Players to watch out for in India vs West Indies World Cup clash

India captain Virat Kohli and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah are set to be rested for the limited overs series against the West Indies, scheduled in the United States and the Caribbean, starting August 3.

Kohli and Bumrah will, however, be back for the two-Test series which is a part of the inaugural World Test Championship.&nbsp;

"Virat and Jasprit will certainly be rested for the three-match T20Is and three-match ODI series. Virat has been playing since start of Australia series and Bumrah's workload management is also paramount. They will join the team before the Test series," a senior BCCI official told PTI on conditions of anonymity.

There could be a few others too who will be given rest during the series after a gruelling World Cup campaign, where India are all but assured of a semi-final berth with four wins in their kitty.&nbsp;

If India make it to the finals, then the key players will be playing till July 14 and it would be necessary to give the premier batsmen and some fast bowlers adequate rest.&nbsp;

In fact, the BCCI in consultation with the Cricket West Indies has chalked the itinerary in a manner that Test matches, which were earlier scheduled at the start of the series, will now be held after the T20s and the ODIs.&nbsp;

"With first Test in Antigua starting August 22, there would be enough time for the key members in the World Cup squad to get much-needed rest," he said.&nbsp;

It is expected that Kohli and Bumrah will join the squad before the three-day practice game in Antigua from August 17-19.&nbsp;

Since Mayank Agarwal, Prithvi Shaw, Hanuma Vihari will play A games in West Indies, by the time the seniors arrive, the warm-up game could be used judiciously, is what the selection committee feels.&nbsp;

The West Indies series will also mark a shift in focus for the outgoing selection panel, which will start the process of T20 team selection keeping in mind next year's World T20 in Australia.&nbsp;

Few like Krunal Pandya, Shreyas Iyer, Rahul Chahar, Sanju Samson are going to be tried out in the T20 version.&nbsp;

In the three-match T20 series, the first two games will be played at Fort Lauderhill in Florida on August 3 and 4.

India captain Virat Kohli and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah are set to be rested for the limited overs series against the West Indies, scheduled in the United States and the Caribbean, starting August 3.

India captain Virat Kohli and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah are set to be rested for the limited overs series against the West Indies, scheduled in the United States and the Caribbean, starting August 3. Kohli and Bumrah will, however, be back for the two-Test series which is a part of the inaugural World Test Championship. "Virat and Jasprit will certainly be rested for the three-match T20Is and three-match ODI series. Virat has been playing since start of Australia series and Bumrah's workload management is also paramount. They will join the team before the Test series," a senior BCCI official told PTI on conditions of anonymity. There could be a few others too who will be given rest during the series after a gruelling World Cup campaign, where India are all but assured of a semi-final berth with four wins in their kitty. If India make it to the finals, then the key players will be playing till July 14 and it would be necessary to give the premier batsmen and some fast bowlers adequate rest. In fact, the BCCI in consultation with the Cricket West Indies has chalked the itinerary in a manner that Test matches, which were earlier scheduled at the start of the series, will now be held after the T20s and the ODIs. "With first Test in Antigua starting August 22, there would be enough time for the key members in the World Cup squad to get much-needed rest," he said. It is expected that Kohli and Bumrah will join the squad before the three-day practice game in Antigua from August 17-19. Since Mayank Agarwal, Prithvi Shaw, Hanuma Vihari will play A games in West Indies, by the time the seniors arrive, the warm-up game could be used judiciously, is what the selection committee feels. The West Indies series will also mark a shift in focus for the outgoing selection panel, which will start the process of T20 team selection keeping in mind next year's World T20 in Australia. Few like Krunal Pandya, Shreyas Iyer, Rahul Chahar, Sanju Samson are going to be tried out in the T20 version. In the three-match T20 series, the first two games will be played at Fort Lauderhill in Florida on August 3 and 4.

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He is a proven match-winner with the ball but it is Jasprit Bumrah's tremendous work ethic that has made him one of the most improved Indian fielders over the last three years, said fielding coach R Sridhar.

Bumrah's unusually slinging action has caused sleepless nights to many batsmen across teams but he wasn't exactly the swiftest of movers across the turf when it came to fielding.

"Bumrah is probably one of the hardest workers as far as fielding goes. From when he joined the team in 2016 to what he is now, he's a massive improvement, although still a work in progress, a massive improvement," Sridhar told media persons during an interaction after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/shikhar-will-be-in-a-plaster-hopefully-will-play-in-semi-finals-virat-kohli-227026">India's </a>match against New Zealand was <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-india-and-new-zealand-split-points-after-trent-bridge-washout-226923">called off.</a>

Increased awareness and determination to raise his game has changed things for the Gujarat pacer, feels Sridhar.

"The mindset of the players combined with the increased levels of fitness, and then we can chip in with the technical aspect of fielding and the awareness and anticipation part. So combining all this definitely helps them improve their fielding skills," the former Hyderabad left-arm spinner said.

Sridhar said some of the guys who aren't naturally athletic like Bumrah, Kedar Jadhav and Yuzvendra Chahal, were keen to work hard on their fitness and attain a level which is at par with international standards.

"One area is we try to educate them with awareness with respect to fielding, and we try to work on fitness. Obviously, (Shankar) Basu (strength and conditioning coach), works a lot on their fitness as well. We've got a lead-up to this tournament to work with Chahal, Bumrah, Kedar, guys like this, who are willing to work really hard and to work on their skills. So that really helped," Sridhar said.

Sridhar said that at a personal level, he is very happy with the overall fielding standard of the Indian team.

"I think I'm -&nbsp;personally, I'm very happy with the kind of resources I have. We have a terrific slip catcher and a safe catcher in Rohit, and we have two guys, Virat (Kohli) and Jadeja, who are very intimidating to the position. They can intimidate any batsman, and they are prowling in the 30-yard range,'' Sridhar added.

"To complement that, we have a player in Hardik Pandya, who can really help when needed. We are safe catchers," the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ravi-shastri-sanjay-bangar-among-other-support-staff-granted-45-day-contract-extension-226789">coach </a>assessed.

The right attitude is always a key in a sporting arena and Sridhar said that's something that this current lot have in abundance.

"The biggest thing that came out to me was the attitude of the fielders, where they put the team ahead of themselves, but these are the qualities which you need when you want to go out and win championships," he said.

"This really came out in the last game (vs <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-pat-cummins-silent-workhorse-in-australias-squad-while-others-hog-limelight-226914">Australia</a>), and that was good to see. So I think the biggest challenge is to stay consistent. To me, that is the biggest challenge, to reduce the time between the good days and bad days. That is integral,'' Sridhar said.

He is a proven match-winner with the ball but it is Jasprit Bumrah's tremendous work ethic that has made him one of the most improved Indian fielders over the last three years, said fielding coach R Sridhar.

