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Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli will have to perform well for India to lift T20 World Cup trophy: Anjum Chopra | CricketNews

Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli will have to perform well for India to lift T20 World Cup trophy: Anjum Chopra | CricketNews

NEW DELHI: Former Indian women’s team skipper Anjum Chopra is optimistic that Team India will do well in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup in Australia, however, she added that its star players like Rohit Sharma, K. L. RahulVirat Kohli will have to be in their best form and also get adequate support from likes of all-rounder Hardik Pandya as the shortest format of the game is pretty unpredictable.…

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Rishabh Pant says he is not fit for middle-order in T20 World Cup: 'Can he bat at 3 behind Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli?' | Cricket

Rishabh Pant was brilliant in Delhi Capitals’ thrilling four-run win over Gujarat Titans on Wednesday night. The DC skipper remained unbeaten on 88 off just 43 balls, taking the team to a mammoth score of 224/4 before the team stifled a gallant comeback attempt by the visitors in Delhi, restricting the Titans to 220/8. Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant plays a shot during the Indian Premier…

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#IPL 2024: Virat Kohli Fined 50 Per Cent Match Fees For Code Of Conduct Breach During KKR vs RCB Match | Cricket News #TATAIPL #IPL24

#IPL24 # Star Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Virat Kohli has been fined 50 per cent of his match fee after breaching the Indian Premier League (IPL) Code of Conduct during the game against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Eden Gardens. In the third over of the second inning when KKR bowler Harshit Rana dismissed the former RCB skipper. Following that, Virat referred the decision to…

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India’s T20 World Cup Selection: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma to Open; Riyan Parag in Contention; Yashaswi Jaiswal Could Miss Out? - News18

As the deadline for announcing the provisional squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup nears, the debate over who will make the cut in India’s squad for the biennial event is heating up. After reports that the Indian think comprising chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar, skipper Rohit Sharma, and head coach Rahul Dravid had a meeting to discuss the team selection, new insights from the meeting have…

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Watch: Massive Security Breach As Virat Kohli Is Stunned By Fan Who Hoodwinked All [ Punjab Kings ]

Watch: Massive Security Breach As Virat Kohli Is Stunned By Fan Who Hoodwinked All [Highlights] Virat Kohli, former RCB and Indian cricket team skipper, struck a 31-ball half century to boost RCB’s chase against Punjab Kings. Virat Kohli fever has once again hit Bengaluru. Anticipating a Kohli masterclass at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, a Virat fan escaped the… In a massive security breach on…

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IPL 2024: Faf Du Plessis Blamed Top-order Batting Collapse After Loss Against CSK

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Faf du Plessis blamed top-order batting fault after a tough defeat in their opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 against the seasoned Chennai Super Kings. The match, held on Friday saw RCB faltering after a promising start, eventually succumbing to a 6-wicket loss against Ruturaj Gaikwad's determined CSK side.The toss favoured RCB, who opted to bat first, hoping to set a formidable target. However, their aspirations were dampened early on as Mustafizur Rahman's double strike in the fifth over of the powerplay shattered their top order. Despite the setback, RCB managed to stitch together a modest total of 173 runs, largely due to a resilient 95-run partnership between Anuj Rawat and Dinesh Karthik. Faf du Plessis, the captain of RCB, lamented the loss of wickets in the crucial initial overs, acknowledging that it put them on the backfoot for the rest of the game. He highlighted the importance of consolidating the innings after the early blows, emphasizing that RCB fell short by about 15 to 20 runs on the challenging Chennai pitch. “When you play here, you feel like you have to almost get ahead of the game a little bit in the first six hours overs because Chennai is a very good team there in the middle. They have done it for so many years where they squeeze you with spinners. So unfortunately, we lost a little bit too many wickets in the first seven overs, which meant that the guys needed to bat a little bit and stable the innings again. I felt like we were 15 or 20 runs short on the pitch,” Faf du Plessis said after the match. Even with Cameron Green and Virat Kohli contributing decently, their dismissals inside the 12th over intensified RCB's struggle. However, Rawat and Karthik's commendable partnership injected hope into the team, albeit momentarily. Faf conceded that despite their efforts, the total was never going to be enough against a formidable opponent like CSK. “Yeah, Look, we're always a little bit behind, as I said, in terms of trying to get ahead of the game. you know, they were batting at a pace where they're always still in front of the game. Even though it was we were pulling it back, Uh, we were trying to somehow find some opportunities to get wickets, and obviously with Dube he was not really comfortable with the short ball. So just trying to expose to try and get some wickets through the middle overs. But at the end we were short of runs,” Faf added. In the second innings, RCB attempted to mount a comeback by resorting to a barrage of short-pitched deliveries against CSK's middle-order batsman, Shivam Dube. However, the strategy failed to yield desired results, as CSK's batters skillfully maneuvered their way towards the target, maintaining a comfortable pace throughout. Faf ruefully reflected on the unsuccessful execution of their plans, acknowledging that their tactics did not quite pan out as anticipated on the dry Chennai track. Despite their best efforts, RCB found themselves outplayed by CSK's clinical performance. “If you look at the stats, it’s still in favor of batting first. It looked on the drier side. Some of the spinners got purchase as the ball held a bit. Against Dube, we went to our seamers but it didn’t worked out,” Faf said after the game. With the defeat behind them, RCB now sets their sights on their next challenge as they prepare to face Punjab Kings at their home ground, the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, on Monday, March 25. Read the full article

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IPL 2024: Dhoni relinquishes captaincy of Chennai Super Kings

CHENNAI SUPER Lords are set to start their Indian Head Association title guard against Illustrious Challengers Bengaluru, denoting a possibly essential season for Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who surrendered as skipper on Thursday (21).

