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Greatness of Virat Kohli Has Been Reduced

Greatness of Virat Kohli Has Been Reduced": Harbhajan Singhs Huge IPL 2024 Warning

The MA Chidambaram Stadium in this city continues to be a peak that the Royal Challengers Bangalore hitter has yet to reach for the relentless run machine that is Virat Kohli. Kohli has amassed 7263 runs from 237 matches, seven hundreds, and a strike average of 130, setting him apart from the other players in the IPL. However, at the Chepauk, where he averages just thirty and has a strike-rate of eleven1, that dominance wanes. In light of this, former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh stated that Kohli must put up a stronger effort when RCB takes on the reigning champion Chennai Super Kings in the opening IPL game of the season on March 22 at the Chepauk.In terms of his overall performance at that location, Virat's greatness has diminished. It's a challenging place to bat, particularly when you're the opening batsman up against a strange bounce similar to a tennis ball.The legendary Ravindra Jadeja bowls stump to stump for them (CSK). He's going to turn the oddball, then make it stay low. It's quite difficult," Harbhajan stated to Star Sports. In fact, Harbhajan stated that Kohli will need to find a way to bat longer because the star batsman has been out of the game three times in his last five innings against CSK due to Power Plays.A match-winning performance is possible if he is truly ready to bat for roughly 20 overs, as two hundreds at the easily accessible Chinnaswamy do not always translate to the same at Chepauk "said the man. Kohli has a mediocre record against the Super Kings and has yet to score an IPL century at Chepauk. In 30 games, the 35-year-old has amassed 985 runs against CSK, with a career-high of 90.The former CSK player Harbhajan stated that in order for RCB to have a genuine chance of winning the elusive IPL title, Kohli needed to get back to his 2016 form. "It is crucial that he has a season similar to 2016 because the team will advance if Virat continues to score runs. I'm not sure if they'll end up winning the cup. "But I think they have a lot of good batting because of the brilliant players they have on the team, including Virat, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, and a few others like Patidar. and everybody hopes Virat can repeat his success from 2016," he continued.

Published 11 Mar 2024 06:20 PM

Once again, Shreyas Iyer and Ajinkya Rahane fall short, but Shardul Thakur, the leader, seizes the initiative.

Once again, Shreyas Iyer and Ajinkya Rahane fall short, but Shardul Thakur, the leader, seizes the initiative.

On the first day of the Ranji Trophy final, veteran duo Shreyas Iyer and Ajinkya Rahane's run drought persisted, but Shardul Thakur's versatility as an all-rounder enabled hosts Mumbai to rally against a brave Vidarbha. In addition to giving Mumbai's below-average first innings score of 224 some semblance of respectability with a counterpunching 75 off just 69 balls, Thakur also removed veteran opener Dhruv Shorey (0) with an angular delivery that gave him a favourable DRS result. Atharva Taide (21 not out) and night watchman Aditya Thakare at the crease meant that Vidarbha were 31/3 at stumps, needing another 193 runs to close the first innings. Medium pacer Dhawal Kulkarni, in his final first-class match of his career, bowled his usual late outswingers, with Test triple centurion Karun Nair (0) and Aman Mokhade (8) nicking it to Hardik Tamore behind stumps. The 41-time champions fell from 81/0 to 111/6 on either side of the lunch break in a stunning collapse that saw Mumbai's top players, Rahane and Iyer, dismissed for identical scores of 7. Despite his leadership prowess, Rahane's awful Ranji Trophy career continued when the Mumbai captain played a meek game to mid-on and was removed just when his team needed him to take the field.Rahane was a contender to reclaim his place in the national team around this time last year, but as things stand, it's unclear if Mumbai selectors will stick with the 35-year-old for the upcoming campaign, regardless of the outcome of this final. Iyer, who was out of favor and had to work hard to get back into the national conversation, was unable to save Mumbai from disaster once more because of his subpar technique. Umesh Yadav (2/43 in 13.3 overs) was as reckless as he could be during the morning session, splattering the new ball everywhere and primarily drifting on the pads of openers Prithvi Shaw and Bhupen Lalwani. Though he kept running out of partners, Thakur showed deft use of both hands and feet to inch closer to what would have been his second consecutive ton. After scoring an incredible 75 off just 69 balls with eight fours and three sixes, Thakur was the final batter to be dismissed. He was caught by the man at deep square leg. The trio of Shams Mulani (13), Tanush Kotian (8), and Tushar Deshpande (14)—who helped Mumbai win multiple times by scoring valuable runs—also fell for a pittance.

