Virat Kohli named as Wisden Almanack?s ODI cricketer; Ben Stokes, Sachin Tendulkar and Kapil Dev also featured.



Indian skipper and the run machine Virat Kohli has been named as the Wisden Almanack?s ODI Cricketer of the 2010s by the high rated annual publication recently. The publication also features former Indian cricketing greats Sachin Tendulkar and Kapil Dev in the respective lists.



32-years old Virat Kohli made his One Day International debut against Sri Lanka in 2008 and since then he has been phenomenal in scoring runs. Kohli who is also regarded as the modern-day greats has piled up massive 12,169 runs in the 254 ODIs.



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It is noteworthy that Virat Kohli has also won the World Cup 2011 and has amassed over 11,000 runs in the last 10 years with an average of over 60 and smacking 42 tons.



?To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first One-Day International, five ODI cricketers of the decade have been named in the 2021 edition of the Wisden Cricketers? Almanack,? the reference book, often described as Bible of Cricket, stated.



?One cricketer has been named for each of the decades between 1971 and 2021, with India captain Virat Kohli taking the award for the 2010s,? Wisden said on its website.



Besides Virat Kohli, former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar was named as the ODI Cricketer of the 1990s.



Kapil Dev has also named in the annual publication as the ODI cricketer of the 1980s. He was the first Indian to lift the ICC ODI World Cup trophy in 1983. Apart from this, Kapil Dev scalped the highest number of wickets in the decade than any other cricketer and scored runs with the highest strike rate.



The annual magazine named English all-rounder Ben Stokes as the ?Leading Cricketer of the World? for the second time in a row.



?His haul of 641 Test runs at 58 in the calendar year was more than anyone else, while his 19 wickets cost just 18 apiece. He did it all against a backdrop of personal tragedy: his father, Ged, died in December at the age of 65,? Wisden editor Lawrence Booth said.



The Wisden Cricketer of the year 2021 list includes the likes of Dom Sibley, West Indian Jason Holder, Zak Crawley, Mohammed Rizwan and Darren Stevens.



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West Indies experienced all-rounder Kieron Pollard was adjudged as the Leading T20 Cricketer in the World while Australia?s Beth Mooney featured in the ?Leading Women?s Cricketer in the World?.



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Virat Kohli named as Wisden Almanack?s ODI cricketer; Ben Stokes, Sachin Tendulkar and Kapil Dev also featured

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Cricket has become basic, sad to see bowlers getting tired after four overs: Kapil Dev.



Former Cricketer and an all-time great Kapil Dev on Thursday criticized the new generation bowlers who seem to get tired after four overs and complaint of workload management.



Dev, who used to bowl a lot of overs in the nets to get accustomed to the situation during his time, said it sometimes saddens him to see the new bowlers complaining and cricket boiling down to basics.



?Sometimes it is saddening to see a player getting tired after bowling just four overs and I?ve heard they?re not allowed to bowl more than three or four overs. So cricket today has changed,? Kapil Dev said in an interaction with India Today.



?Cricket today is very basic you either perform with the bat or the ball. But in our time, we had to do everything," added the former cricketer.



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He further said that during his time they used to bowl as many overs as possible to get those muscles which will help them.



"I remember in our time I won?t say whether it's right or wrong even the last player who would come out and bat during the nets, we would end up bowling 10 overs to them as well. So that mindset has to be developed and that helps build muscles. Today perhaps those four overs are enough for them so we feel for our generation it feels a bit strange," Kapil said.



India has recently found it hard to get a proper replacement for all-rounder Hardik Pandya in test cricket. The debate arose soon after New Zealand defeated India in the ICC World Test Championship final at the Hampshire bowl.



Pandya is in and out of the team after he sustained his back injury and is out of the red ball cricket since India?s last England tour in 2018.



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Cricket has become basic, sad to see bowlers getting tired after four overs: Kapil Dev

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Will Ravi Shastri continue to coach team India? Kapil Dev has his say.



Indian legendary former captain Kapil Dev reckons that there is no reason to remove Ravi Shastri, the current head coach of team India, from the position if he is doing well and producing results.



Shastri?s tenure as a head coach will end after the T20 World Cup 2021 which is scheduled in the UAE and Oman during October-November.



Speculations have been there that the current NCA chief Rahul Dravid, who is on the tour of Sri Lanka as a head coach of the second-string Indian team, will apply for the post.



"I don?t think there is any need to speak about it. Let this Sri Lanka series get over. We?ll get to know the kind of performance our team has dished out,? former skipper Kapil Dev told ABP News.



The current head coach can also re-apply for the role if he believes he can produce more results in the near future.



?If you?re trying to shape a new coach, there?s nothing wrong with it. Then again, if Ravi Shastri continues to do a good job, there?s no reason to remove him either. Only time will tell.?



The 59-years old has taken India to triumph against Australia two times in Border Gavaskar Trophy and have led India to the Semi-Finals of ICC ODI 2019 World Cup and the final of ICC World Test Championship where the team bowed down against New Zealand in both instances.



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India recently lost the all-important inaugural ICC World Test Championship by eight wickets.



Team India is currently split into two contingents, the senior led by Virat Kohli is on the England tour while the second string led by southpaw Shikhar Dhawan is in a limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka.



