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Rohit Sharma is confident that they will slowly be able to build up the right level of communication required in such big event. In fact against Pakistan, Rohit Sharma allowed KL Rahul to take first strike, which he normally does when Shikhar Dhawan is around. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Rohit Sharma says he can overcome communication issues with KL Rahul

Dhawan's fractured left-hand has put Rahul in the line of fire in a stage like World Cup.

18 Jun 2019 1:57 PM

Vijay Shankar has been the player of choice following a spree of bans and injuries (Photo: AP)

Lady Luck smiles on Vijay Shankar!

Vijay Shankar seems to be having a lucky streak, right from the time of his debut to his performance in the ongoing cricket World Cup.

18 Jun 2019 1:01 PM

India expect Dhawan to be fit before the June 30 match against England but Rahul’s first fifty of the tournament suggests he can be a handy replacement. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Can KL Rahul fill the void of Shikhar Dhawan?

KL Rahul had barely settled at number four when he found himself yoked to Rohit Sharma at the top of the batting order.

17 Jun 2019 3:26 PM

Pakistan, who suffered a 41-run loss to Australia in Taunton on Wednesday, are currently ninth in the 10-team table. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Vijay Shankar replaces Shikhar Dhawan against Pakistan

Kohli's side have yet to lose at this World Cup after winning their completed group fixtures against both South Africa and Australia.

16 Jun 2019 3:18 PM

The arch-rivals are set to battle in an encounter which is scheduled after almost a year. (Photo: File)

Rishabh Pant arrives in Manchester ahead of IND-PAK clash

As standby for the injured Dhawan, wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant was flown to England.

15 Jun 2019 3:21 PM

India is currently positioned at the third place in the standings of ICC Men's Cricket World Cup and the team next takes on arch-rivals Pakistan. (Photo: AP)

'Shikhar Dhawan will be in plaster for couple of weeks': Kohli

Dhawan got hit between the index finger and thumb during India's match World Cup match against Australia on June 9.

14 Jun 2019 1:14 PM

With a heavily bandaged left hand, Dhawan was seen doing lower body exercises in a short video posted by him on his Twitter page. (Photo:AFP)

ICC World 2019: Injured opener Shikhar Dhawan goes to gym; watch video

Young wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh pant has been brought in as cover for him but he will only get access to the team's training session now.

14 Jun 2019 12:52 PM

Bangar also informed that Pant is being summoned so that he can train with the team. (Photo: AFP)

'Final call on Dhawan only after 10-12 days': Sanjay Bangar

Dhawan will miss three to four games due to the hairline fracture on his left thumb and Rishabh Pant will join the team as cover.

12 Jun 2019 5:48 PM

Rishabh Pant’s entry to the World Cup squad made cricket experts and pundits engage themselves in a debate, asking who should replace the injured opener. (Photo:AFP)

Twitteratti goes berserk after BCCI calls Rishabh Pant to replace Shikhar Dhawan

Pant is expected to join the World Cup squad ahead of India’s World Cup match against New Zealand.

12 Jun 2019 3:35 PM

Earlier on Tuesday, the BCCI released a statement, saying that Dhawan is currently under observation after sustaining an injury. (Photo: AFP)

Injury plagued Shikhar Dhawan shares an enigmatic message to fans on Twitter

The 33-year-old took Twitter to post pictures of him being attended by the medical staff and captioned it.

12 Jun 2019 2:07 PM

Ambati Rayudu; an injured Shikhar Dhawan; Rishabh Pant (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC’19: Rayudu vs Pant; Cricket experts debate over who should replace Dhawan

While Rishabh Pant was called in as a replacement, there still lies no sureity over Dhawan’s current recovery status.

12 Jun 2019 1:49 PM

Pant, whose omission from the original squad became a topic of heated debates given his stupendous form in the past one year, will reach here Wednesday. (Photo: Rishabh Pant/Twitter)

ICC CWC'19: Rishabh Pant to join Team India as cover for injured Dhawan

The 21-year-old is one of the most exciting players to have emerged in Indian cricket.

12 Jun 2019 12:23 PM

Prior to the match against India, the pacer opined that it is essential for the team to pick up early wickets upfront to apply pressure on the opponent. Lockie Ferguson also acknowledged that the team has an experienced bowling lineup which makes his job easier. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Lockie Ferguson wishes speedy recovery to Dhawan, hopes to play vs him

His remarks come after severe speculations regarding Dhawan's injury.

12 Jun 2019 12:17 PM

The contest, which could be a curtailed one due to inclement weather, will have a quality Black Caps seam attack ready to make life difficult for a new opening pair that is likely to feature KL Rahul at the top alongside Rohit Sharma. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: India looks to register third win as Dhawan's injury, rain poses a threat

Dhawan has been ruled out of at least the next three games owing to a hairline fracture in his left thumb.

12 Jun 2019 12:05 PM

While it is blow to the team ahead of India's third game against New Zealand, the good news is there is a chance that he will recover and therefore, the team management has not sought for any replacement. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'Dhawan is expected to be fit so we haven't asked for replacement': BCCI

Dhawan will miss the game against New Zealand on Thursday and the marquee clash against Pakistan on Sunday.

12 Jun 2019 9:39 AM

World Cup 2019: Handed Blow

Shikhar Dhawan sustains hand injury, set to miss minimum three games.

12 Jun 2019 1:58 AM

While Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma became the new Jai-Veeru (one of the memes was captioned ‘Ye partnership hum nahi todenge’), cricket enthusiasts had a meme fest when the World Cup broadcasters tweeted about Virat Kohli’s Delhi school sending soil from the school ground to London to bless the captain.

What’s in a meme?

Once an underrated invention of the internet, memes have now become an important part of Indian pop culture.

12 Jun 2019 12:18 AM

Possible replacements being talked about are standbys Pant and Rayudu along with India A captain Shreyas Iyer. (Photo: Rishabh Pant/Twitter)

Gavaskar, Pietersen want Rishabh Pant to replace injured Dhawan

Dhawan's World Cup was thrown into disarray owing to the thumb injury which he picked up in India's 36-run win over Australia.

11 Jun 2019 7:16 PM

KL Rahul is expected to open the innings with Rohit Sharma for rest of the tournament, followed by Dinesh Karthik or Vijay Shankar in the middle order. (Photo :AP/PTI)

Shikhar Dhawan ruled out of World Cup 2019 for three weeks

Dhawan scored a match-winning knock of 117 runs off 95 balls against the defending champions Australia.

11 Jun 2019 1:51 PM

Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan (Photo: Reuters)

Rohit and Dhawan set new records against Australia

While Rohit Sharma made 57 runs, Shikhar Dhawan made 117 to win the man of the match.

10 Jun 2019 6:18 PM

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