He is a proven match-winner with the ball but it is Jasprit Bumrah's tremendous work ethic that has made him one of the most improved Indian fielders over the last three years, said fielding coach R Sridhar. Bumrah's unusually slinging action has caused sleepless nights to many batsmen across teams but he wasn't exactly the swiftest of movers across the turf when it came to fielding. "Bumrah is probably one of the hardest workers as far as fielding goes. From when he joined the team in 2016 to what he is now, he's a massive improvement, although still a work in progress, a massive improvement," Sridhar told media persons during an interaction after India's match against New Zealand was called off. Increased awareness and determination to raise his game has changed things for the Gujarat pacer, feels Sridhar. "The mindset of the players combined with the increased levels of fitness, and then we can chip in with the technical aspect of fielding and the awareness and anticipation part. So combining all this definitely helps them improve their fielding skills," the former Hyderabad left-arm spinner said. Sridhar said some of the guys who aren't naturally athletic like Bumrah, Kedar Jadhav and Yuzvendra Chahal, were keen to work hard on their fitness and attain a level which is at par with international standards. "One area is we try to educate them with awareness with respect to fielding, and we try to work on fitness. Obviously, (Shankar) Basu (strength and conditioning coach), works a lot on their fitness as well. We've got a lead-up to this tournament to work with Chahal, Bumrah, Kedar, guys like this, who are willing to work really hard and to work on their skills. So that really helped," Sridhar said. Sridhar said that at a personal level, he is very happy with the overall fielding standard of the Indian team. "I think I'm - personally, I'm very happy with the kind of resources I have. We have a terrific slip catcher and a safe catcher in Rohit, and we have two guys, Virat (Kohli) and Jadeja, who are very intimidating to the position. They can intimidate any batsman, and they are prowling in the 30-yard range,'' Sridhar added. "To complement that, we have a player in Hardik Pandya, who can really help when needed. We are safe catchers," the coach assessed. The right attitude is always a key in a sporting arena and Sridhar said that's something that this current lot have in abundance. "The biggest thing that came out to me was the attitude of the fielders, where they put the team ahead of themselves, but these are the qualities which you need when you want to go out and win championships," he said. "This really came out in the last game (vs Australia), and that was good to see. So I think the biggest challenge is to stay consistent. To me, that is the biggest challenge, to reduce the time between the good days and bad days. That is integral,'' Sridhar said.

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India captain Virat Kohli praised paceman Jasprit Bumrah for leading an impressive bowling unit in his team's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-beat-south-africa-by-six-wickets-in-cricket-world-cup-224756">opening win in the World Cup against South Africa </a>on Wednesday.

Bumrah, the world's top-ranked one-day international bowler, struck early to remove the South African openers including Hashim Amla for six, in India's six-wicket win in Southampton.&nbsp;

Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal was the pick of the Indian bowlers, with figures of 4-51 that came after Bumrah's early assault on a cloudy morning.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-quinton-de-kocks-stunning-catch-that-dismissed-indias-virat-kohli-in-world-cup-224765">Kohli said the 25-year-old Bumrah</a> would be a "massive factor" for his team at the 50-over showpiece event.

"The way he's bowling right now, it's so good to see because you see batsmen literally clueless against him and he's rushing people," said Kohli of his pace ace.

"To be honest, I haven't seen Hashim get out like that in one-day cricket... I think it's a great thing and it's a testimony to his hard work."

"He understands this is his time and he's making the most of it so hats off, he's brilliant. He's going to be a massive factor for us here."

Bumrah had the white ball darting around in Southampton as he got Amla to edge a rising delivery to Rohit Sharma at second slip.

Bumrah then struck again in his next over, with Quinton de Kock, who made 10, edging to Kohli at third slip, meaning South Africa were two down for 24.

"Well, one thing you know with facing Jasprit is you have to play good cricketing shots against him and you have to back your technique against him," said Kohli.

"Because if you are hesitant a little bit, he senses that and he's all over you."

Chahal soon took over with his leg spin to strike twice in an over including the big wicket of South African captain Faf du Plessis for 38.

Chahal wrecked the South African middle order with good support from spin partner Kuldeep Yadav, who chipped in with 1-46.

"I think Kuldeep bowled really well, he controlled the game from one end and I think Chahal was outstanding," said Kohli of the spin twins.

"Even with a little bit of turn and help from the pitch, what he was able to bring out of the wicket was truly brilliant to see. He has mental belief in his strength and full credit goes to him."

India next play Australia at the Oval on Sunday.

India captain Virat Kohli praised paceman Jasprit Bumrah for leading an impressive bowling unit in his team's opening win in the World Cup against South Africa on Wednesday.

India captain Virat Kohli praised paceman Jasprit Bumrah for leading an impressive bowling unit in his team's opening win in the World Cup against South Africa on Wednesday. Bumrah, the world's top-ranked one-day international bowler, struck early to remove the South African openers including Hashim Amla for six, in India's six-wicket win in Southampton. Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal was the pick of the Indian bowlers, with figures of 4-51 that came after Bumrah's early assault on a cloudy morning. Kohli said the 25-year-old Bumrah would be a "massive factor" for his team at the 50-over showpiece event. "The way he's bowling right now, it's so good to see because you see batsmen literally clueless against him and he's rushing people," said Kohli of his pace ace. "To be honest, I haven't seen Hashim get out like that in one-day cricket... I think it's a great thing and it's a testimony to his hard work." "He understands this is his time and he's making the most of it so hats off, he's brilliant. He's going to be a massive factor for us here." Bumrah had the white ball darting around in Southampton as he got Amla to edge a rising delivery to Rohit Sharma at second slip. Bumrah then struck again in his next over, with Quinton de Kock, who made 10, edging to Kohli at third slip, meaning South Africa were two down for 24. "Well, one thing you know with facing Jasprit is you have to play good cricketing shots against him and you have to back your technique against him," said Kohli. "Because if you are hesitant a little bit, he senses that and he's all over you." Chahal soon took over with his leg spin to strike twice in an over including the big wicket of South African captain Faf du Plessis for 38. Chahal wrecked the South African middle order with good support from spin partner Kuldeep Yadav, who chipped in with 1-46. "I think Kuldeep bowled really well, he controlled the game from one end and I think Chahal was outstanding," said Kohli of the spin twins. "Even with a little bit of turn and help from the pitch, what he was able to bring out of the wicket was truly brilliant to see. He has mental belief in his strength and full credit goes to him." India next play Australia at the Oval on Sunday.

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As <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/virat-kohli-and-team-attends-practice-session-ahead-of-south-africa-challenge-224017">Indian team gears up for its first match</a> in the ongoing Cricket World Cup, Men in Blue's lethal pacer Jasprit Bumrah was taken for a doping test on Monday.

Dope control official took the pacer for conducting a test during the team's practice session at the Rose Bowl stadium in Southampton.

There were a total of two sittings in the test. In the first round, Bumrah was taken for a urine test and after 45 minutes, the blood sample of the pacer was taken.

Under every ICC event, every Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) player has to undergo a doping test conducted by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

A BCCI source confirmed that Bumrah was indeed taken for a doping test.

However, the source did not reveal whether any other player is scheduled to undergo a doping test.

As Indian team gears up for its first match in the ongoing Cricket World Cup, Men in Blue's lethal pacer Jasprit Bumrah was taken for a doping test on Monday. Dope control official took the pacer for conducting a test during the team's practice session at the Rose Bowl stadium in Southampton.

