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Jasprit Bumrah in Mark Waugh's top-five for T20 World Cup

Mark Waugh has picked Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah as one of his top five picks for the T20I showpiece Down Under. Bumrah recently returned to action after recovering from a back injury in the three-match T20 series against Australia that India won 2-1. The 28-year-old, who underwent rehab at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bangalore, looked fully fit but he's yet to get back to his old rhythm. "I think he's a fantastic bowler in all formats, actually. His ability to get wickets in T20 cricket is key. He can bowl at the death and he can bowl up front," Waugh told the ICC website.

"Easy Game?" Ravi Shastri Asks Dinesh Karthik On Win vs Australia In 2nd T20I. His Reply Is Pure Gold

After suffering a defeat in the first T20I, India made a strong comeback to beat Australia in a rain-hit second T20I at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur on Friday. Chasing a target of 91 in eight overs, captain Rohit Sharma steered India closer to the target, remaining unbeaten on 46 off 20 balls. With nine runs needed off the final over, Dinesh Karthik hit a six and a boundary off consecutive deliveries to take India to a series-levelling win, ahead of the final game in Hyderabad on Sunday.

Watch: Nagpur Crowd Chants "RCB, RCB" During 2nd India vs Australia T20I, Virat Kohli's Reaction Viral

To say Virat Kohli is a popular cricketing figure would be an understatement. He has a huge following wherever he goes, and often, crowds in India even start chanting the name of his IPL franchise, Royal Challengers Bangalore, even when he is playing for the nation. On Friday, at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur, before India took on Australia in the second T20I, the crowd started chanting "RCB, RCB" as Kohli walked out to the team dressing room balcony. But Kohli was quick to point to the India logo on his jersey as his India and RCB teammate Harshal Patel sat in amusement next to him.

In-form Rajat Patidar in focus ahead of 2nd India ‘A’-NZ ‘A’ one-dayer

Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL eliminator against Lucknow Super Giants followed by an innings of 58 in Qualifier 2 against Rajasthan Royals made many take notice of his splendid timing and big match temperament. Subsequently, the 29-year-old from Indore switched to red-ball format for Madhya Pradesh with scores of 85 and 79 in the Ranji Trophy knockouts against Punjab and Bengal respectively. If that wasn’t enough, Rajat scored 122 and 30* in the Ranji final against Mumbai.

"Got To Be Must In Indian Line-Up": Adam Gilchrist Backs This Star To Feature In Playing XI

Wicketkeepers Rishabh Pant and Dinesh Karthik have both been named in India's T20 World Cup squad, but it needs to seen whether there is room for both to feature in the playing XI. In the first T20I against Australia, the team management opted to go for Dinesh Karthik ahead of Pant. However, the move to not send Karthik after the fall of the fourth wicket in the 14th over, was criticised. Former Australia wicketkeeper-batter Adam Gilchrist has said that in his team both Pant and Karthik will feature.

Experience of playing IPL in India helped to stay calm, says Tim David

IPL stint helped him to stay calm under pressure during the opening T20I, said big-hitting Singapore-born Australian Tim David on Thursday. The 26-year-old made his IPL debut for Royal Challengers Bangalore in Sharjah against Chennai Super Kings last year. He was then bought by Mumbai Indians and played eight matches for the franchise this year.

Robin Uthappa quits 'Indian cricket', may play T20 leagues abroad

Uthappa's right forearm, suggest a deep conviction in his abilities, a belief that he is destined for greater things. The key word though was always belief, with which the 36-year-old swashbuckling batter played the sport he loved, with passion and distinction. On Wednesday evening, Uthappa took to social media to call time on his career, highlighted by a T20 World Cup triumph in 2007, Ranji Trophy titles and success in the IPL. Numbers don't always reveal the real picture and it is true in Uthappa's case. In an international career spanning nine years, Uthappa made 46 ODI and 13T20I appearances. It didn't do justice to the abilities and natural talent which helped him shine in the 2002-03 Ranji Trophy season. He last played for the country against Zimbabwe in an away series in 2015.

Dinesh Karthik Thanks RCB for Helping him Realise His Dream Of Inclusion In T20 World Cup Squad

Indian veteran wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik on Wednesday thanked his Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore for helping him realise his dream of being included in the ICC T20 World Cup 2022. "Thanks @RCBTweets for bein an integral part of the journey and helping me achieve my dream Most importantly to all the RCB fans who chant RCB, RCB even when am in my blues representing team INDIA, I LOVE YOU GUYS. THANKS @malolanr @CoachHesson SANJAY BANGAR @basu2013 S SRIRAM," tweeted Karthik in response to a congratulatory message by his franchise after his inclusion in the Indian squad for World Cup.

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Jasprit Bumrah in Mark Waugh's top-five for T20 World Cup

"Easy Game?" Ravi Shastri Asks Dinesh Karthik On Win vs Australia In 2nd T20I. His Reply Is Pure Gold

Watch: Nagpur Crowd Chants "RCB, RCB" During 2nd India vs Australia T20I, Virat Kohli's Reaction Viral

In-form Rajat Patidar in focus ahead of 2nd India ‘A’-NZ ‘A’ one-dayer

"Got To Be Must In Indian Line-Up": Adam Gilchrist Backs This Star To Feature In Playing XI

Experience of playing IPL in India helped to stay calm, says Tim David

Robin Uthappa quits 'Indian cricket', may play T20 leagues abroad

Dinesh Karthik Thanks RCB for Helping him Realise His Dream Of Inclusion In T20 World Cup Squad