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Manchester: India captain Virat Kohli said he was disappointed after losing the ICC World Cup 2019 semi-final to New Zealand by 18 runs in Manchester on Wednesday (July 10). He said 40 minutes of India’s batting at the start changed the game. The ‘men in blue’ faltered in the 240-run chase at Old Trafford despite a rearguard action by Ravindra Jadeja (77) and MS Dhoni (50).

Manchester: India captain Virat Kohli yet again defended MS Dhoni on his batting strike rate after he did not accelerate in the ICC World Cup 2019 semi-final against New Zealand in Manchester on Wednesday (July 10). India lost by 18 runs to exit the tournament. Kohli also faced a question on Dhoni’s retirement and also explained why the wicketkeeper-batsman was sent in at No. 7 in the 240-run chase.

Hardik Pandya and Dinesh Karthik were sent ahead of MS Dhoni after India were reduced to 5/3 and then 24/4 in their World Cup 2019 semi-final against New Zealand

While a few players are set to return to India, some others are expected to stay back or leave for different destinations for a two-week break after being on the road for past seven weeks

India and New Zealand played off each other in the semi-final of the ICC 2019 World Cup at Old Trafford in Manchester. While India was to chase a target of 240 with 3 wickets gone at 5 runs, all hopes were pinned on MS Dhoni. Twitter however, seems divided on the former captain’s performance.

While people are still reeling over India's loss in the tournament, celebrities took to Twitter to express their disappointment after India missed their chance to lift the World Cup trophy.

Virat Kohli was asked whether MS Dhoni had spoken to the team about his retirement as India are schedule to travel to the West Indies next

Manchester: India captain Virat Kohli spoke to the media ahead of the team’s semi-final against New Zealand at the ICC World Cup 2019 on Tuesday (July 9). Kohli said whichever team handles pressure better would emerge triumphant at Old Trafford. Kohli and Kiwi skipper Kane Williamson were in-charge of their respective teams when they faced off in the Under-19 World Cup semi-final in 2008 in Malaysia. Kohli was reminded about that and he said he will mention about it to Williamson at the toss. Also during Monday’s (July 8) press conference, the Indian captain paid rich tributes to MS Dhoni.

On Sunday (July 7), MS Dhoni turned 38. He celebrated his birthday with his teammates in England by cutting a cake. The official Twitter handle of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared a video of the same. Dhoni is playing in his last World Cup and Virat Kohli praised his former skipper

On the eve of the ICC World Cup 2019 semi-final against New Zealand, India captain Virat Kohli took questions from the media. He spoke about the toss factor, what is important in a big knockout game, contribution of MS Dhoni and more

MS Dhoni, son of Paan Singh and Devki Devi, was born on July 7, 1981. From Train Ticket Examiner (TTE), known as ticket collector, he became a trophy collector. MyNation joins millions of fans in wishing Dhoni a very happy birthday

MS Dhoni has been criticised by former players and fans for his slow batting during the World Cup 2019 in England. He has not been at his best in front the stumps but has continued to be excellent with the big gloves

Already assured of the second spot and a last-four spot, a win against Sri Lanka can take Virat Kohli's men to the top of the points table provided Australia lose their final game against the already ousted South Africa

MS Dhoni failed to impress fans, but Bumrah ensured India's 28-run victory against Bangladesh. Bumrah finished with 4 for 55 from his 10 overs

In recent times, the 37-year-old Dhoni has been under scrutiny with his slow batting. He was criticised by former cricketers and fans. However, captain Virat Kohli threw his weight behind Dhoni. Also, India’s assistant coach Sanjay Bangar had supported him