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Virender Sehwag highly praised the aggressive play of 15-year-old Vaibha Suryavanshi, emphasizing the importance of results over age
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Virender Sehwag highly praised the aggressive play of 15-year-old Vaibha Suryavanshi, emphasizing the importance of results over age

Former explosive batter for the Indian team, Virender Sehwag, expressed admiration for the aggressive playing style of young player Vaibha Suryavanshi and advocated for him to be given more opportunities to play. Sehwag believes that the mindset of 15-year-old Vaibha is largely similar to his own, as both prefer to put pressure on bowlers from the very first ball.

He also stated that when determining a spot in the starting lineup, results should guide the decision, not age. Vaibha Suryavanshi has accumulated 246 runs with an average of 30.75 in his career in international T20 matches for India, with an average strike rate of 186.36. However, he has not been able to play in every match due to the presence of options in the squad such as Sandeep Samson and Abhishek Sharma.

During a discussion at the annual Pan-American Trade and Industry meeting on Saturday (October 10), Virender Sehwag shared his opinion on Vaibha Suryavanshi's batting. He noted: 'Suryavanshi is currently in his brilliant phase, and his mindset is somewhat similar to mine. He thinks about hitting big shots from the first ball. Now we need to see when he will be given a chance and how many matches he can play for India.'

Sehwag, who himself has earned 17253 international runs in his career, is known for his fearless batting. He believes that regular appearances will allow Vaibha Suryavanshi to gain experience in international cricket and advance his career.

Responding to discussions about Vaibha Suryavanshi's age, Sehwag clearly stated that age rules are necessary in age-group tournaments, but after entering the IPL (Indian Premier League) or international cricket, the player's performance matters much more. Citing examples of Virat Kohli and Vaibha, he said: 'Kohli plays at 38, and Vaibha Suryavanshi is 15. In that case, the result is what matters.'

The message of Virender Sehwag's comment is clear: young players should not be judged solely by their age. If they show good results at a high level, they should be given opportunities to prove their talent. The competition for a spot in the T20 India starting XI remains high, and in recent matches, priority has been given to Sandeep Samson and Abhishek Sharma.

Virender Sehwag also discussed preparations for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup in India. He praised Shubman Gill's play and emphasized the importance of fast bowling for India's victory. Sehwag stated: 'Jasprit Bumrah is the best among our fast bowlers. If our bowling attack remains strong in the World Cup, we can easily win the title.'

Former Indian all-rounder Robin Singh also highly rated Vaibha Suryavanshi's talent but advised him to remain patient while waiting for a spot in the team. He told the news agency: 'Suryavanshi has huge talent. If he has to wait his turn on the bench, it is not a problem. Other players have also shown very good play.'

According to Robin Singh, competition within the team is necessary because it motivates every player to perform their best. Thus, for Vaibha Suryavanshi, the challenge will not only be waiting for his turn but also utilizing every opportunity given to him.

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Sunil Gavaskar hopes Rohit Sharma will achieve his goal: more ODI centuries than his age by the time he retires
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Sunil Gavaskar hopes Rohit Sharma will achieve his goal: more ODI centuries than his age by the time he retires

Rohit Sharma, former captain of the Indian team, once again demonstrated a strong response to criticism through his performances. After discussions arose regarding his future in ODIs following his retirement from T20 International and Test Cricket, some speculated that the Indian team management was preparing Yashvi Jaiswal for the 2027 Cricket World Cup. However, his on-field results proved that his experience remains extremely valuable in major venues, refuting all these assumptions.

After scoring a hundred against England in an ODI match at Lord's, he also played innings of 101 and 92 against the West Indies, showing his relevance. Given his current form, it is highly likely that he will participate in the upcoming Cricket World Cup next year, provided there are no significant changes in the forthcoming series.

His next test will be in a five-match ODI series against New Zealand, starting on November 4th. Although he could have scored a magnificent century in the third ODI against the West Indies, he was dismissed on 92 runs, which disappointed fans. Great batsman Sunil Gavaskar shares this regret, but the reason for his concern has a special hue.

Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar wishes for the number of his ODI centuries to exceed Rohit Sharma's age by the time he exits international cricket. Rohit will turn 40 during next year's World Cup, and currently, he has registered 35 ODI centuries. Gavaskar shared his thoughts in an interview on Star Sports Network, noting that he was particularly disappointed that Rohit could not complete a century in the match where he was dismissed on 92 runs. He believes that if Rohit had scored a century in that match, he would have reached his 36th ODI century and moved one step closer to this important goal.

