World number one Iga Swiatek emerged red hot from a rain delay on Saturday to beat American Jessica Pegula 4-6 6-2 6-2 and reach the San Diego Open final.

Swiatek will face either American Danielle Collins or Croatia's Donna Vekic for the title after their semi-final clash was suspended following three rain delays and scheduled to resume on Sunday.

Collins was two games away from a hard-fought victory when showers forced players off for a final time with a 4-6 6-4 4-2 lead over Vekic.

Reigning U.S. Open champion Swiatek sprinted out to a 4-2 lead in the first set before Pegula roared back, reeling off four straight games and capturing the first set on Swiatek's 11th forehand error of the frame.

Rain postponed the start of the second set by more than an hour and the break appeared to boost Poland's Swiatek, who was sharper in the second set, breaking Pegula with a forehand winner on the line to level the contest at a set apiece.

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In the third set, Swiatek raced to the net to catch up with a drop shot and sent a backhand down the line for a 4-2 lead she would not relinquish, improving to 4-1 lifetime against Pegula when the American's shot landed in the bottom of the net on match point.

"I was leading in the first set so I knew I had the game to win this match but I lost my focus in the middle of the set," Swiatek said in an on-court interview.

"I didn't want to make that mistake again so I came back and I wanted to be really composed and not lose those important moments," she said, adding that she spent the rain delay doing crossword puzzles.

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Swiatek, 21, will look to claim her eighth title of the season on Sunday.

With her run to the semi-finals of the WTA 500 event, Pegula will break into the world top five when rankings are released after the final.

World number one Iga Swiatek emerged red hot from a rain delay on Saturday to beat American Jessica Pegula 4-6 6-2 6-2 and reach the San Diego Open final. Swiatek will face either American Danielle Collins or Croatia's Donna Vekic for the title after their semi-final clash was suspended following three rain delays and scheduled to resume on Sunday.

World number one Iga Swiatek emerged red hot from a rain delay on Saturday to beat American Jessica Pegula 4-6 6-2 6-2 and reach the San Diego Open final. Swiatek will face either American Danielle Collins or Croatia's Donna Vekic for the title after their semi-final clash was suspended following three rain delays and scheduled to resume on Sunday. Collins was two games away from a hard-fought victory when showers forced players off for a final time with a 4-6 6-4 4-2 lead over Vekic. Reigning U.S. Open champion Swiatek sprinted out to a 4-2 lead in the first set before Pegula roared back, reeling off four straight games and capturing the first set on Swiatek's 11th forehand error of the frame. Rain postponed the start of the second set by more than an hour and the break appeared to boost Poland's Swiatek, who was sharper in the second set, breaking Pegula with a forehand winner on the line to level the contest at a set apiece. Also Read: I will leave Barcelona if I think I'm not the solution, says head coach Xavi ahead of El Clasico In the third set, Swiatek raced to the net to catch up with a drop shot and sent a backhand down the line for a 4-2 lead she would not relinquish, improving to 4-1 lifetime against Pegula when the American's shot landed in the bottom of the net on match point. "I was leading in the first set so I knew I had the game to win this match but I lost my focus in the middle of the set," Swiatek said in an on-court interview. "I didn't want to make that mistake again so I came back and I wanted to be really composed and not lose those important moments," she said, adding that she spent the rain delay doing crossword puzzles. Also Read: Manchester United's Mason Greenwood charged with attempted rape, assault Swiatek, 21, will look to claim her eighth title of the season on Sunday. With her run to the semi-finals of the WTA 500 event, Pegula will break into the world top five when rankings are released after the final.

World no.1 Iga Swiatek rallies past Jessica Pegula to reach San Diego Open final

England captain Jos Buttler has picked Australia as the title favourites in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022. Speaking ahead of the start of the tournament, Buttler said the hosts always enjoy an advantage compared to other teams as they are well accustomed to the conditions.&nbsp;

Buttler picked defending champions Australia as favourites despite England having beaten them 2-0 in their own backyard in the recently-concluded three-match series. England defeated the Aussies by 8 runs in the first game before pulling off another victory by the same margin in the next game.

The third T20I was a no-result after the game was called off due to rain. While there were close contests, England showcased why they themselves will remain one of the firm favourites to win the elusive trophy this year. However, Buttler insisted home advantage will be crucial for Australia.

"I think history tells you that generally, the host nations are slight favourites in big tournaments," the England captain said in a presser ahead of the start of the tournament.

"Lots of people have played in Australia in those conditions but of course no one is going to know the conditions or be as accustomed to them as the Australian team and the reigning champions as well," he added.

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England enjoyed a great campaign in the T20 World Cup last year under former skipper Eoin Morgan. They were unbeaten in the group stages and went on to defeat South Africa in the Super 12 before getting knocked out after losing the semi-final against New Zealand in Abu Dhabi.

Buttler, who will be leading England for the first time in a T20 World Cup, agreed T20 is an unpredictable format and even a single player can take the game away from the opposition on his day. The England skipper said they have had a good preparation and are looking forward to getting off to a good start in the tournament.

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"In T20 cricket, one person can take the game away from you," said Buttler.

"We've had good preparation. We look forward to this tournament and don't try and read too much into past tournaments or things. We try and learn and get better and improve every day, and look forward to starting this competition in the next week," he added.

England captain Jos Buttler has picked Australia as the title favourites in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022. Speaking ahead of the start of the tournament, Buttler said the hosts always enjoy an advantage compared to other teams as they are well accustomed to the conditions.

England captain Jos Buttler has picked Australia as the title favourites in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022. Speaking ahead of the start of the tournament, Buttler said the hosts always enjoy an advantage compared to other teams as they are well accustomed to the conditions. Buttler picked defending champions Australia as favourites despite England having beaten them 2-0 in their own backyard in the recently-concluded three-match series. England defeated the Aussies by 8 runs in the first game before pulling off another victory by the same margin in the next game. The third T20I was a no-result after the game was called off due to rain. While there were close contests, England showcased why they themselves will remain one of the firm favourites to win the elusive trophy this year. However, Buttler insisted home advantage will be crucial for Australia. "I think history tells you that generally, the host nations are slight favourites in big tournaments," the England captain said in a presser ahead of the start of the tournament. "Lots of people have played in Australia in those conditions but of course no one is going to know the conditions or be as accustomed to them as the Australian team and the reigning champions as well," he added. Also Read: Jasprit Bumrah is just 28, his career is more important than the T20 World Cup: Rohit Sharma England enjoyed a great campaign in the T20 World Cup last year under former skipper Eoin Morgan. They were unbeaten in the group stages and went on to defeat South Africa in the Super 12 before getting knocked out after losing the semi-final against New Zealand in Abu Dhabi. Buttler, who will be leading England for the first time in a T20 World Cup, agreed T20 is an unpredictable format and even a single player can take the game away from the opposition on his day. The England skipper said they have had a good preparation and are looking forward to getting off to a good start in the tournament. Also Read: 'Grow up': Ex-India cricketer slams Mitchell Starc for using Deepti Sharma's name in warning Jos Buttler "In T20 cricket, one person can take the game away from you," said Buttler. "We've had good preparation. We look forward to this tournament and don't try and read too much into past tournaments or things. We try and learn and get better and improve every day, and look forward to starting this competition in the next week," he added.

