DC still not sure of Axar Patel's availability for Punjab Kings tie.
Delhi Capitals have brought in Shams Mulani as a short-term COVID-19 replacement for Axar Patel for their IPL-2021 campaign.
Bairstow made Delhi pay for the miss, hitting 48 runs in 28 balls.
The Capitals sit pretty at the top with 10 points from six games, while the Titans trail close behind with eight from as many outings.
On Friday night in Abu Dhabi, that same man -- now 43 and wearing Oman's colours -- stood tall against cricket's biggest stars and proved that dreams have no expiry date.
Spinners of both sides will have a significant role to play considering that Jasprit Bumrah and Shaheen Shah Afridi are the only specialist pacers who will be seen in action in Sunday's match.
IMAGES from the 1st T20I played between India and England at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday.
India's Asian Games cricket team captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, who played the first two ODIs, has been released from the squad and will link up with the Hangzhou-bound outfit. Also released is pacer Mukesh Kumar, who came in as cover for Bumrah.
Former India spinner R Ashwin has called for a shift away from the superstar culture prevalent in Indian cricket, urging for a more grounded approach.
Price tag pressure? Poor season continues for KKR's Venkatesh Iyer
Images from Day 3 of the first Test between India and New Zealand, at Green Park, Kanpur, on Saturday.
I learned a lot from Sunil Narine when I was with KKR: Kuldeep Yadav
Who do you should be part of India's playing XI for the second Test against Sri Lanka?
England were cruising at nearly nine runs per over after the powerplay when Chakravarthy turned the game around.
IMAGES from the Champions Trophy Group A match played between India and New Zealand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, in Dubai on Sunday
In a high-pressure clash against India in the Champions Trophy semi-finals, Steve Smith seemed to have destiny on his side.
Shardul Thakur replaced spinner Axar Patel, who was transferred to the list of standby players.
Dube smashed an unbeaten 79 off 60 balls that included a half a dozen of sixes and three boundaries which took India's score to 327 for 6 in 47 overs.
An out of sorts Rohit Sharma will strive to keep himself relevant going forward in the Indian Premier League when he is challenged by Delhi Capitals' effective troika of spinners in Mumbai Indians' next match in Delhi on Sunday.
Who do you think should be part of India's playing for their T20 World Cup match against The Netherlands on Thursday?
India's spinners were the key architects of the bowling performance. Varun Chakravarthy (2/45) and Kuldeep Yadav (2/40) were the standout performers, while Jadeja (1/30) and Axar Patel (0/29 in 8 overs) kept the pressure on with their economical spells.
It could also open the door for in-form Andhra all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, who scored a historic maiden Test century during the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.
IMAGES from the IPL match between SunRisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals, in Hyderabad, on Monday.
IMAGES from the 3rd T20I between India and England in Rajkot on Tuesday.
This is the first-ever India vs Pakistan final across 17 editions of the Men's Asia Cup since the tournament's inception in 1984.
The plus point for Kuldeep Yadav is his ability to extract turn and bounce.
Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the second ODI against England on Sunday?
With this whimsical-yet-wired addition, the IPL is not just pushing the envelope -- it's rewriting the whole playbook. Who says tech can't be fun?
India need a draw in the final Test, also in Ahmedabad from March 4, to reach the WTC final against New Zealand.
India enjoy a dominant 9-3 win loss record against Pakistan in T20 Internationals, including a 7-1 margin in T20 World Cups.
Group A winners India will take on World champions Australia in the first semi-final in Dubai on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
Virat Kohli's form in focus as India eye ODI clean-sweep over England
The series in Australia could well be Rohit's last in India Blues. But Kohli, given his high fitness standards, could play on until the 2027 World Cup.
Carrying momentum is important, says Gill after GT qualify for IPL playoffs
Pakistan captain Babar Azam has attained a career-best second position after notching two half-centuries in the final Test series against England in Karachi.
India spinner Axar Patel has admitted that he was upset after missing out on the ODI World Cup at home due to an injury and it took him about a week to get over the disappointment and focus on recovery.
Despite outstanding performances in the IPL and on the international stage, several big names failed to make the cut.
Axar Patel took two wickets before he smashed a swashbuckling 65 off just 31 deliveries in the second T20 against Sri Lanka in Pune on Thursday.
'Everyone wants to be the best in the country. I would like to be someone the team can depend on to win games. That is what I want to be known for.'
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