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I have no idea how that happened, lost for words: Kohli after win over Pak

Virat Kohli was lost for words after leaving the cricket world speechless with his cricket here on Sunday. In his own words, King Kohli had no idea how he had engineering India's epic win over arch-rivals Pakistan in their blockbuster T20 World Cup face-off. When all seemed lost at 31 for four in a stiff chase of 160 at the gargantuan Melbourne Cricket Ground, Kohli thought otherwise and spearheaded India to a remarkable four-wicket win with a knock that will go down as one of the best in the tournament's history. He found an able ally in star all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who contributed an invaluable 40 during a fifth-wicket stand of 113 runs. Not surprisingly, the 82 not out 53 balls has been rated as his best knock. "Well, it's a surreal atmosphere. I honestly have no words. I have no idea how that happened," Kohli said after his incredible knock in the team's big-ticket tournament opener. The run-machine added," Hardik kept telling me, just believe we can stay till the end. I'm

T20 WC: Kohli's magical knock scripts sensational India win over Pakistan

Virat Kohli owned the grand stage with a knock for the ages as he powered India to an epic four-wicket over Pakistan in a heart-stopping T20 World Cup game, that unfolded at the MCG 'amphitheatre' which was packed with 90,000 boisterous fans, here on Sunday. King Kohli, as his fans call him, conjured up a magical and memorable 83-run knock to anchor a chase of 160 which became tricky after India were left in tatters at 31 for 4. Hardik Pandya, the most important cog in India's T20 wheel, struck 40 off 37 balls in a partnership of 113. His ability to win matches for India coming under the scanner due to a prolonged lean patch, Kohli sang the perfect redemption song on the grandest stage. It started in the 19th over when he sent one from Haris Rauf on his hunches and pulled off two back-to-back sixes. Cricket indeed is a leveller as Rauf, after 22 splendid deliveries bowled two bad ones and it changed the complexion of the game. With 16 needed off last six balls, Pandya holed out o

IND vs PAK T20 World Highlights: Last ball win for India, Virat the hero

India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2022 Highlights: Virat Kohli has turned out to be a great hero for the Indian team as it beat arch-rivals Pakistan by four wickets to start the campaign

Cricket festival like never before: India-Pakistan fans light up MCG

If one has heard the 'Jana Gana Mana' at Johannesburg, Mirpur, Colombo, Kolkata, Birmingham, Adelaide, London and Manchester during an India-Pakistan game, he would vouch that Sunday was different at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Among the 90,293 people present at the ground, at least 60,000 were Indians and the 'Jaya He' chorus created an atmosphere like never before. It was even humbling for Indian team skipper Rohit Sharma, who looked a touch emotional as he looked heavenwards, trying hard to keep his emotions under check. "I am opening my first restaurant in Bangkok and there is a lot of pressure due to logistical issues. My visa got cancelled once and I had to reapply and got it on second go. "I bought air ticket worth Rs 1 lakh one way to reach on the day of the match," Kolkata- based Samiran Chowdhury couldn't stop grinning ear to ear as he proudly flaunted his match ticket. There wasn't any such tension for his friend Dipanjan Ghosh, a software professional, who has made .

IND vs PAK Live Streaming: When and how to watch the T20 WC match in India

India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2022 Live Streaming: Most awaited match of the year between the arch-rivals can be live streamed on Disney Plus Hotstar and will be telecast on Star Sports network

Melbourne announces plan to reduce Covid transmission at workplaces

While data shows workers are beginning to return to the office in the wake of strict lockdowns, the return has been a trickle and not the flood many had predicted

Piyush Goyal meets Australian PM's special trade envoy Tony Abbott

Union Minister Piyush Goyal, who is on a three-day visit to Australia, met Tony Abbott, Australian Prime Minister's Special Trade Envoy in Melbourne on Tuesday.Taking to Twitter, Goyal said that Abbott has played a key role in realising the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA)."It was a pleasure meeting Australian PM's Special Trade Envoy for India @HonTonyAbbottin Melbourne. He has played a key role in realising the #IndAusECTA. Discussed how both countries can build on this deal to increase supply chain resilience in the Indo-Pacific region," Goyal tweeted.Goyal on Tuesday began his three-day visit to Australia days after inking India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA).During the visit, Goyal will hold wide-ranging discussions with his Australian counterpart, Dan Tehan MP, Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, on carrying forward the ECTA, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry said in a statement.ECTA is the first trade ...

