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"Not Doing Justice...": Virat Kohli Reveals Chat With Rahul Dravid Amid Poor Form In T20 World Cup

Before scripting a moment that he would never forget in his life, India's stalwart batter, Virat Kohli, disclosed that he wasn't confident about delivering a performance in the T20 World Cup final in Barbados. Before the final, in seven matches, Kohli, with all his experience, struggled to find that elusive purple patch and put together a string of performances that he enjoyed in the Indian Premier League. Before the final, he could only muster up just 75 runs at an average of 10.71, which was well below the standards that he had set over the years.

Watch: Riyan Parag Receives Debut India Cap From His Father In Emotional Ceremony

Receiving the iconic blue Team India cap for the first time is an honour very few get to experience. But the moment was made even more special for Riyan Parag, as he was presented his first India cap by his own father, before making his debut in India's first T20I against Zimbabwe in Harare. Riyan Parag's father, Parag Das, is a former first class cricketer for Assam. Riyan also became the first-ever player from Assam to play for the Indian cricket team.

Ex-Indian Football Team Captain Bhaichung Bhutia Backs Spain To Clinch Euro 2024 Title

Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia has backed Spain to win the Euro Cup final against England on Sunday, expecting Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams to mesmerize the fans worldwide with yet another stunning show in the summit clash. "Spain definitely is going to have upper hand in the final because the way they've been playing, the team is completely balanced. They look technically so good, they have been outstanding with six out of six wins. They're definitely a team which is in form. "Yamal and Williams are going to come up with another stellar show," Bhutia told PTI Videos in an interview. The 47-year-old legendary India striker acknowledged that 17-year-old Yamal "is definitely "a superstar in the making".

"Ever Lifted A Cup?": Ravi Shastri's Brutal Reply To Michael Vaughan On T20 World Cup Venue Conspiracy

It's been more than a week since India defeated England in the semi-final of the T20 World Cup in Guyana, avenging their 10-wicket defeat to the same side two years back at the same stage. The Rohit Sharma-led side also defeated South Africa last Saturday to clinch the T20 World Cup title in Barbados. Following Afghanistan's crushing loss to South Africa in the other semi-final, former England captain Michael Vaughan had accused the organisers for favouring India, questioning the scheduling of the tournament.

"What's For Dinner?": Sanjana Ganesan's Special Treat For Jasprit Bumrah After T20 World Cup Triumph

Star pacer Jasprit Bumrah went on an "ice cream" date with wife Sanjana Ganesan after Team India's T20 World Cup triumph last week in Barbados. Sanjana was in the West Indies as part of the broadcasting team, and even interviewed Bumrah multiple times during the tournament, including after the final. The morning after India's World Cup win, Sanjana shared a video on her Instagram story, revealing that she took Bumrah out on an "ice cream" date to celebrate the victory.

Gautam Gambhir Wants "Fiercest Bowler He Ever Faced" To Join His Support Staff: Report

After appointing Gautam Gambhir as head coach of the Indian team, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is now lining up its option to decide the remaining support staff. Over the past few days, several names have been linked to the bowling coach position, including Zaheer Khan, Lakshmipathy Balaji and R Vinay Kumar. While a final decision has yet to be made, Cricbuzz has now reported that Gambhir has asked the BCCI to also consider former South Africa Morne Morkel for the job.

"Feel So Inferior": James Anderson's Tribute To Virat Kohli In Post-Retirement Speech

Arguably the greatest fast bowler to have ever played the game, England's James Anderson played his final Test on Friday as the hosts trounced West Indies by an innings and 114 runs at the Lord's. Anderson signed off on a high, claiming four wickets to retire with 704 wickets, which is the most by any pacer in the history of Test cricket. Anderson bows out as the third highest-wicket taker in the longest format of the game, only behind Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan (800) and Australia's late great Shane Warne (708).

When MS Dhoni Decided To Send S Sreesanth Home Mid-Series: R Ashwin Shares Unheard Tale

An irate Mahendra Singh Dhoni deciding to send erstwhile enfant terrible S Sreesanth back home in the middle of a match, his 'Mankading' debut as a teenager and W.V. Raman's efforts into making him a potent off-spinner are some of the eminently readable stories in Ravichandran Ashwin's autobiography. The 184-page book titled 'I Have The Streets- A Kutty Cricket Story' is co-authored by senior journalist Sidharth Monga and published by Penguin Random House. It covers Ashwin's journey from his formative years till India's epic World Cup win in 2011.

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"Not Doing Justice...": Virat Kohli Reveals Chat With Rahul Dravid Amid Poor Form In T20 World Cup

Watch: Riyan Parag Receives Debut India Cap From His Father In Emotional Ceremony

Ex-Indian Football Team Captain Bhaichung Bhutia Backs Spain To Clinch Euro 2024 Title

"Ever Lifted A Cup?": Ravi Shastri's Brutal Reply To Michael Vaughan On T20 World Cup Venue Conspiracy

"What's For Dinner?": Sanjana Ganesan's Special Treat For Jasprit Bumrah After T20 World Cup Triumph

Gautam Gambhir Wants "Fiercest Bowler He Ever Faced" To Join His Support Staff: Report

"Feel So Inferior": James Anderson's Tribute To Virat Kohli In Post-Retirement Speech

When MS Dhoni Decided To Send S Sreesanth Home Mid-Series: R Ashwin Shares Unheard Tale