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Virat Kohli, Rohit sharma will play massive role in ODI WC 2023: Gambhir

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir feels seniors like skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who are great players of spin, will play a massive role in the ODI World Cup, to be held in the country later this year. Gambhir said India need to identify fearless players and have a mixture of cricketers in the 50-over format. "First, you need to identify the players who got that fearless approach and probably in a format like 50 overs you need to have a mixture of every kind of player. There are players who can anchor their innings. Change in role has also made a huge difference," Gambhir said Star Sports show 'Road to World Cup Glory'. "I feel people like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and all those guys who can anchor their innings, who probably can play spin really well will play a massive role the coming World Cup." The cricketer-turned politician said the introduction of two balls from two ends has changed the template in ODIs. "During that time we had only one new ball, now we've got t

IND vs SL: Hardik to lead in T20Is, Rohit returns for ODIs; Dhawan dropped

All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who underwent a knee-surgery, along with pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who missed the T20 World Cup with back injury, have not been included in both the squads

We will narrow down our options as World Cup approaches: Rohit Sharma

Skipper Rohit Sharma doesn't want to clutter things by "thinking too far ahead" about the ODI World Cup and said he and head coach Rahul Dravid have a "fair idea" of how they would approach the showpiece to be held in India in October-November next year. Asked if World Cup preparations start with the three-match ODI series against Bangladesh starting here on Sunday, Rohit made it clear that there is still time before his team can start thinking specifically about the marquee event. "Every time you play a game, its preparing for something. The World Cup is still 8-9 months (10 months) from now. We can't think so far ahead. We need to keep an eye on what we need to do as team," Rohit told mediapersons ahead of the first ODI. He said if he starts planning too early, it won't help but also made it clear that the team think-tank knows in which direction it needs to travel. "It is very, very important for us not to start thinking about so many things. Like we need to play this guy or tha

T20 WC: When Kohli and Rohit let the pacers have their biz class seats

The Indian team management decided to let the fast bowlers get the best seats since the team had to travel every third or fourth day

Rohit Sharma sustains forearm injury at nets ahead of T20 WC semi-finals

The Indian team on Tuesday morning suffered a massive scare as captain Rohit Sharma sustained a powerful blow on his forearm during an optional session ahead of India's T20 World Cup semi-final against England on Thursday. Rohit was taking customary throwdowns from S Raghu at the Indian net session when a short ball hit his right forearm and he was instantly in deep pain, leaving the nets immediately. Rohit tried a short arm pull and throwdowns being hurled at 150 plus speed from 18 yards climbed on him and he missed the shot by a split second. He left the session and after that a big ice pack was tied to his right arm but he looked desolate and in considerable pain even while watching the training from a distance sitting on the ice box. Mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton was seen talking to him for a considerable amount of time. At this point with 48 hours left for the game, the Indian medical team will definitely try its best to get him on the park unless there is a fracture

Not just Virat's but India's best-ever knock in T20 history: Rohit Sharma

India captain Rohit Sharma didn't bat an eyelid before declaring Virat Kohli's 82 here on Sunday as not only his best but the most accomplished knock played in the country's T20 history. Kohli has had his issues with form, but his skipper didn't count himself among the Doubting Thomases, who had termed him well past his sell-by-date. "Yeah, I think it has to go -- definitely his best for sure, but I think from the situation we were in, and to come out with a victory, I think it has to be one of India's best knocks, not just his best knock," Rohit told mediapersons after India's T20 World Cup win against Pakistan. He explained why he rated this innings as India's No. 1 T20 knock. "Because until the 13th over (needing close to 100 runs), we were so behind in the game, and the required rate was just climbing up and up. But to come out and chase that score was an extremely brilliant effort from Virat, and then obviously Hardik (Pandya) played a role there, as well," the skipper didn't

T20 World Cup important, but Bumrah's career more important: Rohit Sharma

India captain Rohit Sharma on Saturday said that the career of his injured pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah holds more importance than making him play at the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia.

