Gautam Gambhir’s call answered: Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant lead India stars back to domestic cricket – The Times of India

Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian cricket stalwarts, including Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri, Gautam Gambhir—currently serving as head coach—and former BCCI secretary and ICC Chairman Jay Shah, have emphasized the importance of current players participating in the Ranji Trophy. Gambhir, in particular, has urged struggling players like Rohit Sharma and Virat…

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Rohit Sharma hints players have reservations about 10-point diktat, to discuss issue with BCCI | – The Times of India

Rohit Sharma (Getty Images) MUMBAI: It’s clear Indian captain Rohit Sharma has some serious reservations about certain clauses in the 10-point disciplinary guidelines prepared by the BCCI, which have come out in the media after a review meeting of India’s dismal tour of Australia, and is set to discuss the issue with the Board secretary…

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‘Can’t fit everyone’: Ajit Agarkar explains Karun Nair snub from India’s Champions Trophy squad | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Despite a spectacular run of form in domestic cricket, Indian batter Karun Nair on Saturday found himself out of India’s Champions Trophy squad. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar, addressing the media in Mumbai, shed light on the decision.“Averaging 750+ is simply insane,” Agarkar admitted, referencing Nair’s exceptional Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign. Go Beyond The…

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India Champions Trophy squad: Shreyas Iyer – the crucial piece in middle-order puzzle | Cricket News – The Times of India

Shreyas Iyer (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The wait is finally over. India men’s senior selection committee chaired by Ajit Agarkar will pick India’s provisional squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy tomorrow (January 18) in Mumbai and they are set to face a happy headache while doing the same. While top-order is more or less clear,…

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Virat Kohli had a neck sprain, participation in Ranji Trophy ‘subject to availability’ | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Suspense around Virat Kohli‘s participation in Delhi’s upcoming Ranji Trophy match versus Saurashtra from January 23 continues but it’s reliably learnt that the India batter had a neck sprain and even took an injection to help against it. The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA), however, continue to maintain that they are yet…

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‘Available!’ Kevin Pietersen wants to become Team India batting coach | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: As reported by TimesofIndia.com quoting a Cricbuzz report on Thursday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is looking to expand India Men’s team coaching staff, specifically a batting coach.Although there hasn’t been a formal statement, team management and BCCI discussions indicate that the support crew needs to be strengthened. Saif…

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