Published 10 Mar 2024 07:18 PM

Gautam Gambhirs Serious Pre-IPL 2024 Message To KKR

Gautam Gambhirs Serious Pre-IPL 2024 Message To KKR

Before the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, which begins on March 22, Kolkata Knight Riders coach Gautam Gambhir had a direct message for his team. During a Star Sports conversation, Gambhir clarified that the Indian Premier League (IPL) is a fantastic chance for young players to demonstrate their abilities in the "toughest league in the world," not about Bollywood or the post-match celebrations. The former Indian batter, who captained KKR to the IPL title in 2012 and 2014, added that since the league is most similar to international cricket, there is extra pressure on players and teams to perform well. "I stated unequivocally on Day 1 that I take the Indian Premier League seriously. It has nothing to do with Bollywood, you, the after-party, or other such things. It's about getting out there and playing competitive cricket, which is why I think this league is the hardest in the world because it's authentic cricket," stated Gambhir. "It is probably closest to international cricket as compared to any other league and if you want to be known as a successful franchise, you should be able to deliver on the cricket field," he stated. Gambhir stated that the players must put in a lot of effort for the team's ardent fan base after KKR finished seventh in the previous season and missed out on the play-offs. "I believe there are ardent supporters. We must tell them the truth. We should probably try to put a smile on their faces because, in my opinion, Kolkata fans have been the most devoted because they have endured a lot over the first three IPL seasons," Gambhir remarked.  

Published 04 Mar 2024 05:55 PM

A Look Into The Numbers: Steve Smith: Is The

A Look Into The Numbers: Steve Smith: Is The "Best Since Bradman" On Decline

During the first Test match against New Zealand in Wellington, star Australian batter Steve Smith continued his downward spiral as an opening batsman. He was removed by Matt Henry for 31 in 71 balls during the first Test, and Kiwi captain Tim Southee later dismissed him for a three-ball duck in the second inning. Smith's lean run, which began right at the beginning of the new ICC World Test Championship cycle, has been further enhanced by this. Smith has scored 12, 11*, 6, 91*, 31, and 0 since the opening, for a total of 151 runs at an average of 37.75 in six innings. Even with such a small sample size, Smith hasn't exactly had his best opening performance. Regarding his total test results since the beginning of the WTC cycle 2023–25, they have been comparatively lackluster for someone who is widely regarded as the standard by which excellence and consistency in tests are measured. Smith has scored only 718 runs at an average of 37.78 across 22 innings in 11 Tests played under the new cycle, with just one century and four fifties. His highest rating is 110.Usman Khawaja (916 runs in 11 matches at an average of 43.61), Zak Crawley of England (808 runs in nine matches at an average of 47.52), and most recently Yashasvi Jaiswal, the young opening sensation from India (971 runs in eight Tests at an average of 69.35), have all scored more runs than him, even though he is still the fourth-highest run scorer in the current cycle.Smith hasn't been able to sustain most of his excellent starts during this time, frequently faltering in his 30s and 40s or failing to reach a century without reaching a half-century. Additionally, Smith's strike rate over this entire period has been 50.42, which is less than his career strike rate of 53.54. His average has also suffered, dropping from 60.04 to 57.52 shortly after he hit the game-winning century against India in the ICC World Test Championship final.

Published 02 Mar 2024 06:16 PM

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India's bold strategy aids in a quick T20 reconstruction

