Welcome to the club #AjazPatel #Perfect10 Well bowled! A special effort to achieve it on Day1 & 2 of a test match. #INDvzNZ — Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) December 4, 2021 × Yaaaas! Ajaz!!!!! — Brendon McCullum (@Bazmccullum) December 4, 2021 × One of the most difficult things to achieve in the game. 10 wickets in an innings. A day to remember for the rest of your life, #AjazPatel . Born in Mumbai, creating history in Mumbai. Congratulations on the historic achievement. pic.twitter.com/hdOe67COdK — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) December 4, 2021 × That’s the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen!! Ajaz Patel….what a phenomenal performance — Aaron Finch (@AaronFinch5) December 4, 2021 × Sensational! Just sensational!! To take all 10 wickets in a Test innings is the stuff dreams are made of. Take a bow, Ajaz Patel, you are in the elite company of Jim Laker and Anil kumble. And to do it in the city of your birth, wow!! pic.twitter.com/iA6biAC4gz — VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) December 4, 2021 × Also Read: R Ashwin signals for DRS after getting bowled, gets trolled by former Australian cricketer Despite Patel's ten-wicket haul, India managed to post a strong total on the board with the help of a brilliant knock from Mayank Agarwal, who scored 150 runs off 311 delieveries laced with 17 fours and four sixes. Agarwal's 150 along with crucial contributions from the likes of Axar Patel (52) and Shubman Gill (44) helped India post 325 runs on the board in their first innings. Indian bowlers then dominated the proceedings during New Zealand's first innings and were quick to reduce the visitors to 51/6 inside 18 overs to further tighten their grip on the series-opener.

Anil Kumble leads wishes as Ajaz Patel becomes 3rd bowler in Test history to take all 10 wickets in an innings

<p>Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has heaped praise on Mayank Agarwal after his brilliant century on the opening day of the ongoing second Test between India and New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Bangar said Agarwal is the most attacking Indian batter against spin since Virender Sehwag when it comes to the longest format of the game.</p>

<p>Agarwal looked in a great rhythm right from the start of India's first innings in the second Test on Friday as he notched up an unbeaten 120-run-knock to help the hosts post 221/4 at stumps. Agarwal combined with his opening partner Shubman Gill (44) to get India off to a great start with an 80-run stand for the first wicket before India lost three wickets in quick succession.</p>

<p>He then combined with Shreyas Iyer (18) to add another 60 runs for the fourth wicket and tackled Azaj Patel really well. The Kiwi spinner was on fire as he picked up all the four wickets that India lost on the first day of the series-opener. Bangar lauded the Indian opener for his terrific strokeplay against spin and called him one of the best Indian batters against spin in Tests since Sehwag.</p>

<p>"In my opinion, Mayank Agarwal is the most attacking batter against spin I have seen since Virender Sehwag for India in Test cricket. Everyone says that he steps out and plays the aerial shots well and targets the straighter boundaries," Bangar said on Star Sports.</p>

<p>"But there was one special thing seen in this knock and it was also because of the extra bounce, that he played so many shots off the back foot. He played very good pull shots when the ball was slightly back of length," he added.</p>

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<p>Agarwal was the top scorer for India on Day 1 as he notched up an unbeaten 120 off 246 balls laced with 14 fours and four sixes. He posted an unbeaten stand of 61 runs for the fourth wicket with Wriddhiman Saha (25), who remained not out on 25 at the end of Day 1's play as India looked in control.</p>

<p>India will be looking to post a big total on the board in their first innings when they resume their batting on Day 2 of the Mumbai Test on Friday.</p>


Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has heaped praise on Mayank Agarwal after his brilliant century on the opening day of the ongoing second Test between India and New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has heaped praise on Mayank Agarwal after his brilliant century on the opening day of the ongoing second Test between India and New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Bangar said Agarwal is the most attacking Indian batter against spin since Virender Sehwag when it comes to the longest format of the game. Agarwal looked in a great rhythm right from the start of India's first innings in the second Test on Friday as he notched up an unbeaten 120-run-knock to help the hosts post 221/4 at stumps. Agarwal combined with his opening partner Shubman Gill (44) to get India off to a great start with an 80-run stand for the first wicket before India lost three wickets in quick succession. He then combined with Shreyas Iyer (18) to add another 60 runs for the fourth wicket and tackled Azaj Patel really well. The Kiwi spinner was on fire as he picked up all the four wickets that India lost on the first day of the series-opener. Bangar lauded the Indian opener for his terrific strokeplay against spin and called him one of the best Indian batters against spin in Tests since Sehwag. "In my opinion, Mayank Agarwal is the most attacking batter against spin I have seen since Virender Sehwag for India in Test cricket. Everyone says that he steps out and plays the aerial shots well and targets the straighter boundaries," Bangar said on Star Sports. "But there was one special thing seen in this knock and it was also because of the extra bounce, that he played so many shots off the back foot. He played very good pull shots when the ball was slightly back of length," he added. Also Read: Virat Kohli achieves two unwanted records after failing to open his account on Day 1 of Mumbai Test Agarwal was the top scorer for India on Day 1 as he notched up an unbeaten 120 off 246 balls laced with 14 fours and four sixes. He posted an unbeaten stand of 61 runs for the fourth wicket with Wriddhiman Saha (25), who remained not out on 25 at the end of Day 1's play as India looked in control. India will be looking to post a big total on the board in their first innings when they resume their batting on Day 2 of the Mumbai Test on Friday.

Mayank Agarwal most attacking Indian batter since Sehwag in Tests, says former India batting coach

<p>MS Dhoni is regarded as one of the finest cricketers to have graced the gentlemen's game. Dhoni came into the scene in late 2004 and retired from international cricket on August 15, 2020. During his stint at the international level, Dhoni established himself in varied roles.</p>

<p>Dhoni broke into the scene and became a household name for his hitting prowess. Soon, he transformed himself into a mature finisher, able wicketkeeper, Captain Cool, handy Test batsman, etc. While he donned many roles, it took sometime for him to hone his skills in the many responsibilities he had undertaken.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Dhoni is regarded as one of the greatest finishers of all-time. However, there was a time when he was scolded by Team India's head coach Rahul Dravid for not finishing a game and getting out. Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag shared the unheard incident recently.</p>

<p>Sehwag told India TV, "He was given the finisher’s role under Dravid, who once scolded him for getting out after playing a bad shot. I think that incident changed him. So around 2006-07, he transformed and started taking responsibility of finishing matches. He (Dhoni) formed an unbelievable partnership with Yuvraj when we registered that record of 16 successive chases (during Dravid's captaincy era)."</p>

<p>Further, Sehwag also credited Sourav Ganguly for the sacrifice he made to ensure Dhoni flourished as a cricketer. "Those days (2005) we were experimenting with pinch-hitters. Dada (Ganguly) had planned that Dhoni would get 3-4 chances at No. 3. If it works then fine, otherwise they would try someone else. Very few captains do it. He first sacrificed his (opening) spot for me and then he gave his slot to Dhoni. If Dada had not done that, Dhoni might not have become such a big player."</p>

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<p>Dhoni was seen in the Team India dugout as the mentor during their forgettable T20 World Cup 2021 campaign, in the UAE. He is now gearing up for the IPL 2022 edition, where he will lead Chennai Super Kings (CSK) after taking them to their fourth title in IPL 14. Meanwhile, Dravid has taken over as India's full-time coach till 2023 ODI World Cup.</p>


MS Dhoni is regarded as one of the finest cricketers to have graced the gentlemen's game. Dhoni came into the scene in late 2004 and retired from international cricket on August 15, 2020.

MS Dhoni is regarded as one of the finest cricketers to have graced the gentlemen's game. Dhoni came into the scene in late 2004 and retired from international cricket on August 15, 2020. During his stint at the international level, Dhoni established himself in varied roles. Dhoni broke into the scene and became a household name for his hitting prowess. Soon, he transformed himself into a mature finisher, able wicketkeeper, Captain Cool, handy Test batsman, etc. While he donned many roles, it took sometime for him to hone his skills in the many responsibilities he had undertaken. ALSO READ | 'He will do....' - Kapil Dev makes bold claim on Team India's head coach Rahul Dravid Dhoni is regarded as one of the greatest finishers of all-time. However, there was a time when he was scolded by Team India's head coach Rahul Dravid for not finishing a game and getting out. Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag shared the unheard incident recently. Sehwag told India TV, "He was given the finisher’s role under Dravid, who once scolded him for getting out after playing a bad shot. I think that incident changed him. So around 2006-07, he transformed and started taking responsibility of finishing matches. He (Dhoni) formed an unbelievable partnership with Yuvraj when we registered that record of 16 successive chases (during Dravid's captaincy era)." Further, Sehwag also credited Sourav Ganguly for the sacrifice he made to ensure Dhoni flourished as a cricketer. "Those days (2005) we were experimenting with pinch-hitters. Dada (Ganguly) had planned that Dhoni would get 3-4 chances at No. 3. If it works then fine, otherwise they would try someone else. Very few captains do it. He first sacrificed his (opening) spot for me and then he gave his slot to Dhoni. If Dada had not done that, Dhoni might not have become such a big player." ALSO READ | Not Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma! Former Pakistan pacer Md. Amir picks 'hardest batsman to bowl at' Dhoni was seen in the Team India dugout as the mentor during their forgettable T20 World Cup 2021 campaign, in the UAE. He is now gearing up for the IPL 2022 edition, where he will lead Chennai Super Kings (CSK) after taking them to their fourth title in IPL 14. Meanwhile, Dravid has taken over as India's full-time coach till 2023 ODI World Cup.

