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Rahul Dravid interrupts reporter, gives brusque response on Virat Kohli’s position in T20I team query | WATCH
Dravid said that there were certain priority the team needed to give to different white-ball events at particular times

Virat Kohli has not played for India in T20Is since the T20 World Cup 2022, despite the fact that the team has played two T20I bilateral series since the mega event. Kohli scored the most runs in the T20 World Cup 2022, totalling 296 in six matches. In four of those games, he scored half-centuries. His continuous absence from the T20I squad has cast doubt on his future in the format. The subject was addressed again during India’s pre-match news conference ahead of the third ODI against New Zealand. Rahul Dravid, India’s head coach, was present at the press conference.
Watch Rahul Dravid’s reply here:
Till last year, Virat’s position in the T20I team was in question, asked a journalist, when Dravid interrupted him midway and said, “Not by us sir. No Not at all, never by us!”
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On being questioned, why Kohli wasn’t playing in the T20Is, despite being picked in ICC’s T20I squad of the year (2022), Dravid said that there were certain priority the team needed to give to different white-ball events at particular times. The amount of cricket India plays, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and the World Test Championship, prospective qualification, key games for team India in terms of qualification. Certain white-ball competitions have to be prioritised; the focus after the T20 World Cup was these six games, Dravid said.
The senior coach of Indian cricket team also said that as you can see, Virat has participated in all six games. He’ll get a rest in the following week, along with Rohit and one or two other guys, while the team plays some T20I cricket. And they return reinvigorated on the second, and we have a good week of training before we play Australia. So it’s all about priorities. Certain formats must be prioritised.
On Tuesday, India will play the final ODI of a three-match series against New Zealand. The team coached by Rohit Sharma has already taken an insurmountable 2-0 lead in the series.
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IND vs NZ: BCCI, Sachin Tendulkar to felicitate U19 World Cup winners before 3rd T20I at Narendra Modi Stadium
The series decider will begin at 7:00 pm and the toss will be held at 6:30 pm.

The 15-member team that won the Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2022 has been specially invited by the BCCI for the India vs New Zealand 3rd T20I match. Before the match, cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar will felicitate Shefali Verma’s team. During this, Board Secretary Jai Shah will also be present.
The U19 Indian team will watch the 3rd T20I between India and New Zealand Live at the Narendra Modi International Stadium, Ahmedabad. Men in Blue and Black Caps would want to win the series decider as the guests had won the first match and the hosts won the second match and equalised the series by 1-1.
Now the third match of the 3-match T20 series between India vs New Zealand will be played on 1st February. In this match, both the teams will clash at Ahmadabad’s Narendra Modi International Stadium. The series decider will begin at 7:00 pm and the toss will be held at 6:30 pm.
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For the unversed, The International Cricket Council organised women’s under 19 World Cup for the first time. Team India defeated New Zealand and entered the finals, while England defeated Australia and made it to the final clash. However, Indian bowling attack broke the backbone of English batters and restricted them for just 68 runs.
In return India, on the loss of two wickets easily scored 69 runs and created history by winning the first ever U19 Women’s World Cup 2022. This historic moment was celebrated all over the country. Not just cricketers, but Prime Minister Modi, several celebrities and politicians applauded the Indian women’s for raising Indian flag the highest.
The 15 member women squad has been invited at Narendra Modi International stadium and will be felicitated before the match. The women’s team will also enjoy the match live. Hence, Men In Blue would want to win the match and set the right example.
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both the teams will clash at Ahmadabad’s Narendra Modi International Stadium. The series decider will begin at 7:00 pm.

