Shane Warne passed away on March 04 to leave the whole cricketing fraternity in a state of shock. The 52-year-old was in Thailand on a personal trip where he breathed his last and left a huge void in world cricket with his sudden demise. Warne remains a legend of the gentlemen's game with 1,001 international wickets (708 Test and 293 ODI scalps).

According to the brief statement given to Fox News by Warne's&nbsp;management, he died due to a heart attack during his Thailand trip. "Shane was found unresponsive in his villa and despite the best efforts of medical staff, he could not be revived," the statement read. "The family requests privacy at this time and will provide further details in due course," it added.

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Warne's extreme liquid diet...

For the unversed, the 52-year-old spin wizard Warne was on an extreme liquid diet -- in order to lose some fat and regain shape. While sharing a picture on Twitter, the Aussie great had revealed sometime back,&nbsp;"Operation shred has started (10 days in) &amp; the goal by July is to get back to this shape from a few years ago! Let’s go."

According to&nbsp;Warne's manager, James Erskine, the Australian was serving a strict 14-day liquid diet. The diet comprised&nbsp;just liquids and no food. According to reports, the legendary spinner sweated a lot more than usual in the week prior to his sudden departure.

“He did go on these ridiculous sorts of diets and he just finished one, where he basically only ate fluids for 14 days and he’d done these three or four times," news.com.au quoted Erskine as saying. He added, "It was a bit all or nothing. It was either white buns with butter and lasagne stuffed in the middle or he would be having black and green juices. He obviously smoked most of his life. I don't know; I think it was just a massive heart attack. That's what I think has happened," Erskine added.

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How do such liquid diets affect the body?

It is important to note that such liquid diets largely consist of juices aimed at enriching minerals and vitamins and minimising the intake of proteins and fats. Further, it also does not comprise any fibre. Several experts have stated&nbsp;that a diet with no&nbsp;balance of all nutrients is not expected to be effective and&nbsp;yield good results in the longer run.

According to BBC, the side effects of a liquid diet are headaches, dizziness, extreme tiredness, diarrhea, or constipation. Thus, it is widely recommended to refer to a rather balanced diet, consisting of lots of fruits intake, vegetables, whole grains, beans,&nbsp;seeds, etc. In addition, exercising and churning out&nbsp;ways to keep the body active during the course of a day is extremely vital.

Since Warne's passing away, the cricketing world is still trying to recover from the shock. Many former cricketers and his ex-teammates have paid tribute to the former leg-spinner, who inspired generations with his legbreak, flight and made spin-bowling an attacking option in world cricket.

Shane Warne passed away on March 04 to leave the whole cricketing fraternity in a state of shock. The 52-year-old was in Thailand on a personal trip where he breathed his last and left a huge void in world cricket with his sudden demise.

Shane Warne passed away on March 04 to leave the whole cricketing fraternity in a state of shock. The 52-year-old was in Thailand on a personal trip where he breathed his last and left a huge void in world cricket with his sudden demise. Warne remains a legend of the gentlemen's game with 1,001 international wickets (708 Test and 293 ODI scalps). According to the brief statement given to Fox News by Warne's management, he died due to a heart attack during his Thailand trip. "Shane was found unresponsive in his villa and despite the best efforts of medical staff, he could not be revived," the statement read. "The family requests privacy at this time and will provide further details in due course," it added. ALSO READ | 'He ended up....': Sachin Tendulkar shares hilarious episode when Shane Warne visited his place for dinner Warne's extreme liquid diet... For the unversed, the 52-year-old spin wizard Warne was on an extreme liquid diet -- in order to lose some fat and regain shape. While sharing a picture on Twitter, the Aussie great had revealed sometime back, "Operation shred has started (10 days in) & the goal by July is to get back to this shape from a few years ago! Let’s go." According to Warne's manager, James Erskine, the Australian was serving a strict 14-day liquid diet. The diet comprised just liquids and no food. According to reports, the legendary spinner sweated a lot more than usual in the week prior to his sudden departure. “He did go on these ridiculous sorts of diets and he just finished one, where he basically only ate fluids for 14 days and he’d done these three or four times," news.com.au quoted Erskine as saying. He added, "It was a bit all or nothing. It was either white buns with butter and lasagne stuffed in the middle or he would be having black and green juices. He obviously smoked most of his life. I don't know; I think it was just a massive heart attack. That's what I think has happened," Erskine added. ALSO READ | Unbelievable! R Ashwin reveals how broken legs helped Shane Warne in developing strong shoulders How do such liquid diets affect the body? It is important to note that such liquid diets largely consist of juices aimed at enriching minerals and vitamins and minimising the intake of proteins and fats. Further, it also does not comprise any fibre. Several experts have stated that a diet with no balance of all nutrients is not expected to be effective and yield good results in the longer run. According to BBC, the side effects of a liquid diet are headaches, dizziness, extreme tiredness, diarrhea, or constipation. Thus, it is widely recommended to refer to a rather balanced diet, consisting of lots of fruits intake, vegetables, whole grains, beans, seeds, etc. In addition, exercising and churning out ways to keep the body active during the course of a day is extremely vital. Since Warne's passing away, the cricketing world is still trying to recover from the shock. Many former cricketers and his ex-teammates have paid tribute to the former leg-spinner, who inspired generations with his legbreak, flight and made spin-bowling an attacking option in world cricket.

Explained: What is extreme liquid diet that late Shane Warne followed and how it affects the body

IPL 2022 edition is in its business end as there are only a handful of games left in the league stage before the 15th season heads into the playoffs. As of now, Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT) have confirmed a spot in the playoffs whereas Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) are already out of the race to finish in the top four.

Thus, the likes of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Rajasthan Royals (RR), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Delhi Capitals (DC), Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) remain in the fray for the remaining three spots. Here's how each one of them have a chance to make it to the playoffs:

LSG: KL Rahul-led franchise already have one foot in the playoffs with 16 points. They just need a win in their remaining two fixtures but can also progress ahead without a win. Nonetheless, they will have to depend on&nbsp;other franchises' results to remain in their favour.

