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Why Is Shubman Gill Struggling? Ex-India Star Finds Flaw In Batter's Game

Former India batter Aakash Chopra has pointed out a flaw in Shubman Gill's batting. The 23-year-old cricketer is struggling with his form, having scored only one half-century across eight matches in the West Indies. In two Test matches on the Caribbean island, Gill scored 45 runs. Meanwhile, a three-match ODI series that followed saw Gill scoring 126 runs with the batter hitting a crucial 85 in the final game. In the shortest format, Gill is yet to play a noticeable innings. He has scored 16 runs across the first three T20Is.

"Captaincy Is Secondary, My Role Is...": Rohit Sharma's Honest Admission

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma is gearing up for a busy period in the next two months, with the Asia Cup and the ODI World Cup scheduled to be held. While has already led the Indian team to Asia Cup triumph once, he hasn't won the ODI World Cup yet, be it as a captain or as a player. Having been given the captaincy of the Indian team after Virat Kohli's exit from the leadership role, Rohit is eager to bring the Team success on all fronts. However, 'captaincy' still remains secorndary for him, it's his role as a batter that is primary.

What Is BCCI Selector's Take On Shikhar Dhawan's Team India Future? Star Batter Says This

Shikhar Dhawan has been an ever-reliable opening option in the Indian cricket team for long. But in the last year, Dhawan has seen his stakes falling in Indian cricket. He is the captain of the Punjab Kings team in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and has performed decently in the league too, but a national team call-up seems to be constantly getting out of reach. Reports had suggested that Dhawan would lead the second-string Indian side that was going to play at the Asian Games but leave alone captaincy, Dhawan was not even picked for the tournament.

Watch: Bizarre Scene! Chicken Roams In Dressing Room But Players' Reaction Is Surprising

Cricket is a game of uncertainties. What one expects may not happen at times with the least expected one taking place. From the result of the game to the performance of a team or a player, it is really hard to be sure about how anything or anyone would fare in a particular game or tournament. However, this feature only makes the game more beautiful. What adds more interest to it is the non-sporting activities that take place around the game. Sometimes it is the reaction of fans or sometimes it is the surprising actions of the players themselves that keep the flavour of the game intact.

Shikhar Dhawan Announces His Choice For India's No. 4 Batter As ODI World Cup 2023 Looms

With question marks over the fitness of Shreyas Iyer, the number four position in the Indian ODI set-up is up for grabs ahead of the World Cup. Suryakumar Yadav and Sanju Samson are the contenders while R Ashwin thinks rookie batter Tilak Varma can be a good choice at that position. "I would go with Surya at four as he is an experienced player and has been playing international cricket for a while," veteran India Shikhar Dhawan told PTI.

Not Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal Or Tilak Varma! Brian Lara Confident This India Youngster "Could Definitely Be One Of The Best"

West Indies batting great Brian Lara feels India pacer Umran Malik needs to add variety to his bowling in order to succeed at international level. Umran broke into the Indian side after impressing everyone with his pace during last year's Indian Premier League (IPL) season. He was rewarded with an India call-up, and went on to make his T20I and ODI debuts later that year in June and November, respectively. However, his form massively dipped during this year's IPL, and was even dropped from the team due to the same.

Asia Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma Makes Selection Stance Clear On Injured Stars' Comeback

With both KL Rahul – India's preferred option for No. 5 as wicketkeeper-batter – and Shreyas Iyer on comeback trail, Rohit Sharma has said they will wait and watch how these two players go. "No one is an automatic (selection), even I am not. We have this thing where nobody is guaranteed a spot. We cannot say that 'you are there after all' or things like that," Rohit said.

ICC World Cup 2023: Renovation Work In Full Swing At Chinnaswamy Stadium

Ahead of the ICC World Cup 2023, the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has undertaken the renovation works that are essential prior to the quadrennial extravaganza that is being played across October and November. The M Chinnaswamy Stadium will host five matches during the World Cup. "After the ICC team's inspection a few days back, we have started the required renovation works such as refurbishing the stands, placing some new seats and renewing the toilets in the stadium.

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Why Is Shubman Gill Struggling? Ex-India Star Finds Flaw In Batter's Game

"Captaincy Is Secondary, My Role Is...": Rohit Sharma's Honest Admission

What Is BCCI Selector's Take On Shikhar Dhawan's Team India Future? Star Batter Says This

Watch: Bizarre Scene! Chicken Roams In Dressing Room But Players' Reaction Is Surprising

Shikhar Dhawan Announces His Choice For India's No. 4 Batter As ODI World Cup 2023 Looms

Not Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal Or Tilak Varma! Brian Lara Confident This India Youngster "Could Definitely Be One Of The Best"

Asia Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma Makes Selection Stance Clear On Injured Stars' Comeback

ICC World Cup 2023: Renovation Work In Full Swing At Chinnaswamy Stadium