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R Ashwin on Tim David: ‘I shouldn't say this…told the decision makers of a few IPL teams to pick him'
Australian power-hitter Tim David has been in sublime form in T20Is. In the Caribbean, he managed to pull off a blistering ton, and in the first T20I against South Africa in Darwin, he pulled Australia out of trouble by scoring a substantial 83-run innings, which helped his team win the game. Earlier in the year, David was also part of the Indian Premier League-winning side Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Coming down the order, David played crucial knocks throughout the season and helped RCB nick off close games. Former Indian off-spinner R Ashwin claimed that he did flag a few franchises about David. 'I shouldn't say this, but I told the decision makers of a few IPL teams to pick him before the last auction. They all said, 'No, his game has dropped off drastically.' I believe the future of T20 cricket is going to be having tall batters with long levers and strong build. They are going to rule the roost if there are no changes brought to the wide line,' Ashwin said on his YouTube channel. 'A player RCB picked up at base price (₹3 crore) has taken his game to the next level. It's good to see Australia sending him up the order. A real steal for RCB,' Ashwin added. Intriguingly, David was seen wielding an SS Ton blade marked in the name of West Indies colossus Andre Russell who retired from international cricket after the previous T20I between the sides. 'I've spent a lot of time working on power hitting, but now I'm working on my shot selection. I've been carrying that Dre Russ bat around for a year, and it felt like it was the best time to use it,' David said at the post-match presentation ceremony after century in West Indies in the 3rd T20I. 'Was just having a great time in the middle playing for Australia. It was nice to have a period at home and get my body right. I didn't think I would get the opportunity to get a hundred for Australia, so I'm stoked,' David added.
Mint
an hour ago
- Mint
Aussie Maxwell sharpening his skills to bowl in powerplays during 2026 T20 World Cup
Cairns (Australia), Aug 14 (PTI) With an eye on next year's T20 World Cup in the Indian subcontinent, charismatic Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is sharpening his spin-bowling skills to become more potent in the powerplay overs, given that he might need to bowl with the new ball on spinner-friendly pitches. The 2026 T20 World Cup will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka with the spin-bowling all-rounder, if fully fit, likely to be a part of the Australian side as it aims to reclaim the trophy it last won in 2021. Maxwell has been a regular in the Indian Premier League, donning several jerseys with his most successful stints coming for Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings, where he has shone as a devastating batter with the ability to turn the game decisively with the ball. Despite his bowling prowess, Maxwell has bowled only five powerplay overs in total in the shortest format between the 2022 T20 World Cup and the ongoing home series against South Africa. But the 36-year-old feels he could come in handy in powerplay overs during the T20 World Cup as the new ball grips the subcontinent's wickets better. "I think in the subcontinent you might be able to get a little bit more out of it (wicket) as a spinner early on," Maxwell was quoted as saying by "Especially that new ball, the hard seam, being able to grip on those dry surfaces. So it might be something we think about heading forward," he added. He took two wickets in the second T20I against South Africa in Darwin, including that of skipper Aiden Markram in the fifth powerplay over. "I love getting wickets. It's very surprising anytime I get anyone out. I'm there to do a job in the powerplay and I'm trying to execute that as well as I can," he said. Apart from his bowling, Maxwell has been comfortable playing at any position depending upon the team's requirement. "I've been a bit of the shuffler around the order, up and down. I'm filling holes at the moment. Even during the West Indies series, trying to combat Akeal Hosein (by) going up the top, this series (against South Africa) going a little bit lower, trying to manage that back end (of the innings). "(I'm) trying to play whatever role is needed for me in this side and just try and be as adaptable as possible." he added.
India.com
3 hours ago
- India.com
Virat Kohli hints at making a return to India's ODI squad ahead of the Australia series
Virat Kohli Former India captain Virat Kohli, who announced his retirement from T20I and Tests, is getting ready for the Australia series in October after the Bangladesh ODI series scheduled for August was postponed. Kohli recently shared a picture from an indoor net practice, indicating that he is ready to play the ODI format again since his last appearance at the Champions Trophy. Kohli took to his Instagram story and shared a picture with Naeem Amin, the assistant coach for the Gujarat Titans while training, 'Thanks for helping out with the hit, brother. Always lovely to see you,' he wrote Kohli liked a post related to his ODI return A fan page reposted the picture, suggesting Kohli is training ahead of the Australian ODIs, and the post was liked by Kohli's official account. Virat Kohli is excited for the ODIs. Joke's on those who dared to question his dedication for the game. — Pari (@BluntIndianGal) August 13, 2025 Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will continue playing in the ODI format Both Kohli and Rohit Sharma will continue playing in the ODI format after stepping away from T20Is and Tests, with Rohit also continuing as the team's captain. However, the BCCI is proceeding cautiously about their long-term ODI plans, with age becoming a key factor in the discussions. Rohit will be 40 and Kohli will be 39 by the time of the 2027 ODI World Cup. Their value to the team is nevertheless highlighted by their combined ODI record of 83 centuries and overs 25,000. Even though India no longer depends on them in other formats, they still have a big influence in 50-over cricket. India's next ODI assignment is the Australia series, which is scheduled for October 19–25. Both veterans are anticipated to be key players.
