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On Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's 2nd ODI 'Rest', Ex-BCCI Selector's All-Out Attack

Team India's decision to rest star batter Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma backfired as the visitors were comprehensively beaten at the expense of West Indies in the second ODI on Saturday. Just like the first ODI, the Indian team management decided to alter the batting line-up with Ishan Kishan opening the batting with Shubman Gill. Ishan Kishan (55) and Shubman Gill (34) added 90 runs for the first wicket, before the visitors suffered a batting collapse. India were bowled out for 180, before West Indies crossed the finishing line with ease.

"What Happened Between Gautam Gambhir And Virat Kohli...": Kapil Dev On 'Painful' IPL Spat

The on-field verbal spat behind Royal Challengers Bangalore star Virat Kohli and Lucknow Super Giants mentor Gautam Gambhir during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 resulted in a massive controversy. Both of them were handed hefty fines for their conduct and the entire incident attracted criticism from several ex-cricketers. Legendary Indian cricket team skipper Kapil Dev opened up about his feelings regarding the spat and said that the Board for Cricket Control in India (BCCI) needs to “groom players to be good citizens” off the field.

Ishan Kishan Makes History, Surpasses Sachin Tendulkar To Claim Sensational ODI Record

Ishan Kishan slammed his second consecutive half-century during the second ODI encounter against West Indies in Barbados on Saturday and in the process, the youngster surpassed legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar to claim a massive milestone. Kishan overtook Tendulkar as the Indian batter with the most runs as an opener in the first five ODI innings with 348 runs. In comparison, Sachin had 321 followed by Shubman Gill (320) and Kris Srikkanth (261). The youngster also equalled MS Dhoni's record of scoring back-to-back fifties as a wicket-keeper batsman – a feat that the former India skipper achieved back in 2017 against West Indies.

"Rohit Sharma Can Come One Down With Virat Kohli At 4": Ex-Pakistan Star's Surprising Advice

The Indian cricket team were completely outplayed by West Indies as they slumped to a six-wicket loss in the second ODI match in Barbados. The visitors decided to rest both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli after winning the first match of the series but their batters were unable perform on Saturday as India were all out for just 181. Former Pakistan opener Salman Butt believes that the current India team lacks players who can ideally replace Rohit or Virat at present and he had an interesting solution to the problem. Butt said that India can experiment with the opening pair of Shubman Gill and Shikhar Dhawan with Rohit and Kohli coming at No.3 and No.4 respectively.

"Used To Celebrating Mediocrity": Venkatesh Prasad Rips Into Indian Team

Former Indian cricket team fast bowler Venkatesh Prasad criticised Rohit Sharma and Co after losing the second ODI match against West Indies in Barbados on Saturday. India struggled to score runs in the absence of star batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as they were all out for just 181. Earlier, the Indian cricket team also missed out the opportunity to whitewash the hosts in the Test series but rain played spoilsport as the second match of the series ended in a draw. Prasad tweeted that India have been ordinary in white-ball cricket and even called them out for “celebrating mediocrity”.

"Relaxing For Purpose Of Relaxing": Experts Slam Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's 2nd ODI Absence

Only two months to go before the ODI World Cup 2023 begins but the Indian team management is making changes in the team that have left the fans and experts baffling. The absence of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma from the second ODI team against West Indies was a big head-scratcher. Many former Indian cricketers found little logic in the management's decision, saying the duo has played little cricket, courtesy of their absence from India's T20I squad. Hence, the decision to leave them out of the playing XI for the second ODI is perplexing.

Watch: Virat Kohli's Gesture Wins Hearts After Young Fan Gives Him Bracelet

Team India's star batter Virat Kohli was seen giving autographs and clicking pictures with some young fans in a video posted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on their social media handles. On Sunday, the BCCI posted a video of star batter Kohli, captain Rohit Sharma and batter Suryakumar Yadav posing for a few photos and signing autographs. A young fan gifted a bracelet to Kohli. Acknowledging her affection and gesture, the latter wore the bracelet on his right wrist and thanked the young fan for it.

Sanju Samson 'Reluctant Wicket-keeper': Ex-BCCI Selector's "Not Too Harsh" Dig

The Indian cricket team playing XI in the second ODI had a distinct change. With Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma being rested, Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan opened the innings just like in the first ODI. Sanju Samson came to bat at No. 3 while Suryakumar Yadav came to bat at no. 6. There was much expectation from Samson, whose fans have been quite vocal on social media regarding him getting chances. However, the Rajasthan Royals captain could only score nine off 19 balls before being dismissed.

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On Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's 2nd ODI 'Rest', Ex-BCCI Selector's All-Out Attack

"What Happened Between Gautam Gambhir And Virat Kohli...": Kapil Dev On 'Painful' IPL Spat

Ishan Kishan Makes History, Surpasses Sachin Tendulkar To Claim Sensational ODI Record

"Rohit Sharma Can Come One Down With Virat Kohli At 4": Ex-Pakistan Star's Surprising Advice

"Used To Celebrating Mediocrity": Venkatesh Prasad Rips Into Indian Team

"Relaxing For Purpose Of Relaxing": Experts Slam Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's 2nd ODI Absence

Watch: Virat Kohli's Gesture Wins Hearts After Young Fan Gives Him Bracelet

Sanju Samson 'Reluctant Wicket-keeper': Ex-BCCI Selector's "Not Too Harsh" Dig