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"Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya Big Players But...": Harbhajan Singh On India's World Cup Ambitions

India will be hosting the much-awaited ICC ODI World Cup 2023 in October this year. With this tournament, the Rohit Sharma-led side will aim to end their decade-long ICC trophy drought. The event will kick start from October 5 with defending champions England squaring off against New Zealand in Ahmedabad. India will be opening their campaign against Australia on October 8 in Chennai. Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh stated that all the players in India's line-up have to step up as a team, in order to clinch the World Cup title.

"When No One Is Watching..." Rahul Dravid's Ultimate Praise For Virat Kohli Ahead Of 500th International Match

In a recent press conference Indian cricket team coach Rahul Dravid said that Virat Kohli is a real inspiration to many players. Virat Kohli scored 76 runs off 182 balls while smashing five boundaries as India defeated West Indies by an innings and 141 runs in the 1st Test match. The Indian cricket team is going to face West Indies in the second Test match at the Queens Park Oval track in Port of Spain on Thursday.

India's Predicted XI vs West Indies, 2nd Test: Will Mukesh Kumar Make His Debut?

Following an innings and 141-run victory in three days, no major changes are expected in the playing eleven but it remains to be seen if left-arm pacer Jaydev Unadkat gets another opportunity. The 31-year-old, who featured in only his third Test in 13 years, was the lone Indian bowler who did not pick a wicket in Dominica and bowled only nine overs. India spin duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja made merry on a track offering turn in the series opener and another turner is on the cards with the West Indies replacing batting all-rounder Ramon Reifer with spin all-rounder Kevin Sinclair.

Watch: "Too Much Beard" - Rohit Sharma's Hilarious Reaction To Fan's Request Cannot Be Missed

Ahead of the second Test against West Indies in Trinidad, the Indian players caught up with some local fans. The Rohit Sharma-led side, which leads the two-match series 1-0 after decimating the hosts in Dominica last week, interacted with the fans. In a video shared by BCCI, captain Rohit, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, head coach Rahul Dravid, among others were seen clicking pictures and signing autographs for some local fans. In the video, a girl approached Rohit to sign an old photograph of him, alongside her.

"Virat Kohli Has Lived His Life Like A Monk": Ex-India Star Ahead Of Veteran's 500th International Match

The second Test between India and West Indies, starting from July 20 in Port of Spain, Trinidad, will be the 100 match in the format between the two sides. Not only that, but it will also be former India captain Virat Kohli's 500th international match. So far, Kohli has played 110 Tests, 274 ODIs and 115 T20Is, amassing more than 20,000 runs across formats. Ahead of Kohli's latest milestone, former India batter Aakash Chopra lauded the 34-year-old for his dedication towards the game.

Cricket Experts Bow Down As Virat Kohli Gears Up For 500th International Match

One of the greatest batters of all time, Virat Kohli is all set to play his 500th international match as India take on West Indies in the second Test of the series, starting July 20. Kohli, who stands sixth in the list of most runs scored and behind only Sachin Tendulkar in international centuries, Kohli will be the fourth Indian to achieve the milestone of 500 matches. Ahead of the historic match, former India stars like Aakash Chopra, Pragyan Ojha and Wasim Jaffer doffed their hats to Kohli, lauding his longevity in the sport that has seen him establish his stature as a true great.

Veteran IPL Star 'Willing' To Sacrifice Franchise Cricket To Play For West Indies

Andre Russell has been a mainstay in franchise leagues around the world and his partnership with Kolkata Knight Riders in Indian Premier League (IPL) has reached almost legendary status. However, the all-rounder last played for West Indies in 2021 and he was among the senior players who were not considered for the 2022 T20 World Cup. With West Indies failing to qualify for the ODI World Cup 2023, Russell has expressed his desire to play for the national side once again and he made it clear that if his selection means missing a couple of franchise leagues, he will have no problems with that.

Can Ravichandran Ashwin Be Called 'GOAT'? AB De Villiers Gives A Condition To Claim The Tag

Legendary South African batter AB de Villiers heaped praises on young Indian left-handed batter Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored a century on his international debut against West Indies in the first Test, calling him a "hot prospect for India in future". Jaiswal on his debut had smashed a marvellous 171 against the Windies and had a match-winning partnership with senior stars skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli that paved way for an innings win over the Windies in Dominica.

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"Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya Big Players But...": Harbhajan Singh On India's World Cup Ambitions

"When No One Is Watching..." Rahul Dravid's Ultimate Praise For Virat Kohli Ahead Of 500th International Match

India's Predicted XI vs West Indies, 2nd Test: Will Mukesh Kumar Make His Debut?

Watch: "Too Much Beard" - Rohit Sharma's Hilarious Reaction To Fan's Request Cannot Be Missed

"Virat Kohli Has Lived His Life Like A Monk": Ex-India Star Ahead Of Veteran's 500th International Match

Cricket Experts Bow Down As Virat Kohli Gears Up For 500th International Match

Veteran IPL Star 'Willing' To Sacrifice Franchise Cricket To Play For West Indies

Can Ravichandran Ashwin Be Called 'GOAT'? AB De Villiers Gives A Condition To Claim The Tag