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Anand Mahindra To Gift Thar SUV To Six Team India Members After Historic Series Win in Australia Cricket
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Anand Mahindra To Gift Thar SUV To Six Team India Members After Historic Series Win in Australia

While the world cricket fraternity showering praises to the young Indian team who registered a famous Test series win down under, businessman Anand Mahindra has announced to gift the Mahindra Thar SUV to six members of the winning Indian team. ## Youngsters like Shubman Gill, Mohammad Siraj, T Natarajan, Shardul Thakur, Washington Sundar, and Navdeep Saini, proved their mettle on the tour of Australia and played a huge role in India's 2-1 Test victory. And now, they are getting much deserving praised and gifts from all over the world. ## Complementing their hard work, grit, and resolve, Mahindra made the announcement on Twitter. He announced that these SUVs will be given from his own account - at no expense to the company. He stated that the reason behind this gift is "to exhort young people to believe in themselves & 'Take the road less traveled'." ## "Six young men made their debuts in the recent historic series #INDvAUS (Shardul’s 1 earlier appearance was short-lived due to injury)They’ve made it possible for future generations of youth in India to dream & Explore the Impossible", Mahindra wrote on Twitter. ## "Theirs are true ‘Rise’ stories; overcoming daunting odds in the pursuit of excellence. They serve as an inspiration in all arenas of life. It gives me great personal pleasure to gift each of these debutants an All New THAR SUV on my own account—at no expense to the company", he added. ## "The reason for this gift is to exhort young people to believe in themselves & ‘Take the road less traveled.’ Bravo Mohammed, Shardul, Shubhman, Natarajan, Navdeep & Washington! I now plead with @Mahindra_Auto to get them their THARS on priority", he stated. ## The reason for this gift is to exhort young people to believe in themselves & ‘Take the road less traveled.’ Bravo Mohammed, Shardul, Shubhman,Natarajan,Navdeep & Washington! I now plead with @Mahindra_Auto to get them their THARS on priority. 😊 (3/3)— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) January 23, 2021 ## Notably, among these six players, Shubman Gill, Mohammad Siraj, T Natarajan, Washington Sundar, and Navdeep Saini had made their debuts in the 4-match series against Australia while Shardul Thakur had only one match experience before the series. ## Mohammed Siraj was the leading wicket-taker for India for 13 wickets in 3 matches. He ended up taking a five-wicket haul in the last match at Gabba, Brisbane. His contribution helped India become the first team in 32 years to beat Australia in a Test in Brisbane.## Shubman Gill, on the other hand, impressed everyone with his eye-catching batting against the Aussie's bowlers. He ended the series with 259 runs in 3 matches with 2 half-centuries including a sublime 91 in the second innings of the Brisbane Test. His innings actually paved the way for India to chased down 324 on the last day of the match. ## It was back to back Test series win for India down under and they are the only Asian team to win the Test series in Australia. ## Stay tuned...

'No Longer The Gabbatoir, This Is History', Reactions On India's Historic Test Series Win Cricket
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'No Longer The Gabbatoir, This Is History', Reactions On India's Historic Test Series Win

