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Irfan Pathan Leaves This Big Star Out Of His India Playing XI For T20 World Cup 2022

As the T20 World Cup draws closer, the discussion on India's squad for the mega event has become a hot topic. While the likes of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli missed the recently-concluded T20I series against South Africa, the form of Ishan Kishan and Dinesh Karthik in the series has definitely given the team management a selection headache. While Kishan emerged as the highest run-scorer in the series, Karthik was the Indian batter with the best strike rate, something that India would want from the match-finisher going into the world event, starting October 16 in Australia.

"He Hasn't Learnt": Sunil Gavaskar Reacts To Rishabh Pant's Batting Flaw

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar has questioned Rishabh Pant's shot selection, saying it is "not a good sign" that the Indian stumper is repeatedly falling into the outside the off-stump trap in the ongoing T20I series against South Africa. Pant, who has scored 740 runs in 47 T20Is at 23.12, has been getting out in almost identical fashion while going for the big shot wife outside the off-stump.

Rishabh Pant falling into outside off-stump trap, not a good sign: Sunil Gavaskar

Pant, who has scored 740 runs in 47 T20Is at 23.12, has been getting out in almost identical fashion while going for the big shot wide outside the off-stump. "He hasn't learned. He hasn't learned from his previous three dismissals, Gavaskar said while commentating on Star Sports. "They throw wide, and he keeps going for it. He can't throw enough muscle on that. He has got to stop looking to go aerial that far outside the off-stump.

"Who Would Have Thought 7 Months Back?": Hardik Pandya On Being Named Captain For Ireland Series

All-rounder Hardik Pandya has been having a dream run as he first led Gujarat Titans to an IPL title in their debut season and now, he has been chosen to lead Team India in the upcoming two-match T20I series against Ireland, beginning June 26. In IPL 2022, Hardik registered 487 runs and took eight wickets apart from showing his captaincy credentials, and his performances have been well recognised by the Indian selectors and team management. Before the fourth T20I against South Africa, Hardik was asked about his emotions on being named captain.

Liam Johnston ends miserable run of results to land second Challenge Tour win

Liam Johnston ended two years of misery in spectacular fashion by landing his second Challenge Tour triumph with an impressive victory on Spanish soil.

"Got Up At 5 AM To Train": India Star On Sacrifices He Made For Comeback

Hardik Pandya sat on the sidelines after the T20 World Cup played in the UAE last year and the all-rounder made his much-anticipated return in IPL 2022 where he led Gujarat Titans to ultimate glory in their debut season. The 28-year-old had scored 487 runs in the cash-rich league and he also took eight wickets with the ball in hand. Midway during the tournament, Hardik was named in India's squad for the ongoing five-match series against South Africa.

India vs South Africa - "Team India Would Want Him To...": Sunil Gavaskar On Hardik Pandya's Batting Position

Hardik Pandya is the centre of attraction after a splendid IPL 2022 season as India begin its preparations for the T20 World Cup with a five-match series against South Africa. The first match of the series is being played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi and there is a lot of chatter about what should be Hardik Pandya's batting position in the national team. Hardik excelled in the number 4 spot while batting for Gujarat Titans and ended the season with 413 runs, the most for the IPL champions.

Sunil Gavaskar feels Hardik Pandya has emerged as a contender for India captaincy

AHMEDABAD: Impressed by Hardik Pandya's "leadership qualities" in IPL 15, batting legend Sunil Gavaskar feels the star all-rounder has emerged as a strong contender to lead the Indian team in near future. Making a comeback after a subdued outing in the T20 World Cup last year, Hardik captained Gujarat Titans to a memorable title triumph in a dream maiden IPL season, forcing those who gave the first-timers no chance before the tournament to eat humble pie. "Yes definitely. Not just my estimation, but everybody's estimation (Hardik's reputation as a leader has gone up). This was an aspect of his game which nobody had too much information about," Gavaskar told Star Sports.

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Irfan Pathan Leaves This Big Star Out Of His India Playing XI For T20 World Cup 2022

"He Hasn't Learnt": Sunil Gavaskar Reacts To Rishabh Pant's Batting Flaw

Rishabh Pant falling into outside off-stump trap, not a good sign: Sunil Gavaskar

"Who Would Have Thought 7 Months Back?": Hardik Pandya On Being Named Captain For Ireland Series

Liam Johnston ends miserable run of results to land second Challenge Tour win

"Got Up At 5 AM To Train": India Star On Sacrifices He Made For Comeback

India vs South Africa - "Team India Would Want Him To...": Sunil Gavaskar On Hardik Pandya's Batting Position

Sunil Gavaskar feels Hardik Pandya has emerged as a contender for India captaincy