Rohit Sharma-led India are now focussed on eradicating their flaws and finalising the team combination in their last two T20I series, in the run-up to the T20 World Cup (in Australia). In the three-match T20I series opener versus Australia, being played in Mohali on Tuesday (September 20), Rohit &amp; Co. were asked to bat first.

While Rohit couldn't do much damage with the bat, he departed for a 9-ball 11. Despite his short stay in the middle, Hitman attained a big milestone. Slamming one six in his inning, the 35-year-old Indian captain has now equalled New Zealand opener, Martin Guptill, with most sixes in T20Is (172).&nbsp;

Most sixes in a career:

Martin Guptill (New Zealand) - 172 in 121 games

Rohit Sharma (India) - 172 in 136 matches

Chris Gayle (West Indies) - 124 in 79 matches

Eoin Morgan (England/Ireland)- 120 from 115 matches

Aaron Finch (Australia)- 117 from 92 encounters

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After Rohit and Virat Kohli (2) fell in quick succession, KL Rahul's 45-ball 55, Suryakumar Yadav's 46 and Hardik Pandya's scintillating 30-ball 71 propelled India to a mammoth 208/6&nbsp;in 20 overs. After a disappointing run in the Asia Cup, where Men in Blue failed to reach the final, the home side will be desperate to get a winning start in the three-match series versus T20 world champions Australia.

After hosting Australia, India will also play three T20Is and equal number of ODIs versus South Africa at home prior to boarding the flight to Australia for the upcoming T20 WC, which kicks off on October 16.

Rohit Sharma-led India are now focussed on eradicating their flaws and finalising the team combination in their last two T20I series, in the run-up to the T20 World Cup (in Australia).

Rohit Sharma-led India are now focussed on eradicating their flaws and finalising the team combination in their last two T20I series, in the run-up to the T20 World Cup (in Australia). In the three-match T20I series opener versus Australia, being played in Mohali on Tuesday (September 20), Rohit & Co. were asked to bat first. While Rohit couldn't do much damage with the bat, he departed for a 9-ball 11. Despite his short stay in the middle, Hitman attained a big milestone. Slamming one six in his inning, the 35-year-old Indian captain has now equalled New Zealand opener, Martin Guptill, with most sixes in T20Is (172). Most sixes in a career: Martin Guptill (New Zealand) - 172 in 121 games Rohit Sharma (India) - 172 in 136 matches Chris Gayle (West Indies) - 124 in 79 matches Eoin Morgan (England/Ireland)- 120 from 115 matches Aaron Finch (Australia)- 117 from 92 encounters ALSO READ | KL Rahul becomes third-fastest to 2,000 T20I runs during blistering knock vs Australia in Mohali After Rohit and Virat Kohli (2) fell in quick succession, KL Rahul's 45-ball 55, Suryakumar Yadav's 46 and Hardik Pandya's scintillating 30-ball 71 propelled India to a mammoth 208/6 in 20 overs. After a disappointing run in the Asia Cup, where Men in Blue failed to reach the final, the home side will be desperate to get a winning start in the three-match series versus T20 world champions Australia. After hosting Australia, India will also play three T20Is and equal number of ODIs versus South Africa at home prior to boarding the flight to Australia for the upcoming T20 WC, which kicks off on October 16.

India vs Aus: Hitman for a reason! Rohit Sharma equals Martin Guptill's record of most sixes in T20Is

A lot has been said and written about KL Rahul in recent times. Rahul returned to international cricket in mid-August, his first-ever appearance at the highest level since February early this year, and looked ordinary with the bat in the Zimbabwe ODIs and Asia Cup 2022 edition.

While he scored a 41-ball 62 versus Afghanistan in India's inconsequential tie in the Super Four round of the Asia Cup, Rahul's strike rate has remained a hot topic of discission. He tends to take some time before accelerating while playing both for India and his IPL franchise. However, he came to his own in India's three-match T20I series opener versus Australia, in Mohali, on Tuesday evening (September 20).

Being asked to bat first, India lost captain Rohit Sharma (11) and Virat Kohli (2) for cheap before Rahul stitched a handy 68-run third-wicket stand with Suryakumar Yadav (46) and slammed a stylish 45-ball 55, laced with 4 fours and 3 sixes at 157.14. By virtue of this knock, Rahul became the third-quickest to reach 2,000 runs in the format (third Indian overall).

Rahul now has 2,018 runs (counting his latest knock versus the Aussies). He is among the 18 batsmen to be a part of the elusive 2k-run-club&nbsp;in the format. Rohit (3,631), Virat (3,586) and Martin Guptill (3,497) are the leading run-getters in men's T20Is.