No one is as accustomed as them: England captain Jos Buttler picks his favourites for T20 World Cup 2022

Graham Potter's impressive start as Chelsea manager continued as Mason Mount's double gave his side a 2-0 Premier League victory at struggling Aston Villa on Sunday.

Chelsea are unbeaten in six games since Potter replaced Thomas Tuchel at Stamford Bridge and the win at Villa was their fifth in a row in all competitions.

They were given a helping hand by their hosts with Mount cashing in on a horribly misguided defensive header by Tyrone Mings in the sixth minute.

Villa responded well and created several good chances before the break but were frustrated by Chelsea's keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga who made a series of saves including a miraculous one to deny Danny Ings an equaliser.

Any hope of Villa salvaging something from the game disappeared in the 65th minute when Mount's dipping free kick deceived keeper Emiliano Martinez.

Victory left Chelsea in fourth place with 19 points from nine games, four behind London rivals Tottenham Hotspur.

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Villa are 16th, one point above the relegation zone, with pressure mounting on manager Steven Gerrard who was taunted by Chelsea fans throughout the game.

With England manager Gareth Southgate sitting in the stands to run the rule over some of his England squad, the day could not have been more different for Mings and Mount.

Mings has lost his place in the England squad and hardly boosted his prospects of a recall for the Qatar World Cup when he gifted Mount Chelsea's opener.

Ben Chilwell's pass was deflected up in the air and Mings got his clearing header all wrong, glancing it backwards towards his own goal where Mount pounced to volley home.

Chelsea's goal led something of a charmed life after that with Arrizabalaga producing excellent saves to keep out efforts by John McGinn and Jacob Ramsey as Villa attacked with verve.

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His best effort, however, was springing through the air to keep out an Ings header from point-blank range.

Raheem Sterling was denied by the woodwork as Chelsea looked dangerous going forward but rocky at the back.

Mings's afternoon got worse when he gave away the foul which gave Mount the chance to size up a free kick.

The England midfielder got plenty of movement on the ball but Martinez should have done more to keep it out.

Villa were subdued after that but while there were boos at the final whistle, Gerrard would have been encouraged by the way his team caused Chelsea problems.

Graham Potter's impressive start as Chelsea manager continued as Mason Mount's double gave his side a 2-0 Premier League victory at struggling Aston Villa on Sunday.

Graham Potter's impressive start as Chelsea manager continued as Mason Mount's double gave his side a 2-0 Premier League victory at struggling Aston Villa on Sunday. Chelsea are unbeaten in six games since Potter replaced Thomas Tuchel at Stamford Bridge and the win at Villa was their fifth in a row in all competitions. They were given a helping hand by their hosts with Mount cashing in on a horribly misguided defensive header by Tyrone Mings in the sixth minute. Villa responded well and created several good chances before the break but were frustrated by Chelsea's keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga who made a series of saves including a miraculous one to deny Danny Ings an equaliser. Any hope of Villa salvaging something from the game disappeared in the 65th minute when Mount's dipping free kick deceived keeper Emiliano Martinez. Victory left Chelsea in fourth place with 19 points from nine games, four behind London rivals Tottenham Hotspur. Also Read: I will leave Barcelona if I think I'm not the solution, says head coach Xavi ahead of El Clasico Villa are 16th, one point above the relegation zone, with pressure mounting on manager Steven Gerrard who was taunted by Chelsea fans throughout the game. With England manager Gareth Southgate sitting in the stands to run the rule over some of his England squad, the day could not have been more different for Mings and Mount. Mings has lost his place in the England squad and hardly boosted his prospects of a recall for the Qatar World Cup when he gifted Mount Chelsea's opener. Ben Chilwell's pass was deflected up in the air and Mings got his clearing header all wrong, glancing it backwards towards his own goal where Mount pounced to volley home. Chelsea's goal led something of a charmed life after that with Arrizabalaga producing excellent saves to keep out efforts by John McGinn and Jacob Ramsey as Villa attacked with verve. Also Read: Premier League: Newcastle United frustrate Manchester United and misfiring Ronaldo in goalless draw His best effort, however, was springing through the air to keep out an Ings header from point-blank range. Raheem Sterling was denied by the woodwork as Chelsea looked dangerous going forward but rocky at the back. Mings's afternoon got worse when he gave away the foul which gave Mount the chance to size up a free kick. The England midfielder got plenty of movement on the ball but Martinez should have done more to keep it out. Villa were subdued after that but while there were boos at the final whistle, Gerrard would have been encouraged by the way his team caused Chelsea problems.

Mason Mount bags a brace as Chelsea beat Aston Villa 2-0 to maintain winning streak in Premier League

Manchester United and an unusually goal-shy Cristiano Ronaldo were unable to find a way past Newcastle United at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Sunday in a 0-0 draw that kept both teams in the top six.

Showing a passion and solidity sometimes lacking from their hosts, Eddie Howe's Newcastle had the best chance of the game with an extraordinary double header from Joelinton in the first half that came first off the crossbar then off the post.

Newcastle's Callum Wilson also had a penalty shout denied.

Feted before the game for reaching 700 club goals in his career, Ronaldo twice had the ball in the back of the net. But he was offside for the first, while the second was disallowed when he cheekily nicked the ball off Newcastle to stroke it home after claiming a free kick had been taken.

Ronaldo has only scored twice this season for Manchester United, with some pundits already declaring the twilight of his brilliant career. The result left Manchester United fifth on 16 points, with Newcastle sixth on 15 points with one more game played.

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Antony was again Manchester United's brightest spark, with one close-range shot stopped by Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope's shins. Despite seeing plenty of the ball, however, he was unable to wriggle past Newcastle's dogged defence or find the perfect cross for his fellow strikers.

Marcus Rashford, on as a substitute for Ronaldo, set up Fred with a late chance but the midfielder pulled his shot just wide. Rashford then missed a header in the final minute as Manchester United pressed for what would have been an undeserved winner.

Roared on non-stop by their travelling army, Newcastle had the best of the first half, frequently finding promising positions after sloppy passing by their opponents.

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But without injured striker Alexander Isak, the visitors failed to apply the finishing touch their efforts deserved.

