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Virat Kohli Channels Inner Child, Slides Into Team India’s Photoshoot. Watch | Cricket News
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Virat Kohli Channels Inner Child, Slides Into Team India’s Photoshoot. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Despite a silent day with the bat, Virat Kohli did very well for the Indian team in the field, making a mark with an incredible boundary-rope save and a catch to playing his part in the Indian team's triumph over Australia in the 3rd T20I on Wednesday. The buzz around the match, courtesy of the two Super Overs, was extreme, with the hearts of the players, the audience in the stadium, and fans beating at rapid speeds. As India wrapped up the series with a thrilling win, even the veteran Virat Kohli turned into a child after the match. In a video that is spreading like wildfire on s...
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“Spirit Of Cricket? Yet Again, I Am Sorry”: R Ashwin’s Million-Dollar Take On 3rd T20I Controversy | Cricket News
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“Spirit Of Cricket? Yet Again, I Am Sorry”: R Ashwin’s Million-Dollar Take On 3rd T20I Controversy | Cricket News

[ad_1] The 3rd T20I between India and Afghanistan was full of runs, epic moments in the field, and controversy-filled drama. In the first Super Over of the match, India captain Rohit Sharma fumed at Afghanistan veteran Mohammad Nabi seeing the latter decided to take an extra double after a throw from wicket-keeper Sanju Samson hit him and deflected. Rohit wasn't happy seeing Nabi take advantage of the deflected throw, bringing the sportsmanship angle. However, veteran India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has an intriguing take on the matter. Ashwin, who has been unofficially given the title...
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“Virat Kohli Tried To…”: Rohit Sharma’s Big ‘Intent’ Remark On Former Captain’s Golden Duck | Cricket News
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“Virat Kohli Tried To…”: Rohit Sharma’s Big ‘Intent’ Remark On Former Captain’s Golden Duck | Cricket News

[ad_1] Both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma marked their T20I return in the 3-match series against Afghanistan, making a case for themselves for T20 World Cup 2024 squad selection. While Rohit redeemed himself in the 3rd T20I with a century, after incurring back-to-back ducks in the first two matches, Virat scored a solitary 16-ball 29 in the 2nd match before departing for a duck in the third. Though Kohli's runs with the bat might not have impressed many, his 'intent' certainly left a mark on the skipper Rohit. In a chat with the broadcaster after the 3rd T20I in Bengaluru, Rohit highlight...
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Virat Kohli’s Heroics That Played Silent Role In India’s Triumph In 3rd T20I. Watch | Cricket News
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Virat Kohli’s Heroics That Played Silent Role In India’s Triumph In 3rd T20I. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] The Indian cricket team's triumph against Afghanistan in the 3rd T20I saw Rohit Sharma and Rinku Singh grab the spotlight with their valiant 190-run partnership for the 5th wicket. While Rohit and Rinku took India to a challenging total of 212 runs with their heroics, Virat Kohli was silent with the bat, having incurred a first-ball duck. But, despite the poor show with the bat, Kohli pulled off two exceptional moments in the field that played key roles in the hosts' triumph. With Afghanistan 165/4 in 16.4 overs, Kohli pulled off a stunning save on the boundary rope, leaving fans ...
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“India Were Wrong In…”: Ex Star Blasts Rohit Sharma And Team Over ‘Controversial Run’ In 3rd T20I | Cricket News
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“India Were Wrong In…”: Ex Star Blasts Rohit Sharma And Team Over ‘Controversial Run’ In 3rd T20I | Cricket News

[ad_1] Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma was livid over a 'controversial run' involving Mohammad Nabi and Rahmanullah Gurbaz during the third T20I encounter against Afghanistan in Bengaluru on Wednesday. On the final ball of the first Super Over, Nabi missed a yorker from Mukesh Kumar and as they went for the single, a throw from Sanju Samson from behind the stumps hit the batter and went towards long-on. The batters ended up completing two more runs and take their score to 16. Rohit was not happy at all with the batters taking advantage of the situation and although he ended up ha...
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“Unfortunately, We Won’t…”: Rahul Dravid’s Honest Admission On T20 World Cup Squad | Cricket News
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“Unfortunately, We Won’t…”: Rahul Dravid’s Honest Admission On T20 World Cup Squad | Cricket News

[ad_1] India head coach Rahul Dravid was a pleased man after the 3-0 series win over Afghanistan as few fringe players performed well to give the team more options for the T20 World Cup in June. India played 11 T20s after the ODI World Cup last year and the thinktank was able to have a closer look at some contenders such as Jitesh Sharma and Shivam Dube after frontline players were given a rest. Dravid was quite chuffed at their efforts. “We've had different people play after the last ODI World Cup for a variety of reasons. But I think it's just nice to see that there are some options (a...
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India vs Afghanistan 3rd T20I: “As Long As…” – Rahul Dravid’s Verdict On ‘Controversial Run’ During Super Over | Cricket News
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India vs Afghanistan 3rd T20I: “As Long As…” – Rahul Dravid’s Verdict On ‘Controversial Run’ During Super Over | Cricket News

[ad_1] Playing down the on-field controversy around a moment during the first super over of the pulsating third T20I against Afghanistan at the Chinnaswamy in Bengaluru on Wednesday, India head coach Rahul Dravid called it a "part of the game". India skipper Rohit Sharma was seen remonstrating with an on-field umpire after Afghan all-rounder Mohammed Nabi ran byes off a deflected throw during the first super over of the T20I on Wednesday. That moment was one of many that made the nail-biting contest one for the ages. The hosts, however, survived a mighty scare from the visitors to seal th...
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