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Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Retirement "Shocks" Mohammed Shami, Veteran Pacer Says This

After Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli announced their retirement from the T20Is, fast bowler Mohammed Shami expressed his shock, saying filling their places in the team is going to be tough task. Shortly after India won its second T20 World Cup with a seven-run win over South Africa at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Kohli was adjudged the Player-of-the-Match award for his 59-ball 76 and said this was the last T20 of his international career. The right-hander ended his T20I career as India's second-highest run-scorer in the format, through 4188 runs in 125 games at an average of 48.69 and strike rate of 137.04.

"Seen His Interviews...": Shahid Afridi's Verdict On Gautam Gambhir Becoming India Head Coach

Gautam Gambhir was appointed the new Indian cricket team head coach following the end of Rahul Dravid's tenure after the T20 World Cup 2024 triumph. Gambhir will start from the upcoming T20I and ODI series against Sri Lanka with the new head coach all set to recruit a completely new support staff for the national side. Former Pakistan cricket team skipper Shahid Afridi said that it was a huge opportunity for Gambhir and praised him for 'talking positively' and his 'straightforward' approach to the sport.

Mohammad Rizwan Breaks Silence On Politics In Pakistan Team, Says "The Same Team Has..."

Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan spoke to the media in Peshawar to address the team's early exit from the T20 World Cup in the Americas. Pakistan crashed out of the T20 World Cup in the group stage after losing to tournament hosts and debutants USA, as well as arch-rivals India. The players have been heavily criticised, with some former players demanding that the entire team should be sacked. There have also been rumours of groupism within the team, which has had a negative impact on the dressing room environment.

Watch: 'Gentleman' Rahul Dravid Asks Kids To Lower Bats As He Gets Guard Of Honour

Rahul Dravid's stint as India's head coach came to a fairytale end as under his guidance, Rohit Sharma and Co lifted the T20 World Cup 2024 trophy. After remaining unbeaten throughout the tournament, Team India edged past South Africa by seven runs in a thrilling grand finale. Dravid, who never won any ICC title in his entire career as a player, finally fulfilled his dream as a coach. To make the occasion more memorable, the victory came on his last day as a coach as Dravid's two and a half years stint ended after the World Cup.

Ex-India Star, Snubbed By USA For T20 World Cup, Takes Major League Cricket 2024 By Storm

Remember Unmukt Chand? Once the captain of an U19 World Cup-winning India side, the right-handed top order batsman has been through many ups and downs since. Now, despite changing to US citizenship, Chand was left out of the USA squad that shocked everyone and reached the Super 8 of the 2024 T20 World Cup. However, Chand, 31, has a point to prove, and started off the second season of Major League Cricket (MLC) - USA's franchise T20 league - with a swashbuckling half-century.

Riyan Parag Misplaces Passport, 2 Phones Ahead Of Potential India Debut vs Zimbabwe

After clinching the T20 World Cup 2024 title, Team India is all set to face Zimbabwe for a five-match t20I series, starting from July 6. A young team has been sent to face Sikandar Raza and co as the Indian side is looking groom new players for the shortest format, after the retirement of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja. The team will be led by the opening batter Shubman Gill with Abhishek Sharma, Riyan Parag, Tushar Deshpande earning the maiden India call-ups.

No Vinay Kumar, BCCI To Pick Bowling Coach From These Two Former Stars: Report

Following the appointment of Gautam Gambhir as India's head coach on Tuesday, former seamers Zaheer Khan and Lakshmipathy Balaji are being considered for the position of national team's bowling coach, as per sources. "BCCI discussing the names of Zaheer Khan and Lakshmipati Balaji for the position of bowling coach. BCCI is not interested in the name of Vinay Kumar," sources told ANI. Zaheer has picked up 311 Test wickets in 92 matches and overall 610 scalps in 309 international matches across all formats for Men in Blue. He is considered one of the greatest left-arm pacers to have played the sport.

MS Dhoni Gave Ravichandran Ashwin Same Advice For 15 Years, He Finally Understood Why

One of the finest spinners to play the game, Ravichandran Ashwin is an icon in Indian cricket. Starting his career as an off-spinner in the Chennai Super Kings team, Ashwin quickly rose through the ranks and became a formidable force for Team India. Even today, he continues to be a pillar in the Indian Test team. The Tamil Nadu-born cricketer was also fortunate to have worked under the guidance of the legendary MS Dhoni. Though Ashwin tried picking Dhoni's brains over the last 15 years or so, he mostly got the same advice from him, 'to continue being funky'.

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Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Retirement "Shocks" Mohammed Shami, Veteran Pacer Says This

"Seen His Interviews...": Shahid Afridi's Verdict On Gautam Gambhir Becoming India Head Coach

Mohammad Rizwan Breaks Silence On Politics In Pakistan Team, Says "The Same Team Has..."

Watch: 'Gentleman' Rahul Dravid Asks Kids To Lower Bats As He Gets Guard Of Honour

Ex-India Star, Snubbed By USA For T20 World Cup, Takes Major League Cricket 2024 By Storm

Riyan Parag Misplaces Passport, 2 Phones Ahead Of Potential India Debut vs Zimbabwe

No Vinay Kumar, BCCI To Pick Bowling Coach From These Two Former Stars: Report

MS Dhoni Gave Ravichandran Ashwin Same Advice For 15 Years, He Finally Understood Why