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Shoaib Akhtar Shares Epic Throwback Pic, Says '90s Were Fun "For So Many Reasons I Can't Give"

Legendary Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar used to bowl bullets when he was still playing, and now he fires some with his blunt analyses, mainly of his own team's performances. But he also knew how to have fun in his playing days, and still remembers how to continue doing so. On Saturday, Akhtar took to Twitter to share a gem of a throwback picture, where he can be seen in a striped shirt and high-waisted trousers, rolled up above his ankles, as he enjoyed the sea at a beach in Karachi.

India vs Australia: The big positives & areas of concern for Rohit Sharma and co.

World Cup. TimesofIndia.com here takes a quick look at the big positives for Rohit Sharma and co. and some of the big areas of concern that still remain. The positives:Virat Kohli manning the Number 3 slotThere has been so much talk about Virat Kohli's form in the last few years that it's somewhat strange to not read multiple headlines about him struggling with the bat. As far as Team India is concerned the former India captain ending a 1021 day wait for his 71st international century was a big signal that Virat the prolific batter might just be back. With the T20 World Cup around the corner, the way Virat played in the 3rd match of the T20I series vs Australia was a big positive for the Men in Blue who are eyeing their first T20 World Cup title since winning the inaugural edition under MS Dhoni's captaincy in 2007.

India vs Australia: Fun And Banter As Teammates Force Reluctant Karthik To Lift Trophy After Series Win

India beat Australia in the 3rd T20I on Sunday in yet another thrilling last over finish to bag the three-match series 2-1. The victory helped India extend its lead at the top of the ICC T20I rankings. There were a lot of positives for the team going into the next series against South Africa, after which the team will head to Australia for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup.

"Not Being Able To Connect...": Virat Kohli's Honest Admission On Knock vs Australia In 3rd T20I

Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav batted beautifully in India's chase of 187 in the third T20I against Australia in Hyderabad on Sunday. Even after the latter fell for a destructive 69, Kohli hit a pristine six off Pat Cummins and it looked like he and Hardik Pandya would take India home comfortably. However, Australia applied the pressure and the match went to the final over with India needing 11 off the last six balls. Kohli hit a six off the first delivery of the 20th over to take the pressure off but fell the very next delivery. Hardik, however, ensured India won the match with one ball to spare.

"Everytime I see him...": Rohit Sharma On Suryakumar Yadav After Australia T20I Series Win

Batters Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav came as saviours for Team India, as their partnership of 104 runs helped their side chase down the target of 187, in the third and final T20I match against Australia on Sunday, at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. Kohli smashed 63 while Suryakumar scored 69 as Team India wrapped up the match with six wickets in hand. After the win, skipper Rohit Sharma praised both the batters for their fabulous performance, which helped his side claim the three-match series 2-1.

Virat Kohli Achieves Rare Feat In White-Ball Cricket After Win Over Australia

Team India defeated Australia by six wickets in the third and final T20I match of the three-match series on Sunday, at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. Put to bat first, Australia posted a target of 187, with Tim David and Cameron Green scoring 54 and 52 respectively. Later, Team India chased down the target with a ball to spare with the help of a fiery partnership between Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav. Kohli and Suryakumar smashed 63 and 69, respectively, as Team India claimed a six-wicket victory. The knock made kohli the second batter to complete 16,000 runs in white-ball international cricket.

Watch: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's Epic Reaction In Dugout As India Win 3rd T20I vs Australia

Rohit Sharma-led Team India defeated Australia by six wickets in the third T20I on Sunday at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad to win the three-match series 2-1. Needing 11 runs in the final over, Virat Kohli smashed a six off the first ball bowled by Daniel Sams, but he perished the very next ball after playing a knock of 63. The equation came down to 4 off 2 balls, and it was then that Hardik Pandya managed to register a boundary to take the hosts over the line.

"Rohit And Rahul Told Me...": Virat Kohli Reveals Batting Strategy vs Australia in Hyderabad T20I

Virat Kohli anchored India's innings with a 63-run knock off 48 balls as the side chased down 187 runs against Australia in the third and deciding T20I to clinch the series 2-1. India were tottering at 30 for 2 at one stage in the chase, but a 104-run partnership between Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav for the third wicket kept India in the hunt at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. The Rohit Sharma-led side eventually went on to win the game by 6 wickets on the penultimate ball of the innings.

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Shoaib Akhtar Shares Epic Throwback Pic, Says '90s Were Fun "For So Many Reasons I Can't Give"

India vs Australia: The big positives & areas of concern for Rohit Sharma and co.

India vs Australia: Fun And Banter As Teammates Force Reluctant Karthik To Lift Trophy After Series Win

"Not Being Able To Connect...": Virat Kohli's Honest Admission On Knock vs Australia In 3rd T20I

"Everytime I see him...": Rohit Sharma On Suryakumar Yadav After Australia T20I Series Win

Virat Kohli Achieves Rare Feat In White-Ball Cricket After Win Over Australia

Watch: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's Epic Reaction In Dugout As India Win 3rd T20I vs Australia

"Rohit And Rahul Told Me...": Virat Kohli Reveals Batting Strategy vs Australia in Hyderabad T20I