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Will India Ever Produce Another MS Dhoni? Indian Wicketkeepers Who Can Match MS Dhoni’s Legacy

Vikas Singh Derek — Sun, 02 Jul 2023 10:18:45 +0000

Will India Ever Produce Another MS Dhoni? Indian Wicketkeepers Who Can Match MS Dhoni’s Legacy. There are no doubts that MS Dhoni is by far and large, the best captain for India till now. While the Indian team has struggled to win an ICC title for the last 10 years, MS Dhoni led Team India to three ICC titles within six years during his captaincy. As a wicketkeeper too, MS Dhoni was among the quickest men behind the stumps.

A few Indian wicketkeepers have bagged the limelight in various series and domestic tournaments. They are young and enthusiastic and also own some skills like the legend MS Dhoni. Some have the ability to form a legacy to that of Dhoni if they perform consistently for the national team in the future. Here we talk about 5 Indian wicketkeepers who can match MS Dhoni’s legacy.

Will India Ever Produce Another MS Dhoni? Indian Wicketkeepers Who Can Match MS Dhoni’s Legacy

5. Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant (Image Credit: Twitter)

Rishabh Pant led the Indian team to victory in Australia in 2021 during Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Like Dhoni, Pant is a fearless batsman who deals with boundaries. He is also a hard-hitter like Dhoni and plays in the lower-middle order.

Rishabh Pant has already impressed everyone with his batting might at a young age. He is recovering from an injury and will be back to the squad in the coming months. As a young and emerging wicketkeeper-batsman, Rishabh Pant has a lot of years left in his international career. Hence, he can match MS Dhoni’s legacy with wonderful performances in the coming years.

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Abhimanyu Easwaran To Arjun Tendulkar: Here Are Indian Players Like Sarfaraz Khan Whose International Career Seems Over Even Before It Began

Vikas Singh Derek — Sun, 02 Jul 2023 08:59:59 +0000

Abhimanyu Easwaran To Arjun Tendulkar: Here Are Indian Players Like Sarfaraz Khan Whose International Career Seems Over Even Before It Began. After smacking 3 stunning centuries in Ranji Trophy 2023, Sarfaraz Khan became a popular name in Indian cricket this year.

Many experts, players, and former cricketers voiced views in favor of Sarfaraz Khan’s Test debut. However, selectors overlooked him for IND vs AUS Test series in March 2023.

Sarfaraz Khan did not get a place in IND vs WI Test series too, probably due to his miserable stint in IPL 2023. His international career has failed to take off so far, even after his amazing batting show in various domestic circuits. Sarfaraz Khan is not the only Indian batter like this. Here we take a peek at 5 players like Sarfaraz Khan whose international career seems to be over even before it began.

Abhimanyu Easwaran To Arjun Tendulkar: Here Are Indian Players Like Sarfaraz Khan Whose International Career Seems Over Even Before It Began

5. Abhimanyu Easwaran

Abhimanyu Easwaran is the first player on this list. After his dominant batting show in domestic tournaments and the India A team, Easwaran was picked in India vs Bangladesh Test series last year.

Despite India being a powerful team in the series, he did not get any opportunities to make his Test debut. Later, he was snubbed from IND vs AUS Test series. In his First Class career, the Bengal player has an average of 47+. In List A and T20’s career, he owns a batting average of 46+.

However, the top-order batter is yet to make his international debut and will turn 28 years old this year. Easwaram was expected to feature in IND vs WI series but it didn’t happen. Like Sarfaraz Khan, his international career is yet to take off.

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From Shikhar Dhawan To Bhuvneshwar Kumar, India Players Who Will Retire As Soon As BCCI Allows Participation In Foreign Leagues

Vikas Singh Derek — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 11:30:55 +0000

From Shikhar Dhawan To Bhuvneshwar Kumar, India Players Who Will Retire As Soon As BCCI Allows Participation In Foreign Leagues. According to BCCI rules, Indian players are not allowed to participate in foreign leagues around the world. They can only play in domestic tournaments and IPL. If an Indian player wants to play in a foreign league, he has to take NOC from BCCI about the same.

Moreover, even retired Indian players are not allowed to participate in foreign leagues. However, many former cricketers, foreign players, and experts have criticized this BCCI rule. Some feel that playing on foreign soil will enable Indian players to get a better idea of foreign conditions.

BCCI will not allow Indian players to play in foreign leagues soon but may allow retired players to participate in foreign leagues. In this listicle, we take a glance at 10 Indian players who will retire as soon as BCCI allows retired players to participate in foreign leagues.

From Shikhar Dhawan To Bhuvneshwar Kumar, India Players Who Will Retire As Soon As BCCI Allows Participation In Foreign Leagues

Shikhar Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan (Image Credit: Twitter)

Shikhar Dhawan is the first Indian player who might retire as soon as BCCI allows retired players to participate in foreign leagues. The right-handed batsman was a confirmed ODI member for India till last year.

Since the start of 2023, Shubman Gill has displaced him as an opener in ODIs. Moreover, BCCI is reluctant to play Dhawan in any series. Dhawan last played an ODI game in December 2022. He will turn 38 years old this year and is in the final stage of his international career.

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IPL 2023: 10 Most Cost-Effective Players

Vikas Singh Derek — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 04:52:50 +0000

IPL 2023 is set to conclude on Sunday (May 28), when Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Gujarat Titans (GT) lock horns with each other in the final. The result will either see GT claiming their second consecutive IPL title or CSK winning the joint-most IPL trophies with Mumbai Indians with their 5th IPL title.

IPL 2023 auction broke all records after Sam Curran became the most expensive player ever in IPL history at Rs. 18.50 crore price. There were some others too who earned an inexpensive deal but came out with outstanding performances. Here we talk about 10 most cost-effective players of IPL 2023.

IPL 2023: 10 Most Cost-Effective Players

10. Ajinkya Rahane (CSK- 50 lakh)

Ajinkya Rahane of Chennai Super Kings (Credits: Twitter)

Ajinkya Rahane is the first player in IPL 2023 who emerged as cost-effective at his low price. He was picked for just Rs. 50 lakh by CSK. However, at a strike rate of 169+, Rahane shattered 299 runs in 10 innings with two match-winning half-centuries. He held CSK to get a good replacement at No. 3 in the initial stages after the failure of Ben Stokes.

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IPL 2023: 10 Players Who Could Not Prove Their Worth

Vikas Singh Derek — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 04:50:24 +0000

IPL 2023 final is set to take place on Sunday (May 28) and it is Gujarat Titans (GT) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) who will square off in the final. GT vs CSK, IPL 2023 final, takes place at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

During IPL 2023 mini-auction, there were many players who managed to grab expensive contracts. While some of these players became value-for-money, some others failed to do their jobs effectively for their respective teams. Hence, they failed to prove their worth. Here we take a glance at the 10 costliest buys of IPL 2023.

IPL 2023: 10 Players Who Could Not Prove Their Worth

10. Sam Curran (PBKS- 18.5 Cr)

Sam Curran (Credits: Twitter)

Sam Curran is the first player on this list. Sam Curran became the costliest buy ever in IPL history after Punjab Kings picked him for Rs. 18.5 crores in IPL 2023 auction. In 14 games, the handed batsman scored 276 runs at an average of 27.60.

He scored only 1 fifty. With the ball, he held a high economy rate of 10.22 with 10 wickets in 14 games. Overall, he failed to make an impact in the season for his team.

Also Read: CSK vs GT: “Hardik Pandya Is Going To Captain India” – Michael Vaughan

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Not Pakistan! Here Are The Top 5 Teams Who Have Troubled India The Most In ICC ODI World Cups

Vikas Singh Derek — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 07:18:21 +0000

Not Pakistan! Here Are The Top 5 Teams Who Have Troubled India The Most In ICC ODI World Cups. ICC ODI World Cup 2023 schedule is out and all the teams will be soon preparing the squads for the tournament. ICC ODI World Cup 2023 is the 13th edition of the tournament that will take place in India.

Other than India, Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, South Africa, and England are other teams part of the tournament. Two more teams will join the tournament after the qualifiers.

India has won ICC ODI World Cup twice- once in 1983 under skipper Kapil Dev and the other in 2011 under Captain Cool MS Dhoni. India has a good record in the ODI World Cup tournament, winning 53 games and losing 29 out of 84.

There are a few teams who emerged as a big threat to Team India in ICC ODI World Cups in the past. Here we talk about 5 teams who have beaten India the most in ICC ODI World Cups.

Not Pakistan! Here Are The Top 5 Teams Who Have Troubled India The Most In ICC ODI World Cups

5. South Africa/ West Indies- 3

West Indies vs South Africa (Credit: Twitter)

South Africa and West Indies take the 5th spot on this list. Both South Africa and West Indies have crushed India in 3 games in ICC ODI World Cup tournaments. South Africa has a better record against India too.

