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.
According to a report in ESPNcricinfo, team physiotherapist Patrick Farhart gave a final nod about Kedar Jadhav's fitness to the selectors a few days back.
Two-time champions India led by Virat Kohli, take on South Africa in their opener on June 5. The World Cup is starting from May 30 in England and Wales.
The top court though maintained that he is guilty of betting/match-fixing.
Shami last played in the just-concluded One Day International series against Australia, where he picked five wickets in four matches.
Clarke took to social media to underline Dhoni's importance to the Indian team.
