<p><strong>IND vs SL:</strong> India has started their first international tour of the new head coach Gambhir?s era. The World Cup-winning team India has been in the buzz since they won the World Cup under coach Rahul Dravid and skipper Rohit Sharma. After both the veterans stepped down from their positions, Surya was chosen as the skipper, and Gautam Gambhir, the IPL-winning mentor for the Kolkata Knight Riders, was chosen by the BCCI as India?s head coach till 2027. <br> <br>Gambhir made remarkable yet controversial changes to the Indian team, especially the T20I side. His most contentious decision remained the appointment of Suryakumar Yadav, India?s leading T20I batter, as the new skipper, replacing Rohit Sharma. This took many by surprise, as the MI batter was chosen over the long-considered captaincy option, Hardik Pandya. </p>



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<p><br>Pandya was first seen with the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gujarat_Titans">Gujarat Titans</a> as a skipper, as he won the title with them, while next, he had seen success with the Men in Blue as their occasional skipper on many occasions. Pandya has captained over 15 games for the India team in the shortest format, while Surya had stepped in for 6 games as well. <br> <br>Foreseeing Pandya?s caliber, he was highly anticipated for the captaincy role; however, due to his lack of fitness, Suryakumar was chosen over him as the skipper. Surya was seen playing for the Men in Blue as their interim skipper for the Sri Lanka T20I tour in the First T20I. </p>



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<p><br>Surya came out to bat for India at No. 3 in the first T20I, with Gill and Jaiswal having given them a quick start. The newly appointed skipper had much over his shoulders, as he not only had to prove his worth as a captain or to keep his standards as India?s top T20I batter but also gain the praise of fans who were disappointed over Pandya not being given the captaincy for the Indian side. </p>



<p><strong>ALSO READ:</strong> <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/suryakumar-yadav-on-verge-big-record/">Suryakumar Yadav on verge of breaking Rohit Sharma?s All-time IND vs SL T20I record</a><br> <br>Surya stood fearless in front of the Lankan side, just going by his standards as he smashed shots to all corners of the park for his 26-ball, 58-run score. In his innings, he smashed 8 fours and 2 sixes. The MI batter never seemed to be nervous or underconfident for a second as he took forward a marvelous stride. </p>



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<p><br>Just like the first T20I, if Surya continues to dominate with the bat and have his balance over the role of captaincy and one of the world?s best batters in the shortest format of the game, then no doubt it will be seen that Surya will lead the Men in Blue to their title defense in the upcoming T20 World Cup in 2026.<br></p>

IND vs SL: No resistance to Surya?s flow of runs despite captaincy's role?likely the right decision made by Gambhir and co.

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<p><strong>IND vs SL</strong>: Though most of the buzz has been around Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, the other man who also announced his retirement after the T20 World Cup triumph was Ravindra Jadeja. Jadeja might not have been as successful as the two greats mentioned above in the shorter format, but the CSK all-rounder has often been one of India?s most trustworthy aids. <br> <br>Having scored 500+ runs and 50+ wickets in the format internationally for India, Jadeja was an inevitable part of the Indian team. Though <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axar_Patel">Axar Patel</a> stands as the set all-rounder for India across all three formats, India would still look to have another backup option who can play the role of Jadeja whenever India needs someone like the spin-bowling all-rounder. <br> <br>Under newly appointed coach Gautam Gambhir, who is all set to take a new team comprising a fresh bunch of talented players to Sri Lanka for the T20I format, Sri Lanka would also be looking for a player who can be an ideal replacement for the veteran all-rounder. <br> </p>



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<p><br>However, India has already started to experiment with the IPL's talented batting all-rounders, Abhishek Sharma and Riyan Parag. Still, all these players have their prowess lying in the batting half, while Jadeja?s replacement would be expected to be more of a bowling all-rounder who can be counted on to bowl his entire spell. </p>