They have crushed India in 3 games and lost only 2 out of 5 encounters. In ODI World Cup 2011 when India won the title, South Africa was the only team against whom India lost.

West Indies has also crushed India in 3 games. However, India holds the reins in head-to-head clashes by winning 6 games out of 9. Moreover, after defeating West Indies in the 1983 World Cup final, India has always crushed West Indies in the premier ICC tournament.

Also Read: Ashish Nehra To Become India’s New Head Coach? Here’s Why Nehra Will Kick Away BCCI’s Proposal

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Ashish Nehra To Become India’s New Head Coach? Here’s Why Nehra Will Kick Away BCCI’s Proposal

Vikas Singh Derek — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 06:44:47 +0000

Ashish Nehra To Become India’s New Head Coach? Here’s Why Nehra Will Kick Away BCCI’s Proposal. With IPL franchise Gujarat Titans, Ashish Nehra has proved that he can be among the best coaches for any team. After India’s back-to-back setbacks in crucial tournaments since 2021 end, Rahul Dravid’s coach position has come under criticism.

India failed to reach Asia Cup 2023 final, ICC T20 World Cup final, and also faced a huge defeat by 209 runs against Australia in ICC WTC final 2023. Hence, Rahul Dravid’s term after ICC ODI World Cup 2023 might not be renewed.

Former pace Ashish Nehra might be urged to take up India’s head coach position after his successful role in Gujarat Titans for the last two IPL seasons. However, the former right-arm pacer might not take up the role due to some reasons. In this article, we talk about 5 reasons why Ashish Nehra will never accept India’s head coach position.

5Ashish Nehra To Become India’s New Head Coach? Here’s Why Nehra Will Kick Away BCCI’s Proposal

5. His Commitment To Gujarat Titans in IPL 2023

Hardik Pandya Captain of Gujarat Titans and Ashish Nehra of Gujarat Titans (Image Credit: Twitter)

Gujarat Titans team was formed in IPL 2022 season and Ashish Nehra is the current head coach of the team. IPL franchises are big brands in franchise T20 cricket and they thrive to come up with the best performances to make a name for themselves.

Gujarat Titans won the IPL 2022 title and also reached the final in the 2023 season. Being the head coach of the side, Nehra has a lot of responsibilities. Coaching the IPL team includes off-season duties like scouting the best players for the squad and also IPL auctions. Hence Nehra has a lot of commitments with Gujarat Titans and taking a head coach position will affect this role.

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5 Players Who Deserve An India Call Up From Ranji Trophy Ahead Of ODI World Cup 2023

Vikas Singh Derek — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 08:07:30 +0000

ODI World Cup 2023 is the biggest campaign that will take place this year. Indian team is focused to prepare for the tournament since the start of this year. BCCI selectors also decided to provide proper rest to key players who are almost confirmed to be part of the ODI World Cup 2023.

However, there will be a few new additions to the India squad for ODI World Cup 2023. On the basis of players’ show in Ranji Trophy 2022-23, a few players can definitely make their ODI debut ahead of the World Cup and also capture a spot in the final squad. Here we discuss 5 players who deserve an India call-up from the Ranji Trophy ahead of the ODI World Cup 2023.

5 Players Who Deserve An India Call Up From Ranji Trophy Ahead Of ODI World Cup 2023

5. Abhimanyu Easwaran

Abhimanyu Easwaran (Image: Twitter)

Abhimanyu Easwaran is the first player who deserves an India call-up from the Ranji Trophy ahead of the ODI World Cup 2023. The right-handed batsman gave a marvelous performance in Ranji Trophy 2023.

Playing for Bengal, the 27-year-old shattered 798 runs in just 14 innings at an average of 66.50. The top-order batter also smacked 3 centuries and 3 half-centuries in the season. Easwaran has been part of the national squad earlier too but never made it to the field in the national jersey.

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5 Instances When Rohit Sharma Did Not Walk The Talk As Indian Captain

Vikas Singh Derek — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 08:01:32 +0000

Rohit Sharma leads Team India in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. So far, he has led the team for one-and-a-half years in many bilateral series and a few multi-nation tournaments. Rohit Sharma was promoted as India skipper in the aftermatch of Virat Kohli stepping down as captain.

However, being an Indian captain is not an easy task. During his short stint as Indian captain till now, Rohit Sharma has faced many criticisms for his ineffective leadership in key events. He also forwarded some wrong actions and words which did not suit a national skipper. Here we talk about 5 instances when Rohit Sharma did not walk the talk as Indian captain.

5 Instances When Rohit Sharma Did Not Walk The Talk As Indian Captain

5. When He Supported Favourable Pitch Conditions

Rishabh Pant (Image Credit: Twitter)

When India used spin-friendly dry pitches against Australia in the 2023 Test series which were also touted as poor by ICC, Rohit Sharma supported the team’s decision. The Indian skipper said that other teams used pitch conditions in their favour and India can also use this strategy.

However, many cricket experts and former players reckoned that teams should not indulge too much in pitch and wicket formation for home games. As a skipper, Sharma should have taken a neutral opinion on the matter. As a captain of a cricket giant like India, he should have stayed away from making such controversial statements on camera.

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5 Reasons Why IPL Has Done More Harm Than Good To Indian Cricket

Vikas Singh Derek — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 07:58:48 +0000

There are no doubts that (Indian Premier League) IPL is an integral part of Indian cricket. Every IPL season is an entertaining tournament not only in India but throughout the world. Players and teams who perform well in the Indian domestic league are recognized and applauded by cricket fans all over the globe.

However, there are pros and cons to everything, and similarly, IPL too has some disadvantages for Indian cricket. A few of these are so lethal that they are doing more harm than good. Here we discuss 5 reasons why IPL has done more harm than good to Indian cricket over the years.

5 Reasons Why IPL Has Done More Harm Than Good To Indian Cricket

5. Shifts Focus From International Games

India team (Image Credits: Twitter)

One of the major harm that IPL has done to Indian cricket is that it shifts focus from international games. At the beginning and during the tournament, players are only concerned about their performances in the domestic league.

As a result, they are ready to risk their national commitments for the cash-rich franchise T20 league. Even fans are more concerned about Indian Premier League than Team India’s performance in international games during the tournament. Players are ready to increase their workload to drive their teams to laurels during the seasons.

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Why Virat Kohli Was A Better Captain Than Rohit Sharma

Vikas Singh Derek — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 07:58:20 +0000

Rohit Sharma is the successor of Virat Kohli in the captainship of Indian team. Until the end of 2021, Virat Kohli was the captain of Team India in all formats. Rohit Sharma replaced him as the skipper in one format at the start and eventually became the leader in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.

However, in the span of almost one-and-a-half years, Rohit Sharma has failed in his leadership duties to a great extent. Many consider Virat Kohli a better captain for Team India than Sharma after the team’s huge failures in the past. Here we talk about 5 reasons why Virat Kohli was a better captain than Rohit Sharma.

Why Virat Kohli Was A Better Captain Than Rohit Sharma?

5. Fitness Level

Virat Kohli (Image Credit: Twitter)

Virat Kohli is a legend when it comes to fitness. Kohli has set the standard for fitness in Indian cricket and many players from around the world follow him in this matter. Kohli is so fit that he never faced any major injury and was always available to lead Team India in Tests, ODIs, and T20I.

However, Rohit Sharma lacks such a level of fitness. He has missed many series and games due to fitness issues and frequent injuries. Hence, excellent fitness is one of the reasons why Virat Kohli was a better captain than Rohit Sharma.

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5 Reasons Why Ravi Shastri Was A Better Coach Than Rahul Dravid

Vikas Singh Derek — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 07:58:08 +0000

Rahul Dravid is the head coach of Team India. He overtook the position of Ravi Shastri, who was the coach of the team until T20I World Cup 2021. Rahul Dravid was the NCA Chief (National Cricket Academy) prior to being a head coach and did a wonderful job with youngsters during his term.

However, his role as India head coach has come under scrutiny after team’s multiple setbacks for the last one-and-a-half year. India has failed in ICC tournaments and also lost some prominent bilateral series under coach Rahul Dravid. However, during Ravi Shastri’s term, India had a better record. Here we take a glance at 5 reasons why Ravi Shastri was a better coach than Rahul Dravid.

5 Reasons Why Ravi Shastri Was A Better Coach Than Rahul Dravid

5. Better Records In Bilateral Series

Ravi Shastri (Image Credit: Twitter)

Under Ravi Shastri, Team India bagged its first-ever Test series victory in Australia in 2017 and repeated the triumph in 2021. India also crushed England in Test series 2-1 in September 2021, with one game being postponed. India also earned consecutive win records in home series with skipper Virat Kohli. India did fail to win ICC titles under Ravi Shastri but always dominated in bilateral series.