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Ahead of the series opener versus Aaron Finch &amp; Co., vice-captain Rahul had spoken about his strike rate issues while addressing the media on Monday (September 19). "Look, obviously something that every player wants to work on. No one is perfect, everybody is working towards something, obviously strike rates are taken on an overall basis. You never see when a batter has played at a certain strike rate, whether it was important to play for him to play at a 200 strike rate or whether the team could still have won with him playing at 120-130. These are the things that no one analyses," KL Rahul told the reporters.

"Yes, it is something that I am working at, the roles that have been defined for each player in the last 10-12 months have been very clear, and everyone is working towards it. And, I am just working towards how I can better myself as an opening batter and how I can have an impact on my team whenever I go out to bat," he added.

A lot has been said and written about KL Rahul in recent times. Rahul returned to international cricket in mid-August, his first-ever appearance at the highest level since February early this year, and looked ordinary with the bat in the Zimbabwe ODIs and Asia Cup 2022 edition.

A lot has been said and written about KL Rahul in recent times. Rahul returned to international cricket in mid-August, his first-ever appearance at the highest level since February early this year, and looked ordinary with the bat in the Zimbabwe ODIs and Asia Cup 2022 edition. While he scored a 41-ball 62 versus Afghanistan in India's inconsequential tie in the Super Four round of the Asia Cup, Rahul's strike rate has remained a hot topic of discission. He tends to take some time before accelerating while playing both for India and his IPL franchise. However, he came to his own in India's three-match T20I series opener versus Australia, in Mohali, on Tuesday evening (September 20). Being asked to bat first, India lost captain Rohit Sharma (11) and Virat Kohli (2) for cheap before Rahul stitched a handy 68-run third-wicket stand with Suryakumar Yadav (46) and slammed a stylish 45-ball 55, laced with 4 fours and 3 sixes at 157.14. By virtue of this knock, Rahul became the third-quickest to reach 2,000 runs in the format (third Indian overall). Rahul now has 2,018 runs (counting his latest knock versus the Aussies). He is among the 18 batsmen to be a part of the elusive 2k-run-club in the format. Rohit (3,631), Virat (3,586) and Martin Guptill (3,497) are the leading run-getters in men's T20Is. ALSO READ | 'You never see when a batter...' - KL Rahul on his T20I strike rate before Australia series opener Ahead of the series opener versus Aaron Finch & Co., vice-captain Rahul had spoken about his strike rate issues while addressing the media on Monday (September 19). "Look, obviously something that every player wants to work on. No one is perfect, everybody is working towards something, obviously strike rates are taken on an overall basis. You never see when a batter has played at a certain strike rate, whether it was important to play for him to play at a 200 strike rate or whether the team could still have won with him playing at 120-130. These are the things that no one analyses," KL Rahul told the reporters. "Yes, it is something that I am working at, the roles that have been defined for each player in the last 10-12 months have been very clear, and everyone is working towards it. And, I am just working towards how I can better myself as an opening batter and how I can have an impact on my team whenever I go out to bat," he added.

KL Rahul becomes third-fastest to 2,000 T20I runs during blistering knock vs Australia in Mohali

Jasprit Bumrah wasn't part of India's dismal run in the Asia Cup 2022 edition, held in the UAE. While the pacer has returned to the Indian team and is part of the main squad for the T20 World Cup 2022 edition, to be held in Australia, the 28-year-old will look to be at his best with the ball after returning to action post his back injury.

Bumrah is part of India's T20I squads for the Australia and South Africa home series. However, the premier pacer wasn't named in Rohit &amp; Co.'s playing XI for the T20I series versus Aaron Finch-led Aussies, in Mohali, on Tuesday evening (September 20). At the coin toss, Finch opted to bowl first and Rohit explained the reason behind Bumrah's absence.

"Bumrah is not playing, he will take a game's break and probably come back in the second and the third game," said Rohit at the toss ceremony. Meanwhile, Dinesh Karthik pipped&nbsp;Rishabh Pant to be named India's wicketkeeper-batter in the&nbsp;XI. It is to be noted that Pant was preferred over DK in India's all-important Asia Cup Super Four encounters versus Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Both, however, played the inconsequential tie against Afghanistan.

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Rohit also explained the significance of the home series -- versus the Aussies and SA -- for Team India heading into the T20 WC. "Looking at what happened in the Asia Cup, we had a chance to reflect on where we went wrong. This gives us an opportunity to correct ourselves," revealed Rohit.

