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BCCI Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar Provides New Update On KL Rahul's Fitness

KL Rahul's presence gives India's World Cup squad "the best balance" as he has met all the fitness parameters, chief selector Ajit Agarkar said on Tuesday, clearing the air of uncertainty surrounding the wicketkeeper-batter. Rahul last played for India in an ODI against Australia at Chennai earlier this march. Agarkar expressed satisfaction over the fitness levels of Rahul and said the 31-year-old has overcome his niggle that delayed his comeback in the ongoing Asia Cup. "KL (Rahul) is looking good. We feel this gives us the best balance to try and do well. KL was part of the camp in Bangalore, and he looked really good there and has got over his niggle.

"Wouldn't Point A Finger At Him": Sunil Gavaskar's Massive Verdict On Ishan Kishan

The Indian cricket team was in deep trouble after losing four wickets within the first 15 overs against Pakistan but Ishan Kishan stitched together a brilliant partnership with Hardik Pandya to steady the innings during the Asia Cup 2023 match. A lot of speculation shrouded Kishan's spot in the team but his 81-ball-82 was a statement of intent from the left-hander who will be competing with KL Rahul for a position in the side. Legendary India skipper Sunil Gavaskar was impressed with Kishan's innings and he went on to say that no one can point a finger at him after the knock against Pakistan.

4 From Mumbai Indians, None From 3 Sides: IPL Team-Wise Distribution Of India's Cricket World Cup 2023 Squad

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit Agarkar announced the squad for Cricket World Cup 2023 on Tuesday. Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul and Jasprit Bumrah - the trio that made their return from injury recently - were all included in the squad while Sanju Samson and youngster Tilak Varma missed out. Suryakumar Yadav found a spot as a specialist batter while Ishan Kishan was the pick for wicket-keeper batter. In the spin department, Yuzvendra Chahal was a notable omission.

Colombo's Asia Cup Matches Likely To Be Shifted To Hambantota

The Super Four games and the final of the Asia Cup are likely to be shifted from Colombo to the deep southern district of Hambantota, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) sources said on Tuesday. The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is expected to make an announcement later in the day. The decision has been made in view of the heavy rains in the capital city as well as in the central town of Kandy. Both of India's matches have been affected by rain. The much anticipated India-Pakistan clash at the Pallekele stadium in Kandy was called off after one innings due to heavy downpour on Saturday, while India's match against Nepal on Monday was also truncated due to rain.

"When India Play Pakistan...": On Visit To Lahore, BCCI President Roger Binny Makes Big Statement

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Roger Binny and vice president Rajeev Shukla attended Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) gala dinner at Lahore on Monday in which the former India cricketer described the atmosphere of an India-Pakistan match. Binny and Shukla travelled to Pakistan following an invitation to members of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and other cricket boards by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to attend the mega event.

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.

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.

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BCCI Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar Provides New Update On KL Rahul's Fitness

"Wouldn't Point A Finger At Him": Sunil Gavaskar's Massive Verdict On Ishan Kishan

4 From Mumbai Indians, None From 3 Sides: IPL Team-Wise Distribution Of India's Cricket World Cup 2023 Squad

Colombo's Asia Cup Matches Likely To Be Shifted To Hambantota

"When India Play Pakistan...": On Visit To Lahore, BCCI President Roger Binny Makes Big Statement

Fit-again Rahul in India's World Cup squad, Ashwin misses out

India's Squad For Cricket World Cup 2023: KL Rahul Included, Tilak Varma And Sanju Samson Out

Watch: Virat Kohli Gives Medal To Nepal Star After Asia Cup Clash, Then Breaks Into Laughter With Suryakumar Yadav