Not many have given India, not even an edge to win a Test match at Brisbane which has been (not anymore) Australia's fortress for 32 years. Cricket experts were not wrong (before Gabba breached) by predicting the result though as it was an inexperienced Indian team that was left to fight with injuries, abuses, and without their best batsman and bowlers. On the other hand, Australia played their full-strength squad. ## And now, after grueling 5 days of TEST cricket, the YOUNG INDIA led by Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, Washington Sundar, T Natarajan, Shardul Thakur, and Mohammed Siraj have not only breached Australia's fortress but also give India memorable back to back series win down under. Surely, it was a sight to behold when Rishabh Pant sealed the greatest overseas win for India with a boundary off Josh Hazlewood. ## We are all overjoyed at the success of the Indian Cricket Team in Australia. Their remarkable energy and passion was visible throughout. So was their stellar intent, remarkable grit and determination. Congratulations to the team! Best wishes for your future endeavours.— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 19, 2021 ## EVERY SESSION WE DISCOVERED A NEW HERO.Every time we got hit, we stayed put & stood taller. We pushed boundaries of belief to play fearless but not careless cricket. Injuries & uncertainties were countered with poise & confidence. One of the greatest series wins!Congrats India. pic.twitter.com/ZtCChUURLV— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 19, 2021 ## Just a remarkable win...To go to Australia and win a test series in this way ..will be remembered in the history of indian cricket forever ..Bcci announces a 5 cr bonus for the team ..The value of this win is beyond any number ..well done to every member of the touring party..— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) January 19, 2021 ## WHAT A WIN!!! Yessssss. To everyone who doubted us after Adelaide, stand up and take notice. Exemplary performance but the grit and determination was the standout for us the whole way. Well done to all the boys and the management. Enjoy this historic feat lads. Cheers 👏🏼🇮🇳 @BCCI pic.twitter.com/CgWElgOOO1— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) January 19, 2021 ## You don't just play & love test cricket for nothing. Brilliant game. Congratulations India on the win, & Australia for a great series! #Testcricket #AUSvIND— Sir Vivian Richards (@ivivianrichards) January 19, 2021 ## Incredible Test & series win for India have not seen a bold, brave & boisterous Asian team on a tougher tour of Australia. No adversity could stop them, frontline players injured, & won after a remarkable turn around from the depths of 36 all out, inspiring for others.kudos India— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) January 19, 2021 ## What a Test match! The depth of Indian Cricket is scary. @RishabhPant17 , sweet number 17. Well played young man. #testcricket at its very best— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) January 19, 2021 ## This is why test cricket is the best challenge for a cricketer.. well done @BCCI .. what a game. Brilliant series to watch. Cricket was a winner today 👍— Mahela Jayawardena (@MahelaJay) January 19, 2021 ## India had many players injured, but what has been injured more has been the Australian arrogance & pride.The test series has been like a movie with every member of Indian Team being a hero & some of them Superheroes.Spiderman Spiderman tune churaya dil ka chain @RishabhPant17 pic.twitter.com/5psVFjp5Ww— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) January 19, 2021 ## Unbelievable test series win by @BCCI ! Every test match was exciting to watch! #IndiavsAustralia— Harry Kane (@HKane) January 19, 2021 ## Congrats to the Indian cricket team @BCCI That’s one of the best series wins I can ever remember on Aust soil & to do it after being bowled out for 36, plus a depleted squad-shows tremendous character, resilience, courage & belief. Just fantastic @RaviShastriOfc @ajinkyarahane88— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) January 19, 2021 ## Remarkable. Injuries galore, absent players, & beating Australia at their fortress at the Gabba. This has been the most remarkable test series victory I’ve watched in my experience. India’s depth of talent, heart and character must forever lift an entire nation. Congratulations.— Ian bishop (@irbishi) January 19, 2021 ## Class of 2016 Under 19. Rishabh Pant and Washington Sundar. Class of 2018 Under 19. Shubman Gill.— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 19, 2021 ## No longer the Gabbatoir. This is history.— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 19, 2021 ## https://t.co/14uoKzPQdj.innings! Rishabh pant and India have conquered the fortress,been a brilliant series but got to say post that 36 all out debacle,not having Kohli & battling with all the injuries including Bumrah,Ashwin etc,India have achieved the unthinkable. #AUSvsIND— zainab abbas (@ZAbbasOfficial) January 19, 2021 ## Fortress breached.!!! What a win down under.. Tiranga ucha rahe humara..!!!well done boys for the grit, determination, attitude..heads held high.. @BCCI #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/6mS2DfxsQh— Harleen Kaur Deol (@imharleenDeol) January 19, 2021 ## Stay tuned...

