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Cannot Even Compare Myself With Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni As Captain: KL Rahul

After sitting on the sidelines post IPL 2022 due to an injury, right-handed batter KL Rahul will make his much-awaited return in the three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe, beginning Thursday. Originally, Rahul was not named in the squad, but after attaining full fitness, he was named in the team, not just as a player, but as skipper, replacing Shikhar Dhawan, who will now act as his deputy. On the eve of the first ODI, Rahul addressed a press conference where he spoke about his preparation and the challenge that lies ahead.

England vs South Africa: Ben Stokes Unfazed By South Africa Captain Dean Elgar's 'Bazball' Comments

England Test skipper Ben Stokes said on Tuesday that the team's attacking mindset will not change when his side takes to the field in the first Test against South Africa at Lord's on Wednesday. This comes after South African skipper Dean Elgar commented on England's 'Bazball' approach to Tests, saying, "I do not see that there is longevity in brave cricket". Under Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum, England have won four consecutive Tests this summer, defeating New Zealand in a three-match series and chasing 275-plus scores in all matches. Then they downed India by chasing a record 378 runs.

"Not Right": Ex-India Batter On KL Rahul Replacing Shikhar Dhawan As Captain For Zimbabwe Series

Originally, it was Shikhar Dhawan who was chosen to lead Team India for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe, beginning August 18 in Harare and KL Rahul was not named in the squad. However, upon recovering from COVID-19, and then being deemed fit, Rahul was included in the squad and he was also named as captain with Dhawan acting as his deputy. Former India batter Mohammad Kaif has now given his take on the entire episode, saying the situation could have been avoided.

Watch: Pakistan Captain Babar Azam Dazzles With "Sublime Knock" Of 74 Against Netherlands In 1st ODI

Pakistan captain Babar Azam hit a sublime knock of 74 in the first ODI against the Netherlands in Rotterdam. Pakistan got off to a slow start before Babar and Fakhar Zaman stitched a 168-run partnership of 170 balls, and helped their team post a total of 314 for six in 50 overs. While Fakhar hit a run-a-ball 109, Babar carved out a 74-run knock, hitting six boundaries and a six. Babar was dismissed after mistiming a delivery from Dutch paceman Logan van Beek.

"Had A Jet Lag": Former Pakistan Captain Reacts To Ricky Ponting's "Suryakumar Yadav Is A Bit Like AB De Villiers" Remark

Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt feels that Australia great Ricky Ponting shouldn't have compared Suryakumar Yadav with former South Africa star AB de Villiers. Ponting was all praise for Suryakumar, who is currently the second ranked batter in ICC T20I rankings. Speaking on the ICC review, Ponting had said that Surykumar's 360-degree style of batting reminds him of de Villiers. However, Ponting's comments did not go down well with Butt, who feels that world cricket has not seen a batter of de Villiers's caliber.

"Can Be Aggressive...": Aakash Chopra Feels Young India Star Might Pip Rahul As Test Captain In Future

Former India batter Aakash Chopra feels young wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant might pip KL Rahul as the Test captain of the team in the near future. Rahul is currently India's designated vice-captain across all three formats. However, questions have been raised about his captaincy credentials. Speaking about India's captaincy options in the future, Chopra feels that Pant might have an edge over Rahul as skipper of the Test side, despite suggesting that both players are yet to develop their distinctive captaincy styles.

Ashes-Winning Captain Urges English Cricket To Adapt To T20 Revolution

The England and Wales Cricket Board's (ECB) strategic advisor Andrew Strauss warned English cricket chiefs on Monday not to "bury their heads in the sand" as the Twenty20 era pushes the sport into a period of unprecedented change. With lucrative Twenty20 leagues taking more space in the cricket calendar, the traditional dominance of the five-day Test format is under threat. Players are increasingly being forced to choose whether they want to specialise in the short or longer forms of the sport.

Former Pakistan Captain Feels Players Might Soon Lose Interest In International Cricket

England Test captain Ben Stokes' retirement from ODI cricket has ignited a debate over the sustainability of the 50-over format. Several current and former cricketers have suggested that ODI cricket is at its tipping point. And now, former Pakistan captain Salman Butt has urged the International Cricket Council (ICC) to monitor the number of T20 leagues played in a calendar year. Butt feels that too much T20 cricket might reduce the standard of cricket, and the players might not stay interested in playing international cricket, especially ODIs and Test cricket, in the near future.

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Cannot Even Compare Myself With Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni As Captain: KL Rahul

England vs South Africa: Ben Stokes Unfazed By South Africa Captain Dean Elgar's 'Bazball' Comments

"Not Right": Ex-India Batter On KL Rahul Replacing Shikhar Dhawan As Captain For Zimbabwe Series

Watch: Pakistan Captain Babar Azam Dazzles With "Sublime Knock" Of 74 Against Netherlands In 1st ODI

"Had A Jet Lag": Former Pakistan Captain Reacts To Ricky Ponting's "Suryakumar Yadav Is A Bit Like AB De Villiers" Remark

"Can Be Aggressive...": Aakash Chopra Feels Young India Star Might Pip Rahul As Test Captain In Future

Ashes-Winning Captain Urges English Cricket To Adapt To T20 Revolution

Former Pakistan Captain Feels Players Might Soon Lose Interest In International Cricket