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"When It Comes To ICC Events, India Fail To Perform": Ex-Pakistan Captain

Former Pakistan skipper Mohammad Hafeez feels that India are a tough side to beat in a bilateral series, but when it comes to big ICC tournaments, the team fails to perform. It is worth noting that India have not won any major ICC trophy since the 2013 Champions Trophy. They reached the final of the T20 World Cup in 2014 where they lost to Sri Lanka. In the 2015 semi-final of ODI World Cup, they lost to Australia. India faced another semi-final defeat, this time in the 2016 T20 World Cup at the hands of West Indies. After that, the side also lost the Champions Trophy final to Pakistan in 2017, before being beaten by New Zealand in the semi-final of the ODI World Cup in 2019.

"I Will Request Modi Sahab...": Shahid Afridi On India-Pakistan Cricket Conflicts

India vs Pakistan bilateral cricket has been a thing of the past for a long time. Even multi-team events between the two cricketing nations are facing problems over venues. While there's no denying that the Indo-Pak rivalry remains the most attractive in the Gentlemen's Game, the two teams don't get to play against each other too often over political conflicts. Shahid Afridi, former Pakistan, has urged the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to 'let cricket happen between two countries'.

On Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma's Struggles, Wasim Akram's Verdict

Team India suffered a forgetful 10-wicket defeat against Australia in the second ODI on Sunday in Visakhapatnam. Asked to bat first, the likes of Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli and others miserably failed to leave a mark as the hosts were bundled out for 117. Mitchell Starc was the pick among the bowlers as the pacer achieved his ninth five-wicket haul. Later, the visitors made a mockery of the target with the openers Travis Head (51*) and Mitchell Marsh (66*) remaining unbeaten, taking their side across the line in just 11 overs.

Zimbabwe vs Netherlands, 1st ODI, Live Updates: Netherlands Win Toss, Opt To Bowl Against Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe vs Netherlands, 1st ODI, Live: Netherlands skipper Scott Edwards won the toss and opted to bowl against Zimbabwe in the first ODI of the three-match series, at the Harare Sports Club in Harare on Tuesday. Zimbabwe will be boosted by the return of key players Sikandar Raza and Ryan Burl, while Blessing Muzarabani, Sean Williams and Tendai Chatara have also been selected after missing the recent Test series against the West Indies through injury. (Live Scorecard)

Watch: MS Dhoni Would Be Proud! Video Of "Greatest Stumping Of All Time" Goes Viral

Over the years, the game of cricket has produced some unforgettable incidents. Unplayable deliveries, bizarre dismissals, gigantic sixes, etc. have all helped the sport embed memories in the minds of fans. When it comes to stumpings, there's arguably no better wicket-keeper than MS Dhoni who has won fans' hearts with his performances behind the stumps. From his no-look dismissals to lightning-fast stumpings, Dhoni has produced some exceptional performances. Now, a video has emerged on social media, seeing that even Dhoni would be proud of a stumping dismissal.

Watch: Mushfiqur Rahim Smashes Shakib Al Hasan's 14-Year-Old Record With 60-Ball Ton

Mushfiqur Rahim made a 60-ball hundred, getting to the landmark on the final ball of the innings, in the second ODI against Ireland in Sylhet. Rahim's hundred came at No.6 after he walked into bat in the 34th over of the innings. The wicketkeeper-batter remained unbeaten on 100* as Bangladesh made their highest total in ODIs, bettering the 338 they had made in the previous match of the series. Rahim reached 7000 ODI runs, becoming the third Bangladeshi player after Tamim Iqbal and Shakib Al Hasan, as Sylhet witnessed another big score.

Ali Mabkhout withdrawn from UAE squad for Tajikistan and Thailand friendlies

Ali Mabkhout has been withdrawn from the UAE squad for upcoming friendlies against Tajikistan and Thailand – one of a number of players excluded because of injury or fitness concerns.

On "Underrated IPL Player" Question, Anil Kumble Picks India Star With 90-Plus T20I Wickets

Former India cricketer Anil Kumble has named two players, who he feels are the most underrated ones in the recent past in the Indian Premier League. His first pick was right-handed batter Mayank Agarwal, while surprisingly his pick in the bowlers' category was right-arm spinner Yuzvendra Chahal. Kumble said that Chahal has not received enough credit for what he has done in IPL. Agarwal has played 113 matches and scored 2327 runs, while Chahal has played 131 matches and picked 166 wickets in the T20 tournament.

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"When It Comes To ICC Events, India Fail To Perform": Ex-Pakistan Captain

"I Will Request Modi Sahab...": Shahid Afridi On India-Pakistan Cricket Conflicts

On Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma's Struggles, Wasim Akram's Verdict

Zimbabwe vs Netherlands, 1st ODI, Live Updates: Netherlands Win Toss, Opt To Bowl Against Zimbabwe

Watch: MS Dhoni Would Be Proud! Video Of "Greatest Stumping Of All Time" Goes Viral

Watch: Mushfiqur Rahim Smashes Shakib Al Hasan's 14-Year-Old Record With 60-Ball Ton

Ali Mabkhout withdrawn from UAE squad for Tajikistan and Thailand friendlies

On "Underrated IPL Player" Question, Anil Kumble Picks India Star With 90-Plus T20I Wickets