Published 12:44 IST, October 1st 2020

Virender Sehwag likens Kolkata-Rajasthan game to PSL, gives witty advice for Rohit Sharma

Ahead of the upcoming Punjab vs Mumbai game, Indian cricketer-turned-commentator Virender Sehwag expressed his advice for Mumbai skipper Rohit Sharma.

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Dream11 Indian Premier League 2020 (IPL 2020) season will w move ahe with KL Rahul-led Punjab side taking on Rohit Sharma’s Mumbai in 13th match of ongoing tournament. As has been case throughout season so far, ex-cricketer Virender Sehwag once again gave his take on upcoming game, as part of his social media show Viru Ki Baithak. former Indian opening batsman also took this opportunity to summarise recently-concluded Kolkata vs Rajasthan game, which was conducted in Dubai on Wednesday, September 30.

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On Thursday, October 1, i.e. one day after Kolkata’s 37-run win over Rajasthan, Virender Sehwag comically compared one-sided game to Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches. According to cricketer-turned-commentator, eventual result of Kolkata vs Rajasthan game became a “mere formality” once Steve Smith-led side lost ir in-form batsman Rahul Tewatia for just 14. At time of Tewatia’s dismissal, Rajasthan were reduced to 66-6 after 11 overs, with 109 runs still to get from ir remaining nine overs. While y batted ir quota of 20 overs, Rajasthan mand to stretch to 137-9 owing to some late six-hitting blitz from Tom Curran.

Speaking about upcoming Punjab vs Mumbai fixture in Abu Dhabi, Virender Sehwag also expressed his vice for Mumbai skipper Rohit Sharma in his video. 41-year-old said that captain Sharma should appoint Ishan Kishan as his wicketkeeper inste of Mumbai’s opening batsman Quinton de Kock. He endorsed Ishan Kishan due to his recent run-of-form as he scored an imperial 58-ball 99 against Bangalore in Mumbai’s previous game. In a witty way, Sehwag endorsed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Vocal for Local' and 'AtmaNirbhar' rallying calls, which got famous during coronavirus-induced India lockdown.

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Dream11 IPL 2020: Punjab vs Mumbai live streaming details

For Dream11 IPL 2020 Punjab vs Mumbai live telecast in India, fans can tune in to  Star Sports Network at 7:30 pm (IST) on Thursday, October 1. For Punjab vs Mumbai live scores, one can visit official website and social media ps of tournament. Furrmore, one can also visit official websites and social media ps of respective teams.

Punjab vs Mumbai live streaming will be available for fans on  Disney+ Hotstar app. For fans in Middle East and rth Africa, Punjab vs Mumbai live telecast will be available on beIN Sports and on its app. Fans in Singapore, South-East Asia and Australia can watch it on YuppTV. Meanwhile, fans in USA and Cana can catch all Dream11 IPL 2020 action on WillowTV.

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12:44 IST, October 1st 2020