In the second half, Newcastle were forced more onto the backfoot, but in truth had little trouble holding out against the hosts.

Erik ten Hag's subdued strike force will again come under a harsh spotlight after an unimpressive mid-week Europa League performance when they missed countless chances and left it late for a 1-0 win over Omonia Nicosia.

Manchester United and an unusually goal-shy Cristiano Ronaldo were unable to find a way past Newcastle United at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Sunday in a 0-0 draw that kept both teams in the top six.

Manchester United and an unusually goal-shy Cristiano Ronaldo were unable to find a way past Newcastle United at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Sunday in a 0-0 draw that kept both teams in the top six. Showing a passion and solidity sometimes lacking from their hosts, Eddie Howe's Newcastle had the best chance of the game with an extraordinary double header from Joelinton in the first half that came first off the crossbar then off the post. Newcastle's Callum Wilson also had a penalty shout denied. Feted before the game for reaching 700 club goals in his career, Ronaldo twice had the ball in the back of the net. But he was offside for the first, while the second was disallowed when he cheekily nicked the ball off Newcastle to stroke it home after claiming a free kick had been taken. Ronaldo has only scored twice this season for Manchester United, with some pundits already declaring the twilight of his brilliant career. The result left Manchester United fifth on 16 points, with Newcastle sixth on 15 points with one more game played. Also Read: Manchester United star Mason Greenwood arrested after breaching bail conditions in alleged assault case Antony was again Manchester United's brightest spark, with one close-range shot stopped by Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope's shins. Despite seeing plenty of the ball, however, he was unable to wriggle past Newcastle's dogged defence or find the perfect cross for his fellow strikers. Marcus Rashford, on as a substitute for Ronaldo, set up Fred with a late chance but the midfielder pulled his shot just wide. Rashford then missed a header in the final minute as Manchester United pressed for what would have been an undeserved winner. Roared on non-stop by their travelling army, Newcastle had the best of the first half, frequently finding promising positions after sloppy passing by their opponents. Also Read: I will leave Barcelona if I think I'm not the solution, says head coach Xavi ahead of El Clasico But without injured striker Alexander Isak, the visitors failed to apply the finishing touch their efforts deserved. In the second half, Newcastle were forced more onto the backfoot, but in truth had little trouble holding out against the hosts. Erik ten Hag's subdued strike force will again come under a harsh spotlight after an unimpressive mid-week Europa League performance when they missed countless chances and left it late for a 1-0 win over Omonia Nicosia.

Premier League: Newcastle United frustrate Manchester United and misfiring Ronaldo in goalless draw

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to conduct a mini player auction ahead of the start of the new season in 2023. Gujarat Titans defeated Rajasthan Royals in the final last season to lift their maiden IPL trophy in their debut campaign after successfully executing their strategies in the mega auction last year.

As per a report in the Times of India, the 2023 IPL auction is set to be held on December 16 in Bengaluru. IPL is also set to return to the traditional home and away format from next season and is likely to be staged entirely in India like last season.

Unlike the mega auction last time around where the eight old teams were asked to retain a maximum of four players, there will be no such cap on the ten teams this time. All ten teams can release and retain as many players as they like considering the budget in mind.

The overall purse of each team will be increased by Rs 5 crore (INR 50 million) from Rs 90 crore (INR 900 million) to Rs 95 crore (INR 950 million) for the 2023 mini-auction. If a team decides to release none of their players, they will be left with the amount they had saved in the mega auction last year and the additional Rs 5 crore allotted to them.

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Punjab Kings currently have the largest purse among all ten teams with&nbsp;Rs 3.45 crore (INR 34.5 million) remaining in their kitty followed by Chennai Super Kings (Rs 29.5 million), Royal Challengers Bangalore (Rs 15.5 million), Rajasthan Royals (Rs 9.5 million), Kolkata Knight Riders (Rs 4.5 million) and Gujarat Titans (Rs 15 million).&nbsp;

Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals were all left with only Rs 1 million after the mega auction last year while Lucknow Super Giants exhausted their entire purse.

Despite it being a mini auction, a number of big names are expected to go under the hammer ahead of the IPL 2023 season. The likes of England all-rounder Sam Curran and Cameron Green among others can headline the show with several big stars released by the franchises also expected to be in the fray.

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The franchises will also have to take the final call on the injury replacements roped in by them before and during IPL 2022. The likes of Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians were among six teams who roped in injury replacements.

These teams will have to decide whether they want to retain their player or the replacement player, or both while keeping the squad limit in mind. All ten teams will have to submit their final list of retained and released players to the BCCI by November 15.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to conduct a mini player auction ahead of the start of the new season in 2023. Gujarat Titans defeated Rajasthan Royals in the final last season to lift their maiden IPL trophy in their debut campaign after successfully executing their strategies in the mega auction last year.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to conduct a mini player auction ahead of the start of the new season in 2023. Gujarat Titans defeated Rajasthan Royals in the final last season to lift their maiden IPL trophy in their debut campaign after successfully executing their strategies in the mega auction last year. As per a report in the Times of India, the 2023 IPL auction is set to be held on December 16 in Bengaluru. IPL is also set to return to the traditional home and away format from next season and is likely to be staged entirely in India like last season. Unlike the mega auction last time around where the eight old teams were asked to retain a maximum of four players, there will be no such cap on the ten teams this time. All ten teams can release and retain as many players as they like considering the budget in mind. The overall purse of each team will be increased by Rs 5 crore (INR 50 million) from Rs 90 crore (INR 900 million) to Rs 95 crore (INR 950 million) for the 2023 mini-auction. If a team decides to release none of their players, they will be left with the amount they had saved in the mega auction last year and the additional Rs 5 crore allotted to them. Also Read: Aayan Khan becomes youngest to play in T20 World Cup: All you need to know about the UAE teenager Punjab Kings currently have the largest purse among all ten teams with Rs 3.45 crore (INR 34.5 million) remaining in their kitty followed by Chennai Super Kings (Rs 29.5 million), Royal Challengers Bangalore (Rs 15.5 million), Rajasthan Royals (Rs 9.5 million), Kolkata Knight Riders (Rs 4.5 million) and Gujarat Titans (Rs 15 million). Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals were all left with only Rs 1 million after the mega auction last year while Lucknow Super Giants exhausted their entire purse. Despite it being a mini auction, a number of big names are expected to go under the hammer ahead of the IPL 2023 season. The likes of England all-rounder Sam Curran and Cameron Green among others can headline the show with several big stars released by the franchises also expected to be in the fray. Also Read: Explained: What Sri Lanka's shock defeat against Namibia could mean for India in T20 World Cup 2022? The franchises will also have to take the final call on the injury replacements roped in by them before and during IPL 2022. The likes of Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians were among six teams who roped in injury replacements. These teams will have to decide whether they want to retain their player or the replacement player, or both while keeping the squad limit in mind. All ten teams will have to submit their final list of retained and released players to the BCCI by November 15.