RR: Sanju Samson &amp; Co. have 14 points, i.e. seven wins from 12 games. A win would be enough for them to enter the playoffs but the one-time winners will be eager to win both games and ensure a top-two finish. In case they lose both, they will have an eye on the NRR of other teams who can end up with 14 points.

RCB:&nbsp;The three-time runners-up have two games in hand and have 14 points under their belt. A win will also do the trick for them but they will also hope to emerge on top in both the remaining fixtures.&nbsp;

DC: Rishabh Pant-led Delhi franchise have 12 points from an equal number of encounters. They need to win both and if a single defeat can lead to their exit.

SRH: The 2016 champions started with two defeats and then won five in a row before derailing their campaign by losing as many as four matches in succession at a crucial time of the league stage. If they win all their remaining three fixtures, they will go through but a single defeat can hurt them.

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KKR:&nbsp;The Shreyas Iyer-led KKR outfit are very much out of the race with only 5 victories in 12 games. Even if they win their remaining matches, they would need to do it handsomely. Also then, they might find&nbsp;two to five teams competing for the last spot at 14 points. Tough!

PBKS:&nbsp;Mayank Agarwal-led Punjab also need to win all their remaining fixtures. They currently have 10 points from 11 games. Even if they emerge on top in all their fixtures, it might boil down to NRR. At present, Punjab have a negative NRR (-0.231).

IPL 2022 edition is in its business end as there are only a handful of games left in the league stage before the 15th season heads into the playoffs. As of now, Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT) have confirmed a spot in the playoffs whereas Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) are already out of the race to finish in the top four.

IPL 2022 edition is in its business end as there are only a handful of games left in the league stage before the 15th season heads into the playoffs. As of now, Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT) have confirmed a spot in the playoffs whereas Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) are already out of the race to finish in the top four. Thus, the likes of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Rajasthan Royals (RR), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Delhi Capitals (DC), Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) remain in the fray for the remaining three spots. Here's how each one of them have a chance to make it to the playoffs: LSG: KL Rahul-led franchise already have one foot in the playoffs with 16 points. They just need a win in their remaining two fixtures but can also progress ahead without a win. Nonetheless, they will have to depend on other franchises' results to remain in their favour. RR: Sanju Samson & Co. have 14 points, i.e. seven wins from 12 games. A win would be enough for them to enter the playoffs but the one-time winners will be eager to win both games and ensure a top-two finish. In case they lose both, they will have an eye on the NRR of other teams who can end up with 14 points. RCB: The three-time runners-up have two games in hand and have 14 points under their belt. A win will also do the trick for them but they will also hope to emerge on top in both the remaining fixtures. DC: Rishabh Pant-led Delhi franchise have 12 points from an equal number of encounters. They need to win both and if a single defeat can lead to their exit. SRH: The 2016 champions started with two defeats and then won five in a row before derailing their campaign by losing as many as four matches in succession at a crucial time of the league stage. If they win all their remaining three fixtures, they will go through but a single defeat can hurt them. ALSO READ | Updated IPL 2022 points table after Mumbai Indians thrash Chennai Super Kings by 5 wickets KKR: The Shreyas Iyer-led KKR outfit are very much out of the race with only 5 victories in 12 games. Even if they win their remaining matches, they would need to do it handsomely. Also then, they might find two to five teams competing for the last spot at 14 points. Tough! PBKS: Mayank Agarwal-led Punjab also need to win all their remaining fixtures. They currently have 10 points from 11 games. Even if they emerge on top in all their fixtures, it might boil down to NRR. At present, Punjab have a negative NRR (-0.231).

IPL 2022 playoffs qualification scenario: EXPLAINED! Here's how 7 teams remain in fray for 3 spots

World number one Iga Swiatek shook off some early nerves to extend her winning series to a staggering 33 as she beat American Jessica Pegula 6-3 6-2 to book her spot in the French Open semi-finals on Wednesday. Swiatek, who turned 21 on Tuesday, is on the longest unbeaten run in the women`s tour since Serena Williams bagged 34 victories in succession in 2013.

The Polish player, gunning for a second title in three years at Roland Garros, appeared a tad shaky in the initial games before marching past the 11th seed to set up a meeting with Russian Daria Kasatkina for a place in Saturday`s final. The 2020 champion is bidding to become the fourth player since 2000 to lift the Suzanne Lenglen Cup multiple times after Justine Henin, Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova.

"She was playing very low so to be good I had to be low on my legs. It was the key and I`m pretty happy I was playing with a good dynamic to push her back a little bit," said Swiatek on a sunbathed, yet windswept court Philippe Chatrier. "Sometimes stress is a positive thing, it`s going to make you more active and more tense so you can play a good performance. So I tried to use it that way."

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Two days after dropping her first set of the tournament, Swiatek got off to a fast start, stealing Pegula`s serve with a crosscourt forehand winner. But unforced errors immediately crept up in her game and she was immediately broken back and showed early signs of nerves.

The Pole, however, went up a break again to lead 4-3 before holding and setting up set points in the ninth game. Pegula did her a favour by sending a routine forehand wide on the second. Another of those gave Swiatek a break for 3-1 in the second set and she kept her grip, only squandering three match points before wrapping it up on Pegula`s serve with a booming backhand winner down the line.

World number one Iga Swiatek shook off some early nerves to extend her winning series to a staggering 33 as she beat American Jessica Pegula 6-3 6-2 to book her spot in the French Open semi-finals on Wednesday.

