India squad for Sri Lanka tour: ‘Riyan Parag’s inclusion, Shubman Gill as vice-captain’ – Former cricketer highlights key takeaways | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has shared his thoughts on the recent squad selection for India’s upcoming white-ball series against Sri Lanka. Chopra focused on notable selections, including the inclusion of Riyan Parag despite his lackluster performance in the recent T20I series against Zimbabwe, and the appointment of Shubman Gill as the vice-captain…

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Internet goes berserk after Ruturaj Gaikwad dropped from India’s T20I squad for Sri Lanka series | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Star Indian batter Ruturaj Gaikwad has been dropped from India’s squad for the upcoming T20I series against Sri Lanka, causing an uproar on social media. With the Chennai Super Kings captain scoring 133 runs in three innings during India’s T20 series against Zimbabwe, his omission has shocked many fans and experts alike.The Board…

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‘Shubman Gill ke paas captaincy ka idea hi nahi hai’: Amit Mishra feels Ruturaj Gaikwad should hire a good ‘PR’ manager | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Amit Mishra didn’t mince words on Tuesday, openly stating that he wouldn’t have chosen Shubman Gill as India’s T20I captain for the Zimbabwe series, opting instead for Ruturaj Gaikwad. Mishra, who played 22 Tests, 36 ODIs, and 10 T20Is for India, admitted that the decision to appoint Shubman as captain…

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EXCLUSIVE | Ruturaj Gaikwad reveals MS Dhoni’s leadership lessons: ‘Being neutral and not getting too excited’ | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Young skipper with big responsibilities—that’s how Ruturaj Gaikwad‘s maiden captaincy stint with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) can be defined. Ahead of IPL 2024, the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni passed the baton to Gaikwad, who has been one of CSK‘s most consistent batters.The task was daunting, but a calm Ruturaj grabbed the opportunity…

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IPL 2024 points table: RCB’s playoff hopes alive, Virat Kohli takes Orange Cap and Jasprit Bumrah holds Purple Cap after match 52 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru revived their faint playoff aspirations in the Indian Premier League with a gripping four-wicket triumph over Gujarat Titans in a nail-biting encounter on Saturday.Bengaluru’s pace battery delivered a stellar performance after Gujarat was asked to bat first, restricting them to a modest total of 147 runs in 19.3 overs.Faf du…

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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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After losing 9th coin toss out of 10, Ruturaj Gaikwad says he’s ‘not sure what to do’ | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: For new Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, winning coin tosses is turning out to be an absolute nightmare.On Wednesday, Ruturaj lost his ninth coin flip in 10 matches this Indian Premier League season.And this time, it served advantageous for Punjab Kings as they exploited the toss result and conditions at Chepauk to…

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