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India vs Australia: Sunil Gavaskar Points Out "Real Area Of Concern" After India Fail To Defend 209 In 1st T20I

Despite putting up a big total of 208/6 in the first T20I in Mohali, India's bowlers were not able to defend the target as Australia romped home with four deliveries to spare. Australia needed 55 runs off the last four overs, but Matthew Wade and Tim David took on India's death bowlers with relative ease and made short work of what should have been a tight chase. Indian batting legend Sunil Gavaskar spoke about experienced pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar proving expensive yet again when he bowled the penultimate over of the match, and said that is an area of concern for the Rohit Sharma-led side.

Pakistan Unveil New "Thunder Jersey" For ICC T20 World Cup. Watch

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Monday released it official jersey for the T20 World Cup 2022, that starts in Australia in less than a month's time. The Babar Azam-led Pakistan cricket team starts its campaign with a game against India on October 23. Before the marquee tournament, the jersey was revealed in a social media post with the caption: "The Big Reveal! Presenting the official Pakistan T20I Thunder Jersey'22."

Women's T20 Asia Cup: India To Meet Pakistan On October 7

India will meet arch-rivals Pakistan on October 7 in the Women's T20 Asia Cup, scheduled to begin in Bangladesh's Sylhet from next month, Asian Cricket Council president Jay Shah announced on Tuesday. Seven teams will take part in the 15-day tournament, starting on October 1. The tournament will be held in a round robin format with the top four teams qualifying for the semifinals.

Women's T20 Asia Cup: India to meet arch-rivals Pakistan on October 7

Pakistan on October 7 in the Women's T20 Asia Cup, scheduled to begin in Bangladesh's Sylhet from next month, Asian Cricket Council president Jay Shah announced on Tuesday. Seven teams will take part in the 15-day tournament, starting on October 1. The tournament will be held in a round robin format with the top four teams qualifying for the semifinals.

No confusion on KL Rahul's role in T20 World Cup

Virat Kohli’s century, while opening the innings against Afghanistan in the Asia Cup, might have triggered speculations of his possible elevation as opener in the upcoming T20 World Cup. But for Rohit Sharma, Virat remains the third opener and it will be KL Rahul partnering him at the top of the order during the showpiece event, starting October 16 in Australia. For quite some time, KL Rahul’s tempered-down approach in T20 format has attracted criticism and Kohli’s return to form with his first international century in three years, has only added fuel to fire to the debate on the opening slot. However, in a media interaction ahead of the three-match T20I series against Australia starting here on Tuesday, Rohit said that there’s no confusion on the Karnataka right-hander’s role as he is a “very important player for India.”

Ravi Bishnoi Posts Cryptic Story After Making Standby List For T20 World Cup

The 2022 T20 World Cup is just a month away. All teams are in the final phase of the preparation. The Rohit Sharma-led Indian team is also gearing up for the mega event with two bilateral series against Australia and South Africa. Apart for the 15 members in the main squad, the selectors also announced four standby players, which include veteran paceman Mohammed Shami, all-rounder Deepak Chahar, spinner Ravi Bishnoi and top order batter Shreyas Iyer. Bishnoi was part of the team that played in the Asia Cup and bowled with a lot of heart.

"I Wasn't As Intelligent": Shaun Tait's Assessment Of Pakistan's Teenage Pace Sensation

Almost on a regular basis, terrific pacers emerge from Pakistan. Despite their young age, the Pakistan team management has not shied away from giving teenagers a chance at the senior level. Naseem Shah is a member of that group. The 19-year-old pacer made his Test debut in 2019. Recently, he left a mark in the Asia Cup. He not only impressed with his bowling but with the bat too. Pakistan men's team bowling coach Shaun Tait said he is very impressed with Shah's progress.

Virat Kohli Bowls In Nets Ahead Of 1st T20I vs Australia. See Pics

India and Australia would kickstart their final leg of preparation for the T20 World Cup on Tuesday when these two teams meet in the first of the three T20Is at the PCA Stadium in Mohali. It would be interesting to see what combination both teams go in with. Ahead of the first T20I, former India skipper Virat Kohli was seen bowling in the nets and this might be an indication that he be called upon as a bowler if any of the main bowlers are having a bad day at the office.

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India vs Australia: Sunil Gavaskar Points Out "Real Area Of Concern" After India Fail To Defend 209 In 1st T20I

Pakistan Unveil New "Thunder Jersey" For ICC T20 World Cup. Watch

Women's T20 Asia Cup: India To Meet Pakistan On October 7

Women's T20 Asia Cup: India to meet arch-rivals Pakistan on October 7

No confusion on KL Rahul's role in T20 World Cup

Ravi Bishnoi Posts Cryptic Story After Making Standby List For T20 World Cup

"I Wasn't As Intelligent": Shaun Tait's Assessment Of Pakistan's Teenage Pace Sensation

Virat Kohli Bowls In Nets Ahead Of 1st T20I vs Australia. See Pics