In contrast, under Rahul Dravid, India lost ODI series to Bangladesh and Australia. Against Australia, India faced a defeat at home. The men-in-blue also faced a humiliating whitewash against South Africa in the ODI series at the start of 2021. Hence, Rahul Dravid’s record in bilateral series is poor so far unlike Ravi Shastri.

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5 Reasons Why Bharat Arun Should Be Re-Instated As India’s Bowling Coach

Vikas Singh Derek — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 07:56:56 +0000

Paras Mhambrey is the current coach of India’s national cricket team. Under head coach Rahul Dravid, he guides Indian bowlers in international series and tournaments. Bharat Arun was the previous bowling coach of Team India, who mostly worked under former head coach Ravi Shastri.

If we compare Bharat Arun and Paras Mhambrey, the former had a much more prosperous record for the Indian team. Recently, India’s bowling failed thoroughly against Australia in ICC WTC final 2023.

They also crumbled against England in T20 World Cup 2022 semi-final and against Pakistan and Sri Lanka during Asia Cup 2023. Here we take a glance at 5 reasons why Bharat Arun should be re-instated as India’s bowling coach.

5 Reasons Why Bharat Arun Should Be Re-Instated As India’s Bowling Coach

5. Formed India’s Lethal Pace Attack

Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Image Credit: Twitter)

Bharat Arun was the bowling coach of India from 2014 to 2021. He was the man behind forming the lethal pace attack for India under the guidance of coach Ravi Shastri and captain Virat Kohli. Pacers like Ishant Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umesh Yadav, and Mohammed Shami became lethal pacers for India during 2017-20 and dominated the opposition.

Mohammed Siraj, who is a key pacer for India in Tests, also rose to the limelight for the first time during Bharat Arun’s term as bowling coach. Hence, he if comes back as bowling coach, he can re-form the brutal pace attack for the team.

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5 Players Who Deserve An India Call Up From Domestic Circuit Ahead Of ODI World Cup 2023

Vikas Singh Derek — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 23:37:26 +0000

After defeat in ICC WTC Final 2023, Indian team will gear up for ICC ODI World Cup 2023 from next month. ODI World Cup 2023 is scheduled to be played in October-November in India. As selectors will prepare the squad for the prominent tournament, they might also shortlist some powerful performers from domestic cricket.

There are many players who performed brilliantly in the 2022-23 domestic season. BCCI selectors can try some of them in the forthcoming ODI series and they can capture a spot in ODI World Cup 2023 squad too. Here we talk about 5 players who deserve an India call-up from the domestic circuit ahead of ODI World Cup 2023.

5 Players Who Deserve An India Call Up From Domestic Circuit Ahead Of ODI World Cup 2023

5. Sai Sudharsan

Vasuki Koushik (Image: Twitter)

Sai Sudharsan was fanstastic in Vijay Hazare Trophy 2022-23 season. The left-handed batsman also rocked with his performance in IPL 2023 for Gujarat Titans. In Vijay Hazare season, Sudharsan mustered 610 runs in 8 games at an average of 76.25.

In IPL 2023 too, the middle-order batsman smacked 362 runs in 8 games averaging 51+. He should get an India call-up after brilliant show in domestic seasons.

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5 Players Who Can Be India’s All-Format Captain

Vikas Singh Derek — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 23:37:20 +0000

Rohit Sharma is the captain of Team India in all three formats. He was elected as the T20I skipper in November 2021, when Virat Kohli stepped down as the captain in the shortest format. Later, he was also promoted to ODI and Test captainship. However, Rohit Sharma failed to drive the team to victory in Asia Cup 2022, ICC T20 World Cup 2022, and ICC WTC Final 2023.

Moreover, Rohit Sharma is not fit enough to lead India in all formats, as this responsibility put a lot of workload on any player. He has missed many games and series due to fitness issues after taking up the leader’s hat. However, there are few Indian players who can lead the team in all three formats. Here we discuss 5 players who can be India’s all-format captains.

5 Players Who Can Be India’s All-Format Captain

5. Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill (Image Credit: Twitter)

Shubman Gill is the first player on this list. Gill has elevated himself as the confirmed opener for India in all three formats since the start of this year. Due to his consistent performance in international cricket at the young age of 23 years, many have perceived him as the next Sachin Tendulkar or Virat Kohli for Indian cricket.

Gill has already shattered centuries in all three formats along with a double ton in the 50-over format. He is a rising star in Indian cricket and such a powerful batsman can definitely lead the team in all formats.

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5 Players Who Will Be Axed From Team India Ahead Of ICC World Cup 2023 Due To A Dismal Outing In IPL 2023 And WTC Final 2023

Vikas Singh Derek — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 23:37:07 +0000

Two key events happened in Indian cricket during the past three months. One was IPL 2023 and the other was WTC final 2023. While CSK fans were excited to witness their team clinching the 5th IPL trophy, Indian cricket fans were thoroughly disappointed after Team India lost WTC final 2023 to Australia. The Pat Cummins-led side defeated India by 209 runs to grab the title.

Now, Team India will not undertake any cricket campaign till July 2023. ICC World Cup 2023 is the next goal that Team India will have in mind when they take the field next month. On the basis of performances in IPL 2023 and WTC final 2023, some players might be ignored for ICC World Cup 2023. Here we talk about 3 such players.

5 Players Who Will Be Axed From Team India Ahead Of ICC World Cup 2023 Due To A Dismal Outing In IPL 2023 And WTC Final 2023

5. Shardul Thakur

Shardul Thakur (Image Credit: Twitter)

Shardul Thakur is the first player on this list. Although Shardul Thakur scored a crucial half-century in ICC WTC Final 2023, he failed in his first job of capturing as many wickets as possible. Despite the swing-friendly conditions, the right-arm seamer picked 2 wickets in the first innings and went wicketless in the 2nd.

The all-rounder was also a disappointing performer in IPL 2023, picking just 7 wickets in 7 games. His high economy of 10+ was a huge disadvantage for this team KKR, due to which he was also stopped from bowling in 2 games. Hence, if we take a look at Shardul Thakur’s show in IPL 2023 and WTC final 2023, he can be snubbed ahead of ICC World Cup 2023.

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5 Former Players Who Can Become India’s Head Coach If Rahul Dravid Is Sacked As India’s Head Coach Ahead Of The 2023 World Cup

Vikas Singh Derek — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 23:35:35 +0000

5 Former Players Who Can Become India’s Head Coach If Rahul Dravid Is Sacked As India’s Head Coach Ahead Of The 2023 World Cup. The duo of Rahul Dravid and Rohit Sharma failed once again as India lost the ICC World Test Championship final to Australia by 209 runs. The hopes of Indian cricket fans were shattered to pieces as Australia lifted ICC WTC trophy after stunning Rohit Sharma and Boys in the most important Test encounter of 2023.

Rahul Dravid’s next job is winning ICC Cricket World Cup, which is set to be played in India in October-November this year. However, Rahul Dravid’s failure in the team’s leadership has come under doubt after the huge defeat in WTC final 2023.

Rahul Dravid might be sacked as head coach by BCCI ahead of Cricket World Cup 2023. Here we take about 5 former players who can become India’s head coach if Rahul Dravid is sacked as coach ahead of the World Cup.

5 Former Players Who Can Become India’s Head Coach If Rahul Dravid Is Sacked As India’s Head Coach Ahead Of The 2023 World Cup

5. Sourav Ganguly

While Sourav Ganguly‘s tenure as BCCI chief cannot be considered his best show in Indian cricket, his captainship for team India during the early 2000s does. Ganguly can be a good choice for the head coach for India.

The 50-year-old player drove India to many historic triumphs during his term as captain like the Natwest series victory against England in 2002 and Champions Trophy 2002. He also took India to the final in ODI World Cup 2003.

If Ganguly is elected as head coach, his dominating nature will help the team to counter aggressive teams like Australia, New Zealand, and Australia, all of whom have halted India’s quest for ICC titles in the past few years.

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5 Reasons Why Rahul Dravid Should Be Sacked As India’s Head Coach Ahead Of ICC World Cup 2023

Vikas Singh Derek — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 04:36:50 +0000

5 Reasons Why Rahul Dravid Should Be Sacked As India’s Head Coach Ahead Of ICC World Cup 2023. Rahul Dravid became the Team’s India head coach in November 2021, after ICC T20 World Cup 2021. Over the last 20 months, Rahul Dravid has not managed to capture accolades for the Indian team. Recently, India lost the ICC World Test Championship final to Australia by 209 runs, falling behind the Aussies in both batting and bowling departments.

If we take a glance at Rahul Dravid’s tenure as India’s head coach, there are no doubts that Team India’s graph has gone down. India faced huge setbacks in some crucial tournaments and series, and Dravid gets the responsibility for the same.

ICC World Cup 2023 is a prominent campaign for Team India this year. If India comes up with another below show in the tournament, it will be big humiliation for Indian cricket. Here we discuss 3 reasons why Rahul Dravid should be sacked as India’s head coach ahead of ICC World Cup 2023.

