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Kohli Says Champions Trophy More Competitive Than World Cup

2020-06-24T07:03:07Z

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Indian skipper Virat Kohli said Wednesday his side would be ruthless in defending their Champions Trophy title next month, describing the competition as even tougher than the World Cup. India won the last Champions Trophy in 2013 and head into June's tournament in England and Wales as favourites after a hugely successful home season with 10 Test wins. They are number one in the Test rankings after series victories over New Zealand, England, Bangladesh and Australia, and hope to carry that form into the 50-over Champions Trophy event. India captain Virat Kohli speaks during a news conference in Mumbai 'The hunger to win and [https://allinfootballncricket.hpage.com/anjali-tendulkar-parents.html allinfootballncricket.hpage.com] ruthlessness is what we speak about all the time. In Test cricket we have done well with that mindset,' Kohli told reporters in Mumbai before the squad's departure for England. 'That goes a long way in a tournament like this. If we think in that manner, we will get the results we want more often than not.' India will play South Africa, Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Group B, while England, Australia, Bangladesh and New Zealand form Group A. The two top sides from each group will progress to the semi-finals. Shikhar Dhawan of India lifts The ICC Champions Trophy after India beat England in the ICC Champions Trophy Final Kohli, who was part of Mahendra Singh Dhoni's side in 2013 that claimed the Trophy, said the eight-team event offered little room for error. 'I think because the tournament is much shorter and you have got top eight teams in the world, the competitiveness is much higher from the word go,' said Kohli. 'In a World Cup you have league games and you have time to get into the tournament and dominate in the later half. But in Champions Trophy you need to be on the top of your game from game one. If not, then your chances go down pretty soon.' They head into June's tournament in England and Wales as favourites India have retained eight members of their title-winning squad that overcame England in 2013. Kohli described wicket-keeper-batsman Dhoni and veteran batsman Yuvraj Singh as 'the two pillars' of the current Indian side. 'They have so much experience that if you give them freedom to play their own game in the middle order then I am sure they are the best judge of how to win a game,' said Kohli, who assumed the one-day international captaincy from Dhoni in January. Mumbai: Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar and his wife Anjali Tendulkar with cricketer Virat Kohli and actress Anushka Sharma at the screening of the biopic 'Sachin: A Billion Dreams' in Mumbai Just another game India begin their Champions Trophy campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan on June 4 in Birmingham, but Kohli played down the hype surrounding the hotly-anticipated clash. 'As a cricketer you can't even think of the non-striker when you are facing a ball, so forget about things that are not in our control,' Kohli said of playing Pakistan amid a tense political climate between the rivals. 'Yes, an India-Pakistan game is always exciting for all the fans watching but for us as cricketers, it's just a game of cricket.' Kohli suffered a shoulder injury during the Australia series to miss the final game. He then returned to skipper Indian Premier League side Royal Challengers Bangalore, only to see them end last in the ladder. India begin their Champions Trophy campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan on June 4 in Birmingham, but Kohli played down the hype surrounding the hotly-anticipated clash But he was confident the Twenty20 tournament had made him match-fit, a boon ahead of the short-format Champions Trophy event. 'I don't think you can have too much similarity in both formats but getting some game time it helps a lot of people to stay in the zone of being match-fit,' he said. '...IPL allows you to be in that zone. Play against the world class players from all the teams. It could be the most competitive game that you could be a part of (in IPL) before the Champions Trophy.' Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar along with the Indian cricket team at the screening of film 'Sachin: A Billion Dreams'

Mumbai apos;s Finest Turn Out To Meet The Master Blaster At Movie Screening

2020-06-24T06:47:33Z

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Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar along with Amitabh Bachchan When it comes to Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar, taking a quick single is never enough. That's why two screenings of his new movie Sachin: A Billion Dreams were needed at a Mumbai cineplex on Wednesday evening to accommodate the sea of India's Bollywood, sport and business royalty that wanted to catch the new movie. The first screening at 4.30pm was for Sachin's cricket colleagues. The second, at 7.30pm, saw Bollywood celebs and others from the Mumbai swish set troop in. [ ] The guests had received classy invites - tickets plus a miniature bat autographed by Sachin and his collector's edition photograph. Stealing the limelight were two cricketer- actress couples. Anushka Sharma dazzled in designer finesse while posing with Virat Kohli. SRK looing dapper in all black Zaheer Khan and fiancée Sagarika Ghatge made a more formal statement. Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Yuvraj Singh and Ajay Jadeja were among the other cricketers spotted. The evening was lit up as Aamir Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Aishwarya and Abhishek walked in. Bollywood royals: Aishwarya and Abhishek Ranveer Singh, spirited as ever, planted a peck on choreographer Vaibhavi Merchant's cheek even as Shah Rukh Khan and cricketer Shikhar Dhawan posed for selfies. Kriti Sanon and Sushant Singh Rajput smartly promoted their upcoming Raabta. Sachin got emotional when childhood coach Ramakant Achrekar arrived on wheelchair. The Master Blaster divided time between signing autographs for kids and greeting high-profile guests, including Mukesh Ambani and Praful Patel, along with wife Anjali and kids Arjun and Sara. The Indian Posh and Becks: Anushka Sharma dazzled in designer finesse while posing with Virat Kohli Zaheer Khan and [https://allinfootballncricket.hpage.com/anjali-tendulkar-parents.html https://allinfootballncricket.hpage.com/anjali-tendulkar-parents.html] fiancée Sagarika Ghatge made a more formal statement Sachin chatting to Mukesh Ambani the richest man in India Kriti Sanon and Sushant Singh Rajput smartly promoted their upcoming Raabta The Master Blaster and his wife Anjali Very cool dude! Amitabh Bachchan is a massive name in Bollywood

