Abhishek downplays competition with Gill & Jaiswal for T20I opening slot
On Sunday against England, the 24-year-old smashed 135 runs off just 54 balls to help India post a mammoth 247/9, for his second T20I century.
On Sunday against England, the 24-year-old smashed 135 runs off just 54 balls to help India post a mammoth 247/9, for his second T20I century.
Former India coach and noted commentator Ravi Shastri believes Gautam Gambhir can make an immediate impact in his new role as head coach because he’s a “contemporary” mentor and already close to the team.
“Why Surya was made the captain, because he is one of the deserving candidates. He’s been around the group over the last year, we get feedback from the dressing room a lot. (He has a) good cricket brain, and (is) one of the best T20 batters in the world,” Agarkar said.
The T20 World Cup-winning Indian cricket team landed in Delhi on Thursday morning after winning the World Cup title in Barbados.
Gambhir, when asked about his chances of succeeding Dravid for the top post, chose to remain noncommittal, adding to the mystery surrounding the potential coaching change.
On being asked if it was his attacking style of play that helped him score the double-hundred in Tests, Rohit Sharma said that "nothing comes easy".
India bowling coach Bharat Arun informed recently that Jasprit Bumrah won't require any surgery and hoped for his return before India's tour of New Zealand.
Ian Chappell also singled out Indian captain Virat Kohli for special praise, speaking in glowing terms about his relentless quest for excellence.
Sanju Samson and Shivam Dube could be the other major talking points among the selectors when they decide the India squad for Bangladesh series.
After Twitter on Friday, former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson's Instagram profile was hacked and illicit pictures appeared on it.