Playing XIs

Australia:&nbsp;Aaron Finch(c), Cameron Green, Steven Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis, Tim David, Matthew Wade(w), Pat Cummins, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood

India:&nbsp;Rohit Sharma(c), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Dinesh Karthik(w), Axar Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Harshal Patel, Umesh Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal

Jasprit Bumrah wasn't part of India's dismal run in the Asia Cup 2022 edition, held in the UAE. While the pacer has returned to the Indian team and is part of the main squad for the T20 World Cup 2022 edition, to be held in Australia, the 28-year-old will look to be at his best with the ball after returning to action post his back injury.

Jasprit Bumrah wasn't part of India's dismal run in the Asia Cup 2022 edition, held in the UAE. While the pacer has returned to the Indian team and is part of the main squad for the T20 World Cup 2022 edition, to be held in Australia, the 28-year-old will look to be at his best with the ball after returning to action post his back injury. Bumrah is part of India's T20I squads for the Australia and South Africa home series. However, the premier pacer wasn't named in Rohit & Co.'s playing XI for the T20I series versus Aaron Finch-led Aussies, in Mohali, on Tuesday evening (September 20). At the coin toss, Finch opted to bowl first and Rohit explained the reason behind Bumrah's absence. "Bumrah is not playing, he will take a game's break and probably come back in the second and the third game," said Rohit at the toss ceremony. Meanwhile, Dinesh Karthik pipped Rishabh Pant to be named India's wicketkeeper-batter in the XI. It is to be noted that Pant was preferred over DK in India's all-important Asia Cup Super Four encounters versus Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Both, however, played the inconsequential tie against Afghanistan. ALSO READ | Watch - 'Rahul Gandhi will open for India at T20 World Cup, says tv anchor as video goes viral Rohit also explained the significance of the home series -- versus the Aussies and SA -- for Team India heading into the T20 WC. "Looking at what happened in the Asia Cup, we had a chance to reflect on where we went wrong. This gives us an opportunity to correct ourselves," revealed Rohit. Playing XIs Australia: Aaron Finch(c), Cameron Green, Steven Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis, Tim David, Matthew Wade(w), Pat Cummins, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood India: Rohit Sharma(c), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Dinesh Karthik(w), Axar Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Harshal Patel, Umesh Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal

Ind vs Aus, 1st T20I: EXPLAINED! Why Jasprit Bumrah didn't make the cut in India's playing XI

Virat Kohli returned to international cricket during the Asia Cup after a break post the England tour. The 33-year-old announced his return in style, ending the continental tournament as the second-highest run-getter (276 runs) in five outings and ended his international century drought in India's face-off versus Afghanistan.

Kohli will now look to carry on in a similar stead and play a key role in guiding India to a title win in the upcoming T20 World Cup, to be held in Australia from October-November. Ahead of the showpiece event Down Under, India are set to host Australia in three T20Is and South Africa in three T20Is and ODIs each. Prior to the Australia T20Is, which kicks off on Tuesday (September 20), Kohli is just 207 runs away from surpassing head coach and former Indian captain Rahul Dravid in an elite list of batters.

Most international runs

Sachin Tendulkar - 34,357

Kumar Sangakkara - 28,016

Ricky Ponting - 27,483

Mahela Jayawardene - 25,957

Jacques Kallis - 25,534

Rahul Dravid - 24,208

Virat Kohli - 24,002

Brian Lara - 22,358

Sanath Jayasuriya - 21,032

Shivnarine Chanderpaul - 20,988'

If Kohli has a memorable series versus the defending champions Australia, against whom he averages an impressive 64.42, he might pip Dravid to take the sixth spot in the overall list, becoming India's second-highest run-getter as well.

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Ahead of the series opener, captain Rohit also hinted at the possibility of using Kohli as an opener in the T20 WC. In&nbsp;a press conference, he said, "Virat Kohli is our third opener and he will open in some of the games. In the last match of Asia Cup, we were happy with the way he played. But KL Rahul will open the batting in the World Cup, we do not want to experiment with that position a lot,&nbsp;his performance sometimes goes quite unnoticed."

"He is a very important player for Team India. For us, I just want to make it clear, we are clear in our thought process. We do not have any confusion, we are very clear what KL Rahul brings to the table for us, he is a quality player and is very important for us. His presence at the top is very crucial for us," Hitman added.

Virat Kohli returned to international cricket during the Asia Cup after a break post the England tour. The 33-year-old announced his return in style, ending the continental tournament as the second-highest run-getter (276 runs) in five outings and ended his international century drought in India's face-off versus Afghanistan.

