DRS, Oct 10: Pakistan pacer challenges Abhishek Sharma, ‘special’ Harshit Rana & why Samson over Jitesh?

Shubman Gill has spoken about Rohit Sharma after replacing him as India’s ODI captain. Rohit and Virat Kohli need to play domestic cricket, says an Indian legend. What’s so special about Harshit Rana? Why was Sanju Samson preferred over Jitesh Sharma? Mohammed Shami clears things up. Lastly, Abhishek Sharma has been challenged.

DRS 1

Rohit-Kohli must play domestic

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly thinks BCCI’s decision to appoint Shubman Gill as the new ODI skipper is the right one. Ganguly added that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli need to play domestic cricket now that they play only one format; otherwise, they’ll lose their touch and form.

DRS 2

Suryakumar Yadav’s faith in Sanju Samson

Suryakumar Yadav has revealed why he and Gautam Gambhir picked Sanju Samson over Jitesh Sharma as India’s wicketkeeper in the Asia Cup. Surya shared that Samson’s recent form was great, and both of them believed that he was more reliable than Jitesh in the middle order.

DRS 3

What’s so special about Harshit Rana?

Ravichandran Ashwin doesn’t understand why Harshit Rana has been selected for India’s tour of Australia. The spinner agrees that Harshit has immense potential, but can’t reason as to why he continues to get backed after non-performance for the last 12 months. Ashwin added that perhaps Gambhir sees something special in Harshit.

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DRS 4

Learnings from Rohit Sharma

Calmness and fostering friendships within the team. These are the two things India’s new ODI captain, Shubman Gill, wants to learn from his predecessor, Rohit Sharma. Gill, who’ll take over from October 19, also stated that Team India still needs Rohit and Virat Kohli in the format.

DRS 5

Shami says, ‘I’m fit’

After the India vs Australia series snub, Mohammed Shami has come out and stated that he doesn’t have any fitness issues. The pacer added that he’s ready and practicing if Team India needs him, but selection is not in his hands.

DRS 6

Abhishek Sharma issued changed

Pakistani cricketer Ihsanullah has claimed that had he been playing in the Asia Cup, he would have dismissed star Indian opener Abhishek Sharma in just 3 balls. The right-arm pacer added that Abhishek won’t have been able to hit him.

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