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India is on the brink of a historic T20I series victory against England, with strong performances leading to a 2-0 lead. Key contributions from players like Smriti Mandhana highlight their winning momentum.

India Aims for Historic T20I Series Triumph

With a commanding 2-0 lead, India targets their first women's T20I series win over England. Stellar performances by Smriti Mandhana and newcomers like Sree Charani have propelled India forward.

India is set for a historic T20I series win against England, leading 2-0. Key players like Smriti Mandhana and Sree Charani have excelled, while England faces challenges in both batting and bowling departments.

Riding a wave of momentum, India will look to secure their maiden women's T20I series triumph over England when they lock horns with the hosts in the third game of a five-match series here on Friday.
Harmanpreet Kaur and Co. have been in red-hot form, having handed England a record-shattering 97-run defeat in the series-opener before sealing a 24-run win in Bristol, England women's first-ever T20I loss at the venue, to take a commanding 2-0 lead.
In 2006, India had beaten England in a lone match played in Derby. Since then, the Women in Blue have fallen short in every women's T20I series against England, both at home and away.
This dominant performance comes as a timely boost for India as they continue to adapt to English conditions, a crucial exercise in the build-up to next year's ICC Women's T20 World Cup to be held in England.
So far, the Indian unit has functioned like a well-oiled machine. Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, who scored a century, and Harleen Deol were instrumental with the bat in the opener.
In the second match, Amanjot Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues rescued the visitors from a precarious position with vital half-centuries, propelling India to a formidable total.
However, the spotlight now turns to big-hitting opener Shafali Verma, who will be eager to make a statement. Back in the squad, Shafali has struggled to get going with scores of 20 and 3 in the series. She will be desperate for a defining innings.
Skipper Kaur, who missed the opener as a precautionary measure following a head injury sustained during a warm-up match, will also look to spend some time in the middle after her two-ball stay in the second match.
The Indian bowling attack has stepped up admirably in the absence of pace spearheads Renuka Singh and Pooja Vastrakar.
Left-arm spinner Sree Charani has emerged as the breakout star in her debut series. The 20-year-old leads the wicket charts with six scalps and also has the best economy rate in the series -- a frugal 5.11.
For the hosts, one of main issues has been the inability of openers Sophia Dunkley and Danni Wyatt-Hodge to provide a solid start.
While Dunkley has enjoyed some good beginnings, Wyatt-Hodge has made a total of 18 runs across five innings this summer, including three successive ducks. Their bowling too has been sub par.
Squads: ====== India: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Yastika Bhatia (wk), Harleen Deol, Richa Ghosh (wk), Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Amanjot Kaur, Sneh Rana, Sayali Satghare, Deepti Sharma, Kranti Goud, Arundhati Reddy, Shree Charani, Radha Yadav.
England: Natalie Sciver-Brunt (c), Tammy Beaumont (wk), Sophia Dunkley, Amy Jones (wk), Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean, Paige Scholfield, Em Arlott, Lauren Bell, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Linsey Smith, Issy Wong.
Match starts at 11:05pm IST.

India defeats England in the T20I series opener with a 7-wicket win. Abhishek Sharma shines, while Mohammed Shami's exclusion sparks debate. Discussions focus on team strategy and Shami's potential return as India gears up for the Champions Trophy.

India wins first T20I against England, but Shami’s omission sparks questions

India secures a 7-wicket win against England in the T20I opener. Abhishek Sharma excels, but talks surround Mohammed Shami's exclusion due to strategy and fitness concerns, as India prepares for the Champions Trophy.

India won the 1st T20I vs England by 7 wickets, chasing 160 easily. Mohammed Shami&rsquo;s omission, cited as a "team combination" decision, sparked fitness concerns despite his intense training. His comeback is likely later in the series.

