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…
Rohit Sharma (Getty Images) MUMBAI: It’s clear Indian captain Rohit Sharma has some serious reservations about certain clauses in the 10-point disciplinary guidelines prepared by the BCCI, which have come out in the media after a review meeting of India’s dismal tour of Australia, and is set to discuss the issue with the Board secretary…
Rohit Sharma and Ajit Agarkar during a press conference in Mumbai on January 18, 2025. (Photo by Indranil Mukherjee/AFP/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: It was after more than a two-hour delay that India captain Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit Agarkar arrived for a scheduled press conference to announce the team for the ODIs against England…
Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has expressed surprise over the BCCI‘s decision to enforce mandatory travel rules for players, requiring them to travel together with the team for matches and practice sessions. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Chopra questioned the necessity of such a regulation and suggested it might have been introduced due to prior…
NEW DELHI: India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar is now on a sticky wicket as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has added Sitanshu Kotak to the support staff as a batting coach. The Indian cricket board didn’t have a “batting coach” under head coach Gautam Gambhir but Nayar is understood to have…
NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday introduced strict new norms for players aimed at fostering discipline, unity and a positive team environment, while upholding professional standards and ensuring operational efficiency during tours and series.By promoting unity and enhancing operational efficiency, the BCCI aims to cultivate an environment that…
NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday announced the schedule of the 2025 edition of the Women’s Premier League which will see defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru square off against Gujarat Giants in opener on February 14.The third edition will have a total of 22 matches across four cities…
Sitanshu Kotak. (Pic Credit – X) The Indian cricket team is set to receive an addition to the support staff as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to add Sitanshu Kotak, currently the India A head coach, as the batting coach. Kotak will join head coach Gautam Gambhir from the…
Sitanshu Kotak. (File Photo – TOI) Mumbai: The fallout of India’s Test series defeats against New Zealand at home and Australia away could begin soon, starting with the strengthening of the team’s support staff. TOI has learnt that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is seriously exploring the possibility of appointing former…
NEW DELHI: The BCCI has identified a stringent fitness program and a lack of team camaraderie as the two main issues that need to be addressed after consecutive Test series losses against New Zealand and Australia.As TOI reported, the BCCI, coach Gautam Gambhir, captain Rohit Sharma, and top selector Ajit Agarkar met and discussed the…
