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Rohit Sharma's Statement On Virat Kohli Should Have Come Sooner: Former India Cricketer Atul Wassan

Former India cricketer Atul Wassan feels that India's white-ball captain Rohit Sharma should have come in support of Virat Kohli much earlier than the rumours of a rift between him and Kohli surfaced. India's white-ball captain Rohit Sharma on Tuesday had lashed out at the media in support of Virat Kohli saying that "If you guys (journalists) can keep it quiet for a while, everything will fall into place."

"Two Legends Of Indian Cricket" Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid Meet In Kolkata Ahead Of India vs West Indies 1st T20I. See Pic

Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid met at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on the eve of India vs West Indies 1st T20I. Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) took to Twitter to share a photograph of Ganguly, the BCCI president and Dravid, the current Team India head coach, on Tuesday. "When two legends of Indian Cricket met at the Eden Gardens," BCCI wrote in the caption. Ganguly and Dravid go back a long way. From competing against each other in junior cricket to making their Test debuts in the same Test match and then playing under each other's captaincy for India, Ganguly and Dravid have been part of some of the most memorable moments in Indian cricket.

India vs West Indies: Virat Kohli On The Cusp Of Breaking Massive T20I Record

Virat Kohli is on the cusp of breaking yet another massive record with Team India all set to take on the West Indies in the first T20I of the three-match series at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday. He is just 73 runs away from becoming the highest run-getter in men's T20 internationals. With 3,227 runs to his name so far in the shortest format, Kohli will look to overtake New Zealand batter Martin Guptill, who has amassed 3,299 runs so far.

IPL Auction Is Done, 'Focus Is On Playing for India': Rohit Sharma Ahead Of West Indies T20Is

India white-ball skipper Rohit Sharma on Tuesday said that the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction is over and the focus of everyone on his side should be on the colour 'blue' and the mission should be to do best for the country. India and West Indies will lock horns in three T20Is beginning Wednesday and the focus will be on the brand of cricket India play, having witnessed disappointment in T20 World Cup 2021. The Men in Blue also need to develop a core nucleus that will play for them in the T20 World Cup 2022, Australia.

"If You Guys Can Keep Quiet...": Rohit Sharma To Media When Asked About Virat Kohli's Form

Ahead of the first T20I against the West Indies on Wednesday, India captain Rohit Sharma came out in support of Virat Kohli when asked about his recent inconsistent performances. In a pre-match virtual press conference on Tuesday, Rohit Sharma was quizzed if Virat Kohli was in the right "mental space" but the Indian skipper was having none of it.

India vs West Indies: Virat Kohli Sharpens Batting Skills At Eden Gardens, Has Lengthy Net Session Spanning More Than 45 Minutes, Says Report

Battling a prolonged lean patch, former India captain Virat Kohli batted at the nets and also took throw-downs during India's first practice session ahead of Twenty20 series against the West Indies. Kohli was first to enter the nets to take throwdowns from the Indian support staff as he batted from both the ends before going for the drill. Later he had a lengthy net session, spanning more than 45 minutes. India skipper Rohit Sharma along with coach Rahul Dravid were also seen in a long discussion with curator Sujan Mukherjee.

India vs West Indies: Washington Sundar Ruled Out Of T20I Series After Suffering Hamstring Strain, Says Report

Off-spinner Washington Sundar was on Monday ruled out of the three-match T20 International series against the West Indies due to a hamstring injury, adding to his never-ending woes. Washington recently made an impressive comeback in the preceding three-match ODI series against the West Indies, and he was looking to build on his steady all-round show in the one-dayers, starting on Wednesday. "Washington has suffered a hamstring strain and hence didn't practice on the day. It seems there is a possibility that he would miss the entire series with three T20 matches in just five days," a veteran BCCI official told PTI on the condition of anonymity.

India vs West Indies: Washington Sundar Ruled Out Of Upcoming T20I Series, Kuldeep Yadav Confirmed As Replacement

Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the upcoming India vs West Indies T20I series due to a left hamstring muscle strain. The all-rounder suffered the injury during the third ODI vs West Indies in Ahmedabad. Also, the All-India Selection Committee has named Kuldeep Yadav as his replacement. The upcoming T20I series is scheduled to take place at Eden Gardens in Kolkata and is set to start on Wednesday.

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Rohit Sharma's Statement On Virat Kohli Should Have Come Sooner: Former India Cricketer Atul Wassan

"Two Legends Of Indian Cricket" Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid Meet In Kolkata Ahead Of India vs West Indies 1st T20I. See Pic

India vs West Indies: Virat Kohli On The Cusp Of Breaking Massive T20I Record

IPL Auction Is Done, 'Focus Is On Playing for India': Rohit Sharma Ahead Of West Indies T20Is

"If You Guys Can Keep Quiet...": Rohit Sharma To Media When Asked About Virat Kohli's Form

India vs West Indies: Virat Kohli Sharpens Batting Skills At Eden Gardens, Has Lengthy Net Session Spanning More Than 45 Minutes, Says Report

India vs West Indies: Washington Sundar Ruled Out Of T20I Series After Suffering Hamstring Strain, Says Report

India vs West Indies: Washington Sundar Ruled Out Of Upcoming T20I Series, Kuldeep Yadav Confirmed As Replacement