World number one Iga Swiatek shook off some early nerves to extend her winning series to a staggering 33 as she beat American Jessica Pegula 6-3 6-2 to book her spot in the French Open semi-finals on Wednesday. Swiatek, who turned 21 on Tuesday, is on the longest unbeaten run in the women`s tour since Serena Williams bagged 34 victories in succession in 2013. The Polish player, gunning for a second title in three years at Roland Garros, appeared a tad shaky in the initial games before marching past the 11th seed to set up a meeting with Russian Daria Kasatkina for a place in Saturday`s final. The 2020 champion is bidding to become the fourth player since 2000 to lift the Suzanne Lenglen Cup multiple times after Justine Henin, Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova. "She was playing very low so to be good I had to be low on my legs. It was the key and I`m pretty happy I was playing with a good dynamic to push her back a little bit," said Swiatek on a sunbathed, yet windswept court Philippe Chatrier. "Sometimes stress is a positive thing, it`s going to make you more active and more tense so you can play a good performance. So I tried to use it that way." ALSO READ | Alexander Zverev outlasts Carlos Alcaraz to enter semi-finals at French Open 2022 Two days after dropping her first set of the tournament, Swiatek got off to a fast start, stealing Pegula`s serve with a crosscourt forehand winner. But unforced errors immediately crept up in her game and she was immediately broken back and showed early signs of nerves. The Pole, however, went up a break again to lead 4-3 before holding and setting up set points in the ninth game. Pegula did her a favour by sending a routine forehand wide on the second. Another of those gave Swiatek a break for 3-1 in the second set and she kept her grip, only squandering three match points before wrapping it up on Pegula`s serve with a booming backhand winner down the line.

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek shakes off early nerves to enter French Open semi-finals

Simon Taufel is widely regarded as one of the best umpires in world cricket. The Australian bid goodbye to international umpiring in 2012 after having won the ICC Umpire of the Year award as many as five times. He was a favourite among players and, thus, many garnered rich praise for him for his outstanding judgments on the 22-yard cricket strip.

Recently, Taufel recalled his time while officiating in India-Pakistan matches at the highest level. The ex-umpire claimed that&nbsp;“presidential-level security” used to be in place during the matches between the two Asian giants.

"The India-Pakistan clashes came with added scrutiny and expectations because the game is being analyzed by all the armchair experts," Taufel was quoted as saying. "You had people with machine guns guarding you and presidential-level security was assigned to the teams. You have to remain grounded as I tried my level best to focus on the task ahead and take things one ball at a time,"&nbsp;he further opined.

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While Taufel admitted to missing the excitement of officiating in high-voltage games, he was quick to point out how he feels blessed to be spending more time with his family.&nbsp;"I miss being part of the excitement of international cricket, but I don’t miss the travel and time away from family. I certainly don’t miss the scrutiny. It is now time to help the new generation and I am loving every bit of that,” he added.

Talking about Indo-Pak clashes at the international level, it only takes place during multi-nation or ICC events. The senior men's cricket teams from India and Pakistan last locked horns with each other during the last year's T20 World Cup in the UAE.

Simon Taufel is widely regarded as one of the best umpires in world cricket. The Australian bid goodbye to international umpiring in 2012 after having won the ICC Umpire of the Year award as many as five times.

Simon Taufel is widely regarded as one of the best umpires in world cricket. The Australian bid goodbye to international umpiring in 2012 after having won the ICC Umpire of the Year award as many as five times. He was a favourite among players and, thus, many garnered rich praise for him for his outstanding judgments on the 22-yard cricket strip. Recently, Taufel recalled his time while officiating in India-Pakistan matches at the highest level. The ex-umpire claimed that “presidential-level security” used to be in place during the matches between the two Asian giants. "The India-Pakistan clashes came with added scrutiny and expectations because the game is being analyzed by all the armchair experts," Taufel was quoted as saying. "You had people with machine guns guarding you and presidential-level security was assigned to the teams. You have to remain grounded as I tried my level best to focus on the task ahead and take things one ball at a time," he further opined. ALSO READ | Thought of quitting ODI cricket after MS Dhoni dropped me, reveals former Indian opener Virender Sehwag While Taufel admitted to missing the excitement of officiating in high-voltage games, he was quick to point out how he feels blessed to be spending more time with his family. "I miss being part of the excitement of international cricket, but I don’t miss the travel and time away from family. I certainly don’t miss the scrutiny. It is now time to help the new generation and I am loving every bit of that,” he added. Talking about Indo-Pak clashes at the international level, it only takes place during multi-nation or ICC events. The senior men's cricket teams from India and Pakistan last locked horns with each other during the last year's T20 World Cup in the UAE.

You had people with machine guns guarding you: Simon Taufel recalls officiating in India-Pakistan matches

The UEFA Nations League 2022-23 edition is set to kick off on June 01, which will see&nbsp;many&nbsp;European&nbsp;giants such as Spain, Germany, England,&nbsp;Portugal, defending champions France, etc. locking horns with each other.

For the unversed, all the teams have been divided into four Leagues - A, B, C and D. The League A features four groups of an equal number of&nbsp;teams (4) each while the same format is&nbsp;in the League B and C as well. However, League D comprises only two groups.

It is important to note that&nbsp;Russia, suspended by UEFA following the Ukraine invasion early this year, have been placed bottom of Group B2.&nbsp;

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UEFA Nations League 2022-23 Leagues and Groups:

League A

<ul>
	<li>Group A1: France, Denmark, Croatia, Austria</li>
	<li>Group A2: Spain, Switzerland,&nbsp;Portugal, Czech Republic</li>
	<li>Group A3: Italy, Germany, England, Hungary</li>
	<li>Group A4: Belgium, Poland, Netherlands, Wales</li>
</ul>

League B

<ul>
	<li>Group B1: Ukraine, Scotland, Republic of Ireland, Armenia</li>
	<li>Group B2: Iceland, Russia*, Israel, Albania</li>
	<li>Group B3: Finland, Romania, Montenegro,&nbsp;Bosnia and Herzegovina,</li>
	<li>Group B4: Sweden, Serbia, Norway, Slovenia</li>
</ul>

League C

<ul>
	<li>Group C1: Turkey, Luxembourg, Lithuania, Faroe Islands</li>
	<li>Group C2: Greece, Northern Ireland, Kosovo, Cyprus</li>
	<li>Group C3: Slovakia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan</li>
	<li>Group C4: North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Georgia, Gibraltar</li>
</ul>

League D

<ul>
	<li>Group D1: Liechtenstein, Moldova, Latvia,&nbsp;Andorra</li>
	<li>Group D2: Malta, San Marino,Estonia</li>
</ul>

UEFA Nations League Schedule:

The group stage&nbsp;will commence on June 01 and will last till September 27. Meanwhile, the semi-finals and final will take place&nbsp;in June 2023.

