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Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar – ‘Will Ravichandran Ashwin replace Axar Patel in India’s World Cup squad’

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Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar – ‘Will Ravichandran Ashwin replace Axar Patel in India’s World Cup squad’: For the forthcoming three-match series against Australia, legendary off-spinner R Ashwin has made a remarkable return to the Indian ODI squad.

If Axar Patel fails to recover in time for the international tournament, his place in the team puts him in direct competition with Washington Sundar for a spot in the World Cup.

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The first two games will be skipper Rohit Sharma’s, senior batsman Virat Kohli’s, all-rounder Hardik Pandya’s, and in-form spinner Kuldeep Yadav’s well-deserved break to ensure the senior players are psychologically fresh for the much awaited World Cup.

K L Rahul will serve as captain for the first two games against Australia, while Rohit Sharma will make a comeback to command a fully prepared team in the third and final ODI, which will take place soon before the World Cup starts on October 5. The roster for the third game essentially includes Ashwin and Washington among the 15 players chosen for the World Cup.

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Ashwin, who last played an ODI in South Africa back in January 2022, could potentially be a last-minute addition to the World Cup squad if Axar fails to recover before the September 28 deadline set by the International Cricket Council.

Axar had suffered a quadriceps tear during the recently concluded Asia Cup in Sri Lanka, which caused him to miss the final match against Sri Lanka on Sunday.

Chief selector Ajit Agarkar stated that both Ashwin and Washington are being considered as potential replacements if Axar fails to recover in time. “There are couple of guys anyways, him and Washington. Look basically, what is being made known to us about Axar’s injury is that he should be okay and call we will make it once we know that but it leaves us with option to check these guys if they need to go that way,” Agarkar told the media during a virtual session.

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“If the need arises, we will look at that way but I don’t think there is any need to speculate right now because we are hoping that Axar is fit,” he added.

Ashwin, who had been excluded from the India ODI squad since the Champions Trophy in 2017, was given another opportunity in January of last year during the ODI series in South Africa.

However, his return to the team was short-lived as he was once again sidelined. Similarly, Ashwin’s T20 career has followed a similar path, with the 37-year-old being dropped from the team after the World Cup in Australia last year.

Additionally, Shreyas Iyer, who has been prone to injuries, was only able to participate in two matches during the Asia Cup due to a back spasm.

Nevertheless, he is now available for all three ODIs.“He got through his batting programme fine and at the moment, he is fit. We hope that he gets through all these three games,” said Agarkar.

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The first One Day International (ODI) match will take place in Mohali on September 22nd, followed by the second match in Indore on September 24th, and the third match in Rajkot on September 27th.

Afterward, India will participate in two World Cup warm-up games against England and Netherlands on September 30th and October 3rd, respectively, in Guwahati and Trivandrum. Finally, India will kick off their tournament by facing Australia in Chennai on October 8th

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Gautam Gambhir’s Anuual Salary As Head Coach 52% Less Than He Got from KKR

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Gautam Gambhir’s Anuual Salary As Head Coach 52% Less Than He Got from KKR: After announced that Gambhir Gambhir will be the new head coach, we are hearing some exciting gossip about his annual salary.

As a veteran successfully led KKR as a mentor, Indian cricket fans have really high expectation from him.

Former coach Rahul Dravid started his job as an Indian head coach in Nov 2021. His term was about to expire in Nov 2023, but BCCI has extended it further until the T20 World Cup 2024.

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However, VVS Laxman was appointed as a temporary coach for India against Zimbabwe tour.

Now, Gambhir Gambhir will join in the upcoming series against Sri Lanka.

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There are now some intriguing reports regarding Gautam Gambhir’s remuneration as team India’s head coach, amidst the enthusiasm among Indian supporters.

It has been discovered that the veteran would receive an incredible 12 crores in pay per year. Rahul Dravid received precisely the same compensation while serving as head coach.

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The 12 crore yearly compensation, however, is apparently far less than what Gautam Gambhir received for coaching the Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2024 Indian Premier League.

It was discovered that Gambhir received 25 crores for serving as a mentor. This time, Gambhir is receiving a 52% pay as opposed to his most recent deal.

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Yuvraj Singh Insult MS Dhoni as He Names His All-Time XI

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Yuvraj Singh Insult MS Dhoni as He Names His All-Time XI: Yuvraj Singh, the skipper of the India Champions, picked his all-time team after the team became winners in the World Championship of Legends on Saturday, defeating Pakistan by five wickets in a thrilling final.

When selecting his starting XI, Yuvraj—who is still among the most decorated cricket players in history—made some logical choices. Among Indian hitters, players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Sachin Tendulkar made the cut.

The opening batsmen for him were Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting, with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli coming in at No. 3 and No. 4, respectively. Yuvraj selected AB de Villiers at number five, and Adam Gilchrist, the specialist wicket-keeper, at number six.

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Australian spin bowling star Shane Warne was ranked No. 7 by Yuvraj, and Muttiah Muralitharan was ranked No. 8. Wasim Akram and Glenn McGrath were the bowlers at No. 9 and No. 10, respectively, while Andrew Flintoff, a former England all-rounder, was a candidate at No. 11.

In the championship game, the Yuvraj-led squad proved why they were the best by winning a close battle between two very competitive teams. After winning the toss, the Pakistani Champions chose to bat first and amassed a respectable score of 156/6 in 20 overs.

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The innings was anchored by Shoaib Malik’s 41 off 36 balls, which was a notable performance. Irfan Pathan clean bowled Captain Younis Khan for seven runs, ensuring he would not leave an impression. The middle-order collapsed and Misbah-ul-Haq was retired hurt after a brisk 18, late contributions from Sohail Tanvir (19* off 9) ensured Pakistan posted a respectable score.

Indian bowlers, led by Anureet Singh who claimed three wickets with support from Vinay Kumar, Pawan Negi and Irfan Pathan (one wicket each) were instrumental in containing Pakistan’s batting lineup.

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India Champions responded by deliberately beginning their run chase. Even though Ambati Rayudu lost Robin Uthappa (10) early in the innings, his brilliant fifty off thirty balls laid the groundwork for the Men in Blue’s chase.

In the same over, Suresh Raina also left cheaply for four, aiding Pakistan’s recovery. However, Rayudu and Gurkeerat Singh Maan’s (34 off 33) solid combination kept India in the game.

Rayudu and Mann also departed in a space of 10 runs but the momentum stayed firmly in India’s favour with Yusuf Pathan’s blistering 30 off 16 balls before the latter was dismissed in the penultimate over.

Yuvraj Singh’s All-Time XI:

Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Adam Gilchrist (wk), Andre Flintoff, Shane Warne, Mutttiah Muralitharan, Glenn McGrath, Wasim Akram. Yuvraj Singh (12th man)

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