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Australia ODIs Crucial For Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav

India's three-match ODI series, starting with the first match on September 22 at Mohali, will be a litmus test for Shreyas Iyer and Suryakumar Yadav albeit for different reasons. The fitness of Shreyas will be watched closely, while Suryakumar will have to produce an impact innings to vindicate his inclusion in the World Cup squad. However, Shreyas' progress will be more pressing from the management perspective. The middle-order batsman spent about half an hour at nets and then engaged in fielding drills for around 15 minutes, heightening hopes around him playing the Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka on Sunday.

"No Complaints...": Jasprit Bumrah's Reassuring Statement on Fitness After Ireland Series Win

India captain Jasprit Bumrah on Wednesday lauded the supremely confident youngsters who contributed to the team's T20 series win in Ireland. India won the series 2-0 after the third T20 was abandoned due to rain. The series also marked a much-awaited comeback of Bumrah from a back surgery. "Very happy to be back and play some cricket. Frustrating when you're waiting for a game to happen. Did not see this coming, weather was fine in the morning. An honour to lead the side, everyone was very eager and enthusiastic. Whenever you get an opportunity to lead your side, anyone would love to do that.

India-Ireland 3rd T20I Called-off Due To Rain, Jasprit Bumrah-Led Side Clinches Series 2-0

The third T20I between India and Ireland scheduled for Wednesday at Dublin was called off due to rain without a ball being bowled. With this, India has captured the series 2-0. The rain was such that both teams could not even get the opportunity to toss the coin and decide who would bat or bowl first. In the first T20I, India won by two runs as per Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method. India had reduced the home side to just 139/7 in 20 overs after opting to bowl first.

Chandrayaan-3 Landing - Playing In Ireland, Sights Set On Moon: Indian Cricket Team Celebrates Successful Moon Mission. Watch

India became part of an elite space club on Wednesday when its moon mission Chandrayaan-3 met success as the Vikram Lander successfully landed on the lunar surface. India has now become the first nation to land near the South Pole on moon, which has been a place of intrigue since traces of water was found on moon. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) celebrated the occasion with a post on X (formerly Twitter) at 6.04pm - the exact time when Vikram lander touched down at the Moon's South Pole. In the post, ISRO congratulated the people of the country for the success of the mission.

India vs Ireland 3rd T20I, Live Cricket Score: India Aim For Clean Sweep vs Ireland

India vs Ireland, 3rd T20I, Live Updates: India will take on Ireland in the third and final T20I match on Wednesday in Dublin. The Jasprit Bumrah-led side has taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series and will aim for a clean sweep in the final match.

"Bumrah And Prasidh Are Very Smart": India's Head Coach Sitanshu Kotak Praises Star Pacers

Ahead of the third and final T20I match against Ireland, India's head coach Sitanshu Kotak said on Tuesday that Indian bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Prasidh Krishna are smart players and it never looked like they have got less game time. India is set to play their third and final T20I match against Ireland on Tuesday in Dublin. India has already sealed the three-match series by 2-0 and will look for a whitewash. Bumrah made his comeback in this series after almost a year-long break due to his back injury. While Prasidh recently recovered from a lumbar stress fracture.

"Rinku Singh Has Been A Tremendous Story," Says Kolkata Knight Riders Assistant Coach

Having closely tracked the journey of a ‘shy' young boy with ‘low self confidence' evolve into a promising player for India, Abhishek Nayar describes Rinku Singh's story as one of hard work and perseverance. The 25-year-old shot himself into national reckoning ever since he smacked five consecutive sixes to power Kolkata Knight Riders to a shocking win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL this year. On Sunday, he showed he can replicate that at the highest level with a 21-ball 38 against Ireland on his India debut. “I have seen Rinku evolve as an individual. The first time I saw him in the KKR set up, and spent time with him when he came to Mumbai, he was very shy and a guy with very low self belief,” KKR assistant coach Nayar recalled on Tuesday.

"Those Five Sixes Changed My Life": Rinku Singh Relives His Iconic Innings For KKR

He has played just a couple of international matches so far but Rinku Singh is already a popular name among Indian fans thanks to his five successive sixes in IPL 2023. Playing for Kolkata Knight Riders, he smashed five sixes in the final over against Gujarat Titans to steer his side to a sensational win. Recalling the same, Rinku said that moment changed his life forever. "Those five sixes changed my life. People remember me for that moment. I was feeling great when they took my name and the love they have been showering me with," he said during an interaction with his Indian teammate Ravi Bishnoi on BCCI.tv.

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Australia ODIs Crucial For Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav

"No Complaints...": Jasprit Bumrah's Reassuring Statement on Fitness After Ireland Series Win

India-Ireland 3rd T20I Called-off Due To Rain, Jasprit Bumrah-Led Side Clinches Series 2-0

Chandrayaan-3 Landing - Playing In Ireland, Sights Set On Moon: Indian Cricket Team Celebrates Successful Moon Mission. Watch

India vs Ireland 3rd T20I, Live Cricket Score: India Aim For Clean Sweep vs Ireland

"Bumrah And Prasidh Are Very Smart": India's Head Coach Sitanshu Kotak Praises Star Pacers

"Rinku Singh Has Been A Tremendous Story," Says Kolkata Knight Riders Assistant Coach

"Those Five Sixes Changed My Life": Rinku Singh Relives His Iconic Innings For KKR