Wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul was named as the vice-captain of Team India for the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023 after injured all-rounder Hardik Pandya was ruled out of the remainder of the tournament, head coach Rahul Dravid confirmed.
Following India's 302-run win against Sri Lanka in the 33rd match of the ODI World Cup 2023 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Shreyas Iyer clinched the 'Fielder of the Match' award.
After India mauled defending champions England on Sunday, riding largely on a sensational effort with the ball led by Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah, former English opener Michael Atherton heaped praise on the hosts for having the "best all-round bowling attack".
India wicketkeeper batter KL Rahul became the latest recipient of the fielder of the match award by fielding coach T Dilip as he edged past other two contenders - Mohammed Siraj and Ishan Kishan - for the performance during India's 100-run victory over England in the World Cup
Indian Pace duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami led the demolition of England, beating the defending champions by 100 runs in their ICC Cricket World Cup match at Lucknow on Sunday.
India put 229/9 in their 50 overs. Stars like Virat Kohli (0), Shubman Gill (9) and Shreyas Iyer (4) failed to score.
But useful knocks from skipper Rohit Sharma (87 in 101 balls with 10 fours and three sixes), KL Rahul (39 in 58 balls, with three fours) and Suryakumar Yadav (49 in 47 balls
Indian Pace duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami led the demolition of England, beating the defending champions by 100 runs in their ICC Cricket World Cup match at Lucknow on Sunday.
India overcame the dew factor, England's batting depth and a below-par first innings score to beat the defending champions by 100 runs in their ICC Cricket World Cup match in Lucknow on Sunday.
Ahead of the 29th match of the ODI World Cup 2023 between India and England at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Sunday, 'Men in Blue' wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul said that it was a tough time for him when he was injured.