The cricketing fraternity is eagerly waiting for the commencement of the Asia Cup 2022 edition, which will be held in the UAE from August 27-September 11. Both India and Pakistan are placed in the same group, and await another team from the qualifiers, as the two Asian giants will lock horns on August 28 before two more possible face-offs, in the Super Four round and the finale.

Is Team India favourites for Asia Cup 2022? Former Pakistan captain shares his take

Virat Kohli, who was rested for the white-ball tour of West Indies, is all set to return to action for Team India during the forthcoming Asia Cup 2022 edition. The upcoming showpiece event will be held in the UAE, with Sri Lanka as hosts, and will be played in the shortest format -- for the second time in the tournament history -- as a dress rehearsal for the 2022 T20 World Cup (from October-November).

'You are just going hell...' - Aakash Chopra explains how Virat Kohli will benefit from India's new approach

Team India ended their tour of the West Indies on a high by winning the five T20Is 4-1. Coming into the fifth and final encounter, on Sunday (August 07), India had already attained an unassailable lead and thrashed the Nicholas Pooran-led Windies by 88 runs in the series finale to stamp their authority.

WATCH: Rohit Sharma gives inspiring speech after India end West Indies tour with 4-1 win in T20Is

India continued their dominant run in the fifth and final T20I against West Indies on Sunday (August 07) as they thrashed the hosts by 88 runs to win the five-match series 4-1.

'Yeah, why not?': Hardik Pandya on becoming Indian team's permanent captain in future

Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya is leading the Indian team in the ongoing 5th and final T20I against West Indies as captain Rohit Sharma is not playing the game. India have made several changes in their playing XI for the final T20I against the hosts in Lauderhill, Florida.

Hardik Pandya reveals why captain Rohit Sharma is not playing in 5th T20I against West Indies

The cricketing fans are eagerly waiting for the commencement of the Asia Cup, which will be held in the UAE from August 27-September 11. The forthcoming mega event in Asia will be held in the shortest format of the game and will see India and Pakistan face each other at least twice and are most likely to also clash in the final.

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KL Rahul's recent fitness issues have seen him miss a number of matches for India ahead of the T20 World Cup which is scheduled to be played in Australia later this year.

Hardik Pandya likely to pip KL Rahul to be named India's vice-captain for T20 World Cup 2022 - Report

Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya has become the first Indian to achieve a rare double in men's T20Is. Hardik, who is currently in action for India in their ongoing T20I series against West Indies, has become the first player from the country to score 500 runs and complete 50 wickets in the shortest format of the game.

Hardik Pandya becomes first Indian player to achieve rare double in men's T20Is

Suryakumar Yadav didn't have the best of starts to the ongoing five-match T20I series between India and West Indies, in the Caribbean island, with back-to-back failures in the opening two games.

WATCH: Suryakumar Yadav wins over fans with heartwarming gesture after India beat WI in 3rd T20I

Team India have adopted a new attacking approach in the shortest format ever since Rohit Sharma took over from Virat Kohli last year. After the debacle in the 2021 T20 World Cup, where many slammed Men in Blue's timid approach, it seems that the one-time winners have learnt from their past mistakes and are willing to play more aggressively without compromising on their new exciting playing style.

'If new-look India are 10-3....' - Hardik Pandya throws weight on Rohit & Co.'s attacking approach in T20Is

Legendary Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath has heaped praise on Team India all-rounder Hardik Pandya insisting that he has the abilities of two players in one.

'He is two players in one': Australia legend Glenn McGrath heaps praise on Team India superstar

India-West Indies' second T20I saw a delayed start by three hours, due to the late luggage arrival. Thus, this saw some Indian players being forced to wearing the same jersey.

WI vs IND: When and where to watch West Indies vs India 3rd T20I - IST time and streaming details

Years after the case was filed against Bollywood producer-director Karan Johar along with Indian cricketers Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul for their 'misogynist and controversial' comments on an episode of 'Koffee with Karan', Jodhpur High Court has granted relief to the trio.

Court grants KJo relief for controversial 2018 'Koffee With Karan' episode along with Hardik Pandya, KL Rahul

Rohit Sharma-led India thrashed Nicholas Pooran's West Indies in the first T20I of the five-match series in Trinidad on Friday (July 29). After Shikhar Dhawan & Co.

WI vs IND: When and where to watch West Indies vs India 2nd T20I - IST time and streaming details

Team India has attained a unique record this year with as many as seven players captaining the Men in Blue, due to different reasons, since early 2022. The likes of Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah and Shikhar Dhawan have led India across formats.

Not Rishabh nor Jadeja! Rohit Sharma assigned a new vice-captain in KL Rahul's absence for WI T20I

India and West Indies will now shift focus to the T20Is as both sides meet each other in the five-match series opener on Friday (July 29) in Trinidad. After whitewashing the Windies in the three ODIs, India will now see the return of their regulars such as captain Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, etc.

WI vs IND: When and where to watch West Indies vs India 1st T20I match - IST time and streaming details

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has made a bold claim regarding Hardik Pandya's future in ODI cricket after England all-rounder Ben Stokes shockingly retired from the fifty-over format earlier this week.

'You might see him going': Ravi Shastri claims Hardik Pandya may quit ODI cricket after 2023 World Cup

Team India is set to play West Indies in three ODIs and five T20Is, in the Caribbean island, with the tour opener to take place on Friday (July 22). In Rohit Sharma's absence, Shikhar Dhawan will take charge of the ODI side whereas Hitman will reclaim his position during the five T20Is.

Not Pandya, Pant or Rahul! Former NZ all-rounder backs India's star player as future captaincy candidate

Hardik Pandya had a stellar run in Rohit Sharma-led India's successful white-ball series versus hosts England, which concluded on July 17 (Sunday) in Manchester.

Shoaib Akhtar shares advice for Hardik Pandya after India's successful white-ball series vs England

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Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya are being praised by one and all ever since India won the third and final ODI versus England, in Manchester, to claim the series 2-1.

'Just like Dhoni & Yuvraj...: Gavaskar lauds Pant-Pandya, compares duo with legendary Indian batting pair

Team India ended their tour of England by winning both the white-ball series. Rohit Sharma-led India won the three T20Is, 2-1, and also clinched the following three ODIs by the same margin.

'They need to...' - Former England captain Nasser Hussain mentions Team India's glaring issue

Rishabh Pant has once again stunned world cricket. While Pant has been a huge hit for India in Test cricket, he has not lived upto expectations in the white-ball formats.

Is Rishabh Pant the future captain after Rohit Sharma? Former India batter shares his take

Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya were the star performers for Team India as they clinched the three-match ODI series versus England, in Manchester, on Sunday (July 17).

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