Dhoni has three days to correct his team's weaknesses before they face Australia in a match that is increasingly looking like a virtual quarter-final
Dhoni makes no secret of his admiration for Kohli's hunger to perform and his willingness to take up the challenge
According to skymet, the sun is supposed to shine through later in the day.
This encounter comes with its own share of controversies as the venue battle & the security concerns for the Pakistan squad.
The off-spinner said that the team is not unduly pressurised at the prospect of facing their old rivals.
In a group that also includes Australia, Pakistan and Bangladesh, recovery won't be easy
India head into the ICC World T20 brimming with confidence, but they are up against a Kiwi side that has the ability to surprise
No host country has won the T20 world title in the last five editions and none has repeated a title triumph.
The Daily Times in it's editorial said that it is the responsibility of cricketing authorities of the both countries to keep intact friendly relations.
The all-round ability of the current Indian cricket team excites former captain.
Head coach Waqar Younis, before departing for India, left a message on his Twitter account calling for unity in the team
However, the HM reiterated that all participating teams will be protected by the govt.
The match will be played at the historic Eden Gardens ground, where the final of the tournament will also be held.
After a recce of Dharamsala, the PCB were reluctant to play there citing security concerns.
The PCB is reluctant to play at the picturesque venue on March 19.
Singh had earlier voiced his concern over the Indo-Pak match, saying that the state government cannot ensure security of players
The sacking comes in the wake of the national team's poor performances in the just-concluded Asia Cup in Bangladesh
India won the Asia Cup trophy without losing a single match in the tournament
The World T20 match between India and Pakistan is scheduled on March 19