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  • WATCH: Rohit Sharma Can’t Control His Laughter Following Question On Virat Kohli’s Strike-Rate | cricket news

    Team India cricketer Virat Kohli’s strike-rate against spin has been the hot topic of the town for a while now with pundits criticizing for struggling against spinners in the middle-over phase. However, despite the fingers being raised at him, Kohli has managed to score 500 runs so far in the IPL 2024 season with an impressive average of 70. His strike-rate of the season so far is 147.59, which is certainly not slow for the leading run-scorer of the tournament.

    However, the strike-rate of Kohli seems to be of no worry for Team India captain Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit Agarkar. Both laughed off the criticism when a journalist asked them the question on Kohli’s strike-rate ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024.

    “He’s been in great form in the IPL, no concerns there at all,” Agarkar said stressing the need for experience in a World Cup campaign.

    “You’ve got to prepare knowing there’s a gap (between the IPL and a World Cup). That’s where experience does matter a lot. There’s no point over-thinking it.”

    Captain Rohit Sharma and Ajit Agarkar started smiling when the Journalist asked about the Strike Rate of Virat Kohli. pic.twitter.com/QFqN1arkDf The Ajay Cric (@TheCric_AJAY) May 2, 2024

    “If the tournament turns out to be like how the IPL is, where (a score of) 220 plays (against) 220, I think we’ve still got enough in the team, the balance, all the power, then you can match. that,” he added. (ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Pakistan’s Full Schedule Of Matches, Timings, Venues, Dates)

    Over the years, Kohli has faced a lot of criticism over many aspects of his game. He has looked to improve himself every single time and then replying to these critics using the microphone also. He did the same on Sunday evening when he was asked about the numbers he creates and whether he thinks too much about it. Kohli ensured he spoke his mind this time as well.

    Responding to a question by a commentator on his cricketing numbers, Kohli took this opportunity to get back to his critics. Kohli said that he does not really listen to the talk about strike rates and always looks to win the game for his side. Taking a potshot at the critics, especially those with a microphone in their hand, Kohli said that it is easier to sit and talk from the box.

    Here what Kohli said, “All the people who talk about strike-rates and me not playing spin well are the ones talking about the stuff. For me, it’s about winning the games for the team and there’s a reason why you have done it for. 15 years, you have done this day in and day out, you have won games for your teams, I am not quite sure that if you have not been in that situation yourself, to sit and talk about the game from the box. , people can talk about the assumptions day in and day out, but those who have done day and day out, they know what’s happening and it’s a kind of muscle memory for me now.”

  • Rohit Sharma Dismisses T20 World Cup 2024 Selection Rumors As ‘Fake’; Denying Reports Of Key Meeting With Rahul Dravid, Ajit Agarkar | cricket news

    In a surprising turn of events, Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma has dismissed recent reports of a high-level meeting to discuss the country’s T20 World Cup squad as nothing more than fabricated rumours. Speaking on the Club Prairie Fire podcast, the seasoned opener categorically stated that no such meeting took place between him, head coach Rahul Dravid, and chief selector Ajit Agarkar.

    Sharma Refutes Meeting Claims

    “Haven’t, I haven’t met anyone,” Sharma revealed during the podcast interview. “Ajit Agarkar is somewhere in Dubai playing golf and Rahul bhai is actually watching his kid play in Bangalore and he was in Bombay, actually, he was. He got him to play on, you know, on red soil wicket here at CCI just to Watch him. We haven’t met, to be honest.”

    Contrasting Media Reports

    The denial comes as a stark contrast to widespread media reports that claimed the trio had gathered in Mumbai last week to finalize key aspects of India’s T20 World Cup campaign. These unconfirmed narratives had even suggested that the team management was considering moving Virat Kohli up the order to open the innings, while Hardik Pandya’s place in the squad was contingent on his bowling form during the Indian Premier League.

    Dismissing Speculations as ‘Fake’

    However, Rohit Sharma was quick to dismiss all such speculations, emphasizing that anything not directly communicated by the team’s leadership or the BCCI should be treated as “fake.” “In today’s day and age, unless you hear it from either myself or Rahul himself or Ajit himself or someone from BCCI coming and talking in front of the camera, everything is fake,” he stated emphatically.

    Shockwaves Through Cricketing World

    The skipper’s unambiguous denial of the purported meeting has sent shockwaves through the cricketing fraternity, as fans and experts eagerly await definitive updates on India’s T20 World Cup plans. With the tournament’s provisional squad announcement deadline looming on May 1st, the team management will need to navigate several key selection conundrums in the coming weeks.

    Opening Combination and Hardik’s Role

    One such dilemma revolves around the opening combination, with Kohli’s recent exploits at the top of the order for Royal Challengers Bangalore sparking widespread speculation about a potential shift in his batting position for the national team. Additionally, the team’s balance and all-round options will hinge heavily on Hardik Pandya’s fitness and bowling form, which was reportedly a central point of discussion in the supposedly non-existent meeting.

    Importance of Official Sources

    As the countdown to the T20 World Cup intensifies, Rohit Sharma’s categorical dismissal of the selection-related rumors has once again underlined the importance of relying on official sources when it comes to matters concerning the Indian cricket team. With the skipper himself categorically denying any such meeting, it remains to be seen how the team management navigates the remaining selection challenges in the lead-up to the tournament.

    Anticipation Builds for T20 World Cup

    The T20 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States and West Indies, is set to commence on June 2nd, with India scheduled to begin their campaign against Ireland on June 5th. As the excitement builds, fans will eagerly await further updates from the team’s leadership, hoping to gain clarity on the squad composition and strategic plans for the prestigious event.

