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Mark Waugh's Top Five Players For World T20I XI Has This Indian And Pakistan Bowler

Going into the T20 World Cup, the team are in their final phase of preparation. The marquee event will be as much about the batters as it will be for the bowlers. Picking the potential top-five performers can b a tough job, but when World Cup-winning former Australia opener Mark Waugh was asked to pick the first five players in a World T20I XI in the buildup to the T20 World Cup, the list had an Indian and a Pakistan bowler.

"You Learn A Lot" Playing In Tricky Conditions: Rohit Sharma After 1st T20I vs South Africa

India captain Rohit Sharma is happy that his team got to "learn a lot" in their eight-wicket victory over South Africa in a low-scoring chase on a "tricky track" in the first T20 International. Suryakumar Yadav's unbeaten 50 off 33 balls ensured that India didn't face too many hiccups despite KL Rahul's struggles on a track where South Africa were left tottering at 9/5 at the start of the game. "The wicket was tricky. You learn a lot playing such a game. You understand what the team needs to do in tough conditions. It was nice to play a game like that. We knew the bowlers will get something seeing grass on the pitch, but we didn't expected help for the full 20 overs," Rohit said at the post-match presentation ceremony.

Every jersey worn by Indian team at T20 World Cup - in pictures

It all started when MS Dhoni captained a bunch of spirited youngsters at the inaugural T20 World Cup in South Africa with nothing more than hope and a desire to have some fun.

PM Narendra Modi congratulates Sunil Chhetri following release of series 'Captain Fantastic'

Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated legendary Indian footballer Sunil Chhetri after FIFA announced the release of a series on his life and career, saying that the move will boost the popularity of football in India. "Well done Sunil Chhetri! This will certainly boost football's popularity in India. @chetrisunil11," tweeted PM Modi.

Evolution of Pakistan's T20 World Cup jersey from 2007 to 2022 - in pictures

The world of cricket has changed dramatically since the first T20 World Cup in 2007. Back then, it was called the World T20 and the Indian Premier League was not a thing yet.

Plan was to keep it simple, bowl in the right areas: Arshdeep Singh

After setting the base for India's eight-wicket win and giving them 1-0 lead in the three-match series, Arshdeep credited simplicity in plans and bowling in right areas to bamboozle South Africa on a two-paced pitch with green tinge. "I had thought about what to say if I get the man of the match award and got a little excited (on being eager to come and talk). In the first over DC bhai (Deepak Chahar) set the tone and we knew there was plenty of help from the surface. The plan was to keep it simple and bowl in the right areas," said Arshdeep in the post-match presentation ceremony. Arshdeep had missed the series against Australia to work on conditioning at NCA and admitted to being refreshed in outwitting the South Africa batters. Asked about the wickets he enjoyed from his spell of 3/32, he said, "I enjoyed (David) Miller's wicket as I thought he was expecting an outswinger but I bowled an inswinger instead (to get him out for duck)."

"May Take Some Time To Settle Down": Ex India Selector On Jasprit Bumrah Hitting Top Form

After being on the sidelines for more than two months due to a knee injury, India pacer Jasprit Bumrah made his return to action during the three-match T20I series against Australia. While Bumrah returned figures one for 23 in the second T20I, he conceded 50 runs in the third match and also failed to pick a wicket. Speaking ahead of India's three-match series against South Africa, former India selector Saba Karim spoke about Bumrah's form after injury, saying that the star pacer might take some time to get back to his absolute best.

Criticism "Seriously Misplaced": Ex India Opener On KL Rahul's Knock In 1st T20I vs South Africa

India on Wednesday had to tackle difficult conditions to chase down 107 to win the first T20I against South Africa, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. On a tricky pitch in Thiruvananthapuram that saw plenty of assistance for the seamers, especially with the new ball swinging dangerously, Arshdeep Singh and Deepak Chahar led India's charge as South Africa were restricted to 106/8. KL Rahul then laid down anchor as India chased down the target to register an 8-wicket win.

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Mark Waugh's Top Five Players For World T20I XI Has This Indian And Pakistan Bowler

"You Learn A Lot" Playing In Tricky Conditions: Rohit Sharma After 1st T20I vs South Africa

Every jersey worn by Indian team at T20 World Cup - in pictures

PM Narendra Modi congratulates Sunil Chhetri following release of series 'Captain Fantastic'

Evolution of Pakistan's T20 World Cup jersey from 2007 to 2022 - in pictures

Plan was to keep it simple, bowl in the right areas: Arshdeep Singh

"May Take Some Time To Settle Down": Ex India Selector On Jasprit Bumrah Hitting Top Form

Criticism "Seriously Misplaced": Ex India Opener On KL Rahul's Knock In 1st T20I vs South Africa