Kohli's 'Virat' show at the Wankhede Stadium followed by Mohammed Shami's lethal 7-wicket haul powered India to the final of ICC World Cup 2023, beating New Zealand by 70 runs in a mouth-watering semifinal clash on Wednesday.
Following a 70-run win over New Zealand in the semi-final of the ICC Cricket World Cup, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma said his side were a little sloppy on the field.
Record-breaking centuries from Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer helped India post a Himalayan target of 397/4 against New Zealand in the semifinals of the ICC Cricket World Cup at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday.
Daryl Mitchell's vigilant knock of 134 runs went in vain in front of Shami's lethal spell as the India pacer led India's efforts with the ball to help the hosts seal a place in Sunday's final.
Hafeez was recently part of the PCB Cricket Technical Committee. The former all-rounder was part of the Pakistan Men's team which won the ICC Champions Trophy in England in 2017. He has taken over the post from Mickey Arthur, who has also served Pakistan as head coach.
Legendary English footballer David Beckham on Wednesday said he is really happy to be in India for the very first time and his visit could not have come at a more perfect time during the festive season and the Cricket World Cup happening at the same time.