India's bold strategy aids in a quick T20 reconstruction

The world champions are creating an environment where players perform well without worrying about keeping their spots in the squad or taking wickets.Kolkata: Although it's early, the process and outcomes give hope that India would successfully defend the T20 World Cup at home the following year. Despite the pessimism caused by the Test and ODI transition issues, India's T20 trajectory stands out thanks to series victories against South Africa, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, and now England. Even more so when one considers that Kuldeep Yadav, Shubman Gill, Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, and Yashasvi Jaiswal have not been parachuted in.This is most likely a greater accomplishment. However, they have approached it virtually undetected. No culture of stars. Verify. No set order for batting. Verify. Just a group of young, talented, and incredibly self-assured cricket players going about their business without worrying about career curves. By the way, all IPL linchpins.Captain Suryakumar Yadav acknowledges his lack of quality as he is left off the Champions Trophy roster. Abhishek Sharma thinks a ball is there to be struck, hence he doesn't count returns. As long as Tilak Varma is at the crease, the second Twenty20 match in Chennai demonstrated that no equation is too difficult. And the fact that India lost to 12/3 and then 79/5 at Pune on Friday, yet still managed to score 181, demonstrated that the previous game's disaster chasing in Rajkot was really a fluke. The realization that not everything can be managed lies at the core of this long-term upsurge. Earlier this week, Sitanshu Kotak, India's new batting coach, said it. "To achieve a score of 200 or 225, and if you are  

Watch: Minutes After Virat Kohli's Dismissal, Delhi Stadium Was Emptied

Watch: Minutes After Virat Kohli's Dismissal, Delhi Stadium Was Emptied

With just 15 deliveries during his brief stint at the crease, Virat Kohli only managed one boundaries.Himanshu Sangwan removed Virat Kohli for just six runs on Friday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, ending his eagerly awaited return to the Ranji Trophy. A ball before he was dismissed, Kohli displayed a flash of his genius with a stunning straight drive off Sangwan. But the very next delivery proved to be lethal; it was slanted in on a fullish length just outside off, and when Kohli tried to drive but failed to leave a space between bat and pad, the ball seamed in sharply. The bails flew as the delivery sped through, clipping the off-stump. In addition to taking the coveted wicket, Sangwan witnessed the stadium quickly fill up, making it a memorable experience.Only 15 deliveries were made during Kohli's brief stint at the crease, and he only managed one boundary. Delhi was at 87/3 after his removal, still 140 runs behind Railways.It was a letdown for the thousands of spectators who had gathered at the stadium anticipating a masterclass from Kohli. There is always hope for atonement, though, as Kohli will have another chance to leave his mark if Delhi is granted a second innings.  

Third T20I: India in trouble after two quick wickets; the onus is on Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya

Third T20I: India in trouble after two quick wickets; the onus is on Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya

India lost Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma in the powerplay as they chased a target of 172 in the third Twenty20 International between India and England.3rd T20I between India and England, LIVE Updates: India, chasing 172, lost openers Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson early. at the third Twenty20 International at Rajkot, England achieved 171/9 in 20 overs thanks to an incredible five-wicket haul from India's Varun Chakravarthy. Ben Duckett, who was not sold in the IPL 2025 auction, hammered a half-century, while Liam Livingstone, a star for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), also scored a useful 43 off 24 balls. In between, Chakravarthy ran wild, even going on a hat-trick at one point, as England lost seven wickets in seven overs. After 14 months, pacer Mohammed Shami returned to the Indian team and went wicketless. With a 2-0 series advantage going into the match, India is looking to finish the series.  

Rahul Dravid 'interfered' during the 'destroyed' career of Sanju Samson:

Rahul Dravid 'interfered' during the 'destroyed' career of Sanju Samson: "You are the object of their jealousy; tu chinta mat kar."

According to the India batter's father, Rahul Dravid supported Sanju Samson after a career setback.It is now well known that Sanju Samson and the Kerala Cricket Association are still at odds. Samson's father has made grave accusations against the association, turning the feud—which initially gained public attention when he was left out of Kerala's Vijay Hazare Trophy squad—into a full-fledged fight. Viswanath, Samson's father, accused KCA of exposing certain "small people" within the organization and ruining his son's career. Samson's father talked extensively about how KCA planned conspiracies against his son in a heated exchange with Sports Tak.Samson and Kerala have a history of turbulent relations. They actually go all the way back to Samson's preteen years. Viswanath claims that since Samson was eleven years old, the KCA has been determined to ruin his career. But despite everything that was going on, Samson Viswanath says his kid was relieved when 'The Wall' Rahul Dravid stepped in. Sanju Samson's father described how Dravid's "interference" helped him resurrect his career and how the former India captain's actions opened the door to a bright future for his son.  

Mohammed Shami is not in the starting lineup for the first England T20I. According to Suryakumar Yadav,

Mohammed Shami is not in the starting lineup for the first England T20I. According to Suryakumar Yadav, "We Want To..."

