Cricket

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said Wednesday that national team skipper Rohit Sharma has “a bit laid-back" captaincy style.

The Men in Blue returns to Zimbabwe after six years for a three-match One-Day International (ODI) series, beginning on August 18. The Harare Sports Club will host all three matches.

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has asserted former Indian captain Virat Kohli will return to his former glory in the 2022 Asia Cup.

Given the importance of the T20 World Cup and Shubman Gill's lack of previous experience in the shortest format, KL Rahul is expected to take over as team captain for the Asia Cup. The tournament will be held in the United Arab Emirates starting on August 27. Gill will likely be moved to the third spot to guarantee that his captain gets enough game time.

The Board Of Control For Cricket In India (BCCI) refused to give the former captain of India's national team Mahendra Singh Dhoni permission to play with the South African team Chennai Super Kings Johannesburg.

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting predicts India will win the 2022 Asia Cup and will defeat Pakistan in their first match on August 28.

KL Rahul has been named India captain for the three-match ODI tour of Zimbabwe from August 18 to 22. Shikhar Dhawan, who was previously tasked to lead the team, will now serve as vice-captain. Rahul has also been named to the India squad for the 2022 Asia Cup, which begins on August 27 in the United Arab Emirates.

India all-rounder Washington Sundar injured his left shoulder while competing in the Royal London Cup ahead of Team India's tour of Zimbabwe. India was scheduled to travel to the African nation with three specialist spinners, one of whom was Sundar.

Former India batter Ajay Jadeja has said that Dinesh Karthik should not be included in the India squad for T20 World Cup 2022 later this month.

Former chief selector Kiran More has said that Mohammed Shami should be included in India's 2022 Asia Cup squad despite his long absence from the team.