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Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Perform Puja; Karisma Kapoor Has A Special Message

Fresh from the Asia Cup triumph, the Indian cricket team is enjoying a mini-break before the India vs Australia ODI series starting on Friday. Star batter Virat Kohli was part of the Asia Cup but he has been rested for the first two ODIs of the three-match series against Australia. On Tuesday, Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma, the former Indian cricket team captain's wife and actor, celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi and performed Puja. Actor Karishma Kapoor wished them on the occasion.

1/30 In 10 Overs: R Ashwin Warms Up With Economical Spell Ahead Of 'World Cup Trials'

Nursing dreams of one final ODI World Cup appearance in India blues, Ravichandran Ashwin warmed up nicely by bowling full quota of 10 overs before linking with the national team for the upcoming three-match series against Australia. If 37-year-old Ashwin pips a hamstrung Axar Patel in the final 15 of the World Cup, he will be one of the two existing cricketers (other being Virat Kohli), who were part of the historic 2011 squad.

"May Be Slightly Older...": World Cup-Winning Captain's Interesting Verdict On Ravichandran Ashwin

After successfully winning the Asia Cup, Team India's next assignment is the three-match ODIs against Australia, which will kick-start from Friday. On Monday, skipper Rohit Sharma and BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar announced the squad for the upcoming series. All-rounder Ravichandran has earned a surprise call-up as he will be playing his first ODI since January, 2022. Ashwin, who is India's highest Test wicket-taker among active cricketers, has been named in the place of an injured Axar Patel and will aim to make the most from the given opportunity.

"With Guys Like Him...": Rohit Sharma's Massive Praise For R Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin finds himself in contention for a World Cup spot despite lack of game time but it doesn't concern skipper Rohit Sharma one bit. The 37-year-old Ashwin, who last played an ODI in January 2022, was picked for the upcoming three ODIs against Australia alongside Washington Sundar. Both the off-spinners will be fighting for that potential World Cup spot if Axar Patel doesn't get fit in time for the global event beginning October 5. "With the kind of experience Ashwin has, close to 100 Tests (94), close to 150 ODIs (113) and yes it is all in the past but he has been consistently playing Test cricket and with guys like Ashwin having game time is not so much of a concern," said Rohit after the squad was announced for Australia series beginning September 22.

R Ashwin To Replace Axar Patel At Cricket World Cup - Indications Clear? BCCI Chief Selector's Sharp Reply

Ravichandran Ashwin, veteran spinner and India's highest Test wicket-taker among active cricketers, is set to play his first ODI since January, 2022. The off-spinner received a surprise call-up for the three-match ODI series against Australia, starting on Friday. The series is the final dress rehearsal for hosts India before the 2023 Cricket World Cup, starting on October 5. Ashwin is not part of the World Cup squad, but his selection has raised speculation.

Ravichandran Ashwin Makes ODI Comeback After 20 Months, India Leave Star Trio Out Of First Two Games vs Australia

Seasoned spinner R Ashwin on Monday made a comeback to the Indian ODI team for the three-match series against Australia while senior players including skipper Rohit Sharma and senior batter Virat Kohli were rested from the first two games. Ashwin, who last played an ODI back in January 2022 in South Africa, could be drafted into the Indian team for the World Cup if Axar Patel doesn't get fit before the September 28 deadline set by the ICC. Axar has sustained a quadriceps tear during the recently held Asia Cup in Sri Lanka.

BCCI Chief Selector Asked About Resting Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Before Bharat Darshan At World Cup. Here's His Reply

A day after Indian cricket team's Asia Cup triumph, the squad for the Australia ODI series was announced on Monday. There were several surprises in the squad for the three-ODI series. The biggest one being the return of Ravichandran Ashwin, who last played an ODI in January, 2022. Another surprise was that the team management rested the star trio - Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya - for a series that is being seen as the final dress rehearsal before the World Cup.

Ravichandran Ashwin For World Cup? Rohit Sharma's 'In The Line' Reply Sends Cricket World Into Frenzy

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma has admitted that veteran all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin is in the scheme of things for the World Cup, following Axar Patel's injury. Axar suffered a left quadriceps strain during India's Asia Cup Super 4 game against Bangladesh last week. Washington Sundar replaced Axar in the squad, and was shipped straight into the playing XI for the final against Sri Lanka on Sunday. Rohit revealed he has been in constant touch with Ashwin, and the veteran spin-bowling all-rounder is in the loop as far as India's World Cup squad is concerned.

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Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Perform Puja; Karisma Kapoor Has A Special Message

1/30 In 10 Overs: R Ashwin Warms Up With Economical Spell Ahead Of 'World Cup Trials'

"May Be Slightly Older...": World Cup-Winning Captain's Interesting Verdict On Ravichandran Ashwin

"With Guys Like Him...": Rohit Sharma's Massive Praise For R Ashwin

R Ashwin To Replace Axar Patel At Cricket World Cup - Indications Clear? BCCI Chief Selector's Sharp Reply

Ravichandran Ashwin Makes ODI Comeback After 20 Months, India Leave Star Trio Out Of First Two Games vs Australia

BCCI Chief Selector Asked About Resting Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Before Bharat Darshan At World Cup. Here's His Reply

Ravichandran Ashwin For World Cup? Rohit Sharma's 'In The Line' Reply Sends Cricket World Into Frenzy