The inability of star bowler Mohammed Shami to make the squad was a major surprise in terms of India's playing XI.In Wednesday's first Twenty20 International at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, India captain Suryakumar Yadav chose to bowl against England after winning the toss. The fact that fast pacer Mohammed Shami was left off of India's starting XI, however, was a major surprise. Before Suryakumar broke the startling news, Shami, who last played for India in November 2023, was spotted bowling in the nets before the toss. India captain Suryakumar stated that he wished to focus on his team's strengths when discussing the playing XI."We'll try bowling first. There will be dew later; the wicket appears to be sticky. Later on, it will be heavier. The boys have been outstanding. I am looking forward to this series, and the preparations have gone well. The fight between the two teams will be fierce. We want to focus on our strengths, so it's a good headache," Suryakumar stated during the toss.It seems like a fantastic surface, and I have no doubt that the match will be enjoyable. Some dew will be present. It's a fantastic field, and playing against India under these circumstances is an honor. Everyone is doing well. We have a lot to look forward to, and it's good to be together. McCullum, who has a great deal of expertise, is in command. We are well prepared for the challenge that lies ahead. On both sides, there is some amazing ability. Rehan Ahmed, Jamie Smith, Brydon Carse, and Saqib Mahmood will not play," said England captain Jos Buttler.India (playing XI): Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Sanju Samson (w), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), and Abhishek Sharma Ben Duckett, Philip Salt (w), Jos Buttler (c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, and Mark Wood are the players for England in the starting lineup.  

Rishabh Pant appointed as captain of Lucknow Super Giants for IPL 2025: 'His nicknames would be linked to Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni'

Rishabh Pant appointed as captain of Lucknow Super Giants for IPL 2025: 'His nicknames would be linked to Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni'

Rishabh Pant has become oficial captain of Lucknow Super Giants for the IPL 2025.Rishabh Pant, el jugador más caro en la historia de la auction de la Premier League de India, has sido designado como captain de Lucknow Super Giants para el IPL 2025. The proclama fue emitida on Monday. Pant estableció un récord durante el mega auction in November del año pasado, donde LSG co-fundador Sanjiv Goenka obtuvo sus servicios por un monto nunca antes visto de ₹27 crore.Considerando his prestigio e inversión, parecía ineludible que Pant asumiera la responsabilidad de liderar. A pesar de que Pant's IPL 2024 temporada con Delhi Capitals resultó ser decepcionante, clasificándose en la sexta posición, Lucknow Super Giants, que se ubicaron justo por debajo en la séptima, confían en el 27-year-old para guiarlos hacia una temporada de éxito. "Considero que Rishabh Pant va a terminar como uno de los mejores captains de IPL alguna vez." "After 10-12 años, he would be linked to MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma," declaró Goenka.Rishabh Pant busca un comienzo renovado. Pant asume el cargo de captain de KL Rahul, aportando un renovado sentido de energía y propósito a los Lucknow Super Giants. Determinado a realizar un vigoroso retorno, Pant tiene mucho por demostrar tras superar un periodo difícil. He no participó en muchas acciones, recuperando en 2023 de un accidente de coche que resultó mortal, y batallando en the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, consiguiendo menos de 200 runs en 10 innings con apenas un medio siglo. Naturalmente, Pant would aprovechar la serie de blancos frente a England y la Champions Trophy para recuperar su forma antes del inicio de la IPL.  

No personal vehicles for players in Kolkata debido a las regulaciones establecidas por BCCI previo a ENG T20Is.

No personal vehicles for players in Kolkata debido a las regulaciones establecidas por BCCI previo a ENG T20Is.

President of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), Snehasish Ganguly, has confirmed que no acuerdos específicos has sido establecidos para que ningún jugador viaje de manera individual antes del primer T20I vs England.The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has limitado el desplazamiento personal de los players previo al primer T20I frente a England, tras la implementación de las rigurosas directrices por parte de la BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India). The BCCI estableció rigurosas normas para los players tras su reciente derrota en series frente a Australia, limitando el tiempo de residencia de las familias durante viajes a otros países, entre otras regulaciones.Según PTI, the BCCI ha enviado el dictamen de 10 puntos a las State Associations encargadas de albergar partidos en el próximo torneo de baloncesto frente a England. Previo al primer T20I frente a England en Eden Gardens, Kolkata, CAB President Snehasish Ganguly declaró que no han establecido acuerdos específicos para ningún equipo para viajar, conforme a la reciente política de la BCCI."Conforme a los 10 puntos estipulados por la BCCI para players, the Cricket Association of Bengal has no establecido ninguna alternativa de transferencia [para players individuales]. Only a bus de equipo has sido organizado para la equipo de India. For the cricketers, no personal vehicles will be provided. "We deben adherirse a las directrices, las cuales claramente indican que todos los players deben viajar con el equipo a matches y a entrenamientos," Ganguly fue citado como declarando por PTI.  

