DTVHINDIWhen Rohit Sharma comes as captain, two things suddenly change – statement of the former opener
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has praised Rohit Sharma’s captaincy for including bowling options in the top six and using them effectively in the first T20I between India and Afghanistan. Team India restricted Afghanistan to 158/5 after being invited to bat first in Mohali on Thursday, January 11. The hosts chased a small target with six wickets and 15 balls remaining and started the three-match T20 series with a win. Aakash Chopra admired Rohit Sharma’s captaincy In a video shared on his YouTube channel, Chopra expressed his surprise at India’s decision to field three spinners in the playing XI. However, he also praised Rohit for bringing a different approach to captaincy. They said that, “India kept three spinners in the team. I was a bit surprised because there were only two fast bowlers and Shivam Dubey was with them. However, when Rohit Sharma comes as captain, suddenly two things change.” The former India opener said that the experienced captain included Shivam Dubey as an all-rounder in the lineup and also used him effectively. Chopra said that, “First of all, the Indian team plays with an XI which has a bowler in the top six and that bowler also gets a chance to bowl. That was fantastic. As soon as one wicket fell, he gave the next over to Shivam Dubey.” Chopra said that this move ensured that Rohit has plenty of bowling options available for the death overs. He further said that, “Shivam Dubey dismissed Ibrahim Zadran in that over. He was then stopped and later brought in from the other end so that he could get another over. When they did that, it made sure there were a lot of options available at the end.” Also read: Suresh Raina does not want to see Virat opening in T20
“KL Rahul is a great captain, happy to be a part of his team”- Naveen Ul Haq
Naveen Ul Haq and KL Rahul play for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL. KL Rahul and Naveen Ul Haq. (Photo Source: Twitter) Afghanistan’s star fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq has praised the captaincy of star Indian batsman KL Rahul. Praising his Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain, Naveen said that, he enjoyed playing under Rahul in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and is looking forward to another good season. Ahead of India’s three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, Naveen revealed that KL Rahul has always led from the front in the IPL and he gives inspiration and freedom to the players to play freely. Apart from this, he was also impressed by Rahul’s work ethic and his style of captaincy. Naveen Ul Haq is praising KL Rahul a lot. In an interview with Times of India, Naveen Ul Haq said, “He (Rahul) is a great captain. I played under his captaincy last year. He leads from the front. I am excited to play under his captaincy once again. I had a great time playing under his captaincy. He is a great person. He gives freedom and inspiration to the players. His work ethic is excellent. I am really happy and feel good being a part of the team he is leading.” Naveen-ul-Haq retained by LSG ahead of IPL 2024. He had performed well for the team in 2023, so fans will expect the same performance from him in the upcoming season also. Meanwhile, Haq will hope to continue the good bowling performances he produced in the last edition of the IPL, amid tough competition with other franchises in the league. Talking about the performance of LSG in IPL 2023, the team made it to the knockout stage of the tournament for the second consecutive time. However, they were unable to go any further as they lost to Mumbai Indians in the playoffs. The team finished third in the group stage with 17 points from 14 matches. After failing to make the finals for two consecutive years, LSG will be hoping for a better performance in the 17th edition of the tournament. Also Read: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11 and Pitch Report, HEA vs SCO, for Big Bash League 2023-24, Match-35
Afghanistan has good batting and it will put pressure on Indian bowlers too- Aakash Chopra
India and Afghanistan on Thursday, January 11 at the Punjab Cricket Association, Mohali. Aakash Chopra (Photo Source: Twitter) India and Afghanistan are set to face each other in the first match of the three-match T20 series at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali on Thursday, January 11. Ahead of the match, famous cricket expert Aakash Chopra shared his opinion in a recent video while previewing the match. Chopra started his discussion by talking about the strong team of Afghanistan and along with this he also gave his statement about Rashid Khan. Actually, due to injury, Rashid Khan will not be able to be a part of the team for this series. Despite this, Chopra emphasized the team’s strengths, especially in the batting department. Chopra said in his YouTube video, “Afghanistan has come with a very big team. From Rahmanullah Gurbaz to Gulbadin Naib, they have a lot of heating ability. The pressure will be on the batting of this team because they bowl well in any case.” Aakash Chopra gave a big statement regarding Afghanistan’s batting Highlighting the important role of Rahmanullah Gurbaz in Afghanistan’s batting lineup, the former India opener said, “In batting, if Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s bat speaks, Rahmanullah will become Subhanallah, Mashallah. He will need the support of the middle-order batsmen. If the Afghan batsmen contribute runs, it is a contest worth watching.” Expressing hope for the strong batting of Najibullah Zadran, Chopra predicted a high-scoring match. They said, “My eyes will be on Najibullah Zadran again because he hits sixes hard. He has good strength in batting. Whoever wins the toss will opt to bowl first as the target will be easier to chase. It could be a 180 to 200 run match.” However, Chopra cautioned against overly aggressive strategies for the team batting first and advised aiming for a 200+ score from the start. He argued that such an approach could backfire, resulting in a lower total score in the end. Also read: Good news for Australia fans, David Warner will enter the SCG ground in Hollywood style.
