Pakistan is set to compete against Kane Williamson-led New Zealand in the first semi-final of T20 World Cup 2022 at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday. However, Pakistan's biggest concern has been the struggling performance of their skipper Babar Azam in the on going T20 World Cup.
Sanjay Bangar and Matthew Hayden weighed in on the hot topic of Virat Kohli's form, following a string of fine performances with the bat in the Asia Cup and the recently-concluded T20I series against Australia.
In their last three T20Is where India have looked to defend and failed to do so, Bhuvneshwar has conceded 16, 14 and 19 runs (in the first T20I against Australia) in the 19th over.
Australia batting great Matthew Hayden on Friday was named as Pakistan's team mentor for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in October-November, said the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
Former India left-arm seamer Irfan Pathan was left mighty impressed with Punjab Kings bowler Arshdeep Singh, calling him a special player whose growth has been phenomenal.
Virat Kohli has looked terribly out of sorts in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL 2022) and with three ducks to his name, many reckon he looks short of confidence.
IPL 2022: Matthew Hayden said would you think the same for Rohit Sharma.
IPL 2022: In the first match of the season, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeated CSK by six wickets. But the Ravindra Jadeja-led side will be hoping to pick up their first points against LSG on Thursday.
As Kolkata Knight Riders gave IPL 2022 an unexpected start, it is to be seen how many of these predictions come true.
Hayden's comments come after Test captain Pat Cummins, opener David Warner, pacers Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, will be rested for white-ball matches against Pakistan in March.