Matchdays 1 &amp; 2: 1–8 June 2022 
Matchdays 3 &amp; 4: 9–14 June 2022 
Matchdays 5 &amp; 6: 22–27 September 2022 
Finals draw: To be confirmed... 
Semi-finals: 14 &amp; 15 June 2023 
Final &amp; 3rd place match: 18 June 2023

Play-outs: 21–23 &amp; 24–26 March 2024

UEFA Nations League 2022-23 Live Streaming and Telecast:

The Nations League 2022-23&nbsp;will be broadcast&nbsp;live on the Sony Sports Network. The live streaming&nbsp;of the mega event will be&nbsp;on the Sony Liv app.

The UEFA Nations League 2022-23 edition is set to kick off on June 01, which will see many European giants such as Spain, Germany, England, Portugal, defending champions France, etc.

The UEFA Nations League 2022-23 edition is set to kick off on June 01, which will see many European giants such as Spain, Germany, England, Portugal, defending champions France, etc. locking horns with each other. For the unversed, all the teams have been divided into four Leagues - A, B, C and D. The League A features four groups of an equal number of teams (4) each while the same format is in the League B and C as well. However, League D comprises only two groups. It is important to note that Russia, suspended by UEFA following the Ukraine invasion early this year, have been placed bottom of Group B2. ALSO READ | UCL final: UEFA, French federation estimate 2,800 'fake tickets' scanned in marquee clash - Sources UEFA Nations League 2022-23 Leagues and Groups: League A Group A1: France, Denmark, Croatia, Austria Group A2: Spain, Switzerland, Portugal, Czech Republic Group A3: Italy, Germany, England, Hungary Group A4: Belgium, Poland, Netherlands, Wales League B Group B1: Ukraine, Scotland, Republic of Ireland, Armenia Group B2: Iceland, Russia*, Israel, Albania Group B3: Finland, Romania, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Group B4: Sweden, Serbia, Norway, Slovenia League C Group C1: Turkey, Luxembourg, Lithuania, Faroe Islands Group C2: Greece, Northern Ireland, Kosovo, Cyprus Group C3: Slovakia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan Group C4: North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Georgia, Gibraltar League D Group D1: Liechtenstein, Moldova, Latvia, Andorra Group D2: Malta, San Marino,Estonia UEFA Nations League Schedule: The group stage will commence on June 01 and will last till September 27. Meanwhile, the semi-finals and final will take place in June 2023. Matchdays 1 & 2: 1–8 June 2022 Matchdays 3 & 4: 9–14 June 2022 Matchdays 5 & 6: 22–27 September 2022 Finals draw: To be confirmed... Semi-finals: 14 & 15 June 2023 Final & 3rd place match: 18 June 2023 Play-outs: 21–23 & 24–26 March 2024 UEFA Nations League 2022-23 Live Streaming and Telecast: The Nations League 2022-23 will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network. The live streaming of the mega event will be on the Sony Liv app.

UEFA Nations League 2022-23: Everything you need to know about groups, teams, telecast, live Streaming

Durham pace bowler Matthew Potts will make his international debut in the first of three tests between England and New Zealand at Lord’s starting on Thursday in what will also be his inaugural first-class match at the world’s most famous ground.

Potts, who has been the outstanding bowler in the county championship this year with 35 wickets at 18.57 each, will join veterans James Anderson and Stuart Broad who have been recalled after they were omitted from the team who lost 1-0 in the West Indies this year. Ben Stokes, who has taken over the England captaincy from Joe Root after a dismal winter for England in Australia and the Caribbean, completes the pace quartet.

However, at least six other leading pace bowlers, including Jofra Archer and Mark Wood, are unavailable through injury. Stokes told a pre-match news conference his Durham team mate Potts had been outstanding in the county games they had played together this year.

"This kid is ready, he`s been phenomenal," Stokes said. "He`s everything I expect this team to be going forward." He also paid tribute to the team`s new coach, former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum, who has been tasked with turning around a team who sit bottom of the current test championship standings after winning one of their last 17 Tests.

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"He is all about making everyone feel, in his words `10 feet tall`," Stokes said. "It’s a good few days working for him." New Zealand, who won the inaugural test championship final against India last year, were due to name their side after an afternoon practice session.

Captain Kane Williamson, who missed his team`s home series this year against Bangladesh and South Africa because of a long-standing elbow injury, said batter Henry Nicholls who has sustained a calf injury and also tested positive for COVID-19 would be replaced by Daryl Mitchell at number five. He said left-arm opening bowler Trent Boult, who did not arrive in England until last Monday because of his commitments in the Indian Premier League would be assessed at training and the New Zealanders would&nbsp;examine the ground surface before deciding on their team.

Stokes added his voice to that of former England captain Michael Vaughan who has criticised the price of tickets at Lord`s with more than 16,000 still unsold for the five days. "The ticket prices is something that I think is going to have to be looked at," he said. "What is cricket without its fans? What is sport without its fans? I don`t set the ticket prices but I think it does need to be looked at."

Team: 
Zak Crawley, Alex Lees, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonathan Bairstow, Ben Stokes (captain), Ben Foakes, Matthew Potts, Jack Leach, Stuart Broad, James Anderson

Durham pace bowler Matthew Potts will make his international debut in the first of three tests between England and New Zealand at Lord’s starting on Thursday in what will also be his inaugural first-class match at the world’s most famous ground.

