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Yashasvi Jaiswal Climbs 11 Spots, Rohit Sharma 9th In ICC Test Rankings

Young Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal continued his ascent in the ICC Test rankings, rising 11 places to 63rd while his skipper Rohit Sharma inched up to ninth among batters in the latest list released on Wednesday. Scores of 57 and 38 in the drawn second Test against the West Indies in Port of Spain have catapulted 21-year-old Jaiswal in the batters list as he now has 466 points. Rohit, who had scores of 80 and 57 in second Test, continued to remain the highest-ranked Indian Test batter. He has 759 point and is tied on the ninth place with his Sri Lankan counter part Dimuth Karunaratne.

What Next For 'Vice-Captain' Ajinkya Rahane?

One of the finest Indian batters, especially in overseas conditions, Ajinkya Rahane marked his Test return with a bang, scoring curcial runs for the national team in the World Test Championship final. Though India lost the title to Australia, Rahane's performances earned him a call-up for the West Indies tour, that too in the role of 'vice-captain', a designation he had lost roughly a year ago. But, with Rahane failing to fire in the two Tests against West Indies, questions arise on the selection committee's decision to hand him the team's vice-captaincy.

West Indies vs India, 1st ODI: Suryakumar Yadav Seeks Course Correction

Suryakumar Yadav will be aiming to improve his 50-over credentials while Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson are likely to audition for the wicketkeeper's slot when India play a three-match ODI series against the West Indies, beginning on Thursday. India will use the series against the West Indies to test out a few players to finalise their combinations ahead of the Asia Cup, which will precede the ODI World Cup at home in October-November.

Virat Kohli Once Apologised Thrice To Zaheer Khan During One Game. Ishant Sharma Reveals Why

Indian bowler Ishant Sharma revealed that the Indian batter Virat Kohli's dropped catch was the reason why India's former pacer Zaheer Khan could not play 100 Test matches for India. On JioCinema's expert panel discussion, Ishant Sharma shared an interesting story about how a dropped catch from Virat Kohli against New Zealand in the second Test match in February 2014 led to Khan jokingly declaring his career was over. Notably, Zaheer announced his retirement from international cricket after this match where Virat dropped the catch of Brendon McCullum who went on to score 300 runs. New Zealand declared the second innings after scoring 680/8d in Wellington.

"If Someone Else Gets Selected...": Ishan Kishan's Brilliant Take On Competition In Indian Team

Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan left everyone utterly impressed with a heroic knock of 52 runs against West Indies in the second Test. Ishan, who is two-match old in the longest format, smashed his maiden Test half-century off just 33 balls on Day 4 and helped Team India reach a good total. However, Kishan's journey has been one of patience and endurance, where he has had to bide his time and wait for opportunities to come his way in all three formats of the game.

"Seems Like Team Has Turned Away...": Ex-India Star On Shikhar Dhawan's ICC World Cup 2023 Chances

Former Indian cricket team opener Aakash Chopra made a strong case for Shikhar Dhawan's inclusion in the squad for ICC World Cup 2023 but added that it looks highly unlikely that the veteran left-hander will be considered. There were reports that Dhawan will be considered for the Asian Games but the Indian selectors opted for a young side with Ruturaj Gaikwad and Yashasvi Jaiswal being the opening batter choices. Chopra said that Dhawan has been quite effective for India in past ICC tournaments but it seems tough for him to make a comeback ahead of this year's competition.

India vs Pakistan World Cup Match, Scheduled On October 15, Likely To Be Held On...

The original schedule for the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 has the highly-anticipated India vs Pakistan clash scheduled for October 15 in Ahmedabad. However, the fixture is reportedly likely to be rescheduled as the date also marks the beginning of the Navaratri festival in the state. Considering the extent to which the Navaratri is celebrated in Ahmedabad and the whole of Gujarat, the security agencies said to have expressed concerns over logistical issues. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), hence, is reportedly looking to restructure the itinerary despite the fact that the tickets for the high-profile match have already been sold out.

Not Mohammed Siraj! Zaheer Khan Wanted This Player To Get Player Of The Series Award vs West Indies

The West Indies vs India series concluded on a sorry note as the 5th day of the second Test between the two sides was washed out due to rain. The Indian team was on the cusp of a 2-0 series sweep, needing 8 wickets on the final day but not a single ball was possible due to rain. After the game, the organisers decided to name Mohammed Siraj the Player of the Series, honouring the pacer for his 7 wickets in the series. However, India great Zaheer Khan wasn't in agreement with the decision, suggesting Ravichandran Ashwin should've been given the award.

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Yashasvi Jaiswal Climbs 11 Spots, Rohit Sharma 9th In ICC Test Rankings

What Next For 'Vice-Captain' Ajinkya Rahane?

West Indies vs India, 1st ODI: Suryakumar Yadav Seeks Course Correction

Virat Kohli Once Apologised Thrice To Zaheer Khan During One Game. Ishant Sharma Reveals Why

"If Someone Else Gets Selected...": Ishan Kishan's Brilliant Take On Competition In Indian Team

"Seems Like Team Has Turned Away...": Ex-India Star On Shikhar Dhawan's ICC World Cup 2023 Chances

India vs Pakistan World Cup Match, Scheduled On October 15, Likely To Be Held On...

Not Mohammed Siraj! Zaheer Khan Wanted This Player To Get Player Of The Series Award vs West Indies