It's been 9 months since India's men's cricket team last played against Pakistan but fans may be in for a bonanza as the two sides might play against each other not once, not twice but thrice at the upcoming Asia Cup.
The Men in Blue resume their rivalry against the arch-rivals with the group A game on August 28. Since top 2 out of the 3 teams of this group go through to the Super 4s, it's more than likely that India and Pakistan will beat the 3rd qualifying side and will face off once again on September 4 in the next stage.
Apart from that, both sides will then take on 2 teams which will qualify from Group B, consisting of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. Since the top 2 teams from the Super 4 stage will directly play in the final, the possibility of India playing against Pakistan for the 3rd time in the tournament is high.
Also read: India tour of West Indies to go ahead as planned, players get US visas for last two T20I
ASIA CUP 2022 Schedule:
Group A:
India v Pakistan: 28 August, DubaiIndia v Qualifier:  31 August, DuabiPakistan v Qulaifier: 2 September, Sharjah
Group B:
Sri Lanka v Afghanistan: 27 August, DubaiBangladesh v Afghanistan, 30 August, SharjahSri Lanka v Bangladesh, 1 September, Dubai
Super 4:
B1 v B2: 3 September, SharjahA1 v A2: 4 September, DubaiA1 v B1: 6 September, DubaiA2 v B2: 7 September, DubaiA1 v B2: 8 September, DubaiB1 v A2: 9 September, Dubai
Final: 11 September, Dubai

India and Pakistan can lock horns against each other 3 times in Asia Cup 2022, here's how

Team India resume its rivalry against Pakistan at Asia Cup 2022 on August 28 but do you know that the arch-rivals can play against each other thrice in the tournament?

Here is the scenario

With the Asia Cup starting on August 27, India will resume its rivalry with Pakistan in the Group A tie on August 28

It's been 9 months since India's men's cricket team last played against Pakistan but fans may be in for a bonanza as the two sides might play against each other not once, not twice but thrice at the upcoming Asia Cup.
The Men in Blue resume their rivalry against the arch-rivals with the group A game on August 28. Since top 2 out of the 3 teams of this group go through to the Super 4s, it's more than likely that India and Pakistan will beat the 3rd qualifying side and will face off once again on September 4 in the next stage.
Apart from that, both sides will then take on 2 teams which will qualify from Group B, consisting of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. Since the top 2 teams from the Super 4 stage will directly play in the final, the possibility of India playing against Pakistan for the 3rd time in the tournament is high.
Also read: <a title="India tour of West Indies to go ahead as planned, players get US visas for last two T20I" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/india-tour-of-west-indies-to-go-ahead-as-planned-players-get-us-visas-for-last-two-t20i-1659600103531" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">India tour of West Indies to go ahead as planned, players get US visas for last two T20I</a>
ASIA CUP 2022 Schedule:
Group A:
India v Pakistan: 28 August, Dubai India v Qualifier: &nbsp;31 August, Duabi Pakistan v Qulaifier: 2 September, Sharjah
Group B:
Sri Lanka v Afghanistan: 27 August, Dubai Bangladesh v Afghanistan, 30 August, Sharjah Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, 1 September, Dubai
Super 4:
B1 v B2: 3 September, Sharjah A1 v A2: 4 September, Dubai A1 v B1: 6 September, Dubai A2 v B2: 7 September, Dubai A1 v B2: 8 September, Dubai B1 v A2: 9 September, Dubai
Final: 11 September, Dubai

Even though Virat Kohli has been rested for India’s tour of the West Indies, the talks around his form refuse to die down.
A few days back, legendary Indian cricketer Kapil Dev caused quite a stir by calling for Virat's omission from India's Playing XI.
However, Kohli got the backing from Australian veteran Ricky Ponting and now former pacer Ajit Agarkar too has voiced his support for the senior batter. Agarkar, who has represented Team India in more than 200 matches across all three formats, deemed the discussion of dropping Kohli as premature.
Also read: Pakistani & England greats come out in support of Virat Kohli
While talking to FanCode, Agarkar said that a cricketer going through a lean patch is a fact of life but also reckoned that the former Indian captain did get starts on most occasions.
He backed Ponting's comments over Kohli's presence in India's squad for T20 World Cup, stating that while other players are performing well, it doesn't mean one should start questioning Kohli's capabilities.
33-year-old Kohli has been rested for the ongoing white-ball series against West Indies and is likely to return to India's squad for the upcoming Asia Cup, which will be played in the UAE.

Indian cricket great deems chatter around dropping Virat Kohli ‘premature’

After Australian veteran Ricky Ponting, an Indian great has backed Virat Kohli to come good ahead of the T20 World Cup.