20 year old youth will understand that India needs players like Rohit and Virat to win the T20 World Cup – AB de Villiers
Virat and Rohit have returned to the T-20 team after 14 months. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers (Image Credit- Twitter) India’s three-match home T20I series against Afghanistan is an important assignment for both the teams ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024. This is the last T20 match for India before this T20 World Cup. Regular captain Rohit Sharma and charismatic batsman Virat Kohli have been recalled to the team for this series against Afghanistan. Both these legendary batsmen played their last T20I match for India in the semi-finals of the 2022 T20 World Cup against England. Since then, in these 14 months, India has tried many young players. Out of which some managed to perform well while some could not take advantage of the opportunity. AB de Villiers gave a big statement regarding the return of Virat and Rohit to the T-20 team. Meanwhile, South African great batsman AB de Villiers has supported the decision to recall Rohit and Kohli and said that the young players will understand the importance of both the legendary players. In a video on his YouTube channel, AB de Villiers said that, “I understand (criticism over the selection of Rohit and Kohli), but at the end of the day, it is a Cricket World Cup. If Virat Kohli is good enough then he will have to play. I don’t care whether he is managing his career because of age or not. Young players of 20 years will understand that India needs players like Rohit and Virat to win the T20 World Cup. I wish I had that management when I was 35. De Villiers further said, “I think India has shown its intention by including Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in its T20 team. They are clearly thinking about the T20 World Cup.” Let us tell you that, The first T20 match between India and Afghanistan will be played on Thursday, January 11 at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali. Also read: Even cold could not stop Team India’s practice session
IND v AFG: Rohit-Virat will open against Afghanistan! Apart from these, India has two more options
Keeping the T20 World Cup 2024 in mind, the BCCI Selection Committee announced a strong Indian team for this series. Senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have returned to the T20 team after a break of more than a year. Since now Rohit and Virat have returned to the T-20 team and Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal are also in the team. So now the question in everyone’s mind is, who will open for India in this series against Afghanistan. 3 opening combinations that India can try in the Afghanistan series 3 possible opening combinations for IND v AFG 1) Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma can open against Afghanistan Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. (Image Source: Twitter) Rohit Sharma has returned to the T-20 team as captain. He has been India’s best opener in T20I cricket and it should be no surprise if he opens the batting against Afghanistan. His opening partner should be Virat Kohli as he had a great season as an opener with Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2023. Kohli scored many centuries as an opener. Also, he has formed some great partnerships with Rohit Sharma in international cricket. If the duo of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma gets going, it will be a nightmare for any bowling unit in the world. India should have the best two batsmen in its team as openers. 2) Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill Rohit Sharma & Shubman Gill (Photo Source: Twitter) 2023 has been a great year for Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill as the opening pair in ODI cricket. He also opened for India in Tests. Perhaps India can now try this pair in T-20 format also. Shubman Gill was the highest run-scorer in IPL 2023. He scored almost 900 runs while opening for Gujarat Titans. The Prince of Indian cricket already has a T20I century to his name, and playing alongside Rohit Sharma will help him become a better batsman. Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra also feels that Gill will open with Rohit in the T20 series between India and Afghanistan. 3) Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal (Pic Source-Twitter) If India wants a left-handed-right-handed opening combination in the T20 World Cup 2024, then it should try Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma as openers against Afghanistan. Two batsmen from Mumbai open for India in Test cricket. During the absence of Rohit Sharma in the T20 team, Yashasvi played some brilliant innings for the Indian team. Both Jaiswal and Sharma have an aggressive approach, which can help India score big in the powerplay overs.
