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India vs West Indies: "Privilege To Lead India In 1000th ODI," Says Rohit Sharma

India skipper Rohit Sharma has said that it will be a privilege for him to lead the Men in Blue as they take the field to play their 1000th ODI. The side will achieve the feat in the first ODI against West Indies here at the Narendra Modi Stadium. In the 999 ODIs played earlier, India accounts for 518 wins and 431 losses. The Men in Blue had played their 500th match in 2002 and two decades later, the side has now reached the milestone of playing 1000 ODIs.

"Just Have To Take It From Where He Left": Rohit Sharma On Captaincy Challenge After Virat Kohli Era

India captain Rohit Sharma on Saturday admitted that some individuals in the team needed "role clarity" but he would prefer carrying on from where his predecessor Virat Kohli had left rather than trying to reinvent the wheel. In his first interaction with media as full-time ODI skipper, Rohit refrained from entertaining any questions on his likely elevation as Test captain, Kuldeep Yadav's gradual integration into system post surgery and need to manage the workload properly. "It is always important that everyone comes together and plays that role that has been given to them. What is important for us, moving forward is the role clarity of certain individuals in the squad," Rohit said at a virtual press conference ahead of the first ODI against West Indies.

India Take On West Indies, Look To Get Back To Winning Ways In Historic 1000th ODI

Rohit Sharma's presence as the new leader, with a fresh template to arrest the familiar 'middle-order muddle', is exactly what the Indian team needs while ushering in a new era, which will begin with the ODI series against the West Indies, beginning in Ahmedabad on Sunday. After a rude reality check against a weak South African side in the away series, India are now back in familiar settings with a new ODI captain in Rohit, who will team up with illustrious Rahul Dravid and strive to get India back to winning ways.

"Thought He Was A Bit...": AB De Villiers Reveals His First Impression Of Virat Kohli

Whenever we talk about Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), there are two names that come to our mind, and that are of Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers. Over the years, Virat and de Villiers have formed a brilliant partnership while playing for the RCB. While Kohli has been a one team man in the IPL, having played every season for RCB so far, de Villiers joined the franchise in 2011, after having spent a few seasons at Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals).

India vs West Indies, 1st ODI: Team India Predicted XI

The Indian team will be looking to get back to winning ways when it takes on the West Indies on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad in the first of the three ODIs. India suffered a 0-3 whitewash in South Africa in the ODI series. Regular ODI skipper Rohit Sharma will be back to lead the side as India enter a new era with Rohit and head coach Rahul Dravid at the helm. It will be interesting to see what kind of combination Rohit will go for, keeping a close eye on the 50-over Cricket World Cup in 2023 in India.

U19 World Cup Final: Virat Kohli Extends His "Best Wishes" To Team India Ahead Of Title Clash

Former India captain and star batter Virat Kohli extended his "best wishes" to the U19 Indian team that will be taking on England in the U19 World Cup final later today. India and England clash for the title at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound in Antigua on Saturday. Virat Kohli himself had led India to the U19 World Cup title when they beat South Africa in the 2008 final in Kuala Lumpur. Taking to social media, Virat Kohli wrote: "Best wishes to our U-19 boys for the World Cup final".

India vs West Indies 1st ODI: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

The Indian cricket team will face a tough challenge when they take on West Indies in the first ODI at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Rohit Sharma will be leading the Indian side after being away due to injury issues. The presence of Virat Kohli only as a batter will also garner quite a headline as India usher into a new era with an eye on the 50-over Cricket World Cup 2023 in India. West Indies, on the other hand, have in their arsenal to get under the skin of the Indian players and pull off upsets.

India vs West Indies: Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma Pair 94 Runs Away From Joining Elite List Led By Sachin Tendulkar-Sourav Ganguly Duo

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are just 94 runs short of a milestone as a pair ahead of India's ODI series against West Indies starting Sunday. The duo is eighth in the list of pairs with the highest partnership runs in ODIs with their 4906 runs and needs just 94 runs more to become the eighth pair to complete 5000 partnership runs in the 50-over format. This elite list is led by Team India greats Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly, who put together 8227 runs in 176 innings at an average of 47.55 runs.

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India vs West Indies: "Privilege To Lead India In 1000th ODI," Says Rohit Sharma

"Just Have To Take It From Where He Left": Rohit Sharma On Captaincy Challenge After Virat Kohli Era

India Take On West Indies, Look To Get Back To Winning Ways In Historic 1000th ODI

"Thought He Was A Bit...": AB De Villiers Reveals His First Impression Of Virat Kohli

India vs West Indies, 1st ODI: Team India Predicted XI

U19 World Cup Final: Virat Kohli Extends His "Best Wishes" To Team India Ahead Of Title Clash

India vs West Indies 1st ODI: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

India vs West Indies: Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma Pair 94 Runs Away From Joining Elite List Led By Sachin Tendulkar-Sourav Ganguly Duo