'The Boy Has Become A Man On This Tour', Cricket Fraternity Laud Mohammed Siraj's Performance In Gabba Test Cricket
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'The Boy Has Become A Man On This Tour', Cricket Fraternity Laud Mohammed Siraj's Performance In Gabba Test

From losing his father days after reaching Australia with the national team to becoming a household name, Mohammed Siraj has been nothing short of a revelation in the Test series between India and Australia. In the absence of the main bowlers, Siraj took the responsibility on his shoulder and not only registered his maiden fifer in just his 3rd test but also put India in a position where they can win the match and series. ## The 26-year old was given a standing ovation while returning back to the pavilion after cleaning Australia's tail in the second innings at Brisbane, Gabba. Millions around the world are doffing their hats at Siraj. The youngster was racially abused at two venues but that did not deter his motivation.## A standing ovation as Mohammed Siraj picks up his maiden 5-wicket haul.#AUSvIND #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/e0IaVJ3uA8— BCCI (@BCCI) January 18, 2021 ## Former India opener, Virendra Sehwag lauds Siraj's performance on this tour and said that he as a player has really grown up on this tour. "The boy has become a man on this tour. Siraj, Leader of the attack in his first Test series and he has led from the front. The way newcomers have performed for India on this tour will be etched in memories for a long long time. Will be fitting if they retain the trophy", Sehwag tweeted. ## The boy has become a man on this tour. Siraj, Leader of the attack in his first Test series and he has led from.the front. The way newcomers have performed for India on this tour will be etched in memories for a long long time. Will be fitting if they retain the trophy. pic.twitter.com/8bRvMI1iwR— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) January 18, 2021 ## Not only Sehwag, but players around the world heaped praise on India's new bowling star - ## Wonderful moment for Mohammed Siraj. Deserving in so many ways but even more so because of what he’s been through the last few months. His father would be so proud. And that big beaming smile from Thakur. You’d get emotional no matter who you were supporting! #AUSvsIND— Isa Guha (@isaguha) January 18, 2021 ## It’s no consolation, or small consolation. But given Mohammed Siraj lost his dad while in Australia and choose to stay on tour, you have to feel very pleased for him that he has ended the series with his first 5 wicket haul in test cricket.— Ian bishop (@irbishi) January 18, 2021 ## Mohammed Siraj has been so impressive on this Australian tour . Bowled with a Lot of heart . Congratulations on your First Test 5 wicket haul 🖐 My best wishes for a fantastic future ahead !— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) January 18, 2021 ## Lost his father. But chose to stay in Australia. Got racially abused....but didn’t let that affect him.Became the leader of the attack in only his third Test. And he’s taken a five-for. Love and respect for you Siraj. 👏👏 #AusvInd— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) January 18, 2021 ## Since 2010, India A have played 52 first-class matches, THE MOST by any team. Siraj has played 16 A team matches, Saini 14, Vihari 12, Agarwal 10, Gill 8, Shaw 5 and Pant 4. That’s why they are able to compete in the absence of some senior cricketers. #AusvInd— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) January 18, 2021 ## Stay tuned...

I Am Representation Of New India: Virat Kohli Cricket
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I Am Representation Of New India: Virat Kohli

Team India captain Virat Kohli has described his aggressive nature on the field as a "representation of new India" who forever ready to take up challenges with optimism, as he responded to Greg Chappell's view that he is "the most Australian non-Australian cricketer of all time". ## On the evening of the Pink ball test against Australia, Virat Kohli was asked about his aggressive brand of cricket coupled with a fighting attitude. ## "I would like to say that I have always been myself", Kohli said in a virtual press conference. "The way my personality and character is, I am the representation of new India. For me, that's how I look at it", he asserted. ## "In my mind, it's not (about) being compared to the Australian mindset as such. It's how we have started to stand up as the Indian cricket team and my personality has been like this from day one", Kohli added. ## The new India, according to one of the best batsmen of the modern era, is the one that's not afraid to take up challenges.## "The new India takes up challenges and is filled and is filled with optimism and positivity. We make sure that we are ready for any challenges that come our way".## From the team's point of view, Virat Kohli will only play the first test. He will be returning to India after the Adelaide test as he is expecting his first child with Anushka Sharma. On the other hand, Rohit Sharma has reached Australia for the last two tests after clearing the fitness test at NCA. ## Stay tuned...

