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1st T20I: Hales, Buttler lead England to win over Australia in a run-fest

Alex Hales and Jos Buttler blasted half-centuries to lead England to an eight-run win over Australia on Sunday in the first of three warm-up games before the T20 World Cup starts later this month. England powered to 208/6 after losing the toss, a commanding total which proved too much for Australia despite a gallant 44-ball 73 from David Warner. The world champions scored 200/9 in their 20 overs, disappointing a 25,755-strong crowd starved of international cricket for nearly three years due to strict border controls in Western Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic. As it happened: Australia vs England, 1st T20I"The way we defended our score was outstanding," said man-of-the-match Hales. "It looked like the game was getting away from us, so to drag it back like that was really impressive." Fresh off a 4-3 series win against Pakistan, England welcomed Buttler (68 off 32 balls) and firebrand Ben Stokes back into the team as they look to settle their line-up. Buttler showed no rustiness overcoming a calf injury, blasting 16 off seamer Cameron Green in the first over.

Conway guides New Zealand to T20 tri-series win over Bangladesh

Devon Conway showed why he will be New Zealand's key batter at the Twenty20 World Cup by top-scoring in an eight-wicket tri-series win over Bangladesh in Christchurch on Sunday.

"Hope That's Not The Case in T20 WC": Wasim Jaffer Concerned by Strange Decision in Australia vs England 1st T20I

The T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia might be a few days away from its start but England have already arrived Down Under for a bilateral series. In a 3-match T20I series against the Aussies, the Englishmen hope to understand the nature of the pitches and get accustomed to the conditions. But, a strange decision from the stadium authorities has left many baffled, including former India cricketer, Wasim Jaffer.

Watch: Javagal Srinath With An Oops Moment At Toss As He Forgets To Give Shikhar Dhawan The Coin In 2nd ODI

The match referee for the 2nd ODI between India and South Africa, Javagal Srinath, was central to a funny incident that took place in Ranchi on Sunday. Standing next to India's and South Africa's stand-in captains Shikhar Dhawan and Keshav Maharaj respectively, Srinath forgot to hand over the coin at the time of toss.

WATCH | Like he never left! Kolbe scores for Toulon within 115 seconds of injury return

After a frustrating season in which he spent much of it on the sidelines due to injury, Springbok Cheslin Kolbe was back in action for Toulon on Saturday.

Mohammed Shami Or Deepak Chahar? Ex-India Star Picks Jasprit Bumrah's Replacement In T20 World Cup 2022

Finding Jasprit Bumrah's replacement isn't the easiest of tasks. The marquee Indian pacer is out of the T20 World Cup 2022 with a back injury and will probably be out of action for months. There isn't a like-for-like replacement for Bumrah in the Indian team considering the qualities he brings, but there remain a couple of options for the selectors to choose from for the showpiece event in Australia. Among the top candidates, the choice is most likely to be made between Mohammed Shami and Deepak Chahar. Former India cricketer Parthiv Patel has given his opinion on the subject, suggesting which player among Chahar and Shami would he want to get the nod.

India vs South Africa, 2nd ODI Live Updates: South Africa Opt To Bat, Shahbaz Ahmed Makes Debut For India

India vs South Africa, 2nd ODI, Live Score Updates: South Africa's stand-in captain Keshav Maharaj won the toss and opted to bat first against India in the second ODI. Washington Sundar and Shahbaz Ahmed are playing this game for the hosts. India will look to level the three-match series when they take the field against South Africa in the 2nd ODI of the three-match series on Sunday. It is a must-win game for the hosts as they lost the first ODI against the Proteas in Lucknow by 9 runs. South Africa posted 249 for 4 in a rain-curtailed 40 overs-a-side game before they stopped India at 240 for 9, despite Sanju Samson's fighting 86 not out. India will look for an improved batting and bowling show as a unit when they take on the Proteas on Sunday. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Watch | "People Say There's Pressure In IPL, I Would Say Don't Play": Kapil Dev's Remarks Spark Debate

One of the finest cricketers to ever grace the sport, Kapil Dev, is a legend in Indian cricket. As the sport becomes more fast-paced, since the arrival of T20 cricket, the dynamics of the game have changed. It isn't just the three formats in international cricket that the players have to deal with these days but also franchise cricket. Even T20 leagues like the Indian Premier League (IPL) demand a lot from players, sometimes leading to intense pressure situations as well. Kapil Dev, however, doesn't feel cricketers should be playing the sport if they feel 'pressured'.

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1st T20I: Hales, Buttler lead England to win over Australia in a run-fest

Conway guides New Zealand to T20 tri-series win over Bangladesh

"Hope That's Not The Case in T20 WC": Wasim Jaffer Concerned by Strange Decision in Australia vs England 1st T20I

Watch: Javagal Srinath With An Oops Moment At Toss As He Forgets To Give Shikhar Dhawan The Coin In 2nd ODI

WATCH | Like he never left! Kolbe scores for Toulon within 115 seconds of injury return

Mohammed Shami Or Deepak Chahar? Ex-India Star Picks Jasprit Bumrah's Replacement In T20 World Cup 2022

India vs South Africa, 2nd ODI Live Updates: South Africa Opt To Bat, Shahbaz Ahmed Makes Debut For India

Watch | "People Say There's Pressure In IPL, I Would Say Don't Play": Kapil Dev's Remarks Spark Debate