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"Hardik Pandya Can Be India Captain Post 2023 WC If...": Sunil Gavaskar's Bold Take

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar reckons Hardik Pandya can stake claim for leadership role in one-dayers too after the World Cup this year, provided his side emerges victorious against Australia in the first ODI here on Friday. With regular skipper Rohit Sharma set to miss the first ODI at the Wankhede Stadium due to family commitments, Pandya has been named the stand-in captain for the contest. The 29-year-old all-rounder, who captained Gujarat Titans to title win in their maiden appearance in the Indian Premier League 2022 season, is already the incumbent leader for India in the shortest format.

Aaron Ramsey Named Wales Captain After Gareth Bale Retirement

Aaron Ramsey was named as the new Wales captain on Tuesday following the retirement of Gareth Bale, as the team prepare for their opening Euro 2024 qualifiers. The 32-year-old, who has won 78 caps, will lead his country for the first time in matches against Croatia and Latvia later this month. Former Arsenal and Juventus midfielder Ramsey, who is currently at French side Nice, will spearhead a youthful 24-man squad named by Wales manager Rob Page on Tuesday.

Pat Cummins To Stay Home, Steve Smith Named Captain Of Australian Team For Odi Series Against India

Pat Cummins to stay home, Steve Smith named captain of Australian team for ODI series against India, Cricket Australia has confirmed. Cummins had returned home after the first two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India to be with his ailing mother who was in palliative care. A few days later, Cummins' mother sadly passed away. In the pacer's absence, Steve Smith led the Australian team in the 3rd and 4th Test against Australia. Speaking of the development, Australia head coach Andrew McDonald confirmed that Smith will continue to lead Australia on the India tour.

Tom Latham To Captain New Zealand For Sri Lanka ODI Series

Tom Latham will captain New Zealand in one-day internationals against Sri Lanka with a host of Black Caps stars released to their Indian Premier League clubs. Latham will be skipper for the whiteball matches at Auckland's Eden Park on March 25, Christchurch three days later and Hamilton on March 31. Kane Williamson (Gujarat Titans), Tim Southee (Kolkata Knight Riders), Devon Conway and Mitchell Santner (both Chennai Super Kings) are not available, New Zealand Cricket said.

Bob Bryan appointed US Davis Cup captain

American doubles great and former Grand Slam champion Bob Bryan has been named US Davis Cup captain, the country's tennis association (USTA) said on Monday.

No Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi As Pakistan Pick Shadab Khan As Captain For Afghanistan T20Is

Senior Pakistan cricketers, including captain Babar Azam and pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi, have been rested for the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, beginning in Sharjah on March 24. The Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) national selection committee has also not included opener Muhammad Rizwan, Haris Rauf and veteran batter Fakhar Zaman in the squad to be led by all-rounder Shadab Khan. Four new faces -- fast bowlers Ihsanullah, Zaman Khan and batters Tayyab Tahir and Saim Ayub -- have been included along with sidelined players Azam Khan, Faheem Ashraf and Imad Wasim.

Watch: Virat Kohli Turns Virtual 'Vice-Captain' As Rohit Sharma, Axar Patel Devise Strategy

With no vice-captain being assigned for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in the Indian team, Rohit Sharma has been seeking advise from the senior players in the team. Earlier, it was Cheteshwar Pujara who handled the team's captaincy for a brief period while Rohit Sharma was off the ground. On Day 5 against Australia, Virat Kohli acted as a virtual ‘vice-captain', helping Rohit devise a strategy with Axar Patel as India looked to get the better of Australian batters in the morning session of the Ahmedabad Test.

Callum McGregor names the Celtic players with 'hardest jobs' as captain gets specific with Angeball praise

Callum McGregor looks behind him and sees a defensive rock in Cameron Carter-Vickers.

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"Hardik Pandya Can Be India Captain Post 2023 WC If...": Sunil Gavaskar's Bold Take

Aaron Ramsey Named Wales Captain After Gareth Bale Retirement

Pat Cummins To Stay Home, Steve Smith Named Captain Of Australian Team For Odi Series Against India

Tom Latham To Captain New Zealand For Sri Lanka ODI Series

Bob Bryan appointed US Davis Cup captain

No Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi As Pakistan Pick Shadab Khan As Captain For Afghanistan T20Is

Watch: Virat Kohli Turns Virtual 'Vice-Captain' As Rohit Sharma, Axar Patel Devise Strategy

Callum McGregor names the Celtic players with 'hardest jobs' as captain gets specific with Angeball praise