<p>Ahead of India's upcoming two-match Test series versus West Indies&nbsp;in the Caribbean island, former BCCI chief selector MSK Prasad feels Virat Kohli can be a Test captaincy option if the selectors are thinking to move beyond Rohit Sharma. After Kohli resigned as the red-ball captain in early 2022, Rohit became the full-time skipper.</p>

<p>Since Rohit took over, India whitewashed Sri Lanka at home and won the 2022/23 Border-Gavaskar Trophy&nbsp;2-1&nbsp;versus Australia at home before the Baggy Greens&nbsp;defeated them in the WTC final last month at The Oval, London. After the WTC summit clash, many raised fingers at Rohit's captaincy in the format. Ahead of the WI tour, there were talks of Rohit being removed as the Test captain. However, he retained the post whereas Ajinkya Rahane - who made a comeback in the WTC finale after more than a year -&nbsp;regained the vice-captaincy post.</p>

<p>Thus, Prasad feels if the selectors are not convinced with Rohit as the Test captain, they can ask Kohli to take over once again. It is to be noted that Kohli is India's most successful Test skipper, with 40 wins in 68 games. The ex-chief selector cited Rahane's example and stated that if the Mumbaikar can come back and be reappointed as the vice-captain, why can't Kohli lead India as well?</p>

<h2><strong>'When Ajinkya Rahane can&nbsp;become the vice-captain, then why not Virat Kohli?'</strong></h2>

<p>Speaking to Khel Now, Prasad said, "Why not Virat Kohli? When Ajinkya Rahane can come back and become the vice-captain, then why not Virat Kohli? I don’t know what the mindset of Virat is on captaincy. In case selectors are thinking beyond Rohit, I don’t know whether they are thinking but if they are thinking beyond Rohit, then I think Virat can also be an option."</p>

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<p>Prasad also spoke about the other prospects who can take over from Rohit. Among the younger lot, Rishabh Pant is a potential candidate but he is out of action following his horrific car accident in December 2022. Speaking about Pant, Prasad pointed out that while he can be an option, the keeper-batter first needs to return and resume from where he left off before being given additional responsibilities.</p>

<p>Prasad added, "Let him come back. See what Rishabh Pant has done no other wicketkeeper-batsman in the history of Indian Cricket has done. Because no wicketkeeper has got runs and centuries in Australia South Africa and England in the Indian Cricket history. Let him come back, let him start getting back on the field."</p>

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Ahead of India's upcoming two-match Test series versus West Indies in the Caribbean island, former BCCI chief selector MSK Prasad feels Virat Kohli can be a Test captaincy option if the selectors are thinking to move beyond Rohit Sharma.

Ahead of India's upcoming two-match Test series versus West Indies in the Caribbean island, former BCCI chief selector MSK Prasad feels Virat Kohli can be a Test captaincy option if the selectors are thinking to move beyond Rohit Sharma. After Kohli resigned as the red-ball captain in early 2022, Rohit became the full-time skipper. Since Rohit took over, India whitewashed Sri Lanka at home and won the 2022/23 Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2-1 versus Australia at home before the Baggy Greens defeated them in the WTC final last month at The Oval, London. After the WTC summit clash, many raised fingers at Rohit's captaincy in the format. Ahead of the WI tour, there were talks of Rohit being removed as the Test captain. However, he retained the post whereas Ajinkya Rahane - who made a comeback in the WTC finale after more than a year - regained the vice-captaincy post. Thus, Prasad feels if the selectors are not convinced with Rohit as the Test captain, they can ask Kohli to take over once again. It is to be noted that Kohli is India's most successful Test skipper, with 40 wins in 68 games. The ex-chief selector cited Rahane's example and stated that if the Mumbaikar can come back and be reappointed as the vice-captain, why can't Kohli lead India as well? 'When Ajinkya Rahane can become the vice-captain, then why not Virat Kohli?' Speaking to Khel Now, Prasad said, "Why not Virat Kohli? When Ajinkya Rahane can come back and become the vice-captain, then why not Virat Kohli? I don’t know what the mindset of Virat is on captaincy. In case selectors are thinking beyond Rohit, I don’t know whether they are thinking but if they are thinking beyond Rohit, then I think Virat can also be an option." Also Read: People are going overboard: Harbhajan Singh backs under-fire captain Rohit Sharma ahead of WI tour Prasad also spoke about the other prospects who can take over from Rohit. Among the younger lot, Rishabh Pant is a potential candidate but he is out of action following his horrific car accident in December 2022. Speaking about Pant, Prasad pointed out that while he can be an option, the keeper-batter first needs to return and resume from where he left off before being given additional responsibilities. Prasad added, "Let him come back. See what Rishabh Pant has done no other wicketkeeper-batsman in the history of Indian Cricket has done. Because no wicketkeeper has got runs and centuries in Australia South Africa and England in the Indian Cricket history. Let him come back, let him start getting back on the field." Pant has 2,271 runs in 33 Tests, along with five centuries, along with 133 dismissals. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Virat Kohli can be an option for Test captaincy if India look beyond Rohit Sharma: Former chief selector

<p>Former India player Mohammad Kaif has backed the Indian team to shine in the upcoming ODI World Cup as they try to win their third world title under the stewardship of Rohit Sharma. The Indian team will walk into the ODI World Cup as one of the favorites as they host the tournament for the second time in 12 years. According to Kaif, the Indian team has all the tools in their arsenal to go all the way in the tournament.</p>

<h2><strong>Kaif asserts India’s favorites tag</strong></h2>

<p>“India's chances are quite bright because playing at home, we know the conditions better compared to other teams. Spinners might be able to play a bigger role. We have the players to win the tournament,” said Kaif while speaking on 'Virtual Encounters' on DD India.</p>

<p>The former India player was part of the golden generation of Indian cricket where he reached the final of the 2003 World Cup. India finished runners-up to Australia in that tournament where Kaif and company enjoyed a great run till the final. He however thinks India will have a good chance of lifting the coveted trophy as they also are hosts of the tournament.</p>

<p>“The challenging part for India will be that you need to have all the senior players ready, fitness-wise and form-wise. Bowling should be okay I guess. If we can bat well, we will be a tough side to beat. If we talk about Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, all these senior players have to stand up and win matches,” Kaif added.</p>

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<h2><strong>India to rely on big boys</strong></h2>

<p>India will have the services of great players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma going into the World Cup while they will be sweating on the fitness of Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant. India will also hope for the availability of Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul who both have missed action for the national side and in the Indian Premier League (IPL).</p>

<p>India will start their World Cup campaign on October 8 against Australia while they will play Pakistan in the high-voltage clash on October 15 at the Narendra Modi Stadium.</p>

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Former India player Mohammad Kaif has backed the Indian team to shine in the upcoming ODI World Cup as they try to win their third world title under the stewardship of Rohit Sharma.

Former India player Mohammad Kaif has backed the Indian team to shine in the upcoming ODI World Cup as they try to win their third world title under the stewardship of Rohit Sharma. The Indian team will walk into the ODI World Cup as one of the favorites as they host the tournament for the second time in 12 years. According to Kaif, the Indian team has all the tools in their arsenal to go all the way in the tournament. Kaif asserts India’s favorites tag “India's chances are quite bright because playing at home, we know the conditions better compared to other teams. Spinners might be able to play a bigger role. We have the players to win the tournament,” said Kaif while speaking on 'Virtual Encounters' on DD India. The former India player was part of the golden generation of Indian cricket where he reached the final of the 2003 World Cup. India finished runners-up to Australia in that tournament where Kaif and company enjoyed a great run till the final. He however thinks India will have a good chance of lifting the coveted trophy as they also are hosts of the tournament. “The challenging part for India will be that you need to have all the senior players ready, fitness-wise and form-wise. Bowling should be okay I guess. If we can bat well, we will be a tough side to beat. If we talk about Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, all these senior players have to stand up and win matches,” Kaif added. ALSO READ | DDCA director Shyam Sharma provides latest update on Rishabh Pant's recovery India to rely on big boys India will have the services of great players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma going into the World Cup while they will be sweating on the fitness of Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant. India will also hope for the availability of Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul who both have missed action for the national side and in the Indian Premier League (IPL). India will start their World Cup campaign on October 8 against Australia while they will play Pakistan in the high-voltage clash on October 15 at the Narendra Modi Stadium. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>BCCI has shared a heartwarming video in which Virat Kohli, the poster boy of Indian cricket, is seen signing autographs for the local West Indies cricketers. The Indian Cricket Team has reached Dominica for the two-match Test series against West Indies. The squad was seen sweating it out at the nets on Monday when Virat Kohli met some fans. The local cricketers took autographs and selfies with the former Indian skipper and the Board of Control of Cricket in India shared the video on Twitter. “Precious souvenirs, priceless selfies and autographs in plenty ft. 'most favourite batter of all time' - Virat Kohli,” read the caption.</p>

<h2>Virat Kohli graces his fans</h2>

<p>Virat Kohli, who will be playing the Test and ODI series against West Indies, was seen giving autographs to local players at Windsor Park, Dominica. BCCI shared the video and a local was seen talking about Virat Kohli. “My favourite, most favourite batsman of all time, Mr Kohli. I also got his autograph so I am very thankful,” said one of them. Shortly after the BCCI tweeted the video, it was liked by about 4,000 people. Many users have also appreciated the video and were impressed with all the love and respect the Indian cricketer has received on foreign tours.</p>

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<p>The first match of the Test series between India and West Indies will be played in Dominica from 12 July. Several players, including Virat Kohli, Shrikar Bharat, Ishaan Kishan, and Mohammad Siraj are seen sweating at the nets on Monday.</p>

<p>Young players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad have been added to the team for the Test series. Team India has also given place to Mukesh Kumar, Navdeep Saini, and Jaydev Unadkat in the team. After the two-match Test series, India will also play three One Day Internationals.</p>

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<p>After the ODI series, senior players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and R Ashwin will return to India. And Hardik Pandya will lead the Indian Team for the five-match T20 series. Number one T20 batter Suryakumar Yadav will be his deputy.<br />
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BCCI has shared a heartwarming video in which Virat Kohli, the poster boy of Indian cricket, is seen signing autographs for the local West Indies cricketers. The Indian Cricket Team has reached Dominica for the two-match Test series against West Indies.

BCCI has shared a heartwarming video in which Virat Kohli, the poster boy of Indian cricket, is seen signing autographs for the local West Indies cricketers. The Indian Cricket Team has reached Dominica for the two-match Test series against West Indies. The squad was seen sweating it out at the nets on Monday when Virat Kohli met some fans. The local cricketers took autographs and selfies with the former Indian skipper and the Board of Control of Cricket in India shared the video on Twitter. “Precious souvenirs, priceless selfies and autographs in plenty ft. 'most favourite batter of all time' - Virat Kohli,” read the caption. Virat Kohli graces his fans Virat Kohli, who will be playing the Test and ODI series against West Indies, was seen giving autographs to local players at Windsor Park, Dominica. BCCI shared the video and a local was seen talking about Virat Kohli. “My favourite, most favourite batsman of all time, Mr Kohli. I also got his autograph so I am very thankful,” said one of them. Shortly after the BCCI tweeted the video, it was liked by about 4,000 people. Many users have also appreciated the video and were impressed with all the love and respect the Indian cricketer has received on foreign tours. Precious souvenirs, priceless selfies 🤳 and autographs ✍️ in plenty ft. 'most favourite batter of all time' - Virat Kohli 😃👌🏻#TeamIndia | #WIvIND | @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/G2KN5Q5cAV — BCCI (@BCCI) July 10, 2023 × Also read: Sunil Gavaskar, disappointed with Rohit Sharma's captaincy, says he expected more IND vs WI Clash The first match of the Test series between India and West Indies will be played in Dominica from 12 July. Several players, including Virat Kohli, Shrikar Bharat, Ishaan Kishan, and Mohammad Siraj are seen sweating at the nets on Monday. Young players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad have been added to the team for the Test series. Team India has also given place to Mukesh Kumar, Navdeep Saini, and Jaydev Unadkat in the team. After the two-match Test series, India will also play three One Day Internationals. Also read: Brad Pitt respects F1 and thrills drivers at Silverstone After the ODI series, senior players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and R Ashwin will return to India. And Hardik Pandya will lead the Indian Team for the five-match T20 series. Number one T20 batter Suryakumar Yadav will be his deputy.

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<p>Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has passed his opinion on the star duo of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli after they were rested for the T20I series against West Indies. Both Virat and Rohit are not part of the Indian team in the shortest format of the game with indications of their careers already over. However, according to Ganguly, the duo still has a lot to offer and is not done yet in the T20I format. India will play West Indies next month in a five-match T20I series with two matches to take place in the USA.</p>

<h2><strong>Not the end of the road</strong></h2>

<p>"Pick your best players, it doesn't matter who they are. In my opinion, both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma still have a place in T20I cricket and I cannot see why a Kohli or a Rohit cannot play T20I cricket. Kohli was in great form in the IPL, and both have a place in T20 cricket if you ask me," Ganguly said in an interview.</p>

<p>Rohit and Virat have not played in the T20I format since the T20 World Cup semifinal against England in Australia in 2022. There have been muted talks of the end of the road in the T20I format for Rohit and Virat who have been rested more often.</p>

<p>The reigns have&nbsp;been offered to Hardik Pandya who has done well since taking over the role. He led the Indian team to a series win against New Zealand and Sri Lanka before he got the better of Ireland last year.</p>

<p>"They just have to keep playing. They will have to keep performing in whatever chances they get. It happens all the time. Only 15 can be picked in the squad, and 11 can play. So, somebody has to miss out. I am pretty sure their time will come," he added.</p>

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<p>On the horizon, India team selectors have shown faith in Yashasvi Jaiswal and Tilak Varma for the T20I series. They both will link up with the Indian side for the series and will like to get their debuts for the national side.&nbsp;India will start their West Indies tour on July 12 when they face the wounded Caribbean side in the first Test match in Barbados.&nbsp;</p>

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Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has passed his opinion on the star duo of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli after they were rested for the T20I series against West Indies.

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has passed his opinion on the star duo of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli after they were rested for the T20I series against West Indies. Both Virat and Rohit are not part of the Indian team in the shortest format of the game with indications of their careers already over. However, according to Ganguly, the duo still has a lot to offer and is not done yet in the T20I format. India will play West Indies next month in a five-match T20I series with two matches to take place in the USA. Not the end of the road "Pick your best players, it doesn't matter who they are. In my opinion, both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma still have a place in T20I cricket and I cannot see why a Kohli or a Rohit cannot play T20I cricket. Kohli was in great form in the IPL, and both have a place in T20 cricket if you ask me," Ganguly said in an interview. Rohit and Virat have not played in the T20I format since the T20 World Cup semifinal against England in Australia in 2022. There have been muted talks of the end of the road in the T20I format for Rohit and Virat who have been rested more often. The reigns have been offered to Hardik Pandya who has done well since taking over the role. He led the Indian team to a series win against New Zealand and Sri Lanka before he got the better of Ireland last year. "They just have to keep playing. They will have to keep performing in whatever chances they get. It happens all the time. Only 15 can be picked in the squad, and 11 can play. So, somebody has to miss out. I am pretty sure their time will come," he added. ALSO READ | DDCA director Shyam Sharma provides latest update on Rishabh Pant's recovery Faith in youngsters On the horizon, India team selectors have shown faith in Yashasvi Jaiswal and Tilak Varma for the T20I series. They both will link up with the Indian side for the series and will like to get their debuts for the national side. India will start their West Indies tour on July 12 when they face the wounded Caribbean side in the first Test match in Barbados. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Former India opener Aakash Chopra has said that based on his current form,&nbsp;Virat Kohli doesn’t belong to Fab Four anymore, a quartet that includes Joe Root, Kane Williamson and Steve Smith. These stalwarts have excelled in Tests, particularly in the past decade.&nbsp;However, with Virat going through a lean patch since 2020, which also saw a dip in his average under 50 for the first time in many years, Aakash feels the former India captain is running behind.</p>

<p>As things stand, Kane Williamson is sidelined due to a leg injury he suffered in IPL 2023 opener against Chennai Super Kings, while both Root and Smith are playing in the Ashes – wherein both have notched a hundred in two Tests played. Virat, on the other hand, is preparing for the West Indies series, having last scored a hundred in Tests in March early this year.</p>

<p>Since 2020, Virat has not been among runs, let alone hitting centuries at will the way he used to do before. During India’s first Pink-Ball Test against Bangladesh in 2019, Virat hit a hundred at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, and it took&nbsp;the chase maestro around three years to complete his next three-digit score in international cricket.</p>

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<p>Since completing that hundred in November 2019, Virat averages nearly 26 in Tests and has looked out of touch on most occasions.</p>

<p>Speaking on the same lines on his YouTube channel, Aakash said much like Kohli, David Warner, a veteran batter, is also going through the same patch,&nbsp;having attained a poor record against England’s Stuart Broad, getting out to him for the record 17th time.</p>

<p>Chopra said Virat, in current form, is out of Fab 4; as a result, it is now just Fab 3.</p>

<p>“Kane and Joe Root, no question about it. Steve Smith, averaging 50 with six hundreds, no question about him. But David Warner and Virat Kohli, at this point in time, are not a part of Fab 4. There’s no Fab 4 right now, there’s Fab 3," Aakash Chopra said on his YouTube channel.</p>

<h2>Babar Azam not far from entering the Fab 4 group: Chopra</h2>

<p>Aakash further opined that the way Babar Azam is going about scoring runs on a consistent basis in international cricket, the time is not far when he would be considered among the top four batters in all formats.</p>

<p>“You might think of adding Babar Azam’s name in there. But while there’s no doubt that he has scored runs in Test cricket, I don’t think he is part of Fab 4 at the moment. I’m only talking about Test matches here," Aakash added.</p>

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Former India opener Aakash Chopra has said that based on his current form, Virat Kohli doesn’t belong to Fab Four anymore, a quartet that includes Joe Root, Kane Williamson and Steve Smith.