Irfan Pathan confirms a huge team hotel claim without mentioning Virat Kohli.

Irfan Pathan confirms a huge team hotel claim without mentioning Virat Kohli.

Irfan Pathan, a former fast bowler for India, stated that when he said that not all Indian players stayed together in the team hotel during their tour of Australia, he was not referring to Virat Kohli. Following the dismal tour of Australia, the BCCI set a strict 10-point disciplinary guideline for the senior men's national team.The current generation of players did not stay in the same team hotel during the just finished Test series in Australia, according to World Cup-winning former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan, who has emphasized the value of team bonding on overseas trips. After a fan on social media conjectured about a hidden message in his post on X, formerly Twitter, Pathan clarified that his comments were not meant for Virat Kohli. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) released a strict 10-point disciplinary guideline not long before Pathan made his comments. The rules, which India Today was able to access, highlight the board's focus on performance and discipline following India's catastrophic 2024–25 Test season. Family travel restrictions, baggage limits, and the requirement that players play domestic cricket in order to be considered for selection are some of the measures.In the past, even the best players shared hotels with the rest of the Indian squad. In the first place, how was it permitted to remain in a different hotel? Pathan said.  

Prior to the England white ball tour, Sitanshu Kotak was appointed as the batting coach for the Indian squad.

Prior to the England white ball tour, Sitanshu Kotak was appointed as the batting coach for the Indian squad.

The veteran from Saurashtra, who has long been a member of the India A team, will begin his spell in Kolkata by playing England in three ODIs and five T20Is.For the upcoming India vs. England limited overs series at home, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has chosen to appoint former Saurashtra mainstay Sitanshu Kotak as the team's batting coach. Three ODIs and five T20Is will be played at home by the Indian squad. On January 22, India will play a Twenty20 International match at Eden Gardens in their first match following the Border Gavaskar Trophy. On January 18, the Indian team is scheduled to report to Kolkata, where a three-day camp is reportedly planned.As a batting coach, Kotak will be joining the Indian squad. Players will report on January 18 for the Indian team's three-day camp in Kolkata, according to an Indian board source.  

The Gujarat Titans begin their IPL 2025 preparations.

The Gujarat Titans begin their IPL 2025 preparations.

Anuj Rawat, Ishant Sharma, Jayant Yadav, Kumar Kushagra, Mahipal Lomror, and Arshad Khan are among the players who have joined the team in the camp.According to a statement from the team, the Gujarat Titans kicked up their training camp in Surat on Monday in anticipation of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.Along with the coaches and support personnel, a number of players have joined the team in the camp, including Anuj Rawat, Ishant Sharma, Jayant Yadav, Kumar Kushagra, Mahipal Lomror, and Arshad Khan.In last year's massive auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the 2022 Champions assembled a formidable 25-man team by acquiring top players like England's Jos Buttler, South Africa's Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, one of India's top fast bowlers, and all-rounder Washington Sundar.The Gujarat Titans kept Shahrukh Khan, Sai Sudharsan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, and Shubman Gill. The 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will start on March 23, according to confirmation earlier Sunday by Rajeev Shukla, vice president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Speaking to media at the Special General Meeting (SGM) in Mumbai, Rajeev Shukla disclosed the IPL 2025 date, stating, "IPL is going to start from March 23." The big auction, which took place in Jeddah on November 24 and 25, has already allowed all ten franchisees to select the team of their choice. Following the bidding, rumors circulated regarding the potential start date of the lucrative league.  

ILT20: Despite losing to the Desert Vipers, Adair considers the Gulf Giants' impressive start.

ILT20: Despite losing to the Desert Vipers, Adair considers the Gulf Giants' impressive start.

