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"Got To Be Must In Indian Line-Up": Adam Gilchrist Backs This Star To Feature In Playing XI

Wicketkeepers Rishabh Pant and Dinesh Karthik have both been named in India's T20 World Cup squad, but it needs to seen whether there is room for both to feature in the playing XI. In the first T20I against Australia, the team management opted to go for Dinesh Karthik ahead of Pant. However, the move to not send Karthik after the fall of the fourth wicket in the 14th over, was criticised. Former Australia wicketkeeper-batter Adam Gilchrist has said that in his team both Pant and Karthik will feature.

"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.

"Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid Will Be Concerned": BCCI President Sourav Ganguly On Team India's Recent Form

After a forgettable Asia Cup campaign, where it failed to qualify for the final, the Indian cricket team started off their T20I series against Australia with a four-wicket loss. Despite putting up a 208-run total, a tame Indian bowling attack could not defend the high target. The worst part about the team is that with five more official T20Is left before the opening T20 World Cup game against Pakistan on October 23, the Indian team looks highly unsettled.

India's Predicted XI vs Australia, 2nd T20I: Will Jasprit Bumrah Make His Comeback?

India had a disappointing night after they lost against Australia in the first T20I of the three-match series on Tuesday. Despite putting up a great show with the bat and posting a target of 209, the bowling department completely failed to live up to the expectations as Australia chased down the huge target with four wickets and four balls in hand. In the second T20I, which will be played in Nagpur on Friday, Team India will look to strengthen their bowling, especially the pace attack, as in the last clash, the pacers conceded 150 runs in just 12 overs. Another thing that came as an utter shock for the fans was the absence of pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who was supposed to make his comeback in the match. It will be interesting to see whether Bumrah makes his comeback or not, and if he makes it, then who he will be replacing in the Playing XI.

India vs Australia, 2nd T20I: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

Team India would look to return to winning ways when they take the field against Australia in the second T20I of the three-match series on Friday evening in Nagpur. The hosts failed to defend 208 runs in the first T20I as they stumbled to a four-wicket loss in Mohali. The likes of Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Harshal Patel had a bad day at the office with the ball in hand. Only Axar Patel and Umesh Yadav were able to leave an impression with the ball. It needs to be seen whether Jasprit Bumrah walks back into the side for the must-win second T20I or not.

India vs Australia: Sunil Gavaskar Wants Team India Management To Answer This In Next Presser

With Mohammed Shami testing positive for COVID-19 shortly before India's home T20I series against Australia, Umesh Yadav - who had last played a T20I in 2018 - was called up as a replacement. He was also directly fast-tracked to the playing XI with Jasprit Bumrah not risked in the opening match, ahead of Deepak Chahar, who was in the squad and is a standby player for the T20 World Cup that starts next month. Umesh picked up two wickets in his two overs, but was also rather expensive as India lost the series opener.

India vs Australia: Virat Kohli's Reaction To Umesh Yadav Being Hit For Boundaries Becomes An Instant Meme

It was a night to forget for fans of the Indian cricket team as Australia chased down a 209-run target against them in Mohali on Tuesday to take a 1-0 series lead in the three-match T20I series. During Australia's innings, Umesh Yadav bowled the second over and Cameron Green got stuck into him, hitting four boundaries off his first four deliveries. As the lanky all-rounder, opening the batting for Australia, slammed the second delivery for a boundary through mid-off, the camera caught the animated Virat Kohli with a worried expression.

Salman Butt Compares India Veteran With Pak Youngster To Explain Need For Pace

Veteran India pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been in the eye of a storm ever since conceding 52 runs in 4 overs in the Mohali T20I against Australia. Several former cricketers have criticised Bhuvneshwar's lack of pace and innovation in the death overs, which have contributed majorly in three key losses for the team. He was tasked with bowling the 19th over in the Super 4 matches of the Asia Cup against Pakistan and Sri Lanka and he fluffed his lines on both occasions, leading to India's early exit from the tournament.

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"Got To Be Must In Indian Line-Up": Adam Gilchrist Backs This Star To Feature In Playing XI

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

"Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid Will Be Concerned": BCCI President Sourav Ganguly On Team India's Recent Form

India's Predicted XI vs Australia, 2nd T20I: Will Jasprit Bumrah Make His Comeback?

India vs Australia, 2nd T20I: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

India vs Australia: Sunil Gavaskar Wants Team India Management To Answer This In Next Presser

India vs Australia: Virat Kohli's Reaction To Umesh Yadav Being Hit For Boundaries Becomes An Instant Meme

Salman Butt Compares India Veteran With Pak Youngster To Explain Need For Pace