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India vs Australia, 2nd T20I: Team India looks to solve Bumrah mystery amid death bowling woes

Bumrah, who has been out of action since the end of England tour, skipped the Asia Cup due to back injury. However, to everyone's surprise, the team management didn't play him during the high-scoring first T20I in Mohali, raising doubts whether he has still attained peak fitness or not. To compound the team's worries, the 'three-and-a-half' pronged pace attack, including Hardik Pandya, conceded 150 runs in 14 overs. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, the seasoned pro, has already been taken to cleaners. He has leaked 49 runs in the three penultimate overs (19th) that he bowled against Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Australia.

Suryakumar Yadav leapfrogs Babar Azam to 3rd spot in ICC T20I rankings

Suryakumar Yadav has replaced Pakistan captain Babar Azam to occupy the third spot in the T20I batter's list in the latest ICC Men's Player Rankings issued on Wednesday. Yadav impressed with a classy 46 during India's four-wicket loss to Australia in the opening match of their three-game series at Mohali on Tuesday. The knock helped him to close in on Pakistan opener Mohammad Rizwan at the top of the T20I batter's chart. The right-hander dethroned Babar from the third spot, with Rizwan now just 45 rating points ahead of him. Rizwan hit a half-century in Pakistan's loss to England in Karachi on Tuesday and maintains a narrow advantage at the top of the rankings with a career-high total of 825 rating points.

"Don't Think Too Much": Ex-India Captain To KL Rahul on T20 World Cup

The Indian cricket team selectors went with a tried and tested squad for the 2022 T20 World Cup that starts in mid-October. Almost all the players, who featured in the Asia Cup found a place in the World Cup squad. Only Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel, who were recuperating from injury, have made a comeback to the side. The team will be led by Rohit Sharma while KL Rahul will be his deputy. The latter's form in the Asia Cup came under much scrutiny. Though he scored a half-century in India's last match at the Asia Cup against Afghanistan, he failed to score with a decent strike-rate in rest of the matches.

Jasprit Bumrah, Harshal Patel back for T20 World Cup; Mohammed Shami among stand-bys

Harshal Patel, who missed the Asia Cup with injuries were predictably back as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup. All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who recently had a knee surgery after a 'freak' injury failed to make the cut, as reported first by TOI. The team for the T20 World Cup will be led by Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul will be his deputy in the marquee tournament which will take place in Australia, starting October 16. India will play their first match against Pakistan on October 23.

Asia Cup Preview: India Seek Bowling Balance In Must-win Game vs Sri Lanka

India would need to get the best out of their thin bowling resources and avoid too much experimentation when they clash with Sri Lanka in their must win Super 4 game in the Asia Cup on Tuesday. In the absence of injured Ravindra Jadeja, Harshal Patel and Jasprit Bumrah, India do not have a lot of options to play with in the bowling department. India went in with five bowling options against Pakistan on Sunday and it did not work out in their favour as Bhuvneshwar Kumar had a rare off day.

Asia Cup 2022, India vs Sri Lanka: India seek bowling balance in must-win game against Sri Lanka

In the absence of injured Ravindra Jadeja, Harshal Patel and Jasprit Bumrah, India do not have a lot of options to play with in the bowling department. India went in with five bowling options against Pakistan on Sunday and it did not work out in their favour as Bhuvneshwar Kumar had a rare off day. After a match-winning effort in the opening game against Pakistan, Hardik Pandya proved expensive and so was Yuzvendra Chahal, who has not at been his best in the tournament.

Asia Cup 2022: Ravindra Jadeja Ruled Out With Injury, Axar Patel Named Replacement

India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was ruled out for the remainder of the Asia Cup having sustained a right knee injury, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Friday. Jadeja is currently under the supervision of the BCCI medical team. The BCCI named Axar Patel as Jadeja's replacement for the remainder of the tournament. Axar was earlier named as one of the standby players in the squad and will join the squad soon. Jadeja featured in both of India's game in the group stage, against Pakistan and Hong Kong, respectively.

Injured Jadeja out of Asia Cup, India bring in Patel

DUBAI : All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been ruled out of the remainder of the Asia Cup with a knee injury and will be replaced by Axar Patel, holders India said on Friday.

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India vs Australia, 2nd T20I: Team India looks to solve Bumrah mystery amid death bowling woes

Suryakumar Yadav leapfrogs Babar Azam to 3rd spot in ICC T20I rankings

"Don't Think Too Much": Ex-India Captain To KL Rahul on T20 World Cup

Jasprit Bumrah, Harshal Patel back for T20 World Cup; Mohammed Shami among stand-bys

Asia Cup Preview: India Seek Bowling Balance In Must-win Game vs Sri Lanka

Asia Cup 2022, India vs Sri Lanka: India seek bowling balance in must-win game against Sri Lanka

Asia Cup 2022: Ravindra Jadeja Ruled Out With Injury, Axar Patel Named Replacement

Injured Jadeja out of Asia Cup, India bring in Patel