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Virat Kohli To Skip T20Is, ODIs vs South Africa, Rohit Sharma Yet To Confirm Availability: Sources

As the Indian cricket team enters a new phase after the conclusion of the Cricket World Cup 2023, a young brigade, led by Suryakumar Yadav, is leading the unit against Australia in a 5-match T20I series. But, with the all-format tour of South Africa not far away, there isn't any official confirmation on the availability of seniors like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. It has now been learned that Kohli has decided to give the white-ball assignment against the Proteas a miss. He will only join the team for the Test series.

Glenn Maxwell smashes century as Australia seal thrilling final-ball win over India

A stunning century from Glenn Maxwell guided Australia to a thrilling last-ball victory over India by five wickets in Guwahati on Tuesday, a result that keeps the five-match T20 series alive.

Zaheer Khan Picks India's Skipper For T20 World Cup 2024. It's Not Hardik Pandya

India's Cricket World Cup 2023 heartbreak hasn't yet fully healed, with the likes of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli yet to make a public appearance since the team's defeat in the final to Australia. However, the Indian cricket team has moved on and is already looking to prepare for the T20 World Cup 2024, with Suryakumar Yadav leading a young brigade against Australia in a 5-match assignment. When it comes to next year's T20 World Cup, talks around India's captaincy choice are already buzzing, with Hardik Pandya emerging as the leading candidate. However, former India pacer Zaheer Khan feels it would be Rohit Sharma that the team management goes ahead with as far as captaincy choice for the marquee event is concerned.

Watch: Ruturaj Gaikwad Delivers Match Report While Axar Patel Tries To Distract Him. Check The Winner

In a funny video shared by the Board of Control for Cricket in India on social media, batter Ruturaj Gaikwad could be seen delivering the match report of the second India vs Australia T20I but with a twist. Though Gaikwad had to speak for only one minute, his biggest challenge during the presentation was to tackle his India teammate Axar Patel, who was trying his level best to distract him as part of the fun activity. Despite the best of efforts from Axar, Gaikwad delivered the match report in a minute with near perfection. However, Axar's different attempts to distract the batter were extremely funny.

On 'Plan' to Defend 222 Runs vs Australia In 3rd T20I, Suryakumar Yadav's Tongue-In-Cheek Response

India skipper Suryakumar Yadav hailed all-rounder Glenn Maxwell for his record-breaking ton against the Men in Blue in the third T20I at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. Maxwell's destructive mood spoiled the party for the Indian team in his 100th T20I game and made it even more special with an unbeaten 104 off 48 balls. He became the joint fastest Australian player to complete a century in the history of T20Is joining Aaron Finch and Josh Inglis.

Watch: 16 Needed Off 4 balls, Glenn Maxwell Unleashes Mayhem In Last Over By Prasidh Krishna

It was Glenn Maxwell show yet again at an Indian cricket ground. This time the venue was the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati and Indian cricket team was at the receiving end. India posted a huge 223-run target for Australia. While the visitors lost wickets at regular intervals, they stayed in chase with Glenn Maxwell playing the lead role. The Australia star scored 104* off just 48 balls, with eight fours and eight sixes. But what he did in the last over by Prasidh Krishna is going to be remembered for a long time to come.

Glenn Maxwell Equals Rohit Sharma's Record With Match-winning Ton Against India

Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell equalled India skipper Rohit Sharma's record as he struck an unbeaten 47-ball ton to keep the series alive for Australia, helping the Baggy Greens clinch a victory in Guwahati in the third T20I against India on Tuesday. With the 47-ball hundred, Maxwell also equalled the record set by Aaron Finch and Josh Inglis (earlier in the series) for the fastest ton by an Australian in men's T20Is.

India vs Australia, 3rd T20I: Glenn Maxwell Recreates World Cup Heroic Knock As Australia Win By 5 Wickets

Glenn Maxwell recreated his World Cup knock against Afghanistan as he single-handedly guided Australia to a five-wicket victory in the third T20I at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. Maxwell's destructive mood spoiled the party for the Indian team in his 100th T20I game and made it even more special with an unbeaten 104 off 48 balls. He became the joint fastest Australian player to complete a century in the history of T20Is joining Aaron Finch and Josh Inglis

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Virat Kohli To Skip T20Is, ODIs vs South Africa, Rohit Sharma Yet To Confirm Availability: Sources

Glenn Maxwell smashes century as Australia seal thrilling final-ball win over India

Zaheer Khan Picks India's Skipper For T20 World Cup 2024. It's Not Hardik Pandya

Watch: Ruturaj Gaikwad Delivers Match Report While Axar Patel Tries To Distract Him. Check The Winner

On 'Plan' to Defend 222 Runs vs Australia In 3rd T20I, Suryakumar Yadav's Tongue-In-Cheek Response

Watch: 16 Needed Off 4 balls, Glenn Maxwell Unleashes Mayhem In Last Over By Prasidh Krishna

Glenn Maxwell Equals Rohit Sharma's Record With Match-winning Ton Against India

India vs Australia, 3rd T20I: Glenn Maxwell Recreates World Cup Heroic Knock As Australia Win By 5 Wickets