Indian cricket team
Ranji Roundup: Pujara, Rahane picked in Mumbai, Saurashtra squads; Hardik opts out
Pujara has been named in Saurashtra's squad, which will be led by Jaydev Unadkat and Rahane is a part of Mumbai's squad to be led by Prithvi Shaw. The senior pros have been under scrutiny because of the lack of big scores of late. Rahane last scored a century in December 2020, against Australia in Melbourne.
2nd ODI: Confident India aim to seal series against West Indies
Since India didn't have much trouble in defeating West Indies in the first match, hosts are unlikely to make any changes in their playing XI. However, the focus will be on vice-captain KL Rahul who has joined the team after a family engagement and was seen sweating it out in the nets ahead of the game.
IND vs WI: KL Rahul, Mayank join India camp; Saini returns from Covid isolation
Meanwhile, Navdeep Saini, who was in isolation after contracting Covid-19, is also back with the team. On Monday, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) took to Twitter to share pictures of Rahul, Mayank, and Saini training at the Narendra Modi Stadium as India began preparation for the second ODI, which will be played on Wednesday.
Kohli will get runs whether he is playing under Rohit or anybody else: Gavaskar
Kohli had cleared the air on rumors that he has a rift with Rohit, saying he was tired of answering the same question again and again when he was addressing the press. Kohli now played under Rohit for the first time in ODI cricket as the latter took over as India's full-time captain in limited-overs in India's first ODI against the West Indies. Gavaskar told Star Sports, "Why would they not be getting along? They are playing for India. All these talks about two players not gelling are always speculation."
IND v WI, 1st ODI: Chahal, Sundar, Sharma set up India's six-wicket win for 1-0 lead in the series
India, despite Sharma's scintillating knock, went from 84/0 to 116/4 in 17.3 overs. But Suryakumar Yadav (34 not out) and debutant Deepak Hooda (26 not out) ensured there were no more hiccups as India achieved the target with 22 overs to spare and end their landmark 1000th ODI on a winning note.
U-19 World Cup: Ganguly, Jay shah hail Team India, announce reward of Rs 40 Lakh per player
"Congratulations to the under 19 team and the support staff and the selectors for winning the world cup in such a magnificent way...The cash prize announced by us of 40 lakhs is a small token of appreciation but their efforts are beyond value .. magnificent stuff..@bcci," Ganguly wrote on Twitter. India produced a clinical all-around performance to beat England by four wickets in the final. This is India's record fifth U-19 World Cup title in tournament's history after previously winning
Proud moment for India, team kept cool minds, says captain Yash Dhull after winning U-19 World Cup title
India produced a clinical all-round performance to beat England by four wickets in the final. Shaik Rasheed (50 off 84) and Nishant Sindhu smashed fifties while Raj Bawa (35 off 54) also played a vital knock and helped India chase the small but tricky target in 47.4 overs. "It's a proud moment for India. It was good batting and a good comeback by England. But we kept cool minds and focused," said Dhull in the post-match presentation.
U-19 World Cup: All-round India outclass England; clinch record-extending 5th title
This is India's record fifth title in the tournament's history and came after previously winning it in 2000, 2008, 2012 and 2018. The Yash Dhull-led India U19 finished the tournament with an unbeaten run in the West Indies, flaunting the strength of the assembly line of Next-Gen India cricketers. With this, Dhull joins the illustrious list of captains -- Mohammad Kaif (2000), Virat Kohli (2008), Unmukt Chand (2012), Prithvi Shaw (2018) -- who have lifted the U19 trophy for India in the past.
Frontrunner Rohit downplays Test captaincy talks; Ishan to open, 'KulCha' back in the mix
The 34-year-old Sharma took over India's full-time limited-overs' captaincy after Virat quit the T20I leadership role and was later sacked as ODI skipper. The Mumbaikar is now also being looked at as the front runner for captaincy role in the longest format of the game after Kohli left the post in an unforeseen manner, last month.
Ishan Kishan, Shahrukh Khan added to squad for 1st ODI: BCCI
Squad for the 1st ODI: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Deepak Hooda, Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohd. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Avesh Khan, Ishan Kishan, Shahrukh Khan.
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