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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.

Pakistan vs England, 1st T20I: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

After failing to win the Asia Cup 2022, Pakistan will look to win the home T20I series against England. The first T20I of the seven-match series will be played on Tuesday at National Stadium in Karachi. All eyes would be on the opening pair of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan. The duo had faced criticism for their strike rates in the Asia Cup, and it would be interesting to see whether there is a change in their approach or not.

India vs Australia, 1st T20I: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

The T20 World Cup is just a month away and both India and Australia will try to find their best possible XI heading into the marquee event. Both the teams will square off in the first T20I of the three-match series on Tuesday at the PCA Stadium in Mohali. Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel are back in the squad for India after recovering from their respective injuries while Australia will look to hand a debut T20I cap to big-hitting Tim David. It would be interesting to see how the likes of Virat Kohli and Steve Smith perform for their sides.

Sri Lanka Part Ways With Tom Moody Ahead Of T20 World Cup 2022

Australian former international Tom Moody is set to leave his post as Sri Lanka's director of cricket, officials said on Monday, weeks before the T20 World Cup. The 56-year-old's three-year contract is being terminated by "mutual agreement", Mohan de Silva, secretary of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), told AFP. A senior cricket source who did not wish to be named said that SLC "could not afford his fees in the long run", despite having savings of over $40 million. "We also feel we need a person who is more hands-on, who can spend more time in Sri Lanka," the source added.

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."

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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

Pakistan vs England, 1st T20I: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

India vs Australia, 1st T20I: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

Sri Lanka Part Ways With Tom Moody Ahead Of T20 World Cup 2022

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