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Outgoing BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly will be back as the president of his state cricket board, the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), the former India captain said on Saturday.

Ganguly, who had to step down from the BCCI president's post as there is no precedence of anyone continuing in the top job for more than three years, had been the CAB president for four years between 2015 and 2019 before coming to the apex body.

"Yes, I will be contesting the CAB polls. I plan to file my nomination on October 22. I have been in CAB for five years and as per Lodha rules, I can continue for another four years," Ganguly told PTI.

There was a strong buzz that Ganguly's elder brother Snehasish would contest in place of Avishek Dalmiya for the top post, but the former India player's nomination changes a lot of equations.

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"I will finalise my panel on October 20. Let's see," Ganguly said.

Those who are tracking the developments feel that a lot will depend on what kind of decisions the powers that be in the BCCI take on the ICC chairmanship.

"With Sourav, there will always be an element of drama involved. In 2019, he beat Brijesh (Patel) for BCCI president's post in a literal photo finish with power equations changing at last moment," a senior BCCI official and a close witness to the events then told PTI on the condition of anonymity.

"Don't forget that there is an ICC chairman's nomination to be filed on October 20. Whether the powerful people in the BCCI have a change of heart, is the question," he said.

As of now, Ganguly's chances of becoming the BCCI nominee for the ICC chairmanship are low, if one goes by the mood in the Board.

If there is no change in heart among the BCCI mandarins, then Ganguly as CAB president would mean that he would remain relevant in the Board's administrative corridors in some capacity, being their representative at the various board meetings.

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But there are a lot of equations that are always at play, and the picture will only be clear post the BCCI's Annual General Meeting (AGM) on October 18 in Mumbai.

There were rumours that Ganguly stepped down in acrimonious circumstances, but the soon-to-be IPL chairman Arun Dhumal rubbished them.

Outgoing BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly will be back as the president of his state cricket board, the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), the former India captain said on Saturday.

Outgoing BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly will be back as the president of his state cricket board, the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), the former India captain said on Saturday. Ganguly, who had to step down from the BCCI president's post as there is no precedence of anyone continuing in the top job for more than three years, had been the CAB president for four years between 2015 and 2019 before coming to the apex body. "Yes, I will be contesting the CAB polls. I plan to file my nomination on October 22. I have been in CAB for five years and as per Lodha rules, I can continue for another four years," Ganguly told PTI. There was a strong buzz that Ganguly's elder brother Snehasish would contest in place of Avishek Dalmiya for the top post, but the former India player's nomination changes a lot of equations. Also Read: Mitchell Starc to Trent Boult: Top contenders to finish as highest wicket-taker at T20 World Cup 2022 "I will finalise my panel on October 20. Let's see," Ganguly said. Those who are tracking the developments feel that a lot will depend on what kind of decisions the powers that be in the BCCI take on the ICC chairmanship. "With Sourav, there will always be an element of drama involved. In 2019, he beat Brijesh (Patel) for BCCI president's post in a literal photo finish with power equations changing at last moment," a senior BCCI official and a close witness to the events then told PTI on the condition of anonymity. "Don't forget that there is an ICC chairman's nomination to be filed on October 20. Whether the powerful people in the BCCI have a change of heart, is the question," he said. As of now, Ganguly's chances of becoming the BCCI nominee for the ICC chairmanship are low, if one goes by the mood in the Board. If there is no change in heart among the BCCI mandarins, then Ganguly as CAB president would mean that he would remain relevant in the Board's administrative corridors in some capacity, being their representative at the various board meetings. Also Read: They have shown outstanding teamwork: PM Narendra Modi hails Indian women's team after Asia Cup triumph But there are a lot of equations that are always at play, and the picture will only be clear post the BCCI's Annual General Meeting (AGM) on October 18 in Mumbai. There were rumours that Ganguly stepped down in acrimonious circumstances, but the soon-to-be IPL chairman Arun Dhumal rubbished them.

Sourav Ganguly set to return as CAB president with his stint as BCCI chief nearing end

UAE's teenage sensation Aayan Khan scripted history on Sunday (October 16) as he became the youngest player to feature in the T20 World Cup. The young batting all-rounder was in the playing XI as UAE locked horns with Netherlands in their opening game of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022.

Khan broke the record held by former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir as he made his maiden T20 World Cup appearance at the age of 16 years and 335 days. It was not a perfect outing for Khan on his T20 World Cup debut but the game ended up being a massive learning experience for the teenage prodigy.

It was a thrilling last-over finish as Netherlands survived a mighty scare in the run-chase to beat UAE by three wickets. Khan, who came out to bat at number eight for UAE, found himself in a tricky situation as his team were 104/6 with just nine balls left in the innings.

Khan scored 5 off 7 balls before he was caught by Fred Klaassen off the bowling of Tom Cooper on the penultimate delivery of the final over as UAE finished with 111 runs on the board in their quota of 20 overs. Their bowlers produced a valiant effort but failed to defend the total as the game went down the wire.

Ayan, a right-hand batter and a left-arm spinner, also bowled three overs during Netherlands' run-chase and managed to get his first wicket in the T20 World Cup. He dismissed Colin Ackermann on 17 off 19 balls to bag his maiden wicket and finished with impressive figures of 1/15 off his three overs.

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All you need to know about UAE's teenage prodigy Aayan Khan&nbsp;

Khan, who was born in the Indian state of Goa, rose through the ranks in UAE's domestic circuit before making his debut for the national team during their tour of Bangladesh in September earlier this year. The 16-year-old was part of the UAE U-19 team during the ICC U-19 World Cup in January this year where he impressed with the bat.

Khan played a brilliant knock of 93 runs in a clash against West Indies in the U-19 World Cup before he was fast-tracked into the national team. He was first included in UAE's reserves for the Asia Cup qualifiers before making his debut against Bangladesh in September.

The talented teenager idolises Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya, however, his bowling action has been modelled on another Indian star - Ravindra Jadeja. His father wanted him to bowl with his left arm as he wanted his son to be a fast bowler like former India pacer Irfan Pathan, however, Khan's coaches at the Desert Club where he trains in the UAE decided to turn him into a spinner.

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"He has a good head on his shoulders and reads the game really well," said UAE captain CP Rizwan lauding the 16-year-old. He also praised him for his good bowling performance in the game against Netherlands and said the talented youngster has a big future in the game.

"To be able to execute his skills in a World Cup game, I thought he bowled reasonably well. I'm sure there's a big future for him," the UAE captain added.