Natarajan Will Be a Great Thing For Us Heading Into The World Cup Next Year: Virat Kohli Cricket
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Natarajan Will Be a Great Thing For Us Heading Into The World Cup Next Year: Virat Kohli

Team India captain Virat Kohli is impressed with a new bowling sensation T Natarajan and heaped praise on the left-arm pacer after performing brilliantly in the T20I series against Australia. Natarajan, picked in the national side for the first time, took six wickets in the three T20Is at an economy of just under 7 and was one of the key players in India clinching the series 2-1. ## "In the absence of (Mohammed) Shami and (Jasprit) Bumrah, he's (Natarajan) been the guy who has stood up and really delivered under pressure, which is outstanding for the fact that he's playing his first few games at the international level and he looks very composed", Kohli said after India's 12-run loss in the dead rubber. ## "He's very sure of what he wants to do, he's a very hardworking guy, very humble guy. And you feel happy for guys who are committed and working hard for the team when they get the results and make the team win", he added. ## "I wish him all the best and I hope he continues to work hard on his game and keeps getting better. Because a left-arm bowler is always an asset for any team and if he can bowl that well and consistently, I think he'll be a great thing for us heading into the World Cup next year", Kohli hopes. ## Though India lost the final T20I Kohli played a gem of a knock and took his team close to the victory. Kohli revealed that he was happy with his outing (61-ball 85) on Tuesday (December 8) and is hopeful of carrying forward the momentum into the opening Test. "I think I'm in the right headspace," Kohli said. "It was a bit scratchy in the first ODI, to begin with, but then I addressed a few things and worked on a few aspects of my game that I wanted to purely to get into the best headspace that I possibly can because I've never been a fan of thinking too much technique.## "I think when I get into a good headspace is when I feel like I can play and switch between all formats and adjust according to conditions as well. It's just about continuing to be in that headspace and making sure that I contribute enough towards the team's success and hopefully start off on the right note in the Test series". ## Meanwhile, Virat Kohli is the only second overseas captain who led his side in ODI, T20I, and Test series win in Australia. Earlier, South African captain Faf du Plessis had done this difficult task down under. ## Stay tuned...

Australia Captain Aaron Finch: 'There's Not Too Many Chinks in Virat Kohli Armour' Cricket
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Australia Captain Aaron Finch: 'There's Not Too Many Chinks in Virat Kohli Armour'

Ahead of the first of the three-match ODI series which begins Friday at the SCG, Australia captain Aaron Finch has heaped rich praise on Virat Kohli, saying the Indian skipper doesn't have "many chinks in his armour" and is probably the best one-day player of all time. ## Finch played under Kohli for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the recently concluded 13th edition of the Indian Premier League where the latter scored 466 runs in 15 matches. However, he looked far from his best in IPL 2020 where RCB reached the playoffs.## "If you look at his record it's second to none. It really is remarkable. I think what we have to keep in mind is that we have to keep looking to get him out", Finch said on Thursday about Kohli who averages close to 60 in all ODIs and 50 in 50-over matches in Australia.## "When you go away from that and you look to contain players you can miss a trick there. There's not too many chinks in his armour", said Australia's limited-overs skipper. ## "He's probably the best one-day player of all time so it's about sticking to our plans and being really committed in that regard", he added.## Stay tuned...

I Will Be Happy To Bat Wherever The Team Wants Me To - Rohit Sharma Cricket
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I Will Be Happy To Bat Wherever The Team Wants Me To - Rohit Sharma