Check details here

A few days back, legendary Indian cricketer Kapil Dev caused quite a stir by calling for Virat's omission from India's Playing XI

Even though Virat Kohli has been rested for India&rsquo;s tour of the West Indies, the talks around his form refuse to die down.
A few days back, legendary Indian cricketer Kapil Dev caused quite a stir by calling for Virat's omission from India's Playing XI.
However, Kohli got the backing from Australian veteran Ricky Ponting and now former pacer Ajit Agarkar too has voiced his support for the senior batter. Agarkar, who has represented Team India in more than 200 matches across all three formats, deemed the discussion of dropping Kohli as premature.
Also read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/pakistani-england-greats-come-out-in-support-of-virat-kohli-shoaib-akhtar-kevin-pietersen-1658030445864" target="_blank">Pakistani &amp; England greats come out in support of Virat Kohli</a>
While talking to FanCode, Agarkar said that a cricketer going through a lean patch is a fact of life but also reckoned that the former Indian captain did get starts on most occasions.
He backed Ponting's comments over Kohli's presence in India's squad for T20 World Cup, stating that while other players are performing well, it doesn't mean one should start questioning Kohli's capabilities.
33-year-old Kohli has been rested for the ongoing white-ball series against West Indies and is likely to return to India's squad for the upcoming Asia Cup, which will be played in the UAE.

Umran Malik and Arshdeep Singh recently made their India debut and there have been a lot of discussions that which one of these two young pacers would be a good choice for the Indian national side. Former India cricketer Aakash Copra has put his views saying that Arshdeep is a better option than Umran as the Punjab Kings bowler is more mature and experienced. 
Notably, Umran debuted in a T20I against Ireland, and Arshdeep made his first appearance in the shortest format of cricket for team India against England. 
Umran has played 3 T20I for India in which he has taken 2 wickets conceding 112 runs with an economy of 12.44. Meanwhile, Arshdeep has played just 1 T20I and 2/18 was his final figure in that match.  
In a video on his YouTube channel, Chopra said that Umran is not ready for international cricket as of now. Umran is special and has an extreme pace that others don’t have but one can’t teach him how to bowl with the speed, the former-Indian cricketer added. 
Earlier, many other cricket pundits also put their opinions on the topic. While English cricketer Michael Vaughan suggested that BCCI should send Umran to play county cricket, Virender Sehwag said that if Umran is used efficiently, he will be an asset to the Team. 
Also read: Fans troll Hardik Pandya for giving one over to Umran Malik against Ireland

Should Umran Malik play Tests before featuring in T20Is & ODIs for India?

Ex-cricketer Aakash Chopra believes Umran Malik is not ready for international cricket. The selectors too have dropped him from the national squad. But how can India make the best use of this once-in-a-generation bowler? We decipher.


Should Umran Malik play Tests before featuring in limited-overs cricket for India?

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra believes Umran Malik is not ready for international cricket yet. According to Chopra, Arshdeep Singh is a more complete bowler in comparison to the 'Jammu Express'.

Ever since the Jammu Express, Umran Malik, made his international debut for Team India, he has been the talk of the town.
While some were thrilled by his lethal pace, some believe he&rsquo;s still very raw to be playing cricket on the biggest stage.
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra recently shared his views regarding Umran Malik&rsquo;s selection to the national side. He compared India&rsquo;s two new debutants in the past month - Umran and Arshdeep. Chopra stated that for him, Arshdeep is a better option than Umran. In the 3 T20Is that Umran has played till now, he has picked up 2 wickets but his economy of 12.44 is extraordinarily high.
And Chopra put out a video on his Youtube channel, where he said that Umran is not ready for international cricket as of now.
Many other cricket pundits had also shared their opinion on Umran in recent times. While English cricketer Michael Vaughan wanted BCCI to send Umran to play county cricket earlier this summer, Virender Sehwag had said that if Umran is used effectively, he will be an asset to the team.
There&rsquo;s another school of thought which believes that ushering Umran into international cricket should be done through Tests instead of limited-overs cricket since there's more room for error in the longest format.
In Tests, with batsmen usually playing with a defensive mindset, Umran can be groomed to withstand the pressure of international cricket in a controlled manner.
His lethal pace no doubt is a gift but India needs to figure out the best way to utilise it. And maybe, helping him settle into the Test side first may do wonders for his confidence.
Umran is truly a once-in-a-generation bowler but like all diamonds require polishing, he needs the right guidance to realise his true potential.
Also read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/india-announce-squad-for-wi-t20is-kohli-bumrah-rested-veteran-bowler-makes-comeback-1657795495843" target="_blank">India announce squad for WI T20Is - Kohli, Bumrah rested; veteran bowler makes comeback</a>