As Indian team gears up for its first match in the ongoing Cricket World Cup, Men in Blue's lethal pacer Jasprit Bumrah was taken for a doping test on Monday. Dope control official took the pacer for conducting a test during the team's practice session at the Rose Bowl stadium in Southampton. There were a total of two sittings in the test. In the first round, Bumrah was taken for a urine test and after 45 minutes, the blood sample of the pacer was taken. Under every ICC event, every Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) player has to undergo a doping test conducted by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). A BCCI source confirmed that Bumrah was indeed taken for a doping test. However, the source did not reveal whether any other player is scheduled to undergo a doping test.

Jasprit Bumrah undergoes doping test

There is something about ICC World Cups where inevitably the relationship between Indian media and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/virat-kohli-and-team-attends-practice-session-ahead-of-south-africa-challenge-224017">the national team</a> becomes frosty.&nbsp;

It wasn't great during the 2015 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand and the start seemed to have been on a discordant note during this edition as well after the Indian media contingent decided to boycott an interaction session with net bowlers Deepak Chahar, Avesh Khan and Khaleel Ahmed.&nbsp;

With two days left for India's first game against South Africa, it was expected that at least coach Ravi Shastri or a senior player or support staff would address the media as it has been the norm in any bilateral series with skipper Virat Kohli coming on the pre-match day.&nbsp;

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However, to everyone's disbelief, Indian team's media manager informed the waiting journalists that since Chahar and Avesh are going back on Tuesday (Khaleel is staying back), it was felt that they should get an opportunity to interact with the media.&nbsp;

Livid with decision, senior members of the fraternity protested vehemently to this outrageous idea and he was told that if the team wants to cancel the session, they are free to do so as it is unfair both for the media as well as the two youngsters, who don't have any authority to answer team related queries.&nbsp;

When asked why no player or support staff was made available, the media manager said that it was done since India haven't started its World Cup campaign yet.&nbsp;

The logic didn't seem convincing as it has never happened two days before a marquee event. It seemed more like a case where the Indian media was being told that you have to make do with whatever we make available for you.&nbsp;

This seemed to be in complete contrast with the relationship that the jumbo Bangladeshi media share with their 'Tigers' or even the handful of Pakistani journalists with their players.&nbsp;

Many were reminded of the 2015 World Cup, when there was a complete gag on media save pre and post-match days and skipper Dhoni would come for every post-match interaction instead of day's performer, who would be interviewed by the official BCCI website.&nbsp;

There is something about ICC World Cups where inevitably the relationship between Indian media and the national team becomes frosty. It wasn't great during the 2015 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand and the start seemed to have been on a discordant note during this edition as well after the Indian media contingent decided to boycott an interaction session with net bowlers Deepak Chahar, Avesh Khan and Khaleel Ahmed.

There is something about ICC World Cups where inevitably the relationship between Indian media and the national team becomes frosty. It wasn't great during the 2015 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand and the start seemed to have been on a discordant note during this edition as well after the Indian media contingent decided to boycott an interaction session with net bowlers Deepak Chahar, Avesh Khan and Khaleel Ahmed. With two days left for India's first game against South Africa, it was expected that at least coach Ravi Shastri or a senior player or support staff would address the media as it has been the norm in any bilateral series with skipper Virat Kohli coming on the pre-match day. Also Read: Jasprit Bumrah undergoes doping test However, to everyone's disbelief, Indian team's media manager informed the waiting journalists that since Chahar and Avesh are going back on Tuesday (Khaleel is staying back), it was felt that they should get an opportunity to interact with the media. Livid with decision, senior members of the fraternity protested vehemently to this outrageous idea and he was told that if the team wants to cancel the session, they are free to do so as it is unfair both for the media as well as the two youngsters, who don't have any authority to answer team related queries. When asked why no player or support staff was made available, the media manager said that it was done since India haven't started its World Cup campaign yet. The logic didn't seem convincing as it has never happened two days before a marquee event. It seemed more like a case where the Indian media was being told that you have to make do with whatever we make available for you. This seemed to be in complete contrast with the relationship that the jumbo Bangladeshi media share with their 'Tigers' or even the handful of Pakistani journalists with their players. Many were reminded of the 2015 World Cup, when there was a complete gag on media save pre and post-match days and skipper Dhoni would come for every post-match interaction instead of day's performer, who would be interviewed by the official BCCI website.

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Former Australian pacer Brett Lee has picked India's Jasprit Bumrah as one of his top three fast <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-pacer-jasprit-bumrah-to-spinner-rashid-khan-bowlers-who-can-push-batsmen-on-the-backfoot-in-cricket-world-cup-2019-219355&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwizzs3-vbHiAhV-6XMBHb4jD7MQFjAEegQIBhAB&amp;usg=AOvVaw2SbitlpIg5j7qmdwHDUlUv">bowlers for the upcoming World Cup</a>, beginning in the United Kingdom on May 30.

"What a wonderful bowler," said Lee of <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/sachin-tendulkar-says-jasprit-bumrah-is-the-best-bowler-at-this-stage-218294&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwizzs3-vbHiAhV-6XMBHb4jD7MQFjAAegQIABAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw3qVoWUTWltY-dxmJYK7gIh">Bumrah, who has taken 85 wickets in 49 one-day internationals</a>.

"He's got a good record, wonderful yorker, good pace," added the Australian, a member of the 2003 World Cup winning side.

Besides Bumrah, Lee picked compatriots Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummings as the other two fast bowlers who will do well at the quadrennial tournament.

"You'd have to stick with Mitchell Starc," Lee told cricket.Com.Au.

Starc, a left-armer, had suffered a chest injury last February and is nearing peak fitness.

"He's still got that quality. When that pace is up he's hard to go past," Lee said of Starc, who was the 2015 Player of the Tournament for his 22 wickets at 10 runs apiece.

Heaping praise on Cummins, Lee said, "Pat Cummins -&nbsp;pace, accuracy, variations. He can do it all."

In six matches this year, Cummins has taken 17 wickets at just 14.29.&nbsp;

Former Australian pacer Brett Lee has picked India's Jasprit Bumrah as one of his top three fast bowlers for the upcoming World Cup, beginning in the United Kingdom on May 30.

Former Australian pacer Brett Lee has picked India's Jasprit Bumrah as one of his top three fast bowlers for the upcoming World Cup, beginning in the United Kingdom on May 30. "What a wonderful bowler," said Lee of Bumrah, who has taken 85 wickets in 49 one-day internationals. "He's got a good record, wonderful yorker, good pace," added the Australian, a member of the 2003 World Cup winning side. Besides Bumrah, Lee picked compatriots Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummings as the other two fast bowlers who will do well at the quadrennial tournament. "You'd have to stick with Mitchell Starc," Lee told cricket.Com.Au. Starc, a left-armer, had suffered a chest injury last February and is nearing peak fitness. "He's still got that quality. When that pace is up he's hard to go past," Lee said of Starc, who was the 2015 Player of the Tournament for his 22 wickets at 10 runs apiece. Heaping praise on Cummins, Lee said, "Pat Cummins - pace, accuracy, variations. He can do it all." In six matches this year, Cummins has taken 17 wickets at just 14.29.

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<a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/gautam-gambhirs-comments-on-indias-best-wicketkeeper-upset-ms-dhoni-fans-206683&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwily-iDnaDiAhWLsI8KHZ-SDIsQFjABegQIEBAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw1NQVcv3ve3mMO2pX37iwFj">Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir</a> on Thursday said India's fifteen-member World Cup squad needs an additional quality pacer.

