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2Dec By source belowNo Comments

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It’s not Sachin Tendulkar or Virat Kohli, Pakistan cricketer tags this batter as India’s greatest | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli are undoubtedly the greatest batters of all time India has ever produced. The batting records in international cricket either belong to Tendulkar or Kohli as both have achieved greatness on the cricket field.Tendulkar's longevity and records, established over decades, have solidified his status as a cricketing legend, while Kohli's aggressive and modern style has made him a dominant force in contemporary cricket.If someone is asked to name the greatest Indian batter, it has to be between Tendulkar and Kohli but discarded Pakistan pacer Junaid Khan surprised many with his take on the question.When asked to select between Tendulkar and Kohli as the greatest Indian batsman, Junaid opted for the captain Rohit Sharma instead."I am going to say Rohi...

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‘Can’t wait to see the chest out by Virat Kohli in South Africa’: AB de Villiers | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have opted to skip white-ball leg of the South Africa tour and will only be available for the Test series starting December 26.But the former South Africa legend AB de Villiers is eagerly awaiting to see Kohli in action. He also fired a warning for Proteas, advising them to be cautious against the world-class Indian squad."We will see the best of Virat.I cannot wait to see the chest out, the eye contact with the opposition, and being a bit verbal with everyone. Because he will be fired up for this series. South Africa will need to be careful. This Indian squad is pure world-class," de Villiers said on his YouTube channel.De Villiers also spoke about India's World Cup final loss to Australia and drew comparisons with South Africa's 2015 semifinal l...

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Ganguly bats for Rohit Sharma as Indian captain till 2024 T20 World Cup

Impressed with his captaincy at the ODI World Cup, former captain Sourav Ganguly on Friday threw his weight behind Rohit Sharma, saying he should lead India at least till the T20 World Cup in June next year. Rohit, who led India to the ODI World Cup final at home, and Virat Kohli have taken a "break" and will miss the white-ball leg of the upcoming South Africa tour, beginning December 10. Talking to reporters, Ganguly said the duo deserved rest so that they come back "fresh" for the hectic calendar ahead. "Once Rohit is back playing all formats, he should be the captain of India, because he has done so well in the World Cup," said the former BCCI president. "You saw in the World Cup how well they played. They are absolutely integral and an important part of Indian cricket." Interestin...

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Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli integral part of Indian cricket: Sourav Ganguly | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Inspired by his leadership during the ODI World Cup, former captain Sourav Ganguly supported Rohit Sharma on Friday, stating that he ought to lead India through the T20 World Cup in June of the following year at the very least.Virat Kohli and Rohit, who guided India to the ODI World Cup final at home, have taken a "break" for the forthcoming white-ball leg of the South Africa series, which starts on December 10.Talking to reporters, Ganguly said the duo deserved this rest so that they come back "fresh" for the hectic calendar ahead.BCCI ends speculations, retains Rahul Dravid as India's head coach alongside support staff"Once Rohit is back playing all formats, he should be the captain of India, because he has done so well in the World Cup," said the former BCCI president, who...

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Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli integral part of Indian cricket: Sourav Ganguly | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Inspired by his leadership during the ODI World Cup, former captain Sourav Ganguly supported Rohit Sharma on Friday, stating that he ought to lead India through the T20 World Cup in June of the following year at the very least.Virat Kohli and Rohit, who guided India to the ODI World Cup final at home, have taken a "break" for the forthcoming white-ball leg of the South Africa series, which starts on December 10.Talking to reporters, Ganguly said the duo deserved this rest so that they come back "fresh" for the hectic calendar ahead.BCCI ends speculations, retains Rahul Dravid as India's head coach alongside support staff"Once Rohit is back playing all formats, he should be the captain of India, because he has done so well in the World Cup," said the former BCCI president, who...

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Ravichandran Ashwin tells how Rohit Sharma is different from MS Dhoni as captain | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The pain of losing the ODI World Cup final last month will remain there for a while in the minds of Indian team, especially skipper Rohit Sharma who may not get another chance to emulate MS Dhoni's feat to win the World Cup as a skipper. In fact, Rohit has already hinted about his white-ball cricket plans, as he excused himself from the limited-overs leg for India's tour of South Africa. But the loss in the World Cup final against Australia takes nothing away from Rohit the skipper and the player, who led the time appreciably to reach the title match unbeaten in 10 games and ended up as the tournament's second highest scorer with 597 runs. Ravichandran Ashwin may have watched the majority of the World Cup from the dressing room, but having played under both Dhoni and Rohit, h...

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30Nov By source belowNo Comments

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Rohit, Suryakumar and Rahul named skippers for SA series

At the helm: Rahul, the ODI captain and Suryakumar, the T20I skipper. File | Photo Credit: Sportzpics/BCCI The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday named three skippers for their eight-match multi-format tour of South Africa next month, with Rohit Sharma leading the Tests side and Suryakumar Yadav and K.L. Rahul helming the T20I and ODI sides respectively.The tour, which opens on December 10 with a T20I in Durban and is set to run until January 7, includes three T20Is, three ODIs and two Tests, BCCI said in a press release.The board said Rohit and Virat Kohli had asked for a break from the white-ball leg of the tour. Mohd. Shami is undergoing medical treatment and his availability was subject to fitness. The squads: Tests: Rohit Sharma (capt.), Shubman Gill, Yashasv...

