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‘It’s Rohit Sharma XI vs…’: India’s Warm-up Game Sees This Star’s Return As Captain | Cricket News
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‘It’s Rohit Sharma XI vs…’: India’s Warm-up Game Sees This Star’s Return As Captain | Cricket News

[ad_1] Preparations are going in full flow for Team India ahead of their two-match Test series against West Indies, starting with the first game from Wednesday, July 12. The Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados will host the first game, while the second Test will be played at the Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad from July 20-24. Team India, led by captain Rohit Sharma arrived in Barbados earlier this week, and took part in an intra-squad match at the venue.While Rohit Sharma led one of the teams, veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin got the opportunity to lead the other side.Rohit Sharma XI featured the likes of Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Ajinkya Rahane, Yashasvi Jaiswal, among others. On the other hand, Ashwin's XI most had fringe players, barring all-rounder Ravindra Jade...
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“Rinku Singh Could Have Been A Better Choice…”: Ex-India Star’s Blunt Verdict On India’s Squad For West Indies T20Is | Cricket News
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“Rinku Singh Could Have Been A Better Choice…”: Ex-India Star’s Blunt Verdict On India’s Squad For West Indies T20Is | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Rinku Singh© BCCIThe Board for Cricket Control in India (BCCI) announced India's squad for the upcoming T20I series against West Indies and one of the notable additions to the team was Mumbai Indians youngster Tilak Varma. The left-hander was revelation in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 and he showed a brilliant level of consistency in an injury-hampered season. However, questions were raised over the omission of Rinku Singh who emerged as the star for Kolkata Knight Riders with his aggressive brand of batting and even West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell called him one of the best finishers in the tournament.Former Indian cricket team opener Aakash Chopra had his say on the team selection and said that it is difficult that Tilak Verma will be batting at his p...
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Emotional Tilak Varma Credits West Indies Great’s Advice On ‘Right Mindset’ Ahead Of Maiden India Tour | Cricket News
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Emotional Tilak Varma Credits West Indies Great’s Advice On ‘Right Mindset’ Ahead Of Maiden India Tour | Cricket News

[ad_1] It was in the deep hours of Wednesday night Namboori Tilak Varma shared the news of his India selection to his parents, Nagaraju and Gayatri Devi, over a video call, The Namboori household soon was blanched with a whirlpool of emotions. It was a pleasant culmination of the dream they were cherishing since Tilak started his cricketing journey from the humble surroundings of Legala Cricket Academy in Lingampally, Hyderabad. After many hours, Tilak's voice was still a bit sandpapery while he recalled that moment."My mom and dad were literally crying yesterday. I made a video call to them and they were very emotional. My coach (Salam Bayash) also had the same reaction. He also became very emotional," Tilak, who is playing Duleep Trophy semi-final against North Zone, said after the end...
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West Indies Skipper Reveals Brian Lara’s Big Advice To Outplay Rohit Sharma-Led India | Cricket News
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West Indies Skipper Reveals Brian Lara’s Big Advice To Outplay Rohit Sharma-Led India | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of West Indies Test skipper Kraigg Brathwaite© AFPLegendary Brian Lara's tips on situational awareness of the game will greatly help the West Indies batters during the two-Test series against India beginning on July 12, feels skipper Kraigg Brathwaite. West Indies have received a huge boost ahead of the multi-format series against India with Lara joining them as the team's performance mentor. "It's great to have him here. In terms of the conversations we have with him, we always learn and he's big on planning... on how you are going to score your runs. His advice on situations is great and it will only help the batters," Brathwaite said in a statement on Cricket West Indies. Lara had worked with the team earlier this year on the tours of Zimbabwe and South Africa and th...
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Dropped, Picked, Snubbed: A Look At India’s T20I Squad For West Indies Series | Cricket News
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Dropped, Picked, Snubbed: A Look At India’s T20I Squad For West Indies Series | Cricket News

[ad_1] The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squad for the T20I series against West Indies, snubbing senior players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma while handing maiden call-ups to a few young guns under the leadership of Hardik Pandya. The 15-member squad left many elated as the likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Tilak Varma were rewarded for their Indian Premier League and domestic performances. But, many were disappointed seeing emerging stars like Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rinku Singh, and Jitesh Sharma being snubbed.The BCCI selection committee seems clear with their T20I process, with veterans like Rohit, Kohli, Shami being kept away from the shortest format. Whether the decision is purely with regards to workload management or a gradual shift towards a new thought-pro...
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Focus On Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Batting Slot Ahead Of Test Debut | Cricket News
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Focus On Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Batting Slot Ahead Of Test Debut | Cricket News

