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Ricky Ponting Picks Two Indians In World T20I Top-5 List. It's Not Virat Kohli Or Rohit Sharma

The T20 World Cup is less than two months away and all the teams are gearing up for the mega-contest. The Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team is also getting ready for the contest with some top-level series, including the Asia Cup. India have not won any ICC title since the 2013 Champions Trophy, and all eyes would be on Rohit's side to end that drought. In the last few months, several Indian players have performed well in the T20 format, and Hardik Pandya features prominently among them. So, when Ricky Ponting was asked on 'The ICC Review'to name the top-five players that he would select while going for a World T20I team, Pandya was one of the first picks.

Asia Cup 2022: Calmer Virat Kohli closer to rediscovering his groove

Having introspected on his recent struggles with form, the star batter now seems calmer, more accepting. He also seems closer to rediscovering his groove, which is good news for Team India...DUBAI: When Virat Kohli met the press following Sunday's match against Pakistan, he instructed the media manager to not ignore anyone. It was his first interaction with the media since he relinquished Test captaincy in January. These days, Kohli seems to exude an unusual calm. The chest-thumping persona seems to have taken a backseat. In the past, especially in press conferences, there would be an air of bravado around Kohli, a sort of in-your-face intensity. On Sunday, he appeared relaxed, laidback even. His comments about MS Dhoni being the only person who messaged him after he gave up Test captaincy have now gone viral. But the crux of that statement was that Kohli believes he can now see through people. "When you have respect for someone and that's genuine, then it looks like that because there is a sense of security on both sides," he said of Dhoni's gesture. "Somehow, I live my life with honesty, and I can see through these things. I won't say these things don't bother me, but you see the truth." He spoke without aggression.

India vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2022: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

After facing a defeat against Pakistan in their opening game of the Super 4s stage at the ongoing Asia Cup, Rohit Sharma-led Team India will look to change their fortunes around when they square off against Sri Lanka at the Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday. India had suffered a five-wicket defeat at the hands of Pakistan and they need to win against Sri Lanka in order to keep their hopes alive of making it to the final. It would be interesting to see what combination Team India goes in with and whether the likes of Yuzvendra Chahal and Rishabh Pant retain their place in the playing XI.

"There Is Respect, He Is Always Keen To Learn": Virat Kohli On Babar Azam

Cricket fans got to witness another nail-biting encounter between India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup, Super 4 match on Sunday. The match turned out to be a forgetful one for the Indian side, as they faced a five-wicket defeat against their arch-rivals. Despite the heated intensity of the game and so much hype, the players of both countries still carry out a friendly relationship between them, which always lifts up the spirit of the sport. On Sunday, India star batter Virat Kohli backed Pakistan skipper Babar Azam and called him a "talented player" who is always keen to learn.

Virat Kohli should name player and share what message he was expecting after quitting captaincy: Sunil Gavaskar

Virat Kohli should name the player he was expecting a call from after quitting Test captaincy and also specify the kind of message he was waiting for, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar said on Monday. Kohli, who top scored with 60 in India's five-wicket defeat at the hands of Pakistan in an Asia Cup match on Sunday, said that barring former skipper MS Dhoni, none of the former players called him. "One thing I can tell you is when I gave up Test captaincy, I got a message from only one person who I've played with before -- MS Dhoni," Kohli said after the match. "A lot of people have my number and a lot of people give suggestions on TV, but among people who have my number, I didn't get a message from anyone else," he had said. When Gavaskar was asked about Virat's grievance, he was very categorical. "It's very difficult to say as to whom Virat is referring to? If he would have taken any names, you can then go and ask that person, if you have contacted him or not. What I have heard is that he is talking about only MSD having called him after leaving Test captaincy," Gavaskar told "Sports Tak". "If he is talking about former players, who have played with him, we know who all from that lot come on TV. He should name the player he is referring to. Ask them Kya Bhai aapne koi Message nahi kiya (Bro, you didn't message me?)".

Asia Cup: Akram, Shastri, Gambhir question Pant's shot selection against Pakistan

Ravi Shastri, Wasim Akram and Gautam Gambhir have criticised Rishabh Pant for his poor shot selection during India's five-wicket loss to Pakistan in the Asia Cup. Pant was dismissed off a googly by Shadab Khan, as he tried a reverse sweep, an attempt that experts found to be trifle indiscreet. The wicketkeeper-batter was premeditated and the execution was poor as the ball went straight into the hands of Asif Ali at backward point, resulting in his dismissal at a crucial juncture.

Should India Look At Options Beyond Rishabh Pant In T20Is? Here's What Numbers Suggest

The T20 format in cricket is a ruthless one. It is a format which tests a player's consistency like no other because the time to adjust and deliver is so less. The clock is always ticking for batters and it ticks faster for those who bat in the middle order. These batters often find themselves in situations where they have to make a quick decision about when to drop anchor and when to go on an all out attack. Those who are able to time this well, turn out to be match winners for their respective teams, and those who can't often leave a lot to be desired.

"Haath Toh Choro": Rohit Sharma's Hilarious Encounter With Fan After India vs Pakistan Asia Cup Match. Watch

Rohit Sharma played a quick-fire 16-ball 28 on Sunday against Pakistan in a Super 4 clash at the Asia Cup. The Indian cricket team captain then rotated his bowlers well and took the match till the last over. However, India ultimately failed to defend a 181-run total against Pakistan. After the match, Rohit Sharma could be seen meeting fans and spectators outside the Dubai International Stadium. One of the fans, kept holding on to Rohit's hand, leading to the India captain saying: "Arey Haath Toh Choro"

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Ricky Ponting Picks Two Indians In World T20I Top-5 List. It's Not Virat Kohli Or Rohit Sharma

Asia Cup 2022: Calmer Virat Kohli closer to rediscovering his groove

India vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2022: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

"There Is Respect, He Is Always Keen To Learn": Virat Kohli On Babar Azam

Virat Kohli should name player and share what message he was expecting after quitting captaincy: Sunil Gavaskar

Asia Cup: Akram, Shastri, Gambhir question Pant's shot selection against Pakistan

Should India Look At Options Beyond Rishabh Pant In T20Is? Here's What Numbers Suggest

"Haath Toh Choro": Rohit Sharma's Hilarious Encounter With Fan After India vs Pakistan Asia Cup Match. Watch