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BCCI Open To Sending Team To Pakistan For Next Year's Asia Cup

Asia Cup 2023 is slated to be hosted by Pakistan and one question on everyone's minds is whether the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) would be sending Team India to participate in the tournament. Now, it has been confirmed that the board is open to sending a team to Pakistan for the continental tournament, but the final decision will be taken after the government gives its nod. The board sent a letter to all state associations ahead of the upcoming Annual General Meeting and it looks like travelling to Pakistan is certainly on the table.

Watch: Rohit Sharma Goes All Guns Blazing In Practice Session Ahead Of T20 World Cup 2022 Warm-Up Matches

India captain Rohit Sharma gave the second practice match against Western Australia a miss on Thursday but continued to put more work under his belt in the a practice session. In a video that has been shared on social media, Rohit could be seen take an aggressive route and smashing the bowler. The Hitman hasn't been in the best of form in Team India's recent outings when it comes to T20Is but looks determined to gain some momentum ahead before the T20 World Cup 2022 begins.

"Don't Look To Survive": Gautam Gambhir To Team India On Facing Shaheen Afridi

India start their T20 World Cup 2022 campaign against Pakistan in Melbourne on October 23. While India have been dented with injuries to top players, Pakistan have been bolstered by the return of Shaheen Afridi, who was out for a lengthy duration due to injury and subsequent rehabilitation. The left-arm pacer has often proved quite a handful for the Indian top-order in the past. While his match fitness will be assessed in the coming days, if he gets fit in time for the India game, he might prove to be a tricky customer.

What Separates Virat Kohli From Rohit Sharma As Captain? Ex-Kiwi Star Answers

Since taking over the captaincy reins from Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma has had some phenomenal results as India's skipper. In fact, the Hitman has won 10 bilateral series on the trot, a feat that any player in the world would be proud to achieve. While there's no denying the difference in captaincy styles of the two stalwarts, former New Zealand star Corey Anderson has given insights into what separates the two as captains.

India vs Western Australia Practice Match Live Score Updates: D'Arcy Short, Josh Philippe Off To A Bright Start For Western Australia vs India

India vs Western Australia, Practice Match Live Updates: India will bowl first against Western Australia in their second practice match at the Western Australia Cricket Association Ground in Perth. KL Rahul will lead the side, despite the presence of captain Rohit Sharma The visitors won the first match by 13 runs as Suryakumar Yadav starred with a brilliant knock of 52 off 35 balls. Virat Kohli and Rahul were rested for the match, while the likes of Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant failed to get amongst the runs. They will hope for a better performance this time around.

Watch: Team India's "Fun Day Out" In Australia Ahead Of T20 World Cup

In less than two weeks, things will begin to get really serious for the top cricket teams. The 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia is around the corner and the sides have started reaching Down Under for the marquee events. The Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team was one of the first sides to reach Australia. They have also played a warm-up game against Western Australia and are scheduled to play another against the same opponents on Thursday. Ahead of the second warm-up match, the side took some time out from their busy schedule and unwinded with a visit to the Rottnest Island.

India "Played Timid Cricket In World Events": Nasser Hussain's Big Statement Ahead Of T20 World Cup 2022

India's wait for an ICC title is in its ninth year. The last time the Indian cricket team won an ICC event at the 2013 Champions Trophy, MS Dhoni was still the skipper. As the Rohit Sharma-led India gear up for the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia, all the cricket fans of the team would hope for a change in fortune. However, the buildup to the event for India has been marred with injuries. Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah have been ruled out due to injury while stand-by pacer Deepak Chahar will also not be able to play in the T20 World Cup due to injury, according to a PTI report.

"Not Someone Who's Going To Muscle You": Star India Pacer on Virat Kohli

Harshal Patel has gone from strength to strength over the last few years. With consistent performances in the Indian Premier League (IPL), the 31-year-old has become a consistent feature in the Indian T20I team. With the 2022 T20 World Cup just around the corner and Jasprit Bumrah ruled out due to injury, all eyes will be on Harshal. He has been known as a bowler who can consistely bowl the slower ball to fox the batters. In an interview with ESPNcricinfo, Harshal revealed various facets of bowling a slower delivery and how he would use it differently against Virat Kohli.

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BCCI Open To Sending Team To Pakistan For Next Year's Asia Cup

Watch: Rohit Sharma Goes All Guns Blazing In Practice Session Ahead Of T20 World Cup 2022 Warm-Up Matches

"Don't Look To Survive": Gautam Gambhir To Team India On Facing Shaheen Afridi

What Separates Virat Kohli From Rohit Sharma As Captain? Ex-Kiwi Star Answers

India vs Western Australia Practice Match Live Score Updates: D'Arcy Short, Josh Philippe Off To A Bright Start For Western Australia vs India

Watch: Team India's "Fun Day Out" In Australia Ahead Of T20 World Cup

India "Played Timid Cricket In World Events": Nasser Hussain's Big Statement Ahead Of T20 World Cup 2022

"Not Someone Who's Going To Muscle You": Star India Pacer on Virat Kohli