India opened their T20I series against England with a solid 7-wicket win at Eden Gardens, chasing down England's 159/8 with nine balls to spare. Abhishek Sharma stole the show with an all-round performance, but much of the buzz surrounded Mohammed Shami&rsquo;s absence from the playing XI.
The veteran pacer, eyeing a return to international cricket after 14 months, was expected to feature in the match. However, skipper Suryakumar Yadav revealed at the toss that Shami was left out due to the team&rsquo;s strategy and the conditions at Eden Gardens. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s always about the combinations,&rdquo; Abhishek Sharma later said, explaining the decision to opt for three spinners and just one frontline pacer.
But Shami&rsquo;s omission has raised eyebrows. While team management emphasized it was purely tactical, questions linger about the 34-year-old pacer&rsquo;s fitness. Shami was seen bowling at full throttle in the nets, and though his knee remained heavily strapped, he appeared ready to go. Yet, his cautious movements when heading back to the dressing room didn&rsquo;t go unnoticed.
Shami himself had spoken about his eagerness to return, sharing how hard he had worked through domestic tournaments to prove his fitness. &ldquo;The hunger to play for the country never ends,&rdquo; he said earlier this week, stressing the importance of making every opportunity count.
While India&rsquo;s new T20 setup, largely driven by Gautam Gambhir&rsquo;s condition-specific approach, has delivered results, not including Shami for a crucial match sparked debates about whether his skills were undervalued against England&rsquo;s "Bazball" approach.
As India looks to refine its lineup ahead of the Champions Trophy, Shami&rsquo;s availability will be closely watched, especially with concerns over Jasprit Bumrah&rsquo;s fitness. For now, fans will have to wait to see the seasoned pacer back in action.

Excitement brews in Chennai for India vs England T20I at Chepauk, with free metro rides for fans. A packed stadium promises electrifying cricket as India aims for glory post-World Cup success.

TNCA offers free metro rides for T20I fans as India prepares for England Series

Excitement brews in Chennai as India faces England at Chepauk. TNCA offers free metro travel for fans, ensuring a seamless game day experience. Thrilling cricket action awaits a packed stadium.

TNCA announces free metro rides for ticket holders at Chennai's second T20I. India preps rigorously in Kolkata for England series opener, with Shami's return and wet-ball drills tackling dew. Packed Chepauk awaits thrilling cricket action.

Cricket fever is set to grip Chennai as the MA Chidambaram Stadium gears up to host the second T20I between India and England on Saturday, January 25. In a move to enhance fan convenience, the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) has announced free metro travel for ticket holders to and from the stadium. This initiative, previously implemented during IPL 2023, aims to ease traffic congestion around the iconic Chepauk venue, located near Marina Beach.&nbsp;
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Packed Chepauk Awaits White-Ball Action
Tickets for the second T20I have already sold out, promising a packed Chepauk stadium just days after the city celebrated Pongal. This will be Chennai&rsquo;s first international white-ball match since the 2023 World Cup, and the first overall since the Test match against Bangladesh in September 2024. TNCA&rsquo;s social media post confirmed, &ldquo;Match ticket holders can avail free metro rides for both up and down journeys.&rdquo;
India Ready for England After Intensive Preparations
Team India is set to open their limited-overs campaign against England after a disappointing 2024-25 Test season, which saw defeats to New Zealand and Australia. However, the Men in Blue are riding high on their T20 World Cup-winning momentum, having recently defeated Bangladesh and South Africa in impressive fashion.
The team, led by Suryakumar Yadav, held an intense three-day training camp in Kolkata to fine-tune their preparations. Bowlers practised with wet balls to adapt to the dewy conditions expected during the match. Mohammed Shami, making his international comeback after a year-long hiatus, is set to strengthen the bowling attack.
Speaking ahead of the match, Suryakumar Yadav addressed the team&rsquo;s readiness, saying, &ldquo;If we know there is going to be heavy dew, we start preparing with the wet ball during practice sessions. These are the things that are within our control.&rdquo;
England Brings Firepower
England announced a strong playing XI for the series opener, setting the stage for an exciting five-match contest. Following the opener in Kolkata, the series will move to Chennai, Rajkot, Pune, and conclude in Mumbai.
 As Chennai eagerly anticipates the return of international cricket at Chepauk, the TNCA&rsquo;s free metro travel initiative reflects efforts to enhance the fan experience. Meanwhile, India, after rigorous preparations, is determined to regain its winning touch and capitalize on its T20 World Cup success. With top-tier cricket action and packed stadiums, this series promises to be a thrilling spectacle for fans. &nbsp;

Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya steered India to a hard-fought 6-wicket victory over New Zealand to level the series 1-1 in a low-scoring thriller in Lucknow. 

IND vs NZ, 2nd T20I: India edge out New Zealand in a low scoring thriller to tie series 1-1

Team India level the 3-match T20 series against New Zealand 1-1 in Lucknow!

Apart from Arshdeep who took 2 wickets, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Deep Hooda, and Washington Sundar scalped one wicket each.
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Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya steered India to a hard-fought 6-wicket victory over New Zealand to level the series 1-1 in a low-scoring thriller in Lucknow.
Chasing 100, India were unable to gain any sort of momentum and it was eventually another sturdy knock from Suryakumar Yadav that took the team over the finish line.
Earlier, the Kiwis were bowled out at just 99 runs on a pitch that didn't favour the batters and shot-making wasn't easy.
Apart from Arshdeep who took 2 wickets, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Deep Hooda, and Washington Sundar scalped a wicket each.
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Indian skipper Hardik Pandya had a small injury scare in the 1st T20I against Sri Lanka as the 29-year-old appeared to have tweaked something in his back during the 2nd innings.

