No Sanju Samson, no Hardik Pandya: This former cricketer’s India T20 World Cup squad has many surprises | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull has stirred the pot with his preferred India squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, notably excluding Sanju Samson from his lineup despite Rajasthan Royals captain’s recent heroics in the IPL 2024.Doull’s selection conundrum mirrors the dilemma facing Ajit Agarkar-led selectors, particularly regarding the two wicket-keeping positions…

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Sanju Samson pips KL Rahul as Irfan Pathan unveils preferred Team India squad for ICC T20 World Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has weighed in on the much-anticipated selection of Team India’s squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, slated to be announced by May 1. In a video shared by Star Sports on social media, Pathan outlined his ideal lineup, offering insights into his choices for various positions…

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Rishabh Pant latest to join ‘Impact Sub’ bashing club, says it’s…. | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant has joined other Indian cricket stars in expressing concerns about the controversial Impact Player rule. His team recently won back-to-back high-scoring IPL matches where the chasing teams, Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians, came very close to victory.In their match against Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals posted their highest-ever IPL…

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T20 World Cup selection takes centrestage as Delhi Capitals face Mumbai Indians | Cricket News – Times of India

Axar in focus as hopefuls slog it out at training before DC-MI tie in sweltering conditionsNEW DELHI: Usually, halfway through an IPL season, the training sessions get shorter with several players opting to focus on recovery. With the summer sun getting stronger, one would have expected the same ahead of Saturday’s match between Delhi Capitals…

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‘There is no point in picking him’: Yuvraj Singh on why India should snub Dinesh Karthik for T20 World Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Yuvraj Singh has expressed his admiration for Dinesh Karthik‘s performance with Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season. However, he believes that the experienced wicketkeeper should only be included in India’s squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup if he is assured a place in the starting lineup. “DK…

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‘Experience and form’: Virender Sehwag picks his strongest Team India playing XI for T20 World Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag has disclosed his top picks for India’s T20 World Cup 2024 playing XI, as the deadline for squad submission for the mega event looms on May 1. Sehwag’s selections offer insights into the potential composition of India’s formidable lineup for the marquee event in the Americas.In a recent…

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T20 World Cup Squad Selection: Concerns over Hardik Pandya’s form; KL Rahul holds slight edge over Sanju Samson | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In the competition for the second wicketkeeper’s spot, KL Rahul appears to hold a slight edge over Sanju Samson, while concerns linger over Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya‘s inconsistent batting form. The national selection panel is anticipated to finalize the 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup in the Americas by the end…

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IPL 2024: Rishabh Pant closes in on MS Dhoni’s record in the four-run win against Gujarat Titans | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals (DC) captain and wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant has secured the fourth position among wicketkeepers with the highest number of dismissals in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Pant has achieved 92 dismissals in the tournament, while MS Dhoni, the former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper, leads the list with 185 dismissals. Dinesh Karthik…

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