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After Sensational Entry In ODIs, Pacer Harshit Rana's Blockbuster "Not Bothered" Remark For Trolls

After picking a three-wicket haul on debut, India pacer Harshit Rana said he is not bothered by outside noise around him, saying that his sole intention is to just play for the country at the international level. Harshit, 23, shined on his ODI debut against England at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur, picking 3-33, as India eventually secured a four-wicket victory and grab a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. This comes just after he made his T20I debut against the same opposition in Pune, after coming as a like-for-like concussion replacement for Shivam Dube, a move which left the cricketing world fuming.

Rohit Sharma Served "Habits And Routines" Warning Amid Prolonged Lean Patch

Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has urged skipper Rohit Sharma to avoid overcomplicating his batting amid a concerning dip in form. Bangar believes Rohit should refrain from overanalysing his technique or indulging in excessive practice sessions, instead focusing on reflecting on his past successes to rediscover his rhythm. Speaking on Star Sports, Bangar stressed that self-assessment and a simplified approach would be far more effective for Rohit rather than rigorous training.

Is Virat Kohli Fit To Play 2nd ODI Against England? India's Batting Coach Sitanshu Kotak Breaks Silence

Star batter Virat Kohli has recovered from a sore right knee and is fit to play the second ODI against England in Cuttack on Sunday, confirmed batting coach Sitanshu Kotak. "Virat Kohli is fit to play. He has come for practice and is good to go," Kotak told mediapersons on the eve of the second game. However he didn't divulge who among opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and last match's half-centurion Shreyas Iyer would be dropped from the playing eleven. "It is captain (Rohit Sharma) and coach's (Gautam Gambhir) call. I can't answer this," Kotak replied.

Three Indian Players Seek Blessing At Puri Jagannath Temple Ahead Of 2nd ODI

A day before the second ODI against England at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, three players of the Indian cricket team on Saturday visited Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri and sought the blessings of the trinity - Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Lord Jagannath. The three players - Washington Sundar, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Axar Patel - visited the Jagannath temple early in the morning amid tight security. The players were escorted by security personnel and facilitated smooth darshan of the deities, police said. "The darshan was very good," Washington Sundar said.

Kapil Dev's Blunt Message To Rohit Sharma Ahead Of Champions Trophy: "If Captain's Form Is Poor, Team Will..."

Rohit Sharma's last 10 innings in international cricket (across formats) read - 2, 3, 9, 10, 3, 6, 18, 11, 0, 8. Merely by looking at the scores one can deduce that something is not right with the Indian cricket team captain, once one of the most prolific batters in the world. Forget a century, the last time Rohit was able to cross the 50-run mark was in October 2024. While on-field performance has been poor, Rohit has been reportedly battling off-fiield issues too. There have been reports of rift in the Indian dressing room with multiple reports claiming that we might be seeing the last few months of Rohit Sharma in international cricket if things don't improve drastically.

"You Have A Problem": Sanjay Manjrekar's Unfiltered Take on Rohit Sharma's Form

Another shallow performance from India captain Rohit Sharma left the Indian cricket fraternity scratching its head on Thursday. Up against England in the first ODI of the 3-match series in Nagpur, Rohit failed to get his bat do the talking again, scoring just 2 runs. The manner of Rohit's dismissal left fans fuming on social media, as the skipper's barren run extended to the ODI format too. Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar, who has been a staunch critic of Rohit and Virat Kohli's poor performances over the last one year, refused to mince words as he shared his take.

Rohit Sharma And Co Arrive At Hotel In Bhubaneswar Ahead of 2nd ODI Against England

Team India on Friday arrived at a hotel in Bhubaneswar ahead of the 2nd ODI against England. The Men in Blue will lock horns against England in the second match of the ODI series on Sunday in Cuttuck. Talisman batter Virat Kohli, vice-captain Shubman Gill, head coach Gautam Gambhir and other team members received an arousing welcome at the hotel. Apart from the Men in Blue, England also received a warm welcome at the same hotel in Bhubaneswar. Brydon Carse, Harry Brook, and other other team members were also present with them.

Watch: Virat Kohli, Kevin Pietersen's Animated Chat Over Knee Injury Leaves Fans Wondering

In a rare development, India batter Virat Kohli missed the first ODI against England on Thursday due to a knee injury. Kohli was seen training with a strapped knee ahead of the start of the match. Kohli then decided to inform the team management that he wasn't feeling 100% ready. Hence, Shreyas Iyer was given the nod in his place. Later during the day, Kohli was spotted engaging in an animated chat with former England batter Kevin Pietersen, who is working in the series as a commentator. The video gave fans a reason to chuckle.

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After Sensational Entry In ODIs, Pacer Harshit Rana's Blockbuster "Not Bothered" Remark For Trolls

Rohit Sharma Served "Habits And Routines" Warning Amid Prolonged Lean Patch

Is Virat Kohli Fit To Play 2nd ODI Against England? India's Batting Coach Sitanshu Kotak Breaks Silence

Three Indian Players Seek Blessing At Puri Jagannath Temple Ahead Of 2nd ODI

Kapil Dev's Blunt Message To Rohit Sharma Ahead Of Champions Trophy: "If Captain's Form Is Poor, Team Will..."

"You Have A Problem": Sanjay Manjrekar's Unfiltered Take on Rohit Sharma's Form

Rohit Sharma And Co Arrive At Hotel In Bhubaneswar Ahead of 2nd ODI Against England

Watch: Virat Kohli, Kevin Pietersen's Animated Chat Over Knee Injury Leaves Fans Wondering