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"Senior Players Should Be Rested": Harbhajan Singh's Advice To Selectors Ahead Of West Indies Tour

With Team India set to tour West Indies next month, former spinner Harbhajan Singh has urged the selectors to pick a young team for the five-match T20Is. BCCI announced the schedule for India's tour of the West Indies, starting July 12. The teams will play two Tests, three ODIs and five T20Is. While the squads are yet to be announced, it is expected that the selectors by might drop some players who have not been able to impress the management.

"Fake Confidence By Winning On Bad Pitches": Harbhajan Singh Tears Into Indian Team After WTC Final Loss. Watch

After India's ICC World Test Championship final loss to Australia at The Oval, legendary spinner Harbhajan Singh raised questions over highly spin-friendly pitches in India, and how it affects India's preparation for big matches, especially in pace-friendly conditions. After their ICC World Test Championship title win against India in the final by 209 runs at The Oval, Australia made history by becoming the first-ever team to clinch all major ICC trophies. After dominating India over the course of five days Australia secured their maiden World Test Championship 2023 title on Sunday at the Oval, London. India was bundled out at 234 in 63.3 overs while chasing 444, with Mohammad Shami as the last player standing with a score of 13(8)*.

"It Will Take Us To...": Harbhajan Singh On Rohit Sharma's Suggestion Of 3 Finals For World Test Championship

Following India's loss to Australia in the summit clash of World Test Championship, skipper Rohit Sharma backed the idea of three finals for the mega event. In the WTC Final, Australia defeated India by 209 runs in the final to claim their maiden World Test Championship title. The game was dominated by the Pat Cummins-led side for the majority part and India barely had their moments of joy. After the match, Rohit said that a three-match series would be ideal for the next WTC cycle.

Why India Chose To Bowl In WTC Final? Head Coach Rahul Dravid Explains

Head coach Rahul Dravid defended India's decision to bowl first in the World Test Championship Final against Australia, saying the call was dictated by overcast conditions and grass on the pitch. In pursuit of a record 444, India were bowled out for 234 in the first session of the fifth day itself to lose their second WTC Final in a row by a massive margin of 209 runs. Dravid was posed some tough questions by Sourav Ganguly, who commentated during the WTC Final.

"Alone He Won World Cups": Harbhajan Gives Sharp Response To Fan Praising MS Dhoni

The Indian cricket team's loss to Australia in the ICC Test Championship final has resulted in the outbreak of negative sentiments among many fans on social media. While some are busy criticising head coach Rahul Dravid and captain Rohit Sharma for the team's loss, others are recalling how successful India were under the captaincy of MS Dhoni when it came to ICC events. As one fan levied extravagant praise on Dhoni's success at the ICC World T20 in 2007, Harbhajan Singh gave a sharp retort, reminding the fan that cricket is a 'team sport'.

"Cheat, Cheat, Cheat": Australian Cricketers Booed After Shubman Gill's Dismissal In WTC Final

The Oval Indian supporters, on Saturday, resorted to booing the Australian team, primarily Cameron Green after the giant all-rounder's diving catch to dismiss opener Shubman Gill looked inconclusive to the naked eye. At the stroke of tea, Scott Boland got one to bounce little extra from length and it flew from ball the shoulder of Gill's blade only to be scooped up inches off the ground by a diving Green, stationed at gully. Gill scored 18 in an opening stand of 41 and was looking in good rhythm. As tea was called, a dejected Indian skipper Rohit Sharma was seen having a chat with on-field umpires while trudging back to pavilion.

On Ishan Kishan vs KS Bharat Debate, Harbhajan Singh Backtracks From Initial Selection

The Indian cricketing spectrum is divided over the selection of wicket-keeper in the Indian team for the ICC World Test Championship final against Australia. Both KS Bharat and Ishan Kishan have their strengths and weaknesses. While some want the 'pure keeper' Bharat to get the nod, others want Ishan for the 'Rishabh Pant-like' impact. Harbhajan Singh, who has been sharing his views on a number of cricketing matters as a pundit, backtracked from his statement by supporting Ishan's case, having earlier picked Bharat as his choice.

"Three Seamers And Jadeja If...": Harbhajan On India's Bowling Combination In WTC Final

Former India cricketers Harbhajan Singh and Mohammed Kaif shared their insights on the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) Final between India and Australia in a recent interview with Star Sports. Speaking exclusively to Star Sports, former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh said that he would prefer playing KS Bharat over Ishan Kishan for the WTC Final as he has been a more consistent performer in tests.

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"Senior Players Should Be Rested": Harbhajan Singh's Advice To Selectors Ahead Of West Indies Tour

"Fake Confidence By Winning On Bad Pitches": Harbhajan Singh Tears Into Indian Team After WTC Final Loss. Watch

"It Will Take Us To...": Harbhajan Singh On Rohit Sharma's Suggestion Of 3 Finals For World Test Championship

Why India Chose To Bowl In WTC Final? Head Coach Rahul Dravid Explains

"Alone He Won World Cups": Harbhajan Gives Sharp Response To Fan Praising MS Dhoni

"Cheat, Cheat, Cheat": Australian Cricketers Booed After Shubman Gill's Dismissal In WTC Final

On Ishan Kishan vs KS Bharat Debate, Harbhajan Singh Backtracks From Initial Selection

"Three Seamers And Jadeja If...": Harbhajan On India's Bowling Combination In WTC Final