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"MS Dhoni Bats For 2 Overs, Hits 4 6s": Sourav Ganguly's Blunt Advice On India's T20I Team Combination

Virat Kohli is very much capable of getting a 40-ball-100 like Travis Head and he should open the batting with India skipper Rohit Sharma in the upcoming T20 World Cup in the Americas, former captain Sourav Ganguly said on Monday. Kohli recently scored a 67-ball-100 against Rajasthan Royals but received flak because of his strike-rate at a time when openers from other teams are taking anything between 39 to 50 balls to hit the three-figure mark.

Legal Or Illegal? Experts Divided Over Virat Kohli's Controversial Dismissal vs KKR

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) survived a late charge by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), registering a one-run win in their IPL 2024 match at the Eden Gardens. However, KKR's win was overshadowed by Virat Kohli's controversial dismissal. Kohli, who made a seven-ball 18, mistimed a slower full toss and fell caught and bowled off Harshit Rana. However, the former RCB captain was confident that the high full-toss was above his waist as the umpires checked for a no-ball. Third umpire Michael Gough declared it out after technology suggested that Kohli was ahead of the popping crease and the ball had dipped due to the lack of pace on the delivery.

In 3 Points, Navjot Singh Sidhu Settles Virat Kohli No-Ball Debate

The Virat Kohli no-ball debate has had the cricketing fraternity divided. The likes of Irfan Pathan, Aakash Chopra, Harshal Bhogle, etc. have sided with the umpire's official call, which is to award the dismissal to Kolkata Knight Riders pacer Harshit Rana. However, there are those too like Navjot Singh Sidhu, who don't feel the umpires made the right call in ruling the Royal Challengers Bengaluru stalwart out. In a lengthy video on social media, Sidhu tried to explain the factors that should be put into consideration before such decisions are made on the field by the umpires.

'Conversation With Virat Kohli Really Helped Me': Riyan Parag's Massive Praise

When Riyan Parag first arrived on the scene, he was known more for his unabashed expression of opinions on social media than for his batting. But then came a "good 10-15 minutes" of advice from the great Virat Kohli, and things changed for the better. From facing criticism for speaking his mind instead of delivering drab cliches in media interaction or on social media, the 22-year-old player from Assam is now staking a claim for India selection with stellar performances this IPL season.

Not Yashasvi Jaiswal Or Shubman Gill, Sourav Ganguly Backs Star Duo To Open For India At T20 World Cup

Delhi Capitals (DC) Director of Cricket and former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly opened up on the need to adopt a fearless approach in T20I cricket by Team India and praised star batter Virat Kohli, saying that he has the ability to get a 40-ball century. Delhi Capitals is currently at eighth place in the points table with six points after three wins and five losses. They lost their last game to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).

"Not Good For The Game": Navjot Singh Sidhu's Blunt Take On Virat Kohli's Dismissal vs KKR

Former India opener Navjot Singh Sidhu has lashed out at the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Virat Kohli's controversial during thier IPL 2024 match at the Eden Gardens on Sunday. During the third over of the RCB's 223-run chase, Kohli ended up mishitting a full-toss from pacer Harshit Rana, who completed an easy caught and bowled dismissal. While KKR cricketers celebrated, Kohli went for a review as he was convinced that the ball was above his waist on contact with the bat.

Watch: Umpire Confronts Virat Kohli Over No-Ball Row In KKR vs RCB Match, Then This Happens

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) suffered another defeat in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 campaign, going down to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 1 run in a thrilling contest. The narrow margin of the defeat sums up the close contest it was. What made the battle even more intense was the controversial dismissal of Virat Kohli who was caught and bowled by KKR pacer Harshit Rana after being troubled by an above-waist full toss. Despite reviewing the call, Kohli remained out, but that didn't prevent him from taking up the matter with the umpires.

Gautam Gambhir's One-Line Message For Virat Kohli's RCB After Thrilling Loss vs KKR

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) mentor Gautam Gambhir heaped praise on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) after their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match at the iconic Eden Gardens on Sunday. Gambhir took to his official X (formerly X) account and said that the Bengaluru-based franchise displayed a 'phenomenal character' during their match against KKR. "Phenomenal display of character by RCB today," Gambhir wrote. Summarizing the match, RCB skipper Faf Du Plessis won the toss and elected to field first. Phil Salt's explosive 48 in 14 balls, with seven fours and three sixes, provided the two-time champions with some extra runs in the powerplay.

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"MS Dhoni Bats For 2 Overs, Hits 4 6s": Sourav Ganguly's Blunt Advice On India's T20I Team Combination

Legal Or Illegal? Experts Divided Over Virat Kohli's Controversial Dismissal vs KKR

In 3 Points, Navjot Singh Sidhu Settles Virat Kohli No-Ball Debate

'Conversation With Virat Kohli Really Helped Me': Riyan Parag's Massive Praise

Not Yashasvi Jaiswal Or Shubman Gill, Sourav Ganguly Backs Star Duo To Open For India At T20 World Cup

"Not Good For The Game": Navjot Singh Sidhu's Blunt Take On Virat Kohli's Dismissal vs KKR

Watch: Umpire Confronts Virat Kohli Over No-Ball Row In KKR vs RCB Match, Then This Happens

Gautam Gambhir's One-Line Message For Virat Kohli's RCB After Thrilling Loss vs KKR