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are often seen backing each other in press conferences but things were a little different a couple of years back.
There were rumours of a rift between the two Indian heavyweights and the BCCI had to step in to bring the two cricketers on the same page.
BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal told veteran journalist Vimal Kumar on his YouTube channel that the whole idea of who is the better batter between the two has only stemmed from the public and through social media, and that the board does not differentiate between Kohli and Rohit.
'Fans speak their hearts out because there are no restrictions. That is why people think that a rift persists,' added Dhumal. He pointed out that they saw the same with Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, or later between Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar. 'On social media, matters amplify to an extent that people believe all this is true,' Dhumal further elaborated.
Virat Kohli is going through a lean patch and Rohit Sharma recently defended the former India captain not once but twice, saying that they don't drop Kohli as they have faith in his ability and that Virat is a great batter and does not need reassurance.
Also read: India and Pakistan can lock horns against each other 3 times in Asia Cup 2022, here's how

'We saw it with Tendulkar and Ganguly': Top BCCI official addresses Kohli vs Rohit debate

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are often seen backing each other in press conferences but things were a little different a couple of years back.

Here is what the BCCI thinks about the rumoured rift

There were rumours of a rift between the two Indian heavyweights and the BCCI had to step in to bring the two cricketers on the same page

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are often seen backing each other in press conferences but things were a little different a couple of years back.
There were rumours of a rift between the two Indian heavyweights and the BCCI had to step in to bring the two cricketers on the same page.
BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal told veteran journalist Vimal Kumar on his YouTube channel that the whole idea of who is the better batter between the two has only stemmed from the public and through social media, and that the board does not differentiate between Kohli and Rohit.
'Fans speak their hearts out because there are no restrictions. That is why people think that a rift persists,' added Dhumal. He pointed out that they saw the same with Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, or later between Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar. 'On social media, matters amplify to an extent that people believe all this is true,' Dhumal further elaborated.
Virat Kohli is going through a lean patch and Rohit Sharma recently defended the former India captain not once but twice, saying that they don't drop Kohli as they have faith in his ability and that Virat is a great batter and does not need reassurance.
Also read: <a title="India and Pakistan can lock horns against each other 3 times in Asia Cup 2022, here's how" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/india-and-pakistan-can-lock-horns-against-each-other-3-times-in-asia-cup-2022-here-s-how-1659609043784" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">India and Pakistan can lock horns against each other 3 times in Asia Cup 2022, here's how</a>

Team management's decision to open the innings with Suryakumar Yadav in the T20 series vs the West Indies may have raised a few eyebrows but after a couple of low scores, the prolific batter owned the opening slot in the 3rd T20I.
He was rewarded for a consistent show in the shortest format, which saw him smash a hundred vs England in July, as Surya jumped 3 places to attain a career-best T20I ranking of number 2 in the newly released ICC T20I rankings for batters.
Babar Azam though continues to be at the top spot but if things go well, Suryakumar Yadav will dethrone the Pakistan skipper by the end of the series vs the Windies. India still has 2 more T20I to play before the Asia Cup while Pakistan doesn't play any Twenty Twenty games before that. With Babar just 2 points ahead of Surya on the table, things might change very quickly.
Also read: 
 

Suryakumar Yadav on course of dethroning Pakistan's Babar Azam as the No.1 T20I batter

Suryakumar Yadav is currently at the number 2 spot in T20Is but the Indian batter is well on course to leapfrog Pakistan skipper Babar Azam to the top spot.

Here's how

Suryakumar Yadav on course to dethroning Pakistan's Babar Azam as the No.1 T20I batter

Suryakumar Yadav jumped 3 places to attain a career-best T20I ranking of number 2 in the newly released ICC T20I rankings for batters