IND vs SL: Hardik Pandya gives huge injury update after scare in 1st T20I

Will Hardik Pandya play the 2nd T20 vs Sri Lanka?

The Indian skipper gives a huge fitness update after his injury scare in the 1st T20I in Mumbai. Here's what he said.

Indian skipper Hardik Pandya had a small injury scare in the 1st T20I against Sri Lanka as the 29-year-old appeared to have tweaked something in his back or calf during the 2nd innings

Indian skipper Hardik Pandya had a small injury scare in the 1st T20I against Sri Lanka as the 29-year-old appeared to have tweaked something in his back or calf during the 2nd innings.
However, Hardik confirmed in his post-match press conference that it was nothing serious and that he will be available for the remaining 2 matches of the 3-match T20 series.
"Now I have a tendency to scare people but if I am smiling then everything is fine. I did not sleep well, did not drink enough water and hence the glutes were stiff," Hardik said.
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SKY, who considers the elevation a reward said that he was not expecting it and only got to know after his father forwarded him the team list. 

Vice captaincy will not be added burden on me: Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav, the vice-captain for the T20I series against Sri Lanka, revealed how he got to know about his appointment.

SKY, who considers the elevation a reward said that he was not expecting it and only got to know after his father forwarded him the team list.&nbsp;

Suryakumar Yadav will now be in the leadership mix of the Indian Team as BCCI named the batting sensation the vice-captain of the national side for the Sri Lanka series that begins on January 3. SKY, who considers the elevation a reward said that he was not expecting it and only got to know after his father forwarded him the team list.&nbsp; Also Read <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/india-announce-squad-for-women-s-t20-world-cup-in-south-africa-1672239919166">India announce squad for Women's T20 World Cup in South Africa</a>
'I came to know from my dad who is always active on social media. He forwarded me the list and also sent me a short message -- 'not to take any pressure and enjoy your batting', Surya revealed.&nbsp;
Suryakumar who has emerged as India's batting mainstay in the T20 format said that while it feels like a dream to him, he does not carry any extra baggage and the new role will not affect his style of play. 'Whenever I'm batting, I just go out there to enjoy my game' he said.&nbsp;
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After sacking the BCCI selection committee, BCCI expects the new chairman to select captains in each format

BCCI to opt for split captaincy; Hardik Pandya to likely take over T20I duties

After another embarrassment on the world stage, Split captaincy seems to be the answer to Team India's problems. 

The new selection committee is expected to select captains in each format. 

Read/watch report

After sacking the BCCI selection committee, BCCI expects the new chairman to select captains in each format

After another embarrassment on the world stage, split captaincy seems to be the only answer to Team India's problems.&nbsp; As per reports, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma will retain the Test and ODI captaincy and Hardik Pandya will be appointed as India's new skipper in the shortest format of the game in the run-up to the 2024 T20 World Cup in USA and West Indies. The 27-year-old has already proven his mettle as the IPL captain by winning the trophy with debutants Gujarat Titans. He also led India to a T20I series win against Ireland. The star all-rounder is also leading the Men in Blue in the 3-match T20I series in New Zealand. <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/bcci-sacks-chetan-sharma-led-senior-selection-committee-invite-applications-1668786152610">After sacking the Chetan Sharma-led selection committee on Friday,</a> BCCI also said that it expects the new chairperson to select captains in each format, a PTI report said.&nbsp; India had an embarrassing finish at the T20 World Cup 2022. The Rohit Sharma-led side faced a 10-wicket drubbing by England in the semifinals Down Under.&nbsp;
Main job duties/responsibilities new selection committee for Team India:
&bull; Select the best possible team in a fair and transparent manner. &bull; Plan and prepare a strong bench strength for the Senior Men&rsquo;s National team. &bull; Attend Team meetings as and when required. &bull; Travel to watch Domestic and International matches. &bull; Prepare and provide evaluation reports of the respective team performances to the Apex Council of BCCI on a quarterly basis. &bull; Address the media on team selection as and when instructed by BCCI. &bull; Appoint Captain for the team in each format. &bull; Adhere to the rules and regulation of BCCI.

