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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.

"Bad Days...": KKR Star Shares Cryptic Post As BCCI Announce Squad For WI T20Is

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the India squad for the T20I series against West Indies on Wednesday, breaking quite a few fans' hearts. The likes of Rinku Singh, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Jitesh Sharma couldn't find a place despite their prolific performances in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. Even Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) star Nitish Rana seemed to be disappointed with the squad selection. Rana, who led KKR in the absence of Shreyas Iyer last season, took to Twitter and shared a cryptic post.

"It's Important To Mentally Prepare...": Kraigg Brathwaite Ahead Of Tests vs India

West Indies Test captain Kraigg Brathwaite opened up about the team's preparation for the upcoming two-match Test series against India and said he is hoping that the familiarity with the home conditions and mental preparation will be positive factors for the hosts. The first game of the two-match Test series between West Indies and India will be played from July 12 in Dominica. West Indies cricket have missed out on the ODI World Cup 2023, which will be staged in India later this year.

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma Named In India's T20I Squad vs WI, Virat Kohli And Rohit Sharma Not Included

Young Indian batters Yashasvi Jaiswal and Tilak Varma got their maiden national T20I callups as they were named in India's T20I squad for West Indies Tour. Hardik Pandya will be leading the side in the five-match contest, while Suryakumar Yadav will be his deputy. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are not part of the T20I squad for the West Indies series though they are part of the ODI and Test squads. Leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi also made comeback into India's T20I team. This is the first squad to be picked under the leadership of new BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar, who was appointed in the top post on Tuesday.

"The Loss Should Rankle": Sunil Gavaskar's Grim Australia Series Loss Reminder To India As IPL 2023 Starts

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar wants that the players of the national cricket team to keep in mind their most recent ODI series loss to Australia amid the "glitz and glamour" of the Indian Premier League. A three-match series between India and Australia preceded the start of the cash-rich T20 tournament. India won the first game by 5 wickets in Mumbai but they failed to continue the dominance. The guests bounced back with a 10-wicket victory in Visakhapatnam before they also won the series decider by 21 runs in Chennai.

"That's All An Eyewash": Ravichandran Ashwin Tears Apart Critics Of Indian Batting, Pitches

India's rare ODI series loss at home, their first in four years, has led to wide-spread doubts over the Rohit Sharma-led team's preparedness for the ODI World Cup at home later this year. India lost the series against Australia 2-1 despite winning the first ODI. India have not won an ICC Trophy since 2013, and the series loss to Australia has started murmurs regarding on whether India's approach is right or not. Commenting on India's batting approach, star India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin made some interesting points.

"We Are Strong Team But...": Ravichandran Ashwin Fires Back At 'Harsh' Critics Of Indian Cricket

After Suryakumar Yadav's struggles to translate his T20I form into the ODIs, questions are being raised on the star batter inclusion in the 50-over format. He had an interesting series. His triple golden ducks in the three ODIs against Australia led to some unwanted records but the Indian team management's trust in him hasn't entirely been shaken. While Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid and a number of others have backed Surya to bounce back, there remain a few 'experts' who aren't convinced of his adaptability in ODI cricket. R Ashwin, reacting to the chatter, has taken a swipe at the said 'experts' for their harsh criticism.

What's Wrong With Suryakumar Yadav? Sunil Gavaskar's 'Nothing' Reply

The name 'Suryakumar Yadav' is on every fan's mind after the talismanic batter secured three successive first-ball ducks in the ODI series against Australia. For the first couple of games, left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc got the better of Surya, and in the last match, it was the left-arm spinner, Ashton Agar. Fans, pundits, and some former cricketers have been wondering what led to such a catastrophic performance from Surya. When Sunil Gavaskar was asked about this, his reply literally was 'nothing'.

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

"Bad Days...": KKR Star Shares Cryptic Post As BCCI Announce Squad For WI T20Is

"It's Important To Mentally Prepare...": Kraigg Brathwaite Ahead Of Tests vs India

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma Named In India's T20I Squad vs WI, Virat Kohli And Rohit Sharma Not Included

"The Loss Should Rankle": Sunil Gavaskar's Grim Australia Series Loss Reminder To India As IPL 2023 Starts

"That's All An Eyewash": Ravichandran Ashwin Tears Apart Critics Of Indian Batting, Pitches

"We Are Strong Team But...": Ravichandran Ashwin Fires Back At 'Harsh' Critics Of Indian Cricket

What's Wrong With Suryakumar Yadav? Sunil Gavaskar's 'Nothing' Reply