<p>Mayank Agarwal-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) ended their run in IPL 2022 with a five-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), who finished in the eighth position. As&nbsp;Punjab have managed to reach the playoffs only on two occasions since the inaugural season, they will be hugely disappointed as Mayank &amp; Co. looked a strong unit on paper but never gained consistency throughout the season.</p>

<p>Despite their failure to enter the playoffs, Punjab still have quite a few positives in the form of performances from Arshdeep Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Liam Livingstone, etc. Due to his economical returns despite bowling the tough overs, Arshdeep reaped rewards and was named in India's 18-man squad for the upcoming T20Is versus South Africa, to kick off on June 09.</p>

<p>Following Arshdeep's inclusion, former Punjab and Team India opener Virender Sehwag lauded the pacer and compared him to former Indian speedsters Zaheer Khan and Ashish Nehra. "Arshdeep has impressed me because he bowls two of the last three overs for Punjab Kings. He may not have that many wickets, but his economy rate is brilliant. He is the bowler who bowls one over with the new ball and two in the slog overs. I have only seen Zaheer Khan and Ashish Nehra do that during my time. Now, its Arshdeep and Bumrah, and Bhuvneshwar as well. It is a very difficult job to bowl in the slog overs,” Sehwag said on Cricbuzz.</p>

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<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2022-playoffs-all-you-need-to-know-about-schedule-timings-and-venues-481387">IPL 2022 playoffs: All you need to know about schedule, timings and venues</a></strong></p>

<p>Talking about Arshdeep's numbers in IPL 15, he ended with 10 scalps from 14 games at a splendid economy rate of 7.70. Despite his consistency, Punjab failed to live upto expectations and have bowed out of the 15th season. Arshdeep, meanwhile, will now shift his focus to delivering for Team India in the SA T20Is at home.</p>
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Mayank Agarwal-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) ended their run in IPL 2022 with a five-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), who finished in the eighth position. As Punjab have managed to reach the playoffs only on two occasions since the inaugural season, they will be hugely disappointed as Mayank & Co.

Mayank Agarwal-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) ended their run in IPL 2022 with a five-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), who finished in the eighth position. As Punjab have managed to reach the playoffs only on two occasions since the inaugural season, they will be hugely disappointed as Mayank & Co. looked a strong unit on paper but never gained consistency throughout the season. Despite their failure to enter the playoffs, Punjab still have quite a few positives in the form of performances from Arshdeep Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Liam Livingstone, etc. Due to his economical returns despite bowling the tough overs, Arshdeep reaped rewards and was named in India's 18-man squad for the upcoming T20Is versus South Africa, to kick off on June 09. Following Arshdeep's inclusion, former Punjab and Team India opener Virender Sehwag lauded the pacer and compared him to former Indian speedsters Zaheer Khan and Ashish Nehra. "Arshdeep has impressed me because he bowls two of the last three overs for Punjab Kings. He may not have that many wickets, but his economy rate is brilliant. He is the bowler who bowls one over with the new ball and two in the slog overs. I have only seen Zaheer Khan and Ashish Nehra do that during my time. Now, its Arshdeep and Bumrah, and Bhuvneshwar as well. It is a very difficult job to bowl in the slog overs,” Sehwag said on Cricbuzz. ALSO READ | IPL 2022 playoffs: All you need to know about schedule, timings and venues Talking about Arshdeep's numbers in IPL 15, he ended with 10 scalps from 14 games at a splendid economy rate of 7.70. Despite his consistency, Punjab failed to live upto expectations and have bowed out of the 15th season. Arshdeep, meanwhile, will now shift his focus to delivering for Team India in the SA T20Is at home.

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<p>MS Dhoni-led India created history when they won the 2011 ODI World Cup as they became the first-ever host country to return with the elusive trophy and also end the country's 28-year-long title drought in the 50-over format.</p>

<p>En route to the title, Dhoni &amp; Co. defeated the likes of Australia, West Indies, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in the summit clash. India's only defeat came versus South Africa whereas they played a humdinger of a clash versus England in the league stage. Playing their second game of the tournament, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, India faced the Andrew Strauss-led Poms in a high-scoring affair.</p>

<p>Batting first, India rode on Sachin Tendulkar's 120 and fifties from Gautam Gambhir-Yuvraj Singh to post 338 all-out in 49.5 overs. In reply, Strauss' 158 and Ian Bell's 69 ensured England were cruising at 281-2 before a lower-order collapse saw them end at 338/8 as the match ended in a tie.</p>

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<p>Recently, former English spinner Graeme Swann recalled the epic contest and shared an interesting story, where Indian captain Dhoni wasn't pleased with his fielders.</p>

<p>"We were cruising, we were all laughing and joking in the changing room. 'Hah, they are 20 runs short', 'Hah, look at how good we are'. Then all of a sudden, Mishra (Piyush Chawla) got a couple of wickets (of Jonathan Trott and Tim Bresnan). We got really bogged down then. And suddenly, we were never winning the game. And then, as it always happens in one-day cricket, it was down to bowlers to bail out the batsmen and try to win. So, we walked in. I hit Mishra (Chawla) for a six! I picked a googly and hit him for a six and it kind of got us back to the game.</p>

<p>“We still needed 14 runs to win. And Aj (Ajmal Shahzad) came in, and he's like, 'what's happening big lad?' I went, 'mate, let's just do our best'. And in his first ball, he smacked it straight over my head for a six. He's like, 'Oh my god, I can't believe that!'” Swann (chuckled) recalled in a video for&nbsp;<i>cricket.com</i>.</p>

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<p>“It was down to 4 needed off 2 balls. We scampered for two when it should've never been two. It wasn't a very happy MS Dhoni, I can assure you that. On the last ball, it was too full to get underneath and the extra cover dived and stopped it. We only got one,”&nbsp;Swann concluded.</p>

<p>Interestingly, Dhoni's first World Cup as captain -- both in T20I and ODI format -- saw him lead the side to the coveted title. In both the tournaments, i.e. the 2007 T20 WC&nbsp;and 2011's mega-event,&nbsp;one game each for India ended in a tie (versus Pakistan and England, respectively).</p>


MS Dhoni-led India created history when they won the 2011 ODI World Cup as they became the first-ever host country to return with the elusive trophy and also end the country's 28-year-long title drought in the 50-over format.

MS Dhoni-led India created history when they won the 2011 ODI World Cup as they became the first-ever host country to return with the elusive trophy and also end the country's 28-year-long title drought in the 50-over format. En route to the title, Dhoni & Co. defeated the likes of Australia, West Indies, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in the summit clash. India's only defeat came versus South Africa whereas they played a humdinger of a clash versus England in the league stage. Playing their second game of the tournament, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, India faced the Andrew Strauss-led Poms in a high-scoring affair. Batting first, India rode on Sachin Tendulkar's 120 and fifties from Gautam Gambhir-Yuvraj Singh to post 338 all-out in 49.5 overs. In reply, Strauss' 158 and Ian Bell's 69 ensured England were cruising at 281-2 before a lower-order collapse saw them end at 338/8 as the match ended in a tie. ALSO READ | Arif Malik decided to invite Virat Kohli, not me: Kashmir Premier League's Director Rashid Latif Recently, former English spinner Graeme Swann recalled the epic contest and shared an interesting story, where Indian captain Dhoni wasn't pleased with his fielders. "We were cruising, we were all laughing and joking in the changing room. 'Hah, they are 20 runs short', 'Hah, look at how good we are'. Then all of a sudden, Mishra (Piyush Chawla) got a couple of wickets (of Jonathan Trott and Tim Bresnan). We got really bogged down then. And suddenly, we were never winning the game. And then, as it always happens in one-day cricket, it was down to bowlers to bail out the batsmen and try to win. So, we walked in. I hit Mishra (Chawla) for a six! I picked a googly and hit him for a six and it kind of got us back to the game. “We still needed 14 runs to win. And Aj (Ajmal Shahzad) came in, and he's like, 'what's happening big lad?' I went, 'mate, let's just do our best'. And in his first ball, he smacked it straight over my head for a six. He's like, 'Oh my god, I can't believe that!'” Swann (chuckled) recalled in a video for cricket.com. ALSO READ | NCA chief VVS Laxman likely to don head coach's hat for SA, Ireland series in Rahul Dravid's absence: Report “It was down to 4 needed off 2 balls. We scampered for two when it should've never been two. It wasn't a very happy MS Dhoni, I can assure you that. On the last ball, it was too full to get underneath and the extra cover dived and stopped it. We only got one,” Swann concluded. Interestingly, Dhoni's first World Cup as captain -- both in T20I and ODI format -- saw him lead the side to the coveted title. In both the tournaments, i.e. the 2007 T20 WC and 2011's mega-event, one game each for India ended in a tie (versus Pakistan and England, respectively).

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<p class="MsoNormal">Mumbai Indians slumped to a four-wicket defeat against Delhi Capitals in their opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and a glaring absence in their middle order was talented India batsman Suryakumar Yadav.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Yadav missed the start of the tournament as he was undergoing rebab&nbsp;after suffering a hairline fracture and his absence was felt by his side in their previous encounter.</p>

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<p class="MsoNormal">However, former India pacer Zaheer Khan, who is currently the director of cricket operations for Mumbai Indians, confirmed that Yadav will be available for their next game against Gujarat Titans.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">"Suryakumar Yadav is a retained player and has been a key member of this side and we are all eagerly waiting for him to take the field. In terms of his availability for the next game, yes, he is," Zaheer said in the pre-match press conference on Friday according to a PTI report.</p>

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<p class="MsoNormal">Yadav has been a mainstay in the Mumbai Indians batting line-up for the last few years and his performances were vital in making them the most successful side in the tournament’s history.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">"To have that kind of flexibility is always an advantage for any team. Tactically, you will have that advantage and that's how we are also looking at it. So, there is a possibility, or depending on the position we are playing and the conditions we are playing in, we might opt for those kind of options. But at the moment, the discussions are pretty much to stick with whatever has been working for us and whatever a player can bring in, in terms of maximum impact," Zaheer was quoted as saying.<o:p></o:p></p>


Mumbai Indians slumped to a four-wicket defeat against Delhi Capitals in their opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and a glaring absence in their middle order was talented India batsman Suryakumar Yadav.

Mumbai Indians slumped to a four-wicket defeat against Delhi Capitals in their opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and a glaring absence in their middle order was talented India batsman Suryakumar Yadav. Yadav missed the start of the tournament as he was undergoing rebab after suffering a hairline fracture and his absence was felt by his side in their previous encounter. Also read | IPL 2022: Dhoni, Gambhir's interaction goes viral after CSK-LSG clash - WATCH However, former India pacer Zaheer Khan, who is currently the director of cricket operations for Mumbai Indians, confirmed that Yadav will be available for their next game against Gujarat Titans. "Suryakumar Yadav is a retained player and has been a key member of this side and we are all eagerly waiting for him to take the field. In terms of his availability for the next game, yes, he is," Zaheer said in the pre-match press conference on Friday according to a PTI report. Also read | IPL 2022: Dhoni becomes first wicketkeeper to reach impressive T20 milestone Yadav has been a mainstay in the Mumbai Indians batting line-up for the last few years and his performances were vital in making them the most successful side in the tournament’s history. "To have that kind of flexibility is always an advantage for any team. Tactically, you will have that advantage and that's how we are also looking at it. So, there is a possibility, or depending on the position we are playing and the conditions we are playing in, we might opt for those kind of options. But at the moment, the discussions are pretty much to stick with whatever has been working for us and whatever a player can bring in, in terms of maximum impact," Zaheer was quoted as saying.