IND v AFG: Team India’s best playing XI for the upcoming T20 series against Afghanistan
Team India (Photo Source: X/Twitter) The Senior Men’s Selection Committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the 16-member Indian team for the T-20 series against Afghanistan starting from January 11. Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav could not be a part of this series due to injuries. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have returned to the T20 team after almost 14 months. Now the question is, what will be India’s playing XI in the first match of the T20 series against Afghanistan to be played from January 11? Who will get a chance in place of Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav? For this the team management will have to put a lot of thinking. IND v AFG: Team India’s Best Playing XI Openers: Rohit Sharma Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal In the first T20 to be played against Afghanistan in Mohali. Rohit Sharma Yashasvi Jaiswal can enter the opening along with him. He has been performing brilliantly in this format for some time now. Along with this, he also gives a combination of left and right in the top order. In such a situation, Shubhman Gill may have to wait. Apart from his century, Shubman Gill has not performed much in T2oI in this format and his last few innings have been quite worrying. Although this youngster will soon stand on his feet, but looking at the current combination of the team, it seems that he may have to sit for the time being. Middle Order: Virat Kohli, Tilak Verma, Sanju Samson (wk), Rinku Singh Virat Kohli Performs well in the top order, but against Afghanistan he may have to bat at number 3. His gear in the middle overs and his game against spin will have to improve. Without Suryakumar, Tilak Verma is likely to get a few more chances to prove himself. The young left-hander has been sent up and down the order for quite some time now, and number 4 could be ideal for him. He will also serve as the sixth bowling option. Sanju Samson and Jitesh Sharma are the two wicketkeepers who have been included in the squad. Sanju Samson has played more T20I cricket in recent times, but he can still fit into the team. He recently scored his first international century. Rinku Singh has been brilliant since his debut in international cricket and it is almost certain that he will play in the middle order. He will play the role of finisher for the team. All-rounder: Axar Patel In this playing XI Akshar Patel Washington will be ahead of Sundar. The left-handed batsman showed better bowling against Australia and he would like to continue that form further. He would like more opportunities to spend some time in the middle while batting. Bowlers: Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar (Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar) India has selected only three fast bowlers in the team, Mukesh Kumar, Avesh Khan and Arshdeep Singh. These three need to play to strengthen the team in the bowling…
“I am trying my best to be available for selection, but…”- Mohammed Shami said about his recovery.
Shami, 33, has been out of action since the 2023 ODI World Cup final due to an ankle injury. Shami was then ruled out of the entire South African tour, which included the drawn two-Test series. Meanwhile, in some media reports this It has been learned that the right-arm fast bowler will not be able to play in the first two Tests of the England series. I want to be fit before the Test series against England- Mohammed Shami Speaking to India Today after receiving the prestigious Arjuna Award, Shami answered a question on his availability for the England Test. Responding to this he said, “I am trying my best to be available for selection for the England Test series, but Test matches are a longer format so you don’t want to be in the team with any doubts.” Apart from this, Shami also told about his plans for the T20 World Cup to be held in June. He said, “Whenever it comes to T20, sometimes I do not understand whether I am in the scheme of things or not. But I think before the T20 World Cup you have the IPL and this is the best opportunity to bring momentum, and if the management asks me to play, I will be available.” Before the England Test series, India will play three T20 matches against Afghanistan at home, with the first match being played on Thursday, January 11. Like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, Shami also last played a T20 match against England in the 2022 World Cup, where India lost.
Mohammed Shami increases BCCI’s problems, may be out of test series against England
Mohammed Shami. (Photo Source: Twitter) Team India’s fast bowler Mohammed Shami may remain out of the first two Tests of the five-match series against England starting from January 25. He recently revealed that he played with pain during the ODI World Cup 2023, after which he was advised to take a break from the game. Currently, he is recovering from an ankle injury, which also ruled him out of the two-match Test series against South Africa. According to reports, the 33-year-old player has not started bowling in the nets yet. BCCI officials are hopeful that the fast bowler will undergo his fitness test at the NCA before making a place in the Test team. If he passes the test, Shami will join the team in Rajkot for the third Test. Will not be able to play the first two test matches against England – BCCI official A BCCI source was quoted by the Indian Express as saying, “Shami has not even started bowling yet, he will have to go to NCA to prove his fitness. It is difficult for him to play in the first two Tests against England. For the first two Test matches against England, Prasidh Krishna or Mukesh Kumar can be included in the playing eleven in place of Shami. In the second Test against the Proteas at Newlands, Cape Town, Kumar performed well with the ball, while Prasidh was decent. Captain Rohit Sharma was not happy with his performance in the first Test of the series in Centurion. Except Shami, all other Test cricketers are fit for the blockbuster series against England. The team is set to reunite in Hyderabad after the series against Afghanistan. The T2oI series against Afghanistan will end on January 17.
