Virat Kohli has been struggling with his form since 2019. The former India captain in all formats has yet to make any centuries since his last in the November 2019 Test series against Bangladesh. This prompted fans to speculate that Kohli would lose his No. 3 batting position in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2022. However, former cricketer Wasim Jaffer said otherwise.
The last two games of a T20I series between India and the West Indies are facing uncertainties. Multiple reports hold both teams have yet to acquire their visas for entry to the United States ahead of the August 6-7 games in Lauderhill, Florida. In the wake of this event, Cricket West Indies (CWI) reportedly plans to put these games on hold but prioritises efforts to work on players' visas.
On July 30, the Board of Control For Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the 15-member squad for the upcoming One-Day International (ODI) tour of Zimbabwe. However, the team did not include the services of opening batsman KL Rahul.
Deepak Chahar is anticipated to play in the forthcoming T20 World Cup 2022. Chahar, who has previously had to recuperate from an injury, is expected to recover shortly and make the cut for the tournament.
New Zealand's Martin Guptill has replaced India captain Rohit Sharma as the top run-scorer for the T20I category. The right-handed batter has earned 3,399 runs in T20Is, leading Sharma by 20 runs.
Former India wicketkeeper Saba Karim has said Deepak Hooda is a great addition to Team India in white-ball cricket.
All-rounder Axar Patel has said that his Indian Premier League (IPL) experience helped him secure his maiden fifty in the second ODI against West Indies. The half-century gave India a series-clinching victory in their second ODI against West Indies on Sunday.
While currently rested, Virat Kohli has said he is determined to help India win the 2022 Asia Cup and T20 World Cup.
The top three of India's batting line-up made half-centuries in the first One Day International against West Indies on Friday. The visitors were able to post a total of 310/7 on the board. However, they were well set to get more runs before the hosts rallied in the final 15 overs.