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"Was Consistent In ODIs, But There Is This Young Guy...": Shikhar Dhawan On How He Got Dropped

Veteran opening batter Shikhar Dhawan has dropped down in the pecking order due to the rise of youngsters, Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan, as far as the Indian team is concerned. Dhawan, who was a mainstay in the team for nearly seven years, was dropped from the side following a lean patch with the bat. Sharing his views on the sudden axing, Dhawan said that since he was only playing ODIs, Gill's heroics across formats were too good to be ignored.

BCCI Central Contracts: List Of Players Who Were Dropped Out Entirely

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the long list of players who have been awarded the ‘Central Contract' for the season 2022-23. The announcement saw all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja as one of the biggest beneficiaries, having been given the A+ contract for his performances across formats. There was a marked demotion as well, with KL Rahul dropping down from A to B. But, there were a number of others too who have completely been left out of the list.

Ravindra Jadeja Promoted To Top BCCI Contracts Category; Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah Retained Too

Star India allrounder Ravindra Jadeja has made a big jump to the top category in the latest BCCI contracts list announced on Sunday night. While earlier there were three players in the top category (A+, Rs 7 crore), now there are four. India captain Rohit Sharma, former skipper Virat Kohli and star pacer Jasprit Bumrah have retained their place in the top category announced by the Indian cricket board. Jadeja was a vital cog in India's Border-Gavaskar Trophy win over Australia earlier this month. He picked 22 wickets during the four-match series, and also played a handy role with the bat. According to a BCCI statement, the annual contract is dated from October 2022 to September 2023.

"Won't Take Rohit And Virat's Name But...": Shikhar Dhawan On Ego Clashes In Indian Team

The Indian cricket team boasts of some of the biggest superstars in the sport. The likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, etc. are some of the finest players in the world at present. Others like MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, etc. have ruled the roost in the past. On occasions, rumours of there being 'ego clashes' in the Indian team have emerged. When Shikhar Dhawan was asked about such cases in the current Indian team, he said that having clashes of egos is a 'human thing'.

For Indian Cricket's "Most Important Player", Dinesh Karthik Picks This Star. It's Not Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Or Even Jasprit Bumrah

After a rare ODI series loss at home to Australia, the Indian cricket team stars have joined or are joining their respective franchises for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. The two months of franchise T20 cricket is likely to give the Indian team management even more idea of how the players are positioned entering the World Cup-preparation phase. One player who will be closely watch is Gujarat Titans captain Hardik Pandya. Since the last IPL, Pandya has been doing great with the bat as well as ball and led his team to a title triumph in its first season.

You've Seen Rohit Sharma Prepare For Game, Now See Him Get Ready To Groove: Video

India captain Rohit Sharma, in a viral video, set the stage on fire with his sensational dance performance at his brother-in-law's wedding. Known for his calm demeanor, Rohit was found in a totally different avatar as he was spotted spending some quality time with his wife Ritika Sajdeh and daughter Samaira during his brother-in-law Kunal Sajdeh's wedding. Taking to Instagram, Rohit shared a video in which he could be seen shaking his legs along with his family members. The internet is going gaga over captain Rohit's dance moves.

"We Are In The Same Boat": Zaheer Khan Sends India Warning Over '2019 World Cup' Problem

Shreyas Iyer's injury and three back-to-back failures for Suryakumar Yadav in ODIs have once again put Team India in the same boat as in the 2019 ODI World Cup, feels former pacer Zaheer Khan. Leading to the mega event four years back, India were struggling to find a permanent batter at the number 4 position. It was one of the reasons that the team could not advance after the semi-final of the tournament. The 50-over World Cup will be taking place in India this time and Zaheer feels that the host team needs to relook at the number 4 batting position.

"India Are Not Ready..." Ex-Pakistan Star's Warning Ahead Of ODI World Cup On Home Soil

India's series defeat to Australia has invited scathing criticism from several current and former players. Despite winning the first ODI, India conceded the series 1-2 after back-to-back defeats. India's frailties at the top of the order was one of the main talking points, especially when the Rohit Sharma-led side is set to take part in the World Cup on home soil later this year. Speaking on India's crushing series defeat, former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria highlighted India's struggles in the batting department, saying that the team is not ready for the World Cup.

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"Was Consistent In ODIs, But There Is This Young Guy...": Shikhar Dhawan On How He Got Dropped

BCCI Central Contracts: List Of Players Who Were Dropped Out Entirely

Ravindra Jadeja Promoted To Top BCCI Contracts Category; Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah Retained Too

"Won't Take Rohit And Virat's Name But...": Shikhar Dhawan On Ego Clashes In Indian Team

For Indian Cricket's "Most Important Player", Dinesh Karthik Picks This Star. It's Not Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Or Even Jasprit Bumrah

You've Seen Rohit Sharma Prepare For Game, Now See Him Get Ready To Groove: Video

"We Are In The Same Boat": Zaheer Khan Sends India Warning Over '2019 World Cup' Problem

"India Are Not Ready..." Ex-Pakistan Star's Warning Ahead Of ODI World Cup On Home Soil