India announce squad for 2nd ODI, Ashwin and Karthik send message to selectors, and more - Cricket News Today, October 23, 2018

Welcome to Sportskeeda's Cricket News Today for October 23, 2018.

India are gearing up to take on the Windies in the second ODI of the five-match ODI series in Vishakapatnam on October 24. After thrashing them in the first match, they will look to take a 2-0 lead.

Sri Lanka are currently taking on England in the fifth and final ODI in order to restore some pride after going down 3-0. However, they are in an extremely strong position, with 330 runs in 46 overs. The top-four batsmen scored half-centuries, with Niroshan Dickwella being the top scorer.

The Deodhar Trophy began today as well with India A taking on India B.

Now, let's take a look at the trending news from today:

#1 India B defeat India A in first Deodhar Trophy encounter

Despite Dinesh Karthik and Ravichandran Ashwin's heroics, India A lost the first encounter of the Deodhar Trophy held at the Feroz Shah Kotla in New Delhi.

Chasing 262 for victory, Karthik scored 99 and Ashwin scored 54, however, none of the other batsmen contributed as the team was bowled out for 218.

For India B, Hanuma Vihari top-scored, with 87 runs to his name. Manoj Tiwary scored a half-century as well while Shreyas Iyer and Mayank Agarwal chipped in with a couple of worthy contributions with the bat.

The 261 run total was enough for them to defend as they won the match by 43 runs.

India C will now take on India B, with Rahane leading the former.

"After coming from international cricket, you've got to have the same attitude and the same intensity when you go on to the field," Rahane told reporters after a training session, ahead of the clash against India 'B'.

#2 I feel he is not human, says Tamim Iqbal about Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli

Team India captain Virat Kohli has been in superb form off-late, scoring centuries for fun. His latest century came against the Windies in the first ODI of the five-match series.

Kohli has been breaking numerous records over the past few years and by watching him play, Bangladeshi star Tamim Iqbal heaped praise on the Indian captain.

"I sometimes feel he is not human because of the way he performs, my goodness, the moment he comes out to bat, it looks like he is going to score a hundred every game," Iqbal was quoted as saying by 'Khaleej Times'

"The way he looks after himself, the way he works on his game, it's unbelievable. He is probably the number one in all three formats. He is someone to watch and admire and also learn from. I think he has been fantastic," he added

#3 Sandeep Lamichhane signs for Melbourne Stars

Nepalese star Sandeep Lamichhane has signed for the Big Bash League side Melbourne Stars for the upcoming season in 2018-19.

However, he will not take part in the entire tournament because of his commitment with the Sylhet Sixers in the upcoming Bangladesh Premier League.

As of now, Lamichhane is the only associate cricketer to play in the BBL. He has plied his trade in numerous T20 leagues around the world, including the IPL, with the Delhi Daredevils.

#4 India announce 12-man squad for 2nd ODI against Windies

KL Rahul will miss out again

After achieving a comprehensive eight-wicket victory over the Windies in the first ODI held in Guwahati, Team India will look to make it 2-0 in the second ODI which will take place in Vishakhapatnam on October 24.

The team management has named the same 12 as the first ODI, which means that KL Rahul continues to miss out.

Here is the complete squad for the 2nd ODI:

Virat Kohli (C), Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, Ambati Rayudu, Rishabh Pant, MS Dhoni (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Umesh Yadav, Mohammad Shami, Khaleel Ahmed