UAE's teenage sensation Aayan Khan scripted history on Sunday (October 16) as he became the youngest player to feature in the T20 World Cup. The young batting all-rounder was in the playing XI as UAE locked horns with Netherlands in their opening game of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022.

UAE's teenage sensation Aayan Khan scripted history on Sunday (October 16) as he became the youngest player to feature in the T20 World Cup. The young batting all-rounder was in the playing XI as UAE locked horns with Netherlands in their opening game of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022. Khan broke the record held by former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir as he made his maiden T20 World Cup appearance at the age of 16 years and 335 days. It was not a perfect outing for Khan on his T20 World Cup debut but the game ended up being a massive learning experience for the teenage prodigy. It was a thrilling last-over finish as Netherlands survived a mighty scare in the run-chase to beat UAE by three wickets. Khan, who came out to bat at number eight for UAE, found himself in a tricky situation as his team were 104/6 with just nine balls left in the innings. Khan scored 5 off 7 balls before he was caught by Fred Klaassen off the bowling of Tom Cooper on the penultimate delivery of the final over as UAE finished with 111 runs on the board in their quota of 20 overs. Their bowlers produced a valiant effort but failed to defend the total as the game went down the wire. Ayan, a right-hand batter and a left-arm spinner, also bowled three overs during Netherlands' run-chase and managed to get his first wicket in the T20 World Cup. He dismissed Colin Ackermann on 17 off 19 balls to bag his maiden wicket and finished with impressive figures of 1/15 off his three overs. Also Read: WATCH - Virat Kohli carries drinks for teammates during India's warm-up match, video goes viral All you need to know about UAE's teenage prodigy Aayan Khan Khan, who was born in the Indian state of Goa, rose through the ranks in UAE's domestic circuit before making his debut for the national team during their tour of Bangladesh in September earlier this year. The 16-year-old was part of the UAE U-19 team during the ICC U-19 World Cup in January this year where he impressed with the bat. Khan played a brilliant knock of 93 runs in a clash against West Indies in the U-19 World Cup before he was fast-tracked into the national team. He was first included in UAE's reserves for the Asia Cup qualifiers before making his debut against Bangladesh in September. The talented teenager idolises Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya, however, his bowling action has been modelled on another Indian star - Ravindra Jadeja. His father wanted him to bowl with his left arm as he wanted his son to be a fast bowler like former India pacer Irfan Pathan, however, Khan's coaches at the Desert Club where he trains in the UAE decided to turn him into a spinner. Also Read: Explained: What Sri Lanka's shock defeat against Namibia could mean for India in T20 World Cup 2022? "He has a good head on his shoulders and reads the game really well," said UAE captain CP Rizwan lauding the 16-year-old. He also praised him for his good bowling performance in the game against Netherlands and said the talented youngster has a big future in the game. "To be able to execute his skills in a World Cup game, I thought he bowled reasonably well. I'm sure there's a big future for him," the UAE captain added.

Aayan Khan becomes youngest to play in T20 World Cup: All you need to know about the UAE teenager

Namibia pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the T20 World Cup 2022 on the opening day of the tournament as they stunned Asia Cup champions Sri Lanka at the Simonds Stadium in Geelong on Sunday (October 16). Ranked 14th in the ICC T20I team rankings, Namibia produced an excellent all-round performance to outclass mighty Sri Lanka by 55 runs in the first round of Group A.

Namibia rode on a brilliant all-round performance from Jan Frylinck, who played a great cameo of 28-ball 44 down the order before picking up a couple of wickets with the ball to power his team to a comprehensive victory. Asked to bat first, Namibia posted a strong total of 163 runs on the board before their bowlers comfortably defended the total.

Reacting to his team's stunning win against the Asia Cup champions, Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus called it a historic day for Namibian cricket. Namibia had qualified for the T20 World Cup last year, finishing second behind Sri Lanka in a group that also has&nbsp;Ireland and Netherlands. They have since been on the rise and have given a great account of their skills and talent in the shortest format.

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"Incredible journey, last year was a special experience for us. We've started a great win, but lot of work to do throughout this tournament still. It's been a historic day for us. The opening day has been quite special but we want to kick on from here and qualify for the Super 12 stage," said Namibia skipper Erasmus.

However, he insisted the team has a long way to go if they are to qualify for the Super 12 stage of the T20 World Cup. With the big win against Sri Lanka, Namibia are well placed to make it to the next round but will be wary of slip-ups in their remaining two games against UAE and Netherlands.

"We understand the bigger picture as well. Credit goes to Pierre (de Bruyn) the way he has installed coaching to this team, one that's a winning culture and one that sticks together. With the limited resources, I don't think there's anyone else that could run such a tight ship," said Erasmus crediting the coaching staff for the team's good show.

Namibia were 93/6 at one stage during their innings with Sri Lankan bowlers looking in control. However, Frylinck (44) combined with JJ Smit, who scored an unbeaten 31 off just 16 balls to propel the Erasmus-led side to a fighting total of 163 runs.

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In reply, the Sri Lankan batting line-up fell like a pack of cards as they kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Some disciplined bowling from the Namibian pacers kept Sri Lanka on the toes as the Asia Cup champions were skittled out for 108 runs in 19 overs. Sri Lanka have two games remaining against UAE and Netherlands, respectively and can't afford another slip-up in the tournament.

Namibia pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the T20 World Cup 2022 on the opening day of the tournament as they stunned Asia Cup champions Sri Lanka at the Simonds Stadium in Geelong on Sunday (October 16).

