Reflecting on the 2023 ODI World Cup, Indian captain Rohit Sharma, in a heartfelt video message for the fans released on Instagram on Wednesday, has shared the challenges and emotions experienced during the tournament. From the profound connection between players and fans to the impact of the game, his words resonate with the trials and triumphs of the World Cup journey that all fans experienced. The team stepping out to represent the country carried a piece of heart of every Indian.from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/4YtmErS
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Former England captain Michael Vaughan warns that England's Bazball strategy may be ineffective against India's deadly spin attack in the forthcoming five-Test series. Vaughan cites England's difficulties against Australian spinner Nathan Lyon during the Ashes series as evidence. He suggests that the addition of Ashwin, Jadeja, and Axar Patel on spinning wickets in India may result in England being blown away. England has named four specialist spinners, including Jack Leach, for the Test series. Following Hyderabad, the remaining four Test matches for England will be held in Visakhapatnam, Rajkot, Ranchi, and Dharamsala.
David Warner will take centre stage when the three-match series against Pakistan begins on Thursday ahead of what is expected to be the Australian opener's farewell to Test cricket. The 37-year-old has indicated that he plans to quit the five-day game after the third Test at his home Sydney Cricket Ground early next year.
Pacer Chris Woakes acknowledges the right decision to bench him for the Test series against India. Woakes expresses satisfaction with the decision, considering his track record on the subcontinent. He believes his away record, particularly in the subcontinent, justifies the exclusion. Woakes excels at home with a bowling average of 21.88, but abroad, the figure soars to 51.88. He had a difficult time in the last away Test series due to injury. Former captain Michael Vaughan expresses surprise and believes Woakes should have been in the team.
England were taken aback by fast bowler Jofra Archer's return from injury in a Barbados club match last week, with team chief Rob Key saying on Monday that he is unaware of his involvement.
For the last 31 years, South Africa stand as the sole major Test-playing nation where Team India has yet to secure a Test series victory. Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes that if India manages to breach the Proteas fort this time, skipper Rohit Sharma's name will ascend to the summit of India's cricket history. The focal point of India's tour to South Africa will be the inclusion of the two-match Test series, constituting a crucial part of the World Test Championship.