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In-Form Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shivam Dube Set For Bumper Reward From BCCI: Report

The young Indian duo of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shivam Dube are set to be rewarded for their exemplary performances. While Jaiswal is gradually becoming an all-format player for the Indian team, Dube has done enough in the shortest format to become a central figure in the Indian T20I team. The duo's names weren't part of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)'s list when the central contracts were drawn in March last year, but they are closer to getting a spot this time around, as per a report.

'Need To Put Pressure On India Batters In Middle Overs': Afghanistan Coach Jonathan Trott

Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott said his bowlers will have to put pressure on Indian batters in the middle-overs for them to be competitive against the home side in the third and final T20I in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Afghanistan are looking to score a consolation win after India won Mohali and Indore matches to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. India had scaled down targets with consummate ease in the previous two matches. "I will be looking at getting closer to a good 40 overs from us tomorrow. Being able to put some pressure on the Indian side in the middle overs with the ball would be nice.

"Cold In India But...": Indian Women's Team Star Harleen Deol's Post After Meeting MS Dhoni Viral

It's still over two months for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 to start but all fans are already excited about the return of one man - MS Dhoni. The Chennai Super Kings captain will aim to help his team win a record sixth IPL title. The preparations for the IPL has already begun for MS Dhoni. Recently, the former Indian cricket team captain was spotted during a training session. The video went viral on social media.

Snubbed For England Series, India Star Still Eager To Play 100 Tests

Ajinkya Rahane, the man who captained the Indian team in the memorable Border-Gavaskar Test series triumph in Australia in 2020-21 season, finds himself in a sticky position where he seems to have been fazed out of the Indian team. Rahane, who is with the Mumbai squad in the ongoing Ranji Trophy campaign, understands his situation but has not given up on playing 100 Tests for India as he remains determined for a comeback. Rahane last played for India on the tour of West Indies in July 2023. The 35-year-old, who has featured in 85 Tests, is captaining Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy. "My goal is to secure both the Ranji Trophy and the bigger objective of playing in 100 Test matches," Rahane told reporters after Mumbai's second successive outright win in the competition.

Quality You Have But Sachin, Kohli, Dhoni Don't? Sourav Ganguly's 1-Word Reply

Former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly is regarded as one of the best captains Team India ever had. Making his international debut in 1992, Ganguly played a total of 311 ODIs and 113 Tests, scoring 11,363 and 7,212 runs, respectively. Known for his aggressive batting style, the Kolkata-born cricketer led India in 2003 ODI World Cup, where his side lost against Australia in the final. Apart from this, he also formed a great opening pair with legendary Sachin Tendulkar and provided a strong base to India's batting line-up for many years.

Watch: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Burst Into Laughter In Comical Chat With India Star

All-rounder Shivam Dube's return to the Indian side has proved to be a blessing for the team. Dube registered his second half-century in as many games on Sunday as India made a mockery of Afghanistan in the second T20I in Indore. The 30-year-old has made unbeaten 60 and 63 in the first two matches, helping India seal the series with a game yet to be played. Not only that, Dube has also chipped in with a few overs in the absence of Hardik Pandya, taking two wickets as well. Ahead of the match in Indore, Dube was part of a light-hearted chat with India captain Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli, who returned to the T20I side after a hiatus of more than 14 months.

"Unfair If You Don't Take Him": Aakash Chopra On India Star's T20 World Cup 2024 Selection

Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra said on Sunday that swashbuckling opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is undroppable from Team India at the moment and it would be unfair if he is not included in the squad for the ICC T20 World Cup this year in the West Indies and the USA. Jaiswal's fine run in T20I cricket continued as an explosive half-century by the southpaw helped India secure a series win against Afghanistan in the second T20I at Indore. Speaking to JioCinema following India's win, Chopra said that Jaiswal is now above Shubman Gill in the pecking order in T20Is.

The MS Dhoni 'Advice' That Turned Shivam Dube Into A Star Performer

Seen as the bonafide six-hitter in the Indian team, Shivam Dube, reaffirmed his credentials for T20 World Cup 2024 selection, mesmerising fand and experts with his twin half-centuries in the first two T20Is against Afghanistan. One of the biggest hitters when the spinners are in operation, Dube blazed away to scintillating fifties in the first two T20 Internationals against Afghanistan, making a fairly good spin attack look pedestrian with his power-hitting. Dube also credited MS Dhoni and Chennai Super Kings for his heroics in the shortest, but what exactly was the mantra he was given?

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In-Form Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shivam Dube Set For Bumper Reward From BCCI: Report

'Need To Put Pressure On India Batters In Middle Overs': Afghanistan Coach Jonathan Trott

"Cold In India But...": Indian Women's Team Star Harleen Deol's Post After Meeting MS Dhoni Viral

Snubbed For England Series, India Star Still Eager To Play 100 Tests

Quality You Have But Sachin, Kohli, Dhoni Don't? Sourav Ganguly's 1-Word Reply

Watch: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Burst Into Laughter In Comical Chat With India Star

"Unfair If You Don't Take Him": Aakash Chopra On India Star's T20 World Cup 2024 Selection

The MS Dhoni 'Advice' That Turned Shivam Dube Into A Star Performer