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Watch: Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya Ooze Swag In Funky "Shakaboom" Dance

India cricketers Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya on Sunday shared a video on social media of the two of them performing a funky dance. In the video, both players are wearing shades and start their dance with their game face on. While Hardik maintains his cool through their dance to The Beatnuts' 'Se Acabo', Kohli can't help but break into a smile. "You know how we do," Hardik captioned the post on Instagram. Kohli responded to his post and wrote "Shakaboom" with a laughing emoji.

With six games left ahead of T20 World Cup, Rohit Sharma wants players to exit comfort zone

Rohit Sharma wants his players to get out of their comfort zone and explore new things about their game in the six home games against Australia and South Africa ahead of the ICC showpiece next month. Rohit feels players can now afford to extend their 'limits' without the pressure of selection. The management will be giving rest to the likes of Hardik Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Arshdeep Singh over the six games but by and large it will have a full squad at its disposal. Rohit's comments come in the backdrop of its Asia Cup campaign in which the team management experimented quite a bit and copped criticism for that.

"No Way...": Matthew Hayden On Why This Star Should Not Open For India In T20Is

The countdown for the 2022 T20 World Cup has begun. All the teams have named their respective squads and the final stage of preparation has already begun. The Indian cricket team had a hiccup in the preparation phase for the marquee event as it bowed out of the Asia Cup without qualifying for the final. However, one big positive for the Rohit Sharma-led side was Virat Kohli ending his 1020-day century drought. The former India captain scored 122* against Afghanistan while opening the batting in a Super 4 match. That innings has led many to ponder on whether the superstar should continue in that position.

Watch: Tim David Practices Power-hitting Ahead Of Australia's T20I Series vs India

India and Australia will be squaring off for a three-match T20I series, starting Tuesday in Mohali. Players of both the sides are gearing up for the tournament. Amidst all, Tim David is doing some intense preparation in a bid to take on the Indian bowlers on the matchday if given a chance. Cricket Australia shared a video of David practising power-hitting in nets ahead of the first T20I match against India. From slog-sweep to lofted shots down the ground to backfoot pulls, David made sure he gives his best in training.

Watch: Punjab Cricket Association Shares Video Of Virat Kohli's Arrival In Mohali With Punjabi Music

India batter Virat Kohli touched down in Mohali on Saturday ahead of India's first T20I of the three-match series against Australia that is slated to take place at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium on Tuesday. The PCA shared the video of Kohli's arrival in the city with some editing that also included attaching a Punjabi song in the background. In the video, Kohli can be seen walking out of the airport with police officers and security staff around him.

Virat Kohli might have to bat at top in some games, but KL Rahul will open at T20 World Cup: Rohit Sharma

Virat Kohli batting at the top alongside him is a "definite option" but India captain Rohit Sharma on Sunday made it clear that KL Rahul will remain his opening partner at the T20 World Cup in Australia next month. Speaking to media ahead of the three-match T20 international series against Australia starting here on Tuesday, Rohit said the team management has absolute clarity on the role of each player in the squad. The Australia series will be followed by three games against touring South Africa before India leave for the T20 World Cup Down Under.

Foss earns rainbow jersey with 'perfectly executed' race

SYDNEY : Tobias Foss said a perfectly executed race was behind his shock gold medal in the road cycling world championships time trial on Sunday, even if he could not quite believe what he had achieved in claiming the rainbow jersey.

UCI Road World Championships: Tobias Foss stuns field to claim shock men's time trial gold for Norway

Tobias Foss astounded the field to take the World Championship time trial jersey for Norway, with Stefan Kung taking silver for Switzerland and Remco Evenepoel (Belgium) the bronze. The 25-year-old had never won a race outside his own national championships, but held his nerve on a sunny day in Wollongong. Having watched the women tackle the technical 34.2km time trial course, the men got their turn in the early afternoon.

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Watch: Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya Ooze Swag In Funky "Shakaboom" Dance

With six games left ahead of T20 World Cup, Rohit Sharma wants players to exit comfort zone

"No Way...": Matthew Hayden On Why This Star Should Not Open For India In T20Is

Watch: Tim David Practices Power-hitting Ahead Of Australia's T20I Series vs India

Watch: Punjab Cricket Association Shares Video Of Virat Kohli's Arrival In Mohali With Punjabi Music

Virat Kohli might have to bat at top in some games, but KL Rahul will open at T20 World Cup: Rohit Sharma

Foss earns rainbow jersey with 'perfectly executed' race

UCI Road World Championships: Tobias Foss stuns field to claim shock men's time trial gold for Norway