IPL 2022: Zaheer Khan provides update on Suryakumar Yadav's availability for Mumbai Indians

<p>Jhulan Goswami has made it a habit of scripting new feats or milestones during every Indian&nbsp;women's game. In Mithali Raj-led India's fourth encounter of their ongoing campaign in the ICC Women's World Cup, Jhulan made heads turn once again by becoming the first-ever woman to enter the 250-wicket club when she removed Tammy Beaumont for 1.</p>

<p>After India failed miserably with the bat to be dismissed for a paltry 134 in 36.2 overs, the onus was on the bowlers to build pressure with some quick wickets. After Meghna Singh accounted for Danielle Wyatt's wicket, pacer Jhulan struck in her second over itself and dismissed Beaumont to script history by becoming the first woman to enter the elusive 250-wicket club. Interestingly, the first player to take 250 scalps in men's ODIs was also an Indian; i.e. Kapil Dev.</p>

<p>Among women cricketers, Jhulan continues to lead the list of most ODI wickets:</p>

<p><strong>Jhulan Goswami - 250* wickets</strong></p>

<p>Cathryn Lorraine Fitzpatrick - 180 wickets</p>

<p>Anisa Mohammed - 180 wickets&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shabnim Ismail - 168 scalps&nbsp;</p>

<p>Katherine Helen Brunt - 164</p>

<p>Among Indian players overall, Jhulan also joined an elite list of bowlers.</p>

<p><strong>Indians with 250+ ODI wickets:</strong></p>

<p>Anil Kumble<br />
Javagal Srinath<br />
Ajit Agarkar<br />
Zaheer Khan<br />
Harbhajan Singh<br />
Kapil Dev<br />
<strong>Jhulan Goswami</strong></p>

<p>In India's previous clash, Jhulan had become the highest wicket-taker in Women's World Cup history (40).</p>

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<p>After the highs against West Indies, Mithali &amp; Co. have fallen flat versus defending champions England in match 15 of the Women's World Cup, at Bay Oval,&nbsp;Mount Maunganui. In defence of 135, India started off nicely but have fallen way behind due to the lack of runs on board by the batters.</p>

<p>In the remaining three encounters, India face Australia, Bangladesh and South Africa.</p>


Jhulan Goswami has made it a habit of scripting new feats or milestones during every Indian women's game. In Mithali Raj-led India's fourth encounter of their ongoing campaign in the ICC Women's World Cup, Jhulan made heads turn once again by becoming the first-ever woman to enter the 250-wicket club when she removed Tammy Beaumont for 1.

Jhulan Goswami has made it a habit of scripting new feats or milestones during every Indian women's game. In Mithali Raj-led India's fourth encounter of their ongoing campaign in the ICC Women's World Cup, Jhulan made heads turn once again by becoming the first-ever woman to enter the 250-wicket club when she removed Tammy Beaumont for 1. After India failed miserably with the bat to be dismissed for a paltry 134 in 36.2 overs, the onus was on the bowlers to build pressure with some quick wickets. After Meghna Singh accounted for Danielle Wyatt's wicket, pacer Jhulan struck in her second over itself and dismissed Beaumont to script history by becoming the first woman to enter the elusive 250-wicket club. Interestingly, the first player to take 250 scalps in men's ODIs was also an Indian; i.e. Kapil Dev. Among women cricketers, Jhulan continues to lead the list of most ODI wickets: Jhulan Goswami - 250* wickets Cathryn Lorraine Fitzpatrick - 180 wickets Anisa Mohammed - 180 wickets Shabnim Ismail - 168 scalps Katherine Helen Brunt - 164 Among Indian players overall, Jhulan also joined an elite list of bowlers. Indians with 250+ ODI wickets: Anil Kumble Javagal Srinath Ajit Agarkar Zaheer Khan Harbhajan Singh Kapil Dev Jhulan Goswami In India's previous clash, Jhulan had become the highest wicket-taker in Women's World Cup history (40). ALSO READ | Records broken by Smriti, Harmanpreet & others in India's emphatic win over West Indies in Women's WC After the highs against West Indies, Mithali & Co. have fallen flat versus defending champions England in match 15 of the Women's World Cup, at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui. In defence of 135, India started off nicely but have fallen way behind due to the lack of runs on board by the batters. In the remaining three encounters, India face Australia, Bangladesh and South Africa.

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<p>Over the years, Team India have excelled in the ODI format. As a result, they have won two ODI World Cup champions and have produced various superstar cricketers who have done wonders in the 50-over format.</p>

<p>On Sunday (February 6), Rohit Sharma-led India played their 1000th ODI; being the first-ever side to do so. During their landmark encounter, India beat Kieron Pollard-led West Indies by six wickets to make their 1000th appearance in the shorter&nbsp;format a memorable affair. Prior to the historic encounter, former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad revealed his all-time Indian ODI XI, featuring some superstar cricketers from the country.</p>

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<p>Prasad's ODI XI features Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, former skipper Virat Kohli, Md Azharuddin in the top order. The middle and lower-order comprises Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni and Kapil Dev (both of whom led India to 50-over World Cup titles -- in 1983 and 2011 respectively) with Anil Kumble, Harbhajan Singh, Javagal Srinath and Zaheer Khan as the specialist bowlers.</p>

<p>Prasad himself has played 161&nbsp;ODIs for Team India, accounting for&nbsp;196 wickets at an average of&nbsp;32.30 with one five-fer.</p>

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Sehwag<br />
Tendulkar<br />
Kohli<br />
Azharuddin<br />
Yuvraj<br />
Dhoni<br />
Kapil Dev<br />
Kumble<br />
Harbhajan<br />
Javagal Srinath<br />
Zaheer Khan</p>
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<p>On the other hand, some big names such as Mohinder Amarnath, Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly, Rohit Sharma, etc. failed to make the cut.</p>

<p><strong>Venkatesh Prasad's all-time Indian ODI playing XI:</strong>&nbsp;Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Mohammed Azharuddin, Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni, Kapil Dev, Anil Kumble, Harbhajan Singh, Javagal Srinath, Zaheer Khan.&nbsp;</p>


Over the years, Team India have excelled in the ODI format. As a result, they have won two ODI World Cup champions and have produced various superstar cricketers who have done wonders in the 50-over format.

Over the years, Team India have excelled in the ODI format. As a result, they have won two ODI World Cup champions and have produced various superstar cricketers who have done wonders in the 50-over format. On Sunday (February 6), Rohit Sharma-led India played their 1000th ODI; being the first-ever side to do so. During their landmark encounter, India beat Kieron Pollard-led West Indies by six wickets to make their 1000th appearance in the shorter format a memorable affair. Prior to the historic encounter, former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad revealed his all-time Indian ODI XI, featuring some superstar cricketers from the country. ALSO READ | This has been happening for years: Sunil Gavaskar rubbishes rift rumours between Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli Prasad's ODI XI features Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, former skipper Virat Kohli, Md Azharuddin in the top order. The middle and lower-order comprises Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni and Kapil Dev (both of whom led India to 50-over World Cup titles -- in 1983 and 2011 respectively) with Anil Kumble, Harbhajan Singh, Javagal Srinath and Zaheer Khan as the specialist bowlers. Prasad himself has played 161 ODIs for Team India, accounting for 196 wickets at an average of 32.30 with one five-fer. As Indian Team is gearing up to play their #1000thODI , this is my all time India ODI playing X1 . Sehwag Tendulkar Kohli Azharuddin Yuvraj Dhoni Kapil Dev Kumble Harbhajan Javagal Srinath Zaheer Khan — Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) February 6, 2022 × ALSO READ | Ind vs WI: Rohit Sharma surpasses Sachin Tendulkar in elite list with blistering 60 in series opener On the other hand, some big names such as Mohinder Amarnath, Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly, Rohit Sharma, etc. failed to make the cut. Venkatesh Prasad's all-time Indian ODI playing XI: Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Mohammed Azharuddin, Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni, Kapil Dev, Anil Kumble, Harbhajan Singh, Javagal Srinath, Zaheer Khan.

Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar make the cut in Venkatesh Prasad's all-time Indian ODI XI

<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>Mumbai Indians (MI) had a tough time deciding their final four retentions ahead of the deadline day with a number of superstars in their star-studded squad. The five-time champions let go of the likes of Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya and Ishan Kishan among others while retaining their captain Rohit Sharma and three others.</p>

<p>Former India pacer Zaheer Khan, who is part of the Mumbai Indians backroom staff, recently revealed why the franchise didn't retain Hardik ahead of the mega auction. Hardik had been a vital cog in the Mumbai Indians set up over the years and played an instrumental role in the team's success in the IPL.</p>

<p>However, he was let go of by the five-time champions, who decided to keep Rohit, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav and Kieron Pollard. Hardik, who has been dealing with constant fitness issues, didn't bowl at all in IPL 2021 and has also been left out of the Indian team after average performances in the T20 World Cup 2021.</p>

<p>However, Zaheer has backed the star all-rounder to make a strong comeback after gaining full fitness while opening up on Mumbai Indians' decision to release him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Absolutely (Hardik can regain his full fitness). Hardik is very keen on that. The retention calls usually take into consideration various aspects and angles. The debates are usually very long (laughs). It is not an easy process when you set yourself up for a big auction and say goodbye to all players with a heavy heart with whom you spent a lot of time and energy," Zaheer was quoted as saying by <em>TimesofIndia.com.</em></p>

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<p>With two new teams - Lucknow and Ahmedabad also in the fray this time around, it remains to be seen if Hardik will head to the auction pool or he will be picked by one of the two new franchises in the players' draft before the auction. Both Lucknow and Ahmedabad franchises can pick three players each from the non-retained ones ahead of the mega auction.</p>

<p>Hardik is one of the best all-rounders in the league with 1476 runs and 42 wickets in 96 matches in his IPL career so far.</p>

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Mumbai Indians (MI) had a tough time deciding their final four retentions ahead of the deadline day with a number of superstars in their star-studded squad. The five-time champions let go of the likes of Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya and Ishan Kishan among others while retaining their captain Rohit Sharma and three others.

Mumbai Indians (MI) had a tough time deciding their final four retentions ahead of the deadline day with a number of superstars in their star-studded squad. The five-time champions let go of the likes of Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya and Ishan Kishan among others while retaining their captain Rohit Sharma and three others. Former India pacer Zaheer Khan, who is part of the Mumbai Indians backroom staff, recently revealed why the franchise didn't retain Hardik ahead of the mega auction. Hardik had been a vital cog in the Mumbai Indians set up over the years and played an instrumental role in the team's success in the IPL. However, he was let go of by the five-time champions, who decided to keep Rohit, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav and Kieron Pollard. Hardik, who has been dealing with constant fitness issues, didn't bowl at all in IPL 2021 and has also been left out of the Indian team after average performances in the T20 World Cup 2021. However, Zaheer has backed the star all-rounder to make a strong comeback after gaining full fitness while opening up on Mumbai Indians' decision to release him. "Absolutely (Hardik can regain his full fitness). Hardik is very keen on that. The retention calls usually take into consideration various aspects and angles. The debates are usually very long (laughs). It is not an easy process when you set yourself up for a big auction and say goodbye to all players with a heavy heart with whom you spent a lot of time and energy," Zaheer was quoted as saying by TimesofIndia.com. Also Read: 'It's Lord Shardul Thakur vs South Africa': Twitter erupts as Indian pacer bags fifer in Johannesburg Test With two new teams - Lucknow and Ahmedabad also in the fray this time around, it remains to be seen if Hardik will head to the auction pool or he will be picked by one of the two new franchises in the players' draft before the auction. Both Lucknow and Ahmedabad franchises can pick three players each from the non-retained ones ahead of the mega auction. Hardik is one of the best all-rounders in the league with 1476 runs and 42 wickets in 96 matches in his IPL career so far.

