Krunal Pandya named India captain for Hong Kong Sixes

Krunal Pandya will captain India's team at the Hong Kong Sixes tournament. The left-arm spinner has previous experience in shorter formats and leads a squad that includes several IPL regulars.

Pakistan defeated India by four wickets in their opening group match at Mission Road Ground. Pakistan chased India's target of 89 runs in 3.5 overs after Abbas Afridi hit five consecutive sixes off Krunal Pandya in the first over of the chase.

India will face UAE in their next group fixture at the tournament.