"I feel Indian team lacks one more quality fast bowler. Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Bhuvneshwar Kumar need more support. You may argue that India has two fast bowling all-rounders in Hardik (Pandya) and Vijay Shankar but I am not convinced," International Cricket Council (ICC) quoted <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/india-general-elections-2019/gautam-gambhir-voter-id-case-atishi-to-record-her-statement-matter-fixed-for-may-31-218487&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwily-iDnaDiAhWLsI8KHZ-SDIsQFjAAegQIAxAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw1bxjJ8EH-Gmi0YzgkVoJ0F">Gambhir</a>, as saying.

Bumrah has been the key weapon in the bowling scheme of things for India and Gambhir reckons the bowler will once again be the trump card for India and his form will be crucial for its chances in the World Cup.

"The wickets are going to be very flat and it's going to be hot. So how Jasprit Bumrah bowls will decide where India reaches because it's going to be a high-scoring World Cup," Gambhir said.

The selectors did not pick Ambati Rayudu in the fifteen-member team.

Chief selector MSK Prasad at the time of announcing the squad had said Vijay Shankar will most likely play at number four position, with KL Rahul being the backup option for that spot.

However, Gambhir is of the view that Rahul is the best-suited batsman to play at number four position, considering his technique.

"I feel Rahul is best suited for No.4 spot because he has got the technique, he has got the ability to win you games. I know that is not the position you would have preferred, but I have always believed one thing you only put yourself in the playing XI ultimately it is the team management who decide," Gambhir said.

Gambhir played a key role in <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-among-favourites-to-win-world-cup-says-kapil-dev-217038&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiuyKO-naDiAhXEfX0KHRpnA38QFjACegQIDhAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw0jZ_LnIo30U85PZFp09nVS">India's World Cup</a> triumph in 2011 as he scored a knock of 97 runs in the finals against Sri Lanka.

The player said that Australia has one of the best bowling attacks going into the World Cup this time around.

The left-handed batsman also praised the tournament's format this time as the World Cup will be played between the top ten teams.

The tournament will be played in a round-robin format with every team taking on each other before the semi-finals stage.

"With Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, David Warner, and Steve Smith coming back, they're probably the side to beat. In any ICC tournament, if you beat Australia, you're right up there because they know how to play big matches," Gambhir said.

"This will be a well-contested tournament as all the teams play each other. This format will give us the real world champion and I think ICC should stick to this format for all future World Cups," he added.

India will take&nbsp;on New Zealand (May 25) and Bangladesh (May 28) in the warm-up matches before the World Cup.

The 50-over World Cup will take place in England and Wales from May 30 to July 14.&nbsp;India will open its World Cup campaign against South Africa on June 5.

India's&nbsp;fifteen-member squad for World Cup:

Virat Kohli (c), Rohit Sharma (vc), Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, Vijay Shankar, MS Dhoni (wk), Kedar Jadhav, Dinesh Kartik, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Bumrah , Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammad Shami.

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Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir on Thursday said India's fifteen-member World Cup squad needs an additional quality pacer. "I feel Indian team lacks one more quality fast bowler.

Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir on Thursday said India's fifteen-member World Cup squad needs an additional quality pacer. "I feel Indian team lacks one more quality fast bowler. Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Bhuvneshwar Kumar need more support. You may argue that India has two fast bowling all-rounders in Hardik (Pandya) and Vijay Shankar but I am not convinced," International Cricket Council (ICC) quoted Gambhir, as saying. Bumrah has been the key weapon in the bowling scheme of things for India and Gambhir reckons the bowler will once again be the trump card for India and his form will be crucial for its chances in the World Cup. "The wickets are going to be very flat and it's going to be hot. So how Jasprit Bumrah bowls will decide where India reaches because it's going to be a high-scoring World Cup," Gambhir said. The selectors did not pick Ambati Rayudu in the fifteen-member team. Chief selector MSK Prasad at the time of announcing the squad had said Vijay Shankar will most likely play at number four position, with KL Rahul being the backup option for that spot. However, Gambhir is of the view that Rahul is the best-suited batsman to play at number four position, considering his technique. "I feel Rahul is best suited for No.4 spot because he has got the technique, he has got the ability to win you games. I know that is not the position you would have preferred, but I have always believed one thing you only put yourself in the playing XI ultimately it is the team management who decide," Gambhir said. Gambhir played a key role in India's World Cup triumph in 2011 as he scored a knock of 97 runs in the finals against Sri Lanka. The player said that Australia has one of the best bowling attacks going into the World Cup this time around. The left-handed batsman also praised the tournament's format this time as the World Cup will be played between the top ten teams. The tournament will be played in a round-robin format with every team taking on each other before the semi-finals stage. "With Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, David Warner, and Steve Smith coming back, they're probably the side to beat. In any ICC tournament, if you beat Australia, you're right up there because they know how to play big matches," Gambhir said. "This will be a well-contested tournament as all the teams play each other. This format will give us the real world champion and I think ICC should stick to this format for all future World Cups," he added. India will take on New Zealand (May 25) and Bangladesh (May 28) in the warm-up matches before the World Cup. The 50-over World Cup will take place in England and Wales from May 30 to July 14. India will open its World Cup campaign against South Africa on June 5. India's fifteen-member squad for World Cup: Virat Kohli (c), Rohit Sharma (vc), Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, Vijay Shankar, MS Dhoni (wk), Kedar Jadhav, Dinesh Kartik, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Bumrah , Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammad Shami.

Indian World Cup team lacks one more quality fast bowler: Gautam Gambhir

Mumbai clinched their fourth Indian Premier League title after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mumbai-lift-4th-ipl-trophy-with-1-run-win-over-chennai-218193">defeating MS Dhoni-led Chennai team by one run</a> on Sunday at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.&nbsp;

The final match kept the fans enthralled as the winner-takes-all contest went to the wire and was decided in the last ball of the tournament.&nbsp;

Mumbai co-owner Nita Ambani, who was watching the match live at the stadium shared her experience when the decisive last over was going on.&nbsp;

"Last over I couldn't see. I just went by the cheers of the crowd," said Nita Ambani during the post-match presentation.&nbsp;

"All the times Rohit has been the captain in 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2019. Congratulations for leading our team so beautifully," she added.&nbsp;

Mumbai <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2019-final-rohit-sharma-explains-his-gamble-of-picking-lasith-malinga-over-hardik-pandya-in-last-over-218297">skipper Rohit Sharma</a> picked Lasith Malinga over Hardik Pandya in the last over of the Indian Premier League 2019 final.&nbsp;

Rohit was ready to carry the cross had the decision to use Malinga backfired but had a gut feeling that Malinga will be able to pull it off.&nbsp;

The Sri Lankan repaid the faith his skipper showed in him defending nine runs off the final over.&nbsp;

Rohit said, "Malinga is a champion, he has been doing it for many years for us. I was thinking of Hardik for the final over, but I wanted to back someone who has been in that situation for us before, and Malinga has been there many times."

Mumbai's other owner and Nita's son Akash Ambani said, "That's Lasith Malinga for you. He's the only bowler to have done it for 10-12 years now. He's a special man in our team."

