Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are back in the ODI squad for the Australia tour, drawing significant fan attention. A young fan's ecstatic reaction to getting Kohli's autograph in Perth highlights their enduring impact. Both players showcased their legendary form in training, with this series potentially being their last in Australia.
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Chief selector Ajit Agarkar clarified that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are not on trial for the upcoming Australia ODI series, nor will it determine their 2027 World Cup chances. Their exceptional records mean they won't be judged on a single series, with Agarkar emphasising a balance of experience and youth for the team's future.
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Tejashwi Yadav has been named the Mahagathbandhan's chief ministerial candidate for Bihar, with Mukesh Sahani as his deputy. This move signals a shift in the alliance's caste dynamics and leadership. However, the Congress faces internal dissent over ticket distribution, raising concerns about its influence within the opposition bloc.
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Tejashwi Yadav, Mahagathbandhan's CM candidate, hit back at the NDA. He questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's record on scams. Tejashwi also pointed to high crime rates in BJP-ruled states. He alleged that the BJP focuses more on Gujarat than Bihar. The verbal duel intensifies as Bihar gears up for polls.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal slammed Western nations' double standards on Russian oil, questioning Germany and UK's pursuit of sanctions exemptions. He asserted India's independent trade policy, stating the nation won't sign deals under pressure.
Former chief selector Ajit Agarkar cited fitness concerns for Mohammed Shami's exclusion from the England series and the recent Australia ODI tour. Shami, however, expressed his readiness to play, stating his participation in domestic matches indicates his fitness. Agarkar indicated that Shami's availability for future tours depends on his fitness over the next two months.
Rohit Sharma achieved his 50th international century, a milestone only two other Indians have reached. He scored 121* against Australia in Sydney, topping the series with 202 runs and earning Player of the Match and Series. Sharma now holds records for most centuries by a visiting batter in Australia and is India's ninth-highest ODI run-getter.
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