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'India Will Need Rohit And Virat's Qualities To Win The World Cup': Irfan Pathan
ODI World Cup: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has underlined the importance of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli ahead of India's first ODI against Afghanistan, saying the experienced duo will be central to the team's chances in the upcoming ODI World Cup in South Africa.
Pathan praised Rohit's ability to counter fast bowling in challenging overseas conditions and described Virat as the ideal batter to anchor India's innings from the No.3 position.
"Rohit Sharma's biggest strength is his ability to handle short-pitched bowling. He has exceptional timing and gets into position early. In South Africa, where bowlers get both swing and extra bounce, Rohit is the ideal batter to punish anything short," Pathan told Jio Hotstar
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ODI World Cup: Former India batter Suresh Raina touched upon the importance of ODI skipper Shubman Gill having veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's experience by his side in the 2027 World Cup, saying, "The presence of experience from the two veterans can make all the difference."
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When Smriti Scores, India Wins; We've Seen Her Do Well In WCs: Veda
T20 World Cup: Former India batter Veda Krishnamurthy believes that vice-captain Smriti Mandhana could hold the key to India's hopes at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, insisting that the star opener's performances in the biggest matches could determine whether the trophy finally returns home.
Gill & Co. Must Not Make The Mistake Of Taking Afghanistan Lightly In ODIs: Nayar
T20 World Cup: Former India all‑rounder Abhishek Nayar has warned Shubman Gill and his side not to make the mistake of taking Afghanistan lightly in the upcoming three-game ODI series, adding that the opposition’s white-ball players armed with global franchise cricket playing experience can pose a serious challenge.
Sooryavanshi, A Special Talent… We Are Putting Too Much Pressure On Him: Kapil Dev
India T20I: Former India captain Kapil Dev has described teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi as a "special talent," but cautioned against burdening the youngster with excessive pressure so early in his career.
‘He Didn’t Seem To Have Too Much Gas Left In The Tank’: Karim On Pant’s Dismissal
New Delhi: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Saba Karim believes Rishabh Pant's dismissal on day two of the one-off Test against Afghanistan was more a result of fatigue and dehydration than poor shot selection, after the left-hander's impressive innings ended on 81.
One-off-Test: 'Apart From That Technical Flaw, Sai Sudharsan Looked Very Composed', Says Saba Karim
Sai Sudharsan: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Saba Karim praised Sai Sudharsan’s composure during his fluent innings against Afghanistan in the one-off Test but pointed out a technical issue against spin bowling that he believes will be closely monitored by India head coach Gautam Gambhir.
Sunil Gavaskar Hails Jaiswal-Rahul Stand as India Build Strong Platform Against Afghanistan
Sunil Gavaskar praised Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul for settling India's nerves on Day 1 against Afghanistan, with Rahul later converting his start into a match-defining century.
'Don't Care Who We're Leaving Out, This Lad Has To Play': Nasser Hussain Backs Sooryavanshi For India Call-up
Indian Premier League: Former England captain Nasser Hussain believes India can no longer overlook teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. He insists the 15-year-old has done enough to earn a spot on the national team after a record-breaking Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season.
Reward Sooryavanshi With T20I Cap, He's Ticked All The Boxes: Gandhi
India T20I: Former India cricketer and national selector Devang Gandhi said teenaged left-handed opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has to be rewarded with an India T20I cap, adding that he has ticked all boxes and could even one day terrorise Test match bowlers as well.
'Shreyas The Frontrunner To Succeed Suryakumar As T20I Captain', Feels Ex-selector Gandhi
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Former India cricketer and national selector Devang Gandhi believes Shreyas Iyer is a frontrunner to succeed Suryakumar Yadav as the next men’s T20I captain, saying his IPL-winning pedigree with Kolkata Knight Riders and his more recent success in leading Punjab Kings makes him the most deserving candidate at the moment.
Removing Suryakumar Yadav As T20I Captain At This Stage May Not Be Right, Says MSK Prasad
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Former India wicketkeeper and chief selector MSK Prasad on Thursday cautioned against removing Suryakumar Yadav as captain of the men’s T20I side, saying such a move at this stage would not be the right one and that selectors should instead look to groom younger leaders from now onwards.
Tried To Dissuade Bharat From Retiring, But He Was Hell‑bent On Moving On, Says Prasad
ICC Cricket World Cup League: Former India wicketkeeper and chief selector MSK Prasad on Thursday said he had tried convincing KS Bharat not to retire from international cricket, but the Andhra player was ‘hell‑bent on moving on,’ describing the decision as both surprising and unfortunate.
'Afghanistan Test Is An Ideal Platform For Management To Try Out Young Players: Saba Karim
World Test Championship: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Saba Karim believes the upcoming one-off Test against Afghanistan presents India with a valuable opportunity to address shortcomings in the longest format while also laying the foundation for the future of the team.
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