Team management's decision to open the innings with Suryakumar Yadav in the T20 series vs the West Indies may have raised a few eyebrows but after a couple of low scores, the prolific batter owned the opening slot in the 3rd T20I.
He was rewarded for a consistent show in the shortest format, which saw him smash a hundred vs England in July, as Surya jumped 3 places to attain a career-best T20I ranking of number 2 in the newly released ICC T20I rankings for batters.
Babar Azam though continues to be at the top spot but if things go well, Suryakumar Yadav will dethrone the Pakistan skipper by the end of the series vs the Windies. India still has 2 more T20I to play before the Asia Cup while Pakistan doesn't play any Twenty Twenty games before that. With Babar just 2 points ahead of Surya on the table, things might change very quickly.
Also read: <a title="India and Pakistan can lock horns against each other 3 times in Asia Cup 2022, here's how" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/india-and-pakistan-can-lock-horns-against-each-other-3-times-in-asia-cup-2022-here-s-how-1659609043784" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">India and Pakistan can lock horns against each other 3 times in Asia Cup 2022, here's how</a>
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India's tour of the West Indies will go ahead as planned after players from both sides received their US visas.
There were dark clouds over the last 2 T20I, which were scheduled to be played in Florida, as stamping of the visas was delayed. Cricket West Indies was even considering hosting the final 2 games of the series in the Caribbean itself but the issue has now been resolved.
According to a report in ESPNcricinfo, the members of India and West Indies had to fly down to Georgetown in a charter flight after the third T20I in St. Kitts. Those with the requisite USA visa flew from St. Kitts, while the rest of the visitors will fly into Miami from Georgetown on Thursday.
Cricket West Indies also faced a major logistical issue when they had to postpone the starting time of the first 2 T20I due to the late arrival of team kits from Trinidad.
Also read: India vs West Indies: Rohit Sharma gives his injury update after retiring hurt in the 3rd T20I

India tour of West Indies to go ahead as planned, players get US visas for last two T20I

India's tour of the West Indies will go ahead as planned after players from both sides received their US visas

Here is the full story

There were dark clouds over the last 2 T20I, which were scheduled to be played in Florida, as stamping of the visas was delayed

India's tour of the West Indies will go ahead as planned after players from both sides received their US visas.
There were dark clouds over the last 2 T20I, which were scheduled to be played in Florida, as stamping of the visas was delayed. Cricket West Indies was even considering hosting the final 2 games of the series in the Caribbean itself but the issue has now been resolved.
According to a report in ESPNcricinfo, the members of India and West Indies had to fly down to Georgetown in a charter flight after the third T20I in St. Kitts. Those with the requisite USA visa flew from St. Kitts, while the rest of the visitors will fly into Miami from Georgetown on Thursday.
Cricket West Indies also faced a major logistical issue when they had to postpone the starting time of the 2nd and 3rd T20I due to the late arrival of team kits from Trinidad.
Also read: <a title="India vs West Indies: Rohit Sharma gives his injury update after retiring hurt in the 3rd T20I" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/india-vs-west-indies-rohit-sharma-gives-his-injury-update-after-retiring-hurt-in-the-3rd-t20i-1659514191602" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">India vs West Indies: Rohit Sharma gives his injury update after retiring hurt in the 3rd T20I</a>

The Indian women&rsquo;s cricket team qualified for the semi-finals after thrashing Barbados by a massive 100-run margin.
Barbados, who had started well by getting rid of Smriti Mandhana in just the 2nd over, couldn&rsquo;t quite capitalise on the advantage with Shafali Varma &amp; Jemimah Rodrigues putting together a 70+ partnership for the 2nd wicket.
Jemimah&rsquo;s unbeaten 56 along with Deepti Sharma&rsquo;s 34* off 28 balls helped the Women in Blue past the 160-run mark.
Also read: CWG: India Women&rsquo;s Hockey team book place in semi-finals
In reply, Barbados were just never in the game. Pacer Renuka Singh took 4 as the women from the Caribbean finished with only 62/8 from their 20 overs.
Having finished behind Australia in their group, India&rsquo;s opponent in the semi-finals will be the winner of the England Vs New Zealand match on Thursday.

CWG: Indian Women’s Cricket Team qualify for semi-final

The Indian women’s cricket team qualified for the semi-finals after thrashing Barbados by a massive 100-run margin.

Jemimah&rsquo;s unbeaten 56 along with Deepti Sharma&rsquo;s 34* off 28 balls helped the Women in Blue past the 160-run mark

The Indian women&rsquo;s cricket team qualified for the semi-finals after thrashing Barbados by a massive 100-run margin.
Barbados, who had started well by getting rid of Smriti Mandhana in just the 2nd over, couldn&rsquo;t quite capitalise on the advantage with Shafali Varma &amp; Jemimah Rodrigues putting together a 70+ partnership for the 2nd wicket.
Jemimah&rsquo;s unbeaten 56 along with Deepti Sharma&rsquo;s 34* off 28 balls helped the Women in Blue past the 160-run mark.
Also read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/commonwealth-games-2022/cwg-india-women-s-hockey-team-book-place-in-semi-finals-1659533590877" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">CWG: India Women&rsquo;s Hockey team book place in semi-finals</a>
In reply, Barbados were just never in the game. Pacer Renuka Singh took 4 as the women from the Caribbean finished with only 62/8 from their 20 overs.
Having finished behind Australia in their group, India&rsquo;s opponent in the semi-finals will be the winner of the England Vs New Zealand match on Thursday.