Durham pace bowler Matthew Potts will make his international debut in the first of three tests between England and New Zealand at Lord’s starting on Thursday in what will also be his inaugural first-class match at the world’s most famous ground. Potts, who has been the outstanding bowler in the county championship this year with 35 wickets at 18.57 each, will join veterans James Anderson and Stuart Broad who have been recalled after they were omitted from the team who lost 1-0 in the West Indies this year. Ben Stokes, who has taken over the England captaincy from Joe Root after a dismal winter for England in Australia and the Caribbean, completes the pace quartet. However, at least six other leading pace bowlers, including Jofra Archer and Mark Wood, are unavailable through injury. Stokes told a pre-match news conference his Durham team mate Potts had been outstanding in the county games they had played together this year. "This kid is ready, he`s been phenomenal," Stokes said. "He`s everything I expect this team to be going forward." He also paid tribute to the team`s new coach, former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum, who has been tasked with turning around a team who sit bottom of the current test championship standings after winning one of their last 17 Tests. ALSO READ | Eng vs NZ, 1st Test: Michael Vaughan slams ticket costs as 20,000 of them go unsold for series opener "He is all about making everyone feel, in his words `10 feet tall`," Stokes said. "It’s a good few days working for him." New Zealand, who won the inaugural test championship final against India last year, were due to name their side after an afternoon practice session. Captain Kane Williamson, who missed his team`s home series this year against Bangladesh and South Africa because of a long-standing elbow injury, said batter Henry Nicholls who has sustained a calf injury and also tested positive for COVID-19 would be replaced by Daryl Mitchell at number five. He said left-arm opening bowler Trent Boult, who did not arrive in England until last Monday because of his commitments in the Indian Premier League would be assessed at training and the New Zealanders would examine the ground surface before deciding on their team. Stokes added his voice to that of former England captain Michael Vaughan who has criticised the price of tickets at Lord`s with more than 16,000 still unsold for the five days. "The ticket prices is something that I think is going to have to be looked at," he said. "What is cricket without its fans? What is sport without its fans? I don`t set the ticket prices but I think it does need to be looked at." Team: Zak Crawley, Alex Lees, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonathan Bairstow, Ben Stokes (captain), Ben Foakes, Matthew Potts, Jack Leach, Stuart Broad, James Anderson

Eng vs NZ, 1st Test: Matthew Potts to debut, James Anderson-Stuart Broad return as hosts announce playing XI

Manchester United is going for an overhaul ahead of the next season as Paul Pogba has ended his six-year-long association with the Red Devils. The Frenchman, who is&nbsp;regarded as one of the most versatile players on the field, will be departing from the club as a free agent after talks didn't materialise for a contract extension.&nbsp;

For the unversed, Poga joined&nbsp;the United academy at the age of sixteen. He played for the club till 2012 before leaving on a free transfer at 19. From thereon, Pogba joined Juventus and rose up the ranks with his scintillating performances on the field. United broke the bank in a bid to bring back Poga, however, this time around his tenure wasn't as fruitful.&nbsp;During his stay, United's best position in the league was when they ended at the second spot under Jose Mourinho. The 29-year-old had a turbulent time at the club due to his terms with Mourinho and&nbsp;to some extent with Ralf Rangnick as well.

The midfielder has once again seen&nbsp;interest from Juventus and Real Madrid. It will be interesting to see if he joins the UEFA Champions League winners or goes back to his former club.&nbsp;

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A lot of chopping and changes are happening at the Red Devils post their ordinary run in the current season of the EPL. Under the new regime of&nbsp;Erik ten Hag, a lot of many changes are on the cards -- as confirmed by the Dutchman -- as some new faces might get added to the Manchester-based club. Earlier, veteran goalkeeper Lee Grant had also ended his tenure at the club.

Manchester United is going for an overhaul ahead of the next season as Paul Pogba has ended his six-year-long association with the Red Devils. The Frenchman, who is regarded as one of the most versatile players on the field, will be departing from the club as a free agent after talks didn't materialise for a contract extension.

Manchester United is going for an overhaul ahead of the next season as Paul Pogba has ended his six-year-long association with the Red Devils. The Frenchman, who is regarded as one of the most versatile players on the field, will be departing from the club as a free agent after talks didn't materialise for a contract extension. For the unversed, Poga joined the United academy at the age of sixteen. He played for the club till 2012 before leaving on a free transfer at 19. From thereon, Pogba joined Juventus and rose up the ranks with his scintillating performances on the field. United broke the bank in a bid to bring back Poga, however, this time around his tenure wasn't as fruitful. During his stay, United's best position in the league was when they ended at the second spot under Jose Mourinho. The 29-year-old had a turbulent time at the club due to his terms with Mourinho and to some extent with Ralf Rangnick as well. The midfielder has once again seen interest from Juventus and Real Madrid. It will be interesting to see if he joins the UEFA Champions League winners or goes back to his former club. ALSO READ | West Ham footballer Kurt Zouma given 180 hours of community service for kicking his cat A lot of chopping and changes are happening at the Red Devils post their ordinary run in the current season of the EPL. Under the new regime of Erik ten Hag, a lot of many changes are on the cards -- as confirmed by the Dutchman -- as some new faces might get added to the Manchester-based club. Earlier, veteran goalkeeper Lee Grant had also ended his tenure at the club.

France's Paul Pogba ends six-year association with Manchester United, leaves as free agent

The young Indian men's hockey team produced a spirited performance to beat Japan 1-0 and clinch the bronze medal in the Asia Cup here on Wednesday. After missing out on a place in the title clash on goal difference following an exciting 4-4 draw with South Korea on Tuesday, defending champions India came out with purpose and scored a field goal through Raj Kumar Pal as early as in the seventh minute of the game and then defended in numbers to seal the deal.

India started brightly and pushed hard in the first five minutes of the match but their attacks fizzled once out inside the opposition D. The Indians, however, broke the deadlock in the seventh minute from a brisk counter-attack with Uttam Singh doing all the hardwork on the right flank to set it up for Rajkumar Pal, who neatly pushed it past the Japanese goalkeeper Takashi Yoshikawa.

Three minutes later, the Indians secured two back-to-back penalty corners but wasted both. In the last five minutes of the first quarter, Japan pressed hard in search of the equaliser and mounted numerous raids but the Indian defence stood firm to hold on to their lead.