Though In Tests and ODIs, Kohli’s supremacy is incomparable to Babar Azam, in the shortest format of the game, the captain of the Pakistan team is quickly climbing the once-insurmountable ladder.

Virat Kohli or Babar Azam who is the best in T20Is? Here’s what the numbers say

Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam!

While King Kohli's stature in ODI and Tests is too tall for Babar Azam currently, the Pakistan captain is quickly catching up in the shortest format of the game. 

Tap to see as we decode the number game between the 2 prolific batters from the rival nations. 

Though In Tests and ODIs, Kohli&rsquo;s supremacy is incomparable to Babar Azam, in the shortest format of the game, the captain of the Pakistan team is quickly climbing the once-insurmountable ladder.

There has always been a comparison of two legendary batsmen in the game of cricket. In the 1980s, Sir Viv Richards and Sunil Gavaskar were compared, in the 90s, it was Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara. These days, competition between Team India's run machine Virat Kohli and current Pakistan captain Babar Azam is rife in world cricket.
While Virat is the king of the 22-yard pitch, Babar's class with the willow is no less. Though In Tests and ODIs, Kohli&rsquo;s supremacy is incomparable to the skipper of the Pakistan team, in the shortest format of the game, Babar is quickly climbing the once-insurmountable ladder.
The ex-Indian captain has scored 3,712 runs in 101 innings of 109 matches played so far in his T20I career at a strike rate of 138. He has scored a century and 33 half-centuries in this format.&nbsp;
For Babar Azam, who made his T20I debut in September 2016, the numbers are impressive. The 28-year-old has scored 3,231 runs in 92 matches at a strike rate of 129. The right-handed batter has scored one century more than Virat during this period and has crossed the fifty-run mark 29 times.
Although Kohli's strike rate in T20Is is much better than Babar, the record of completing the fastest 2000 runs in T20 Internationals belongs to Babar. While Virat took 56 innings, Babar did it in 52.&nbsp;
The Pakistani ace is further at par with Kohli when it comes to completing 3,000 runs. Babar &amp; Virat both got to the mark in 81 innings.&nbsp;
At the T20 World Cup stage, Kohli and Babar are beyond comparison. That&rsquo;s because, Virat has participated in the mega event four times, and Babar has only featured in a single edition.&nbsp; Virat, during those 4 editions scored 845 runs in 19 innings and is the only player in the history of the T20 World Cup to win the Player of the Tournament title twice in 2014 and 2016. Babar, on the other hand, was the leading run-scorer with 303 runs in 6 matches in the 2021 edition.
Kohli and Babar, both will prove to be formidable forces in Australia where the T20 World Cup 2022 is taking place. Kohli has scored 451 runs in 10 innings at a strike rate of 144 in Australia. Babar's bat has produced 115 runs in 3 matches at a strike rate of 138.&nbsp;
All said, in the shortest format of the game, Virat and Babar are almost at par. But both the prolific batters will try their best to get their teams the title for the second time.

As Team India bagged a stupendous 16-run victory in their 2nd T20I against South Africa, Indian talisman Virat Kohli's selfless gesture to give the strike to teammate Dinesh Karthik for the last 2 balls while batting on 49 has won a lot of hearts yet

Virat Kohli's classy gesture to Karthik wins Indian hearts all over again

Virat Kohli's selfless gesture to Dinesh Karthik in the 2nd T20I is still ruling the internet after India completed a series-clinching victory on Sunday night.

Even as he was just a solitary run away from his fifty, Virat Kohli told Dinesh Karthik to play his game and not worry about handing over the strike for the final 2 balls.

As Team India bagged a series-clinching 16-run victory in the 2nd T20I against South Africa, Indian talisman Virat Kohli's selfless gesture to teammate Dinesh Karthik while batting on 49, is ruling the internet.
The 33-year-old was just one run shy from another half-century with India's score at 230 and two deliveries still left to play. However, when Dinesh Karthik asked Kohli if he should take a single, Virat Kohli told the keeper batsman to play his game and not worry about handing over the strike.
Karthik then went on to hit a six off the very next ball and took a single on a bye off the last ball to finish India's innings on an impressive 237/3.
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Indian batsman Suryakumar Kumar had the odds stacked against him as he prepared for the T20 series decider against Hyderabad. The 32-year-old was battling with illness the night before the game and had to wake up at 3 in the morning.

Suryakumar Yadav fought illness to play 3rd T20I against Australia

Suryakumar Yadav had battled illness in order to play in the series decider against Australia and showed his level of determination on the pitch as well.

Here's how SKY helped India win the game.

Indian middle order batsman Suryakumar Yadav helped Team India win the match against Australia despite of battling from illness the night before the game.