<p><strong>ALSO READ:</strong> <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-sl-with-rohit-sharma-back-on-the-indian-side-3-opening-combinations-that-gambhir-can-try-out-for-odis/">IND vs SL: With Rohit Sharma back on the Indian side, 3 opening combinations that Gambhir can try out for ODIs</a><br> <br>After India?s recent success on the Zimbabwe tour, India relished the success of Washington Sundar. Though Sundar has been given a chance to feature for India for several years now, he has never found the opportunity to be a part of their first-choice squad due to the presence of Jadeja. Having featured in India across all three formats, the 24-year-old has played over 70 matches in the blue shirt and was a part of India?s team that won the gold medal at the Asian Games. <br> <br>Now that Jadeja is gone and the spot is open for several players, Sundar has the opportunity of a lifetime to fix his spot in Gambhir?s T20I squad for the Men in Blue. Targeting the next T20 World Cup in 2026, Gambhir will be looking to build his team, and just like the Zimbabwe tour, if Washington continues with his stunning form, he can be the most ideal replacement for the departing veteran.</p>



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IND vs SL: With Jadeja gone, will Washington Sundar be India's go-to all-rounder alongside Axar in T20s?

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<p>The world of cricket has been buzzing since the BCCI appointed veteran Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir as India's head coach. Gautam Gambhir replaced the successful legacy of Rahul Dravid after the former coach?s success at the T20 World Cup. <br> <br>The ex-KKR mentor has been appointed for the role of Indian head coach for the next few years up to 2027. And with India expecting results from the new coach and his tactical brilliance, Gambhir has many recent tasks under his belt. From building a solid lineup in the ICC tournaments to implementing the results, all are on the cards for the legendary man. </p>



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#the-border-gavaskar-trophy">The Border-Gavaskar Trophy</a></li><li class=""><a href="#champions-trophy-2025">Champions Trophy 2025</a></li><li class=""><a href="#world-test-championship-2025">World Test Championship 2025</a></li><li class=""><a href="#indias-tour-of-england-in-2025">India?s Tour of England in 2025</a></li><li class=""><a href="#t-20-world-cup-2026">T20 World Cup 2026</a></li><li class=""><a href="#world-cup-2027">World Cup 2027</a></li></ul></nav></div>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="the-border-gavaskar-trophy">The Border-Gavaskar Trophy</h3>



<p>The BGT is scheduled to be held in 2024?25, which will be Gambhir?s first assignment against a major team. India looks to keep up their good work on Australian soil, however, this time against a firm Aussie side. This will be their retention of the cup for the fifth time in a row if India can manage a win.  </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="champions-trophy-2025">Champions Trophy 2025</h3>



<p>India, after their win in the Champions Trophy under World Cup-winning skipper <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MS_Dhoni">MS Dhoni</a>, went on to secure their title as defending champions before they lost to arch-rivals Pakistan. Since then, this would be the first time the ICC has organized the Champions Trophy, which is to be held in Pakistan. If India participates in the tournament, the Men in Blue will be the favorites, and this will be Gambhir?s first major ICC tournament as team India head coach.  </p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="world-test-championship-2025">World Test Championship 2025</h3>



<p>India under Gambhir would eye the WTC 2025, as the Men in Blue seem to be in the hunt for their third consecutive World Test Championship final. However, the adamant Gambhir would not only settle with his rather splendid job but would also look to win the WTC for the first time in the third consecutive final, in case they secured a spot.  </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="indias-tour-of-england-in-2025">India?s Tour of England in 2025</h3>



<p>India has never won against England on English soil in the longest format of the game, ever since 2007. With MS Dhoni or Virat Kohli, India?s most successful test captains, having failed to do it, will skipper Rohit Sharma, under Gambhir?s guidance, pull off this stellar task against the Bazball?  </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="t-20-world-cup-2026">T20 World Cup 2026</h3>



<p>The newly crowned World Champions of the shortest format of the game await their title defense under Gambhir in the upcoming T20 World Cup. And with the veterans having left out and several changes needing to be made, Gambhir has a lot to do with setting up a new promising team that can keep up India?s legacy in the tournament, especially with no team having defended their title in the ICC T20 World Cup before. <br><br><strong>ALSO READ: </strong><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/with-india-losing-two-consecutive-wtc-finals-what-changes-should-gambhir-try-in-the-double-home-series-against-bangladesh-and-new-zealand-for-wtc-2025/">With India losing two consecutive WTC finals, what changes should Gambhir try in the double home series against Bangladesh and New Zealand for WTC 2025?</a></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="world-cup-2027">World Cup 2027 </h3>



