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.
In any case, beating Pakistan by a sizeable margin at the biggest stage of the 50-over cricket will be a bigger revenge than giving away points for free.
After losing the T20I series 0-2, Team India will now play Australia in a five-match ODI series.
Talking about his batting position in the ODIs, Maxwell said he would find it difficult to make a difference at No 7 in most occasions.
Kohli also defended Indian bowlers, saying the dew played a vital role in the second innings.
KL Rahul also heaped praises on Maxwell for his brilliant batting.
