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NEW DELHI: The decision to remove Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer from the list of players under central contract was made only by Ajit Agarkar, the chairman of selectors, BCCI secretary Jay Shah disclosed, stating that “nobody is indispensable”.After neglecting to appear for domestic engagements in spite of a BCCI mandate, Kishan and Iyer were…
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
NEW DELHI: Rajeev Shukla, the vice-president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has clarified that the Indian team’s participation in the ICC Champions Trophy next year, scheduled to be held in Pakistan from February to March 2025, is contingent upon receiving approval from the central government.The statement comes amidst speculation regarding…
NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant delved into the profound intricacies of ambition, dreams, and the perpetual journey of cricket, offering a glimpse into his remarkable resilience and unwavering determination.In a candid interview on Star Sports, Pant’s reflections on the evolution of dreams resonated deeply as he articulated, “You have some dreams which you have been seeing…
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…
NEW DELHI: As the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced India’s squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, a major highlight of it was the omission of middle-order batter Rinku Singh from the 15-man squad.The hard-hitting batter was one of the favourites to be in the squad, but the Ajit…
NEW DELHI: Few names shine as brightly as Rohit Sharma in cricket history, and on Tuesday, as the Team India captain marks his 37th birthday, the cricketing world celebrates the journey of this batting maestro.Rohit’s illustrious career, spanning over a decade and a half, has seen remarkable achievements and unforgettable moments. From his emergence as…
NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings‘ all-rounder Shivam Dube has garnered significant support for his inclusion with the anticipation building around the imminent announcement of India’s squad for the T20 World Cup, owing to his exceptional performances in IPL 2024.Dube’s impressive tally of 350 runs at a remarkable strike rate of 172.41 in nine innings has…
NEW DELHI: Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar made surprising additions and omissions in his 15-member India squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the Americas. Amidst heightened anticipation surrounding the squad announcement, Manjrekar’s choices have sparked intense debate among fans and experts.Manjrekar raised eyebrows by excluding talismanic India batter Virat Kohli from his squad, opting…
