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Asked About Cheteshwar Pujara's 100th Test, Nathan Lyon Issues Brutal Gabba Reminder

After a dull outing in the Nagpur Test, Australia spinner Nathan Lyon turned his team's wrecker-in-chief again, bagging a 5-wicket haul on Day 2 of the second Test against India in New Delhi. Lyon bagged some crucial wickets on the day, dismissing the likes of Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara, Shreyas Iyer, and Srikar Bharat. The dismissal of Pujara was arguably the most painful for Indians considering the talismanic batter is playing his 100th Test. When Lyon was asked about Pujara's dismissal in the post-match press conference, he gave a stern reply.

Sunil Gavaskar Names His Two Finalists For T20 World Cup

The T20 World Cup is well and truly underway and the ongoing qualifiers have seen Namibia upsetting Sri Lanka and Scotland getting the better of West Indies. The Super 12 stage will get started on Saturday with Australia squaring off against New Zealand. Team India will begin their campaign on October 23 against Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The preparation of Rohit Sharma and co has started on a good note, as the side defeated defending champions Australia in a warm-up game on Monday.

Watch: Sunil Gavaskar's Special Gift To Babar Azam Ahead Of T20 World Cup

Despite the plethora of taltented batters at the 2022 T20 World Cup, Babar Azam is one batter whose performance will be closely watch. The Pakistan cricket team skipper has gone from strength to strength in the last one year. He is one of the highest-ranked batters in all formats, and the Pakistan cricket fans are pinning their hope on the star batter to lead them to a world title in Australia at the T20 World Cup. Ahead of the marquee event, Babar, who celebrated his 28th birthday on October 15, met with India legend Sunil Gavaskar. The two talked about cricket and Gavaskar had a special gift for Babar too. Watch: Sunil Gavaskar meets with Babar Azam

"If He Is Backing Me...": Young India Spinner On Confidence Boost From Sunil Gavaskar

Ravi Bishnoi might have been pushed to the reserves list in India's squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup but the young leg-spinner has no regrets about missing out on the 15-member squad for the marquee event. Bishnoi, who was part of the team for the Asia Cup, played just one game during the tournament, which came against Pakistan in the Super 4 clash. He picked one wicket and conceded just 26 runs from his quota of four overs. Prior to that, the youngster impressed during the white-ball tours of Ireland, England and West Indies, scalping 11 wickets in five matches.

"Like Getting Head Of The Snake...": Sunil Gavaskar On Why Rohit Sharma's Wicket Is Vital For Rivals

Rohit Sharma notched yet another bilateral series win as India captain as his side defeated Australia in a T20I game in Hyderabad on Sunday. Chasing a target of 187, India reached the mark in 19.5 overs. Skipper Rohit scored 17 off 14 balls. His short innings included one six and two fours. He showed signs of being aggressive and got caught out after charging down the track against Pat Cummins in the fourth over. Former Indian cricket team captain Sunil Gavaskar said that with the batting depth, Rohit can take his chances.

Watch: Sunil Gavaskar Steals The Show With His Dance Moves After India Beat Australia In 3rd T20I

India on Sunday defeated Australia by six wickets in the third and deciding T20I to seal the three-match series 2-1. The match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium went down to the wire as the hosts needed four runs to win off the final two balls. This is when Hardik Pandya hit a four to take India home. With the win, India registered their 21st win in T20Is in the ongoing year which also happens to be the most by any team in a calendar year.

"Where He Gets Into Trouble Is...": Sunil Gavaskar On Rohit Sharma After Classy Knock in Nagpur T20I

Rohit Sharma led India from the front with a 20-ball 46* against Australia in the second T20I in Nagpur on Friday. The innings, which included four sixes and four fours, helped India chase down a 91-run target in just 7.2 overs and level the three-match series 1-1. In a match that was reduced to eight-overs-a-side due to a wet outfield, Australia notched 90/5 batting first. But thanks to Rohit's brilliance, India had few problems in reaching the target. The knock impressed former India captain Sunil Gavaskar, but he also pointed out the areas where the India skipper should be mindful.

"Existed For Few Years Now": Sunil Gavaskar Highlights India's "Problem" In T20Is

Team India did not get off to an ideal start in the ongoing three-match T20I series against Australia as the hosts failed to defend 208 runs in Mohali, and the bowlers were not able to put up a spirited fighting display. Only Axar Patel managed to take wickets along with being economical. In the first T20I, Jasprit Bumrah did not feature in the playing XI and it needs to be seen whether he comes back directly for the must-win second T20I.

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Asked About Cheteshwar Pujara's 100th Test, Nathan Lyon Issues Brutal Gabba Reminder

Sunil Gavaskar Names His Two Finalists For T20 World Cup

Watch: Sunil Gavaskar's Special Gift To Babar Azam Ahead Of T20 World Cup

"If He Is Backing Me...": Young India Spinner On Confidence Boost From Sunil Gavaskar

"Like Getting Head Of The Snake...": Sunil Gavaskar On Why Rohit Sharma's Wicket Is Vital For Rivals

Watch: Sunil Gavaskar Steals The Show With His Dance Moves After India Beat Australia In 3rd T20I

"Where He Gets Into Trouble Is...": Sunil Gavaskar On Rohit Sharma After Classy Knock in Nagpur T20I

"Existed For Few Years Now": Sunil Gavaskar Highlights India's "Problem" In T20Is