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"I think it's the environment we create around the team, we treat the entire team as a family. I must credit the efforts of the coaching as well as the back-room staff," he added.&nbsp;

Mumbai clinched their fourth Indian Premier League title after defeating MS Dhoni-led Chennai team by one run on Sunday at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. The final match kept the fans enthralled as the winner-takes-all contest went to the wire and was decided in the last ball of the tournament.

Mumbai clinched their fourth Indian Premier League title after defeating MS Dhoni-led Chennai team by one run on Sunday at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. The final match kept the fans enthralled as the winner-takes-all contest went to the wire and was decided in the last ball of the tournament. Mumbai co-owner Nita Ambani, who was watching the match live at the stadium shared her experience when the decisive last over was going on. "Last over I couldn't see. I just went by the cheers of the crowd," said Nita Ambani during the post-match presentation. "All the times Rohit has been the captain in 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2019. Congratulations for leading our team so beautifully," she added. Mumbai skipper Rohit Sharma picked Lasith Malinga over Hardik Pandya in the last over of the Indian Premier League 2019 final. Rohit was ready to carry the cross had the decision to use Malinga backfired but had a gut feeling that Malinga will be able to pull it off. The Sri Lankan repaid the faith his skipper showed in him defending nine runs off the final over. Rohit said, "Malinga is a champion, he has been doing it for many years for us. I was thinking of Hardik for the final over, but I wanted to back someone who has been in that situation for us before, and Malinga has been there many times." Mumbai's other owner and Nita's son Akash Ambani said, "That's Lasith Malinga for you. He's the only bowler to have done it for 10-12 years now. He's a special man in our team." From #OneFamily, with love 💙 Good night, CH4MPIONS 🏆💤#OneFamily #CricketMeriJaan #MumbaiIndians #IPL2019Final #MIvCSK pic.twitter.com/2T2nPgxkkS — Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) May 12, 2019 × "I think it's the environment we create around the team, we treat the entire team as a family. I must credit the efforts of the coaching as well as the back-room staff," he added.

IPL 2019 Final: Here's what Mumbai co-owner Nita Ambani did during the final over

Former Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar said that pacer Jasprit Bumrah is the best bowler in the world in the current scenario.&nbsp;

After <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mumbai-lift-4th-ipl-trophy-with-1-run-win-over-chennai-218193">Mumbai defeated MS Dhoni-led Chennai by one ru</a>n in the final of Indian Premier League 2019 to clinch the coveted trophy, Sachin reflected his thoughts on Bumrah's performance.&nbsp;

"Without any doubt, I go on record and say that he (Bumrah) is the best bowler in the world at this stage and the best is yet to come (from him) hopefully," said Tendulkar.&nbsp;

In a video posted by the official handle of IPL, Tendulkar was chatting with Yuvraj Singh, who also agreed to Tendulkar's thought about Bumrah.&nbsp;

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When Sachin asked what makes Bumrah a special bowler, Yuvraj said, "I think his action is a bit awkward but it is tough to understand what pace is coming. I think he is bowling the best I have seen in his career."

During the post-match presentation, Bumrah said, "We were trying to keep calm and not panic. We did the same thing in 2017. Eventually, it worked out. Really happy. We always believed in our team. We have confidence in each and every individual."

Bumrah was given Man of Match award for his economical bowling in the death overs and picking up two wickets in the crucial match.&nbsp;

Former Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar said that pacer Jasprit Bumrah is the best bowler in the world in the current scenario. After Mumbai defeated MS Dhoni-led Chennai by one run in the final of Indian Premier League 2019 to clinch the coveted trophy, Sachin reflected his thoughts on Bumrah's performance.

Former Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar said that pacer Jasprit Bumrah is the best bowler in the world in the current scenario. After Mumbai defeated MS Dhoni-led Chennai by one run in the final of Indian Premier League 2019 to clinch the coveted trophy, Sachin reflected his thoughts on Bumrah's performance. "Without any doubt, I go on record and say that he (Bumrah) is the best bowler in the world at this stage and the best is yet to come (from him) hopefully," said Tendulkar. In a video posted by the official handle of IPL, Tendulkar was chatting with Yuvraj Singh, who also agreed to Tendulkar's thought about Bumrah. Yuvraj Singh, who added, "totally agree with you (Tendulkar)," Watch the video: 'Bumrah, world's best' - Sachin and Yuvi@sachin_rt and @YUVSTRONG12 were unanimous in their opinion of @Jaspritbumrah93 , while weighing in on @mipaltan's 3rd #VIVOIPL final win over their arch-rivals. #MIvCSK By @28anand & @RajalArora Watch the 📹 - https://t.co/Z0yAur9KGk pic.twitter.com/RFwXrJR417 — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 12, 2019 × When Sachin asked what makes Bumrah a special bowler, Yuvraj said, "I think his action is a bit awkward but it is tough to understand what pace is coming. I think he is bowling the best I have seen in his career." During the post-match presentation, Bumrah said, "We were trying to keep calm and not panic. We did the same thing in 2017. Eventually, it worked out. Really happy. We always believed in our team. We have confidence in each and every individual." Bumrah was given Man of Match award for his economical bowling in the death overs and picking up two wickets in the crucial match.

Sachin Tendulkar says, 'Jasprit Bumrah is the best bowler at this stage'

The&nbsp;Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has&nbsp;recommended India pacers Mohammad Shami and Jasprit Bumrah, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and women's team player Poonam Yadav for the Arjuna award.&nbsp;

Bumrah, Shami and Jadeja have been selected in India's 15-member squad for the upcoming cricket World Cup which is scheduled to kick off from May 30.&nbsp;

The decision was taken during the Supreme Court-appointed CoA meeting on Saturday.&nbsp;

The 25-year-old Bumrah is currently playing in the Indian Premier League for Mumbai team while Shami is playing for Punjab team.&nbsp;

All-rounder Jadeja has also made a comeback in the limited overs team and has been named in the 15-member squad for the World Cup in England and Wales.&nbsp;

The 27-year-old leg-spinner, Poonam, is the fourth name to be nominated. She has picked up 63 wickets from 41 ODI's and 74 wickets from 54 T20 games.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has recommended India pacers Mohammad Shami and Jasprit Bumrah, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and women's team player Poonam Yadav for the Arjuna award.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has recommended India pacers Mohammad Shami and Jasprit Bumrah, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and women's team player Poonam Yadav for the Arjuna award. Bumrah, Shami and Jadeja have been selected in India's 15-member squad for the upcoming cricket World Cup which is scheduled to kick off from May 30. The decision was taken during the Supreme Court-appointed CoA meeting on Saturday. The 25-year-old Bumrah is currently playing in the Indian Premier League for Mumbai team while Shami is playing for Punjab team. All-rounder Jadeja has also made a comeback in the limited overs team and has been named in the 15-member squad for the World Cup in England and Wales. The 27-year-old leg-spinner, Poonam, is the fourth name to be nominated. She has picked up 63 wickets from 41 ODI's and 74 wickets from 54 T20 games.

BCCI recommends Bumrah, Shami, Jadeja and Poonam Yadav for Arjuna award

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IPL 2019, Punjab vs Mumbai: Key players to watch out for

Hours before <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2019-virat-kohli-up-against-jasprit-bumrah-rohit-sharma-as-bangalore-face-mumbai-206118">Bangalore host Mumbai at M Chinnaswamy stadium</a> for the seventh game of the 12th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL), a bowler from the 'red brigade' was spotted having a similar action as of World no 1 ODI bowler Jasprit Bumrah.&nbsp;

For the uninitiated, Bumrah is the leading bowler of Mumbai and will take on Virat Kohli-led IPL team, later in the evening.

