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Kylian Mbappe scored a stunning opening goal as France shook off injuries to a host of key players and a series of off-field issues to claim a welcome 2-0 win over Austria in the UEFA Nations League in Paris on Thursday. Mbappe showcased his phenomenal pace and strength on the way before finishing emphatically to put the reigning world champions ahead in the 56th minute at the Stade de France.
Dinesh Karthik and Rishabh Pant are capable enough batters to select themselves in the same playing XI during the upcoming T20 World Cup, feels former Australian captain Ricky Ponting. In his latest ICC review, Ponting did his five face-offs for the marquee event and one of them was the heated debate as to who should be in the playing XI?Should it be a potential destroyer of bowling attack Pant or the "designated finisher"Karthik?
Harshal Patel and Jasprit Bumrah is expected to give the struggling Indian attack a much-needed boost. The Rohit Sharma-led side has not only been out of sorts in the middle overs but also at the death. With Harshal making a comeback in Mohali and Bumrah getting fit ahead of the second T20I in Nagpur's VCA Jamtha, India's middle over and death overs dilemma is expected to be addressed during the second T20 International against Australia on Friday.
One eye on skies as Rohit's side looks to level series; Bumrah likely to playNAGPUR: Fresh from shocking defeats in Asia Cup, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma had nonchalantly said he has found '90-95 percent' core of his team for the World Cup. Cut to a couple of weeks later, lively talks on India's death bowling are still afloat. India's derailment in the death overs twice in this month means the auditions for death over specialists are well and truly on.
India had a disappointing night after they lost against Australia in the first T20I of the three-match series on Tuesday. Despite putting up a great show with the bat and posting a target of 209, the bowling department completely failed to live up to the expectations as Australia chased down the huge target with four wickets and four balls in hand. In the second T20I, which will be played in Nagpur on Friday, Team India will look to strengthen their bowling, especially the pace attack, as in the last clash, the pacers conceded 150 runs in just 12 overs. Another thing that came as an utter shock for the fans was the absence of pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who was supposed to make his comeback in the match. It will be interesting to see whether Bumrah makes his comeback or not, and if he makes it, then who he will be replacing in the Playing XI.
Australia coach Graham Arnold insisted Guus Hiddink's stint as his assistant during the 1-0 win over New Zealand in Brisbane on Thursday was a one-off and the Dutchman will not be working alongside him at the World Cup finals in Qatar.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. : International captain Trevor Immelman vowed to fight on in the Presidents Cup, shaking up his lineup for the opening fourballs after a rampaging United States humbled them 4-1 in the foursome (alternate shot) on Thursday.
Team India would look to return to winning ways when they take the field against Australia in the second T20I of the three-match series on Friday evening in Nagpur. The hosts failed to defend 208 runs in the first T20I as they stumbled to a four-wicket loss in Mohali. The likes of Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Harshal Patel had a bad day at the office with the ball in hand. Only Axar Patel and Umesh Yadav were able to leave an impression with the ball. It needs to be seen whether Jasprit Bumrah walks back into the side for the must-win second T20I or not.