Former India opener Aakash Chopra has said that based on his current form, Virat Kohli doesn’t belong to Fab Four anymore, a quartet that includes Joe Root, Kane Williamson and Steve Smith. These stalwarts have excelled in Tests, particularly in the past decade. However, with Virat going through a lean patch since 2020, which also saw a dip in his average under 50 for the first time in many years, Aakash feels the former India captain is running behind. As things stand, Kane Williamson is sidelined due to a leg injury he suffered in IPL 2023 opener against Chennai Super Kings, while both Root and Smith are playing in the Ashes – wherein both have notched a hundred in two Tests played. Virat, on the other hand, is preparing for the West Indies series, having last scored a hundred in Tests in March early this year. Since 2020, Virat has not been among runs, let alone hitting centuries at will the way he used to do before. During India’s first Pink-Ball Test against Bangladesh in 2019, Virat hit a hundred at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, and it took the chase maestro around three years to complete his next three-digit score in international cricket. ALSO READ: 'Pak won't travel...:' Pakistan minister puts Men In Green's participation in ODI WC under cloud of doubt Since completing that hundred in November 2019, Virat averages nearly 26 in Tests and has looked out of touch on most occasions. Speaking on the same lines on his YouTube channel, Aakash said much like Kohli, David Warner, a veteran batter, is also going through the same patch, having attained a poor record against England’s Stuart Broad, getting out to him for the record 17th time. Chopra said Virat, in current form, is out of Fab 4; as a result, it is now just Fab 3. “Kane and Joe Root, no question about it. Steve Smith, averaging 50 with six hundreds, no question about him. But David Warner and Virat Kohli, at this point in time, are not a part of Fab 4. There’s no Fab 4 right now, there’s Fab 3," Aakash Chopra said on his YouTube channel. Babar Azam not far from entering the Fab 4 group: Chopra Aakash further opined that the way Babar Azam is going about scoring runs on a consistent basis in international cricket, the time is not far when he would be considered among the top four batters in all formats. “You might think of adding Babar Azam’s name in there. But while there’s no doubt that he has scored runs in Test cricket, I don’t think he is part of Fab 4 at the moment. I’m only talking about Test matches here," Aakash added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>The ICC ODI World Cup 2023 qualifiers have lived up to expectations. After a lot of twists and turns, Sri Lanka and the Netherlands have made it to the next round. The two sides are set to lock horns in the summit clash but irrespective of the result, both will now travel to India for this year's ODI World Cup which will get underway on October 05.</p>

<p>Defending champions England will face New Zealand in the tournament-opener in Ahmedabad on October 05. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma-led India will open their campaign versus Australia, the five-time winners, in Chennai on October 08. They will lock horns with arch-rivals Pakistan in Ahmedabad on October 15 and also have some tough battles ahead versus England, the Black Caps, etc.</p>

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<h2><strong>Here's India's full schedule at the CWC'23 after SL, NED qualify</strong></h2>

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			<td><strong>Fixtures</strong></td>
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			<td>08/10/2023</td>
			<td>India vs Australia (D/N)</td>
			<td>Chennai</td>
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			<td>11/10/2023</td>
			<td>India vs Afghanistan (D/N)</td>
			<td>Delhi</td>
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			<td>15/10/2023</td>
			<td>India vs Pakistan (D/N)</td>
			<td>Ahmedabad</td>
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			<td>19/10/2023</td>
			<td>India vs Bangladesh (D/N)</td>
			<td>Pune</td>
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			<td>22/10/2023</td>
			<td>India vs New Zealand (D/N)</td>
			<td>Dharamshala</td>
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			<td>29/10/2023</td>
			<td>India vs England (D/N)</td>
			<td>Lucknow</td>
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			<td>02/11/2023</td>
			<td>India vs Sri Lanka (D/N)</td>
			<td>Mumbai</td>
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			<td>05/11/2023</td>
			<td>India vs South Africa (D/N)</td>
			<td>Kolkata</td>
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			<td>11/11/2023</td>
			<td>India vs Netherlands</td>
			<td>Bengaluru</td>
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<p>India is the only team who will be playing in as many as nine venues, a different one for each game. Thus, the home side will have their task cut-out to meet the expectations of their ardent fans and go the distance in the tournament amid regular travel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rohit &amp; Co., who occupy the third spot in ICC ODI Rankings, will not play any day game. Thus, they will also have to take into consideration the dew factor at some venues. Overall, the Men in Blue are set to face a stern test in the league stage in order to enter the top four and go for their third title in the showpiece event.</p>

<p>The last time India hosted the ODI World Cup was back in 2011, when MS Dhoni-led co-hosts won the tournament. Indian fans will be desperate to see the national team replicate their 2011 success this time around as well. Given India's last ICC title win came in 2013, the pressure will be on Rohit &amp; Co.</p>

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The ICC ODI World Cup 2023 qualifiers have lived up to expectations. After a lot of twists and turns, Sri Lanka and the Netherlands have made it to the next round.

The ICC ODI World Cup 2023 qualifiers have lived up to expectations. After a lot of twists and turns, Sri Lanka and the Netherlands have made it to the next round. The two sides are set to lock horns in the summit clash but irrespective of the result, both will now travel to India for this year's ODI World Cup which will get underway on October 05. Defending champions England will face New Zealand in the tournament-opener in Ahmedabad on October 05. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma-led India will open their campaign versus Australia, the five-time winners, in Chennai on October 08. They will lock horns with arch-rivals Pakistan in Ahmedabad on October 15 and also have some tough battles ahead versus England, the Black Caps, etc. Also Read: OTD, in 2019: Rohit Sharma became first-ever batter to slam five tons in single edition of ODI World Cup Here's India's full schedule at the CWC'23 after SL, NED qualify Dates Fixtures Venues 08/10/2023 India vs Australia (D/N) Chennai 11/10/2023 India vs Afghanistan (D/N) Delhi 15/10/2023 India vs Pakistan (D/N) Ahmedabad 19/10/2023 India vs Bangladesh (D/N) Pune 22/10/2023 India vs New Zealand (D/N) Dharamshala 29/10/2023 India vs England (D/N) Lucknow 02/11/2023 India vs Sri Lanka (D/N) Mumbai 05/11/2023 India vs South Africa (D/N) Kolkata 11/11/2023 India vs Netherlands Bengaluru India is the only team who will be playing in as many as nine venues, a different one for each game. Thus, the home side will have their task cut-out to meet the expectations of their ardent fans and go the distance in the tournament amid regular travel. Rohit & Co., who occupy the third spot in ICC ODI Rankings, will not play any day game. Thus, they will also have to take into consideration the dew factor at some venues. Overall, the Men in Blue are set to face a stern test in the league stage in order to enter the top four and go for their third title in the showpiece event. The last time India hosted the ODI World Cup was back in 2011, when MS Dhoni-led co-hosts won the tournament. Indian fans will be desperate to see the national team replicate their 2011 success this time around as well. Given India's last ICC title win came in 2013, the pressure will be on Rohit & Co. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>A future superstar in the making, Tilak Varma received his maiden India call-up for the five-match T20Is against West Indies. Playing for South Zone in the ongoing Duleep Trophy, Varma revealed receiving advice from stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli and how he dreams about playing for India and bailing them out of trouble in crunch games.</p>

<p>India captain Rohit Sharma, who also leads Mumbai Indians, a franchise Tilak Varma plays for, showered praises on the 20-year-old last year, predicting him to burst onto the international scene sooner than expected.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Having such a calm head is never easy, and in my opinion, I feel he's going to be an all-format player for India pretty soon," Rohit said about Varma in May 2022.</p>

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<p>One year later, the prediction came true as Varma, alongside young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal got their maiden call-ups to the Indian team.</p>

<p>Speaking on the sidelines of the ongoing Duleep Trophy semis against North Zone in Bengaluru, Tilak revealed the India call-up wasn't on his mind currently, and when he received the information of&nbsp;his selection (from his childhood friend), and informed his parents, they turned emotional and shed happy tears while being on a video call with him.</p>

<p>"I was not thinking about the national side," Varma said. "My mom and dad were crying on video call yesterday; they were very emotional. My childhood friend called me [saying] you have got selected. That was the time — around 8 o'clock [pm] — that I knew I was selected."</p>

<p>Thanks to the platform that IPL is, Tilak, quite early in his career, was able to rub shoulders with the legends, including Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit and Virat. Opening up on receiving advice from them, Tilak said,&nbsp;"I have heard a lot from Rohit bhai and Sachin sir, and also from Virat [Kohli] bhai. They always say that when you are in good form, your subconscious mind is in the right place," Varma said. "They also tell me to play close to the body… they always tell that [preparing] off the field is very important."</p>

<h2>IPL treasure set to begin international journey</h2>

<p>In IPL 2023, the young swashbuckler scored 343 runs at an impressive strike rate of 164, the third-best among Indian batters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Although he is yet to begin his international journey, Tilak revealed he already dreams about playing crunch knocks for India in World Cup.</p>

<p>"I visualise every night how I can bat: if in a World Cup match, we are four or five down for 40 or 50, from there on, how can I take the team forward? It helps in making it easy for me," Varma added.<br />
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A future superstar in the making, Tilak Varma received his maiden India call-up for the five-match T20Is against West Indies. Playing for South Zone in the ongoing Duleep Trophy, Varma revealed receiving advice from stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli and how he dreams about playing for India and bailing them out of trouble in crunch games.

A future superstar in the making, Tilak Varma received his maiden India call-up for the five-match T20Is against West Indies. Playing for South Zone in the ongoing Duleep Trophy, Varma revealed receiving advice from stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli and how he dreams about playing for India and bailing them out of trouble in crunch games. India captain Rohit Sharma, who also leads Mumbai Indians, a franchise Tilak Varma plays for, showered praises on the 20-year-old last year, predicting him to burst onto the international scene sooner than expected. "Having such a calm head is never easy, and in my opinion, I feel he's going to be an all-format player for India pretty soon," Rohit said about Varma in May 2022. ALSO READ: Tamim's retirement call was unexpected, BCB boss urges veteran batter to reconsider decision as CWC approaches One year later, the prediction came true as Varma, alongside young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal got their maiden call-ups to the Indian team. Speaking on the sidelines of the ongoing Duleep Trophy semis against North Zone in Bengaluru, Tilak revealed the India call-up wasn't on his mind currently, and when he received the information of his selection (from his childhood friend), and informed his parents, they turned emotional and shed happy tears while being on a video call with him. "I was not thinking about the national side," Varma said. "My mom and dad were crying on video call yesterday; they were very emotional. My childhood friend called me [saying] you have got selected. That was the time — around 8 o'clock [pm] — that I knew I was selected." Thanks to the platform that IPL is, Tilak, quite early in his career, was able to rub shoulders with the legends, including Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit and Virat. Opening up on receiving advice from them, Tilak said, "I have heard a lot from Rohit bhai and Sachin sir, and also from Virat [Kohli] bhai. They always say that when you are in good form, your subconscious mind is in the right place," Varma said. "They also tell me to play close to the body… they always tell that [preparing] off the field is very important." IPL treasure set to begin international journey In IPL 2023, the young swashbuckler scored 343 runs at an impressive strike rate of 164, the third-best among Indian batters. Although he is yet to begin his international journey, Tilak revealed he already dreams about playing crunch knocks for India in World Cup. "I visualise every night how I can bat: if in a World Cup match, we are four or five down for 40 or 50, from there on, how can I take the team forward? It helps in making it easy for me," Varma added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Superstar-in-making Tilak Varma opens up on receiving advice from Rohit, Kohli ahead of West Indies tour

<p>The Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals (RR) had their moments in the last two IPL seasons, in 2022 and 2023, but failed to get hold of the trophy. Riyan Parag, who debuted in IPL during RR's campaign in 2019, has been a part of the one-time winners and been given a long rope despite his poor returns.</p>

<p>So far, Parag has 600 runs in 54 games at 123.97 and a woeful average of 16.22. However, he enjoyed a long rope in the playing XI after sitting out on a few games during IPL 2023. Amid his below-par returns, many former cricketers and experts of the game have slammed the 21-year-old as he has immense potential but fails to get going.</p>

<p>Recently, RR's official Twitter account shared a video with the caption: “Trolled and tested but tough as ever. This is Riyan Parag: Raw and real.” The clip opens&nbsp;with cricket analyst and pundit Joy Bhattacharjya taking a dig at the Assam all-rounder, claiming Rajasthan have played with five bowlers, five batters, and Parag during an old video from Cricbuzz live.</p>

<h2><strong>'Hey, I know this is how you play cricket, but if you do this....'</strong></h2>

<p>To this, Parag has now responded to all his critics and asked former cricketers and commentators to message him directly rather than taking a dig on social media or other platforms. He started by saying, "People pay their hard-earned money to come and watch us perform, not play. Us not performing, them hating, I understand."</p>

<p>“But verified accounts, ex-cricketers, commentators, when they are posting about this on social media when they are taking out time to tweet about me, you can just text me. I would honestly just love that, because if anyone can just DM me and say ‘Hey, I know this is how you play cricket, but if you do this, you might have a better chance of performing,’"&nbsp;highlighted Parag.</p>

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<p>Parag went on to add that he was disappointed sitting out during RR's games versus Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI) in IPL 2023. "There were two games I was really looking forward to this year, one was Mumbai, and one was RCB, and I didn’t play both," he revealed.</p>

<p>Parag added, "Everything was sorted, I was fully ready, I was preparing very hard before the game. I was very very disappointed not to go to Bangalore, cause that’s a team I love playing against. I look up to Virat so much and sharing the field with him is obviously very big for me. Beating them is a joy for me. But then you have to go back to the hotel, look at yourself in the mirror and say, ‘I’ve been left out."</p>

<p>In the video, R Ashwin was seen praising Parag.&nbsp;The Indian spinner&nbsp;said the youngster is one who is 'exceptionally skilled and is only a matter of time before he turns a corner.' With criticism from all corners for his poor form, Parag will be determined to prove Ashwin right,&nbsp;perform in the domestic circuit as well as make a mark in next year's IPL.</p>


The Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals (RR) had their moments in the last two IPL seasons, in 2022 and 2023, but failed to get hold of the trophy. Riyan Parag, who debuted in IPL during RR's campaign in 2019, has been a part of the one-time winners and been given a long rope despite his poor returns.

The Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals (RR) had their moments in the last two IPL seasons, in 2022 and 2023, but failed to get hold of the trophy. Riyan Parag, who debuted in IPL during RR's campaign in 2019, has been a part of the one-time winners and been given a long rope despite his poor returns. So far, Parag has 600 runs in 54 games at 123.97 and a woeful average of 16.22. However, he enjoyed a long rope in the playing XI after sitting out on a few games during IPL 2023. Amid his below-par returns, many former cricketers and experts of the game have slammed the 21-year-old as he has immense potential but fails to get going. Recently, RR's official Twitter account shared a video with the caption: “Trolled and tested but tough as ever. This is Riyan Parag: Raw and real.” The clip opens with cricket analyst and pundit Joy Bhattacharjya taking a dig at the Assam all-rounder, claiming Rajasthan have played with five bowlers, five batters, and Parag during an old video from Cricbuzz live. 'Hey, I know this is how you play cricket, but if you do this....' To this, Parag has now responded to all his critics and asked former cricketers and commentators to message him directly rather than taking a dig on social media or other platforms. He started by saying, "People pay their hard-earned money to come and watch us perform, not play. Us not performing, them hating, I understand." “But verified accounts, ex-cricketers, commentators, when they are posting about this on social media when they are taking out time to tweet about me, you can just text me. I would honestly just love that, because if anyone can just DM me and say ‘Hey, I know this is how you play cricket, but if you do this, you might have a better chance of performing,’" highlighted Parag. Also Read: CWC'23: India's full schedule at 2023 ODI World Cup after Sri Lanka, Netherlands enter main draw Parag went on to add that he was disappointed sitting out during RR's games versus Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI) in IPL 2023. "There were two games I was really looking forward to this year, one was Mumbai, and one was RCB, and I didn’t play both," he revealed. Parag added, "Everything was sorted, I was fully ready, I was preparing very hard before the game. I was very very disappointed not to go to Bangalore, cause that’s a team I love playing against. I look up to Virat so much and sharing the field with him is obviously very big for me. Beating them is a joy for me. But then you have to go back to the hotel, look at yourself in the mirror and say, ‘I’ve been left out." In the video, R Ashwin was seen praising Parag. The Indian spinner said the youngster is one who is 'exceptionally skilled and is only a matter of time before he turns a corner.' With criticism from all corners for his poor form, Parag will be determined to prove Ashwin right, perform in the domestic circuit as well as make a mark in next year's IPL.

'You can just text me': RR star replies to former cricketers, commentators criticising his game

<p>Team India will play a two-match Test series against the West Indies from July 12. The first Test will be played in Dominica. Before the start of the Test series, the players of the Indian team met West Indies cricketing legend Sir Garfield Sobers. The Board of Control of Cricket in India shared the video of Sir Garfield Sobers meeting with Indian players on social media. In the video, Sir Garfield Sobers and his wife can be seen meeting Team India’s head coach Rahul Dravid, skipper Rohit Sharma, opener Shubhman Gill, and former skipper Virat Kohli.</p>

<h2>Team India meets Sir Garfield Sobers</h2>

<p>The Indian team is currently practicing in Barbados, where Sir Garfield Sobers along with his wife came to visit the Rohit Sharma-led squad. The BCCI captioned the video as "In Barbados and in the company of greatness! Team India meet one of the greatest of the game - Sir Garfield Sobers." First Indian captain Rohit Sharma met Sir Garfield Sobers followed by head coach Rahul Dravid. Dravid also introduced Shubman Gill to Sir Garfield Sobers.Later, Test team vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane also came and met the Caribbean legend. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Virat Kohli shook hands with Sir Garfield Sobers and both were seen having a good laugh together. Shardul Thakur and Ravichandran Ashwin are also seen talking to Sir Garfield Sobers.</p>

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<h2>Legendary batsman Sir Garfield Sobers</h2>

<p>Sir Garfield Sobers is counted among the legendary all-rounders in the history of the West Indies. He played 93 Tests and one ODI for the West Indies between 1954 and 1974. Sobers has 8,032 runs in 160 innings at an average of 57.78. He also scored 26 centuries and 30 half-centuries in Tests.</p>

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<p>The International Cricket Council (ICC) also commemorates Sir Garfield Sobers' achievements through an award. The Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy, considered as the one of the most prestigious awards in the field, is given annually to the ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year. It was first awarded to Rahul Dravid in 2004. Former Australian cricketers Ricky Ponting and Mitchell Johnson and India star Virat Kohli have won the award twice. Pakistan skipper Babar Azam was awarded the trophy this year.</p>


Team India will play a two-match Test series against the West Indies from July 12. The first Test will be played in Dominica. Before the start of the Test series, the players of the Indian team met West Indies cricketing legend Sir Garfield Sobers.

Team India will play a two-match Test series against the West Indies from July 12. The first Test will be played in Dominica. Before the start of the Test series, the players of the Indian team met West Indies cricketing legend Sir Garfield Sobers. The Board of Control of Cricket in India shared the video of Sir Garfield Sobers meeting with Indian players on social media. In the video, Sir Garfield Sobers and his wife can be seen meeting Team India’s head coach Rahul Dravid, skipper Rohit Sharma, opener Shubhman Gill, and former skipper Virat Kohli. Team India meets Sir Garfield Sobers The Indian team is currently practicing in Barbados, where Sir Garfield Sobers along with his wife came to visit the Rohit Sharma-led squad. The BCCI captioned the video as "In Barbados and in the company of greatness! Team India meet one of the greatest of the game - Sir Garfield Sobers." First Indian captain Rohit Sharma met Sir Garfield Sobers followed by head coach Rahul Dravid. Dravid also introduced Shubman Gill to Sir Garfield Sobers.Later, Test team vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane also came and met the Caribbean legend. Virat Kohli shook hands with Sir Garfield Sobers and both were seen having a good laugh together. Shardul Thakur and Ravichandran Ashwin are also seen talking to Sir Garfield Sobers. In Barbados & in the company of greatness! 🫡 🫡#TeamIndia meet one of the greatest of the game - Sir Garfield Sobers 🙌 🙌#WIvIND pic.twitter.com/f2u1sbtRmP — BCCI (@BCCI) July 5, 2023 × Also read: Big Bash League unveils new IPL-like format for season 13, all set to start on December 7 Legendary batsman Sir Garfield Sobers Sir Garfield Sobers is counted among the legendary all-rounders in the history of the West Indies. He played 93 Tests and one ODI for the West Indies between 1954 and 1974. Sobers has 8,032 runs in 160 innings at an average of 57.78. He also scored 26 centuries and 30 half-centuries in Tests. Also read: Football: Leicester City fined $1.12 million for restricting online kit sales The International Cricket Council (ICC) also commemorates Sir Garfield Sobers' achievements through an award. The Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy, considered as the one of the most prestigious awards in the field, is given annually to the ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year. It was first awarded to Rahul Dravid in 2004. Former Australian cricketers Ricky Ponting and Mitchell Johnson and India star Virat Kohli have won the award twice. Pakistan skipper Babar Azam was awarded the trophy this year.

IND vs WI: West Indies legend Sir Garfield Sobers meets Team India; watch

<p>Former India cricketer Akash Chopra has lauded selectors for appointing Suryakumar Yadav as the vice-captain of India for the T20I series against West Indies. The Indian cricket team is now in Barbados for the two-match Test series against West Indies. On Wednesday, the 15-member squad for the T20 series was also announced. In the absence of senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya will lead the T20I team against West Indies and Suryakumar Yadav will be his deputy. Supporting this decision, Akash Chopra said Suryakumar Yadav comes “with a lot of cricketing experience”.</p>

<p>Akash Chopra said, “Giving him the vice-captaincy is right because of the way he has performed. It's not just the seniority in the side but he has&nbsp;come with a lot of cricketing experience. He has been a late bloomer slightly but vice-captain, I think a very good choice.”</p>

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<h2>Some maiden T20I call-ups</h2>

<p>Team India has been announced for the T20 series against West Indies. Hardik Pandya will lead the T20 team, while Suryakumar Yadav will be his deputy. IPL superstars Yashasvi Jaiswal and Tilak Verma have been given their maiden T20 call-ups. However, KKR’s Rinku Singh is not part of the Indian squad this time. Senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been rested.</p>

<p>India Squad for IND vs WI T20: Ishan Kishan (wk), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Verma, Surya Kumar Yadav (vc), Sanju Samson (wk), Hardik Pandya (c), Axar Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Umran Malik, Avesh Khan, and Mukesh Kumar.</p>

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<h2>Selection committee to be headed by Ajit Agarkar</h2>

<p>Some changes have also happened in the selection committee. Chetan Sharma was replaced by former India cricketer Ajit Agarkar as the chief selector. And this is the first team selected by the selection committee headed by Agarkar.</p>

<p>Apart from Test matches, the Indian team will also play an ODI and T20 series in the West Indies. India's tour of the West Indies will see both teams locking horns in two Tests, three ODIs, and five T20Is. The first match of the India-West Indies Test series will be played in Dominica from July 12.</p>


Former India cricketer Akash Chopra has lauded selectors for appointing Suryakumar Yadav as the vice-captain of India for the T20I series against West Indies. The Indian cricket team is now in Barbados for the two-match Test series against West Indies.

Former India cricketer Akash Chopra has lauded selectors for appointing Suryakumar Yadav as the vice-captain of India for the T20I series against West Indies. The Indian cricket team is now in Barbados for the two-match Test series against West Indies. On Wednesday, the 15-member squad for the T20 series was also announced. In the absence of senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya will lead the T20I team against West Indies and Suryakumar Yadav will be his deputy. Supporting this decision, Akash Chopra said Suryakumar Yadav comes “with a lot of cricketing experience”. Akash Chopra said, “Giving him the vice-captaincy is right because of the way he has performed. It's not just the seniority in the side but he has come with a lot of cricketing experience. He has been a late bloomer slightly but vice-captain, I think a very good choice.” Also read: French police raid PSG boss Nasser Al-Khelaifi over lobbyist's torture claims Some maiden T20I call-ups Team India has been announced for the T20 series against West Indies. Hardik Pandya will lead the T20 team, while Suryakumar Yadav will be his deputy. IPL superstars Yashasvi Jaiswal and Tilak Verma have been given their maiden T20 call-ups. However, KKR’s Rinku Singh is not part of the Indian squad this time. Senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been rested. India Squad for IND vs WI T20: Ishan Kishan (wk), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Verma, Surya Kumar Yadav (vc), Sanju Samson (wk), Hardik Pandya (c), Axar Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Umran Malik, Avesh Khan, and Mukesh Kumar. India's T20I squad: Ishan Kishan (wk), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Surya Kumar Yadav (VC), Sanju Samson (wk), Hardik Pandya (C), Axar Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Umran Malik, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar. — BCCI (@BCCI) July 5, 2023 × Also read: Feels like Hardik Pandya will lead Team India in 2024 T20 World Cup as well, says former Indian opener Selection committee to be headed by Ajit Agarkar Some changes have also happened in the selection committee. Chetan Sharma was replaced by former India cricketer Ajit Agarkar as the chief selector. And this is the first team selected by the selection committee headed by Agarkar. Apart from Test matches, the Indian team will also play an ODI and T20 series in the West Indies. India's tour of the West Indies will see both teams locking horns in two Tests, three ODIs, and five T20Is. The first match of the India-West Indies Test series will be played in Dominica from July 12.

Suryakumar Yadav’s appointment as vice-captain praised by Akash Chopra

<p>The International Cricket Council (ICC), on Tuesday (June 27), released the full schedule for the upcoming 2023 ODI World Cup in India. Rohit Sharma-led India will open their campaign on October 08, in Chennai, as they face Australia, whereas defending champions England will open their tournament by locking horns with last edition's runners-up New Zealand on October 05 in Ahmedabad. Meanwhile, the much-awaited India-Pakistan clash is set to take place on October 15 in Ahmedabad.</p>

<p>The last time both sides faced each other in an ICC event&nbsp;was during the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia. Back then, Rohit &amp; Co. emerged on top on the last ball by four wickets in a chase of 160 at the MCG, Melbourne. Opting to bowl first, India rode on Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya's three-for each to restrict Pakistan at 159 for 8. In reply, India were on the back foot and reduced to 31 for 4 before Virat Kohli's masterclass (82 not out) and Hardik Pandya's 40 (37) to chase down the target on the last delivery of the contest.</p>

<p>With two needed off the last two balls, India lost Dinesh Karthik as R Ashwin joined Kohli in the middle. A wide from off-spinner Mohammed Nawaz led to scores being levelled before Ashwin punched one down the ground,&nbsp;over mid-off, for a four as India won on the last ball of the contest. Recently, the 36-year-old Ashwin recalled India's famous win over arch-rivals Pakistan&nbsp;and shared what advice he got from Kohli and how he won the game for his side.</p>

<h2>'The moment Md Nawaz bowled a wide I knew I had won the contest'</h2>

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Speaking to ICC, Ashwin said, "Virat just gave me like seven options to play off that one ball. If only I was that capable of playing all those shots I wouldn't be batting at no. 8. I just talked to myself, I couldn't say that to him. I looked at Virat and his eyes seemed like he was possessed. I said, okay he's on another planet and let me come back to earth. The moment he bowled a wide I knew I had won the contest."</p>

<p>"I think cricket in so many ways is going to give you a lot of messages that way. So that's where I brought my positivity from. I knew I'd won the game," stated Ashwin.</p>

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<p>Recalling his winning shot, the off-spinner added, "I think about it every night when I go to sleep. To be honest, what happens&nbsp;every time I see a video on social media, I think about it, what if the ball had just gripped and hit my pad? It was pretty close for comfort. I just felt that the game was meant to be finished by me. That's how I felt honestly. Terrific innings by Virat and one of the better games I've watched and been a part of."</p>

<p>Ashwin is now gearing up for India's two-match Test series versus West Indies in the Caribbean island&nbsp;from next month.&nbsp;</p>

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The International Cricket Council (ICC), on Tuesday (June 27), released the full schedule for the upcoming 2023 ODI World Cup in India. Rohit Sharma-led India will open their campaign on October 08, in Chennai, as they face Australia, whereas defending champions England will open their tournament by locking horns with last edition's runners-up New Zealand on October 05 in Ahmedabad.

The International Cricket Council (ICC), on Tuesday (June 27), released the full schedule for the upcoming 2023 ODI World Cup in India. Rohit Sharma-led India will open their campaign on October 08, in Chennai, as they face Australia, whereas defending champions England will open their tournament by locking horns with last edition's runners-up New Zealand on October 05 in Ahmedabad. Meanwhile, the much-awaited India-Pakistan clash is set to take place on October 15 in Ahmedabad. The last time both sides faced each other in an ICC event was during the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia. Back then, Rohit & Co. emerged on top on the last ball by four wickets in a chase of 160 at the MCG, Melbourne. Opting to bowl first, India rode on Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya's three-for each to restrict Pakistan at 159 for 8. In reply, India were on the back foot and reduced to 31 for 4 before Virat Kohli's masterclass (82 not out) and Hardik Pandya's 40 (37) to chase down the target on the last delivery of the contest. With two needed off the last two balls, India lost Dinesh Karthik as R Ashwin joined Kohli in the middle. A wide from off-spinner Mohammed Nawaz led to scores being levelled before Ashwin punched one down the ground, over mid-off, for a four as India won on the last ball of the contest. Recently, the 36-year-old Ashwin recalled India's famous win over arch-rivals Pakistan and shared what advice he got from Kohli and how he won the game for his side. 'The moment Md Nawaz bowled a wide I knew I had won the contest' Speaking to ICC, Ashwin said, "Virat just gave me like seven options to play off that one ball. If only I was that capable of playing all those shots I wouldn't be batting at no. 8. I just talked to myself, I couldn't say that to him. I looked at Virat and his eyes seemed like he was possessed. I said, okay he's on another planet and let me come back to earth. The moment he bowled a wide I knew I had won the contest." "I think cricket in so many ways is going to give you a lot of messages that way. So that's where I brought my positivity from. I knew I'd won the game," stated Ashwin. Also Read: Ex-Pakistan player slams PCB's ODI WC requests, confident of Men in Green's participation Recalling his winning shot, the off-spinner added, "I think about it every night when I go to sleep. To be honest, what happens every time I see a video on social media, I think about it, what if the ball had just gripped and hit my pad? It was pretty close for comfort. I just felt that the game was meant to be finished by me. That's how I felt honestly. Terrific innings by Virat and one of the better games I've watched and been a part of." Ashwin is now gearing up for India's two-match Test series versus West Indies in the Caribbean island from next month. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

Virat Kohli seemed possessed: R Ashwin recalls India's last-over win vs Pakistan in 2022 T20 WC

<p>The International Cricket Council (ICC), on Tuesday (June 27), released the full schedule of the upcoming ODI World Cup, to be held in India later this year. As soon as the schedule got revealed, former cricketers and experts shared their take on it, predicted the top four, etc. Talking about Team India, the home side will kick off their campaign versus Australia, in Chennai, on October 08 with the tournament opener to be held on October 05, in Ahmedabad, between defending champions England and New Zealand.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At present, India have plenty of their star cricketers recovering from injuries -- such as Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer. Nonetheless, India still have a lot of firepower in their line-up with stars including captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, etc. The two-time winners will hope to get off to a fine start in the ten-team tournament and go the distance with an aim to win the ODI World Cup after 2011, when MS Dhoni-led India won the championship on home soil.</p>

<p>Rohit, at 36, and Kohli -- who is 34 -- are in the twilight of their respective careers and, thus, the 2023 ODI WC is expected to be their last in the showpiece event or overall. In this regard, it is expected that the rest of the team will gear up to give their all for the superstar duo Rohit and Kohli. Sourav Ganguly, India's former captain and BCCI President, shared his take on Rohit and Kohli's future after the schedule announcement.</p>

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<p>"I don't believe too much in last time, first time. I believe in performances. I think they are 34-35, I don't know what's going to happen in the next World Cup. There are world tournaments every year - T20 cricket, 50-over cricket. It's not like as in the past when we started - one every four years and then the Champions Trophy came in. So it's about performances and I am sure Rohit as captain and Virat will be wanting to make it a big one not from a personal point of view but from winning it. I think that's the biggest," Ganguly told&nbsp;<i>Star Sports.</i></p>

<p>Rohit and Kohli have been the backbone of Team India's batting order across formats for over a decade. The two will be desperate to lead the charge once again and take India to the title later this year in the ODI WC.&nbsp;</p>

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The International Cricket Council (ICC), on Tuesday (June 27), released the full schedule of the upcoming ODI World Cup, to be held in India later this year. As soon as the schedule got revealed, former cricketers and experts shared their take on it, predicted the top four, etc.

