NEW DELHI: Indian captain Rohit Sharma, recognized for his wit and humour, ended the squad choice press convention on a lighter word on Saturday when he quipped, “Boring tha PC (It was a boring press convention),” to chief selector Ajit Agarkar.
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Having carried out with the choice course of, Agarkar responded to Rohit’s comment with a smile, including to the light-hearted alternate that immediately went viral on social media.
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The occasion in Mumbai was held to announce India’s squad for the ODI sequence in opposition to England and the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, with it that includes key revelations in regards to the staff, together with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Harshit Rana’s maiden ODI call-up.
Jaiswal, who has been in stellar kind throughout codecs, earned his spot because the third opener alongside skipper Rohit Sharma and vice-captain Shubman Gill.
The 23-year-old had a formidable run in Australia in the course of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, amassing 391 runs in 5 Exams at a median of 43.44.
His constant performances in T20Is, the place he has scored 723 runs at an explosive strike price of 164.31, additional bolstered his case for choice.
Chief selector Agarkar additionally shared updates on different staff choices, such because the return of seasoned pacer Mohammed Shami and wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav following their restoration from accidents.
Nonetheless, Jasprit Bumrah’s health stays a priority.
Agarkar revealed that Bumrah, who was rested after an intense sequence in Australia, won’t characteristic within the first two ODIs in opposition to England.
Harshit Rana was named as his backup for the sequence.
India’s ODI sequence in opposition to England, scheduled for February 6, 9, and 12, serves as a prelude to the Champions Trophy, which kicks off on February 19.
