England's Test head coach Brendon McCullum has revealed he was not ready to take the job when it was first offered to him but is now enjoying his stint with the team. England's Test performances have improved massively under his guidance and the team is yet to lose a Test series under him.

McCullum was serving as the head coach of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) when he was offered the England job last year. The former New Zealand captain decided to leave KKR and give his nod for the challenging position.

He has since instilled a new belief in the England Test side with a new captain in Ben Stokes and they have played some terrific cricket in the longest format. England defeated South Africa by nine wickets in the third and final Test between the two sides on Monday to clinch the three-match series 2-1 and extend their unbeaten run.

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"Well, I didn't actually want the [England] job! But now I've got it, I'm loving it! Absolutely I am, and it's certainly different to what I've ever done before," McCullum said following the conclusion of the third Test between England and South Africa.

"I'm loving the opportunity to work with some of the best players in the world. I always looked at English cricket and thought there was an immense amount of talent. I didn't quite realise how much talent there is and how good these guys are and the way they think about the game," he added.

England have also adopted an aggressive brand of cricket in Tests under McCullum and have stated great success with it. Since McCullum took over as the head coach, England have recorded series wins against New Zealand and South Africa while also winning the one-off Test match against India at Edgbaston.

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Lauding Stokes as a natural leader, McCullum said he has enjoyed working alongside him and that he never thought the England Test skipper will turn out to be as good as he has been.&nbsp;

"It's been an absolute pleasure to work alongside them, and I've particularly enjoyed working alongside the skipper [Stokes]. He's a rare human being and an incredible person," said McCullum.

"He's a great thinker of the game, his messaging has been excellent as well. I thought he'd be good, I didn't realise he'd be this good. A natural leader. It's a wonderful fit for him," he further added.

England's Test head coach Brendon McCullum has revealed he was not ready to take the job when it was first offered to him but is now enjoying his stint with the team.

England's Test head coach Brendon McCullum has revealed he was not ready to take the job when it was first offered to him but is now enjoying his stint with the team. England's Test performances have improved massively under his guidance and the team is yet to lose a Test series under him. McCullum was serving as the head coach of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) when he was offered the England job last year. The former New Zealand captain decided to leave KKR and give his nod for the challenging position. He has since instilled a new belief in the England Test side with a new captain in Ben Stokes and they have played some terrific cricket in the longest format. England defeated South Africa by nine wickets in the third and final Test between the two sides on Monday to clinch the three-match series 2-1 and extend their unbeaten run. Also Read: Who is in, who is out? A look at changes in India's squads for T20 Word Cup 2021 and 2022 "Well, I didn't actually want the [England] job! But now I've got it, I'm loving it! Absolutely I am, and it's certainly different to what I've ever done before," McCullum said following the conclusion of the third Test between England and South Africa. "I'm loving the opportunity to work with some of the best players in the world. I always looked at English cricket and thought there was an immense amount of talent. I didn't quite realise how much talent there is and how good these guys are and the way they think about the game," he added. England have also adopted an aggressive brand of cricket in Tests under McCullum and have stated great success with it. Since McCullum took over as the head coach, England have recorded series wins against New Zealand and South Africa while also winning the one-off Test match against India at Edgbaston. Also Read: Dreams do come true: Dinesh Karthik reacts after being selected in India's T20 World Cup 2022 squad Lauding Stokes as a natural leader, McCullum said he has enjoyed working alongside him and that he never thought the England Test skipper will turn out to be as good as he has been. "It's been an absolute pleasure to work alongside them, and I've particularly enjoyed working alongside the skipper [Stokes]. He's a rare human being and an incredible person," said McCullum. "He's a great thinker of the game, his messaging has been excellent as well. I thought he'd be good, I didn't realise he'd be this good. A natural leader. It's a wonderful fit for him," he further added.

I didn't actually want the job, says England coach Brendon McCullum after 2-1 series win vs South Africa

Lazio manager Maurizio Sarri has landed in controversy yet again after he flashed his middle finger at the Verona bench during the clash between the two sides in Serie A on Sunday. Sarri, who was seen clashing with Verona manager Alessandro Mazzola during the game, couldn't control himself after his team scored the opening goal in the game.

Lazio defeated Verona 2-0 to return to winning ways in Serie A after suffering their first defeat of the season last week. It was an intense clash between the two teams with the managers getting involved in a heated spat on the sidelines of the pitch.&nbsp;

However, as per DAZN, Sarri's middle finger gesture was not for Mazzola but for one of his support staff, who had infuriated the Lazio boss. The clash between the two managers took place minutes after Ciro Immobile scored the opening goal for Lazio in the 68th minute of the contest.

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A clip of Sarri's gesture went viral on social media with fans divided over his antics.

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After Immobile's opener, Luis Alberto scored from the edge of the box in the 95th minute to seal a comfortable 2-0 win for Lazio. It was Lazio's third win of the season in six matches and Sarri said it was a tough game as Lazio had also played against Feyenoord in the Europa League on Friday.

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The ex-Chelsea boss said it was difficult for his team to cope with the schedule as playing in Europe is a challenge but he was happy with how the team performed against Verona to get all three points.

"It was a tough game. Last season we collected five points after the eight Europa League games and we averaged two points per game in the other matches. In the end, our season was affected by that [European matches]. It is difficult for everyone to play in Europe, also abroad. Bayern got a 2-2 draw against a low-table team. It is difficult and last season, we made life even more challenging for ourselves," Sarri said after the game.

"I am satisfied because it was a tough game. You need patience against Verona, especially if you don't score immediately. They made 24-25 fouls throughout the game, we made something like five," he added.

Lazio manager Maurizio Sarri has landed in controversy yet again after he flashed his middle finger at the Verona bench during the clash between the two sides in Serie A on Sunday.

