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Ajit Agarkar Speaks About "The Challenge" Awaiting Rohit Sharma From Now To World Cup

Ahead of India's series against the West Indies, former bowler Ajit Agarkar said that the biggest challenge for captain Rohit Sharma will be to remain fit. Team India are set to play three ODIs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad from February 6 followed by the T20I series at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata from February 16. "I think it's a good thing and the right thing to do - to have one captain for white-ball format and now Rohit actually can fly. So, the challenge for Rohit Sharma - in my opinion - is to stay fit and play everything that is there, from now to the World Cup in white-ball cricket, because you want the captain - that was one of Virat Kohli's strengths or MS Dhoni before that, they rarely missed games, and both were very fit," Agarkar said on Star Sports' show 'Gameplan'.

"If He Has Confidence In You...": India Pacer Describes Rohit Sharma's Captaincy

Rohit Sharma took over as India's full-time T20I captain in the three-match T20 series against New Zealand at home late last year. Rohit was later appointed as India's full-time white-ball captain, replacing Virat Kohli as skipper in ODIs as well. During the series against New Zealand, pacer Harshal Patel made his international debut for India. Harshal made his debut in the second T20I and featured in the third and final T20I as well, picking four wickets in the two matches to help India to a 3-0 series win.

"Can't Wait To Get Started": Rohit Sharma Ahead Of West Indies Series

India white-ball skipper Rohit Sharma is all set to return to action, having recovered from a hamstring injury which he had suffered ahead of the South Africa tour last year. Rohit, who had missed the Test and ODI series against South Africa, will lead India in the limited-overs series against West Indies, starting February 6. India and West Indies will play three ODIs, followed by three T20Is. Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, Rohit said that he can't wait to get started.

Rohit Sharma Reacts To Broadcasters' Video On India vs West Indies Limited-Overs Series

India limited-overs captain Rohit Sharma expressed his heartfelt gratitude for a "rap" song that was posted on Twitter by broadcasters Star Sports. The song celebrates Rohit taking over as captain of Team India in ODIs and T20Is. Rohit's first assignment as full-time white-ball captain will be against the West Indies, who have already arrived in India to play three ODIs and three T20Is. Rohit took to Twitter and replied: "Humbled by the lovely rap @StarSportsIndia Looking forward to be back on the field and take inspiration from the fans' continued support as India takes on West Indies #BelieveinBlue #IndvsWI."

It may be easier for Virat Kohli to break batting records without responsibility of captaincy: Ricky Ponting

Ricky Pointing says he was "shocked" at Virat Kohli recently stepping down from Test captaincy but suggested that he must have taken the decision in his bid to do better with the bat and break some records. Ponting, one of the most successful captains ever, hailed Kohli for his leadership skills, saying that under him India had improved its overseas record by winnings more Tests abroad than before. He also backed Rohit Sharma to do well as Kohli's successor.

Ravi Bishnoi gets maiden call-up for Windies series, Kuldeep Yadav makes comeback

Kuldeep Yadav in India’s white-ball scheme of things. The selectors have also decided to try out up and coming right-arm wrist-spinner Ravi Bishnoi for the home series against West Indies beginning from Feb 6 in Ahmedabad. The selectors were at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) where newly-appointed full-time white-ball captain Rohit Sharma was due to take a fitness test. Upon passing the test, Rohit went into the meeting to pick the squad for the T20I and ODI series.

Hardik Pandya Lists Qualities He Would "Pick" From MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's Captaincy

Team India all-rounder Hardik Pandya was all praise for all the captains he has played under in his cricketing career so far, specifically mentioning MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Speaking to PTI, Hardik picked out certain qualities from each of the aforementioned players and how it was like playing under their leadership. In a candid chat, Hardik picked Kohli's "aggression and passion, his energy" which he thinks is "tremendous" to have in the team. As far as Dhoni is concerned, Hardik brought out factors like "composure, calmness" which had been the hallmark of Dhoni's leadership in the past.

Rohit Sharma Reacts To Broadcasters' Video On India vs West Indies Limited-Overs Series

India limited-overs captain Rohit Sharma expressed his heartfelt gratitude for a "rap" song that was posted on Twitter by broadcasters Star Sports. The song celebrates Rohit taking over as captain of Team India in ODIs and T20Is. Rohit's first assignment as full-time white-ball captain will be against the West Indies, who have already arrived in India to play three ODIs and three T20Is. Rohit took to Twitter and replied: "Humbled by the lovely rap @StarSportsIndia Looking forward to be back on the field and take inspiration from the fans' continued support as India takes on West Indies #BelieveinBlue #IndvsWI."

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Ajit Agarkar Speaks About "The Challenge" Awaiting Rohit Sharma From Now To World Cup

"If He Has Confidence In You...": India Pacer Describes Rohit Sharma's Captaincy

"Can't Wait To Get Started": Rohit Sharma Ahead Of West Indies Series

Rohit Sharma Reacts To Broadcasters' Video On India vs West Indies Limited-Overs Series

It may be easier for Virat Kohli to break batting records without responsibility of captaincy: Ricky Ponting

Ravi Bishnoi gets maiden call-up for Windies series, Kuldeep Yadav makes comeback

Hardik Pandya Lists Qualities He Would "Pick" From MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's Captaincy

Rohit Sharma Reacts To Broadcasters' Video On India vs West Indies Limited-Overs Series