5 Reasons Why Rahul Dravid Should Be Sacked As India’s Head Coach Ahead Of ICC World Cup 2023

5. Failure In Team Combination

India team (Image Credits: Twitter)

One of the key responsibilities of a coach is forming powerful team combinations. However, Rahul Dravid has largely failed on this matter on several occasions. For instance, he did not pick Yuzvendra Chahal in any game during ICC T20 World Cup 2022 despite the right-arm spinner being the most powerful spinner for the team at that time.

He also left Ravichandran Ashwin in ICC WTC final against Australia recently. These two decisions cost India two ICC titles and were widely criticized by many cricket experts. Hence, Rahul Dravid has failed to form powerful team combinations for India again and again during his tenure as head coach.

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5 Indian Players Who Can Take Up ODI Captaincy If Rohit Sharma Is Sacked Prior To The World Cup

Vikas Singh Derek — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 04:36:12 +0000

5 Indian Players Who Can Take Up ODI Captaincy If Rohit Sharma Is Sacked Prior To The World Cup. ICC WTC 2023 final loss was the 9th consecutive time when India failed to win an ICC trophy since 2013. Even the new skipper Rohit Sharma could not lead Team India to ICC titles in two attempts. Last year India failed to win ICC T20 World Cup 2022 as well under Rohit Sharma.

As a skipper, Rohit Sharma also failed to come up with a powerful batting show in ICC WTC final against Australia, struggling to even score a half-century in both innings. Now, under skipper Rohit Sharma, winning ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 tournament feels like a tough goal for Team India. If Rohit Sharma is sacked ahead of ODI World Cup, there are a few Indian players who can take up ODI captaincy. In this listicle, we take about 5 such players.

5 Indian Players Who Can Take Up ODI Captaincy If Rohit Sharma Is Sacked Prior To The World Cup

5. Hardik Pandya

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Hardik Pandya is the first player on this list. Pandya is the vice-captain of the Indian team in ODIs and T20Is. If Rohit Sharma is sacked as ODI skipper ahead of the World Cup, Pandya can be promoted as the next skipper.

The Indian all-rounder has done well as a skipper in limited-over games on a few occasions. He also has the strength to lead the team in ODIs, something he has done for his team Gujarat Titans in IPL.

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5 Reasons Why Rohit Sharma Should Be Sacked As India’s Captain Ahead Of ICC World Cup 2023

Vikas Singh Derek — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 04:31:36 +0000

5 Reasons Why Rohit Sharma Should Be Sacked As India’s Captain Ahead Of ICC World Cup 2023. Team India lost another ICC title and even Rohit Sharma has failed to drive the team to ICC trophies twice under his captainship. Under Test skipper Rohit Sharma, India lost ICC WTC 2023 final to Australia by 290 runs. The victory cocked up the team’s hard work in Tests over the last two years. Once again, India finished as runners-up in the WTC cycle.

Unfortunately, in the last two years, Rohit Sharma has largely failed to grab any huge triumph for the team under his captaincy. His captainship is a little average and the team might benefit in the future if Sharma is snubbed as skipper. Here we talk about 5 reasons why Rohit Sharma should be sacked as India’s captain ahead of ICC World Cup 2023.

5 Reasons Why Rohit Sharma2 Should Be Sacked As India’s Captain Ahead Of ICC World Cup 2023

5. Poor Batting Form In 2023

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Rohit Sharma became the captain of the Team in November 2021 and since then, his batting form has diminished gradually. If we talk about Tests, Sharma had an average of 30.0 in 2022 and 37.50 this year. This is way below than his average of 47.68 in 2021.

His ODI batting average has also dropped below 50 after he took the captainship. His ODI average read more than 57 prior to 2021. Similarly, the Indian skipper’s T20I average dropped below 40 in 2021 and below 25 last year. Hence, his batting form has fallen as an opener during the last few years which is not a good sign for a batsman.

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5 Players Who Can Captain Team India In Tests From Next WTC Cycle

Vikas Singh Derek — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 04:30:28 +0000

5 Players Who Can Captain Team India In Tests From Next WTC Cycle. Captain Rohit Sharma failed to lead India to ICC WTC 2023 title. Team India lost to Australia by 209 runs in ICC World Test Championship final. The Pat Cummins-led side outplayed India in both batting and bowling to become the first team to capture all ICC titles.

Rohit Sharma, who became the Test captain in the aftermath of Virat Kohli stepping down from the post in January 2021, failed in his duty to grab the ICC Test Mace for India. Every big tournament has consequences and Rohit Sharma’s Test captainship might also be in danger after WTC defeat. Here we take a look at 5 players who can captain Team India from the next WTC cycle.

5 Players Who Can Captain Team India In Tests From Next WTC Cycle

5. Ravichandran Ashwin

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Ravichandran Ashwin is the first deserving player who can become the Indian captain in the next WTC cycle. Ashwin is the most experienced Test bowler for Team India. With over 474 wickets in the longest format, the right-arm spinner is among the best spinners to play for India.

His ouster in WTC final team also became a heated debate among cricket experts. Ashwin currently holds the top rank among ICC Test bowlers and is also the 2nd ranked all-rounder. With such excellence in the red-ball format in his career, Ravichandran Ashwin will be a superb option to lead India in Tests.

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Shreyas Iyer Or Suryakumar Yadav? 5 Players Who Can Replace Cheteshwar Pujara As India’s Number 3 In Tests

Vikas Singh Derek — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 06:03:07 +0000

Cheteshwar Pujara is a Test specialist batsman for India. You may not see him flashing in colorful jerseys during IPL tournaments, however, when it comes to Tests, Pujara is a face that will always be at the top of the Indian squad. During ICC World Test Championship 2021-23, Pujara played many match-winning knocks for India.

However, the middle-order batsman faced a snub for the first time in 2021, when he was not picked for the Sri Lanka Test series under skipper Rohit Sharma. However, the right-handed batsman made a comeback with an impressive performance in domestic cricket.

He is a powerful one-down batsman for the team. However, there are also a few other players who can replace him in the top order. Here we talk about 5 players who can replace Cheteshwar Pujara as India’s number 3 in Tests.

5 Players Who Can Replace Cheteshwar Pujara As India’s Number 3 In Tests

5. Shreyas Iyer

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Shreyas Iyer is the first player on this list. Iyer, who is currently undergoing rehabilitation for back surgery, has only played 10 Tests for India but has showcased an amazing performance. The right-handed batsman has scored 666 runs in 16 innings at an average of 44.40.

He has also hit 1 century and 5 half-centuries. Although Iyer plays for India in the middle order, he has batted very well at the one-down position in some international games. Hence, Iyer can move up the order if Cheteshwar Pujara needs to be replaced at no.3.

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5 Domestic Indian Players Who Could’ve Won India Their Maiden WTC Title

Vikas Singh Derek — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 11:22:28 +0000

ICC WTC 2023 final entered an entertaining situation on the final day. India needs 280 more runs to win with 7 wickets in hand. On the other hand, Australia needs to grab 7 wickets to grab victory. The WTC 2023 final can either witness the victory of one team or can also end in a draw.

However, India is in a challenging situation, trying to chase down the highest-ever chase in Test history. Undoubtedly, Indian players gave a poor show in the 1st innings, letting the Aussies set up a mammoth total of 469. Later, they also lost the top four batsmen for low scores and could only pile up 294-10 in 1st innings, falling behind by 173 runs.

There are some powerful batsmen and bowlers in the Indian team in ICC World Test Championship final. However, there are also a few other domestic players who could have emerged as standout performers in the WTC final if they were given opportunities. Here we discuss 5 domestic Indian players who could’ve won India their maiden WTC title.

5 Domestic Indian Players Who Could’ve Won India Their Maiden WTC Title

5. Sarfaraz Khan

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Sarfaraz Khan is the first player on this list. With his outstanding performance in Ranji Trophy 2022-23 season, Sarfaraz Khan was supported by many for making his Test debut.

The right-handed batsman shattered 3 centuries across just 9 innings and mustered 556 runs in 9 games at a superb average of 92.67. In the last season of the Ranji Trophy too, Khan was a standout performer. He smashed 982 runs in 6 games to finish as the highest run-getter in the season at an average of 122.75.

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5 Players Who Can Replace Rohit Sharma As India’s Test Opener

Vikas Singh Derek — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 11:20:44 +0000

Rohit Sharma is the skipper of India. He also opens the innings for the team in all three formats. If we talk about Tests, Rohit Sharma has mustered 3437 runs in 50 games at an average of 45.22. The right-handed batsman has also shattered 9 centuries and 14 half-centuries in the longest format.

However, in the last two years, Sharma has failed to come up with a consistent performance in Tests. For instance, the Indian captain has a batting average of 37.50 in Tests this year. Last year, he held an average of 30.0. Few batsmen can be effective openers for Team India ahead of Rohit Sharma. Here we take a glance at 5 players who can replace Rohit Sharma as India’s Test opener.