Indian batsman Suryakumar Kumar had the odds stacked against him as he prepared for the T20 series decider against Australia in Hyderabad. The 32-year-old was battling with illness the night before the game and had to wake up and go to his physio at 3 in the morning.
Despite the illness, Suryakumar Yadav did not let his game reflect any weakness as he played a scintillating knock of 69 runs off 36 balls on the night and stitched a 104-run partnership with Virat Kohli to help Team India clinch the series 2-1 on the night.
He is also the leading run getter in T20 Internationals in 2022 now. Suryakumar Yadav has scored 682 runs in 20 matches at an average of 37.88 in the T20 format this year.
"The weather changed last night and there has been a change in travelling. Because of all this, I had a stomach ache, then got a fever as well, but at the same time I knew that it was a decider game." said Yadav in a post match interview
"So I told my doctor, do whatever it takes, give me any medicine or injection but prepare me for the evening match. And once I'm on ground in this (India) jersey then there is a different emotion for me." he further added
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Indian batsman Dinesh Karthik gave the Nagpur Cricket fans some much needed appreciation in his post match press conference and said that the energy and passion amongst the people were second to none.

WATCH: Dinesh Karthik's appreciation for Nagpur fans after India's win goes viral

Dinesh Karthik was amazed by the support of the Nagpur fans in and around the stadium for the 2nd #INDvAUS T20I, lauding them for their spirit, energy and passion.

Here's what he said in his post-match press conference.

The fanfare in Nagpur for India's 2nd T20I match against Australia amazed Indian batter Dinesh Karthik, who said he hadn't witnessed such a crowd for the game since before the Covid-19 pandemic.

Indian batter Dinesh Karthik lauded the Nagpur Cricket fans in his post-match press conference after India&rsquo;s 6-wicket win, stating that the energy and passion amongst the citizens were second to none.
Karthik, who finished the game off with a six and a four off his 2 deliveries, helped India level the 3-match T20I series 1-1.
Speaking after the match, Karthik had a special appreciation for the crowd, which he termed unbelievable, and said he was amazed by the fanfare in the city, something that he was seeing for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic.
The 37-year-old also said that both teams were happy to play even a shortened game despite the outfield issues due to the fans&rsquo; energy.
"The amount of people that were standing in the ground, we knew that it was a special occasion for us. After Covid, there have not been many situations where people have come and just been through the whole drive from the hotel to the ground," Karthik said in his post-match press conference.
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Ben Stokes' ODI retirement has set off an important discourse about the viability of the ODI format. Usman Khwaja, the Australian cricketer is the latest to voice his opinion about the dangling future of the 50-over format of cricket. Calling ODI, the third-ranked format among all three, Khawaja highlighted how the format is dying a slow death. The 35-year-old Test opener who himself hasn't played in the limited overs format for Australia since 2019 feels that ODI will have to bear the brunt of T20I's popularity. While for him, Test cricket is the 'pinnacle, T20 is entertainment', ODI, on the contrary, is only enjoyable during the World Cups. Khawaja said, 'Test cricket is the pinnacle, T20 has leagues around the world, great entertainment, everyone loves it, and ODI, as for ODI it is the third-ranked among all of them'Further, the Aussie also pointed out the physical and mental toll that an all-format player bears. In his understanding, while the shortest and the longest format of the game can be balanced, he isn't very convinced about accommodating the ODIs too. 

ODIs dying a slow death, Tests still have a strong presence: Usman Khawaja

Aussie cricketer Usman Khawaja feels while Tests & T20Is can be balanced, he is not sure if ODIs can be accommodated anymore!

Tap to know what the Australian star has to say about the 'dying ODI format'

Calling ODI, the third-ranked format among all three, Khawaja highlighted how the format is dying a slow death.

Ben Stokes' ODI retirement has set off an important discourse about the viability of the ODI format. Usman Khwaja, the Australian cricketer is the latest to voice his opinion about the dangling future of the 50-over format of cricket.&nbsp; Calling ODI, the third-ranked format among all three, Khawaja highlighted how the format is dying a slow death. The 35-year-old Test player who himself hasn't played in the limited overs format for Australia since 2019 feels that ODI will have to bear the brunt of T20I's popularity.&nbsp; Also Read <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/odi-cricket-just-a-drag-now-wasim-akram-urges-authorities-to-scrap-the-50-over-format-1658381551808">'ODI cricket just a drag now': Wasim Akram urges authorities to scrap the 50-over format</a> While for him, Test cricket is the 'pinnacle, T20 is entertainment', ODI, on the contrary, is only enjoyable during the World Cups. Khawaja said, 'Test cricket is the pinnacle, T20 has leagues around the world, great entertainment, everyone loves it, and ODI, as for ODI it is the third-ranked among all of them' Further, the Aussie also pointed out the physical and mental toll that an all-format player bears. In his understanding, while the shortest and the longest format of the game can be balanced, he isn't very convinced about accommodating the ODIs too.&nbsp;

