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On India Having Extra Bowling Options, Suryakumar Yadav Gives "Good Headache" Verdict

India captain Suryakumar Yadav is satisfied with having a "good headache" while weighing in his bowling options that features a wide variety of talented players on display during the 1st T20I against Bangladesh. India were relentless with the bat and ball as they cruised to a 7-wicket win with consummate ease. A squad that was a mix of youngsters brimming with talent and experienced stars gave plenty of delight to head coach Gautam Gambhir and the India fans. With a pool of all-rounders and skillful bowlers, India all-in-all had eight bowling options, and six got the opportunity to try their hand with the ball.

Hardik Pandya's No-Look Shot vs Bangladesh Wins Internet. His Reaction Says It All - Watch

Indian cricket team all-rounder Hardik Pandya broke the internet with a brilliant 'no-look' boundary during the first T20I encounter against Bangladesh in Gwalior on Sunday. Hardik was the top-scorer for India as he remained unbeaten on 39 off 16 deliveries and he made short work of the 128-run target. Hardik showed off his destructive brand of batting as he slammed three consecutive fours off Taskin Ahmed including an impressive no-look shot that he just guided over the wicket-keeper's head. Hardik did not even give any reaction after the shot and the video has gone viral on social media.

We Walked The Talk As Per Decisions Taken At Team Meeting: Suryakumar Yadav

India captain Suryakumar Yadav was very pleased with his men for "walking the talk" in terms of executing whatever was decided at the team meeting, following an emphatic seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the opening T20I on Sunday. The two bowling heroes -- Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakravarthy -- set up the win by hunting down the 'Tigers' for 127 and then Sanju Samson (29), Suryakumar Yadav (29) and Hardik Pandya (39 not out) finished the game in just 11.5 overs. "We just tried to back our skills and what we decided in the team meeting, we just walked the talk. The way we batted, showed our character," Suryakumar said at the post-match presentation ceremony.

"When I Was Playing Under Rohit Sharma...": Suryakumar Yadav On Becoming Captain In IPL

Suryakumar Yadav is enjoying his time as India T20 captain and dropped enough hints on Saturday about his ambitions of leading an IPL franchise is near future. Mumbai Indians would ideally like to retain Suryakumar but being a current India captain, it would also be interesting as to what is his expectation from the five-time champion outfit. Hardik Pandya grabbed the limelight last year when MI removed Rohit Sharma unceremoniously to put the colourful Baroda all-rounder on the hot seat, the move that backfired badly.

Team India Gears Up For 1st T20I Against Bangladesh With Fielding Drills

The Indian cricket team is preparing for the first T20I match against Bangladesh in Gwalior on Sunday. In preparation, players were seen sweating in a fielding drill conducted by fielding coach T. Dilip and assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate. A video posted on the official BCCI X handle on Friday showcased the team's training session. "Gearing up in Gwalior with radiant rhythm and full flow. Team India hones their fielding skills ahead of the India vs Bangladesh T20I series opener."

Morne Morkel, Unhappy With Hardik Pandya's Bowling, Has Intense Chat In Nets: Report

India's newly appointed bowling Morne Morkel had some tricky tasks to deal with ahead of the start of the T20I series against Bangladesh. Team India players, part of the Bangladesh T20I roster, had their first nets session ahead of the series opener, with all-rounder Hardik Pandya practicing his bowling. However, Morkel was said to be unhappy with Hardik's approach with the ball, and the two had a long discussion on the corrections that needed to be made. As per a report, Hardik was bowling too close to the stumps and Morkel wasn't happy about it.

Rinku Singh To Play As Opener In T20Is vs Bangladesh? Ex-Selector's Stunning Suggestion

Former Indian cricket team selector Saba Karim believes that Rinku Singh will be a good option to open the batting for India along with Abhishek Sharma in the upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh. In a recent interaction, Karim explained that Rinku does not get much time to show off his talent and his aggressive playing style will complete Abhishek. Rinku typically bats at No. 6 or 7 for India but Karim added that he should face more balls in order to add more value to the team.

Hardik Pandya To Be Snubbed As No. 1 Retention? Mumbai Indians Told To Hold Rohit Sharma Discussion

As the Indian Premier League (IPL) Governing Council releases its guidelines of player retention, experts have started to share opinions on the players franchises should decide to keep ahead of the mega auction. With as many as 6 players allowed by the BCCI, including Right-To-Match, some tough decisions are expected to unfold in the coming days. For Mumbai Indians, the future of former skipper Rohit Sharma is arguably the biggest talking point. But, former India batter Aakash Chopra feels MI also needs to take a big call on current captain Hardik Pandya.

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On India Having Extra Bowling Options, Suryakumar Yadav Gives "Good Headache" Verdict

Hardik Pandya's No-Look Shot vs Bangladesh Wins Internet. His Reaction Says It All - Watch

We Walked The Talk As Per Decisions Taken At Team Meeting: Suryakumar Yadav

"When I Was Playing Under Rohit Sharma...": Suryakumar Yadav On Becoming Captain In IPL

Team India Gears Up For 1st T20I Against Bangladesh With Fielding Drills

Morne Morkel, Unhappy With Hardik Pandya's Bowling, Has Intense Chat In Nets: Report

Rinku Singh To Play As Opener In T20Is vs Bangladesh? Ex-Selector's Stunning Suggestion

Hardik Pandya To Be Snubbed As No. 1 Retention? Mumbai Indians Told To Hold Rohit Sharma Discussion