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"Taking Wives On Tour Not Wrong, But...": Kapil Dev's Blunt Take On BCCI's Diktat

Former India captain Kapil Dev has shared his views on star batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's recent return to domestic cricket. Both Kohli and Rohit played a match each for their respective sides in the Ranji Trophy, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) making it mandatory for players to feature in domestic circuit. While Kohli last played for Delhi in 2013, we would also have to go a decade back for Rohit's last Ranji appearance for Mumbai.

There Is Freedom In The Squad To Play The Way You Want: Rohit Sharma

Using India's aggressive approach in the ODI series against England as a case in point, skipper Rohit Sharma said players have the "freedom" to adopt their own methods and the management is not overly worried about occasional failures. India rounded off their preparations for the upcoming Champions Trophy with 3-0 rout of England, and in the final match they demolished the visitors by a massive 142-run margin. "There is a bit of freedom in the squad to go out there and play the way you want. The World Cup (2023) was a perfect example of that. We want to continue to do that. There will be times it will not fall in place but that's okay," said Rohit in the post-match presentation.

All-Round India Demolish England By 142 Runs To Complete 3-0 Clean Sweep In ODI Series

A robust batting show led by the Shubman Gill's attractive century heralded India's 142-run hammering of England in the third and final ODI as the hosts completed a dominant 3-0 clean sweep to culminate preparations for the Champions Trophy in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. India ticked all the remaining boxes with vice-captain Gill (112) following up his twin fifties earlier in the series with a seventh ODI ton of his career while middle-order mainstays Virat Kohli (52) and Shreyas Iyer (78) pushed India to a formidable 356 in the first half.

Gill smashes hundred, India sweep ODI series against England

AHMEDABAD, India : India completed a 3-0 series sweep against England after Shubman Gill's fluent hundred, helped by some incisive bowling, secured their victory by 142 runs in the final one day international in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.

Virat Kohli Gets Dismissed By Adil Rashid For 11th Time, England Star Equals Terrific Record

England's seasoned leg-spinner Adil Rashid dismissed India star batter Virat Kohli for the 11th time in international cricket during the third ODI here at Narendra Modi Stadium. With this dismissal, Rashid has now joined an group of bowlers who have troubled Kohli the most in international cricket. He stands alongside New Zealand's Tim Southee and Australia's Josh Hazlewood, both of whom have also dismissed Kohli 11 times across formats.

Watch: Rohit Sharma's 'Use Your Brain' Gesture After Arshdeep Singh Outfoxes England Star

India captain Rohit Sharma expressed satisfaction after pacer Arshdeep Singh executed his plans to perfection in the third and final ODI against England in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. The incident happened after the second ball of the seventh over of England's innings, with Arshdeep handing India a timely breakthrough with the dismissal of Ben Duckett. During Arshdeep's previous over, Duckett smashed the pacer for four straight boundaries. However, as Duckett was starting to look dangerous, Arsdeep got rid off him in his next over.

Shubman Gill Achieves Mega 1st With 7th Ton In ODI vs England. Not Even Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli Have It

Shubman Gill was in his elements in the third India vs England ODI as the 25-year-old batter struck fine century to extend his purple patch. Going into the Champions Trophy 2025, Gill's scores of 87, 60 and 112 will augur well for the Indian team which is battling with off form of several senior players. Even star pacer Jasprit Bumrah is ruled out due to injury. In such a scenario, the performances and form of the likes of Shubman Gill is extra crucial for the Rohit Sharma-led side. Against England on Wednesday, Shubman Gill mixed caution with aggression and stitched crucial stands with Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer.

Watch: "Don't You Do Fast Bowling?" Boy Turns Up At Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant's Table For Autograph. Then...

Indian cricketers' fan following is probably the most in the sport, as compared to other teams. Wherever Indian players go, it's almost certain that fans would follow them, trying to geta glimpse or even get a selfie and autograph. And if its a big star like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant then the excitement hits crescendo. The same thing happened at a dinner table where Rohit, Pant and Yashavi Jaiswal were present. A boy walked up to them and kept insisting for autographs on his T-shirt.

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"Taking Wives On Tour Not Wrong, But...": Kapil Dev's Blunt Take On BCCI's Diktat

There Is Freedom In The Squad To Play The Way You Want: Rohit Sharma

All-Round India Demolish England By 142 Runs To Complete 3-0 Clean Sweep In ODI Series

Gill smashes hundred, India sweep ODI series against England

Virat Kohli Gets Dismissed By Adil Rashid For 11th Time, England Star Equals Terrific Record

Watch: Rohit Sharma's 'Use Your Brain' Gesture After Arshdeep Singh Outfoxes England Star

Shubman Gill Achieves Mega 1st With 7th Ton In ODI vs England. Not Even Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli Have It

Watch: "Don't You Do Fast Bowling?" Boy Turns Up At Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant's Table For Autograph. Then...