BCCI unsure about appointing Hardik Pandya as permanent T20I captain, mulls this cricketer as an option: Report | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the selection committee members are currently divided over appointing Hardik Pandya as the permanent T20I captain due to concerns about his fitness. Despite Pandya’s key role in ending India’s ICC jinx in the recently concluded T20 World Cup, his history of serious injuries…

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‘The real reason…’: When Sachin Tendulkar recommended MS Dhoni’s name for Team India captaincy – Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: That it was India batting legend Sachin Tendulkar who had recommended MS Dhoni‘s name for captaincy is a known fact.It was in 2007 that the Indian cricket board (BCCI) had offered Tendulkar that captaincy in 2007 but he declined due to his health condition. The batting maestro had recommended MS Dhoni‘s name instead…

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‘Expecting a little more…’: Former India cricketer on Shubman Gill’s first assignment as captain in Zimbabwe | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer and selector Saba Karim has lauded Shubman Gill‘s leadership in the T20I series against Zimbabwe but highlighted the need for more consistency in his batting. Gill, who captained the young Indian team to a 4-1 series win in his first outing as captain, emerged as the highest run-getter with 170…

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‘How important my seven runs were’: Mohammed Siraj elated as batting practice paid off against Pakistan | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India pacer Mohammed Siraj expressed his joy after his crucial seven-run contribution with the bat played a pivotal role in India’s six-run victory over Pakistan in the T20 World Cup. Coming in at No. 11, Siraj managed to fend off Pakistani pacers’ yorkers and accumulated three doubles (two of which were helped by…

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Champions Trophy: PCB suggests Lahore as Team India’s home base | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: To guarantee the finest security measures for the neighbors, the Pakistan Cricket Board has proposed Lahore as India’s home base during the ICC Champions Trophy next year.This recommendation, according to a trustworthy PCB source, was included in the event’s draft itinerary that was submitted to the ICC in late April.“Yes Lahore has been…

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