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<p>Though India has several times been the best-placed team in the longer format of limited-overs cricket, they have faced some major backlashes in the tournament. Losing to Australia twice in the World Cup finals, dating back to 2003 and 2023. Since 2011, India has awaited their World Cup title for the third time, and Gambhir, who tasted the glory of the Cup as a player back in 2011, will look to reminisce about his brilliance in the upcoming installment of the tournament in 2027, especially with the likes of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma standing at the footstep of retirement.</p>



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Signed till 2027: What are the new Indian head coach, Gautam Gambhir's, biggest targets in the near future

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<p>India has been crowned the World T20 Champions in 2024, and they will be defending their title in the T20 World Cup in 2026, with no team having done it successfully before. However, the Men in Blue will have to rebuild an entire squad after the exit of their senior pros and the Ind vs Zim series will be a great opportunity for the same. <br> <br>Not only on the batting front, India will have to fancy their chances and widen up their options in the bowling deck as well. In India?s T20 World Cup campaign in the United States and West Indies, the bowlers played a major role in the team?s initial to final success. It can undeniably be stated that it was the Indian bowlers who even led them to victory in the World Cup final. </p>



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#unstoppable-indias-road-to-glory-as-they-were-crowned-world-champions">Unstoppable India?s road to glory as they were crowned World Champions </a><ul><li class=""><a href="#captivating-performances-of-indian-bowlers-in-the-t-20-world-cup">Captivating performances of Indian bowlers in the T20 World Cup </a></li><li class=""><a href="#indias-bowling-choices-from-the-latest-squad-against-zimbabwe">India?s bowling choices from the latest squad against Zimbabwe </a></li><li class=""><a href="#top-3-bowlers-who-can-be-future-assets-for-india">Top 3 bowlers who can be future assets for India </a></li></ul></li></ul></nav></div>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="unstoppable-indias-road-to-glory-as-they-were-crowned-world-champions">Unstoppable India?s road to glory as they were crowned World Champions </h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="captivating-performances-of-indian-bowlers-in-the-t-20-world-cup">Captivating performances of Indian bowlers in the T20 World Cup </h3>



<p>With Jasprit Bumrah still expected to spearhead India?s bowling attack for many World Cups to come, he needs support from his fellow teammates, just like the one he got from Hardik and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arshdeep_Singh_(cricketer)">Arshdeep Singh </a>in the latest edition. <br> <br>However, with an unsettled Siraj, India is still in the quest for a third-pace bowling option to keep aside Bumrah and Arshdeep, who might be said as the named constants for the side. <br> <br>Indian spinners faced a major backlash in the finals, and with Jadeja stepping down, the Men in Blue will be in the quest for a new spinning all-rounder. With the Kulcha era almost coming to an end, as Chahal was not even placed into the starting XI on a single occasion, India will have to quest for a new spin duo alongside Kuldeep Yadav.  </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="indias-bowling-choices-from-the-latest-squad-against-zimbabwe">India?s bowling choices from the latest squad against Zimbabwe </h3>



<p>India has rested most of their squad from the T20 World Cup and has given a chance to a new set of players from this generation. Having dropped all-rounders Axar and vice captain Hardik Pandya, India have picked the likes of Riyan Parag and Abhishek Sharma, both of whom performed exceptionally in the IPL 2024. </p>



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<p><br> <br>Even the entire bowling unit that featured in the World Cup has been replaced by a new set of players that comprise young and sporadic players like Avesh Khan, Khaleel Ahmed, Tushar Deshpande, Harshit Rana, and Ravi Bishnoi.  </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="top-3-bowlers-who-can-be-future-assets-for-india">Top 3 bowlers who can be future assets for India </h3>



<p>Among the recently picked all-rounders, they have been stunning batters, but their bowling prowess has not been tested. With Axar and Pandya being frontline bowlers for India, it will be a tough job for players like Abhishek and especially Parag to step into their shoes on the bowling front. <br> <br><strong>Avesh Khan</strong><br> <br>The Rajasthan Royals pacer has been their star performer in the absence of Prasidh Krishna. He has stepped up to be an excellent bowler, especially in the death overs, though his new ball antics are also praiseworthy. <br> <br>Avesh has an enriched variety, from a good stock delivery to a handful of yorkers and slower balls; he is a bowler with a lot more wit than finesse. He, under some rigorous guidance from Indian greats, can evolve to fill in the void of India?s third handy pacer. </p>



