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"He Won't Give You Too Many Wickets": Former India Batter On Ravindra Jadeja

Former India batter Aakash Chopra feels Ravindra Jadeja won't be a potent wicket-taker for the team during the T20 World Cup. Jadeja is a part of India's 15-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup, and is likely to feature at the T20 World Cup. While analysing India's spin-bowling options for the T20 World Cup, Chopra said that Jadeja is a "complete package" and will surely be in the playing XI. However, Chopra said that the all-rounder will struggle to take wickets at the marquee event in Australia later this year.

"Band Is Back Together": Ricky Ponting Shares Picture With Former Australian Teammates. Rishabh Pant, David Warner Respond

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting shared a picture on social media in which he can be seen standing with the likes of former teammates Brett Lee, Adam Gilchrist and Shane Watson. "And the band is back together. What a weekend with these legends," said Ponting while posting the picture on Instagram. India's wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was quick to respond to the picture. "All the bosses are together," said Pant. On the other hand, Australian opener David Warner said: "Miss you Ricky."

Watch: Babar Azam And Co Sweat It Out At Gym Ahead Of Netherlands Series

Pakistan and Netherlands will be squaring off in a three-match ODI series, starting from August 16, and the next two games will be played on 18 and 21 at the Hazelaarweg Stadium in Rotterdam. Ahead of the series, the Babar Azam-led side was seen sweating it out at the gym at the team hotel. In a video posted on the Instagram of the Pakistan Cricket Board, players like Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Imam Ul-Haq, among others, were seen doing workout.

Shakib named Bangladesh T20 captain for Asia Cup, World Cup

Shakib Al Hasan has returned as captain of Bangladesh's Twenty20 team for the Asia Cup and World Cup, the country's cricket board (BCB) said on Saturday, putting to rest speculation over the all-rounder's future due to his ties with a betting company.

Shakib Al Hasan Appointed Bangladesh Captain For Asia Cup, T20 World Cup

All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been named as the Bangladesh captain for the upcoming Asia Cup and T20 World Cup. The BCB also announced a 17-member squad for the Asia Cup, which will be played in the UAE from August 27. The Asia Cup 15th edition of the tournament will be played in the UAE between six teams (main event). Defending champions India are also the most successful team, having won the trophy seven times. While the last edition of the tournament was held in an ODI format, this edition will feature the T20 format.

Shakib Al Hasan appointed Bangladesh T20 captain for Asia Cup, T20 World Cup

Shakib Al Hasan as the skipper of the T20 team for the upcoming Asia Cup, the New Zealand tri-series and the T20 World Cup. While the Asia Cup will be held in the UAE, Australia will host the T20 showpiece in October-November. The BCB made the announcement after weeks of uncertainty as Shakib was told by the Board to choose between playing for Bangladesh or keeping his endorsement with a "betting company" Betwinner News.

Yuzvendra Chahal Recreates "Favourite Pose" At "Favourite Ground"

India leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal on Saturday recreated his iconic pose from the 2019 World Cup, where he was snapped lying on his side during a match. He termed the pose as "favourite" and what made the moment all the memorable is that he chose to recreate the pose at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Chahal had earlier represented Royal Challengers Bangalore before switching to Rajasthan Royals in the IPL. Chahal himself referred to the ground as his "favourite".

There are better fast bowlers in Indian T20 cricket than Mohammed Shami: Ricky Ponting

Ricky Ponting feels Mohammed Shami's strength lies in the longest format and there are better quick bowlers in India's T20 set up, weighing in on his absence from the Asia Cup squad. India have picked Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Avesh Khan and Arshdeep Singh as the three specialist fast bowlers with all-rounder Hardik Pandya being the fourth pacer in the 15-member squad. "He's (Shami) been a very, very good bowler for India for a long time now.

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"He Won't Give You Too Many Wickets": Former India Batter On Ravindra Jadeja

"Band Is Back Together": Ricky Ponting Shares Picture With Former Australian Teammates. Rishabh Pant, David Warner Respond

Watch: Babar Azam And Co Sweat It Out At Gym Ahead Of Netherlands Series

Shakib named Bangladesh T20 captain for Asia Cup, World Cup

Shakib Al Hasan Appointed Bangladesh Captain For Asia Cup, T20 World Cup

Shakib Al Hasan appointed Bangladesh T20 captain for Asia Cup, T20 World Cup

Yuzvendra Chahal Recreates "Favourite Pose" At "Favourite Ground"

There are better fast bowlers in Indian T20 cricket than Mohammed Shami: Ricky Ponting