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Virat Kohli Out Strolling With Birthday Boy Hardik Pandya In Australia. See Pic

Ahead of the big cricketing showdown at the T20 World Cup 2022, Indian cricketers are putting in the hard work in the nets and practice matches to best prepare themselves for the showpiece event. But, on their off day, the boys are out on a stroll Down Under with the birthday boy Hardik Pandya. Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli shared a picture with Hardik and KL Rahul on the occasion of the all-rounder's birthday on Instagram.

Jos Buttler Leads From Front As England Target T20 World Cup Glory

Jos Buttler is back in his all-action role as captain, opening batsman and wicketkeeper as power-packed England prepare to launch their bid for Twenty20 World Cup glory. The white ball star missed his side's recent 4-3 series win in Pakistan with a calf injury and in his absence Alex Hales and Phil Salt impressed at the top of the batting order, with Salt taking the gloves. But Buttler appeared to end speculation over whether he might relinquish his wicket-keeping role or drop down the batting order in the first game of a three-match series against Australia on Sunday.

India Must Defy Jasprit Bumrah Loss To End Trophy Drought At T20 World Cup

India are under pressure to win their first global title since 2013 at the T20 World Cup in Australia but they must do so without injured pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah. Rohit Sharma's team open their campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan on October 23 in Melbourne in a hotly anticipated clash which could set the tone for their tournament. Top-ranked India recently won T20 series at home against Australia and South Africa and have been the team to beat in one-on-one competitions.

"India Without Jasprit Bumrah Means..": Ex-India Batting Coach On How Rivals With See Star Pacer's Absence In T20 World Cup

India's build-up to the 2022 T20 World Cup has been marred by injuries to a couple of top players. If Ravindra Jadeja's knee injury robbed India of a solid allrounder, Jasprit Bumrah's back injury meant that India would be without its pace spearhead in the marquee event. After making a comeback in the T20I series against Australia, following a lengthy rehabilitation, Bumrah again missed the T20I series against South Africa. He was then ruled out of the T20 World Cup.

Watch: Shubman Gill Congratulates Ishan Kishan 'Vikram Vedha'-Style, Hrithik Roshan Reacts

After a defeat in the first ODI against South Africa, the Shikhar Dhawan-led Indian cricket team bounced back in style in the second ODI. Shreyas Iyer scored a 111-ball 113 while No. 3 batter Ishan Kishan hit a fluent 84-ball 93 as India chased down 279-run target in just 45.5 overs. After the win, opener Shubman Gill greeted Ishan in a unique way, just like in the Hrithik Roshan-starrer movie Vikram Vedha. Gill also posted a video of the same along with the caption: "Well played my Shatak #vikramvedha."

India vs South Africa 3rd ODI: Rain threat over series decider

It will be an emotional homecoming for Dhawan as captain but inclement weather in Delhi could disrupt plansNEW DELHI: Shikhar Dhawan slogged for years in the anonymity of domestic cricket. The Ferozeshah Kotla was his home during those anxious years waiting to break into the Indian team. Two months away from turning 37, Dhawan has landed in Delhi as captain of the Indian team, although one widely referred to as a 'second-string' one. To his credit, this team has held its own against a full-strength South African team, heading into the third and final ODI with a 1-1 scoreline.

India vs South Africa, 3rd ODI: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

India and South Africa battle it out in the third and deciding ODI at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday. The series is currently levelled at 1-1 and this means that the winner on Tuesday will bag the series. India lost the first game to South Africa by 9 runs in Lucknow before the hosts put up a dominating show with the bat in Ranchi. In the second game that took place at the JSCA International Stadium Complex, India registered a comfortable 7-wicket win.

India's Predicted XI vs South Africa, 3rd ODI: Will The Shikhar Dhawan-Led Team Stick To The Winning Combination?

India and South Africa meet each other for the deciding third ODI match at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday. While the Proteas had won the first game, which was reduced to 40 overs-a-side, by 9 runs, the hosts bounced back and registered a dominating 7-wicket win in the second game. Indian bowlers did a commendable job in the second match, especially in the slog overs. However, it is the poor form of India's openers -- Shikhar Dhawan and Shubman Gill -- that would be troubling the side.

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Virat Kohli Out Strolling With Birthday Boy Hardik Pandya In Australia. See Pic

Jos Buttler Leads From Front As England Target T20 World Cup Glory

India Must Defy Jasprit Bumrah Loss To End Trophy Drought At T20 World Cup

"India Without Jasprit Bumrah Means..": Ex-India Batting Coach On How Rivals With See Star Pacer's Absence In T20 World Cup

Watch: Shubman Gill Congratulates Ishan Kishan 'Vikram Vedha'-Style, Hrithik Roshan Reacts

India vs South Africa 3rd ODI: Rain threat over series decider

India vs South Africa, 3rd ODI: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

India's Predicted XI vs South Africa, 3rd ODI: Will The Shikhar Dhawan-Led Team Stick To The Winning Combination?