From his unique action to his accurate bowling, Bumrah has created a name for himself with many young bowlers trying to adapt his style of bowling.&nbsp;

In a video posted by the 'Paltan' where they have the video of Bumrah and the Bangalore bowler side by side, the similarity between their actions is evident.

The run-up of the two bowlers is exactly the same and while Bumrah's hands are closer to his body while running down to bowl, the Bangalore bowler's hands are a bit stretched.&nbsp;

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While it is still unclear who the bowler in the Bangalore nets is, it will be interesting to see if the Virat Kohli inducts him in the team in the future and unleash the mystery.

Bumrah, who was Mumbai find, debuted for them back in 2013 and six years down the line, he is leading the bowling attack for India.

Both Bangalore and Mumbai would be eager to register their first win as the two were thrashed by Chennai and Delhi respectively in their campaign openers. &nbsp;

Hours before Bangalore host Mumbai at M Chinnaswamy stadium for the seventh game of the 12th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL), a bowler from the 'red brigade' was spotted having a similar action as of World no 1 ODI bowler Jasprit Bumrah.

Hours before Bangalore host Mumbai at M Chinnaswamy stadium for the seventh game of the 12th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL), a bowler from the 'red brigade' was spotted having a similar action as of World no 1 ODI bowler Jasprit Bumrah. For the uninitiated, Bumrah is the leading bowler of Mumbai and will take on Virat Kohli-led IPL team, later in the evening. From his unique action to his accurate bowling, Bumrah has created a name for himself with many young bowlers trying to adapt his style of bowling. In a video posted by the 'Paltan' where they have the video of Bumrah and the Bangalore bowler side by side, the similarity between their actions is evident. The run-up of the two bowlers is exactly the same and while Bumrah's hands are closer to his body while running down to bowl, the Bangalore bowler's hands are a bit stretched. <@Jaspritbumrah93 bowling action>... CTRL + C... CTRL + V 🤔 #OneFamily #CricketMeriJaan #MumbaiIndians #RCBvMI pic.twitter.com/4EZZwMGsqX — Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) March 27, 2019 × While it is still unclear who the bowler in the Bangalore nets is, it will be interesting to see if the Virat Kohli inducts him in the team in the future and unleash the mystery. Bumrah, who was Mumbai find, debuted for them back in 2013 and six years down the line, he is leading the bowling attack for India. Both Bangalore and Mumbai would be eager to register their first win as the two were thrashed by Chennai and Delhi respectively in their campaign openers.

Watch: Has Virat Kohli-led Bangalore found their own Jasprit Bumrah?

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Jasprit Bumrah's freakishly unconventional bowling action may pose injury concerns to his "lumbar vertebrae", feels Dr Simon Feros, a lecturer in functional anatomy/strength and conditioning sciences.&nbsp;

Part of Deakin University's sports team in Victoria, Australia, Feros and renowned physiotherapist Gloster studied the Indian pacer's bowling action.

Ranked the third best sport science school in the world, Deakin University's School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is a leader in its field.

"Bumrah tends to release the ball outside the line of the front foot. This means he can 'push' at the ball, usually resulting in an excellent in-swing delivery to a right-hand batter.

"However, if he exceeds 45 degrees of trunk lateral flexion (which I think he may on some occasions), then this element of his action may pose some injury concerns to his lumbar vertebrae," said Feros.

The lumbar vertebrae are the five vertebrae between the rib cage and the pelvis.

Even as many in the international cricket community feel Bumrah could find it difficult to sustain for long without injury with his unusual action, Feros and Gloster made some positive observations about one of the world's most successful fast bowlers of recent times.

"In terms of pelvis and shoulder segment alignment in back foot contact, delivery stride, and back foot contact, Bumrah's action looks safe; he doesn't appear to place his spine under excessive torsional stress," Feros said.

So, what makes him so lethal despite possessing a whip-like action? It's Bumrah's uniqueness, according to Gloster.

"His unique action allows him to deliver consistently the types of deliveries he possesses, particularly his yorker. The ability of Lasith Malinga to be so effective was in part due to his unusual action (making it often difficult to pick up the ball)."

Gloster concluded his analysis of Bumrah's action by stating that the body is an "amazing machine" and given time will adapt to almost anything, and lauded his earlier coaches for not tinkering with his action.

Gloster has worked extensively in international cricket for the last 17 years, most notably as a physiotherapist to the Indian team for three and half years.

Dr&nbsp;Feros works at the School of Exercise &amp; Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University.

While Bumrah's short run-up and sling-arm action make it difficult for batsmen to pick him, Feros said he is more deceptive than others.

"I'm not sure if unpredictable is the best word here. I would say he is certainly more deceptive than most other fast bowlers. This is because most bowlers gather the ball to the chin when they jump, and batters can get a good read on the ball.&nbsp;

"With Bumrah, the ball is harder to detect as its higher and behind his body. He also runs in quite slowly, which would affect the rhythm or coordination of the batter in being able to time the stroke appropriately given the arm speed and delivery speed of Bumrah is so fast compared to his other segments."

Gloster, who has been involved in nearly 55 international cricket tours/series as head physiotherapist, said, "Bumrah has developed muscle control, stability and power to support this action to date.

"The body is an amazing machine and given time will adapt to most anything, including the capacity to repeatedly deliver a ball at high speeds and accuracy with this visually unusual bowling action.

"Given his current effectiveness in world cricket, I feel his earlier coaches should be applauded for not trying to change his action and 'mould' him into the 'perfect action' bowler."&nbsp;

Jasprit Bumrah's freakishly unconventional bowling action may pose injury concerns to his "lumbar vertebrae", feels Dr Simon Feros, a lecturer in functional anatomy/strength and conditioning sciences.