Even though the Gulf Giants lost their opening match in the International League (IL) T20 league's third season, the team's Irish all-rounder Mark Adair believes they have put on a good show, and the environment aroundDespite the fact that the Gulf Giants' season in the International competition (IL) T20 competition began with a loss, the team's Irish all-rounder Mark Adair believes they have presented a solid front, and the players' environment is positive despite the setback.Adair, the bowling all-rounder for the Gulf Giants, gave his thoughts on the team's tenacious performance against the Desert Vipers following Tuesday night's ILT20 Season 3 match at the Dubai International Stadium. Irish star Adair emphasized the Gulf Giants' unwavering dedication and upbeat attitude despite losing by six wickets in a low-scoring match in which Desert Vipers successfully chased down the mark with Sam Curran's undefeated 42 and Sherfane Rutherford's blistering 40.Although the outcome wasn't in their favor, the game was a fierce battle in which the Gulf Giants put up a strong display. "We showed great determination in defending our target, putting in a strong shift throughout the innings," Adair said, quickly praising his team's efforts. "There were definitely opportunities for us to win the game, and we fought out there," Adair remarked in his analysis of the team's performance. We know we are capable of game-winning performances, even though the outcome wasn't in our favor this time."  

BCCI vice-prez Rajeev Shukla says the IPL 2025 will start on March 23. The Champions Trophy squad announcement date has been announced.

BCCI vice-prez Rajeev Shukla says the IPL 2025 will start on March 23. The Champions Trophy squad announcement date has been announced.

Rajeev Shukla said the IPL 2025 starts on March 23 and disclosed the date for India's Champions Trophy team release.Vice-president Rajeev Shukla of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that the much-anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 would begin on March 23. Shukla disclosed the tournament's start date to the media on Sunday after the BCCI general meeting.Important decisions pertaining to the management of Indian cricket were taken at the BCCI meeting on January 12 in addition to the announcement of the IPL's start date. According to Shukla, Prabhtej Singh Bhatia has been elected as the BCCI treasurer, while Devajit Saikia will take Jay Shah's place as the organization's new secretary. He added that the 2025 Women's Premier League (WPL) venues will be revealed soon, and that the Champions Trophy teams meeting will be held between January 18 and 19. However, there have been differing claims regarding the IPL's start date. According to ESPNCricinfo, the competition will really commence on March 21. According to a BCCI insider cited by PTI, the competition would start on "March 20 or 21."Gautam Gambhir and Indian captain Rohit Sharma attended the review meeting on Saturday in response to India's dismal showing in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where the team lost 1-3 to Australia. Another 0–3 clean-sweep loss to New Zealand at home came before the series. "The Border Gavaskar Trophy performance, what went wrong, and the necessary course adjustment were all covered in depth. However, do not anticipate a hasty decision from the new BCCI administration," a source familiar with Board events told PTI under anonymity.  

Report: Rohit Sharma requests that the BCCI allow him to continue as captain. To Terminate a Foreign Career Following...

Report: Rohit Sharma requests that the BCCI allow him to continue as captain. To Terminate a Foreign Career Following...

According to reports, Rohit Sharma informed the BCCI that he plans to continue leading the squad for a few more months before calling it quits on his international career.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) meeting last week, which was attended by head coach Gautam Gambhir and Test and ODI captain Rohit Sharma, produced yet another significant revelation. As is already well known, there is a lot of discussion over who Rohit's successor should be in the leadership position, and Jasprit Bumrah is the front-runner. According to reports, Rohit has told the BCCI selectors and top managers that he intends to continue leading the side in Test matches and One-Day Internationals for a few more months before ending his international career.Report: Rohit Sharma requests that the BCCI allow him to continue as captain. To Terminate a Global Career According to reports, Rohit Sharma informed the BCCI that he plans to continue serving as captain of the squad for a few more months before ending his international career.Sports Desk on NDTVUpdated @ 01:25 PM IST on January 13, 2025Two minutes to read Report: Rohit Sharma requests that the BCCI allow him to continue as captain. Following... Rohit Sharma may soon put an end to his international career© AFP The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) meeting last week, which was attended by head coach Gautam Gambhir and Test and ODI captain Rohit Sharma, produced yet another significant revelation. As is generally known, the subject of Rohit's replacement in theThe selection committee and BCCI executives, however, aren't totally in favor of Bumrah taking over as the team's permanent captain. He must carefully control his workload to avoid injuries, which have hindered his career for a long time. In order to support Bumrah, the selectors are eager to identify qualified candidates for vice captaincy. You can only listen to the newest music on JioSaavn.com. The administration does not want two different leaders for Test matches and ODIs, according to a report in the Hindi daily. Although Suryakumar Yadav's appointment as ODI captain was also considered, the T20I captain currently has no position in India's 50-over squad.  