The BCCI has announced the schedule for the limited-overs series against Australia &amp; South Africa at home ahead of the T20 World Cup.
India will face Australia from September 20-25, followed by the 3 T20Is against South Africa from September 28 to October 4. The Men in Blue will then play the Proteas in a 3-match ODI series from October 6-11.
Also read: India vs West Indies: Rohit Sharma gives his injury update after retiring hurt in the 3rd T20I
Whether India field a full-strength side for the ODI series, remains to be seen since India&rsquo;s first match in the T20 World Cup is against Pakistan on October 23.
Mohali, Nagpur &amp; Hyderabad will host the 3 T20Is against Australia, while Thiruvananthapuram, Guwahati &amp; Indore have been chosen as venues for the SA T20Is.
The ODI series will then be played in Lucknow, Ranchi &amp; Delhi.
Full schedule:Australia tour of India1st T20I - Sep 20, Mohali2nd T20I - Sep 23, Nagpur3rd T20I - Sep 25, Hyderabad+++++++++++++++++++++South Africa tour of India1st T20I - Sep 28, Thiruvananthapuram2nd T20I - Oct 2, Guwahati3rd T20I - Oct 4, Indore1st ODI - Oct 6, Lucknow2nd ODI - Oct 9, Ranchi3rd ODI - Oct 11, Delhi

India announce schedule for Australia, South Africa series at home

India will face Australia from September 20-25, followed by the 3 T20Is against South Africa from September 28 to October 4.

Check full schedule here

Ahead of T20 World Cup, BCCI has announced the fixtures for Australia and South Africa home series

The BCCI has announced the schedule for the limited-overs series against Australia &amp; South Africa at home ahead of the T20 World Cup.
India will face Australia from September 20-25, followed by the 3 T20Is against South Africa from September 28 to October 4. The Men in Blue will then play the Proteas in a 3-match ODI series from October 6-11.
Also read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/india-vs-west-indies-rohit-sharma-gives-his-injury-update-after-retiring-hurt-in-the-3rd-t20i-1659514191602" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">India vs West Indies: Rohit Sharma gives his injury update after retiring hurt in the 3rd T20I</a>
Whether India field a full-strength side for the ODI series, remains to be seen since India&rsquo;s first match in the T20 World Cup is against Pakistan on October 23.
Mohali, Nagpur &amp; Hyderabad will host the 3 T20Is against Australia, while Thiruvananthapuram, Guwahati &amp; Indore have been chosen as venues for the SA T20Is.
 The ODI series will then be played in Lucknow, Ranchi &amp; Delhi.
 Full schedule: Australia tour of India 1st T20I - Sep 20, Mohali 2nd T20I - Sep 23, Nagpur 3rd T20I - Sep 25, Hyderabad +++++++++++++++++++++ South Africa tour of India 1st T20I - Sep 28, Thiruvananthapuram 2nd T20I - Oct 2, Guwahati 3rd T20I - Oct 4, Indore 1st ODI - Oct 6, Lucknow 2nd ODI - Oct 9, Ranchi 3rd ODI - Oct 11, Delhi

Indian fans had their hearts in their mouth when Rohit Sharma retired hurt during India's 3rd T20I vs West Indies. Rohit was batting on 11 off 5 balls, having smashed a six and a four before he pulled a muscle and walked off holding his back.
The BCCI later revealed that Rohit had a back spasm. The Hitman though confirmed after the game that at the moment, his back was ok. 'We've got a few days till the next game. Hopefully, it should be okay,' added the Indian skipper.
The 35-year-old opener remember, had also suffered a hamstring injury during the home series against New Zealand in November last year, following which he was sent to the National Cricket Academy (NCA) for recovery.
Also read: Asia Cup 2022 schedule announced, this is when India take on Pakistan
 
 

India vs West Indies: Rohit Sharma gives his injury update after retiring hurt in the 3rd T20I

Rohit Sharma had an injury scare during India vs West Indies 3rd T20I and the Hitman has now provided an update.

