Newsmen Sports Desk

Arshdeep Singh, brought into the squad as a replacement for Deepak Chahar, showcased resilience by conceding only three runs and dismissing Australia's skipper Matthew Wade. This remarkable turnaround came after Shreyas Iyer's impressive half-century and a late onslaught by Axar Patel set the stage for India's triumph.

Nehra acknowledges Rinku's potential but also points out the competition for the finisher's spot in the playing eleven, with other contenders like Jitesh Sharma and Tilak Varma. He emphasizes the need to consider the positions of players like Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, and Hardik Pandya in the squad.

In his column for 'The West Australian,' Johnson expressed his dissatisfaction with Warner's farewell, particularly given the player's lack of ownership of the ball-tampering scandal that led to a 12-month ban.

Morris, showcasing a remarkable ability to reach speeds of 150kph, appears unfazed after recovering from a back injury that sidelined him during the Ashes series. He made an impressive return, securing 11 wickets in three outings in this season's Sheffield Shield. Morris joins an elite pace setup, featuring captain Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Scott Boland.

The marquee clash between Premium Indians and Premium Paks has been dubbed the 'Super Match.' Premium Indians, featuring the talents of fast bowler S. Sreesanth and all-rounder Stuart Binny, will face off against Premium Paks, represented by Sohail Tanvir, Usman Qadir, and Fawad Alam.

Explaining his approach, Axar highlighted the grass on the pitch, causing some deliveries to skid while others stopped. He noted that in the last three games, he has been incorporating variations in speed, mixing slower deliveries with quicker ones. Axar emphasized the importance of adapting to conditions and mentioned the absence of dew in the match, allowing him to flight the ball.

Yadav praised the team's character and expressed satisfaction with their fearless approach, emphasizing the importance of playing their natural game. He highlighted the clear plan to bowl yorkers on the stumps, attributing their success to executing this strategy.

This extensive roster comprises 104 Indian players and 61 overseas talents, with 15 hailing from associate nations. Among these athletes, 56 fall under the capped category, while the remaining 109 are uncapped players.

In an announcement by the BCCI, the Women’s Selection Committee has assembled Team India (Senior Women) squads for the imminent IDFC First Bank T20I series against England, as well as the highly anticipated Test matches against England and Australia.

The win not only gave India an unassailable 3-1 lead in the series but also marked their fifth consecutive T20I series triumph at home. Additionally, India's 136th T20I victory surpassed Pakistan's record, establishing them as the team with the most 20-over international wins.