'Rahul Dravid once scolded him' - Sehwag shares unheard incident that transformed 'finisher' MS Dhoni

<p>Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag is confident David Warner will be approached by the two new teams who are set to be inducted into the Indian Premier League (IPL) from the 2022 season. The two new teams - Ahmedabad and Lucknow franchises will enter the upcoming mega auction with an aim to build a strong squad from scratch for IPL 2022.</p>

<p>Warner, who endured a turbulent IPL 2021 and was benched by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for the majority of the season, looks set to leave the franchise ahead of the next edition. If SRH releases Warner, the Australian batter is set to be in great demand at the mega auction considering his recent exploits in the T20 World Cup 2021.</p>

<p>Warner notched up 289 runs for Australia at the tournament and was awarded the Player of the Tournament for his batting heroics. With SRH likely to let go of him, the door will be open for the other nine teams to negotiate a move with Warner. The two new teams have the right to pick three players outside of the mega auction and they bot might target the Aussie star.</p>

<p>"I believe the two new franchises that are entering the fray, they will have the option of picking three fresh options, and David Warner could well be in their radar," Sehwag said on <em>Cricbuzz.</em></p>

<p>The former India opener, who played for the likes of Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings in the IPL, said Warner can be a great captain and a reliable opener for any of the two new teams, and that they can build their team around the 35-year-old, who has been one of the most consistent performers in the IPL over the years.</p>

<p>"They can get a dependable opener and a great captain. They can get two more players like him and you can form a team around those three players. No doubt, Warner will be approached by one of the two teams as captain and player," Sehwag added.</p>

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<p>Warner had started the IPL 2021 season as the captain of the Sunrisers Hyderabad before being sacked from captaincy midway through the season as he was replaced by Kane Williamson. The experienced left-hand batter was then dropped from the playing XI and managed to make only eight appereances throughout the season with 195 runs to his name.</p>

<p>However, he redeemed himself with a stellar campaign for Australia in the T20 World Cup 2021 as he scored 289 runs in seven games to finish as the second-highest run-getter of the tournament and played an instrumental role in helping his team clinch their maiden title.</p>


Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag is confident David Warner will be approached by the two new teams who are set to be inducted into the Indian Premier League (IPL) from the 2022 season.

Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag is confident David Warner will be approached by the two new teams who are set to be inducted into the Indian Premier League (IPL) from the 2022 season. The two new teams - Ahmedabad and Lucknow franchises will enter the upcoming mega auction with an aim to build a strong squad from scratch for IPL 2022. Warner, who endured a turbulent IPL 2021 and was benched by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for the majority of the season, looks set to leave the franchise ahead of the next edition. If SRH releases Warner, the Australian batter is set to be in great demand at the mega auction considering his recent exploits in the T20 World Cup 2021. Warner notched up 289 runs for Australia at the tournament and was awarded the Player of the Tournament for his batting heroics. With SRH likely to let go of him, the door will be open for the other nine teams to negotiate a move with Warner. The two new teams have the right to pick three players outside of the mega auction and they bot might target the Aussie star. "I believe the two new franchises that are entering the fray, they will have the option of picking three fresh options, and David Warner could well be in their radar," Sehwag said on Cricbuzz. The former India opener, who played for the likes of Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings in the IPL, said Warner can be a great captain and a reliable opener for any of the two new teams, and that they can build their team around the 35-year-old, who has been one of the most consistent performers in the IPL over the years. "They can get a dependable opener and a great captain. They can get two more players like him and you can form a team around those three players. No doubt, Warner will be approached by one of the two teams as captain and player," Sehwag added. Also Read: Virat Kohli lands in trouble after his restaurant accused of discrimination against LGBTQIA community Warner had started the IPL 2021 season as the captain of the Sunrisers Hyderabad before being sacked from captaincy midway through the season as he was replaced by Kane Williamson. The experienced left-hand batter was then dropped from the playing XI and managed to make only eight appereances throughout the season with 195 runs to his name. However, he redeemed himself with a stellar campaign for Australia in the T20 World Cup 2021 as he scored 289 runs in seven games to finish as the second-highest run-getter of the tournament and played an instrumental role in helping his team clinch their maiden title.

'Dependable opener & a great captain': Virender Sehwag names IPL teams that can target David Warner

<p>Pakistan fast bowler Hasan Ali had a disappointing outing in his side's T20 World Cup 2021 semi-final clash against Australia on Thursday. While he went wicket-less with the ball, he ended up being on the receiving end of vicious abuse on social media after dropping Matthew Wade's catch in the 19th over of Australia's run chase.</p>

<p>Australia defeated Pakistan by five wickets in the semi-final as they successfully chased down the target of 177 runs with an over to spare. Wade, who was the hero of Australia's victory scored an unbeaten 41 off 17 balls including three consecutive sixes of Shaheen Afridi in the penultimate over to take Australia over the line in a thrilling chase.</p>

<p>Hasan has been brutally trolled on social media by Pakistani fans, with some of them even dragging his family into the matter. While several former and current cricketers, including Pakistan captain Babar Azam have urged the fans to not abuse the fast bowler, former Indian opener Virender Sehwag has also shared his views on the matter.</p>

<p>Sehwag said any country which loses a big game usually reacts as the Pakistani supporters have but he insisted that it is the same team that they had supported when they were winning. Shewag said the players deserve to have the backing of the fans even when the team is losing.</p>

<p>"Anyone who loses usually reacts in such a manner. So entire Pakistan would be blaming Hasan Ali for their loss. After he dropped the catch, Wade hit three sixes in three balls and finished the match. I think their anger is justified but it's the same Pakistan team they supported and so when they lose they should still be supported," Sehwag said in a video shared on his Facebook page.</p>

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<p>Pakistan bowed out of the T20 World Cup 2021 after losing their first game of the tournament on Thursday which turned out to be the semi-final.&nbsp;Australia were 96/5 in the 13th over and were in a tricky position in the game when Wade (41) combined with Marcus Stoinis (40) to share an unbeaten stand of 81 runs for the sixth wicket and take their side home in the pressure run-chase.</p>

<p>Australia will now face New Zealand in the final of the T20 World Cup 2021 on Sunday (November 14) at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai.</p>


Pakistan fast bowler Hasan Ali had a disappointing outing in his side's T20 World Cup 2021 semi-final clash against Australia on Thursday. While he went wicket-less with the ball, he ended up being on the receiving end of vicious abuse on social media after dropping Matthew Wade's catch in the 19th over of Australia's run chase.

Pakistan fast bowler Hasan Ali had a disappointing outing in his side's T20 World Cup 2021 semi-final clash against Australia on Thursday. While he went wicket-less with the ball, he ended up being on the receiving end of vicious abuse on social media after dropping Matthew Wade's catch in the 19th over of Australia's run chase. Australia defeated Pakistan by five wickets in the semi-final as they successfully chased down the target of 177 runs with an over to spare. Wade, who was the hero of Australia's victory scored an unbeaten 41 off 17 balls including three consecutive sixes of Shaheen Afridi in the penultimate over to take Australia over the line in a thrilling chase. Hasan has been brutally trolled on social media by Pakistani fans, with some of them even dragging his family into the matter. While several former and current cricketers, including Pakistan captain Babar Azam have urged the fans to not abuse the fast bowler, former Indian opener Virender Sehwag has also shared his views on the matter. Sehwag said any country which loses a big game usually reacts as the Pakistani supporters have but he insisted that it is the same team that they had supported when they were winning. Shewag said the players deserve to have the backing of the fans even when the team is losing. "Anyone who loses usually reacts in such a manner. So entire Pakistan would be blaming Hasan Ali for their loss. After he dropped the catch, Wade hit three sixes in three balls and finished the match. I think their anger is justified but it's the same Pakistan team they supported and so when they lose they should still be supported," Sehwag said in a video shared on his Facebook page. Also Read: Truly Inspiring! Laxman lauds Mohammad Rizwan for terrific knock despite being in ICU for two days Pakistan bowed out of the T20 World Cup 2021 after losing their first game of the tournament on Thursday which turned out to be the semi-final. Australia were 96/5 in the 13th over and were in a tricky position in the game when Wade (41) combined with Marcus Stoinis (40) to share an unbeaten stand of 81 runs for the sixth wicket and take their side home in the pressure run-chase. Australia will now face New Zealand in the final of the T20 World Cup 2021 on Sunday (November 14) at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai.