The International Cricket Council (ICC), on Tuesday (June 27), released the full schedule of the upcoming ODI World Cup, to be held in India later this year. As soon as the schedule got revealed, former cricketers and experts shared their take on it, predicted the top four, etc. Talking about Team India, the home side will kick off their campaign versus Australia, in Chennai, on October 08 with the tournament opener to be held on October 05, in Ahmedabad, between defending champions England and New Zealand. At present, India have plenty of their star cricketers recovering from injuries -- such as Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer. Nonetheless, India still have a lot of firepower in their line-up with stars including captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, etc. The two-time winners will hope to get off to a fine start in the ten-team tournament and go the distance with an aim to win the ODI World Cup after 2011, when MS Dhoni-led India won the championship on home soil. Rohit, at 36, and Kohli -- who is 34 -- are in the twilight of their respective careers and, thus, the 2023 ODI WC is expected to be their last in the showpiece event or overall. In this regard, it is expected that the rest of the team will gear up to give their all for the superstar duo Rohit and Kohli. Sourav Ganguly, India's former captain and BCCI President, shared his take on Rohit and Kohli's future after the schedule announcement. Also Read: If he was playing, would've said India are real favourites for ODI WC: Former Indian opener on star player "I don't believe too much in last time, first time. I believe in performances. I think they are 34-35, I don't know what's going to happen in the next World Cup. There are world tournaments every year - T20 cricket, 50-over cricket. It's not like as in the past when we started - one every four years and then the Champions Trophy came in. So it's about performances and I am sure Rohit as captain and Virat will be wanting to make it a big one not from a personal point of view but from winning it. I think that's the biggest," Ganguly told Star Sports. Rohit and Kohli have been the backbone of Team India's batting order across formats for over a decade. The two will be desperate to lead the charge once again and take India to the title later this year in the ODI WC. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

Will it be curtains for Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma after 2023 ODI World Cup? Sourav Ganguly shares his take

<p>On Tuesday (June 27), the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the much-awaited full schedule of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 edition, set to be held in India in October-November. India, under Rohit Sharma, will open their campaign versus Australia on October 08&nbsp;and aim to go the distance in the mega event and end their ten-year-long ICC title drought. After the schedule was announced, former Indian opener Virender Sehwag said that Team India will be eager to win it for Virat Kohli, who is in the twilight of his illustrious career.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India won the 2011 ODI World Cup, co-hosted by India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, under MS Dhoni. Back then, the players were motivated to give a fitting farewell to Sachin Tendulkar, who was playing his last 50-over World Cup. As the forthcoming World Cup is expected to be the last for Kohli, Sehwag feels India will be motivated to replicate the same for King Kohli.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>'Everybody will look to win the World Cup for Virat Kohli'</strong></h2>

<p>"We played that World Cup for Tendulkar. We won the World Cup for Sachin paaji. Virat Kohli is the same now. Everybody will look to win the World Cup for him. He always gives more than 100 per cent," Sehwag told Star Sports.</p>

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<p>"I think Virat Kohli is also looking to this World Cup. 100,000 people will watch you at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Virat knows how the pitches will behave. I am sure he will score a lot of runs and he will do his best to win the World Cup for India," the former Indian opener added.</p>

<p>Sehwag was part of Dhoni-led India's winning run in the 2011 edition&nbsp;where the Men in Blue beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in the tournament finale to win the trophy for the second time in the country's history.</p>

<p>India will lock horns with Australia in Chennai on October 08 in their tournament opener. They will play Pakistan on October 15, in Ahmedabad, whereas the tournament opener will take place between the last edition's finalists England and New Zealand on October 05&nbsp;at the same venue. The semi-finals will be hosted by Mumbai and Kolkata, respectively, whereas Ahmedabad will host the summit clash on November 19.&nbsp;</p>

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On Tuesday (June 27), the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the much-awaited full schedule of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 edition, set to be held in India in October-November.

On Tuesday (June 27), the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the much-awaited full schedule of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 edition, set to be held in India in October-November. India, under Rohit Sharma, will open their campaign versus Australia on October 08 and aim to go the distance in the mega event and end their ten-year-long ICC title drought. After the schedule was announced, former Indian opener Virender Sehwag said that Team India will be eager to win it for Virat Kohli, who is in the twilight of his illustrious career. India won the 2011 ODI World Cup, co-hosted by India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, under MS Dhoni. Back then, the players were motivated to give a fitting farewell to Sachin Tendulkar, who was playing his last 50-over World Cup. As the forthcoming World Cup is expected to be the last for Kohli, Sehwag feels India will be motivated to replicate the same for King Kohli. 'Everybody will look to win the World Cup for Virat Kohli' "We played that World Cup for Tendulkar. We won the World Cup for Sachin paaji. Virat Kohli is the same now. Everybody will look to win the World Cup for him. He always gives more than 100 per cent," Sehwag told Star Sports. Also Read: ICC announces ODI WC schedule, England to face NZ in opener; India-Pakistan in Ahmedabad on October 15 "I think Virat Kohli is also looking to this World Cup. 100,000 people will watch you at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Virat knows how the pitches will behave. I am sure he will score a lot of runs and he will do his best to win the World Cup for India," the former Indian opener added. Sehwag was part of Dhoni-led India's winning run in the 2011 edition where the Men in Blue beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in the tournament finale to win the trophy for the second time in the country's history. India will lock horns with Australia in Chennai on October 08 in their tournament opener. They will play Pakistan on October 15, in Ahmedabad, whereas the tournament opener will take place between the last edition's finalists England and New Zealand on October 05 at the same venue. The semi-finals will be hosted by Mumbai and Kolkata, respectively, whereas Ahmedabad will host the summit clash on November 19. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

India would want to win 2023 ODI World Cup for Virat Kohli, says Virender Sehwag as ICC shares full schedule

<p>Virat Kohli is a modern-day legend. Debuting in international cricket in 2008, he was part of MS Dhoni-led India's victorious run in the 2011 ODI World Cup but achieved sizeable success after the mega event. From being a chubby-faced lad, he transformed himself after an ordinary run in IPL 2008 to become one of the fittest cricketers in world cricket.</p>

<p>As a result, Kohli became a run machine across formats for Team India and took charge of the national side after MS Dhoni. To date, the 34-year-old remains fit as ever as he prepares&nbsp;hard for the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 at home, later this year. Recently, Ishant Sharma -- veteran India pacer and Kohli's childhood friend -- narrated an unheard tale of Kohli and even lauded him for his inspiring transformation.</p>

<p>Speaking to Ranveer Allahbadia on his YouTube channel, Ishant said that he has seen the 'party phase' and the 'tattoo phase' of his Delhi teammate Kohli. "We were playing a U-19 match in Kolkata. He was batting overnight, yet partied all night and the next day he scored 250. I have seen that phase of Kohli as well. The best thing about him, according to me, is how he changed his physical aspect, starting in 2012, after the World Cup. He was training, but because of his diet, his mental strength and cricket, in general, went to a different level," Ishant stated.</p>

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<p>Further, Ishant -- who was seen in action during IPL 2023 for Delhi Capitals (DC) -- revealed that he has seen Kohli eating&nbsp;<i>Chhole Bhature</i>&nbsp;(a famous Indian street food) only once or twice since 2012.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ishant, a veteran of 105 Tests, further lauded Kohli and added, "Sachin [Tendulkar] paaji used to say hope is not a word, it's a feeling. But if you speak to Virat Kohli, the word 'hope' does not exist in his dictionary. His dictionary only has 'belief'. If you have belief, you can do anything. He is so intense," the senior pacer added.</p>

<p>Kohli will next be seen in action during Rohit Sharma-led India's two-match Test series versus West Indies in the Caribbean island, starting on July 12. The former Indian captain has 8,479,&nbsp;12,898 and 4,008 runs in Tests, ODIs and T20Is respectively.</p>

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Virat Kohli is a modern-day legend. Debuting in international cricket in 2008, he was part of MS Dhoni-led India's victorious run in the 2011 ODI World Cup but achieved sizeable success after the mega event. From being a chubby-faced lad, he transformed himself after an ordinary run in IPL 2008 to become one of the fittest cricketers in world cricket. As a result, Kohli became a run machine across formats for Team India and took charge of the national side after MS Dhoni. To date, the 34-year-old remains fit as ever as he prepares hard for the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 at home, later this year. Recently, Ishant Sharma -- veteran India pacer and Kohli's childhood friend -- narrated an unheard tale of Kohli and even lauded him for his inspiring transformation. Speaking to Ranveer Allahbadia on his YouTube channel, Ishant said that he has seen the 'party phase' and the 'tattoo phase' of his Delhi teammate Kohli. "We were playing a U-19 match in Kolkata. He was batting overnight, yet partied all night and the next day he scored 250. I have seen that phase of Kohli as well. The best thing about him, according to me, is how he changed his physical aspect, starting in 2012, after the World Cup. He was training, but because of his diet, his mental strength and cricket, in general, went to a different level," Ishant stated. Also read: Gavaskar opines on Rahane regaining vice-captaincy, suggests three names as India's next Test skipper Further, Ishant -- who was seen in action during IPL 2023 for Delhi Capitals (DC) -- revealed that he has seen Kohli eating Chhole Bhature (a famous Indian street food) only once or twice since 2012. Ishant, a veteran of 105 Tests, further lauded Kohli and added, "Sachin [Tendulkar] paaji used to say hope is not a word, it's a feeling. But if you speak to Virat Kohli, the word 'hope' does not exist in his dictionary. His dictionary only has 'belief'. If you have belief, you can do anything. He is so intense," the senior pacer added. Kohli will next be seen in action during Rohit Sharma-led India's two-match Test series versus West Indies in the Caribbean island, starting on July 12. The former Indian captain has 8,479, 12,898 and 4,008 runs in Tests, ODIs and T20Is respectively. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

Partied all night and scored 250 next day: Ishant shares unheard tale of Kohli, lauds his transformation

<p>England white-ball captain Jos Buttler joined an elite list of T20 batsmen with 10,000 runs during his blistering innings of 83 in 36 balls in Vitality Blast. Buttler is currently playing for Lancashire in England's domestic T20 tournament . His innings also ensured a thumping win for the team, which is vying hard for a spot in the quarter-finals.</p>

<p>Buttler now has 10,080 runs in 372 T20 matches at an average of 34.16 and a strike rate of 144.70. Buttler has also racked up six hundreds and 72 fifties to his name in T20s including for England. The England captain is only the ninth batsman in the world to reach the 10K-run milestone in T20s.</p>

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<p>The right-hand batsman plays in all the major T20 leagues across the world apart from England's international side. Some of the T20 teams Buttler plays for in various T20 leagues are Rajasthan Royals in Indian Premier League (IPL), Paarl Royals in SAT20, and Sydney Thunder in Australia's Big Bash League (BBL). He has also previously played for Mumbai Indians in IPL and Melbourne Renegades In BBL as well.</p>

<p>Other batsman in the list are West Indies' Chris Gayle, who also leads the list with 14,562 runs. Behind him on the second and third places are Pakistan's Shoaib Malik and West Indies' Kieron Pollard with 12,528 and 12,175 runs respectively.</p>

<p>Former India skipper Virat Kohli occupies the fourth spot with 11,965 runs and trailing him is Aussie David Warner with 11,695 runs. The next three spots are taken up by Australia's Aaron Finch, England's Alex Hales and India captain Rohit Sharma. Finch has 11,392 runs to his name in T20s while Hales and Sharma have scored 11,214 and 11,035 runs, respectively.&nbsp;</p>

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England white-ball captain Jos Buttler joined an elite list of T20 batsmen with 10,000 runs during his blistering innings of 83 in 36 balls in Vitality Blast. Buttler is currently playing for Lancashire in England's domestic T20 tournament .

England white-ball captain Jos Buttler joined an elite list of T20 batsmen with 10,000 runs during his blistering innings of 83 in 36 balls in Vitality Blast. Buttler is currently playing for Lancashire in England's domestic T20 tournament . His innings also ensured a thumping win for the team, which is vying hard for a spot in the quarter-finals. Buttler now has 10,080 runs in 372 T20 matches at an average of 34.16 and a strike rate of 144.70. Buttler has also racked up six hundreds and 72 fifties to his name in T20s including for England. The England captain is only the ninth batsman in the world to reach the 10K-run milestone in T20s. Also Read: IND vs WI Series: Sunil Gavaskar FURIOUS at selectors for dropping Pujara, says 'he has been made scapegoat' The right-hand batsman plays in all the major T20 leagues across the world apart from England's international side. Some of the T20 teams Buttler plays for in various T20 leagues are Rajasthan Royals in Indian Premier League (IPL), Paarl Royals in SAT20, and Sydney Thunder in Australia's Big Bash League (BBL). He has also previously played for Mumbai Indians in IPL and Melbourne Renegades In BBL as well. Other batsman in the list are West Indies' Chris Gayle, who also leads the list with 14,562 runs. Behind him on the second and third places are Pakistan's Shoaib Malik and West Indies' Kieron Pollard with 12,528 and 12,175 runs respectively. Former India skipper Virat Kohli occupies the fourth spot with 11,965 runs and trailing him is Aussie David Warner with 11,695 runs. The next three spots are taken up by Australia's Aaron Finch, England's Alex Hales and India captain Rohit Sharma. Finch has 11,392 runs to his name in T20s while Hales and Sharma have scored 11,214 and 11,035 runs, respectively. The England captain was also the Orange Cup winner for most runs scored in a season during 2022 IPL season. He had scored 863 runs in 17 matches to help his team reach the finals. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>With his impeccable playing style and an incredible level of dedication to cricket, Virat Kohli has inspired innumerable budding talents. So, it was not quite surprising when former Pakistan U-19 cricketer Shayan Jahangir expressed his dream of playing against Kohli. Jahangir, who is currently representing the senior cricket team of the United States of America, said that it is his “ultimate goal” to play against the former India skipper. “To play against Virat Kohli, that's my ultimate goal. Play against him, and show there's another batter on the block, waiting for the opportunities in all these big leagues," Jahangir was quoted as saying to the International Cricket Council (ICC). Jahangir had previously been a part of Pakistan’s U-19 side and the 28-year-old had shared the dressing room along with players like- Imam-Ul-Haq, Hussain Talat and many others.</p>

<p>Maiden ODI ton</p>

<p>Shayan Jahangir recently scored his maiden ODI century during the World Cup 2023 Qualifier against Nepal earlier this week. The USA wicketkeeper played a sublime knock of unbeaten 100 off 79 balls. His terrific knock comprised 10 boundaries and three sixes. His sensational performance, proved to be in vain, as USA had to concede a six-wicket defeat.</p>

<p>In ODIs, Shayan Jahangir has so far played 10 matches. The batter has 306 runs to his name in this format at an average of 38.25. In the international circuit, the Karachi-born had made his debut against Namibia in November last year. Jahangir has also plied his trade in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) before. He represented the Pakistan International Airlines in domestic cricket. Jahangir has so far played in four first-class matches, where he has scored 53 runs till now.</p>

<p>USA’s performance</p>

<p>The USA cricket team have not had an impressive start to their World Cup Qualifier campaign. Having played three matches so far, they are yet to secure a win. In their opening match of the competition, USA were defeated by West Indies by 39 runs. The scene did not change much in the next fixture either. In their second game, USA faced a six-wicket defeat at the hands of Nepal. &nbsp;They also had to suffer a five-wicket defeat against Netherlands. In their next match, the Monank Patel-led side will be up against hosts Zimbabwe on Monday.</p>


Former Pakistan U-19 cricketer Shayan Jahangir expressed his dream of playing against Virat Kohli. Jahangir, who is currently playing for the senior cricket team of the United States of America, said that it is his “ultimate goal” to play against Kohli.