"India have a big bench strength. If players get the opportunity and India can assemble two teams that can claim to win in both England and Sri Lanka, there is nothing better,? added Kapil Dev.



The former cricketer is delighted to see a lot of youngsters getting their chances in the Sri Lanka tour.



?If the youngsters get the opportunity, there?s nothing wrong with it. But if it is up to the team management to decide whether they should apply such pressure on two teams simultaneously," Kapil pointed out.



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Will Ravi Shastri continue to coach team India? Kapil Dev has his say.

Will Ravi Shastri continue to coach team India? Kapil Dev has his say

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Indian players prefer franchise cricket over country?s team, says Kapil Dev.



T20 World Cup 2021: Former Indian world cup winning captain Kapil Dev feels Indian cricketers prioritise ?franchise cricket? over the country and now the responsibility is on the board to take firm steps to correct the mistakes committed during the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021.



"When the players prefer to play IPL over playing for the country, what can we say? I believe that every player should feel proud playing for their country," said Kapil Dev to ABP news.



Team India paid a heavy price of two early losses against Pakistan and New Zealand in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021 as they are knocked out of the tournament without even qualifying for the semi-finals.&nbsp;



"I believe that your national team should come first and after that franchise or any other team,? he added.



He further said he equally support the IPL, however, the scheduling process should be better when it comes to drawing a line between IPL and representing the nation.



"I am not saying don't play cricket there (for franchises) but it is now BCCI's responsibility to plan their cricket (schedule) better for the future," the 62-year-old Dev said of the Indian cricket board.



"What we can learn from this defeat is to not repeat the mistakes that have been made. This is the biggest lesson."



Dev, who took India to the 1983 World Cup win, added that BCCI should have given players some time off in between the IPL and T20 World Cup 2021.



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Indian cricketers are on a road of straight six months of cricket and the issues of mental fatigue have been highlighted by ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah and bowling coach Bharat Arun.



Bowling coach of team India, Bharat Arun, on the eve of India?s final T20 World Cup 2021 match against Namibia said that the team would have done better had they been given some rest after the IPL 2021 in UAE.&nbsp;



"I just feel that there should have been some gap between IPL and the World Cup. But this is certainly there that our players today have a lot of exposure, but they could not make the most of it (at the T20 World Cup),? said Kapil Dev.



Now as the all-important ICC T20 World Cup 2021 is done and dusted for the side in blue outfit, the management should immediately shift its aim towards the coming marquee events which are the T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia and the ODI World Cup 2023 in India.



The fresh blood should be introduced to the star-studded India side in order to create a natural balance in the playing11. The likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad, Avesh Khan, Vanketesh Iyer who showed signs of the future in them should be given enough game time and international exposure before the upcoming T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia.



Moreover, it will be important to see the partnership between the new incoming Indian coach, Rahul Dravid, and the new T20I skipper and probably the ODI skipper as well.



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Hardik Pandya will have to bowl consistently for him to be considered all-rounder: Kapil Dev.



The 1983 World Cup-winning captain of India, Kapil Dev has questioned Hardik Pandya?s place in any team as an all-rounder. He reckons Pandya will have to showcase his bowling skills on regular basis in order to be called an all-rounder.?



He said the colourful cricketer can?t be considered an all-rounder as he hasn?t bowled much in the last few years. Owing to his recurring injuries, Hardik expressed his inability to deliver his services with the ball during the entire IPL 2020, 2021 and even during the first match of the T20 World Cup 2021.



He sustained a serious back injury in 2019 and since then it has often troubled the cricketer. He sustained a shoulder injury recently to add more to his woes.



?He has to do both the jobs to be considered an all-rounder. He is not bowling so can we call him all-rounder? Let him bowl, he has come out from the injury,? said India?s cricket icon Kapil Dev while speaking at the Royal Calcutta Golf Course.



He further dwelled on the fact of how important Hardik is as far as India?s middle-order batting is concerned. Once upon a time, Hardik used to be a daunting cricketer who smacked bowlers for fun at death overs, however, the case isn?t the same of late.



He is an extremely important batter to the country, for bowling he has to play a lot more matches, perform and bowl and then we will say,? he added.



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<h2>Rahul Dravid will do better as a coach: Kapil Dev</h2>



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Dev praised the new Indian head coach and former cricketer Rahul Dravid?s appointment as the coach of the formidable Indian team. He weights Dravid more as the coach than as a cricketer.



Rahul Dravid opened his account in international cricket as India?s coach with a whitewash against New Zealand in three matches T20I series. Rohit Sharma and co wiped out the kiwis to seal the series.



?He?s a good man, a good cricketer. He will do a better job as a coach than as a cricketer because in cricket nobody has done better than him. I?m just keeping my fingers crossed. You can?t just judge one after his debut, you don?t go by one performance. Over a period of time, what Rahul will do, we will come to know. You only think positive,? added Dev.



The former cricketer concluded but not before heaping praise over Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, who are his current favourite all-rounders.



?I would say Ashwin, hats off to him. Jadeja? What a fabulous cricketer he is, but unfortunately, he improved as a batter and come down as a bowler to me,? concluded Kapil Dev.



