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'Tell Suryakumar Yadav It's An ODI' To Stop Him: Shoaib Akhtar's Post Criticized By Netizens

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar trolled India's star batter Suryakumar Yadav post his match-winning knock against Australia in the first T20I in Visakhapatnam. Akhtar shared a reported conversation between former India captain Ravi Shastri and ex-Australia opener Matthew Hayden on Friday. In the reported interaction, Shastri praised Suryakumar's performance and asked Hayden about what could stop the batter. To this, Hayden replied that tell him it's an ODI game. The post from Akhtar was criticised heavily by the netizens.

"It Was A Pressure Situation...": Suryakumar Yadav Praises Rinku Singh's Match-Winning Knock vs Australia In 1st T20I

India skipper Suryakumar Yadav was all praise for youngster Rinku Singh, who held his nerves brilliantly in the first T20I against Australia in Visakhapatnam on Thursday. Suryakumar shrugged off the disappointment of a Cricket World Cup final defeat with a captain's knock but it was Rinku's composure that took a young Indian team to a thrilling two-wicket win. This was India's highest successful chase in T20Is. The skipper was in belligerent mood making a mockery of a 209-run chase with 80 off just 42 balls but Rinku's 22 not off 14 balls saved India from the blushes.

Star Retorts With 'Facts' After David Warner's 'Need To Perform' Remark For India After Cricket World Cup Final

The war of words between former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif and David Warner fails to settle down. It all started with Mohammad Kaif calling India the "best team on paper" after the side's loss to Australia in the Cricket World Cup 2023 final. The winning team opener David Warner reacted strongly to it, saying "you need to perform when it matters." Now, Kaif has replied to it, saying that "it was Australia's day in final" and restating that India were "the tournament's best team".

"Harbhajan Singh On Loop": Bowler's Bizarre Action Sparks Meme Fest

Bowling techniques can be pretty tough to master as bowlers need to have skills and regular practice to perfect their art. However, some bowling techniques are hard to master. As seen in the past, a few bowlers possessing extraordinary muscle-memory have displayed never-before-seen bowling actions. From Lasith Malinga to Muttiah Muralitharan, Sri Lanka is one such country renowned for producing bowlers with such unique bowling action. However, an unknown cricketer hogged all the limelight for his bizarre bowling action in a club match.

"You Cannot Solely...": Wasim Akram's Sharp Take On Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's T20I Future

The discussion about the T20I future of two veteran India batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli continues to hog limelight. After the end of India's Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign, the topic is getting more attention. It is worth noting that both the batters have not played a T20I for India since the side's 10-wicket defeat at the hands of England in the semi-final of T20 World Cup in November last year. There is not doubt that the Indian cricket team is looking to include as many youngsters in the T20I team as possible but Rohit and Kohli's sublime forms in ODI cricket have kept them in strong contention for the T20 mega event in 2024.

Watch: "Are Baap Re" - Suryakumar Yadav's Epic Reaction During 'Stat Check' After Win Over Australia In 1st T20I

India skipper Suryakumar Yadav was certainly at his best on Thursday night during the first T20I of the five-match series against Australia in Visakhapatnam. The right-handed batter's 42-ball 80 and an unbeaten cameo by Rinku Singh helped the hosts chase down an Indian best of 209 against Australia in a T20 thriller on Thursday. Suryakumar smashed nine fours and four sixes on his captaincy debut for India as the hosts won with two wickets and one ball to spare and take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.

"I Think It's Time": Ex-Australia Star On David Warner's Test Retirement

Former Australian cricketer Simon O'Donnell is not in favour of opening batter David Warner getting a farewell Test, saying no one should have the right to pick and choose the venue and date of his choice. Warner, 37, had indicated earlier this year that he would like to finish his Test career at his home ground in Sydney against Pakistan in January next year. The all-format player will continue playing white-ball cricket but is planning to call it a day in the longest format with the three-Test series against Pakistan beginning on December 14 and concluding with the third Test in Sydney in January.

'Look Straight At...': MS Dhoni's Career-Changing Advice To Rinku Singh

India batter Rinku Singh credited legendary former captain MS Dhoni for helping him stay calm in crunch situations which he showed in ample measure during his knock in the first T20I against Australia Visakhapatnam. Rinku played the role of a finisher on Thursday, hitting the winning runs in the final over and handing India a two-wicket victory. "As for my secret to calmness, I had discussions with Mahi (Dhoni) bhai about what he does to stay calm, especially in the last over," Rinku was quoted as saying in a BCCI video after Thursday's win.

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'Tell Suryakumar Yadav It's An ODI' To Stop Him: Shoaib Akhtar's Post Criticized By Netizens

"It Was A Pressure Situation...": Suryakumar Yadav Praises Rinku Singh's Match-Winning Knock vs Australia In 1st T20I

Star Retorts With 'Facts' After David Warner's 'Need To Perform' Remark For India After Cricket World Cup Final

"Harbhajan Singh On Loop": Bowler's Bizarre Action Sparks Meme Fest

"You Cannot Solely...": Wasim Akram's Sharp Take On Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's T20I Future

Watch: "Are Baap Re" - Suryakumar Yadav's Epic Reaction During 'Stat Check' After Win Over Australia In 1st T20I

"I Think It's Time": Ex-Australia Star On David Warner's Test Retirement

'Look Straight At...': MS Dhoni's Career-Changing Advice To Rinku Singh