This is what happened to Rohit

Rohit was batting on 11 off 5 balls, having smashed a six and a four before he walked off retired hurt

Indian fans had their hearts in their mouth when Rohit Sharma retired hurt during India's 3rd T20I vs West Indies. Rohit was batting on 11 off 5 balls, having smashed a six and a four before he pulled a muscle and walked off holding his back.
The BCCI later revealed that Rohit had a back spasm. The Hitman though confirmed after the game that at the moment, his back was ok. 'We've got a few days till the next game. Hopefully, it should be okay,' added the Indian skipper.
The 35-year-old opener remember, had also suffered a hamstring injury during the home series against New Zealand in November last year, following which he was sent to the National Cricket Academy (NCA) for recovery.
Also read: <a title="Asia Cup 2022 schedule announced, this is when India take on Pakistan" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/asia-cup-2022-schedule-announced-this-is-when-india-take-on-pakistan-1659441789836" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Asia Cup 2022 schedule announced, this is when India take on Pakistan</a>
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After a poor show in the 2nd T20I on Monday, Team India bounced back in style to go 2-1 up in the 5-match series against the West Indies.Having won the toss, India put West Indies in to bat. Opening batsman Kyle Mayers smashed 73 off 50 balls to help the hosts past the 160-run mark from their 20 overs.But it was never going to be enough!Suryakumar Yadav, who went missing after his hundred against England, finally turned up in the Caribbean. The swashbuckling batsman was in full flow as he took the Windies bowlers to the cleaners.Even though captain Rohit Sharma had to retire hurt due to an injury issue, Surya was in the mood for some fireworks. His explosive 76 off 44 kept India well ahead of the asking rate and even though he got out in the 15th over, Rishabh Pant’s unbeaten 33 saw India get home without any hiccups.The series will now shift to USA, with the final two matches set to be played in Florida.

India Vs West Indies: Suryakumar Yadav’s sensational knock gives Men in Blue 2-1 lead

After losing on the 2nd T20I, India bounced back in style!

It was an explosive SKY-show as the Men-in Blue won the 3rd T20I by 7 wickets in the Caribbean. 

Opening Windies batsman Kyle Mayers smashed 73 off 50 balls to help the hosts past the 160-run mark from their 20 overs.

After a poor show in the 2nd T20I on Monday, Team India bounced back in style to go 2-1 up in the 5-match series against the West Indies. Having won the toss, India put West Indies in to bat. Opening batsman Kyle Mayers smashed 73 off 50 balls to help the hosts past the 160-run mark from their 20 overs. But it was never going to be enough! Suryakumar Yadav, who went missing after his hundred against England, finally turned up in the Caribbean. The swashbuckling batsman was in full flow as he took the Windies bowlers to the cleaners. Even though captain Rohit Sharma had to retire hurt due to an injury issue, Surya was in the mood for some fireworks. His explosive 76 off 44 kept India well ahead of the asking rate and even though he got out in the 15th over, Rishabh Pant&rsquo;s unbeaten 33 saw India get home without any hiccups. Also Read <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/commonwealth-games-2022/cwg-weightlifter-vikas-thakur-wins-silver-in-men-s-96-kg-category-1659456890188">CWG: Weightlifter Vikas Thakur wins Silver in Men&rsquo;s 96-kg category</a> The series will now shift to USA, with the final two matches set to be played in Florida.

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Akmal&nbsp;was approached twice by the bookies during the previous edition of the Pakistan Super League

Banned Cricketer Umar&nbsp;Akmal's&nbsp;3-year ban by the Pakistan Cricket Board for failing to report details of corrupt approaches has been reduced to half. The cricketer attended a hearing in person which was headed by a former Pakistan Supreme Court Judge and his original sentence was reduced to 1 &amp; a half years. The ban now is effective from February 2020 and will end in August 2021. The 30-year-old from Lahore was banned for 3 years by PCB's&nbsp;anti-corruption unit for failing to report corrupt approaches by bookies during the last edition of the Pakistan Super League.&nbsp;&nbsp;After the original sentence, Akmal&nbsp;had filed an appeal and has now been successful in getting the ban reduced to half.&nbsp;

Australian cricketer Tahlia McGrath had tested positive for Covid-19 before the final of the CWG T20 game against India. The all-rounder despite contracting the Coronavirus played the gold medal match. McGrath who showed mild symptoms returned a positive test on Sunday. However, the Commonwealth Games Australia allowed her to participate in the match after consultation from CWG medical experts group, Cricket Australia confirmed in a statement. Her participation was also approved by International Cricket Council. The Australian board further in its statement said that to minimise the risk of transmission a range of comprehensive protocols have been implemented which will be observed throughout the game and for post match activity.The Aussie did not line up for the national anthem and was seen sitting alone in the dugout. However, McGrath who was dismissed after scoring 2 came out to bat without the mask. Later, McGrath came out for fielding and caught Shafali Verma, but was seen celebrating the catch at a distance from her teammates. 

