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Former India pacer Ajit Agarkar says the team needs to add some firepower in its middle-order and also sort out batting slots in the run-up to the 2023 ODI World Cup at home. Begining its preparations for the big-ticket event, India will take on the West Indies in an ODI series, beginning with the first game here on Sunday, under a new leader at the helm.
On the eve of the first ODI against the West Indies, India captain Rohit Sharma revealed that he will open the batting alongside Ishan Kishan. Ahead of the start of the series, seven members of the Indian team, including four players -- Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer Navdeep Saini and Ruturaj Gaikwad -- had tested positive for COVID-19. Mayank Agarwal and Ishan Kishan were added to India's ODI squad for the three-match series, starting Sunday, February 6.
Graham Thorpe has become the latest casualty of England's woeful Ashes series after he stepped down as batting coach, the England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed on Friday. Head coach Chris Silverwood and managing director Ashley Giles had already left their roles this week in the aftermath of England's 4-0 Ashes series defeat, with Thorpe following after several batting collapses by the team in Australia.
Graham Thorpe has become the latest casualty of England's woeful Ashes series after he stepped down as batting coach, the England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed on Friday.
Rohit Sharma returns for the limited-overs series at home against the West Indies following an injury break that saw him miss the entirety of the South Africa tour. The 34-year-old will lead the Indian team in the three-match ODI and T20I series that starts with the first ODI at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. India were whitewashed 0-3 in the ODI series in South Africa and Rohit's return will be a welcome boost to the team. The right-handed opener has a terrific record against the West Indies in India and he will be looking to continue his fine performances.
Johannesburg — If you were looking for one of those oil-painting type innings from Laura Wolvaardt — the ones with the exquisite cover drives; up, over or through the inner-ring — then Thursday’s knock was not for you.
Johannesburg — Laura Wolvaardt scored her third One-Day International hundred, helping the Proteas to produce their best batting performance of the series against the West Indies here on Thursday.
Proteas women's captain Sune Luus won the toss and chose to bat first in the third ODI between South Africa and the West Indies at the Wanderers on Thursday.