Mystery vs History: Selection curve ball pits Kuldeep Yadav against Varun Chakravarthy for spinner’s spot in India’s playing XI | Cricket News – The Times of India

Varun Chakravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav (BCCI Photo) MUMBAI: While naming the spinners for the Champions Trophy, India’s national selec-tors, led by Ajit Agarkar, surprised many by replacing opener Yashasvi Jaiswal with mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy.The surprise didn’t end there. Varun was added to the squad despite the presence of four spinners who were already in…

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Vernon Philander on Jasprit Bumrah’s workload management: ‘It’s a tough chat to have’ | Cricket News – The Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah (Photo by Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images) TimesofIndia.com in Gqeberha: As modern cricket calendars become increasingly congested, with international series and T20 leagues coming thick and fast, the conversation around bowlers’ workload management has never been more relevant. Much of it, from an Indian cricket perspective, has focused on Jasprit Bumrah.During the tour…

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Ravichandran Ashwin advocates for ‘pressure parameters’ in BCCI selection process | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has voiced his support for Ajit Agarkar, the chairman of the BCCI‘s selection committee, amidst ongoing debates about India’s Champions Trophy squad. The exclusion of players like Sanju Samson, Karun Nair, and Ruturaj Gaikwad has sparked discussions and criticism, despite India’s wealth of batting talent.Speaking on his YouTube…

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Why Mohammed Shami didn’t play in 1st T20I against England | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Mohammed Shami‘s eagerly awaited return was further postponed as the Indian bowler was left out of India’s starting eleven for the opening Twenty20 International match against England because the team management didn’t think he would fit in with the lineup given the Eden Gardens track’s characteristics.After 14 months, everyone was expecting Shami to…

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‘If you drop them, then your team will fall apart’: Yograj Singh reacts to Team India’s Champions Trophy squad | Cricket News – The Times of India

Yograj Singh (Video Grab) NEW DELHI: Former cricketer Yograj Singh, father of Yuvraj Singh, has expressed his strong support for the BCCI and its selectors regarding the squad announcement for the Champions Trophy 2025. Speaking to ANI, Yograj lauded the decision-making process and highlighted the importance of retaining senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat…

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‘India missing X-factor Suryakumar Yadav in Champions Trophy squad,’ feels Suresh Raina | Cricket News – The Times of India

Suryakumar Yadav (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Suresh Raina believes Rohit Sharma‘s team has the potential to replicate MS Dhoni‘s 2013 Champions Trophy triumph. Under Dhoni’s captaincy, India defeated England in the final to clinch the title.On Saturday, India men’s cricket team Chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar and captain Rohit Sharma unveiled the…

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Gautam Gambhir’s call answered: Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant lead India stars back to domestic cricket – The Times of India

Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian cricket stalwarts, including Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri, Gautam Gambhir—currently serving as head coach—and former BCCI secretary and ICC Chairman Jay Shah, have emphasized the importance of current players participating in the Ranji Trophy. Gambhir, in particular, has urged struggling players like Rohit Sharma and Virat…

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Jasprit Bumrah, Yashasvi Jaiswal make Team India’s Champions Trophy squad | Cricket News – The Times of India

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah during a training session. (PTI Photo) Selectors hopeful of premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah recovering in time for ICC tournament; Mohammed Shami makes ODI returnMUMBAI: Jasprit Bumrah was on Saturday named in India’s squad for the Champions Trophy in spite of the premier pacer being advised complete rest for…

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‘Sab mere ko bol rahe hai yaar’: Rohit Sharma’s private chat with Ajit Agarkar goes viral – WATCH – The Times of India

Rohit Sharma and Ajit Agarkar (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: During a press conference in Mumbai on Saturday, India captain Rohit Sharma and men’s selection committee chairman Ajit Agarkar announced the 15-member squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy. Prior to the start of the conference, cameras captured a private conversation between Rohit and Agarkar, which later…

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