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Hardik Pandya will have to bowl consistently for him to be considered all-rounder: Kapil Dev

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The 1983 World Cup was the turning point in world cricket. The dominance of the West Indies had come to an end. And this was the last world cup to be held in England. The <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-t20-world-cup-2022-top-5-fast-bowlers-for-indian-cricket-team/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Indian Cricket Team </a>led by Kapil Dev fought all the odds and won the trophy. The tournament also saw one of the best innings in world cricket by Kapil Dev. The Windies team was also on a roll. They played exceptional cricket and so did Pakistan. The Indian team had several great players like<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/fans-lashes-out-at-sunil-gavaskar-for-disrespectful-comments-on-shimron-hetmyers-wife/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Sunil Gavaskar</a>, Dilip Vengsakar, Syed Kirmani, and many others. But where are they now? Here is an in-depth look:&nbsp;



<h2>Sunil Gavaskar was a part of the 1983 World Cup:&nbsp;</h2>



Sunil Gavaskar was a part of the 1983 World Cup-winning team. Gavaskar from then on went on to become the first player on the planet to score 10,000 runs. Gavaskar left behind him a true legacy. It was carried on by Sachin Tendulkar and then later by Virat Kohli. He has been involved in almost every major role in Indian cricket management. He was the chief advisor of the Indian Cricket Team in 2004. This position is today called as being the ?Mentor?. He has also been the Chairman of the ICC. Sunil Gavaskar has also served as the President of the BCCI for a selected period in 2014. His contribution to Indian cricket has been immense. &nbsp;



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One generation has seen Gavaskar as a player and the other as a broadcaster. He is India?s top commentator. Gavaskar is fearless and a very smart linguist. He has always been critical of the mishappenings on the pitch and doesn?t shy away from being politically incorrect at times. This just shows the freedom that he has while commentating.&nbsp;



<h2>Krishnamachari Srikkanth was a part of the 1983 World Cup:&nbsp;</h2>



Srikkanth was a younger player among these senior players in the 1983 World Cup-winning team. Cheeka as he is popularly known played a big part in the final scoring 38 runs. He has also played a part in the Indian Cricket Team?s 2011 World Cup Triumph as he was the chief selector back then. He picked the squad that helped India win their second ODI World Cup. Srikkanth is included in the panel of the All India Council of Sports (AICS) as a member in January 2020. Cheeka has helped in grooming youngsters when he was the coach of the India A team. He is currently associated with Star Sports as a Tamil commentator.&nbsp;



<h2>Mohinder Amarnath was a part of the 1983 World Cup:&nbsp;</h2>



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Mohinder Amarnath, the son of Lala Amarnath was an integral part of India?s 1983 campaign. His spell in the final match flipped the game in India?s favor. Amarnath has tried his hand at coaching ever since his retirement. He was also featured in a TV show named ?Cricket with Mohinder Amarnath?. At his time, he was the top all-rounder in the cricketing circuit. &nbsp;



<h2>Yashpal Sharma was a part of the 1983 World Cup:&nbsp;</h2>



Yashpal Sharma was ?India?s Forever Crisis Man? as regarded by Sunil Gavaskar. Sharma walked to bat at number 4 or 5. He was a big match player. Yash was a fun-loving character on the field. Yashpal Sharma retired in the 1991-1992 season. He also gave some time for umpiring games. Later on, he was appointed as the Chief Selector of the Indian Cricket team in 2004. He built the base for the 2011 World Cup as players like MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina, and Yuvi were drafted into the national team. He was the coach for the UP Ranji squad in 2012. The unfortunate demise of Yashpal happened due to a cardiac arrest in 2021. &nbsp;



<h2>Sandeep Patil was a part of the 1983 World Cup:&nbsp;</h2>



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Sandeep Patil, the charismatic freak from the 1983 World Cup-winning team has immensely contributed to Indian Cricket. Post his retirement Sandeep tried his hand at acting in Bollywood. He, later on, switched his position to being the manager of age-group cricket in India. He was the first individual to work on minimizing age fraud in cricket. His biggest achievement post-retirement was the fact that he led Kenya, the underdogs to the World Cup semifinal in 2003 as a coach. Sandeep currently associates himself with Star Sports as a Marathi commentator and analyst. He was also the chairman of the Indian Selection Committee in 2012.&nbsp;



<h2>Kapil Dev was a part of the 1983 World Cup:&nbsp;</h2>



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Kapil Dev became the nation?s heartthrob after the triumph of the 1983 World Cup. Dev is currently playing golf in charity tournaments and is enjoying the riches of his life. He was the only one who believed that the Indian team would get their hands on the World Cup. He could foresee the talent and potential that his teammates had. Dev worked as the coach of the Indian National team in 1999 after Ansuman Gaikwad. Kapil dev and his stint with the national team were marred by the match-fixing and betting allegations. He chose to stay away from the game for 5 to 6 years. Kapil returned in 2004 as a bowling consultant for the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore. He also is the chancellor of the Haryana Sports University. &nbsp;



<h2>Madan Lal was a part of the 1983 World Cup: &nbsp;</h2>



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Madan Lal will always be celebrated for taking the wicket of Viv Richards in the big final. Lal worked in various sporting organizations post-retirement. He coached the UAE national team in 1996. He also took up the job of the Indian National team coach later in 1996 for a year. Madan Lal was appointed as a chief coach in the Sanjay Jagdale Cricket Academy, the MPCA?s job in 2010. Lal also entered into politics in 2010 in Himachal Pradesh. He stood against Anurag Thakur and stood for the Indian National Congress. &nbsp;