5 Players Who Can Replace Rohit Sharma As India’s Test Opener

5. Mayank Agarwal

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Mayank Agarwal is the first Indian player who can replace Rohit Sharma as an opener in Tests. Agarwal was a regular opener for India in Tests till March 2022, when he last played against Sri Lanka.

Later, he was replaced by KL Rahul as an opener. Although the 32-year-old star has not played any game this year, he showed marvelous form in Ranji Trophy 2022-23. With 990 runs in 9 games at an average of 82.50, Agarwal finished as the top run-getter in the domestic tournament.

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5 Indian Players Who Should Retire From Tests Ahead Of New WTC Cycle

Vikas Singh Derek — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 11:18:49 +0000

WTC 2023 is witnessing its climax with the final between India and Australia. One of the two teams will lift the WTC 2023 trophy and conclude the Test campaign that commenced two years ago in 2021. The winner of the match will also win the ICC Test mace.

There are some Indian players who were outstanding with both bat and ball during the WTC cycle 2023. There were also a few others who failed to perform and were also dropped from some Test series. In this listicle, we take a glance at 5 Indian players who should retire from Tests ahead of the new WTC cycle.

5 Indian Players Who Should Retire From Tests Ahead Of New WTC Cycle

5. Wriddhiman Saha

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Wriddhiman Saha is the first Indian player who should retire from Tests ahead of the next WTC cycle. Saha was a permanent wicketkeeper for India till Rishabh Pant arrived with his magnificent show in India vs Australia Test series in 2021.

Saha last played a Test match in December 2021 against New Zealand, in which he scored 27 and 13 across 2 innings. Rishabh Pant is an emerging wicketkeeper for India while Saha has already reached 38 years of age and serving the last stage of his international career.

The right-handed batsman was not picked in World Test Championship 2023 final despite Pant being out of the team due to injury. Selectors have made it clear that KS Bharat and Rishabh Pant are the top two wicketkeepers in the longest format currently.

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5 New All Rounders That IPL 2023 Gave To Team India

Vikas Singh Derek — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 02:16:07 +0000

5 New All-Rounders That IPL 2023 Gave To Team India: IPL 2023 was an exciting tournament for Indian cricket fans all over the country, who managed to enjoy games at the stadiums with the home and away format returning in the season. IPL 2023 witnessed MS Dhoni clinching yet another trophy for his team Chennai Super Kings.

While some bowlers and batsmen managed to impress everyone with their performances, there were also some all-rounders who grabbed a lot of attention with their stupendous performances. In this listicle, we take a look at 5 new all-rounders that IPL 2023 gave to Team India in IPL 2023.

5 New All-Rounders That IPL 2023 Gave To Team India

5. Arshad Khan

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Mohammed Arshad Khan was part of Mumbai Indians in IPL 2023. The left-handed batsman played 6 matches for the team while making his debut in the season. In 6 games, he hunted 5 wickets at a high economy rate of 13.41. He also scored 18 runs in 3 innings with a top knock of 15 runs in one match.

Also Read: IPL 2023: Best English XI Of The Tournament

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5 New Openers That IPL 2023 Gave To Team India

Vikas Singh Derek — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 02:15:32 +0000

5 New Openers That IPL 2023 Gave To Team India: IPL 2023 observed Chennai Super Kings (CSK) making an outstanding comeback after winning the title for the 5th time. The MS Dhoni & Co. outplayed Gujarat Titans in the final to grab the trophy. Like every other season, many batters impressed everyone with their batting performances in IPL 2023.

Among batsmen, there were some openers who also impressed with their batting performances. Some teams also allowed new players to open innings for their teams. In this listicle, we take a glance at 5 new openers that IPL 2023 gave to Team India.

5 New Openers That IPL 2023 Gave To Team India

5. Yashasvi Jaiswal

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Yashasvi Jaiswal was the most impressive opener who grabbed a lot of limelight in IPL 2023. Jaiswal was part of Rajasthan Royals in the season. The left-handed batsman slammed a century in the season to achieve a rare milestone in IPL.

He also scored the fastest-ever fifty in IPL history off 13 balls in a match against Kolkata Knight Riders. With 625 runs in 14 games, he finished as the highest run-getter for Rajasthan Royals in the season.

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5 New Spinners That IPL 2023 Gave To Team India

Vikas Singh Derek — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 02:14:37 +0000

5 New Spinners That IPL 2023 Gave To Team India: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) won IPL 2023 after defeating Gujarat Titans (GT) in the final by 5 wickets. IPL 2023 final was a nail-biting clash in which CSK managed to win on the very last ball with a boundary. Along with the final, there were many other thrilling encounters that entertained fans to the fullest.

Like every season, some new bowlers got a lot of recognition for their brilliant performances in IPL 2023. There were also some spinners who twisted the fate of their teams with their skills of turning the ball. Here we discuss 5 new spinners that IPL gave to Team India.

5 New Spinners That IPL 2023 Gave To Team India

5. Mayank Markande

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Like the last few seasons, Sunrisers Hyderabad failed to showcase a magical performance in IPL 2023. However, SRH spinner Mayank Markande gave a glimpse of his magical spin attack on the field.

In 10 games, the leg spinner hunted 12 wickets at an average of 25.0 and an economy of 7.89. He also bagged a four-wicket haul in one match to win the Player of the Match award. In the end, he finished as the 2nd highest wicket-taker for the team.

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5 New Pacers That IPL 2023 Gave To Team India

Vikas Singh Derek — Sat, 03 Jun 2023 09:15:12 +0000

IPL 2023 was an entertaining tournament that enthralled cricket fans from all over the country. IPL 2023 witnessed the return of home and away format after three seasons and fans from different parts of the country were able to witness their superstars on the field.

Indian Premier League is a platform for finding new talents and IPL 2023 was no different. There were many youngsters who impressed with their bowling and batting performances and some even managed to attract a lot of popularity among cricket fans. Here we take a glance at 5 new pacers that IPL 2023 gave to Team India.

5 New Pacers That IPL 2023 Gave To Team India

5. Tushar Deshpande

Tushar Deshpande (Credits: Twitter)

Tushar Deshpande is the first player on this list. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) won IPL 2023 trophy and Tushar Deshpande was the top wicket-taker for the side. In 16 games, the right-arm seamer grabbed 21 wickets at an average of 26.85.

Although he held a high economy rate of 16.23, he became a wicket-taking bowler for the team who provided many breakthroughs at crucial moments in some games.

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ICC World Test Championship Final: 5 Indian Players To Retire After WTC Final 2023

Vikas Singh Derek — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 11:24:00 +0000

ICC World Test Championship final 2023 is the next big campaign for Team India. India will face Australia in ICC World Test Championship final next month. The WTC final 2023 takes place at Kennington Oval Stadium in London, England.

Rohit Sharma will lead India in the ICC WTC final. India has set up a strong squad to tackle the Australian side. In the last edition, India lost to New Zealand in the WTC final. Now, they will be eager to outplay Australia to win the trophy this time.

While there are many emerging Test players in India’s squad for the ICC World Test Championship final, there are also a few others who are in the last phase of their Test career and might bid goodbye to the longest format after the IND vs AUS encounter. In this listicle, we talk about 5 Indian players who can retire after WTC final 2023.

Also Read: ICC World Test Championship Final: “I Think The English Conditions Are Challenging” – Sunil Gavaskar Issues A Set Of Advises For The Indian Team

ICC World Test Championship Final: 5 Indian Players To Retire After WTC Final 2023

5. Wriddhiman Saha

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Wriddhiman Saha is the first Indian player who might retire from Tests after ICC World Test Championship final. The wicketkeeper batsman was a regular wicketkeeper for India after MS Dhoni’s retirment in 2020.

However, with the rise of Rishabh Pant as a powerful wicketkeeper-batsman, Saha lost his place in the Test team. Saha last played a Test match in December 2021 against New Zealand and has been out of the Test team since then.

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IPL 2023: 10 Indian Players Who Will Be Set Aside From All 3 Formats After Poor IPL Outing

Vikas Singh Derek — Sun, 21 May 2023 06:45:14 +0000

IPL 2023 has been a nail-biting season so far will many teams toiling it hard to reach the playoffs. IPL 2023 will soon observe playoff games during which 4 teams will clash with each other to grab IPL 2023 trophy.

Many players came out with fabulous batting and bowling performances in Indian Premier League 2023. While some players managed to impress fans, there were some Indian players who completely failed to come up with a wonderful show. Here we discuss 10 Indian players who will be set aside from all 3 formats after a poor outing in IPL 2023.

IPL 2023: 10 Indian Players Who Will Be Set Aside From All 3 Formats After Poor IPL Outing

Umran Malik

Umran Malik (Credits: Twitter)

Umran Malik is the first player on this list. The right-arm speedster has played for India in T20Is and ODIs and was also part of the Test squad in previous series against Australia. However, the right-arm pacer has had a poor season in IPL 2023, picking just 5 wickets from 7 games. His economy was also high at 10.35 due to which, the team benched him in many matches.