Trailing by a goal, Japan continued to attack and in the process earned two consecutive penalty corners in the 20th minute but the Indians defended in numbers to keep their lead intact. Both Japan and India had a few more chances in the second quarters but both the teams faltered in the final third.

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Japan came out attacking after the change of ends and secured two more penalty corners in quick succession but they failed to break the resolute Indian defence. 
In between India had a golden chance to extend their lead but Rajkumar shot over from close quarters from a SV Sunil pass.

The Japanese put relentless pressure on the Indian citadel in the final two quarters in search of the equaliser but the Birendra-Lakra side stood like a rock to deny their opponents. In the 48th minute, Japan secured three successive penalty corners but couldn't breach the Indian backline.

Japan earned another penalty corner in the 51st minute but the Indian defence once again foiled the chance. While Japan pressed hard in the remaining minutes the Indians put numbers at the back to successfully defend their one goal lead and secure a podium finish.

Later in the day, Malaysia and South Korea will face off in the title clash.

The young Indian men's hockey team produced a spirited performance to beat Japan 1-0 and clinch the bronze medal in the Asia Cup here on Wednesday. After missing out on a place in the title clash on goal difference following an exciting 4-4 draw with South Korea on Tuesday, defending champions India came out with purpose and scored a field goal through Raj Kumar Pal as early as in the seventh minute of the game and then defended in numbers to seal the deal.

The young Indian men's hockey team produced a spirited performance to beat Japan 1-0 and clinch the bronze medal in the Asia Cup here on Wednesday. After missing out on a place in the title clash on goal difference following an exciting 4-4 draw with South Korea on Tuesday, defending champions India came out with purpose and scored a field goal through Raj Kumar Pal as early as in the seventh minute of the game and then defended in numbers to seal the deal. India started brightly and pushed hard in the first five minutes of the match but their attacks fizzled once out inside the opposition D. The Indians, however, broke the deadlock in the seventh minute from a brisk counter-attack with Uttam Singh doing all the hardwork on the right flank to set it up for Rajkumar Pal, who neatly pushed it past the Japanese goalkeeper Takashi Yoshikawa. Three minutes later, the Indians secured two back-to-back penalty corners but wasted both. In the last five minutes of the first quarter, Japan pressed hard in search of the equaliser and mounted numerous raids but the Indian defence stood firm to hold on to their lead. Trailing by a goal, Japan continued to attack and in the process earned two consecutive penalty corners in the 20th minute but the Indians defended in numbers to keep their lead intact. Both Japan and India had a few more chances in the second quarters but both the teams faltered in the final third. ALSO READ | Asia Cup: Team India humiliate Indonesia with 16-0 win to enter Super 4, eliminate Pakistan Japan came out attacking after the change of ends and secured two more penalty corners in quick succession but they failed to break the resolute Indian defence. In between India had a golden chance to extend their lead but Rajkumar shot over from close quarters from a SV Sunil pass. The Japanese put relentless pressure on the Indian citadel in the final two quarters in search of the equaliser but the Birendra-Lakra side stood like a rock to deny their opponents. In the 48th minute, Japan secured three successive penalty corners but couldn't breach the Indian backline. Japan earned another penalty corner in the 51st minute but the Indian defence once again foiled the chance. While Japan pressed hard in the remaining minutes the Indians put numbers at the back to successfully defend their one goal lead and secure a podium finish. Later in the day, Malaysia and South Korea will face off in the title clash.

India produce spirited effort to beat Japan 1-0 and secure bronze in Asia Cup

Virender Sehwag remains a big name in world cricket. Sehwag was part of the golden era in Indian cricket where he rubbed shoulders and shared the dressing room with some superstar cricketers such as Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, MS Dhoni, etc.

Sehwag represented India in&nbsp;104 Tests, 251 ODIs and 19 T20Is and was part of India's glorious wins in the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 ODI World Cup. However, Sehwag wouldn't have played the 50-over World Cup in 2011 had it not been for Sachin Tendulkar. The former Indian opener recently revealed he was taken aback by his ODI omission, during the 2007/08 CB series which India won under MS Dhoni, and Tendulkar's advice helped him from rethinking about his&nbsp;retirement from the 50-over format.

"In 2008 when we were in Australia, this question (of retirement) came to my mind. I made a comeback in the Test series, scored a 150. In the ODIs, I couldn't score that much in three-four attempts. So MS Dhoni dropped me from the playing XI then the thought of quitting ODI cricket came to my mind. I thought I will continue playing only Test cricket," Sehwag told Cricbuzz.

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"Sachin Tendulkar stopped me at that time. He said 'this is a bad phase of your life. Just wait, go back home after this tour, think hard and then decide what to do next'. Luckily I didn't announce my retirement at that time," he added.

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Sehwag went onto represent India in the ODI format till 2013, the same year where he last played for the national side before announcing retirement two years later.

Virender Sehwag remains a big name in world cricket. Sehwag was part of the golden era in Indian cricket where he rubbed shoulders and shared the dressing room with some superstar cricketers such as Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, MS Dhoni, etc.

Virender Sehwag remains a big name in world cricket. Sehwag was part of the golden era in Indian cricket where he rubbed shoulders and shared the dressing room with some superstar cricketers such as Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, MS Dhoni, etc. Sehwag represented India in 104 Tests, 251 ODIs and 19 T20Is and was part of India's glorious wins in the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 ODI World Cup. However, Sehwag wouldn't have played the 50-over World Cup in 2011 had it not been for Sachin Tendulkar. The former Indian opener recently revealed he was taken aback by his ODI omission, during the 2007/08 CB series which India won under MS Dhoni, and Tendulkar's advice helped him from rethinking about his retirement from the 50-over format. "In 2008 when we were in Australia, this question (of retirement) came to my mind. I made a comeback in the Test series, scored a 150. In the ODIs, I couldn't score that much in three-four attempts. So MS Dhoni dropped me from the playing XI then the thought of quitting ODI cricket came to my mind. I thought I will continue playing only Test cricket," Sehwag told Cricbuzz. ALSO READ | Nobody would remember me if I scored tons at Sachin, Ganguly's pace, says ex-Indian opener Virender Sehwag "Sachin Tendulkar stopped me at that time. He said 'this is a bad phase of your life. Just wait, go back home after this tour, think hard and then decide what to do next'. Luckily I didn't announce my retirement at that time," he added. ALSO READ | Sourav Ganguly built a new team, doubt if Virat Kohli did the same as captain, says Virender Sehwag Sehwag went onto represent India in the ODI format till 2013, the same year where he last played for the national side before announcing retirement two years later.

