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Ravichandran Ashwin's Post For Afghanistan Star Storms Entire IPL Universe

Afghanistan's hopes of salvaging their pride were dashed on Wednesday following a crushing loss in the third and final T20I against India in Bengaluru. Having already conceded the series, the visitors tested India to the limit by forcing not one, but two Super Overs under the light. After scores were level twice at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Afghanistan needed 12 runs in the second Super Over. However, the visitors lost two wickets in as many balls as India sneaked in a famous win.

"Higher Win Percentage Than MS Dhoni And Virat Kohli": Rohan Gavaskar On Rohit Sharma's Captaincy

India captain Rohit Sharma won over fans and critics once again with his exceptional knock of 121 runs in the 3rd T20I against Afghanistan. Rohit's stunning show with the bat silenced many such voices that were questioning his place in India's T20I Team. But, it wasn't just Rohit's batting that was brilliant in Bengaluru on Wednesday but also his captaincy. Former India cricketer Rohan Gavaskar, speaking of Rohit's leadership, said the Hitman's style of leadership is the reason why has a higher win percentage than his predecessors, Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni.

Ravichandran Ashwin Receives Invitation To Attend 'Pran Pratishtha' Ceremony Of Ram Temple

Star India bowler Ravichandran Ashwin on Friday received an invitation to attend the Ram Temple 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony on January 22 in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. The 37-year-old spinner became the latest cricketer to be invited to the ceremony. "Excited to stand alongside BJP State Secretary Shri. @suryahsg in presenting a heartfelt invitation and Akshathai to the esteemed cricketer Shri. @ashwinravi99 for the Ayodhya Ramar Temple #PranaPratishta," BJP Tamil Nadu State Vice President Venkatraman C wrote on X while announcing the news.

"Spirit Of Cricket? Yet Again, I Am Sorry": R Ashwin's Million-Dollar Take On 3rd T20I Controversy

The 3rd T20I between India and Afghanistan was full of runs, epic moments in the field, and controversy-filled drama. In the first Super Over of the match, India captain Rohit Sharma fumed at Afghanistan veteran Mohammad Nabi seeing the latter decided to take an extra double after a throw from wicket-keeper Sanju Samson hit him and deflected. Rohit wasn't happy seeing Nabi take advantage of the deflected throw, bringing the sportsmanship angle. However, veteran India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has an intriguing take on the matter.

"Toota Hai Gabba Ka Ghamand": How India Made Experts Eat Their Words With Historic Series Win

On this day in 2021, the Indian cricket team, led by Ajinkya Rahane, created history by winning a Test match at the Gabba, Brisbane, beating Australia in their fortress. With Virat Kohli back home after the first Test against the Aussies, it was Rahane who led the troops, inspiring a young brigade with the likes of Rishabh Pant, Shardul Thakur, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj to secure what went down in the history books as one of India's finest Test triumphs.

"Virat Kohli Normally Does Not...": Skipper Rohit Sharma's Massive 'Intent' Remark In 3rd T20I

Both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma marked their T20I return in the 3-match series against Afghanistan, making a case for themselves for T20 World Cup 2024 squad selection. While Rohit redeemed himself in the 3rd T20I with a century, after incurring back-to-back ducks in the first two matches, Virat scored a solitary 16-ball 29 in the 2nd match before departing for a duck in the third. Though Kohli's runs with the bat might not have impressed many, his 'intent' certainly left a mark on the skipper Rohit.

Watch: On Virat Kohli's 'Best Fielder Award', Don't Miss Rohit Sharma's Reaction

India's star player Virat Kohli is a live wire on the field, be it during his batting or his fielding. Kohli's role as a fielder was extremely crucial during the side's third and final T20I against Afghanistan in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Among some really good fielding efforts from Kohli, one that stood apart was he stopping a six at long-on. During Afghanistan's chase of 213 runs, Karim Janat hit Washington Sundar's delivery hard down the ground. For a moment it seemed that the ball will sail over Kohli's head but the star player jumped near the edge of the fence, grabbed the ball and threw it inside before falling over the ropes. The heroic effort saw Kohli eventually saving five runs for his team.

"India Were Wrong In...": Ex Star Blasts Rohit Sharma And Team Over 'Controversial Run' In 3rd T20I

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma was livid over a 'controversial run' involving Mohammad Nabi and Rahmanullah Gurbaz during the third T20I encounter against Afghanistan in Bengaluru on Wednesday. On the final ball of the first Super Over, Nabi missed a yorker from Mukesh Kumar and as they went for the single, a throw from Sanju Samson from behind the stumps hit the batter and went towards long-on. The batters ended up completing two more runs and take their score to 16. Rohit was not happy at all with the batters taking advantage of the situation and although he ended up having an interaction with Nabi over the run, the extra two runs were deemed legit by the on-field umpires.

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Ravichandran Ashwin's Post For Afghanistan Star Storms Entire IPL Universe

"Higher Win Percentage Than MS Dhoni And Virat Kohli": Rohan Gavaskar On Rohit Sharma's Captaincy

Ravichandran Ashwin Receives Invitation To Attend 'Pran Pratishtha' Ceremony Of Ram Temple

"Spirit Of Cricket? Yet Again, I Am Sorry": R Ashwin's Million-Dollar Take On 3rd T20I Controversy

"Toota Hai Gabba Ka Ghamand": How India Made Experts Eat Their Words With Historic Series Win

"Virat Kohli Normally Does Not...": Skipper Rohit Sharma's Massive 'Intent' Remark In 3rd T20I

Watch: On Virat Kohli's 'Best Fielder Award', Don't Miss Rohit Sharma's Reaction

"India Were Wrong In...": Ex Star Blasts Rohit Sharma And Team Over 'Controversial Run' In 3rd T20I