CWG: Australia's Tahlia McGrath allowed to play final against India despite testing Covid positive

In a first, Australian all-rounder Tahlia McGrath was allowed to play the final against India at the #CommonwealthGames despite testing positive for Covid-19.

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The Commonwealth Games Australia allowed McGrath to participate in the match after consultation from CWG medical experts group, Cricket Australia confirmed in a statement.

A risky decision by the ICC and Commonwealth Games organisers!
Australian cricketer Tahlia McGrath was allowed to participate in the gold medal match against India despite testing positive for Covid-19.
McGrath, who showed mild symptoms of the virus, returned a positive test on Sunday. However, the Commonwealth Games Australia allowed her to participate in the match after consultation from CWG medical experts group, Cricket Australia confirmed in a statement. Her participation was also approved by the International Cricket Council.&nbsp;
The Australian board further said that to minimise the risk of transmission a range of comprehensive protocols have been put in place which will be observed throughout the game and for post-match activity.
The Aussie all-rounder did not line up for the national anthem and was seen sitting alone in the stands. However, McGrath who was dismissed after scoring only 2 came out to bat without the mask.&nbsp;
In the 2nd innings too, McGrath came out to field without the mask. She caught Shafali Verma and was seen celebrating the catch at a distance from her teammates.&nbsp;
Even though the safe distance was maintained, many are wondering whether she should have been allowed to play at all, considering the virus spreads rapidly and is transmissible through air. It puts not just her teammates, but the opposition members at risk as well. Also Read <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cwg-world-champion-nikhat-zareen-wins-50-kg-title-at-birmingham-2022-1659879634708">CWG: World Champion Nikhat Zareen wins 50 kg title at Birmingham 2022</a>

India's T20 series win vs the West Indies was not just memorable for Team India but it will be a day the fans at the stadium in Florida will remember for the rest of their lives.
As Rohit Sharma maintained his unbeaten record as captain in bilateral T20I series, the Hitman celebrated the special feat by thanking the fans. Rohit was seen giving the crowd high fives which made an already jovial set of fans go crazy.
Also read: I could have made a comeback 2-3 weeks ago: Deepak Chahar

Watch! Rohit Sharma celebrates T20I series win vs West Indies with fans in Florida

Rohit Sharma celebrated India's T20I series win vs the West Indies with fans at the ground in Florida as the Hitman gave them high fives

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As Rohit Sharma maintained his unbeaten record as captain in bilateral T20I series, the Hitman celebrated the special feat by thanking the fans

India's T20 series win vs the West Indies was not just memorable for Team India but it will be a day the fans at the stadium in Florida will remember for the rest of their lives.
As Rohit Sharma maintained his unbeaten record as captain in bilateral T20I series, the Hitman celebrated the special feat by thanking the fans. Rohit was seen giving the crowd high fives which made an already jovial set of fans go crazy.
Also read: <a title="I could have made a comeback 2-3 weeks ago: Deepak Chahar" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/i-could-have-made-a-comeback-2-3-weeks-ago-deepak-chahar-1659766388906">I could have made a comeback 2-3 weeks ago: Deepak Chahar</a>

The venue may have changed, but the result didn&rsquo;t.
Team India clinched the T20I series against the West Indies by winning the 4th T20I by 59 runs, taking an unassailable 3-1 lead in the 5-match series.
Having been put in to bat, Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. took the attack to the West Indian bowlers right from the word go.
Also read: 'Look after your cricket, don't tell us what to do': Sunil Gavaskar's advice to England &amp; Australia
Even though there was no big score from one batsman for Team India, as many as 6 batsmen among the top 7 managed to score 20 or more runs.
With contributions from almost everyone in the batting group, India posted 191 on the board.
In reply, the West Indies were never in the run-chase. Wickets at regular intervals never allowed their innings to take off and eventually, they were bowled out for just 132, giving India another comfortable victory.

India Vs West Indies: Rohit Sharma’s men thrash WI by 59 runs, take unassailable 3-1 lead

Even though there was no big score from one batsman for Team India, as many as 6 batsmen among the top 7 managed to score 20 or more runs

Rohit Sharma maintained his unbeaten record as captain in bilateral T20Is after India made short work of West Indies by 59 runs to take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series

The venue may have changed, but the result didn&rsquo;t.
Team India clinched the T20I series against the West Indies by winning the 4th T20I by 59 runs, taking an unassailable 3-1 lead in the 5-match series.
Having been put in to bat, Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. took the attack to the West Indian bowlers right from the word go.
Also read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/look-after-your-cricket-don-t-tell-us-what-to-do-sunil-gavaskar-s-advice-to-england-australia-1659765587957" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">'Look after your cricket, don't tell us what to do': Sunil Gavaskar's advice to England &amp; Australia</a>
Even though there was no big score from one batsman for Team India, as many as 6 batsmen among the top 7 managed to score 20 or more runs.
With contributions from almost everyone in the batting group, India posted 191 on the board.
In reply, the West Indies were never in the run-chase. Wickets at regular intervals never allowed their innings to take off and eventually, they were bowled out for just 132, giving India another comfortable victory.