Namibia pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the T20 World Cup 2022 on the opening day of the tournament as they stunned Asia Cup champions Sri Lanka at the Simonds Stadium in Geelong on Sunday (October 16). Ranked 14th in the ICC T20I team rankings, Namibia produced an excellent all-round performance to outclass mighty Sri Lanka by 55 runs in the first round of Group A. Namibia rode on a brilliant all-round performance from Jan Frylinck, who played a great cameo of 28-ball 44 down the order before picking up a couple of wickets with the ball to power his team to a comprehensive victory. Asked to bat first, Namibia posted a strong total of 163 runs on the board before their bowlers comfortably defended the total. Reacting to his team's stunning win against the Asia Cup champions, Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus called it a historic day for Namibian cricket. Namibia had qualified for the T20 World Cup last year, finishing second behind Sri Lanka in a group that also has Ireland and Netherlands. They have since been on the rise and have given a great account of their skills and talent in the shortest format. Also Read: Namibia stun Asia Cup champions Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup 2022, inflict 55-run defeat "Incredible journey, last year was a special experience for us. We've started a great win, but lot of work to do throughout this tournament still. It's been a historic day for us. The opening day has been quite special but we want to kick on from here and qualify for the Super 12 stage," said Namibia skipper Erasmus. However, he insisted the team has a long way to go if they are to qualify for the Super 12 stage of the T20 World Cup. With the big win against Sri Lanka, Namibia are well placed to make it to the next round but will be wary of slip-ups in their remaining two games against UAE and Netherlands. "We understand the bigger picture as well. Credit goes to Pierre (de Bruyn) the way he has installed coaching to this team, one that's a winning culture and one that sticks together. With the limited resources, I don't think there's anyone else that could run such a tight ship," said Erasmus crediting the coaching staff for the team's good show. Namibia were 93/6 at one stage during their innings with Sri Lankan bowlers looking in control. However, Frylinck (44) combined with JJ Smit, who scored an unbeaten 31 off just 16 balls to propel the Erasmus-led side to a fighting total of 163 runs. Also Read: WATCH - Dream come true moment for 11-year-old as he bowls to India captain Rohit Sharma in nets In reply, the Sri Lankan batting line-up fell like a pack of cards as they kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Some disciplined bowling from the Namibian pacers kept Sri Lanka on the toes as the Asia Cup champions were skittled out for 108 runs in 19 overs. Sri Lanka have two games remaining against UAE and Netherlands, respectively and can't afford another slip-up in the tournament.

Historic day for us, says Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus after thrashing Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup

American Keegan Bradley sealed his first PGA Tour victory in four years with a one-stroke win at the Zozo Championship in Chiba, Japan as overnight leader Rickie Fowler faded in the final round on Sunday.

Bradley closed with a two-under 68 -- 15-under overall -- to finish ahead of compatriots Fowler and Andrew Putnam, who shared second place on a see-sawing day of action in the $11 million tournament where the victor earns $1.98 million.

Fowler came into the fourth round at the Narashino Country Club at 14-under for a one-shot advantage over Bradley and two strokes on Putnam, but he was unable to end a three-year PGA title drought at the Tour's only event in Japan.

The trio all grabbed the lead at different stages on Sunday but Bradley went two clear with 20-foot birdie putt at the 11th hole before Putnam set up a potentially thrilling finish after catching up with him on the 16th.

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But Bradley went two clear heading into the final hole with a clutch birdie on the difficult 17th as Putnam faltered and the 36-year-old held his nerve thereafter to claim the fifth tournament victory of his career.

"It's why I practice so hard. It was not going to be easy and that two-putt on 16 was major," said an emotional Bradley, whose last win on the Tour was at the 2018 BMW Championship.

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"Things aren't easy for me normally, so the birdie on the 17th was one of the best holes of my life. This is so special. I played in the final group here when Tiger Woods won... I'm so proud to win this tournament."

Fowler's hopes of claiming a sixth PGA Tour victory faded when he bogeyed the 15th before squandering the opportunity to claim a birdie in the next with another disappointing putt. A late flourish on the 18th earned him a share of second place.

American Keegan Bradley sealed his first PGA Tour victory in four years with a one-stroke win at the Zozo Championship in Chiba, Japan as overnight leader Rickie Fowler faded in the final round on Sunday.

American Keegan Bradley sealed his first PGA Tour victory in four years with a one-stroke win at the Zozo Championship in Chiba, Japan as overnight leader Rickie Fowler faded in the final round on Sunday. Bradley closed with a two-under 68 -- 15-under overall -- to finish ahead of compatriots Fowler and Andrew Putnam, who shared second place on a see-sawing day of action in the $11 million tournament where the victor earns $1.98 million. Fowler came into the fourth round at the Narashino Country Club at 14-under for a one-shot advantage over Bradley and two strokes on Putnam, but he was unable to end a three-year PGA title drought at the Tour's only event in Japan. The trio all grabbed the lead at different stages on Sunday but Bradley went two clear with 20-foot birdie putt at the 11th hole before Putnam set up a potentially thrilling finish after catching up with him on the 16th. Also Read: World no.1 Iga Swiatek rallies past Jessica Pegula to reach San Diego Open final But Bradley went two clear heading into the final hole with a clutch birdie on the difficult 17th as Putnam faltered and the 36-year-old held his nerve thereafter to claim the fifth tournament victory of his career. "It's why I practice so hard. It was not going to be easy and that two-putt on 16 was major," said an emotional Bradley, whose last win on the Tour was at the 2018 BMW Championship. Also Read: Manchester United's Mason Greenwood charged with attempted rape, assault "Things aren't easy for me normally, so the birdie on the 17th was one of the best holes of my life. This is so special. I played in the final group here when Tiger Woods won... I'm so proud to win this tournament." Fowler's hopes of claiming a sixth PGA Tour victory faded when he bogeyed the 15th before squandering the opportunity to claim a birdie in the next with another disappointing putt. A late flourish on the 18th earned him a share of second place.

Keegan Bradley staves off Rickie Fowler, Andrew Putnam to win Zozo golf Championship

Netherlands avoided a major scare to register a three-wicket win over a spirited UAE in a humdinger of a match at the Simonds Stadium, Geelong on Sunday.&nbsp;

UAE suffered a batting collapse in the final over of its innings to end with just 111 runs, setting a paltry total for the Netherlands. Bas de Leede starred with the ball to help restrict UAE.&nbsp;

Chasing a paltry total of 111 runs the Dutch pair of Max ODowd and Vikramjit Singh walked out at the crease in an attempt to give the Netherlands their first victory of the T20 World Cup. The innings started on an aggressive note with Vikramjit smashing two boundaries in the very first over.&nbsp;

However, the first over was nowhere to indicate what was about to come as the UAE bowling department bowled magnificently to dismiss Vikramjit in the second over and Max ODowd in the sixth over to send both the openers packing within the powerplay.&nbsp;

Vikramjit was dismissed by Basil Hameed 10(7) while ODowd 23(18) saw his timber being disturbed by Junaid Siddique. The Netherlands ended their powerplay at 42-2. Things got worse for the Dutch team as they kept losing wickets, with batters getting starts but failing to convert them into match-winning knocks.