Thought of quitting ODI cricket after MS Dhoni dropped me, reveals former Indian opener Virender Sehwag

The cricketing action will continue as England are set to host New Zealand in a two-match Test series at home, starting on June 02. It will be the beginning of a new era in England cricket as there has been a change in leadership in the Test line-up with Ben Stokes taking over from Joe Root whereas Brendon McCullum has been appointed as England's red-ball coach.&nbsp;

Ahead of the first Test between England and New Zealand, at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground, London, a report in The Telegraph states that as many as 20,000 tickets have gone unsold&nbsp;over the first four days of the match with just two days left for the series opener's commencement.&nbsp;

The high cost of the tickets is being considered to be the main reason for the match not being a sellout so far. Thus, former England captain Michael Vaughan has slammed the high prices of the tickets ahead of the Lord's Test between England and the current World red-ball champions. He took to his official Twitter handle and wrote, "

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Chris Millard, managing director of the Barmy Army fan group -- England cricket's ardent supporters -- pointed out, "It has to be price. We do not get tickets at Lord’s as a group, but speaking to a lot of people who go every year they have been put off due to price and the cost of living crisis."

As per the report, as of Monday evening (May 30), the Lord's advertisement said that 1800 tickets are still available for the opening day, 2500 on Day 2, 4600 on Day 3, and a whopping 9600 for the penultimate day.&nbsp;

The cricketing action will continue as England are set to host New Zealand in a two-match Test series at home, starting on June 02. It will be the beginning of a new era in England cricket as there has been a change in leadership in the Test line-up with Ben Stokes taking over from Joe Root whereas Brendon McCullum has been appointed as England's red-ball coach.

The cricketing action will continue as England are set to host New Zealand in a two-match Test series at home, starting on June 02. It will be the beginning of a new era in England cricket as there has been a change in leadership in the Test line-up with Ben Stokes taking over from Joe Root whereas Brendon McCullum has been appointed as England's red-ball coach. Ahead of the first Test between England and New Zealand, at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground, London, a report in The Telegraph states that as many as 20,000 tickets have gone unsold over the first four days of the match with just two days left for the series opener's commencement. The high cost of the tickets is being considered to be the main reason for the match not being a sellout so far. Thus, former England captain Michael Vaughan has slammed the high prices of the tickets ahead of the Lord's Test between England and the current World red-ball champions. He took to his official Twitter handle and wrote, " Lords not being full this week is embarrassing for the game .. Try & blame the Jubilee if they want but I guarantee if tickets weren’t £100 - £160 it would be jam packed !!! Why are they so expensive ??? #Lords #ENGvNZ — Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) May 31, 2022 × ALSO READ | England women's 2017 ODI WC-winning duo Katherine Brunt, Nat Sciver get married in private affair Chris Millard, managing director of the Barmy Army fan group -- England cricket's ardent supporters -- pointed out, "It has to be price. We do not get tickets at Lord’s as a group, but speaking to a lot of people who go every year they have been put off due to price and the cost of living crisis." As per the report, as of Monday evening (May 30), the Lord's advertisement said that 1800 tickets are still available for the opening day, 2500 on Day 2, 4600 on Day 3, and a whopping 9600 for the penultimate day.

Eng vs NZ, 1st Test: Michael Vaughan slams ticket costs as 20,000 of them go unsold for series opener

Hardik Pandya made heads turn in the recently-concluded IPL 2022 edition. He was making a comeback at the competitive level during IPL 2022, after being out of action since the 2021 T20 World Cup, and, hence, all eyes were on him. His fitness has been a major concern, thus, many had their eyes on him and whether he would bowl as well.

Hardik ended IPL 2022 with 487 runs -- his best tally in a season -- eight wickets and also inspired the debutants Gujarat Titans (GT) to their first-ever IPL title. His leadership was exemplary as Hardik was calm and composed for most parts of the field, motivated his troops, made some good bowling changes and didn't get bogged down by additional responsibility. Hence, Hardik's elder brother Krunal Pandya -- who was part of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), who lost the Eliminator -- lauded his sibling and penned a heartfelt note on Twitter.

“My bro. Only you know the amount of hard work that’s gone behind this success of yours - early mornings, countless hours of training, discipline and mental strength. And to see you lift the trophy is the fruit of your hard work. You deserve it all and so much more. People had written you off but you keep writing history. Wish I was there when more than a lakh people were cheering your name,”&nbsp;said Krunal in a couple of tweets.

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Ever since Hardik led Gujarat to their maiden title in their first-ever IPL appearance, his captaincy stocks have risen and many former cricketers and experts feel he can be an ideal candidate to lead India in the shorter formats.

Hardik will next be seen in the India-South Africa T20I series, at home, starting on June 09.

Hardik Pandya made heads turn in the recently-concluded IPL 2022 edition. He was making a comeback at the competitive level during IPL 2022, after being out of action since the 2021 T20 World Cup, and, hence, all eyes were on him.