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30Nov By source belowNo Comments

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Will India play Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the T20 world cup?

With six months to go for the next T20 World Cup, India are sending out mixed signals. As the selectors named a 17-member squad to be led by Suryakumar Yadav for the upcoming T20Is in South Africa, the core group seems to have been identified. Yet, there is no clear cut signal as to what the future holds for Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul in T20Is.More than the names that made it to the squad — which includes Ravindra Jadeja finding a spot ahead of Axar Patel — it is the note at the end of the press release that generates interest. The first of the three notes refers to Rohit and Kohli requesting for a break from the white-ball leg of the South Africa tour that precedes the two-match Test series. This means, if the two had made themselves available, there is a strong chance tha...

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India Squad for South Africa 2023: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli rested for white-ball series in South Africa | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In a development which could signal the course of India's white-ball cricket, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have asked the Indian cricket board (BCCI) to not consider them for the white-leg tour of South Africa. This has meant that the selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, had to name three different captains for three formats for the month-long tour.While Suryakumar Yadav continues to lead the T20I team in the absence of Rohit and Hardik Pandya, KL Rahulhas been handed the ODI captaincy and Rohit will be back to captain in the two Tests.Jasprit Bumrah has been named the vice-captain for the Test matches.Mohammed Shami has been included in the Test team subject to fitness since he is going medical treatment. While the BCCI didn't specify the nature of injury, sources said ...

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30Nov By source belowNo Comments

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‘Rohit does not have much ego’: Ashwin on if Mumbai Indians make Hardik captain | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Star spin bowler Ravichandran Ashwin believes that if all-rounder Hardik Pandya assumes the role of Mumbai Indians skipper, Rohit Sharma will manage the situation with grace. According to Ashwin, the Team India captain Rohit Sharma lacks ego and would handle the transition smoothly.Pandya recently rejoined Mumbai Indians through an all-cash deal after a trade-off with Gujarat Titans, the IPL team he captained for two years.Pandya, who began his IPL journey with Mumbai Indians in 2015 and secured four titles, moved to Gujarat Titans in 2022. There, he led the team to victory in the same season and guided them to the runners-up position in IPL 2023.The decision to bring Pandya back to the Mumbai Indians raised eyebrows, particularly regarding the team's captaincy, which is curr...

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Shreyas Iyer back in Test squad, no place for Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara

Shreyas Iyer has made a return to the Indian Test side as the senior selection committee picked a strong team for the upcoming two-match Test series against South Africa. From the team that featured in two Tests against West Indies in July, the only major name missing out is Ajinkya Rahane, who has been dropped from the side that will be led by Rohit Sharma. Post the limited-overs leg, which includes three T20Is and as many ODIs, India and South Africa are set to play two Tests at Centurion and Johannesburg on December 26 and January 3. And even though the selectors have made changes to the make-up of the limited-overs team, they have gone in with the experienced men for the Tests as India aim to win their maiden Test series win in the Rainbow Nation. And for the first time since the 20...

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30Nov By source belowNo Comments

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IND vs SA: Sanju Samson named in India’s ODI team for South Africa series

Sanju Samson made a return to the international set-up after being named in the One-Day International squad for India’s tour to South Africa, The Indian Express understands. India are heading to South Africa for a full-fledged series this month, starting with three T20Is, followed by three ODIs and then ending with two Test matches that will be part of the ongoing World Test Championship cycle. Samson has been in and out of the Indian set up, and last played an ODI in August this year in West Indies. He then featured in the T20Is in Ireland. But the wicketkeeper batter eventually missed out on a place in the World Cup squad. The 29-year-old made his ODI debut in July 2021 and has played 13 matches in this format, scoring 390 runs at an average of 55.71 and a strike rate of 104.00. Raja...

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30Nov By source belowNo Comments

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IND vs SA: Suryakumar Yadav to lead India in T20Is in South Africa; KL Rahul to captain ODI side

Rohit Sharma will lead Team India in the Test series in the upcoming tour of South Africa while KL Rahul will take over the captaincy reins during the ODI leg of the tour and Suryakumar Yadav will lead the T20I side. The selectors were keen on handing Rohit the reins of the T20I team as well for the South Africa series. But, Rohit, who was joining the meeting on a video call from England, said that he was keen on taking a break from the shorter formats. (An earlier version of this article had mentioned that Rohit was to lead the team in the T20Is). Rohit’s decision is understandable, considering he led the team to the final of the recently-concluded World Cup at home. He will be leading the Indian Test team. With Hardik Pandya not available due to injury, the selection committee, head...

