New Zealand leads South Africa 242 (De Swardt 64, O’Rourke 4-59) by 31 runs at stump 211 (Williamson 43, Latham 40, Piedt 5-89, Paterson 3-39).
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary’s announcement puts an end to days of anticipation regarding the leadership of the international tournament in the Caribbean and the United States.
“At this point in time, Rohit is an all-format captain. It is a collective decision, and the selectors are fully aligned on the matter. Hardik Pandya will retain his position as vice-captain for the T20 World Cup. Consider if Hardik gets injured, as he did in the previous World Cup. In such a scenario, who should we entrust with the leadership responsibility,” Shah stated.
“If you recall the Afghanistan Twenty20 International match, we were in a precarious position at 27 for four, but Rohit’s extraordinary century turned the tide in our favor,” he continued. We are unable to doubt his capabilities. Despite having won ten consecutive World Cup matches, we were defeated in the championship match. “This is an inherent aspect of the game,” Shah reaffirmed, reiterating his earlier statements made at the event.
“I have not made any comments about the 2023 World Cup, in which we lost the final in Ahmedabad. However, I can assure you that India will clinch the T20 World Cup in Barbados on June 29 under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy,” Shah confidently stated at the function where the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium was renamed as the Niranjan Shah Stadium. Rohit, head coach Rahul Dravid and a few members of the Indian team were also in attendance.
A day prior to the commencement of the third Test against England in Rajkot, Shah made this announcement. India endeavors to seize the upper hand in a series that has been intensely disputed thus far.
Pandya formed a formidable contender for the Mumbai Indians’ captaincy, particularly after he succeeded Rohit Sharma in that role. Shah’s remarks, nevertheless, quelled all rumors and speculation.
Additionally, Shah emphasized that he would encourage the athletes to participate in domestic cricket via letter. A number of the nation’s most talented athletes have reportedly avoided Ranji Trophy contests in an effort to maintain fitness for the impending Indian Premier League. “It is a substantial concern.” Tomorrow, I will be writing to each and every participant. You are obligated to comply with the instructions of your commander and coach and engage in red-ball cricket. This instruction is applicable to every athlete who is not enrolled at the National Cricket Academy. We will take measures to prevent injured players from exacerbating their ailments and jeopardizing their white-ball cricket prospects by participating in red-ball cricket. “However, all young and fit players are subject to this directive,” Shah declared.
However, the BCCI secretary refrained from naming any specific player, including Ishan Kishan, who has been preoccupied with IPL preparations. “Since he is a child, I see no reason to specify his name. This instruction is universally applicable to all participants, contract included. All participants will be obligated to participate in domestic cricket moving forward.
Shah further stated that the committee’s recently advertised new selector would be appointed in the near future. When explicitly queried about the North Zone representation of the new selector, he responded that the determination rested with the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC). “The Test series lineup has been selected. Thereafter, no further international assignments occur. The IPL exists. Nevertheless, we intend to conclude the procedure as quickly as possible,” he stated.
Shah also expressed his unwavering support for Virat Kohli, who is absent from the ongoing England series on personal obligations. “No concern exists regarding Virat.” During a 15-year cricketing career, an individual has the opportunity to request leave for one series. Virat is not the type of athlete to absent themselves without a valid reason. “We must support and have faith in our players,” said the BCCI official.
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