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Bas de Leede 14(18) was dismissed by Karthik Meiyappan in the ninth over, courtesy of a brilliant catch at cover by UAE captain CP Rizwan. The tight bowling from the UAE bowlers saw the Netherlands batter failing to score freely and send the ball over the ropes as the Dutch team scored 62/3 at the end of the 10 overs. Colin Ackermann 17(19) was dismissed by Aayan Afzal Khan to keep UAE in the game, instilling belief and enthusiasm in the bowlers despite the low total.&nbsp;

Junaid bowled with fire as the pacer came back in the 14th over to pick up the two most experienced batters in the Dutch lineup. He got rid of Tom Cooper and Roelof van der Merwe bowling wicket to wicket not erring with his line and length. The UAE team could sniff the victory with the Netherlands six down but captain Scott Edwards and Tim Pringle stitched a crucial match-winning partnership of 27 runs for the seventh wicket to take the team just shy of a win.&nbsp;

The final overs saw lots of ebbs and flows but the Dutch team held their nerve to secure a three-wicket win over a spirited UAE who bowled their hearts out, making a match of almost nothing. Max ODowd was the highest scorer for the Netherlands scoring 23 of 18 balls. Junaid Siddique bowled brilliantly for UAE picking up three wickets for 24 runs.&nbsp;

Opting to bat first the UAE batter struggled to score against the seaming new ball and could manage just six runs off the first three overs. Muhammad Waseem finally broke the shackles as he smashed two sixes in the fourth over to provide the inning with much-needed impetus.&nbsp;

UAE ended their powerplay with 31 for no loss due to a lack of intent from the batters. Chirag Suri 12(20) was dismissed by van der Merwe to give the Netherlands its first wicket. UAE ended with 57-1 after 10 overs. The UAE batters never got going as the Dutch bowlers kept things tight.

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Their score read 85-2 after 15 overs, scoring at less than run a ball. With wickets in hand, it seemed that the team would go all out in the end but the UAE batting lineup suffered a major collapse as the team lost its last eight wickets for just 20 runs, ending with 111 runs. Bas de Leede ended with 3/19 off his three overs while Muhammad Waseem top-scored for UAE with 41 off 47 balls.&nbsp;

Brief Scores: Netherlands 112/7 (Max ODowd 23, Colin Ackermann 17; Junaid Siddique 3/24) vs UAE 111/8 (Muhammad Waseem 41, Vriitya Aravind 18; Bas de Leede) (ANI)

Netherlands avoided a major scare to register a three-wicket win over a spirited UAE in a humdinger of a match at the Simonds Stadium, Geelong on Sunday. UAE suffered a batting collapse in the final over of its innings to end with just 111 runs, setting a paltry total for the Netherlands.

Netherlands avoided a major scare to register a three-wicket win over a spirited UAE in a humdinger of a match at the Simonds Stadium, Geelong on Sunday. UAE suffered a batting collapse in the final over of its innings to end with just 111 runs, setting a paltry total for the Netherlands. Bas de Leede starred with the ball to help restrict UAE. Chasing a paltry total of 111 runs the Dutch pair of Max ODowd and Vikramjit Singh walked out at the crease in an attempt to give the Netherlands their first victory of the T20 World Cup. The innings started on an aggressive note with Vikramjit smashing two boundaries in the very first over. However, the first over was nowhere to indicate what was about to come as the UAE bowling department bowled magnificently to dismiss Vikramjit in the second over and Max ODowd in the sixth over to send both the openers packing within the powerplay. Vikramjit was dismissed by Basil Hameed 10(7) while ODowd 23(18) saw his timber being disturbed by Junaid Siddique. The Netherlands ended their powerplay at 42-2. Things got worse for the Dutch team as they kept losing wickets, with batters getting starts but failing to convert them into match-winning knocks. Also Read: Explained: What Sri Lanka's shock defeat against Namibia could mean for India in T20 World Cup 2022? Bas de Leede 14(18) was dismissed by Karthik Meiyappan in the ninth over, courtesy of a brilliant catch at cover by UAE captain CP Rizwan. The tight bowling from the UAE bowlers saw the Netherlands batter failing to score freely and send the ball over the ropes as the Dutch team scored 62/3 at the end of the 10 overs. Colin Ackermann 17(19) was dismissed by Aayan Afzal Khan to keep UAE in the game, instilling belief and enthusiasm in the bowlers despite the low total. Junaid bowled with fire as the pacer came back in the 14th over to pick up the two most experienced batters in the Dutch lineup. He got rid of Tom Cooper and Roelof van der Merwe bowling wicket to wicket not erring with his line and length. The UAE team could sniff the victory with the Netherlands six down but captain Scott Edwards and Tim Pringle stitched a crucial match-winning partnership of 27 runs for the seventh wicket to take the team just shy of a win. The final overs saw lots of ebbs and flows but the Dutch team held their nerve to secure a three-wicket win over a spirited UAE who bowled their hearts out, making a match of almost nothing. Max ODowd was the highest scorer for the Netherlands scoring 23 of 18 balls. Junaid Siddique bowled brilliantly for UAE picking up three wickets for 24 runs. Opting to bat first the UAE batter struggled to score against the seaming new ball and could manage just six runs off the first three overs. Muhammad Waseem finally broke the shackles as he smashed two sixes in the fourth over to provide the inning with much-needed impetus. UAE ended their powerplay with 31 for no loss due to a lack of intent from the batters. Chirag Suri 12(20) was dismissed by van der Merwe to give the Netherlands its first wicket. UAE ended with 57-1 after 10 overs. The UAE batters never got going as the Dutch bowlers kept things tight. Also Read: Historic day for us: Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus reacts after thrashing Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup Their score read 85-2 after 15 overs, scoring at less than run a ball. With wickets in hand, it seemed that the team would go all out in the end but the UAE batting lineup suffered a major collapse as the team lost its last eight wickets for just 20 runs, ending with 111 runs. Bas de Leede ended with 3/19 off his three overs while Muhammad Waseem top-scored for UAE with 41 off 47 balls. Brief Scores: Netherlands 112/7 (Max ODowd 23, Colin Ackermann 17; Junaid Siddique 3/24) vs UAE 111/8 (Muhammad Waseem 41, Vriitya Aravind 18; Bas de Leede) (ANI)

ICC T20 World Cup: Netherlands survive major scare to beat UAE by 3 wickets in opening game

India will kick off their T20 World Cup 2022 campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan on October 23 at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. While there is significant hype around the clash with the encounter being deemed as a virtual decider for the top&nbsp;spot in Group 2 of Super 12, former India opener Gautam Gambhir has warned the Indian team to be wary of another opposition which is peaking at the right time.

Gambhir believes Sri Lanka can pose a huge threat to the major teams at the T20 World Cup this year as they are running high on confidence after winning the Asia Cup 2022. Sri Lanka had stunned India in the group stage before defeating Pakistan in the final to clinch the Asia Cup trophy for the sixth time earlier this year.

Gambhir feels Sri Lanka are peaking at the right time in the shortest format having won the Asia Cup and will take a lot of confidence into the tournament.

&nbsp;“Sri Lanka, because of the kind of success they have had at the Asia Cup. The way they are playing, the way they are probably peaking at the right time. And with Chameera and Lahiru Kumara coming in, they probably got most of their places covered. They are going to be a threat and so they are going to take a lot of confidence into the T20 World Cup,” the former India opener said during a discussion on Star Sports.