With his impeccable playing style and an incredible level of dedication to cricket, Virat Kohli has inspired innumerable budding talents. So, it was not quite surprising when former Pakistan U-19 cricketer Shayan Jahangir expressed his dream of playing against Kohli. Jahangir, who is currently representing the senior cricket team of the United States of America, said that it is his “ultimate goal” to play against the former India skipper. “To play against Virat Kohli, that's my ultimate goal. Play against him, and show there's another batter on the block, waiting for the opportunities in all these big leagues," Jahangir was quoted as saying to the International Cricket Council (ICC). Jahangir had previously been a part of Pakistan’s U-19 side and the 28-year-old had shared the dressing room along with players like- Imam-Ul-Haq, Hussain Talat and many others. Maiden ODI ton Shayan Jahangir recently scored his maiden ODI century during the World Cup 2023 Qualifier against Nepal earlier this week. The USA wicketkeeper played a sublime knock of unbeaten 100 off 79 balls. His terrific knock comprised 10 boundaries and three sixes. His sensational performance, proved to be in vain, as USA had to concede a six-wicket defeat. In ODIs, Shayan Jahangir has so far played 10 matches. The batter has 306 runs to his name in this format at an average of 38.25. In the international circuit, the Karachi-born had made his debut against Namibia in November last year. Jahangir has also plied his trade in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) before. He represented the Pakistan International Airlines in domestic cricket. Jahangir has so far played in four first-class matches, where he has scored 53 runs till now. USA’s performance The USA cricket team have not had an impressive start to their World Cup Qualifier campaign. Having played three matches so far, they are yet to secure a win. In their opening match of the competition, USA were defeated by West Indies by 39 runs. The scene did not change much in the next fixture either. In their second game, USA faced a six-wicket defeat at the hands of Nepal. They also had to suffer a five-wicket defeat against Netherlands. In their next match, the Monank Patel-led side will be up against hosts Zimbabwe on Monday.

Pakistan-born Shayan Jahangir's 'ultimate goal' is to play against Virat Kohli

<p>On Friday afternoon (June 23), the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced India's 16-man squad for their upcoming two-match Test series versus West Indies in the Caribbean island, starting on July 12. Despite criticism for his captaincy after India's WTC final loss to Australia, Rohit Sharma has retained the top job with Ajinkya Rahane being named his deputy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, it was expected that the axe would fall on senior players after the WTC final loss. And the same has happened. Cheteshwar Pujara, India's No. 3, has been dropped, along with&nbsp;a plethora of young players such as Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Mukesh Kumar, etc. being included. Mohammed Shami's name is also missing from the squad. The veteran is expected to have been given rest but the same might not be the case for Pujara, who struggled for runs in the WTC finale (with poor returns of 14 and 27).</p>

<p>Navdeep Saini has been roped in as well along with Jaydev Unadkat retaining his place. Umesh Yadav, meanwhile, didn't find a spot. Mohammed Siraj will be expected to spearhead the pace attack.&nbsp;The likes of Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel, R Ashwin, and Ravindra Jadeja are part of the all-rounder's department.</p>

<p>Both KS Bharat and Ishan Kishan are the wicketkeeper-batters in the 16-member squad. The first Test kicks off on July 12 at Windsor Park, Roseau, Dominica, followed by the series decider at the&nbsp;Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad.</p>

<p><strong>TEST Squad:</strong>&nbsp;Rohit Sharma (Capt), Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ajinkya Rahane (VC), KS Bharat (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), R Ashwin,&nbsp;R Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, Navdeep Saini.</p>

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On Friday afternoon (June 23), the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced India's 16-man squad for their upcoming two-match Test series versus West Indies in the Caribbean island, starting on July 12. Despite criticism for his captaincy after India's WTC final loss to Australia, Rohit Sharma has retained the top job with Ajinkya Rahane being named his deputy. Meanwhile, it was expected that the axe would fall on senior players after the WTC final loss. And the same has happened. Cheteshwar Pujara, India's No. 3, has been dropped, along with a plethora of young players such as Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Mukesh Kumar, etc. being included. Mohammed Shami's name is also missing from the squad. The veteran is expected to have been given rest but the same might not be the case for Pujara, who struggled for runs in the WTC finale (with poor returns of 14 and 27). Navdeep Saini has been roped in as well along with Jaydev Unadkat retaining his place. Umesh Yadav, meanwhile, didn't find a spot. Mohammed Siraj will be expected to spearhead the pace attack. The likes of Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel, R Ashwin, and Ravindra Jadeja are part of the all-rounder's department. Both KS Bharat and Ishan Kishan are the wicketkeeper-batters in the 16-member squad. The first Test kicks off on July 12 at Windsor Park, Roseau, Dominica, followed by the series decider at the Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad. TEST Squad: Rohit Sharma (Capt), Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ajinkya Rahane (VC), KS Bharat (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), R Ashwin, R Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, Navdeep Saini. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

Rohit retains captaincy as BCCI names India Test squad for WI tour, Pujara dropped; Jaiswal, Ruturaj included

<p>India lost the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final to Australia by a whopping 209-run margin at The Oval, London, earlier&nbsp;this month. Having reached the WTC final for the second time in a row, India once again finished second&nbsp;(they lost&nbsp;to New Zealand in the summit clash of the inaugural cycle in 2021). India will now commence their campaign in the third cycle of the WTC with a two-match Test series versus West Indies in the Caribbean island, starting on July 12.</p>

<p>Prior to the Indian Test squad announcement by the BCCI selectors, former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar shared his take on the team composition going forward. Manjrekar feels Indian selectors need to make some big decisions and should include at least three new batters and pacers in the mix, with many senior players looking out of touch, while the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, etc. remain injured.</p>

<h2><strong>'About time we start rewarding the guys who are doing well in first-class cricket'</strong></h2>

<p>"The game changers for Australia in the WTC final - Steve Smith and Travis Head - don't play a lot of T20 cricket. So we have to find guys who are not going to be fatigued or don't have to make the adjustments from IPL to Test cricket. About time we start rewarding the guys who are doing well in first-class cricket. And not just runs. The selectors could look at players who have it in them to be future Test players and succeed in foreign conditions. I would like to see at least three new batters come into play in the picture and new fast bowlers," Manjrekar said on ESPNCricinfo.</p>

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<p>The cricketer-turned-commentator further opined, "When it comes to batting, they just have to look at first-class performers and not just the amount of runs the player has scored. if you closely observe our domestic cricket then you will find players for No. 3, 4, 5 who has a decent defensive technique, has an appetite for runs and that's your guy, that's the guy to back."</p>

<p>On the pace department, Manjrekar added, "Just a few months back I was taking pride in the depth that we have in our seam-bowling department and suddenly Bumrah is not fit. There are quite fit others like Prasidh Krishna so maybe for Test cricket, India need to create a new line of fast bowlers. Now you should look for specific test players. If somebody gets injured, we should have backups ready. Like Scott Boland. Came in straightaway and made an impact. We had to go back to Umesh Yadav which is not a good sign."</p>

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India lost the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final to Australia by a whopping 209-run margin at The Oval, London, earlier this month. Having reached the WTC final for the second time in a row, India once again finished second (they lost to New Zealand in the summit clash of the inaugural cycle in 2021).

India lost the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final to Australia by a whopping 209-run margin at The Oval, London, earlier this month. Having reached the WTC final for the second time in a row, India once again finished second (they lost to New Zealand in the summit clash of the inaugural cycle in 2021). India will now commence their campaign in the third cycle of the WTC with a two-match Test series versus West Indies in the Caribbean island, starting on July 12. Prior to the Indian Test squad announcement by the BCCI selectors, former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar shared his take on the team composition going forward. Manjrekar feels Indian selectors need to make some big decisions and should include at least three new batters and pacers in the mix, with many senior players looking out of touch, while the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, etc. remain injured. 'About time we start rewarding the guys who are doing well in first-class cricket' "The game changers for Australia in the WTC final - Steve Smith and Travis Head - don't play a lot of T20 cricket. So we have to find guys who are not going to be fatigued or don't have to make the adjustments from IPL to Test cricket. About time we start rewarding the guys who are doing well in first-class cricket. And not just runs. The selectors could look at players who have it in them to be future Test players and succeed in foreign conditions. I would like to see at least three new batters come into play in the picture and new fast bowlers," Manjrekar said on ESPNCricinfo. Also Read: 'Is it going to hold up': Ricky Ponting questions England's 'style of play' after Edgbaston thriller The cricketer-turned-commentator further opined, "When it comes to batting, they just have to look at first-class performers and not just the amount of runs the player has scored. if you closely observe our domestic cricket then you will find players for No. 3, 4, 5 who has a decent defensive technique, has an appetite for runs and that's your guy, that's the guy to back." On the pace department, Manjrekar added, "Just a few months back I was taking pride in the depth that we have in our seam-bowling department and suddenly Bumrah is not fit. There are quite fit others like Prasidh Krishna so maybe for Test cricket, India need to create a new line of fast bowlers. Now you should look for specific test players. If somebody gets injured, we should have backups ready. Like Scott Boland. Came in straightaway and made an impact. We had to go back to Umesh Yadav which is not a good sign." India's tour of West Indies will comprise two Tests, three ODIs and five T20Is. It will be interesting to see if the likes of Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Umesh Yadav, etc. retain their spots or are replaced by the young guns. Meanwhile, even Virat Kohli's Test numbers have been below par in recent years whereas Rohit and R Ashwin do not have age and fitness on their side. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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<p>Virat Kohli’s presence on Instagram is no less massive. With more than 253 million followers, Kohli is the most popular cricketer on the platform. The former India skipper has been quite active on social media, following the completion of the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia. He has often been sharing multiple philosophical quotes on the social media platform in recent times. The star India batter has now decided to come up with a glimpse of his rigorous training session on social media. “Look for excuses or look to get better,” read the caption of the post.</p>

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<p>The post soon went viral garnering more than four million likes on Instagram.</p>

<p>Former South Africa cricketer AB de Villiers reacted to the video by commenting, “Machine.”</p>

<p>Previously, Virat Kohli had shared one of Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu’s quotes on Instagram Stories. “Silence is a source of great strength," read the post. In his last international outing, Kohli could not play a memorable knock. In the first innings of the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia, Kohli managed to score 14 runs. In the second innings, Kohli looked in fine form but he fell short of a half-century by one run. Kohli’s questionable shot selection in the second innings also triggered a huge debate. Playing a delivery wide outside the off-stump, Kohli pulled off a drive but he ended up producing a thick edge which carried to Steve Smith standing at slip.</p>

<h2><strong>Sunil Gavaskar on Virat Kohli&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar seemed quite disappointed with Virat Kohli’s choice of shot. “It was a bad shot. It was an ordinary shot. You're asking me about it, I think you should ask Kohli. What was that shot? That was a shot outside the off-stump. We talked so much about the fact that to win a match, you need long innings. You need century-plus innings. How are you going to play a century-plus inning if you're going to play a shot so far outside the off-stump,” Gavaskar said on Star Sports.</p>

<p>In his next assignment, Virat Kohli will take the field against West Indies in the Test series, scheduled to start on July 17. Team India will take part in a two-match Test series against the Caribbean opponents.</p>


In his next assignment, Virat Kohli will take the field against West Indies in the Test series, scheduled to start from July 17. Team India will take part in a two-match Test series against the Caribbean opponents.

Virat Kohli’s presence on Instagram is no less massive. With more than 253 million followers, Kohli is the most popular cricketer on the platform. The former India skipper has been quite active on social media, following the completion of the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia. He has often been sharing multiple philosophical quotes on the social media platform in recent times. The star India batter has now decided to come up with a glimpse of his rigorous training session on social media. “Look for excuses or look to get better,” read the caption of the post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Virat Kohli (@virat.kohli) × Look for excuses or look to get better. pic.twitter.com/qbTmcNlGfR — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) June 19, 2023 × The post soon went viral garnering more than four million likes on Instagram. Former South Africa cricketer AB de Villiers reacted to the video by commenting, “Machine.” Previously, Virat Kohli had shared one of Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu’s quotes on Instagram Stories. “Silence is a source of great strength," read the post. In his last international outing, Kohli could not play a memorable knock. In the first innings of the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia, Kohli managed to score 14 runs. In the second innings, Kohli looked in fine form but he fell short of a half-century by one run. Kohli’s questionable shot selection in the second innings also triggered a huge debate. Playing a delivery wide outside the off-stump, Kohli pulled off a drive but he ended up producing a thick edge which carried to Steve Smith standing at slip. Sunil Gavaskar on Virat Kohli Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar seemed quite disappointed with Virat Kohli’s choice of shot. “It was a bad shot. It was an ordinary shot. You're asking me about it, I think you should ask Kohli. What was that shot? That was a shot outside the off-stump. We talked so much about the fact that to win a match, you need long innings. You need century-plus innings. How are you going to play a century-plus inning if you're going to play a shot so far outside the off-stump,” Gavaskar said on Star Sports. In his next assignment, Virat Kohli will take the field against West Indies in the Test series, scheduled to start on July 17. Team India will take part in a two-match Test series against the Caribbean opponents.

Watch: Virat Kohli’s intense workout video has AB de Villiers’ attention

<p>Alex Carey has been one of Australia's key performers across formats. Despite a dismal run with the bat in Australia's four-match Test series versus India, early this year in the subcontinent, Carey has come up with vital knocks in the WTC final, versus India, and even during the ongoing opening Test of Ashes 2023 versus arch-rivals England. In the WTC summit clash, he returned with scores of 48 and 66 not out, whereas he also scored a 99-ball 66 in Australia's first innings of the Edgbaston Test versus Ben Stokes' England.</p>

<p>During the India tour, Carey failed to get going due to his shot selections. Even in the first innings of the WTC final, he fell for 48 playing a reverse sweep.&nbsp;Speaking to&nbsp;<i>Cricket.com.au</i>,&nbsp;Carey commented on his dismissal, saying, "There was no need to play that at The Oval in the first innings."&nbsp;Further, he revealed the response he got from two of the finest modern-day batters Virat Kohli and Steve Smith for playing the reverse sweep, forcing him to keep away from the stroke.</p>

<p>“When you have Virat Kohli and Steve Smith saying, 'What are you doing that for?', you probably listen to them,” Carey revealed.</p>

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<p>At present, Carey-starrer Australia are involved in an exciting first Test of Ashes 2023 in Edgbaston, Birmingham. Opting to bat first, Stokes-led England posted 393 for 8 declare, riding on Joe Root's 118 not out before Australia made 386 all-out in reply. With a slender lead of seven runs, England gave a 282-run target to the visitors as Pat Cummins &amp; Co. were 107 for 3 at stumps on the penultimate day on Monday (June 19). The fifth and final day's start has been delayed due to rain as Australia need another 174 runs whereas England are seven wickets away from a memorable win.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Usman Khawaja, unbeaten on 34, Carey, Travis Head, etc. will hold the key for Australia on the final day.</p>

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Alex Carey has been one of Australia's key performers across formats. Despite a dismal run with the bat in Australia's four-match Test series versus India, early this year in the subcontinent, Carey has come up with vital knocks in the WTC final, versus India, and even during the ongoing opening Test of Ashes 2023 versus arch-rivals England.