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<p>Indian pacer Harshal Patel, who emerged as a star player during the Indian Premier League 2021 with 32 wickets, revealed how a small tip from former Indian pacer Zaheer Khan&nbsp;helped his bowling technique. Owing to his terrific performance in this year's IPL, Patel got a chance to make his T20I debut for India during the home series against New Zealand that India won 3-0.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Harshal was part of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in IPL 2021 and emerged as a vital cog for the team. He ended the season with the most wickets, winning the purple cap and also won the MVP award of the tournament.</p>

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<p>He continued the momentum during his international debut as he won the Player of the Match award when he made his T20I debut against the New Zealand team. The seamer&nbsp;has been impressing the spectators and critics with his bowling skills, now he reveals how interaction with veteran pacer Zaheer Khan helped him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"When I was with DC and we were playing MI, I got a chance to speak with Zaheer bhai. I have this massive problem of my deliveries drifting down the leg stump, and I spoke to him about it. He spotted an issue with my release angle. With my angle, if I pitch the ball on the off-stump, it will automatically drift to the leg stump," Harshal Patel told The Indian Express.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He added, "The release angle should target the sixth or seventh stump line and then the ball will hit the off stump, he advised me. A small tip made a massive difference in my consistency and changed me as a bowler."&nbsp;</p>


Indian pacer Harshal Patel, who emerged as a star player during the Indian Premier League 2021 with 32 wickets, revealed how a small tip from former Indian pacer Zaheer Khan helped his bowling technique.

Indian pacer Harshal Patel, who emerged as a star player during the Indian Premier League 2021 with 32 wickets, revealed how a small tip from former Indian pacer Zaheer Khan helped his bowling technique. Owing to his terrific performance in this year's IPL, Patel got a chance to make his T20I debut for India during the home series against New Zealand that India won 3-0. Harshal was part of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in IPL 2021 and emerged as a vital cog for the team. He ended the season with the most wickets, winning the purple cap and also won the MVP award of the tournament. ALSO READ | BCCI confirms India tour of South Africa to go ahead without T20s, with revised dates and itinerary He continued the momentum during his international debut as he won the Player of the Match award when he made his T20I debut against the New Zealand team. The seamer has been impressing the spectators and critics with his bowling skills, now he reveals how interaction with veteran pacer Zaheer Khan helped him. "When I was with DC and we were playing MI, I got a chance to speak with Zaheer bhai. I have this massive problem of my deliveries drifting down the leg stump, and I spoke to him about it. He spotted an issue with my release angle. With my angle, if I pitch the ball on the off-stump, it will automatically drift to the leg stump," Harshal Patel told The Indian Express. ALSO READ | INDvsNZ, 2nd Test: Aakash Chopra praises Indian pacer says, 'He did not allow us to miss anyone' He added, "The release angle should target the sixth or seventh stump line and then the ball will hit the off stump, he advised me. A small tip made a massive difference in my consistency and changed me as a bowler."

'He spotted an issue': Harshal Patel reveals how former pacer Zaheer Khan helped him to improve bowling skill

<p>Five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Mumbai Indians (MI) built a strong team over the years and emerged as one of the top contenders in previous editions. However, they'll have to start over as some of the match-winners were released by the franchise ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mumbai Indians could only retain four players - skipper Rohit Sharma, star pacer Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav and West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard. As per the BCCI rules, the existing eight franchises were eligible to retain up to four players with a maximum of three Indians, two overseas players and two uncapped Indians.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>But MI's Director of Cricket Operations Zaheer Khan is positive as he said that there's still a chance that the management will get a lot of players back in the team during the auction. MI released Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Trent Boult, Rahul Chahar, Quinton de Kock. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"It has been an emotional time for us. You look at the positives of it. A lot of players started their journey here, groomed themselves in the best possible scenario. A lot of them have represented their country, so that's what you feel proud about," Zaheer said on Cricbuzz.</p>

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<p>"It's not the end of the road. There's still a chance we will get a lot of them back, so that's the way we look at it. It has been a heartbreaking scenario for sure but all teams have to go through this journey. We're no exception to that. As a professional player you understand the dynamics of franchise cricket. (And as a franchise) You tend to do the best in such a scenario," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The way forward is simple. The things which have been working, you stick with that. And you look ahead. There's plenty of time for the mega auction. Preparations will start keeping this in mind. The kind of success we had in our last cycle, we will try and repeat a similar kind of success in the coming years," Khan further added.&nbsp;</p>


Five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Mumbai Indians (MI) built a strong team over the years and emerged as one of the top contenders in previous editions.

Five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Mumbai Indians (MI) built a strong team over the years and emerged as one of the top contenders in previous editions. However, they'll have to start over as some of the match-winners were released by the franchise ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction. Mumbai Indians could only retain four players - skipper Rohit Sharma, star pacer Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav and West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard. As per the BCCI rules, the existing eight franchises were eligible to retain up to four players with a maximum of three Indians, two overseas players and two uncapped Indians. IN PICS | IPL 2022: Which side be the richest? Revealing purse of 8 existing teams before mega auction But MI's Director of Cricket Operations Zaheer Khan is positive as he said that there's still a chance that the management will get a lot of players back in the team during the auction. MI released Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Trent Boult, Rahul Chahar, Quinton de Kock. "It has been an emotional time for us. You look at the positives of it. A lot of players started their journey here, groomed themselves in the best possible scenario. A lot of them have represented their country, so that's what you feel proud about," Zaheer said on Cricbuzz. ALSO READ | 'Unethical if KL Rahul has been approached by another franchise': Punjab Kings "It's not the end of the road. There's still a chance we will get a lot of them back, so that's the way we look at it. It has been a heartbreaking scenario for sure but all teams have to go through this journey. We're no exception to that. As a professional player you understand the dynamics of franchise cricket. (And as a franchise) You tend to do the best in such a scenario," he added. "The way forward is simple. The things which have been working, you stick with that. And you look ahead. There's plenty of time for the mega auction. Preparations will start keeping this in mind. The kind of success we had in our last cycle, we will try and repeat a similar kind of success in the coming years," Khan further added.

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<p>Ahead of the fourth Test between India and England, former Indian pacer Zaheer Khan has predicted changes in Virat and Co.'s playing XI. Khan said that there can be a change in India's middle order.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Zaheer Khan talked about the form of Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane. He felt that while Pujara found a way to score in the previous Test at Headingley, Rahane still could not perform.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Pujara was under pressure but he found a way to get out of that. He did something different and he got the results. Rahane hasn’t been able to do that. I think the series has reached at such a stage where these things would be analysed. And it’s possible that you can see a change,” Zaheer told Cricbuzz.</p>

<p>“Two players were under fire. One stepped up and performed but the other doesn’t seem comfortable yet,” Zaheer added.</p>

<p>Khan added that senior players cannot be in the team based on past performance but their consistency.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“When you play for a longer period of time, you cannot just be in the team depending on the past performances. You have to meet the continuity.</p>

<p>“At the same time your role gets changed. You don’t just think about your game but need to set an example for the youngsters as a strong middle-order batsman. So, the more you progress in your career, the level of scrutiny also goes up,” he added.</p>


Ahead of the fourth Test between India and England, former Indian pacer Zaheer Khan has predicted changes in Virat and Co.'s playing XI. Khan said that there can be a change in India's middle order.

Ahead of the fourth Test between India and England, former Indian pacer Zaheer Khan has predicted changes in Virat and Co.'s playing XI. Khan said that there can be a change in India's middle order. Zaheer Khan talked about the form of Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane. He felt that while Pujara found a way to score in the previous Test at Headingley, Rahane still could not perform. “Pujara was under pressure but he found a way to get out of that. He did something different and he got the results. Rahane hasn’t been able to do that. I think the series has reached at such a stage where these things would be analysed. And it’s possible that you can see a change,” Zaheer told Cricbuzz. “Two players were under fire. One stepped up and performed but the other doesn’t seem comfortable yet,” Zaheer added. Khan added that senior players cannot be in the team based on past performance but their consistency. “When you play for a longer period of time, you cannot just be in the team depending on the past performances. You have to meet the continuity. “At the same time your role gets changed. You don’t just think about your game but need to set an example for the youngsters as a strong middle-order batsman. So, the more you progress in your career, the level of scrutiny also goes up,” he added.

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<p>Former Indian pacer Zaheer Khan was mighty impressed with Jasprit Bumrah's performance with the ball during the second Test against England at Lord's. After going wicketless in the first innings, Bumrah bounced back and scalped three crucial wickets in the second innings.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Khan was impressed by the way Bumrah bowled to Anderson in the first innings. The Indian pacer bowled several bouncers in the over against Anderson. The duo also got into a heated verbal banter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"If by getting angry, he can carry himself and perform like this, I believe he should at times needle the opposition. See, in the first innings, he had gone wicketless and being the class bowler that he is, I’m sure it must have bothered him," Zaheer said on Cricbuzz.</p>

<p>"After that, the whole Anderson episode that unfolded, the bouncers he bowled to him and then while batting, the manner in which the England pacer went after him… all those things motivated him, and he channelised that anger in the right way. England must be thinking ‘we should have let Bumrah bowl bouncers’ and not mess with him. The intensity with which he bowled, was worth praising."</p>

<p>"Bowling a slower ball is challenging, but to bowl it from round the wicket, from that angle to get a batsman out LBW, you need bowl from close to the wicket, which is never easy. Bumrah did a very tough job. The thought process was excellent. When you’re coming round the wicket, even the batsman is thinking ‘they might use the bouncer more’. To bring out that kind of variation and to have that thinking to get that wicket, Bumrah was fabulous," he mentioned.</p>

<p>India registered a win in the second Test of the five-match series against England taking a lead of 1-0.</p>


Former Indian pacer Zaheer Khan was mighty impressed with Jasprit Bumrah's performance with the ball during the second Test against England at Lord's. After going wicketless in the first innings, Bumrah bounced back and scalped three crucial wickets in the second innings.

Former Indian pacer Zaheer Khan was mighty impressed with Jasprit Bumrah's performance with the ball during the second Test against England at Lord's. After going wicketless in the first innings, Bumrah bounced back and scalped three crucial wickets in the second innings. ALSO READ: Former England skipper says only India and New Zealand producing 'high-quality red-ball batsmen' Khan was impressed by the way Bumrah bowled to Anderson in the first innings. The Indian pacer bowled several bouncers in the over against Anderson. The duo also got into a heated verbal banter. "If by getting angry, he can carry himself and perform like this, I believe he should at times needle the opposition. See, in the first innings, he had gone wicketless and being the class bowler that he is, I’m sure it must have bothered him," Zaheer said on Cricbuzz. "After that, the whole Anderson episode that unfolded, the bouncers he bowled to him and then while batting, the manner in which the England pacer went after him… all those things motivated him, and he channelised that anger in the right way. England must be thinking ‘we should have let Bumrah bowl bouncers’ and not mess with him. The intensity with which he bowled, was worth praising." "Bowling a slower ball is challenging, but to bowl it from round the wicket, from that angle to get a batsman out LBW, you need bowl from close to the wicket, which is never easy. Bumrah did a very tough job. The thought process was excellent. When you’re coming round the wicket, even the batsman is thinking ‘they might use the bouncer more’. To bring out that kind of variation and to have that thinking to get that wicket, Bumrah was fabulous," he mentioned. India registered a win in the second Test of the five-match series against England taking a lead of 1-0.