Lazio manager Maurizio Sarri has landed in controversy yet again after he flashed his middle finger at the Verona bench during the clash between the two sides in Serie A on Sunday. Sarri, who was seen clashing with Verona manager Alessandro Mazzola during the game, couldn't control himself after his team scored the opening goal in the game. Lazio defeated Verona 2-0 to return to winning ways in Serie A after suffering their first defeat of the season last week. It was an intense clash between the two teams with the managers getting involved in a heated spat on the sidelines of the pitch. However, as per DAZN, Sarri's middle finger gesture was not for Mazzola but for one of his support staff, who had infuriated the Lazio boss. The clash between the two managers took place minutes after Ciro Immobile scored the opening goal for Lazio in the 68th minute of the contest. Also Read: English Football League says matches to return from Tuesday after postponement due to Queen's demise A clip of Sarri's gesture went viral on social media with fans divided over his antics. #Sarri you're the best. pic.twitter.com/uRoc5q75OU — Lazio INA (@LazioINA) September 12, 2022 × After Immobile's opener, Luis Alberto scored from the edge of the box in the 95th minute to seal a comfortable 2-0 win for Lazio. It was Lazio's third win of the season in six matches and Sarri said it was a tough game as Lazio had also played against Feyenoord in the Europa League on Friday. Also Read: 'Devastated that my time at Chelsea has come to an end'- Thomas Tuchel reacts after being sacked The ex-Chelsea boss said it was difficult for his team to cope with the schedule as playing in Europe is a challenge but he was happy with how the team performed against Verona to get all three points. "It was a tough game. Last season we collected five points after the eight Europa League games and we averaged two points per game in the other matches. In the end, our season was affected by that [European matches]. It is difficult for everyone to play in Europe, also abroad. Bayern got a 2-2 draw against a low-table team. It is difficult and last season, we made life even more challenging for ourselves," Sarri said after the game. "I am satisfied because it was a tough game. You need patience against Verona, especially if you don't score immediately. They made 24-25 fouls throughout the game, we made something like five," he added.

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Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel returned as India announced their squad for the T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia next month. The Men in Blue have named a strong 15-man squad after their disappointing campaign in the recently-concluded Asia Cup 2022 where they failed to make it to the final.&nbsp;

While Bumrah and Harshal have made their comeback&nbsp;into the squad, India have also retained the experienced Dinesh Karthik as the specialist finisher while roping in Axar Patel as a like-to-like replacement for the injured Ravindra Jadeja. Yuzvendra Chahal will lead the spin attack alongside veteran R Ashwin.

Much to the surprise of many, there are not many changes in India's squad for the T20 World Cup in Australia this year when compared to the last edition of the tournament which was staged in the UAE. India have made a total of only six changes from the 15-man squad that featured in the World Cup last year where the Men in Blue endured a disastrous campaign.

This comes as surprise as the Indian team had been experimenting significantly under new skipper Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid with the future in mind. Several youngsters have been given the opportunity to showcase their talent on the big stage for India in the last few months but not many have managed to make the cut.

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Here is a look at the changes in India's T20 World Cup 2022 squad from last year:

Ins - Dinesh Karthik, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Harshal Patel, Deepak Hooda, Axar Patel

Outs - Ishan Kishan, Mohammed Shami, Rahul Chahar, Shardul Thakur, Varun Chakravarthy, Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja would have been a certain pick in India's squad this year had he not undergone knee surgery recently. He has been replaced in the team by Axar, who might not be a first-choice starter. Karthik has come in for Ishan Kishan, who has failed to retain his spot due to a lack of chances and his inconsistent performances.

Yuzvendra Chahal's exclusion was a surprise last year and he has been roped back in at the expense of Rahul Chahar, who failed to impress in the World Cup last year. India have gone with an extra a-round option in the form of Deepak Hooda this time around instead of having an extra spinner - Varun Chakaravarthy.

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Mohammed Shami, who was being backed by many to make the cut after the Indian pacers' disappointing show in the Asia Cup has not been included with Arshdeep Singh in the squad this year. Harshal Patel, on the other hand, has replaced Shardul Thakur from India's World Cup squad last year.

India's squad for T20 World Cup 2022:

Rohit Sharma (C), KL Rahul (VC), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Deepak Hooda, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dinesh Karthik (WK), Hardik Pandya, R Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh

Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel returned as India announced their squad for the T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia next month. The Men in Blue have named a strong 15-man squad after their disappointing campaign in the recently-concluded Asia Cup 2022 where they failed to make it to the final.

Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel returned as India announced their squad for the T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia next month. The Men in Blue have named a strong 15-man squad after their disappointing campaign in the recently-concluded Asia Cup 2022 where they failed to make it to the final. While Bumrah and Harshal have made their comeback into the squad, India have also retained the experienced Dinesh Karthik as the specialist finisher while roping in Axar Patel as a like-to-like replacement for the injured Ravindra Jadeja. Yuzvendra Chahal will lead the spin attack alongside veteran R Ashwin. Much to the surprise of many, there are not many changes in India's squad for the T20 World Cup in Australia this year when compared to the last edition of the tournament which was staged in the UAE. India have made a total of only six changes from the 15-man squad that featured in the World Cup last year where the Men in Blue endured a disastrous campaign. This comes as surprise as the Indian team had been experimenting significantly under new skipper Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid with the future in mind. Several youngsters have been given the opportunity to showcase their talent on the big stage for India in the last few months but not many have managed to make the cut. Also Read: Dreams do come true: Dinesh Karthik reacts after being selected in India's T20 World Cup 2022 squad Here is a look at the changes in India's T20 World Cup 2022 squad from last year: Ins - Dinesh Karthik, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Harshal Patel, Deepak Hooda, Axar Patel Outs - Ishan Kishan, Mohammed Shami, Rahul Chahar, Shardul Thakur, Varun Chakravarthy, Ravindra Jadeja Ravindra Jadeja would have been a certain pick in India's squad this year had he not undergone knee surgery recently. He has been replaced in the team by Axar, who might not be a first-choice starter. Karthik has come in for Ishan Kishan, who has failed to retain his spot due to a lack of chances and his inconsistent performances. Yuzvendra Chahal's exclusion was a surprise last year and he has been roped back in at the expense of Rahul Chahar, who failed to impress in the World Cup last year. India have gone with an extra a-round option in the form of Deepak Hooda this time around instead of having an extra spinner - Varun Chakaravarthy. Also Read: Jasprit Bumrah, Harshal Patel return as India announce 15-man squad for T20 World Cup 2022 Mohammed Shami, who was being backed by many to make the cut after the Indian pacers' disappointing show in the Asia Cup has not been included with Arshdeep Singh in the squad this year. Harshal Patel, on the other hand, has replaced Shardul Thakur from India's World Cup squad last year. India's squad for T20 World Cup 2022: Rohit Sharma (C), KL Rahul (VC), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Deepak Hooda, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dinesh Karthik (WK), Hardik Pandya, R Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh

Who is in, who is out? A look at changes in India's squads for T20 Word Cup 2021 and 2022

When Rafa Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer eventually loosen their stranglehold on the Grand Slams, pundits may view Carlos Alcaraz's U.S. Open victory on Sunday as heralding the changing of the guard in men's tennis.

Having earned his reputation as one of the fiercest competitors among a hungry group of young challengers to the 'Big Three', Alcaraz's win over Casper Ruud not only brought the 19-year-old Spaniard a first major title but also saw him become the youngest world number one in ATP history.

His two-week journey in New York saw him collide with a host of other rising stars, offering the promise of exciting rivalries for fans to enjoy for many years to come.