This is India’s fourth T20 series with New Zealand in the last four years. India has won the last three series without losing any match. This time the circumstances are different. The Black Caps won the first match and Hardik Pandya’s team barely touched the target of 100 in Lucknow to level the series by 1-1. Today, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Team India will challenge New Zealand to win the fourth consecutive T20 series.
Will Indian top order score in 3rd T20I?
In the absence of senior cricketers like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, the young top order of Team India has not been able to leave a mark in the last two matches. Ishaan Kishan, Shubman Gill, Rahul Tripathi all three have not been able to score runs. If Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya had not taken the lead in Lucknow, India would have found it difficult to reach the target of 100 runs. In such a situation, Prithvi Shaw can be included in Team India.
After this India will not play T20 for a long time
After this match, the Indian team does not have to play T20 for a long time. After this, there is a four-Test series with Australia, as well as preparations for the ODI World Cup to be held in October this year. In such a situation, the Indian youth brigade will have this golden opportunity to showcase their talent in this format of cricket.
IND vs NZ 3rd T20I Venue and Time
The third match of the 3-match T20 series between India vs New Zealand will be played on 1st February. In this match, both the teams will clash at Ahmadabad’s Narendra Modi International Stadium. The series decider will begin at 7:00 pm and the toss will be held at 6:30 pm.
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IND vs NZ 3rd T20I Live Streaming
India vs New Zealand 3rd T20 match’s digital broadcast will be available on Disney+ Hotstar app and website. The match will be broadcast free of cost on DD Free Dish in India on Doordarshan Sports channel.
IND vs NZ T20 Squads
Team India: Hardik Pandya (Captain),Shubman Gill, Deepak Hooda, Rahul Tripathi, Suryakumar Yadav (Vice Captain), Ishan Kishan (wk), and Ruturaj Gaikwad, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Umran Malik, Shivam Mavi, Prithvi Shaw and Mukesh Kumar.
Team New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (Captain), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, and Dane Cleaver (wk), Devon Conway (wk), Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Ben Lister, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Michael Rippon, Henry Shipley, Ish Sodhi, and Blair Tickner.
World champion women’s team will be honored
During this match, the 15-member team that won the Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup has been specially invited by the BCCI. Before the match, cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar will felicitate Shefali Verma’s team. During this, Board Secretary Jai Shah will also be present. The U19 Indian team will watch the 3rd T20I between India and New Zealand Live at the Narendra Modi International Stadium.
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Khelo India Youth Games 2023: Date, schedule, venue, when and where to watch
For the first time, sports games like canoeing, fencing, kayaking and canoe slalom will be a part of KIYG.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the 5th edition of the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2023 on Monday, January 30. It is a multi-sport event held annually in India to promote sports culture and gives a platform for young athletes to showcase their talent and skills. It primarily focuses on sports development at the grassroots level.
Athletes from across the country will participate in KIYG 2023. According to the official notification, the KIYG 2023 will be held at 23 venues, in which 6,000 athletes will take part in 27 different sports. For the first time, sports games like canoeing, fencing, kayaking, and canoe slalom will be a part of KIYG.
Khelo India Youth Games 2023: Date and Venue
The Khelo India Youth Games will be held in eight cities of Madhya Pradesh: Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, Gwalior, Jabalpur Mandla, Balaghat and Khargone (Maheshwar) and one cycling event will be held in Delhi. KIYG will take place from January 30 to February 11.
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Khelo India Youth Games 2023: Schedule
Sports Event | Date | Venue |
Athletics | 3rd Feb to 5th Feb 2023 | Athletics Track T.T. Nagar Stadium, Bhopal |
Wrestling | 7th Feb to 11th Feb 2023 | DSYW Hall T.T. Nagar Stadium, Bhopal |
Boxing | 31st Jan to 4th Feb 2023 | DSYW Hall T.T. Nagar Stadium, Bhopal |
Shooting | 1st Feb to 6th Feb 2023 | M.P. Shooting Academy, Bhopal |
Kayaking & Canoeing | 1st Feb to 3rd Feb 2023 | M.P. Water Sports Academy, Upper Lake Bhopal |
Rowing | 7th Feb to 9th Feb 2023 | M.P. Water Sports Academy, Upper Lake Bhopal |
Volleyball | 30th Jan to 3rd Feb 2023 | Indoor Hall SAI, Bhopal |
Judo | 7th Feb to 10th Feb 2023 | Indoor Hall SAI, Bhopal |
Swimming | 7th Feb to 11th Feb 2023 | Prakash Tarun Pushkar, Bhopal |
Basketball | 31st Jan to 4th Feb 2023 | Basketball Complex, Indore |
Weightlifting | 6th Feb to 10th Feb 2023 | Basketball Complex, Indore |
Table Tennis | 30th Jan to 3rd Feb 2023 | Abhay Prashal, Indore |
Kabaddi | 5th Feb to 9th Feb 2023 | Abhay Prashal, Indore |
Football (Boys) | 1st Feb to 10th Feb 2023 | Football Ground, The Emerald Heights |
Tennis | 6th Feb to 10th Feb 2023 | Indore Tennis Club |
Badminton | 31st Jan to 3rd Feb 2023 | M.P Badminton Academy, Kampu Gwalior |
Hockey | 4th Feb to 10th Feb 2023 | M.P Women Hockey Academy, Kampu |
Gymnastics | 1st Feb to 5th Feb 2023 | LNIPE, Gwalior |
Kalarippayattu | 8th Feb to 10th Feb 2023 | LNIPE, Gwalior |
Yogasana | 1st Feb to 3rd Feb 2023 | Madhav Seva Nyas Hall, Ujjain |
Mallakhamb | 6th Feb to 10th Feb 2023 | Madhav Seva Nyas Hall, Ujjain |
Archery | 31st Jan to 3rd Feb 2023 | Jabalpur (Ranital Sports Complex) |
Kho Kho | 30th Jan to 3rd Feb 2023 | Cycling Complex, Jabalpur (Ranital Sports Complex) |
Fencing | 6th Feb to 10th Feb 2023 | Cycling Complex, Jabalpur (Ranital Sports Complex) |
Cycling Road | 8th Feb to 9th Feb 2023 | Kajuri Road, Jabalpur |
Thang-Ta | 8th Feb to 10th Feb 2023 | District Sports Complex, Mandla |
Gatka | 2nd Feb to 4th Feb 2023 | District Sports Complex, Mandla |
Football (Girls) | 1st Feb to 10th Feb 2023 | Football Ground, Balaghat |
Slalom | 6th Feb to 7th Feb 2023 | Maheshwar (Khargone) |
Cycling-Track | 2nd Feb to 4th Feb 2023 | IG Stadium Delhi |
Khelo India Youth Games 2023: When and where to watch
The multi-sport event will stream live on Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar. The Sports Ministry of India has also launched a mobile application for the Khelo India Youth Games 2023 to allow easier access to the games.
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