India’s squad for Australia tour likely on October 28, Cheteshwar Pujara in the fray | Cricket News – Times of India

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is expected to announce India’s Test squad for the tour of Australia on October 28, with the inclusion of veteran batsman Cheteshwar Pujara a possibility considering his success during the team’s last two tours Down Under.The 36-year-old Test specialist scored 521 runs in the 2018-19 Border Gavaskar…

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‘Prithvi Shaw is a dark horse’: Ex-India selector’s bold pick for Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

<p>Prithvi Shaw (PTI Photo)</p><p><br></p> NEW DELHI: India have a settled opening combination in Tests but the side is likely to have a reserve opener in the upcoming five-Test series vs Australia. It’s a long tour starting next month and the men’s senior selection committee would look to cover all bases while finalising the squad sheet….

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‘Fit’ Mayank Yadav in special camp ahead of T20Is against Bangladesh | Cricket News – Times of India

Mayank Yadav. (Photo by Sajjad Hussain/AFP via Getty Images) Selectors keen to assess pacer’s recovery, after which he could travel with India during NZ TestsKANPUR: The national selectors have included pace bowler Mayank Yadav in a special camp at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) ahead of the T20I series against Bangladesh starting October 6. The…

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Jasprit Bumrah’s bowling action undergoes ’10 year challenge’. Watch – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians stirred excitement on Monday with a viral video posted on X (formerly Twitter) showcasing Jasprit Bumrah’s iconic bowling action. The post, part of a “10-year challenge“, features a side-by-side comparison of Bumrah’s bowling action from 2014 to 2024. While years have passed, fans were captivated by the striking resemblance in his…

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‘I got a lot of help from my three pillars’: Rohit Sharma credits Dravid, Agarkar, Shah for T20 World Cup win | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Star batter Rohit Sharma expressed his gratitude towards Rahul Dravid, Ajit Agarkar, and Jay Shah for their unwavering support during his tenure as the team’s leader.He acknowledged their backing in his endeavor to bring out the best in his players without being overly concerned about the outcomes. This approach ultimately led to India’s…

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‘You expect the captain to…’: Paras Mhambrey reveals how Suryakumar Yadav was first considered as T20I captain under Rahul Dravid | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Suryakumar Yadav has been named the new captain of India’s T20I team, a decision that has sparked significant discussion following the announcement of squads for the first assignment under new head coach Gautam Gambhir. This change in leadership comes after cricket legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retired from T20Is. The decision was…

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‘Say it without fear’: Srikkanth rejects Agarkar’s explanation for Pandya’s captaincy snub | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India opener Krishnamachari Srikkanth was displeased with the reasons given by India’s chief selector Ajit Agarkar for not appointing Hardik Pandya as the T20I captain.According to Agarkar, the primary reason behind Pandya being overlooked for the captaincy role was the uncertainty surrounding his availability due to his history of injuries.Suryakumar Yadav was…

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‘Amuses me that Hardik is termed an allrounder’: Former coach slams Hardik Pandya for skipping domestic cricket | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India allrounder Hardik Pandya is currently navigating challenges in both his personal and professional life. Recently, Pandya announced his separation from wife Natasa Stankovic on social media. Additionally, in a surprising turn of events, Suryakumar Yadav has been named captain for the upcoming T20I series against Sri Lanka, a role Pandya previously held.This…

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