Jasprit Bumrah's freakishly unconventional bowling action may pose injury concerns to his "lumbar vertebrae", feels Dr Simon Feros, a lecturer in functional anatomy/strength and conditioning sciences. Part of Deakin University's sports team in Victoria, Australia, Feros and renowned physiotherapist Gloster studied the Indian pacer's bowling action. Ranked the third best sport science school in the world, Deakin University's School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is a leader in its field. "Bumrah tends to release the ball outside the line of the front foot. This means he can 'push' at the ball, usually resulting in an excellent in-swing delivery to a right-hand batter. "However, if he exceeds 45 degrees of trunk lateral flexion (which I think he may on some occasions), then this element of his action may pose some injury concerns to his lumbar vertebrae," said Feros. The lumbar vertebrae are the five vertebrae between the rib cage and the pelvis. Even as many in the international cricket community feel Bumrah could find it difficult to sustain for long without injury with his unusual action, Feros and Gloster made some positive observations about one of the world's most successful fast bowlers of recent times. "In terms of pelvis and shoulder segment alignment in back foot contact, delivery stride, and back foot contact, Bumrah's action looks safe; he doesn't appear to place his spine under excessive torsional stress," Feros said. So, what makes him so lethal despite possessing a whip-like action? It's Bumrah's uniqueness, according to Gloster. "His unique action allows him to deliver consistently the types of deliveries he possesses, particularly his yorker. The ability of Lasith Malinga to be so effective was in part due to his unusual action (making it often difficult to pick up the ball)." Gloster concluded his analysis of Bumrah's action by stating that the body is an "amazing machine" and given time will adapt to almost anything, and lauded his earlier coaches for not tinkering with his action. Gloster has worked extensively in international cricket for the last 17 years, most notably as a physiotherapist to the Indian team for three and half years. Dr Feros works at the School of Exercise & Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University. While Bumrah's short run-up and sling-arm action make it difficult for batsmen to pick him, Feros said he is more deceptive than others. "I'm not sure if unpredictable is the best word here. I would say he is certainly more deceptive than most other fast bowlers. This is because most bowlers gather the ball to the chin when they jump, and batters can get a good read on the ball. "With Bumrah, the ball is harder to detect as its higher and behind his body. He also runs in quite slowly, which would affect the rhythm or coordination of the batter in being able to time the stroke appropriately given the arm speed and delivery speed of Bumrah is so fast compared to his other segments." Gloster, who has been involved in nearly 55 international cricket tours/series as head physiotherapist, said, "Bumrah has developed muscle control, stability and power to support this action to date. "The body is an amazing machine and given time will adapt to most anything, including the capacity to repeatedly deliver a ball at high speeds and accuracy with this visually unusual bowling action. "Given his current effectiveness in world cricket, I feel his earlier coaches should be applauded for not trying to change his action and 'mould' him into the 'perfect action' bowler."

Jasprit Bumrah faces risk of suffering lumbar injuries, says study

India's pacer Jasprit&nbsp;Bumrah is known for his&nbsp;efficient bowling in the death overs but this time he stunned the spectators with his bat by hitting a six on the last ball of India's innings against Australia in fourth ODI in Mohali.&nbsp;

Indian skipper Virat Kohli celebrated Bumrah's last-ball sixer in the dressing room of Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium.&nbsp;

He&nbsp;jumped off from his seat and applauded the shot with the teammates.&nbsp;Even Bumrah couldn't believe that he has hit a six against the opposition's best bowler.&nbsp;

Australian pacer Pat Cummins, who was bowling the last over, took a wicket on the second last ball that put pacer Bumrah on the crease.&nbsp;

Bumrah connected his bat well with the ball and swung it enough to send the&nbsp;ball over&nbsp;boundary rope on long-on.&nbsp;

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Opener Shikhar Dhawan struck a career-best 143 to guide India to 358 for nine in their bid to clinch the series in the fourth one-day international against Australia on Sunday.&nbsp;

The hosts, who lead the five-match series 2-1, rode on a 193-run opening stand between Dhawan and Rohit Sharma, who made 95, to put up a challenging total after electing to bat in Mohali.&nbsp;

Fast bowler Pat Cummins returned his best-ever ODI figures of 5-70 in 10 overs.&nbsp;

India's pacer Jasprit Bumrah is known for his efficient bowling in the death overs but this time he stunned the spectators with his bat by hitting a six on the last ball of India's innings against Australia in fourth ODI in Mohali.

India's pacer Jasprit Bumrah is known for his efficient bowling in the death overs but this time he stunned the spectators with his bat by hitting a six on the last ball of India's innings against Australia in fourth ODI in Mohali. Indian skipper Virat Kohli celebrated Bumrah's last-ball sixer in the dressing room of Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium. He jumped off from his seat and applauded the shot with the teammates. Even Bumrah couldn't believe that he has hit a six against the opposition's best bowler. Australian pacer Pat Cummins, who was bowling the last over, took a wicket on the second last ball that put pacer Bumrah on the crease. Bumrah connected his bat well with the ball and swung it enough to send the ball over boundary rope on long-on. Watch the video: Whatta a shot. #ViratKohli enjoyed a lot. He was jumping with jot. #bumrah pic.twitter.com/ajd7vZmaP0 — Jaydeepsinh Solanki (@JaydeepsinhSo7) March 10, 2019 × That moment when @Jaspritbumrah93 hits the last ball for a maximum 😅😅#INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/e6iOHorg8N — BCCI (@BCCI) March 10, 2019 × Opener Shikhar Dhawan struck a career-best 143 to guide India to 358 for nine in their bid to clinch the series in the fourth one-day international against Australia on Sunday. The hosts, who lead the five-match series 2-1, rode on a 193-run opening stand between Dhawan and Rohit Sharma, who made 95, to put up a challenging total after electing to bat in Mohali. Fast bowler Pat Cummins returned his best-ever ODI figures of 5-70 in 10 overs.

Watch: Jasprit Bumrah hits sixer, Virat Kohli dances in dressing room

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Virat Kohli, the skipper of Royal Challenger's Bangalore, has responded to Jasprit Bumrah's warning ahead of the upcoming edition of Indian Premier League.&nbsp;

Jasprit Bumrah, who plays for Mumbai Indians in IPL, had challenged earlier "world's best batsman" Kohli in a promotional video that went viral.&nbsp;

Bumrah said, "World ka best bowler, nahin yaar. Abhi toh World k best batsman k dande udana baki hai."&nbsp;

"Aa raha hu cheeku bhaiya, aur iss baar aap meri team me bhi nahi rahenge," Bumrah added.&nbsp;

In response to that, Kohli said, "Cheeku bhayia? Apne captain ko sledge karega, chal...aakhir seekh hi gaya tu. Bas apne Cheeku bhaiya se koi udhari expect mat karna."&nbsp;

The English translation goes as, "Now, you will sledge your skipper, finally you have also learnt how to sledge. But do not expect any favours from your Cheeku bhaiya."&nbsp;

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With just days away from India's cash-rich and one of the most entertainment cricket leagues, players are busy in promoting their teams.&nbsp;

Overall in IPL, Virat has scored 4948 runs and currently sits at number two behind Chennai Super Kings' Suresh Raina.&nbsp;

Also Watch: <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-chennai-super-kings-skipper-ms-dhoni-responds-to-rishabh-pants-ipl-warning-200241">Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni responds to Rishabh Pant's IPL warning</a>

IPL 2019 will start from March 23 where the defending champions Chennai Super Kings will kick off the season against Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore team.&nbsp;

While RCB will face MI on March 28 at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium.&nbsp;

Virat Kohli, the skipper of Royal Challenger's Bangalore, has responded to Jasprit Bumrah's warning ahead of the upcoming edition of Indian Premier League. Jasprit Bumrah, who plays for Mumbai Indians in IPL, had challenged earlier "world's best batsman" Kohli in a promotional video that went viral.

