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Bad News For Team India: KL Rahul Unlikely For Asia Cup, Another Star Batter May Miss World Cup - Report

Senior batter KL Rahul in all likelihood will miss the Asia Cup in Sri Lanka as he will take more time to recover from his hamstring injury while it could be a touch and go for another star Shreyas Iyer as far as his participation in the World Cup is concerned. Rahul had undergone a thigh surgery while Iyer had a surgery on his lower back to cure stress fracture. The last BCCI update didn't specify their date of return of the duo as they were seen slowly building on their workload as far as 'Return to Play' is concerned.

Pakistan Cricket Team Expected To Get Clearance For World Cup In India, Provided This Condition Is Met: Report

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is expected to get clearance for sending its national team for the 50-over World Cup, provided that a security delegation visits India first and gives its nod. Prime minister Shehbaz Sharif has formed a committee to review and decide on Pakistan's participation in the World Cup. The committee is due to meet for the first time on Thursday under the chairmanship of foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto. Zaka Ashraf, the chairman of the PCB Management Committee, will also attend the meeting.

"How Can A Gora Hit Me?": Virender Sehwag's Startling Revelation On Altercation With Ex-India Coach John Wright

Former India opener Virender Sehwag has revealed a shocking incident in which he had an altercation with ex-India head coach John Wright back in 2004. Right-handed batter Sehwag made his India debut in 1999, a year later, Wright got appointed as the head coach of the Indian men's cricket team. Sehwag revealed that Wright once pulled him by his collar after the Indian batter was dismissed cheaply in an ODI match during a tour of England in 2004.

India's World Cup Match vs Pakistan Moved To October 14 From October 15: BCCI Sources

India's World Cup match against Pakistan has been moved to October 14 from October 15, BCCI sources told NDTV. The India versus Pakistan match had to be rescheduled due to issues with regards to deployment of security on the first day of Navratri festival in Ahmedabad. The ICC and BCCI had approached the PCB for the rescheduling of two of its group matches including the one against India in Ahmedabad. The International Cricket Council (ICC), will soon release an updated schedule as apparently few other games involving other teams would also be rescheduled.

India vs WI: "Where Else Will He Bat?": Ravichandran Ashwin Defends Axar Patel Being Sent At No.4

The Indian team successfully completed their experimentation process in the West Indies ODI series, as a XI devoid of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, defeated the Shai Hope-led side by 200 runs to complete a 2-1 series win. However, the team received much criticism after their loss in the second ODI, where Kohli and Rohit were rested too. Several experts felt it was unnecessary with the ODI World Cup starting in October. There were also question marks being raised on the batting order with Axar Patel coming ahead of established batters like Suryakumar Yadav in the matches.

"Sunil Gavaskar Wasn't The Best India Captain But...": Shashi Tharoor Makes Interesting Observation

Indian cricket has seen many great captains who took the game to the next level. Be it the terrific Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi or Ajit Wadekar or Sourav Ganguly, every one left an indelible mark on the sport. However, when it comes to most successful Indian captains, two names which come first to the mind are Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni. Both achieved great success by winning World Cups as India skippers. The Indian Board has often given the captaincy armbands to batting and bowling greats too. Bishan Singh Bedi, Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli are part of that list. They achieved success as captain in varying degrees.

MS Dhoni Dons Black Sunglasses And Gym Attire In Latest Viral Pic

Former India skipper MS Dhoni is considered as one of the most loved sportspersons in the world. Be it his heroics on the field or his simple personal life, Dhoni has flattered his fans everywhere. The Chennai Super Kings skipper has a crazy fanbase as every picture or a video, featuring Dhoni gets viral on social media in no time. The 41-year-old, who is currently working on his rehabilitation post his knee surgery, was spotted in a completely different and dashing avatar.

"Pick Their Brains...": World Cup Winning Captain Advices Rohit Sharma's India To Seek Help From 2011 Champions

A lot would be riding on the Rohit Sharma-led Indian team when it gets down to action at the 2023 ODI World Cup. The last tie India hosted the ODI World Cup, MS Dhoni led the 'Men in Blue' to the world title. However, going into the World Cup, the Indian cricket team is far from settled as it continues to experiment. England's 2019 ODI World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan has said that despite the home advantage that India will do well if they take advice from the 2011 Champion team.

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Bad News For Team India: KL Rahul Unlikely For Asia Cup, Another Star Batter May Miss World Cup - Report

Pakistan Cricket Team Expected To Get Clearance For World Cup In India, Provided This Condition Is Met: Report

"How Can A Gora Hit Me?": Virender Sehwag's Startling Revelation On Altercation With Ex-India Coach John Wright

India's World Cup Match vs Pakistan Moved To October 14 From October 15: BCCI Sources

India vs WI: "Where Else Will He Bat?": Ravichandran Ashwin Defends Axar Patel Being Sent At No.4

"Sunil Gavaskar Wasn't The Best India Captain But...": Shashi Tharoor Makes Interesting Observation

MS Dhoni Dons Black Sunglasses And Gym Attire In Latest Viral Pic

"Pick Their Brains...": World Cup Winning Captain Advices Rohit Sharma's India To Seek Help From 2011 Champions