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 The Indian cricket team displayed a poignant tribute to former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh during the second day of the fourth Test match against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Players, including star cricketer Virat Kohli, donned black armbands as a mark of respect for the iconic leader who passed away on December 26, 2024, at the age of 92. This gesture of solidarity was endorsed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), which released a statement expressing condolences. Dr. Manmohan Singh, remembered as the "Father of Economic Reforms" in India, was instrumental in steering the country away from an economic crisis in 1991 during his tenure as Finance Minister. His remarkable contributions shaped India’s economic trajectory, transforming it into a global financial powerhouse. The former Prime Minister’s demise at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi came after he was rushed to the hospital following complications related t...

  India’s 2022 T20 World Cup squad has been a topic of discussion for two years, with the selectors sticking to the core of the 2022 side. The team, which had previously faced challenges in the UAE and Australia, has been working on a similar blueprint to their previous success in the IPL. They have invested in several players, including Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, as openers and middle-order batsmen. However, India’s current lineup has five left-handed batsmen, with only two making the XI and one in the top four. India’s strategy for the T20 World Cup was based on the success formula of top T20 teams worldwide, investing in as many left-handers as possible in the batting line-up. This was done to ensure that modern-day bowlers, such as pacers and spinners, could keep the Indian batting quiet. However, with just two right-handed batsmen between them, the selectors’ assertion was accurate, as opposition bowlers struggled to keep the Indian batting quiet. Hardik Pandya’s selection ...

  Former Indian cricketer  Irfan Pathan  has emphasized the importance of captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in India’s T20 World Cup squad, highlighting their recent performances in the IPL. Pathan recalled Kohli’s impact in major tournaments, dismissing concerns about his strike rate. The wicketkeeper position is a key decision for the selectors, with Rishabh Pant, Jitesh Sharma, and KL Rahul in contention. Pathan’s squad includes Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja, with Kuldeep Yadav and Ravi Bishnoi for the spin department. Pathan’s Likely India 15 for the  T20 World Cup  includes batters, all-rounders, wicketkeepers, spinners, and pacers. The selection reflects a strategic approach, focusing on a blend of experience and talent to create a competitive squad. Kohli’s inclusion and the selection of key players demonstrate Pathan’s confidence in India’s ability to perform well in the tournament, offering fans an exciting lineup to look forward to.