Virat Kohli returned to international cricket during the Asia Cup after a break post the England tour. The 33-year-old announced his return in style, ending the continental tournament as the second-highest run-getter (276 runs) in five outings and ended his international century drought in India's face-off versus Afghanistan. Kohli will now look to carry on in a similar stead and play a key role in guiding India to a title win in the upcoming T20 World Cup, to be held in Australia from October-November. Ahead of the showpiece event Down Under, India are set to host Australia in three T20Is and South Africa in three T20Is and ODIs each. Prior to the Australia T20Is, which kicks off on Tuesday (September 20), Kohli is just 207 runs away from surpassing head coach and former Indian captain Rahul Dravid in an elite list of batters. Most international runs Sachin Tendulkar - 34,357 Kumar Sangakkara - 28,016 Ricky Ponting - 27,483 Mahela Jayawardene - 25,957 Jacques Kallis - 25,534 Rahul Dravid - 24,208 Virat Kohli - 24,002 Brian Lara - 22,358 Sanath Jayasuriya - 21,032 Shivnarine Chanderpaul - 20,988' If Kohli has a memorable series versus the defending champions Australia, against whom he averages an impressive 64.42, he might pip Dravid to take the sixth spot in the overall list, becoming India's second-highest run-getter as well. ALSO READ | Will Virat Kohli break Sachin Tendulkar's historic feat? Ricky Ponting shares his take Ahead of the series opener, captain Rohit also hinted at the possibility of using Kohli as an opener in the T20 WC. In a press conference, he said, "Virat Kohli is our third opener and he will open in some of the games. In the last match of Asia Cup, we were happy with the way he played. But KL Rahul will open the batting in the World Cup, we do not want to experiment with that position a lot, his performance sometimes goes quite unnoticed." "He is a very important player for Team India. For us, I just want to make it clear, we are clear in our thought process. We do not have any confusion, we are very clear what KL Rahul brings to the table for us, he is a quality player and is very important for us. His presence at the top is very crucial for us," Hitman added.

Ind vs Aus: Virat Kohli 207 runs away from overtaking head coach Rahul Dravid in elite list

Australian pacer Pat Cummins has issued a warning to the Indian team ahead of the start of the upcoming three-match T20I series between the two sides. India will host Australia in the three-match rubber which can prove to be perfect preparation for both teams ahead of the T20 World Cup in Australia next month.

Australia are missing a number of key players in the T20I series against India as star batter David Warner has been rested while the likes of Mitchell Marsh, Mitchell Starc and Marcus Stoinis are out with injuries. However, Cummins has warned India no to take the Aussies lightly as they still have a strong team and will look to earn positive results.

Cummins also expressed confidence in his abilities and said he is in peak shape raring to go against the hosts. The right-arm pacer is making his comeback for Australia after two months as he last featured for the national side during their tour of Sri Lanka in July this year.

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"Don’t take us lightly; we are here to win. We understand some of the players are missing, but no one can still afford us to take lightly,"&nbsp;Cummins said during a press conference ahead of the first T20I between India and Australia on Tuesday.

"I’m pretty keen to play quite a lot so that come the World Cup I feel like my game is in really good order," he added.

Australia will head into the World Cup next month as the defending champions and arguably one of the favourites to win the title at home. Aaron Finch will continue leading the team in the shortest format after he retired from ODIs recently.

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The three-match series&nbsp;will be a good test for the Indian team as the hosts will look to bounce back after their disappointing campaign in the recently-concluded Asia Cup 2022 where they failed to make it to the final after facing back-to-back defeats against Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

However, India have performed exceedingly well under new captain Rohit Sharma in T20Is since the T20 World Cup last year, barring their recent blip at the Asia Cup. India are yet to lose a bilateral T20I series under Rohit and will be aiming to keep the record intact against the Aussies.

Australian pacer Pat Cummins has issued a warning to the Indian team ahead of the start of the upcoming three-match T20I series between the two sides. India will host Australia in the three-match rubber which can prove to be perfect preparation for both teams ahead of the T20 World Cup in Australia next month.

