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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IPL 2024: Shah Rukh Khan reveals Kolkata Knight Riders’ ‘Superman’ | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Charming all-rounder Sunil Narine has been the KKRs’ go-to player for more than ten years in the IPL, hitting huge sixes, scoring a ton of runs, and producing breakthroughs. Co-owner Shah Rukh Khan lavishly praised the all-rounder, calling him the “Superman” and the true driving force behind the team’s success.KKR is presently second…

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‘There’s too much favoritism’: Former India cricketer slams BCCI for ‘biased’ selection of T20 World Cup squad | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth has launched a blistering critique against the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for overlooking Chennai Super Kings’ rising star Ruturaj Gaikwad in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 squad selection. Srikkanth’s scathing remarks highlight concerns of favoritism and biased selection practices within the cricketing hierarchy.Expressing…

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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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‘Rinku Singh should have been there, even if you had to drop…’ – Srikkanth on India’s T20 World Cup squad | Cricket News – Times of India

Former India opener Krishnamachari Srikkanth criticized the BCCI selection committee for excluding Rinku Singh from the 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup this June, adding that the 26-year-old batter has been made a “scapegoat.”Singh debuted in T20 cricket in 2023 against Ireland and has since played 15 matches, scoring 356 runs in 11 innings…

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‘KKR didn’t help him…’: Former India cricketer examines reasons behind Rinku Singh’s exclusion from T20 World Cup squad – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer and commentator Aakash Chopra has voiced his astonishment and dismay at the absence of Kolkata Knight Riders‘ finisher Rinku Singh from the India squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Chopra’s remarks have ignited fervent discussions among cricket enthusiasts following the squad announcement on Tuesday.Chopra, known for his insightful analysis,…

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‘You had decided that you don’t want senior players’: Irfan Pathan questions Team India selection process ahead of T20 World Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has raised significant concerns regarding the selection process of the Indian cricket team for the upcoming T20 World Cup, questioning the consistency and rationale behind the decisions made by the selectors.Pathan highlighted a notable shift in strategy, recalling the aftermath of India’s disappointing performance in the last T20…

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Watch: Rinku Singh struggles with bat as SRK’s son AbRam displays bowling skills | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: A viral video has surfaced on social media featuring AbRam Khan, the youngest son of Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan, showcasing his bowling skills while engaging Kolkata Knight Riders‘ batsman Rinku Singh in a friendly cricket session, displaying a captivating presentation of off-the-field camaraderie.The video, which has garnered significant attention across various social…

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