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"Bring Rohit Sharma One Down": Ex-Pakistan Spinner's Out Of The Box Suggestion For Team India

The first T20I between India and Australia left more questions than answers for the Rohit Sharma-led side. India lost the match by four wickets, despite scoring 208/6 batting first. While the bowlers failed completely, veteran batters like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli could not hit big scores. Former Pakistan cricket team spinner Danish Kaneria said that both can be used in different batting positions, rather than their usual spots.

Sri Lanka Part Ways With Director Of Cricket Tom Moody

Tom Moody, the former Sunrisers Hyderabad coach, relinquished his post as the Director of Cricket with Sri Lanka on Tuesday. Sri Lanka Cricket's Executive Committee mutually agreed with Tom Moody, who was functioning as the Director of Cricket, to exit from his contract immediately. The Executive Committee of the Sri Lankan Cricket (SLC), after much deliberation, was of the opinion that Tom Moody's services are no longer required as he was directly reporting to the Technical Advisory Committee, which has ceased to exist now.

Pakistan vs England: Mohammad Rizwan Dances Down The Track, But Is Beaten By Moeen Ali's Spin

Pakistan lost the first T20I against England despite their in-form opener Mohammad Rizwan scoring a stroke-filled half-century. Rizwan was on song in the powerplay and along with captain Babar Azam, put on a solid opening partnership of 85 runs. But after Babar's dismissal, Pakistan's innings started stuttering.

"Fruit Ki Dukaan": Ex-Spinner's Brutal Take On Pakistan's T20 World Cup Jersey

The Pakistan cricket team and the Indian cricket team suffered big losses on Tuesday. The former lost a T20I to England while the latter lost to Australia. For both the heavyweights, the losses will increase concerns a month ahead of the T20 World Cup. The defeats left former Pakistan cricket team spinner Danish Kaneria disappointed. Kaneria, who is Pakistan's highest wicket-taking spinner in Tests with 261 scalps, said the teams need to pull up their socks.

Suryakumar Yadav leapfrogs Babar Azam to 3rd spot in ICC T20I rankings

Suryakumar Yadav has replaced Pakistan captain Babar Azam to occupy the third spot in the T20I batter's list in the latest ICC Men's Player Rankings issued on Wednesday. Yadav impressed with a classy 46 during India's four-wicket loss to Australia in the opening match of their three-game series at Mohali on Tuesday. The knock helped him to close in on Pakistan opener Mohammad Rizwan at the top of the T20I batter's chart. The right-hander dethroned Babar from the third spot, with Rizwan now just 45 rating points ahead of him. Rizwan hit a half-century in Pakistan's loss to England in Karachi on Tuesday and maintains a narrow advantage at the top of the rankings with a career-high total of 825 rating points.

Watch: Fan Gifts Virat Kohli A Painting During Training Session In Mohali

In a heartwarming gesture, a fan gifted Virat Kohli a handmade painting of the player in Mohali. The brief moment of joy for the fan came when Kohli and other players of the Indian team were entering the ground of the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium for their practice session ahead of the first T20I match against Australia. While gifting her art work to Kohli, the fan also got herself photographed with the player. The Punjab Cricket Association later shared the video of the heart-touching moment on social media.

"Not Worth It": Salman Butt's Scathing Criticism Of Bhuvneshwar Kumar After India's Loss To Australia In Mohali T20I

Veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar was under the scanner once again after he conceded 16 runs in the penultimate over as India lost the first T20I against Australia at the IS Bindra Cricket Stadium in Mohali. Bhuvneshwar leaked 52 runs from his quota of four overs as Australia chased down a mammoth target of 209 with ease. While analysing the the match, former Pakistan captain Salman Butt criticised India's team selection, saying that Bhuvneshwar doesn't offer any threat to opposition with decent batters.

Suryakumar Yadav Overtakes Babar Azam To Go 3rd In ICC T20I Rankings

India batter Suryakumar Yadav and all-rounder Hardik Pandya have made huge gains in the ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings after fine efforts in the opening T20I of their three-match series against Australia in Mohali on Tuesday, with the former overtaking Pakistan's Babar Azam to gain the third spot. Yadav has moved up one slot after scoring 46 off 25 balls while Pandya's knock of 71 in 30 balls has lifted him 22 places to 65th position. Pandya has also overtaken Australia's Glenn Maxwell to take the fifth position among all-rounders.

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"Bring Rohit Sharma One Down": Ex-Pakistan Spinner's Out Of The Box Suggestion For Team India

Sri Lanka Part Ways With Director Of Cricket Tom Moody

Pakistan vs England: Mohammad Rizwan Dances Down The Track, But Is Beaten By Moeen Ali's Spin

"Fruit Ki Dukaan": Ex-Spinner's Brutal Take On Pakistan's T20 World Cup Jersey

Suryakumar Yadav leapfrogs Babar Azam to 3rd spot in ICC T20I rankings

Watch: Fan Gifts Virat Kohli A Painting During Training Session In Mohali

"Not Worth It": Salman Butt's Scathing Criticism Of Bhuvneshwar Kumar After India's Loss To Australia In Mohali T20I

Suryakumar Yadav Overtakes Babar Azam To Go 3rd In ICC T20I Rankings