Last Update: January 04, 2023, 21:31 IST
Former India opener Gautam Gambhir (Source: Instagram)
Team India has more than 20 ODIs to play before entering the main event. The preparations have already started and the Indian superstars are back in business after a break in the upcoming 3-match ODI series
If last year was T20I madness, 2023 will see more action in the 50-over format as cricketing giants start preparing for the ICC. world cup. The showpiece event is to be held in India later this year and former opener Gautam Gambhir Rohit Sharma feels like more Virat Kohli Will play a vital role for the hosts in bringing the trophy back home.
Team India has more than 20 ODIs to play before entering the main event. The preparations have already begun and the upcoming 3-match ODI series sees Indian superstars getting back in business after a break.
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speaking on the star game show road to world cup gloryGambhir said, “I always think when we talk about this new approach that India always talks about, the blueprint and stuff, you have to identify the players who can play those roles or that blueprint.” Some people can’t fit that template, so why push them to play in a way that they don’t naturally have.
“So, for me, I think it is very important to identify players as well as get the right mix, rather than thinking that we have to play to a certain template, so we have to get all 15 with a similar mindset or a Have to choose.” same template. I think Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and all those guys who can build their innings, who can play spin really well, will play a big role in the coming World Cup.
Gambhir also said that the change in rules in ODIs means that there is not much scope for fast bowlers to get reverse swing.
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“First of all, you need to identify players who have a fearless approach and probably in a format like 50 overs you need to have a mix of all kinds of players. There are players who can polish their innings. The change in role has also made a difference.
“At that time we had only one new ball, now we have two new balls with five fielders. So the part-timer’s role is gone. Reverse swing, you don’t see enough reverse swing anymore, you see finger spinners. Don’t see enough shopping for either.
(With IANS inputs)
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