Alex Carey has been one of Australia's key performers across formats. Despite a dismal run with the bat in Australia's four-match Test series versus India, early this year in the subcontinent, Carey has come up with vital knocks in the WTC final, versus India, and even during the ongoing opening Test of Ashes 2023 versus arch-rivals England. In the WTC summit clash, he returned with scores of 48 and 66 not out, whereas he also scored a 99-ball 66 in Australia's first innings of the Edgbaston Test versus Ben Stokes' England. During the India tour, Carey failed to get going due to his shot selections. Even in the first innings of the WTC final, he fell for 48 playing a reverse sweep. Speaking to Cricket.com.au, Carey commented on his dismissal, saying, "There was no need to play that at The Oval in the first innings." Further, he revealed the response he got from two of the finest modern-day batters Virat Kohli and Steve Smith for playing the reverse sweep, forcing him to keep away from the stroke. “When you have Virat Kohli and Steve Smith saying, 'What are you doing that for?', you probably listen to them,” Carey revealed. Also Read: Ashes 2023: English fans mock Steve Smith with 'saw you cry on telly' chants in Edgbaston Test - Watch At present, Carey-starrer Australia are involved in an exciting first Test of Ashes 2023 in Edgbaston, Birmingham. Opting to bat first, Stokes-led England posted 393 for 8 declare, riding on Joe Root's 118 not out before Australia made 386 all-out in reply. With a slender lead of seven runs, England gave a 282-run target to the visitors as Pat Cummins & Co. were 107 for 3 at stumps on the penultimate day on Monday (June 19). The fifth and final day's start has been delayed due to rain as Australia need another 174 runs whereas England are seven wickets away from a memorable win. Usman Khawaja, unbeaten on 34, Carey, Travis Head, etc. will hold the key for Australia on the final day. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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<p>After India's ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final loss to Australia early this month, questions were raised on Rohit Sharma-Rahul Dravid-led Indian think tank. Skipper Rohit and head coach Dravid were criticised for their decision to drop R Ashwin from the playing XI as India once again faltered in a big chance to lift a mega title and end their ten-year-long ICC trophy drought.</p>

<p>As India are set to kick off their campaign in the current WTC 2023-25 cycle, former Indian opener Aakash Chopra made a big claim on Rohit. Chopra is not 100 per cent confident that Rohit will continue as the Test captain in this WTC cycle.</p>

<p>"Rohit Sharma is a good captain. That is out of the question, understands the pulse of the game, doesn’t make common mistakes. He’s very decent. The question is not about Rohit Sharma’s captaincy. It’s about playing XI (for the WTC final). The next question is on the type of pitches they play at home. See, all these decisions are taken by the team management. I am sure Rohit Sharma would’ve been part of the think tank when Virat Kohli was the captain. Now Kohli will also be part of that group too. However, the responsibility lies with the one who goes for the toss. The focus now is on Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid like it was before on Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri. This is the sad reality," Chopra said&nbsp;on his YouTube video.</p>

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<p>Chopra further opined, "Rohit is a good captain, there is no doubt about that. Rohit is a good Test batter, there is no doubt about that as well, but will the future remain like this only - I am not 100% certain because you have reached the final in the last two cycles but haven't won even once, and age is not on his side, this is the reality. When you see the next two years, and another WTC cycle - 2025, Rohit Sharma could still be playing Test cricket if he really wants to play Test cricket. Six series is a lot of time."</p>

<p>"Can the selectors, by the end of 2023, when you come back from South Africa, start thinking about the next WTC final? One year will remain. There will be five Test matches against England. Then you have to go to Australia, so should they look for a change? This is going to be an interesting one," the ex-Indian batter&nbsp;added.</p>

<p>In the WTC 2023-25 cycle, India will tour West Indies, Australia, and South Africa whereas they will host England, New Zealand, and Bangladesh. After ending second in the previous two WTC cycles, they will aim to win the title this time around.&nbsp;</p>

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After India's ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final loss to Australia early this month, questions were raised on Rohit Sharma-Rahul Dravid-led Indian think tank.

After India's ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final loss to Australia early this month, questions were raised on Rohit Sharma-Rahul Dravid-led Indian think tank. Skipper Rohit and head coach Dravid were criticised for their decision to drop R Ashwin from the playing XI as India once again faltered in a big chance to lift a mega title and end their ten-year-long ICC trophy drought. As India are set to kick off their campaign in the current WTC 2023-25 cycle, former Indian opener Aakash Chopra made a big claim on Rohit. Chopra is not 100 per cent confident that Rohit will continue as the Test captain in this WTC cycle. "Rohit Sharma is a good captain. That is out of the question, understands the pulse of the game, doesn’t make common mistakes. He’s very decent. The question is not about Rohit Sharma’s captaincy. It’s about playing XI (for the WTC final). The next question is on the type of pitches they play at home. See, all these decisions are taken by the team management. I am sure Rohit Sharma would’ve been part of the think tank when Virat Kohli was the captain. Now Kohli will also be part of that group too. However, the responsibility lies with the one who goes for the toss. The focus now is on Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid like it was before on Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri. This is the sad reality," Chopra said on his YouTube video. Also Read: Virat Kohli charges around $1 million per Instagram post, net worth approximately $126mn: Report 'I am not 100% certain because you have...' Chopra further opined, "Rohit is a good captain, there is no doubt about that. Rohit is a good Test batter, there is no doubt about that as well, but will the future remain like this only - I am not 100% certain because you have reached the final in the last two cycles but haven't won even once, and age is not on his side, this is the reality. When you see the next two years, and another WTC cycle - 2025, Rohit Sharma could still be playing Test cricket if he really wants to play Test cricket. Six series is a lot of time." "Can the selectors, by the end of 2023, when you come back from South Africa, start thinking about the next WTC final? One year will remain. There will be five Test matches against England. Then you have to go to Australia, so should they look for a change? This is going to be an interesting one," the ex-Indian batter added. In the WTC 2023-25 cycle, India will tour West Indies, Australia, and South Africa whereas they will host England, New Zealand, and Bangladesh. After ending second in the previous two WTC cycles, they will aim to win the title this time around. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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<p>Former India skipper Virat Kohli is one of the most followed cricketers on social media with 253 million followers on Instagram and another 56.4 million on Twitter. Kohli's ascent has been credited to his rise in world cricket where the batsman is considered one of the modern greats.</p>

<p>With such vast popularity, Virat Kohli's net worth has also risen sharply and the cricketer is one of the wealthiest athletes across the globe. According to data shared by StockGro, a Bengaluru-based company, Kohli has a net worth of INR 1,050 crores or $126 million. The company cited multiple sources for the information including Forbes, MPL, DNA, and Startuptalky.</p>

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<p>As for the sources of income, Kohli is in A+ contract list with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), which fetches him INR 7 crore or around $1 million per year. Apart from that, Kohli earns a match fees of INR 15 lakh or around $20,000 per Test match, INR 6 lakh or around $10,000 per ODI, and INR 3 lakh or $4,000 per T20I. The right-hand batsman also earns INR 15 crores or around $2 million per year from his Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore.</p>

<p>Kohli also gets a staggering amount of money from brand endorsements. As per the report shared by the Bengaluru-based company, Kohli charges between INR 7.5-10 crores or $1-1.25 million per advertisement for the 18 brands he endorses. He earns a whopping INR 175 crore or about $23 million per year from these deals. The major brands Kohli promotes are MRF, Audi, and Puma.</p>

<p>Apart from that, Kohli also charges a hefty price of around $1 million for a single post on Instagram and about $250,000 for a Twitter post. The batsman also has invested in various business&nbsp;including apparel, food, sports franchise, fitness and others.</p>

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Former India skipper Virat Kohli is one of the most followed cricketers on social media with 253 million followers on Instagram and another 56.4 million on Twitter.

Former India skipper Virat Kohli is one of the most followed cricketers on social media with 253 million followers on Instagram and another 56.4 million on Twitter. Kohli's ascent has been credited to his rise in world cricket where the batsman is considered one of the modern greats. With such vast popularity, Virat Kohli's net worth has also risen sharply and the cricketer is one of the wealthiest athletes across the globe. According to data shared by StockGro, a Bengaluru-based company, Kohli has a net worth of INR 1,050 crores or $126 million. The company cited multiple sources for the information including Forbes, MPL, DNA, and Startuptalky. Also Read: Ashes 2023: England's Ollie Robinson defends sledging Usman Khawaja on day 3 As for the sources of income, Kohli is in A+ contract list with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), which fetches him INR 7 crore or around $1 million per year. Apart from that, Kohli earns a match fees of INR 15 lakh or around $20,000 per Test match, INR 6 lakh or around $10,000 per ODI, and INR 3 lakh or $4,000 per T20I. The right-hand batsman also earns INR 15 crores or around $2 million per year from his Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore. Kohli also gets a staggering amount of money from brand endorsements. As per the report shared by the Bengaluru-based company, Kohli charges between INR 7.5-10 crores or $1-1.25 million per advertisement for the 18 brands he endorses. He earns a whopping INR 175 crore or about $23 million per year from these deals. The major brands Kohli promotes are MRF, Audi, and Puma. Apart from that, Kohli also charges a hefty price of around $1 million for a single post on Instagram and about $250,000 for a Twitter post. The batsman also has invested in various business including apparel, food, sports franchise, fitness and others. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Virat Kohli charges around $1 million per Instagram post, net worth approximately $126mn: Report

<p>The heated altercation between Lucknow Super Giants pacer Naveen-ul-Haq and Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Virat Kohli in the latest edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) had taken the internet by storm. Following the conclusion of the match, Kohli once again got involved in a heated exchange of words with Lucknow mentor Gautam Gambhir. Naveen recently opened up on the incident with Kohli.</p>

<p dir="ltr">“Players who were there, they know how I dealt with the situation. I never lost my temper, when I was batting or after the match. What I did after the match can be seen by everyone. I was just shaking hands and then he (Kohli) grabbed my hand forcefully and I am also a human being and I reacted,” Naveen-ul-Haq was quoted as telling BBC Pashto.</p>

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<p dir="ltr">Gautam Gambhir also shared his opinion on this matter recently. Talking to News18 India, the World Cup-winning cricketer said that he did nothing wrong by defending Naveen-ul-Haq after the game. Gambhir stated that it is his “duty to stand with” the Lucknow fast bowler.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Later, Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir and Naveen-ul-Haq were penalised for their unruly behaviour. The three cricketers were handed heavy fines. Kohli and Gambhir were fined 100 per cent of their match fees. Naveen, on the other hand, had 50 per cent of his match fees being fined. The IPL also released a statement conveying that Kohli and Gambhir confessed to have committed a Level 2 offence.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Coming back to on-field events, the match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Lucknow Super Giants ended in the Faf du Plessis-led side’s favour. Chasing a target of 127, Lucknow were bowled out for 108.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Royal Challenger Bangalore’s journey in IPL 2023 came to an end at the league stage. Lucknow Super Giants, on the other hand, managed to reach the playoffs. But their chances of winning the maiden IPL title were over after facing an exit in the Eliminator.</p>


The heated altercation between Lucknow Super Giants pacer Naveen-ul-Haq and Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Virat Kohli in the latest edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) had taken the internet by storm.

The heated altercation between Lucknow Super Giants pacer Naveen-ul-Haq and Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Virat Kohli in the latest edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) had taken the internet by storm. Following the conclusion of the match, Kohli once again got involved in a heated exchange of words with Lucknow mentor Gautam Gambhir. Naveen recently opened up on the incident with Kohli. “Players who were there, they know how I dealt with the situation. I never lost my temper, when I was batting or after the match. What I did after the match can be seen by everyone. I was just shaking hands and then he (Kohli) grabbed my hand forcefully and I am also a human being and I reacted,” Naveen-ul-Haq was quoted as telling BBC Pashto. × Gautam Gambhir also shared his opinion on this matter recently. Talking to News18 India, the World Cup-winning cricketer said that he did nothing wrong by defending Naveen-ul-Haq after the game. Gambhir stated that it is his “duty to stand with” the Lucknow fast bowler. Later, Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir and Naveen-ul-Haq were penalised for their unruly behaviour. The three cricketers were handed heavy fines. Kohli and Gambhir were fined 100 per cent of their match fees. Naveen, on the other hand, had 50 per cent of his match fees being fined. The IPL also released a statement conveying that Kohli and Gambhir confessed to have committed a Level 2 offence. Coming back to on-field events, the match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Lucknow Super Giants ended in the Faf du Plessis-led side’s favour. Chasing a target of 127, Lucknow were bowled out for 108. Royal Challenger Bangalore’s journey in IPL 2023 came to an end at the league stage. Lucknow Super Giants, on the other hand, managed to reach the playoffs. But their chances of winning the maiden IPL title were over after facing an exit in the Eliminator.

Naveen-ul-Haq makes sensational claim against Virat Kohli: ‘It wasn’t me’

<p>The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to upgrade its sponsorship policy which will see several brand categories stay away from the Indian Cricket team. According to the BCCI, it has planned to ban several categories of brands, which include alcohol, tobacco, and betting. This would see some of the traditional sponsorship brands stay away from sponsoring the Indian Cricket team at least for the near future.</p>

<p>BCCI shared a list of brand categories that are banned from applying for Indian cricket teams' title sponsorship. The Indian team entered the World Test Championship (WTC) final without a title sponsor as their contract with a tech-education company came to an end last financial year. On the flip side, they entered the WTC final with Adidas as their kit sponsor, while the ICC tournament rules anyway don’t permit teams from using the title sponsor in front of their shirt.</p>

<p><strong>In Annexure B of the document, BCCI listed the following brand categories which are banned:</strong></p>

<p>(A)&nbsp;Athleisure and Sportswear Manufacturer;</p>

<p>(B)&nbsp;Alcohol Products;</p>

<p>(C)&nbsp;Betting;</p>

<p>(D)&nbsp;Cryptocurrency;</p>

<p>(E)&nbsp;Real Money Gaming (Except Fantasy Sports Gaming);</p>

<p>(F)&nbsp;Tobacco; and</p>

<p>(G)&nbsp;one which is likely to offend public morals such as, including but not limited to, pornography.</p>

<p>In a tender notice released on Thursday, June 15, the BCCI plans to get a title sponsor, while it has&nbsp;already signed a mega-money deal with Adidas. The Indian team is considered one of the hottest properties in terms of financial ruling and guarantees the brand a big boost of revenue.</p>

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<h2><strong>BCCI releases tender</strong></h2>

<p>"The BCCI invites bids from reputed entities for acquiring the National Team Lead Sponsor rights," BCCI secretary Jay Shah said in a release.</p>

<p>"Any interested party wishing to submit a bid is required to purchase the ITT. However, only those satisfying the eligibility criteria set out in the ITT and subject to the other terms and conditions set out therein shall be eligible to bid. It is clarified that merely purchasing the ITT does not entitle any person to bid," Shah stated.</p>

<p>As things stand, the Indian team can next be seen donning a new title sponsor&nbsp;in the West Indies tour next month. If everything goes right, India will have a new set of title and kit sponsors in a month. The new sponsorship deal will likely see the sponsor on the Indian kit for the 2023 ODI World Cup.</p>

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to upgrade its sponsorship policy which will see several brand categories stay away from the Indian Cricket team. According to the BCCI, it has planned to ban several categories of brands, which include alcohol, tobacco, and betting. This would see some of the traditional sponsorship brands stay away from sponsoring the Indian Cricket team at least for the near future. BCCI shared a list of brand categories that are banned from applying for Indian cricket teams' title sponsorship. The Indian team entered the World Test Championship (WTC) final without a title sponsor as their contract with a tech-education company came to an end last financial year. On the flip side, they entered the WTC final with Adidas as their kit sponsor, while the ICC tournament rules anyway don’t permit teams from using the title sponsor in front of their shirt. In Annexure B of the document, BCCI listed the following brand categories which are banned: (A) Athleisure and Sportswear Manufacturer; (B) Alcohol Products; (C) Betting; (D) Cryptocurrency; (E) Real Money Gaming (Except Fantasy Sports Gaming); (F) Tobacco; and (G) one which is likely to offend public morals such as, including but not limited to, pornography. In a tender notice released on Thursday, June 15, the BCCI plans to get a title sponsor, while it has already signed a mega-money deal with Adidas. The Indian team is considered one of the hottest properties in terms of financial ruling and guarantees the brand a big boost of revenue. ALSO READ | Ashes 2023, 1st Test, England vs Australia - Preview and Result Prediction BCCI releases tender "The BCCI invites bids from reputed entities for acquiring the National Team Lead Sponsor rights," BCCI secretary Jay Shah said in a release. "Any interested party wishing to submit a bid is required to purchase the ITT. However, only those satisfying the eligibility criteria set out in the ITT and subject to the other terms and conditions set out therein shall be eligible to bid. It is clarified that merely purchasing the ITT does not entitle any person to bid," Shah stated. As things stand, the Indian team can next be seen donning a new title sponsor in the West Indies tour next month. If everything goes right, India will have a new set of title and kit sponsors in a month. The new sponsorship deal will likely see the sponsor on the Indian kit for the 2023 ODI World Cup. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The World Test Championship (WTC) final turned out to be quite a dismal affair for Team India. While Rohit Sharma’s men had to concede a 209-run defeat at the hands of Australia, it was Virat Kohli who probably had to face the maximum criticism for playing a poor shot in the second innings. Playing a delivery outside the off stump, the India batter fell just one short of his half-century. Kohli’s questionable shot selection infuriated fans and many former cricketers as well. Following the conclusion of the game, the former India skipper has shared multiple cryptic posts on social media. Talking about some ‘change,’ he has now come up with one of Alan Watts’ quotes on Instagram stories.</p>