[ad_1] Yashasvi Jaiswal made strong claims for a coveted Test cap during an intra-squad game.© InstagramYashasvi Jaiswal made strong claims for a coveted Test cap during an intra-squad practice game ahead of the series opener against the West Indies. Jaiswal's Test debut is a matter of time but what could be a subject of discussion is his usual batting slot which is opening or one down, a position that the seasoned Cheteshwar Pujara was forced to vacate after nearly three years of non-performance and an archaic style of Test match batting.The Indian team included some local club cricketers along with its own 16 players for the two-day training-cum-practice game. The first Test begins on July 12.With Pujara being axed, the 20-year-old Jasiwal was seen opening the batting with skipper Rohi...
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Virat Kohli’s Outside-Off Problem Exposed Again, This Time By Jaydev Unadkat. Watch | Cricket News
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Virat Kohli’s Outside-Off Problem Exposed Again, This Time By Jaydev Unadkat. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Virat Kohli was dismissed by Jaydev Unadkat in practice game© TwitterVirat Kohli's struggles outside the off-stump aren't showing any signs of improvement, as the India stalwart departed again while chasing a delivery that should've been left alone. Kohli, whose weaknesses were duly exploited by Australia in the World Test Championship final, was once again snapped behind the stumps during an intra-squad practice game. It was left-arm seamer Jaydev Unadkar who got rid of the right-hander, leaving the latter's fans in dismay. Some of the other batters, like Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal, truly made a mark on the occasion.The Indian team also included some local club cricketers along with its own 16 players for the two-day training-cum-practice game. The first Test begins on Jul...
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Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal Strike Big In India’s 1st Practice Match in West Indies. Watch | Cricket News
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Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal Strike Big In India’s 1st Practice Match in West Indies. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] The Indian cricket team, led by Rohit Sharma, got down to action on their West Indies tour on Wednesday. They took part in a two-day match at the Kensington Oval in Barbados. Videos from the match have surfaced on social media where Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal can be seen hitting big shots. After the warm-up game, the Indian team will travel to Dominica for the first Test at Windsor Park, starting July 12.Watch: Rohit, Jaiswal Strike Big In India's 1st Practice Match in WIIndia's warm up match.Video Courtesy: Instagram/cricbarbados#IndianCricketTeam pic.twitter.com/ZawSnvYsqt— Aniket (@anikkkett) July 5, 2023Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced the list of players selected to participate in the warm-up match with the Indian team. The eight players have first-class experie...
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“Can’t Make A Team Without…”: Ex-Pakistan Star Questions Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma’s T20I Snub | Cricket News
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“Can’t Make A Team Without…”: Ex-Pakistan Star Questions Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma’s T20I Snub | Cricket News

[ad_1] Kamran Akmal has questioned the exclusion of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from T20Is.© AFPFormer Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal has questioned the exclusion of star batter Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from India's T20 squad for the tour of West Indies. The BCCI announced on Wednesday that Hardik Pandya will lead India during the five-match T20I series in West Indies, with Suryakumar Yadav deputising him. However, the biggest talking point was the exclusion of Rinku Singh, who enjoyed a brilliant season with the bat in the Indian Premier League earlier this year.Veterans Rohit and Kohli headline the Test and ODI squads, but have been rested for T20Is with an eye on this year's World Cup this year on home soil.However, Akmal feels both Rohit and Kohli are prove match matc...
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“Bad Days Build…”: Snubbed For West Indies T20Is, KKR Star Posted This | Cricket News
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“Bad Days Build…”: Snubbed For West Indies T20Is, KKR Star Posted This | Cricket News

[ad_1] The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the India squad for the T20I series against West Indies on Wednesday, breaking quite a few fans' hearts. The likes of Rinku Singh, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Jitesh Sharma couldn't find a place despite their prolific performances in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. Even Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) star Nitish Rana seemed to be disappointed with the squad selection. Rana, who led KKR in the absence of Shreyas Iyer last season, took to Twitter and shared a cryptic post."Bad days build better days", read a post from Rana who has represented India in 1 ODI and 2 T20Is. However, he last wore the Indian shirt back in July 2021 against Sri Lanka.pic.twitter.com/UzJDMQiSPh— Nitish Rana (@NitishRana_27) July 5, 2023Rinku Singh, whose...
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