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<p>Zaheer Khan said India and England will consider each other fortunate to get away with a&nbsp;draw in the first Test at Trent Bridge.&nbsp;He conceded India were top picks to dominate the game on Day 5 if the downpour hadn't interceded however added that England would have accepted they excessively had a reasonable shot at bowling India out.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>India had nine wickets close by and required 157 runs to add to their overnight score of 52/1 on Sunday before the match was cleaned out.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a conversation with an Indian media outlet, Zaheer Khan said India can likewise glance back at their exhibition on the initial four days and take certainty from it going on in the series.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"If you are in the Indian dressing room, you should definitely think you were in control and could have won this match. If the series reaches a point where the players feel self-doubt, then they can certainly look back at this performance and this Test was successful from that point of view," he said.</p>

<p>"If you see, because of the rain breaks, the wicket wasn't the fifth day one if they had played for the whole day, India had more chances to win this match," he added.</p>

<p>The former Indian pacer added that the two teams will currently take a gander at the positives and learnings from this match.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"The shorter the game time, the better it would have been for England because of the conditions, required run-rate, and an opportunity to set attacking fields. But all you can do right now is look at the positives and what learnings you can take from here," he said.</p>

<p>"Both dressing rooms will be in that kind of mood and perhaps Indian chats will be about how England got a bit lucky because of the rain while the English dressing room will say they had the bowling ability to win the game," he concluded.</p>


Zaheer Khan said India and England will consider each other fortunate to get away with a draw in the first Test at Trent Bridge. He conceded India were top picks to dominate the game on Day 5 if the downpour hadn't interceded however added that England would have accepted they excessively had a reasonable shot at bowling India out.

Zaheer Khan said India and England will consider each other fortunate to get away with a draw in the first Test at Trent Bridge. He conceded India were top picks to dominate the game on Day 5 if the downpour hadn't interceded however added that England would have accepted they excessively had a reasonable shot at bowling India out. ALSO READ: IND vs ENG, 1st Test: Rain plays spoilsport, Nottingham test ends in dull draw India had nine wickets close by and required 157 runs to add to their overnight score of 52/1 on Sunday before the match was cleaned out. In a conversation with an Indian media outlet, Zaheer Khan said India can likewise glance back at their exhibition on the initial four days and take certainty from it going on in the series. "If you are in the Indian dressing room, you should definitely think you were in control and could have won this match. If the series reaches a point where the players feel self-doubt, then they can certainly look back at this performance and this Test was successful from that point of view," he said. "If you see, because of the rain breaks, the wicket wasn't the fifth day one if they had played for the whole day, India had more chances to win this match," he added. The former Indian pacer added that the two teams will currently take a gander at the positives and learnings from this match. ALSO READ: Football: Liverpool's Andy Robertson twists ankle in Bilbao friendly "The shorter the game time, the better it would have been for England because of the conditions, required run-rate, and an opportunity to set attacking fields. But all you can do right now is look at the positives and what learnings you can take from here," he said. "Both dressing rooms will be in that kind of mood and perhaps Indian chats will be about how England got a bit lucky because of the rain while the English dressing room will say they had the bowling ability to win the game," he concluded.

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<p>Virat Kohli coming in as opener turned out to be a match-winning decision as he along with Rohit Sharma gave India a very strong start in the series decider against England. However, it was no less than a gamble as KL Rahul was out of form and Ishan Kishan and Shikhar Dhawan were present in the dugout to replace him for the fifth T20I.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>However, the skipper took a brave call and went in as an opener along with vice-captain Rohit Sharma in the crucial decider against England. India were off to a great start. Virat smashed unbeaten 80 runs in 52 balls powering India to a massive total of 224 runs by the end of the first innings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Former Indian pacer Zaheer Khan felt that it was Suryakumar Yadav who made it possible for Virat Kohli to open the innings.</p>

<p>"The question one should ask is how it became possible that Virat Kohli could come and open the innings? It became possible because India got a batsman like Suryakumar Yadav. Suryakumar went there and showed what he can do at no. 3 position," Zaheer said on Cricbuzz.</p>

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<p>"This thinking, I believed started from there, and then the result was that Virat Kohli said that 'I can't keep going down the batting order'. Shreyas Iyer has also been pushed down the batting order. So, he decided that opening the innings could be a better option, let's try it out," Zaheer further added.</p>


Virat Kohli coming in as opener turned out to be a match-winning decision as he along with Rohit Sharma gave India a very strong start in the series decider against England.

Virat Kohli coming in as opener turned out to be a match-winning decision as he along with Rohit Sharma gave India a very strong start in the series decider against England. However, it was no less than a gamble as KL Rahul was out of form and Ishan Kishan and Shikhar Dhawan were present in the dugout to replace him for the fifth T20I. ALSO READ: 'It made no sense not having India and Pakistan series': Ramiz Raja on WTC However, the skipper took a brave call and went in as an opener along with vice-captain Rohit Sharma in the crucial decider against England. India were off to a great start. Virat smashed unbeaten 80 runs in 52 balls powering India to a massive total of 224 runs by the end of the first innings. Former Indian pacer Zaheer Khan felt that it was Suryakumar Yadav who made it possible for Virat Kohli to open the innings. "The question one should ask is how it became possible that Virat Kohli could come and open the innings? It became possible because India got a batsman like Suryakumar Yadav. Suryakumar went there and showed what he can do at no. 3 position," Zaheer said on Cricbuzz. ALSO READ: I would definitely like...': Virat Kohli on opening the innings for Team India in future "This thinking, I believed started from there, and then the result was that Virat Kohli said that 'I can't keep going down the batting order'. Shreyas Iyer has also been pushed down the batting order. So, he decided that opening the innings could be a better option, let's try it out," Zaheer further added.

Zaheer Khan feels this player 'made it possible for Virat Kohli to open innings'

<p>After Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma, looks like another celebrity couple is heading towards parenthood. Former Indian cricketer Zaheer Khan and his actress wife Sagarika Ghatge are reportedly expecting their first child.<br />
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While the couple has not confirmed the news yet, speculations began after Ghatge was seen at her husband's birthday celebration last week in UAE dressed in a loose black dress that gave a hint of a baby bump.<br />
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The couple got married in November 2017 after announcing their engagement earlier that year in April.<br />
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Zaheer and Sagarika are at present in UAE where Zaheer is touring with Mumbai Indians team as the Director Of Operations.&nbsp; On October 7, the cricketer turned 42 and Sagarika took to Instagram to post adorable photos of the couple and wishe her 'best friend'.</p>

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<p>Bollywood couple Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan are also expecting their second child together.</p>


After Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma, looks like another celebrity couple is heading towards parenthood. Former Indian cricketer Zaheer Khan and his actress wife Sagarika Ghatge are reportedly expecting their first child.

After Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma, looks like another celebrity couple is heading towards parenthood. Former Indian cricketer Zaheer Khan and his actress wife Sagarika Ghatge are reportedly expecting their first child. While the couple has not confirmed the news yet, speculations began after Ghatge was seen at her husband's birthday celebration last week in UAE dressed in a loose black dress that gave a hint of a baby bump. The couple got married in November 2017 after announcing their engagement earlier that year in April. Zaheer and Sagarika are at present in UAE where Zaheer is touring with Mumbai Indians team as the Director Of Operations. On October 7, the cricketer turned 42 and Sagarika took to Instagram to post adorable photos of the couple and wishe her 'best friend'. View this post on Instagram To my best friend, my love and the most selfless person I know . Thank you for being you. Not only me but everyone knows I would be lost without you . Happy birthday husband . May you get everything you desire and more . Love you A post shared by Sagarika Ghatge Khan (@sagarikaghatge) on Oct 7, 2020 at 10:09pm PDT × Bollywood couple Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan are also expecting their second child together.

Zaheer Khan, Sagarika Ghatge expecting their first child together?

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<p>Three-time IPL champions Mumbai Tuesday appointed former India speedster Zaheer Khan as Director of Cricket Operations.</p>

<p>The announcement was made by the franchise on its website. Zaheer also took to Twitter to share his thoughts and said it was a pleasure to be back with the Mumbai.</p>

<p>"Complete pleasure to be back in my home city with the Mumbai Indians squad. Looking forward to be a part of the dressing with @ImRo45 and @mipaltan. Can't wait for the season to start," the former left-arm pacer tweeted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Zaheer was also part of the Mumbai in the IPL seasons 2009, 2010 and 2014. He has 29 wickets to his name from 30 outings for the franchise.</p>


Three-time IPL champions Mumbai Tuesday appointed former India speedster Zaheer Khan as Director of Cricket Operations. The announcement was made by the franchise on its website.

Three-time IPL champions Mumbai Tuesday appointed former India speedster Zaheer Khan as Director of Cricket Operations. The announcement was made by the franchise on its website. Zaheer also took to Twitter to share his thoughts and said it was a pleasure to be back with the Mumbai. "Complete pleasure to be back in my home city with the Mumbai Indians squad. Looking forward to be a part of the dressing with @ImRo45 and @mipaltan. Can't wait for the season to start," the former left-arm pacer tweeted. Zaheer was also part of the Mumbai in the IPL seasons 2009, 2010 and 2014. He has 29 wickets to his name from 30 outings for the franchise.

IPL 2019: Zaheer appointed Mumbai's Director of Cricket

Bollywood beauties Hazel Keech and Sagarika Ghatge were spotted enjoying a good time with each other and husbands Yuvraj Singh and Zaheer Khan as they vacationed together in Maldives.

Bollywood beauties Hazel Keech and Sagarika Ghatge were spotted enjoying a good time with each other and husbands Yuvraj Singh and Zaheer Khan as they vacationed together in Maldives. Taking some sea therapy, the pairs looked visibly happy in photos from their vacation. The two are currently in Maldives on a week-long trip. They are there to celebrate Zaheer Khan’s 40th birthday. Along with the two pairs, Ajit Agarkar and wife, Ashish Nehra were also spotted. In a post that Sagarika shared on Instagram with Zaheer, she wrote: “Happy birthday to the love of my life the kindest , strongest, thoughtful and most giving. Happy happy birthday husband. I love you.” View this post on Instagram Happy birthday to the love of my life❤️ the kindest , strongest, thoughtful and most giving. Happy happy birthday husband. I love you ❤️💕 A post shared by Sagarika (@sagarikaghatge) on Oct 8, 2018 at 12:41am PDT × View this post on Instagram #seascape ❤️ A post shared by Sagarika (@sagarikaghatge) on Oct 9, 2018 at 2:19am PDT × View this post on Instagram #islandlife🌴 #beachbumming 🏖🚲🌊❤️🍷I A post shared by Sagarika (@sagarikaghatge) on Oct 11, 2018 at 2:48am PDT × View this post on Instagram Last 3 days have been just amazing . A picture to sum it all up. Happy birthday Zak !!!! @zaheer_khan34 @yuvisofficial @fatemaagarkar @deeptisahi @ritikasp @hazelkeechofficial @ritik_bhasin @ravibhagchandka @shivjeet_g @karishmarao1 @bambi_das @jamanafaru_maldives A post shared by Sagarika (@sagarikaghatge) on Oct 9, 2018 at 9:56pm PDT × View this post on Instagram 👬 @yuvisofficial @zaheer_khan34 A post shared by Sagarika (@sagarikaghatge) on Oct 9, 2018 at 1:59am PDT × Hazel also shared some pictures from the vacation and in one wrote: “A wonderful celebration of true friendship that make everything happy and fun! Happiest birthday to you Zak and Maz. Love you guys.” Hazel and Yuvraj got married in 2016 while Zaheer and Sagarika tied the knot in November 2017.