Virat Kohli walking into the Indian playing XI at the cost of an in-form Deepak Hooda raised many eyebrows and the murmurs turned louder when the former India captain failed to impress on his T20I return.
Virat returned to the T20I fold after nearly five months and his innings lasted for only three balls in the Edgbaston T20I vs England on Saturday. Debutant Richard Gleeson sent back Kohli for just 1.
Also read: 'Drop Virat Kohli?', Kapil Dev's big statement on Kohli's bad patch
Kohli came out to bat at the number three position, where Deepak Hooda has been performing brilliantly. In the times of power-hitters calling the game in the shortest format of cricket, Kohli went back to the pavilion while trying to drag a good length delivery from outside off and managed only a top-edge.
He has been out of form for quite a while now and also had a forgettable IPL, where Kohli scored just a half-century.
Meanwhile, Hooda has been in great form lately and put up an impressive performance in the first T20I of this series. He came to England on the back of a hundred and a fiery 47 vs Ireland. It came as a major surprise to many when team management decided to back reputation over form.
Going by the statistics, Kohli has played 3 T20Is this year and scored only 70 runs overall. On the other hand, Hooda has accumulated 184 runs with an impressive strike rate of over 170 in the last three T20Is.

IND vs ENG: Virat Kohli disappoints yet again, eyebrows raised over exclusion of in-form Deepak Hooda

Virat Kohli's return to the T20I fold after nearly five months and his innings lasted for only three balls in the Edgbaston T20I.

Virat returned to the T20I fold after nearly five months and his innings lasted for only three balls in the Edgbaston T20I vs England

Virat Kohli walking into the Indian playing XI at the cost of an in-form Deepak Hooda raised many eyebrows and the murmurs turned louder when the former India captain failed to impress on his T20I return.
Virat returned to the T20I fold after nearly five months and his innings lasted for only three balls in the Edgbaston T20I vs England on Saturday. Debutant Richard Gleeson sent back Kohli for just 1.
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Kohli came out to bat at the number three position, where Deepak Hooda has been performing brilliantly. In the times of power-hitters calling the game in the shortest format of cricket, Kohli went back to the pavilion while trying to drag a good length delivery from outside off and managed only a top-edge.
He has been out of form for quite a while now and also had a forgettable IPL, where Kohli scored just a half-century.
Meanwhile, Hooda has been in great form lately and put up an impressive performance in the first T20I of this series. He came to England on the back of a hundred and a fiery 47 vs Ireland. It came as a major surprise to many when team management decided to back reputation over form.
Going by the statistics, Kohli has played 3 T20Is this year and scored only 70 runs overall. On the other hand, Hooda has accumulated 184 runs with an impressive strike rate of over 170 in the last three T20Is.

Indian captain Rohit Sharma made a triumphant comeback against England after recovering from Covid-19.
Keeping up with his winning streak in the shortest format of the game, the 35-year-old skipper led Team India to a record-extending 13th T20I victory on the trot.
After taking a 1-0 lead in the 3-match T20I series against England with a 50-run win, Rohit became the first skipper in the history of the format to win 13 successive games.After Virat Kohli relinquished the T20I captaincy, Rohit Sharma took up the job. Since then, he has led team India to a 3-0 win against New Zealand, West Indies and Sri Lanka.Before he became a full-time captain, Rohit led team India to victory in the 5th T20I vs NZ in Feb 2020 and also won against Bangladesh in the 2nd and 3rd T20I in Nov 2019.
Since taking up the captaincy duties, the 35-year-old has led the Men in Blue to 15 consecutive victories across all formats.
In doing so, Rohit also surpassed Virat Kohli's numbers. Until October 2021, the ex-skipper was the fastest captain to reach 1000-run mark in 30 innings. After Babar Azam breached it in 24 innings, Rohit Sharma has now outclassed his predecessor by achieving the feat in 29 innings, a new India record.
Team India will face England in the next game of the 3-match series on Saturday.

Ind vs Eng: Rohit Sharma surpasses Virat Kohli after 13th successive T20I win

Rohit Sharma makes new record!
Tap to know which record held by Virat Kohli has now been breached by Rohit Sharma after India's 50-run victory against England in the first T20I.

