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"Took Help For Mental Health": Ravichandran Ashwin Opens Up On Phase Where He Was In "Dark Space"

India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has opened up on his mental health struggles and how he found himself in a "dark space in life". Ashwin on Thursday was named in India's squad for a two-match Test series against South Africa, starting December 26, but did not find a place in the ODI and T20I teams. The 37-year-old was part of India's World Cup squad recently, but played just one game during the tournament as the Rohit Sharma-led side lost in the final to Australia.

Amid OpenAI-Sam Altman Drama, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella "Broke The Tension" With Virat Kohli's Cricket World Cup Updates: Report

The ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 captured the imagination of a billion-plus people. The Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team's winning march at the Cricket World Cup helped the cause. With 10 straight wins, the Indian cricket team's performance made them the talk of the cricket world. Former Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli had a major role to play in Indian cricket team's good show. Virat Kohli scored 765 runs in 11 matches at and average of 95.62 to finish as the highest-run-scorer in the Cricket World Cup 2023.

Pakistan Cricketer Names Greatest India Batter. It's Not Sachin Tendulkar Or Virat Kohli

Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli are arguably two of the greatest batters of all time. Nearly every top batting record is held by the two India greats. In Test cricket, Tendulkar hold the record of scoring most number of centuries (51), while Kohli recently surpassed him to become the batter with the most number of tons in ODIs. Tendulkar is also the leading scorer in Tests and ODIs, while Kohli holds the same record in the shortest format of the game.

On Fan's "Virat Kohli Can Play Till 2031 World Cup" Wish, David Warner Gives This Reply

Amid uncertainity over Virat Kohli's T20I future in the Indian team, Australia batter David Warner has claimed that the star batter can play till the 2031 ODI World Cup. Kohli, who turned 35 last month, will be 43 if he does make it to the marquee event in 2031. During an interaction on social media, a fan urged Warner to play till the 2027 ODI World Cup, but the star batter had other ideas as he jokingly said that he would play till the marquee event in 2031.

Ajinkya Rahane, Cheteshwar Pujara's Era Ends With SA Test Snub? Sourav Ganguly Says "Cannot Be There..."

The experienced duo of Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane were both not included as the Indian cricket team squad was announced for the upcoming Test series against South Africa. The squad included youngster Ruturaj Gaikwad and Yashasvi Jaiswal instead with most of the other major players retaining the spots. Former Indian cricket team skipper Sourav Ganguly was asked about the decision taken by the selection panel and he believes that it is time to give chances to new talent. He pointed out that the sports does not remain with someone forever and although both Rahane and Pujara have served the national side well, it is time for new batters to prove their mettle.

'Tricky' Call Between Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya For T20 World Cup: Ashish Nehra Drops 'IPL' Factor

Team India's squads for the upcoming tour of South Africa has been the topic of discussion lately. After reports emerged that veteran Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will miss the white-ball leg of tour (three T20Is and as many ODIs), the BCCI confirmed earlier this week that the star batters will return to the team for two-match Test series, starting December 26. With Rohit rested and vice-captain Hardik Pandya out injured, KL Rahul will lead the team in the 50-over format, while Suryakumar Yadav will get his first taste of India captaincy away from home, having led the side to a T20I series-win over Australia on Friday.

"A Three Format Player": Ashish Nehra's Massive Verdict On Team India Youngster

Former Indian cricket team fast bowler Ashish Nehra was all praise for Ruturaj Gaikwad following his sensational century against Australia in third T20I encounter in Guwahati. Gaikwad looked in tremendous form against the Australian bowlers as he raced to a century with the help of 13 fours and seven sixes. It was the first-ever T20I century for the young batter and he maintained a strike rate above 200. In a recent interaction, Nehra said that Gaikwad's game is extremely well suited for the T20 format but added that considering what he brings to the table, he is a 'three format player' for the Indian cricket team.

Watch: Rinku Singh's Switch-Hit Six Stuns Everyone. Suryakumar Yadav's Expression Says It All

Rinku Singh has made a name for himself as an explosive batter and it was no different as he slammed 46 off just 29 deliveries during India's victory over Australia in the 4th T20I encounter in Raipur on Friday. While the knock was filled with brilliant shots, the one that caught the eye of the fans was a superb switch-hit off the bowling of Matthew Short. During the 12th over of the India innings, Rinku pulled off a perfect switch-hit to score a massive six over third-man and as celebrations erupted around the stadium, India skipper Suryakumar Yadav's expression has gone viral on social media.

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"Took Help For Mental Health": Ravichandran Ashwin Opens Up On Phase Where He Was In "Dark Space"

Amid OpenAI-Sam Altman Drama, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella "Broke The Tension" With Virat Kohli's Cricket World Cup Updates: Report

Pakistan Cricketer Names Greatest India Batter. It's Not Sachin Tendulkar Or Virat Kohli

On Fan's "Virat Kohli Can Play Till 2031 World Cup" Wish, David Warner Gives This Reply

Ajinkya Rahane, Cheteshwar Pujara's Era Ends With SA Test Snub? Sourav Ganguly Says "Cannot Be There..."

'Tricky' Call Between Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya For T20 World Cup: Ashish Nehra Drops 'IPL' Factor

"A Three Format Player": Ashish Nehra's Massive Verdict On Team India Youngster

Watch: Rinku Singh's Switch-Hit Six Stuns Everyone. Suryakumar Yadav's Expression Says It All