  • Will Virat Kohli Be Back For 3rd Test? Rohit Sharma, Ajit Agarkar Involved In Intense Discussion After IND vs ENG 2nd Test As Kevin Pietersen Deciphers Chat; watch

    Virat Kohli last featured for India in the Afghanistan T20Is last month. He missed the first 2 Tests vs England due to personal reasons and one does not know whether he is playing the third Test or not.

  • Not Virat Kohli or Jasprit Bumrah, Ajit Agarkar called this player ‘trump card’ before the World Cup

    Team India won its eighth title by registering a spectacular win over Sri Lanka on Sunday. asia cup By winning the title, he gifted a happy moment to his fans. Rohit Sharma The India-led team looked in great form throughout the tournament and won all the matches except one against Bangladesh. In the final match, fast bowler Mohammad Siraj gave a spectacular victory to Team India with his brilliant six wickets. He was given the Player of the Match award.

    Siraj and Kuldeep did wonders in Asia Cup

    Apart from Mohammad Siraj, spinner Kuldeep Yadav also performed brilliantly in the Asia Cup. He was declared Player of the Series for his power-packed performance. Kuldeep took five wickets against arch-rivals Pakistan, followed by four against Sri Lanka. As Team India is now preparing for the upcoming ODI matches against Australia before the World Cup 2023. BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar called Kuldeep India’s ‘trump card’.

    Ajit Agarkar said this

    Announcing the Indian team against Australia on Monday, chief selector Ajit Agarkar said, ‘I have spent time with him in the IPL. He is a boy with special skills. There is a need to show confidence in every player and the Indian team management has done this and the results are visible. He is a trump card for us. We are considering most of the teams as a challenge. We are all excited for the times ahead.

    Kuldeep rested for first two matches

    Talking about the ODI matches against Australia, wrist spinner Kuldeep has been rested for the first two matches. Which will start from 22nd September. This series will end with the third and final ODI on 27 September. Apart from Kuldeep, captain Rohit Sharma and senior batsman Virat Kohli have also been rested for the first two matches. Veteran spinner R Ashwin made a comeback into the ODI team with the series and Axar Patel could be included in the Indian squad for the World Cup if he is not fit before the September 28 deadline set by the ICC.

    Washington Sundar is back

    Off-spinner Washington Sundar has also been included in the squad for all three matches and is another backup option for the World Cup. If Ravichandran Ashwin gets a chance in the World Cup, then perhaps this will be his last World Cup. On the other hand, Shreyas Iyer’s injury before the World Cup is a cause for concern. It will be interesting to see how many matches Iyer plays against Australia. The team management also has its eyes on Tilak Verma.

    Indian team for the first two ODIs

    KL Rahul (captain), Ravindra Jadeja (vice-captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Verma, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Shardul Thakur, Washington Sundar, R Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammad Siraj, famous Krishna.

    Indian team for the third ODI

    Rohit Sharma (captain), Hardik Pandya (vice-captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel (depending on fitness) On), Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, R Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj.

    Complete schedule of World Cup 2023

    • 5 October – England vs New Zealand – Ahmedabad

    • 6 October – Pakistan vs Netherlands – Hyderabad

    • 7 October – Bangladesh vs Afghanistan – Dharamsala

    • 7 October – South Africa vs Sri Lanka – Delhi

    • 8 October – India vs Australia – Chennai

    • 9 October – New Zealand vs Netherlands – Hyderabad

    • 10 October – England vs Bangladesh – Dharamsala

    • 10 October – Pakistan vs Sri Lanka – Hyderabad

    • 11 October – India vs Afghanistan – Delhi

    • 12 October – Australia vs South Africa – Lucknow

    • 13 October – New Zealand vs Bangladesh – Chennai

    • 14 October – India vs Pakistan – Ahmedabad

    • 15 October – England vs Afghanistan – Delhi

    • 16 October – Australia vs Sri Lanka – Lucknow

    • 17 October – South Africa vs Netherlands – Dharamshala

    • 18 October – New Zealand vs Afghanistan – Chennai

    • 19 October – India vs Bangladesh – Pune

    • 20 October – Australia vs Pakistan – Bengaluru

    • 21 October – England vs South Africa – Mumbai

    • 21 October – Netherlands vs Sri Lanka – Lucknow

    • 22 October – India vs New Zealand – Dharamshala

    • 23 October – Pakistan vs Afghanistan – Chennai

    • 24 October – South Africa vs Bangladesh – Mumbai

    • 25 October – Australia vs Netherlands – Delhi

    • 26 October – England vs Sri Lanka – Bengaluru

    • 27 October – Pakistan vs South Africa – Chennai

    • 28 October – Netherlands vs Bangladesh – Kolkata

    • 28 October – Australia vs New Zealand – Dharamshala

    • 29 October – India vs England – Lucknow

    • 30 October – Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka – Pune

    • 31 October – Pakistan vs Bangladesh – Kolkata

    • 1 November – New Zealand vs South Africa – Pune

    • 2 November – India vs Sri Lanka – Mumbai

    • 3 November – Netherlands vs Afghanistan – Lucknow

    • 4 November – England vs Australia – Ahmedabad

    • 4 November – New Zealand vs Pakistan – Bengaluru

    • 5 November – India vs South Africa – Kolkata

    • 6 November – Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka – Delhi

    • 7 November – Australia vs Afghanistan – Mumbai

    • 8 November – England vs Netherlands – Pune

    • 9 November – New Zealand vs Sri Lanka – Bengaluru

    • 10 November – South Africa vs Afghanistan – Ahmedabad

    • 11 November – England vs Pakistan – Kolkata

    • 11 November – Australia vs Bangladesh – Pune

    • 12 November – India vs Netherlands – Bengaluru

    • 15 November – Semi Final 1 – Mumbai

    • 16 November – Semi Final 2 – Kolkata

    • 19 November – Final – Ahmedabad