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Novak Djokovic Responds After Virat Kohli Shares Intriguing Story Involving Tennis Star

One of the finest tennis stars to have graced the game, Novak Djokovic gears up for the first Grand Slam of the year, the Australian Open 2024. As the tennis ace started his preparation for the 2-week long tournament, he received a good luck greeting from India's marquee cricketer Virat Kohli. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared a video where Kohli spoke about his admiration for Djokovic and also narrated an intriguing tale about his first contact with the Serbian tennis star. Seeing the video spread like wildfire on social media, Djokovic has responded.

Watch: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Can't Control Laughter As India Make Mockery Of Chase In 2nd T20I

India swept aside Afghanistan in the second T20I of a three-match series on Sunday, registering a six-wicket win at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. India captain Rohit Sharma became the first player to feature in 150 T20Is, while star batter Virat Kohli return to the side in the format after a gap of more than 14 months. After bowling Afghanistan out for 172, India achieved the target in 15.4 overs, thanks to half-centuries from Shivam Dube and youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal.

"This Is National Duty, You Can't...": Ex Pakistan Star's Dig At 'Mentally Fatigued' Ishan Kishan

Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal has questioned India youngster Ishan Kishan's decision to take a break from the sport, citing mental fatigue. Kishan had pulled himself out of the India squad for the Test series against South Africa in December 2023. The wicketkeeper-batter was then ignored for the ongoing T20I series against Afghanistan. Speaking on the issue, India head coach Rahul Dravid said that the player did not make himself available for selection, and will now have to play domestic cricket to get back into the side.

Man Hugs Virat Kohli During 2nd T20I vs Afghanistan, Detained For Security Breach

After a hiatus of more than 14 months, Team India's talisman batter Virat Kohli was back in T20I colours on Sunday, playing a handy knock to help his team beat Afghanistan in the second T20I in Indore. The crowd inside the Holkar Stadium gave a special ovation to Kohli everytime he touched the ball or collected a boundary. While no one has ever doubted Kohli's intent and desire while batting, the former India captain came out to bat with a different mindset as India blew away Afghanistan in a rather chilly evening in Indore.

India vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I: Brutal Shivam Dube, Yashasvi Jaiswal Power India To Six-Wicket Win

Riding on a flurry of mighty maximums, Shivam Dube and Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed Afghanistan's bowlers to smithereens with swashbuckling half-centuries as India made short work of a 173-run target to win the second T20I by six wickets in Indore on Sunday. While Yashasvi got out after hammering 68 off 34 balls, including six sixes, Dube ended unbeaten on a 32-ball 63, hitting four maximums in the process. India completed the chase with 26 balls to spare, taking an unassailable lead in the three-match series.

India vs Afghanistan Live Score, 2nd T20I: Shivam Dube Slams Hattrick Of Sixes To Mohammad Nabi After Yashasvi Jaiswal's Fifty

IND vs AFG Live Cricket Score 2nd T20I: Yashasvi Jaiswal is firing in all cylinders for two-down India in the chase of 173 runs against Afghanistan in Indore. He has been joined by Shivam Dube after India lost the wicket of Virat Kohli, who scored 29 runs off 16 balls.

Rohit Sharma Registers Back-To-Back Ducks, Internet Goes Into Overdrive

India captain Rohit Sharma has had a horror return to the T20I side in the ongoing series against Afghanistan. After being run out for a duck in the series-opener in Mohali, Rohit failed to open his account once again in the second T20I. He was cleaned up by Fazalhaq Farooqi in the first over of India's 173-run chase. Prior to the ongoing series, Rohit had not played a T20I in over 14 months. However, his return to the team hasn't been a fruitful one for him individually.

India vs Afghanistan, 2nd T20I: Shubman Gill Dropped, Virat Kohli Returns. What Rohit Sharma Said At Toss

India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bowl against Afghanistan in the second T20I in Indore on Sunday. At the toss, Rohit announced two changes as Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal returned after missing the series-opener. On the other hand, Shubman Gill and Tilak Varma missed out on a place in the XI. With the series against Afghanistan set to India's last assignment before the T20 World Cup in June, Rohit emphasised that the team wants to try out different things to prepare for the World Cup. As far as the changes were concerned, Rohit did not reveal any details.

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Novak Djokovic Responds After Virat Kohli Shares Intriguing Story Involving Tennis Star

Watch: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Can't Control Laughter As India Make Mockery Of Chase In 2nd T20I

"This Is National Duty, You Can't...": Ex Pakistan Star's Dig At 'Mentally Fatigued' Ishan Kishan

Man Hugs Virat Kohli During 2nd T20I vs Afghanistan, Detained For Security Breach

India vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I: Brutal Shivam Dube, Yashasvi Jaiswal Power India To Six-Wicket Win

India vs Afghanistan Live Score, 2nd T20I: Shivam Dube Slams Hattrick Of Sixes To Mohammad Nabi After Yashasvi Jaiswal's Fifty

Rohit Sharma Registers Back-To-Back Ducks, Internet Goes Into Overdrive

India vs Afghanistan, 2nd T20I: Shubman Gill Dropped, Virat Kohli Returns. What Rohit Sharma Said At Toss