<h2><strong>Virat Kohli's Post&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>“The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance," Virat Kohli posted today.<img alt="Virat Kohli " data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="6377c4bb-2a35-4682-ac72-8ec363aab4ea" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202023-06-15%20180352.png" />Previously, Virat Kohli had shared a quote by Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu’s quote just after India’s WTC final defeat. “Silence is a source of great strength," he wrote.</p>

<h2><strong>Kohli faces criticism</strong></h2>

<p>Sunil Gavaskar was one of many who felt that for Virat Kohli it was not wise to play such a shot in the WTC final. “It was a pretty ordinary shot. Outside the off stump. He was leaving till then. Maybe he was conscious that he needed one run to reach his half century. It happens when you are nearing a milestone. It happened to Jadeja. He played a delivery he shouldn't have when he was (on) 48. Happened to Ajinkya Rahane who was on 46. He hadn't played that shot all this while. Suddenly, why do you play that shot? Because you are aware of that landmark,” the legendary India batter was quoted as saying by news agency PTI.</p>

<h2><strong>India's WTC defeat</strong></h2>

<p>In the first innings of the WTC summit clash, Virat Kohli could only manage to score 14 runs. Team India were bundled out for 296. &nbsp;The Pat Cummins-led declared their second innings at 270/8 to set up a mammoth target of 444 for India. Ajinkya Rahane, who made his comeback in the format, produced a gritty knock of 46 in the second innings. His efforts went in vain as India folded for 234.</p>


The World Test Championship (WTC) final turned out to be quite a dismal affair for Team India. While Rohit Sharma’s men had to concede a 209-run defeat at the hands of Australia, it was Virat Kohli who probably had to face the maximum criticism for playing a poor shot in the second innings.

The World Test Championship (WTC) final turned out to be quite a dismal affair for Team India. While Rohit Sharma’s men had to concede a 209-run defeat at the hands of Australia, it was Virat Kohli who probably had to face the maximum criticism for playing a poor shot in the second innings. Playing a delivery outside the off stump, the India batter fell just one short of his half-century. Kohli’s questionable shot selection infuriated fans and many former cricketers as well. Following the conclusion of the game, the former India skipper has shared multiple cryptic posts on social media. Talking about some ‘change,’ he has now come up with one of Alan Watts’ quotes on Instagram stories. Virat Kohli's Post “The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance," Virat Kohli posted today.Previously, Virat Kohli had shared a quote by Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu’s quote just after India’s WTC final defeat. “Silence is a source of great strength," he wrote. Kohli faces criticism Sunil Gavaskar was one of many who felt that for Virat Kohli it was not wise to play such a shot in the WTC final. “It was a pretty ordinary shot. Outside the off stump. He was leaving till then. Maybe he was conscious that he needed one run to reach his half century. It happens when you are nearing a milestone. It happened to Jadeja. He played a delivery he shouldn't have when he was (on) 48. Happened to Ajinkya Rahane who was on 46. He hadn't played that shot all this while. Suddenly, why do you play that shot? Because you are aware of that landmark,” the legendary India batter was quoted as saying by news agency PTI. India's WTC defeat In the first innings of the WTC summit clash, Virat Kohli could only manage to score 14 runs. Team India were bundled out for 296. The Pat Cummins-led declared their second innings at 270/8 to set up a mammoth target of 444 for India. Ajinkya Rahane, who made his comeback in the format, produced a gritty knock of 46 in the second innings. His efforts went in vain as India folded for 234.

Virat Kohli talks about 'change' in his cryptic Instagram post

<p>Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli share a great bond both on and off the field. The duo were even spotted watching the FA Cup final together ahead of the World Test Championship final. For Gill, Virat Kohli is one person that he looks up to. The India opener has never shied away from expressing his admiration for ‘King Kohli’. Back in 2019, before the Test series against South Africa, Gill had even revealed that he tries to follow the work ethic of Virat Kohli.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I have my role models. I try to follow the work ethics of Virat bhaiya but I know every player is different and you can’t copy anyone,” Gill had told The Times of India.</p>

<h2><strong>Shubman Gill's career</strong></h2>

<p>Shubman Gill, who made his ODI debut against New Zealand in 2019, became the fastest Indian batter to complete 1,000 runs in the 50-over format. Gill breached the 1,000-run mark in ODIs in just 19 games. He surpassed Virat Kohli to achieve the sensational feat. The Punjab-born was five innings quicker than Kohli in setting the incredible record.</p>

<p>In international cricket, Shubman Gill played seven games under the leadership of Virat Kohli. Under Kohli’s captaincy, the opener scored 279 runs at an average of 25.36. He has had one half century during Kohli’s stint as the Indian captain.</p>

<p>In ODIs, Shubman Gill has so far donned the Team India jersey on 24 occasions. With an average of 65.55, the batter has 1,311 runs under his belt in the format. In T20I cricket, Gill has 202 runs to his name after playing six games. In red-ball cricket, Gill has scored 921 runs after featuring in 16 games.</p>

<p>In international cricket, Shubman Gill was last seen in action during the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia at The Oval. Despite enjoying a stellar season in the Indian Premier League (IPL) earlier this year, the 23-year-old failed to perform as per expectations against the Pat Cummins-led side in the WTC final. Gill could only score 31 runs across two innings in that game.</p>

<h2><strong>Shubman Gill in IPL 2023</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier this year, Shubman Gill exhibited his superb batting in IPL 2023. Representing Gujarat Titans, Gill notched up 890 runs at an average of 59.33 in the competition. He had scored three centuries and four half centuries in the IPL this year. Gill also won the Orange Cap in the tournament.</p>


Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli share a great bond both on and off the field. The duo were even spotted watching the FA Cup final together ahead of the World Test Championship final.

Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli share a great bond both on and off the field. The duo were even spotted watching the FA Cup final together ahead of the World Test Championship final. For Gill, Virat Kohli is one person that he looks up to. The India opener has never shied away from expressing his admiration for ‘King Kohli’. Back in 2019, before the Test series against South Africa, Gill had even revealed that he tries to follow the work ethic of Virat Kohli. “I have my role models. I try to follow the work ethics of Virat bhaiya but I know every player is different and you can’t copy anyone,” Gill had told The Times of India. Shubman Gill's career Shubman Gill, who made his ODI debut against New Zealand in 2019, became the fastest Indian batter to complete 1,000 runs in the 50-over format. Gill breached the 1,000-run mark in ODIs in just 19 games. He surpassed Virat Kohli to achieve the sensational feat. The Punjab-born was five innings quicker than Kohli in setting the incredible record. In international cricket, Shubman Gill played seven games under the leadership of Virat Kohli. Under Kohli’s captaincy, the opener scored 279 runs at an average of 25.36. He has had one half century during Kohli’s stint as the Indian captain. In ODIs, Shubman Gill has so far donned the Team India jersey on 24 occasions. With an average of 65.55, the batter has 1,311 runs under his belt in the format. In T20I cricket, Gill has 202 runs to his name after playing six games. In red-ball cricket, Gill has scored 921 runs after featuring in 16 games. In international cricket, Shubman Gill was last seen in action during the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia at The Oval. Despite enjoying a stellar season in the Indian Premier League (IPL) earlier this year, the 23-year-old failed to perform as per expectations against the Pat Cummins-led side in the WTC final. Gill could only score 31 runs across two innings in that game. Shubman Gill in IPL 2023 Earlier this year, Shubman Gill exhibited his superb batting in IPL 2023. Representing Gujarat Titans, Gill notched up 890 runs at an average of 59.33 in the competition. He had scored three centuries and four half centuries in the IPL this year. Gill also won the Orange Cap in the tournament.

Throwback: When Shubman Gill gave a shout out to Virat Kohli's work ethic

<p>Is it the right time to address the elephant in the room? Or shall we wait for another lost opportunity at an ICC tournament to start talking about it?</p>

<p>Since last winning an ICC trophy in 2013 - at a time when Facebook had seen its peak, Twitter was emerging to become a social media giant, and Instagram was probably in the earlier stages of being launched, the Indian team failed to bring home any major accolades.</p>

<p>So, where is the problem? It’s not that they are missing&nbsp;world-class players or lack&nbsp;infrastructure, or don't have a setup where youngsters thrive to succeed. Is it luck? Could be, but not entirely! So where does one find an answer to this?</p>

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<p>Maybe it's in front of everyone's eyes, and the Indian cricket fans are happy living in denial. Can happen! The big question here arises what’s stopping the Indian Men’s Team from winning an ICC trophy?</p>

<p>Having lately lost the second straight World Test Championship (WTC) Final, this time to Australia by a massive margin of 209 runs, the Indian players, let alone the fans, looked disappointed with the result and seemed eager to find solutions. With India all set to host the 50-over World Cup later this year, they would want to tick most of the boxes to avoid suffering the same fate as they did during the previous editions.</p>

<h2>Is the way how Test Cricket unfolds in India a problem?</h2>

<p>Maybe no one’s ready for this discussion.</p>

<p>How does wrapping up Test matches in India inside two, three or on the least doctored track, four days, help players across all departments, other than spinners, in any way? Honestly, they are not!</p>

<p>Providing tracks that turn from day one will neither help the batters gain any momentum nor will it see fast bowlers succeeding in Tests in this part of the world. Leave aside the touring sides, it’s a rarity to see more than two Indian pacers taking the field in any Test in these conditions – even considering the venues where they would get some assistance from the pitch.</p>

<p>Now, with spinners taking control of the game from the ball, thus dictating how things will pan out throughout the series, it doesn’t really help the team in the longer run.</p>

<p>India might, and well, have been doing this for the past ten years, to win all those Tests at home, and some even by daunting margins. But the truth is that&nbsp;such tactics are not helping other departments to get better in any way.</p>

<p>It’s understandable, for obvious reasons, why host teams tend to use the home advantage in their favour – which is to win matches and gain a lead on the points table of the WTC Cycle.&nbsp;But what’s the use of that if the same bunch of players were to suffer the old, monotonous fate of falling shy of winning the trophy outside of their home conditions?</p>

<p>India’s past two results in the WTC Finals are prime examples of that.</p>

<p>With the batters failing to score in home conditions, and for countless reasons, not being able to go outside of their bubble and train or play in different domestic leagues, in the County Championships in the UK, for example, their inability to adapt to the new conditions get exposed on the D-day.</p>

<h2>Is high-headedness killing, or has&nbsp;already killed Indian cricket?</h2>

<p>India doesn't have big-name players in the country, India has demigods - be it the great Sachin Tendulkar, Kapil Dev, MS Dhoni and so on. With the amount of love they get from the fans, they are no less than supreme powers on the field in their head, and it has had its adverse effects.</p>

<p>Though a few of the big names in the India line-up have contributed immensely throughout their career, their stubbornness not to learn from their mistakes has shockingly cost India World Cups at a stretch. What’s worse, they keep getting away every single time.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/indias-tour-of-west-indies-2023-cwi-announce-full-schedule-jaiswal-mukesh-kumar-in-line-for-test-call-ups-603590">India’s tour of West Indies 2023: CWI announce full schedule, Jaiswal, Mukesh Kumar in line for Test call-ups</a></p>

<p>The least discussed or untouched, like some taboo, in this country, the egos are now starting to take centre stage. Sure, it’s all part of the game and must have been around for hundreds of years now, but this thing has had its impact on the team environment and subsequently on the results.</p>

<h2>Can India revive?</h2>

<p>They must before it gets too late.</p>

<p>In a few months, the World Cup starts, and this is India’s best chance at glory, having last won in Asia 12 years back.</p>

<p>Sticking around as a team, working on the weaknesses, and deliberately putting in hard yards to prepare for the worst situation can only help India get ready for the biggest winter extravaganza this year.</p>

<p>Before the World Cup gets underway, India will get involved in another multi-team tournament - the Asia Cup 2023, and winning that would boost the side's chances of ending the trophy drought in the home WC.</p>

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Is it the right time to address the elephant in the room? Or shall we wait for another lost opportunity at an ICC tournament to start talking about it? Since last winning an ICC trophy in 2013 - at a time when Facebook had seen its peak, Twitter was emerging to become a social media giant, and Instagram was probably in the earlier stages of being launched, the Indian team failed to bring home any major accolades.

Is it the right time to address the elephant in the room? Or shall we wait for another lost opportunity at an ICC tournament to start talking about it? Since last winning an ICC trophy in 2013 - at a time when Facebook had seen its peak, Twitter was emerging to become a social media giant, and Instagram was probably in the earlier stages of being launched, the Indian team failed to bring home any major accolades. So, where is the problem? It’s not that they are missing world-class players or lack infrastructure, or don't have a setup where youngsters thrive to succeed. Is it luck? Could be, but not entirely! So where does one find an answer to this? ALSO READ: 'You don't say this in IPL...': Gavaskar slams Rohit Sharma for his latest remarks on WTC Final format Maybe it's in front of everyone's eyes, and the Indian cricket fans are happy living in denial. Can happen! The big question here arises what’s stopping the Indian Men’s Team from winning an ICC trophy? Having lately lost the second straight World Test Championship (WTC) Final, this time to Australia by a massive margin of 209 runs, the Indian players, let alone the fans, looked disappointed with the result and seemed eager to find solutions. With India all set to host the 50-over World Cup later this year, they would want to tick most of the boxes to avoid suffering the same fate as they did during the previous editions. Is the way how Test Cricket unfolds in India a problem? Maybe no one’s ready for this discussion. How does wrapping up Test matches in India inside two, three or on the least doctored track, four days, help players across all departments, other than spinners, in any way? Honestly, they are not! Providing tracks that turn from day one will neither help the batters gain any momentum nor will it see fast bowlers succeeding in Tests in this part of the world. Leave aside the touring sides, it’s a rarity to see more than two Indian pacers taking the field in any Test in these conditions – even considering the venues where they would get some assistance from the pitch. Now, with spinners taking control of the game from the ball, thus dictating how things will pan out throughout the series, it doesn’t really help the team in the longer run. India might, and well, have been doing this for the past ten years, to win all those Tests at home, and some even by daunting margins. But the truth is that such tactics are not helping other departments to get better in any way. It’s understandable, for obvious reasons, why host teams tend to use the home advantage in their favour – which is to win matches and gain a lead on the points table of the WTC Cycle. But what’s the use of that if the same bunch of players were to suffer the old, monotonous fate of falling shy of winning the trophy outside of their home conditions? India’s past two results in the WTC Finals are prime examples of that. With the batters failing to score in home conditions, and for countless reasons, not being able to go outside of their bubble and train or play in different domestic leagues, in the County Championships in the UK, for example, their inability to adapt to the new conditions get exposed on the D-day. Is high-headedness killing, or has already killed Indian cricket? India doesn't have big-name players in the country, India has demigods - be it the great Sachin Tendulkar, Kapil Dev, MS Dhoni and so on. With the amount of love they get from the fans, they are no less than supreme powers on the field in their head, and it has had its adverse effects. Though a few of the big names in the India line-up have contributed immensely throughout their career, their stubbornness not to learn from their mistakes has shockingly cost India World Cups at a stretch. What’s worse, they keep getting away every single time. ALSO READ: India’s tour of West Indies 2023: CWI announce full schedule, Jaiswal, Mukesh Kumar in line for Test call-ups The least discussed or untouched, like some taboo, in this country, the egos are now starting to take centre stage. Sure, it’s all part of the game and must have been around for hundreds of years now, but this thing has had its impact on the team environment and subsequently on the results. Can India revive? They must before it gets too late. In a few months, the World Cup starts, and this is India’s best chance at glory, having last won in Asia 12 years back. Sticking around as a team, working on the weaknesses, and deliberately putting in hard yards to prepare for the worst situation can only help India get ready for the biggest winter extravaganza this year. Before the World Cup gets underway, India will get involved in another multi-team tournament - the Asia Cup 2023, and winning that would boost the side's chances of ending the trophy drought in the home WC. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir has finally spoken about his relationship with Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni. Gambhir clarified that any fights or conflicts he has with fellow players are limited to the field and hold no personal animosity. The highly publicised spat between Gambhir and Kohli during the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) season created significant buzz.</p>

