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'Less Of Ra, More Of Chin': Rahul Dravid Jokes On Himself While Praising NZ Star Rachin Ravindra

Rachin Ravindra took the opening day of the ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 by storm as the New Zealand youngster slammed his maiden century against defending champions England. The ton guided his team to a sensational win in Ahmedabad on Thursday. The 23-year-old was sent to bat at No.3 in the absence of Kane Williamson and he went on to score an unbeaten 123 off just 93 deliveries. The partnership with Devon Conway meant that England had no chance of a fightback in the game and New Zealand started their Cricket World Cup campaign on a thumping note. While Ravindra's parents both hail from India, his name actually comes from two Indian cricket team batting legends – Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid.

Sick Shubman Gill "Is In No Position To...": Report Claims India's Worst Fears Might Come True

The Indian team's worries ahead of its opening World Cup game against Australia have been compounded with in-form Shubman Gill suspected to be suffering from dengue, rendering him a doubtful starter for Sunday's match against Australia. Ishan Kishan could open the innings in case Gill is ruled out. The BCCI is yet to confirm the nature of the illness but head coach Rahul Dravid did not want to throw in the towel yet with 36 hours still to go for the match.

"Medical Team Hasn't...": Rahul Dravid's Big Take On If Shubman Gill Is Ruled Out Of India's Cricket World Cup Opener

Ahead of their opening match of the Cricket World Cup 2023 on Sunday, the Indian cricket team is having to deal with a great worry. India's star batter Shubman Gill is suspected to be suffering from dengue and the batter is a doubtful starter for Sunday's match against Australia. Ishan Kishan could open the innings in case Gill is ruled out. The BCCI is yet to confirm the nature of the illness. "He's under the weather, the medical team is closely monitoring him. We are hoping he gets better soon. We will have to wait on more updates from the medical team," the medical update from BCCI stated.

Watch: 'Biggest Cricket Fan' The Great Khali Meets Rohit Sharma, Has A Message For Pakistan

India skipper Rohit Sharma met former (World Wrestling Entertainment) WWE wrestler The Great Khali in Ahmedabad. India are set to start their Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign with a match against Australia in Chennai. While the other Indian players were at the venue ahead of their first game, Rohit had to travel to Ahmedabad for the pre-World Cup captains' meet. The Indian skipper also crossed paths with The Great Khali at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium, which hosted the World Cup opener between England and New Zealand on Ocotber 5.

Shubman Gill Down With Suspected Dengue. BCCI Gives 'Medical Update'

The Indian team's worries ahead of its opening World Cup game against Australia have been compounded with in-form Shubman Gill suspected to be suffering from dengue and the batter is a doubtful starter for Sunday's match against Australia. Ishan Kishan could open the innings in case Gill is ruled out. The BCCI is yet to confirm the nature of the illness. "He's under the weather, the medical team is closely monitoring him. We are hoping he gets better soon. We will have to wait on more updates from the medical team," the medical update from BCCI stated.

India Crush Bangladesh By 9 Wickets To Enter Asian Games Men's Cricket Final

Title favourites India confirmed a medal in men's cricket competition with a crushing nine-wicket win over Bangladesh to storm into the final of the Asian Games here on Friday. India skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad's decision to field first after winning the toss was vindicated by his bowlers, who produced a disciplined effort to restrict Bangladesh to a below-par 96 for nine. In reply, the Indians hardly faced any difficulty and completed the task in 9.2 overs to storm into the final in their maiden appearance in the cricket competition at the continental showpiece.

Ravichandran Ashwin Calls Gautam Gambhir 'Most Misunderstood Cricketer In India. Reason Is...

Former Indian cricket team batter Gautam Gambhir is no stranger to controversies as he is regularly featured in news - either for his achievements or for his blunt comments. The left-handed batter played a massive role in guiding India to the 2007 and 2011 World Cup victories and he has also won two Indian Premier League (IPL) titles with Kolkata Knight Riders as skipper. Ravichandran Ashwin believes that Gambhir is sometimes mistaken by the fans and experts but he is actually one of the most selfless cricketers he has seen. Ashwin event went on to call him the "most misunderstood cricketer in India".

"Gary Kirsten Had Set Up A Rule...": Harbhajan Singh Shares Untold Story From Cricket World Cup 2011

Former Indian cricket team spinner Harbhajan Singh recalled that during the 2011 Cricket World Cup, the then-coach Gary Kirsten made it a rule that the players were not allowed to read newspapers. In a recent interaction, Harbhajan pointed out that any bad performance from a cricketer results in massive criticism on social media and that can affect them mentally. India went on to win the Cricket World Cup title in 2011 following several impressive performances and a memorable win over Sri Lanka in the final.

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'Less Of Ra, More Of Chin': Rahul Dravid Jokes On Himself While Praising NZ Star Rachin Ravindra

Sick Shubman Gill "Is In No Position To...": Report Claims India's Worst Fears Might Come True

"Medical Team Hasn't...": Rahul Dravid's Big Take On If Shubman Gill Is Ruled Out Of India's Cricket World Cup Opener

Watch: 'Biggest Cricket Fan' The Great Khali Meets Rohit Sharma, Has A Message For Pakistan

Shubman Gill Down With Suspected Dengue. BCCI Gives 'Medical Update'

India Crush Bangladesh By 9 Wickets To Enter Asian Games Men's Cricket Final

Ravichandran Ashwin Calls Gautam Gambhir 'Most Misunderstood Cricketer In India. Reason Is...

"Gary Kirsten Had Set Up A Rule...": Harbhajan Singh Shares Untold Story From Cricket World Cup 2011