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"Don't Think Rishabh Ka Jagah Ban Raha Hai But...": Suresh Raina On T20 World Cup Playing XI

With the T20 World Cup just days away, it's the final stage of preparation for all the teams. For India, it's is still not clear what their ideal playing XI should look like. The team is full of big names and some awesome hitters. However, with Ravindra Jadeja not part of the squad due to injury, there is a dearth of left-handers in the team. Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is one of the options but his form in T20s has not been great of late. However, member of 2011 World Cup-winning team Suresh Raina feels that a space needs to be created for him.

Babar Azam Presented With Birthday Cake During ICC Captains' Day Ahead Of T20 World Cup. See Pics

Pakistan captain Babar Azam is one of the finest batters going around in world cricket right now, and he would hope to put on a good show for his side at the upcoming T20 World Cup, beginning Sunday. Pakistan will play their first match of the tournament on October 23 against arch-rival India. The apex cricket body, ICC organised a Captains' Day media call on Saturday where all 16 skippers were made available to speak to the media. Knowing how it was Babar's birthday, Australia captain Aaron Finch presented him with a cake and the Pakistan skipper celebrated his day with other 15 captains.

What Babar Azam Said About Fitness Of Shaheen Afridi Ahead Of T20 World Cup Match vs India

India and Pakistan will be playing a high-voltage Super 12 game at the T20 World Cup on October 23 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. However, a question on the minds of everyone is whether speedster Shaheen Afridi is fit for the contest against India. Shaheen had missed the Asia Cup and then the seven-match T20I series due to an injury. He has done his rehabilitation in London and one now needs to see whether the pacer plays the warm-up games ahead of the match against India.

How Is Mohammed Shami Faring Up For T20 World Cup? Rohit Sharma Answers

The T20 World Cup is just around the corner and the qualifiers will begin from Sunday with Sri Lanka taking on Namibia. However, the Super 4 stage will start on October 22 with hosts Australia squaring off against New Zealand. However, the one match that everyone has their eyes on is between India and Pakistan on October 23 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Team India reached Australia and they played two practice games against Western Australia XI. The side will also square off against Australia and New Zealand in official warm-up games before taking on Pakistan.

All 16 Captains In One Frame Ahead Of T20 World Cup. See Pic

The T20 World Cup will get underway on Sunday with Sri Lanka squaring off against Namibia in the qualifiers. Ahead of the tournament opener, all captains of 16 participating teams were captured in the frame as they attended the 'Captain's Day' where they spoke to the media about the marquee event and the preparation of their respective teams. The official handle of ICC shared the picture of all captains in one frame.

VAR helps Hoffenheim to 3-0 win at struggling Schalke

GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany: Hoffenheim scored two penalties after video review as they beat Schalke 3-0 in the Bundesliga on Friday to end a three-game winless run and deepen relegation-threatened Schalke's problems. The win sent Hoffenheim up four places to third — a place above Bayern Munich — ahead of the weekend's games.

England midfielder Foden renews with Manchester City to 2027

MANCHESTER, England: England midfielder Phil Foden has signed a contract extension with Manchester City to 2027. Foden’s previous deal was to expire in 2024 but the Premier League champion moved on Friday to secure their home-grown talent for longer.

Brooks Koepka leads by two in Jeddah, Smash GC takes team lead

JEDDAH: Having entered this week’s LIV Golf Invitational Jeddah off his best result this inaugural season, Brooks Koepka carried on where he left off on Friday with an 8-under 62 as the four-time major winner grabbed a 2-shot lead over Charl Schwartzel after the first round at Royal Greens Golf and Country Club.

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"Don't Think Rishabh Ka Jagah Ban Raha Hai But...": Suresh Raina On T20 World Cup Playing XI

Babar Azam Presented With Birthday Cake During ICC Captains' Day Ahead Of T20 World Cup. See Pics

What Babar Azam Said About Fitness Of Shaheen Afridi Ahead Of T20 World Cup Match vs India

How Is Mohammed Shami Faring Up For T20 World Cup? Rohit Sharma Answers

All 16 Captains In One Frame Ahead Of T20 World Cup. See Pic

VAR helps Hoffenheim to 3-0 win at struggling Schalke

England midfielder Foden renews with Manchester City to 2027

Brooks Koepka leads by two in Jeddah, Smash GC takes team lead