Adam Gilchrist, the retired former Australian cricket team legend, firmly refuted allegations made by an individual, emphasizing that he had never issued the statement in question. He denounced the spread of false information under his identity.
An individual, on X (formerly Twitter), fraudulently employed Adam Gilchrist’s name to claim that the former cricketer had asserted that the BCCI was resting Virat Kohli in ODIs to protect Sachin Tendulkar’s record of the most ODI centuries.
Under Gilchrist’s purported name, the individual disseminated a fabricated quote: “Kohli is being rested on a regular basis these days, I think they want Sachin’s record to be unbeaten” In response, Gilchrist stated, “I never made such remarks.”
Never said this. https://t.co/GgcgK0ukmG
— Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) September 20, 2023
These events unfold after the Indian team management took the decision to rest key players, including Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, and Kuldeep Yadav, for the initial two ODIs against Australia. This move was made with a focus on managing their workload effectively, particularly considering their recent participation in the Asia Cup and the upcoming schedule of ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.
However, it’s worth noting that Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, and Kuldeep Yadav are set to rejoin the team for the final ODI against Australia. This three-match series is scheduled to take place from September 22nd to September 27th, serving as valuable preparation for both teams ahead of upcoming mega event.
KL Rahul will take on the captaincy role for the Indian squad in the first two ODIs, while notable additions to the team include Ravichandran Ashwin and Washington Sundar for these matches. The series carries significant weight as it will help the team make informed decisions about their World Cup selections.
India’s recent triumph in the Asia Cup 2023 has undoubtedly provided a significant morale boost, setting a positive tone for their preparations leading up to the ICC World Cup 2023.