He battled 21-year-old Italian Jannik Sinner in a thrilling five-set quarter-final that did not finish until nearly 3 a.m. before surviving another five-setter against 24-year-old American Frances Tiafoe, who became the first Black American man to make the semis of the tournament since Arthur Ashe in 1972.

On Sunday "Carlitos" avoided another punishing five-set match but still had to be at his athletic best to score a 6-4 2-6 7-6(1) 6-3 victory over 23-year-old Norwegian Ruud, who rises to number two in the world behind Alcaraz.

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The Spaniard's coach, former world number one Juan Carlos Ferrero, said there is no shortage of talent on the men's Tour but he came away from Alcaraz's quarter-final match against Sinner thinking the pair could dominate for the next decade.

"The other day I said that maybe Sinner and Carlos could dominate the Tour for maybe the next 10 years, from what I saw, the level that I saw the other day," he said.

"Of course, there's another players like (Alexander) Zverev, (Dominic) Thiem, Casper, (Stefanos) Tsitsipas, they going to be there, they going to have opportunities to win Grand Slams for sure."

Also making headlines at Flushing Meadows was fiery 27-year-old Australian Nick Kyrgios, who had reached the Wimbledon final and knocked then world number one Daniil Medvedev out in the fourth round in New York.

But while the rising stars command more and more of the spotlight and help attract a younger and more diverse fan base to the sport, it would be premature to say the landscape has shifted.

Nadal won the first two Grand Slams of the year at Melbourne Park and Roland Garros.

Three-time U.S. Open champion Djokovic, who was not able to travel to New York having chosen not to be vaccinated against COVID-19, won Wimbledon.

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The 'Big Three' had won 20 of the last 23 majors coming into Sunday's final and finished top of the world rankings in 17 of the last 18 years.

And while the 41-year-old Federer's future in the sport remains uncertain, Nadal, 36, is 38-5 this year and Djokovic will be hungry to match or surpass the Spaniard's record 22 Grand Slam titles when the new season begins next year.

For ESPN commentator Patrick McEnroe, however, the tide is starting to turn.

"It's remarkable to watch Alcaraz play this game, how he's elevated the tempo of this game along with Sinner and Tiafoe and other young guys," he said on Sunday.

"To me it really is the start, it's not the finish, but it's the start of the real changing of the guard in men's tennis."

When Rafa Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer eventually loosen their stranglehold on the Grand Slams, pundits may view Carlos Alcaraz's U.S. Open victory on Sunday as heralding the changing of the guard in men's tennis.

When Rafa Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer eventually loosen their stranglehold on the Grand Slams, pundits may view Carlos Alcaraz's U.S. Open victory on Sunday as heralding the changing of the guard in men's tennis. Having earned his reputation as one of the fiercest competitors among a hungry group of young challengers to the 'Big Three', Alcaraz's win over Casper Ruud not only brought the 19-year-old Spaniard a first major title but also saw him become the youngest world number one in ATP history. His two-week journey in New York saw him collide with a host of other rising stars, offering the promise of exciting rivalries for fans to enjoy for many years to come. He battled 21-year-old Italian Jannik Sinner in a thrilling five-set quarter-final that did not finish until nearly 3 a.m. before surviving another five-setter against 24-year-old American Frances Tiafoe, who became the first Black American man to make the semis of the tournament since Arthur Ashe in 1972. On Sunday "Carlitos" avoided another punishing five-set match but still had to be at his athletic best to score a 6-4 2-6 7-6(1) 6-3 victory over 23-year-old Norwegian Ruud, who rises to number two in the world behind Alcaraz. Also Read: Rafael Nadal shares heartfelt tweet for US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz, lauds academy product Casper Ruud The Spaniard's coach, former world number one Juan Carlos Ferrero, said there is no shortage of talent on the men's Tour but he came away from Alcaraz's quarter-final match against Sinner thinking the pair could dominate for the next decade. "The other day I said that maybe Sinner and Carlos could dominate the Tour for maybe the next 10 years, from what I saw, the level that I saw the other day," he said. "Of course, there's another players like (Alexander) Zverev, (Dominic) Thiem, Casper, (Stefanos) Tsitsipas, they going to be there, they going to have opportunities to win Grand Slams for sure." Also making headlines at Flushing Meadows was fiery 27-year-old Australian Nick Kyrgios, who had reached the Wimbledon final and knocked then world number one Daniil Medvedev out in the fourth round in New York. But while the rising stars command more and more of the spotlight and help attract a younger and more diverse fan base to the sport, it would be premature to say the landscape has shifted. Nadal won the first two Grand Slams of the year at Melbourne Park and Roland Garros. Three-time U.S. Open champion Djokovic, who was not able to travel to New York having chosen not to be vaccinated against COVID-19, won Wimbledon. Also Read: Carlos Alcaraz defeats Casper Ruud to win US Open, ascends to world number one The 'Big Three' had won 20 of the last 23 majors coming into Sunday's final and finished top of the world rankings in 17 of the last 18 years. And while the 41-year-old Federer's future in the sport remains uncertain, Nadal, 36, is 38-5 this year and Djokovic will be hungry to match or surpass the Spaniard's record 22 Grand Slam titles when the new season begins next year. For ESPN commentator Patrick McEnroe, however, the tide is starting to turn. "It's remarkable to watch Alcaraz play this game, how he's elevated the tempo of this game along with Sinner and Tiafoe and other young guys," he said on Sunday. "To me it really is the start, it's not the finish, but it's the start of the real changing of the guard in men's tennis."

Carlos Alcaraz's US Open triumph previews the next chapter of men's tennis

It was a dream come true moment for Dinesh Karthik as India announced their squad for the T20 World Cup 2022 on Monday. Karthik has been selected in India's squad for the World Cup down under as one of the two wicket-keepers along with Rishabh Pant. The veteran wicket-keeper batter has had a remarkable year so far and will be looking to continue his fine form in the showpiece event next month.

Karthik has completed a stunning redemption with his selection in India's T20 World Cup team. Having last played for India in the ODI World Cup in 2019, the 37-year-old made his comeback to the team earlier this year after a brilliant campaign in IPL 2022 where he lit up games with his finishing heroics.

He continued his fine form for India in the shortest format of the game and has now managed to make the cut in the T20 World Cup squad as the team's designated finisher. He took to Twitter to react to his inclusion and posted a heartfelt message for all. "Dreams do come true," wrote Karthik.

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Karthik has played 18 T20Is for India this year since making his comeback to the team and has scored 193 runs at an average of 21.44 while batting in the lower-middle order. It remains to be seen if he will manage to pip Pant as the first-choice wicket-keeper batter in the T20 World Cup or if he will be used as a specialist batter.