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IPL 2023: 10 Indian Players Who Will Now Retire From T20s After Poor Outing In The IPL

Vikas Singh Derek — Sat, 20 May 2023 08:25:08 +0000

IPL 2023 is about to see its climax soon when four teams will battle it out in the playoffs to clinch the title. Only one team has reached IPL 2023 playoffs till now but soon all the top 4 teams will know their future. Many players came up with astonishing performances in the season.

While many players managed to grab the limelight with their stunning performances in IPL 2023, there were also others who failed to make a mark. Some also came up with worst performances and might retire from T20s after the season. Here we talk about 10 Indian players who will now retire from T20Is after a poor outing in IPL 2023.

IPL 2023: 10 Indian Players Who Will Now Retire From T20s After Poor Outing In The IPL

10. Dinesh Karthik

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Dinesh Karthik is the first player on this list. Karthik completely flopped in IPL 2023 with the bat for his team Royal Challengers Bangalore. With his 140 runs in 12 games at an average of 12.73, Karthik could not come up with a dashing performance like last year. After such a horrible show, Karthik might retire from T20s after the tournament.

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IPL 2023: 10 Indian Players Who Will Find A Place In The Indian Team On The Basis Of IPL Performance

Vikas Singh Derek — Sat, 20 May 2023 08:24:27 +0000

IPL 2023 has witnessed outstanding performances from a few seniors, youngsters, as well as uncapped players. IPL 2023 has almost reached its climax and soon the final four teams of playoffs will be declared. After the playoffs and the final, one team will lift the Indian Premier League 2023 trophy.

After more than 65 games in IPL 2023, there are many players who impressed with their incredible batting and bowling shows in multiple games. There are a few experienced players who came forward with yet another stunning performance in the 2023 season. There are also some lesser-known players who managed to attract popularity from fans with their fabulous performances.

IPL is a platform for BCCI to exercise talent scout and many players from the league have developed into big stars of the Indian Team. After IPL 2023, some players with good performances in the tournament might get a chance to play for Indian Team. In this listicle, we take a look at 10 players who will find a place in the Indian Team on the basis of IPL 2023 performance

IPL 2023: 10 Indian Players Who Will Find A Place In The Indian Team On The Basis Of IPL Performance

Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR)

Yashasvi Jaiswal (Image Credit: Twitter)

Yashasvi Jaiswal is the first player on this list. Jaiswal is a member of Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2023 and has been a standout batsman in the league. The RR opener shattered a century to script a superb record in his name. With 625 runs in 14 games with 1 ton and 5 half-centuries, the left-handed batter is the leading run-getter for RR and 2nd highest overall.

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IND vs AFG: 5 Indian Players Who Can Retire From T20Is After The Afghanistan Series

Vikas Singh Derek — Mon, 08 May 2023 10:57:42 +0000

IND vs AFG: 5 Indian Players Who Can Retire From T20Is After The Afghanistan Series. After ICC World Test Championship final next month, India and Afghanistan will play a T20I series. The IND vs AFG T20I series will witness three games that will take place in India. IND vs AFG T20I series might witness many senior players being rested and youngsters taking charge.

While many young players will get opportunities in IND vs AFG T20I series, many veteran Indian players might be overlooked for the series. As a result, there are a few players who might also bid goodbye to the T20I format after IND vs AFG T20I series. In this listicle, we take a glance at 5 Indian players who can retire from T20Is after IND vs AFG T20I series.

IND vs AFG: 5 Indian Players Who Can Retire From T20Is After The Afghanistan Series

5. Bhuvneshwar Kumar

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Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the first Indian player who can retire from T20Is after IND vs AFG T20I series. The right-arm pacer last played for India in ICC T20 World Cup 2022. However, after India’s defeat in the semi-finals against England, many veteran players faced the wrath of selectors and Bhuvneshwar Kumar was one of them.

Kumar will turn 34 this year and young pacers like Umran Malik, Shardul Thakur, and Arshdeep Singh have impressed with their performances in the shortest format. Hence, Kumar will find it difficult to return to the T20I team and he might retire from T20I after IND vs AFG T20I series.

Also Read: Virat Kohli vs Naveen-ul-Haq Fight: Watch Shocking Moment As Afghanistan Pacer Angrily Pushes RCB Star’s Hand Before Refusing To Sort Things Out

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ICC World Test Championship Final: 5 Indian Players Who Can Replace KL Rahul In India Squad For WTC Final

Vikas Singh Derek — Sun, 07 May 2023 06:57:03 +0000

KL Rahul is going to miss ICC World Test Championship final due to an injury. The right-handed batsman suffered a leg injury in the ongoing IPL 2023 and is set to undergo thigh surgery, due to which he has been ruled out ICC World Test Championship final.

India vs Australia, WTC final takes place next month from June 7-11 at The Oval in England. KL Rahul was expected to be a crucial middle-order batsman for the team. After his injury, the team will need a strong batter to replace him in the squad. Here we take a look at 5 Indian players who can replace KL Rahul in India squad for ICC World Test Championship final.

ICC World Test Championship Final: 5 Indian Players Who Can Replace KL Rahul In India Squad For WTC Final

5. Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav (Credits: Twitter)

Suryakumar Yadav is the first player who can replace KL Rahul in ICC World Test Championship final. Yadav is also a middle-order batsman like Rahul. He made his Test debut in the previous IND vs AUS Test series, scoring 8 runs in the only innings he batted.

He was picked as a replacement for Shreyas Iyer, who had missed the 1st Test due to injury. In IPL 2023 too, Yadav has showcased some marvellous batting knocks for his team Mumbai Indians.

Also Read: ICC World Test Championship Final: KL Rahul Was Never Going To Play As The Wicket-Keeper In The WTC Final, Says Amol Muzumdar

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10 International Stars Who Owe Their Success To PSL

Vikas Singh Derek — Sun, 12 Mar 2023 12:57:11 +0000

Pakistan Super League or PSL might not be as cash-rich or popular as IPL (Indian Premier League). However, it is still one of the most-watched T20 leagues in the world. Many foreign players play in PSL and among Pakistan fans, Pakistan Super League has a lot of value and viewership.

Pakistan Super League witnessed its first season in the year 2015 and now its 8th edition PSL 2023 is taking place in Pakistan. There are many international players who came to the limelight after their good performance in PSL. Here we talk about 10 international stars who owe their success to PSL.

10 International Stars Who Owe Their Success To PSL

10. Babar Azam

Babar Azam (PC-AP)

Babar Azam is the first player on this list. Babar Azam is the current skipper of the Pakistan national cricket team and also one of the emerging batsmen in world cricket. Azam grabbed a lot of popularity after his brilliant batting performance in PSL.

In the 2017 season, he hit 291 runs in 10 games and finished as the 2nd highest run-getter in the tournament. In the 2018 season, Azam was the 3rd highest run-getter in the season. His PSL stint helped selectors to witness his batting talent.

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5 Worst Indian Chief Selectors Of All Time

Vikas Singh Derek — Sun, 12 Mar 2023 10:42:29 +0000

Indian chief selector Chetan Sharma resigned from his post last month. Shiv Sundar Das has become the interim chief selector for India. Indian team does not have a chief selector currently but BCCI will soon appoint a deserving candidate for the post.

Like a coach and captain, chief selectors have a big role to play. They have to introduce powerful players to the team and also groom talented players. Their decisions also decide the future of the team. Here we talk about the 5 worst Indian chief selectors of all time.

5 Worst Indian Chief Selectors Of All Time

5. MSK Prasad

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MSK Prasad was the chief selector of the Indian team from 2016 to 2020. During his tenure, the Indian team failed to win any ICC trophy, even after reaching the semi-finals and finals in some tournaments. From 2016 to 2020, India did not manage to win any single ICC trophy.

MSK Prasad is also connected with a few bad decisions for the Indian team like not picking Yuvraj Singh in the shortest format and not giving opportunities to Suresh Raina. Prasad also picked Vijay Shankar in ICC ODI World Cup 2019 squad, a decision that was regretted later.

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5 Indian Players Whose Careers Were Destroyed By Rahul Dravid

Vikas Singh Derek — Sun, 12 Mar 2023 08:24:54 +0000

Rahul Dravid is the head coach of the Indian Team. After Ravi Shastri resigned from the head coach post in 2021, Rahul Dravid was picked as the new head coach for India. India has held a good record under Dravid in bilateral series so far. However, India failed to win Asia Cup 2022 and the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 last year.

Under Rahul Dravid, Rohit Sharma was picked as the Indian skipper across all three formats. While Dravid fostered the growth of some players, there are also some whose careers were affected. Here we talk a glance at 5 players whose careers were destroyed by Rahul Dravid.