Australian pacer Pat Cummins has issued a warning to the Indian team ahead of the start of the upcoming three-match T20I series between the two sides. India will host Australia in the three-match rubber which can prove to be perfect preparation for both teams ahead of the T20 World Cup in Australia next month. Australia are missing a number of key players in the T20I series against India as star batter David Warner has been rested while the likes of Mitchell Marsh, Mitchell Starc and Marcus Stoinis are out with injuries. However, Cummins has warned India no to take the Aussies lightly as they still have a strong team and will look to earn positive results. Cummins also expressed confidence in his abilities and said he is in peak shape raring to go against the hosts. The right-arm pacer is making his comeback for Australia after two months as he last featured for the national side during their tour of Sri Lanka in July this year. Also Read: 15 years of six sixes: Yuvraj Singh celebrates his memorable 12-ball fifty against England with son - WATCH "Don’t take us lightly; we are here to win. We understand some of the players are missing, but no one can still afford us to take lightly," Cummins said during a press conference ahead of the first T20I between India and Australia on Tuesday. "I’m pretty keen to play quite a lot so that come the World Cup I feel like my game is in really good order," he added. Australia will head into the World Cup next month as the defending champions and arguably one of the favourites to win the title at home. Aaron Finch will continue leading the team in the shortest format after he retired from ODIs recently. Also Read: Tension in UK's Leicester days after India-Pakistan Asia Cup clash, 15 arrested The three-match series will be a good test for the Indian team as the hosts will look to bounce back after their disappointing campaign in the recently-concluded Asia Cup 2022 where they failed to make it to the final after facing back-to-back defeats against Pakistan and Sri Lanka. However, India have performed exceedingly well under new captain Rohit Sharma in T20Is since the T20 World Cup last year, barring their recent blip at the Asia Cup. India are yet to lose a bilateral T20I series under Rohit and will be aiming to keep the record intact against the Aussies.

'Don't take us lightly, we're here to win': Pat Cummins issues warning to India ahead of T20I series

Mohammed Shami's T20I comeback will be delayed as the veteran pace bowler has tested positive for COVID-19 and will be out of the Australia series starting in Mohali from September 20.

Veteran pacer Umesh Yadav, who played the last of his seven T20Is in 2019 against Australia is back in the scheme of things, having recovered from a quadriceps injury.

"Yes, Shami has tested COVID-19 positive. But there is nothing to worry as the symptoms are mild. But he will have to remain in isolation and will be able to rejoin the squad once he tests negative. It is unfortunate but that is how life is," a senior BCCI source told PTI on conditions of anonymity.

Asked how long he thinks Shami will take to recover, the source seemed hopeful that he would be fit for the next series against Australia.

"We are expecting Shami to be fit for the next series against South Africa. There is 10 days before that series starts. So we are more than hopeful you can say," he said.

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But 35-year-old Umesh's comeback is nothing short of a fairytale in this format as his county stint with MIddlesex was cut short by a quadriceps injury.

He had a terrific first leg of t 2022 IPL for KKR when he swung the ball at a great pace.

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For Middlesex, he had a terrific Royal London Cup in which he took 16 wickets in 7 List A games including a five-wicket and a four-wicket haul.

"Umesh was doing his rehab at the NCA after he came back and it was not a tear, so he has now recovered and is fit to play," the source said. 
&nbsp;

Mohammed Shami's T20I comeback will be delayed as the veteran pace bowler has tested positive for COVID-19 and will be out of the Australia series starting in Mohali from September 20.

Mohammed Shami's T20I comeback will be delayed as the veteran pace bowler has tested positive for COVID-19 and will be out of the Australia series starting in Mohali from September 20. Veteran pacer Umesh Yadav, who played the last of his seven T20Is in 2019 against Australia is back in the scheme of things, having recovered from a quadriceps injury. "Yes, Shami has tested COVID-19 positive. But there is nothing to worry as the symptoms are mild. But he will have to remain in isolation and will be able to rejoin the squad once he tests negative. It is unfortunate but that is how life is," a senior BCCI source told PTI on conditions of anonymity. Asked how long he thinks Shami will take to recover, the source seemed hopeful that he would be fit for the next series against Australia. "We are expecting Shami to be fit for the next series against South Africa. There is 10 days before that series starts. So we are more than hopeful you can say," he said. Also Read: Gautam Gambhir and Mathew Hayden call for Virat Kohli to come in to bat at No. 3 in upcoming T20I outings But 35-year-old Umesh's comeback is nothing short of a fairytale in this format as his county stint with MIddlesex was cut short by a quadriceps injury. He had a terrific first leg of t 2022 IPL for KKR when he swung the ball at a great pace. Also Read: How can you even think that PCB can disown Shaheen? Ramiz Raja on Shahid Afridi's shocking statement For Middlesex, he had a terrific Royal London Cup in which he took 16 wickets in 7 List A games including a five-wicket and a four-wicket haul. "Umesh was doing his rehab at the NCA after he came back and it was not a tear, so he has now recovered and is fit to play," the source said.

Mohammed Shami out of Australia T20 series due to COVID19, likely to be replaced by Umesh Yadav