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"I'll Show You Who I Am": R Ashwin Steps Into Virat Kohli's Shoes On No. 3 Demotion Talks

A string of poor performances as an opening batter in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 has triggered a huge debate around Virat Kohli's form and role. Traditionally a No. 3 batter, Kohli has been urged to come down the batting order and get someone like Rishabh Pant take the opening spot alongside skipper Rohit Sharma. There are those too, however, who think that such a move will damage Virat's confidence. Veteran India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, speaking on the matter, doesn't think a player like Kohli can lose his confidence.

Rahul Dravid All But Confirms One Big Change In India's Playing XI For Afghanistan Clash

Without giving too much away, India head coach Rahul Dravid hinted at the possibility of playing wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav in the Caribbean leg of the T20 World Cup, starting with the Super 8 opener against Afghanistan. India did not play either Kuldeep or Yuzvendra Chahal in the USA leg of the tournament considering the pace-friendly conditions. However, the conditions are different in the Caribbean where wrist spinners have already made an impact with Adam Zampa being a case in point.

"If You're No. 1 For Two Years...": Suryakumar Yadav's Blunt Admission On Concerns Over Poor Form

World's No. 1 Men's T20I batter Suryakumar Yadav has scored just 59 runs in his three innings so far at the 2024 T20 World Cup. However, after two early failures, Suryakumar - who is fondly referred to as SKY - switched up his usual dynamic attacking game to play a more cautious knock and guide India to victory against USA. His unbeaten 49-ball 50 showed SKY's ability to play according to the situation, and was a good sign that he can be a man to rely on come the big matches in the Super 8 stage and beyond.

"Thanks A Lot Buddy": Rahul Dravid Loses Cool At Reporter Over 97 Test Question

India head coach Rahul Dravid was reminded of some bitter memories as he attended the press conference ahead of T20 World Cup 2024 match against Afghanistan. Dravid, who took up the coaching job on the back of an astounding career with the Indian team, doesn't have the best of numbers behind him in Barbados as a player. As a reporter reminded him of his poor stats at the venue, the India head coach was visibly irked and lost his cool at the question.

"Yuzvendra Chahal Or...": Rahul Dravid's Mega Hint On Change In India XI vs Afghanistan In T20 WC Super 8

India head coach Rahul Dravid on Wednesday indicated that one among wrist spinners Kuldeep Yadav or Yuzvendra Chahal could be included in the playing XI in their T20 World Cup Super Eight match against Afghanistan on Thursday, looking at the conditions, which seem conducive for slow bowlers. India had relied predominantly on its pace bowling arsenal at the Nassau County Stadium in New York as the drop-in pitches there had uneven bounce, which aided the quicks.

Afghanistan vs India, T20 World Cup 2024: Match Preview, Fantasy Picks, Pitch And Weather Reports

Afghanistan have played 4 matches in the T20 World Cup 2024. With three wins and one defeat, Afghanistan secured their place in the T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 after finishing second in the Group C standings with six points from four games. On other hand, India qualified for the T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 stage after finishing at top of the Group A standings. They won three matches while the other game was abandoned in the T20 World Cup 2024 group stage.

India's Suryakumar happy to temper aggression on slow tracks

Suryakumar Yadav has proved time and again the kind of havoc he can wreak with the bat but India's lynchpin believes being able to control that aggression is equally important on the slow pitches in the ongoing T20 World Cup.

Marcus Stoinis Becomes No. 1 T20I All-Rounder, Suryakumar Yadav Stays Top Among Batters

Australia's Marcus Stoinis on Wednesday toppled Afghanistan's Mohammad Nabi as the number one all-rounder in the latest ICC T20 rankings. Stoinis snared six wickets and also made valuable contribution with the bat to help Australia cruise to the Super Eights in the ongoing T20 World Cup. While Stoinis climbs a spot to become the premier all-rounder, Nabi dropped three places with Sri Lanka skipper Wanindu Hasaranga and Bangladesh veteran Shakib Al Hasan also rising to the second and third spot respectively.

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"I'll Show You Who I Am": R Ashwin Steps Into Virat Kohli's Shoes On No. 3 Demotion Talks

Rahul Dravid All But Confirms One Big Change In India's Playing XI For Afghanistan Clash

"If You're No. 1 For Two Years...": Suryakumar Yadav's Blunt Admission On Concerns Over Poor Form

"Thanks A Lot Buddy": Rahul Dravid Loses Cool At Reporter Over 97 Test Question

"Yuzvendra Chahal Or...": Rahul Dravid's Mega Hint On Change In India XI vs Afghanistan In T20 WC Super 8

Afghanistan vs India, T20 World Cup 2024: Match Preview, Fantasy Picks, Pitch And Weather Reports

India's Suryakumar happy to temper aggression on slow tracks

Marcus Stoinis Becomes No. 1 T20I All-Rounder, Suryakumar Yadav Stays Top Among Batters