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2nd T20I, India vs Australia: Sunless wet patch in front of pavilion in Nagpur haunts VCA

Though it did not rain much in the city in the last couple of days, the area was not in a playing condition, raising a few eyebrows over the preparedness of the association. This particular area in the stadium does not receive sunlight throughout the year due to the elongated roof of the top floor of North end. It has proved to be a chronic problem for VCA. The hosts are always caught on the wrong foot when it rains ahead of or during the match.

'Grand Reunion' - Virat Kohli Engrossed In Discussion With Ravi Shastri Ahead Of Second T20I. See Pics

After losing the first T20I against Australia, India face a must-win situation in the second T20I if they are to stay alive in the three-match contest. The series is part of the final few series that India will be playing ahead of the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia. Before the second T20I in Nagpur, former Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli met with former India coach Ravi Shastri, who is part of the commentary panel for the official broadcasters.

"Ben Stokes Is Ahead Of Hardik": Says Ex-Pakistan Captain, Lists Out Reasons

Hardik Pandya is a crucial cog in India's scheme of things for the T20 World Cup. In the first T20I against Australia, that India lost by four wickets, Hardik Pandya's batting was a big plus. While veterans like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma failed to hit big, Pandya scored 71* - his highest score in T20Is after 52 innings. Then he bowled two overs, giving away 22 runs. Former India coach Ravi Shastri thinks that Pandya is the no. 1 T20I allrounder in the world. However, former Pakistan cricket team captain Rashid Latif feels that Ben Stokes is ahead of Hardik as allrounder.

"This Is Where MS Was So Good": Ravi Shastri After Team India Fails To Spot Cameron Green's LBW Opportunity

It was a forgettable day on the field for the Indian cricket team on Tuesday as they lost to Australia by four wickets. A tame Indian bowling attack gave a poor account of themselves as they failed to defend a 208-run total. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (4-0-52-0), Harshal Patel (4-0-49-0), Yuzvendra chahal (3.2-0-42-1), Umesh Yadav (2-0-27-2), Hardik Pandya (2-0-22-0) all leaked runs. What was even more baffling was Team India's inability to spot a LBW opportunity during the first T20I of the three-match series.

"Where Is Brilliance?" Ravi Shastri Slams India's Fielding In Loss To Australia In 1st T20I

India got off to a sloppy start in the T20I series against Australia as they failed to defend their total of 208 in the first match in Mohali on Tuesday. Apart from some pedestrian bowling, India were also found lacking in the field, with Axar Patel, KL Rahul and Harshal Patel all putting down chances that proved to be costly. Former India head coach Ravi Shastri, now back in the commentary box, was critical of India's efforts in the field, saying they were lacking "brilliance" in the absence of the injured Ravindra Jadeja.

On this day in 2007, Yuvraj Singh became first T20I player to smash six sixes in one over

Yuvraj Singh became the first-ever T20I batter and second batter in international cricket after South Africa's Herschelle Gibbs (ODI) to smash six sixes in an over, against England at Durban during the ICC T20 World Cup 2007. It was the Super Eight phase of the World Cup. After losing their first matches, both India and England desperately needed a win to boost their chances in semis. India were dominating their second Super Eight match against England, at 171/3 in 18 overs after choosing to bat first. After exchanging a few heated words with all-rounder Andrew Flintoff, Yuvraj was all fired up, all set to unleash his hard-hitting game against England.

"XYZ Can Say Whatever They Want...": Ravi Shastri on "No. 1 Allrounder" Hardik Pandya

The Indian cricket squad for the T20 Word Cup has already been announced. Hardik Pandya holds a special place in the 15-member squad as he is the top all-rounder in the side. Pandya has shown maturity with the bat and has been bowling fast too. Former Indian cricket team head coach Ravi Shastri, in his own inimitable style, reiterated once again that Pandya is the no. 1 allrounder in the T20I format. "I have already tweeted and posted on Instagram that he is the No. 1 all-rounder in this format of the game. What else do you need? I had said it two weeks back. What else is there to add or subtract? XYZ can say whatever they want... everyone is entitled to his opinion. My view is clear, which is what I tweeted a couple of weeks ago," Shastri told Sports Tak.

"For 7 Years...": What Ravi Shastri Said About A Potential Return To Coaching

Former India all-rounder Ravi Shastri ended a rather successful coaching stint with the Indian men's cricket team last year after the 2021 T20 World Cup. Shastri, who built a good partnership with then captain Virat Kohli, oversaw two memorable Test series wins Down Under - the only two times that India have won a series against Australia in Australia in the longest format. He also coached them to a 2-1 Test series lead in England, although the series ended in a draw after the 5th Test - rescheduled to be played after Shastri's tenure came to an end - saw England pull off a historic chase.

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2nd T20I, India vs Australia: Sunless wet patch in front of pavilion in Nagpur haunts VCA

'Grand Reunion' - Virat Kohli Engrossed In Discussion With Ravi Shastri Ahead Of Second T20I. See Pics

"Ben Stokes Is Ahead Of Hardik": Says Ex-Pakistan Captain, Lists Out Reasons

"This Is Where MS Was So Good": Ravi Shastri After Team India Fails To Spot Cameron Green's LBW Opportunity

"Where Is Brilliance?" Ravi Shastri Slams India's Fielding In Loss To Australia In 1st T20I

On this day in 2007, Yuvraj Singh became first T20I player to smash six sixes in one over

"XYZ Can Say Whatever They Want...": Ravi Shastri on "No. 1 Allrounder" Hardik Pandya

"For 7 Years...": What Ravi Shastri Said About A Potential Return To Coaching