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"They Are Irreplaceable": Ex-India Captain's Blockbuster Praise For Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli

Former World Cup winning captain Kapil Dev has said veteran duo Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are "irreplaceable" in the Indian team across formats and called them "as same as Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni". Kohli announced retirement from T20Is after delivering a match-winning knock of 76 in India's thirlling win in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa. Later, in the press conference, Rohit too called quits to his T20I career. Kohli's T20 journey began in June 2010. Over 14 years, he featured in 125 T20Is, amassing 4188 runs, which included one century and 38 half-centuries.

New Zealand's senior players must step up in Williamson's absence: Latham

New Zealand's senior players must step up to compensate for the loss of Kane Williamson when the former skipper opts out of part of the home summer, batsman Tom Latham said.

Virat Kohli On Holiday, Rohit Sharma Could Take 'Selfless Decision' For SL ODIs: Report

As the Indian cricket team begins a new era under Gautam Gambhir, there have been talks over the unavailability of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah. It was reported that Gambhir wants the trio to be available for the series as there aren't many ODI matches scheduled in Team India's calendar before the ICC Champions Trophy in February. After Gambhir convened his first meeting with the Indian team, a report has claimed that Rohit could cut his holiday short to join his teammates in Sri Lanka for the ODI assignment next month.

Gautam Gambhir's 5 Coaching Staff Suggestions Rejected By BCCI, Only 1 Gets Nod: Report

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) remains in the hunt for new support staff after appointing Gautam Gambhir as the senior men's team's new head coach. Gambhir himself has also been quite keen to wrap up the search for his coaching staff soon, though his suggestions for different roles in the team haven't reportedly been well received by the board. Gambhir had suggested the names of R Vinay Kumar, Morne Morkel, Abhishek Nayar, Ryan Ten Doeschate, Jonty Rhodes, and Laxmipathy Balaji for different roles, but the board seems to be in agreement on only one of these players.

Gautam Gambhir Highlights 'Most Important Factor' In His Team During Selection Meeting. It Is...

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and newly appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir held an hour long virtual introductory meeting to lay down the vision Gambhir has for Team India, according to a report. The squad for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka was the topic of discussion in the meeting which included members of Ajit Agarkar's selection committee, Gambhir, and BCCI secretary Jay Shah, according to a Cricbuzz report. With senior players in the likes of Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah expected to be rested, opportunities for players like Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul, who did not make the squad for the T20 World Cup arises.

James Anderson Returns To England Squad As Bowling Mentor vs West Indies

Following his retirement from international cricket after the first Test at Lord's against the West Indies, former right-arm seamer James Anderson has joined the England side as the bowling mentor for the remaining two matches of the Test series. The second Test between England and the West Indies will start from Thursday at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. From the second match of the series, Anderson will be seen in a new role as he set to mentor the English bowling line-up for the rest of the two matches of the series.

Sri Lanka's Former U19 Captain, Dhammika Niroshana, Shot Dead: Report

A piece of tragic news comes in from Sri Lanka where the nation's former under-19 cricket team captain, Dhammika Niroshana, was allegedly shot dead at his home on Tuesday night. The incident is said to have taken place at the former cricketer's Kanda Mawatha residence in Ambalangoda. Several local media reports have suggested that Niroshana was with his wife and two children at home when the incident took place. The person who killed Niroshana reportedly used a 12-bore firearm. After coming to know of the matter, the police rushed to the spot and have sent the body for autopsy. No further information is yet available.

In BCCI's Strict Rule For Test Selection, Three India Stars Get Exception

With the successful end of the T20 World Cup 2024 mission, where Rohit Sharma and Co. ended India's 11-year drought is over for an ICC title. The next major targets for the side are the 2025 Champions Trophy and the World Test Championship final, for which Rohit Sharma and Co. are already gearing up. Those two tournaments will be crucial for veterans like Rohit and Virat Kohli, who have already retired from T20Is. Ahead of the T20 World Cup, the BCCI had mandated players who have national team ambition to compete in domestic tournaments.

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"They Are Irreplaceable": Ex-India Captain's Blockbuster Praise For Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli

New Zealand's senior players must step up in Williamson's absence: Latham

Virat Kohli On Holiday, Rohit Sharma Could Take 'Selfless Decision' For SL ODIs: Report

Gautam Gambhir's 5 Coaching Staff Suggestions Rejected By BCCI, Only 1 Gets Nod: Report

Gautam Gambhir Highlights 'Most Important Factor' In His Team During Selection Meeting. It Is...

James Anderson Returns To England Squad As Bowling Mentor vs West Indies

Sri Lanka's Former U19 Captain, Dhammika Niroshana, Shot Dead: Report

In BCCI's Strict Rule For Test Selection, Three India Stars Get Exception