Amid the tough competition for the opening slot, the first-choice opener, Rohit Sharma has left this decision on the team management and said that he will be happy to bat wherever the team wants him to bat in the forthcoming 4-match Border-Gavaskar Test series against Australia. ## "I will be happy to bat wherever the team wants me to but I don't know if they would change my role as an opener. I am sure the guys already in Australia must have figured out what are options when Virat leaves and who are the guys who will open the innings. Once I reach there, I will probably have a clearer idea of what’s going to happen", Rohit said PTI. ## Rohit, who is currently sweating hard in the National Cricket Academy (NCA) to regain full fitness, will be India's key player once Virat Kohli returns after the first Test. Adding to the rivalry between both teams, the Test series will also be crucial in determining the standings at the ICC World Test Championship points table. ## Also Read - Hamstring is Fine But I Absolutely Needed To Be Clear in Mind That There is No Stone That is Left Unturned: Rohit Sharma ## "Once you have your basics strong, you can work around that and build your technique, That's how you prepare. Mentally, I am prepared and I have had enough setbacks in my career where I have had long lay-offs due to injury and due to form. I know how to come back and bounce back from that. For me, being out for three, six, or one month, really doesn't matter. What matters to me is the process", he added. ## India and Australia are slated to square off against each other in three ODIs, three T20Is, and four Tests. The tour will commence with the three-match ODI series, beginning on November 27 followed by T20Is.## The first Test between the two powerhouses of the game will begin from December 17 at the Adelaide Oval and this will be a day-night contest. India is the defending champions of the prestigious Border-Gavaskar trophy. ## Stay tuned...

Hamstring is Fine But I Absolutely Needed To Be Clear in Mind That There is No Stone That is Left Unturned: Rohit Sharma Cricket
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Hamstring is Fine But I Absolutely Needed To Be Clear in Mind That There is No Stone That is Left Unturned: Rohit Sharma

There was a massive controversy over team India's star batsman, Rohit Sharma's non-inclusion in all three India squads for the forthcoming Australia tour, but now, the vice-captain of the limited-overs format has cleared the air and said that he was in regular touch with BCCI regarding his injury. ## "Hamstring is absolutely fine. Just started the process of getting it nice and strong. Before I play the longer format, I absolutely needed to be clear in mind that there is no stone that is left unturned, that's probably the reason, I'm at the NCA. So for me, it was not a concern what x, y, or z was talking about like whether he would make it to Australia", Rohit told news agency PTI as stated by Cricbuzz. ## Rohit Sharma had missed a few matches for Mumbai Indians in the recently concluded Indian Premier League in the United Arab Emirates due to his hamstring injury. He was also not included in the India squads announced on October 26 for the Australia tour. ## However, hours after Rohit's omission, he was seen practicing in a video posted by Mumbai Indians on social media which led experts like Sunil Gavaskar to question transparency regarding player injuries. Though Rohit was included in the Test squad later, he cleared the misconceptions about the injury and the subsequent confusion over the Australia series. ## "I don't know what was going on, to be honest, and what all were people talking about. But let me put this on record, I was constantly communicating with BCCI and Mumbai Indians".## Rohit confirmed that while he was feeling a lot better, he was still not a 100% fit - which meant that he couldn't risk being part of the white-ball series down under. "Of course, there is still some work that needs to be done on my hamstring. That's why I didn't go to Australia for the white-ball leg as there are back-to-back games. Around 6 games in 11 days", he said, on the upcoming ODI and Twenty20 series.## "So I thought if I get to work on my body for 25 days, I can probably go and play the Test matches. So it was an easy decision for me and I don't know why it became so complicated for others", he said.## Stay tuned...

MPL Sports To Be India's New Kit Sponsor, BCCI Announces Cricket
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MPL Sports To Be India's New Kit Sponsor, BCCI Announces

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced that MPL Sports, an e-sports platform, will the new kit sponsor and official merchandise partner of the Indian cricket team on Tuesday (November 17).## The three-year deal between BCCI and MPL Sports will be starting with India's upcoming tour of Australia and it is from November 2020 to December 2023. As per the new deal, Men's, Women's, and the Under-19 Indian cricket teams will be sporting MPL Sports designed and manufactured jerseys.## "The partnership leads us to a new frontier for Team India and for sports merchandising in the country. We look forward to working with a young Indian brand like MPL Sports to tap the potential that this sphere holds. This partnership aims at facilitating access to high-quality Indian cricket fan merchandise, including the coveted Indian cricket team jersey for cricket fans not just in the country but globally", Jay Shah, Honorary Secretary, BCCI said.## Earlier, the BCCI had invited bids for team kit sponsor and official merchandising partner rights through a tender process after Nike's four-year deal came to an end in September this year.## "We are delighted to announce the dawn of a new era for Indian cricket with the appointment of MPL Sports as the kit sponsor for the Indian men's and women's national cricket team until 2023. We look forward to MPL Sports adding a new chapter to the team's kit, and bring Official BCCI licensed merchandise within easy and convenient reach for the billion-plus fans who cheer for Team India", Sourav Ganguly, BCCI President said.## Stay tuned...

