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1st Unofficial Test: All Eyes On Sarfaraz Khan, Kuldeep Yadav As India A Take On New Zealand A

Sarfaraz Khan will be aiming to convert his stupendous domestic performances into big runs at the international level when he takes strike for India A in the first unofficial Test against New Zealand A, starting from Thursday. The New Zealand A side includes at least half a dozen of players who have represented the senior national team in some format over the years and would give competition to the home team.

Watch: Rishabh Pant Hits Perfect Helicopter Shot in Practice Ahead Of Asia Cup Tie vs Hong Kong

Rishabh Pant was not included in India's playing XI against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2022 clash on Sunday. The young wicketkeeper-batter has sweated it out in the nets in the meantime and it remains to be seen if he is included in the XI for Wednesday's match against Hong Kong. Pant has for long been seen as an all-format option for India, however, Dinesh Karthik was chosen over him for the tie against Pakistan. While it may be part of the team management's experimentation process, Pant looks like leaving no stone unturned with an aim to make a comeback in the T20I XI.

Shikhar Dhawan Highlights Importance Of Fitness, Sets Sight On 2023 World Cup

Left-handed batter Shikhar Dhawan has had a memorable 2022 so far as he has produced some fine performances in the 50-over format and has also led Team India for the second time during the ODI series against West Indies. In the 13 ODIs, that he has played this year, the southpaw has scored 542 runs with his highest score being 97 against the West Indies at Port of Spain, Trinidad. In a conversation with NDTV, Dhawan spoke about how the upcoming 2023 World Cup in India keeps him motivated and how he always tries to look after his fitness to be in good shape.

"MS Dhoni Played Big Role...": Hardik Pandya Praises Former India Captain

Star Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya said on Wednesday that legendary wicketkeeper MS Dhoni played a big role in his growth. Hardik Pandya has been getting a lot of acclaim this year, be it for his superb all-round show with bat and ball or his captaincy that helped Gujarat Titans clinch their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title in their debut season. "I was just a new kid trying to learn new things about life and sport. MS Dhoni has played a big role in my growth. Whenever I got an opportunity, I used to observe him and learn things," said Pandya on Star Sports.

"Only Thing I Am Worried About...": Kapil Dev Wants Hardik Pandya To Improve This Aspect

Legendary Indian cricketer Kapil Dev was all praise for all-rounder Hardik Pandya after his match-winning performance for Team India against Pakistan in their Asia Cup 2022 campaign opener, and said that he is a great athlete. India won their Asia Cup 2022 campaign opener against Pakistan on Sunday by five wickets. Hardik Pandya was the 'Man of the Match' for his match-winning 33* and a brilliant spell of 3/25, which saw him capture key scalps of Mohammed Rizwan, Iftikhar Ahmed and Khushdil Shah.

India, Pakistan Fined For Maintaining Slow Over-rate In Asia Cup Clash

Both India and Pakistan have been fined 40 per cent of their match fees for maintaining a slow over-rate in their Group A match of the Asia Cup on Sunday, August 28. Jeff Crowe of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanctions after Rohit Sharma and Babar Azam's sides were ruled to be two overs short of their respective targets after time allowances were taken into consideration. In accordance with Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to minimum over-rate offences, players are fined 20 per cent of their match fees for every over their side fails to bowl in the allotted time.

"Such An X-Factor": Ex India Cricketer Baffled By Rishabh Pant's Exclusion vs Pakistan

Rishabh Pant could not find a place in the playing XI as India beat Pakistan in a low-scoring thriller in their Asia Cup clash on Sunday. The wicketkeeper-batter was left on the bench with KL Rahul returning to the side, while Dinesh Karthik was handed the responsibility behind the stumps. Former India player and selector, Saba Karim, said that it seems like there is no place for the flamboyant southpaw in India's playing XI at the moment, but was left wondering why the management would leave out an "X-Factor" player like Pant.

"Was Mentally Prepared": Ravindra Jadeja On Coming To Bat At No.4 vs Pakistan

Team India's campaign in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 got off to a winning start on Sunday as Rohit Sharma and co. defeated arch-rivals Pakistan by five wickets. It was Ravindra Jadeja and Hardik Pandya who put on 52 runs for the fifth wicket to help India chase down 148. Jadeja was dismissed for 35, but Pandya remained unbeaten on 33 to take the side over the line. Team India will next face Hong Kong at the same venue on Wednesday.

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1st Unofficial Test: All Eyes On Sarfaraz Khan, Kuldeep Yadav As India A Take On New Zealand A

Watch: Rishabh Pant Hits Perfect Helicopter Shot in Practice Ahead Of Asia Cup Tie vs Hong Kong

Shikhar Dhawan Highlights Importance Of Fitness, Sets Sight On 2023 World Cup

"MS Dhoni Played Big Role...": Hardik Pandya Praises Former India Captain

"Only Thing I Am Worried About...": Kapil Dev Wants Hardik Pandya To Improve This Aspect

India, Pakistan Fined For Maintaining Slow Over-rate In Asia Cup Clash

"Such An X-Factor": Ex India Cricketer Baffled By Rishabh Pant's Exclusion vs Pakistan

"Was Mentally Prepared": Ravindra Jadeja On Coming To Bat At No.4 vs Pakistan