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.
While all the other teams have already started their campaigns, India is the only team which is yet to play a single game in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019.
It would be interesting to see if the Proteas are able to pose any kind of challenge against a strong Indian team
The board has invited as many as 5 nations to come and feature in India's domestic season.
Virat Kohli and his men will be eager to go on the field against South Africa at Southampton in their World Cup 2019 opening game on Wednesday (June 5, 2019).
The special editions will feature subtle exterior updates along with minor interior changes.