Since taking up the captaincy duties, the 35-year-old has led the Men in Blue to 15 consecutive victories across all formats.

Indian captain Rohit Sharma made a triumphant comeback against England after recovering from Covid-19.
Keeping up with his winning streak in the shortest format of the game, the 35-year-old skipper led Team India to a record-extending 13th T20I victory on the trot.
After taking a 1-0 lead in the 3-match T20I series against England with a 50-run win, Rohit became the first skipper in the history of the format to win 13 successive games. After Virat Kohli relinquished the T20I captaincy, Rohit Sharma took up the job. Since then, he has led team India to a 3-0 win against New Zealand, West Indies and Sri Lanka. Before he became a full-time captain, Rohit led team India to victory in the 5th T20I vs NZ in Feb 2020 and also won against Bangladesh in the 2nd and 3rd T20I in Nov 2019.
Since taking up the captaincy duties, the 35-year-old has led the Men in Blue to 15 consecutive victories across all formats.
In doing so, Rohit also surpassed Virat Kohli's numbers. Until October 2021, the ex-skipper was the fastest captain to reach 1000-run mark in 30 innings. After Babar Azam breached it in 24 innings, Rohit Sharma has now outclassed his predecessor by achieving the feat in 29 innings, a new India record.
Team India will face England in the next game of the 3-match series on Saturday.

Yuvendra Chahal is on verge of highest wicket-taker for India in T20 cricket. Chahal, who won the purple cap in IPL 2022, has 274 wickets in 242matches and he is just two wickets away from R Ashwin's record of 276 wickets in T20 cricket.
Ashwin is currently the highest wicket-taker for India and Chahal could break Ashwin's record during the five-match series against South Africa.
With 68 wickets in 54 T20 Internationals, Chahal is already India's highest wicket-taker in the shortest format of cricket. He is followed by premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah who has one wicket less than Chahal and has been rested for the South Africa series.
However, Chahal has managed to pick only one wicket per match in the last 11 matches he played.

India vs South Africa: Yuzvendra Chahal on verge of breaking Ashwin's record in T20 cricket

IPL 2022 purple cap winner Yuzvendra Chahal on the verge of breaking Ashwin's record in T20s

India vs South Africa: Yuzvendra Chahal eyes THIS massive feat in the T20s

IPL&nbsp;2022 Purple cap winner Yuzvendra&nbsp;Chahal&nbsp;needs 2 more wickets to become India's highest wicket-taker in T20s

Yuzvendra Chahal is on the verge of becoming India's highest wicket-taker in T20 cricket. Chahal, who won the purple cap in IPL 2022, has 274 wickets in 242 matches. The leggie is only two wickets away from R Ashwin's record of 276 scalps in T20s.
Chahal could go past the off-spinner's record during the five-match series against South Africa since Ashwin&nbsp;is no more a part of India's squad in the shortest format.
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With 68 wickets in 54 games, Chahal is already India's highest wicket-taker in T20Is. He is followed by premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah who has 67 wickets, one less than Chahal.&nbsp;
Bumrah, who&nbsp;has been rested for the series against the Proteas, will only be available for India's tour of United Kingdom.

Rovman Powell's 10 sixes blitz helped the hosts West Indies took a 2-1 lead against England in the five-match series after winning the third T20I by 20 runs.
In a high-scoring game that saw overall 428 runs scored in 40 overs, England stand-in captain Moeen Ali asked West Indies to bat first and got an early breakthrough.
But the hosts did not stop their power-hitting as Nicholas Pooran and Rovman Powell came together and stitched a 122-run partnership for the third wicket.
Powell went on to complete his century as he scored 107 runs in 53 balls while Pooran scored 43-ball 70 to power West Indies for a mammoth 224-5 in 20 Overs.
Chasing 225, opener Tom Banton gave England hope of pulling off its third-highest chase ever with a 39-ball 73 but his dismissal left the tourists needing 96 from 45 deliveries before Phil Salt 24-ball 57 kept the visitors' hopes alive.
Salt brought the equation down to 36 in an over, flaying the first two deliveries for six en route to a 22-ball 50 before being bowled.
Also read: WATCH U19 World Cup Highlights: England defeat South Africa to enter the semifinals

WI vs ENG 3rd T20I: Powell's century helps West Indies beat England by 20 runs in a high-scoring game

In a high-scoring T20 game that saw 428 runs scored, West Indies beat England thanks to Rovman Powell's 10 sixes blitz. Tap for the highlights  

