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"Rinku Singh Has Opened Everyone's Eyes, Put Them Under Pressure": Ashish Nehra

Ahead of the fifth and final T20I between India and Australia, former Indian pacer Ashish Nehra said that while there is no doubt that the rising left-handed batter Rinku Singh has established himself as a contender for a spot in ICC T20 World Cup 2024 squad, he is still going to fight many challengers though he has put everyone under pressure. The fifth and final T20I between India and Australia will take place on Sunday. India has won this series 3-1 under the captaincy of number one ranked T20I batter Suryakumar Yadav and the 'finisher' Rinku has been one of the biggest positives for India in the series.

"David Warner Doesn't Warrant Hero's Send-Off": Mitchell Johnson

As Australia prepare for the Test series against Pakistan, one of the greatest Aussie batters of all time, David Warner, will don the white shirt for the national team one last time. While Warner's form in the longest format hasn't been the best, he was picked for the Test assignment against Pakistan, a fact that hasn't gone down well with former Australia star Mitchell Johnson. In his column, Johnson aimed an unflinching attack at Warner, criticising the fact that the southpaw was given an opportunity to play his farewell series despite his poor form and involvement in the 'sandpaper gate' scandal.

Uncapped Lance Morris Named In Australia Squad For First Test Against Pakistan

Uncapped pacer Lance Morris has been included in Australia's 14-man squad for the first Test against Pakistan in Perth, which will be played from December 14 onwards. Morris, nicknamed 'The Wild Thing' for his ferocious pace, has enjoyed a great start to his first-class career, taking 74 wickets in just 22 games so far at an average of 25.44. He could be making his Test debut in front of his home fans in the state of Western Australia.

India vs Australia Live Streaming 5th T20I Live Telecast: Where To Watch Live

With the series already in the bag, Team India will look to test its bench strength as they face Australia in the fifth and final T20I at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. All-rounder Shivam Dube is the most likely candidate to get the nod in the team, with in-form Rinku Singh being rested for the inconsequential contest. The focus will be on Shreyas Iyer after the batter was dismissed for cheap in the last match, having missed the first three games. Iyer is likely to play a huge part during the tour of South Africa.

India's Predicted XI vs Australia, 5th T20I: Will Shivam Dube Replace In-Form Rinku Singh?

With the fate of the series sealed, the Indian cricket team could look to rotate the squad as it takes on Australia in the 5th and final T20I of the series on Sunday. The likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad have done really well at the top as a pair. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav is unlikely to make any change with the opening combination. However, all-rounder Shivam Dube is the most likely candidate to get the nod, with Rinku Singh being rested for the inconsequential contest.

BCCI Selectors "Shouldn't Forget Him": World Cup Winner Names Star Missing From South Africa Tour

After the Australia T20I series, the Indian cricket team will embark on a tough Tour of South Africa. the country is always a difficult place to Tour. The Indian cricket team will play three ODIs, three T20Is and three Tests. This will be one of the first times that the Indian cricket team will be led by three different captains in the three formats. Rohit Sharma will lead in the Test series while KL Rahul will take over in the ODIs. Suryakumar Yadav will be the India captain in the T20I series.

"Not Able To Use Laptop, Speak English Well But...": Gautam Gambhir On Indian Coaches Being Better Than Foreigners

Gautam Gambhir and his way of delivering straightforward takes is well known. The former Indian cricket team opener never shies away from calling a spade, 'a spade'. Gautam Gambhir, being part of two Indian world champions cricket teams in 2007 and 2011, knows a thing or two about how winners are bred. In recent years, as a mentor, he helped IPL's new franchise Lucknow Super Giants enter the play-offs for two straight years. He is known to unearth and nurture talents. Navdeep Saini is one player whom Gautam Gambhir identified at an early stage.

Italy And Spain To Meet In Euro 2024 Group Stage, England Handed Kind Draw

Reigning champions Italy were placed in the same group as Spain in Saturday's draw for Euro 2024, while France will come up against the Netherlands and England avoided any of the toughest opponents. Gareth Southgate's much-fancied England side will meet Slovenia, Denmark and Serbia, with hosts Germany taking on Scotland in the tournament's opening game on June 14 in Munich. Italy, who beat England on penalties at Wembley in the final of the last European Championship in 2021, and Spain will also face Croatia and Albania in Group B.

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"Rinku Singh Has Opened Everyone's Eyes, Put Them Under Pressure": Ashish Nehra

"David Warner Doesn't Warrant Hero's Send-Off": Mitchell Johnson

Uncapped Lance Morris Named In Australia Squad For First Test Against Pakistan

India vs Australia Live Streaming 5th T20I Live Telecast: Where To Watch Live

India's Predicted XI vs Australia, 5th T20I: Will Shivam Dube Replace In-Form Rinku Singh?

BCCI Selectors "Shouldn't Forget Him": World Cup Winner Names Star Missing From South Africa Tour

"Not Able To Use Laptop, Speak English Well But...": Gautam Gambhir On Indian Coaches Being Better Than Foreigners

Italy And Spain To Meet In Euro 2024 Group Stage, England Handed Kind Draw