"You'll See Me At World Cup For Sure": Out-Of-Sort India Wicket-keeper Promises Fan

09.08.2023 - 09:03 sports.ndtv.com

Team India has some tough decisions to make heading into the upcoming ODI World Cup on home soil. With injuries to key players, the management has been playing the waiting game, in order to finalise the squad for the showpiece event.

While the return of Jasprit Bumrah, who will lead the team during the T20Is against Ireland, is a massive boost for the team.

However, the headache doesn't end there. With Rishabh Pant out of action for an indefinite period, following his brutal car crash last year, India have not been able to sort out their first-choice wicketkeeper-batter in his absence.

Currently, India have three options -- KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan, and Sanju Samson -- to fill that role. Kishan and Samson are currently with the team for the ongoing Ireland tour, while Rahul is still recovering from an injury at the National Cricket Academy.

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West Indies legend Curtly Ambrose was one of the best fast bowlers of his time. Running in at a height of 6 feet and 7 inches and delivering thunderbolts from over a height of 9 feet, Ambrose was one of the most difficult bowlers to encounter for any batter. Now commentator and coach, Ambrose spoke about the forthcoming ICC Cricket World Cup in India this year and on the return of Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah, saying that his presence will make India favourites in the tournament at home and advised him to increase his pace gradually. ICC CWC 2023 will start in India from October 5 onwards and India will kickstart their campaign against Australia in Chennai on October 8.

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