'Anger is justified but..': Virender Sehwag reacts to Hasan Ali facing vicious abuse over dropped catch

<p>Team India bowed out of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition in the Super 12 round, despite many touting them to be one of the strongest contenders. Virat Kohli-led India started their campaign with back-to-back defeats, at the hands of Pakistan and New Zealand, and were on the brink of an early elimination. While the Men in Blue did bounce back and won three games in a row, it was too late by then as Pakistan and the Kiwis progressed to the semi-finals from their group, i.e. Pool B.</p>

<p>Post India's early exit, many have shared their thoughts on how India should approach the shortest format of the game. After MS Dhoni-led India won the inaugural T20 WC, in 2007, they haven't lived upto expectations in the preceding World Cups. Hence, former Indian opener-turned-commentator Virender Sehwag has now shared what India should learn from the likes of consistent sides such as England and New Zealand.</p>

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<p>Sehwag said on his Facebook Watch show&nbsp;<i>Virugiri Dot Com,&nbsp;</i>"India doesn't need to learn anything from them. India are a good team and can beat both England and New Zealand on any day, but one thing they can definitely learn is to be positive and play positively because T20 format or white ball cricket, it's format of brave players and you have to take risks, you need to express yourself."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"India have managed to do that well in the past," Sehwag said. "Now again the time has come to repeat it. I would like to say that when New Zealand comes to India, play a brave and expressive brand of cricket and don't worry about the result because if you play bravely then the result will be in your favor," he added.</p>

<p>New Zealand have been on a roll in ICC events in recent times. They appeared in the final of the 2015 and 2019 ODI World Cup, won the inaugural WTC and will now fight for their maiden T20 WC title. England, on the other hand, have also featured in the semi-finals of the last four ICC events&nbsp;in limited-overs, taking the ongoing T20 WC into account.</p>

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<p>Talking about the T20 WC 2021 edition, Australia and New Zealand are set to play the summit clash on November 14 (Sunday) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. New Zealand beat England in the first semi-final whereas Australia qualified for the final beating Pakistan in the second knockout clash.</p>


Team India bowed out of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition in the Super 12 round, despite many touting them to be one of the strongest contenders. Virat Kohli-led India started their campaign with back-to-back defeats, at the hands of Pakistan and New Zealand, and were on the brink of an early elimination.

Team India bowed out of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition in the Super 12 round, despite many touting them to be one of the strongest contenders. Virat Kohli-led India started their campaign with back-to-back defeats, at the hands of Pakistan and New Zealand, and were on the brink of an early elimination. While the Men in Blue did bounce back and won three games in a row, it was too late by then as Pakistan and the Kiwis progressed to the semi-finals from their group, i.e. Pool B. Post India's early exit, many have shared their thoughts on how India should approach the shortest format of the game. After MS Dhoni-led India won the inaugural T20 WC, in 2007, they haven't lived upto expectations in the preceding World Cups. Hence, former Indian opener-turned-commentator Virender Sehwag has now shared what India should learn from the likes of consistent sides such as England and New Zealand. EXCLUSIVE | Mayank Agarwal heaps praise on coach Rahul Dravid, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, opines on PBKS journey × ALSO READ | Wasim Jaffer breaks the internet with hilarious meme as Australia enter T20 WC 2021 final Sehwag said on his Facebook Watch show Virugiri Dot Com, "India doesn't need to learn anything from them. India are a good team and can beat both England and New Zealand on any day, but one thing they can definitely learn is to be positive and play positively because T20 format or white ball cricket, it's format of brave players and you have to take risks, you need to express yourself." "India have managed to do that well in the past," Sehwag said. "Now again the time has come to repeat it. I would like to say that when New Zealand comes to India, play a brave and expressive brand of cricket and don't worry about the result because if you play bravely then the result will be in your favor," he added. New Zealand have been on a roll in ICC events in recent times. They appeared in the final of the 2015 and 2019 ODI World Cup, won the inaugural WTC and will now fight for their maiden T20 WC title. England, on the other hand, have also featured in the semi-finals of the last four ICC events in limited-overs, taking the ongoing T20 WC into account. ALSO READ | BCCI wants Virat Kohli to focus on batting, likely to replace him with Rohit Sharma as ODI captain - Report Talking about the T20 WC 2021 edition, Australia and New Zealand are set to play the summit clash on November 14 (Sunday) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. New Zealand beat England in the first semi-final whereas Australia qualified for the final beating Pakistan in the second knockout clash.

Virender Sehwag shares what Team India need to learn from England, New Zealand post T20 WC debacle

<p>After opening batter Rohit Sharma was named as India's Twenty20 captain to succeed Virat Kohli, the former cricketer Virender Sehwag weighed in on the new leadership&nbsp;roles. KL Rahul has been named Rohit's deputy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kohli announced before the T20 World Cup began that he will step down as T20 captain to manage his workload. Now, Rohit will take up his new role when they will face New Zealand in a three-match Twenty20 series at home this month.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Although Virat has said that his intensity on the field will remain the same. "That's never going to change. If I can't do that I will not play anymore. Even when I wasn't captain before I was always keen to see where the game is going. I'm not going to stand around and do nothing," said Kohli.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Similar thoughts were reiterated by Sehwag as&nbsp;he told Cricbuzz: "India have got a new captain and a vice-captain and since Kohli will be around, he will certainly offer his suggestions – which he feels is right."</p>

<p>Sehwag then gave example that how India's legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar played under various captains. Sehwag said, "See, even Tendulkar played for so long and did the same under so many captains. All the time, he would share his thoughts with the captain and then it was up to the skipper to implement it."</p>

<p>"Which is why Kohli said something great when he said that he and Rohit are the leaders and as long as they are around, they will help the youngsters and the captain," Sehwag added.</p>

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<p>"When MS Dhoni became the captain and I was made the vice-captain, I told the selectors and board that irrespective of me being the vice-captain, I would perform my responsibilities so it is better that you groom a youngster so when Dhoni leaves, he becomes the captain and not me. However, my suggestion was not heard but now with Kohli saying such things, it's a good sign," added Sehwag.</p>

<p>During the T20 World Cup, India failed to make the semi-finals following two early losses to Pakistan and New Zealand.&nbsp;</p>

<p>And in the upcoming New Zealand series, Kohli has been rested against the Kiwis along with pacemen Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami, and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja.&nbsp;</p>


After opening batter Rohit Sharma was named as India's Twenty20 captain to succeed Virat Kohli, the former cricketer Virender Sehwag weighed in on the new leadership roles.

After opening batter Rohit Sharma was named as India's Twenty20 captain to succeed Virat Kohli, the former cricketer Virender Sehwag weighed in on the new leadership roles. KL Rahul has been named Rohit's deputy. Kohli announced before the T20 World Cup began that he will step down as T20 captain to manage his workload. Now, Rohit will take up his new role when they will face New Zealand in a three-match Twenty20 series at home this month. Although Virat has said that his intensity on the field will remain the same. "That's never going to change. If I can't do that I will not play anymore. Even when I wasn't captain before I was always keen to see where the game is going. I'm not going to stand around and do nothing," said Kohli. ALSO READ | 'Not overly flamboyant': Babar Azam's personality opposite to 'animated' Virat Kohli, says Matthew Hayden Similar thoughts were reiterated by Sehwag as he told Cricbuzz: "India have got a new captain and a vice-captain and since Kohli will be around, he will certainly offer his suggestions – which he feels is right." Sehwag then gave example that how India's legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar played under various captains. Sehwag said, "See, even Tendulkar played for so long and did the same under so many captains. All the time, he would share his thoughts with the captain and then it was up to the skipper to implement it." "Which is why Kohli said something great when he said that he and Rohit are the leaders and as long as they are around, they will help the youngsters and the captain," Sehwag added. ALSO READ | 'Leading a national team is completely different': Sunil Gavaskar reacts to Rohit Sharma's success in IPL "When MS Dhoni became the captain and I was made the vice-captain, I told the selectors and board that irrespective of me being the vice-captain, I would perform my responsibilities so it is better that you groom a youngster so when Dhoni leaves, he becomes the captain and not me. However, my suggestion was not heard but now with Kohli saying such things, it's a good sign," added Sehwag. During the T20 World Cup, India failed to make the semi-finals following two early losses to Pakistan and New Zealand. And in the upcoming New Zealand series, Kohli has been rested against the Kiwis along with pacemen Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami, and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja.

'Kohli will be around, he will offer his suggestions': Sehwag on Rohit Sharma becoming India's T20 captain

<p>Virat Kohli's leadership credentials are being questioned once again after India endured a terrible campaign in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021 and bowed out from the group stages of the tournament. Kohli &amp; Co. bagged three wins in five matches in the Super 12 but failed to make it to the semi-finals as New Zealand finished above there in the Group 2 points table with eight points from five games and became the second team after Pakistan to progress to next round.</p>

<p>It was a disappointing start to the tournament for India as the Men in Blue suffered back-to-back defeats in their firt two matches against Pakistan and New Zealand respectively which eventually saw them miss out on a spot in the top four despite three big wins in their next three matches. Kohli has already led India in his final game in T20Is as captain after confirming that he will be stepping down from the post of captain in the shortest format.</p>

<p>However, questions are also being raised on his spot in the T20I side considering the recent dip in his performances. In the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021, Kohli managed to score only 68 runs in three innings and didn't come out to bat at no.3 in two matches. Former India opener Virender Sehwag recently gave his take on the matter and said Kohli can't be replaced in the Indian batting line-up in T20Is.</p>

<p>The former India batter said it won't be right to question Kohli's spot in India's T20I side and that he will continue to play for as long as he wants in the shortest format. Kohli had earlier explained his decision to quit captaincy was to manage his workload well and focus on doing well as a pure batter for the Indian team.</p>

<p>“No matter how many youngsters come, there won’t be another Virat Kohli. With the kind of consistency, he displays with the bat, even in this current side, it won’t be right to question his place in the T20 set-up. He will continue to play T20I for as long as he wants,” said Sehwag on<em> Cricbuzz.</em></p>

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<p>Kohli might have stepped aside as India's T20I captain but will continue to lead the national team in ODIs and Tests. BCCI will soon announce his replacement with Rohit Sharma leading the race to become the next T20I captain of the team under new head coach Rahul Dravid.</p>

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Virat Kohli's leadership credentials are being questioned once again after India endured a terrible campaign in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021 and bowed out from the group stages of the tournament.

