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Ishan Kishan Out? Ex-India Star Wants This Batter As Replacement In 2nd T20I

As Team India look to level the five-match T20I series against West Indies, former batter Wasim Jaffer wants visitors to include Yashasvi Jaiswal in the XI for the second ODI at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. Jaffer also raised concerns over Ishan Kishan's form in the shortest format, pointing out that the wicketkeeper-batter hasn't scored a 50 in his last 15 innings. While highlighting Jaiswal's recent form, Jaffer wants the management to replace him with Kishan in the playing XI.

Retirement Can Wait! Rohit Sharma Drops Major Hint With 2024 T20 World Cup Comment

A big shift was brought in India's T20 setup after the conclusion of the 2022 T20 World Cup, with Hardik Pandya leading the Indian team in the shortest format. Though the likes of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli haven't quit the format, the two continue to remain sidelined in T20s, with the selectors preferring to give opportunities to youngsters. While there remain doubts over Rohit's continuity beyond the 2023 ODI World Cup, the Hitman himself dropped a major hint suggesting he isn't planning to call it quits anytime soon.

South Africa needs pro league if women’s football to kick on

SYDNEY : South Africa's women's soccer team will be welcomed home as heroes this week for their World Cup exploits, but if they are to reach their full potential they will need a professional domestic league to play in, coach Desiree Ellis said.

India Predicted XI vs West Indies, 2nd T20I: Will Yashasvi Jaiswal, Umran Malik Make The Cut?

Team India's batting will be under the scanner once again as the visitors look to return to winning ways against West Indies and level the T20I series. West Indies lead the five-match series 1-0, after having won the series-opener by 4 runs on Thursday. Chasing a modest target of 150, India suffered a batting collapse and were restricted to 145/9 in 20 overs. Debutant Tilak Varma impressed with a 22-ball 39. Debutant pacer Mukesh Kumar had a tough outing with the ball as he failed to pick a wicket and conceded 24 runs in the three overs. Hoping to level the series, India could make a few changes to their XI.

Watch: Singing Or Sledging? Pakistan Star Grabs Attention In Global T20 Canada With Unique Style

A video of Pakistan star Azam Khan's wicketkeeping is going viral on social media. The clip is from a Global T20 Canada match in which the 24-year-old could be seen singing behind the stumps and sledging his fellow countrymate Mohammad Haris during the latter's batting. It was a match between Khan's team Mississauga Panthers and Haris' side Surrey Jaguars at CAA Centre, Brampton, Ontario on August 2. The Jaguars were chasing a paltry target of 57 runs and Panthers wicketkeeper Khan was trying his level best to distract the opponent batter Haris.

"MS Dhoni Was Eldest, Then Came Virat Kohli...": Yuzvendra Chahal On 'Equation' With Hardik Pandya

India's top wicket-taker in T20Is, Yuzvendra Chahal, has had an interesting journey in white-ball cricket over the last couple of years. Despite being a regular member of the team, he couldn't find a spot in the T20 World Cup 2022 squad. With the ODI World Cup now only two months away, Chahal didn't feature in a single 50-over contest against West Indies, but was a part of the squad. As the mystery over his place in the playing XI continues, Chahal has refused to see his situation in a negative light.

"I Am Not Sitting At Home...": Yuzvendra Chahal's Brilliant Take On 'Frequent Snubs'

One of India's finest spinners in white-ball cricket, Yuzvedra Chahal, hasn't found breaking into the Indian playing XI easy of late. Though Chahal has been a part of most of India's white-ball assignments, more often than not, only one of him and Kuldeep Yadav has managed to break into the team. While there's been plenty of chatter over Chahal's non-selection in certain matches, the wrist-spinner isn't bothered by his lack of game-time at all. When asked about the frequent snubs, Chahal gave reporters a firm response, suggesting cricket is a team game, unlike chess.

"No Seniors Like Rohit, Virat...": Ex-India Star's Blunt Take On Team's 1st T20I Defeat

Veteran cricketer Abhinav Mukund has backed the Hardik Pandya-led Team India to bounce back in the second T20I against West Indies on Monday. India trail West Indies 0-1 in the five-match series, following their defeat in the series opener on Thursday. India captain Hardik has been under criticism for his tactics during the match, which India lost by four wickets. However, Mukund has thrown his weight behind Hardik as he is leading a young team with a lot of fresh faces.

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Ishan Kishan Out? Ex-India Star Wants This Batter As Replacement In 2nd T20I

Retirement Can Wait! Rohit Sharma Drops Major Hint With 2024 T20 World Cup Comment

South Africa needs pro league if women’s football to kick on

India Predicted XI vs West Indies, 2nd T20I: Will Yashasvi Jaiswal, Umran Malik Make The Cut?

Watch: Singing Or Sledging? Pakistan Star Grabs Attention In Global T20 Canada With Unique Style

"MS Dhoni Was Eldest, Then Came Virat Kohli...": Yuzvendra Chahal On 'Equation' With Hardik Pandya

"I Am Not Sitting At Home...": Yuzvendra Chahal's Brilliant Take On 'Frequent Snubs'

"No Seniors Like Rohit, Virat...": Ex-India Star's Blunt Take On Team's 1st T20I Defeat