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"We Made Gary Kirsten A Big Name By Winning The 2011 World Cup": Virender Sehwag

The much-awaited schedule for the ICC World Cup 2023 was announced on Tuesday with the defending champions England taking on New Zealand in the opening match on October 5 in Ahmedabad. Team India will open their campaign against Australia on October 8 in Chennai and the much-awaited clash against the arch-rivals Pakistan will be played on October 15 in Ahmedabad. The Rohit Sharma-led side will look to repeat the 2011 triumph and end their decade-long ICC trophy drought. Speaking about the showcase event, former India opener Virender Sehwag stated that it's time for all the players to stand up and make the country proud.

Rohit Sharma Completes 16 Years In International Cricket, Shares Throwback Pic

There is something about 16 that has a lingering sweet aftertaste. Ask Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, who completed 16 summers as an international cricketer after starting as a highly-rated 20-year-old from Mumbai's famous stable of batters. On June 23, 2007, Rohit made his debut under current head coach Rahul Dravid's captaincy in an ODI game in Ireland, a match India won quite easily as one got a glimpse of the youngster clad in full-sleeved jumpers amidst biting cold in Belfast.

'Is Sachin Tendulkar Not Your Favourite?': Yuvraj Singh's Banter On Suresh Raina's India Debut

Former India player Suresh Raina revealed how Yuvraj Singh pulled his leg during his India debut. A young Raina played his first game for the senior Indian team in an ODI vs Sri Lanka in 2005. His maiden game saw him scoring a golden duck. While it was a forgettable start for Raina in international cricket, his debut in front of his teammates was rather a good one. Raina had to introduce himself to the Indian players after joining the squad and Yuvraj Singh made it all comfortable for him with a banter.

"If You Ask Me Who Should Be India's Captain And Coach...": Ganguly's Verdict On Rohit, Dravid's Future

Team India has been facing harsh criticism after they faced a crushing 209-run defeat against Australia in World Test Championship final on Sunday. Chasing 444, the Rohit Sharma-led side was bundled out for 234 and lost a brilliant opportunity of winning an ICC title after a hiatus of 10 years. Many disappointed fans have demanded the removal of skipper Rohit and head coach Rahul Dravid but former India captain Sourav Ganguly completely backed the duo and shut the trolls in a commendable manner.

Watch: Arshdeep Singh Bowls Perfect Inswinger To Ben Foakes For Maiden Wicket In County Cricket

India pacer Arshdeep Singh claimed his maiden wicket of County cricket by removing Ben Foakes with a perfect inswinger. Making his debut for English county team Kent against Surrey, the left-arm pacer went over the wicket and bowled a good length delivery to Foakes. The ball swung into the right-handed batter and caught him plumb in front of the stumps. Arshdeep ended the Surrey innings with figures of 2 for 43 in the 14.2 overs he bowled. He bowled four maidens.

Sunil Gavaskar's Sharp 'Dadas In India' Remark As Rahul Dravid Defends His Batters

The Indian cricket team once again failed to perform when it mattered the most, with Australia emerging triumphant by 209 runs in the ICC World Test Championship final. Be it the bowling unit or the batting unit, the players hardly managed to create an impact. India head coach Rahul Dravid understandably had to answer some difficult questions after the match, particularly from his former teammates Sourav Ganguly and Harbhajan Singh.

"Never Going To Be Happy...": Rahul Dravid's Blunt Take On WTC Final Preparation

India's wait for their next ICC trophy continues as they lost to Australia in the World Test Championship final on Sunday at The Oval. Needing 280 runs to win with seven wickets in hand on Day 5, Team India was bundled out for 234 within the first session as Australia registered a victory by 209 runs. With this win, Australia became the first team to clinch all four ICC titles. For India, it was another heartbreak as their batting order failed to deliver on the same ground, where Australian batters had set a huge target of 444.

"If He Scores vs West Indies...": Ex-India Selector's Huge Statement On Cheteshwar Pujara's Future

There might not be a knee-jerk reaction to India's second successive World Test Championship final defeat but senior players Cheteshwar Pujara and Umesh Yadav's places could come under the scanner before the team travels to West Indies for a two-Test series. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Mukesh Kumar are in contention to replace the duo as the selection committee starts preparing the next batch of players for tougher assignments. India will have a month-long tour of West Indies where they would start with two Test matches starting July 12, followed by three ODIs and five T20Is in which a completely new team under Hardik Pandya's captaincy will be plying its trade with IPL performers likely to be rewarded.

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"We Made Gary Kirsten A Big Name By Winning The 2011 World Cup": Virender Sehwag

Rohit Sharma Completes 16 Years In International Cricket, Shares Throwback Pic

'Is Sachin Tendulkar Not Your Favourite?': Yuvraj Singh's Banter On Suresh Raina's India Debut

"If You Ask Me Who Should Be India's Captain And Coach...": Ganguly's Verdict On Rohit, Dravid's Future

Watch: Arshdeep Singh Bowls Perfect Inswinger To Ben Foakes For Maiden Wicket In County Cricket

Sunil Gavaskar's Sharp 'Dadas In India' Remark As Rahul Dravid Defends His Batters

"Never Going To Be Happy...": Rahul Dravid's Blunt Take On WTC Final Preparation

"If He Scores vs West Indies...": Ex-India Selector's Huge Statement On Cheteshwar Pujara's Future