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"You Bluffed Virat Kohli": Suryakumar Yadav And Axar Patel Joke Over 'Boundaries' After India Win

Suryakumar Yadav is not the world's no.1 T20I batter without reason. He has been the stalwart for India's two most recent victories at the 2024 T20 World Cup, as he delivered a second consecutive half-century against Afghanistan, in India's first Super 8 game. Post-match, Suryakumar Yadav and Axar Patel broke down the game playfully; one which India won comfortably by 47 runs. In particular, the two shared a light-hearted moment about Suryakumar's interaction with Virat Kohli during the India batting innings.

National Anti-Doping Agency Suspends Bajrang Punia Again, Serves Him Notice Of Charge

The National Anti-Doping Agency on Sunday suspended Bajrang Punia for a second time, three weeks after its Anti-Disciplinary Doping (ADDP) panel had revoked his suspension on the grounds that NADA had not issued a "notice of charge" to the wrestler. NADA had on April 23 suspended the Tokyo Games bronze medallist wrestler for refusal to give his urine sample for dope test during the selection trials held in Sonepat on March 10. The sport's global governing body United Wrestling World (UWW) had also suspended him.

Pakistan Assistant Coach Pursues Legal Action Against Match-Fixing Claims

Pakistan men's team assistant coach Azhar Mahmood has said that those engaging in false allegations and narratives targeting his family "will be dealt with through legal action." Pakistan's T20 World Cup woeful campaign ended on a heartbreaking note. The Babar Azam-led side crashed out of the tournament in the group stage. Mahmood stated that he is upset to hear such claims that are false and baseless. "I have heard some false allegations and narratives circulating on social media and other media platforms. I categorically state that these allegations are entirely baseless and false, and it is extremely upsetting to hear them," Mahmood wrote on X.

Kuldeep Yadav Sledges Bangladesh Star in T20 World Cup Match, Internet Says "Took Revenge For Kohli"

The India vs Bangladesh T20 World Cup encounter, which the Rohit Sharma and co. won by 50 runs, was interesting in many ways. Apart from the cricket action, emotion seemed like running high. It all started when Bangladesh's Tanzim Hasan Sakib gave a fiery send-off to Virat Kohli. Then Rohit Sharma celebrated aggressively after Litton Das was out. Even, Kuldeep Yadav sledged Bangladesh batter Tanzid Hasan. Kuldeep gesture went viral.

"He's Like The Reserve Bank": Ex-India Star's Massive Praise For Jasprit Bumrah

Pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been showing his true mettle every now and then and guiding Team India to victory in crucial games. In the ongoing T20 World Cup, the star pacer is at his absolute best and consistently delivering top-notch performances. His magnificent three-wicket haul against Pakistan is one of the major highlights of the tournament. It was Bumrah's deadly spell that propelled Team India to win against the arch-rivals Pakistan in a low-scoring encounter.

Watch: Frustration Written Large On Virat Kohli's Face As Rishabh Pant Throws His Wicket Away

Rishabh Pant has got good starts in the five innings he has played in the ongoing T20 World Cup so far but he has failed to capitalise on them. The left-handed batter has scored 152 runs across the five innings with his best score being 42. India's T20 World Cup Super Eight match against Bangladesh on Saturday was no different for Pant as he started well, but failed to take his innings deep, once again. Batting on 36, Pant was dismissed by Rishad Hossain after he reverse swept a ball directly into the hands of Tanzim Hasan Sakib at short third man.

Watch: Virat Kohli's 'Gully Cricket Moment' To Retrieve Ball Has Social Media In Splits

Indian cricket talisman Virat Kohli finally looked in some sort of form with the bat, scoring 37 runs off 28 balls as the team defeated Bangladesh in a T20 World Cup 2024 match on Saturday. Kohli, who had only scored 5 runs in the first three matches of the tournament, entertained fans with his blitz in Antigua as India put 196/5 on the board while batting first. Even in the field, Virat gave fans a nostalgic feeling of playing gully cricket, as he had to go underneath an advertising hoarding to get the ball.

Watch: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma On Their Feet As 'True Legend' Arrives For Best Fielder Medal

West Indies legend Vivian Richards honoured the number one ranked T20I batter Suryakumar Yadav with the 'Fielder of the Match' award following India's win over Bangladesh by 50 runs in their ICC T20 World Cup Super Eights clash on Saturday. India took one step ahead in their pursuit of semifinal qualification as they beat Bangladesh by 50 runs in their ICC T20 World Cup Super Eights clash at Antigua on Saturday, with Hardik Pandya's all-round show and a destructive spell by Kuldeep Yadav being the highlights.

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"You Bluffed Virat Kohli": Suryakumar Yadav And Axar Patel Joke Over 'Boundaries' After India Win

National Anti-Doping Agency Suspends Bajrang Punia Again, Serves Him Notice Of Charge

Pakistan Assistant Coach Pursues Legal Action Against Match-Fixing Claims

Kuldeep Yadav Sledges Bangladesh Star in T20 World Cup Match, Internet Says "Took Revenge For Kohli"

"He's Like The Reserve Bank": Ex-India Star's Massive Praise For Jasprit Bumrah

Watch: Frustration Written Large On Virat Kohli's Face As Rishabh Pant Throws His Wicket Away

Watch: Virat Kohli's 'Gully Cricket Moment' To Retrieve Ball Has Social Media In Splits

Watch: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma On Their Feet As 'True Legend' Arrives For Best Fielder Medal