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Why Was Umesh Yadav Picked Ahead Of A Fit Mohammed Siraj As Mohammed Shami's Replacement? Rohit Sharma Answers

With Mohammed Shami ruled out of India's three-match T20I series against Australia with COVID-19, 34-year-old Umesh Yadav got a surprise call-up to the squad as the replacement player. Umesh Yadav has played just seven T20Is, with his last appearance for India in the shortest format coming in 2019. With several young options in the wings, and the likes of Mohammed Siraj fit and available, Umesh's selection raised some eyebrows. But India captain Rohit Sharma backed the experienced pacer to come good and cited his performance in IPL 2022. He also revealed why Siraj was not called up to the squad.

With 6 Games Left Ahead Of T20 World Cup, Rohit Sharma Wants Players To Exit Comfort Zone

With the T20 World Cup squad already picked, India skipper Rohit Sharma wants his players to get out of their comfort zone and explore new things about their game in the six home games against Australia and South Africa ahead of the ICC showpiece next month. Rohit feels players can now afford to extend their 'limits' without the pressure of selection. The management will be giving rest to the likes of Hardik Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Arshdeep Singh over the six games but by and large it will have a full squad at its disposal.

"No Way...": Matthew Hayden On Why This Star Should Not Open For India In T20Is

The countdown for the 2022 T20 World Cup has begun. All the teams have named their respective squads and the final stage of preparation has already begun. The Indian cricket team had a hiccup in the preparation phase for the marquee event as it bowed out of the Asia Cup without qualifying for the final. However, one big positive for the Rohit Sharma-led side was Virat Kohli ending his 1020-day century drought. The former India captain scored 122* against Afghanistan while opening the batting in a Super 4 match. That innings has led many to ponder on whether the superstar should continue in that position.

Virat Kohli might have to bat at top in some games, but KL Rahul will open at T20 World Cup: Rohit Sharma

Virat Kohli batting at the top alongside him is a "definite option" but India captain Rohit Sharma on Sunday made it clear that KL Rahul will remain his opening partner at the T20 World Cup in Australia next month. Speaking to media ahead of the three-match T20 international series against Australia starting here on Tuesday, Rohit said the team management has absolute clarity on the role of each player in the squad. The Australia series will be followed by three games against touring South Africa before India leave for the T20 World Cup Down Under.

"Definite Option For Us": Rohit Sharma On Virat Kohli Opening In T20 World Cup

Rohit Sharma-led Team India will square off against Australia next in a three-match T20I series, beginning Tuesday in Mohali. It would be interesting to see whether the hosts continue with same level of experimentation that was on display during the Asia Cup, where the side failed to make it to the final of the continental tournament. Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel have recovered from their injuries, so that is an added bonus for Team India. Skipper Rohit Sharma on Sunday addressed a press conference where he spoke about what to expect and whether Virat Kohli can be looked at as an opener in the shortest format.

Mohammed Shami Ruled Out Of T20I Series vs Australia After Testing COVID-19 Positive, Umesh Yadav Named Replacement

India pacer Mohammed Shami has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match T20I series against Australia after testing positive for COVID-19, the BCCI confirmed in an official media release on Sunday. Umesh Yadav has been named as his replacement. Shami was originally named in the squad for the T20I series against Australia and South Africa.

Watch: Virat Kohli Arrives In Mohali Ahead Of T20I Series vs Australia

Star India batter Virat Kohli reached Mohali on Saturday ahead of India's T20I series against Australia. The first match between India and Australia will be played at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali. The PCA took to Twitter to share a video of Kohli arriving at the airport in Mohali. Kohli was accompanied by police officers and security personnel. "Look who's here," the PCA wrote in their tweet, along with a heart-eyes emoji. "Welcome @imVkohli to the city beautiful."

"Don't Start This Nonsense": India Great Gautam Gambhir On Changing Virat Kohli's Batting Position

Virat Kohli and the Indian cricket team management must be feeling a lot light right now after the star batter ended his 1020-day century drought in style at the Asia Cup. Kohli 122* - the highest T20I score by an Indian - could not have come at a better time as the Rohit Sharma-led side prepares for the T20 World Cup in Australia. Kohli's ton against Afghanistan came while he was opening the batting for India. This has led many to ponder whether Kohli, who generally bats at No. 3 in T20Is, can be used as an opener.

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Why Was Umesh Yadav Picked Ahead Of A Fit Mohammed Siraj As Mohammed Shami's Replacement? Rohit Sharma Answers

With 6 Games Left Ahead Of T20 World Cup, Rohit Sharma Wants Players To Exit Comfort Zone

"No Way...": Matthew Hayden On Why This Star Should Not Open For India In T20Is

Virat Kohli might have to bat at top in some games, but KL Rahul will open at T20 World Cup: Rohit Sharma

"Definite Option For Us": Rohit Sharma On Virat Kohli Opening In T20 World Cup

Mohammed Shami Ruled Out Of T20I Series vs Australia After Testing COVID-19 Positive, Umesh Yadav Named Replacement

Watch: Virat Kohli Arrives In Mohali Ahead Of T20I Series vs Australia

"Don't Start This Nonsense": India Great Gautam Gambhir On Changing Virat Kohli's Batting Position