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Are India "Serious Challengers" For 2024 T20 World Cup? Ravi Shastri's Blunt Verdict

Former head coach Ravi Shastri on Monday backed India as a "serious challengers" in next year's T20 World Cup but said what matters for a dominant side is to come out winners in the last two knock-out games of any big event. It has been more than a week since Australia trumped India, in what turned out to be a one-sided final in Ahmedabad, with the country's cricket fraternity still reeling with the outcome, given that the hosts had a 10-match unbeaten run into the title clash.

India vs Australia: "Boys Are Taking Responsibility" - Suryakumar Yadav's Massive Praise For India Teammates

Following his side's 44-run win over Australia in the second T20I, Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav said that captaincy and team is not putting much pressure on me, but rather boys are taking responsibility well. In another domination-filled day for Men in Blue, India, led by three-wicket hauls from Prasidh Krishna and Ravi Bishnoi and fifties from Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ishan Kishan and Ruturaj Gaikwad, beat Australia by 44 runs in the second T20I of the five-match series at Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. "The boys aren't putting too much pressure on me, they're taking responsibility. I told them before the toss to be prepared to bat first. There was a lot of dew after three overs, told the boys to back themselves. When I saw Rinku in the last game, the composure was brilliant," said Suryakumar in a post-match presentation.

Watch: Dog Chases Bowler, Stops Cricket Match Midway. This Happens Next

A funny video from the field of cricket is going viral on social media in which a fast bowler stopped midway while delivering the ball as a dog interrupted his run-up. As the bowler was set to bowl the delivery, the dog ran towards him due to which the pacer paused his bowling action and tried to save himself from the dog. Given that the dog continued to chase the bowler the latter threw the ball towards the animal to get rid of him.

India vs Australia, 3rd T20I: Preview, Fantasy XI Predictions, Pitch And Weather Reports

India take on Australia in the third of the five-match T20I series at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday, November 28. The match is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM IST. The Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian side are currently on a roll, winning the opening two games of the series. In the first T20I match, the Men in Blue chased down Australia's score of 208, led by a superb 42-ball 80 from SKY and a power-packed half-century from Ishan Kishan.

India vs Australia, 3rd T20I: Top Players To Watch Out For

India and Australia go up against each other in the third T20I on Tuesday, November 28 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, India. The match starts at 7:00 PM IST. Team India delivered a comprehensive performance in the second T20I, securing a convincing 44-run victory over Australia at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. Bolstered by impressive half-centuries from Yashasvi Jaiswal (53), Ruturaj Gaikwad (58), and Ishan Kishan (52), along with a brisk 31 off 9 balls by Rinku Singh, India posted a formidable total of 235.

Did Rinku Singh 'Remind' Suryakumar Yadav Of MS Dhoni? His 'You Know The Answer' Says It All

After a rollicking 25-ball 53 against Australia, Yashasvi Jaiswal said on Sunday that being “fearless” while playing his natural game is his mantra for success. Fifties by Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ishan Kishan had pushed India to 235 for four, and eventually to a facile 44-run victory over Australia in the second T20I here. “It's really special for me. I was trying to play all my shots. I was trying to be fearless as I was sure of my decisions,” said player-of-the-match Jaiswal during the post-match presentation. The left-handed opener said head coach VVS Laxman and captain Suryakumar Yadav have backed him to play his style of cricket. “I have been told by Surya bhai and VVS sir to go and play freely. I have been asked to express myself. “For me, I think I can develop (as a cricketer) and I am not thinking about anything else. I am still learning,” said Jaiswal.

Ravichandran Ashwin Hails India Star, Calls Him "Junior Mohammed Shami"

Veteran Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin heaped praise on pacer Mukesh Kumar, calling him 'Junior Shami'. While speaking on his official YouTube channel, Ashwin said that when he first met Mohammed Siraj, he thought the 29-year-old would become the junior of Mohammed Shami. However, Ashwin's mind changed after he was Mukesh Kumar and now he felt that the 30-year-old can be the younger version of the most takers in the ODI World Cup 2023.

Jasprit Bumrah Posts Picture With Newborn Baby, His Wife Sanjana Ganesan's Comment Can't Be Missed

Jasprit Bumrah shared a picture of his newborn baby boy on social media on Friday. "My little sunshine," wrote the star India pacer in the caption and he used a sun emoji over the picture to hide the face of the baby. In the photo, the right-arm pacer could be seen giving a sweet smile to the baby while carrying him in his arms. The adorable picture melted the hearts of netizens and Bumrah's wife and sports presenter Sanjana Ganesan was also among them. "My favourite boys," she wrote with a heart emoji.

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Are India "Serious Challengers" For 2024 T20 World Cup? Ravi Shastri's Blunt Verdict

India vs Australia: "Boys Are Taking Responsibility" - Suryakumar Yadav's Massive Praise For India Teammates

Watch: Dog Chases Bowler, Stops Cricket Match Midway. This Happens Next

India vs Australia, 3rd T20I: Preview, Fantasy XI Predictions, Pitch And Weather Reports

India vs Australia, 3rd T20I: Top Players To Watch Out For

Did Rinku Singh 'Remind' Suryakumar Yadav Of MS Dhoni? His 'You Know The Answer' Says It All

Ravichandran Ashwin Hails India Star, Calls Him "Junior Mohammed Shami"

Jasprit Bumrah Posts Picture With Newborn Baby, His Wife Sanjana Ganesan's Comment Can't Be Missed