India news: Rishabh Pant elevated to T20I vice-captain for West Indies series
India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been promoted to the role of vice-captain for the upcoming T20 international series against the West Indies.
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KL Rahul, Axar Patel ruled out of T20I series against West Indies
KL Rahul and all-rounder Axar Patel were on Friday ruled out of the three-match T20I series against the West Indies beginning in Kolkata from February 16 due to injuries with Ruturaj Gaikwad and Deepak Hooda replacing them in the squad. While Rahul has suffered a hamstring injury while fielding in the second ODI on February 9, Axar has not fully recovered from his shin injury that also forced him to miss the South Africa tour. The spinner had also recently tested positive for Covid, said the BCCI.
KL Rahul, Axar Patel Ruled Out Of T20I Series vs West Indies; Ruturaj Gaikwad, Deepak Hooda Named As Replacements
KL Rahul and Axar Patel have been ruled out of upcoming T20I series against West Indies, with Ruturaj Gaikwad and Deepak Hooda being named as replacements for the duo. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) made the announcement in a press release on Friday evening. "Vice-captain KL Rahul and all-rounder Axar Patel have been ruled out of the upcoming three-match T20I series against the West Indies to be played in Kolkata from 16th February, 2022," the BCCI stated in the press release.
India vs West Indies 3rd ODI: Rohit Sharma & Co. aim for clean sweep against West Indies
With the IPL auctions slated for the weekend in Bangalore, many top players in both teams are likely to be more focused on that than a game which has little context. While much is known about the Indian players, the match offers one final chance for many West Indies players, about whom the franchises would know little, to draw their attention at the last minute. One of those is certainly seam bowling allrounder Odean Smith. The 25-year-old took the wickets of Rishabh Pant and Virat Kohli and then, batting too low down the order at No. 9, hammered a 20-ball 24 in the second ODI. Meanwhile, in another boost for India, opener Shikhar Dhawan is set to return to add some much-needed firepower to their top order. Even though his spot has been under the scanner — with many pointing out that Dhawan will be 37 by the time of the 2023 ODI World Cup — the opener seems to have the confidence of skipper Rohit Sharma.
IPL Auction 2022 Countdown Begins: Live Updates - Full List Of Players, Date, Time And IPL Auction News Updates
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Ishan Kishan, Shahrukh Khan Added To India's Squad For 1st ODI vs West Indies: BCCI
Ishan Kishan and Shahrukh Khan were added to India's squad for Sunday's 1st ODI vs West Indies, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Saturday. "The All-India Senior Selection Committee has added Ishan Kishan and Shahrukh Khan to India's squad for the first ODI against the West Indies to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday," the BCCI stated in a press release. Earlier in the day, India captain Rohit Sharma revealed in his pre-match press conference that he would open the batting for the team alongside Kishan.
India vs West Indies: Rohit Sharma Confirms Ishan Kishan Will Open Batting With Him In First ODI
On the eve of the first ODI against the West Indies, India captain Rohit Sharma revealed that he will open the batting alongside Ishan Kishan. Ahead of the start of the series, seven members of the Indian team, including four players -- Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer Navdeep Saini and Ruturaj Gaikwad -- had tested positive for COVID-19. Mayank Agarwal and Ishan Kishan were added to India's ODI squad for the three-match series, starting Sunday, February 6.