Quinton de Kock to retire from ODI cricket after World Cup in India
Proteas star wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock announced that he will retire from One-Day International (ODI) cricket after next month's World Cup in India.
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Fit-again Rahul in India's World Cup squad, Ashwin misses out
India have recalled a fit-again KL Rahul for their home World Cup later this year but off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is not in the 15-man squad, which did not contain any real surprises.
"Don't Ask Me Such Questions...": Rohit Sharma Loses Cool While Announcing India's World Cup 2023 Squad
The Indian cricket team announced its World Cup squad on Tuesday. While the veteran batting duo KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer, who have just returned from lengthy injury breaks, found a place in the 15-member team, Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma (who have been part of the recent limited-overs teams) could not make it to the team. India will be led by Rohit Sharma while Hardik Pandya will be his deputy. The side has gone with three left-arm spinners and three specialist pacers. Ishan Kishan and Rahul will be the wicketkeepers.
India's Squad For Cricket World Cup 2023: KL Rahul Included, Tilak Varma And Sanju Samson Out
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a 15-member squad for the ODI World Cup 2023. The Board made a bold call in giving wicket-keeper batter KL Rahul the nod despite the fact that he didn't feature in the first two matches of Asia Cup 2023 due to injury. Tilak Varma, who was selected in India's 17-member team for the Asia Cup, didn't find a place in the 15-man World Cup squad while Sanju Samson was left out too. Prasidh Krishna, who made his return to the ODI side after a long injury layoff, wasn't picked by the selectors either but ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah was roped in.
Watch: Virat Kohli Gives Medal To Nepal Star After Asia Cup Clash, Then Breaks Into Laughter With Suryakumar Yadav
The Indian cricket team attained its first target at the Asia Cup 2023 on Monday - that is to qualify for the Super 4 stage. After its first game against Pakistan got washed out due to rain, India needed a solid win against Nepal to boost their confidence. Though they won by 10 wickets, India have a lot of points to ponder upon. India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to field first, but Kushal Bhurtel and Aasif Sheikh got quick runs with help from the Indian fielders, who dropped three catches in the first five overs. Shreyas Iyer dropped a regulation catch at slip, Virat Kohli spilled a sitter at short cover and wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan let the ball through his gloves.
South Africa's Maharaj, Magala included in World Cup squad
South Africa have included spinner Keshav Maharaj and seamer Sisanda Magala in their World Cup squad after the pair overcame fitness concerns, while wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock announced he would retire from the format after the tournament.
India's ODI World Cup 2023 Squad Announcement Live Updates: Rohit Sharma, Ajit Agarkar To Announce The Squad
India World Cup 2023 squad announcement LIVE: Skipper Rohit Sharma and BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar will be addressing the press conference and revealing India's 15-member squad for the upcoming World Cup on Tuesday.
Asia Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma's Cold Stare At Hardik Pandya, Others During Nepal Game Can't Be Missed. Watch
The Indian cricket team, despite its Super 4 entry in the Asia Cup with a win over Nepal on Monday, had a lot to ponder upon. India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to field first, but Kushal Bhurtel and Aasif Sheikh got quick runs with help from the Indian fielders, who dropped three catches in the first five overs. Shreyas Iyer dropped a regulation catch at slip, Virat Kohli spilled a sitter at short cover and wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan let the ball through his gloves.