Some major Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) updates. Mohammed Shami has been officially ruled out of the India vs Australia Test series. Tanush Kotian has been added as a replacement for Ravichandran Ashwin by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Two Rohit Sharma stories as well. This time both are positive. A former teammate of his was sure he’d be one of the greatest when he was just 22. Aakash Chopra has labelled the Indian captain as the best T20I batter of 2024. Vinod Kambli has been admitted to a hospital. And lastly, some domestic stars were in full flow on the second day of action in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25.
Shami out of India vs Australia Tests
Mohammed Shami is out of BGT 2024-25. The writing was on the wall for some time now; it’s just now it’s been confirmed. Shami has some swelling in his left knee, and the BCCI medical staff is tending to the pacer. Moreover, the pacer is also uncertain about further participating in the Vijay Hazare Trophy for Bengal.
Tanush Kotian replaces Ashwin
Team India has zeroed in on who should be Ashwin’s replacement, and it’s another tall all-rounder in Tanush Kotian. The off-spinner from Mumbai is expected to leave for Australia on December 14 and will join the team in Melbourne. It’s fascinating that Axar Patel wasn’t considered, and an uncapped star who featured for India A against Australia A has been selected.
Rohit Sharma was always “destined for greatness”
Rohit Sharma’s former Deccan Chargers and Mumbai Indians teammate, Herschelle Gibbs, was sure in 2009 that the then 22-year-old would end up as one of the greatest batters of all time. He told InsideSport in an exclusive chat that Rohit had something special about him, and as far as Gibbs saw, he was “destined for greatness.”
Vinod Kambli admitted to hospital
Days after being spotted struggling physically to even stand up, Vinod Kambli has been admitted to a hospital. The former Indian cricketer was admitted on Saturday (December 21), and although he’s stable at this moment, his condition is still described as critical. Kambli is currently at the Akriti Hospital in Thane.
Best T20I batter of 2024 is Rohit Sharma?
Out of Travis Head, Phil Salt, Sanju Samson, Rohit Sharma, and Jos Buttler, former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has picked the Indian captain as the best T20I batter of 2024. Among them, Rohit has scored the least runs, but that’s because he retired after winning the T20 World Cup 2024 for India.
Gaikwad & Kishan shine in Vijay Hazare Trophy
Ishan Kishan scored a quickfire 134 against Manipur and revived hopes of a return to Team India’s ODI squad. One mustn’t forget that he played in the ODI World Cup 2023. Ruturaj Gaikwad made an unbeaten 148 against Services and chased down 205 runs in just 20.2 overs. He now has the highest average in List A history.
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