In Gavaskar's opinion, achieving a number of centuries greater than a player's age at the time of retirement is an exceptional feat. It indicates the level of cricket the player maintained over a long period and how consistently he played throughout his career.

To explain his point, Sunil Gavaskar cited an example from his own career. He mentioned that even in the later years of his international career, he wanted the number of his Test Cricket centuries to match his age. However, he did not manage to do so. The former captain stated that in the last year of his career, he was dismissed on ninety runs three times. If he had completed a century in those three matches, he would have had 38 Test centuries upon retiring at the age of 38.

This is why Sunil Gavaskar wants to see Rohit achieve this milestone. Rohit still has time and form. In the last four ODI matches, he has scored two centuries and one half-century. Thus, there is a high probability of further increasing his statistics by the 2027 Cricket World Cup.

He answered the debates surrounding Rohit's ODI career by constantly demonstrating it with his batting. Following the century against England, the 101-run innings against the West Indies confirmed his form, while the 92-run innings in Mullumpura demonstrated the quality of his play. During this innings, the ball initially moved, making it difficult for the batsman to score runs. Rohit Sharma minimized risk, took his time, and started playing his shots when conditions became easier. He was approaching his 36th ODI century but lost his wicket while trying to play a pull shot.

Second ODI between India and West Indies: Focus on Indian fast bowlers and Virat Kohli's form
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Second ODI between India and West Indies: Focus on Indian fast bowlers and Virat Kohli's form

Despite having a star-studded batting lineup, the main focus in the upcoming second ODI against the West Indies will be on the Indian fast bowlers. In the first match, the performances of Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill, who scored 296 runs, were insignificant, but the absence of Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya cast doubt on the fast bowling attack.

This match will take place in Guwahati at 14:00. In the first ODI played in Tiruvannamalai, India achieved its goal in less than 42 overs. Gill captained the side, Kohli scored in his characteristic style, and Kuldeep Yadav took four wickets, demonstrating his skill with the ball.

However, the picture regarding the fast bowlers was not entirely clear. Due to preparations for the upcoming World Cup next year, India introduced Nitish Kumar Reddy and rested Mohammed Siraj. This experiment did not meet expectations; Reddy, returning from injury, struggled for rhythm and lost 18 runs in his seven-ball over.

The main question now is whether India will give Reddy another chance with the new ball or bring back Mohammed Siraj. Jasprit Bumrah is in Japan for the Asian Games, and Hardik Pandya awaits fitness clearance. Thus, the squad for the second ODI could be significant in terms of World Cup preparation.

There might be an opening for the Jammu and Kashmir pacer, Akib Nabi. Although Nabi was included in the Indian team for the Test series against Sri Lanka, he has yet to make his international debut. India constantly looks for players who can contribute with both bat and ball. It was with this thought that Naman Dhir was included in the first ODI.

Dhir scored 33 runs in five overs but did not get a chance to bat. If Siraj returns, one of the all-round options will have to be dropped. Furthermore, including Nabi would require a complete reassessment of the team balance with an additional specialist bowler.

Regarding the batting, the most significant news for India is Virat Kohli's form. In the first ODI, Kohli looked completely in control, scoring a hundred runs off just 74 balls, making him the second Indian player after Sachin Tendulkar, who scored 15,000 runs in ODI cricket.

Kohli is now returning to the Baraspara stadium, where he scored his 45th century against Sri Lanka in January 2023. His current form heightens the tension for the second ODI. The only question is whether the West Indies bowlers can stop the Kohli-Gill duo this time.

For the West Indies, this match is a 'fight or die' situation, as they need a win to remain in the series. Their fielding also disappointed in the first ODI. Gill received early assistance and capitalized on it by scoring a hundred.

Coach Darren Sammy's team will attempt to end the long wait against India. The West Indies last won an ODI series against India in 2002. Therefore, the second ODI will feature a combination of Kohli's hot streak and close attention to the composition of the Indian fast bowling attack.

The Indian squad includes: Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Rituraj Gaikwad, K.L. Rahul (vice-captain), Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Batra, Mohammed Siraj, Akib Nabi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Naman Dhir.

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