T20I Cricket

Jaker Ali grabbed attention not just for his brilliant batting and sportsmanship but also for showing frustration during the third T20I between Bangladesh and West Indies at Arnos Vale Stadium in Kingstown, St. Vincent. His performance and emotions became key talking points of the match.

Pakistan suffered an 11-run loss against South Africa in the first T20I in Durban despite strong performances from Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi. South Africa’s David Miller and George Linde powered their side to 183/9, which Pakistan failed to chase. Ahmad Shahzad criticized the team's approach and senior players' lack of accountability.

Marcus Stoinis showcased his explosive batting prowess with a match-winning 61* off 27 balls, blasting five sixes and five fours to lead Australia to a comfortable seven-wicket win over Pakistan in the third T20I in Hobart. His dominant knock helped the hosts chase down a small target of 118 in just 11.2 overs, securing a 3-0 series whitewash.

The Indian cricket selection scenario is getting more and more complicated in this transition phase where senior pillars like Kohli, and Rohit are all set to step down in the near future. Following the situation, former Indian opener Aakash Chopra has highlighted the mounting pressure on Abhishek Sharma ahead of India’s upcoming four-match T20I series against South Africa. Chopra believes that Sharma's place in the playing XI is at risk if he fails to perform, as the competition for spots intensifies.