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"Let's Show More...": Dhanashree Verma's Post On Yuzvendra Chahal Joining Kent Is Special

Indian leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal's wife Dhanashree Verma has boosted the confidence of the player ahead of his debut for English county side Kent. After being overlooked by the national selectors for the ongoing Asia Cup and upcoming ODI World Cup, Chahal signed up with Kent and he will be playing three County Championship games for Kent. He will be available for Kent's remaining home matches against Nottinghamshire and Lancashire, as well as the away game versus Somerset. "Always so proud of you. You are our legend," wrote Dhanashree on her Instagram story, adding, "Let's show some more magic."

"Don't Need Your Advice": Fiery Sunil Gavaskar Shuts Down Pakistan, Australian Experts

In India, everybody has an opinion on cricket. And if the subject is the Indian cricket team, then the opinions increase manifold. With the announcement of the Indian team's Cricket World Cup 2023 squad, opinions have flown thick about the team combination. The topic of discussion has mostly surrounded the Indian cricket team, which as hosts are among the favourites to go the distance. Sunil Gavaskar, former Indian cricket team captain and 1983 Cricket World Cup winner, is irked by foreign experts giving their opinion on the Indian team combination.

"Shouldn't Have Short-Term Memory": Irfan Pathan's Blistering Take On KL Rahul vs Ishan Kishan Debate

Can both KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan feature in the same XI for the Indian team? Though there are some former cricketers who feel that can be the case, ex-India all-rounder Irfan Pathan isn't on board with the idea. For Irfan, Rahul and Ishan can only feature in the same XI together if a player in the top-order is injured. Else, only one of them can get into the team as they are competing for the same spot. As there remain those who feel Ishan should be preferred over Rahul owing to his exemplary form, Irfan has cautioned the Indian team management against overlooking the Karnataka batter's numbers.

"We Will Give...": Babar Azam Shifts Focus To India Clash After Pakistan's Win Over Bangladesh

Pakistan cricket team skipper Babar Azam has already turned his focus to the Super 4 clash against India in the Asia Cup, suggesting that the Pakistan team will give their 100 percent in Round 2 of their highly-anticipated clash, which is to take place on Sunday in Colombo. Pakistan faced Bangladesh in their first Super 4 match and Babar's men barely looked troubled by Shakib Al Hasan's team. Pakistan kicked off the Super Four with a dominant 7-wicket victory against Bangladesh on Wednesday in the Gaddafi Stadium.

"Don't Know What Najam Sethi Is Smoking...": Harbhajan Singh Blasts Ex-PCB Chief For 'India Afraid' Comment

The Asia Cup 2023 venue continues to be part of a hot debate. Initially the continental event was supposed to be held fully in Pakistan but then the Asian Cricket Council, led by BCCI secretary Jay Shah, decided on a hybrid model. Barring four matches, all the other games are being played in Sri Lanka. However, rain has played spoilsport in the matches. In the first India vs Pakistan game at Pallekele, not a single ball could be bowled in the second innings, after Pakistan dismissed India for 266.

Kuldeep Yadav's Coach Sends 'MS Dhoni Reminder' As Spinner Breaks Into World Cup Squad

Kuldeep Yadav was facing an uncertain future by the end of 2021. He had gone down in India's pecking order and Kolkata Knight Riders benched him for the whole of that IPL season. But within the last year or so Kuldeep has managed to change his status to become one of the automatic picks in India's World Cup-bound 15 which was announced on Tuesday. Kuldeep has also nosed ahead of leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and off-spinners R Ashwin and Washington Sundar in the India scheme of things.

"Like Mahabharat...": Pakistan Great On Hype In World Cup Game vs India, Explains Why His Team Will Be 'Lonely'

The India vs Pakistan World Cup 2023 match on October 14 has generated huge interest among the fans and officials. The arch-rivals face off against each other only in multi-team events and their encounter is closely followed. The tickets released so far for the India vs Pakistan clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, has been sold out all ready. For the fans from both side, the match becomes a matter of prestige. Playing at home, and with intense media scrutiny, will put the Indian cricket team under a lot of pressure in the upcoming World Cup, feels former Pakistan pace bowler Shoaib Akhtar.

KL Rahul Snubbed As Ex-Batter Picks India's XI For World Cup 2023 Opener

Since the time India's squad for the ODI World Cup 2023 was announced, fans and experts are already contemplating which XI players will make the cut in the opening clash against Australia. Former India batter Sanjay Bangar, sharing dug deep into the selection matters and named his India XI for the opening match against Australia, which is to be held in Chennai. To the surprise of many, Bangar didn't pick KL Rahul in his team and went witht he No. 4 and No. 5 pairing of Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan respectively.

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"Let's Show More...": Dhanashree Verma's Post On Yuzvendra Chahal Joining Kent Is Special

"Don't Need Your Advice": Fiery Sunil Gavaskar Shuts Down Pakistan, Australian Experts

"Shouldn't Have Short-Term Memory": Irfan Pathan's Blistering Take On KL Rahul vs Ishan Kishan Debate

"We Will Give...": Babar Azam Shifts Focus To India Clash After Pakistan's Win Over Bangladesh

"Don't Know What Najam Sethi Is Smoking...": Harbhajan Singh Blasts Ex-PCB Chief For 'India Afraid' Comment

Kuldeep Yadav's Coach Sends 'MS Dhoni Reminder' As Spinner Breaks Into World Cup Squad

"Like Mahabharat...": Pakistan Great On Hype In World Cup Game vs India, Explains Why His Team Will Be 'Lonely'

KL Rahul Snubbed As Ex-Batter Picks India's XI For World Cup 2023 Opener