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"Keeping It Very Simple": Rohit Sharma Explains His Captaincy Mantra

Rohit Sharma led Indian Premier League side Mumbai Indians to a record five titles before he became India's all-format captain. While he was handed the white-ball captaincy of the national team in December last year, Rohit was elected as the full-time Test captain of India in February, 2022. Talking about his style of captaincy, the right-handed batter said that he tries to keep things simple. Rohit added that confusion among players and their roles is the last thing he would want under his captaincy.

"Your Bhuvneshwar Kumar Of Today": Sanjay Manjrekar Names Pacer Who Can Be An Asset In Indian T20I Team

With the 2022 T20 World Cup starting in Australia in just over two months' time, the Indian team management is in its final stages of zeroing in on the squad. "There are still about two-and-a-half months left for the T20 World Cup. Before that, we have the Asia Cup and two home series against Australia and South Africa. More or less, 80-90 per cent of your team is set. There could be three-four changes, if at all, depending on the conditions. We need to check what suits our team in Australia," Rohit Sharma, India captain, said in a press conference on Wednesday.

"Lot Of Curve Balls Thrown At Rohit Sharma": Star Teammate On India Captain's Struggles In Tests

Over the last few months, Rohit Sharma has risen up the ranks in Indian cricket to be the skipper in all three formats. However, there was a time when the veteran batter was considered only for the limited overs formats. Despite repeated opportunities, he could not find consistency in the longest formats until 2019, when he was made an opener in Tests too. From then there has been no looking back for Rohit. Currently, the 35-year-old Rohit averages over 46 in Tests after playing 45 matches.

Watch: Ishan Kishan's Reaction To Insect Attack During 1st India-Zimbabwe ODI

The KL Rahul-led Indian cricket team had a great day at the Harare Sports Club on Thursday as they beat Zimbabwe by 10 wickets in the first ODI of the three-match series. Opening batters Shubman Gill (82) and Shikhar Dhawan Gill (81) were unbeaten as the tourists knocked off a modest target of 190 with 19.1 overs to spare. The home side were all out for 189 in 40.3 overs, thanks largely to a brave 70-run ninth-wicket stand between Richard Ngarava and Brad Evans.

"60 Percent To India": Former Pakistan Star On Why Rohit Sharma-Led Side Is Ahead In Mega Asia Cup Clash

The preparations are on full swing for all the top cricket teams around the world ahead of the 2022 T20 World Cup. For teams like India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan, the August 27-September 11 Asia Cup will be a great opportunity to test their mettle against the best ahead of the showpiece event in Australia. India and Pakistan face each other in Asia Cup on August 28 and it will be the first time the two sides will face each other after the 2021 T20 World Cup.

Opening batsmen Gill, Dhawan star as India crush Zimbabwe in ODI

Opening batters Shubman Gill and Shikhar Dhawan starred as India cruised to a 10-wicket victory over Zimbabwe on Thursday in the first of three one-day internationals.

"Talks That ODI Cricket Is Losing Its Appeal Are Nonsense": Rohit Sharma

India skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday dispelled the perception that ODI cricket is in danger of losing its appeal, saying all formats of the game are important to him. With the mushrooming of T20 leagues leading to a packed calendar and forcing top players such as Ben Stokes and Trent Bolt to take some hard calls, doubts were recently raised over the future of the 50-over cricket.

"Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami Will Not Be With Indian Team Forever": Rohit Sharma On Creating Bench Strength

With the 2022 T20 World Cup starting in little over two months' time, the preparations are on full swing for the Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team. That India have not won an ICC title since 2013, adds extra significance to the mega-event that will be held in Australia. Considering that, Team India is playing in a series of international tours to get their act right on the biggest stage. Several young players have been given opportunities in recent times with an eye to create back-up for the senior players. Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma said that creating a good bench strength is a priority for the management.

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"Keeping It Very Simple": Rohit Sharma Explains His Captaincy Mantra

"Your Bhuvneshwar Kumar Of Today": Sanjay Manjrekar Names Pacer Who Can Be An Asset In Indian T20I Team

"Lot Of Curve Balls Thrown At Rohit Sharma": Star Teammate On India Captain's Struggles In Tests

Watch: Ishan Kishan's Reaction To Insect Attack During 1st India-Zimbabwe ODI

"60 Percent To India": Former Pakistan Star On Why Rohit Sharma-Led Side Is Ahead In Mega Asia Cup Clash

Opening batsmen Gill, Dhawan star as India crush Zimbabwe in ODI

"Talks That ODI Cricket Is Losing Its Appeal Are Nonsense": Rohit Sharma

"Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami Will Not Be With Indian Team Forever": Rohit Sharma On Creating Bench Strength