Hardik Pandya made heads turn in the recently-concluded IPL 2022 edition. He was making a comeback at the competitive level during IPL 2022, after being out of action since the 2021 T20 World Cup, and, hence, all eyes were on him. His fitness has been a major concern, thus, many had their eyes on him and whether he would bowl as well. Hardik ended IPL 2022 with 487 runs -- his best tally in a season -- eight wickets and also inspired the debutants Gujarat Titans (GT) to their first-ever IPL title. His leadership was exemplary as Hardik was calm and composed for most parts of the field, motivated his troops, made some good bowling changes and didn't get bogged down by additional responsibility. Hence, Hardik's elder brother Krunal Pandya -- who was part of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), who lost the Eliminator -- lauded his sibling and penned a heartfelt note on Twitter. “My bro. Only you know the amount of hard work that’s gone behind this success of yours - early mornings, countless hours of training, discipline and mental strength. And to see you lift the trophy is the fruit of your hard work. You deserve it all and so much more. People had written you off but you keep writing history. Wish I was there when more than a lakh people were cheering your name,” said Krunal in a couple of tweets. My bro 🤗 Only you know the amount of hard work that’s gone behind this success of yours - early mornings, countless hours of training, discipline and mental strength. And to see you lift the trophy is the fruits of your hard work ❤️ You deserve it all and so much more 😘😘 pic.twitter.com/qpLrxmjkZz — Krunal Pandya (@krunalpandya24) May 31, 2022 × ALSO READ | Hardik to lead India in Aakash Chopra's T20 WC squad based on IPL 2022, Virat, Rohit & some big names dropped Ever since Hardik led Gujarat to their maiden title in their first-ever IPL appearance, his captaincy stocks have risen and many former cricketers and experts feel he can be an ideal candidate to lead India in the shorter formats. Hardik will next be seen in the India-South Africa T20I series, at home, starting on June 09.

'People had written you off but....': Krunal pens heartfelt note for brother Hardik after Gujarat win IPL 2022

The IPL 2022 edition ended on May 29 (Sunday). There were plenty of memorable performances by uncapped players, veteran stars whereas some big names failed to get going and fell flat. The likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, Kieron Pollard, Glenn Maxwell and many other superstar cricketers failed to live upto expectations and had an ordinary run.

Thus, former Indian opener-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra picked Team India's T20 World Cup squad, for the mega event set to be held in Australia later this year, on the basis of Indian players' IPL 2022 performance. While Chopra named Hardik Pandya -- IPL 15's winning captain -- as India's skipper, he dropped Virat, Rohit, Rishabh Pant and Jadeja.

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"The first name I am keeping is KL Rahul. He can play till 15-17 overs, he is a T20 gun batter and scored more than 600 runs this year. I have kept Ishan Kishan along with him. If you see his numbers, you will say it was not that bad a season for Ishan Kishan."

"At No. 3, I have kept Rahul Tripathi. He played very well this, strike rate has been very high and given match-winning performances. At No. 4, I have kept SKY. He has not played all the games but he has played at a different level in the matches he played," Chopra said on his Youtube channel.

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He added, "After that, my Player of the Tournament. I have made Hardik Pandya the captain of the team. He can play in the middle and be a finisher as well. After that, I have given a spot to Dinesh Karthik and he is my wicketkeeper as well. He has run at a strike rate of 180-190 and finished a lot of matches."

"At No. 7, I have kept Krunal Pandya because he has had a very good season. He has been very economical as a bowler and scored crucial runs as a batter. He can bat up and down the order. You require a left-hander in the middle."

"After that, Yuzi Chahal has to be in my side. Then I have three fast bowlers and the fourth fast bowler is Hardik Pandya - Mohammed Shami, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh. I am seeing this as the XI," Chopra opined further.

India's T20 World Cup squad based on IPL 2022 performances: KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan, Rahul Tripathi, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (c), Dinesh Karthik, Krunal Pandya, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammed Shami, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Sanju Samson, Deepak Hooda, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshal Patel, Jasprit Bumrah

The IPL 2022 edition ended on May 29 (Sunday). There were plenty of memorable performances by uncapped players, veteran stars whereas some big names failed to get going and fell flat.

The IPL 2022 edition ended on May 29 (Sunday). There were plenty of memorable performances by uncapped players, veteran stars whereas some big names failed to get going and fell flat. The likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, Kieron Pollard, Glenn Maxwell and many other superstar cricketers failed to live upto expectations and had an ordinary run. Thus, former Indian opener-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra picked Team India's T20 World Cup squad, for the mega event set to be held in Australia later this year, on the basis of Indian players' IPL 2022 performance. While Chopra named Hardik Pandya -- IPL 15's winning captain -- as India's skipper, he dropped Virat, Rohit, Rishabh Pant and Jadeja. ALSO READ | KL Rahul a special player but Kohli and Rohit belong in a different league, says former Pakistan captain "The first name I am keeping is KL Rahul. He can play till 15-17 overs, he is a T20 gun batter and scored more than 600 runs this year. I have kept Ishan Kishan along with him. If you see his numbers, you will say it was not that bad a season for Ishan Kishan." "At No. 3, I have kept Rahul Tripathi. He played very well this, strike rate has been very high and given match-winning performances. At No. 4, I have kept SKY. He has not played all the games but he has played at a different level in the matches he played," Chopra said on his Youtube channel. ALSO READ | Hardik Pandya captains Aakash Chopra's IPL 2022 XI, no place for DK, Rashid Khan and Umran Malik He added, "After that, my Player of the Tournament. I have made Hardik Pandya the captain of the team. He can play in the middle and be a finisher as well. After that, I have given a spot to Dinesh Karthik and he is my wicketkeeper as well. He has run at a strike rate of 180-190 and finished a lot of matches." "At No. 7, I have kept Krunal Pandya because he has had a very good season. He has been very economical as a bowler and scored crucial runs as a batter. He can bat up and down the order. You require a left-hander in the middle." "After that, Yuzi Chahal has to be in my side. Then I have three fast bowlers and the fourth fast bowler is Hardik Pandya - Mohammed Shami, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh. I am seeing this as the XI," Chopra opined further. India's T20 World Cup squad based on IPL 2022 performances: KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan, Rahul Tripathi, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (c), Dinesh Karthik, Krunal Pandya, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammed Shami, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Sanju Samson, Deepak Hooda, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshal Patel, Jasprit Bumrah

Hardik to lead India in Aakash Chopra's T20 WC squad based on IPL 2022, Virat, Rohit & some big names dropped

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