The skipper is also counting on the likes of part-time spinners Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith to pitch in the slow bowling department.
'We've put ourselves in this situation but hopefully the Sri Lankans can do the job for us.'
Suryakumar reached a career-best-equalling second position in the ICC men's T20I Player rankings
IMAGES from Day 1 of the 3rd Ashes Test played in Melbourne on Sunday.
Gavaskar said that one should take a cursory glance at Kohli's record to understand his greatness in ODIs.
'It just speaks volumes for the team at the moment. Everyone would do anything for each other so we're in a really good place.'
Australia gelled superbly during last year's triumph in the United Arab Emirates and 14 of that 15-man squad will bid for back-to-back titles
The visitors, who are 2-0 behind in the four-Test series for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, finished the frenetic opening day 47 runs ahead with six wickets in hand.
'For what I think is a pretty common non-event, it does seem like everyone has a pretty strong opinion about it.'
The documentary, which premieres on Prime Video this week, charts the success and failure of Cummins' team
Full list of players released, retained and traded by all ten teams in the IPL.
Smith said he did not regard his injury as a major issue.
PHOTOS of the IPL 2023 Qualifier 2 match between Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday.
Mumbai Indians head coach Mark Boucher lamented that his side allowed Punjab Kings to get away with the game in the final five overs of the first innings, in which they added 96 runs to swell their total to a match-winning 214 for 8 at the Wankhede stadium, in Mumbai, on Saturday.
Joe Root continued with his purple patch during the first Ashes Test against Australia at Edgbaston, bringing up his 30th Test century.
Australia completed a six-wicket victory within two days in the first Test against South Africa on Sunday as the Proteas crumbled on a green Gabba wicket that played straight into the home bowlers' hands.
Jonny Bairstow's 'controversial dismissal' on the final Day of the second Ashes Test at the Lord's has left the cricketing world divided.
Steve Smith made 105, his 12th ODI century, to help Australia overcome a sluggish start
Kolkata Knight Riders batter Venkatesh Iyer dedicated his maiden century to assistant coach Abhishek Nayar.
Zampa picked up his maiden five-wicket haul in one-day internationals to help the hosts defeat New Zealand
Smith's selection was mostly influenced by Australia's emphasis on having bowling options in their top six.
An asset in India's bowling attack, Axar enjoyed a prolific September to earn his first nomination for Player of the Month.
A litany of technical issues have plagued the opening match of cricket's most enduring rivalry.
Rather than sweeping the ball, Australia's batters mainly attempted the front foot defence against the spinners besides stepping out to hit down the ground.
Shastri wants both Ashwin and Jadeja in Indian playing XI for WTC Final
Steve Smith ended his century drought and Marnus Labuschagne struck his first Test hundred abroad to steer Australia to 298/5 on day one of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Friday.
Wade smashed an unbeaten 45 off 21 balls after Cameron Green's 61 off 30 balls as the visitors made short work of a daunting target on Tuesday night.
Hardik Pandya said that the team was not able to execute its plans and deliveries.
PHOTOS of the IPL 2023 match between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.
Former Australian cricketer Michael Kasprowicz took a walk down memory lane as he shared anecdotes of Australia's last Test win in India.
Glimpses from Day 2 of the second Test between India and Australia at the Arun Jaitley stadium in Delhi, February 18, 2023.
Australia head coach Andrew McDonald feels their 'sub-continent journey' helped them triumph in the World Test Championship final against India.
Images from Day 1 of the third Test between Australia and South Africa at the SCG on Wednesday.
IMAGES from the IPL match played between Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians in Lucknow on Tuesday.
Starc had wiped out the entire top order in powerplay
Leg-spinner Ryan Burl picked up 5 for 10 in just three overs on Saturday as Zimbabwe stunned Australia in the third One-Day International in Townsville, registering an exciting three-wicket victory and denying the hosts a series clean-sweep.
Great players have the knack of conquering the odds, and on Sunday Kohli crossed a major hurdle with the fighting spirit of a champion.
Images from Day 3 of the fourth and final Test between India and Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, on Saturday.
A rejuvenated India shorn of Virat Kohli turned the tables on Australia to claim the second Test in Melbourne with a rousing eight-wicket victory within four days and breathe life into the series.
Scott Boland will become the first indigenous Australian Test player since Jason Gillespie played his last match in 2006 when he receives his baggy green cap on Sunday.