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Apart from Karthik's inclusion, India's squad also saw the return of fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel after they recovered from their respective injuries. The duo will strengthen India's pace attack at the World Cup and will be looking to get into a rhythm in South Africa and Australia series at home ahead of the showpiece event.

Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel have been roped in as the two all-rounders in the 15-man squad while Yuzvendra Chahal and R Ashwin have made the cut as the two spinners. The T20 World Cup 2022 is set to get underway on October 16.

It was a dream come true moment for Dinesh Karthik as India announced their squad for the T20 World Cup 2022 on Monday. Karthik has been selected in India's squad for the World Cup down under as one of the two wicket-keepers along with Rishabh Pant.

It was a dream come true moment for Dinesh Karthik as India announced their squad for the T20 World Cup 2022 on Monday. Karthik has been selected in India's squad for the World Cup down under as one of the two wicket-keepers along with Rishabh Pant. The veteran wicket-keeper batter has had a remarkable year so far and will be looking to continue his fine form in the showpiece event next month. Karthik has completed a stunning redemption with his selection in India's T20 World Cup team. Having last played for India in the ODI World Cup in 2019, the 37-year-old made his comeback to the team earlier this year after a brilliant campaign in IPL 2022 where he lit up games with his finishing heroics. He continued his fine form for India in the shortest format of the game and has now managed to make the cut in the T20 World Cup squad as the team's designated finisher. He took to Twitter to react to his inclusion and posted a heartfelt message for all. "Dreams do come true," wrote Karthik. Dreams do come true — DK (@DineshKarthik) September 12, 2022 × Also Read: Jasprit Bumrah, Harshal Patel return as India announce 15-man squad for T20 World Cup 2022 Karthik has played 18 T20Is for India this year since making his comeback to the team and has scored 193 runs at an average of 21.44 while batting in the lower-middle order. It remains to be seen if he will manage to pip Pant as the first-choice wicket-keeper batter in the T20 World Cup or if he will be used as a specialist batter. Also Read: 'Learnt this from Tendulkar' - Sehwag on why Team India stars are getting injured regularly Apart from Karthik's inclusion, India's squad also saw the return of fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel after they recovered from their respective injuries. The duo will strengthen India's pace attack at the World Cup and will be looking to get into a rhythm in South Africa and Australia series at home ahead of the showpiece event. Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel have been roped in as the two all-rounders in the 15-man squad while Yuzvendra Chahal and R Ashwin have made the cut as the two spinners. The T20 World Cup 2022 is set to get underway on October 16.

Dreams do come true: Dinesh Karthik reacts after being selected in India's T20 World Cup 2022 squad

Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by 23 runs in the final of the Asia Cup 2022 on Sunday to lift their sixth title and cap off an incredible tournament. The Lankans rode on a terrific all-round performance from Wanindu Hasaranga and a brilliant knock from Bhanuka Rajapaksa to shatter Pakistan's hopes of lifting the prestigious&nbsp;trophy.

Pakistan won the toss and opted to bowl first in the summit clash before getting off to a flying start as they reduced Sri Lanka to 58/5 inside nine overs. However, Rajapaksa (71) combined with Hasaranga (36) to steer his team to a fighting total of 170 runs.

Hasaranga continued his dream run as he picked up three wickets while pacer Pramod Madushan bagged a four-wicket haul to bundle out Pakistan for 147 runs in 20 overs and secure a comprehensive win for their country. It was a disappointing batting effort from Pakistan as their middle-order crumbled under pressure.

The top-order flopped too as both Babar Azam (5) and Fakhar Zaman (0) departed cheaply in the final. Opener Mohammad Rizwan scored 55 runs in the final and tried to keep Pakistan in the game but he failed to do so and was widely criticised for his poor strike rate in the 171-run chase.

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Rizwan managed 55 runs off 49 balls at a strike rate of 112.24 which cost Pakistan the game as they fell short in the run chase. Among those who were critical of Rizwan's approach was the legendary Wasim Akram as he bashed the opening batter for his slow scoring rate.

Akram pointed out Rizwan had batted similarly against Hong Kong earlier in the tournament and revealed he was attacked on social media by fans for calling out the Pakistan batter over his performance. The legendary cricketer said insisted he is not someone who can sing false praise of someone who isn't performing well.

"At the beginning of the tournament, I had said that the openers won't mess up but struggle in games like these. That's exactly what happened today," said Akram on Star Sports after Pakistan's loss in the final.

"He (Rizwan) had done the same thing against Hong Kong if you remember. I criticised him, which was healthy criticism. And people attacked me on social media. Pakistan people said that I don't support Rizwan. If you want my opinion, I will give you the right and straightforward opinion. I am not the guy who will lie about what I see. Black is black and white is white for me," he added.

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As much as Pakistan batters deserve to&nbsp;be blamed for their poor show, Sri Lankan bowlers should be credited for&nbsp;producing a brilliant effort with the ball to bundle out the Pakistan team for 147. Madushan and Hasaranga combined to run through the top and the middle-order while Chamika Karunaratne also chipped in with two wickets.

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Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by 23 runs in the final of the Asia Cup 2022 on Sunday to lift their sixth title and cap off an incredible tournament. The Lankans rode on a terrific all-round performance from Wanindu Hasaranga and a brilliant knock from Bhanuka Rajapaksa to shatter Pakistan's hopes of lifting the prestigious trophy.

Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by 23 runs in the final of the Asia Cup 2022 on Sunday to lift their sixth title and cap off an incredible tournament. The Lankans rode on a terrific all-round performance from Wanindu Hasaranga and a brilliant knock from Bhanuka Rajapaksa to shatter Pakistan's hopes of lifting the prestigious trophy. Pakistan won the toss and opted to bowl first in the summit clash before getting off to a flying start as they reduced Sri Lanka to 58/5 inside nine overs. However, Rajapaksa (71) combined with Hasaranga (36) to steer his team to a fighting total of 170 runs. Hasaranga continued his dream run as he picked up three wickets while pacer Pramod Madushan bagged a four-wicket haul to bundle out Pakistan for 147 runs in 20 overs and secure a comprehensive win for their country. It was a disappointing batting effort from Pakistan as their middle-order crumbled under pressure. The top-order flopped too as both Babar Azam (5) and Fakhar Zaman (0) departed cheaply in the final. Opener Mohammad Rizwan scored 55 runs in the final and tried to keep Pakistan in the game but he failed to do so and was widely criticised for his poor strike rate in the 171-run chase. Also Read: I let my team down: Pakistan star blames himself as Babar Azam & Co. lose to Sri Lanka in Asia Cup final Rizwan managed 55 runs off 49 balls at a strike rate of 112.24 which cost Pakistan the game as they fell short in the run chase. Among those who were critical of Rizwan's approach was the legendary Wasim Akram as he bashed the opening batter for his slow scoring rate. Akram pointed out Rizwan had batted similarly against Hong Kong earlier in the tournament and revealed he was attacked on social media by fans for calling out the Pakistan batter over his performance. The legendary cricketer said insisted he is not someone who can sing false praise of someone who isn't performing well. "At the beginning of the tournament, I had said that the openers won't mess up but struggle in games like these. That's exactly what happened today," said Akram on Star Sports after Pakistan's loss in the final. "He (Rizwan) had done the same thing against Hong Kong if you remember. I criticised him, which was healthy criticism. And people attacked me on social media. Pakistan people said that I don't support Rizwan. If you want my opinion, I will give you the right and straightforward opinion. I am not the guy who will lie about what I see. Black is black and white is white for me," he added. Also Read: Jasprit Bumrah, Harshal Patel return as India announce 15-man squad for T20 World Cup 2022 As much as Pakistan batters deserve to be blamed for their poor show, Sri Lankan bowlers should be credited for producing a brilliant effort with the ball to bundle out the Pakistan team for 147. Madushan and Hasaranga combined to run through the top and the middle-order while Chamika Karunaratne also chipped in with two wickets.