If Rohit Sharma says I am available, how will you remove him- K Srikkanth
Former Team India cricketer K Srikkanth Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are expected to play in the upcoming T20 World Cup, which is scheduled to start from June 1. Let us tell you that Rohit and Virat have not played a single match in this format since the T-20 World Cup semi-finals. But he has been recalled to the team for the upcoming three-match series against Afghanistan. Srikanth said that if Rohit is available for selection then the team management cannot exclude him. He said the 36-year-old player is sad after losing to Australia in the ODI World Cup final and would like to retire with the T20 World Cup, which will be held in West Indies and USA. Srikkanth also said that, Virat Kohli will definitely feature in the tournament as he is in great form. K Srikkanth’s big statement regarding Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli In a video on his YouTube channel, Srikkanth said, “Virat Kohli is sure. He is in great form. Rohit Sharma is probably confident about how he scored in the World Cup. He will regroup and try to perform well in the IPL. If Rohit Sharma says I am available, you cannot say that you will drop him. At the end of the day, Rohit Sharma is also hurt by the fact that he has lost a World Cup. He would like to retire at least with the World Cup in hand. He was there in the 2007 World Cup. He would like to do something similar, win the World Cup and then retire. Virat Kohli, considered one of the greatest players of all time, has not yet won the T20 World Cup. He was the top run-scorer in the last edition of the T20 World Cup and is in ‘great form’ at the moment. Regarding him, Srikant had said that, “Virat Kohli would definitely like to win the T20 World Cup. Apart from this, the T20 World Cup took place only 13 months ago last year. Virat Kohli was in extraordinary form. If they say they’re available, I don’t think you can skip them. Also read: This aggressive South African batsman retired from Test cricket with immediate effect.
January 7- Evening News Headlines: All the latest news from the cricket world till this evening.
This news gives a brief description of the incidents which made headlines in the cricket world today. (Photo Source: Getty Images) 1) A new earthquake is about to come in Indian cricket, selectors do not want to see Rohit and Kohli together in T20Is. The Indian cricket team’s recently concluded South Africa tour has ended on a good note. Let us tell you that during the Test series of this tour, the team has made history by winning the Cape Town Test match. So now once again after red ball cricket, in white ball cricket, the Indian team is going to face the Afghanistan cricket team in a three-match T20 series. ,Read full news, 2) ‘When benefits stop…’- Kieron Pollard targeted Mumbai Indians through this post IPL 2024 The excitement among the fans is at its peak. After the mini auction, the squads of all the teams have been revealed, the fans are very excited to cheer for their favorite team. Before the start of IPL, Mumbai Indians team remains a topic of discussion. But Mumbai Indians batting coach Kieron Pollard has posted something on social media, due to which it seems that he has targeted Mumbai Indians and Hardik Pandya. ,Read full news, 3) After retiring from Test and ODI cricket, David Warner said to all his fans- ‘Thank you’ Australia’s experienced batsman David Warner has retired from international Test and ODI cricket after the three-match Test series played against Pakistan. Let us tell you, David Warner batted very well for Australia in many important matches and played an important role in his team’s victory. ,Read full news, 4) Pujara’s bat is making noise in Ranji Trophy, showed mirror to selectors by scoring double century Indian cricket team’s experienced batsman Cheteshwar Pujara has made a strong case for his comeback in Test cricket by scoring a record double century in Ranji Trophy. Pujara, playing for Saurashtra against Jharkhand in Rajkot, scored his 17th double century in first-class cricket during a Ranji Trophy match. ,Read full news, 5) Ashwin slammed Michael Vaughn for criticizing the Indian team for not winning ICC tournaments. Last week, former England cricket team captain Michael Vaughan had said about the Indian cricket team that it has failed to perform as per expectations. And despite having talent and resources, it has not been able to win any major ICC tournament in the last decade. ,Read full news, 6) MS Dhoni’s business partner revealed the truth, rejected the allegations of fraud and said – he was trying to defame me… Former Indian player Mahendra Singh Dhoni (MS Dhoni) is soon ready to entertain the fans in IPL 2024. But at this time Dhoni has to make rounds of court. Dhoni had taken legal action against Mihir Diwakar and Soumya Biswas of Arka Sports and Management Limited. ,Read full news, 7) The first win of the year gave peace to captain Rohit Sharma, the passion to win will remain in 2024 Team India captain Rohit Sharma is now trying to get his life back on track, and…
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