Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir has expressed his support for both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to be part of the 2024 T20 World Cup squad. Gautam Gambhir suggested that Rohit Sharma should lead the national team in the upcoming T20 World Cup next year.

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been absent from T20I cricket since the team’s 10-wicket defeat in the 2022 T20 World Cup semi-final against England. All-rounder Hardik Pandya has captained the T20I squad since the 2022 T20 World Cup semi-final, suggesting a potential shift in leadership.

Both Virat Kohli And Rohit Sharma Should Be Picked – Gautam Gambhir

In a conversation with Sportskeeda, Gautam Gambhir picked Rohit Sharma as the leader of the Indian team for next year’s World Cup. Gambhir emphasized the importance of having Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the squad for the marquee tournament.

“Absolutely, both [Kohli and Rohit] need to be picked, both should be picked. And, more importantly, I want to see Rohit Sharma captain in the T20 World Cup. Yes, Hardik Pandya has captained in T20Is, but I still want to see Rohit Sharma captain in the T20 World Cup,” Gambhir told Sportskeeda.

“In this World Cup, he has showed that with his batting. If Rohit Sharma is picked, Virat Kohli will automatically get picked. If Rohit Sharma decides to play the T20 World Cup, he should be selected as a captain and not just as a batter,” he added.

The World Cup is scheduled to take place in the Caribbean and the USA from June 4 to 30 next year. In August, Rohit Sharma expressed his eagerness to be part of the World Cup squad and confirmed his availability for selection.

I’ll Pick Both Of Them – Wasim Akram

Former Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram backed Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, emphasizing their crucial roles as main players for India. Akram highlighted the necessity of experience in the World Cup, stating that relying solely on young players is not feasible.

“The T20 World Cup is happening within six months. I’ll pick both of them. They will be the main players for India – Virat and the skipper Rohit Sharma, no doubt about it. You need a bit of experience in T20. Saare young bachche nahi rakh sakte aap [You cannot pick only youngsters],” Akram said.

Also read: Bizarre Statement! Gautam Gambhir Drops Bombshell On ‘Best Team Didn’t Win World Cup’ Assessment

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Cricket fans were shocked to witness a video of Pat Cummins arriving in Australia after winning the ICC World Cup 2023 trophy. The Australia skipper did not receive a grand welcome at the airport and there were no fans to cheer for him.

Pat Cummins-led Australia won the ICC World Cup 2023 after defeating India by 6 wickets in the final. Australia opted to bowl first in the match. They restricted India to 240 in 1st innings. Later, they chased down the target in 43 overs to win the 6th ODI World Cup title.

Also Read: “Hard To Fathom”: Marnus Labuschagne Slams IND vs AUS T20Is Schedule Post CWC

Fans Astonished To Witness Pat Cummins’ Dull Welcome In Australia

A video is going viral on social media in which Australia skipper Pat Cummins returned to Australia with the World Cup trophy. However, Cummins did not receive any grand welcome at the airport.

There were only a few journalists at the airport and there were no fans to welcome the Australian captain. Moreover, other passengers were just busy with their own stuff at the airport.

Also Read: Travis Head Might Miss 1st T20I Against India, Hints Mitchell Marsh

Cricket fans were astonished to witness such a welcome of the Australian captain. Some said that Australians are not crazy about cricket like Indians. Some others joked about how there are more people in India to watch a JCB machine’s construction work on the road. Have a look at some of the tweets.

In Australia, people are not as crazy for cricket as we Indians are.

— Anil Tiwari (@Anil_Kumar_ti) November 22, 2023

Indians should also learn to take cricketers in same way…

— Eminent Woke (@WokePandemic) November 22, 2023

Sir for them winning World Cup is not rare incident! That's why people are not paying attention and giving weightage to the players!

— Subhash LP Shukla (@shuklakvs) November 22, 2023

They insulted the trophy and the Australians took revenge on them.😂

— Shubhangi Pandit (@Babymishra_) November 22, 2023

He might have thought the Australian PM would come to receive him 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/93g9Qx16m5

— Amit Shah (Parody) (@Motabhai012) November 22, 2023

I think Pat Cummins got better appreciation and welcome in India than Australia 😅
That's a sport loving country and it's another world cup they have won.nothing new for them.Unlike in India 🙂 pic.twitter.com/fUdlnE5CU0

— Sujeet Suman (@sujeetsuman1991) November 22, 2023

The madness for cricket is only in the Indian subcontinent, in other countries people do not even care whether their country has won or lost the World Cup in cricket.

Only the private company BCCI and the players benefit from cricket, there is no other benefit apart from this.

— UNSUBSTANTIAL (@SabkaKategaJi) November 22, 2023

After winning the ICC World Cup 2023 trophy, Pat Cummins said it feels exciting to think about the triumph.

“I think we’ll be smiling for a fair while. We are still buzzing. Every half an hour so, you kind of remember that you just won a World Cup and get excited all over again. You only get one chance every four years and especially playing somewhere like India, it’s hard.” Cummins had said in the press.

While Pat Cummins returned to Australia, some other players have stayed in India for the upcoming India vs Australia T20I series. The IND vs AUS T20I series will witness five matches. The opening game takes place on Thursday, November 23 in Visakhapatnam.

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Legendary cricketer Javed Miandad criticized the appointments made by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) following a revamp of the entire coaching staff. Javed Miandad expressed disappointment over the selection of younger coaches for the national team.

Mohammad Hafeez has been appointed as the team director, succeeding Mickey Arthur. Hafeez will also serve as the head coach for the upcoming Test series against Australia. Umar Gul and Saeed Ajmal will serve as fast and spin bowling coaches, respectively.

There Should Be A Significant Age Difference – Javed Miandad

While speaking to the media on Tuesday in Karachi, Miandad advocated for a significant age difference between coaches and players to ensure respect. He pointed out the removal of Babar Azam from the captaincy, stating that they lack an understanding of cricket.

“There should be a significant age difference between coaches and players. If there is no age gap, players will not respect the coach,” Miandad said, as quoted by Cricket Pakistan.

“Those who don’t understand cricket removed Babar Azam from captaincy,” he further added.

The board made changes following the team’s disappointing campaign in the recently concluded World Cup 2023. The Men in Green failed to qualify for the semi-finals and finished in fifth place. They also didn’t qualify for the finals during the Asia Cup 2023.

Sarfaraz Ahmed Should Have Been The Captain – Javed Miandad

Javed Miandad stated that wicketkeeper batter Sarfaraz Ahmed should be named as captain of the team for the red ball series against Australia due to his leadership experience.

“Sarfaraz Ahmed should not only be included in the team against Australia, but due to his experience, he should have been the captain,” Miandad further stated.

Babar Azam stepped down from the captaincy across all formats. Shan Masood was named as the Test captain ahead of Shaheen Afridi. Shaheen Afridi became the T20I captain, while the ODI captaincy is yet to be officially confirmed by the cricket board.

Pakistan Squad: Shan Masood (c), Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Noman Ali, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk), Saud Shakeel and Shaheen Shah Afridi

Also read: They Will Encounter Some Hostility In India: Javed Miandad’s Advice To Pakistan For World Cup

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India superstar Virat Kohli has taken a huge leap towards the top spot in the ICC Rankings for ODI batsmen after his stunning campaign in the recently-concluded ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023.

The right-handed batsman finished the tournament as the leading run-scorer and was adjudged the Player of the Tournament. In 11 games, he registered 9 50-plus scores that included three centuries. He scored a staggering 765 runs and broke Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most runs in a single edition of the World Cup.

During the course of the competition, he also broke Tendulkar’s record of most ODI tons by notching up his 50th century. The brilliant performance in the World Cup has helped him make good ground in the latest ICC Rankings, released by the governing body on Wednesday (November 22).

Virat Kohli moves up in ICC Rankings:

Virat Kohli has jumped one place to third on the latest ICC rankings and is within touching distance of reclaiming the top spot. He is currently behind second-placed Babar Azam and first-placed Shubman Gill. The former India captain needs just 35 rating points to equal Gill’s tally. Kohli famously held the No.1 ranking for a total of 1258 consecutive days between 2017 and 2021,

Gill is at the top with 826 rating points followed by Babar who has 824 rating points. Kohli, on the other hand, has 791 rating points. India captain Rohit Sharma has also moved up one spot to claim the fourth spot in the ICC Rankings after scoring 597 runs in the World Cup.

South Africa opener Quinton de Kock, who retired from ODIs after the World Cup, has dropped two spots to fifth in the ICC Rankings while New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell has moved up five spots to sixth after scoring 552 runs in the tournament.

Australia’s hero in the final Travis Head has made a massive jump of 28 spots to claim the 15th spot. The left-handed batsman scored a stunning century in the final to help Australia beat India by six wickets and clinch a record-extending sixth World Cup title.

Among bowlers, South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj remains on top of the ICC Ranking followed by Josh Hazlewood, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, and Adam Zampa in the top five. Among allrounders, Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan is leading the list.

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Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal has taunted Team India after their defeat against Australia in the final of the recently concluded ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023.

Team India’s dream run in the competition ended in a heartbreaking manner. The Men in Blue were the most dominant side in the competition and beat every team with utmost ease. They were the only unbeaten side in the competition prior to the final. Everything was falling into place for the Rohit Sharma-led side before the final where Australia stunned them by 6 wickets at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Australia thoroughly outplayed Team India in the title decider to clinch a record-extending sixth World Cup title. Bowling first, the Pat Cummins-led side bowled out the fancied hosts for a modest total of 240 runs despite half-centuries from KL Rahul and Virat Kohli. Mitchell Starc picked up 3 wickets while Cummins and Josh Hazlewood accounted for two wickets each.

In reply, Australia were off to a disastrous start. They were reeling at 47 for 3 after losing the wickets of David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, and David Warner cheaply. However, an imperious century from Travis Head and an unbeaten half-century from Marnus Labuschagne helped Australia recover and chase down the total in 43 overs. Head scored 137 off 120 balls while Labuschagne scored 58 off 110 balls.

Kamran Akmal taunts Team India after loss in final:

Kamran Akmal looked absolutely delighted after Team India’s loss in the final and did not shy away from celebrating it. He mocked the loss by copying Irfan Pathan’s famous dance steps. Pathan had danced with the Afghan players on the field after Afghanistan’s historic win over Pakistan during the league stage of the World Cup.

Watch:

I think #IrfanPathan crying in the corner l, after seeing this one 🥹😅😅😅
Congratulations Australia for winning hearts of 242 Millions Pakistani ❤️@cricketcomau ❤️#INDvsAUS | #INDvAUS | #انڈیا_تو_وڑ_گیا | Jay Shah | #ICCCricketWorldCup2023Final | #ICCWorldCupFinal |… pic.twitter.com/EiuCCJqMSs

— Abdul Rehman (@_imabdul_rehman) November 20, 2023

Pathan’s gesture did not go down well with many in Pakistan including Kamran Akmal. The former Pakistan star had criticized the former India all-rounder for dancing on live TV.

“I was surprised at the Irfan Pathan dance,” Kamran Akmal told Ary News. “I remember India beating Pakistan in Australia; even then, this kind of happiness wasn’t seen. But there seems to be greater joy in Afghanistan defeating Pakistan. It was sad to see—not just for me but for the nation. The broadcasters should think about this neutral commentators shouldn’t do this.”

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According to reports, the Lucknow Super Giants franchise is going to grab Devdutt Padikkal from Rajasthan Royals ahead of the IPL 2024 auction. Devdutt Padikkal is part of Rajasthan Royals team.

IPL 2024 auction is going to take place on December 19 in Dubai. Ahead of the event, franchises are allowed to trade players with mutual agreements. Hence, there are reports that LSG might grab Devdutt Padikkal from RR.

Also Read: ‘Having Gautam Gambhir As Mentor Is Dream…’ – Nitish Rana After Legend’s KKR Return

LSG Wants Devdutt Padikkal To Strengthen Middle-Order

According to RevSportz, Lucknow Super Giants want to grab Devdutt Padikkal in order to strengthen their middle order. Padikkal was part of Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2023.

In 11 games, he scored 261 runs at an average of 26.10. He also slammed 2 half-centuries for the team. Padikkal was earlier part of Royal Challengers Bangalore. Playing as an opener in his first season in 2020, the left-handed batsman won the Emerging Player of the Tournament award. He scored more than 450 runs in that season.

Also Read: Bizarre Statement! Gautam Gambhir Drops Bombshell On ‘Best Team Didn’t Win World Cup’ Assessment

In the 2021 season too, Padikkal was impressive with the bat smacking 411 runs in 14 games. He also slammed his first IPL century in that season. During the IPL 2022 mega auction, Rajasthan Royals picked him in their squad.

Padikkal was dropped to the middle-order in Rajasthan Royals. He did not taste much success for RR, hitting 376 runs in the 2022 season and 261 runs in the 2023 season.

Gautam Gambhir Appointed As New Mentor Of KKR

Meanwhile, former LSG mentor Gautam Gambhir has moved to Kolkata Knight Riders. The franchise has roped him in as the mentor for the next season. Under skipper Gambhir, KKR won trophies in the 2012 and 2014 seasons.

The IPL 2024 auction is set to take place on December 19 in Dubai. BCCI has set a deadline of November 26 for franchises to finalize their retention lists.

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Gautam Gambhir has said he is struggling to contain his emotions after being appointed as the mentor of Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of the next season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The Kolkata-based outfit, on Wednesday (November 22), announced the return of their former skipper in a new role.

Gautam Gambhir has a strong bond with KKR after spending seven seasons with them as their captain. The former India opener was signed up by KKR in 2011 which saw him become the highest player in the history of IPL at that time. He totally justified his huge price tag by transforming KKR from underperformers to one of the powerhouses.

In his very first season, he led the team to its first-ever playoffs before guiding it to the maiden IPL title the very next year. In 2014, he led KKR to their second IPL title. Overall, KKR won two IPL titles and made it to the playoffs five times in addition to qualifying for the final of the 2014 Champions League T20 under Gautam Gambhir’s captaincy.

He stayed with the franchise for seven years before returning to Delhi Capitals, his first-ever IPL team. After retiring as a player, Gautam Gambhir joined Lucknow Super Giants as a mentor in 2022 and plied his trade for two seasons. In both seasons, the Lucknow-based outfit made it to the playoffs but failed to advance to the finals.

Gautam Gambhir gets emotional:

Speaking on his return, Gautam Gambhir said that while he is not an emotional person, his return to KKR has moved him. The India great stated that he is struggling to contain his emotions and cannot wait to don the famous purple and gold jersey once again.

“I am not an emotional person and not many things move me. But this is different. This is back to where it all started. Today, there is a lump in my throat and fire in my heart as I think about slipping into that purple and gold jersey once again,” said Gautam Gambhir.

“I am not only coming back to KKR but I am coming back to the city of joy. I am back. I am hungry. I am number 23. Ami KKR,” he added.

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Australian batter Marnus Labuschange is surprised at the schedule of Australia’s upcoming T20I series against India just three days after the Men in Yellow won their sixth World Cup title. The first T20I will be played in Vizag on November 23 after Australia won the title on Sunday, November 19. 

Marnus Labuschagne who was initially unsure to be picked in Australia’s World Cup squad ended up playing a key role in Australia’s victorious campaign. he scored an unbeaten 58 in the final and stitched an unbroken 192-run stand with Travis Head (137) to take Australia over the line. 

Marnus Labuschagne along with several players from the World Cup squad are not a part of the T20I squad that has been named for the five-match series. Meanwhile, the batter is astonished at how the T20I series has been scheduled and finds it “hard to fathom”. 

Also Read: IND vs AUS Weather Report Live Today And Pitch Report Of ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam- 1st T20I, 2023

Marnus Labuschagne On Australia’s Schedule Against India

“We had pretty much two days of celebrating, which was nice. And just to really soak it up and soak in what we actually just achieved. But I mean, it is astonishing that there’s another game on tomorrow. That’s hard to fathom. It’s hard to fathom how those guys are going to be playing in a day’s time. But that’s just the nature of the scheduling, it’s the nature of cricket at the moment. We’ve got three weeks until the first Test so guys will be freshening up, getting themselves ready for the for the next challenge” Perth Now quoted Marnus Labuschagne as saying. 

Australia interestingly will be led by Matthew Wade despite the presence of Steve Smith and Glenn Maxwell in the squad. Travis Head is also a part of the squad as is Adam Zampa and Marcus Stoinis from the World Cup squad. There are reports that Smith is likely to open the batting for Australia. 

India, on the other hand, will be led by Suryakumar Yadav with their senior players rested as well. The BCCI selection committee has named a young T20I side with Yuzvendra Chahal and Sanju Samson not finding a place in the squad. 

India vs Australia T20I Series Squads

India: Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad (vice-captain), Ishan Kishan, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar

Australia: Matthew Wade (c), Aaron Hardie, Jason Behrendorff, Sean Abbott, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, Tanveer Sangha, Matt Short, Steve Smith, Marcus Stoinis, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa

Also Read: IND vs AUS Match Preview- 1st T20I, 2023

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Pakistan’s under-fire fast-bowler Haris Rauf raised a number of eyebrows by opting out of the upcoming tour of Australia. Pakistan are scheduled to play a three-match Test series in Australia in December and January.

The right-arm pacer has played only one Test so far and was given the opportunity to don the Test whites once again in the upcoming series. However, he decided against playing in Australia, making newly-appointed chief selector Wahab Riaz launch a scathing critique. Slamming Haris Rauf for not making himself available for the Test series, Riaz said that it would “hurt Pakistan cricket”.

“We spoke to Haris Rauf for this tour. When we spoke to him two days ago, he gave his consent to play Test cricket for Pakistan. But last night he changed his mind, and now he doesn’t want to be part of this Test series,” Riaz told the media after announcing Pakistan’s Test squad.

“Our physio spoke to him and said he wouldn’t expect any issue or injury. Of course there’s fatigue, but we were sure we could have managed that very well. But he pulled out at the last moment and he made himself unavailable. I think this will hurt Pakistan cricket,” he added.

PCB to take action against Haris Rauf?

After Riaz’s revelation, there were rumors suggesting that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) might take action against Haris Rauf for opting out of the Test series. However, the PCB has decided against taking any action and has thrown its support behind the bowler.

The PCB has also made it clear that the pacer’s recent decision won’t impact his chances of getting a callup for the future series. PCB Director Media, Aalia Rasheed, in an interview, confirmed that Haris Rauf will be considered for the upcoming limited overs series against New Zealand.

“The decision to encourage Haris to play Test matches stems from the belief that players should strive to progress in every aspect of the game, rather than limiting themselves to specific formats,” Rasheed said.

“Players must be ready to represent the national team in all formats, as they are centrally contracted with the board,” she added.

Haris Rauf has had a forgettable campaign in the recently-concluded World Cup where he struggled throughout. In 9 games, the right-arm pacer picked up 16 wickets and conceded at almost 7 runs per over.

Pakistan Test squad:

Shan Masood (captain), Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Noman Ali, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk), Saud Shakeel and Shaheen Shah Afridi

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially stated that fast bowler Haris Rauf will not be penalized for opting out of the upcoming three-match Test series against Australia. Haris Rauf will be considered for selection for the limited-overs series against New Zealand.

Haris Rauf played only one Test for Pakistan, where he recorded figures of 1/78 in 13 overs against England last year. The tearaway pacer had a disappointing performance in the 2023 World Cup, securing 16 wickets with an average of 33 and an economy rate of 6.74.

Players Must Be Represent The National Team – PCB Director Media

PCB Director Media, Aalia Rasheed, confirmed in an interview that Haris Rauf will still be considered for the five-match T20I series against New Zealand. She emphasized the importance of being ready to represent the national team in all formats.

“The decision to encourage Haris to play Test matches stems from the belief that players should strive to progress in every aspect of the game, rather than limiting themselves to specific formats,” Rasheed said.

“Players must be ready to represent the national team in all formats, as they are centrally contracted with the board,” she added.

Haris Rauf Pulled Out At The Last Moment – Wahab Riaz

In his first press conference as the chief selector, Wahab Riaz revealed that Haris Rauf initially agreed to play Tests for Pakistan but decided to opt-out at the last minute. Wahab stated that Rauf had given his consent to play Test cricket just two days prior.

“We spoke to Haris and he was worried about his body and fitness, as well as his workload. Mohammad Hafeez and I sat with him and tried to facilitate him in every way. We told him even if he didn’t perform well there, we would accept it. Our physio spoke to him and said he wouldn’t expect any issue or injury. Of course there’s fatigue, but we were sure we could have managed that very well. But he pulled out at the last moment and he made himself unavailable,” Wahab stated.

Pakistan Squad: Shan Masood (c), Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Noman Ali, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk), Saud Shakeel and Shaheen Shah Afridi

Also read: “On What Performance…”: Aaqib Javed Bashes PCB For Forcing Haris Rauf To Play Australia Tests

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Kolkata Knight Riders have roped in Gautam Gambhir as the mentor of their team ahead of IPL 2024. After his appointment, Nitish Rana welcomed him with a heartwarming post on X.

Gautam Gambhir was the mentor of the Lucknow Super Giants team in the last couple of seasons. However, he has now parted ways with the franchise. Gambhir is a former captain of Kolkata Knight Riders. He led the team to IPL titles in the 2012 and 2014 seasons.

Also Read: “Filled With Love & Gratitude”: Gautam Gambhir Pens Down Heartwarming Message After Leaving LSG

Nitish Rana Welcomes KKR Mentor Gautam Gambhir

After Gautam Gambhir was appointed as Kolkata Knight Riders mentor, Nitish Rana welcomed him with a heartwarming post on X. Nitish Rana said that he never imagined that he would share the field with Gautam Gambhir.

“As a kid watching cricket, I never imagined I’d one day share the field and wear the same colors as my idol, @GautamGambhir bhai. Now, having him as our mentor at @KKRiders is nothing short of a dream. His leadership led to glory, and I can’t wait to learn and grow under his guidance. Here’s to the beginning of an incredible journey!”, Nitish Rana wrote on X. Have a look at his tweet below. 

As a kid watching cricket, I never imagined I'd one day share the field and wear the same colors as my idol, @GautamGambhir bhai. Now, having him as our mentor at @KKRiders is nothing short of a dream. His leadership led to glory, and I can't wait to learn and grow under his… https://t.co/xwow3Fthin

— Nitish Rana (@NitishRana_27) November 22, 2023

Gautam Gambhir had a marvelous career in the Indian Premier League. From IPL 2008 to 2018, he played 154 games and mustered 4218 runs averaging 31.01. He also shammed 36 half-centuries in the league.

Also Read: Hardik Pandya To Return In IPL 2024; Likely To Be Sacked As ODI Vice-Captain: Reports

Under Gambhir’s leadership, KKR won the IPL trophies in the 2012 and 2014 seasons. Later, Gambhir switched to his home team Dehli Daredevils. However, due to the team’s poor show, he left the tournament midway through the season. Later, he did not participate in further IPL tournaments.

Meanwhile, Shreyas Iyer is the skipper of Kolkata Knight Riders. In the last two seasons, KKR failed to reach the playoffs. In IPL 2023, Nitish Rana led the side in the absence of injured Iyer. However, KKR could not reach playoffs after finishing in the 7th spot in the points table.

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Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt opened up about Indian fans engaging in abusive behavior towards Australian players and their families. Butt expressed disapproval of the harassment on social media, emphasizing that it goes against the spirit of sportsmanship.

Australia registered a six-wicket victory against India in the World Cup Final in Ahmedabad on November 19. However, cricket supporters issued reprehensible threats, including rape threats, directed at the family members of Travis Head, the Player of the Match in the final.

This Should Not Be Happening – Salman Butt

In a video shared on his YouTube channel, Salman Butt said that such behavior is not representative of all Indians. Butt urged fans to focus on applauding the achievements of the players rather than engaging in inappropriate behavior.

“If some fans are harassing Australian players and their families on social media, it is not a reflection of all Indians. It is a reflection of a few people who think differently and poorly. This should not be happening. You should applaud the winning team, which I’m sure most Indian fans have done,” Butt said.

Australia secured their sixth ODI World Cup title by chasing down a 241-run target with six wickets in hand. The Pat Cummins-led side outplayed India, who entered the final unbeaten after winning all league matches and defeating New Zealand in the first semi-final.

India Have Started Their Preparations For T20 World Cup 2024 – Salman Butt

Salman Butt praised the Indian selectors for consistently providing opportunities to young players in preparation for the 2024 T20 World Cup. He emphasized the team’s intent to build backups for every player, highlighting a strategic approach to ensure depth.

“India are testing their bench strength in this series. They have started their preparations right after the ODI World Cup. You can clearly see their intent to have a backup for every player on the road to the T20 World Cup, which makes a lot of sense,” Butt further added.

The Indian team will host Australia in a five-match T20I series, with the first match scheduled to be played in Visakhapatnam on Thursday, November 23. Suryakumar Yadav is set to captain the second-string team, marking his first stint as the national team captain.

Also read: ‘Couldn’t Understand What He Did’: Salman Butt Slams Suryakumar Yadav’s CWC Final Innings

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Yuzvendra Chahal and Sanju Samson were the two big names missing from the Indian T20I squad that was named for the five-match series against Australia. In the process, the BCCI selection committee continued to keep the two cricketers out of the Indian team.

Ravi Bishnoi, Axar Patel, and Washington Sundar are the three specialist spinners in the side, However, Chahal’s snub yet again sparks the debate around his future with the Indian cricket team. He played his last T20I against West Indies in August earlier this year.

Aakash Chopra in a video shared on his YouTube channel spoke about Chahal’s exclusion from the Indian T20I squad and shared his feelings regarding the future of the Indian leggie with the national team.

Also Read: IPL 2024: Gautam Gambhir Appointed Kolkata Knight Riders Mentor After Leaving Lucknow Super Giants

Is He Not Good Enough Anymore: Aakash Chopra On Yuzvendra Chahal

“Ravi Bishnoi is there but Yuzi (Yuzvendra) Chahal isn’t. It’s a slightly surprising thing to me that you have virtually turned your back on him. You neither played him in ODI cricket nor are you keeping his name for T20Is. Is he not good enough anymore?” said Chopra on Chahal.

Chahal is India’s top wicket-taker in T20I cricket with 96 wickets from 80 T20Is. Chopra meanwhile said that it cannot be of great help if the selectors have already decided that he is not worthy of playing international cricket anymore for the country.

“You start getting a feeling like that, which is not a good feeling because Yuzi Chahal has done well. It seems like the selectors have made up their minds and you can’t do anything if someone has made up their mind,” Aakash Chopra said on Yuzvendra Chahal.

The five-match T20I series between India and Australia begins with the first T20I in Visakhapatnam. The series ends with the final T20I in Bengaluru on December 3.

India’s T20I Squad For Australia Series

Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad (vice-captain), Ishan Kishan, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar

Also Read: Even Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer Failed: Aakash Chopra Shuts Down Suryakumar Yadav’s Trollers

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Gautam Gambhir has penned down a heartfelt message for Lucknow Super Giants after parting ways with the franchise ahead of the next season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The former India opener has returned to Kolkata Knight Riders as a mentor for IPL 2024, the franchise announced on Wednesday (November 24).

The two-time IPL-winning captain served as the mentor of the Lucknow-based outfit since the franchise became a part of the IPL in 2022. In their first-ever season in 2022, LSG qualified for the playoffs with Gautam Gambhir as their mentor. Earlier this year too, they made it to the playoffs but once again failed to make it to the finals.

After the failure to advance to the finals from the playoffs, LSG has made a number of changes to their backroom staff ahead of the next IPL season. They have already parted ways with head coach Andy Flower and have replaced him with former Australia head coach Justin Langer. They have also roped in former India allrounder S Sriram as an assistant coach as they look to claim their first IPL title.

Gautam Gambhir’s message for LSG:

After parting ways with the LSG, Gautam Gambhir took to X to post a heartfelt message for the franchise as he expressed his love and gratitude to the players and coaches. He also thanked LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka for his support and wished the franchise the very best, writing:

“As I announce the end of my impeccable journey with Lucknow Super Giants, I am filled with love and immense gratitude towards all the players, coaches, support staff and every individual who has made this journey memorable.

“I would like to thank Dr. Sanjiv Goenka for his inspiring leadership while creating this remarkable franchise and for his tremendous support to all my endeavours. I’m sure that the team will do wonders in the future and will make every LSG fan proud. All the very best LSG brigade!” added Gautam Gambhir.

❤️❤️ LSG Brigade! pic.twitter.com/xfG3YBu6l4

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) November 22, 2023

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Australia takes on India in a five-match T20I series with the first T20I in Visakhapatnam on November 23, Thursday. The match starts at 7 pm IST with the two teas locking horns in a bilateral series just three days after the end of the World Cup final.

Australia played an ODI series ahead of the start of the World Cup against India which they lost 2-1. They lost to India in the league stage but beat the Men in Blue in the final to lift the World Cup title for the sixth time.

Matthew Wade will lead the Australian team in the series with the senior players rested. Glenn Maxwell, Travis Head, Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa are the five players who are part of the T20I squad who played in the final.

Aaron Hardie has been named as David Warner’s replacement who pulled out of the T20I series. Cricket Australia in a statement said that Warner will return home on the back of a memorable World Cup campaign. He scored 535 runs at the World Cup at an average of nearly 50.

Despite the absence of the senior players, the Australian t20I side looks like a competitive unit. Several players are part of IPL franchises and know the Indian conditions well. The others play in the BBL regularly and are T20 specialists in their own right.

Also Read: Sri Lanka Allowed To Play International Cricket Despite Suspension

The series is an opportunity for players from both teams to make a statement and stay in the reckoning for next year’s T20 World Cup. India are the number-one ranked T20I side heading into this series, while the Aussies are placed fourth.

Australia Playing 11 vs India – 1st T20I, 2023

Travis Head

Travis Head will open the batting for Australia. He is fresh off match-winning 137 to help Australia beat India in the final. He was awarded the Men of the Match for his knock as well. Head started and ended his World Cup campaign with centuries.

Matt Short

Short can open the batting with Head. He was a part of the ODI side that played the ODI series against India before the World Cup. He can also chip in with a few overs of off-spin.

Steve Smith

Steve Smith will bat at three. He was dismissed for 4 in the World Cup final against India. As it turned out, the ball was missing the wickets eventually. Smith stayed back for the T20I series after Australia’s World Cup campaign.

Glenn Maxwell

Maxwell can slot in at four. He ended the World Cup with 400 runs from nine games at an average of 66.67 with 40 fours and 22 sixes in the tournament. He also scored 201 against Afghanistan, the highest score for the Aussies in a World Cup game.

Tim David

David can slot in at five. The Australian hard-hitter was not a part of the World Cup squad but is now a regular in the T20I side. Some big hits can be expected from him.

Marcus Stoinis

Stoinis can slot in at six. He did not play the last few games including the final for Australia. Nonetheless, he is an experienced player and can be crucial with his all-round abilities.

Matthew Wade (C/WK)

Matthew Wade the wicketkeeper-batter will bat at seven and lead Australia. By his own admission, the southpaw was surprised as he was named the skipper for this series. Wade has played 75 T20Is for Australia.

Sean Abbott

Abbott can bat at eight. He scored a fifty in the ODI series against India and proved his potential with the bat lower down the order. He can also be one of the three pacers in the XI.

Jason Behrendorff

The southpaw can be the second pacer in the XI. He gets to swing the ball early and can pose problems for the Indian opening batters. Behrendorff has picked up nine wickets in 1o T20Is.

Kane Richardson

Kane Richardson has been added as a replacement for Spencer Johnson, who is recovering from a hamstring injury. He will be the third seamer in the XI. Richarson has a lot of experience of playing in Indian conditions.

Adam Zampa

Zampa concludes the likely Australian XI. He is fresh off a memorable World Cup campaign picking up 23 wickets. He is the specialist spinner in the side.

Also Read: ICC To Introduce Stop Clock In White-Ball Cricket Along With New Over-Rate Penalty

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India plays Australia in a five-match T20I series starting with the first T20I in Visakhapatnam on November 23. All the matches start from 7 pm IST with the two teams pitted against each other days after India’s World Cup final heartbreak.

Interestingly, India will be led by Suryakumar Yadav in this series with the senior players rested. SKY has received a lot of flak for the way he played in the World Cup final. he scored 18 off 28 balls coming into bat in the final 10 overs of India’s innings. This is SKY’s chance to redeem himself by contributing with the bat against the mighty Aussies.

SKY’s leadership will be tested in this series with him having to manage a group of young players. It’s a relatively inexperienced team with not many players having played more than 10-15 T20Is for India. How he handles the team and handles the pressure will be an interesting observation. SKY is the top-scorer in T20Is in this batting group and has a job at hand with the bat as well.

Every player selected for this series should treat this five-match T20I series as an opportunity to showcase his talent to be in the reckoning for next year’s T20 World Cup. How the bowling group performs without the experienced bowlers will also be an important observation.

Also Read: ‘India Panicked’: Wasim Akram Slams Decision To Give New Ball To Mohammed Shami In CWC Final

Ruturaj Gaikwad is the vice-captain for the first three games. Shreyas Iyer will take up that role in the last two games. There are a lot of talented players in this squad for the series and now they need to translate that potential into performance. This is how India’s playing Xi might look like for the first game.

India Playing 11 vs Australia – 1st T20I, 2023

Ishan Kishan (WK)

Kishan might open the batting and also don the wicketkeeper’s gloves. He played a few important knocks in the World Cup and needs to bat with responsibility at the top of the order.

Ruturaj Gaikwad

Gaikwad will open the batting with Kishan. He is also the vice-captain for the first three games. He now needs to show consistency at the top for the men in Blue. Gaikwad led India to the gold medal in the Asian Games 2023 beating Afghanistan in the final.

Tilak Varma

The southpaw will slot in at three. He has already scored two fifties in his T20I career in 11 matches. He has batted with responsibility so far in his short career and will need to do the same in this series.

Suryakumar Yadav (C)

SKY will bat at four and also lead the side. He has a job on his hands after the innings he played in the World Cup final. It will be interesting to see how he plays in this series. The skipper is approaching 2000 T20I runs.

Rinku Singh

Rinklu will bat at five. He was the breakout superstar in the last IPL edition making his way into T20I cricket. He is the designated finisher in the side and has shown tremendous skills while batting in the final few overs.

Shivam Dube

Dube will slot in at six as the specialist seam-bowling all-rounder. He too had a good IPL season in 2023 allowing him to make a comeback into India’s T20I squad. He is India’s reply to Australia’s Marcus Stoinis.

Axar Patel

Axar will slot in at seven and is one of the two specialist spinners. The left-arm spinning all-rounder was not a part of India’s World Cup squad due to injury and now has a chance to make an impact. He is 11 shy of 50 T20I wickets.

Washington Sundar / Ravi Bishnoi

Either one of Sundar of Bishnoi will play depending upon the conditions and the opposition. Washington Sundat’s inclusion lengthens India’s batting till 8. Sundar last played for India in the Asian Games 2023 final as did Bishnoi.

Arshdeep Singh

Arshdeeo Singh will lead the pace attack. He too was not included in India’s World Cup squad when many thought he should be an option. He is amongst the quickest to get to 50 T20I wickets.

Prasidh Krishna

Prasidh can be the second Indian semer in the XI. He was with the Indian team as a backup for the last leg of the World Cup. He can swing the new-ball and also has the pace to trouble the Aussie batters.

Avesh Khan

Avesk Khan is the likely third seamer for the first T20I. He has been given another chance to prove his mettle. The pacer has taken 16 wickets in 16 T20Is.

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The IND vs AUS 1st T20I will be played in Visakhapatnam on November 23, Thursday. The first T20I kickstarts a five-match T20I series with Bengaluru hosting the final game on December 3. All the matches will begin at 7 pm IST.

The IND vs AUS T20I series starts just three days after India lost to Australia in the ICC World Cup 2023 final. The series kicks off preparations for next year’s T20 World Cup. Both BCCI and Cricket Australia announced 15-man squads for the five-match series.

The senior players from both teams have been rested from this series with the benchstrength of both teams tested. For Australia, David Waner, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Mitchell Marsh all have been rested.

Glenn Maxwell, Steve Smith, Adam Zampa, Jos Inglis, Marcus Stoinis and Travis Head are part of the T20I squad that played the World Cup for the Aussies.

The BCCI selectors named a young squad with all their players rested as well. Suryakumar Yadav was given the responsibility of captaincy as Sanju Samson and Yuzvendra Chahal were rested. Ruturaj Gaikwad is the vice-captain for the first three matches. Shreyas Iyer returns as the vice-captain for the last two games.

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar have all been named in India’s T20I squad. All these players have been given an opportunity to prove their mettle in the series.

There is a forecast of rain in Vizag in the daytime on the matchday. In the evening there are expected clouds along with rain. Thus the match might have a delayed start and even there might be a loss of overs as the weather forecast suggests. In that case, it might not be an ideal start to what is expected to be a close series.

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IND vs AUS Match Preview- 1st T20I, 2023

India

SKY’s captaincy for India will be the most important thing to watch out for. With all the senior players rested, it will be interesting to see how he manages the group of players especially after not having a memorable campaign personally. His knock of 18 off 28 balls was hugely criticized by the Indian cricket fans and is seen as one of the reasons why India got to a below-par score in the end.

The other thing to watch out for will be how the Indian bowling attack performs in this series. Seven bowlers have been selected in this group including four pacers and three spinners. Axar Patel and Washington Sundar make a comeback after missing out on the World Cup.

India having just lost the T20 World Cup, this young group of players have a job on their hands given they will be playing against the team that defeated the senior Indian team in a World Cup final. If India manages to win this series it will be some turnaround to begin with.

India Squad

Suryakumar Yadav (C), Ruturaj Gaikwad (vice-captain), Ishan Kishan, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar

Australia

Australia always manages to find a way out to win finals and they did find a way out this time as well. Despite the senior players being rested there is no shortage of experience in this side with Maxwell, Smith, Zampa, Head, and Stoinis being the core of the side. The team’s success will depend a lot on how these players play. Matthew Wade, the wicketkeeper-batsman will lead the side in the series.

Head and Zampa will be the players to watch out for in the first game. The batter is fresh from scoring a match-winning hundred while the leggie just finished the World Cup as the second-highest wicket-taker. For the rest of the players in the group, the series is an opportunity to show their skillset and be in the reckoning for the T20 World Cup 2024.

Australia Squad

Matthew Wade (C), Aaron Hardie, Jason Behrendorff, Sean Abbott, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, Tanveer Sangha, Matt Short, Steve Smith, Marcus Stoinis, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa.

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Just days after making a derogatory comment about Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai, former Pakistan batsman Abdul Razzaq has come up with another controversial statement. The former all-rounder seems to have developed a penchant for making provocative remarks about Indian cricket.

From demeaning Hardik Pandya to calling Jasprit Bumrah a ‘baby bowler’, Abdul Razzaq rarely squanders a chance to take shots at Indian cricket. And he was at it once again as he said that India’s loss in the final of the recently concluded ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 was good for the game.

India’s dream run in the World Cup came to an end with a heartbreaking defeat in the final against Australia. The Men in Blue were the most dominant side in the competition as they were just toying with the oppositions. They stormed into the final after winning all of the ten games. However, the Rohit Sharma-led side failed to come up with a similar performance in the final and lost the game by 6 wickets at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

Abdul Razzaq on Team India’s defeat:

Asked to bat first, India could only manage a modest total of 240 runs despite half-centuries from KL Rahul and Virat Kohli. In reply, Australia chased down the total in 43 overs. The team from Down Under recovered from 47 for 3 and chased down the target with ease in the end thanks to a stunning century from Travis Head and an unbeaten fifty from Marnus Labuschagne.

Following India’s loss, Abdul Razzaq came up with an explosive statement, saying that the loss for India was good for the game. He once again accused India of gaining an unfair advantage by altering the conditions as he said:

“Agar sahi baat kare toh aaj cricket jeeti hai. Aap conditions ko apni taraf utilise karke, ye kabhi bhi nahi aisa hota. Agar aaj India jeet jaati toh fir cricket jo hai naa vo India ki taraf ho jaati. Cricket ne bataya ki mai vo cricket hu jo brave hote hai, jo strong hote hai mentally, effort krte hai, jaan maarte hai, mai unke saath hu.

“Khushi iss cheej ki hai aaj ki agar India jeet jaati na to hume bahut jyada afsos hota iss sense mei ki vo conditions ko utilise kar rahi thi. Kuch na kuch toh hai conditions mei. Bilkul fair pitches honi chahiye, bilkul fair atmosphere hona chahiye, ki dono teams ke liye balance hona chahiye. Aaj bhi India ne advantage liya, agar Kohli 100 kar jaate toh India ye World Cup jeet jaati.

(Cricket won and India lost! Had India won the World Cup, it would have been a very sad moment for the game. They used conditions to their advantage, and I have never seen such a bad pitch for any ICC final before. It’s great for cricket that India lost),” Abdul Razzaq said this on the Hasna Mana Hai show in Pakistan.

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Visakhapatnam is all set to host the IND vs AUS 1st T20I on November 23, Thursday. India and Australia are all set to play a five-match T20I series starting with the first T20I in Vizag. The series serves as the dress rehearsal for the next year’s T20 World Cup.

The series starts with the first T20I in Visakhapatnam and ends with the fifth and final T20I in Bengaluru on December 3. Both India and Australia are fresh from the ODI World Cup final. However, two very different teams will take on each other with all the senior players from both sides rested.

India will be led by Suryakumar Yadav who endured a tough World Cup with the bat, His knock of 18 off 28 balls was heavily criticized after India’s loss in the final. He now has to lead a side of youngsters in a tough T20I series.

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar are the players named in the series as the management is keen to test the domestic bench strength. Meanwhile, Sanju Samson and Yuzvendra Chahal continue to be benched by the management.

Australia, on the other hand, are led by Matthew Wade. The first-choice players of the national team are rested from their World Cup-winning campaign. All-rounder Aaron Hardie was named as David Warner’s replacement who also pulled out from the series.

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Glenn Maxwell, Travis Head, Steve Smith, Josh Inglis, Marcus Stoinis and Adam, Zampa are the key names who were retained for the IND vs AUS T20I series from the World Cup-winning squad. On paper, they look the stronger of the two sides.

IND vs AUS Weather Report Live Today And Pitch Report Of ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam- 1st T20I, 2023

Visakhapatnam will host the first IND vs AUS T20I. The match starts at 7 pm IST. So far nine T20Is have been won at this venue with three matches won by the team batting first and six chasing, The average first innings score is 119 which drops down to almost 100 batting second. However, the conditions are expected to be batting-friendly for the first T20I with dew likely to play a massive role.

Talking about the weather conditions, there is rain expected in the daytime in Vizag as much as 60 percent as per Accuweather. The temperature in the evening will be around 26 degrees with partly cloudy and humid conditions. There will be 98 percent cloud cover in the evening with almost 10 percent chance of rain. With predicted rain in the daytime, the match might be delayed due to ground conditions.

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The IND vs AUS first T20I in Visakhapatnam kickstarts a five-match series between India and Australia. All the matches start from 7 pm IST with the series starting the preparations for the T20 World Cup 2023 for both teams. 

India will be led by Suryakumar Yadav in the T20Is series with all the senior players rested. Ruturaj Gaikwad will be the vice-captain for the first three games followed by Shreyas Iyer for the last two games. 

The management has given younger players a chance to test India’s strength ahead of the T20 World Cup 2023. Almost all of them are specialists for their respective IPL franchises. 

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar have been picked in the Indin squad for the five-match T20I series. 

Australia will be led by Matthew Wade with their senior players being rested as well. Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, David Warner and Mitchell Marsh have been rested. Australian all-rounder Aaron Hardie was called up as Warner’s replacement. Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Adam Zampa, Marcus Stoinis, Travis Head, and Sean Abbott were picked for the T20I series from the squad that played the World Cup. 

Also Read: Sanju Samson, Yuzvendra Chahal Dropped As BCCI Names India T20 Squad For Australia

The series kickstarts preparations for the next year’s T20 World Cup for both teams. The World Cup final loss meant that India’s wait for their next ICC title continues. They won their first and only T20 World Cup title in 2007. Australia won their first title more recently in 2021. 

The two teams have played 26 T20Is with India winning 15 matches and Australia 10. One match ended with no result. India having been beaten by the Aussies in the World Cup final is now eyeing to win the T20I series and complete a revenge of sorts. 

Recent Venue Records (ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam)

STATS – T20

Total matches 9

Matches won batting first 3

Matches won bowling first 6

Average 1st Inns scores 119

Average 2nd Inns scores 105

Highest total recorded 179/5 (20 Ov) by IND vs RSA

Lowest total recorded 82/10 (18 Ov) by SL vs IND

Highest score chased 127/7 (20 Ov) by AUS vs IND

Lowest score defended 138/4 (20 Ov) by AUSW vs INDW

Who Will Score Most Runs For India: Suryakumar Yadav / Rinku Singh

Who Will Take Most Wickets For India: Arshdeep Singh / Axar Patel

Who Will Score Most Runs For Australia: Glenn Maxwell / Travis Head 

Who Will Take Most Wickets For Australia: Jason Behrendorff / Adam Zampa  

IND vs AUS Match Prediction- Who Will Win Today’s T20I Match? 1st T20I 2023

Australia looks the more experienced of the two young teams that have been named for the T20I series. The Aussies are likely to win the first T20I.

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The IND vs AUS T20I series kickstarts with the first T20I in Visakhapatnam on November 23, Thursday. The five-match T20I series ends with the fifth T20I in Bengaluru on December 3. All the matches will start at 7 pm IST.

The IND vs AUS T20I series starts within three days after both teams played the World Cup final on Sunday, November 19. The Aussies won their sixth World Cup title by beating India in the final.

Australia will be led by Matthew Wade with their senior players rested. David Warner, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Mitchell Marsh, and Josh Hazlewood have been rested from the squad that played the World Cup.

The side has plenty of new faces with Aaron Hardie, Jason Behrendorff, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, and Matt Short called into the side. Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Adam Zampa, and Marcus Stoiniw are a part of the World Cup squad retained for the T20I series.

Suryakumar Yadav will lead the Indian side with the senior players rested. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, and the pace trio have been rested for this series. While several young cricketers have been added, Yuzvendra Chahal and Sanju Samson have missed out on selection once again.

Also Read: Heartbroken Yuzvendra Chahal Breaks Silence With Cryptic Post After Being Snubbed For Australia T20Is

The management has truly tested the domestic bench strength with names like Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Washington Sundar, Shivam Dube, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar being given a chance.

The two teams have played 26 T20Is between themselves with India winning 15 games and Australia 10. The last time both these teams played a T20I series was in 2022 in India. The Men in Blue won the series 2-1.

IND vs AUS Head To Head Records Overall

IND vs AUS  Head To Head Records In T20Is

IND vs AUS Head To Head Records In ODIs

IND vs AUS Head To Head Records In Tests

IND vs AUS Head to Head Records In T20Is- 1st T20I, 2023

• Matches Played – 26
• India Won-15
• Australia Won 10
• Who scored the Most Runs For India: Virat Kohli-794
• Most Wickets For India: Jasprit Bumrah-16
• Who will score the Most Runs For Australia- Aaron Finch-500
• Most Wickets For Australia- Adam Zampa-12

Also Read: IND vs AUS T20 2023 Squad, Series, India Squad, Tickets, Venues, Live Streaming Channel, Schedule 2023

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The IND vs AUS 1st T20I will be played in Vishakhapatnam on November 23. The match starts at 7 pm IST. Both teams are fresh from the ICC World Cup 2023 with Australia winning the World Cup title for the sixth time. 

The IND vs AUS T20I series starts just three days after the end of the World Cup. Both teams have named very different squads to one which played in the World Cup. Senior players from both sides have been rested as some new faces have been given a chance. 

For India, Suryakumar Yadav will lead the side with all the senior players rested. The likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami, and Jasprit Bumrah have been rested for the series. Hardik Pandya, meanwhile, is yet to recover from the ankle injury that ruled him out of the World Cup. Yuzvendra Chahal and Sanju Samson were snubbed from selection for the T20I series. 

The BCCI selection committee has named a young side with India’s bench strength getting well and truly tested. Shreyas Iyer will miss the first T20I and will return as the vice-captain of the side for the last two T20Is. The series begins with the first T20I in Visakhapatnam on November 23 and ends in Bengaluru on December 3. 

Australia, on the other hand, will be led by wicketkeeper-batsman Matthew Wade. The selectors have rested the regular players including skipper Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, David Warner, and Mitchell Marsh. Marsh will be the next full-time T2-I skipper ahead of next year’s T20 World Cup. Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Sean Abbott, Travis Head Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa were retained in the T20I squad from the squad that played the World Cup. 

Also Read: Sanju Samson, Yuzvendra Chahal Dropped As BCCI Names India T20 Squad For Australia

IND vs AUS 1st T20I Match Live Streaming – When and Where To Watch India vs Australia Live In India?

When will the IND vs AUS 1st T20I match begin?

The match begins at 7 pm IST on November 23, Thursday. 

Where will the IND vs AUS 1st T20I match take place?

The match will be played at the Dr. Y. S. Rajashekar Reddy ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium in Vishakhapatnam. 

When and Where to watch the IND vs AUS 1st T20I match on television?

The match will be telecasted live on the Sports 18 channel on television.

How to live stream the IND vs AUS 1st T20I match on mobile Online?

The India vs Australia T20I series will be live-streamed on the Jio Cinema app and website. 

Also Read: IND vs AUS T20 2023 Squad, Series, India Squad, Tickets, Venues, Live Streaming Channel, Schedule 2023

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Australia batter Usman Khawaja has set side retirement plans for now. Usman Khawaja only plays in Tests for Australia. However, he is a regular opener for the team in the longest format. He is currently 36 years old.

The left-handed batsman has played 66 Tests for Australia. In 117 innings, he has mustered 5004 runs at an average of 47.21. Khawaja has also hit 15 centuries and 24 half-centuries in Tests. He will be next seen in the upcoming home Test series against Pakistan next month.

Also Read: ‘Stats Said Bat First…’: David Warner Makes Huge Revelation On Australia Bowling First In CWC Final

Usman Khawaja Sets Aside Retirement Plans

While speaking on Australian Radio show Nova 106.9, Usman Khawaja was asked about his retirement plans. To this, Khawaja replied that it is not about age but more about how your body and mind are responding to playing.

“It’s a choice at the end of the day. I could have retired five years ago, I could retire now. There are some things that are out of your control, like how the body’s going. It’s also how the mind is. Are you able to go to competitive training every day? The hard yards that you did 10 years ago, are you still doing that?” Usman Khawaja said.

Also Read: Adam Zampa Brutally Savages Michael Clarke After Australia Overcome Poor Start To Win World Cup

The left-handed batsman also added that he is really enjoying the game and none of the factors for playing has dropped off so far.

“I’m still really enjoying the games, I don’t really have a finishing line. It’s not about what age I’m at, it’s more about the factors, if one of them drops off, then I’ll think maybe it’s time. It just hasn’t dropped off yet,” Khawaja further said.

Usman Khawaja will turn 37 in December. The left-handed batsman was also part of the Ashes 2023 and the Test series against India earlier in March. He is expected to be part of the forthcoming five Tests- three against Pakistan in December and two against West Indies in January.

Pakistan will tour Australia for a three-match Test series. The series commences with the opening game on December 14 in Perth.

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Perth Scorchers Women and Melbourne Stars Women will be taking on each other in Match 50 of the WBBL 2023. In this article, we look at PS-W vs MS-W Dream11 Prediction Today Match, PS-W vs MS-W Dream11 Team Today, PS-W vs MS-W Playing 11s, and PS-W vs MS-W Pitch Report. Perth Scorchers Women will be squaring off against Melbourne Stars Women for the second time in the 50th match of the WBBL 2023.

Perth Scorchers Women is currently placed at the second position on the points table of the WBBL 2023 whereas Melbourne Stars Women is currently placed at the seventh spot on the points table. Perth Scorchers Women played twelve matches in the WBBL 2023 where they won eight matches while Melbourne Stars Women also played twelve matches in this tournament where they managed to win four games. 

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This game is scheduled to start at 2:40 PM IST while the live score and commentary can be seen on FanCode and CricketAddictor website.

PS-W vs MS-W Playing 11:

Perth Scorchers Women: Beth Mooney(wk), Sophie Devine(c), Maddy Darke, Natalie Sciver-Brunt, Amy Jones, Chloe Piparo, Amy Edgar, Piepa Cleary, Alana King, Taneale Peschel, Chloe Ainsworth

Melbourne Stars Women: Sophia Dunkley, Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Annabel Sutherland©, Sophie Reid(wk), Nicole Faltum, Kim Garth, Olivia Henry, Sasha Moloney, Milly Illingworth, Sophie Day

PS-W vs MS-W Dream11 Team Today:

The PS-W vs MS-W Dream11 Prediction Today Match and Dream11 Team Today for Small Leagues and Head to Head is as follows:

PS-W vs MS-W Dream11 Team Today:

The PS-W vs MS-W Dream11 Prediction Today Match and Dream11 Team Today for Grand Leagues is as follows:

PS-W vs MS-W Dream11 Prediction Today Match Players to Avoid:

Olivia Henry and Chloe Piparo are the players that can be avoided for this game.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

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Uganda and Tanzania will be taking on each other in Match 2 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier 2023. In this article, we look at UGA vs TAN Dream11 Prediction Today Match, UGA vs TAN Dream11 Team Today, UGA vs TAN Playing 11s, and UGA vs TAN Pitch Report. Uganda will be squaring off against Tanzania in the second match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier 2023.

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier will see its second match of this tournament between Uganda and Tanzania. Uganda will be facing off against Tanzania for the first time in the second match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier. 

Uganda won all of those matches out of their recent five T20I matches while Tanzania won three of their last five T20I games. These two teams have played 13 matches against each other in this format far where Uganda won 11 matches while Tanzania managed to win 2 games. 

For all the Dream11 Tips and Fantasy Cricket Live Updates, follow us on Cricketaddictor Telegram Channel. 

This game is scheduled to start at 1:00 PM IST while the live score and commentary can be seen on FanCode and CricketAddictor website.

UGA vs TAN Playing 11:

Uganda: Roger Mukasa, Ronak Patel, Simon Ssesazi, Ronald Lutaaya, David Wabwire, Alpesh Ramjani, Kenneth Waiswa, Cyrus Kakuru (wk), Brian Masaba ©, Henry Ssenyondo, Bilal Hassan

Tanzania: Abhik Patwa ©, Ivan Selemani, Amal Puthenpulrayil Rajeevan (wk), Omary Kitunda, Kassim Nassoro, SanjayKumar Thakor, Ally Mpeka Kimote, Salum Ally Jumbe, Yalinde Nkanya, Johnson Nyambo, Dhrumit Mehta

UGA vs TAN Dream11 Team Today:

The UGA vs TAN Dream11 Prediction Today Match and Dream11 Team Today for Small Leagues and Head to Head is as follows:

UGA vs TAN Dream11 Team Today:

The UGA vs TAN Dream11 Prediction Today Match and Dream11 Team Today for Grand Leagues is as follows:

UGA vs TAN Dream11 Prediction Today Match Players to Avoid:

Dhrumit Mehta and Robinson Obuya are the players that can be avoided for this game.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

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Kenya and Rwanda will be taking on each other in match 1 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier 2023. In this article, we look at KEN vs RWA Dream11 Prediction Today Match, KEN vs RWA Dream11 Team Today, KEN vs RWA Playing 11s, and KEN vs RWA Pitch Report. Kenya will be squaring off against Rwanda in the first match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier 2023.

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier will begin on the 22nd of November. A total of 7 teams will be taking part in this tournament, namely Kenya, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zimbabwe. A total of 21 matches will be played in this entire season. Kenya will be facing off against Rwanda in the opening match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier. 

Kenya managed to win two matches out of their recent five T20I matches while Rwanda also won two of their last five T20I games. These two teams have played 4 matches against each other in this format far where Kenya won all of those matches against Rwanda. 

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This game is scheduled to start at 1:00 PM IST while the live score and commentary can be seen on FanCode and CricketAddictor website.

KEN vs RWA Playing 11:

Kenya: Babar Iqbal©, Yusuf Khan, Mohammed Aqeel, Harry Bharwal, Furqan Khalil, Moazzam Hayat(wk), Saif Ali Ghauri, Zahid Ali, Umair Ali, Hameedullah Khan, Ali Iqbal

Rwanda: Danny Pawson©, Ben Willgoss(wk), Aaron Wright, Jack Luffman, Salik Shah, Abdullah Kayani, Avinash Karia, Ben Quirk, Aaron Cornish, Scott Doody, Kamran Shaheen

KEN vs RWA Dream11 Team Today:

The KEN vs RWA Dream11 Prediction Today Match and Dream11 Team Today for Small Leagues and Head to Head is as follows:

KEN vs RWA Dream11 Team Today:

The KEN vs RWA Dream11 Prediction Today Match and Dream11 Team Today for Grand Leagues is as follows:

KEN vs RWA Dream11 Prediction Today Match Players to Avoid:

Wilson Niyitanga and Pushkar Sharma are the players that can be avoided for this game.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

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Edex Knights and Mater Dei will be taking on each other in matches 57 and 58 of the ECS Malta T10 2023. In this article, we look at EDK vs MTD Dream11 Prediction Today Match, EDK vs MTD Dream11 Team Today, EDK vs MTD Playing 11s, and EDK vs MTD Pitch Report. Edex Knights will be squaring off against Mater Dei for consecutive times in the fifty-seventh and fifty-eighth matches of the ECS Malta T10 2023.

The ECS Malta T10 will see its fifty-seventh and fifty-eighth match of this season between Edex Knights and Mater Dei. This game will see the battle between two teams of Group A of this season. Edex Knights is currently placed at the top of the points table of this season of the ECS Malta T10 whereas Mater Dei is currently placed at the third spot on the points table. Edex Knights played eight matches in this season of the ECS Malta T10 where they won all of those matches while Mater Dei also played eight matches in this season where they managed to win five games. 

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The first game is scheduled to start at 1:00 PM IST and the second match will start at 3:00 PM IST while the live score and commentary can be seen on FanCode and CricketAddictor website.

EDK vs MTD Playing 11:

Edex Knights: Basil George, Samuel Stanislaus, Vishnu Thulaseedharan, Niyas Muhammed, Sujith Sukumaran, Yadav Manu, Ajay John(wk), Jais Mathew©, Nithin Babu, Adil Latheef, Alwin John

Mater Dei: Michael Das, Muhammad Zubair, Cornelius Younus, Sam Aquilina(wk), Rency Jacob, Pintu Ghosh, Manuel Antony, Arif Sagar, Muthu Kumaran©, Amar Sharma, Azeem Abbasi

EDK vs MTD Dream11 Team Today:

The EDK vs MTD Dream11 Prediction Today Match and Dream11 Team Today for Small Leagues and Head to Head is as follows:

EDK vs MTD Dream11 Team Today:

The EDK vs MTD Dream11 Prediction Today Match and Dream11 Team Today for Grand Leagues is as follows:

EDK vs MTD Dream11 Prediction Today Match Players to Avoid:

Sam Aquilina and Vishnu Thulaseedharan are the players that can be avoided in this game.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

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Gauhati Town Club and River Rine Club will be taking on each other in Match 24 of the Slac Pride Cup T20 2023. In this article, we look at GTC vs RRC Dream11 Prediction Today Match, GTC vs RRC Dream11 Team Today, GTC vs RRC Playing 11s, and GTC vs RRC Pitch Report. Gauhati Town Club will be squaring off against River Rine Club in the 24th match of the Slac Pride Cup T20 2023.

The Slac Pride Cup T20 will see its twenty-fourth match of this season between New Stars Club and River Rine Club. Gauhati Town Club is currently placed at the second position on the points table of this season of the Slac Pride Cup T20 whereas New Stars Club is currently placed at the sixth spot on the points table. Gauhati Town Club played five matches in this season of the Slac Pride Cup T20 where they won four matches while River Rine Club also played five matches in this season where they managed to win two games. 

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This game is scheduled to start at 12:30 PM IST while the live score and commentary can be seen on FanCode and CricketAddictor website.

GTC vs RRC Playing 11:

Gauhati Town Club: Dhruv Borah©, Abdul Khureshi, Sumit Kashyap, Yuvraj Tewari, Bishal Sharma, Kangkan Talukdar, Nishchay Sharma, Devraj Sharma, Abhishek Gupta(wk), Pritwirup Choudhury, Mahadananda Borah

River Rine Club: Biplab Saikia, Somraj Paul, Samik Das, Arpit Bhatewara(wk), Pratap Das, Jarzoo Mili, Jacky Ali, Rajmoon Sarmah©, Sanjib Dutta, Sandipan Neog, Amit Das

GTC vs RRC Dream11 Team Today:

The GTC vs RRC Dream11 Prediction Today Match and Dream11 Team Today for Small Leagues and Head to Head is as follows:

GTC vs RRC Dream11 Team Today:

The GTC vs RRC Dream11 Prediction Today Match and Dream11 Team Today for Grand Leagues is as follows:

GTC vs RRC Dream11 Prediction Today Match Players to Avoid:

Karan Mahajan and Devraj Sharma are the players that can be avoided for this game.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

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Pat Cummins joined an elite list of Australian captains to have won the ICC World Cup title. He is now the fifth Australian captain to have won an ODI World Cup. He joined an elite list with names like Allan Border, Steve Waugh, Ricky Ponting, and Michael Clarke.

Cummins took over as Australia’s Test captain heading into the Ashes series against England. He won that as captain and then won the WTC final against India which was his first major win. Cricket Australia decided to name him as the skipper of the team ahead of the ODI World Cup.

Cummins, marshaled his troops beautifully which eventually resulted in Australia winning their sixth World Cup title. The side began their campaign with back-to-back losses. As it turned out, the team won nine games on the trot since and defeated South Africa and India in the semi-final and the final respectively.

Also Read: ‘Stats Said Bat First…’: David Warner Makes Huge Revelation On Australia Bowling First In CWC Final

The World Cup win culminated in a year that saw Australia win the Ashes series and the WTC final. Previously the Aussies lost 2-1 in a Test series led by Cummins in India.

“I think they have created their own legacy,” Cummins said of his side as he touched down at Sydney Airport.

“A World Cup, you only get one chance every four years and especially playing somewhere like India, it’s hard. To be pitted up against the rest of the world and come away with a medal, it doesn’t get any better than that. Adding to that an away Ashes series, a World Test Championship. We couldn’t have planned for much better. So a pretty satisfied group” said the pacer captain.

Pretty Pumped To Go The Distance: Pat Cummins

Pat Cummins admitted that Australia’s World Cup campaign was in trouble after the two early losses. However, with consistent wins, Cummins’ captaincy was praised and eventually it resulting in the team putting their best foot forward.

“To be honest (I did think we were long odds). It almost became sudden death really. We thought we pretty much had to be flawless from there on in just to make the semis. And we pretty much were. We started to find ways to win, even when we weren’t having our best days. Even before the tournament, we knew playing ODI cricket in India, it’s a pretty tough assignment. So just to make the semis we were pretty pumped and keen to go a bit further” Cummins concluded saying.

Australia next take on India in a five-match T20I series starting with the first T20I in Vizag on November 23. The senior players including Captain Cummins are rested from the series.

Also Read: Bravest Decision! Allan Border On Pat Cummins Opting To Bowl First In CWC Final

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Cricket commentator Aakash Chopra has shut down Suryakumar Yadav’s trollers. Many fans targeted Suryakumar Yadav for his poor batting show in the ICC World Cup 2023 final. Yadav hit 18 runs from 28 balls in the final and failed to fire towards the end.

Now, Yadav has been made the captain of the Indian team in the upcoming India vs Australia T20I series. Since both Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya are unavailable for the series, Yadav has been promoted as the skipper.

Also Read: Bravest Decision! Allan Border On Pat Cummins Opting To Bowl First In CWC Final

Aakash Chopra Shuts Down Suryakumar Yadav’s Trollers

After some fans trolled Suryakumar Yadav, Aakash Chopra came out in his support. In his YouTube video, Chopra said that why fans are blaming just one person. He also noted that batters like Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill got out for just 4 runs in the final.

“Suryakumar Yadav has been made the captain because he didn’t get opportunities to do a lot in the World Cup. When he got a chance in the final, he couldn’t do much and because of that, he has been trolled a lot. It pains you at times. Why are you blaming one person?”

“It was a difficult pitch and he didn’t fire. That pitch probably didn’t suit him that much as well. He scored runs against England and didn’t get a chance to score runs in other games. Even Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer didn’t score runs in the final, so why are you blaming him?” Aakash Chopra said.

Also Read: Was Rohit Sharma Being Too Greedy? Sunil Gavaskar Questions His Dismissal Shot In Final

India lost the ICC World Cup 2023 final to Australia by 6 wickets. Batting first, the men-in-blue were bowled out for 240 with Virat Kohli and KL Rahul scoring fifties. Later, with the help of Travis Head’s century, Australia chased down the target in 43 overs.

Now, both teams will lock horns in a five-match T20I series. The opening encounter takes place on Thursday, November 23 in Visakhapatnam. For India, all the key players have been rested and a young squad under Suryakumar Yadav will take on the Aussies.

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Kolkata Knight Riders, on Wednesday (November 22), announced the return of their former captain Gautam Gambhir as mentor ahead of the next season of the Indian Premier League. The former India and KKR opener will join hands with head coach Chandrakant Pandit at the Kolkata-based outfit.

Gautam Gambhir enjoyed a highly successful stint as a player with KKR. After playing for Delhi Capitals (then Delhi Daredevils) in the first three IPL seasons, he moved to Kolkata in 2011 after the franchise spent a record $2.4 million to secure his services. The huge bid made him the highest-paid cricketer in the history of IPL at that time.

The India great spent seven seasons with KKR from 2011 to 2017 and led them in all the seasons. During his captaincy stint, he completely transformed the fortunes of the franchise and made it one of the powerhouses of the IPL.

In his very first season, he led the team to its first-ever IPL playoffs before guiding them to the title in 2012 and 2014. Overall, KKR won the IPL twice, qualified for the playoffs five times, and reached the finals of the Champions League T20 in 2014 under Gautam Gambhir’s captaincy.

Gautam Gambhir returns to KKR:

After retiring as a player, Gautam Gambhir served as the mentor of Lucknow Super Giants in the last two IPL seasons. The Lucknow-based outfit made it to the playoffs in both seasons. Gautam Gambhir will now be playing the same role for KKR and the franchise would be hoping that he transforms their fortunes once again as they eye their third IPL title and first since 2014.

“Gautam has always been part of the family and this is our Captain coming back home in a different avatar as a “Mentor”. He was sorely missed and now we all look forward to Chandu Sir and Gautam in instilling the never-say-die spirit and of sportsmanship they stand for, in creating magic with Team KKR,” said Shah Rukh Khan, the co-owner of the franchise.

❤️❤️ LSG Brigade! pic.twitter.com/xfG3YBu6l4

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) November 22, 2023

Welcome home, mentor @GautamGambhir! 🤗

Full story: https://t.co/K9wduztfHg#AmiKKR pic.twitter.com/inOX9HFtTT

— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) November 22, 2023

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Former India opener Gautam Gambhir countered the notion that the best team did not clinch victory in the recently concluded World Cup 2023 final. Gautam Gambhir described such statements as “bizarre” and emphasized that the league stage standings didn’t matter.

India suffered a six-wicket defeat against Australia in the final in Ahmedabad on November 19. The hosts were unbeaten leading up to the summit clash but faltered against Australia. The Men in Blue failed to secure the World Cup title in front of a home crowd after 12 years.

One Of The Bizzare Statements That I Have Heard – Gautam Gambhir

In a conversation with Sportskeeda, Gautam Gambhir emphasized that the team that played the best cricket emerged as the world champion. Gambhir stated that the winner of the tournament was determined by the performance in the knockout matches.

“A lot of people might not like it. I heard some of the experts saying that the best team has not gone on to win the World Cup. That’s absolutely not true. That’s one of the bizarre statements that I have heard. It’s actually the best team that has won the World Cup. Let’s be honest,” Gambhir told Sportskeeda.

“India won 10 matches and were in very good form, so they were favorites. But Australia had also won eight games in a row after losing the first two. Only the best team wins the World Cup. You cannot define it that way – that India won 10 matches but played one poor game. The reality is the semi-final and the final were the knockout matches. It did not matter whether you finished first or fourth [in the league stage],” he added.

India had an impressive run in the World Cup, winning 10 consecutive matches, including the semi-final and all nine league matches. On the other hand, Australia won seven matches in the league stage and secured a final spot by defeating South Africa in the semi-final.

Let’s Not Run Away From Reality – Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir remarked that winning six league matches is relatively easy, but securing victories in both of the crucial knockout matches is a challenging feat. Gambhir emphasized the importance of acknowledging reality and India’s subpar performance in the final.

“It is easy to win six out of eight league matches. Winning two out of two when you know any mistake can cost you is difficult. Let’s accept it that the best team has gone on to win the World Cup. India did not play well, let’s not run away from reality,” Gambhir concluded.

Also read: People Think That It Was Virender Sehwag But…: Gautam Gambhir Names His Favourite Batting Partner

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Australian opener Travis Head is fresh off his match-winning 137 against India in the ICC World Cup 2023 final in Ahmedabad. His stellar knock powered Australia to their sixth World Cup title as India’s wait to win their next ICC title continued.

Head has now performed in two ICC finals against India. He scored 163 against India in the WTC final at The Oval. He followed it up with another century in the World Cup final. The Southpaw missed the first few games due to a broken hand.

He made a grand return in the match against England with a century, He kept his form going scoring a quickfire fifty against South Africa in the semi-final. He saved his best for the final scoring a century to remember.

Meanwhile, Head’s Australian teammate Mitchell Marsh made an interesting revelation, a day before Australia’s first T20I against India. He hinted at Head possibly missing the first T20I to be played in Vizag. Marsh said that Head might miss the first T20I due to the ongoing celebrations in the Aussie camp after they won their sixth World Cup title.

Mitchell Marsh Hints At Travis Head’s Absence From 1st T20I Against India

“I’m no selector or coach but if he plays that game it’ll be a miracle,” Marsh said.

The Australian all-rounder also responded to the ongoing criticism regarding his viral picture where he can be seen resting his legs on the World Cup trophy. The Indian fans especially have criticized him for his recent gesture. For Marsh though, he has not had much time to think about it.

“I haven’t seen a lot, but there you go,” he added.

To Follow Dad’s Footsteps Is Pretty Crazy- Mitchell Marsh

Interstingly, Mitchell Marsh’s father Geoff Marsh was a part of the Australian squad that won its first World Cup title in 1987 also held in India. Geoff scored 428 runs in that edition ending as the third-highest run-getter. His son Mitchell scored 441 runs including two centuries.

“It was 40 years ago that Dad won in India, and to follow in his footsteps is pretty crazy. To have him there, and celebrate winning World Cups – he’s a past player, so always love having those guys in the change rooms. It was awesome,” Mitchell Marsh said.

Also Read: Bravest Decision! Allan Border On Pat Cummins Opting To Bowl First In CWC Final

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Former England captain Michael Vaughan lauded Australian opener Travis Head following his heroics in the recently concluded World Cup 2023 Final. Michael Vaughan emphasized that Travis Head might attract a significant bid in the upcoming IPL 2024 mini-auction.

Travis Head played an outstanding knock against India in Ahmedabad on November 19. He scored 137 runs off 120 balls, featuring four sixes and 15 boundaries. He rescued the team with a 192-run partnership with Marnus Labuschagne after Australia were struggling at 47/3.

Travis Head Wasn’t Consistently Dangerous – Michael Vaughan

In his column for The Sydney Morning Herald, Michael Vaughan pointed out Head’s improvement over the years, highlighting his consistent and aggressive batting. Vaughan emphasized that Head has become a model for controlled aggression and strategic play.

“I am not sure what exactly he has done, but he is a great example to all cricketers that there is room for improvement. Years ago, there was potential, but he wasn’t consistently dangerous. His method now is the blueprint for sustained aggression, and how to dictate terms. My guess is that he might get a rather large IPL contract – and he should,” Vaughan wrote.

Travis Head Led That With The Catch – Michael Vaughan

Michael Vaughan pointed out that Travis Head’s recognition as the Player of the Match in both the World Cup semi-final and final is a testament to his rapid improvement, establishing him as one of the world’s most formidable batters.

“Australia’s bowlers were all excellent, and they fielded brilliantly. Travis Head led that with the catch of Rohit Sharma, a huge moment in the game, then played a superb innings with the bat. To be a player of the match in the World Cup semi-final and final is very special. In no time at all, he has become one of the most dangerous batters in the world, proving that you can improve over time,” Vaughan added.

After missing a few matches in the World Cup, Head marked his return with an impressive century against New Zealand at the HPCA Stadium. He secured the Player of the Match title against South Africa for his swift half-century during a challenging run-chase.

Also read: Shane Warne’s Old Tweet Resurfaces After Travis Head Blows India Away Twice In 2 ICC Finals

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Australia spinner Adam Zampa could not stop himself from taking a dig at former captain Michael Clarke after his team’s triumphant campaign in the recently-concluded ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023.

The former Australia captain had written of his country’s chances in the World Cup after the poor start to the campaign. The Pat Cummins-led side began their campaign with two heavy defeats. They suffered a six-wicket loss against hosts India before being thrashed by 134 runs by South Africa.

Not many had given Australia a chance of advancing ahead of the league stage let alone winning the tournament. However, the team from Down Under defied all the odds and won seven games in a row to storm into the semifinals. In their last two games, they beat South Africa and India to end their campaign in a fitting manner.

Adam Zampa takes a dig at Michael Clarke:

After Australia’s loss in the first two games, Michael Clarke had written off their chances. He had predicted that Australia would struggle against the likes of Sri Lanka and Pakistan in spinning conditions. He had gone on to say that Australia could come out as laughable against subcontinental teams.

“I’m not saying our World Cup is over. We could still qualify with two losses, but Sri Lanka are going to be tough in those conditions. We haven’t played Pakistan yet,” Clarke told Sky Sports Radio at the time.

“We’ve got some really tough cricket ahead of us and if we play like this, we are not qualifying. I’m more worried about the subcontinent teams. If we are getting shown up like that against South Africa, with the spin in the sub-continent teams … we will be laughable.

“If we’re not careful the conversation we’ve been having for the last three weeks about the Wallabies [at the Rugby World Cup], in two weeks time we’ll be having that about Australian cricket,” he added.

More than a month after Clarke’s statement, Adam Zampa has shown that he has got a good and long memory, After proving Clarke wrong, the Australia spin spearhead took to Instagram to mock his comments. The leg-spinner quoted Clarke in part, followed by a series of laughing emojis and then an orange love heart.

It was not all from Adam Zampa as he followed it up with another post showing him wearing a World Cup winner’s medal with a caption: “1 spinner 1 winner”. It was in relation to critics’ claims that picking just one spinner was a mistake by Australia.

Adam Zampa played a key role in Australia’s triumphant campaign. With 23 wickets from 11 games, he finished the competition as Australia’s leading wicket-taker. Only India’s Mohammed Shami picked up more wickets than him in the tournament.

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Mohammed Shami ended with 24 wickets in the ICC World Cup 2023, the most by any bowler. What was an even more striking feature was that he took those wickets in just seven matches. The pacer made a terrific comeback after being benched from the first four games.

He took a fifer in his comeback game against New Zealand in Dharamsala and followed it up with a fou-wicket haul against England in Lucknow. India earned big victories in both those games against tough opposition.

Meanwhile, the Indian team have been a constant target from former Pakistan cricketers. They accused India of different things due to different reasons. One of them was the ICC favoring India by giving different balls that swung more. The man who pressed these charges on the team was former Pakistan cricketer Hasan Raza.

Raza, in a Pakistan television show, alleged that the International Cricket Council had given a different set of balls to make sure India made more out of the conditions and the pitches than the rest of the 9 teams in the tournament.

Also Read: Not Suryakumar Yadav But Sanju Samson Should Have Led India Against Australia: Senior Congress Leader

Best Players Perform At The Right Time: Mohammed Shami

In response to the same, Mohammed Shami in a chat for Sportswear giant PUMA said: “I have been hearing during the World Cup even when I was not playing. When I started playing, I took 5 wickets, then in the next match 4, in the next match 5, a few Pakistan players were not able to digest it. What can I do?”

“In their mind, they think ‘we (our pacers) are the best’. I think the best are the players who perform at the right time. But you are trying to create controversy, keep on saying stuff that ‘ball is looking in a different colour, you are getting a different company’s balls, ICC has given you a different set of balls’. Sudhar jao yaar (Mend your ways)” he further said.

He further clarified that the India bowlers got the most movement and swing due to their own skill and hard work and not because of a particular ball. He further said that if the bowler executes the correct ball, he will get the right results.

“A lot of bowlers are there, but how is this man’s ball swinging that much? Hard work is there, determination is there, there is hard work and there is execution. If you execute in the right way, you will get results. I am not saying the others are not doing it right, but I am trying to execute my skills, set a target and achieve it.”

“I am praying that 10 other bowlers perform this way. I am never going to be jealous. If you learn to enjoy the success of other players, I think you have the chances ofbeboming a better player. The almighty is going to give whatever he wants to,” he added.

Shami ended the World Cup with 24 wickets, Jasprit Bumrah with 20 wickets, and Ravindra Jadeja finished with 16 wickets. Kuldeep Yadav also took 15 wickets.

Also Read: Hardik Pandya To Return In IPL 2024; Likely To Be Sacked As ODI Vice-Captain: Reports

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Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has questioned Rohit Sharma’s shot that dismissed him in the ICC World Cup 2023 final. Rohit Sharma got out when trying to hit a boundary which was caught by Travis Head. Notably, Sharma had already hit a boundary and six in that over earlier.

Rohit Sharma’s dismissal was a key moment in India’s batting during ICC World Cup 2023. Sharma and Kohli were batting well in the powerplay overs. However, as the Indian skipper tried to hit another big shot in that over, he was caught by Travis Head.

Also Read: Bravest Decision! Allan Border On Pat Cummins Opting To Bowl First In CWC Final

Was Rohit Sharma Being Too Greedy- Sunil Gavaskar

In his column for Sportstar, cricketer-turned-commentator Sunil Gavaskar questioned Rohit Sharma’s dismissal shot. He feels that Sharma was being too greedy and he should have restricted himself from risky shots as the team had already lost Shubman Gill cheaply.

“Travis Head’s superlative turning and running back catch dashed India’s hopes of getting a 300-plus score. That catch dismissed Rohit Sharma, who once again stormed his way to another quickfire 40-plus. That wicket fell in the final over of the first powerplay where there are only two fielders allowed outside the 30-metre circle”. 

“He had already hit a six and a four in the over and was obviously trying to capitalise on the few deliveries left before the powerplay finished. Was he being too greedy? Could he not have curbed himself since Shubman Gill had already been dismissed?”, Gavaskar wrote.

Also Read: “What Swung The World Cup Final In Australia’s Favour Was…”: Suresh Raina

Sharma scored 47 runs before losing his wicket. India lost another wicket soon in the form of Shreyas Iyer, who scored 4 runs. As a result, India lost the momentum at the start. Later, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul slammed half-centuries.

However, with Australia picking wickets at regular intervals, India could only get to 240 at the scoreboard. Later, Australia chased down the target with a century by Travis Head. Winning the match by 6 wickets, the Aussies clinched their 6th ODI World Cup trophy.

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After his extraordinary performance in the recently-concluded ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, India fast bowler Mohammed Shami has revealed just how close he was to quitting playing cricket.

Mohammed Shami was one of the best performers in the competition and was one of the biggest reasons behind India’s dominant run before the loss in the final. He did not get the chance to play in the first four games as India preferred Shardul Thakur because of his batting abilities. But an unfortunate injury to Hardik Pandya opened the door for the right-arm pacer and he grabbed the opportunity with both hands.

He went on to finish the tournament as the leading wicket-taker. In just 7 games, he picked up 24 wickets with the help of three five-wicket hauls that included a sensational 7-wicket haul against New Zealand in the semifinal. Even in the final, he struck on his first ball of the match to dismiss the dangerous David Warner but could not inspire India to win.

When Mohammed Shami’s career all but ended:

After the stunning outing in the World Cup, Mohammed Shami has revealed that he was once advised by the doctors to quit playing cricket. It happened just before the 2015 World Cup when he was suffering from a knee issue. There was a swelling in his knee and the doctors had advised him to give up cricket to save his body.

The star bowler also revealed even though he had the option of going for the surgery before the tournament, he opted against it in order to play for the team. Mohammed Shami was forced to go to the hospital after every match to take an injection.

“I had swelling in my knee before the 2015 tournament. Someone else could have said no but I have the ability to bear pain and I was told two options—either directly go for surgery or play the tournament and then go for the surgery. While the team would return to the hotel after every match, I would go to the hospital to take the injection. When you play for the country, you forget everything,” Mohammed Shami said in an interaction with PUMA.

“I was unconscious for two hours. When I woke up, I asked the doctor when I could start playing. He replied, ‘It will be a big achievement if you walk without a limp, forget playing. It all depends on how you go about your rehab,” added the pacer who is India’s all-time leading wicket-taker in the World Cup.

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Veteran Australian opener David Warner revealed the reason behind skipper Pat Cummins’ decision to bowl first in the final of the World Cup 2023. David Warner disclosed that the team management initially considered batting first during the summit clash in Ahmedabad.

Team India posted a total of 240 runs after being asked to bat first on Sunday, November 19. The Pat Cummins-led team comfortably chased down the below-par target in 43 overs with six wickets in hand. The Men in Yellow secured their sixth title in ODI World Cup history.

We Can Then Chase And Then Anchor – David Warner

Speaking to AB de Villiers on the latter’s YouTube channel, David Warner stated that the majority of players favored chasing on the day of the match. Warner explained that the decision was influenced by the intention to assess the conditions comprehensively.

“They were discussing it the night before for a good hour and a half or two hours about what to do. All the stats coming through was saying, bat first and put runs on the board. But for once, when we got all got asked that question, I think a majority of us said let’s just chase,” Warner said.

“If we bowl well and understand the conditions like that, we can then chase and then anchor,” he added.

Marnus Labuschagne Was Absolutely Perfect – David Warner

Warner praised Marnus Labuschagne, drawing a parallel with India’s resilience in the first game, where Virat Kohli and KL Rahul turned the game around. Warner emphasized how knowing the target allows the best batters to play according to the situation.

“What Marnus did was absolutely perfect. You look at when we played India in the first game. I think they were 3/4 (2/3) but then Virat did what he does, KL Rahul as well. They were ice calm. When you know what to get, your best batters generally thrive. They will play the tempo of the game,” Warner further added.

The Men in Blue bowled out Australia for 199 runs in their tournament opener in Chennai. The home team lost three wickets for just three runs in the chase. Virat Kohli and KL Rahul steadied the chase, adding a 165-run partnership for the fourth wicket.

Also read: “I Wouldn’t Write Him Off”: Michael Hussey On David Warner’s Chances Of Playing 2027 World Cup

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Former Australia skipper Allan Border feels that Pat Cummins opting to bowl first in the ICC World Cup 2023 final was a brave decision. Allan Border also admitted that he felt the Aussies made a mistake by deciding to bowl first in the match.

However, Pat Cummins’ decision to bat first proved to be fruitful as the Aussies managed to restrict India to a low total of 240. A relatively slow and dry pitch did not allow Indian batters to go high. Later, the pitch reacted better and with the help of dew, the Aussies chased down the target by 6 wickets.

Also Read: Hardik Pandya To Return In IPL 2024; Likely To Be Sacked As ODI Vice-Captain: Reports

Pat Cummins Opting To Bowl First Was A Brave Decision- Allan Border

Speaking to Fox Sports, World Cup-winning Australia captain Allan Border said that opting to bowl first was one of the bravest decisions by Pat Cummins.

“Pat Cummins’ ‘bowl first’ call in the World Cup final was one of the bravest decisions I have seen from a cricket captain. I must be honest, when I heard Pat say “we will bowl’’ I thought “oh no, Patrick, you have lost the plot, you blokes”, he said. 

Allan Border also revealed he felt the Aussies made a mistake after seeing Rohit Sharma smashing runs during the powerplay overs.

“When Rohit Sharma was going hard early, I thought “what are we doing?’ Those first half a dozen to 10 overs I was thinking, ‘Oh my god, The decision to bowl first has just backfired,” said Border.

Also Read: Revealed: Why India Opted For Sluggish Pitch Against Australia In World Cup 2023 Final

With the help of cutters and bouncers, Australian pacers managed to get key wickets in the 1st innings. Since India lost most of their batsmen early, they failed to set up a big total on the scoreboard.

Australia pacers were quite successful in the match, with Mitchell Starc getting 3 wickets and Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood getting 2 scalps each. Cummins bowled a superb spell, conceding just 34 runs in his 10 overs. Travis Head played a match-winning knock of 137 runs to drive Australia to victory in 43 overs.

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With the World Cup done and dusted, the BCCI is reportedly set to sit down with chief selector Ajit Agarkar and captain Rohit Sharma to discuss the roadmap for the next four years. India’s campaign in the World Cup ended in a heartbreaking manner.

Rohit Sharma was just one win away from leading India to the World Cup glory. However, India’s 10-match winning streak came to an end in the final with a six-wicket defeat against Australia. Rohit Sharma has received praise from all around for his leadership and selfless batting in the competition.

The BCCI is now set to discuss about the senior batter’s future in white-ball cricket in order to have more clarity, according to a report in The Times of India. The board will also discuss about few names who can be groomed as a captain for the future.

BCCI to discuss Rohit Sharma’s future:

The report stated that Rohit Sharma has already communicated to the selectors that he is fine with not being considered for T20Is. The right-handed batsman has not played a single T20I since leading India in the T20 World Cup last year. Along with him, Virat Kohli has also not played a T20I since India’s loss against England in the semifinal of the World Cup.

The senior batsmen are unlikely to make it to the T20I squad again. The board would now like to have more clarity on Rohit Sharma’s future in ODIs. He will be nearly 40 by the time the next ODI World Cup takes place in South Africa in 2027. Before that, the biggest ODI assignment will be the 2025 Champions Trophy.

“Before the ODI World Cup, Rohit had communicated that he is fine not being considered for T20Is. The selectors have been investing heavily in youth in T20Is for the last one year. With the T20 World Cup happening in June next year, they are reluctant to deviate from that strategy,” a source told the news outlet.

The report also stated that the board and selectors will prepare a concrete plan for ODIs only after the next IPL and T20 World Cup. Rohit Sharma, on the other hand, will be looking to focus mainly on the Test format as of now.

“As of now, it seems Rohit will be focusing a lot of his energy on the Test format for the next cycle of World Test Championship which runs till 2025. Grooming a captain for the longer formats is a key part of the agenda. With Hardik Pandya prone to injuries, selectors may look for options in ODIs,” the source claimed.

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Ajinkya Rahane, the Test specialist for Team India for the last four to five years is likely to face the axe for the upcoming Test series against South Africa. India will be playing a two-match Test series against the Proteas on a full-fledged tour starting next month.

The Indian team is fresh from their ICC World Cup final loss against Australia on Sunday. A fresh Indian T20I squad led by Suryakumar Yadav will take on the Aussies in a three-match T20I series starting with the first T20I match in Vizag on Sunday.

After the T20I series, the focus is on the South Africa Test series which kickstarts the WTC 2023-35 cycle for the Men in Blue. Rohit Sharma has made it clear that he doesn’t mind not playing T20Is. Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar will soon be meeting Rohit Sharma to discuss the roadmap of his future in the Indian cricket team. He will turn nearly 40 by the time the next World Cup starts and thus there are talks of grooming a new captain.

Also Read: Revealed: Why India Opted For Sluggish Pitch Against Australia In World Cup 2023 Final

Selection Committee Wants To Groom Younger Players: BCCI Source On Ajinkya Rahane’s Test Future

Meanwhile, Ajinkya Rahane’s Test career seems all but over as he is not likely to be considered for the upcoming Test series against South Africa, as per reports in Times of India. He was recalled into the Test side for the WTC 2023 final.

However, now with Shreyas Iyer back in good form and KL Rahul proving his worth as a specialist wicket-keeper batsman in the middle-order, Rahane’s chances look bleak. The selectors are also planning to give Shubman Gill an extended run at number three in Test matches. This also makes space for someone like Ishan Kishan to open the batting in Test matches and play with an aggressive intent.

“The selection committee is very clear that it wants to groom players who will play together  for a longer period of time. With Shreyas Iyer coming back into Test reckoning and Shubman Gill batting at No. 3, there is little scope for Rahane. KL Rahul too could be considered for the Test matches as he could be a backup wicketkeeping option,” the source said, as quoted by TOI.

Rahane so far has played 85 Test matches and scored 5077 runs at an average of 38.46 and a strike rate of nearly 50. He has scored 12 hundred and 26 fifties in the format.

Also Read: People Think That It Was Virender Sehwag But…: Gautam Gambhir Names His Favourite Batting Partner

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Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya is reportedly expected to return to action during the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL). As per reports, the selectors are considering grooming a captain for ODIs, considering Hardik Pandya’s susceptibility to injuries.

The Indian vice-captain suffered an injury during the match against Bangladesh in the recent ICC World Cup 2023. He was then ruled out of the World Cup and will also not be part of the five-match T20I series against Australia, which is set to commence on November 23.

Selectors May Look For Options In ODIs – The Source

According to the Times of India report, Rohit Sharma is likely to focus on Test cricket for the upcoming World Test Championship cycle until 2025. The source indicates that selectors might explore alternative options for ODIs due to Hardik’s injury-proneness.

The Men in Blue will start their preparations for the T20 World Cup with the upcoming T20I series. After the Australia series, India will be on an all-format tour of South Africa. India will next face Afghanistan in a three-match T20I series at home in January. Following that they will be involved in a 5-match Test series against England, which will conclude in March. Meanwhile, the all-rounder is set to return to action during the IPL 2024, where he will lead the Gujarat Titans.

Australia T20I Tour of India Schedule

November 23: First T20, Vishakhapatnam

November 26: Second T20, Thiruvananthapuram

November 28: Third T20, Guwahati

December 1: Fourth T20, Nagpur

December 3: Fifth T20, Hyderabad

India squad:  Suryakumar Yadav (c), Ruturaj Gaikwad (vc), Ishan Kishan, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Shivam Dubey, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar.

Also read: “Let’s Bring The Cup Home” – Hardik Pandya Shares Heartfelt Message Ahead Of World Cup Final

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Sanju Samson‘s absence from the India squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against Australia has surprised many. With most of India’s senior and first-choice players rested for the series after playing in the recently concluded ICC World Cup, the selectors have named a new-look team.

Suryakumar Yadav has been given the responsibility of leading the inexperienced team while Ruturaj Gaikwad has been named as his deputy for the first three games. Shreyas Iyer will join the squad for the fourth and fifth T20I as vice-captain. For the middle order, the selectors have selected the likes of Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma, and Shivam Dube along with stand-in captain Suryakumar Yadav.

There was no place for Sanju Samson even in the second-string side. This is the second huge blow for the wicketkeeper-batter in recent times as the selectors have made it pretty clear that they are not willing to give him any more chances. He was also snubbed for the Asian Games where the BCCI had sent a second-string side under the captaincy of Gaikwad.

Congress leader miffed with Sanju Samson’s absence:

Just before the Asian Games, Sanju Samson was getting a chance in India’s limited-overs teams regularly. However, things have changed in recent times and it looks like the Kerala star has completely fallen down the pecking order. The treatment meted out to him, however, has not gone down well with many including senior congress leader and an ardent cricket fan Shashi Tharoor.

Soon after the squad was announced, Tharoor took to X to criticize the decision of not picking Sanju Samson for the team. He stated that not only should the batter have been selected, but he should also have been made the captain due to his experience. He also questioned the absence of spinner Yuzvendra Chahal as he wrote:

“This is truly inexplicable. @IamSanjuSamson should have not just been selected, he should have led the side in the absence of all the seniors. His captaincy experience with Kerala and @rajasthanroyals is more current than SKY’s.

“Our selectors need to explain themselves to the cricket-loving public. And why no @yuzi_chahal either?”

This is truly inexplicable. @IamSanjuSamson should have not just been selected, he should have led the side in the absence of all the seniors. His captaincy experience with Kerala and @rajasthanroyals is more current than SKY's. Our selectors need to explain themselves to the… https://t.co/W251o89jzs

— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) November 21, 2023

India squad for Australia T20I series:

Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad (vice-captain), Ishan Kishan, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Shivam Dubey, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar.

IND vs AUS T20I Series Schedule

November 23: First T20, Visakhapatnam
November 26: Second T20, Thiruvananthapuram
November 28: Third T20, Guwahati
December 1: Fourth T20, Raipur
December 3: Fifth T20, Bengaluru

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Former India opener Gautam Gambhir has named his favourite batting partner from international cricket. One of India’s most decorated openers of all time, Gautam Gambhir represented the country in all the three formats. He played for India from 2004 to 2016.

At the peak of his career, he was an indispensable part of the Indian team in all the three formats. Gautam Gambhir played a key role in India’s triumph at the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 World Cup. The former opener was the top-scorer in the final of both the World Cups. He was also named as the ICC Test Player of the Year for 2009 and reached the number one spot in the ICC rankings.

Gautam Gambhir forged a strong opening partnership with Virender Sehwag. The duo opened the innings for Team India across formats and were one of the key reasons behind India’s impressive display in all the formats during the second half of the 2000s.

Gautam Gambhir’s favourite batting partner:

Despite enjoying an impressive opening partnership with Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir has named a different player as his favourite batting partner. He has picked former India captain MS Dhoni as his favourite batting partner. In an interview with Sportskeeda, he said:

“My favourite batting partner was MS Dhoni. People think that it was Virender Sehwag but I actually love playing more with Dhoni especially in white-ball cricket. We shared big partnerships.”

One of the best partnerships of Gautam Gambhir and MS Dhoni came in the 2011 World Cup final when India were in a spot of bother while chasing 275 against Sri Lanka. The Men in Blue were reeling at 114 for 3 before the duo shared a 109-run stand to put the team in the driver’s seat. Gautam Gambhir had scored 97 runs in that match while Dhoni scored an unbeaten 91 and was adjudged the Man of the Match.

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India B Under-19 and Bangladesh Under-19 will be taking on each other in Match 10 of the Quadrangular Under-19 OD 2023. In this article, we look at IND B U19 vs BD-U19 Dream11 Prediction Today Match, IND B U19 vs BD-U19 Dream11 Team Today, IND B U19 vs BD-U19 Playing 11s, and IND B U19 vs BD-U19 Pitch Report. India B Under-19 will be squaring off against Bangladesh Under-19 for the second time in the 10th match of the Quadrangular Under-19 OD 2023. 

The Quadrangular Under-19 OD will see its tenth match of this tournament between India B Under-19 and Bangladesh Under-19. India B Under-19 is currently placed at the third position on the points table of the Quadrangular Under-19 OD whereas Bangladesh Under-19 is currently placed at the bottom of the points table. India B Under-19 played four matches in the Quadrangular Under-19 OD where they managed to win a single game while Bangladesh Under-19 also played four matches in this tournament where they too, won one game. 

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IND B U19 vs BD-U19 Playing 11:

India B Under-19: Rudra Patel, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Madhava Prasad(wk), Ansh Gosai, Sachin Dhas, Kiran Chormale©, S Mohamed Ali, Karthick Manikandan, Varun Singh, Jayanth Goyat, P Vignesh

Bangladesh Under-19: Ahrar Amin©, Rizwan Chowdhury, Jishan Alam, Mahfuzur Rahman, Ashiqur Rahman Shibli(wk), Md Iqbal Hasan Emon, Md Rafi Uzzaman Rafi, Rizan Hossain, Md. Shihab James, Parvez Rahman Jibon, Wasi Siddiquee

IND B U19 vs BD-U19 Dream11 Team Today:

The IND B U19 vs BD-U19 Dream11 Team Today for Small Leagues and Head to Head is as follows:

IND B U19 vs BD-U19 Dream11 Team Today:

The IND B U19 vs BD-U19 Dream11 Team Today for Grand Leagues is as follows:

IND B U19 vs BD-U19 Dream11 Prediction Today Match Players to Avoid:

Varun Singh Bhuie and Rizan Hossain are the players that can be avoided for this game.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

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Bud CC and Aseb Sports Club will be taking on each other in Match 23 of the Slac Pride Cup T20 2023. In this article, we look at BCC vs ASC Dream11 Prediction Today Match, BCC vs ASC Dream11 Team Today, BCC vs ASC Playing 11s, and BCC vs ASC Pitch Report. Bud CC will be squaring off against Aseb Sports Club in the 23rd match of the Slac Pride Cup T20 2023.

The Slac Pride Cup T20 will see its twenty-fourth match of this season between New Stars Club and Aseb Sports Club. Bud CC is currently placed at the fourth position on the points table of this season of the Slac Pride Cup T20 whereas New Stars Club is currently placed at the seventh spot on the points table. Bud CC played five matches in this season of the Slac Pride Cup T20 where they won three matches while Aseb Sports Club played four matches in this season where they managed to win a single game. 

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BCC vs ASC Playing 11:

Bud CC: Diwiz Pathak, Atul Singh, Jitu Ali, Kaushik Giri©, Hrishikesh Tamuli(wk), Rohit Singh, Bishal Saha, Ayushman Malakar, Ram Kishan Sharma, Amit Sinha, Chintu Deka

Aseb Sports Club: Parag Thakuria©, Ahiya Zaman, Surajit Rajkonwar, Soumyadeep Das, Sumit Saha, Trideep Sarma(wk), Pankaj Das, Eshak Choudhury, Bishal Das, Bikash Das, Jahir Uddin

BCC vs ASC Dream11 Team Today:

The BCC vs ASC Dream11 Prediction Today Match and Dream11 Team Today for Small Leagues and Head to Head is as follows:

BCC vs ASC Dream11 Team Today:

The BCC vs ASC Dream11 Prediction Today Match and Dream11 Team Today for Grand Leagues is as follows:

BCC vs ASC Dream11 Prediction Today Match Players to Avoid:

Ayushman Malakar and Dipjyoti Borah are the players that can be avoided in this game.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

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India A Under-19 and England Under-19 will be taking on each other in Match 9 of the Quadrangular Under-19 OD 2023. In this article, we look at IND A U19 vs EN-U19 Dream11 Prediction Today Match, IND A U19 vs EN-U19 Dream11 Team Today, IND A U19 vs EN-U19 Playing 11s, and IND A U19 vs EN-U19 Pitch Report. India A Under-19 will be squaring off against England Under-19 for the first time in the 9th match of the Quadrangular Under-19 OD 2023. 

The Quadrangular Under-19 OD will see its ninth match of this tournament between India A Under-19 and England Under-19. India A Under-19 is currently placed at the top of the points table of the Quadrangular Under-19 OD whereas England Under-19 is currently placed at the second spot on the points table. India A Under-19 played four matches in the Quadrangular Under-19 OD where they won all of those matches while England Under-19 also played four matches in this tournament where they managed to win two games. 

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IND A U19 vs EN-U19 Playing 11:

India A Under-19: Adarsh Singh, Aravelly Rao(wk), Arshin Kulkarni, Deependra Singh, Digvijay Patil, Murugan Abhishek, Musheer Khan, Naman Tiwari, Priyanshu Moliya, Saumy Pande©, Uday Saharan

England Under-19: Theo Wylie, Ben McKinney©, Noah Thain, Hamza Shaikh, Dominic Kelly, Luc Benkenstein, Jack Carney(wk), Sebastian Morgan, Eddie Jack, Charlie Barnard, Farhan Ahmed

IND A U19 vs EN-U19 Dream11 Team Today:

The IND A U19 vs EN-U19 Dream11 Team Today for Small Leagues and Head to Head is as follows:

IND A U19 vs EN-U19 Dream11 Team Today:

The IND A U19 vs EN-U19 Dream11 Team Today for Grand Leagues is as follows:

IND A U19 vs EN-U19 Dream11 Prediction Today Match Players to Avoid:

Ben McKinney and Digvijay Patil are the players that can be avoided for this game.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

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Former India National Cricket Team player Suresh Raina has said that the captaincy of Pat Cummins swung the game in Australia’s favor in the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

Australia beat India by 6 wickets in the final of the World Cup 2023. The Aussies comprehensively outplayed India in all three departments and ended their 10-match winning streak in the marquee tournament.

Talking about the match, Suresh Raina said that Australia were the better team in the World Cup final and they deserved to win. He added that Pat Cummins did a brilliant captaincy in the match and was one of the reasons for his team’s win.

“Australia played better than India, you can’t complain about that. It was just one bad day at the office,” said Raina, as quoted by TOI.

“What swung the game in Australia’s favour was Pat Cummins’ captaincy. The way he brought Glenn Maxwell in to the attack to get the wicket of Rohit Sharma with a brilliant catch from Travis Head was very smart. Adam Zampa was great too, as was Cummins himself in dismissing Virat Kohli,” said Raina while talking to ICC.

Suresh Raina also lauded Australia’s fielding in the World Cup final, giving a special mention to Travis Head’s spectacular catch to dismiss Rohit Sharma, who was batting extremely well. He elaborated:

“Another big factor was Australia’s fielding, I think they saved 30 to 40 runs. From ball one, they were saving a lot of singles and boundaries. There was Travis’s catch and some excellent work in the deep from David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne.

“I think Cummins showed real temperament in his captaincy. He changed his bowlers knowing he could put pressure on each India batter even though they were all in such good form. His tactics made all the difference and his planning and execution was perfect.”

Travis Head played the best knock of the World Cup – Suresh Raina

Suresh Raina also lauded Travis Head for his brutal 137-run knock that pushed India out of the game in the World Cup final during the run-chase.

“If you look at Australia’s innings, they were 47 for three, but India couldn’t put the pressure on because they were only defending 241 and then Travis Head played the best knock of the World Cup to change the direction of the game with his positive batting,” Raina added.

Suresh Raina labeled the dismissal of high-flying Rohit Sharma as the turning point of the match for India.

“It was very dry and they couldn’t keep pressure on with the bat because Australia bowled a lot of short balls and deliveries into the wicket which meant India couldn’t rotate the strike. Rohit’s wicket was a turning point and there were not enough runs on the board, especially when you’re used to making totals of up to 400,” said Raina.

Suresh Raina further lauded Rohit Sharma for his fantastic captaincy throughout the World Cup, saying that his planning, decision-making, approach, and execution were absolutely top-notch.

“I thought Rohit Sharma’s captaincy was fantastic too. He looked very solid in his planning, decision making, approach and execution. He looked like a proper leader.

Like MS Dhoni before him, he brought a team together and they played excellently. I don’t know if Rohit will play in the next 50-over World Cup, he might play in the T20 World Cup, but he really wanted to win the World Cup for the whole country. But God planned something else,” said Raina.

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper MS Dhoni was seen limping while coming down the staircase. The keeper-batter recently underwent surgery after the Indian Premier League (IPL). Him struggling with the leg clearly shows that he still isn’t fit. 

MS Dhoni had trouble with his knee throughout the entire Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. He was seen limping and looked in pain in almost every game. This didn’t allow him to bat up the order and also while keeping he struggled while running. 

After IPL concluded MS Dhoni underwent knee surgery. He has been undergoing rehabilitation and is making himself available for the IPL 2024. But with the recent video that has gone viral on the internet, it was clearly visible that he isn’t any near his full fitness. 

Here’s the video: 

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MS Dhoni has been recently attending a lot of events. He also opened up about his chances of playing IPL 2024. He said that he’s giving his 100% and if he will be fit then he will play for Chennai Super Kings in the next edition of the tournament as well. 

MS Dhoni guided Chennai Super Kings to their 5th title win last year. His team now holds joint-most titles in the league with Mumbai Indians. The keeper-batter led the side perfectly well and also played blistering cameos down the order that entertained fans all throughout the tournament. 

MS Dhoni – The Best Indian skipper 

It’s safe to say what MS Dhoni has done for Indian cricket, no one is even close to him as he has been one of the finest that India has produced. He yet again rose to the ranks after India recently lost the ICC World Cup 2023. He made Men in Blue the dominant force in world cricket as he won every ICC trophy affiliated with the white ball and made the side a dominant force in world cricket. With India team now struggling to win trophies, almost every fan has now realized his importance and how easily he won titles.

With the bat, he is considered as one of the greatest finishers in the game of cricket as he won many games for India from the jaws of defeat. He played 90 Test matches, scoring 4876 runs with six centuries and 33 fifties at an average of 38.09. Apart from that he amassed 10773 runs in 350 ODIs, with 10 tons and 73 half-centuries, and made 1617 runs in 98 T20Is.

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