5 Indian Players Whose Careers Were Destroyed By Rahul Dravid

5. Wriddhiman Saha

Wriddhiman Saha (Image Credits: Twitter)

Wriddhiman Saha is the first player on this list. After MS Dhoni retired in December 2020, Saha became the wicketkeeper for India in Tests. He was doing well until Rishabh Pant emerged in the limelight in Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2020-21.

Saha wanted to play more games for India but Dravid had a mindset of developing younger talents as wicketkeepers. Hence, Saha lost his place in the team and players like Ishan Kishan and Rishabh Pant got more opportunities as wicketkeepers.

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5 Players Whose Careers Were Destroyed By Ravi Shastri

Vikas Singh Derek — Sun, 12 Mar 2023 08:24:13 +0000

Ravi Shastri’s tenure as India head coach was a successful one. Shastri became the head coach of Indian team in 2017 and led the post till 2021. During Ravi Shastri’s tenure, India did not manage to win any ICC title but won twice against Australia in Border-Gasvaskar Trophy in 2018 and 2021.

Ravi Shastri is often appraised for strengthening the Test team and building a powerful pace attack for the Indian team. Many batsmen and pacers tasted success during Shastri’s term as head coach. However, there were also a few others whose careers were affected during his term. Here we talk about 5 players whose careers were destroyed by Ravi Shastri.

5 Players Whose Careers Were Destroyed By Ravi Shastri

5. Murali Vijay

Murali Vijay (Image Credits: Twitter)

Till December 2018, Murali Vijay was a Test opener for India. However, during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in December 2018, Mayank Agarwal was introduced as an opener for Team India. With his excellent performance in the series, he got a permanent place in the Test team.

As a result, Murali Vijay lost his place as the Test opener. Ravi Shastri replaced Vijay with Agarwal in the series and later, Vijay never got a chance to play again for Team India.

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5 Players Whose Careers Were Destroyed By Rohit Sharma

Vikas Singh Derek — Sun, 12 Mar 2023 06:33:08 +0000

Rohit Sharma is the skipper of India in all three formats. He also plays as an opener for Team India in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. Under skipper Rohit Sharma, Team India has maintained a good record in the bilateral series. However, India also gave poor performance in Asia Cup 2022 and ICC T20 World Cup 2022, where they failed to reach the final.

As a captain, Rohit Sharma has backed many players in the national team. However, there are also some players whom he did not support much. As a result, their careers were affected. Here we talk about 5 Indian players whose careers were destroyed by Rohit Sharma.

5 Players Whose Careers Were Destroyed By Rohit Sharma

5. Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Image: Twitter

Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the first player on this list. The Indian pacer was the permanent bowler for the team in ODIs and T20Is till last year. However, after India’s humiliating loss to England in ICC T20 World Cup 2022, Kumar has not played any games for India.

Although Bhuvneshwar Kumar failed to come up with a good show in the tournament, he gave a brilliant performance in the Asia Cup 2022 and also won multiple men of the series award in the last two years. However, since the start of this year, Rohit Sharma has not backed Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the team.

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10 Players Who Rated Babar Azam As The Best Batsman Above Virat Kohli

Vikas Singh Derek — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 14:03:38 +0000

Virat Kohli and Babar Azam are definitely two great batsmen in international cricket. While Virat Kohli has reached a destination where he can be termed as one of the greatest batsmen of all time, Babar Azam has also proved he can be the next big thing in international cricket.

Ever since Babar Azam reached the no.1 T20I spot last year, comparisons between both batting stars became a widely talked-about debate. Over the past few years, there are many players who have spoken on Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam debate. Here we talk about 10 players who rated Babar Azam as the best batsman above Virat Kohli.

10 Players Who Rated Babar Azam As The Best Batsman Above Virat Kohli

10. David Miller

David Miller. Pic Credits: Twitter.

During a recent conversation with ESPNcricinfo, David Miller was asked to choose between Virat Kohli and Babar Azam’s cover drive. To this, Miller replied picked Babar Azam’s cover drive. Hence, although Miller did not call Babar Azam a better player than Virat Kohli, he did agree that Azam has an upper hand when it comes to cover drives.

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5 Players Whose Careers Were Destroyed By Virat Kohli

Vikas Singh Derek — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 12:29:57 +0000

Virat Kohli is absolutely one of the best batsmen to ever play for India. Recently, he became the fastest player to reach 25000 runs in international cricket. With 27 centuries in Tests, 46 in ODIs, and 1 in T20Is, Virat Kohli has definitely proved his title of ‘run-machine’.

Virat Kohli was the captain of the Indian team till last year. He stepped down as the skipper in all formats one by one and now, only remains a crucial batter for the team. Under his captainship, Kohli groomed many players but there were also a few for whom he did not lend good support. Here we talk about 5 players whose careers were destroyed by Virat Kohli.

5 Players Whose Careers Were Destroyed By Virat Kohli

5. Yuvraj Singh

Yuvraj Singh of India.Photo by Pal Pillai/BCCI/SPORTZPICS

Yuvraj Singh is the first player on this list. The left-handed batsman was the hero of India’s ODI World Cup 2011 victory. He was the player of the tournament after executing multiple brilliant performances with both bat and ball. However, he was diagnosed with cancer in 2011, when he was at the peak of his career. After returning to international cricket, Yuvraj played a few impressive knocks for India.

However, in ICC T20 World Cup 2014 final, Yuvraj failed to score runs in a crucial match. His slow batting (11 runs off 21 balls) cost India that match. post that, his career went downhill. However, the all-rounder could have played more games for India if he had got backing from skipper Virat Kohli. In June 2019, Yuvraj Singh announced his retirement from international cricket.

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5 Instances Which Prove Pakistan Is Still Unsafe To Host International Cricket

Vikas Singh Derek — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 09:28:47 +0000

With one ICC trophy each in ODI World Cup, T20 World Cup, and Championship Trophy, Pakistan is definitely one of the most powerful teams in international cricket. However, it is also among the most controversial ones, as it was banned by ICC for hosting international games for almost a decade.

After a terror attack on the Sri Lanka national team in 2009 outside Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, ICC stripped Pakistan from its rights to host international games. Pakistan was also removed as co-host of the ICC ODI World Cup 2011. However, Pakistan has now managed to convince other major cricket-playing nations to visit its soil. In the past few years, teams like Sri Lanka, Australia, New Zealand, and West Indies have visited Pakistan for international matches.

However, Pakistan is yet to host a multi-nation tournament on its soil. Asia Cup 2023 is set to take place in Pakistan this year and it will be the first multi-nation tournament that will take place since 2019 when international cricket returned to Pakistan. Here we take a look at 5 instances which prove Pakistan is still unsafe to host international cricket.

5 Instances Which Prove Pakistan Is Still Unsafe To Host International Cricket

5. New Zealand Abandoned the 2021 Tour Due to Security Threats

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In September 2021, the New Zealand team travelled to Pakistan to play three ODIs and 5 T20I games. However, the New Zealand tour of Pakistan 2021 was cancelled after NZ security agencies informed the New Zealand government that there was a possible threat to players.

Acting on the tip, New Zealand Cricket Board cancelled the tour and brought all their players back. Even after talks between the Prime Ministers of both nations, the series could not take place.

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5 Indian Players Who Can Captain Team India In The Next Decade

Vikas Singh Derek — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 05:32:34 +0000

Rohit Sharma is the current captain of Team India in all three formats. However, the right-handed batsman has already reached 35 years and after a few years, he might retire from international cricket. Hence, Team India needs to develop a powerful captain to replace him.

Currently, Team India has many emerging youngsters who are grabbing the limelight with their performances. They might emerge as a powerful leader for the team in the future. Here we talk about 5 Indian players who can captain Team India in the next decade.

5 Indian Players Who Can Captain Team India In The Next Decade

5. Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill. (Photo: Twitter)

Shubman Gill is the first Indian player who can become Team India’s captain in the next decade. Gill is an emerging opener for the team. He recently shattered a double century against New Zealand and proved to everyone that he is among the next superstars in international cricket.

Gill shares a similar profile to opening batsman like Rohit Sharma. With his consistent performances, he has emerged as a powerful choice of opener in all three formats. If Gill continues with the same consistency for the next few years, he can surely become the captain of Team India in the next decade.

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Top 5 Indian Players Who Can Captain Team India In The Next Decade

Vikas Singh Derek — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 15:56:55 +0000

The first two years of this decade, 2021 and 2022, were shocking years for Team India’s leadership. Virat Kohli stepped down as Team India captain post humiliating exit in ICC T20 World Cup 2021. Later, Rohit Sharma was made the skipper in all three formats. However, under his captainship last year, India failed to win two premier tournaments- Asia Cup 2022 and ICC T20 World Cup 2022.

While Rohit Sharma has done a good job in bilateral series as Team India captain, he has already reached 35 years of age. After a few years, he will be at the climax of his international career and Team India will need a new captain. The next decade will start after 7 years and there are many youngsters in the current team who can be formidable skippers in future. Here we discuss 5 Indian players who can captain Team India in the next decade.

5 Indian Players Who Can Captain Team India In The Next Decade

5. Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill, PC: Twitter

Shubman Gill is the first Indian player on this list. The right-handed batsman has emerged as a lethal opener for India. He showed an amazing performance in IPL, Tests, ODIs, and T20Is over the last few years. Hence, many are also backing him to become an opener replacing KL Rahul.

Gill recently shattered a double century in ODI against New Zealand. Shubman Gill is just 23 years old currently and after 7 years, he will be 30. If he manages to be part of Team India till that time with a consistent show, he can definitely be picked as a captain of the team as well.

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5 Better Pacers Than Jasprit Bumrah Who Deserve A Place In Indian Cricket Team

Vikas Singh Derek — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 11:46:25 +0000

With 319 international wickets for India at an average of 22.48, Jasprit Bumrah is one of the best pacers for India. His best bowling show of 6/19 in England proves that he is a gemstone on overseas soil too. With Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah is also the only bowler to grab the top salary purse (Grade A) by BCCI.

However, since last year, a back injury has kept Jasprit Bumrah out of the field. He was absent from Asia Cup 2022, ICC T20 World Cup 2022, and also the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023. In his absence, many other bowlers have impressed with their stellar bowling attack for Team India. Here we talk about 5 better pacers than Jasprit Bumrah who deserve a place in the Indian cricket team.

5 Better Pacers Than Jasprit Bumrah Who Deserve A Place In Indian Cricket Team

5. Umran Malik

Umran Malik (Image Credits: Twitter)

Umran Malik is the first player on this list. Although in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, Umran Malik has got many opportunities in recent series. However, the right-arm pacer is not a permanent pacer for the team currently. After he emerged as expensive in the shortest format, he was not given many chances last year.

However, in the recent ODI and T20I series, the right-arm pacer gave a decent performance. In 8 ODIs and 8 T20Is, the Indian speedster has hunted 13 and 11 wickets respectively. His ODI average is 27.31 and his T20I average is 22.09. After such a good start in 8 games each in both white ball-format so far, he is a better pacer than Jasprit Bumrah who deserves a chance in all three formats on a permanent basis.

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5 Better Spinners Than Yuzvendra Chahal Who Deserve A Place In Indian Cricket Team

Vikas Singh Derek — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 09:41:06 +0000

Yuzvendra Chahal has been a powerful spinner for the Indian team in the last 3-4 years. The right-arm spinner is the top wicket-taker for India in the shortest format with 91 wickets. In ODIs, he has picked 121 scalps in 72 games. He is yet to play a Test match for Team India. However, there is a narrow competition among spinners to grab a spot in the national team.

Although Chahal is a mighty leg spinner, his economy of 8.14 is a little high in the shortest format. Moreover, he will also turn 33 years old this year. Some spinners have impressed with their performances and they can be a better replacement for Chahal in T20Is. Here we take a look at 5 better spinners than Yuzvendra Chahal who deserve a place in the Indian cricket team.

5 Better Spinners Than Yuzvendra Chahal Who Deserve A Place In Indian Cricket Team

5. Ravi Bishnoi

Ravi Bishnoi. Image Credits: BCCI

Ravi Bishnoi is the first Indian spinner who deserves a chance over Yuzvendra Chahal in the Indian team. The right-arm spinner was allowed to make his international debut in a T20I game against West Indies last year. He went on to perform brilliantly by dismissing 16 wickets in 10 T20I games post his debut.

Bowling at an economy of 7.09 and an average of 17.12 in international games, the right-arm pacer proved that he can emerge as one of the best spinners for India. He was also picked in Asia Cup 2022 squad. However, he was snubbed from T20 World Cup 2022 in October-November last year and is yet to play any game ever since.

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5 Better Wicketkeepers Than KL Rahul Who Deserve A Place In Indian Cricket Team

Vikas Singh Derek — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 07:55:10 +0000

KL Rahul was recently snubbed as the vice-captain of the Indian team after a series of poor shows in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023. The right-handed batsman could manage just 38 runs across 3 innings and got out for cheap scores despite India’s victory in both Tests.

KL Rahul takes a prominent spot in the Indian team. He is an opener and an occasional wicketkeeper for India. He plays as an opener in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. Against Bangladesh in December 2022, he kept the stumps in the ODI games. However, as a wicketkeeper-batsman, he has been not impressive at all. Here we talk about 5 better wicketkeepers than KL Rahul who deserve a place in Indian Cricket Team.

5 Better Wicketkeepers Than KL Rahul Who Deserve A Place In Indian Cricket Team

5. Ishan Kishan

India’s Ishan Kishan bats in the nets during a training session ahead of the third one-day international cricket match between India and Sri Lanka in Thiruvananthapuram, India, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)

Ishan Kishan is the first player on this list. Although Kishan gets many opportunities in the Indian team, he is not a regular member of the squad. Whenever KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant are both absent, Kishan takes a spot in the squad and the playing XI.

He is an opening batsman like Rahul. Two months ago in December 2022, the left-handed batsman shattered a double century in an ODI against Bangladesh. In 13 ODIs, the 24-year-old has smacked 507 runs at an average of 46.0; hitting 1 ton, 1 double ton, and 3 half-centuries. In 27 T20Is, Kishan has mustered 653 runs at an average of 25.12 with 4 half-centuries.

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5 Better Openers Than Rohit Sharma Who Deserve A Place In Indian Cricket Team

Anshuman Roy — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 05:37:18 +0000

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma is perhaps nearing the end of his international career. The 2023 ODI World Cup at home will be his litmus Test both as a skipper and as an opener. He is yet to win a major ICC title for his side and the 50-over World Cup could be the make or break of his future. Before that he will lead in the WTC 2023 final later this year in June.

After struggling to score centuries much like Virat Kohli for a couple of years, He scored one each in Test and ODI cricket in 2023. He scored the ODI century against New Zealand and the test ton against Australia in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series.

The Indian skipper is not playing T20IS since the T20 World Cup. He has himself admitted that he will take a call on his T20I future after IPL 2023. Like him, the T20I future looks bleak for a few other players like Kohli, KL Rahul, and Shikhar Dhawan.

The good thing about the current state of Indian cricket is that the next generation of cricketers is more than ready to play international cricket and playing regularly in the IPL for the last four to five years have made them accustomed to the pressure of international cricket.

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There are almost five to eight batters in the Indian cricket team who are ready to take over the mantle from Rohit Sharma as the next big Indian opener. In this article, we take a look at five such batters.

5 Better Openers Than Rohit Sharma Who Deserve A Place In Indian Cricket Team

Shubman Gill

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The name that tops this list is Shubman Gill. 2022 was a big year for him in international cricket. He won the IPL title with Gujarat Titans to kick off the year and then had a good international season across formats. He scored over 600 runs in ODI cricket and also scored his maiden hundreds across formats. His Tet career began well and truly in 2021 when he scored nearly 500 runs in the calendar year. Gill is seen as India’s next all-format batsman and someone who can play at the top level for at least a decade.

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5 Better All-Rounders Than Hardik Pandya Who Deserve A Place In Indian Cricket Team

Anshuman Roy — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 05:36:43 +0000

Hardik Pandya is India’s premier all-rounder in white-ball cricket at the moment. He brings a different balance to the side whenever he plays in the XI. From being the sixth bowler in the side to being the finisher, Pandya is very flexible with any role that is given to him.

The all-rounder has already led India in T20Is in the last few bilateral series in the absence of Rohit Sharma. As per reports, he will soon be named India’s full-time captain in the T20I format and might well lead the side in the next T20 World Cup.

Having played international cricket for a few years now, Hardik has understood his game well. In between, he had a dip in form and had to stay out of the team due to a back injury. However, now he is fully fit and adds to the team’s cause in all three departments.

Leading the Gujarat Titans in the IPL has changed him entirely as a cricketer. Captaincy is something that comes naturally to him and his leading the Titans to their maiden title in their very first IPL season was a testament to the same.

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However, now with Ravindra Jadeja fit, the debate as to who is a better all-rounder between the two will come up once again. The two can play together in the playing XI providing a lot better balance in the Indian team. Meanwhile, in this article, we take a look at five all-rounders apart from Hardik Pandya who deserve a place in India’s white-ball squads.

5 Better All-Rounders Than Hardik Pandya Who Deserve A Place In Indian Cricket Team

Ravindra Jadeja

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Having recovered from his knee injury, Jadeja is all set to come back into the Indian ODI and T20I sides. He has already made an impact since his return to the Test side and is now waiting for his chance in the white-ball games. Jadeja averages nearly 47 in Test matches with the bat in Tests. In ODIs and T20Is, he was a consistent performer for India before his injury and is expected to get back to the same once again.

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