<p>During an IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Lucknow Super Giants on May 5, Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli got into a heated exchange. The incident unfolded when Kohli allegedly abused Mayers and gave him a send-off. Gambhir intervened, escorting Mayers away, leading to a confrontation with Kohli. The incident was captured on video and widely shared on social media.</p>

<h2>Gautam Gambhir On Relationship With Kohli</h2>

<p>In an interview with News18, Gambhir addressed the altercation with Kohli and shed light on his relationship with MS Dhoni. He stated, "My fight with Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, or any other player isn't personal. It is confined to the field. We both share a common desire to win, and that should remain on the field."</p>

<p>In other news, India faced defeat in the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia. Australia secured a commanding 209-run victory to claim the title of test cricket's world champions.</p>

<h2>India At WTC Final</h2>

<p>India, who had previously lost the inaugural WTC final to New Zealand in 2021, failed to post significant scores in both innings, with totals of 296 and 234 falling short of the mark required to secure their first global title since the 2013 Champions Trophy.</p>

<h2>Sunil Gavaskar Not Happy With Virat Kohli</h2>

<p>Former captain Sunil Gavaskar criticised the shot selections of the frontline batters, including Virat Kohli, who was dismissed for 49 while chasing a wide ball. Gavaskar expressed his disappointment, stating, "It was a bad shot... To win the match, you needed a long innings, a century-plus innings, but how are you going to do that if you play a shot so far outside the off-stump?"</p>

<p>These recent developments highlight the ongoing dynamics within the Indian cricketing landscape, with players' on-field clashes and team performance garnering significant attention.</p>


Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir has finally spoken about his relationship with Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni. Gambhir clarified that any fights or conflicts he has with fellow players are limited to the field and hold no personal animosity.

Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir has finally spoken about his relationship with Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni. Gambhir clarified that any fights or conflicts he has with fellow players are limited to the field and hold no personal animosity. The highly publicised spat between Gambhir and Kohli during the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) season created significant buzz. During an IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Lucknow Super Giants on May 5, Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli got into a heated exchange. The incident unfolded when Kohli allegedly abused Mayers and gave him a send-off. Gambhir intervened, escorting Mayers away, leading to a confrontation with Kohli. The incident was captured on video and widely shared on social media. Gautam Gambhir On Relationship With Kohli In an interview with News18, Gambhir addressed the altercation with Kohli and shed light on his relationship with MS Dhoni. He stated, "My fight with Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, or any other player isn't personal. It is confined to the field. We both share a common desire to win, and that should remain on the field." In other news, India faced defeat in the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia. Australia secured a commanding 209-run victory to claim the title of test cricket's world champions. India At WTC Final India, who had previously lost the inaugural WTC final to New Zealand in 2021, failed to post significant scores in both innings, with totals of 296 and 234 falling short of the mark required to secure their first global title since the 2013 Champions Trophy. Sunil Gavaskar Not Happy With Virat Kohli Former captain Sunil Gavaskar criticised the shot selections of the frontline batters, including Virat Kohli, who was dismissed for 49 while chasing a wide ball. Gavaskar expressed his disappointment, stating, "It was a bad shot... To win the match, you needed a long innings, a century-plus innings, but how are you going to do that if you play a shot so far outside the off-stump?" These recent developments highlight the ongoing dynamics within the Indian cricketing landscape, with players' on-field clashes and team performance garnering significant attention.

WTC Final: Gautam Gambhir on relationship with Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni

<p>Former India captain and BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has expressed his surprise at Virat Kohli's unexpected decision to relinquish his role as the captain of the Indian Test cricket team. Ganguly revealed that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) was not prepared for Kohli's departure, as it was his personal choice to step down following the South Africa series in 2022.</p>

<p>Fans have been actively campaigning for Kohli's reinstatement as the Test captain, highlighting his remarkable record as captain on social media. During his tenure, Kohli secured the fourth-highest number of victories for an Indian Test captain, with an impressive 40 wins and 11 draws in 68 matches. His win percentage of 50% places him third among all 28 Test captains who have led their teams in 40 or more matches.</p>

<p>In an exclusive interview with Indian news channel Aaj Tak, Ganguly acknowledged the fans' support for Kohli but emphasised that only Kohli himself could provide the reasons behind his decision to step down. Ganguly stated that dwelling on the matter now serves no purpose as the selectors had to appoint a new captain, and Rohit Sharma was deemed the best option at that time.</p>

<p>"BCCI was not prepared for Virat Kohli leaving the Test captaincy. It was unexpected for us also after the South Africa tour. Only Virat Kohli can reveal why he left the captaincy. There is no point talking about this now because Virat Kohli left the Test captaincy. Selectors had to appoint an India captain. And Rohit was the best option at that time," Ganguly said.</p>

<p>However, Kohli had said something in a completely different note. The RCB Captain had said, “There was no prior communication to me at all from when I announced the T20I captaincy decision until the eighth (of December) where, as I said, I got a call one-and-a-half hours before the selection meeting," hinting at a clear rift between him and the board.</p>

<p>Virat Kohli's captaincy stint in Test cricket was highly successful, guiding India to the final of the ICC World Test Championship in 2021. Under his leadership, India achieved several milestones, and Kohli became the most successful Test captain in Indian cricket history at the time of his departure.</p>

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Summary - Former India captain and BCCI President Sourav Ganguly expressed surprise at Virat Kohli's decision to step down as the captain of the Indian Test cricket team. Ganguly revealed that the board was not prepared for Kohli's departure, as it was his personal choice after the South Africa series in 2022. Fans have been campaigning for Kohli's reinstatement, citing his impressive record as captain, including 40 wins and 11 draws in 68 matches.</p>


Former India captain and BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has expressed his surprise at Virat Kohli's unexpected decision to relinquish his role as the captain of the Indian Test cricket team.

Former India captain and BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has expressed his surprise at Virat Kohli's unexpected decision to relinquish his role as the captain of the Indian Test cricket team. Ganguly revealed that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) was not prepared for Kohli's departure, as it was his personal choice to step down following the South Africa series in 2022. Fans have been actively campaigning for Kohli's reinstatement as the Test captain, highlighting his remarkable record as captain on social media. During his tenure, Kohli secured the fourth-highest number of victories for an Indian Test captain, with an impressive 40 wins and 11 draws in 68 matches. His win percentage of 50% places him third among all 28 Test captains who have led their teams in 40 or more matches. In an exclusive interview with Indian news channel Aaj Tak, Ganguly acknowledged the fans' support for Kohli but emphasised that only Kohli himself could provide the reasons behind his decision to step down. Ganguly stated that dwelling on the matter now serves no purpose as the selectors had to appoint a new captain, and Rohit Sharma was deemed the best option at that time. "BCCI was not prepared for Virat Kohli leaving the Test captaincy. It was unexpected for us also after the South Africa tour. Only Virat Kohli can reveal why he left the captaincy. There is no point talking about this now because Virat Kohli left the Test captaincy. Selectors had to appoint an India captain. And Rohit was the best option at that time," Ganguly said. However, Kohli had said something in a completely different note. The RCB Captain had said, “There was no prior communication to me at all from when I announced the T20I captaincy decision until the eighth (of December) where, as I said, I got a call one-and-a-half hours before the selection meeting," hinting at a clear rift between him and the board. Virat Kohli's captaincy stint in Test cricket was highly successful, guiding India to the final of the ICC World Test Championship in 2021. Under his leadership, India achieved several milestones, and Kohli became the most successful Test captain in Indian cricket history at the time of his departure. Summary - Former India captain and BCCI President Sourav Ganguly expressed surprise at Virat Kohli's decision to step down as the captain of the Indian Test cricket team. Ganguly revealed that the board was not prepared for Kohli's departure, as it was his personal choice after the South Africa series in 2022. Fans have been campaigning for Kohli's reinstatement, citing his impressive record as captain, including 40 wins and 11 draws in 68 matches.

Sourav Ganguly claims he didn’t know Virat Kohli was quitting Test captaincy

<p>India endured a forgettable batting performance on Sunday, getting bowled out for 234 while chasing 444 against Australia in the World Test Championship final. Despite starting the day with seven wickets in hand and requiring 280 runs, India’s batting was blown away before the first session could be completed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Nathan Lyon and Scott Boland stood out among the bowlers, taking four and three wickets respectively. Australia has now become the only team to clinch four ICC titles. India missed another chance to secure their first ICC trophy since 2013.</p>

<h2>Shubman Gill’s post</h2>

<p>After the match, opening batsman Shubman Gill expressed his feelings on Twitter. He shared a picture of Team India and wrote, "Not finished."</p>

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<p>In a controversial incident on Day 4, Gill was caught in the slips by Cameron Green off Scott Boland's delivery. However, replays indicated that the ball touched the ground when the fielder made contact. Despite the uncertainty, the third umpire ruled Gill out, causing significant debate and criticism from figures like Virender Sehwag, Ravi Shastri, and fans.</p>

<p>This loss in the World Test Championship final marked India's second consecutive defeat in the event, following their previous loss to New Zealand in the inaugural edition in 2021.</p>

<p>Scott Boland played a pivotal role in triggering a dramatic collapse as Australia secured a resounding 209-run victory over India in the World Test Championship final at The Oval. India, tasked with an unprecedented target of 444 runs, resumed the day at 164-3. However, they faltered and were bowled out for 234, losing seven wickets for just 70 runs within 24 overs before lunch on the fifth day. Boland inflicted initial damage by claiming two wickets in an over, including the prized scalp of Virat Kohli, finishing with figures of 3-46 in 16 overs. Off-spinner Nathan Lyon (4-41) then wrapped up the tail.</p>


India endured a forgettable batting performance on Sunday, getting bowled out for 234 while chasing 444 against Australia in the World Test Championship final. Despite starting the day with seven wickets in hand and requiring 280 runs, India’s batting was blown away before the first session could be completed.

India endured a forgettable batting performance on Sunday, getting bowled out for 234 while chasing 444 against Australia in the World Test Championship final. Despite starting the day with seven wickets in hand and requiring 280 runs, India’s batting was blown away before the first session could be completed. Nathan Lyon and Scott Boland stood out among the bowlers, taking four and three wickets respectively. Australia has now become the only team to clinch four ICC titles. India missed another chance to secure their first ICC trophy since 2013. Shubman Gill’s post After the match, opening batsman Shubman Gill expressed his feelings on Twitter. He shared a picture of Team India and wrote, "Not finished." Not finished 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/WSGwkkaH6v — Shubman Gill (@ShubmanGill) June 11, 2023 × In a controversial incident on Day 4, Gill was caught in the slips by Cameron Green off Scott Boland's delivery. However, replays indicated that the ball touched the ground when the fielder made contact. Despite the uncertainty, the third umpire ruled Gill out, causing significant debate and criticism from figures like Virender Sehwag, Ravi Shastri, and fans. This loss in the World Test Championship final marked India's second consecutive defeat in the event, following their previous loss to New Zealand in the inaugural edition in 2021. Scott Boland played a pivotal role in triggering a dramatic collapse as Australia secured a resounding 209-run victory over India in the World Test Championship final at The Oval. India, tasked with an unprecedented target of 444 runs, resumed the day at 164-3. However, they faltered and were bowled out for 234, losing seven wickets for just 70 runs within 24 overs before lunch on the fifth day. Boland inflicted initial damage by claiming two wickets in an over, including the prized scalp of Virat Kohli, finishing with figures of 3-46 in 16 overs. Off-spinner Nathan Lyon (4-41) then wrapped up the tail.

WTC Final: Shubman Gill’s two-word message after India’s loss to Australia

<p>Chasing the fifth-stump line has been Virat Kohli’s weakness, especially in England, and Australia pounced on this and got rewarded. Though his dismissal in the first innings had more to do with the ball bouncing a bit off the pitch, Boland’s clever tactics on day five resulted in Australia breaking India’s backbone early on.</p>

<p>Scott Boland provided Australia with an early breakthrough, dismissing Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja in space of three balls. The twin blows dented India’s chances of staying alive in the game.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Furious over Kohli repeatedly making the same mistake, Gavaskar lashed out at the former India captain over his mode of dismissal in the second innings. After India lost the one-off match by 209 runs, Gavaskar said Kohli should have left that ball like he was doing earlier, but instead, he went for the shot and paid the price for it. Gavaskar added maybe Kohli did so because he wanted to get to his fifty as he was batting on 49.</p>

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<p>"Yes, pretty ordinary shot, outside the off-stump. He had been leaving till then. But then he flashes at one, maybe he was conscious of the fact that he needed one run to get a half-century. Happened to Jadeja I think, he played a delivery he shouldn't have in the first innings,” Gavaskar said.</p>

<p>When asked about his opinion on Kohli’s short selection that led to the fall of wickets in the cluster, the former India legend said instead of asking him, Kohli should be answerable for that.</p>

<p>"It was a bad shot. You'll ask me how he did that. I think you should have asked Kohli what shot he played. That was a shot outside the off-stump. If you are to win the match, you need long innings, how do you get to a century if you are going to play a shot for a delivery that was so wide outside the off-stump," he added.</p>

<h2>India’s poor run in ICC Final continues</h2>

<p>Though India captain Rohit Sharma mentioned that bowling led the team down following a decent start on day one, the consensus state it was batting that didn’t help the cause.</p>

<p>India’s top four failed in the first innings, and even in the second innings, India got reduced to 93 for three at one stage. On day five, India lost seven wickets in the first session as Australia won the match by 209 runs and lifted the World Test Championship trophy.</p>

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Chasing the fifth-stump line has been Virat Kohli’s weakness, especially in England, and Australia pounced on this and got rewarded. Though his dismissal in the first innings had more to do with the ball bouncing a bit off the pitch, Boland’s clever tactics on day five resulted in Australia breaking India’s backbone early on.

Chasing the fifth-stump line has been Virat Kohli’s weakness, especially in England, and Australia pounced on this and got rewarded. Though his dismissal in the first innings had more to do with the ball bouncing a bit off the pitch, Boland’s clever tactics on day five resulted in Australia breaking India’s backbone early on. Scott Boland provided Australia with an early breakthrough, dismissing Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja in space of three balls. The twin blows dented India’s chances of staying alive in the game. Furious over Kohli repeatedly making the same mistake, Gavaskar lashed out at the former India captain over his mode of dismissal in the second innings. After India lost the one-off match by 209 runs, Gavaskar said Kohli should have left that ball like he was doing earlier, but instead, he went for the shot and paid the price for it. Gavaskar added maybe Kohli did so because he wanted to get to his fifty as he was batting on 49. ALSO READ: 'Reaching two finals is a good achievement, proud of this team', says Rohit Sharma after India lost WTC Final "Yes, pretty ordinary shot, outside the off-stump. He had been leaving till then. But then he flashes at one, maybe he was conscious of the fact that he needed one run to get a half-century. Happened to Jadeja I think, he played a delivery he shouldn't have in the first innings,” Gavaskar said. When asked about his opinion on Kohli’s short selection that led to the fall of wickets in the cluster, the former India legend said instead of asking him, Kohli should be answerable for that. "It was a bad shot. You'll ask me how he did that. I think you should have asked Kohli what shot he played. That was a shot outside the off-stump. If you are to win the match, you need long innings, how do you get to a century if you are going to play a shot for a delivery that was so wide outside the off-stump," he added. India’s poor run in ICC Final continues Though India captain Rohit Sharma mentioned that bowling led the team down following a decent start on day one, the consensus state it was batting that didn’t help the cause. India’s top four failed in the first innings, and even in the second innings, India got reduced to 93 for three at one stage. On day five, India lost seven wickets in the first session as Australia won the match by 209 runs and lifted the World Test Championship trophy. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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