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India vs New Zealand: "Had Those Catches..." - Ravi Shastri's Blunt Take On India's Fielding Mistakes During Cricket World Cup 2023 Clash

Legendary Indian cricket team star Ravi Shastri was not pleased with India's fielding display during the Cricket World Cup 2023 match against New Zealand on Sunday. The Rohit Sharma-led side dropped three catches including the important catches of Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell - two batters who scored big for the Kiwis. Shastri pointed out that a target of 274 is quite tricky on the Dharamsala pitch and had India held on to the catches, they would have restricted New Zealand to a score below 240.

"Do Not Give Tilak Varma Debut In World Cup": India Great. Explains Why

Tilak Varma has been a breath of fresh air in the Indian cricket team. He is left-handed and has shown the right intent in the middle-order in the few matches that he has played for the Indian T20I team. The result of that is that he has been rewarded with a spot in India's Asia Cup squad. However, with KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer also being selected, Varma might not get many chances in the Indian team's playing XI. The 20-year-old Tilak has so far played seven T20Is, scored 174 runs. In 25 List A matches, he has scored 1236 runs at an average of 56.18.

"Don't Pick Him If...": India Great's Swipe At Selectors For KL Rahul's Asia Cup Inclusion

The most-awaited squad for the upcoming Asia Cup was announced on Monday with Rohit Sharma leading the pack, along with all-rounder Hardik Pandya appointed as the vice-captain. The series will also be special it will mark the return of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer, who were out due to their respective injuries. However, during the announcement of the squad, BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar revealed that the 31-year-old batter has picked up another niggle and is unlikely to play the first match against Pakistan on September 2.

Ishan Kishan Makes History, Surpasses Sachin Tendulkar To Claim Sensational ODI Record

Ishan Kishan slammed his second consecutive half-century during the second ODI encounter against West Indies in Barbados on Saturday and in the process, the youngster surpassed legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar to claim a massive milestone. Kishan overtook Tendulkar as the Indian batter with the most runs as an opener in the first five ODI innings with 348 runs. In comparison, Sachin had 321 followed by Shubman Gill (320) and Kris Srikkanth (261). The youngster also equalled MS Dhoni's record of scoring back-to-back fifties as a wicket-keeper batsman – a feat that the former India skipper achieved back in 2017 against West Indies.

'Luck Went India's Way, No One Was Impressive': West Indies Great On 1983 World Cup Final

Former West Indies pacer Andy Roberts feels India were "lucky" to win the World Cup in 1983. Roberts, who is considered the father of modern West Indian fast bowling, won the World Cup twice with West Indies in 1975 and 1979. However, Roberts and West Indies failed to defend their title in 1983, losing to India in the final. The Kapil Dev-led side defeated West Indies not once, but twice during the event in 1983. However, Roberts said none of the Indian cricketers impressed him in the final.

On This Day In 1983, Kapil Dev Smashed 175* Against Zimbabwe

On this day in 1983, legendary Indian all-rounder Kapil Dev put on a historic performance by playing a magnificent knock of 175* runs against Zimbabwe in a must-win 1983 World Cup. It was one of the most prolific knocks of Kapil Dev, however, there is no footage of that game available as BBC covered other matches in the list of fixtures, considering India's past performance in the World Cup. Team India was headed to the match against Zimbabwe after defeating West Indies in their first match, ending their eight-year-long unbeaten run in the cricketing marquee event. Momentum was on their side.

Aakash Chopra's "Trollers" Dig At Ex-Cricketer Amid Alleged 'No-Hit' Remark At Rohit Sharma

Since the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma has struggled for form. With just one half-century to his name in 10 matches, Rohit has arguably been the most out-of-form batter for the franchise. After incurring his second successive duck, in the match against Chennai Super Kings on Saturday, Rohit's barren run with the bat became the central talking-point on social media. In fact, an alleged comment by former India cricketer Kris Srikkanth has also gone viral on social media and drawn reactions in extreme.

I would have probably got Mohammed Shami instead of Harshal Patel: Kris Srikkanth

Harshal Patel. The T20 showpiece will be held in Australia in October-November. Fit-again pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and death overs specialist Harshal were back as the national selection committee didn't spring any surprise in the India squad.

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India vs New Zealand: "Had Those Catches..." - Ravi Shastri's Blunt Take On India's Fielding Mistakes During Cricket World Cup 2023 Clash

"Do Not Give Tilak Varma Debut In World Cup": India Great. Explains Why

"Don't Pick Him If...": India Great's Swipe At Selectors For KL Rahul's Asia Cup Inclusion

Ishan Kishan Makes History, Surpasses Sachin Tendulkar To Claim Sensational ODI Record

'Luck Went India's Way, No One Was Impressive': West Indies Great On 1983 World Cup Final

On This Day In 1983, Kapil Dev Smashed 175* Against Zimbabwe

Aakash Chopra's "Trollers" Dig At Ex-Cricketer Amid Alleged 'No-Hit' Remark At Rohit Sharma

I would have probably got Mohammed Shami instead of Harshal Patel: Kris Srikkanth