<h2>Roger Binny was a part of the 1983 World Cup: &nbsp;</h2>



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The leading wicket-taker and tail-ending batter of the 1983 World Cup have immense contributions. He currently works at the Karnataka State Cricket Association. Year after year, under his watch, Karnataka has become a giant in domestic cricket. Manish Pandey, Karun Nair, Prasidh Krishna, Mayank Agarwal, Devdutt Padikkal, KL Rahul, K Gowtham, and Shreyas Gopal are all players given by Roger Binny. Under his watch, the KSCA is doing very well. &nbsp;



<h2>Ravi Shastri was a part of the 1983 World Cup:&nbsp;</h2>



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Ravi Shastri needs no introduction. He has been in the public eye recently. After ending his international career at the young age of 31, Shastri moved to commentary and broadcasting. Ravi Shastri has had two successful stints with the Indian national team as the coach. He was associated with the team after Duncan Fletcher in 2014 and coached till 2016. He made sure that India wins the test mace once in 2017. &nbsp;



After Anil Kumble resigned from the position in 2018, Shastri was again appointed. He along with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma took Indian Cricket to new heights. They assured dominance over the Test format for over 6 years. After all these years, every cricket fan can still listen to Ravi Shastri?s commentary as he is now associated with Star Sports, the official broadcaster of the IPL.&nbsp;



<h2>Kirti Azad:&nbsp;</h2>



Kirti Azad will always be cherished for taking the big wicket of Ian Botham in the 1983 World Cup game against England. Azad didn?t play much at the top-most level. He went into politics immediately. But his exploits in politics are immense. He fought all his elections from Darbhanga in Bihar. He first won the elections from the Bhartiya Janata Party. Azad was then removed from the party after he rightly accused Arun Jaitley, the then finance minister of some wrongdoings. He later switched to the Indian National Congress and currently is a member of the Trinamool Congress.&nbsp;



<h2>Dilip Vengsarkar:&nbsp;</h2>



Dilip Vengsarkar was one player who had effectively filled the void of Sunil Gavaskar in the Indian National team. In the second game against the West Indies, he was playing well until the ?Big 4? decided to use bodyline tactics against him. Dilip post-retirement has also contributed a lot to the development of the game. Vengsarkar was the one who scouted and picked Virat Kohli and got him to the national team. He chose Virat over Subramaniam Badrinath and today Virat is the face of international cricket. Dilip has also started an Elf-Vengsarkar academy. He has also been the VP of the MCA since 2003.&nbsp;



<h2>Balwinder Singh Sandhu was a part of the 1983 World Cup:&nbsp;</h2>



Balwinder Singh Sandhu swung the ball like a magician on the day of the victory. Legend says that Gordon Greenidge is still wondering how the ball swung so much. Balwinder Singh Sandhu's post-retirement lends his hand to Kenyan Cricket and its development. He also worked as the Chief Coach of the Mumbai Cricket Association. His contribution to the Punjab Cricket Association is unmatched. Sandhu also helped Director Kabir Khan to deal with the minutes of the movie ?83? which was based on the 1983 World Cup victory of India. &nbsp;



<h2>Syed Kirmani:&nbsp;</h2>



Syed Kirmani and his slow knock against Zimbabwe will always cherish. He was in the best seat and could see Kapil Dev bash all the bowlers. Syed Kirmani and his work in Hyderabad in the field of sport is too good. &nbsp;



<h2>Sunil Valson:&nbsp;</h2>



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Sunil Valson has one of the best stories regarding the 1983 World Cup. Imagine not getting a chance even after being in the top 13. That must be a tough pill to swallow and Sunil did exactly that. He was the rock that allowed Kapil Dev to play all his cards. Valson was a complete team man. He is currently the manager of the Delhi Capitals. &nbsp;



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1983 World Cup: Indian Cricket Team, where are they now?&nbsp;

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Kapil Dev slams Rohit, Virat and Rahul for flopping in must-win T20 matches: Former Indian skipper, Kapil Dev has slammed team India?s top three batters - Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul - for not coming good at crucial moments in the T20 cricket. Dev didn?t mince his words as he hit out at the three most reputed current Indian batters to play with clarity in mind.



Notably, Indian all format skipper Rohit Sharma had a forgettable outing in the recently finished Tata IPL 2022 and so does former skipper Virat Kohli. While Sharma only managed to score 268 runs, Kohli amassed 341 runs in 16 innings. Meanwhile, KL Rahul continued his scintillating touch in the IPL. The LSG skipper scored 616 runs from 15 matches and remained at number two in the orange cap table.



<h2>Kapil Dev slams Rohit, Virat and Rahul</h2>



Talking about the performances of India?s first-choice top three in the shortest format, the 1983 World Cup-winning captain said that the above-mentioned players need to play a fearless brand of cricket.



?They have a big reputation and there's huge pressure on them, which shouldn't be the case. You have to play fearless cricket. All of these are players who can hit at a strike rate of 150-160. Whenever we need them to score runs, they all get out. When it is time to take off (in the innings), they are out. And that adds to pressure. Either you play an anchor or you play striker,? Kapil Dev said on the YouTube channel Uncut.