In pics: Sagarika Ghatge, Hazel Keech vacation together with husbands in Maldives

<p>A few days back, a new form was cricket was invented, Ice Cricket, where the game of cricket was played on a beautiful St Moritz frozen lake amid serene and beautiful Alps in freezing cold temperatures.</p>

<p>Virender Sehwag-led Diamonds faced Shahid Afridi-led Royals to play two T20 matches.</p>

<p>It was the biggest and best cricket clash, a match when fans got nostalgic after watching&nbsp;former cricket legends padded up one more time.</p>

<p>Afridi&#39;s team won the series though, 40-year-old Sehwag played exceptionally well in the first match.</p>

<p>Recently a video got viral where Afridi was telling an Indian fan to hold India&#39;s national flag properly while posing for a picture.</p>

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<p>Earlier, he hailed Indian skipper Virat Kohli and told PTI, &quot;Virat is a fantastic human being and an ambassador of cricket for his country, just like I am for my country.&quot;&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Virat is doing a brilliant job. I have no problem with aggression if it is a controlled one. And Virat&#39;s character is different from Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who was a composed individual.</p>

<p>Virat&#39;s greatest asset is that he can take the team along,&quot; Afridi observed.</p>

<p>In the first match as the famous rivals were face to face, Sehwag-Afridi-Akhtar, some &#39;chats&#39; were predicted and same happened during the game but in a cheerful way.</p>

<p>When Sehwag was playing, a witty comment was recorded in the stumps mic. In which Sehwag said to Afridi, &quot;<i>tu apni harkato se baaz nhi ayega</i>.&quot;</p>

<p>Along with Afridi and Sehwag, the event also includes some other popular names such as Shoaib Akhtar, Mahela Jayawardene, Jacques Kallis, Daniel Vettori, Graeme Smith etc.</p>

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Recently a video got viral where Afridi was telling an Indian fan to hold India's national flag properly while posing for a picture

A few days back, a new form was cricket was invented, Ice Cricket, where the game of cricket was played on a beautiful St Moritz frozen lake amid serene and beautiful Alps in freezing cold temperatures. Virender Sehwag-led Diamonds faced Shahid Afridi-led Royals to play two T20 matches. It was the biggest and best cricket clash, a match when fans got nostalgic after watching former cricket legends padded up one more time. Afridi's team won the series though, 40-year-old Sehwag played exceptionally well in the first match. Recently a video got viral where Afridi was telling an Indian fan to hold India's national flag properly while posing for a picture. Thank u Switzerland ???? A post shared by Shahid Afridi (@safridiofficial) on Feb 9, 2018 at 7:56am PST × Earlier, he hailed Indian skipper Virat Kohli and told PTI, "Virat is a fantastic human being and an ambassador of cricket for his country, just like I am for my country." "Virat is doing a brilliant job. I have no problem with aggression if it is a controlled one. And Virat's character is different from Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who was a composed individual. Virat's greatest asset is that he can take the team along," Afridi observed. In the first match as the famous rivals were face to face, Sehwag-Afridi-Akhtar, some 'chats' were predicted and same happened during the game but in a cheerful way. When Sehwag was playing, a witty comment was recorded in the stumps mic. In which Sehwag said to Afridi, "tu apni harkato se baaz nhi ayega." Along with Afridi and Sehwag, the event also includes some other popular names such as Shoaib Akhtar, Mahela Jayawardene, Jacques Kallis, Daniel Vettori, Graeme Smith etc.

Watch: After praising Kohli, Afridi tells Indian fan to 'hold national flag properly'

<p>Prevailing cross-border tension may have restricted Indo-Pak bilateral cricketing ties but Shahid Afridi loves to put across a point firmly -- his &quot;cordial relation&quot; with India captain Virat Kohli cannot and will not be defined by political situation.</p>

<p>&quot;My relationship with Virat is not dictated by the political situation. Virat is a fantastic human being and an ambassador of cricket for his country, just like I am for my country,&quot; Afridi told PTI during an interaction on the sidelines of the St Moritz Ice Cricket Tournament.</p>

<p>&quot;He (Kohli) has always shown a lot of respect and has even gone out of his way to present a signed jersey for my foundation (Shahid Afridi Foundation),&quot; he added.</p>

<p>Afridi&#39;s foundation has been working on providing clean and safe drinking water for the economically weaker sections of society.</p>

<p>&quot;There is a lot of warmth and fellow-feeling whenever I have spoken to Virat. It&#39;s not that we get a chance to speak a lot but from time to time, he would drop in a message and I would do the same. I congratulated him recently when I came to know&nbsp;that he was getting married.</p>

<p>&quot;I believe as cricketers we can set examples of how a relationship between individuals can be a template for the relationship between countries.</p>

<p>I think after Pakistan, the two countries where I have received most love and respect are India and Australia,&quot; said the former Pakistan skipper.</p>

<p>For someone, who was a maverick during his international career, Afridi loves Kohli&#39;s aggression and believes that supporting juniors in crisis situations has also helped him in earning respect from youngsters.</p>

<p>&quot;Virat is doing a brilliant job. I have no problem with aggression if it is a controlled one. And Virat&#39;s character is different from Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who was a composed individual.</p>

<p>&quot;Now suddenly, you cannot change the inherent nature of a person. Virat&#39;s greatest asset is that he can take the team along,&quot; Afridi observed.</p>

<p>Asked to compare Kohli with Pakistan captain Sarfraz Khan, Afridi said: &quot;Sarfraz is still new to the job and he will only get better along the way. The only thing I don&#39;t like is that media running down players during their rough times.</p>

<p>&quot;As long as you are winning, everything is fine and you lose a game and all hell breaks loose. That is grossly unfair. We should not overlook someone&#39;s past achievements just because he is going through a bad patch,&quot; said the cricketer who has been loved and criticised in equal measure.</p>

<p>During a couple of days of Ice Cricket at St Moritz tournament, Afridi at times even beat Virender Sehwag in terms of popularity thanks to the presence of a larger number of expatriate Pakistani fans, who had thronged St Moritz.</p>

<p>The moment he entered the playing area wearing the orange jumper, St Moritz turned into a &#39;Lala Land&#39; as everyone wanted a piece of their beloved &#39;Lala&#39;, as Pakistani fans affectionately call Afridi.</p>

<p>Afridi was a different man at different times.</p>

<p>He autographed the posters, even a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf flag, obliged all the selfie seekers, seemed a tad irritated with multiple one-on-one interview requests, took his wife and youngest daughter out for a walk down the lake and did not even give a second glance at a young Pakistani woman, who in front of everyone shouted <i>&quot;Lala aapse kabhi alag se mil sakti hoon</i> (Can I meet you somewhere else?).&quot;</p>

<p>And yes, he played cricket too and tried to hit out as he would do often during his green jersey days. And the result was more often than not his downfall. It happened the same way but no one cared.</p>

<p>With Shahid Afridi, there are no half measures -- they all love the man more than the player.</p>

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'I believe as cricketers we can set examples of how a relationship between individuals can be a template for the relationship between countries," said Afridi

Prevailing cross-border tension may have restricted Indo-Pak bilateral cricketing ties but Shahid Afridi loves to put across a point firmly -- his "cordial relation" with India captain Virat Kohli cannot and will not be defined by political situation. "My relationship with Virat is not dictated by the political situation. Virat is a fantastic human being and an ambassador of cricket for his country, just like I am for my country," Afridi told PTI during an interaction on the sidelines of the St Moritz Ice Cricket Tournament. "He (Kohli) has always shown a lot of respect and has even gone out of his way to present a signed jersey for my foundation (Shahid Afridi Foundation)," he added. Afridi's foundation has been working on providing clean and safe drinking water for the economically weaker sections of society. "There is a lot of warmth and fellow-feeling whenever I have spoken to Virat. It's not that we get a chance to speak a lot but from time to time, he would drop in a message and I would do the same. I congratulated him recently when I came to know that he was getting married. "I believe as cricketers we can set examples of how a relationship between individuals can be a template for the relationship between countries. I think after Pakistan, the two countries where I have received most love and respect are India and Australia," said the former Pakistan skipper. For someone, who was a maverick during his international career, Afridi loves Kohli's aggression and believes that supporting juniors in crisis situations has also helped him in earning respect from youngsters. "Virat is doing a brilliant job. I have no problem with aggression if it is a controlled one. And Virat's character is different from Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who was a composed individual. "Now suddenly, you cannot change the inherent nature of a person. Virat's greatest asset is that he can take the team along," Afridi observed. Asked to compare Kohli with Pakistan captain Sarfraz Khan, Afridi said: "Sarfraz is still new to the job and he will only get better along the way. The only thing I don't like is that media running down players during their rough times. "As long as you are winning, everything is fine and you lose a game and all hell breaks loose. That is grossly unfair. We should not overlook someone's past achievements just because he is going through a bad patch," said the cricketer who has been loved and criticised in equal measure. During a couple of days of Ice Cricket at St Moritz tournament, Afridi at times even beat Virender Sehwag in terms of popularity thanks to the presence of a larger number of expatriate Pakistani fans, who had thronged St Moritz. The moment he entered the playing area wearing the orange jumper, St Moritz turned into a 'Lala Land' as everyone wanted a piece of their beloved 'Lala', as Pakistani fans affectionately call Afridi. Afridi was a different man at different times. He autographed the posters, even a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf flag, obliged all the selfie seekers, seemed a tad irritated with multiple one-on-one interview requests, took his wife and youngest daughter out for a walk down the lake and did not even give a second glance at a young Pakistani woman, who in front of everyone shouted "Lala aapse kabhi alag se mil sakti hoon (Can I meet you somewhere else?)." And yes, he played cricket too and tried to hit out as he would do often during his green jersey days. And the result was more often than not his downfall. It happened the same way but no one cared. With Shahid Afridi, there are no half measures -- they all love the man more than the player.

'Virat's greatest asset is that he can take the team along,' says Shahid Afridi

<p>Virender Sehwag-led Diamonds faced Shahid Afridi-led Royals on the Day 1 of two matches T20 series at the serene backdrop of beautiful Alps.</p>

<p>Sehwag played exceptionally well as he scored 62 runs off 31 balls, a quickfire spell which included five sixes and four fours.</p>

<p>Though, 40-year-old Sehwag&#39;s magnificent performance, could not do much as his team lost the game to Afridi-led Royals.</p>

<p>As it was expected, the famous rivals were face to face, Sehwag-Afridi-Akhtar, some &#39;chats&#39; were predicted and same happened during the game but in a cheerful way.</p>

<p>When he was playing, a witty comment was recorded in the stumps mic. In which Sehwag said to Afridi, <em>&quot;</em><em>tu</em><em> </em><em>apni</em><em> </em><em>harkato</em><em> </em><em>se</em><em> </em><em>baaz</em><em> </em><em>nhi</em><em> </em><em>ayega</em><em>.&quot;</em></p>

<p>The match was played on a beautiful St Moritz&nbsp;frozen lake and cricketers from across the globe teamed up and played this unique form of cricket.</p>

<p>Sehwag was full throttle as his knock was appreciated by the fans and spectators. After the match, the Twitter God himself tweeted and shared his experience on Twitter that captioned, <em>&quot;Hathiyar </em><em>chhode</em><em> </em><em>hain</em><em> ,</em><em>chalana</em><em> </em><em>nahi</em><em> </em><em>bhoole</em><em> </em><em>hain</em><em> :) Great fun on the ice.&quot;</em></p>

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<p>Shahid Afridi crashed on the ice but hi steam won. He was sent back to the icy pavilion without scoring a single run.</p>

<p>On the other hand, Abdul Razzak was in form as he was able to seam the ball on the artificial pitch and also took some amazing catches.</p>

<p>Playing on the ice is not a cake walk. players were given proper instruction before the match.</p>

<p>The commentator Ramesh Powar and Wasim Akram specifically praised the ground staff because they said that pitch looked good for batting.</p>

