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"I'll Show You Who I Am": R Ashwin Steps Into Virat Kohli's Shoes On No. 3 Demotion Talks

A string of poor performances as an opening batter in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 has triggered a huge debate around Virat Kohli's form and role. Traditionally a No. 3 batter, Kohli has been urged to come down the batting order and get someone like Rishabh Pant take the opening spot alongside skipper Rohit Sharma. There are those too, however, who think that such a move will damage Virat's confidence. Veteran India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, speaking on the matter, doesn't think a player like Kohli can lose his confidence.

India vs Afghanistan, T20 World Cup 2024: Key Players To Watch Out For

Afghanistan will face India in the 43rd game of the T20 World Cup, 2024. This exciting match is scheduled for Thursday at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, and will begin at 08:00 PM IST. Afghanistan and India are set to clash in what promises to be a compelling contest. Afghanistan has played 4 matches in the tournament. With three wins and one loss, Afghanistan qualified for the T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 stage after finishing second in the Group C standings with six points from four games.

Post Gautam Gambhir Interview, BCCI Sent Clear Message On 2 Bowling Coach Options

Amid Indian cricket team coaching job interview, where the names of Gautam Gambhir and WV Raman have emerged, there is a question about support staff too. According to some reports, Gambhir has apparently asked the BCCI a free-hand to choose his own support staff. Currently, under coach Rahul Dravid, Vikram Rathour is the batting coach, Paras Mhambrey is the bowling coach while T Dilip is the fielding coach. In the midst of this, BCCI and Gambhir has been sent an important message by former Pakistan star Kamran Akmal.

"If You're No. 1 For Two Years...": Suryakumar Yadav's Blunt Admission On Concerns Over Poor Form

World's No. 1 Men's T20I batter Suryakumar Yadav has scored just 59 runs in his three innings so far at the 2024 T20 World Cup. However, after two early failures, Suryakumar - who is fondly referred to as SKY - switched up his usual dynamic attacking game to play a more cautious knock and guide India to victory against USA. His unbeaten 49-ball 50 showed SKY's ability to play according to the situation, and was a good sign that he can be a man to rely on come the big matches in the Super 8 stage and beyond.

Rahul Dravid All But Confirms One Big Change In India's Playing XI For Afghanistan Clash

Without giving too much away, India head coach Rahul Dravid hinted at the possibility of playing wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav in the Caribbean leg of the T20 World Cup, starting with the Super 8 opener against Afghanistan. India did not play either Kuldeep or Yuzvendra Chahal in the USA leg of the tournament considering the pace-friendly conditions. However, the conditions are different in the Caribbean where wrist spinners have already made an impact with Adam Zampa being a case in point.

Kylian Mbappe Injury Leaves France To Prepare Plan B At Euro 2024

France boast fearsome strength in depth but remain hugely reliant on Kylian Mbappe for inspiration and are now facing the prospect of being without their injured superstar for at least their next Euro 2024 game against the Netherlands on Friday. Captain Mbappe is recovering from a broken nose suffered in Monday's 1-0 win over Austria in Duesseldorf in their opening match at the tournament. The new Real Madrid signing, who forced the own goal by Maximilian Woeber which decided the game, was badly hurt in a collision with Austrian defender Kevin Danso and had to be replaced by Olivier Giroud.

Euro 2024: Hungary Coach Slams Refereeing 'Double Standards' In Germany Loss

Hungary coach Marco Rossi criticised the decision to allow Germany's opening goal as his side lost 2-0 to the Euro 2024 hosts in Stuttgart on Wednesday. Jamal Musiala gave Germany the lead in the first half after he was set up by Ilkay Gundogan, but Hungary players were incensed a foul was not given for a challenge on defender Willi Orban. "I've never complained in my career as a player or coach, I've never looked for excuses, but what the referee did tonight... the referee used a double standard," said Rossi.

Xherdan Shaqiri Stunner Moves Swiss To Verge Of Euro Last 16 After Scotland Draw

Switzerland moved within touching distance of a place in the last 16 at Euro 2024 as Xherdan Shaqiri's stunning strike earned a 1-1 draw against Scotland on Wednesday. Murat Yakin's side trailed to an early Scott McTominay goal that took a hefty deflection off Swiss defender Fabian Schar. But Shaqiri produced one of the goals of the tournament so far as the former Liverpool forward punished Anthony Ralston's woeful backpass with a brilliant curler from 20 yards. With honours even in Cologne, the Swiss sit in second place in Group A with four points, two behind Germany after the hosts beat Hungary 2-0 earlier on Wednesday.

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"I'll Show You Who I Am": R Ashwin Steps Into Virat Kohli's Shoes On No. 3 Demotion Talks

India vs Afghanistan, T20 World Cup 2024: Key Players To Watch Out For

Post Gautam Gambhir Interview, BCCI Sent Clear Message On 2 Bowling Coach Options

"If You're No. 1 For Two Years...": Suryakumar Yadav's Blunt Admission On Concerns Over Poor Form

Rahul Dravid All But Confirms One Big Change In India's Playing XI For Afghanistan Clash

Kylian Mbappe Injury Leaves France To Prepare Plan B At Euro 2024

Euro 2024: Hungary Coach Slams Refereeing 'Double Standards' In Germany Loss

Xherdan Shaqiri Stunner Moves Swiss To Verge Of Euro Last 16 After Scotland Draw