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"No Gimmicks, No Strategy": Rahul Dravid On Rohit Sharma's 'Simple' Super Over Decision

India head coach Rahul Dravid praised Ravi Bishnoi for his remarkable execution in the second super over and skipper Rohit Sharma for going with his gut and handing the ball to the spinner during their 3rd T20I victory against Afghanistan. India's third T20I encounter with Afghanistan kept the spectators on the edge of their seats. Afghanistan's herculean effort to chase down the target of 213, took the match into a super over.

Jasprit Bumrah Shares Emotional Post For Late Father, Wife Sanjana Ganesan's Comment Wins Hearts

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah shared an emotional post on his Instagram, where he gave a warm tribute to his late father. Bumrah lost his father Jasbir Singh, when he was just five years old and was then raised by his mother, Daljit. The India pacer and his wife Sanjana Ganesan got blessed with a baby boy, Angad in September, last year. Sharing his thoughts on life after becoming a dad, Bumrah posted an old picture of his father, holding him in his arms.

36 Runs In An Over, 2 Tie Breaks: Why India vs Afghanistan 3rd T20I Was A Historic One

Rohit Sharma and Rinku Singh mayhem ruled the M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru as India edged Afghanistan in a humdinger on Wednesday. The duo broke a plethora of records en route to their unbeaten 190-run stand in the 3rd and final T20I of the series. India weren't in the best of position when Rinku came out to bat, having lost 4 batters at the score of 22 runs but the duo remained unbeaten till the end of the innings, guiding the team to a total of 212 runs, capping off the innings by scoring 36 runs in the final over.

"Ashwin-Level Thinking": Rahul Dravid's Reaction On Rohit Sharma's Super Over Call Is Viral

Was Rohit Sharma retired hurt or retired out? It was the question on everybody's mind as the Indian skipper walked back before the last ball of the first Super Over during third and final T20 against Afghanistan, which the hosts eventually won to bag the series 3-0. As it turned out, it was pure gamesmanship from Rohit as India needed two runs from one ball to win at that stage and he wanted to use the better running abilities of third batter Rinku Singh to eke out that extra run.

Retired Hurt Or Retired Out? Rohit Sharma's Super Over Decision Triggers Debate

India captain Rohit Sharma produced the performance of a lifetime in the third T20I of the 3-match series against Afghanistan on Wednesday. Rohit's unbeaten knock of 121 runs laid the foundation of a thrilling clash that found its result after two Super Overs. While Rohit deservedly earned praise from fans on social media, a decision of his in the first Super Over did trigger a huge debate. With India needing 2 runs to win from the final ball of the first eliminator, Rohit decided to walk out, paving the way for Rinku Singh to replace him at the non-striker's end. But, it wasn't clarified whether he retired hurt or retired out.

"Wanted Someone Like That At...": Rohit Sharma Drops Big Rinku Singh T20 World Cup Selection Hint

Following India's win over Afghanistan in the third T20I following two Super Overs, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma lauded middle-order batter Rinku Singh, saying that he is "coming off age" and knows his strengths well. Rohit's record-breaking fifth T20I century and half-centuries by Afghanistan top order batters Rahmanullah Gurbaz, skipper Ibrahim Zadran and Gulbadin Naib could not separate both sides as Men in Blue beat a spirited Afghan side in the second over at Bengaluru.

New Zealand Star's Cheeky 'Pre-Series Deal' Revelation After Smashing Haris Rauf For 28 Runs

New Zealand opening batter Finn Allen entered the record books on Wednesday following his 62-ball 137 against Pakistan in the third T20I in Dunedin. Allen now holds the record for the highest T20I score by a New Zealander, surpassing Brendon McCullum's previous best of 123. He also equalled Afghanistan's Hazratullah Zazai for carting most sixes in a T20I, 16 to be precise. In the sixth over, he hit Rauf for 27 runs, including three sixes and two fours. Speaking during the mid-innings break, Allen revealed that he had cracked a deal with Rauf ahead of the series.

India Achieve Big Record With T20I Series Win Against Afghanistan, Surpass Pakistan In Elite List

The Indian cricket team made history by completing a 3-0 whitewash in the three-match series against Afghanistan after a hard-fought victory in the third encounter in Bengaluru on Wednesday. The match needed two Super Overs to finally end in India's favour with Rohit Sharma, Rinku Singh and Ravi Bishnoi emerging as the top performers. With this series win, India now have 9 whitewash series wins in T20I cricket - the most by any country in the shortest format of the sport. India were tied at 8 with Pakistan but the victory on Wednesday means that the Rohit Sharma-led side claimed the sensational T20I feat.

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"No Gimmicks, No Strategy": Rahul Dravid On Rohit Sharma's 'Simple' Super Over Decision

Jasprit Bumrah Shares Emotional Post For Late Father, Wife Sanjana Ganesan's Comment Wins Hearts

36 Runs In An Over, 2 Tie Breaks: Why India vs Afghanistan 3rd T20I Was A Historic One

"Ashwin-Level Thinking": Rahul Dravid's Reaction On Rohit Sharma's Super Over Call Is Viral

Retired Hurt Or Retired Out? Rohit Sharma's Super Over Decision Triggers Debate

"Wanted Someone Like That At...": Rohit Sharma Drops Big Rinku Singh T20 World Cup Selection Hint

New Zealand Star's Cheeky 'Pre-Series Deal' Revelation After Smashing Haris Rauf For 28 Runs

India Achieve Big Record With T20I Series Win Against Afghanistan, Surpass Pakistan In Elite List