Batter with an average of 664, back in the selection fray, last played for India eight years ago: report

Batter with an average of 664, back in the selection fray, last played for India eight years ago: report

Karun Nair, who has scored 112*, 44*, 163*, 111*, 112*, and 122* in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024–25 campaign, has not lost.Karun Nair wrote on X (previously Twitter) in December 2022, "Dear cricket, give me one more chance," after seeing the tragic conclusion of his cricket career. The middle-order hitter, however, is said to be back in the running for national selection after making a significant turnaround over the following 12 to 13 months. In Indian cricket, Nair's situation is still among the most intriguing. Despite his historic 303 against England in Chennai, he was unable to establish himself as a key player in India's long-term strategy. However, Nair's incredible numbers in the current Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign have compelled the national selection committee, directed by Ajit Agarkar, to take note.In the last six innings of the domestic 50-over Vijay Hazare Trophy, Nair has amassed 112*, 44*, 163*, 111*, 112*, and 122*. Having amassed more than 600 runs without being removed, he has not yet been removed in this competition. He also holds the record for most runs scored by a batter in List A cricket history without being dismissed thanks to his valiant efforts with the bat. In addition, he is only the second hitter, after Narayan Jagadeesan of Tamil Nadu, to reach five hundreds in a single competition. Nair is one of just three batsmen in List A cricket who have achieved four straight hundreds thus far."It was an emotional moment when I put that tweet," Nair told the Indian Express his unbeaten 122 and an unbroken 200-run stand with Dhruv Shorey (unbeaten 118) for Vidarbha against Rajasthan. "For six-seven months, when I didn't play any cricket, all I did was travel three hours a day just to have a net session. I had no other option. I wasn't considered for any format and I was really emotional at that point of time. I had to move on and work on myself. Moving on wasn't easy, I needed a couple of months to get over it and then start practicing my skills and mindset. I would say, I was just preparing myself so that when I got another opportunity, I was not going to give anyone an excuse to drop me. For that, I needed to score runs and be consistent. So I just worked hard to get that back in my game," he said.  

For India's T20I series against England, Mohammed Shami is back.

For India's T20I series against England, Mohammed Shami is back.

Mohammed Shami, a fast bowler, has finally returned to the Indian team after being selected for the five Twenty20 Internationals against England that begin in Kolkata on January 22. He last played for India in the ODI World Cup final in November 2023. Following that, he underwent ankle surgery and experienced knee pain.The selectors chose Suryakumar Yadav's T20I team on Saturday, but they have not yet revealed India's ODI team for the three February matches against England or the preliminary 15 for the Champions Trophy, which must be announced by January 12.Since the extent of the injury that kept him from bowling in Australia's second innings in the fifth Test in Sydney is still unknown, Jasprit Bumrah was left out of the 15 for the Twenty20 Internationals match against England. After playing the Test series in Australia, Rishabh Pant, who was India's primary wicketkeeper at the 2024 T20 World Cup and in two of the three T20Is played in Sri Lanka in July of last year, was probably rested along with Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal. The two wicketkeepers for the Twenty20 International match against England are Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel. Due to his shoulder ailment, batting all-rounder Riyan Parag was not available. The selection committee did not include Ramandeep Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Avesh Khan, Yash Dayal, and Vijaykumar Vyshak from the 15 that won a T20I series 3-1 in South Africa in November. They were replaced by Shami, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Dhruv Jurel, and Washington Sundar, who were all involved in India's Test tour of Australia and missed that series. Shami participated in all nine of Bengal's T20 games in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy since resuming domestic cricket in November 2024, taking 11 wickets at an economy rate of 7.85. However, he only participated in three of Bengal's seven 50-over matches in the subsequent Vijay Hazare Trophy, taking five wickets at a 25.80 average.  

As Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir prepare harsh measures, Rishabh Pant will be dropped from the Indian XI, while Akash Deep will not play in the Sydney Test.

As Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir prepare harsh measures, Rishabh Pant will be dropped from the Indian XI, while Akash Deep will not play in the Sydney Test.

Rishabh Pant, an experienced player, is probably going to be left out of the India XI, but Akash Deep's omission may be a forced move for the Sydney Test.In an attempt to salvage the series and keep the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, India is anticipated to make a few changes to their starting lineup when they play at the Sydney Cricket Ground later this week. A seasoned campaigner might be fired for the other, while one of those might be a forced move, according to a report.During the series against Australia, India has made some unexpected choices. In Perth, they selected Washington Sundar as their only spinner, but he was later demoted to make room for Ravichandran Ashwin, who was followed in Brisbane by Ravindra Jadeja. Harshit Rana, a fast bowler, made his debut in Perth but was benched after struggling in the Adelaide Pink Ball Test. India selected three all-rounders—Nitish Reddy, Jadeja, and Sundar—later in the Melbourne match. Shubman Gill was benched, and Rohit Sharma, who was under pressure, chose to open in place of KL Rahul, who was demoted to the No. 3 position.According to a source in The Indian Express, captain Rohit and head coach Gautam Gambhir are currently discussing Rishabh Pant's spot in the starting lineup with the series at stake, even if WTC aspirations are all but dead. There was significant backlash at his dismissals at the MCG, including Sunil Gavaskar's widely shared "Stupid, stupid, stupid" tirade on commentary.Given his heroics in the 2020–21 series Down Under, Pant was expected to be the game-changing player during the trip of Australia, despite India's concerning batting performance in the home Test series against Bangladesh and New Zealand. But in the current series, the wicketkeeper-batter only scored 154 runs in seven innings at a mere 22, with no scores of fifty or more.  

Inside BGT: Virat Kohli was chasing a ghost as a batsman, but he flourished as a stand-in leader.

Inside BGT: Virat Kohli was chasing a ghost as a batsman, but he flourished as a stand-in leader.

British comedian Mark Street recently talked about his passion for cricket on an edition of the BBC's Desert Island Discs show. "Sport isn't just about a ball or a race, as those who don't understand it believe. I find everything about it, including the drama, to be really moving.A portion of the Sydney fans would yell, "Kohli is a wa***r," for a short time on the final day of the series. Even if it was abuse, it seemed like a last-ditch effort to arouse him. With the exception of a century in Perth that not even his most devoted admirer would consider noteworthy, Kohli never shone during the summer while they waited for him to blow their team away with the bat.The Australian supporters were aware that this was not the Kohli of the past, save for a shoulder-barge that would cause the odd flickering booing. The takeaways include a barge, an irate look at an airport due to a miscommunication, an occasional yell, and an intense conversation in a group setting. On the field, there was also some obvious rage. At certain moments in the series, it forced one to closely follow him with binoculars. He once thrashed his arms and yelled something close to the umpire, who appeared surprised as he crossed over at the end of an over. He had occasionally been heard grumbling on the field since Adelaide. Was he unhappy with the captain's strategy? Was he irritated by some colleagues' lack of effort or the drop in bowling quality when Jasprit Bumrah wasn't playing? Unless Kohli speaks, which is doubtful, we won't know. He spoke to the bowlers and asked Rohit to alter his strategy on the field much more regularly after Brisbane.    

No, MS Dhoni! Three CSK Players Who Will Revolutionize the IPL in 2025

No, MS Dhoni! Three CSK Players Who Will Revolutionize the IPL in 2025

The Indian Premier League's (IPL) eagerly awaited 18th edition is just a few months away, and anticipation is building rapidly. Our favorite teams made some thrilling signings and made some surprising decisions as they prepared the roster for the IPL 2025 season, making the IPL 2025 mega-auctions an exciting ride. There were hopes that the Chennai-based team would get Rishabh Pant, but the five-time IPL champion Chennai Super Kings appeared composed throughout the auction. Once more, MS Dhoni's strategy paid off, as CSK's paddle, which had been mute for the most part of the auctions, became clearly obvious during his particular favorite all-rounder category.That's safe to say. Dhoni and the entire CSK administration have assembled a winning team for the competition once more. In light of this, let's examine the three players who have the potential to significantly impact CSK's performance in the forthcoming IPL 2025 season.  

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