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On India's ODI World Cup Squad, Ex-Chief Selector's Bold Suryakumar Yadav Claim

There remains a big debate over Suryakumar Yadav's place in the Indian ODI team. The batter is widely considered No. 1 in the T20I format but he is some distance away from realising his potential in the 50-over format. Though the Indian team remains buoyant over the long-term plans involving Suryakumar as India's No. 4 batter, the Mumbai Indians star still needs to fire and replay the faith shown in him by the team. As the clock for the ODI World Cup squad selection keeping ticking, former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) chief selector MSK Prasad feels Surya will definitely be a part f the mega event.

"...You Didn't Ask About Him": Rohit Sharma Stumps Reporter On Virat Kohli Question

India's two superstar batters, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, haven't played a single T20 international for the national team this year. With Hardik Pandya leading the Indian troops in the shortest format, both Kohli and Rohit have been sitting out of the shortest format matches. The situation is the same for some other veterans like Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, etc. In an interview, Rohit was asked about his and Virat's absence from T20Is, and the India captain gave an answer that left the reporter stumped.

Could Tilak Varma Play In 2023 ODI World Cup? Rohit Sharma Answers The Big Question

The emergence of young batter Tilak Varma has given the Indian cricket team and its fans plenty of hope. The left-handed batter did wonders for the team in the first three T20Is against West Indies, playing a responsible yet attractive style of batting. His success made many wonder whether the 20-year-old batter can be considered the No. 4 spot in the Indian team for the ODI World Cup 2023. India skipper Rohit Sharma, when asked about the same, didn't shut the doors on his Mumbai Indians teammate.

No. 4 remains a worry for India captain Rohit ahead of World Cup

NEW DELHI : Shreyas Iyer's lower back injury has left India without a settled number four batter in the one-day squad ahead of this year's home World Cup, skipper Rohit Sharma said.

"Even I Am Not...": Rohit Sharma On Team India's Asia Cup Squad Selection

Several new players have made their senior international debut in the Indian team since the conclusion of the 2022 T20 World Cup. While the likes of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been away from the T20 format entirely, they were even kept away from the ODI side in the recent showdown against West Indies. With the Asia Cup being Team India's next big event, skipper Rohit Sharma suggested that even he isn't an automatic selection in the squad at the moment. Rohit also hinted that there will be pressure on some players to perform at the Asia Cup with World Cup spots up for grabs.

"Captaincy Is Secondary, My Role Is...": Rohit Sharma's Honest Admission

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma is gearing up for a busy period in the next two months, with the Asia Cup and the ODI World Cup scheduled to be held. While has already led the Indian team to Asia Cup triumph once, he hasn't won the ODI World Cup yet, be it as a captain or as a player. Having been given the captaincy of the Indian team after Virat Kohli's exit from the leadership role, Rohit is eager to bring the Team success on all fronts. However, 'captaincy' still remains secorndary for him, it's his role as a batter that is primary.

ISL Has Helped Indian Football Team Take Giant Leap: Rohit Sharma

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma on Thursday said Indian Super League (ISL) has helped the national football team take giant strides at the world stage. Rohit added the Indian team has gained in confidence and backed them to perform well in upcoming tournaments. "They have taken a giant leap in where they are at this moment," he said at an event in Mumbai.

Asia Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma Makes Selection Stance Clear On Injured Stars' Comeback

With both KL Rahul – India's preferred option for No. 5 as wicketkeeper-batter – and Shreyas Iyer on comeback trail, Rohit Sharma has said they will wait and watch how these two players go. "No one is an automatic (selection), even I am not. We have this thing where nobody is guaranteed a spot. We cannot say that 'you are there after all' or things like that," Rohit said.

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On India's ODI World Cup Squad, Ex-Chief Selector's Bold Suryakumar Yadav Claim

"...You Didn't Ask About Him": Rohit Sharma Stumps Reporter On Virat Kohli Question

Could Tilak Varma Play In 2023 ODI World Cup? Rohit Sharma Answers The Big Question

No. 4 remains a worry for India captain Rohit ahead of World Cup

"Even I Am Not...": Rohit Sharma On Team India's Asia Cup Squad Selection

"Captaincy Is Secondary, My Role Is...": Rohit Sharma's Honest Admission

ISL Has Helped Indian Football Team Take Giant Leap: Rohit Sharma

Asia Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma Makes Selection Stance Clear On Injured Stars' Comeback