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World Cup 2023: Virender Sehwag Picks India's Middle Order. No Place For...

Former Indian cricket team opener Virender Sehwag believes that Shreyas Iyer has cemented his spot in the playing XI for the Cricket World Cup 2023 after a sensational century against Australia in the recently-concluded ODI series. Iyer looked in good touch and with the impressive knock in the second ODI encounter, Sehwag picked him to bat at No. 4 for India. The legendary batter further picked KL Rahul to bat at No. 5 and all-rounder Hardik Pandya to bat at No. 6 at the World Cup. As a result, he said that both Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav missed out to the form of the other established batters.

Cricket World Cup 2023: Virender Sehwag Picks India's No.4 Batter Between Suryakumar Yadav And Shreyas Iyer

Team India had a fruitful dress rehearsal for the ODI World Cup 2023 as they not only faced Australia in a three-match ODI series but also emerged as the winners. The Rohit Sharma-led side, who will be opening its World Cup campaign against Australia on October 8, registered a 2-1 win over them in the ODI series. The likes of Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, and especially Suryakumar Yadav played fiery knocks and contributed in the team's victory. Apart from them, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, and Ravichandran Ashwin also delivered terrific spells.

"Suryakumar Yadav Hasn't Done Anything Big Yet": Sunil Gavaskar's Big World Cup Warning

Suryakumar Yadav had a brilliant run of form for the Indian cricket team during the recently concluded ODI series against Australia. It came as a relief for the explosive batter whose selection for the Cricket World Cup 2023 was met with some doubt from both experts and fans. However, he was back at his explosive best as he scored two half-centuries to guide his team to a series win. While his form has improved in the recent past, legendary India opener Sunil Gavaskar was not convinced with his showing in the ODI format and he had a blunt verdict over his inclusion in the World Cup playing XI.

India vs Australia: Memes Galore As Fans Left Stunned With Washington Sundar Turning Opener For India

The Indian cricket team came up with a surprising strategy during the third ODI match against Australia in Rajkot as the team management decided to send Washington Sundar to open the batting with skipper Rohit Sharma. It was a calculated decision on their part as Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul were allowed to bat in their preferred batting positions ahead of Cricket World Cup 2023. However, he failed to impress and was dismissed for 18 off 30 deliveries. Fans were left stunned by the team management's move and social media were flooded with hilarious memes.

"If There's Any Change...": Rahul Dravid On R Ashwin's Possible World Cup Inclusion

India coach Rahul Dravid is relieved that key players such as Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer, who are all coming back from injuries, could get enough miles in their legs ahead of the ODI World Cup, starting in a week's time. Bumrah, who was troubled by a back issue that kept him out for long, bowled his full quota of overs in Mohali and Rajkot - the two matches he played against Australia - but was a bit expensive in the series-concluding third ODI.

"Would Like To Thank Myself": 'Lonely' Shreyas Iyer On Triumphant ODI Return

Doubts can creep in when one has to deal with frequent injuries but Shreyas Iyer says it was his unflinching belief in his abilities that helped him to bounce back from a lonely phase. The Asia Cup that India won marked Iyer's comeback from a back surgery after six months but a back spasm in the middle of the tournament meant he only got to bat once over the course of two weeks. However, the 14 off nine balls he made in India's opener against Pakistan gave him a lot of confidence as he desperately waited for another opportunity.

India vs Australia - "Don't Throw Your Wicket Away...": Virender Sehwag's Advice To Shubman Gill Despite Ton In 2nd ODI

India thrashed Australia by 99 runs (DLS method) in a rain-hit ODI on Sunday to clinch the series 2-0. Shubman Gill was among the batters who shone in the game as India posted a daunting total of 399 for 5 in 50 overs at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore. The right-handed batter scored 104 runs off 97 balls with the help of 6 fours and 4 sixes. Despite the century from Gill, former India Virender Sehwag was not impressed by the batter and suggested that he should have taken his innings deeper.

"Coaches Are Doing...": KL Rahul's Honest Take On Missed Catches

India defeated Australia comprehensively in the second ODI encounter on Sunday to seal the three-match series but the victory was not without its challenges. Although the batting and bowling departments excelled, the fielding effort left a lot to be desired. There were a number of fielding errors and two dropped catches which left the team management disappointed. Skipper KL Rahul was asked about the chances after the match and he had a clear answer regarding the fielding effort.

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World Cup 2023: Virender Sehwag Picks India's Middle Order. No Place For...

Cricket World Cup 2023: Virender Sehwag Picks India's No.4 Batter Between Suryakumar Yadav And Shreyas Iyer

"Suryakumar Yadav Hasn't Done Anything Big Yet": Sunil Gavaskar's Big World Cup Warning

India vs Australia: Memes Galore As Fans Left Stunned With Washington Sundar Turning Opener For India

"If There's Any Change...": Rahul Dravid On R Ashwin's Possible World Cup Inclusion

"Would Like To Thank Myself": 'Lonely' Shreyas Iyer On Triumphant ODI Return

India vs Australia - "Don't Throw Your Wicket Away...": Virender Sehwag's Advice To Shubman Gill Despite Ton In 2nd ODI

"Coaches Are Doing...": KL Rahul's Honest Take On Missed Catches