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"The Plan Was...": Suryakumar Yadav Reveals Death-Over Strategy Against Australia In 4th T20I

After India's 20-run victory against Australia in the fourth T20I match at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on Friday, the 'Men in Blue' skipper Suryakumar Yadav praised his side and said that the players have shown character to seal a win. Speaking at the post-match presentation, Suryakumar revealed that in the team meeting, he asked the players to be fearless in the game. He also hailed Axar Patel and said that the way he bowled was unbelievable. "Other than toss, everything (went well). Boys showed character and that was most important for us. We spoke in the meeting before the game to go out and express yourself and be fearless. I always love putting Axar under pressure and the way he bowled was unbelievable. The plan (during the death overs) was to go for the yorkers and then see what happens," he said.

Ignored Axar Patel Shines As India Beat Australia By 20 runs To Claim Series

Ignored for the upcoming assignment in South Africa, left-arm spinner Axar Patel responded with excellent figures of 3/16 as India got the better of Australia by 20 runs in the fourth T20I to win the five-match series in Raipur on Friday. This was India's fifth consecutive T20I series on trot. Rinku Singh blazed away to a 29-ball 46 while Jitesh Sharma smashed 35 in 19 balls before Australia pulled things back to stop India at 174 for nine after the visitors opted to bowl first.

Ruturaj Gaikwad Makes History, Surpasses KL Rahul To Claim Sensational T20 Record

Rinku Singh blazed away to a 29-ball 46 while Jitesh Sharma smashed 35 in 19 balls before Australia pulled things back to stop India at 174 for nine in the fourth T20 International in Raipur on Friday. Cruising at 167 for four in 18.3 overs, India lost five wickets for only seven runs in the last two overs, thanks to Ben Dwarshuis (3/40) and Jason Behrendorff (2/32) after Australia opted to bowl first. Aaron Hardie started the match with a maiden over before Yashasvi Jaiswal (37 off 28 balls) got off the mark with a lovely cover drive Jason Behrendorff. The 21-year-old Jaiswal launched into Ben Dwarshuis in the third over, hitting the left-arm seamer for three boundaries to set the tone for the hosts.

Mohammed Shami Consults Sports Orthopaedic In Mumbai For Ankle Condition

Star pacer Mohammed Shami has developed an ankle condition, which currently requires medical attention, as the Indian team management will hope that he regains fitness in time for the first Test against South Africa starting from December 26 at Centurion. Shami's name has been kept in the Test squad with a star mark and the BCCI media release stated that he "is currently undergoing medical treatment and his availability is subject to fitness." However, there was no specific information on the nature of the injury as to whether he suffered it on the field or more fitness related. But it has been learnt that Shami was in Mumbai to consult a sports orthopaedic to diagnose his ankle condition.

India vs Australia: Jitesh Sharma's Powerful Shot Hits Umpire. What Followed Has Gone Viral

A somewhat unique incident unfolded during the fourth T20I encounter between India and Australia in Raipur when a powerful shot from Jitesh Sharma hit umpire Anantha Padmanabhan. During the 15th over of the Indian innings, Jitesh slammed a delivery from Chris Green straight back at the bowler and it was so quick that the umpire had no time to dodge it. The bowler was not able to take the catch and the ball crashed straight on Padmanabhan's arm. Although it was the umpire who suffered a slight injury, he was quick to apologise to the batter as the ball did not go for a boundary due to his accidental interference.

"It's Time For Him To...": AB De Villiers On Virat Kohli Opting Out Of SA ODIs And T20Is

India squad for the upcoming all-format tour of South Africa was announced on Thursday and it came as a shocker for many. Regular skipper Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli will be missing out from the ODIs and T20Is while Yuzvendra Chahal and Sanju Samson finally earned their call-ups. Rohit and Kohli's absence from the white-ball series against the Proteas has created a stir among the fans about the future of the two players. Kohli had an exceptional outing in the recently concluded ODI World Cup and former South Africa batter AB de Villiers backed his decision of resting from ODIs and T20Is.

"Pretty Outrageous": Mitchell Marsh Blasts Timing Of India vs Australia T20I Series

Australian cricket team star Mitchell Marsh was not happy with the timing of the India vs Australia T20I series just days after the conclusion of the Cricket World Cup 2023. There were just four days between the final of the competition and the first game of the five-match T20I series between India and Australia. In a recent interaction, Marsh said that the players who were part of the World Cup-winning squad did not get any chance to celebrate the triumph as they had to get ready for the series. He further added that it was a tiring campaign for them and it would have been great if the players got more time to spend with their families before playing another series.

"He's Got Another 7 Months...": Sourav Ganguly On Rahul Dravid's Contract Extension

Former Indian cricket team skipper Sourav Ganguly said that he was not surprised by Rahul Dravid receiving a contract extension as the team's head coach. During a recent event, Ganguly said that the BCCI was always convinced about Dravid's appointment and he was extremely happy to see that Dravid will stay on as the head coach. Under his guidance, the Indian cricket team finished runners-up in the Cricket World Cup 2023 and Ganguly hoped that he will be able to take them to the T20 World Cup success in 2024. The BCCI has extended the contract of India head coach Rahul Dravid at least till the T20 World Cup, even though the exact duration of his second term is not yet known.

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"The Plan Was...": Suryakumar Yadav Reveals Death-Over Strategy Against Australia In 4th T20I

Ignored Axar Patel Shines As India Beat Australia By 20 runs To Claim Series

Ruturaj Gaikwad Makes History, Surpasses KL Rahul To Claim Sensational T20 Record

Mohammed Shami Consults Sports Orthopaedic In Mumbai For Ankle Condition

India vs Australia: Jitesh Sharma's Powerful Shot Hits Umpire. What Followed Has Gone Viral

"It's Time For Him To...": AB De Villiers On Virat Kohli Opting Out Of SA ODIs And T20Is

"Pretty Outrageous": Mitchell Marsh Blasts Timing Of India vs Australia T20I Series

"He's Got Another 7 Months...": Sourav Ganguly On Rahul Dravid's Contract Extension