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Suryakumar has the access shots and innovations needed in T20 cricket: Pakistan coach Hayden
With T20 cricket fast becoming a power-hitters' game and players from Australia, England and the West Indies supposedly having the edge when it comes to crossing the boundary ropes, Hayden when asked if subcontinent batters were at a disadvantage in the shortest format, cited Suryakumar's example of being a complete T20 batter.
T20 World Cup: Irrespective of patchy form, Babar-Rizwan pair to open for Pakistan in semifinal, says Hayden
While Azam and Rizwan are Pakistan's number one opening pair, their below-par showing here has prompted experts to ask the team management to push the captain down the batting order, but Hayden said their experience of soaking up the pressure in big-match situations makes them the ideal candidates to open the innings. "Babar and Rizwan rightly are a number one combination.
Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Abdul Qadir and Charlotte Edwards inducted into ICC's Hall of Fame
The three newest inductees will be honoured in a special ceremony, which will take place prior to the start of play at the first semifinal of the Men's T20 World Cup at the Sydney Cricket Ground on November 9.
Travis Head comes in place of now-retired Finch in Australia's ODI squad for series v England
While announcing the squad, chairman of selectors George Bailey said, "Our focus is to continue to build a squad with an eye to next year's World Cup (in India) under Pat (Cummins) as the new ODI captain, so it's an important series. "Travis Head returns in place of Aaron Finch having played well in Pakistan and Sri Lanka earlier in the year. He has demonstrated flexibility in the types of roles he can play in our ODI line-up.
Holger Rune's rapid rise hits new heights after Paris Masters title
By defeating Novak Djokovic in the Paris Masters final on Sunday, Rune guaranteed he would crack the Top 10 in the ATP Rankings for the first time on Monday. Rune, sitting 10th in the rankings, is the first man from Denmark to accomplish the feat. Only two active players broke into the Top 10 at a younger age than the 19-year-old - Rafael Nadal (18) and Carlos Alcaraz (18). Rune did so earlier than a laundry list of current and former superstars, including Djokovic, Andy Murray, Roger Federer, Andy Roddick, Marat Safin and Juan Carlos Ferrero.
Asian Elite Boxing: Sumit punches his way into semis; Naveen, Sachin, Lakshya lose in quarters
Sumit, the current Thailand Open champion, got off to the best possible start in the men's 75kg quarterfinals bout, courtesy of his agility while dodging the opponent's attacks and powerful attacking technique that gave him the upper hand in the first two rounds. Kadamduan, however, managed to stitch together a late comeback in the final round but it wasn't enough as the Indian clinched the thrilling bout by a split 3-2 decision and also sealed his place in the Last-4. He will be up against the defending champion Jafarov Saidjamshid of Uzbekistan
T20 World Cup: Despite winning ugly, England could be peaking at right time, says Moeen Ali
However, England are yet to put up a complete performance in the 2022 Men's T20 World Cup as they had lost to Ireland by five runs. The abandoned match against arch-rivals Australia too made things difficult for them. Their batting is one of the elements that has not clicked much and is the main reason for the rough ride in Australia.
Para-shooting World Cup: India win gold in P3 Mixed 25m pistol team event; Rahul Jahkar bags bronze
The team of Rahul Jakhar, Singhraj and Nihal Singh won the gold in the Team event. In the individual event, Rahul Jakhar won the bronze medal, finishing behind Kim Jungnam of South Korea and Olseken Denysiuk of Ukraine. Jungnam finished with 28 points ahead of Denysiuk and Jakhar ended with 21 points.
La Liga: Barca to face high-flying Osasuna in last game before World Cup
Barca travel after Gerard Pique's emotional goodbye to the Camp Nou Stadium on Saturday night and coach Xavi Hernandez is likely to make some changes against a rival that is currently fifth in the table after an excellent start to the season. Andreas Christensen and Eric Garcia are both likely to start for Barca, while Ansu Fati and Raphinha are options if Xavi wants to refresh the Barca attack.
T20 World Cup: Pant can bring x-factor angle into the semifinal, says Ravi Shastri
India have been taking Karthik as wicketkeeper-cum-specialist finisher in the tournament. But on Sunday, Pant was selected instead of Karthik for their final Super 12 match against Group 2 opponents Zimbabwe in Melbourne. In his first match of the tournament, Pant played a flat slog-sweep off Sean Williams in the 14th over.
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