Deepak Chahar, who will make a comeback for the upcoming ODI series against Zimbabwe starting August 18, claimed that he could have made his comeback a few weeks ago and could have been part of the squad for the West Indies T20I series.
During a chat with News24, the pacer said that he could have made an international return but his thought process was to always give his 110%. 'Don't even play at 99 per cent. I believe I should be able to perform better than the time before I got injured,' added Deepak.
Chahar has been out of action since suffering a hamstring injury in February. The 29-year-old CSK all-rounder missed the entire 2022 season of the IPL 2022 and the series against South Africa and the tour of England.
Also read: 'We saw it with Tendulkar and Ganguly': Top BCCI official addresses Kohli vs Rohit debate

I could have made a comeback 2-3 weeks ago: Deepak Chahar

Deepak Chahar claimed that he could have made his comeback a few weeks ago and could have been part of the squad for the West Indies T20I series

But this is why the fast bowler delayed his return

Deepak Chahar has been out of action since suffering a hamstring injury in February but will make a comeback for the ODI series vs Zimbabwe

Deepak Chahar, who will make a comeback for the upcoming ODI series against Zimbabwe starting August 18, claimed that he could have made his comeback a few weeks ago and could have been part of the squad for the West Indies T20I series.
During a chat with News24, the pacer said that he could have made an international return but his thought process was to always give his 110%. 'Don't even play at 99 per cent. I believe I should be able to perform better than the time before I got injured,' added Deepak.
Chahar has been out of action since suffering a hamstring injury in February. The 29-year-old CSK all-rounder missed the entire 2022 season of the IPL 2022 and the series against South Africa and the tour of England.
Also read: <a title="'We saw it with Tendulkar and Ganguly': Top BCCI official addresses Kohli vs Rohit debate" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/we-saw-it-with-tendulkar-and-ganguly-top-bcci-official-addresses-kohli-vs-rohit-debate-1659704508376" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">'We saw it with Tendulkar and Ganguly': Top BCCI official addresses Kohli vs Rohit debate</a>

Sunil Gavaskar seems pretty angry with Australia and England boards blaming the IPL for disrupting the international cricket calendar.
in his column for Sportstar, the former India captain told the old cricketing powerhouses to look into their own cricket interests and not to tell India what to do. 'We will look after our interests and do it better than what you tell us to do,' Gavaskar wrote.
'The moment the news about the South African T20 league and the UAE T20 league came out, the ‘old powers’ started squirming and got their apologists to have a go at the IPL,' he added.
The 73-year-old claimed that England and Australia are worried about the scheduling as the new tournaments might clash with their T20 leagues.
Also read: 'We saw it with Tendulkar and Ganguly': Top BCCI official addresses Kohli vs Rohit debate

'Look after your cricket, don't tell us what to do': Sunil Gavaskar's advice to England & Australia

Gavaskar tears apart England and Australia

The former India captain seems pretty angry with the 'old cricketing powerhouses' for blaming the IPL for disrupting the international cricket calendar

We will look after our interests and do it better than what you tell us to do: Sunil Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar seems pretty angry with Australia and England boards blaming the IPL for disrupting the international cricket calendar.
in his column for Sportstar, the former India captain told the old cricketing powerhouses to look into their own cricket interests and not to tell India what to do. 'We will look after our interests and do it better than what you tell us to do,' Gavaskar wrote.
'The moment the news about the South African T20 league and the UAE T20 league came out, the &lsquo;old powers&rsquo; started squirming and got their apologists to have a go at the IPL,' he added.
The 73-year-old claimed that England and Australia are worried about the scheduling as the new tournaments might clash with their T20 leagues.
Also read: <a title="'We saw it with Tendulkar and Ganguly': Top BCCI official addresses Kohli vs Rohit debate" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/we-saw-it-with-tendulkar-and-ganguly-top-bcci-official-addresses-kohli-vs-rohit-debate-1659704508376" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">'We saw it with Tendulkar and Ganguly': Top BCCI official addresses Kohli vs Rohit debate</a>

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