Intent matters while chasing a total in a truncated match and Indian openers Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul batted with purpose as they blasted 20 runs in the first over of the 2nd T20I against Australia
India vs Australia 2nd T20I Highlights: It was a morale-boosting victory for India as skipper Rohit Sharma got among the runs, Axar Patel bowled well and Dinesh Karthik took just two balls to finish
Australia vs India 2nd T20I: Get the latest playing 11 predictions, toss updates, and team news from the second T20I of the three-match series between India and Australia at VCA Stadium in Nagpur
India vs Australia 2nd T20I pitch report: The Vidarbha Cricket Association ground in Jamtha, Nagpur has been known for its high-scoring wickets and the trend shall continue
India vs Australia 2nd T20I preview: After being unable to defend 209 in Mohali, the Indian death bowling is under a lot of pressure as the caravan of the three-match T20I series moves to Nagpur
Rohit Sharma pointed out the poor efforts by his bowlers and fielders as the reasons for India's four-wicket defeat to World Champions Australia in the opening T20I match of the three-match series
India vs Australia 1st T20I Highlights: The Aussies thrashed the men in blue as they chased down 209 with four balls to spare and four wickets in hand to win the match, lead the three-match series 1-0
India versus Australia is a highly-exciting cricketing rivalry that has produced some of the best performances ever in the sport
Australia vs India: Get the latest playing 11 predictions, toss updates, and team news from the first T20I of the three-match series between India and Australia at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali
India vs Australia 1st T20I pitch report: Over the years, the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali has favoured the fast bowlers and shot-making has also been very easy
India vs Australia 1st T20I preview: The Indian team would continue its search for a template as they will face Australia in the first match of the three-match series at Mohali
Indian captain Rohit Sharma shared the rationale behind speedster Umesh Yadav's selection ahead of team India's clash against Australia in the first match of the T20I series in Mohali on Sunday
Ahead of the T20I series against Australia, India captain Rohit Sharma confirmed that talismanic batter Virat Kohli will be the third opener in the side.
The team includes the likes of Ravichandran Ashwin, while Mohammed Shami has been kept on standby. There are a lot of other questions that have remained unanswered by the selection committee
Asia Cup 2022, Super 4: Wanindu Hasaranga's all-round performance and Nissanka's batting helped Sri Lanka win the match. Read this detailed report to know everything about Super 4, Asia cup matches
Virat Kohli is all praise for skipper Rohit Sharma for the kind of "communication" he has had with him which has helped him stay relaxed and return to his "original template". Kohli finally got his 71st international hundred in the inconsequential final Super 4 Asia Cup game against Afghanistan and the BCCI.TV had the current and former captain engaged in some serious chat and occasional banter after the game. "We will learn from these Super 4 games (Pakistan and Sri Lanka) as to where we have gone wrong. There was clear communication from the management. The space that you gave me made me feel relaxed. So when I came back (after break), I was excited about what I could contribute to team," Kohli told his "interviewer" Rohit. Getting back to his 'Old Template' ------------------------------------- There are many ways to skin a cat and Kohli told his skipper that he realised that he should stick to his tried and tested "template" where six hitting isn't always a priority. "I banke
KL Rahul was a bit taken aback when asked if Virat Kohli, who struck his maiden T20I century during Asia Cup match against Afghanistan, should continue to bat as an opener going into World Cup alongside Rohit Sharma. With Rohit Shama opting out of inconsequential contest against Afghanistan, Kohli opened the batting with Rahul. The question was loaded because if Kohli opens the batting, it would mean that Rahul, whose T20 batting approach is already under the scanner, would have to sit out. "Toh kya mai khud baith jaun? (So then should I sit out?)," a perplexed Rahul, obviously not one bit amused, counter-questioned. The Indian vice-captain firmly believes that Kohli is not dependent on opening slot to get a huge score. "You get confidence if you play 2-3 innings, really happy that he could play that way. You all know Virat Kohli, you have been watching him for so many years, it is not like he will only score centuries if he opens the batting, if he bats at No.3, he can then also
India vs Afghanistan Asia Cup Super Four Highlights: Virat Kohli's 122*, a sensational spell by Bhuvneshwar Kumar in which he picked up five wickets for four runs guided India to a 101-run victory
It wasn't just the bowlers this time, but an error on the part of captaincy from Rohit Sharma as well that cost India the game and most probably a chance to defend its Asia Cup title
No other Indian features among the top-10 batters, with skipper Rohit Sharma rising four spots to 13th after his 72 against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup Super Four match