Dhoni played his last global in 2019 yet remains one of the country's most famous players, and keeping in mind that the 42-year-old made it clear that things are pulling back last season he actually assisted Chennai with bringing home a fifth championship to match Mumbai Indians' take.

Media reports have said 2024 could be the previous India captain's final appearance and the wicketkeeper-batsman, who had knee medical procedure last year, gave over the captaincy to batsman Ruturaj Gaikwad in front of Friday's (22) opener.

Dhoni has captained Chennai starting from the beginning of the association in 2008 and the group didn't give insights concerning his future past the current year's version.

"Ruturaj has been a vital piece of Chennai starting around 2019 and has played 52 matches in IPL during this period. The group anticipates the impending season," Chennai included a proclamation.

While Chennai may before long need to get ready for existence without their charm, Mumbai made one of the most discussed pre-season moves by marking Hardik Pandya to assume control over the captaincy from India colleague Rohit Sharma.

Pandya showed his administration characteristics by directing Gujarat to the 2022 title however may find Mumbai fans harder to prevail upon after the group's choice to eliminate the association's joint-best commander from his job.

Having recovered wellness after a lower leg injury sustained at the 50-overs World Cup in October, Pandya will likewise hope to hit structure before the T20 World Cup which will be arranged in West Indies and the US from June.

A few top Britain players will be missing from the IPL, with Delhi Capitals batsman Harry Creek skirting the competition after the demise of his grandma, while Imprint Wood, Gus Atkinson and Jason Roy are dealing with their responsibilities.

Ben Stirs up and Joe Root quit the player closeout in December, denying the IPL of additional a-list names, however Australia will be very much addressed, most eminently by huge cash signings Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc.

Starc turned into the most costly player in the association's set of experiences, drawing in an eye-watering $2.98 million bid from Kolkata Knight Riders after public group captain Cummins momentarily held that distinction as Sunrisers Hyderabad bid $2.46m for him.

Bengaluru's Virat Kohli will add to the association's star power and is supposed to return against Chennai in the wake of missing India's 4-1 test series win upon Britain for individual reasons.

India wicketkeeper Rishabh Gasp will likewise be back for Delhi Capitals after his close lethal fender bender in December 2022 however pace bowler Mohammed Shami will miss Gujarat's mission after a heel activity.

Friday's initial game will be trailed by twofold headers at the end of the week, with 21 matches set to occur across 10 urban areas by April 7. The Indian cricket board will deliver the rest of the timetable subsequent to considering general political decision dates.

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BCCI Issues Firm Statement as Virat Kohli Opts Out of Initial England Tests

In a significant development, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Monday that Virat Kohli, the star batter, has decided to withdraw from the first two Test matches against England due to ‘personal reasons.’ The BCCI, in an official statement, revealed that Kohli had discussions with skipper Rohit Sharma and the team management regarding his absence, and they expressed their support for the cricketer’s decision.

The official statement from the BCCI reads, “Virat Kohli has requested the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to be withdrawn from the first two Tests of the upcoming Test series against England, citing personal reasons.”

It goes on to mention that Kohli, while underscoring his unwavering commitment to representing the country, highlighted specific personal situations demanding his undivided attention. The statement emphasizes that Kohli’s request was made after discussions with Captain Rohit Sharma, the team management, and the selectors.

Notably, Kohli had previously missed the first T20I against Afghanistan citing ‘personal reasons,’ and he also skipped an intra-squad match in South Africa, opting to fly to London.

Addressing media speculation, the BCCI statement urged refraining from making assumptions about the nature of Kohli’s personal reasons. It announced that the replacement for Kohli would be disclosed in the coming days.

“The BCCI respects his decision and the Board and team management have extended their support to the star batter, expressing confidence in the remaining squad members to step up and deliver commendable performances in the Test series.”

Furthermore, the statement requested both the media and fans to respect Virat Kohli’s privacy during this period and urged them to focus on supporting the Indian cricket team as they prepare for the upcoming challenges in the Test series.

In light of this development, Kohli’s absence from the initial Tests adds an element of intrigue to the series, and the BCCI’s call for privacy underscores the importance of respecting the personal nature of his decision.