Akash Chopra Backs Virat Kohli To Continue To Lead Team India, Says He Can't be Blamed For RCB's Failure In IPL Cricket
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Akash Chopra Backs Virat Kohli To Continue To Lead Team India, Says He Can't be Blamed For RCB's Failure In IPL

Amid the ongoing talks regarding the change in the captaincy of India's limited-overs side, former India cricketer-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra has come out in support of current Indian captain Virat Kohli and defended him by saying that the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper cannot be blamed for the franchise's poor performances. ## Recently, former Kolkata Knight Riders' captain, Gautam Gambhir had slammed Virat Kohli after RCB failed to break the jinx of winning the trophy yet again at this year's IPL. Gambhir said that it is time for Kohli to quit RCB's captaincy. He also opined that instead of Kohli, Rohit Sharma, who just won the 5th IPL title as captain for Mumbai Indians, should be given India's limited-overs captaincy. ## Disagreeing with Gambhir's statement, Chopra said that though Rohit is outstanding as the captain, he should not be given the leadership of the national side based on his success in the IPL. He asked if Rohit will win those trophies with the RCB team, which is there with Kohli?## "Gautam Gambhir believes that it is the nation's misfortune if Rohit Sharma is not made the Indian T20I captain because he is the most successful captain in the IPL", Chopra said in a video posted on his Facebook page.## Also Read - Rahul Dravid Bats For T20 Cricket To Become an Olympic Sport## "But I have a question that if Rohit was given the RCB team, which is there with Kohli, will he have won two, three or four out of the five titles MI have won? Rohit as a captain is outstanding, I love him to bits but can the Mumbai Indians' success story be equated with India, that is my question. Just because Kohli's team does not do well, does it mean that is Kohli's fault", he added.## Akash Chopra who represented India in 10 Tests and scored 437 runs with 2 half-centuries, said that he doesn't see any change in captaincy at the moment as India isn't scheduled to play many matches in the shortest format of the game at the moment. ## "They cannot make him the captain now, however much you may try. I know it is not fair, I know it is tough but this is what it is. It cannot happen now as there is a simple reason for that. There are not too many T20 matches at the moment. Let us wait for some time, let us be cool, he cannot become the captain now. Kohli is the captain currently and I don't feel that there is going to be a captaincy change in this team now", Akash stated.## ICYDK, Rohit Sharma has been rested for the limited-overs series (3 ODIs & 3 T20Is) against Australia starting from November 27 to gain full fitness. However, he has been added to the Test squad which will see Virat Kohli missing the last three matches as he has granted paternity leave. ## Stay tuned...

Virat Kohli To Return India After The First Test Against Australia; Rohit Sharma Included In Test Squad Cricket
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Virat Kohli To Return India After The First Test Against Australia; Rohit Sharma Included In Test Squad

