Naqvi previously mentioned that a "major surgery" was required in the team after Pakistan's defeat to India
Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott feels his team is a stronger unit in a day game and expects them to optimise the conditions against a formidable India.
IMAGES from the Women's T20 World Cup 2nd semi-final between South Africa and England in Cape Town on Friday.
'He (Kohli) is one of the best players, and we will plan against him as well'
Australia's exceptional bowling performance not only highlighted their depth and skill but also set a new benchmark
Current senior selector Aaqib Javed and former spinner Saqlain Mushtaq are in fray to replace Gary Kirsten as Pakistan's new white ball coach after the former Proteas batter stepped down
Australian chair of selectors George Bailey said Fraser-McGurk and Short made "compelling cases" for selection, and provide better than adequate cover should squad members go down during the tournament.
In eight matches this tournament, Rohit ended with 257 runs at an average of 36.71, with a strike rate of 156.70.
A victory for India will be sweet revenge for their heartbreaking losses in the finals of the ODI World Cup and the World Test Championship last year.
IMAGES from the T20 World Cup semi-final match played between India and England in Adelaide on Thursday.
Images from the Women's World Cup match between India and England, in Mount Maunganui, on Wednesday.
Opener Rachael Haynes smashed a scintillating 130 as Australia scored a 12-run win over defending champions England in a high-scoring ICC Women's World Cup match, in Hamilton, on Saturday. In another match, South Africa handed Bangladesh a 32-run defeat in Dunedin.
Dasun Shanaka produced a solid all-round performance, which included bowling figures of 4 for 23, as former champions Sri Lanka overcame some jittery moments to down Ireland by 41 runs in their T20 World Cup warm-up game in Lauderhill (USA) on Friday.
India will take on England in the second semi-final in Adelaide on Thursday, and the former head coach believes that Pant is a match-winner and the right man for the finisher's role.
'I've played a lot of day T20s in cricket in the West Indies and generally that is the most important time to score runs, it was the easiest time to score runs...'
Posting photos of himself in a hospital bed, Shami said, 'Just had a successful heel operation on my achilles tendon!'
US team mates will be busy preparing for their showdown with England at the World Cup in Qatar.
Shan Masood to continue as Pakistan Test captain, decision on Babar Azam put on hold
England, who also won the 50-overs version three years ago, have failed to hit top gear in Australia and reached the last four with a scrappy win over Sri Lanka.
Images from the T20 World Cup Super Eight Group 1 match between India and Australia, at Gros Islet, St Lucia, on Monday.
India have lost only once to Pakistan in the T20 World Cup in seven meetings, their only defeat coming in 2021 when the Virat Kohli-led side lost by 10 wickets at the Super 12 stage.
USA's sparkling debut, Afghan bravehearts' dream run and India's brilliance
England were back to their blistering best as they defeated Pakistan by nine wickets to put themselves in a good position to qualify for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2022 semi-finals.
A summary of Saturday's UEFA World Cup qualifiers.
Images from the ICC Under-19 World Cup final.
All eyes will be on star India batter Virat Kohli, who is perhaps battling the biggest form crisis of his career.
Images from the T20 World Cup Super Eight Group 2 match between the West Indies and South Africa, in Antigua.
But just like everyone wants a slice of '92 from Babar's team, the core of this current English team also has a date with history
Anil Kumble expressed his disappointment with India's humiliating 0-3 whitewash against New Zealand, particularly criticising the team's top-order batting and the questionable pitch preparation.
Former skipper Michael Vaughan feels England "missed the trick" by recalling its cricketers from the IPL to play a T20 series against Pakistan, saying it had denied them experiencing pressure-cooker situations of the playoffs, which could have helped them prepare better for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the Americas.
Danni Wyatt scored her second one-day international century as champions England crushed South Africa by 137 runs in Christchurch on Thursday to set up a mouthwatering Women's World Cup final against heavyweights Australia.
Having punched above their weight, Afghanistan now face England in the Super League semifinals of the U-19 World Cup
Summary of World Cup qualifiers played across the world on Thursday
The T20 World Cup clash between champions Australia and England was abandoned without a ball bowled due to rain on Friday.
Images from the FIFA World Cup match between Senegal and England on Sunday.
A massive turnout can be expected at Ahmedabad, however, when India face arch-rivals Pakistan on October 14.
In cricket, we have something that we can share with our families, neighbours and indeed, the whole country. It is colour-blind, language-neutral, truly secular and transcends all regions, from Kashmir to Kerala and Mizoram to Maharashtra, explains Shreekant Sambrani.
Livingstone was named in coach Chris Silverwood's squad for the World Cup as a replacement for Ben Stokes, who had taken an indefinite break from cricket to focus on his mental health while also recovering from a second operation on a broken finger.
New Jersey awarded 2026 World Cup final, Mexico gets opener
Majestic cricket milestones mark T20 World Cup journey
© 2026 Rediff.com - Investor Information - Advertise with us - Disclaimer - Privacy Policy - Sitemap - Feedback - About us - Terms of use - Grievances