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Kohli to miss at least first two tests against England

Former Indian skipper Virat Kohli will miss his country’s first two test matches against tourists England. Kohli, who is fourth on the all-all-time run scorers list in the test format hasn’t missed a match since South Africa in 2016. The reasons haven’t been stated for Virat’s absence, but he becomes the second player to miss at least some of the test series. England batsman Harry Brooks only…

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Blow To Team India, Virat Kohli Pulls Out Of First Two Tests vs England Over 'Personal Reasons

Indian cricket team stalwart Virat Kohli has pulled out from the first two Tests against England over 'personal reasons'. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed the same via a statement on Monday. The BCCI hasn't yet named a replacement for Kohli but plans to do so in due time. Earlier, Kohli had pulled out of the first T20I against Afghanistan too due to 'personal reasons'. It has, however, not been revealed what the personal situation is that Virat is dealing with.

The BCCI released stated that Virat has already spoken to skipper Rohit Sharma on the matter and he has the captain's support on the matter. In Kohli's absence, there will be huge responsibility on the shoulders of youngsters like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, etc. to step up and deliver.

The BCCI statement read: "Mr. Virat Kohli has requested the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to be withdrawn from the first two Tests of the upcoming IDFC First Bank Test series against England, citing personal reasons.

"Virat has spoken to Captain Rohit Sharma, the team management and the selectors and has emphasized that while representing the country has always been his top priority, certain personal situations demand his presence and undivided attention."

"The BCCI respects his decision and the Board and team management has extended its support to the star batter and is confident in the abilities of the remaining squad members to step up and deliver commendable performances in the Test series."

"The BCCI requests the media and fans to respect Virat Kohli's privacy during this time and refrain from speculating on the nature of his personal reasons. The focus should remain on supporting the Indian cricket team as they embark on the upcoming challenges in the Test series."

"The Men's Selection Committee will name a replacement soon."

India are scheduled to play a five-match Test series against England, the first of which will be held in Hyderabad on January 25. The second match of the series will be played on February 2 in Vizag. Virat Kohli is expected to return for the remaining three matches of the series.

India Squad For First Two Tests vs England: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), KS Bharat (wk), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah (vc) and Avesh Khan

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India vs Afghanistan, 3rd T20: An Epic Encounter Ends in Double Super Overs Drama

India vs Afghanistan, In a breathtaking spectacle of T20 cricket, India emerged victorious against Afghanistan in the third T20 International after not one but two nail-biting superovers. The pulsating encounter, held at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore, showcased incredible performances from both sides, leaving fans on the edge of their seats.

Double Super Over Drama: India vs Afghanistan

Chasing a formidable target of 212, Afghanistan matched India’s score of 16 in the first super over, setting the stage for an unprecedented second super over. In the thrilling decider, Rohit Sharma’s side successfully defended a target of 12, with Ravi Bishnoi claiming the essential two wickets. The double super-over drama added an extra layer of excitement to an already intense contest.

Rohit Sharma’s T20 Century:

India’s innings, led by captain Rohit Sharma, was nothing short of spectacular. Facing early setbacks at 22 for four, Rohit Sharma played a captain’s knock. Scoring an unbeaten 121 off 69 balls, marking his fifth T20 century. The innings, supported by Rinku Singh’s aggressive 69 off 39 deliveries, powered India to an imposing total of 212/4 in 20 overs.

Gulbadin Naib’s Heroics for Afghanistan:

Afghanistan, in their pursuit of 212, showcased remarkable resilience, ending with an identical score. Gulbadin Naib’s explosive 55 off 23 balls played a pivotal role in the visitors’ stunning comeback. Despite India’s early bowling onslaught, Afghanistan clawed their way back into the game, setting up a dramatic finale.

Fareed Ahmad Malik’s Bowling Brilliance:

While the Indian batsmen dominated the majority of the innings. Afghanistan’s Fareed Ahmad Malik stood out with exceptional bowling figures of 3/20. His crucial wickets added some balance to Afghanistan’s performance, creating tense moments for the Indian team.

Captains’ Contributions:

Both Rohit Sharma and Afghanistan’s skipper, Ibrahim Zadran, showcased leadership qualities in their respective roles. Rohit’s exceptional century and Zadran’s strategic captaincy added an intriguing layer. To the match, making it a battle of not just skill but leadership.

Series Sweep for India:

With this thrilling victory, India completed a 3-0 series sweep against Afghanistan, underlining their dominance in the T20 format. The series witnessed extraordinary moments, and individual brilliance, and showcased the depth of talent in both squads.

Looking Ahead:

As the teams reflect on this epic encounter, the focus will shift to the upcoming challenges. And preparations for future tournaments. India’s impressive run, especially in a series featuring double super-overs. Will boost their confidence as they aim for continued success in T20 cricket.

Squads:

India: Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar.

Afghanistan: Ibrahim Zadran (captain), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ikram Alikhil (WK), Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmat Shah, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Azmatullah Omarzai, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad, Naveen Ul Haq, Noor Ahmad, Mohammad Saleem, Qais Ahmad, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan.