Former India speedster Irfan Pathan wants to see India captain Rohit Sharma and star India batter Virat Kohli to be in India’s squad for next year’s T20 World Cup as well.
Virat Kohli opts for a break from white-ball cricket, including the T20I series against South Africa, expressing his availability for the Test matches; uncertainty remains about Rohit Sharma’s participation in the white-ball series, impacting leadership decisions for the upcoming significant tournaments.
RCB is undergoing a strategic overhaul for IPL 2024, releasing players to streamline their squad while retaining faith in core players like Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli. The franchise, known for its resilience, aims to make a strong impact in the upcoming season, acknowledging that success is not just about trophies but the journey as they prepare for the December 19 auction.
The BCCI has been informed by various sources that Rahul Dravid has decided against extending his tenure as the head coach, and he has officially conveyed this decision to the board. Consequently, VVS Laxman, who is presently leading the second-string Indian team and holds the position of the head of the BCCI’s National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru, is set to assume the coaching role.
While the BCCI has not officially released the Indian squad, a recent report suggests that Ajinkya Rahane, the former vice-captain of the Indian Test team, who participated in the WTC final 2023 against Australia at the Oval, is unlikely to make the cut. Instead, it appears that KL Rahul, the wicketkeeper-batsman, is poised to be selected as the backup wicketkeeper for the upcoming South Africa Test series.
With the echoes of India’s World Cup final heartbreak slowly fading away, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) is gearing up for crucial discussions with Captain Rohit Sharma and Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar. The focus of these talks will be on recalibrating strategies and charting a course for the next four years across various formats. Sources indicate that a key agenda item is gaining clarity on Rohit’s future in white-ball cricket, coupled with the imperative of grooming a captain for the future.
It is not my job to announce the winner
Rohit Sharma on being asked if England were rightly awarded the World Cup title in 2019