The defending champions Australia, who are unbeaten in the World Cup so far, will take on hosts India in the second semifinal here on Thursday.
Tharoor, a cricket aficionado, also said the selectors are too quick to discard proven talent in order to take a punt on "potential".
The former pacer Ian Bishop admitted Pratika Rawal's injury is a setback but urged India to focus on replacements.
Pant, who will lead India A, is returning after a three-month absence because of a foot injury which he sustained in July in England
Sudharsan will turn out for two India A games against South Africa A ahead of the two-match home series against the Rainbow Nation later this month.
Former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop feels hosts India should go in with an extra bowler against the mighty Australians in the Women's ODI World Cup semifinal on Thursday.
The series will now eventually be a 4-match series due to the 1st T20I being called off due to the rain delay on the night.
The live telecast for the T20 series between India and Australia will be available on Star Sports Network in India
The live streaming of the England Women vs South Africa Women ICC Women's World Cup 2025 semifinal match will be available on the JioHotstar app and website in England
At 38, Rohit Sharma achieves a long-awaited career milestone by rising to the top of the ICC ODI batting charts for the first time, overtaking Shubman Gill
Pratika, the current Indian opener alongside Smriti Mandhana, who has been vital to India's lineup, suffered an ankle and knee injury while fielding in India's last group match against Bangladesh
The all-rounder, who had been nursing a left quadriceps injury picked up during the second ODI in Adelaide, picked up a fresh injury ahead of the first T20
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So far, Australia has never won a multi-game T20I series at home against India and is also way behind in head-to-head records
India and Australia have played just one T20I match against each other at the Manuka Oval in Canberra back on December 4, 2020. India emerged victorious in that match
Pakistan are set to host South Africa for a three-match T20I series from October 28 to November 1, with matches scheduled in Rawalpindi and Lahore.
Live streaming of the PAK vs SA 1st T20 match will be available on the YouTube app and website in India
According to those familiar with the situation, Iyer underwent a minor surgical procedure soon after the injury was diagnosed
The Bengal speedster has made a strong claim for an international comeback with a fiery spell that saw him take a match haul of eight wickets and propel his team to a 141-run win over Gujarat
The team is meeting with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials and getting briefed on the travel and security arrangements for their team