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Ravichandran Ashwin For World Cup? Rohit Sharma's 'In The Line' Reply Sends Cricket World Into Frenzy
Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma has admitted that veteran all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin is in the scheme of things for the World Cup, following Axar Patel's injury. Axar suffered a left quadriceps strain during India's Asia Cup Super 4 game against Bangladesh last week. Washington Sundar replaced Axar in the squad, and was shipped straight into the playing XI for the final against Sri Lanka on Sunday. Rohit revealed he has been in constant touch with Ashwin, and the veteran spin-bowling all-rounder is in the loop as far as India's World Cup squad is concerned.
Rohit Sharma Provides Update On Axar Patel, Shreyas Iyer Ahead Of Australia ODIs
Following their victory in the Asia Cup 2023, India captain Rohit Sharma revealed on Sunday that batter Shreyas Iyer is nearing full fitness, rating him as "99 per cent" match-ready, signalling his probable availability for upcoming matches. However, the captain anticipates that Axar Patel will be absent for the first two ODIs against Australia later this month. Iyer was featured in just one game of the Asia Cup -against Pakistan- and then missed out after suffering back spasms. Even though Iyer was injured for a large portion of the Asia Cup, he has accomplished most of the goals the team management had set for him as he recovered and tried to demonstrate his match fitness for the World Cup, which is now less than three weeks away.
Watch: Rohit Sharma-Led Team India Arrive In Mumbai After Historic Asia Cup Victory
Team India returned home following their eighth Asia Cup title win after beating Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in the final at Colombo on Sunday. After speedster Mohammed Siraj's fiery spell decimated Sri Lanka, the opening duo of Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan's flawless fifty-run partnership helped India win the Asia Cup for the eighth time. Having finished the match in less than three hours, the players returned to India early Monday morning. Now they will have some time to rest before they go for their final assignment before the ICC Cricket World Cup in October, which is a three ODI series against Australia from September 22 onwards at home.
"We're In A Tricky Situation": Rahul Dravid's Big Admission On Injuries Ahead Of World Cup
With the World Cup set to kick off in less than a month's time, head coach of the Indian cricket team, Rahul Dravid, admitted that his team is in a tricky situation with injuries to several key players. Dravid's admission came ahead of the Asia Cup final between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo on Sunday. With Shreyas Iyer already out of action due to a back spasm, India suffered a fresh blow on the eve of the final as all-rounder Axar Patel was ruled out of the match due to a left quadricep strain.
On Mohammed Siraj And Co's Prowess, Sunil Gavaskar Uses Pakistan Reference To Drive Home Point
It was a special performance from Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya as India defeated Sri Lanka comprehensively by 10 wickets to clinch the Asia Cup 2023 title. Siraj was the top performer as he produced a devastating spell of fast bowling to claim six wickets while he was supported brilliantly by Pandya and Bumrah who took three and one wicket respectively. Sri Lanka were all out for just 50 thanks to this sensational performance and legendary Indian cricket team opener Sunil Gavaskar used a comparison with Pakistan to point out the brilliance of the current Indian fast bowling attack.
"Siraj Se Hi Pucho...": Shraddha Kapoor, Anushka Sharma's Quirky Posts For Star India Pacer
Team India registered a historic win over Sri Lanka and clinched their eighth Asia Cup title in Colombo on Sunday. Opting to bat first, Sri Lanka had a day to forget as they got bundled out for just 50 runs. Later, Team India chased down the target in just 6.1 overs, without losing a single wicket. The main contribution came from pacer Mohammed Siraj, who broke several records with his impressive six-wicket haul. The Hyderabad-based pacer, who registered the second best bowling figures in the history of Asia Cup, has been receiving numerous praises from all over the world.
Not Indian Cricket Team Player, Coach Or Physio - Who's The Man Who Lifted Asia Cup Trophy? Find Here
It was a clinical performance by the Indian cricket team in the final of the Asia Cup 2023 in Colombo on Sunday. First, the Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team bowled out Sri Lanka for just 50, with Mohammed Siraj picking 6/21 in just seven overs. Then India chased down the target in just 6.1 overs to clinch their eighth Asia Cup title. Ahead of the Cricket World Cup, this win is a big boost for the Indian cricket team, which has not an ICC title since 2013.