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"It's What The Team Requires": Rohit Sharma On Why Talented Batter Wasn't Picked In India's 1st T20I vs West Indies

Shreyas Iyer might have been the third biggest buy at the IPL auction but to fit into India's T20 combination, he would need to showcase all-round skills as that's what the team is looking for in the middle-order slot, skipper Rohit Sharma has said. Wednesday was a mixed bag for Shreyas. Around evening, Kolkata Knight Riders unveiled the worst kept secret in the IPL universe by announcing their Rs 12.25 crore recruit as franchise captain for 2022. By 6:30 pm, however, it was clear that the former Delhi Capitals and new KKR captain isn't fitting into the specialist batter category in Team India for the T20 game against West Indies.

Captain Rohit Sharma's message: Team management clear with Shreyas Iyer that it wants all-round option

Shreyas Iyer might have been the third biggest buy at the IPL auction but to fit into India's T20 combination, he would need to showcase all-round skills as that's what the team is looking for in the middle-order slot, skipper Rohit Sharma has said. Wednesday was a mixed bag for Shreyas. Around evening, Kolkata Knight Riders unveiled the worst kept secret in the IPL universe by announcing their Rs 12.25 crore recruit as franchise captain for 2022. By 6:30 pm, however, it was clear that the former Delhi Capitals and new KKR captain isn't fitting into the specialist batter category in Team India for the T20 game against West Indies.

Former India midfielder and East Bengal legend Surajit Sengupta dies

East Bengal legend Surajit Sengupta, who was part of the national team that won a bronze medal in the 1970 Asian Games, died at a city hospital on Thursday following his prolonged battle with COVID-19. He was 71 "Lost veteran star footballer Surajti Sengupta today. Heart throb of football fans and an outstanding national sportsman as well as a perfect gentleman, he will ever be in our hearts.

AFC Gives Nod For India To Host 2023 Asian Cup 3rd Round Qualifiers In Kolkata

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has accepted the Indian body's bid to host the third round of the 2023 Asian Cup qualifiers, which are scheduled to be held from June 8 this year. The third round qualifiers will be held at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata across three match days on June 8, 11 and 14 this year. China will host the main tournament in 2023. "We had bid to host the third round qualifiers of the AFC Asian Cup, and are grateful to the Asian Football Confederation for accepting our bid," All India Football Federation (AIFF) general secretary Kushal Das said.

Indian Football Great Surajit Sengupta Dies, Mamata Banerjee Leads Tributes

Former India midfielder and East Bengal legend Surajit Sengupta, who was part of the national team that won a bronze medal in the 1970 Asian Games, died at a city hospital in Kolkata on Thursday following his prolonged battle with COVID-19. He was 71 "Lost veteran star footballer Surajti Sengupta today. Heart throb of football fans and an outstanding national sportsman as well as a perfect gentleman, he will ever be in our hearts. Deepest condolences," West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee tweeted.

India gets AFC nod to host 2023 Asian Cup third round qualifiers in Kolkata

Football Confederation (AFC) has accepted the Indian body's bid to host the third round of the 2023 Asian Cup qualifiers, which are scheduled to be held from June 8 onwards. The matches will be held at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. China will host the main tournament in 2023.

India vs West Indies: It was important for me to stay till the end, says Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav says he is relishing the role of a finisher whose unbeaten knocks can steer the team home consistently. In the opening T20 against the West Indies here on Wednesday, India suffered a few hiccups after a flying start given by skipper Rohit Sharma (40) but Yadav revived their 158-run chase with an unbeaten 18-ball 34. The side eventually won comfortably by six wickets. "I think it was very important for me to stay till the end and win the game for my side," Yadav said in the post-match media interaction.

India and West Indies IPL millionaires train for first T20 in Kolkata - in pictures

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"It's What The Team Requires": Rohit Sharma On Why Talented Batter Wasn't Picked In India's 1st T20I vs West Indies

Captain Rohit Sharma's message: Team management clear with Shreyas Iyer that it wants all-round option

Former India midfielder and East Bengal legend Surajit Sengupta dies

AFC Gives Nod For India To Host 2023 Asian Cup 3rd Round Qualifiers In Kolkata

Indian Football Great Surajit Sengupta Dies, Mamata Banerjee Leads Tributes

India gets AFC nod to host 2023 Asian Cup third round qualifiers in Kolkata

India vs West Indies: It was important for me to stay till the end, says Suryakumar Yadav

India and West Indies IPL millionaires train for first T20 in Kolkata - in pictures