Dev, 63, further talked about the role of KL Rahul in the side. He asserted that a player can?t return with a score of unbeaten 60 after playing all 20 overs.



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?When you talk about KL Rahul, if the team tells him to play the entire 20 overs and you come back with a score of, say 60 not out, you're not doing justice to your team,? said Kapil.



?I think the approach needs to change. And if it doesn't, you have to change the players. A big player is expected to make a big impact. Having a big reputation is not enough, you also have to deliver great performances.?



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<h2>India vs South Africa T20Is:</h2>



Meanwhile, team India will return to action once again on June 9 as the Men in Blue host their South African counterparts for the five matches T20I series. The shortest format series will kickstart on June 9 in Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium.&nbsp;



Notably, the senior players such as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Shami have been rested for the series. In Rohit?s absence, KL Rahul will have the commanding role. Glovesman Rishabh Pant will be Rahul?s deputy for the series.



Down below is the complete schedule for the South Africa tour of India.



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Kapil Dev slams Rohit, Virat and Rahul for flopping in must-win T20 matches

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With Rohit Sharma being ruled out of the India VS England?test to be played in Edgbaston, Jasprit Bumrah one of the best Indian Bowlershas been handed over the captaincy of the Indian Test Team. It is very rare that we see an Indian bowler captaining the team. Even on the international level, we find it difficult. There have been?only a few successful captains who were bowlers. Imran Khan, Kapil Dev, Daniel Vettori, and Courtney Walsh are a few notable ones. So, here is a look at the other bowlers who have been captain of the Indian test team:?



<h2>1) S Venkat Raghavan was one of the Indian Bowlers and Captain of the Indian Test Team:?</h2>



S Venkat Raghavan was the Captain of the Indian Cricket Team for the first 2 World Cups. He was the one who led the Indian Cricket Team to its first-ever victory in the World Cup. He was a right-arm orthodox, off-break bowler. Raghavan was highly regarded by all the members of his team. He was a strong disciplinarian. He represented India in 57 Test Matches. He also has an engineering degree! He has been honored with the Padma Shri. ?



<h2>2) Bishan Singh Bedi was one of the Indian Bowlers and Captain of the Indian Test Team:?</h2>



Bishan Singh Bedi, the original ?Turbanator? was another bowler who led India in Test Cricket. Very well known for his left-arm spin, BS Bedi was taking wickets by the truck-load in his prime. Because of BS Bedi and his performance at the top level, many domestic Indian legends had to miss out. An example of sheer dominance in the ideal conditions was Bishi Pa! He used to see the ball rip some mud off from the wicket and he knew it was his time to shine. He flighted the ball effectively. &nbsp;



<h2>3) Kapil Dev was Captain of the Indian Test Team:?</h2>



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Kapil Dev and his contribution to Indian Cricket will never be forgotten. The Haryana Hurricane was a leader in the true sense. To get the Cup home in the early days of the sport is an absolute work of art and this is exactly what Kapil Dev did. Dev today inspires a million. The story of the 1983 team gives goosebumps to the audience and Kapil was the hero of this movie. He was a megastar and made Indians realize that we are meant for the global stage. He played 131 games for India. ?



<h2>4) Anil Kumble was Captain of the Indian Test Team:?</h2>



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Anil Kumble is the greatest match-winner that India produced as claimed by Gautam Gambhir. Jumbo, as he was called by his fellow mates, also led the Indian test team before MS Dhoni stepped in as captain. Anil was a leader always. His performance with a broken jaw, his 10 wickets in an innings, and his performance overall speak volumes of the determination and the qualities that he possesses. He played 132 test matches for the Indian Test Team. ?



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Indian Bowlers: A look at Other 4 Bowlers who Have Captained the Indian Test Team. ?

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Drop Virat Kohli if he isn?t performing, says Kapil Dev: Former Indian World Cup-winning captain, Kapil Dev reckons if Ravichandran Ashwin can sit out of the team?s playingXI even after picking a whopping 450 test wickets, then the Indian management can certainly follow a similar pattern with Virat Kohli, who is having a prolonged lean patch in the international cricket.



Virat Kohli, the batting maestro of world cricket, is having a string of poor scores in international cricket in the last few years. The cricketer hasn?t been able to score a century in international cricket since 2019.



Kapil Dev feels that the team India may have to bench Virat Kohli in the T20Is if he continues to perform dismally as it will be a disservice to those who are consistently performing and waiting for their chance.



?Yes, now the situation is such that you might be forced to bench Kohli from the T20 playing XI. If world No. 2 bowler Ashwin can be dropped from Test side then (once upon a time) world No. 1 batter can also be dropped,? Kapil told ABP News.



Dev had no hiccups in admitting that Kohli is looking like a shadow of his old self and acknowledged that he is known because of his batting style and records.



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?Virat is not batting at a level which we have seen him do over the years. He has made a name because of his performances but if he isn?t performing, then you can?t keep the performing youngsters out of the team,? said the legendary cricketer.



?I want competition for places in a team in a positive sense that these youngsters should try and outperform Virat,? he said.



The 63-years old said that if you aren?t performing then you would rather call it rest than rest.



?You can call it rest and someone else will call it dropped. Every person will have his own view. Obviously, if selectors don?t pick him (Kohli), then it could be because a big player isn?t performing,? he observed.



