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"Can't Make A Team Without...": Ex-Pakistan Star Questions Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's T20I Snub

Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal has questioned the exclusion of star batter Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from India's T20 squad for the tour of West Indies. The BCCI announced on Wednesday that Hardik Pandya will lead India during the five-match T20I series in West Indies, with Suryakumar Yadav deputising him. However, the biggest talking point was the exclusion of Rinku Singh, who enjoyed a brilliant season with the bat in the Indian Premier League earlier this year.

'Exciting' Shubman Gill Introduced To West Indies Legend Sir Garfield Sobers By India Coach Rahul Dravid. Then This Happened - Watch

Members of the Indian cricket team, currently touring the West Indies, met the legendary Sir Garfield Sobers and shared pleasantries with one of the all-time greats of the sport in Barbados. The India team, led by Rohit Sharma, will play two Tests in Dominica and Port of Spain beginning July 12, following which the side will take on the Caribbean in three ODIs and five T20Is. The BCCI shared a video of the meeting with the former West Indies captain, captioning it, "In Barbados & in the company of greatness. Team India meets one of the greatest of the game -- Sir Garfield Sobers." Sobers, 86, arguably one of the finest all-rounders to have played the game, scored 8,032 runs in 93 Tests besides taking 235 wickets with his left-arm bowling.

Watch: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma All Smiles As Indian Players Meet Sir Garfield Sobers In Barbados

Team India landed in Barbados earlier this week ahead of the first Test of the two-match series against West Indies, starting Wednesday, July 12. On Monday, the BCCI shared a video of Team India's arrival in Barbados. In the video, the players and the members of the support staff, including head coach Rahul Dravid, were seen enjoying a beach volleyball session. On Wednesday, the BCCI shared another video where the players caught up with West Indies great Sir Garfield Sobers.

Watch: Virat Kohli Leads India's Beach Volleyball Session As Team Lands In West Indies

The Indian cricket team has reached the Caribbean islands for the all-format tour of the West Indies. Upon touchdown, the players indulged themselves in a beach volleyball session. Ishan Kishan, one of the wicket-keeper batters in the squad, turned into a cameraman, capturing the enthralling volleyball game between players. The team's superstar batter Virat Kohli was also seen showcasing his volleyball skills in what seemed like a fun session for the team ahead of the gruelling cricketing assignment that awaits them.

"Words...": Naveen-ul-Haq's Latest Instagram Post Shares Tale Of A Lion, A Tiger And A Donkey

Naveen-ul-Haq's face-off with Virat Kohli was one of the most talked about events of the IPL 2023. During a match between Lucknow Super Giants, where Afghanistan star Naveen plays, and Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore things went almost out of control as the two were involved in a heated argument. Later, LSG coach Gautam Gambhir also got involved. After the incident, both cricketers social media posts became a matter of intrigue for the netizens. Almost, every time they posted something, fans found a correlation with their heated argument.

"Wasn't Joking About...": Virat Kohli's Huge Praise For Ben Stokes After Ashes Ton

Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli was all praise for Ben Stokes after the England skipper slammed a brilliant century on Day 5 of the second Ashes Test against Australia at Lord's. Stokes scored an impressive 155 off 214 deliveries but it was not enough as England slumped to a 43-run defeat to hand Australia a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. Kohli called Stokes the "most competitive bloke I've played against" before adding that Australia has been quite impressive on the field at present.

Virat Kohli Posts Cute Picture With Anushka Sharma, Suresh Raina's Reaction Cannot Be Missed

Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli is currently in London along with his wife Anushka Sharma and he took to social media to share a picture from his day out in the city. Anushka also posted various pictures from the day that included pictures of their meals. According to the pictures posted by Anushka on Instagram, the couple went to The Clove Club restaurant in London. Kohli even came up with a short caption to go with the picture with Anushka – a heart emoji.

Virat Kohli or Babar Azam? Asks Harbhajan Singh. Gets 'Greatest' Response From Shoaib Akhtar

It isn't the first time a former cricketer was asked about his views on the Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam debate, and it won't be the list. In a candid chat with Pakistan great Shoaib Akhtar, legendary India spinner Harbhajan Singh asked the iconic pacer about his views on the Babar vs Kohli question. Without taking the diplomatic route, Akhtar termed Kohli the 'greatest batter' while calling his compatriot Babar the 'upcoming greatest batter ever' in the world of cricket.

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"Can't Make A Team Without...": Ex-Pakistan Star Questions Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's T20I Snub

'Exciting' Shubman Gill Introduced To West Indies Legend Sir Garfield Sobers By India Coach Rahul Dravid. Then This Happened - Watch

Watch: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma All Smiles As Indian Players Meet Sir Garfield Sobers In Barbados

Watch: Virat Kohli Leads India's Beach Volleyball Session As Team Lands In West Indies

"Words...": Naveen-ul-Haq's Latest Instagram Post Shares Tale Of A Lion, A Tiger And A Donkey

"Wasn't Joking About...": Virat Kohli's Huge Praise For Ben Stokes After Ashes Ton

Virat Kohli Posts Cute Picture With Anushka Sharma, Suresh Raina's Reaction Cannot Be Missed

Virat Kohli or Babar Azam? Asks Harbhajan Singh. Gets 'Greatest' Response From Shoaib Akhtar