KL Rahul, who is vying for a spot in India's squad for the upcoming series against Bangladesh, faced criticism from fans on social media after a disappointing knock of 37 off 111 balls in the ongoing Duleep Trophy. Representing India A, Rahul's rusty form has raised concerns among fans as they trolled him on Twitter. This adds pressure on the star batter to perform better and secure a spot in the national team.
In a much-awaited match between two Indian domestic teams, India A and India B, Washington Sundar took a crucial wicket by getting KL Rahul out on the first ball. KL Rahul, who is currently not part of the T20 World Cup squad, played for India B and was dismissed for just 37 runs in their Duleep Trophy match on Saturday. India A struggled, losing five wickets in the morning session, but India B's Musheer Khan scored an impressive century, leading them to a total of 321 runs. This match could have a major impact on the upcoming T20 World Cup squad selection as players look to prove themselves in domestic cricket.
In the highly-anticipated Duleep Trophy clash between India A and India B, the two teams are evenly poised on Day 3 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. With the Shubman Gill-led India A side trailing the opponent's first-innings score, it will be up to the current batting duo of Riyan Parag and KL Rahul to put up a solid partnership. On the other hand, India B will rely on the brilliant batting performance of Musheer Khan and the fine form of Navdeep Saini to extend their lead.
Follow the live updates of the first match between India A and India B in the Duleep Trophy 2024, taking place at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. With the likes of Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, and Rishabh Pant in the teams, it is expected to be a thrilling competition. Keep an eye on key bowlers Khaleel Ahmed and Kuldeep Yadav as well as the Jaiswal brothers from India B.
The Duleep Trophy 2024 match is set to commence with an exciting face-off between two star-studded teams, India A and India B, led by Shubman Gill and Abhimanyu Easwaran respectively. The match will take place at the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, and features a strong batting line-up for both teams with talented players like KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant and Mayank Agarwal. In bowling, Khaleel Ahmed, Avesh Khan and Kuldeep Yadav will be the ones to watch out for in India A, while Washington Sundar and R Sai Kishore will have a crucial role to play for India B.
Star players including Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah will not participate in India's Duleep Trophy, while other contracted players are expected to play. The tournament, to be selected by Ajit Agarkar's panel, will feature upcoming talent like KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant. Mohammed Shami may also join the matches in his recovery from injury. However, logistical challenges may require one match to be moved to Bengaluru rather than its planned location of Anantapur.
Athiya Shetty and her husband KL Rahul have teamed up with top cricketers to organize a one-of-a-kind cricket auction to raise funds for Vipla Foundation, a special needs school in Mumbai. The couple has enlisted the support of legendary Indian cricketers like Rahul Dravid, MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma, along with international stars like Jos Buttler and Quinton de Kock. The auction aims to support the foundation's special school for children with hearing and intellectual disabilities, which was started by Athiya's maternal grandmother.
Despite a strong start from Rohit Sharma and a promising partnership between Axar Patel and KL Rahul, the Indian team was unable to secure a win in the first ODI against Sri Lanka. After a topsy-turvy chase, the game ended in a draw due to a last-minute wicket by Sri Lankan captain Charith Asalanka. Sharma stated that the score was "gettable" but acknowledged that the pitch was difficult for shot-making. The two teams will face off again in the second ODI on Sunday.
In the first ODI between India and Sri Lanka, Sri Lankan skipper Charith Asalanka won the toss and opted to bat first. Pacer Mohammed Shiraz is set to make his ODI debut for the team. India will have KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, and Kuldeep Yadav in the playing eleven. Shivam Dube will be playing his first ODI since 2019. Indian players will be wearing black armbands in memory of former coach Anshuman Gaekwad, who recently passed away.
India's skipper Rohit Sharma discusses the difficult task of choosing between KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant for the role of wicketkeeper-batter in the upcoming ODI match against Sri Lanka. While both players have proven to be match-winners in the past, Rohit acknowledges the challenge of making a decision when there is an abundance of talent in the team. However, he also mentions the importance of creating a relaxed and freeing atmosphere for the players to perform their best.