Virat Kohli continued his poor performance in the ongoing 2nd T20I between England and India. Kohli was dismissed by debutant bowler Richard Gleeson for a score of just one in three deliveries. 



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Drop Virat Kohli if he isn?t performing, says Kapil Dev

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?Don?t play in IPL,? advices Kapil Dev to cricketers feeling pressure in playing 3 formats: Former Indian World Cup-winning skipper, Kapil Dev is known for his bold and blunt statements. He never shies away from speaking his heart out. This time, Dev maintained bold advice for the players who often complain about physical and mental health.



He reckons players must avoid featuring in the Indian Premier League (IPL) if the tournament is hampering them mentally and physically. He asserted that players should pursue the sport with passion.



At a felicitation ceremony organised at Taj Palace, the 1983 World Cup-winning captain said that players wouldn?t feel an inch of pressure if they start enjoying the game.



"I hear a lot of times on TV that there's a lot of pressure on players to play in the IPL. Then I only say one thing, don't play. If a player has passion, there will be no pressure. I can't understand these American terms, like depression. I'm a farmer and we play because we enjoy the game, and there can't be any pressure while enjoying the game," Kapil said.



This remark from Kapil Dev has come at a time when players from different countries have raised their voices about how cluttered competitive cricket has become especially during these testing times. In fact, a few players have pulled out of playing in one of the three formats of cricket to lengthen their cricketing career.



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<h2>Kapil Dev?s verdict on non-striker run-out controversy:</h2>



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Recently a massive controversy began in the name of ?Spirit of Cricket? after Indian women cricketer Deepti Sharma run out England?s Charlotte Dean at the non-strikers' end as the latter batter was caught out of the popping crease.



Dev suggested a solution that the team should be penalised with a short run in case this happens.



"In a situation like this, I feel instead of intense debates every time - there should be a simple rule. Deprive the batsmen of their run. It should be deemed a short run. It's a better solution in my mind," Kapil had said.



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?Don?t play in IPL,? advices Kapil Dev to cricketers feeling pressure in playing 3 formats

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IND vs ENG: Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his playing XI for the first T20I against England. The match between the two teams is all set to take place on Wednesday (22nd January) at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
India and England will be locking horns with each other in the five-match T20I series. Both teams have a mixed combination of seniors and youngsters in the team, and with the way they have played of late, it's fair to say that it will be an exciting series to watch. 
Coming to the first T20I, Ravichandran Ashwin backed Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma to open the innings for the team. The duo has been doing a decent job together as an opener and would be hoping to carry on the same form in the upcoming first match. 
Sanju Samson was at his exceptional best in the T20Is last year as he slammed three tons. While on the other hand, Abhishek Sharma hasn't been able to maintain consistency. Hence the series will be extremely important for him with the bat. 
At No.3, Ravichandran Ashwin picked Tilak Varma. The left-hander oozed his class with the bat in the last series against South Africa. He batted at No.3 and slammed two back-to-back centuries. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav, as per Ashwin, will bat at No.4.
Hardik Pandya, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Axar Patel are the three all-rounders picked by Ravichandran Ashwin in his Indian XI for the first IND vs ENG T20I. They are expected to play a major role with the bat and ball. 
Rinku Singh also has been picked by Ravichandran Ashwin in his Indian XI for the first IND vs ENG team. He will be taking the role of finisher while there was no place for Ravi Bishnoi, who hard has put a foot wrong in his T20I career. Varun Chakravarthy will be there as per Ashwin. 
Mohammed Shami and Arshdeep Singh are the two fast bowlers picked by Ravichandran Ashwin for the first IND vs ENG XI. Shami will be making his comeback to the team after a year, while Arshdeep will be keen to make an impact. 
<h2>IND vs ENG: Ravichandran Ashwin's Indian XI for the first T20I </h2>
Here's Ravichandran Ashwin's Indian XI for the first T20I 
Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Shami
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Ravichandran Ashwin names India XI for first IND vs ENG T20I {PC:X}

India and England will be locking horns with each other in the five-match T20I series

IND vs ENG: Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his playing XI for the first T20I against England.

IND vs ENG: Ravichandran Ashwin picks his Indian XI for the first T20I against England, no place for Ravi Bishnoi

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Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali talked about the delay in the squad of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 for the Pakistan team. He said that it might look like they are scared of announcing the team, but it seems that they don't know what to do. 
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is around the corner and all the teams have named their squad for the tournament except the hosts Pakistan. The Men in Green are yet to announce the team even though the deadline of 12th January has already been surpassed by a long margin. 
India, Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan have all revealed their squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This has made many speculate about why Pakistan isn't announcing their squad for the tournament, which is less than one month away. 
There have been several reports that Pakistan will be announcing their squad for the tournament soon. They are awaiting the fitness of a few players, and hence, they will soon be naming the team. Some reports also have revealed the players who will be playing, but an official announcement is yet to come. 
<h2>Pakistan kya darr gaya jo abhi tak team announce nahi ki? Nahi dara nahi hai. Samajh nahi aa rahi hai - Basit Ali </h2>
Amid all this, former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali commented on the same, saying that no one knows what is happening. He speculated that they might be waiting for the fitness report on Saim Ayub. Speaking in a video posted on his YouTube channel, he explained: 
"Pakistan kya darr gaya jo abhi tak team announce nahi ki? Nahi dara nahi hai. Samajh nahi aa rahi hai -- karein to kya karein? (Is Pakistan scared to announce their squad? No, it isn't, just unsure what to do and what not). The biggest issue is whether Saim Ayub can return fit or not. It's still not clear." 
It remains to be seen when will Pakistan announce the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The tournament is all set to take place from 19th February, with the final all set to be played on 9th March.
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Pakistan squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is yet to be announced {PC:X}

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali talked about the delay in the squad of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 for the Pakistan team.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is around the corner and all the teams have named their squad for the tournament except the hosts Pakistan.