Team India captain, Virat Kohli who is expecting his first child with Anushka Sharma in January is all set to miss the last three Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Test series starting from December 17 against Australia. ## At the selection committee meeting held on October 26th, 2020, Virat Kohli had informed the BCCI about his plans to return to India after the first Test in Adelaide. The BCCI has granted paternity leave to the Indian captain. He will return after the first Test against Australia in Adelaide. ## On the other hand, Rohit Sharma who was left out from all three squads in the initial team selection has been included in the Test squad after BCCI received a medical update of his fitness. However, BCCI has decided to rest him for the ODIs and T20Is in Australia to regain full fitness. ## The Selection Committee also has added Sanju Samson as an additional wicket-keeper to India’s ODI squad while Varun Chakravarthy who was included in the T20 squad has been ruled out of the series owing to a shoulder injury. ## Ishant Sharma who has been undergoing his rehab at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru will be added to India's Test squad once he fully recovers and gains sufficient match fitness. Thangarasu Natarajan gets his maiden India call-up after an impressive IPL 2020 season. He has been included in the T20I squad.## The revised squads are as below:## Team India T20I squad: Virat Kohli (Captain), Shikhar Dhawan, Mayank Agarwal, KL Rahul (vice-captain and wicket-keeper), Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, Hardik Pandya, Sanju Samson (wicket-keeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Shami, Navdeep Saini, Deepak Chahar, T Natarajan.## Team India ODI squad: Virat Kohli (Captain), Shikhar Dhawan, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul (vice-captain & wicket-keeper), Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, Hardik Pandya, Mayank Agarwal, Ravindra Jadeja, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Shami, Navdeep Saini, Shardul Thakur, Sanju Samson (wicket-keeper).## Team India Test squad: Virat Kohli (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Mayank Agarwal, Prithvi Shaw, KL Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane (vice-captain), Hanuma Vihari, Shubman Gill, Wriddhiman Saha (wicket-keeper), Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Shami, Umesh Yadav, Navdeep Saini, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, R. Ashwin, Mohd. Siraj.##

Rohit Sharma Could Be In Danger Of Injuring Himself Again If He Is Not Careful: Ravi Shastri Said Based On Medical Report Cricket
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Rohit Sharma Could Be In Danger Of Injuring Himself Again If He Is Not Careful: Ravi Shastri Said Based On Medical Report

Team India head coach Ravi Shastri revealed that Rohit Sharma's injury is more serious than it looks and he "could be in danger of injuring himself again if he is not careful". Giving the example of himself, Shastri advised team India's vice-captain to take proper rest and not to rush his comeback. ## Rohit Sharma, who suffered a hamstring injury during a match in the ongoing IPL in the UAE, has also been left out of the team India squad from the Australia tour after BCCI's medical team found his injury serious. However, on the day of team selection, Rohit was seen practicing in the nets for the Mumbai Indians, which has led to speculation over his fitness status.## Shastri said the call not to include Rohit in the squad was taken by the selectors after going through his medical report. "It's being handled by the people in charge of the medical part of it. We don't get involved in that. They have submitted a report to the selectors and they have gone about their business", Shastri told Times Now. ## "I have no say, neither am I a part of the selection. All I know is the medical report which says he could be in danger of injuring himself again if he is not careful," he added. ## Also Read - MCG To Allow Maximum 25K Spectators For Boxing Day Test Between Australia And India## Shastri further advised Rohit not to make the same mistake he made when he went back to Australia in 1991 despite not been fully fit and that mistake cost him the rest of his career.## "There is nothing more frustrating for a player than getting injured. Sometimes you know, you want to get out of that room of yours and try and see how quickly you can come back. And therein lies the grey area. Therein lies the problem where you want to go and play, you want to test yourself. But only you will know at the back of your mind whether you are 100%, whether there is a chance going at it again", he said. ## "What I fear, I have been through that as a cricketer myself. I finished my career in 1991 when I went back to Australia when I shouldn't have. If I had taken a break for three or four months, I could've played five years longer for India".## "So, I speak from experience. It is a similar case. I wanted to go. Doctors told me don't go. It was greed. I was in tremendous form so there was this eagerness to go back. I hope Rohit's case is not that serious and the same with Ishant (Sharma)", he further told. ## The Team India tour of Australia, which comprises three T20Is, three ODIs, and four Tests is scheduled to start from November 27, to begin with, T20Is. Shastri said that team will miss both Rohit and Ishant who played crucial roles on the previous tour. ## "Both Ishant and Rohit will be missed in Australia. Both were missed in New Zealand too. Ishant played a huge role in our win last time (in Australia) and Rohit played a huge role in the home series against South Africa (last year). Both these players have had a huge role to play for us to be at the top of the WTC standings".## Stay tuned...