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Sumit Nagal returns to Indian Davis Cup team, Divij Sharan dropped

Davis Cup team for the away World Group I tie against Norway while doubles specialist Divij Sharan was dropped after falling behind in the pecking order. Expectedly, country's number one singles player Ramkumar Ramanathan (ranked 196), Prajnesh Gunneswaran (295), Sasikumar Mukund (431), Yuki Bhambri (571), doubles exponent Rohan Bopanna (21) have been named in the team as the Nandan Bal-led selection committee picked four specialist singles players. Arjun Kadhe (519) and Sidharth Rawat (566) are ranked above Yuki but if the Delhi player is to use his Protected Ranking, he would be in top-100.

Watch: KL Rahul's "Hustle" Video On Road To Comeback Ahead OF WI Tour Goes Viral

KL Rahul has had a torrid run of late. He was supposed to lead India in the T20I series at home against SOuth Africa in June, but was ruled out due to a groin injury. He then underwent a successful surgery for sports hernia in Germany and is now on the road to recovery. Rahul has over the years had recurrent lower abdominal related fitness issues, including groin strains and hamstring injuries. "It's been a tough couple of weeks but the surgery was successful. I'm healing and recovering well. My road to recovery has begun. Thank you for your messages and prayers. See you soon," Rahul had tweeted earlier.

ODIs have become run-of-the-mill, scrap it permanently: Wasim Akram

Wasim Akram feels ODI cricket has become "run-of-the-mill" stuff now and wants the administrators of the game to scrap the format for good. Akram's comments came close on the heels of England all-rounder Ben Stokes' sudden retirement from ODIs, which has triggered a serious debate over the existence of 50-over cricket. "I think so (ODIs should scrapped).

India vs West Indies ODIs: A man-to-man comparison

While the likes of Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah will be missing the entire tour, the likes of Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Dinesh karthik and R Ashwin will be back only for the shortest format.

"Just A Drag Now": Pakistan Great Wasim Akram Wants ODIs To Be Scrapped

Pakistan pace bowling legend Wasim Akram feels ODI cricket has become "run-of-the-mill" stuff now and wants the administrators of the game to scrap the format for good. Akram's comments came close on the heels of England all-rounder Ben Stokes' sudden retirement from ODIs, which has triggered a serious debate over the existence of 50-over cricket.

"Deserves A Look In": Wasim Jaffer Wants This Youngster To Open With Shikhar Dhawan In West Indies ODIs

Former India batter Wasim Jaffer wants Ruturaj Gaikwad to make his ODI debut against West Indies in the first game of three-match series at the Port of Spain in Trinidad on Friday. With captain Rohit Sharma being rested and KL Rahul still recovering from his injury, there's no clarity as to who will accompany Dhawan at the top of the order. Highlighting the youngster's excellent form in Vijay Hazare Trophy, where he scored four centuries in five matches, Jaffer feels that Ruturaj deserves a chance to prove his quality. The 44-year-old also pointed out that playing Ruturaj will keep the left-right opening combo intact.

Watch: Undeterred By Rain, Team India Holds Indoors Net Session In Trinidad

A day ahead of India's first ODI against the West Indies, the visitors wanted to hit the nets. However, the rain Gods had other plans. But instead of waiting around or letting the day go by, the players had an indoors net session. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) took to Twitter to share a video with snippets of India's training session. "Gearing up for ODI No.1 against the West Indies," BCCI captioned the video. Batter Shubman Gill appears in the video and explains how they decided to train indoors due to the rain.

Daring fake Indian cricket competition reminder of game’s historic relationship with betting

Last week a remarkable story broke about a fraudulent cricket competition in India. Simultaneously, it was a reminder of a level of invention and entrepreneurship characteristic of the region and cricket’s historic relationship with betting.

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Sumit Nagal returns to Indian Davis Cup team, Divij Sharan dropped

Watch: KL Rahul's "Hustle" Video On Road To Comeback Ahead OF WI Tour Goes Viral

ODIs have become run-of-the-mill, scrap it permanently: Wasim Akram

India vs West Indies ODIs: A man-to-man comparison

"Just A Drag Now": Pakistan Great Wasim Akram Wants ODIs To Be Scrapped

"Deserves A Look In": Wasim Jaffer Wants This Youngster To Open With Shikhar Dhawan In West Indies ODIs

Watch: Undeterred By Rain, Team India Holds Indoors Net Session In Trinidad

Daring fake Indian cricket competition reminder of game’s historic relationship with betting