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Wasim Jaffer Backs This Youngster To Secure Potential Spot In Team India's ODI Set-up

Former Indian opener Wasim Jaffer has batted for young batter Tilak Varma's inclusion in the ODI side ahead of the Asia Cup and ICC Cricket World Cup later this year, lauding the batter for his maturity and confidence during his debut international series against West Indies. In his debut series in West Indies, Tilak impressed fans with his mature performances on the crease, staying at the crease during difficult situations, taking on bowlers in difficult batting conditions. He has been the top scorer in this WI series, in which India is trailing 2-1. He has scored 139 runs in three matches at an average of 69.50, with one half-century and a strike rate of 139. His best score is 139.

Not Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Or Hardik Pandya! This Star Cricketer Gave Maximum Dope Tests In 2023

While Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma remain the most popular Indian cricketers, it has now come to light that when it came to dope tests this year, another star cricketer was the most tested one in the sport. India captain Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli were not tested during the first five months of 2023. Hardik Pandya, who has been leading the India T20 International side for some time, underwent one test - 'Out Of Competition' (OOC) urine sample in April.

World Cup 2023: Updated Official Full Match Schedule And All Match Timings

The ICC on Wednesday announced the updated schedule of the 2023 ODI World Cup in India. Two of India's group stage matches has seen date changes. The India vs Pakistan match has been shifted from October 15 to October 14. The India vs Netherlands match has been shifted from November 11 to November 12.

"Told Tilak Varma To Go Easy, Hit Big Shots Himself": Hardik Pandya Slammed Over 3rd T20I Act

India's skipper for the T20I series against West Indies, Hardik Pandya has been an intense topic of discussion on social media over his 'selfish act' that denied youngster Tilak Varma a half-century in the third T20I against West Indies. Hardik hit a six to complete India's run-chase despite the fact that Tilak was at the non-striker end, just one run shy of his half-century. After fans criticised the India skipper for his decision, even former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has expressed his disappointment.

ODI World Cup: A Look At India's 'Core Group' Ahead Of Squad Selection

The national selection committee will have its task cut out as it would have to choose between Shardul Thakur and Jaydev Unadkat for the extra fast bowler's slot in the 15-member India squad for the World Cup, starting October 5. As per ICC rule, every team has to submit its initial squad of 15 by September 5 but the final submission can be done by September 27, and a country is allowed to make as many changes as possible between the initial and final submission. Interestingly, the Australia series ends on September 27, the day of the final submission.

After Being Mind-Blown By Hardik Pandya's Captaincy, Robin Uthappa Brings 'Dhoni' Topic

Hardik Pandya's India kept the T20I series alive against West Indies with a seven-wicket win in the third T20I. Kuldeep Yadav was the star with the ball as he took three wickets while Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav played great knocks to take India over the line. Going into the fourth T20I, India still face a must-win situation but the signs are positive. However, after the loss in the second T20I the situation was not so good.

"You'll See Me At World Cup For Sure": Out-Of-Sort India Wicket-keeper Promises Fan

Team India has some tough decisions to make heading into the upcoming ODI World Cup on home soil. With injuries to key players, the management has been playing the waiting game, in order to finalise the squad for the showpiece event. While the return of Jasprit Bumrah, who will lead the team during the T20Is against Ireland, is a massive boost for the team. However, the headache doesn't end there. With Rishabh Pant out of action for an indefinite period, following his brutal car crash last year, India have not been able to sort out their first-choice wicketkeeper-batter in his absence.

"Not An Easy Place": R Ashwin Takes Aim At West Indies Board After Bizarre Delay In 3rd T20I

The India-West Indies third T20I in Guyana on Tuesday was witness to some bizarre scenes. As the teams got to the field after West Indies won the toss and elected to field, they looked at each other aimlessly and eventually left the field. It was due to the ground-staff forgetting to mark the inner 30-yard circle of the ground. While the match was due to start at 8 pm IST, it got delayed by at least five minutes as the groundstaff hurriedly came back on the field to mark the circle.

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Wasim Jaffer Backs This Youngster To Secure Potential Spot In Team India's ODI Set-up

Not Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Or Hardik Pandya! This Star Cricketer Gave Maximum Dope Tests In 2023

World Cup 2023: Updated Official Full Match Schedule And All Match Timings

"Told Tilak Varma To Go Easy, Hit Big Shots Himself": Hardik Pandya Slammed Over 3rd T20I Act

ODI World Cup: A Look At India's 'Core Group' Ahead Of Squad Selection

After Being Mind-Blown By Hardik Pandya's Captaincy, Robin Uthappa Brings 'Dhoni' Topic

"You'll See Me At World Cup For Sure": Out-Of-Sort India Wicket-keeper Promises Fan

"Not An Easy Place": R Ashwin Takes Aim At West Indies Board After Bizarre Delay In 3rd T20I