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<p>The second match is scheduled on February 9 on the same pitch.</p>

<p><strong>Here is the complete squad list:</strong></p>

<p><strong>Virender Sehwag&#39;s Diamonds XI:</strong></p>

<p>Virender Sehwag (India), Zaheer Khan (India), Mohammad Kaif (India), Ajit Agarkar (India), Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka), Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka), Tillakaratne Dilshan (Sri Lanka), Michael Hussey (Australia), Andrew Symonds (Australia), Mithun Manhas (India), Ramesh Powar (India), Rohan Jain (Switzerland),&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Shahid Afridi&#39;s Royals XI:</strong></p>

<p>Shahid Afridi (Pakistan), Shoaib Akhtar (Pakistan), Abdul Razzak (Pakistan), Jacques Kallis (South Africa), Graeme Smith (South Africa), Daniel Vettori (New Zealand), Nathan McCullum (New Zealand), Grant Elliott (New Zealand), Monty Panesar (England), Owais Shah (England), Matt Prior (England), Aidan Andrews (Switzerland)</p>

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40-year-old Sehwag's magnificent 62 runs knock could not do much as his team lost the game to Afridi-led Royals

Virender Sehwag-led Diamonds faced Shahid Afridi-led Royals on the Day 1 of two matches T20 series at the serene backdrop of beautiful Alps. Sehwag played exceptionally well as he scored 62 runs off 31 balls, a quickfire spell which included five sixes and four fours. Though, 40-year-old Sehwag's magnificent performance, could not do much as his team lost the game to Afridi-led Royals. As it was expected, the famous rivals were face to face, Sehwag-Afridi-Akhtar, some 'chats' were predicted and same happened during the game but in a cheerful way. When he was playing, a witty comment was recorded in the stumps mic. In which Sehwag said to Afridi, "tu apni harkato se baaz nhi ayega." The match was played on a beautiful St Moritz frozen lake and cricketers from across the globe teamed up and played this unique form of cricket. Sehwag was full throttle as his knock was appreciated by the fans and spectators. After the match, the Twitter God himself tweeted and shared his experience on Twitter that captioned, "Hathiyar chhode hain ,chalana nahi bhoole hain :) Great fun on the ice." Hathiyar chhode hain ,chalana nahi bhoole hain :) Great fun on the ice. pic.twitter.com/V1bjFATGnI — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) February 8, 2018 × Shahid Afridi crashed on the ice but hi steam won. He was sent back to the icy pavilion without scoring a single run. On the other hand, Abdul Razzak was in form as he was able to seam the ball on the artificial pitch and also took some amazing catches. Playing on the ice is not a cake walk. players were given proper instruction before the match. The commentator Ramesh Powar and Wasim Akram specifically praised the ground staff because they said that pitch looked good for batting. Shahid Afridi after the match-#IceCricketChallenge @SAfridiOfficial pic.twitter.com/fZMUTvHrht — Maham???? (@DheetAfridian) February 8, 2018 × The second match is scheduled on February 9 on the same pitch. Here is the complete squad list: Virender Sehwag's Diamonds XI: Virender Sehwag (India), Zaheer Khan (India), Mohammad Kaif (India), Ajit Agarkar (India), Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka), Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka), Tillakaratne Dilshan (Sri Lanka), Michael Hussey (Australia), Andrew Symonds (Australia), Mithun Manhas (India), Ramesh Powar (India), Rohan Jain (Switzerland), Shahid Afridi's Royals XI: Shahid Afridi (Pakistan), Shoaib Akhtar (Pakistan), Abdul Razzak (Pakistan), Jacques Kallis (South Africa), Graeme Smith (South Africa), Daniel Vettori (New Zealand), Nathan McCullum (New Zealand), Grant Elliott (New Zealand), Monty Panesar (England), Owais Shah (England), Matt Prior (England), Aidan Andrews (Switzerland) Ice cricket... amazing.. #icecricket pic.twitter.com/pwtpVUny2w — Andrew Menczel ???? (@amenners) February 8, 2018 ×

Here is what Sehwag said to Afridi while playing cricket on ice

<p>St Moritz Ice Cricket 2018, the biggest and best cricket clash, a match to get nostalgic when former cricket legends are set ready to pad up one more time.</p>

<p>For all the fans who can&#39;t wait to see Sehwag vs Afridi&nbsp;then&nbsp;it&#39;s your day. Don&#39;t miss the golden opportunity to witness the most intriguing clash of all times.</p>

<p>Virender Sehwag-led Diamonds will face Shahid Afridi-led Royals each other not at the green pitch but on the ice of the Swiss Alps in freezing cold temperatures in a two-day event where two matches are set to be played. Each match will consist of twenty-over-per-innings and will be played on February 8 and February 9.</p>

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<p>Along with Afridi and Sehwag, the event also includes some other popular names such as Shoaib Akhtar, Mahela Jayawardene, Jacques Kallis, Daniel Vettori, Graeme Smith etc.</p>

<p>Amid freezing cold when Virender Sehwag, Shahid Afridi and Shoaib Akhtar are ready to turn back the clock. Some rise in temperature on the field is expected.</p>

<p><strong>Here is the complete squad list:</strong></p>

<p><strong>Virender Sehwag&#39;s Diamonds XI:</strong></p>

<p>Virender Sehwag (India), Zaheer Khan (India), Mohammad Kaif (India), Ajit Agarkar (India), Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka), Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka), Tillakaratne Dilshan (Sri Lanka), Michael Hussey (Australia), Andrew Symonds (Australia), Mithun Manhas (India), Ramesh Powar (India), Rohan Jain (Switzerland),&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Shahid Afridi&#39;s Royals XI:</strong></p>

<p>Shahid Afridi (Pakistan), Shoaib Akhtar (Pakistan), Abdul Razzak (Pakistan), Jacques Kallis (South Africa), Graeme Smith (South Africa), Daniel Vettori (New Zealand), Nathan McCullum (New Zealand), Grant Elliott (New Zealand), Monty Panesar (England), Owais Shah (England), Matt Prior (England), Aidan Andrews (Switzerland)</p>

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We&#39;re just one day away from this thrilling event!<br />
Describe your feeling in one sentence. Best comments will be rewarded with our exclusive Ice Cricket Ball.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Excitement?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Excitement</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Event?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Event</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Staytuned?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Staytuned</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/livematch?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#livematch</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a> <a href="https://t.co/cCdbSWP05Q">pic.twitter.com/cCdbSWP05Q</a></p>
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Cricket legends will face with each other today at the serene backdrop of the Swiss mountains in freezing cold temperatures

St Moritz Ice Cricket 2018, the biggest and best cricket clash, a match to get nostalgic when former cricket legends are set ready to pad up one more time. For all the fans who can't wait to see Sehwag vs Afridi then it's your day. Don't miss the golden opportunity to witness the most intriguing clash of all times. Virender Sehwag-led Diamonds will face Shahid Afridi-led Royals each other not at the green pitch but on the ice of the Swiss Alps in freezing cold temperatures in a two-day event where two matches are set to be played. Each match will consist of twenty-over-per-innings and will be played on February 8 and February 9. × × Along with Afridi and Sehwag, the event also includes some other popular names such as Shoaib Akhtar, Mahela Jayawardene, Jacques Kallis, Daniel Vettori, Graeme Smith etc. Amid freezing cold when Virender Sehwag, Shahid Afridi and Shoaib Akhtar are ready to turn back the clock. Some rise in temperature on the field is expected. Here is the complete squad list: Virender Sehwag's Diamonds XI: Virender Sehwag (India), Zaheer Khan (India), Mohammad Kaif (India), Ajit Agarkar (India), Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka), Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka), Tillakaratne Dilshan (Sri Lanka), Michael Hussey (Australia), Andrew Symonds (Australia), Mithun Manhas (India), Ramesh Powar (India), Rohan Jain (Switzerland), Shahid Afridi's Royals XI: Shahid Afridi (Pakistan), Shoaib Akhtar (Pakistan), Abdul Razzak (Pakistan), Jacques Kallis (South Africa), Graeme Smith (South Africa), Daniel Vettori (New Zealand), Nathan McCullum (New Zealand), Grant Elliott (New Zealand), Monty Panesar (England), Owais Shah (England), Matt Prior (England), Aidan Andrews (Switzerland) Goosebumps are guaranteed if you see the video. Turn the volume up! We're just one day away from this thrilling event! Describe your feeling in one sentence. Best comments will be rewarded with our exclusive Ice Cricket Ball.#Excitement #Event #Staytuned #livematch #Cricket pic.twitter.com/cCdbSWP05Q — Ice Cricket (@IceCricketCH) February 7, 2018 ×

St Moritz Ice Cricket 2018: Virender Sehwag vs Shahid Afridi one more time

<p>Sagarika Ghatge and Zaheer Khan are currently enjoying their honeymoon in Maldives after getting hitched in a private, intimate ceremony in Mumbai.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>After getting married in a private ceremony, the couple threw a series of lavish parties for friends and family. They held Mehendi, Cocktail, and Reception parties in Mumbai for industry insiders and family.&nbsp;</p>

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The couple is currently on their honeymoon in Maldives

Sagarika Ghatge and Zaheer Khan are currently enjoying their honeymoon in Maldives after getting hitched in a private, intimate ceremony in Mumbai. The couple shared some fun photos of the beautiful location, their sea-facing hotel and pictures of indulgence in adventure activities. See pictures: ?? A post shared by Sagarika (@sagarikaghatge) on Dec 10, 2017 at 8:19am PST × Finally here ?? ?? @ayadamaldivesresort A post shared by Sagarika (@sagarikaghatge) on Dec 7, 2017 at 1:30am PST × Happy mornings ???? ?? ?? #bliss @ayadamaldivesresort A post shared by Sagarika (@sagarikaghatge) on Dec 7, 2017 at 8:53pm PST × Thrilled to have completed our first dive . See the happy faces ?? @zaheer_khan34 A post shared by Sagarika (@sagarikaghatge) on Dec 8, 2017 at 2:42am PST × Catching the morning light A post shared by Sagarika (@sagarikaghatge) on Dec 8, 2017 at 7:44pm PST × Star gazing and some lovely dinner on the cruise . Thank you for the most lovely surprise @discoversoneva ?? A post shared by Sagarika (@sagarikaghatge) on Dec 10, 2017 at 7:27am PST × Decided to ?? instead @discoversoneva #islandlife #sonevajani A post shared by Sagarika (@sagarikaghatge) on Dec 10, 2017 at 10:14pm PST × After getting married in a private ceremony, the couple threw a series of lavish parties for friends and family. They held Mehendi, Cocktail, and Reception parties in Mumbai for industry insiders and family.

