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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.

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."

Four Indian players Covid positive ahead of Windies series

Four Indian players, including senior batsman Shikhar Dhawan, have tested positive for coronavirus ahead of the home series against the West Indies, the country's cricket board said Wednesday.

KL Rahul Moves A Place Up To 4th In ICC T20 Rankings

Opener KL Rahul moved a place up to fourth while Virat Kohli and India's new white ball skipper Rohit Sharma remained static on 10th and 11th positions, respectively, in ICC T20 rankings for batters issued on Wednesday. In the bowling chart, seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar wasthe best-placed Indian at 20th position, having dropped a run while pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah feel two places to 26th. No Indian featured in the all-rounder's list. India, though, did not feature in T20 Internationals in recent times. Left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein and fast bowler Jason Holder have achieved career-best rankings in bowling after helping the West Indies to a series-deciding 17-run victory in the fifth match against England in Bridgetown.

"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.

Dinesh Karthik Recalls What MS Dhoni "Clearly" Said About Split Captaincy In India

With less than a week to go for the India vs West Indies ODI series which will also mark the beginning of Rohit Sharma's journey as a full-time captain in limited-overs cricket, there is still no clarity on who will take over India's Test mantle after Virat Kohli decided to step down as skipper last month. Sharing his thoughts on the subject, veteran wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik said he can't comment on the reasons behind Kohli's unexpected decision to quit as Test captain but he recalled MS Dhoni “clearly saying” it is “hard” to have split captaincy in Indian cricket. "I remember MS Dhoni saying very clearly that India as a cricketing nation is very hard to have split captaincy,” Karthik told news agency ANI.

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

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

Four Indian players Covid positive ahead of Windies series

KL Rahul Moves A Place Up To 4th In ICC T20 Rankings

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

Dinesh Karthik Recalls What MS Dhoni "Clearly" Said About Split Captaincy In India

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