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Team is playing differently, says Rohit Sharma ahead of Asia Cup

Captain, coach focusing on creating bench strengthMUMBAI: The upcoming edition of the T20 Asia Cup in UAE, which kicks off on August 27 and ends on September 11, will see India miss ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who is out due to a back injury. However, gone are the days when India's pace bowling attack looked weak when their strike bowler was out injured. The emergence of one impressive fast bowler after another has seen India's pace bowling stocks get richer than ever before.

India vs Zimbabwe, 1st ODI: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

Skipper KL Rahul's form and fitness will be observed keenly when India take on Zimbabwe in a three-match series, starting Thursday, in 50-over format, which is fast losing popularity and struggling to retain its identity. Supposed to be one of the most vital cogs in India's T20 World Cup top-order, Rahul would like to make full use of the game time he gets as an opener during the three games against Regis Chakabva's side. Rahul's immediate task at hand after a two-month lay-off, during which he underwent a sports hernia surgery, is to keep his opening slot in T20 cricket and adapt to the team's philosophy of going hell for leather from ball one. It won't just be about runs that skipper Rohit Sharma or coach Rahul Dravid would be looking at when they monitor Rahul's performance in Zimbabwe. Rather they would like to check out his approach and the manner in which he is scoring runs, something he would need to tweak before that first Asia Cup game against Pakistan on August 28.

Rohit Sharma is a bit laid-back captain, says Sourav Ganguly

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday termed Rohit Sharma a "laid-back captain" and said the Mumbaikar should be given some time to produce results. Amid workload management, COVID and injury concerns, India has seen as many as seven captains leading the team at various stages since the 35-year-old Rohit took over from Virat Kohli as full-time skipper across formats.

"Not Someone Who's Into Your Face": Sourav Ganguly On Rohit Sharma's Captaincy

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday termed Rohit Sharma as a bit "laid-back" and said the Mumbaikar should be given some time to produce results. Amid workload management, COVID and injury concerns, India has seen as many as seven captains leading the team at various stages since the 35-year-old Rohit took over from Virat Kohli as full-time skipper across formats. Ganguly was impressed by Rohit, who has won a record five Indian Premier League (IPL) titles for Mumbai Indians, and said he should be given a longer rope before being compared with the likes of the great MS Dhoni and Kohli.

Cannot Even Compare Myself With Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni As Captain: KL Rahul

After sitting on the sidelines post IPL 2022 due to an injury, right-handed batter KL Rahul will make his much-awaited return in the three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe, beginning Thursday. Originally, Rahul was not named in the squad, but after attaining full fitness, he was named in the team, not just as a player, but as skipper, replacing Shikhar Dhawan, who will now act as his deputy. On the eve of the first ODI, Rahul addressed a press conference where he spoke about his preparation and the challenge that lies ahead.

India vs Zimbabwe 1st ODI Preview: All Eyes On Skipper Rahul Ahead Of Series Opener

Skipper KL Rahul's form and fitness will be observed keenly when India take on Zimbabwe in a three-match series, starting Thursday, in 50-over format, which is fast losing popularity and struggling to retain its identity. Supposed to be one of the most vital cogs in India's T20 World Cup top-order, Rahul would like to make full use of the game time he gets as an opener during the three games against Regis Chakabva's side.

1st ODI: All eyes on skipper KL Rahul as India target series sweep in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe in a three-match series, starting Thursday, in 50-overs format, which is fast losing popularity and struggling to retain its identity. Supposed to be one of the most vital cogs in India's T20 World Cup top-order, Rahul would like to make full use of the game time he gets as an opener during the three games against Regis Chakabva's side. Rahul's immediate task at hand after a two-month lay-off, during which he underwent a sports hernia surgery, is to keep his opening slot in T20 cricket and adapt to the team's philosophy of going hell for leather from ball one. It won't just be about runs that skipper Rohit Sharma or coach Rahul Dravid would be looking at when they monitor Rahul's performance in Zimbabwe. Rather they would like to check out his approach and the manner in which he is scoring runs, something he would need to tweak before that first Asia Cup game against Pakistan on August 28.

"Will Find His Form In Asia Cup": Sourav Ganguly On Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli has been struggling with his batting form for a long time now. While a century has been eluding the player since November 2019, the ongoing year has seen the former India skipper struggle for even half-centuries. However, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly is hopeful that the right-handed batter will make a comeback in the upcoming Asia Cup that kicks off on August 27. India start their campaign in the continental tournament on the very next day with a match against Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium.

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Team is playing differently, says Rohit Sharma ahead of Asia Cup

India vs Zimbabwe, 1st ODI: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

Rohit Sharma is a bit laid-back captain, says Sourav Ganguly

"Not Someone Who's Into Your Face": Sourav Ganguly On Rohit Sharma's Captaincy

Cannot Even Compare Myself With Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni As Captain: KL Rahul

India vs Zimbabwe 1st ODI Preview: All Eyes On Skipper Rahul Ahead Of Series Opener

1st ODI: All eyes on skipper KL Rahul as India target series sweep in Zimbabwe

"Will Find His Form In Asia Cup": Sourav Ganguly On Virat Kohli