"Look At Virat Kohli": England Great's Advice To Jos Buttler And Co After Poor World Cup Show

16.11.2023 - 11:15 sports.ndtv.com

Defending champions had a forgettable outing at the ongoing ODI World Cup as the Jos Buttler-led side got eliminated in the league stage.

The 2019 champions were only able to register three victories in nine matches and finished at the seventh spot in the points table.

Their poor run at the mega event has invited a lot of backlash from many former cricketers. Similarly, former England skipper Michael Vaughan has slammed the Three Lions and advised them to follow the fitness routine of star India batter Virat Kohli.

Vaughan stated that 'Bazball' or playing aggressive cricket may work in the Test format but for the ODIs, players of England need to work on their fitness. "This relaxed, carefree attitude of the Bazballers has been great but it should not roll into white-ball games.

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Team India's squads for the upcoming tour of South Africa has been the topic of discussion lately. After reports emerged that veteran Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will miss the white-ball leg of tour (three T20Is and as many ODIs), the BCCI confirmed earlier this week that the star batters will return to the team for two-match Test series, starting December 26. With Rohit rested and vice-captain Hardik Pandya out injured, KL Rahul will lead the team in the 50-over format, while Suryakumar Yadav will get his first taste of India captaincy away from home, having led the side to a T20I series-win over Australia on Friday.

"It's Time For Him To...": AB De Villiers On Virat Kohli Opting Out Of SA ODIs And T20Is

India squad for the upcoming all-format tour of South Africa was announced on Thursday and it came as a shocker for many. Regular skipper Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli will be missing out from the ODIs and T20Is while Yuzvendra Chahal and Sanju Samson finally earned their call-ups. Rohit and Kohli's absence from the white-ball series against the Proteas has created a stir among the fans about the future of the two players. Kohli had an exceptional outing in the recently concluded ODI World Cup and former South Africa batter AB de Villiers backed his decision of resting from ODIs and T20Is.

Virat Kohli "Still Has Lot Of Cricket And Runs Left In Him": Sachin Tendulkar

Indian cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar expressed happiness at star batter Virat Kohli breaking his record of most ODI centuries and said that Virat still has a lot of cricket and runs left in him. Though India succumbed to yet another heartbreaking defeat in the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup held at home, the campaign will be remembered fondly by many fans for Virat's exploits and consistency throughout the event, which saw him break multiple batting records every single time he walked to the crease. One of these was Virat becoming the first-ever batter to hit 50 ODI centuries.

PM Modi Meets Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma After Cricket World Cup Final Loss. Mumbai Indians Write: "We Win..."

PM Narendra Modi was among the many dignitaries present for the Cricket World Cup 2023 final in Ahmedabad on Sunday. He was also present at the presentation ceremony and gave the ODI Cricket World Cup trophy to Australia's winning captain Pat Cummins. Later, he went and met the Indian cricket team in the dressing room. The images from the meeting has gone viral on social media. The ODI Cricket World Cup 2023's top wicket-taker, Mohammed Shami expressed gratitude towards fans for their support throughout the tournament and thanked PM Narendra Modi for meeting players in the dressing room. Even Ravindra Jadeja expressed his gratitude towards PM Narendra Modi.

"Just One Bad Day...": Sachin Tendulkar's Message For Team India After Cricket World Cup 2023 Heartbreak

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar congratulated the Australian team for clinching their record sixth ODI World Cup trophy and shared a heartwarming message for the Indian team. India came close yet ended up being too far from clinching the much-awaited Cricket World Cup trophy. Australia produced their best cricket in the entire tournament at the Narendra Modi Stadium leaving the Indian fans heartbroken. Sachin admitted that the Baggy Greens played better cricket and praised the Men in Blue for giving their all throughout the tournament. "Congratulations to Australia on their sixth World Cup win. On the most important day of the biggest stage, they played better cricket. Hard luck Team India, just one bad day in an otherwise sterling tournament can be heartbreaking. I can imagine the agony of the players, fans and well-wishers and what they must be going through. Losses are a part of the sport but let us remember that this unit gave their all for us throughout the tournament," Sachin wrote on X.