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'Virat Kohli Will Deliver In WTC Final': Former India Selector's Verdict On Batting Great

Former chairperson of the national selection committee MSK Prasad said that star batter Virat Kohli will deliver a great performance in the final of the ICC World Test Championship against Australia because his form and state of mind is in a good place. India will be aiming to clinch the ICC World Test Championship as they lock horns with Aussies from June 7 onwards at The Oval. Virat will no doubt be one of India's key players in the quest for the country's first big ICC title since 2013.

Watch: Amid Gautam Gambhir's Chat With Sachin Tendulkar, Fans Chant Virat Kohli's Name

Needless to say, the infamous Virat Kohli-Gautam Gambhir spat was one of the most unforgettable moments of the IPL 2023. The incident happened after the match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Lucknow Super Giants on May 1. Since then, fans have targetted Gambhir and LSG Naveen-ul-Haq, who also had an on-field altercation with the former RCB captain during the match, by chanting Kohli's name. After LSG lost to Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator earlier this week, the crowd in Chennai was heard chanting Kohli's name while Gambhir was having a chat with batting great and MI mentor Sachin Tendulkar.

'Credit To Shubman, Hope He Continues...": Rohit Sharma Makes Big Wish Ahead Of IPL, WTC Final

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma felt Shubman Gill made the difference in their loss to Gujarat Titans in IPL Qualifier 2 and hoped the opener continues his purple patch in India colours. Gill smashed 129 off 60 balls before Mohit Sharma (5/10) scalped a fifer as defending champions Gujarat Titans beat MI by 62 runs to storm into their second consecutive IPL final where they will meet Chennai Super Kings on Sunday.

Watch: Rohit Sharma's Heartwarming Gesture After Shubman Gill's Century In IPL 2023 Qualifier 2 Wins Internet

Sensational Shubman Gill's 129 off 60 balls — his third hundred plus knock of the season — propelled Gujarat Titans to a daunting 233/3 against Mumbai Indians here in Qualifier 2 of the IPL on Friday. Gill began sturdily and turned brutal in the second half of the innings to smash an overall seven fours and 10 sixes in his breathtaking knock.

"People Say T20 Is About Sixes": Suryakumar Yadav's Interesting Take On Batting Ahead Of IPL 2023 Qualifier 2

Mumbai Indians (MI) star batter Suryakumar Yadav on Friday gave an insight into his gameplay, which makes him one of the most feared, effortless and elegant strikers of the white-ball in the shortest format of the game. Surya, popularly known as SKY, talked about his self-belief which keeps him going despite numerous ups and downs in his career. Suryakumar Yadav had an exclusive interaction with JioCinema posted ahead of his side's IPL 2023 qualifier 2 match against Gujarat Titans (GT) on Friday. The winner of the match will book a place in the final against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), which will take place on May 28 in Ahmedabad.

Watch: Axar Patel Falls Hilariously On Ground During Team India's 'Fun Drill' Ahead Of WTC Final

The Indian cricket team, excluding the players who are currently a part of the ongoing Indian Premier League season, has started training ahead of the World Test Championship final that is set to take place at the Oval in England. The match against Australia will kick off on June 7 and the Indian players are making sure they leave no stone unturned in their attempt for a maiden title. The BCCI on Friday uploaded a video on social media in which the likes of Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur and Umesh Yadav could be seen doing a 'fun drill' and the end was just hilariously perfect.

Watch: Tim David's Helpless Look After Getting Dismissed Off Yash Thakur's Delivery

Mumbai Indians registered a thumping 81-run victory over Lucknow Super Giants in the Eliminator match on IPL 2023 on Wednesday. Playing at Chepauk, the five-time champions posted a total of 182/8 and later bundled out LSG for 101, after Akash Madhwal took a five-wicket haul. The wickets kept on tumbling as young pacer Madhwal broke the backbone of LSG's batting attack but one wicket which became the talk of the town was from the Mumbai Indians' camp, as Tim David's dismissal off Yash Thakur's delivery can be called as one of the most unfortunate.

"Horses For Courses": Ravi Shastri's Significant Advice For India For WTC Final

Former Indian cricket team head coach Ravi Shastri believes that the team composition for India can be extremely helpful in the World Test Championship (WTC) final at the Oval and the presence of three fast bowlers and two spinners will allow skipper Rohit Sharma to control the game against Australia. In a recent interaction, Shastri said that the overcast condition in England during June will be of help to the pacers and their performance can allow India to win the coveted title.

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'Virat Kohli Will Deliver In WTC Final': Former India Selector's Verdict On Batting Great

Watch: Amid Gautam Gambhir's Chat With Sachin Tendulkar, Fans Chant Virat Kohli's Name

'Credit To Shubman, Hope He Continues...": Rohit Sharma Makes Big Wish Ahead Of IPL, WTC Final

Watch: Rohit Sharma's Heartwarming Gesture After Shubman Gill's Century In IPL 2023 Qualifier 2 Wins Internet

"People Say T20 Is About Sixes": Suryakumar Yadav's Interesting Take On Batting Ahead Of IPL 2023 Qualifier 2

Watch: Axar Patel Falls Hilariously On Ground During Team India's 'Fun Drill' Ahead Of WTC Final

Watch: Tim David's Helpless Look After Getting Dismissed Off Yash Thakur's Delivery

"Horses For Courses": Ravi Shastri's Significant Advice For India For WTC Final