<p><strong>ALSO READ:</strong> <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/top-indian-players-to-look-for-in-the-matchup-against-the-protea-women-ahead-of-the-t20-world-cup-this-year/">Top Indian players to look for in the matchup against the Protea women ahead of the T20 World Cup this year</a><br> <br><strong>Tushar Deshpande</strong></p>



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<p><br> <br>The Chennai Super Kings youngster has grown to be a very competent bowler in the T20s. Playing under the guidance of the maestro MS Dhoni, he has evolved to be a bowler who bowls best to his field. Known for his wide variety of slow deliveries, wide yorkers, and especially his wicket-taking ability with the new ball, this has given him this spot in the Team India squad. <br> <br>Playing in conditions, especially overseas, Deshpande will be effective as he will add to India?s void of a third bowler, who can bowl upfront to keep Bumrah's overs towards the end of the innings. <br> <br><strong>Ravi Bishnoi </strong><br> <br>Since Jadeja stepped down from T20Is and Chahal is not a major fit into the India squad, India will be in the quest for a proper wrist spinner alongside Kuldeep, and who can be a better option than <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ravi_Bishnoi">Bishnoi</a>? Bishnoi has played in Indian colors previously and has been a standout performer on many occasions. <br> <br>The LSG spinner is one of the wittiest spinners in India currently and has abilities to spin the ball to either side. Bishnoi brings stunning fielding antics and will be an asset in the format that demands great fielders, which can?t be denied after SKY?s catch won the World Cup title for India after 13 years.<br></p>

IND vs ZIM: 3 bowlers to watch out for in India's tour of Zimbabwe who can be assets in the T20 World Cup 2026

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<p>The <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/reasons-why-virat-kohli-must-open/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/reasons-why-virat-kohli-must-open/">ICC T20 World Cup 2024</a> will now host the Super 8 stage. 8 out of 20 participating teams have made it to this round. There will be two groups of four teams each in the Super 8, and two teams from either group will qualify for the semifinal. Group 1 has India, Australia, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh, while Group 2 has England, West Indies, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/usa-vs-sa-dream11-prediction-south-africa-playing11-usa-playing11-t20-world-cup-2024-super-8-america-vs-south-africa-fantasy-team-sir-viv-richards-stadium-pitch-report/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/usa-vs-sa-dream11-prediction-south-africa-playing11-usa-playing11-t20-world-cup-2024-super-8-america-vs-south-africa-fantasy-team-sir-viv-richards-stadium-pitch-report/">South Africa, and United States</a>. The first game will be played on June 19 between USA and South Africa.</p>



<p>As the competition has its top 8 teams, there has been a buzz around who will be the semi-finalists in this competition. Well, there are some top contenders, but nothing can be said as bigger teams have found it hard to get going. So, many former cricketers and cricket pundits are giving their opinions on who could be the four semi-finalists in the tournament. Amid that, the South African spinner <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keshav_Maharaj" data-type="link" data-id="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keshav_Maharaj">Keshav Maharaj</a>, who is part of the team and likely to be in action on Wednesday, comes up with his own prediction.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">T20 World Cup 2024: Keshav Maharaj predicts four semi-finalists of the tournament</h2>



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<p>South Africa have been on a roll and won four consecutive games to make it to the <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/t20-world-cup-2024-super-8-teams-and-key-matches-to-watch/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/t20-world-cup-2024-super-8-teams-and-key-matches-to-watch/">Super 8</a>. They will be facing the co-host USA in the first game of the next round in Antigua. South Africa will be favourites heading into this game, but they can't write off USA, who beat teams like Pakistan and Canada. Meanwhile, in one of the videos shared by IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals, Keshav Maharaj was seen naming four teams who could play in the semi-finals of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.</p>