In pictures: Newlyweds Zaheer Khan, Sagarika Ghatge share honeymoon pics

The newlyweds hosted a gala reception party for their friends at Taj, Colaba in Mumbai on Monday night

Sagarika Ghatge and Zaheer Khan may have had a simple court wedding but their grand post-wedding parties have more than made up for it. The newlyweds hosted a grand reception on Monday night for their friends and family at Taj, Colaba. The bride looked radiant in a golden Sabyasachi outfit while the groom looked dapper in a blue bandhgala at the reception. In attendance were Zaheer Khan's cricketer friends like Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina. Arshad Warsi, Maria Goretti, Saina Mirza, Sushmita Sen, Vidya Malavade, Chitrasi Rawat were also seen at the party. The newlyweds posed for the media during the reception party. (PTI) × ?? A post shared by Sagarika (@sagarikaghatge) on Nov 27, 2017 at 11:42pm PST × × × × × Much love and an adventurous life ahead filled with laughter , understanding, forgiveness and mountain ranges of love ., Stay blessed and happy my dearest @sagarikaghatge @zaheer_khan34 ... Thank you @anjiestylediva for the photograph .. A post shared by MariaGoretti (@mariagorettiz) on Nov 28, 2017 at 12:09am PST × × The boys side ... ??... congratulations @sagarikaghatge n @zaheer_khan34 May ur lives always be filled with happiness like it was last night! #aboutlastnight A post shared by Neha Dhupia (@nehadhupia) on Nov 27, 2017 at 10:29pm PST × Three Legends in a single frame at ZaheerKhan's wedding reception! #sachintendulkar #virendersehwag #zaheerkhan A post shared by Shakeel Akhtar (@shakeelakhtar206) on Nov 27, 2017 at 9:42pm PST × Captain Virat Kohli also attended the wedding with his girlfriend, actress Anushka Sharma. The couple was seen burning the dance floor along with the newlyweds as they danced to blockbuster Bollywood numbers. Virat Kohli & Anushka Sharma At Zaheer Khan's Wedding Reception Last Night in Mumbai!#Virushka ?? pic.twitter.com/lltmreBYJf — Virat Kohli FC™ (@ViratsPlanet) November 28, 2017 × × × The couple also cut a celebratory three-tier cake that had 'Live, Love, Laugh' written on it. Thanks @poojadhingra for this special cake for @sagarikaghatge & @zaheer_khan34 ..it was yummm. A post shared by Anjana Sharma (@anjiestylediva) on Nov 27, 2017 at 9:15pm PST × × ×

In pictures: Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma & others at Zaheer Khan, Sagarika Ghatge wedding reception

<p>The newly-weds Sagarika Ghatge and&nbsp;Zaheer Khan can be seen having the time of their life throwing lavish parties to friends and family since they got married on November 23 in <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-just-in-zaheer-khan-sagarika-ghatge-get-married-see-pics-24901" target="_blank">court</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While their <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/zaheer-khan-sagarika-ghatges-wedding-was-a-private-intimate-ceremony-heres-proof-24944" target="_blank">wedding was a low-key affair</a>, the actor-cricketer couple compensated for all the glamour in the following functions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Sunday, they threw a grand Mehendi party where&nbsp;Bollywood celebs and Indian cricket team members could be seen shaking a leg.</p>

<p>The &quot;Chak De! India&quot;&nbsp;actress chose to wear a mint green lehenga with a backless choli of the label Anita Dongre, while cricketer Zaheer Khan picked a bright blue kurta for the function.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>Pictures from the Mehendi party:&nbsp;</em></p>

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<p>After a small wedding ceremony at the registrar&#39;s office on November 23, the couple also hosted a <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-zaheer-khan-sagarika-ghatges-cocktail-party-had-cricketers-and-actors-in-attendance-see-pics-25023" target="_blank">cocktail party</a>. The party was attended by cricketers like&nbsp;Sachin Tendulkar, Harbhajan Singh and Ajit Agarkar. Film industry celebs included&nbsp;Sagarika&rsquo;s &quot;Chak De! India&quot;&nbsp;co-star Vidya Malvade, actor Hazel Keech -- also the wife of cricketer Yuvraj Singh, and others.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The couple threw another party for friends after their civil marriage:&nbsp;</p>

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<p>For the wedding, both bride and groom chose simple, traditional outfits. While Zaheer wore a light pink kurta and white pyjamas, his bride Sagarika wore a red Sabyasachi Mukherjee saree.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Running in its last leg of festivities, the newly-weds are now to throw a grand wedding reception on November 27 at&nbsp;Taj Mahal Palace and Tower in Mumbai. Earlier, close friend Vidya Malvade shared&nbsp;pictures of the couple&#39;s invitation card-- a white and gold piece.&nbsp;The wedding invite comes with a box of chocolates in a customized wrapper bearing a logo made from their initials embossed on it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sagarika Ghatge is best known for her role in Chak De! India but she has also featured in films like Rush and Irada. Sagarika has also starred in a Marathi film called Premachi Goshta and Punjabi Dildariyaan. Her next film is a bilingual titled Haadsa.</p>


On Sunday, the newlyweds hosted a lavish Mehendi ceremony for friends and family

The newly-weds Sagarika Ghatge and Zaheer Khan can be seen having the time of their life throwing lavish parties to friends and family since they got married on November 23 in court. While their wedding was a low-key affair, the actor-cricketer couple compensated for all the glamour in the following functions. On Sunday, they threw a grand Mehendi party where Bollywood celebs and Indian cricket team members could be seen shaking a leg. The "Chak De! India" actress chose to wear a mint green lehenga with a backless choli of the label Anita Dongre, while cricketer Zaheer Khan picked a bright blue kurta for the function. Pictures from the Mehendi party: × × × × After a small wedding ceremony at the registrar's office on November 23, the couple also hosted a cocktail party. The party was attended by cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar, Harbhajan Singh and Ajit Agarkar. Film industry celebs included Sagarika’s "Chak De! India" co-star Vidya Malvade, actor Hazel Keech -- also the wife of cricketer Yuvraj Singh, and others. Pictures from the cocktail party: × × × × × The couple threw another party for friends after their civil marriage: × × × × For the wedding, both bride and groom chose simple, traditional outfits. While Zaheer wore a light pink kurta and white pyjamas, his bride Sagarika wore a red Sabyasachi Mukherjee saree. × Running in its last leg of festivities, the newly-weds are now to throw a grand wedding reception on November 27 at Taj Mahal Palace and Tower in Mumbai. Earlier, close friend Vidya Malvade shared pictures of the couple's invitation card-- a white and gold piece. The wedding invite comes with a box of chocolates in a customized wrapper bearing a logo made from their initials embossed on it. Sagarika Ghatge is best known for her role in Chak De! India but she has also featured in films like Rush and Irada. Sagarika has also starred in a Marathi film called Premachi Goshta and Punjabi Dildariyaan. Her next film is a bilingual titled Haadsa.

In pictures: Sagarika Ghatge and Zaheer Khan wedding party continues

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<p>Zaheer Khan and Sagarika Ghatge&#39;s wedding festivities have begun. The couple had a court wedding in the morning which had only a few close family and friends in attendance. At night the newlyweds hosted a cocktail party for their friends which saw Sachin Tendulkar, Ashish Nehra, Harbhajan Singh, actors Ashish Chowdhry, Vidya Malavade in attendance.&nbsp;</p>

<p>New bride Sagarika, who is best known for her role in Chak De! India shared a photo with husband Zaheer Khan on her Instagram page.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While in the morning Sagarika wore a crimson red saree, for the evening function she wore a pale pink lehenga-choli.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Friends of the newlyweds shared photos of the couple and wished them happiness for the new chapter in life.&nbsp;</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bb30xt_hTCJ/" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">Congratulations sagu and Zak. So happy for you guys.You are so made for each other. Welcome to the club??</a></p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bb3kod_hi_H/" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">About last night....another #nehraji special. @sagarikaghatge @arpana10 and new twinkle toes in town @zaheer_khan34 ....epic night</a></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">HOOKED!!??<br />
So sooo stunning, inside out..<br />
You, <a href="https://twitter.com/sagarikavghatge?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sagarikavghatge</a> are a No.1 person in every possible way. And my brother <a href="https://twitter.com/ImZaheer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ImZaheer</a> couldn&#39;t have gotten luckier!!<br />
Luvv you both to bits!!!???? <a href="https://t.co/ONPqVgH88R">pic.twitter.com/ONPqVgH88R</a></p>
&mdash; Dev Anand Burman (@AshishChowdhry) <a href="https://twitter.com/AshishChowdhry/status/933969115311566848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 24, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Congratulations my brother <a href="https://twitter.com/ImZaheer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ImZaheer</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/sagarikavghatge?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sagarikavghatge</a>! Hope the new innings bring you the best of everything and wishing you guys a lifetime of happiness together. God bless. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/merebhaikishadi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#merebhaikishadi</a>?? <a href="https://t.co/3eP75wF363">pic.twitter.com/3eP75wF363</a></p>
&mdash; Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) <a href="https://twitter.com/harbhajan_singh/status/933945757199151105?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 24, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<p>The couple who announced their engagement in April this year, is expected to host another grand reception on November 27th.&nbsp;</p>


After a court wedding in the morning, Zaheer Khan and Sagarika Ghatge hosted a cocktail party for their friends and family on Thursday night

Zaheer Khan and Sagarika Ghatge's wedding festivities have begun. The couple had a court wedding in the morning which had only a few close family and friends in attendance. At night the newlyweds hosted a cocktail party for their friends which saw Sachin Tendulkar, Ashish Nehra, Harbhajan Singh, actors Ashish Chowdhry, Vidya Malavade in attendance. New bride Sagarika, who is best known for her role in Chak De! India shared a photo with husband Zaheer Khan on her Instagram page. 23.11.2017 ?? A post shared by Sagarika (@sagarikaghatge) on Nov 23, 2017 at 7:29am PST × While in the morning Sagarika wore a crimson red saree, for the evening function she wore a pale pink lehenga-choli. About last night #waitinggamebegins as Mr. Khan is taking a tad bit longer to look his best ???? A post shared by Sagarika (@sagarikaghatge) on Nov 23, 2017 at 11:37pm PST × Friends of the newlyweds shared photos of the couple and wished them happiness for the new chapter in life. Congratulations to @sagarikaghatge and @zaheer_khan34 .....wish u all the happiness... A post shared by parthiv patel (@parthiv9) on Nov 23, 2017 at 6:42pm PST × Congratulations sagu and Zak. So happy for you guys.You are so made for each other. Welcome to the club?? A post shared by Samita Bangargi (@samitabangargi) on Nov 24, 2017 at 1:03am PST × About last night....another #nehraji special. @sagarikaghatge @arpana10 and new twinkle toes in town @zaheer_khan34 ....epic night A post shared by Anjana Sharma (@anjiestylediva) on Nov 23, 2017 at 10:42pm PST × HOOKED!!?? So sooo stunning, inside out.. You, @sagarikavghatge are a No.1 person in every possible way. And my brother @ImZaheer couldn't have gotten luckier!! Luvv you both to bits!!!???? pic.twitter.com/ONPqVgH88R — Dev Anand Burman (@AshishChowdhry) November 24, 2017 × Congratulations my brother @ImZaheer @sagarikavghatge! Hope the new innings bring you the best of everything and wishing you guys a lifetime of happiness together. God bless. #merebhaikishadi?? pic.twitter.com/3eP75wF363 — Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) November 24, 2017 × The couple who announced their engagement in April this year, is expected to host another grand reception on November 27th.