'I'm not the guy who will lie': Wasim Akram reveals he was attacked online for critcising Mohammad Rizwan

The English Football League, which manages the three divisions below the Premier League, said on Monday that matches will return as scheduled from Tuesday after the last round of games were postponed following the death of Queen Elizabeth.

The top flight Premier League and EFL announced last week that the games had been postponed after the queen, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, died peacefully at her home in Scotland on Sept. 8 aged 96.

Matches in the Women's Super League and across the lower tiers of the football pyramid and grassroots football were also postponed.

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The EFL said on Monday that tributes will be paid to the queen at grounds across England.

"A minute's silence will be held before matches, with black armbands to be worn by participants, flags to be flown at half-mast and the National Anthem to be played in stadiums," it said in a statement.

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"With a national policing plan now in operation, the League and clubs will continue to work with forces in respect of any challenges that may emerge regarding policing of specific fixtures."

The English Football League, which manages the three divisions below the Premier League, said on Monday that matches will return as scheduled from Tuesday after the last round of games were postponed following the death of Queen Elizabeth.

The English Football League, which manages the three divisions below the Premier League, said on Monday that matches will return as scheduled from Tuesday after the last round of games were postponed following the death of Queen Elizabeth. The top flight Premier League and EFL announced last week that the games had been postponed after the queen, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, died peacefully at her home in Scotland on Sept. 8 aged 96. Matches in the Women's Super League and across the lower tiers of the football pyramid and grassroots football were also postponed. Also Read: 'We've been warned': Bayern Munich wary ahead of Lewandowski reunion in Champions League The EFL said on Monday that tributes will be paid to the queen at grounds across England. "A minute's silence will be held before matches, with black armbands to be worn by participants, flags to be flown at half-mast and the National Anthem to be played in stadiums," it said in a statement. Also Read: 'Devastated that my time at Chelsea has come to an end'- Thomas Tuchel reacts after being sacked "With a national policing plan now in operation, the League and clubs will continue to work with forces in respect of any challenges that may emerge regarding policing of specific fixtures."

English Football League says matches to return from Tuesday after postponement due to Queen's demise

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday (September 12) announced India's 15-man squad for the T20 World Cup 2022. There are no major surprises in the squad as fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel have returned after recovering well from their respective injuries.

The BCCI selection committee met on Monday afternoon to pick the squad after India's disappointing campaign in the recently-concluded Asia Cup 2022 where the team failed to make it to the final. India's bowling woes were left exposed in the tournament and the pace attack has been strengthened for the World Cup with the return of Bumrah and Harshal.

Both the pacers had missed the bus for Asia Cup after suffering injuries. They have now fully recovered and have been undergoing training at the National Cricket&nbsp; Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru. Bumrah and Harshal will spearhead India's pace battery alongside the experienced Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Arshdeep Singh.

Senior pacer Mohammed Shami was believed to be in contention to make a comeback in the T20 squad after a dismal show from Indian pacers in the Asia Cup. However, he has been selected as one of the standby players alongside Deepak Chahar and young spinner Ravi Bishnoi, who was part of India's Asia Cup squad.

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In the absence of star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who failed to make the cut after undergoing knee surgery recently, Axar Patel has been roped in as a like-to-like replacement. Hardik Pandya remains India's first-choice all-rounder while Deepak Hooda will also be expected to chip in with the ball when required.

There are no major changes in the batting line-up from the squad that was picked for the Asia Cup. The likes of Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan and others have also missed out as the selectors have retained the top four of&nbsp;Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli and&nbsp;Suryakumar Yadav along with Pandya and Hooda in the middle.

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Both Rishabh Pant and Dinesh Karthik have made the cut as expected. While Pant is likely to be the first-choice wicket-keeper, Karthik might have made the cut as a specialist finisher based on his current form. India have kept Shreyas Iyer in the reserves as a backup in case of injuries.

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India's final 15-man squad for T20 World Cup 2022:

Rohit Sharma (C), KL Rahul (VC), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Deepak Hooda, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dinesh Karthik (WK), Hardik Pandya, R&nbsp;Ashwin, Yuzvendra&nbsp;Chahal, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh

Standby players - Mohammed&nbsp;Shami, Shreyas Iyer, Ravi Bishnoi, Deepak Chahar

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday (September 12) announced India's 15-man squad for the T20 World Cup 2022. There are no major surprises in the squad as fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel have returned after recovering well from their respective injuries.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday (September 12) announced India's 15-man squad for the T20 World Cup 2022. There are no major surprises in the squad as fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel have returned after recovering well from their respective injuries. The BCCI selection committee met on Monday afternoon to pick the squad after India's disappointing campaign in the recently-concluded Asia Cup 2022 where the team failed to make it to the final. India's bowling woes were left exposed in the tournament and the pace attack has been strengthened for the World Cup with the return of Bumrah and Harshal. Both the pacers had missed the bus for Asia Cup after suffering injuries. They have now fully recovered and have been undergoing training at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru. Bumrah and Harshal will spearhead India's pace battery alongside the experienced Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Arshdeep Singh. Senior pacer Mohammed Shami was believed to be in contention to make a comeback in the T20 squad after a dismal show from Indian pacers in the Asia Cup. However, he has been selected as one of the standby players alongside Deepak Chahar and young spinner Ravi Bishnoi, who was part of India's Asia Cup squad. Also Read: 'Learnt this from Sachin Tendulkar' - Virender Sehwag on why Team India stars are getting injured regularly In the absence of star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who failed to make the cut after undergoing knee surgery recently, Axar Patel has been roped in as a like-to-like replacement. Hardik Pandya remains India's first-choice all-rounder while Deepak Hooda will also be expected to chip in with the ball when required. There are no major changes in the batting line-up from the squad that was picked for the Asia Cup. The likes of Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan and others have also missed out as the selectors have retained the top four of Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav along with Pandya and Hooda in the middle. Also Read: Shocking! Ramiz loses cool at Indian reporter on being asked about Pakistan's Asia Cup final loss - Watch Both Rishabh Pant and Dinesh Karthik have made the cut as expected. While Pant is likely to be the first-choice wicket-keeper, Karthik might have made the cut as a specialist finisher based on his current form. India have kept Shreyas Iyer in the reserves as a backup in case of injuries. NEWS: India’s squad for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022. Rohit Sharma (C), KL Rahul (VC), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Deepak Hooda, R Pant (WK), Dinesh Karthik (WK), Hardik Pandya, R. Ashwin, Y Chahal, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, B Kumar, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh — BCCI (@BCCI) September 12, 2022 × India's final 15-man squad for T20 World Cup 2022: Rohit Sharma (C), KL Rahul (VC), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Deepak Hooda, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dinesh Karthik (WK), Hardik Pandya, R Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh Standby players - Mohammed Shami, Shreyas Iyer, Ravi Bishnoi, Deepak Chahar

Jasprit Bumrah, Harshal Patel return as India announce 15-man squad for T20 World Cup 2022

Australia's T20I captain Aaron Finch surprisingly announced his retirement from ODIs last week confirming that the third ODI against New Zealand on Sunday was his last game in the fifty-over format. While he has brought down the curtains on his ODI career, Finch will continue to lead Australia in T20Is.

Finch captained Australia in a total of 54 ODI matches out of the 145 games he played in his ODI career. His retirement came after the right-hander's poor run with the willow which saw many question his credentials as captain. However, Finch himself decided to step down leaving Australia in search of a new captain ahead of the ODI World Cup next year.

While Test captain Pat Cummins remains one of the favourites to take over the reins in ODIs as well, Finch himself has backed his opening partner David Warner to lead Australia in the fifty-over format. However, Cricket Australia (CA) are in a tricky spot as far as Warner is concerned as the veteran batter has a lifetime ban on him from taking any leadership roles in the team.

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Warner was banned for a lifetime from taking any leadership roles for Australia after his role in the infamous ball-tampering scandal in South Africa in 2018. He was punished alongside the likes of former captain Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft by CA for their involvement in the scandal.

While his ban is yet to be lifted, Finch believes Warner should be given the opportunity to lead Australia as he is an unbelievable tactical captain. Finch said he loved playing under Warner while urging CA to overturn his leadership ban.

"I think CA (Cricket Australia) I think are revisiting what that looks like. He’s someone I’ve played under a few times for Australia when he’s had the opportunity to captain, and he’s been fantastic. He’s an unbelievable tactical captain and someone who at the time the guys loved playing under," Finch said on Triple M radio.

"I’m not 100 percent sure of what CA’s position is on it. But would I like to see it overturned? (Yes) he’s someone who, you do your time and he’s well and truly done that I think," he added.

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Warner has been a vital cog in the Australian team across formats ever since his return from the one-year-ban on him imposed in the aftermath of the ball-tampering scandal in 2018. The left-hander played an instrumental role in Australia's maiden T20 World Cup triumph last year under Finch's captaincy. 
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Australia's T20I captain Aaron Finch surprisingly announced his retirement from ODIs last week confirming that the third ODI against New Zealand on Sunday was his last game in the fifty-over format.

Australia's T20I captain Aaron Finch surprisingly announced his retirement from ODIs last week confirming that the third ODI against New Zealand on Sunday was his last game in the fifty-over format. While he has brought down the curtains on his ODI career, Finch will continue to lead Australia in T20Is. Finch captained Australia in a total of 54 ODI matches out of the 145 games he played in his ODI career. His retirement came after the right-hander's poor run with the willow which saw many question his credentials as captain. However, Finch himself decided to step down leaving Australia in search of a new captain ahead of the ODI World Cup next year. While Test captain Pat Cummins remains one of the favourites to take over the reins in ODIs as well, Finch himself has backed his opening partner David Warner to lead Australia in the fifty-over format. However, Cricket Australia (CA) are in a tricky spot as far as Warner is concerned as the veteran batter has a lifetime ban on him from taking any leadership roles in the team. Also Read: India's T20 World Cup squad: Will Mohammed Shami be included? Bumrah and Harshal set to return Warner was banned for a lifetime from taking any leadership roles for Australia after his role in the infamous ball-tampering scandal in South Africa in 2018. He was punished alongside the likes of former captain Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft by CA for their involvement in the scandal. While his ban is yet to be lifted, Finch believes Warner should be given the opportunity to lead Australia as he is an unbelievable tactical captain. Finch said he loved playing under Warner while urging CA to overturn his leadership ban. "I think CA (Cricket Australia) I think are revisiting what that looks like. He’s someone I’ve played under a few times for Australia when he’s had the opportunity to captain, and he’s been fantastic. He’s an unbelievable tactical captain and someone who at the time the guys loved playing under," Finch said on Triple M radio. "I’m not 100 percent sure of what CA’s position is on it. But would I like to see it overturned? (Yes) he’s someone who, you do your time and he’s well and truly done that I think," he added. Also Read: 'Learnt this from Sachin Tendulkar' - Virender Sehwag on why Team India stars are getting injured regularly Warner has been a vital cog in the Australian team across formats ever since his return from the one-year-ban on him imposed in the aftermath of the ball-tampering scandal in 2018. The left-hander played an instrumental role in Australia's maiden T20 World Cup triumph last year under Finch's captaincy.

'He’s an unbelievable tactical captain': Aaron Finch names Aussie star who should replace him as ODI skipper

Bayern Munich will welcome Robert Lewandowski's Barcelona to the Allianz Arena on Tuesday, hoping to jolt themselves out of a poor run of Bundesliga form. Despite Wednesday's impressive 2-0 win at Inter Milan, Bayern have drawn three games in a row and sit in the unfamiliar position of third place after six matches.&nbsp;

While Bayern have not struggled to find the back of the net this season with 31 goals in nine games, they have missed Lewandowski's penetration at crucial moments in recent weeks.&nbsp;Lewandowski has had a dominant start to life in Spain, scoring six times in five La Liga matches for Barcelona to sit in his usual spot atop the goalscoring charts.&nbsp;

With four wins and a draw, Barcelona are unbeaten in the league and sit second behind Real Madrid.&nbsp;In the Champions League, Lewandowski opened his account with a hat-trick in Barcelona's 5-1 home win against Viktoria Plzen.&nbsp;

Speaking directly after their 2-2 home draw with Stuttgart on Saturday, Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic said his team knew better than most the kind of damage Lewandowski could inflict.&nbsp;

"We have been warned," Salihamidzic said about his former striker's form for his new club.&nbsp;

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Bayern have a strong recent Champions League record against Barcelona, with two 3-0 wins last season along with an 8-2 quarter-final thumping on the way to winning the 2020 title.&nbsp;

The six-time European champions are however fully aware that this Barcelona side is stronger than some of the recent incarnations.