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However, Sri Lanka's shock defeat at the hands of 14th-ranked Namibia in the qualifiers proved Gambhir's prediction slightly wrong on Sunday (October 16). In one of the biggest upsets in the tournament so far, Namibia thrashed Asia Cup champions Sri Lanka by 55 runs to get off to a winning start.

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Namibia went on to post a strong total of 163 runs on the board, batting first in the game before they skittled out Sri Lanka for a paltry 108 runs to register a comprehensive victory. Sri Lanka now need to win their remaining two matches to comfortably qualify for the Super 12 stage.

India, on the other hand, will take on Australia and New Zealand in their remaining two warm-up matches before locking horns with Pakistan in their tournament opener on October 23.

India will kick off their T20 World Cup 2022 campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan on October 23 at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. While there is significant hype around the clash with the encounter being deemed as a virtual decider for the top spot in Group 2 of Super 12, former India opener Gautam Gambhir has warned the Indian team to be wary of another opposition which is peaking at the right time.

India will kick off their T20 World Cup 2022 campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan on October 23 at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. While there is significant hype around the clash with the encounter being deemed as a virtual decider for the top spot in Group 2 of Super 12, former India opener Gautam Gambhir has warned the Indian team to be wary of another opposition which is peaking at the right time. Gambhir believes Sri Lanka can pose a huge threat to the major teams at the T20 World Cup this year as they are running high on confidence after winning the Asia Cup 2022. Sri Lanka had stunned India in the group stage before defeating Pakistan in the final to clinch the Asia Cup trophy for the sixth time earlier this year. Gambhir feels Sri Lanka are peaking at the right time in the shortest format having won the Asia Cup and will take a lot of confidence into the tournament. “Sri Lanka, because of the kind of success they have had at the Asia Cup. The way they are playing, the way they are probably peaking at the right time. And with Chameera and Lahiru Kumara coming in, they probably got most of their places covered. They are going to be a threat and so they are going to take a lot of confidence into the T20 World Cup,” the former India opener said during a discussion on Star Sports. Also Read: WATCH - Virat Kohli carries drinks for teammates during India's warm-up match, video goes viral However, Sri Lanka's shock defeat at the hands of 14th-ranked Namibia in the qualifiers proved Gambhir's prediction slightly wrong on Sunday (October 16). In one of the biggest upsets in the tournament so far, Namibia thrashed Asia Cup champions Sri Lanka by 55 runs to get off to a winning start. Also Read: Explained: What Sri Lanka's shock defeat against Namibia could mean for India in T20 World Cup 2022? Namibia went on to post a strong total of 163 runs on the board, batting first in the game before they skittled out Sri Lanka for a paltry 108 runs to register a comprehensive victory. Sri Lanka now need to win their remaining two matches to comfortably qualify for the Super 12 stage. India, on the other hand, will take on Australia and New Zealand in their remaining two warm-up matches before locking horns with Pakistan in their tournament opener on October 23.

'They are going to be a threat': Gautam Gambhir issues warning to India ahead of T20 World Cup opener

The Indian cricket team is currently training in Brisbane ahead of the start of their T20 World Cup 2022 campaign in Australia. India were one of the first teams to reach Australia to begin preparations for the showpiece event and were training in Perth before moving to Brisbane.

The Rohit Sharma-led side has already played two warm-up matches against Western Australia XI to fine-tune their preparations ahead of the World Cup and still have a couple of practice matches to play against Australia and New Zealand before officially kick-starting their campaign against Pakistan on October 23.

While India won their first warm-up fixture against Western Australia XI on October 10, they lost the second practice game against them on October 13. Senior batter Virat Kohli was the only player who didn't feature in any of the warm-up matches as he was rested from both games.&nbsp;

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In a video that has surfaced on social media, Kohli can be spotted carrying drinks for his teammates during one of the warm-up matches. The video is likely from the first warm-up game as Kohli had fielded in the second game. The warm-up matches were not telecasted in India and the fans had to rely on footage shot by fans present at the stadium.

One of the videos shot by a spectator at the stadium shows Kohli turning waterboy for the team and carrying drinks for his teammates.&nbsp;

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India will next face hosts Australia at The Gabba in Brisbane on Monday, October 17 in their third warm-up game before taking on New Zealand on Wednesday (October 19). The Men in Blue will officially begin their T20 World Cup 2022 campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on October 23.

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India have faced two defeats in their last three meetings against Pakistan and will be hopeful of sparking a turnaround this time around to get off to a winning start in the tournament. Pakistan had thrashed India by ten wickets to register a comprehensive win in the last meeting between the two sides in the T20 World Cup last year.

The Indian cricket team is currently training in Brisbane ahead of the start of their T20 World Cup 2022 campaign in Australia. India were one of the first teams to reach Australia to begin preparations for the showpiece event and were training in Perth before moving to Brisbane.

The Indian cricket team is currently training in Brisbane ahead of the start of their T20 World Cup 2022 campaign in Australia. India were one of the first teams to reach Australia to begin preparations for the showpiece event and were training in Perth before moving to Brisbane. The Rohit Sharma-led side has already played two warm-up matches against Western Australia XI to fine-tune their preparations ahead of the World Cup and still have a couple of practice matches to play against Australia and New Zealand before officially kick-starting their campaign against Pakistan on October 23. While India won their first warm-up fixture against Western Australia XI on October 10, they lost the second practice game against them on October 13. Senior batter Virat Kohli was the only player who didn't feature in any of the warm-up matches as he was rested from both games. Also Read: WATCH - Dream come true moment for 11-year-old as he bowls to India captain Rohit Sharma in nets In a video that has surfaced on social media, Kohli can be spotted carrying drinks for his teammates during one of the warm-up matches. The video is likely from the first warm-up game as Kohli had fielded in the second game. The warm-up matches were not telecasted in India and the fans had to rely on footage shot by fans present at the stadium. One of the videos shot by a spectator at the stadium shows Kohli turning waterboy for the team and carrying drinks for his teammates. × India will next face hosts Australia at The Gabba in Brisbane on Monday, October 17 in their third warm-up game before taking on New Zealand on Wednesday (October 19). The Men in Blue will officially begin their T20 World Cup 2022 campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on October 23. Also Read: Explained: What Sri Lanka's shock defeat against Namibia could mean for India in T20 World Cup 2022? India have faced two defeats in their last three meetings against Pakistan and will be hopeful of sparking a turnaround this time around to get off to a winning start in the tournament. Pakistan had thrashed India by ten wickets to register a comprehensive win in the last meeting between the two sides in the T20 World Cup last year.

WATCH: Virat Kohli carries drinks for teammates during India's warm-up match, video goes viral

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