Tendulkar Considered Retiring Early After Defeats As India apos;s Captain

2020-06-24T05:40:06Z

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Cricket great Sachin Tendulkar considered early retirement after a string of losses while India's captain, according to excerpts from the record-holding batsman's upcoming autobiography. 'I hated losing and as captain of the team I felt responsible for the string of miserable performances. More worryingly, I did not know how I could turn it around, as I was already trying my absolute best,' Tendulkar wrote in extracts of the book 'Playing It My Way,' published by the Press Trust of India on Sunday. The 41-year-old made particular mention of his frustrations on the 1997 tour of the West Indies, when India lost the third test at Barbados from a comfortable position. Chasing 120, India was bowled out for 81 with only makeshift opener V.V.S. Laxman reach double-figures with 19. Sachin Tendulkar is carried on his team-mates shoulders after India won the 2011 Cricket World Cup India, who lost the five-test series 1-0, went on to lose a subsequent four-match ODI series 3-1 with a similar result in the third one-day game at St. Vincent when India lost despite needing only 47 runs off ten overs with six wickets in hand. 'It was hurting me badly and it took me a long time to come to terms with these failures. 'I even contemplated moving away from the sport completely, as it seemed nothing was going my way,' Tendulkar has written in the book which is set to be released on Thursday. Tendulkar retired from the game last year with most major batting records against his name. He amassed a record 15,921 runs with 51 centuries in 200 tests and 18,426 runs with 49 centuries in 463 one-dayers but did not have a good record as captain. West Indies pacer Ian Bishop during the Test series win over India in 1997 Always able to draw a large crowd, the Indian legend is flanked by security guards at Lords He led India in 25 Tests, winning four games, losing nine and drawing 12. In ODIs, he won just 23 of 73 matches he captain with 43 lost, six no results and one tie. Tendulkar said his wife supported him when things were 'starting to get on top' of him. 'Anjali, as usual, managed to put things in perspective and assured me that things would surely get better in the months to come. Looking back, it was just frustration getting the better of me,' Tendulkar wrote. Tendulkar, who was part of the Indian World Cup teams that made the final in 2003 and [https://allinfootballncricket.hpage.com/anjali-tendulkar-parents.html https://allinfootballncricket.hpage.com/anjali-tendulkar-parents.html] triumphed in 2011 at home, never led in a World Cup. Tendulkar (second left) celebrates after India beat Pakistan by 29 runs in March 2011 RELATED ARTICLES [# Previous] [# 1] [# 2] [# Next] [/sport/cricket/article-2817530/Misbah-ul-Haq-sets-record-fastest-Test-half-century-Pakistan-control-against-Australia.html Misbah-ul-Haq equals record for fastest ever Test century as...] [/sport/cricket/article-2817270/I-m-no-cheat-Sachin-Tendulkar-reveals-shock-ball-tampering-claims-new-autobiography.html 'I'm no cheat'... Sachin Tendulkar reveals shock over...] [/sport/cricket/article-2817288/Pay-India-want-West-Indies-shell-26-million-compensation-pulling-October-tour.html Pay up! India want the West Indies to shell out £26 million...] [/sport/cricket/article-2817229/Pakistan-open-commanding-370-run-lead-Australia-second-Test.html Pakistan open up commanding 370-run lead over Australia in...] [/sport/cricket/article-2816171/Stuart-Broad-girlfriend-Bealey-Mitchell-enjoy-night-Red-Bull-Culture-Clash.html Stuart Broad and girlfriend Bealey Mitchell enjoy night out...] [/sport/cricket/article-2815596/England-pace-prospect-Tymal-Mills-joins-Sussex-turning-new-Essex-deal.html England pace prospect Tymal Mills joins Sussex after turning...] [/sport/cricket/article-2813983/Richie-Benaud-set-make-broadcasting-return-one-year-car-crash.html Richie Benaud set to make broadcasting return one year after...] [/sport/cricket/article-2813041/Peter-Trego-signs-two-year-deal-extend-Somerset-stay-2016.html Peter Trego signs two-year deal to extend Somerset stay...] Share this article Share

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2020-06-24T05:40:05Z

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