WI vs ENG 3rd T20I: Powell's century helps West Indies beat England by 20 runs

Rovman Powell's 10 sixes blitz helped the hosts West Indies took a 2-1 lead against England in the five-match series after winning the third T20I by 20 runs.
In a high-scoring game that saw overall 428 runs scored in 40 overs, England stand-in captain Moeen Ali asked West Indies to bat first and got an early breakthrough.
But the hosts did not stop their power-hitting as Nicholas Pooran and Rovman Powell came together and stitched a 122-run partnership for the third wicket.
Powell went on to complete his century as he scored 107 runs in 53 balls while Pooran scored 43-ball 70 to power West Indies for a mammoth 224-5 in 20 Overs.
Chasing 225, opener Tom Banton gave England hope of pulling off its third-highest chase ever with a 39-ball 73 but his dismissal left the tourists needing 96 from 45 deliveries before Phil Salt 24-ball 57 kept the visitors' hopes alive.
Salt brought the equation down to 36 in an over, flaying the first two deliveries for six en route to a 22-ball 50 before being bowled.

Rovman Powell's 10 sixes blitz helped the hosts West Indies took a 2-1 lead against England in the five-match series after winning the third T20I by 20 runs

Rovman Powell's 10 sixes blitz helped the hosts West Indies took a 2-1 lead against England in the five-match series after winning the third T20I by 20 runs.
In a high-scoring game that saw overall 428 runs scored in 40 overs, England stand-in captain Moeen Ali asked West Indies to bat first and got an early breakthrough.
But the hosts did not stop their power-hitting as Nicholas Pooran and Rovman Powell came together and stitched a 122-run partnership for the third wicket.
Powell went on to complete his century as he scored 107 runs in 53 balls while Pooran scored 43-ball 70 to power West Indies for a mammoth 224-5 in 20 Overs.
Chasing 225, opener Tom Banton gave England hope of pulling off its third-highest chase ever with a 39-ball 73 but his dismissal left the tourists needing 96 from 45 deliveries before Phil Salt 24-ball 57 kept the visitors' hopes alive.
Salt brought the equation down to 36 in an over, flaying the first two deliveries for six en route to a 22-ball 50 before being bowled.
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The ICC came up with a more vigorous penalty or slow over-rate in T20I on Friday and said that will result in a fielder less outside of the 30-yard circle for the remaining overs of the innings, starting this month.
Cricket's governing body also introduced an optional drinks interval midway through the innings in bilateral T20 international cricket as part of its updated playing conditions. The first men's match to be played under the new playing conditions will be the one-off tie between the West Indies and Ireland on January 16.
ICC has been looking into the problem of slow over-rate for a while now and had also started docking World Test Championship points in Test cricket.
Also read: Ind vs SA: Virat Kohli should be fine for the 3rd Test, says KL Rahul

ICC announces a radical 'in-match penalty' for slow over-rates in T20Is

The ICC came up with a more radical penalty or slow over-rate in T20I on Friday and said that will result in a fielder less outside of the 30-yard circle for the remaining overs of the innings, starting this month

The ICC&nbsp;came up with a more vigorous&nbsp;penalty or slow over-rate in T20I on Friday&nbsp;and said that&nbsp;will result in a fielder less outside of the 30-yard circle for the remaining overs of the innings, starting this month.
Cricket's governing body also introduced an optional drinks interval midway through the innings in bilateral T20 international cricket as part of its updated playing conditions.&nbsp;The first men's match to be played under the new playing conditions will be the one-off tie between the West Indies and Ireland on January 16.
ICC&nbsp;has been looking into the&nbsp;problem of slow over-rate for a while now and had also started docking World Test Championship points in Test cricket.

The ICC&nbsp;came up with a more vigorous&nbsp;penalty for slow over-rate in T20I on Friday&nbsp;and said that&nbsp;will result in a fielder less outside of the 30-yard circle for the remaining overs of the innings, starting this month

The ICC&nbsp;came up with a more vigorous&nbsp;penalty or slow over-rate in T20I on Friday&nbsp;and said that&nbsp;will result in a fielder less outside of the 30-yard circle for the remaining overs of the innings, starting this month.
Cricket's governing body also introduced an optional drinks interval midway through the innings in bilateral T20 international cricket as part of its updated playing conditions.&nbsp;The first men's match to be played under the new playing conditions will be the one-off tie between the West Indies and Ireland on January 16.
ICC&nbsp;has been looking into the&nbsp;problem of slow over-rate for a while now and had also started docking World Test Championship points in Test cricket.
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