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LEEDS: Ravindra Jadeja featured in every game India played in the 2015 World Cup - a total of eight. At the 2019 edition, he remains the only one from the original squad of 15 yet to figure in a single match. WORLD CUP SCHEDULE | POINTS TABLE Times have changed and so have the priorities and the requirements of the team. Despite bringing much to the table with his all-round abilities, Jadeja doesn't seem to fit into the team equation even as the tournament reaches its closure. Jadeja's stunning catch to dismiss Jason Roy at Edgbaston was a reminder of his fielding brilliance. He has contributed to the team's cause whenever he has been called upon as a substitute fielder in this World Cup. Whether in the ring or outside it, he is a delight to watch and a constant threat to the batsmen. Jadeja would have liked to be in that list captains exchange before every game. But his wish seems destined to remain unfulfilled. Chastened by the experience against England, India dropped a … [Read more...] about ICC World Cup 2019: Ravindra Jadeja making it count as supersub

NEW DELHI: With MS Dhoni scoring a belligerent century in India's second World Cup warm-up match on Tuesday, Dhoni the batsman has shown he could well be one of the key batsmen for India in the World Cup this time. ICC World Cup 2019: Full Schedule But Dhoni's sharp captaincy brain will also be a crucial factor in India's overall performance. He might have quit captaincy, but you can't take the captain out of MS Dhoni. Anyone who follows cricket knows that Dhoni has one of the sharpest cricketing brains in the business. That Dhoni is also a big mentor for the youngsters in the team is no secret. Indian leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal is part of the young brigade that looks to Dhoni for guidance, both on and off the field. In an interview with Timesofindia.com, Chahal underlined Dhoni’s role in grooming youngsters. "Whenever I am in doubt, I rush to Mahi bhai. He has got an abundance of experience. Not just me, it helps all the members in the team,” Chahal told … [Read more...] about MS Dhoni is a mind-reader: Yuzvendra Chahal

'The wicket wasn't bad, both teams scored 200 plus and we chased it in 19 overs but it wasn't the easiest wicket to bat on.' IMAGE: KL Rahul bats during the first T20 International against West Indies in Hyderabad. Photograph: BCCI Handed a chance to open the innings for India in the three-match T20I series against the West Indies, KL Rahul said he is looking to make the most of the opportunities but is not worried about sealing his place for next year's T20 World Cup. The Indian team is continuing its preparations for the T20 World Cup in Australia and many players, whose places are not yet secured, are trying to impress the selectors with their performances against the West Indies.six wickets in the first game on Friday.T20 World Cup) a long way honestly. I have got the opportunity to bat top of the order again after a couple of series, so looking forward to just making the best use of it," Rahul said after the match. … [Read more...] about Want to make most of the opportunites to open: Rahul

Pakistan has recalled 34-year-old middle-order batsman Fawad Alam, for the first time in 10 years, for the Test series against Sri Lanka.Chief selector and head coach Misbah-ul-Haq said on Saturday that the left-handed batsman was selected because of his recent prolific scoring in domestic cricket. The series, which is part of ICC’s World Test Championship, starts at Rawalpindi next Wednesday. Karachi will host the second test from Dec. 19-23. Alam last played a Test match against New Zealand at Dunedin in 2009, eight months after a terrorist attack on the Sri Lanka team bus at Lahore that shut the doors of international cricket on Pakistan. Alam scored a century in his debut Test against Sri Lanka in July 2009 and has scored over 12,222 runs in a 16-year first-class career at a healthy average of 56.84. Alam is one of the two changes Pakistan selectors have made from the 16-man squad that lost the two-Test matches against Australia. Alam has replaced Iftikhar Ahmed while … [Read more...] about Pakistan recalls batsman Fawad Alam after 10 years