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Rohit Sharma’s exceptional captaincy skills in thrilling T20I victory | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: India's captain, Rohit Sharma, displayed exceptional leadership and resilience in the third T20I against Afghanistan, guiding his team to a thrilling victory and equalling the T20I win record set by the legendary MS Dhoni. Having faced setbacks in the first two matches of his comeback T20I series, Rohit's triumphant comeback, 121 not out off 69 balls, in Bengaluru showcased both individual brilliance and strategic acumen.Teaming up with finisher Rinku Singh (69* off 39), Rohit rescued India from a precarious batting situation, leading the hosts to a victory in the double Super Over thriller. His outstanding century, a record-breaking fifth T20I century for India, and an unbeaten 190-run partnership with Rinku Singh helped India recover from 22/4 to post a formidable tot...
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‘Even if Hardik is fit…’: Ex-India cricketer feels Shivam Dube deserves a spot in T20 World Cup squad | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Indian all-rounder Shivam Dube's outstanding performances in the ongoing Afghanistan series have created a selection dilemma for the Indian cricket selectors, especially with the imminent return of superstar Hardik Pandya to the squad. Dube's unbeaten 63 off 32 balls in the 2nd T20I helped secure a comfortable six-wicket win for Rohit Sharma's Team India, earning praise from former cricketer Rohan Gavaskar.In the absence of Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav due to injuries, Dube has stepped up as India's frontline all-rounder, showcasing his batting prowess and improved bowling skills. Gavaskar, speaking to Cricbuzz, highlighted the selection challenges the Indian think tank will face in the World Cup year, stating, "He is doing all that he can, which is giving the selectors ...
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Virender Sehwag set to join commentary panel for inaugural ILT20 season | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Former swashbuckling batsman Virender Sehwag will be setting the inaugural DP World ILT20 on fire with his action-packed commentary. The tournament will be played between January 13 to February 12 this year. The six-team competition will be held across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah in the UAE.Apart from Sehwag, who has scored over 17,000 international runs, the six-team tournament will have Ian Bishop, Simon Doull, David Lloyd, David Gower, Wasim Akram, Mohammad Azharuddin, Harbhajan Singh, Waqar Younis, Niall O’ Brien in their commentary panel."I am really excited to be part of the ILT20 commentary team. The teams in the tournament are evenly matched and each of the franchises have many exciting players. I am certain that it will be a magnificent tournament and I feel ...