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Advancing years, the dislike of being constantly under harsh scrutiny, wanting to be close to his young family and behind the scene shenanigans that abound in Indian cricket have doubtless played a part too.

So far, Vladimir Putin has played a clever hand, sitting back and doubtless enjoying watching the transatlantic alliance come apart at the seams.

Zelensky is though, a master communicator - genuine, doubtless, but also a performer by trade.

Pakistan would doubtless have benefitted from passionate home support - their fans were outnumbered by India's in Dubai - but regardless of the venue, Kohli would have taken some stopping.

And doubtless some Scotland fans will as they pick over the pieces of another defeat in which their endeavour and good intentions went to waste.