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Experts Praise Rohit Sharma, Ajit Agarkar For 'Candid' Asia Cup Press Conference

Team India's 17-member squad for the Asia Cup 2023, starting from August 30, was announced earlier this week after a meeting between the selectors and the team management. India captain Rohit Sharma and the new chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar were also part of the meeting that took place in New Delhi. After the squad announcement, Rohit and Agarkar addressed a press conference where they spoke in details about squad, including the criteria behind the selection process.

Indian Cricket Team Stars Are 'Scared' Of Virat Kohli Doing This Act. Teammate Reveals

Virat Kohli, the ex-Indian cricket team captain, was a passionate one when he was at the helm of the side. He put extra focus on fitness and fast bowlers' line-up. Kohli, the batter, is among the modern day greats. With 76 tons, Kohli is only second to Sachin Tendulkar in terms of international centuries. But what about Kohli, the bowler? For the record he has four wickets each in ODI and T20Is. In first-class cricket too he has three wickets.

Shubman Gill Reaches Fourth Spot In ODI Batting Rankings

India batter Shubman Gill on Wednesday moved up one spot to reach the fourth position in ICC rankings for batters in ODI cricket, while pacer Jasprit Bumrah and spinner Ravi Bishnoi also made gains in the shortest format. In the latest ODI rankings released by the ICC after the first ODI between Pakistan and Afghanistan, Gill has now got 743 rating points and is placed as India's top-ranked batter. Comeback man Bumrah, India's captain for Ireland series, moved up seven places to reach the 84th position, Bishnoi has jumped 17 spots to reach 65th.

"All The Focus...": Shubman Gill Explains Why He Wants To Open With Rohit Sharma

Young Indian batter Shubman Gill feels his and skipper Rohit Sharma's contrasting batting styles make their opening partnerships successful. With India set to take part in the Asia Cup and the World Cup, the partnership between the two openers is likely to play a vital role in the Men in Blues' success in the two tournaments. In just nine innings, Gill and Rohit have amassed 685 runs while batting together in ODIs at an average of 76.11.

Tilak Varma Confident Of Carrying List A Form Into ODIs

Young batter Tilak Varma on Tuesday said he is confident of carrying his List A cricket form into one-day internationals, after receiving a maiden call-up in the Indian squad for the Asia Cup. The left-handed Varma, who made his international debut for India in T20Is earlier this month on the West Indies tour, is the newest face in the 17-member extended India squad for the Asia Cup, starting August 30. The same group is expected to be pruned further to 15 members for the World Cup starting on October 5.

'Being Submissive Can Be Harmful...": Dhanashree Verma's Cryptic Post Has Internet Talking About Yuzvendra Chahal's Asia Cup Snub

The announcement of Team India's squad for the upcoming Asia Cup came as yet another disappointment for Yuzvendra Chahal as the veteran leg-spinner got overlooked once again. The 33-year-old spinner was not included in the 17-member squad which was announced on Monday by skipper Rohit Sharma and BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar. After his snub from the team, Chahal took to social media and shared a rising sun emoticon, expressing a positive outlook. However, his wife Dhanashree Verma shared a cryptic post, which has created a stir on social media, with some users relating it to Chahal's Asia Cup snub.

Asia Cup 2023 - "Ye Nahi Ki Tabhai Machao": Rohit Sharma's Hilarious Comment On India's Batting Order Flexibility

Team India's squad for the upcoming Asia Cup was announced on Monday with skipper Rohit Sharma and BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar unveiling the names. The likes of Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul, and Shreyas Iyer, have been named in the 17-member squad after recovering from their respective injuries. On the other hand, IPL 2023 star Tilak Varma has also found himself a place in the teams after his heroics in T20Is against West Indies. Apart from revealing the most-awaited squad, skipper Rohit also entertained the media persons with his hilarious comments, which are now going viral on social media.

Yuzvendra Chahal Gets 'Googly' Again: Leg-spinner Set To Miss Out On Playing 3 ICC Events In 3 Years

It's another ICC event on the horizon and leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has once again fallen out of favour with the Indian team selectors. Chahal was a big name missing from the Asia Cup squad announced on Monday but India skipper Rohit Sharma has left the door slightly ajar for the 33-year-old for the subsequent ODI World Cup at home in October-November. The wily operator, who was once India's go to bowler in the middle overs, finds himself in familiar territory as another World Cup beckons.

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Experts Praise Rohit Sharma, Ajit Agarkar For 'Candid' Asia Cup Press Conference

Indian Cricket Team Stars Are 'Scared' Of Virat Kohli Doing This Act. Teammate Reveals

Shubman Gill Reaches Fourth Spot In ODI Batting Rankings

"All The Focus...": Shubman Gill Explains Why He Wants To Open With Rohit Sharma

Tilak Varma Confident Of Carrying List A Form Into ODIs

'Being Submissive Can Be Harmful...": Dhanashree Verma's Cryptic Post Has Internet Talking About Yuzvendra Chahal's Asia Cup Snub

Asia Cup 2023 - "Ye Nahi Ki Tabhai Machao": Rohit Sharma's Hilarious Comment On India's Batting Order Flexibility

Yuzvendra Chahal Gets 'Googly' Again: Leg-spinner Set To Miss Out On Playing 3 ICC Events In 3 Years