Virat Kohli, the skipper of Royal Challenger's Bangalore, has responded to Jasprit Bumrah's warning ahead of the upcoming edition of Indian Premier League. Jasprit Bumrah, who plays for Mumbai Indians in IPL, had challenged earlier "world's best batsman" Kohli in a promotional video that went viral. Bumrah said, "World ka best bowler, nahin yaar. Abhi toh World k best batsman k dande udana baki hai." "Aa raha hu cheeku bhaiya, aur iss baar aap meri team me bhi nahi rahenge," Bumrah added. In response to that, Kohli said, "Cheeku bhayia? Apne captain ko sledge karega, chal...aakhir seekh hi gaya tu. Bas apne Cheeku bhaiya se koi udhari expect mat karna." The English translation goes as, "Now, you will sledge your skipper, finally you have also learnt how to sledge. But do not expect any favours from your Cheeku bhaiya." Watch the video here: The @RCBTweets Captain has a befitting response to the @Jaspritbumrah93 yorkers 😅😅 Check it out 👇#VIVOIPL pic.twitter.com/m9iEHq0gge — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) February 28, 2019 × With just days away from India's cash-rich and one of the most entertainment cricket leagues, players are busy in promoting their teams. Overall in IPL, Virat has scored 4948 runs and currently sits at number two behind Chennai Super Kings' Suresh Raina. Also Watch: Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni responds to Rishabh Pant's IPL warning IPL 2019 will start from March 23 where the defending champions Chennai Super Kings will kick off the season against Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore team. While RCB will face MI on March 28 at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium.

IPL 2019: Virat Kohli vs Jasprit Bumrah, the fun banter is on, watch

Kohli, Bumrah & Dhoni eye new records in 2nd T20 against Australia

Jasprit Bumrah defended his under-fire colleague Umesh Yadav for not being able to defend 14 runs in the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/1st-t20i-australia-beat-india-by-three-wickets-in-last-ball-thriller-lead-series-1-0-199415">final over of the T20 against Australia</a>, calling it a one-off day when his execution at the death went haywire.&nbsp;

Bumrah got India back into the match with a superb 19th over where he gave away only two runs and Yadav had defend 14 in order to stop Australia from reaching a modest target of 127.&nbsp;

Asked about Yadav's last over, Bumrah came in defence of his senior colleague. "This happens, death bowling is always difficult in any situation. It always goes both ways and it's sometimes 50-50," Bumrah said at the post-match news conference.

"You try your best, and you're clear in your execution. Some days it works, some days it doesn't. Nothing to be worried. We wanted to close the game in our favour but it's okay," Bumrah, who took 3 for 16 in four overs with 18 dot balls, said.&nbsp;

Bumrah pointed out that Australia, having won the toss, had the advantage of knowing what exactly they needed to do on a sluggish surface, while India spent their innings figuring out what a competitive total would be.

Also Read: <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/we-want-to-give-kl-rahul-and-rishabh-pant-game-time-virat-kohli-199430">We want to give KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant game time, says Virat Kohli</a>

"It's a little different once you know your target. It was a small target, so once you hit one boundary then you don't need to take a lot of risks. At first, we are still figuring out what is the safe total so I think that was a difference maybe. They were rotating the strikes after hitting a boundary."

Bumrah further said around 140-145 would have been a par score on this wicket.

"We almost pulled off this game. But on this wicket, around 140-145 would have been a very good score. There was low bounce and it was difficult to hit big shots. It's always difficult to chase on these kind of wickets," he said.&nbsp;

Just like his skipper Virat Kohli, Bumrah also agreed that India were 15-20 runs short of par-score.

"We were short by 15-20 runs, but we had a fighting total. Everybody could have taken a little more responsibility but this happens in the game of cricket.

We lost two-three wickets more than we wanted to, but we backed our team and wanted to execute whatever we had."

Bumrah, who perhaps has the best yorker among current bowlers conceded that it wasn't an easy wicket to bat on.

"I was just focusing on what my strengths are what the wicket was because the wicket was a little difficult to bat on. It's not easy to score heavily on this wicket," Bumrah, who returned to action after a being rested following the Test series in Australia, said.

Dhoni refused to take singles to guard Yuzvendra Chahal in the last two overs.

"We were just trying our best. He was just trying to take the game deep and trying to get us to a safe total which he tried. I think he gave us a total something we could fight for."&nbsp;

Opener KL Rahul hit a fifty on his comeback and he said it would increase the competition for the opener's slot which is good.

"It's always good when you got competition in the team. He (Rahul) looked the best batsman. He was playing with a lot of composure. He started off playing good shots and he was paying conventional shots. So it's very good when a player like him is back in form."

Bumrah was also all praise for Pat Cummins who hit the winning runs and also scored a boundary in the penultimate ball.

"He has the composure too. He played well and got an important boundary (off the second last ball). He's a pretty confident cricketer; he's backing all his skills so very good for him."

Jasprit Bumrah defended his under-fire colleague Umesh Yadav for not being able to defend 14 runs in the final over of the T20 against Australia, calling it a one-off day when his execution at the death went haywire.

Jasprit Bumrah defended his under-fire colleague Umesh Yadav for not being able to defend 14 runs in the final over of the T20 against Australia, calling it a one-off day when his execution at the death went haywire. Bumrah got India back into the match with a superb 19th over where he gave away only two runs and Yadav had defend 14 in order to stop Australia from reaching a modest target of 127. Asked about Yadav's last over, Bumrah came in defence of his senior colleague. "This happens, death bowling is always difficult in any situation. It always goes both ways and it's sometimes 50-50," Bumrah said at the post-match news conference. "You try your best, and you're clear in your execution. Some days it works, some days it doesn't. Nothing to be worried. We wanted to close the game in our favour but it's okay," Bumrah, who took 3 for 16 in four overs with 18 dot balls, said. Bumrah pointed out that Australia, having won the toss, had the advantage of knowing what exactly they needed to do on a sluggish surface, while India spent their innings figuring out what a competitive total would be. Also Read: We want to give KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant game time, says Virat Kohli "It's a little different once you know your target. It was a small target, so once you hit one boundary then you don't need to take a lot of risks. At first, we are still figuring out what is the safe total so I think that was a difference maybe. They were rotating the strikes after hitting a boundary." Bumrah further said around 140-145 would have been a par score on this wicket. "We almost pulled off this game. But on this wicket, around 140-145 would have been a very good score. There was low bounce and it was difficult to hit big shots. It's always difficult to chase on these kind of wickets," he said. Just like his skipper Virat Kohli, Bumrah also agreed that India were 15-20 runs short of par-score. "We were short by 15-20 runs, but we had a fighting total. Everybody could have taken a little more responsibility but this happens in the game of cricket. We lost two-three wickets more than we wanted to, but we backed our team and wanted to execute whatever we had." Bumrah, who perhaps has the best yorker among current bowlers conceded that it wasn't an easy wicket to bat on. "I was just focusing on what my strengths are what the wicket was because the wicket was a little difficult to bat on. It's not easy to score heavily on this wicket," Bumrah, who returned to action after a being rested following the Test series in Australia, said. Dhoni refused to take singles to guard Yuzvendra Chahal in the last two overs. "We were just trying our best. He was just trying to take the game deep and trying to get us to a safe total which he tried. I think he gave us a total something we could fight for." Opener KL Rahul hit a fifty on his comeback and he said it would increase the competition for the opener's slot which is good. "It's always good when you got competition in the team. He (Rahul) looked the best batsman. He was playing with a lot of composure. He started off playing good shots and he was paying conventional shots. So it's very good when a player like him is back in form." Bumrah was also all praise for Pat Cummins who hit the winning runs and also scored a boundary in the penultimate ball. "He has the composure too. He played well and got an important boundary (off the second last ball). He's a pretty confident cricketer; he's backing all his skills so very good for him."

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