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Sachin Tendulkar Picks Four Semi-Finalists For T20 World Cup. Pakistan Is One Of Them

Starting this weekend, the focus of all cricket fans will be on the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia. While defending champions and hosts Australia will be looking to give another great performance, the likes of India, Pakistan and other big teams will pose a strong challenge. India cricket great Sachin Tendulkar has picked his four semi-finalists for the marquee event's 2022 edition. He also picked two dark horses for the event who can go far in the tournament.

T20 World Cup: The highs and lows of the previous editions

The 8th edition of the ICC T20 World Cup is currently on in Australia. The gap between the last edition and this one was one of only a few months, with the last one having been played in the UAE in 2021, after being shifted out of Sri Lanka. The gap between the sixth and seventh editions meanwhile was a very long one of five years (2016 and then 2021). Overall, in the seven previous editions, the tournament has seen as many as six different champions, with only the West Indies managing to win two titles so far. Here, TimesofIndia.com takes a look at the champions of the previous editions and the big highlights: 2007 T20 World Cup in South AfricaChampions - India

Would Sachin Tendulkar Have Done A Deepti Sharma? Here's How Master Blaster Responded

Despite the recent rule changes by the International Cricket Council (ICC) with regards to run-out at non-striker's end, there continues to remain a debate in the cricketing spectrum. After Indian women's cricket team star Deepti Sharma ran out Charlotte Dean at the non-striker's end, many former and current cricketers expressed their disappointment on social media while also calling the dismissal against the spirit of the game. Sachin Tendulkar, one of the veterans of the game, has given a firm response to those still scratching the 'sportsmanship' angle in the dismissal.

"You Can't Go By Top Two Or...": Sachin Tendulkar On Team Strategy In T20 World Cup

In less than a week, India will start their 2022 T20 World Cup campaign against Australia in Melbourne. The edition presents the Rohit Sharma-led team yet another chance to end a nine-year-old drought for India to win an ICC title. Going into the mega-event, India have a plethora of options to choose from when it comes to right-handed batters. Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya and Dinesh Karthik may well form the top six. India have a lone specialist left-handed batter in Rishabh Pant, and whether he makes it to the XI or not is the big question.

T20 World Cup: Appreciation and confidence have made Suryakumar Yadav more consistent, says Sachin Tendulkar

In a chat with TOI, India legend Sachin Tendulkar picks the four semi-finalists in the 2022 T20 WC Down Under and traces the evolution of the T20 game and predicts that the cooler conditions in October and November may see teams opting for a safety first approach in powerplayA cricket World Cup in Australia, be it in any format, cannot be consumed without talking to the man who made Australia and Australians fall in love with his batting feats Down Under. Sachin Tendulkar, like many, is looking forward to the T20 World Cup and judging by his 'Namibia has told the cricketing world today, "Nam" Yaad Rakhna' tweet to describe the African nation's upset victory over Sri Lanka in Geelong on Sunday, he is keeping a close watch on proceedings.

"Nam Yaad Rakhna": World Reacts As Namibia Upset Sri Lanka In T20 World Cup Opener

Namibia on Sunday handed a stunning loss 55-run loss to Sri Lanka in the opening match of round 1 of T20 World Cup. Defending 163 for 7 at Kardinia Park in Geelong, Namibia bundled out Sri Lanka for 108 runs in 19 overs. Jan Frylinck scored 44 off 28 balls and JJ Smit scored 31 off 16 as Namibia posted 163 for 7 on the board after getting an invitation to bat first. In reply, they bundled out Sri Lanka for 108 runs in 19 overs. Ben Shikongo, Bernard Scholtz, Jan Frylinck and David Wiese took two wickets each for Namibia while JJ Smit claimed one wicket.

"Mohammed Shami Has Proven...": Sachin Tendulkar Opens Up On Pacer's Entry In India's T20 World Cup Squad

Jasprit Bumrah's absence is a "big loss" for India, but Mohammed Shami can more than fill the void with his speed and skill sets, in the ICC T20 World Cup, feels Sachin Tendulkar. Bumrah, who is out for an indefinite period of time due to a stress fracture on his back, was replaced in the main squad by Shami, who hasn't played a single T20I match since the last edition of World Cup in the UAE. However, the crafty 32-year-old from Amroha dispelled all doubts about his fitness with a splendid three-wicket burst in the 20th over, ensuring India's six-run win over Australia in a warm-up game in Birsbane on Monday.

Mohammed Shami is an ideal replacement for Jasprit Bumrah: Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar. Bumrah, who is out for an indefinite period of time due to a stress fracture on his back, was replaced in the main squad by Shami, who hasn't played a single T20I match since the last edition of World Cup in the UAE. However, the crafty 32-year-old from Amroha dispelled all doubts about his fitness with a splendid three-wicket burst in the 20th over, ensuring India's six-run win over Australia in a warm-up game in Birsbane on Monday.

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Sachin Tendulkar Picks Four Semi-Finalists For T20 World Cup. Pakistan Is One Of Them

T20 World Cup: The highs and lows of the previous editions

Would Sachin Tendulkar Have Done A Deepti Sharma? Here's How Master Blaster Responded

"You Can't Go By Top Two Or...": Sachin Tendulkar On Team Strategy In T20 World Cup

T20 World Cup: Appreciation and confidence have made Suryakumar Yadav more consistent, says Sachin Tendulkar

"Nam Yaad Rakhna": World Reacts As Namibia Upset Sri Lanka In T20 World Cup Opener

"Mohammed Shami Has Proven...": Sachin Tendulkar Opens Up On Pacer's Entry In India's T20 World Cup Squad

Mohammed Shami is an ideal replacement for Jasprit Bumrah: Sachin Tendulkar