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30Nov By source belowNo Comments

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‘Rohit and Virat were crying,’ Ashwin recalls atmosphere in Indian dressing room following World Cup final loss | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin of India talked about the mood in the Indian dressing room following Men in Blue's defeat by Australia in the ICC Cricket World Cup final in Ahmedabad. He also praised captain Rohit Sharma's leadership qualities during the competition.The Men in Blue's six-wicket loss to Australia in the Cricket World Cupfinal at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium on November 19 added yet another heartbreak to the list for Indian supporters.The Men in Blue have not won anICC trophy since 2013. Australia won their sixth World Cup title, setting a new record.In an interview with former Indian cricketer Subramaniam Badrinath on the latter's YouTube channel, Ashwin disclosed that veteran players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were in tears after the match, and tha...

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‘Check them in IPL’: Kevin Pietersen on Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli’s inclusion in T20 World Cup squad | Cricket News – Times of India

DEHRADUN: Former England skipper Kevin Pietersen feels Indian captain Rohit Sharma and batting stalwart Virat Kohli have "every chance" to be in India's squad for the upcoming T20 World 2024.The discussion around the future of Kohli and Rohit has gained prominence following India's loss in the ODI World Cup final to Australia, especially considering the depth of talent in the current Indian cricket setup.While Rohit and Kohli showcased impressive form in the recently concluded ODI World Cup in India, Pietersen emphasizes that their performance in the IPL 2024 will play a pivotal role in determining their selection for the T20 World Cup scheduled for June next year."They (Kohli and Rohit) have every chance, would have to see how they go in IPL, check them in the IPL. Because they have be...

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30Nov By source belowNo Comments

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With WTC points at stake, India to field full-strength squad for Test series in South Africa

With World Test Championship points on the line, a full-strength squad is likely to be picked for the longest format when the squads for the tour of South Africa are selected in New Delhi on Thursday. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) senior selection committee will pick four teams which includes India A, India T20I team, India ODI team and Indian Test team for the tour of the Rainbow Nation. Virat Kohli has already informed the Indian board that he won’t be available for the white-ball leg of the tour but will play the two-Test series in Centurion and Cape Town starting December 26. The selection committee is likely to put more emphasis on Test cricket and a full-strength squad will be available. South Africa remains the final frontier for India as they have never won a...

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29Nov By source belowNo Comments

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South Africa Tour: Will BCCI be able to convince Rohit Sharma to captain in T20Is? | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: With regular T20I skipper Hardik Pandya out for another month due to an ankle ligament tear, the BCCI will look to convince Rohit Sharma to lead the side in the shortest format in the upcoming tour of South Africa. India will be playing 3 T20Is, 3 ODIs and a couple of Tests in the Rainbow Nation, starting December 10 for which the teams will be picked on Thursday.The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee is set to meet BCCI's secretary Jay Shah to discuss the squads for the tour of South Africa and chalk out the roadmap for the fast-approaching T20 World Cup. Rohit had earlier shown his reluctance to lead the side in the shortest format after the 2022 World T20 semi-final exit and in case he sticks with his decision, the BCCI will have another option in Suryakumar Yadav amid H...

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Virat Kohli to take a break from white-ball games on South Africa tour; to be available for Tests: Report | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Star Indian batsman Virat Kohli, the top run-scorer in the 2023 ODI World Cup and the Player of the Tournament, is said to be opting for a break from white-ball cricket. However, he is set to make himself available for the two Tests during the upcoming tour of South Africa.According to The Indian Express, Kohli has informed the BCCIthat he won't be participating in the white-ball matches during the South Africa tour.The tour kicks off with a three-match T20I series, followed by a three-game ODI series. It concludes with the Boxing Day and New Year Tests at Centurion and Cape Town, respectively."He (Kohli) has informed the BCCI and selectors that he needs a break from white-ball cricket and he will get back to them about when he wants to play white ball cricket next. At the mo...

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After Ashish Nehra declines India’s T20 coach post, Rahul Dravid being offered extension as head coach

The BCCI wants Rahul Dravid to continue as head coach till next year’s T20 World Cup in June after Gujarat Titans coach Ashish Nehra, a former fast bowler, turned down the offer to take over the reins in the shortest format. Dravid was the coach in all three formats. Dravid’s contract had expired at the end of the World Cup but the BCCI is now ready to offer the former Test No.3 a new contract. The T20 World Cup will be played in the USA and West Indies from June next year. Gujarat Titans, coached by Nehra, were IPL Champions last year and were runners up in the 2023 season. The BCCI had approached Nehra after India’s loss in the World Cup final. The Indian Express has learnt that India captain Rohit Sharma and chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar are of the view that Dravid should con...

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Virat Kohli takes a break, to sit out white-ball games in South Africa

Virat Kohli, the highest run getter at the recently-concluded World Cup, will not be available for selection for the white-ball games during India’s tour of South Africa, which begins with a T20 International on December 10 in Durban. Kohli has informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) of his decision to take a break. India will play three T20 internationals, three ODIs, followed by two Test matches during the tour of South Africa. Kohli, however, is set to feature in the Test matches, The Indian Express understands. The national selection committee headed by former India allrounder Ajit Agarkar will select the Indian team for all three formats in the coming days. Kohli had a superb World Cup at home where he amassed 765 runs in 11 innings, including three hundreds. He ...

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