Zaheer Khan, Sagarika Ghatge's cocktail party had cricketers and actors in attendance, see pics

<p>Zaheer Khan and&nbsp;Sagarika Ghatge became man and wife on Thursday morning. The couple who got engaged in April earlier this year had a<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-just-in-zaheer-khan-sagarika-ghatge-get-married-see-pics-24901"> court wedding </a>and only select few friends and family members were in attendance.&nbsp;<br />
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Former cricketer Ashish Nehra was at the wedding with his wife. So were actors Angad Bedi and Vidya Malavade.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">With the saali &amp; the gharwali ?? ..<br />
my newest bro in law ????. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/happycouple?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#happycouple</a> .. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/love?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#love</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/blessings?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#blessings</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/sagarikaghatge?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#sagarikaghatge</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/zaheerkhan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#zaheerkhan</a> <a href="https://t.co/YjrsuHiZid">pic.twitter.com/YjrsuHiZid</a></p>
&mdash; Vidya M Malavade (@vidyaMmalavade) <a href="https://twitter.com/vidyaMmalavade/status/933607800709595136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 23, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<p>In fact, Vidya, Sagarika&#39;s Chak-De costar, had been sharing photos of the &#39;mad bride&#39; since Wednesday evening.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The couple had a court wedding on Thursday and will host a grand reception on November 27th. They will also be having a cocktail and a Mehendi function in the coming days.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">.... And she&rsquo;s hitched .. ??<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/sagarikaghatge?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#sagarikaghatge</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/zaheerkhan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#zaheerkhan</a> ?????? .. <a href="https://t.co/pok1zKKzrV">pic.twitter.com/pok1zKKzrV</a></p>
&mdash; Vidya M Malavade (@vidyaMmalavade) <a href="https://twitter.com/vidyaMmalavade/status/933588079515811840?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 23, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<p>For the wedding, both bride and groom chose simple, traditional outfits. While Zaheer wore a light pink kurta and white pajamas, his bride Sagarika wore a red Sabyasachi Mukherjee saree.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Vidya also shared a picture of Sagarika and Zaheer&#39;s wedding card in an Instagram live video which is a white and golden piece. The invite is for their wedding reception&nbsp;on November 27 at Taj Mahal Palace and Tower in Mumbai.&nbsp; The wedding invite comes with a&nbsp;box of chocolates in a customized wrapper bearing a logo made from their initials embossed on it.&nbsp;<br />
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The couple who got engaged in April earlier this year had a court wedding and only select few friends and family members were in attendance

Zaheer Khan and Sagarika Ghatge became man and wife on Thursday morning. The couple who got engaged in April earlier this year had a court wedding and only select few friends and family members were in attendance. Former cricketer Ashish Nehra was at the wedding with his wife. So were actors Angad Bedi and Vidya Malavade. Yaar ki shaadi hai bhai...#nehraji sad as his only love has left ???? A post shared by Anjana Sharma (@anjiestylediva) on Nov 22, 2017 at 10:26pm PST × With the saali & the gharwali ?? .. my newest bro in law ????. #happycouple .. #love & #blessings #sagarikaghatge #zaheerkhan pic.twitter.com/YjrsuHiZid — Vidya M Malavade (@vidyaMmalavade) November 23, 2017 × In fact, Vidya, Sagarika's Chak-De costar, had been sharing photos of the 'mad bride' since Wednesday evening. The couple had a court wedding on Thursday and will host a grand reception on November 27th. They will also be having a cocktail and a Mehendi function in the coming days. .... And she’s hitched .. ??#sagarikaghatge #zaheerkhan ?????? .. pic.twitter.com/pok1zKKzrV — Vidya M Malavade (@vidyaMmalavade) November 23, 2017 × For the wedding, both bride and groom chose simple, traditional outfits. While Zaheer wore a light pink kurta and white pajamas, his bride Sagarika wore a red Sabyasachi Mukherjee saree. Vidya also shared a picture of Sagarika and Zaheer's wedding card in an Instagram live video which is a white and golden piece. The invite is for their wedding reception on November 27 at Taj Mahal Palace and Tower in Mumbai. The wedding invite comes with a box of chocolates in a customized wrapper bearing a logo made from their initials embossed on it. The wedding invite for Sagarika and Zaheer's reception on November 27. (Twitter) ×

Zaheer Khan- Sagarika Ghatge's wedding was a private, intimate ceremony. Here's proof

<p>The dates are out. Cricketer Zaheer Khan and actress Sagarika Ghatge are all set to tie the knot on November 27th. A Mumbai Mirror report confirms that the couple are busy preparing for the wedding that is now, just weeks away.</p>

<p>The couple announced their engagement in April earlier this year when Khan posted a photo of the two and captioned it as, &quot;Never laugh at your wife&#39;s choices.You are one of them. Partners for life !!(sic)&quot;</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BTRhk2BFYWc/" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">Never laugh at your wife&#39;s choices.You are one of them. Partners for life !! #engaged?? @sagarikaghatge</a></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Partners for life !!! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/engaged?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#engaged</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ImZaheer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ImZaheer</a> <a href="https://t.co/mRxjpQJfID">pic.twitter.com/mRxjpQJfID</a></p>
&mdash; Sagarika Ghatge (@sagarikavghatge) <a href="https://twitter.com/sagarikavghatge/status/856543698917629952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 24, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<p>Guests have been sent save-the-date cards already and a formal invite will follow soon.The couple will have a registered wedding on November 27 and later host a gala reception at a hotel in Colaba. The couple have also organised series of pre-wedding functions before the D day.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sagarika, who is best known for her performance in<em> Chak De! India</em>, will reportedly be wearing a Sabyasachi outfit for her special day.&nbsp;<br />
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A few weeks back, in an interview to a daily, the couple had stated that they would be having a simple registered wedding and would not have a social marriage as both belong to different religion. Soon after her engagement, Sagarika had revealed that the proposal came as a surprise to her. &quot;Zak secretly planned our engagement for days; and I honestly had no clue. I had no idea that he had picked up such a pretty ring for me. I can&#39;t describe that moment and it will forever remain as something very special between us. We are really blessed,&quot;the actress had told Times Of India.&nbsp;</p>


The couple had announced their engagement earlier in April this year.

The dates are out. Cricketer Zaheer Khan and actress Sagarika Ghatge are all set to tie the knot on November 27th. A Mumbai Mirror report confirms that the couple are busy preparing for the wedding that is now, just weeks away. The couple announced their engagement in April earlier this year when Khan posted a photo of the two and captioned it as, "Never laugh at your wife's choices.You are one of them. Partners for life !!(sic)" Never laugh at your wife's choices.You are one of them. Partners for life !! #engaged?? @sagarikaghatge A post shared by Zaheer Khan (@zaheer_khan34) on Apr 24, 2017 at 8:53am PDT × Partners for life !!! #engaged @ImZaheer pic.twitter.com/mRxjpQJfID — Sagarika Ghatge (@sagarikavghatge) April 24, 2017 × Guests have been sent save-the-date cards already and a formal invite will follow soon.The couple will have a registered wedding on November 27 and later host a gala reception at a hotel in Colaba. The couple have also organised series of pre-wedding functions before the D day. Sagarika, who is best known for her performance in Chak De! India, will reportedly be wearing a Sabyasachi outfit for her special day. A few weeks back, in an interview to a daily, the couple had stated that they would be having a simple registered wedding and would not have a social marriage as both belong to different religion. Soon after her engagement, Sagarika had revealed that the proposal came as a surprise to her. "Zak secretly planned our engagement for days; and I honestly had no clue. I had no idea that he had picked up such a pretty ring for me. I can't describe that moment and it will forever remain as something very special between us. We are really blessed,"the actress had told Times Of India.

Zaheer Khan, Sagarika Ghatge to tie the knot on November 27th

<p>The Committee of Administrators (CoA) today said the Indian cricket team&#39;s support staff will be recruited after consultation with head coach Ravi Shastri by July 22, effectively putting on hold Zaheer Khan and Rahul Dravid&#39;s appointments.</p>

<p>In a meeting attended by CoA members Vinod Rai, Diana Edulji and BCCI CEO Rahul Johri, the CoA approved the appointment of Shastri. However, the committee did not implicitly specify whether Dravid and Khan were on board as consultants for specific overseas tours, as had been claimed by the BCCI.</p>

<p>As per the minutes of the meeting, the &quot;appointments of other consultants will be decided by the committee in consultation with the head coach&quot;.</p>

<p>The CoA has formed a four-member panel, which includes acting Board President C K Khanna and CEO Rahul Johri, to decide on the remuneration of newly-appointed head coach Shastri and other members of the support staff.</p>

<p>Edulji and BCCI acting Secretary Amitabh Choudhary are the other members of the committee which will meet on July 19. This was decided after a CoA meeting today.</p>

<p>The new committee will reach out to CoA with its recommendations on July 22, three days after the team leaves for the Sri Lanka tour on July 19.</p>

<p>&quot;We have taken all the recommendations of the CAC for Ravi Shastri as head coach and we will further discuss with him appointment of other coaches. We have set up a committee and they will speak to them (CAC), communicate with them after talking to Shastri. The support staff has been decided in consultation with the head coach,&quot; Rai told reporters after the meeting.</p>

<p>&quot;Three appointments which are core to the coaching team have been decided. But we have to consult each one of them, we have to ascertain their willingness and have to ensure that there is no conflict of interest issue.</p>

<p>The three-member Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) had named Shastri as head coach while Dravid and Khan were appointed batting and bowling consultants respectively for specific overseas tours.</p>

<p>However, the CoA clarified that they (Zaheer and Dravid) were mere recommendations and appointments.</p>

<p>&quot;There is no such thing as contract as yet. It&#39;s only a recommendation. It&#39;s not an appointment. A recommendation has been made and the CoA has to act on the recommendation, that recommendation will be acted upon in consultation with the head coach.&quot;</p>

<p>India will play the first Test against Sri Lanka on July 26.</p>

<p>Asked about the CAC letter expressing &quot;pain&quot; at the perception that appointments of Dravid and Zaheer were forced upon Shastri, Rai said, &quot;CAC has done a lot of correspondences with the CEO and with me also. And we have reacted to each one of those things.&quot;</p>

<p>An advertisement for Indian senior team manager will be released immediately. Similarly, an advertisement for managers of A team and U-19 team will also be released.</p>


In a meeting attended by CoA members Vinod Rai, Diana Edulji and BCCI CEO Rahul Johri, the CoA approved the appointment of Shastri

The Committee of Administrators (CoA) today said the Indian cricket team's support staff will be recruited after consultation with head coach Ravi Shastri by July 22, effectively putting on hold Zaheer Khan and Rahul Dravid's appointments. In a meeting attended by CoA members Vinod Rai, Diana Edulji and BCCI CEO Rahul Johri, the CoA approved the appointment of Shastri. However, the committee did not implicitly specify whether Dravid and Khan were on board as consultants for specific overseas tours, as had been claimed by the BCCI. As per the minutes of the meeting, the "appointments of other consultants will be decided by the committee in consultation with the head coach". The CoA has formed a four-member panel, which includes acting Board President C K Khanna and CEO Rahul Johri, to decide on the remuneration of newly-appointed head coach Shastri and other members of the support staff. Edulji and BCCI acting Secretary Amitabh Choudhary are the other members of the committee which will meet on July 19. This was decided after a CoA meeting today. The new committee will reach out to CoA with its recommendations on July 22, three days after the team leaves for the Sri Lanka tour on July 19. "We have taken all the recommendations of the CAC for Ravi Shastri as head coach and we will further discuss with him appointment of other coaches. We have set up a committee and they will speak to them (CAC), communicate with them after talking to Shastri. The support staff has been decided in consultation with the head coach," Rai told reporters after the meeting. "Three appointments which are core to the coaching team have been decided. But we have to consult each one of them, we have to ascertain their willingness and have to ensure that there is no conflict of interest issue. The three-member Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) had named Shastri as head coach while Dravid and Khan were appointed batting and bowling consultants respectively for specific overseas tours. However, the CoA clarified that they (Zaheer and Dravid) were mere recommendations and appointments. "There is no such thing as contract as yet. It's only a recommendation. It's not an appointment. A recommendation has been made and the CoA has to act on the recommendation, that recommendation will be acted upon in consultation with the head coach." India will play the first Test against Sri Lanka on July 26. Asked about the CAC letter expressing "pain" at the perception that appointments of Dravid and Zaheer were forced upon Shastri, Rai said, "CAC has done a lot of correspondences with the CEO and with me also. And we have reacted to each one of those things." An advertisement for Indian senior team manager will be released immediately. Similarly, an advertisement for managers of A team and U-19 team will also be released.

Zaheer Khan, Rahul Dravid to be appointed after consultation with Ravi Shastri: CoA

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