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Virat Kohli given bio-bubble break by BCCI, leaves for home before 3rd T20I against West Indies

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Virat Kohli given bio-bubble break by BCCI, leaves for home before 3rd T20I against West Indies

Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant have been blown out of the bio-bubble by the BCCI, with neither player appearing in the third and final T20I match of the series against the West Indies.

The BCCI has given Kohli a 10-day break from India’s bio-bubble. A PTI report went on to say that Kohli and Pant will not play in the three-match T20 series against Sri Lanka, which begins in Lucknow on February 24.

“Yes, Kohli left home on Saturday morning as India has won the series. As per the BCCI decision, it is a policy to give all regular players in all formats regular bladder breaks to ensure their workload is managed , mental health is taken care of,” said a senior BCCI official involved in the development. to PTI on the condition of anonymity.

Kohli has been with India since December, when the team played three Tests and as many ODIs as possible in South Africa. The 33-year-old led the team through the Test series before stepping down as captain in longest form after the final day of testing in Cape Town.

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The batsman has played in all three ODIs against West Indies and scored an important half-century in the second T20I of the series against the visitors on Friday.

After the early release of Ishan Kishan (2), Rohit Sharma (19) and Suryakumar Yadav, Kohli scored a much-needed 50 in a series of low-scoring games and 52 in 41 deliveries to help India out of trouble. 6).

“I chose to come in aggressively,” Kohli said as he reflected on his innings.

“Even if I lost a few wickets, I wanted to continue the same way. I was disappointed when I came out because the game was well done and it got tough in the last few rounds, it was My strength. I’m glad I went out today with clear intentions.”

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Mumbai defeats Vidarbha by 169 runs to win the 42nd Ranji Trophy, capping an eight-year reign.

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Mumbai defeats Vidarbha by 169 runs to win the 42nd Ranji Trophy, capping an eight-year reign.

Mumbai overcame Vidarbha by 169 runs in the Wankhede Stadium final on Thursday to end an eight-year drought for a record-tying 42nd Ranji Trophy victory. Vidarbha put up a valiant fight in the second inning to chase a massive 538 runs, but on Day 5, they were eventually bowled out for 368.

Vidarbha put up a valiant battle on Day 5 of the final, with captain Akshay Wadkar and Harsh Dubey leading the team’s struggle against Ajinkya Rahane’s troops. Vidarbha scored 81 runs in the opening session without losing a wicket thanks to the two’s resolute stance at the crease, which frustrated the home team.

Mumbai defeated Vidarbha by a commanding 169 runs in the Ranji Trophy final, putting on an outstanding display.

Following lunch, Wadkar gave Vidarbha’s innings a boost with a magnificent century, showcasing his batting prowess. But when it was time to step it up, Tanush Kotian got his wicket by lbw-ing Wadkar.

Following the captain’s exit, Vidarbha’s batting lineup came under increasing pressure. Even Dubey, who showed fortitude by hitting a steely 65 off 128 deliveries, gave in to the pressure of the scoreboard.

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Mumbai’s bowlers strengthened their hold on the game as the innings went on. Vidarbha’s bottom order offered little resistance as Mumbai quickly completed the innings in just the next 25 deliveries.

Ajinkya Rahane gave the ball to Dhawal Kulkarni in a crucial moment following the loss of the ninth wicket in his final domestic encounter. With just his third ball of the spell, Kulkarni quickly secured the vital wicket of Umesh Yadav, securing Mumbai’s 42nd championship.

Mumbai won their first Ranji Trophy since 2016. The domestic powerhouses increased their lead over other teams in the standings for the most trophies won in the first-class competition. With Karnataka coming in a distant second, no other team has won the Ranji Trophy more times than this one.

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