Virat Kohli's leadership credentials are being questioned once again after India endured a terrible campaign in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021 and bowed out from the group stages of the tournament. Kohli & Co. bagged three wins in five matches in the Super 12 but failed to make it to the semi-finals as New Zealand finished above there in the Group 2 points table with eight points from five games and became the second team after Pakistan to progress to next round. It was a disappointing start to the tournament for India as the Men in Blue suffered back-to-back defeats in their firt two matches against Pakistan and New Zealand respectively which eventually saw them miss out on a spot in the top four despite three big wins in their next three matches. Kohli has already led India in his final game in T20Is as captain after confirming that he will be stepping down from the post of captain in the shortest format. However, questions are also being raised on his spot in the T20I side considering the recent dip in his performances. In the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021, Kohli managed to score only 68 runs in three innings and didn't come out to bat at no.3 in two matches. Former India opener Virender Sehwag recently gave his take on the matter and said Kohli can't be replaced in the Indian batting line-up in T20Is. The former India batter said it won't be right to question Kohli's spot in India's T20I side and that he will continue to play for as long as he wants in the shortest format. Kohli had earlier explained his decision to quit captaincy was to manage his workload well and focus on doing well as a pure batter for the Indian team. “No matter how many youngsters come, there won’t be another Virat Kohli. With the kind of consistency, he displays with the bat, even in this current side, it won’t be right to question his place in the T20 set-up. He will continue to play T20I for as long as he wants,” said Sehwag on Cricbuzz. Also Read: Virat Kohli explains why he quit India's T20I captaincy: 'It's been 6-7 years of intense cricket' Kohli might have stepped aside as India's T20I captain but will continue to lead the national team in ODIs and Tests. BCCI will soon announce his replacement with Rohit Sharma leading the race to become the next T20I captain of the team under new head coach Rahul Dravid.

'There won't be another Virat': Virender Sehwag says won't be right to question Kohli's spot in T20I team

<p>Indian skipper Virat Kohli's leadership is once again under the scanner after his team's poor show in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021. India have bowed out of the showpiece event after suffering two consecutive&nbsp;defeats in their first four matches and will be heading home after playing their final Super 12 game against Namibia on Monday (November 08).</p>

<p>Kohli had already announced that he will be stepping down as the captain of the Indian T20I side post the conclusion of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021. However, many have now raised questions over his captaincy credentials in ODIs. Reports have stated that BCCI might look to replace him in the fifty-over format as well.</p>

<p>Former India opener Virender Sehwag was recently asked by a fan if Kohli should also leave ODI and Test captaincy of the Indian team. Sehwag backed the current Indian skipper to continue leading in the other two formats while carrying on as a pure batter in the shortest format.</p>

<p>"This is Virat's decision but I don't think he should leave the other two formats' captaincy. If he wants to play just as a player, it is his decision. I feel India are playing well under his captaincy. His records as a captain are superb. It's his personal decision whether he wants to continue as the ODI and Test captain or not. According to me, he should lead India because he is a good player, a good captain who leads from the front," Sehwag said while responding to the fan's query in a video posted on Facebook.</p>

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<p>While Kohli is yet to win a major ICC trophy as a captain in limited-overs formats, he has led the team to the final of the Champions Trophy in 2017 and the semi-final of the ODI World Cup in 2019. In Tests, he has become India's most successful captain with 38 wins in 68 matches as a skipper of the team.</p>

<p>Kohli also led India to the final of the inaugural edition of the World Test Championship earlier this year. However, his captaincy stint has failed to produce a major ICC trophy triumph for India so far. It remains to be seen who will BCCI replace Kohli with as captain in the T20Is and whether the run machine will continue captaining India in ODIs.</p>


Indian skipper Virat Kohli's leadership is once again under the scanner after his team's poor show in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021. India have bowed out of the showpiece event after suffering two consecutive defeats in their first four matches and will be heading home after playing their final Super 12 game against Namibia on Monday (November 08).

Indian skipper Virat Kohli's leadership is once again under the scanner after his team's poor show in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021. India have bowed out of the showpiece event after suffering two consecutive defeats in their first four matches and will be heading home after playing their final Super 12 game against Namibia on Monday (November 08). Kohli had already announced that he will be stepping down as the captain of the Indian T20I side post the conclusion of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021. However, many have now raised questions over his captaincy credentials in ODIs. Reports have stated that BCCI might look to replace him in the fifty-over format as well. Former India opener Virender Sehwag was recently asked by a fan if Kohli should also leave ODI and Test captaincy of the Indian team. Sehwag backed the current Indian skipper to continue leading in the other two formats while carrying on as a pure batter in the shortest format. "This is Virat's decision but I don't think he should leave the other two formats' captaincy. If he wants to play just as a player, it is his decision. I feel India are playing well under his captaincy. His records as a captain are superb. It's his personal decision whether he wants to continue as the ODI and Test captain or not. According to me, he should lead India because he is a good player, a good captain who leads from the front," Sehwag said while responding to the fan's query in a video posted on Facebook. Also Read: Kohli should hand over captaincy to Rohit for India's match against Namibia: Sanjay Manjrekar While Kohli is yet to win a major ICC trophy as a captain in limited-overs formats, he has led the team to the final of the Champions Trophy in 2017 and the semi-final of the ODI World Cup in 2019. In Tests, he has become India's most successful captain with 38 wins in 68 matches as a skipper of the team. Kohli also led India to the final of the inaugural edition of the World Test Championship earlier this year. However, his captaincy stint has failed to produce a major ICC trophy triumph for India so far. It remains to be seen who will BCCI replace Kohli with as captain in the T20Is and whether the run machine will continue captaining India in ODIs.

Should Virat Kohli also step down as ODI & Test captain: Fan asks Virender Sehwag, former opener responds

<p>Team India was ousted from the T20 World Cup 2021 on Sunday (November 07) after Afghanistan's 8-wicket defeat against New Zealand in their final Super 12 clash at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. India's hopes lingered on Afghanistan as only a win for Mohammad Nabi &amp; Co. would have kept the Virat Kohli-led side in the race to qualify for the semi-finals.</p>

<p>However, Afghanistan lost against New Zealand on Sunday after failing to defend a total of 125 runs to bow out of the competition while also confirming India's exit from the tournament. Reacting to India's ouster, former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag shared a hilarious Rahul Gandhi-inspired meme on Twitter to leave fans in splits.</p>

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<p>India's fans were hoping for a miracle from Afghanistan which would have kept India in the race for the semi-finals. However, the Nabi-led side could not pull off an upset against the Kiwis, who were clinical with the bat and lost just two wickets in the run-chase and completed it with eleven balls to spare.</p>

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<p>India were all but out of the race for the semi-finals after their back-to-back defeats against Pakistan and New Zealand in their first two games in the Super 12 as they got off to a shambolic start in the tournament. However, India bounced back with a bog win against Afghanistan by 66 runs in their third game before thrashing Scotland by 8 wickets inside just 39 balls in their fourth Super 12 clash to remain alive in the competition.</p>

<p>Nonetheless, their fate was sealed after New Zealand defeated Afghanistan and moved to 8 points to confirm their second spot on the points table and enter the semis. Even a win against Namibia in their last game can see India reach a maximum of six points which confirms their exit from the tournament.</p>


Team India was ousted from the T20 World Cup 2021 on Sunday (November 07) after Afghanistan's 8-wicket defeat against New Zealand in their final Super 12 clash at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Team India was ousted from the T20 World Cup 2021 on Sunday (November 07) after Afghanistan's 8-wicket defeat against New Zealand in their final Super 12 clash at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. India's hopes lingered on Afghanistan as only a win for Mohammad Nabi & Co. would have kept the Virat Kohli-led side in the race to qualify for the semi-finals. However, Afghanistan lost against New Zealand on Sunday after failing to defend a total of 125 runs to bow out of the competition while also confirming India's exit from the tournament. Reacting to India's ouster, former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag shared a hilarious Rahul Gandhi-inspired meme on Twitter to leave fans in splits. India’s campaign at the #ICCT20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/VhsdiQld8I — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) November 7, 2021 × India's fans were hoping for a miracle from Afghanistan which would have kept India in the race for the semi-finals. However, the Nabi-led side could not pull off an upset against the Kiwis, who were clinical with the bat and lost just two wickets in the run-chase and completed it with eleven balls to spare. Also Read: Hits and flops from India's T20 World Cup 2021 campaign India were all but out of the race for the semi-finals after their back-to-back defeats against Pakistan and New Zealand in their first two games in the Super 12 as they got off to a shambolic start in the tournament. However, India bounced back with a bog win against Afghanistan by 66 runs in their third game before thrashing Scotland by 8 wickets inside just 39 balls in their fourth Super 12 clash to remain alive in the competition. Nonetheless, their fate was sealed after New Zealand defeated Afghanistan and moved to 8 points to confirm their second spot on the points table and enter the semis. Even a win against Namibia in their last game can see India reach a maximum of six points which confirms their exit from the tournament.

