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On August 12, India made a brilliant comeback to level the five-match T20I series after losing the opening two games against the Caribbeans. A 165-run stand between the opening pair of Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal had put India on the front foot, eventually sealing the match by nine wickets. The day also saw former Indian skipper Virat Kohli quashing his earnings as “not true”.
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While these were some of the biggest cricket news on August 12, here in this article, we’ll list down all the important news from the day.
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill carry India to 9-wicket win over West Indies in 4th T20I
The Indian team put forth a dominant all-round performance to beat West Indies by 9 wickets and clinch the fourth T20I at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Lauderhill, Florida. After losing the toss, the Men in Blue were invited to bowl and managed some early in-roads. I t was the Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill show, with the duo putting up a massive partnership of 165 runs, with the side winning the game in 17 overs.
WATCH: Sanju Samson takes a sensational catch off Arshdeep Singh's bouncer
The start of the fourth T20I between West Indies and India saw Arshdeep Singh winning the battle against Kyle Mayers, thanks to a sensational catch from Sanju Samson behind the stumps on August 12, Saturday.
KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer unlikely to play ODI World Cup if they aren’t selected in Asia Cup
I n the build-up to the ODI World Cup 2023, one of the biggest questions in front of the Indian selectors is that “Who will be batting at number four in the playing XI?” The most likely candidates to take the all-important batting spot are Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul .
But the duo is currently recovering from injuries, which has put doubt on their availability for the Asia Cup 2023 in August and September, preceding the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. It has been widely reported that if KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer aren’t selected in the Indian squad for the continental competition, then it will be highly unlikely for them to make the ODI World Cup at home in October and November.
Team India to assign bowling role to Yashasvi Jaiswal and Tilak Varma?
The Indian team management is setting its sights on assigning bowling roles to two-star batters, namely Yashasvi Jaiswal and Tilak Varma, who have made their international debut in an Indian jersey on the ongoing tour to the West Indies. Both these young cricketers are known for bowling some part-time spin, which the bowling coach Paras Mhambrey looks to develop as time goes on.
Bangladesh name 17-member squad for Asia Cup 2023
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has named a 17-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup, just a day after they announced Shakib Al Hasan as their skipper for the 50-over Asia Cup and the World Cup. Bangladesh have called upon youngsters Tanzid Hasan Tamim and Shamim Hossain Patwary. The two batters were a part of Bangladesh’s U19 side that lifted the World Cup 2020. CLICK HERE for full squad.
WATCH: MS Dhoni asks for directions from fans in Ranchi
Former India cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni is currently enjoying some off-the-field time with his family in hometown Ranchi. The Chennai Super Kings skipper, after having a successful edition of the Indian Premier League, is spending some quality period and working on his fitness. However, despite being away from social media fans have been getting regular updates of their beloved ‘Thala’. Recently, another video of Captain Cool has gone viral, where Dhoni could be seen seeking navigation help from the fans.
Not true: Virat Kohli clears air on his social media earnings
Former India skipper Virat Kohli was in news after Hopper HQ released Instagram Rich List of celebrities. The Indian cricketer took to Twitter to issue a clarification on the same on August 12, calling it "not true". In his tweet, Kohli said, “While I am grateful and indebted to all that I’ve received in life, the news that has been making rounds on social media earning is not true.”
WATCH: Nat Sciver-Brunt smashes four consecutive sixes to beat London Spirit in The Hundred 2023
In the match 16th of the Women’s Hundred Nat Sciver-Brunt, the captain of Trent Rockets smashed 26 runs off four consecutive balls against Grace Scrivens and Danielle Gibson of London Spirit, to finish off the contest in style at the Lord’s in London.
WATCH: Snake interrupts Kandy Falcons vs Jaffna Kings match in Lanka Premier League 2023
A snake made it to the Lanka Premier League match between Kandy Falcons and Jaffna Kings. The incident took place in the 17th over of Jaffna's innings. Notably, it isn’t the first time that a snake has made an appearance in a Lanka Premier League game. Earlier, a snake halted the game between Galle Titans and Dambulla Aura in the tournament.
WATCH: Kusal Mendis pulls off Dhoni-esque run out in LPL 2023 match; goes viral
In the 14th match of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023, Kusal Medis pulled off a Dhoni-esque run out to send Lahiru Samarakoon back to the pavilion, on August 11, Friday. As the captain of the Dambulla Aura, the 28-year-old was exceptional behind the stumps, playing a major role in his side defeating Galle Titans by 7 wickets at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