We need to find answers, still working towards that: Rohit Sharma

India beat South Africa 2-1 in the three-match T20 International series despite suffering a 49-run defeat in the final game here on Tuesday

IND vs SA, 3rd T20I Highlights: Rossouw 100 helps Proteas win by 49 runs

India vs South Africa Highlights: South Africa saved themselves from getting whitewashed as Rilee Rossouw's maiden T20I hundred took them 227 and the bowlers did well to defend it and win by 49 runs

IND vs SA Live Streaming: When and how to watch the 3rd T20I LIVE in India

India vs South Africa 3rd T20I: India, who already lead the series 2-0 would look to complete a whitewash. The match can be live streamed on Disney Plus Hotstar and will be telecast on Star Sports

IND vs SA T20 2022: India Predicted XI vs South Africa for the third T20I

IND vs SA T20, Predicted XI: Find out the latest team news and the predicted playing eleven of both India and South Africa for the third T20I at Indore here

Have not bowled well in death overs since last 5-6 games: Rohit Sharma

Following his side's 16-run win over South Africa in the second T20I, Indian captain Rohit Sharma admitted that his team has not been bowling well in death overs for the last five to six games

Ind vs SA, 2nd T20I Highlights: Miller-Surya dominate as India win run fest

Ind vs SA, 2nd T20I Highlights: It was a run-fest at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati as South Africa scored 221-3 chasing 238 and lost the game by just 16 runs. David Miller hit a terrific 46-ball 100

IND vs SA T20 2022: India Predicted XI vs South Africa for the second T20I

IND vs SA T20, Predicted XI: Find out the latest team news and the predicted playing eleven of both India and South Africa for the second T20I at Guwahati here

IND vs SA 2nd T20I Preview: Can South Africa make a come back in the series

India vs South Africa 2nd T20I preview: Proteas, who have never lost a T20I series in India, are down 0-1 in a 3-match series and must win the Guwahati T20I, not only to stay in but to save the streak

Wicket was tricky, it was nice to play a game like that: Rohit Sharma

Skipper Rohit Sharma said the Indian team got to "learn a lot" while chasing a meagre target on a "tricky track" in the series-opener against South Africa. Suryakumar Yadav's unbeaten 50 off 33 balls got India over the line despite KL Rahul's struggles on a track where South Africa were left tottering at 9/5 at the start of the game on Wednesday. "The wicket was tricky. You learn a lot playing such a game. You understand what the team needs to do in tough conditions. It was nice to play a game like that," Rohit said at the post-match presentation ceremony. "We knew the bowlers will get something seeing grass on the pitch, but we didn't expected help for the full 20 overs." Rohit admitted that the pitch was a bit damp and that kept South Africa in the hunt despite a paltry score of 106/8. "It was damp. Both teams were in the contest and the team that played better won the game. We started well, got five wickets in quick time and that was the turning point. It was a perfect showcase

IND vs SA 1st T20I highlights: Arshdeep, Surya shine in India's 8-wkt win

India vs South Africa first T20I Highlights: India won the first match of the three-match series by eight wickets as Suryakumar Yadav and KL Rahul hit fifties while Arshdeep took 3-32 in his 4 overs

Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma rise in latest ICC T20I Player rankings

India batter Suryakumar Yadav jumped a place to reach a career-best-equalling second position in the latest ICC men's T20I Player rankings issued on Wednesday. Suryakumar now has 801 rating points after smashing a match-winning 69 off 36 deliveries in the third match against Australia in Hyderabad on Sunday that helped India clinch the series 2-1. He had reached the second spot in T20 rankings for the first time in August this year following his exploits against the West Indies. India captain Rohit Sharma also moved up one place to 13th position after scores of 46 not out and 17 in the second and third T20I against Australia. Only a couple of rating points separate Suryakumar and Pakistan captain Babar Azam, who also improved a spot to grab the third position. Babar, who had occupied the No.1 position for 1,155 days before being overtaken by teammate Mohammad Rizwan earlier this month, was named Player of the Match for an unbeaten 110 in the second T20I against England. He follow

Duleep trophy incident highlights the very masculine art of sledging

West Zone captain Rahane sent his teammate to the dressing room because of sledging at a recent match

T20 WC: Creases that India must straighten during the South Africa series

The skipper of the Indian team needs to find form. It has been a long time since Rohit Sharma has played several good innings on the trot