Virender Sehwag reacts with hilarious meme as India bow out of T20 WC 2021 after Afghanistan's defeat

<p>Coach Tarak Sinha, a mentor to dozens of first-class and international cricketers, passed away on Saturday and was grieved by the cricketing community, with his brightest ward Rishabh Pant admitting the loss has left him devastated.</p>

<p>Sinha passed away on Saturday morning after a protracted illness. He was 71 years old.</p>

<p>Mourning his death, India's star wicket-keeper Pant, who is now in the UAE for the ICC T20 World Cup, said he will remember him every time he steps on&nbsp;the field.</p>

<p>"My mentor, coach, motivator, my biggest critic and my greatest fan. You took care of me like your son, I am devastated. You will always be with me whenever I walk out onto the field. My heartfelt condolences &amp; prayers. May your soul rest in peace, Tarak sir," tweeted Pant.</p>

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<p>Pant was one of Sinha's sharpest students. Devender Sharma, Sinha's longtime assistant, actively coached him.</p>

<p>Sinha, revered by his pupils as "Ustad ji" was a father figure in Delhi's legendary Sonnet Club, which produced some of the country's greatest cricketers who dominated local and international cricket.</p>

<p>Over the course of over five decades, he nourished, cultivated, and managed raw talent, providing them with a stage to perform and wings to soar through his club.</p>

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<p>That is why several of his most prominent pupils (who do not wish to be identified) were monitoring his health and making required arrangements until his death.</p>

<p>Among his earlier&nbsp;students were Delhi cricket legends.</p>

<p>Former India opener Virender Sehwag expressed his sadness after the loss.</p>

<p>"Feel a lot of pain on the demise of passing away of Ustaad ji #TarakSinha. He was one of the rare coaches who gave India more than a dozen Test Cricketers &amp; the values he inculcated in his students helped Indian cricket immensely. Condolences to his family and students," he tweeted.</p>

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<p>Sinha, a lifetime Dronacharya Awardee, has a long list of students who have gone on to play for India, including Surinder Khanna, Manoj Prabhakar, the late Raman Lamba, Ajay Sharma, Atul Wassan, and Sanjiv Sharma.</p>

<p>Sinha coached international players including Aakash Chopra, Anjum Chopra, all-rounder Rumeli Dhar, bowler Ashish Nehra, and Shikhar Dhawan in the post-90s.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/dont-want-controversies-but-questions-will-be-raised-if-new-zealand-lose-against-afghanistan-shoaib-akhtar-427143">&nbsp;Don't want controversies but questions will be raised if New Zealand lose against Afghanistan:&nbsp;Akhtar</a></strong></p>

<p>"Ustaad Ji is no more. Dronacharya Awardee. Coach to over a dozen India Test cricketers. And scores of first-class cricketers. Both men and women. Without any institutional help. Your service to Indian cricket will be remembered, sir. May your soul R.I.P," Aakash Chopra tweeted.</p>

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<p>According to Atul Wassan, it was a terrible day for all of the Sonnet Club kids.</p>

<p>"Sad day for me and all sonnetians as we have lost our ustaad ji today. Toiled for decades and shaped careers but never took centre stage. Cricket fraternity has lost a gem. God bless the departed soul. Rip," he wrote on his twitter handle.</p>

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<p>Former captain of India's national women's cricket team, Anjum Chopra, wrote:</p>

<p>"The Coach! Mr.Tarak Sinha. The nursery of Sonnet Cricket club has seen many international and domestic players (men and women) make their mark. The guide, mentor, coach.&nbsp;May you rest in peace sir."</p>

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Coach Tarak Sinha, a mentor to dozens of first-class and international cricketers, passed away on Saturday and was grieved by the cricketing community, with his brightest ward Rishabh Pant admitting the loss has left him devastated.

Coach Tarak Sinha, a mentor to dozens of first-class and international cricketers, passed away on Saturday and was grieved by the cricketing community, with his brightest ward Rishabh Pant admitting the loss has left him devastated. Sinha passed away on Saturday morning after a protracted illness. He was 71 years old. Mourning his death, India's star wicket-keeper Pant, who is now in the UAE for the ICC T20 World Cup, said he will remember him every time he steps on the field. "My mentor, coach, motivator, my biggest critic and my greatest fan. You took care of me like your son, I am devastated. You will always be with me whenever I walk out onto the field. My heartfelt condolences & prayers. May your soul rest in peace, Tarak sir," tweeted Pant. My mentor, coach, motivator, my biggest critic and my greatest fan. You took care of me like your son, I am devastated.💔 You will always be with me whenever I walk out onto the field. My heartfelt condolences & prayers. May your soul rest in peace, Tarak sir. 🕊️🙏 pic.twitter.com/kLE7qlKMXK — Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) November 6, 2021 × Pant was one of Sinha's sharpest students. Devender Sharma, Sinha's longtime assistant, actively coached him. Sinha, revered by his pupils as "Ustad ji" was a father figure in Delhi's legendary Sonnet Club, which produced some of the country's greatest cricketers who dominated local and international cricket. Over the course of over five decades, he nourished, cultivated, and managed raw talent, providing them with a stage to perform and wings to soar through his club. Also Read: Jaffer shares hilarious meme on T20 WC semi-final qualification scenario, leaves Harbhajan in splits That is why several of his most prominent pupils (who do not wish to be identified) were monitoring his health and making required arrangements until his death. Among his earlier students were Delhi cricket legends. Former India opener Virender Sehwag expressed his sadness after the loss. "Feel a lot of pain on the demise of passing away of Ustaad ji #TarakSinha. He was one of the rare coaches who gave India more than a dozen Test Cricketers & the values he inculcated in his students helped Indian cricket immensely. Condolences to his family and students," he tweeted. Feel a lot of pain on the demise of passing away of Ustaad ji #TarakSinha . He was one of the rare coaches who gave India more than a dozen Test Cricketers & the values he inculcated in his students helped Indian cricket immensely.Condolences to his family and students. Om Shanti pic.twitter.com/cbd089C8Zb — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) November 6, 2021 × Sinha, a lifetime Dronacharya Awardee, has a long list of students who have gone on to play for India, including Surinder Khanna, Manoj Prabhakar, the late Raman Lamba, Ajay Sharma, Atul Wassan, and Sanjiv Sharma. Sinha coached international players including Aakash Chopra, Anjum Chopra, all-rounder Rumeli Dhar, bowler Ashish Nehra, and Shikhar Dhawan in the post-90s. Also Read: Don't want controversies but questions will be raised if New Zealand lose against Afghanistan: Akhtar "Ustaad Ji is no more. Dronacharya Awardee. Coach to over a dozen India Test cricketers. And scores of first-class cricketers. Both men and women. Without any institutional help. Your service to Indian cricket will be remembered, sir. May your soul R.I.P," Aakash Chopra tweeted. Ustaad Ji is no more. Dronacharya Awardee. Coach to over a dozen India Test cricketers. And scores of first-class cricketers. Both men and women. Without any institutional help. Your service to Indian cricket will be remembered, sir. May your soul R.I.P. Om Shanti 🙌🙏 pic.twitter.com/fDmvdJC8vZ — Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) November 6, 2021 × According to Atul Wassan, it was a terrible day for all of the Sonnet Club kids. "Sad day for me and all sonnetians as we have lost our ustaad ji today. Toiled for decades and shaped careers but never took centre stage. Cricket fraternity has lost a gem. God bless the departed soul. Rip," he wrote on his twitter handle. Sad day for me and all sonnetians as we have lost our ustaad ji today . Toiled for decades and shaped careers but never took centre stage . Cricket fraternity has lost a gem . God bless the departed soul . Rip pic.twitter.com/3pPUe2cZj4 — Atul Wassan (@cricketguru) November 6, 2021 × Former captain of India's national women's cricket team, Anjum Chopra, wrote: "The Coach! Mr.Tarak Sinha. The nursery of Sonnet Cricket club has seen many international and domestic players (men and women) make their mark. The guide, mentor, coach. May you rest in peace sir." The Coach! Mr.Tarak Sinha. The nursery of Sonnet Cricket club has seen many international and domestic players (men and women) make their mark. The guide, mentor, coach … May you rest in peace sir. 🙏 Thank you 🙏 #MyCoach pic.twitter.com/mZZsMZ7tEf — Anjum Chopra (@chopraanjum) November 6, 2021 ×

Pant, Sehwag and others pay tribute as cricket coach Tarak Sinha passes away at 71

<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>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>

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<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.

