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Glenn Maxwell confident Finch will find form on upcoming tour of India
Australia are set to tour India for a three-match T20I series beginning in Mohali on September 20, followed by games in Nagpur (Sept 23) and Hyderabad (Sept 25). The games are crucial for both teams as it will provide ideal preparation for the ICC T20 World Cup Down Under in October-November.
Samson misses out: Locals plan to protest against BCCI in Thiruvananthapuram
Sanju Samson, who hails from the coastal village near the international airport, is presently the skipper of Rajasthan Royals and had a good tour of the West Indies recently. Hopes were high that he would make it to the T20 World Cup squad, but failed to impress the selectors.
RCB congratulates Karthik on his T20 World Cup selection; cricketer gives emotional reply
Dinesh Karthik, who made another India comeback with his stellar run in the IPL 2022, has been playing the role of a finisher for RCB and the national team. Given his impressive strike rate and finishing prowess, the All-India Senior Selection Committee picked the veteran cricketer in India's 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup.
Srikkanth, Pathan back Kohli to bat at number three position in India T20I team
After taking a break of a month and a half from the game, Virat Kohli roared back to form in Asia Cup 2022 as second-highest run-getter, with 276 runs in six matches at a strike rate of 147.59, including 122 against Afghanistan and a brace of fifties against Hong Kong and Pakistan respectively.
Mahmudullah left out, Litton Das returns in Bangladesh's squad for T20 World Cup
Apart from Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Nurul Hasan, Yasir Ali and Hasan Mahmud are included in the Bangladesh Men's T20 World Cup squad. The four come in the squad in place of Anamul Haque, Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Naim and Parvez Hossain Emon.
Virat Kohli rises 14 spots to 15th on latest ICC T20I batter rankings
Virat Kohli has some way to go before he is back into contention for the top ranking for T20I batters, but he is at least moving in the right direction now after returning to form during the Asia Cup. Sri Lanka all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has also been rewarded for his dominant performances at the Asia Cup, while a new No.1 all-rounder has been crowned in the shortest format of the game.
T20 World cup 2022: Full schedule, teams, formats, venue, date and time, groups, when and where to watch, live Telecast, live Streaming, and latest updates
The tournament was to be held in 2020, however, due to Covid Pandemic, the International Cricket Council (ICC) postponed the tournament. In August 2020, the ICC confirmed that Australia would host the rearranged tournament in 2022, with the T20 World Cup scheduled to take place in India in 2021 as originally planned, but was later moved to UAE. Hosts Australia is also the defending champions.
Starc, Marsh, Stoinis to miss upcoming T20Is against India due to injuries: Report
Opener David Warner had already been rested from the trip and now, Starc (knee), Marsh (ankle) and Stoinis (side strain) have been ruled out of the short tour of India. "Selectors felt with three games in six days across three cities -- including travel to India and internally -- Marsh, Stoinis and Starc are best served remaining in Australia to prepare for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup," said a statement from Cricket Australia (CA).
As Men in Blue await their T20 World Cup jerseys, Australia unveil Aboriginal-themed kit
While England have opted for a predominantly red kit, Aboriginal artwork will flow on the Australian jerseys, which have black sleeves and a green and gold gradient on the trunk of the playing top, as they seek to defend the T20 World Cup on home soil a year after lifting the trophy in the United Arab Emirates defeating trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand.
Bayern down Barcelona in UEFA Champions League
Barcelona started powerfully on the road and created the first opportunity as Pedri tested Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer with a low shot from eight metres in the ninth minute. Former Bayern striker Robert Lewandowski then had a great chance to break the deadlock, but the unmarked Pole pulled over the target with 18 minutes gone.
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