‘Thank you Ajit Agarkar’: KL Rahul brutally roasted for his 33-ball 29 as Sunrisers Hyderabad floor Lucknow Super Giants | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: On a batting surface at the Uppal Stadium in Hyderabad where Sunrisers openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma mercilessly slaughtered Lucknow Super Giants bowlers, KL Rahul was among the visiting’s batters, who terribly flopped with the bat.As Rahul’s LSG opted to bat, scared that a high-flying Sunrisers might put up a massive total…

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T20 World Cup: Why India needed a Rinku-first policy | Cricket News – Times of India

BCCI’s chief selector Ajit Agarkar emphasized the difficulty in discussing Rinku Singh’s place in Team India’s World Cup selection. The committee tried, but couldn’t find a suitable spot. Captain Rohit Sharma favored four spinners, reducing the options for the selectors. Rinku was considered the last possible player and later consigned to the reserves. Source link

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Watch: Rohit Sharma’s reaction says it all when asked about Virat Kohli’s strike-rate | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli faced criticism for not being able to dominate spinners, particularly during the middle overs in the IPL 2024 despite scoring 500 runs for RCB with an impressive average of 77.Many consider Kohli’s strike rate of 147.59 not impressive enough. However, when questioned about the former RCB skipper’s scoring rate, Indian captain…

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T20 World Cup: Can Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Siraj pass the acid test in Americas? | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Indian selectors on Tuesday opted for a spin-heavy lineup for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the Americas, with four spinners included in the 15-man squad. The decision indicates that the team management is anticipating encountering slow and turning pitches during the tournament. However, the inclusion of only three pacers raises questions…

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‘He has to be on that aeroplane’: Sanju Samson’s explosive IPL form reignites T20 World Cup selection debate | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson has played a stunning knock against Lucknow Super Giants, garnering support from veteran cricketers for his inclusion in the India’s T20 World Cup squad.In an IPL match on Saturday at the Ekana Stadium, Samson’s breathtaking performance not only secured a crucial victory for Rajasthan Royals but also reignited…

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‘Agarkar bhai select karo please’: Suresh Raina bats for inclusion of this CSK star in T20 World Cup squad | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Chennai Super Kings stalwart Suresh Raina on Tuesday voiced a compelling plea to the BCCI chief selector, Ajit Agarkar, advocating for the inclusion of star CSK all-rounder Shivam Dube in the upcoming T20 World Cup squad.Raina’s impassioned appeal emphasises the significance of Dube’s contributions and the value he brings to the team….

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‘His form is irresistible’: Adam Gilchrist calls this all-rounder ‘dark horse’ for India’s T20 World Cup squad – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In the excitement surrounding the impending announcement of India’s T20 World Cup squad, one name has emerged as a captivating dark horse – Shivam Dube. The all-rounder’s stellar performances for CSK in IPL 2024 have not only propelled his team but also caught the attention of cricket pundits and former players, who see…

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