Tough times don't last, tough people do: Virender Sehwag leads wishes for Virat Kohli on 33rd birthday

<p>India lost to New Zealand by eight wickets to go down in their second successive game in the Super 12 round in the T20 World Cup, being held in the UAE. After Pakistan stunned India and produced a master class performance to thrash them, India were expected to come hard at the Black Caps, however, they surrendered to the Kiwis by eight wickets to head towards a possible early elimination in the mega event.</p>

<p>While nothing clicked for India, from the coin toss to posting 110/7 and losing by eight wickets, Virat Kohli-led team management were slammed left, right and centre as they demoted vice-captain Rohit Sharma to No. 3, in order to accommodate Ishan Kishan at the top. It is interesting to note that Ishan was roped in the playing XI for Suryakumar Yadav, who normally bats at No. 3 or 4.</p>

<p>As India shuffled their batting line-up, to only manage 110 for 7 and lose convincingly, former Indian opener-turned-commentator Virender Sehwag compared Rohit's demotion to some glaring mistakes committed by Rahul Dravid-led Team India during their forgettable 2007 ODI World Cup campaign.</p>

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<p>Sehwag said on Cricbuzz, "In the 2007 World Cup, we had made two mistakes. When we were chasing so well - we won 17 consecutive matches while chasing - but when the World Cup arrived, our coach said 'no, we need batting practice'. I said 'let us win 2 matches first and then we will have 6 matches to improve our batting. But he said 'No'.</p>

<p>"The second mistake was that when the opening pair of Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly were performing so well, so why was that broken? Why was it said that if Tendulkar bats in the middle order, you can control it?"</p>

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<p>"We had already had three players to control - Yuvraj Singh, Rahul Dravid and MS Dhoni. Why did you need a fourth one? Sachin batted at No. 4 and see what happened. When teams change strategy, that is when they play badly. When there is a proven formula, there is no need to change it. That is the best example I can give," he pointed out.</p>

<p>After India's second successive defeat, Kohli &amp; Co. are starring on the brink of early elimination in the T20 WC. They will next face Mohammad Nabi-led Afghanistan and need to win to remain alive in the competition. The Men in Blue require some big wins in the remaining games and will also have to hope for other results to favour them if they have to progress ahead in the showpiece event.</p>


India lost to New Zealand by eight wickets to go down in their second successive game in the Super 12 round in the T20 World Cup, being held in the UAE. After Pakistan stunned India and produced a master class performance to thrash them, India were expected to come hard at the Black Caps, however, they surrendered to the Kiwis by eight wickets to head towards a possible early elimination in the mega event.

India lost to New Zealand by eight wickets to go down in their second successive game in the Super 12 round in the T20 World Cup, being held in the UAE. After Pakistan stunned India and produced a master class performance to thrash them, India were expected to come hard at the Black Caps, however, they surrendered to the Kiwis by eight wickets to head towards a possible early elimination in the mega event. While nothing clicked for India, from the coin toss to posting 110/7 and losing by eight wickets, Virat Kohli-led team management were slammed left, right and centre as they demoted vice-captain Rohit Sharma to No. 3, in order to accommodate Ishan Kishan at the top. It is interesting to note that Ishan was roped in the playing XI for Suryakumar Yadav, who normally bats at No. 3 or 4. As India shuffled their batting line-up, to only manage 110 for 7 and lose convincingly, former Indian opener-turned-commentator Virender Sehwag compared Rohit's demotion to some glaring mistakes committed by Rahul Dravid-led Team India during their forgettable 2007 ODI World Cup campaign. ALSO READ | Sending Jasprit Bumrah wasn't right: Md Azharuddin feels Ravi Shastri should have come for post-match PC Sehwag said on Cricbuzz, "In the 2007 World Cup, we had made two mistakes. When we were chasing so well - we won 17 consecutive matches while chasing - but when the World Cup arrived, our coach said 'no, we need batting practice'. I said 'let us win 2 matches first and then we will have 6 matches to improve our batting. But he said 'No'. "The second mistake was that when the opening pair of Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly were performing so well, so why was that broken? Why was it said that if Tendulkar bats in the middle order, you can control it?" ALSO READ | Never seen captaincy potential in Virat Kohli, says Danish Kaneria as India near elimination in T20 WC "We had already had three players to control - Yuvraj Singh, Rahul Dravid and MS Dhoni. Why did you need a fourth one? Sachin batted at No. 4 and see what happened. When teams change strategy, that is when they play badly. When there is a proven formula, there is no need to change it. That is the best example I can give," he pointed out. After India's second successive defeat, Kohli & Co. are starring on the brink of early elimination in the T20 WC. They will next face Mohammad Nabi-led Afghanistan and need to win to remain alive in the competition. The Men in Blue require some big wins in the remaining games and will also have to hope for other results to favour them if they have to progress ahead in the showpiece event.

'Sachin batted at No. 4': Virender Sehwag compares Rohit's demotion against NZ to India's mistakes in 2007 WC

<p>India's eight-wicket loss against New Zealand in their second Super 12 clash of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021 has pushed them on the verge of an early exit from the tournament, sending shock waves across the cricket fraternity. Former cricketers and experts have expressed their disappointment and criticised India's woeful show against the Kiwis at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Sunday (October 31).</p>

<p>India's batting line-up once again failed to deliver as yet another top-order collapse saw the Virat Kohli-led side manage to post a paltry 110 runs on the board against New Zealand in 20 overs. It was a shambolic batting performance from Team India as none of the batters managed to step up and play a big knock under pressure.</p>

<p>New Zealand had a walk in the park during the run-chase as the Kiwis rode on Daryl Mitchell's 49 off 35 balls and captain Kane Williamson's unbeaten 33 to chase down the low-key target of 111 runs with 5.3 overs to spare and earn their first win in the tournament to keep their top-four hopes secure.</p>

<p>Former India batter Virender Sehwag took to Twitter to express his disappointment after India's shambolic defeat and said it was time for introspection for Kohli and his team. Sehwag also pointed out the body language of the Indian players was not great nither was the shot selection from the batters, who failed to accelerate in time to help the team post a big total on the board.</p>

<p>"Very disappointing from India. NZ were amazing. India’s body language wasn’t great, poor shot selection &amp; like few times in the past, New Zealand have virtually ensured we won’t make it to the next stage. This one will hurt India &amp; time for some serious introspection," Sehwag wrote in a tweet.</p>

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<p>While the batters dished out another poor show, the bowlers too were far from impressive as only pacer Jasprit Bumrh managed to trouble the Kiwi batters and picked up 2 wickets while conceding 19 runs in his four overs while all other bowlers went wicket-less yet again.</p>

<p>India's hopes of making it to the semi-final have been dashed after back-to-back defeats in their first two matches and the Men in Blue will have to win their remaining three matches by a huge margin to even stand a chance of making it to the knockout stage.</p>


India's eight-wicket loss against New Zealand in their second Super 12 clash of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021 has pushed them on the verge of an early exit from the tournament, sending shock waves across the cricket fraternity.

India's eight-wicket loss against New Zealand in their second Super 12 clash of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021 has pushed them on the verge of an early exit from the tournament, sending shock waves across the cricket fraternity. Former cricketers and experts have expressed their disappointment and criticised India's woeful show against the Kiwis at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Sunday (October 31). India's batting line-up once again failed to deliver as yet another top-order collapse saw the Virat Kohli-led side manage to post a paltry 110 runs on the board against New Zealand in 20 overs. It was a shambolic batting performance from Team India as none of the batters managed to step up and play a big knock under pressure. New Zealand had a walk in the park during the run-chase as the Kiwis rode on Daryl Mitchell's 49 off 35 balls and captain Kane Williamson's unbeaten 33 to chase down the low-key target of 111 runs with 5.3 overs to spare and earn their first win in the tournament to keep their top-four hopes secure. Former India batter Virender Sehwag took to Twitter to express his disappointment after India's shambolic defeat and said it was time for introspection for Kohli and his team. Sehwag also pointed out the body language of the Indian players was not great nither was the shot selection from the batters, who failed to accelerate in time to help the team post a big total on the board. "Very disappointing from India. NZ were amazing. India’s body language wasn’t great, poor shot selection & like few times in the past, New Zealand have virtually ensured we won’t make it to the next stage. This one will hurt India & time for some serious introspection," Sehwag wrote in a tweet. Very disappointing from India. NZ were amazing. India’s body language wasn’t great, poor shot selection & like few times in the past, New Zealand have virtually ensured we won’t make it to the next stage. This one will hurt India & time for some serious introspection #IndvsNZ — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 31, 2021 × Also Read: As Virat Kohli is optimistic, here's how India can still reach the semi-finals While the batters dished out another poor show, the bowlers too were far from impressive as only pacer Jasprit Bumrh managed to trouble the Kiwi batters and picked up 2 wickets while conceding 19 runs in his four overs while all other bowlers went wicket-less yet again. India's hopes of making it to the semi-final have been dashed after back-to-back defeats in their first two matches and the Men in Blue will have to win their remaining three matches by a huge margin to even stand a chance of making it to the knockout stage.

Time for serious introspection: Virender Sehwag disappointed as NZ virtually knock India out of T20 WC 2021

<p>Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag came out in support of team India pacer Mohammed Shami, who is being brutally trolled on social media following India's loss against arch-rivals Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2021 on Sunday (October 24). Sehwag slammed the trolls for abusing Shami, who had a bad day at the office against Pakistan in Dubai.</p>

<p>India lost their opening encounter of the T20 World Cup 2021 against Pakistan by ten wickets to get off to the worst possible start. The defeat also marked an end to India's unbeaten run against the Men in Green in Cricket World Cup. India had a flawless 12-0 record against Pakistan in World Cup matches before Sunday with Pakistan making it 12-1 on Sunday.</p>

<p>Following India's ten-wicket loss in the encounter, fast bowler Shami was viciously trolled on social media.&nbsp;Sehwag took to Twitter to call the trolls 'online mob' as he lashed out at them for attacking the pacer. Sehwag said he stood by Shami and wished him luck for the next match.</p>

<p>“The online attack on Mohammad Shami is shocking and we stand by him. He is a champion and Anyone who wears the India cap has India in their hearts far more than any online mob. With you Shami," Sehwag wrote in a tweet.</p>

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<p>It was a devastating loss for Team India as both the batsmen and bowlers failed to deliver in the high-octane clash in Dubai. Captain Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant were the only positives with the bat as they scored 57 and 39 runs respectively to help India post a fighting total of 151 runs on the board.</p>

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<p>However, Pakistan had a walk in the park during the run-chase as Babar Azam (68) and Mohammad Rizwan (79) made a mockery of the Indian bowling attack to take their side home comfortably and secure their first points in the tournament.</p>

<p>India will be hopeful of staging a comeback in the showpiece event when they lock horns with New Zealand in their next game on October 31.&nbsp;</p>


Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag came out in support of team India pacer Mohammed Shami, who is being brutally trolled on social media following India's loss against arch-rivals Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2021 on Sunday (October 24).

Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag came out in support of team India pacer Mohammed Shami, who is being brutally trolled on social media following India's loss against arch-rivals Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2021 on Sunday (October 24). Sehwag slammed the trolls for abusing Shami, who had a bad day at the office against Pakistan in Dubai. India lost their opening encounter of the T20 World Cup 2021 against Pakistan by ten wickets to get off to the worst possible start. The defeat also marked an end to India's unbeaten run against the Men in Green in Cricket World Cup. India had a flawless 12-0 record against Pakistan in World Cup matches before Sunday with Pakistan making it 12-1 on Sunday. Following India's ten-wicket loss in the encounter, fast bowler Shami was viciously trolled on social media. Sehwag took to Twitter to call the trolls 'online mob' as he lashed out at them for attacking the pacer. Sehwag said he stood by Shami and wished him luck for the next match. “The online attack on Mohammad Shami is shocking and we stand by him. He is a champion and Anyone who wears the India cap has India in their hearts far more than any online mob. With you Shami," Sehwag wrote in a tweet. The online attack on Mohammad Shami is shocking and we stand by him. He is a champion and Anyone who wears the India cap has India in their hearts far more than any online mob. With you Shami. Agle match mein dikado jalwa. — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 25, 2021 × It was a devastating loss for Team India as both the batsmen and bowlers failed to deliver in the high-octane clash in Dubai. Captain Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant were the only positives with the bat as they scored 57 and 39 runs respectively to help India post a fighting total of 151 runs on the board. Also Read: Sehwag reacts to firecrackers being burst in 'parts of India' to celebrate Pakistan's win in T20 WC However, Pakistan had a walk in the park during the run-chase as Babar Azam (68) and Mohammad Rizwan (79) made a mockery of the Indian bowling attack to take their side home comfortably and secure their first points in the tournament. India will be hopeful of staging a comeback in the showpiece event when they lock horns with New Zealand in their next game on October 31.

He is a champion: Virender Sehwag slams trolls for attacking Mohammed Shami after India's loss to Pakistan

<p>Babar Azam-led Pakistan scripted history as they finally managed to beat arch-rivals India in a World Cup game after a long wait of several decades. Pakistan hammered India by ten wickets in their opening encounter of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021 at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Sunday (October 24) to bring an end to India's flawless winning streak against the Men in Green in World Cup matches.</p>

<p>India had never lost a World Cup game against Pakistan before Sunday, with seven wins in seven matches in ODI World Cup and five wins in five games in T20 World Cup. However, the magnificent streak was halted by Babar &amp; Co. in Dubai, where Pakistan have now won their last seven T20I matches in a row.</p>

<p>While fans in Pakistan took to the street in jubilation to celebrate their country's first win against India in a World Cup match, firecrackers were allegedly burst also in parts of India. Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag took to Twitter to allege firecrackers were burst in 'parts of India' after the team's loss against Pakistan on Sunday.</p>

<p>Sehwag took a dig at fans celebrating Pakistan's victory and also aimed a swipe at those urging people to not burst crackers during Diwali but are resorting to burning crackers over a cricket match.</p>

<p>“Firecrackers are banned during Diwali but yesterday in parts of India there were firecrackers to celebrate Pakistan‘s victory. Achha they must have been celebrating victory of cricket. Toh, what’s the harm in fireworks on Diwali," Sehwag wrote in a tweet.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Sehwag's tweet quickly became the talk of the town on social media with a section of fans supporting him for criticising the hypocrisy over the burning of firecrackers during Diwali while others suggested there was no need for the former cricketer to share the tweet.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>India recorded the worst possible start to their campaign in the T20 World Cup with the crushing ten-wicket loss at the hands of Pakistan. Batting first, India suffered a top-order collapse as they were restricted on a paltry 151 before Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan slammed half-centuries apiece to take their team over the line comfortably.</p>

<p>India lost their first game in six meetings against Pakistan in the history of the T20 World Cup and will be looking to bounce back when they face New Zealand in their next game on October 31.</p>


Babar Azam-led Pakistan scripted history as they finally managed to beat arch-rivals India in a World Cup game after a long wait of several decades. Pakistan hammered India by ten wickets in their opening encounter of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021 at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Sunday (October 24) to bring an end to India's flawless winning streak against the Men in Green in World Cup matches.

Babar Azam-led Pakistan scripted history as they finally managed to beat arch-rivals India in a World Cup game after a long wait of several decades. Pakistan hammered India by ten wickets in their opening encounter of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021 at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Sunday (October 24) to bring an end to India's flawless winning streak against the Men in Green in World Cup matches. India had never lost a World Cup game against Pakistan before Sunday, with seven wins in seven matches in ODI World Cup and five wins in five games in T20 World Cup. However, the magnificent streak was halted by Babar & Co. in Dubai, where Pakistan have now won their last seven T20I matches in a row. While fans in Pakistan took to the street in jubilation to celebrate their country's first win against India in a World Cup match, firecrackers were allegedly burst also in parts of India. Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag took to Twitter to allege firecrackers were burst in 'parts of India' after the team's loss against Pakistan on Sunday. Sehwag took a dig at fans celebrating Pakistan's victory and also aimed a swipe at those urging people to not burst crackers during Diwali but are resorting to burning crackers over a cricket match. “Firecrackers are banned during Diwali but yesterday in parts of India there were firecrackers to celebrate Pakistan‘s victory. Achha they must have been celebrating victory of cricket. Toh, what’s the harm in fireworks on Diwali," Sehwag wrote in a tweet. Sehwag's tweet quickly became the talk of the town on social media with a section of fans supporting him for criticising the hypocrisy over the burning of firecrackers during Diwali while others suggested there was no need for the former cricketer to share the tweet. Also Read: Sunil Gavaskar hopeful of India's revamp post humiliating loss vs Pakistan in T20 WC India recorded the worst possible start to their campaign in the T20 World Cup with the crushing ten-wicket loss at the hands of Pakistan. Batting first, India suffered a top-order collapse as they were restricted on a paltry 151 before Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan slammed half-centuries apiece to take their team over the line comfortably. India lost their first game in six meetings against Pakistan in the history of the T20 World Cup and will be looking to bounce back when they face New Zealand in their next game on October 31.

Virender Sehwag reacts to firecrackers being burst in 'parts of India' to celebrate Pakistan's win in T20 WC

<p>Virat Kohli-led India are all set to open their T20 World Cup 2021 campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Sunday (October 24). While Pakistan have already announced their 12-man squad for the much-awaited clash, India have kept the cards close to their chest and are yet to give a hit about their playing XI.</p>

<p>Ahead of the clash against Pakistan, former India opener Virender Sehwag gave his take on the combination India should opt for in their playing XI against Babar Azam's men. There has been a debate surrounding all-rounder Hardik Pandya's place in the XI with doubts over his bowling.</p>

<p>Hardik did not bowl a single over for Mumbai Indians in the second leg of the recently-concluded IPL 2021 and is unlikely to bowl for India against Pakistan due to his back issues. With Shardul Thakur in the squad, many believe India should play Shardul instead of Hardik in the XI to have much-needed balance in the line-up.</p>

<p>However, Sehwag had backed Hardik to play as a pure batter and feels he can make the game one-sided for India if he manages to click with the willow. Sehwag said Hardik would be the first player he would pick in his playing XI for India against Pakistan.</p>

<p>"He'll be on my team. The kind of batter he is, if he clicks, he'll make the match one-sided, and finish it. He has the ability, which he has shown many times. Yes, if he was bowling fit, that would have been the icing on the cake...", Sehwag said on <em>Cricbuzz</em>.</p>

<p>"You should go with five bowlers plus if Hardik Pandya or someone else from the top-order bowls a few overs, it'll be the perfect team for me... His batting is surely a concern. If he's not in form or not batting well in the nets, then you can maybe see another batter, otherwise, he'll be my first pick," he added.</p>

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<p>India have a host of spinners in their squad with the likes of R Ashwin, Rahul Chahar and Varun Chakravarthy among others in their ranks. Meanwhile, the Men in Blue also have a potent pace attack consisting of the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Shardul.</p>

<p>It remains to be seen what playing XI India will opt for in the mother of all clashes in the T20 World Cup 2021.</p>

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Virat Kohli-led India are all set to open their T20 World Cup 2021 campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Sunday (October 24).

