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Asia Cup: Laxman named as India's interim head coach in Dravid's absence
Laxman who served as the coach in India's just-concluded three-match ODI series in Zimbabwe, will oversee the team's preparation in the absence of Dravid, who tested positive for Covid-19 before the team's departure to the UAE. The 49-year-old Dravid will join the team once he tests negative and is cleared by the BCCI Medical Team.
After failure in Zimbabwe, K.L Rahul might not be sure-shot opener for India in T20 World Cup!
The past few months have been very tough for Rahul, who was out of action due to a sports hernia and Covid-19. After the conclusion of IPL 2022, in which he led Lucknow Super Giants to the playoffs, the 30-year-old was scheduled to captain India in the home T20Is against South Africa but missed out owing to a groin injury.
IND v ZIM, 3rd ODI: Had made three nineties but wanted to get a century, says Shubman Gill
"Definitely special (on hitting his maiden international ton). The bat was pretty good and that's why I changed it after my fifty as I wanted to save it. Always special to get a hundred. I had made three nineties but wanted to get a century," said Gill in the post-match presentation ceremony. On a Sunny Monday morning sky, Gill had a splash with a top-class 130 off 97 balls, laced with 15 fours and a six, and was head and shoulders above everyone in the Indian team.
IND v ZIM, 3rd ODI: Zimbabwe took the game deep, would have liked to finish the game earlier, says KL Rahul
After Shubman Gill's top-class maiden ODI century, 130 off 97 balls, laced with 15 fours and a six took India to 289-8, Zimbabwe were down and out in the run chase at 169-7. In came Sikandar Raza and he slammed 115 off 95 balls, including nine fours and three sixes, to bring Zimbabwe on the verge of a huge victory. Raza also shared a 104-run stand off 79 balls with Brad Evans (28), who had earlier taken his maiden five-for in ODI cricket, 5-54 in ten overs, as a boisterous home crowd cheered them on.
IND v ZIM, 3rd ODI: Shubman Gill's 130 outshines Sikandar Raza's 115 as India win by 13 runs; secure 3-0 series sweep
After Gill's top-class 130 off 97 balls, laced with 15 fours and a six took India to 289-8, Zimbabwe were down and out in the run chase at 169-7. In came Raza and he slammed 115 off 95 balls, including nine fours and three sixes, to bring Zimbabwe on the verge of a huge victory. Raza also shared a 104-run stand off 79 balls with Brad Evans (28), who had earlier taken his maiden five-for in ODI cricket, 5-54 in ten overs, as a boisterous home crowd cheered them on.
IND v ZIM: Was pumped up to be in pressure situation, says Samson on unbeaten 43 in 2nd ODI
"I haven't got much time in the middle, so I wanted to test myself in a pressure (situation). I was really pumped up to be there in pressure situation and they were also bowling well with good bouncers. I really enjoyed the time in the middle," said Samson in a chat with broadcasters ahead of third ODI on Monday.
IND v ZIM, 3rd ODI: Shubman Gill's first hundred in international cricket takes India to 289/8
After captain KL Rahul and his deputy Shikhar Dhawan put on 64 runs for the opening stand, Gill (130 off 97 balls, 15 fours and a six) and Ishan Kishan (50 off 64 balls, six fours) put on 140 for the third wicket before the latter was run-out to give India a good total on a used pitch. For Zimbabwe, who had a couple of dropped catches, pacer Brad Evans took his maiden five-wicket haul in ODI cricket, with figures of 5-54.
T20 World Cup: Tactical smartness, experience key to success in Australia
When teams travel to Australia in October-November for the T20 World Cup, they are expected to get few noticeable things there. Bigger grounds, lesser grip for spinners, truer bounce for pacers, more horizontal shots for batters and change in par scores are the specific things which teams will have to take care of.
India still in search of ideal playing XI for T20 World Cup; injury major concern
Injury to two premier pacers -- Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel -- is the biggest concern for India, going into the showpiece event in Australia. Both bowlers haven't been picked for the 2022 Asia Cup, which begins on August 27 in the UAE, and are currently undergoing rehab at the NCA in Bengaluru.
Ind vs Zim, 2nd ODI: All-rounder Deepak Hooda sets unique World record
The win helped India in taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Interestingly, since Hooda's international debut, India have won every match that he has played in, across formats and he proved to be the country's lucky charm. As per records, Hooda has now been part of 16 successive wins for India, which is the longest unbeaten streak for any player after debut. India have won seven ODIs and nine T20Is with Hooda in the team since he played his first international match in February this year.
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