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Ravi Shastri Backs These Uncapped Stars To Challenge For India's World Cup Squad Spots

India great Ravi Shastri has revealed the young batters that have impressed him during the ongoing IPL that could make a late run at being part of this year's ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. While India already boasts of a number of strong top-order performers in the ilk of skipper Rohit Sharma, former captain Virat Kohli and the emerging Shubman Gill, Shastri believes the next crop of young batters is ready to take the next step and could replicate their form at the 50-over showcase should injuries arise to key players. Young left-hander Yashasvi Jaiswal has been a standout so far at the IPL with a total of 575 runs for the Rajasthan Royals with a century and four fifties, while fellow southpaw Rinku Singh (407 runs in 13 matches, with three fifties and an average above 50) is another to have caught Shastri's eye following his final over heroics for the Kolkata Knight Riders against Gujarat Titans early in the tournament.

"Keep Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Fresh For ODIs, Tests": Ravi Shastri All For Big Change In India's T20I Team

After the 2022 T20 World Cup, where India could not go beyond the semi-final stage, there have been deliberations on whether fresh blood and ideas needed to be introduced in the T20I team. Many reports suggested that Hardik Pandya getting regular opportunities as the Indian T20I captain, after the World Cup, is an indication in that direction. While the discussions continue on that front, former India coach Ravi Shastri has suggested that it's time to give youngsters a chance in the T20I squad. In a discussion on ESPNCricinfo, one of the panelists asked: "Potential Shubman Gll, Yashasvi jaiswal, Hardik Pandya at No. 3, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Verma, Jitesh Sharma, very fresh team from the past, would cup do they make the top 6?"

Tim David's Birthday Greeting For Rohit Sharma Comes With Cheeky 'Sleepless Nights' Remark

After two back-to-back losses, Mumbai Indians were finally back playing like 5-time champions in the match against Rajasthan Royals on Sunday. The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 encounter saw Tim David finally coming to the fore, slamming a 14-ball 45 to help Mumbai chase down the target of 213 runs with three balls to spare. After the match, David admitted that he and some other batters in the team have been giving the skipper Rohit Sharma 'sleepless nights' but are glad to have finally won a match for the side.

MI vs RR, IPL 2023: Tim David Steals The Show As Mumbai Indians Beat Rajasthan Royals By 6 Wickets In Run-Fest

An unbeaten 62-run partnership between middle-order batters Tilak Varma (29 not out) and Tim David (45 not out), coupled with a half-century by Suryakumar Yadav (55), helped Mumbai Indians defeat Rajasthan Royals by six wickets in an Indian Premier League match on Sunday. Mumbai Indians chased down the target of 213 with three balls to spare, reaching 214 for 4 in 19.3 overs. Young Royals opener Yashasvi Jaiswal's fine century and a 72-run partnership with skipper Jos Buttler went in vain as the team suffered a defeat despite putting a mammoth score on the board.

Mumbai Indians Predicted XI vs Gujarat Titans, IPL 2023: Will Rohit Sharma And Co. Back Arjun Tendulkar?

Mumbai Indians will be taking on Gujarat Titans in their next IPL 2023 match on Tuesday, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The five-time champions will be coming to this clash after facing a 13-run defeat against Punjab Kings. PBKS had posted a total of 214/8 in 20 overs after Sam Curran and Harpreet Bhatia played quick knocks of 55 and 41 respectively. For MI, young pacer Arjun Tendulkar was the most expensive as he leaked 31 runs in his one over, which eventually turned out to be the game changing moment. In total, Arjun leaked 48 runs in his entire spell which has a put a question mark over his place in the Playing XI against GT.

IPL 2023: "Banging That Door Down" - Ravi Shastri's Huge Take on Mumbai Indians Star's India Chances

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 has already produced quite a few young superstars and former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes that there is one India youngster who can make the national side in the near future. In a recent interaction, Shastri was all praise for the MI batter N Tilak Varma for his performances in the tournament this year and said that he is “banging that door down” when it comes to making his case for the Indian cricket team. The legend praised Tilak's ability to play solid cricket from the start and how he is not afraid to take chances against any bowler.

Exclusive: On Virat Kohli, David Warner's Strike-rate Criticism, Matthew Hayden's Verdict

Among the finest batters in their generation, Virat Kohli and David Warner have made their bats do the talking in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. However, despite being among the top-scoring batters this season, the two find themselves in the line of fire over their strike rates. Both Kohli and Warner have been courting criticism over their poor scoring rates in the 16th edition of the league. In an exclusive conversation with NDTV, former Australia and Chennai Super Kings batter Matthew Hayden gave his verdict on the 'strike-rate debate' that has had the cricketing fraternity and fans divided.

IPL 2023: Mumbai Indians Eye Fourth Win On The Trot, Face Wounded Punjab Kings

Perennial slow starters Mumbai Indians have found their mojo and will be favourites against a faltering Punjab Kings in their Indian Premier League clash on Saturday. Having made a poor start with defeats in first two matches, Mumbai Indians, who are placed sixth in the points table, have been able to bounce back impressively with wins against Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad.

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Ravi Shastri Backs These Uncapped Stars To Challenge For India's World Cup Squad Spots

"Keep Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Fresh For ODIs, Tests": Ravi Shastri All For Big Change In India's T20I Team

Tim David's Birthday Greeting For Rohit Sharma Comes With Cheeky 'Sleepless Nights' Remark

MI vs RR, IPL 2023: Tim David Steals The Show As Mumbai Indians Beat Rajasthan Royals By 6 Wickets In Run-Fest

Mumbai Indians Predicted XI vs Gujarat Titans, IPL 2023: Will Rohit Sharma And Co. Back Arjun Tendulkar?

IPL 2023: "Banging That Door Down" - Ravi Shastri's Huge Take on Mumbai Indians Star's India Chances

Exclusive: On Virat Kohli, David Warner's Strike-rate Criticism, Matthew Hayden's Verdict

IPL 2023: Mumbai Indians Eye Fourth Win On The Trot, Face Wounded Punjab Kings