Virat Kohli-led India are all set to open their T20 World Cup 2021 campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Sunday (October 24). While Pakistan have already announced their 12-man squad for the much-awaited clash, India have kept the cards close to their chest and are yet to give a hit about their playing XI. Ahead of the clash against Pakistan, former India opener Virender Sehwag gave his take on the combination India should opt for in their playing XI against Babar Azam's men. There has been a debate surrounding all-rounder Hardik Pandya's place in the XI with doubts over his bowling. Hardik did not bowl a single over for Mumbai Indians in the second leg of the recently-concluded IPL 2021 and is unlikely to bowl for India against Pakistan due to his back issues. With Shardul Thakur in the squad, many believe India should play Shardul instead of Hardik in the XI to have much-needed balance in the line-up. However, Sehwag had backed Hardik to play as a pure batter and feels he can make the game one-sided for India if he manages to click with the willow. Sehwag said Hardik would be the first player he would pick in his playing XI for India against Pakistan. "He'll be on my team. The kind of batter he is, if he clicks, he'll make the match one-sided, and finish it. He has the ability, which he has shown many times. Yes, if he was bowling fit, that would have been the icing on the cake...", Sehwag said on Cricbuzz. "You should go with five bowlers plus if Hardik Pandya or someone else from the top-order bowls a few overs, it'll be the perfect team for me... His batting is surely a concern. If he's not in form or not batting well in the nets, then you can maybe see another batter, otherwise, he'll be my first pick," he added. Also Read: 'Please, not this match': Pakistan fans urge Dhoni, Rahul to spare Babar & Co. ahead of India clash India have a host of spinners in their squad with the likes of R Ashwin, Rahul Chahar and Varun Chakravarthy among others in their ranks. Meanwhile, the Men in Blue also have a potent pace attack consisting of the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Shardul. It remains to be seen what playing XI India will opt for in the mother of all clashes in the T20 World Cup 2021.

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<p>India is a cricket-crazy nation as the gentlemen's game continues to grow with each passing day. Hence, it is often said that cricketers are literally worshipped in India. The sport remains a big reason for the cricketers' immense fan-following but often their acting skills catches the attention of fans.</p>

<p>Over the years, many Indian cricketers have given fans plenty to cheer for courtesy their acting skills and hilarious chemistry in front of the camera, for various commercials. While many of such ads might be old in today's times, the recall value remains immense due to the Indian cricketers' presence and acting. Here our few compilations of some of the most iconic ads featuring Team India stars, such as Rahul Dravid, Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar along with Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan, etc.</p>

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<p>Even in today's times, the likes of Dravid, Neeraj Chopra (CRED advertisements) and many others continue to entertain fans with their acting skills before the camera. While it not only helps them in engaging with the viewers and spreading their fan-following further, it also ensures&nbsp;the product they are advertising get sold in large numbers. Thus, it remains a win-win situation for all involved.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Talking about the Indian cricket team, the Virat Kohli-led Men in Blue are currently gearing up for their T20 World Cup 2021 tournament-opener, versus Pakistan on October 24 (Sunday) at Dubai. The marquee event commenced on October 17 with the qualifying round.</p>


India is a cricket-crazy nation as the gentlemen's game continues to grow with each passing day. Hence, it is often said that cricketers are literally worshipped in India.

India is a cricket-crazy nation as the gentlemen's game continues to grow with each passing day. Hence, it is often said that cricketers are literally worshipped in India. The sport remains a big reason for the cricketers' immense fan-following but often their acting skills catches the attention of fans. Over the years, many Indian cricketers have given fans plenty to cheer for courtesy their acting skills and hilarious chemistry in front of the camera, for various commercials. While many of such ads might be old in today's times, the recall value remains immense due to the Indian cricketers' presence and acting. Here our few compilations of some of the most iconic ads featuring Team India stars, such as Rahul Dravid, Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar along with Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan, etc. ALSO READ | Rahul Dravid set to replace Ravi Shastri as team India's new head coach after T20 World Cup 2021 × × × ALSO READ | Watch: 'Mentor' MS Dhoni helps Rishabh Pant with wicketkeeping drills amid IND-AUS T20 WC warm-up tie Even in today's times, the likes of Dravid, Neeraj Chopra (CRED advertisements) and many others continue to entertain fans with their acting skills before the camera. While it not only helps them in engaging with the viewers and spreading their fan-following further, it also ensures the product they are advertising get sold in large numbers. Thus, it remains a win-win situation for all involved. Talking about the Indian cricket team, the Virat Kohli-led Men in Blue are currently gearing up for their T20 World Cup 2021 tournament-opener, versus Pakistan on October 24 (Sunday) at Dubai. The marquee event commenced on October 17 with the qualifying round.

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<p>Former India opener Virender Sehwag recently opened up on the rivalry between India and Pakistan. The two teams are set to lock horns in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021. The blockbuster clash between the arch-rivals will be played at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on October 24.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ahead of the clash, Sehwag explained why Pakistan have always failed to beat India in World Cups. India currently enjoy a flawless winning streak against Pakistan when it comes to both ODI and T20 World Cups and have never lost a game against the Men in Green.</p>

<p>Sehwag said India focuses on preparing well for the game while the Pakistan camp prioritises sending out big statements ahead of the clash between the two teams. Sehwag's response came after he was asked to share his views on the comments of a Pakistani news anchor who said "tareekh badal denge" ( We will change our fortunes ) referring to the clash against India on&nbsp;'Vishwa Vijeta' show on<em> ABP News.</em></p>

<p>"If I talk about the 2011 World Cup or the 2003 World Cup, we are under less pressure because our position remains better than Pakistan in the World Cup. So in my opinion, when we play with that attitude, we never give big statements," Sehwag said on <em>ABP News</em>.</p>

<p>"There are always some big statements from the Pakistani side like he [Pakistani news anchor] said at the starting of his show that "We are going to change the date". India never says such things because they go better prepared. And when you go better prepared, you already know what the result would be," he added.</p>

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<p>India have a brilliant record against Pakistan in World Cups. The Men in Blue have won on all five occasions in their five meetings with Pakistan in the T20 World Cup. In ODI World Cups, India and Pakistan have faced each other seven times and India have won all seven games. India currently possesses a 12-0 head-to-head record against Pakistan in World Cups.</p>

<p>Virat Kohli-led India will hope to keep their stellar record intact when they face Babar Azam &amp; Co. in Dubai on October 24. However, Sehwag believes the T20 World Cup 2021 can be Pakistan's best chance to end India's winning streak against them. Sehwag feels T20 is an unpredictable format thus Pakistan stand a decent chance at beating India this time around.</p>

<p>"We are listening to the same thing for the past many years. And the buildup is always the same that it's a huge game and it is. This topic is always in the discussion that Pakistan hasn't won a match against India in the World Cup and the debate about whether they can win this time is the same too," said Sehwag.</p>

<p>"But if we talk about the current scenario and this format then I think this is where Pakistan always has more chances because they might not play that well in the longer 50-over format. In this format, even one player can defeat any team. But still, Pakistan hasn't been able to do that, we'll see what happens on the 24th," he added.<br />
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Former India opener Virender Sehwag recently opened up on the rivalry between India and Pakistan. The two teams are set to lock horns in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021.

Former India opener Virender Sehwag recently opened up on the rivalry between India and Pakistan. The two teams are set to lock horns in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021. The blockbuster clash between the arch-rivals will be played at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on October 24. Ahead of the clash, Sehwag explained why Pakistan have always failed to beat India in World Cups. India currently enjoy a flawless winning streak against Pakistan when it comes to both ODI and T20 World Cups and have never lost a game against the Men in Green. Sehwag said India focuses on preparing well for the game while the Pakistan camp prioritises sending out big statements ahead of the clash between the two teams. Sehwag's response came after he was asked to share his views on the comments of a Pakistani news anchor who said "tareekh badal denge" ( We will change our fortunes ) referring to the clash against India on 'Vishwa Vijeta' show on ABP News. "If I talk about the 2011 World Cup or the 2003 World Cup, we are under less pressure because our position remains better than Pakistan in the World Cup. So in my opinion, when we play with that attitude, we never give big statements," Sehwag said on ABP News. "There are always some big statements from the Pakistani side like he [Pakistani news anchor] said at the starting of his show that "We are going to change the date". India never says such things because they go better prepared. And when you go better prepared, you already know what the result would be," he added. Also Read: India under pressure, that’s why they are taking MS Dhoni as mentor, says former Pakistan cricketer India have a brilliant record against Pakistan in World Cups. The Men in Blue have won on all five occasions in their five meetings with Pakistan in the T20 World Cup. In ODI World Cups, India and Pakistan have faced each other seven times and India have won all seven games. India currently possesses a 12-0 head-to-head record against Pakistan in World Cups. Virat Kohli-led India will hope to keep their stellar record intact when they face Babar Azam & Co. in Dubai on October 24. However, Sehwag believes the T20 World Cup 2021 can be Pakistan's best chance to end India's winning streak against them. Sehwag feels T20 is an unpredictable format thus Pakistan stand a decent chance at beating India this time around. "We are listening to the same thing for the past many years. And the buildup is always the same that it's a huge game and it is. This topic is always in the discussion that Pakistan hasn't won a match against India in the World Cup and the debate about whether they can win this time is the same too," said Sehwag. "But if we talk about the current scenario and this format then I think this is where Pakistan always has more chances because they might not play that well in the longer 50-over format. In this format, even one player can defeat any team. But still, Pakistan hasn't been able to do that, we'll see what happens on the 24th," he added.

'We never give big statements': Virender Sehwag explains why Pakistan have failed to beat India in World Cups

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