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"Can't Say It Was Turning Point": Arshdeep Singh On 'Game-Changing Moment' In 1st T20I

Left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh brushed aside concerns around India's long tail after their shock loss in the first T20 International against the West Indies, saying such things are only discussed after a defeat. The list of specialist batters ended with Sanju Samson at number six in the first game of the five-match series, which India lost by four runs. "Not really," said Arshdeep when asked about the concerns around the batting order that has Axar Patel, a left-arm spinner who has vastly improved with bat in recent times, at number seven.

Paul Stirling To Lead As Ireland Announce 15-Player Squad For T20Is vs India

Cricket Ireland on Friday named a 15-player squad that will face India in a three-match T20I series between August 18 and 23 at Malahide. Ireland will welcome India for a three-match T20I series set to be played in Malahide between August 18-23. While the majority of the squad reflects the playing group that successfully qualified for the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup last week, the selectors have recalled Leinster Lightning all-rounder Fionn Hand and have included Gareth Delany who is returning from injury after breaking his wrist in Zimbabwe in June. The upcoming series is the first T20 action for the national side since securing T20 World Cup qualification and is being treated accordingly as part of the strategic planning for that tournament scheduled for June 2024.

Watch: Tilak Varma Makes Perfect Start To T20I Career, Slams Consecutive Sixes Against West Indies

Tilak Varma made his debut for Indian cricket team during the first T20I match against West Indies on Thursday but the youngster looked completely at ease on the big stage. The left-hander pulled off a brilliant catch to dismiss Johnson Charles and while batting, he started his knock in the most explosive way possible. He took on Alzarri Joseph on the second ball of his innings and slammed him straight over deep square leg for a six. The commentators were all praise for him but before they could finish their thoughts, Tilak once again took the aerial route and cleared the deep mid-wicket boundary with ease for the second six. He ultimately ended up scoring 39 off just 22 deliveries.

'Australia, Pakistan And...': Glenn McGrath Picks "Best Four" Teams For World Cup

With nearly two months left for the start of the ODI World Cup, Australia pace great Glenn McGrath has picked the "best four" teams, which are likey to make it to the semi-finals. McGrath, who is a three-time World Cup-winner and the leading wicket-taker in the history of the tournament, feels that the upcoming showpiece event in India will be a nail-bitter. McGrath picked Australia, Pakistan, England and India, who are the hosts of the tournament, as the four best teams at the World Cup.

India Pay The Price For This Act During 1st T20I Against West Indies, Get Fined By ICC

India and West Indies have been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate in the first T20 International of the five-match series at Tarouba, Trinidad. While India were fined five per cent of their match fee for falling one over short of the minimum over-rate on Thursday night, West Indies have been docked 10 per cent of their match fee for falling two overs short of the minimum over-rate. Richie Richardson of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanction after Hardik Pandya and Rovman Powell's sides were ruled to be one and two overs short respectively of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration.

Watch: Tilak Varma Gets Surprise Call From Mumbai Indians Star After Making India Debut

In a beautiful display of cross-country friendship, India batter Tilak Varma got a surprise call from fellow Mumbai Indians star Dewald Brevis after the former made his India debut in the first T20I against West Indies. While many Indians were thrilled to see Varma making his much-awaited debut, a big surprise awaited him all the way from South Africa. In a video that was shared by the BCCI on Twitter, Brevis duly congratulated Varma for the proud moment in his career.

World Cup 2023 - "India Are In Tight Spot": Ex-Opener On Why Things Are Not Looking Bright For Rohit Sharma's Team

With two months to go for the 2023 ODI World Cup, things look far from settled for the Indian cricket team. Question marks remain on the availability of some injured top stars. The team management has also indulged in experimentation in the recently-concluded ODI series, especially in the middle order. Former India opener Aakash Chopra said that the team management should not be blamed for the experimentations because some of them are forced.

West Indies Star Underlines "Turning Point" In Emphatic Win Over India In 1st T20I

West Indies defeated India by four runs in the first T20I match on Thursday. After the match, West Indies player Jason Holder said that the 16th over was the turning point in the game. West Indies batted first and set a target of 149/6. India failed to chase down the target due to poor batting performance. India was kept at 145/9, thus West Indies won the match by four runs. West Indies won the first match of the five-match T20I series.

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"Can't Say It Was Turning Point": Arshdeep Singh On 'Game-Changing Moment' In 1st T20I

Paul Stirling To Lead As Ireland Announce 15-Player Squad For T20Is vs India

Watch: Tilak Varma Makes Perfect Start To T20I Career, Slams Consecutive Sixes Against West Indies

'Australia, Pakistan And...': Glenn McGrath Picks "Best Four" Teams For World Cup

India Pay The Price For This Act During 1st T20I Against West Indies, Get Fined By ICC

Watch: Tilak Varma Gets Surprise Call From Mumbai Indians Star After Making India Debut

World Cup 2023 - "India Are In Tight Spot": Ex-Opener On Why Things Are Not Looking Bright For Rohit Sharma's Team

West Indies Star Underlines "Turning Point" In Emphatic Win Over India In 1st T20I