<p>He picked South Africa, India, Australia, and West Indies. Maharaj said,<strong> ?I wanna go with South Africa, I think we built on what we produced last year in 50 over World Cup. I think India is obviously one of the huge favourites in T20 World Cup 2024 from a balanced perspective; they are probably one of the better balanced teams. I will never write off Australia, so I?ll say they are one of the top candidates. And the fourth one, I?m gonna say West Indies.</strong>" Surprisingly, Maharaj didn't name the defending champions, England.</p>



<p>Jos Buttler and co. have done a decent job when they needed to win the last two games by a big margin. They did it and qualified. They have momentum and are playing a good brand of cricket. Afghanistan can be a surprise, as they have beaten New Zealand, and the conditions in West Indies suit their team more. So, it will be interesting to see which team will qualify, but one thing is sure: the pitches in West Indies are better, and we see more interesting games here in the Super 8 of the T20 World Cup 2024.</p>



<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/reasons-why-virat-kohli-must-open/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/reasons-why-virat-kohli-must-open/">3 Reasons why India must stick with Virat Kohli as opener in Super 8 despite his recent failures</a></strong></p>

Keshav Maharaj picks semi-finalists of T20 World Cup 2024; leaves out England|Keshav Maharaj picks semi-finalists of T20 World Cup 2024; leaves out England

Keshav Maharaj picks semi-finalists of T20 World Cup 2024; leaves out England

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<p><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/2-separate-teams-for-test-odis-full-authority-demands-gautam-gambhir-to-accept-team-indias-head-coachs-offer-reports/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/2-separate-teams-for-test-odis-full-authority-demands-gautam-gambhir-to-accept-team-indias-head-coachs-offer-reports/">Team India</a> have made it to the <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/t20-world-cup-2024-super-8-teams-and-key-matches-to-watch/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/t20-world-cup-2024-super-8-teams-and-key-matches-to-watch/">Super 8 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024</a> after finishing in Group A at the top. The Men in Blue won three games, and one match was washed out. Interestingly, all these wins came without much contribution from Virat Kohli, who has been a run machine for India. Virat opened the innings in three matches but didn't get going at all.</p>



<p>He registered scores of 1, 4, and 0 in three innings. This is the first time that he has registered three consecutive single-digit scores in T20 World Cup history. With India facing Afghanistan on June 20 in the Super 8 stage, we might see Yashasvi Jaiswal coming to open with Rohit Sharma. But will it be the right move? Well, we will discuss here three solid reasons why Virat Kohli should open the innings in the Super 8 despite his recent failures.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Three reasons why Virat Kohli should open with Rohit Sharma in Super 8 of ICC T20 World Cup 2024</h2>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">1. Experience Factor</h2>



<p>The conditions in West Indies will be different, which will mainly be on the slower side. That's where India need an experienced duo at the top. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virat_Kohli" data-type="link" data-id="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virat_Kohli">Virat Kohli</a> has immense experience playing in the West Indies, while Jaiswal hasn't played a white-ball tournament on Carribbean Island. So that's where experience will come into play. You need an experienced guy at the top in such conditions on the big stage, and Virat is a proven customer.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">2. Team Combination</h2>



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<p>The biggest plus for India with <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/5-players-to-watch-out-for-in-t20-world-cup-2024/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/5-players-to-watch-out-for-in-t20-world-cup-2024/">Virat Kohli </a>opening the inning is that India can pick Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, and Axar Patel in the team. These four all-rounders have certainly added to the different dimensions within the team. If Virat shifts to No. 3, then India might have to leave one of these out. And as a captain, you always want more options. Rishabh Pant has done a decent job at No. 3, and India now have a number of left-handers in the middle order, which is an additional benefit.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">3. Virat Kohli's Powerplay form</h2>



<p>Virat Kohli is known for playing an anchor role; he takes the innings together, and other batters play freely around him. But as seen in the IPL 2024, he has applied the aggressive approach as an opener, and his intentions are very clear to go hard in the powerplay. This gives India the option to go hard all the way. But if Virat bats at no. 3, his role will be different, and he is not that kind of guy? who goes hard from ball one after the powerplay. That's why it's important that he keeps opening the innings, collects as many runs as possible in the powerplay, and carries on the momentum through his innings.</p>



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