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"Hope You Never Come Back": R Ashwin's Pre-World Cup Chat With Rahul Dravid, Rohit Sharma

The return of Ravichandran Ashwin to India's ODI team was a big surprise for many. An injury to Axar Patel prompted the selectors to include Ashwin as a replacement, and the veteran off-spinner had the performances to justify his selection. After playing an important role in India's victory over Australia in the team's Cricket World Cup opener, Ashwin revealed the chat he had with skipper Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid before being included in the squad.

India vs Australia, Cricket World Cup 2023: Hourly Weather Update Of Chennai

India and Australia will clash in a much-awaited match of the World Cup at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday. This will be the 150th ODI meeting between the two cricket powerhouses. The two teams have won a combined seven World Cup titles (Australia 1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015; India 1983, 2011). As per head coach Rahul Dravid, India batsman Shubman Gill is suffering from dengue fever and could miss the match. Gill is India's top-scorer in ODIs in 2023, and also hit 104 against Australia last month as India took an unbeatable lead in a three-match series.

"It's The Captain's Team...": Rahul Dravid's Blunt Take Ahead Of India's ODI Cricket World Cup Opener

Rahul Dravid has done his bit as the coach of the Indian cricket team. After preparing his players for the grandest arena of their career, he now wants to retreat to the backstage and let Rohit Sharma's bunch create their own beautiful story. "Honestly once the game starts, it's the captain's team. It's the team that needs to take it forward, they need to execute it, they need to do the job," Dravid said during his interaction with the media on Friday.

"Not Ruled Out Yet...": Rohit Sharma's Huge Health Update On Shubman Gill For WC Opener

The Indian cricket team will begin their Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign against Australia on Sunday but the Rohit Sharma-led side suffered a massive setback as in-form batter Shubman Gill was suspected to be suffering from dengue. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) did not confirm the exact nature of his illness but doubts remain over his availability for India's World Cup opener. India skipper Rohit Sharma provided a massive health update on Gill during the pre-match press conference on Saturday and said that although he is not feeling well, they are not ruling him out of the match just yet.

'Less Of Ra, More Of Chin': Rahul Dravid Jokes On Himself While Praising NZ Star Rachin Ravindra

Rachin Ravindra took the opening day of the ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 by storm as the New Zealand youngster slammed his maiden century against defending champions England. The ton guided his team to a sensational win in Ahmedabad on Thursday. The 23-year-old was sent to bat at No.3 in the absence of Kane Williamson and he went on to score an unbeaten 123 off just 93 deliveries. The partnership with Devon Conway meant that England had no chance of a fightback in the game and New Zealand started their Cricket World Cup campaign on a thumping note. While Ravindra's parents both hail from India, his name actually comes from two Indian cricket team batting legends – Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid.

Sick Shubman Gill "Is In No Position To...": Report Claims India's Worst Fears Might Come True

The Indian team's worries ahead of its opening World Cup game against Australia have been compounded with in-form Shubman Gill suspected to be suffering from dengue, rendering him a doubtful starter for Sunday's match against Australia. Ishan Kishan could open the innings in case Gill is ruled out. The BCCI is yet to confirm the nature of the illness but head coach Rahul Dravid did not want to throw in the towel yet with 36 hours still to go for the match.

"Medical Team Hasn't...": Rahul Dravid's Big Take On If Shubman Gill Is Ruled Out Of India's Cricket World Cup Opener

Ahead of their opening match of the Cricket World Cup 2023 on Sunday, the Indian cricket team is having to deal with a great worry. India's star batter Shubman Gill is suspected to be suffering from dengue and the batter is a doubtful starter for Sunday's match against Australia. Ishan Kishan could open the innings in case Gill is ruled out. The BCCI is yet to confirm the nature of the illness. "He's under the weather, the medical team is closely monitoring him. We are hoping he gets better soon. We will have to wait on more updates from the medical team," the medical update from BCCI stated.

"If There's Any Change...": Rahul Dravid On R Ashwin's Possible World Cup Inclusion

India coach Rahul Dravid is relieved that key players such as Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer, who are all coming back from injuries, could get enough miles in their legs ahead of the ODI World Cup, starting in a week's time. Bumrah, who was troubled by a back issue that kept him out for long, bowled his full quota of overs in Mohali and Rajkot - the two matches he played against Australia - but was a bit expensive in the series-concluding third ODI.

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"Hope You Never Come Back": R Ashwin's Pre-World Cup Chat With Rahul Dravid, Rohit Sharma

India vs Australia, Cricket World Cup 2023: Hourly Weather Update Of Chennai

"It's The Captain's Team...": Rahul Dravid's Blunt Take Ahead Of India's ODI Cricket World Cup Opener

"Not Ruled Out Yet...": Rohit Sharma's Huge Health Update On Shubman Gill For WC Opener

'Less Of Ra, More Of Chin': Rahul Dravid Jokes On Himself While Praising NZ Star Rachin Ravindra

Sick Shubman Gill "Is In No Position To...": Report Claims India's Worst Fears Might Come True

"Medical Team Hasn't...": Rahul Dravid's Big Take On If Shubman Gill Is Ruled Out Of India's Cricket World Cup Opener

"If There's Any Change...": Rahul Dravid On R Ashwin's Possible World Cup Inclusion