Warne's state funeral service to be held at MCG; 100,000 likely to attend

Legendary Australian spinner Shane Warne's state funeral service will be held at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in front of up to 100,000 people

Foreign ministers of Quad countries likely to meet in Melbourne this month

A meeting of the foreign ministers of the Quad countries is expected to be held later this month in Melbourne, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said

Dream come true to play at MCG: Unmukt Chand after making BBL debut

Unmukt Chand, who has become the first Indian player to play in the Big Bash League (BBL), said it was a dream come true for him to play at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).Unmukt on Tuesday achieved the feat as he made his debut for the Melbourne Renegades against Hobart Hurricanes here at the Docklands Stadium in Melbourne. However, he failed to leave a mark as he scored just six runs in his first game."It's been a dream come true 2 play at the @MCG. Felt a childlike energy entering the G. Not the result we wanted, nonetheless, a gud outing. Hopefully can take a lot of +ves from this & apply on my next & coming adventures. Feels good 2 be back on the big stage," Unmukt Chand tweeted.Unmukt, 28, had called time on his playing career in India last year. He represented three IPL franchises - Delhi Daredevils, Mumbai Indians, and Rajasthan Royals - and had a domestic career spanning more than a decade, including 67 first-class matches.Unmukt burst onto the international ...

Rafael Nadal all set to return from foot injury in Melbourne ATP event

Spanish tennis great Rafael Nadal is set to make his return from a foot injury at an ATP 250 in Melbourne that will begin on January 4.

Would like to see a day-night game being played at MCG: Brendon Julian

Former Australian all-rounder Brendon Julian wants the fifth Ashes Test to be a day-night affair and he would like to see it being played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)

Magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes near Melbourne, brings down buildings

The quake's epicentre was near the rural town of Mansfield, about 200 kilometres (124 miles) northeast of Melbourne.

Melbourne to lockdown for 5 days from Thursday due to surge in Covid cases

Australia's second-largest city will lockdown for five days from Thursday night due to growing Covid-19 clusters.

City locked down for three months has bleak lessons for the world

Business leaders say it may take years for Melbourne -- ranked as the world's second-most livable city last year -- to recover

Melbourne eases lockdown, reopens schools; 125,000 to return to work

The restrictions were scheduled to be eased Sunday if the rolling 14-day average of new infections was between 30 and 50 cases

Australia's Victoria state imposes curfew in Melbourne; reports 429 cases

Australia's Victoria state on Monday reported 429 Covid-19 cases, a day after it declared "a state of disaster" following a surge in the number of coronavirus infections

Indian Film Festival of Melbourne rescheduled to Oct amid Covid-19 pandemic

The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne has announced that the 2020 edition has been pushed ahead, with dates rescheduled from August to October due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Coming soon in a Melbourne suburb: A 'Tendulkar Drive', 'Kohli Crescent'

A new housing estate being developed on Rockbank suburb of Melbourne will have streets named after Indian cricket greats including Sachin Tendulkar, Kapil Dev and Virat Kohli. The estate, developed by Accolade Estate, is luring buyers with a "Tendulkar Drive", "Kohli Crescent" and "Dev Terrace". The estate has also named streets after other international cricketers such as "Waugh Street", "Miandad Street", "Ambrose Street", "Sobers Drive", "Kallis Way", "Hadlee Street" and "Akram Way". The Rockbank suburb, which falls under Melton Council, has been a popular suburb among home buyers from the Indian community. According to Elissa Hayes of Resi venture, the developer of the estate, "the response from the Indian community has been exceptionally good and high ever since the launch of the H&L packages". Street names are usually submitted by developers and approved by the city council if they meet Office of Geographic Names guidelines. Resi Ventures director Khurram Saeed said there ..

Women's T20 WC: From support to scepticism, reactions to India's rout vary

Australia displayed an all-round performance to defeat India by 85 runs in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup final at the MCG