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Yuvraj Singh's Old "Need Better Thinking" Post Viral As Shreyas Iyer Slams Fiery Fifty

India's middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer proved once again why he is the perfect solution to India's No. 4 struggles in ODI cricket. The batter, who dramatically earned a call-up to India's playing XI for the first ODI against England, decimated the touring bowlers with absolute ease. Iyer scored 59 runs off just 36 balls as India chased down the target of 249 runs with more than 11 overs to spare. After Iyer's pyrotechnics in Nagpur, a 2023 post from Yuvraj Singh resurfaced on social media.

Was This The Moment Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir Decided To Not Pick Virat Kohli? Viral Video

Star India batter Virat Kohli missed the ODI series-opener against England on Thursday, owing to a knee injury. Ahead of toss, Kohli was seen warming up at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium (VSCA) with a light strapping on his knee. The former India captain looked in visible pain while warming up, stroking his knee while having a discussion with a team physio. And at the toss, India captain Rohit Sharma delivered the news of Kohli's omission from the XI owing to a sore knee.

Vice-Captain Shubman Gill Gives Important Update On Virat Kohli's Knee Injury

India vice-captain Shubman Gill has allayed fears around Virat Kohli's fitness, saying the batting stalwart is fine and should be fit for the second One-Day International against England in Cuttack on Sunday. Kohli, 36, was forced to miss the ODI series opener in Nagpur due to swelling in his right knee, leaving the team in a spot of bother as it went into the final dress rehearsal for the ICC Champions Trophy, beginning in Pakistan and Dubai on February 19.

'Valentine's Day 14th Ko Hai': Suresh Raina's Remark Leaves Shubman Gill Blushing On-Air

In the absence of star batter Virat Kohli, vice-captain Shubman Gill led India to four-wicket win over England in the 1st ODI in Nagpur on Thursday. Chasing just 249 for victory, Gill led the pack with a composed 83 off 96 balls as India achieved their target with 11.2 overs to spare. He put on stands of 94 and 108 runs with Shreyas Iyer (59) and Axar Patel (52) after openers Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal fell for cheap in chase.

"Soon There Will Be...": Kevin Pietersen Gives Brutal Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma Reality Check

Former England captain Kevin Pieteresen spoke highly of India star duo, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, amid growing debate over their future in the team. Ever since Kohli and Rohit failed to fire during India's loss to Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the two veterans of the game have come under heavy scrutiny, with fans and experts questioning their place in the team. On the eve of the first ODI between India and England, Pietersen had praised Kohli and Rohit for being great role models and ambassadors of the game.

'Not Focussed...': Shubman Gill Opens Up On Missing Century Against England In 1st ODI

After steering India to a four-wicket win over England in the ODI series opener with a calm 87, top-order batter Shubman Gill said he was not focused on getting his century, and was just looking at the field placements set for him at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur. “No, I wasn't thinking about my century. I was focused on the field placements and played my shots accordingly. I wanted to dominate the bowler, and I would have played the same shot even if I was in my 60s,” said Gill to Disney Hotstar.

Rohit Sharma's "Aura" Defined By England Team's Reaction To This 'Act' In Nagpur

The 'superstar culture' in Indian cricket sees Test and ODI skipper Rohit Sharma sitting at the top pedestal, alongside the 'king' Virat Kohli. Quite often, social media wars between Kohli and Rohit's fans keep cricket lovers engaged. While the duo seem to be nearing the pinnacle of their respective careers, there's still no dip in their fan following. Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen, who was in Nagpur for the first ODI between Rohit and Jos Buttler's teams, summed up the 'aura' of Rohit after he witnessed the England team's reaction to an incident.

Watch: Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir's Animated Post-Match Chat Triggers Speculations

India are off to a fiery start in the three-match ODI series against England. Rohit Sharma and co registered a thumping four-wicket win in the first ODI and took 1-0 lead on Thursday. Playing in Nagpur, England got bundled out for 248 after opting to bat first. Debutant Harshit Rana and Ravindra Jadeja were the star bowlers for India with their respective three-wicket hauls. Later, India fumbled a bit but half-centuries from Shubman Gill, Axar Patel, and Shreyas Iyer took the hosts across the line in 38.4 overs.

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Yuvraj Singh's Old "Need Better Thinking" Post Viral As Shreyas Iyer Slams Fiery Fifty

Was This The Moment Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir Decided To Not Pick Virat Kohli? Viral Video

Vice-Captain Shubman Gill Gives Important Update On Virat Kohli's Knee Injury

'Valentine's Day 14th Ko Hai': Suresh Raina's Remark Leaves Shubman Gill Blushing On-Air

"Soon There Will Be...": Kevin Pietersen Gives Brutal Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma Reality Check

'Not Focussed...': Shubman Gill Opens Up On Missing Century Against England In 1st ODI

Rohit Sharma's "Aura" Defined By England Team's Reaction To This 'Act' In Nagpur

Watch: Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir's Animated Post-Match Chat Triggers Speculations