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Watch: Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya Ooze Swag In Funky "Shakaboom" Dance

India cricketers Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya on Sunday shared a video on social media of the two of them performing a funky dance. In the video, both players are wearing shades and start their dance with their game face on. While Hardik maintains his cool through their dance to The Beatnuts' 'Se Acabo', Kohli can't help but break into a smile. "You know how we do," Hardik captioned the post on Instagram. Kohli responded to his post and wrote "Shakaboom" with a laughing emoji.

With six games left ahead of T20 World Cup, Rohit Sharma wants players to exit comfort zone

Rohit Sharma wants his players to get out of their comfort zone and explore new things about their game in the six home games against Australia and South Africa ahead of the ICC showpiece next month. Rohit feels players can now afford to extend their 'limits' without the pressure of selection. The management will be giving rest to the likes of Hardik Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Arshdeep Singh over the six games but by and large it will have a full squad at its disposal. Rohit's comments come in the backdrop of its Asia Cup campaign in which the team management experimented quite a bit and copped criticism for that.

Watch: Sachin Tendulkar Rolls Back The Years With Lofted Off-Drive In The Nets

It's been almost a decade since former India batter Sachin Tendulkar announced his retirement from international cricket. Tendulkar is currently leading India Legends in the second season of the Road Safety World Series. While India defeated South Africa Legends in their opening game, their match against West Indies Legends was washed out in Kanpur. Ahead of their game against New Zealand Legends on Sunday, Tendulkar was seen hitting the nets at the Holkar Stadium in Indore.

"No Way...": Matthew Hayden On Why This Star Should Not Open For India In T20Is

The countdown for the 2022 T20 World Cup has begun. All the teams have named their respective squads and the final stage of preparation has already begun. The Indian cricket team had a hiccup in the preparation phase for the marquee event as it bowed out of the Asia Cup without qualifying for the final. However, one big positive for the Rohit Sharma-led side was Virat Kohli ending his 1020-day century drought. The former India captain scored 122* against Afghanistan while opening the batting in a Super 4 match. That innings has led many to ponder on whether the superstar should continue in that position.

India Women vs England Women, 1st ODI Live Updates: India Opt To Bowl vs England, Alice Capsey Makes ODI Debut

India Women vs England Women, 1st ODI Live Score Updates:India women skipper Harmanpreet Kaur has won the toss and decided to bowl first against England in the first ODI of the three-match series in Hove on Sunday. England's Alice Capsey has made her ODI debut while Sophie Ecclestone is playing her 50th match in the format. It is worth noting that both the sides come to the ODI series after England defeated India 2-1 in a T20I series of three matches. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Watch: Tim David Practices Power-hitting Ahead Of Australia's T20I Series vs India

India and Australia will be squaring off for a three-match T20I series, starting Tuesday in Mohali. Players of both the sides are gearing up for the tournament. Amidst all, Tim David is doing some intense preparation in a bid to take on the Indian bowlers on the matchday if given a chance. Cricket Australia shared a video of David practising power-hitting in nets ahead of the first T20I match against India. From slog-sweep to lofted shots down the ground to backfoot pulls, David made sure he gives his best in training.

Watch: Punjab Cricket Association Shares Video Of Virat Kohli's Arrival In Mohali With Punjabi Music

India batter Virat Kohli touched down in Mohali on Saturday ahead of India's first T20I of the three-match series against Australia that is slated to take place at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium on Tuesday. The PCA shared the video of Kohli's arrival in the city with some editing that also included attaching a Punjabi song in the background. In the video, Kohli can be seen walking out of the airport with police officers and security staff around him.

"He's Selected Because He's Ramiz Raja's Favourite": Former Spinner On Pakistan Batter

After ending as the runners-up of the Asia Cup 2022, Team Pakistan is all set for the upcoming T20 World Cup In Australia in October. Before flying to Australia, the Babar Azam-led side will be going up against England in a home series. On Thursday, Pakistan Cricket Board announced a 15-member squad, which will be flying to Australia for the World Cup. The squad marked the return of the ace pacer Shaheen Afridi, after he was ruled out of the Asia Cup due to a knee injury. Shaheen replaced Hasan Ali and veteran batter Shoaib Malik was also excluded from the squad.

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Watch: Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya Ooze Swag In Funky "Shakaboom" Dance

With six games left ahead of T20 World Cup, Rohit Sharma wants players to exit comfort zone

Watch: Sachin Tendulkar Rolls Back The Years With Lofted Off-Drive In The Nets

"No Way...": Matthew Hayden On Why This Star Should Not Open For India In T20Is

India Women vs England Women, 1st ODI Live Updates: India Opt To Bowl vs England, Alice Capsey Makes ODI Debut

Watch: Tim David Practices Power-hitting Ahead Of Australia's T20I Series vs India

Watch: Punjab Cricket Association Shares Video Of Virat Kohli's Arrival In Mohali With Punjabi Music

"He's Selected Because He's Ramiz Raja's Favourite": Former Spinner On Pakistan Batter