Virender Sehwag recounted a tense exchange with former coach Greg Chappell, who criticized his footwork despite his impressive record. This led to a heated argument, with Rahul Dravid intervening. Fueled by Chappell's warning, Sehwag responded with a brilliant 184-run innings, proving his mettle and solidifying his place as a dominant force in Indian cricket.
Wicket-keeper batter Jitesh Sharma, after a period of self-reflection following his initial T20I appearances, has made a remarkable comeback to the Indian team. His resurgence was fueled by a strong IPL season with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where he showcased his finishing abilities and even captained the team in Rajat Patidar's absence.
Dinesh Karthik has voiced his strong disapproval of Shreyas Iyer's exclusion from India's 2025 Asia Cup squad, deeming it somewhat unjust. Iyer's impressive IPL 2025 performance, where he scored 604 runs, seemingly wasn't enough to secure him a spot, even among the reserves. Karthik emphasizes Iyer's leadership and batting prowess under pressure, suggesting his omission is a missed opportunity.
Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali expressed shock over the exclusion of Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mohammed Siraj, and Mohammed Shami from India's Asia Cup squad. Ali believes Iyer's omission is particularly unjust, stating that in Pakistan, these players would be top-tier.
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On This Day: India had a memorable day on June 29, 2024 as they won the Men's T20 World Cup title after beating South Africa by seven runs in the final at the Kensington Oval in Barbados.