"Worried? I don't know (about that)," Salihamidzic said on Saturday when asked if his side were fearful ahead of Barca's visit.&nbsp;

"We have to shift up two gears, even three against Barcelona.

"Barcelona have top players, play good football (and) 'Lewa' is up front, he uses every opportunity."&nbsp;

Manager Julian Nagelsmann said his side's Bundesliga form will not change the preparation for Tuesday's game.&nbsp;

"I approach the week the way I would have done it if we had won," Nagelsmann said on Saturday.&nbsp;

"We're trying to come up with a good idea for Barcelona, which will be difficult.&nbsp;

"I would have done the same thing if we had won 4-0 today."

After his side's 2-0 win over Inter, Nagelsmann said his side were "looking forward" to taking on the man who scored 344 goals in 375 Bayern appearances.

"I am looking forward to it (the reunion with Lewandowski). Not so much as an opponent because he's very dangerous, but as a person I will be pleased to see him."

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Nagelsmann said he hoped fans would welcome Lewandowski back warmly, despite the acrimonious nature of his departure.

"I hope the fans will honour that too, regardless of how things were with his departure."

Bayern forward Thomas Mueller, who said he was "mad at ourselves for the first time this season" after the draw with Stuttgart, said he was happy for the focus to shift away from his side's domestic problems.&nbsp;

"We're really looking forward to the duel - not just because of Robert," Mueller said.&nbsp;

"It's a meeting at the summit in the group."

Bayern Munich will welcome Robert Lewandowski's Barcelona to the Allianz Arena on Tuesday, hoping to jolt themselves out of a poor run of Bundesliga form. Despite Wednesday's impressive 2-0 win at Inter Milan, Bayern have drawn three games in a row and sit in the unfamiliar position of third place after six matches.

Bayern Munich will welcome Robert Lewandowski's Barcelona to the Allianz Arena on Tuesday, hoping to jolt themselves out of a poor run of Bundesliga form. Despite Wednesday's impressive 2-0 win at Inter Milan, Bayern have drawn three games in a row and sit in the unfamiliar position of third place after six matches. While Bayern have not struggled to find the back of the net this season with 31 goals in nine games, they have missed Lewandowski's penetration at crucial moments in recent weeks. Lewandowski has had a dominant start to life in Spain, scoring six times in five La Liga matches for Barcelona to sit in his usual spot atop the goalscoring charts. With four wins and a draw, Barcelona are unbeaten in the league and sit second behind Real Madrid. In the Champions League, Lewandowski opened his account with a hat-trick in Barcelona's 5-1 home win against Viktoria Plzen. Speaking directly after their 2-2 home draw with Stuttgart on Saturday, Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic said his team knew better than most the kind of damage Lewandowski could inflict. "We have been warned," Salihamidzic said about his former striker's form for his new club. Also Read: Real Madrid come from behind to beat Mallorca 4-1 to return atop Bayern have a strong recent Champions League record against Barcelona, with two 3-0 wins last season along with an 8-2 quarter-final thumping on the way to winning the 2020 title. The six-time European champions are however fully aware that this Barcelona side is stronger than some of the recent incarnations. "Worried? I don't know (about that)," Salihamidzic said on Saturday when asked if his side were fearful ahead of Barca's visit. "We have to shift up two gears, even three against Barcelona. "Barcelona have top players, play good football (and) 'Lewa' is up front, he uses every opportunity." Manager Julian Nagelsmann said his side's Bundesliga form will not change the preparation for Tuesday's game. "I approach the week the way I would have done it if we had won," Nagelsmann said on Saturday. "We're trying to come up with a good idea for Barcelona, which will be difficult. "I would have done the same thing if we had won 4-0 today." After his side's 2-0 win over Inter, Nagelsmann said his side were "looking forward" to taking on the man who scored 344 goals in 375 Bayern appearances. "I am looking forward to it (the reunion with Lewandowski). Not so much as an opponent because he's very dangerous, but as a person I will be pleased to see him." Also Read: 'Devastated that my time at Chelsea has come to an end'- Thomas Tuchel reacts after being sacked Nagelsmann said he hoped fans would welcome Lewandowski back warmly, despite the acrimonious nature of his departure. "I hope the fans will honour that too, regardless of how things were with his departure." Bayern forward Thomas Mueller, who said he was "mad at ourselves for the first time this season" after the draw with Stuttgart, said he was happy for the focus to shift away from his side's domestic problems. "We're really looking forward to the duel - not just because of Robert," Mueller said. "It's a meeting at the summit in the group."

'We've been warned': Bayern Munich wary ahead of Lewandowski reunion in Champions League

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is likely to announce India's 15-man squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2022 on Monday (September 12). The selectors face some major selection headaches after India's disappointing campaign in the recently-concluded Asia Cup 2022 where they were dumped out of the competition from the Super Four stage.

As per a report in the Times of India, there will be an online meeting of the BCCI selection panel on Monday afternoon where the squad for the T20 World Cup will be picked and announced later in the day. Head coach Rahul Dravid and captain Rohit Sharma are also expected to be part of the meeting.

Star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who recently underwent knee surgery is unlikely to be picked as he will remain out of action for a few months. Jadeja was ruled out midway through India's Asia Cup campaign after aggravating his knee injury during training.&nbsp;

However, in what comes as a major boost for the Indian team ahead of the T20 World Cup in Australia next month, fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel have recovered well and are available for selection. The duo had missed the Asia Cup dues to respective injuries and their absence was dearly felt by the Indian team.

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While Bumrah and Harshal are expected to make the cut, veteran pacer Mohammed Shami also remains in contention. Shami has not been in India's T20I plans for a while now but he remains in contention as the selectors might look at fresh changes in the pace attack after a disappointing show from the fast bowlers in the Asia Cup.

Avesh Khan, who was part of India's squad in the Asia Cup, failed to impress and might make way for Shami. However, the likes of Deepak Chahar and Umran Malik are also among major contenders for a spot in the final 15 alongside Bumrah, Harshal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh.

