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Virat Kohli Meets Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu

Indian cricket team's stalwart batter Virat Kohli met Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu in Dharamshala. During this meet, there was a discussion about cricket and CM Sukhu congratulated Kohli for playing the match-winning innings against New Zealand at the Dharamshala Cricket Stadium. He also went on to extend good wishes on behalf of himself and the people of the state to the Indian team for keeping its unbeaten run in the World Cup campaign intact.

"No Way India Shouldn't...": Shoaib Akhtar's Bold Cricket World Cup Title Prediction

India are off to a flying start in Cricket World Cup 2023, winning all of their first 5 matches of the campaign, beating some big teams like Australia, Pakistan and New Zealand. After the Indian team secured a 4-wicket victory against the Kiwis in Dharamsala on Sunday, Pakistan great Shoaib Akhtar made some bold comments, suggesting even the likes of Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, etc. are individually enough to get the better of the Kiwis in this World Cup.

Watch: Virat Kohli's Stunned Reaction On Jasprit Bumrah's Missed Catch vs New Zealand Goes Viral

Jasprit Bumrah spilled an easy catch as Indian cricket team's fielding concerns continued against New Zealand in their Cricket World Cup 2023 encounter on Sunday. A wide full delivery from Kuldeep was a clear invitation for Mitchell to try an inside out shot and he obliged with a heave towards long-off. Bumrah was positioned perfectly for the catch and the ball came directly at the fast bowler. However, he could not get it under control and he spilled it for a boundary. Virat Kohli was left stunned by another dropped opportunity after an early mistake by Ravindra Jadeja and his expression went viral on social media.

4.3 Crore Viewers - Virat Kohli's Epic 95 vs New Zealand Helps Break World Cup Record

Sunday brought with it the promise of a great contest between the Indian cricket team and the New Zealand cricket team. Unbeaten in the ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 so far, the Rohit Sharma-led India and the New Zealand cricket team went up against each other with full force. Batting first in Dharamsala, New Zealand scored 273 in 50 overs with Daryl Mitchell scoring 130. Mohammed Shami took five wickets for India.

Cricket World Cup: 'Poor' Dharamsala Outfield Back In Focus As Indian Players Avoid Diving On It

The poor outfield at the HPCA stadium was back in focus as most of the Indian players shied away from sliding to avoid potential injuries in their Cricket World Cup match against New Zealand in Dharmasala on Sunday. India skipper Rohit Sharma made a sliding effort and hurt his little finger early on in the New Zealand innings, forcing him to leave the field for treatment. He, however, returned back later to lead the side. And then in the 35th over, Jasprit Bumrah decided against diving at the fine-leg boundary while chasing the ball, giving away a boundary to New Zealand skipper Tom Latham.

"Fielding Is Something..." - Rohit Sharma's Honest Take On Dropped Catches Against New Zealand

Mohammed Shami sizzled with a five-wicket haul in his first game of the World Cup and his captain Rohit Sharma was all praise of him for grabbing the opportunity with both hands in India's four-wicket win over New Zealand on Sunday. After Shami (5/54) led the Indian bowling attack to bowl New Zealand out for 273, chase-master Virat Kohli struck a magnificent 95 to help his side chase down the target with 12 balls to spare. "Shami took the opportunity with both hands. He's got class and so much experience and he used the conditions really well," Rohit said at the post-match presentation.

Watch: Virat Kohli Falls Short Of Sachin Tendulkar's Record-Equaling Ton. His Reaction Says It All

Virat Kohli hit 95 to lead India to a four-wicket victory over New Zealand and a fifth win in five matches at the World Cup on Sunday although the superstar batsman just missed equalling Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 one-day international centuries. Fast bowler Mohammed Shami returned figures of 5-54 to help bowl out New Zealand for 273, a total India overhauled with 12 balls to spare in Dharamsala. The Kiwis, who rode on Daryl Mitchell's 130 to post 273, suffered their first loss in five matches and are second behind leaders India in the 10-team table.

Mohammed Shami Breaks Silence On Warming Bench For First 4 World Cup Games

Following his side's four-wicket win over New Zealand in their ICC Cricket World Cup match on Sunday, Indian pacer Mohammed Shami said one has to get his confidence up early after sitting out of the playing eleven for a while and his match-winning performance did his belief and world of good. He added, however, that it was not too hard for him to wait on the sidelines for an opportunity to get into the playing eleven as the team fared phenomenally well with the combination it went with in the previous four matches.

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Virat Kohli Meets Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu

"No Way India Shouldn't...": Shoaib Akhtar's Bold Cricket World Cup Title Prediction

Watch: Virat Kohli's Stunned Reaction On Jasprit Bumrah's Missed Catch vs New Zealand Goes Viral

4.3 Crore Viewers - Virat Kohli's Epic 95 vs New Zealand Helps Break World Cup Record

Cricket World Cup: 'Poor' Dharamsala Outfield Back In Focus As Indian Players Avoid Diving On It

"Fielding Is Something..." - Rohit Sharma's Honest Take On Dropped Catches Against New Zealand

Watch: Virat Kohli Falls Short Of Sachin Tendulkar's Record-Equaling Ton. His Reaction Says It All

Mohammed Shami Breaks Silence On Warming Bench For First 4 World Cup Games