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India vs Australia: Check Out The Match Timings, Venues And Squads

Shreyas Iyer's dodgy match-fitness will be put to ultimate test while Suryakumar Yadav's desperation to alter a dismal ODI record adds a fascinating sub-text to India's three-game series against Australia, which also serves as final dress rehearsal before the World Cup, beginning next month. With pillars of Indian batting - skipper Rohit Sharma and the brilliant Virat Kohli -- resting for the first two games along with lead spinner Kuldeep Yadav and premier all-rounder Hardik Pandya, it will be head coach Rahul Dravid's final chance to assess his bench strength.

Watch: Bizarre Dismissal! Batter Given Out As Ball Gets Stuck Into Helmet Of Wicketkeeper

The game of cricket has beautifully evolved over the years. While on financial terms it has seen a great leap and is still rising, the performance of the players has also been developing at a rapid pace. Batting has become more innovative and impactful nowadays and so is the bowling to counter it. Fielding, another crucial part of the game of cricket, has also become advanced now. What could have been a sensational or eye-catching effort decades ago is a regular task now. Amidst all that, cricket never forgets to give us funny and bizarre moments, time and again.

Watch: Shafali Verma Creates History, Becomes First Indian Player To Score Fifty At Asian Games

India women's cricket team star batter Shafali Verma on Thursday scripted history. The right-handed batter became the first India cricket team player to score a fifty at the Asian Games. Shafali bullied an inexperienced Malaysian attack in the quarter-final match with a blazing 67-run knock that came off only 39 balls. The star batter raced to the historic half-century in 31 balls with the help of a six down the ground. During her sparkling knock, Shafali Verma hit a total of four fours and five sixes. (Asian Games Medal Tally)

India vs Australia: Rahul Dravid Confirms Under-Fire Star's Spot In India's Playing XI Against Australia

Indian cricket team batter Suryakumar Yadav has been a subject of debate among both experts and fans recently due to his less than satisfactory form in ODI cricket. While the explosive batter had a good outing in T20I cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL), he has set the stage on fire in ODIs and his selection for the Cricket World Cup 2023. Ahead of the three-match ODI series against Australia, India head coach made it clear that the team management will back Suryakumar and he went on to say that the batter will be provided with opportunities to find his form back during the first two matches of the series.

Asian Games 2023 September 21, Full Schedule Of All Indians In Action: Event Details, Timings Of Indian Athletes' Events

The Indian contingent started their Asian Games 2023 campaign on a somewhat positive note with good results in rowing and a brilliant win over by South Korea in the men's volleyball match. It is now turn of the Indian women's cricket team as they will play their first match against Malaysia on Thursday. This is the first time that cricket was included in Asian Games and the fans will be excited to see the team in action. The men's Indian football team will aim to bounce back from their heavy loss against China when they face Bangladesh in the second group stage match. The women's football team, on the other hand, will play their first game against Taipei.

India vs Australia: Three Points To Focus For Indian Team Ahead Of Cricket World Cup

India will have some of the key points to focus at during the three-match ODI series against Australia, which also serves as the final dress rehearsal for the Cricket World Cup 2023 that begins October 5. With the key players of the Indian batting line-up - skipper Rohit Sharma and the Virat Kohli -- resting for the first two games along with lead spinner Kuldeep Yadav and ace all-rounder Hardik Pandya, it will be head coach Rahul Dravid's final chance to test the bench strength.

Sridharan Sriram Returns As Bangladesh's Technical Consultant For Cricket World Cup 2023

Former India left-arm spinner Sridharan Sriram returned as the new technical consultant of the Bangladesh Cricket Team on Thursday ahead of the ODI World Cup 2023. As reported by ESPNcricinfo, Sriram will join the Bangladesh team in Guwahati on September 27 when the team will be making preparations for their two warm-up matches before the start of the upcoming ODI World Cup. According to the BCB's cricket operations chairman Jalal Yunus, the former India spinner will give critical knowledge about Indian conditions to Khaled Mahmud, who joined as the team director this month.

On Pakistan's Cricket World Cup 2023 Chances, Ex-England Star Drops 'Discombobulated' Bombshell

It was not a happy outing for Pakistan at the Asia Cup 2023 as the Babar Azam-led side failed to reach the final after losing to Sri Lanka and India at the Super 4 stage. While the match against Sri Lanka was a close-fought encounter and the result was decided on the very last ball, they were defeated quite comprehensively by India. Pakistan were completely outplayed in all departments as Virat Kohli and KL Rahul slammed brilliant centuries while Kuldeep Yadav weaved his spin magic to clinch the encounter.

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India vs Australia: Check Out The Match Timings, Venues And Squads

Watch: Bizarre Dismissal! Batter Given Out As Ball Gets Stuck Into Helmet Of Wicketkeeper

Watch: Shafali Verma Creates History, Becomes First Indian Player To Score Fifty At Asian Games

India vs Australia: Rahul Dravid Confirms Under-Fire Star's Spot In India's Playing XI Against Australia

Asian Games 2023 September 21, Full Schedule Of All Indians In Action: Event Details, Timings Of Indian Athletes' Events

India vs Australia: Three Points To Focus For Indian Team Ahead Of Cricket World Cup

Sridharan Sriram Returns As Bangladesh's Technical Consultant For Cricket World Cup 2023

On Pakistan's Cricket World Cup 2023 Chances, Ex-England Star Drops 'Discombobulated' Bombshell