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India Look To Continue Winning Juggernaut In World Cup Clash vs Bangladesh

Going by the current form of the teams, the popular pre-match prediction of India's World Cup game against Bangladesh here on Thursday will be a romp for Rohit Sharma's men. But if the glossy surface is scratched, one will have to tear away that view based on the form book. Bangladesh have beaten India three times in the last four ODIs -- twice in a bilateral series in December 2022 and then in the Asia Cup Super Four match recently. In this tournament, the underdogs have already shown how to slay the giants.

"Virat Kohli Will Find It Harder, Rohit Sharma Will Be...": Ponting's Big Captaincy Verdict

Australian legend Ricky Ponting believes a "laid-back" Rohit Sharma is the ideal captain to lead India to their third ODI World Cup title, the second on home soil after the 2011 triumph. With three convincing wins under their belt, India have made a perfect start to their World Cup campaign. India defeated Australia by six wickets in their tournament opener, before registering emphatic eight and seven-wicket wins over Afghanistan and Pakistan to sit on top of the points table.

Cricket World Cup - Virat Kohli "Better Than Sachin Tendulkar?" Yes, Replies Australia Star. Gives Detailed Reason

The ICC ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 is one big opportunity for Virat Kohli to reaffirm his status as an all-time great. The former Indian cricket team has already made an impact at the Cricket World Cup with two half-centuries in India's first two matches. More than his run tally, it's the impact of his innings that have boosted India. In the first match against Australia, with the team three-down, Virat Kohli struck a solid stand with KL Rahul and ensured India start its World Cup campaign with a win.

"Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Would Want To Have Olympic Medal": Former Cricketer Atul Wassan

Former Indian cricketer Atul Wassan talked about how the T20 format presents an opportunity for teams to compete against strong cricketing nations in the Olympics and said that players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma would like to have an Olympic medal in their trophy cabinet. In the recently concluded 19th Asian Games, India sent a relatively inexperienced team that claimed the gold medal. In light of the performances of teams like Afghanistan and Netherlands in the T20 format, Wassan feels that with five years to go before the 2028 Olympics, teams will have a chance to develop and compete in the T20 format.

"Virat Kohli 3rd Most Followed Athlete...": India Star The Highlight In Cricket's Olympic Inclusion

Cricket is part of Olympic, finally. The widely followed sport is back at the quadrennial extravaganza after a gap of 128 years. Cricket was part of the 1900 Olympics. At the 2028 Los Angles Olympics, cricket (men's and women's T20Is) will return to the sporting spectacle. Along with lacrosse (sixes), baseball/softball, flag football and squash, cricket is part of the additional sports for the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.

Watch: Virat Kohli Effect? Delhi Crowd Cheers For Naveen-ul-Haq During Cricket World Cup 2023 Game

It has been an interesting journey for Afghanistan fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq when it comes to fan support in India during the Cricket World Cup 2023. The pacer was taunted constantly during the initial games of the competition as a result of the on-field spat he had with Virat Kohli during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. Chants of "Kohli Kohli" filled the stadium every time he came to bowl and even on social media, his every move was scrutinised. However, the two cricketers put an end to their spat as they hugged each other during the India vs Afghanistan game and the mood among the Indian cricket team fans has made a complete U-turn. During the match against England in New Delhi on Sunday, the crowd was firmly behind Afghanistan and Naveen received loud cheers from them throughout the game.

Watch: Virat Kohli's Priceless Reaction After KL Rahul Wins 'Best Fielder Award' vs Pakistan

India dominated their arch-rivals Pakistan in what was supposed to be war minus the shooting, blowing the Babar Azam-led side by seven wickets in an ODI World Cup face-off at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday. In what is seen as the pinnacle of cricket by fans in the subcontinent, Indian captain Rohit Sharma emerged as the undisputed star of the match, scoring a 63-ball 86 to power his team to the modest target of 192 with as many as 19.3 overs to spare.

World Cup 2023: Indian Team Arrives In Pune Ahead Of Bangladesh Clash

Following their convincing victory over traditional rival Pakistan, the Indian men's cricket team on Sunday arrived in Pune ahead of their ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 clash against Bangladesh. After registering back-to-back three victories in their World Cup campaign, the Rohit Sharma-led side will face Bangladesh on Thursday at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. As the members of Men in Blue walked out of the terminal, many fans, who had gathered outside the airport, chanted 'India, India.'

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India Look To Continue Winning Juggernaut In World Cup Clash vs Bangladesh

"Virat Kohli Will Find It Harder, Rohit Sharma Will Be...": Ponting's Big Captaincy Verdict

Cricket World Cup - Virat Kohli "Better Than Sachin Tendulkar?" Yes, Replies Australia Star. Gives Detailed Reason

"Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Would Want To Have Olympic Medal": Former Cricketer Atul Wassan

"Virat Kohli 3rd Most Followed Athlete...": India Star The Highlight In Cricket's Olympic Inclusion

Watch: Virat Kohli Effect? Delhi Crowd Cheers For Naveen-ul-Haq During Cricket World Cup 2023 Game

Watch: Virat Kohli's Priceless Reaction After KL Rahul Wins 'Best Fielder Award' vs Pakistan

World Cup 2023: Indian Team Arrives In Pune Ahead Of Bangladesh Clash