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No rift between coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Rohit Sharma: BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla | Cricket News – Times of India

adminJanuary 14, 202503 mins

Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla has dismissed media reports suggesting internal rifts between chief selector Ajit Agarkar, head coach Gautam Gambhir, and captain Rohit Sharma, following India’s underwhelming 1-3 loss in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Speaking on the sidelines of the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup…

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Why Mohammed Shami’s comeback matters for India’s T20I future and Champions Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

adminJanuary 13, 202505 mins

Mohammed Shami last played for India in the 2023 ODI World Cup. (Photo by Money Sharma/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Veteran pacer Mohammed Shami is finally back for India, over 14 months after he last played for the country in the 2023 ODI World Cup final against Australia in Ahmedabad on November 19.Shami was…

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‘India aur Pakistan ko mushkil hogi’: Former batter on New Zealand squad for Champions Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

adminJanuary 13, 202503 mins

NEW DELHI: As New Zealand announced their squad for the Champions Trophy on Sunday, former Pakistan batsman Basit Ali claimed the Kiwis can pose problems for both India and Pakistan.India, Pakistan, New Zealand and Bangladesh are in the same group with the Kiwis playing Pakistan in the Champions Trophy opener in Karachi on February 19.Go…

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Australia announce preliminary squad for ICC Champions Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

adminJanuary 13, 202505 mins

File Pic: Pat Cummins of Australia leads his team out during ODI series against Pakistan. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images) Cricket Australia has announced its preliminary 15-man squad for the ICC Champions Trophy, set to begin on February 19. The squad includes fresh faces in Matt Short and Aaron Hardie, both earning their maiden call-ups…

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Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will find form again, says England pacer Tymal Mills | Cricket News – Times of India

adminJanuary 11, 202508 mins

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (Photo: BCCI video grab) DUBAI: All eyes will be on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli when India take on England in the limited-overs series at home, as both the star batters aim to regain form and get into rhythm ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy next month. India will play…

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Now, BCCI asks KL Rahul to play in ODI series against England | Cricket News – Times of India

adminJanuary 11, 202502 mins

MUMBAI: The BCCI has asked India batter KL Rahul to turn out for the three-match ODI series against England at home on February, after initially deciding to rest him till the Champions Trophy, according to a reliable source.“The selectors initially decided to rest Rahul, who plays in the middle order and is a wicketkeeper in…

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‘Ready to host’: PCB dismisses stadium-delay reports ahead of Champions Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

adminJanuary 10, 202503 mins

PCB chairman, Mohsin Naqvi (centre), during his recent visit to Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore (Photo: PCB video grab) The ICC Champions Trophy will run from February 19 to March 9, but concerns over Pakistan’s preparedness grew when scenes of incomplete construction work at stadiums in all three host cities suggested delay and went viral on…

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Champions Trophy: Will Rohit Sharma have a shot at redemption? | Cricket News – Times of India

adminJanuary 10, 202505 mins

One-day cricket is the go-to game for Rohit Sharma. (Photo by Ishara S. Kodikara/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: From the high of winning the T20 World Cup in June to being severely criticised and viciously trolled by the end of the year and his spot in the Test team being questioned, Rohit Sharma has…

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South Africa sports minister advocates for boycott of Afghanistan in Champions Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

adminJanuary 10, 2025013 mins

A protest by Afghan girls, in Kabul (2022 photo) South Africa’s Sports Minister, Gayton McKenzie, has publicly advocated for the South African men’s cricket team to boycott their upcoming Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan. The tournament is scheduled for next month in Pakistan. McKenzie’s call for a boycott stems from his desire to show solidarity…

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Wicketkeepers in focus ahead of Champions Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

adminJanuary 10, 202507 mins

IN OR OUT? KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) Rahul’s wicketkeeping fitness in question with Pant and Samson in fray; eyes also on spin attack, fitness of Bumrah and ShamiNEW DELHI: When the national selectors and the Indian team management get together during the weekend to discuss the squad for the…