"Pakistan darr gaya"- PCB attacked as they are yet to announce ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued a warning to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the jersey controversy ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This comes after the Indian governing body refused to write 'Pakistan' on their kits for the tournament. 
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is all set to be hosted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), is scheduled to begin on 19th February. The preparations for the tournament are on, and the ICC and the PCB are taking every step possible to make sure that everything is right on track. 
However, a controversy recently erupted after BCCI refused to write Pakistan on their jersey for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Notably, every participating nation, as per the ICC policy, has to write the name of the host nation below the logo of the tournament on their jersey. 
After BCCI refused to sport it, Pakistan Cricket Board officials made a strong statement, saying that BCCI is trying to use politics in every matter. He, however, mentioned that they are hopeful that ICC will support them and India will be asked to write the name of the jersey on their kits for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 
<h2>It is the responsibility of every team to add the tournament logo to their jerseys - ICC official </h2>
Following this, BCCI also reacted, and the insider from the governing body said that since they are playing in Dubai, it isn't mandatory for them to wear the 'Pakistan written jersey'. The BCCI also stressed that they didn't write Pakistan's name on the podium of the Trophy tours as well. 
Amid all this, ICC has come up with a strong response for the BCCI. An ICC official mentioned that it is the responsibility of the host nation to add the tournament logo to their jersey. He stated: 
"It is the responsibility of every team to add the tournament logo to their jerseys. All teams are obligated to comply with this rule," an ICC official said as per A-Sports, as quoted by NDTV. 
Not only this, it is learned that the ICC also warned BCCI that they would be taking strict action if they didn't wear the Pakistan-written jersey during the tournament.
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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is all set to be hosted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), is scheduled to begin on 19th February.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued a warning to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the jersey controversy ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

ICC launches attack at BCCI over jersey controversy, gives 'Strict action' warning for not wearing 'Pakistan' printed kits

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India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh is all set to achieve the most massive feat in the history of T20I cricket in the upcoming T20I series against England. The series between the teams will begin on 22nd January at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. 
Arshdeep Singh is just 5 wickets away from becoming the first Indian bowler to pick 100 wickets in the T20Is. With India set to play a five-match T20I series against England, it is expected that the pacer will be achieving the feat in the upcoming series. 
This comes as a remarkable feat because Arshdeep Singh made his debut during 2022, and to reach to 100 wickets within the span of around 2 years is staggering. The left-arm pacer has been nothing short of exceptional in the T20 format and is one of the most consistent performers with the ball for the team. 
Arshdeep Singh has been sensational with the new ball as well as in death. In the last few years, he has proved to be the biggest match-winner for India in T20Is. The pacer has won many games for the team on his own and will be keen to carry on the same form in the upcoming series. 
<h2>Arshdeep Singh was one of the major reasons behind India winning the T20 World Cup 2024</h2>
Arshdeep Singh was one of the major reasons behind India winning the T20 World Cup 2024.  He was the joint-highest wicket-taker in the series with 17 wickets to his name as he oozed his class with both new ball and old ball, helping India to end their title drought.
Arshdeep Singh will be extremely important for India in the upcoming T20I series against England. The pacer will be key for the team alongside Mohammed Shami, who will be making his comeback to the team after a long injury break. The duo will be leading the attack for the team. 
With the kind of performances that he has displayed, Arshdeep Singh is likely to play all five games in the series. It won't be a surprise if he gets to 100 wickets in the first two games of the series against England.
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Arshdeep Singh is just 5 wickets away from becoming the first Indian bowler to pick 100 wickets in the T20Is.

India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh is all set to achieve the most massive feat in the history of T20I cricket in the upcoming T20I series against England.