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India's middle-order to looked unsettled&nbsp;in Jajdeja's absence during the Asia Cup and it remains to be seen if the likes of Sanju Samson or Shreyas Iyer will be included in the squad to add depth to India's batting. The selectors will also have to take a call whether they want to pick Dinesh Karthik as a specialist finisher or first-choice wicket-keeper batter ahead of Rishabh Pant.

Both Suryakumar Yadav and Deepak Hooda are expected to keep their spots along with the top three of skipper Rohit, KL Rahul and Virat Kohli, who rediscovered his form in the Asia Cup with some splendid performances.

India's predicted squad for T20 World Cup 2022:

Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Deepak Hooda, Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant/Dinesh Karthik, Axar Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravi Bishnoi/R Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Sanju Samson/Shreyas Iyer

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is likely to announce India's 15-man squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2022 on Monday (September 12). The selectors face some major selection headaches after India's disappointing campaign in the recently-concluded Asia Cup 2022 where they were dumped out of the competition from the Super Four stage.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is likely to announce India's 15-man squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2022 on Monday (September 12). The selectors face some major selection headaches after India's disappointing campaign in the recently-concluded Asia Cup 2022 where they were dumped out of the competition from the Super Four stage. As per a report in the Times of India, there will be an online meeting of the BCCI selection panel on Monday afternoon where the squad for the T20 World Cup will be picked and announced later in the day. Head coach Rahul Dravid and captain Rohit Sharma are also expected to be part of the meeting. Star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who recently underwent knee surgery is unlikely to be picked as he will remain out of action for a few months. Jadeja was ruled out midway through India's Asia Cup campaign after aggravating his knee injury during training. However, in what comes as a major boost for the Indian team ahead of the T20 World Cup in Australia next month, fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel have recovered well and are available for selection. The duo had missed the Asia Cup dues to respective injuries and their absence was dearly felt by the Indian team. Also Read: What went wrong for Rohit Sharma-led India in Asia Cup 2022? While Bumrah and Harshal are expected to make the cut, veteran pacer Mohammed Shami also remains in contention. Shami has not been in India's T20I plans for a while now but he remains in contention as the selectors might look at fresh changes in the pace attack after a disappointing show from the fast bowlers in the Asia Cup. Avesh Khan, who was part of India's squad in the Asia Cup, failed to impress and might make way for Shami. However, the likes of Deepak Chahar and Umran Malik are also among major contenders for a spot in the final 15 alongside Bumrah, Harshal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh. Also Read: Shocking! Ramiz loses cool at Indian reporter on being asked about Pakistan's Asia Cup final loss - Watch India's middle-order to looked unsettled in Jajdeja's absence during the Asia Cup and it remains to be seen if the likes of Sanju Samson or Shreyas Iyer will be included in the squad to add depth to India's batting. The selectors will also have to take a call whether they want to pick Dinesh Karthik as a specialist finisher or first-choice wicket-keeper batter ahead of Rishabh Pant. Both Suryakumar Yadav and Deepak Hooda are expected to keep their spots along with the top three of skipper Rohit, KL Rahul and Virat Kohli, who rediscovered his form in the Asia Cup with some splendid performances. India's predicted squad for T20 World Cup 2022: Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Deepak Hooda, Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant/Dinesh Karthik, Axar Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravi Bishnoi/R Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Sanju Samson/Shreyas Iyer

India's T20 World Cup squad: Will Mohammed Shami be included? Bumrah and Harshal set to return

Australia captain Aaron Finch got a classy guard of honour from the New Zealand cricket team ahead of his final ODI in Cairns on Sunday. The ongoing third ODI between Australia and New Zealand is Finch's final fifty-over game for his country as he has decided to retire from the format.

Finch will continue leading Australia in T20Is but has decided to quit ODIs to ensure the next captain gets enough time to prepare with the team for the 2023 ODI World Cup in India. As the Aussie skipper walked out to open the innings for the hosts in his final ODI, New Zealand came up with a great gesture.

The Kiwis lined up to give Finch a guard of honour and New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson was seen walking up to him to give him a pat on the back as a mark of appreciation for the Australian captain ahead of his final ODI.

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Finch's final ODI appearance didn't turn out as he would have expected as the Australian skipper was dismissed cheaply after scoring just 5 runs off 13 balls. He was cleaned up by New Zealand pacer Tim Southee in his final game to finish his ODI career with 5401 runs in 145 matches at an average of 39.13 and a strike rate of 87.83.&nbsp;

Finch was first appointed as the stand-in skipper of the Australian team in Matthew Wade's absence ahead of the team's tour of New Zealand in 2017. He led Australia in the 2019 ODI World Cup and helped them script a memorable triumph in the T20 World Cup last year.

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He will continue to play T20Is and will lead the Aussies in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2022 at home later this year. The defending champions will once again start the tournament as one of the favourites and will be looking to go all the way to bag their second successive title.

Australia captain Aaron Finch got a classy guard of honour from the New Zealand cricket team ahead of his final ODI in Cairns on Sunday. The ongoing third ODI between Australia and New Zealand is Finch's final fifty-over game for his country as he has decided to retire from the format.

Australia captain Aaron Finch got a classy guard of honour from the New Zealand cricket team ahead of his final ODI in Cairns on Sunday. The ongoing third ODI between Australia and New Zealand is Finch's final fifty-over game for his country as he has decided to retire from the format. Finch will continue leading Australia in T20Is but has decided to quit ODIs to ensure the next captain gets enough time to prepare with the team for the 2023 ODI World Cup in India. As the Aussie skipper walked out to open the innings for the hosts in his final ODI, New Zealand came up with a great gesture. The Kiwis lined up to give Finch a guard of honour and New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson was seen walking up to him to give him a pat on the back as a mark of appreciation for the Australian captain ahead of his final ODI. Classy stuff from the Black Caps as Aaron Finch makes his way to the middle #AUSvNZ pic.twitter.com/LMawJThq7t — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) September 11, 2022 × Also Read: WATCH - England cricket team sings national anthem 'God Save the King', pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth Finch's final ODI appearance didn't turn out as he would have expected as the Australian skipper was dismissed cheaply after scoring just 5 runs off 13 balls. He was cleaned up by New Zealand pacer Tim Southee in his final game to finish his ODI career with 5401 runs in 145 matches at an average of 39.13 and a strike rate of 87.83. Finch was first appointed as the stand-in skipper of the Australian team in Matthew Wade's absence ahead of the team's tour of New Zealand in 2017. He led Australia in the 2019 ODI World Cup and helped them script a memorable triumph in the T20 World Cup last year. Also Read: ‘He is more skilful’- Sourav Ganguly rates Virat Kohli higher than himself He will continue to play T20Is and will lead the Aussies in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2022 at home later this year. The defending champions will once again start the tournament as one of the favourites and will be looking to go all the way to bag their second successive title.

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