India news: Too early to judge KL Rahul’s captaincy credentials
KL Rahul’s captaincy of the India side should not be judged yet, according to the former opener and World Cup winner Gautam Gambhir.
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India vs West Indies: "Virat Kohli's Form Is A Concern", Says Ajit Agarkar
Former India paceman Ajit Agarkar voiced his concern over former Team India captain Virat Kohli's batting form as the team prepares for a three-match ODI and T20I series at home under the leadership of Rohit Sharma. Speaking exclusively on Star Sports show "Game Plan", Agarkar gave an honest assessment of Kohli's batting woes and termed his batting form as a "concern" not only for the captain, but also for the combination of the team. "Virat Kohli's form is a concern, but we all know what a player he is. So, hopefully, he discovers his form sooner rather than later," he said.
Ricky Ponting Reveals Why He Was "Shocked" When Virat Kohli Quit Test Captaincy
Ricky Ponting has been one of the best leaders in history of cricket. The stylish right-hander was at the helm of one of the most dominant teams to have ever played the game, winning everything that was on offer. So, when Ponting speaks about captaincy most people sit up and listen. In an exclusive with icc-cricket.com, the former Australian skipper spoke about Virat Kohli's time as India captain and the impact he had on Indian cricket as a leader. The Australian also expressed his shock over Virat Kohli's sudden decision to step down as Test captain following the series defeat in South Africa.
You Do Not Need To Be Captain To Be "Leader" Within A Group: Virat Kohli
India batter Virat Kohli has said that one does not need to be a captain of a team to play the role of a "leader". Earlier this month, Kohli stood down as India's Test skipper a day after the country suffered a 1-2 series defeat against South Africa in the three-match series. Last year, the 33-year-old had also stepped down as T20I captain and then he was removed as the ODI leader after the selectors wanted one leader for white-ball formats.
De Kock ton leads S Africa to ODI series sweep of India
CAPE TOWN : Quinton de Kock scored a superb century as South Africa completed a clean sweep of their three-match one-day international series against India with a tense four-run victory at Newlands on Sunday.
Magnificent Malan leads South Africa to ODI series win over India
PAARL, South Africa : Opener Janneman Malan scored 91 as South Africa chased down a victory target of 288 for a comfortable seven-wicket win over India and an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series after the second One-Day International at Boland Park on Friday.
Bavuma, Van der Dussen tons help S Africa beat India in first ODI
PAARL, South Africa : Captain Temba Bavuma and Rassie van der Dussen scored centuries and shared a partnership of 204 as hosts South Africa beat India by 31 runs in the first one-day international on Wednesday.