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India secured a dominant eight-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the first women's T20I, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. Despite a flat pitch, Sri Lanka's batters struggled to capitalise, posting a below-par total. India's Jemimah Rodrigues starred with an unbeaten 69, comfortably chasing down the target.
Shubman Gill faces a stark career shift, axed from the T20 World Cup squad despite recent captaincy roles. Questions arise about his inclusion in a strong lineup, with experts suggesting his T20 explosiveness was overestimated. Gill's recent form and injuries impacted his selection, leaving him to focus on other formats.
Rohit Sharma's dedication to fitness has silenced critics, with former spinner Amit Mishra championing the ex-Indian captain's capabilities. Mishra emphasises that true fitness transcends appearance, advocating for a sustainable approach over short-term visual changes. Rohit's recent stellar performances, including Player of the Tournament in the Australia series, underscore his renewed vigor and effectiveness on the field.
Australia will be without captain Pat Cummins and injured spinner Nathan Lyon for the Boxing Day Test against England. Cummins is being rested as part of a workload management plan, while Lyon requires surgery on a torn hamstring. Todd Murphy and Jhye Richardson have been added to the squad, with Steve Smith set to resume captaincy.
India secured a dominant eight-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the first women's T20I, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. Despite a flat pitch, Sri Lanka's batters struggled to capitalise, posting a below-par total. India's Jemimah Rodrigues starred with an unbeaten 69, comfortably chasing down the target.
Shubman Gill faces a stark career shift, axed from the T20 World Cup squad despite recent captaincy roles. Questions arise about his inclusion in a strong lineup, with experts suggesting his T20 explosiveness was overestimated. Gill's recent form and injuries impacted his selection, leaving him to focus on other formats.
Rohit Sharma's dedication to fitness has silenced critics, with former spinner Amit Mishra championing the ex-Indian captain's capabilities. Mishra emphasises that true fitness transcends appearance, advocating for a sustainable approach over short-term visual changes. Rohit's recent stellar performances, including Player of the Tournament in the Australia series, underscore his renewed vigor and effectiveness on the field.
Australia will be without captain Pat Cummins and injured spinner Nathan Lyon for the Boxing Day Test against England. Cummins is being rested as part of a workload management plan, while Lyon requires surgery on a torn hamstring. Todd Murphy and Jhye Richardson have been added to the squad, with Steve Smith set to resume captaincy.