Arshdeep Singh on the verge become the greatest Indian fast bowler in T20Is

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The India and Pakistan rivalry has been a great contest on the cricket field, as well as the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, marked by intense competition between the neighbouring nations and passionate fan engagement. It has often been seen that ever since the two teams have stopped playing bilaterals against eachother, these two are featured in every ICC tournament, which draw millions of spectators.  
The rivalry only intensifies, every time the two nations play against eachother, be it the Cricket World Cup or the ICC Champions Trophy. Such has been India’s domination in the ICC events, that they claimed successive wins in both the One-Day as well as the T20 World Cup. However, the Champions Trophy results have been contrasting with Pakistan’s infamous victory in the CT 2017 final against India, as well as their memorable 10-wickets win against India in the T20 World Cup of 2021.    
Clearly, the India vs Pakistan games are celebration of cricket to its peak, where every ball, every run, and every wicket carries the weightage of national pride.
<h2 dir="ltr">Here’s the strongest combined playing XI from the current squads of India and Pakistan for ICC Champions Trophy 2025:</h2>
<h3 dir="ltr">1: Rohit Sharma (C)</h3>
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Indian captain and opener Rohit Sharma will be a part of the India-Pakistan combine playing XI. The right-handed batter has exceptional records and stats in ICC tournaments for the Indian Cricket Team.
As of now, Rohit Sharma has scored a total of 10,866 runs with an average of 49.16, including 31 centuries and 57 fifties in ODIs. Sharma has this ability to score quick runs and introduce the x-factor of the game for his side. 
<h3 dir="ltr">2: Babar Azam</h3>
Former Pakistan captain and top-order batter Babar Azam would also be a part of the combined ODI playing XI. Though he has been scorched off form recently and has faced sheer criticism, however, the players great antics cannot be overlooked owing to his sudden dip in form. 
As of now, Babar Azam has managed to score 5,957 runs with an average of 56,73, including 19 centuries and 34 fifties.
<h3 dir="ltr">3: Virat Kohli</h3>
One of the greatest players when it comes to limited overs cricket, Virat Kohli is considered the greatest in the format, while his fearless approach often frightens any bowling attack in the world. 
As of now, Virat Kohli is nearing the great landmark of 14000 ODI runs in international cricket, as he for now has a total of 13,906 runs to his name with an average of 58.18, including 50 centuries and 72 fifties.
<h3 dir="ltr">4: Shreyas Iyer</h3>
Indian middle-order batter <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shreyas_Iyer">Shreyas Iyer </a>has been a consistent player for the men in blue in the ODI format for a long time. Iyer has been a crucial asset to the India middle-order while delivering match-winning performances in the CWC 2023 as well as the Asia Cup. This is the reason he finds himself in place of Indian star wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant.  
As of now, Shreyas Iyer has put on a total of 2,421 runs with an average of 47.47, including 5 centuries and 18 fifties.
<h3 dir="ltr">5: Mohammad Rizwan</h3>
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New Pakistan skipper - Mohammad Rizwan (Image Credit: X)
Pakistan wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan fins his name in this combined playing XI for India and Pakistan. The currently named skipper of the Pakistan limited-overs side, has produced results after his immediate effect.  
As of now, Mohammad Rizwan has scored a total of 2,352 runs with an average of 41.26, including 3 centuries and 15 fifties, however, he is one of the most standout players for Pakistan in the middle-order. 
<h3 dir="ltr">6: Hardik Pandya</h3>
Indian all-rounder <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardik_Pandya">Hardik Pandya</a> has been the asset for the Indian side, winning matches on several occasions. Pandya has been a responsible batsman down the order with an exemplary record against Pakistan. He on several occasions has won matches for India single-handedly, be it with the bat or with the ball. 
As of now, Hardik Pandya has scored 1769 runs and has taken 84 wickets for the Indian side in the 50-over format.
<h3 dir="ltr">7: Shadab Khan</h3>
Shadab Khan, the Leg-spin bowling all-rounder has been a crucial player for the Pakistan cricket team in recent times.Though Shadab Khan has not featured much for Pakistan in recent times, his services have been relished by the nation when it comes to limited-overs cricket. 
As of now, Shadab Khan has 855 runs and 85 wickets for the Pakistan side to his name.
<h3 dir="ltr">8: Kuldeep Yadav</h3>
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Kuldeep Yadav: The wizard for India in the sub-continent (Image Credit: X)
Kuldeep Yadav, the left-arm Chinaman bowler, has had an immense impact on India’s performances under sub-continent conditions. He is known for his standout services in the ODI format and hence features as the only main spin bowling option in the 11.
As of now, Kuldeep Yadav has taken 172 wickets for the Indian side with an economy of just 4.99.
<h3 dir="ltr">9: Shaheen Shah Afridi</h3>
Shaheen Shah Afridi has seemingly restored his form after his work stress was reduced, as the pacer has this supreme ability to swing the new ball on both sides. For Pakistan, Shaheen has been a proven matchwinner in several high-profile games in ICC tournaments.
As of now, Shaheen Shah Afridi has picked 119 wickets for the Pakistan Cricket Team with an economy of 5.49.
<h3 dir="ltr">10: Jasprit Bumrah</h3>
India’s most deadliest fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is one of the most feared bowlers in the world currently. Bumrah is an exceptional pacer in all phases of the game, and he can deliver the maximum impact with the new ball as well as in the death overs. Bumrah has not played many ODIs owing to his frequent injuries and still remains doubtful for the Champions Trophy 2025. 
As of now, Jasprit Bumrah has taken a total of 149 wickets with an economy of 4.59 for the Indian side.
<h3 dir="ltr">11: Mohammed Shami</h3>
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Mohammed Shami's return to the Indian side for the Champions Trophy (Image Credit: X) 
Mohammed Shami, the most experienced right-arm fast bowler for India, is set to feature in the upcoming Champions Trophy, as he has never featured for the Indian team ever since the last Cricket World Cup in 2023, where he was the highest wicket-taker of the tournament. 
As of now, Mohammed Shami has clinched a total of 195 wickets for the men in blue with an economy of 5.55.
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India and Pakistan's combined strongest probable 11 picked from their squads for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Sighting India vs Pakistan rivalries over ICC events, here is a combined playing 11 from the current squad of both the teams for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.