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Yuvraj Singh's Old "Need Better Thinking" Post Viral As Shreyas Iyer Slams Fiery Fifty

India's middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer proved once again why he is the perfect solution to India's No. 4 struggles in ODI cricket. The batter, who dramatically earned a call-up to India's playing XI for the first ODI against England, decimated the touring bowlers with absolute ease. Iyer scored 59 runs off just 36 balls as India chased down the target of 249 runs with more than 11 overs to spare. After Iyer's pyrotechnics in Nagpur, a 2023 post from Yuvraj Singh resurfaced on social media.

On Rohit Sharma Outburst Over Poor Form Query, R Ashwin's Sharp "People Will Ask Questions" Verdict

Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has shared his views on captain Rohit Sharma's recent outburst over a question on his concerning form ahead of the Champions Trophy. Ahead of the 1st ODI against England, Rohit lashed out at a journalist after he asked him whether he was feeling comfortable after the change in format following a poor Test tour of Australia, where he managed 31 runs across five innings. Rohit also responded to reports suggesting that the BCCI is likely to take a call on his future after the Champions Trophy.

Hardik Pandya Reveals Strategy Which Propelled India To T20 World Cup 2024 Title

Hardik Pandya took a trip down memory lane to his match-winning spell against South Africa in the 2024 final in Barbados that played a decisive role in India ending their 17-year-long ICC T20 World Cup trophy hiatus. The 31-year-old all-rounder said how he planned to bowl wide from Klaasen, who was taking his team home, and keep the delivery slow to outfox the Proteas batter. India and South Africa stormed into the final, unbeaten, to fight for the coveted title. With a classic Virat Kohli in the first innings, India managed to put 176/7 on the board.

Vice-Captain Shubman Gill Gives Important Update On Virat Kohli's Knee Injury

India vice-captain Shubman Gill has allayed fears around Virat Kohli's fitness, saying the batting stalwart is fine and should be fit for the second One-Day International against England in Cuttack on Sunday. Kohli, 36, was forced to miss the ODI series opener in Nagpur due to swelling in his right knee, leaving the team in a spot of bother as it went into the final dress rehearsal for the ICC Champions Trophy, beginning in Pakistan and Dubai on February 19.

"Sharma Kyu Raha Hai?": Axar Patel's Hilarious Banter With Yashasvi Jaiswal

Axar Patel and India fielding coach T Dilip lavished praise on Yashasvi Jaiswal for his moment of brilliance in the field in his ODI debut for the Men in Blue against England in the series opener. Towards the end of the powerplay, England stood in a comfortable position at 75/1, with Ben Duckett looking to open his arms to maintain a healthy run rate. India needed a breakthrough, and Harshit Rana took the onus of finding the breakthrough. He lured Duckett into mistiming his shot, and the ball continued to travel swiftly in the open space.

'Valentine's Day 14th Ko Hai': Suresh Raina's Remark Leaves Shubman Gill Blushing On-Air

In the absence of star batter Virat Kohli, vice-captain Shubman Gill led India to four-wicket win over England in the 1st ODI in Nagpur on Thursday. Chasing just 249 for victory, Gill led the pack with a composed 83 off 96 balls as India achieved their target with 11.2 overs to spare. He put on stands of 94 and 108 runs with Shreyas Iyer (59) and Axar Patel (52) after openers Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal fell for cheap in chase.

"Soon There Will Be...": Kevin Pietersen Gives Brutal Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma Reality Check

Former England captain Kevin Pieteresen spoke highly of India star duo, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, amid growing debate over their future in the team. Ever since Kohli and Rohit failed to fire during India's loss to Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the two veterans of the game have come under heavy scrutiny, with fans and experts questioning their place in the team. On the eve of the first ODI between India and England, Pietersen had praised Kohli and Rohit for being great role models and ambassadors of the game.

'Not Focussed...': Shubman Gill Opens Up On Missing Century Against England In 1st ODI

After steering India to a four-wicket win over England in the ODI series opener with a calm 87, top-order batter Shubman Gill said he was not focused on getting his century, and was just looking at the field placements set for him at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur. “No, I wasn't thinking about my century. I was focused on the field placements and played my shots accordingly. I wanted to dominate the bowler, and I would have played the same shot even if I was in my 60s,” said Gill to Disney Hotstar.

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Yuvraj Singh's Old "Need Better Thinking" Post Viral As Shreyas Iyer Slams Fiery Fifty

On Rohit Sharma Outburst Over Poor Form Query, R Ashwin's Sharp "People Will Ask Questions" Verdict

Hardik Pandya Reveals Strategy Which Propelled India To T20 World Cup 2024 Title

Vice-Captain Shubman Gill Gives Important Update On Virat Kohli's Knee Injury

"Sharma Kyu Raha Hai?": Axar Patel's Hilarious Banter With Yashasvi Jaiswal

'Valentine's Day 14th Ko Hai': Suresh Raina's Remark Leaves Shubman Gill Blushing On-Air

"Soon There Will Be...": Kevin Pietersen Gives Brutal Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma Reality Check

'Not Focussed...': Shubman Gill Opens Up On Missing Century Against England In 1st ODI