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Virat Kohli Wanted To Play ‘India A Matches, Slam 3-4 Tons vs England’: Stunning Revelation By Ex-BCCI Selector

Virat Kohli Wanted To Play ‘India A Matches, Slam 3-4 Tons vs England’: Stunning Revelation By Ex-BCCI Selector

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Virat Kohli‘s sudden Test retirement, days before the announcement of the Indian squad for the England Tour, has grabbed headlines worldwide. After a below-par Border Gavaskar Trophy that saw him score 190 in five matches at an average of 23.75, there were question marks on where the batting great’s career was headed. Now, those speculations has been answered as Kohli declared in an Instagram post on Monday he is bidding good-bye to the Test format. Former India cricketer and national selector Sarandeep Singh, who is also the coach of the Delhi team, has now made some stunning revelations.  Earlier this year, Sarandeep had worked with Kohli during a Ranji Trophy match.  Sarandeep was taken by surprise after hearing Virat’s announcement, considering his involvement, which included his return to the Ranji Trophy in January after 13 years. “There was no hint (of retirement). Did not even hear from anywhere. Some days ago, I was talking to him but I did not get any hint that he was thinking about this. The kind of IPL …

“I Am Sure…”: Ex-BCCI President Sourav Ganguly Reacts To Suspension Of IPL 2025 Amid India-Pakistan Tension

“I Am Sure…”: Ex-BCCI President Sourav Ganguly Reacts To Suspension Of IPL 2025 Amid India-Pakistan Tension

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Sourav Ganguly, former India capain and also an ex-BCCI president, has reacted to the suspension of Indian Premier League 2025. Notably, the tournament has been halted mid-season as tension between India and Pakistan continue to escalate following Operation Sindoor. The match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was abandoned midway due to security reasons on Thursday and the following day saw the event being suspended for seven days. Ganguly showed his belief in the BCCI and said that the Board will complete the tournament. “I have seen today that the IPL is suspended for 7 days. The BCCI will complete this. BCCI is efficient. During COVID, it was another emergency. I am sure the BCCI will complete it,” Ganguly told India Today. Notably, this is not the first season of IPL that has been halted midway. In 2021 too, the tournament was postponed due to the COVID-19 threat in India. The edition resumed and was completed four months later in the United Arab Emirates. “A COVID-like situation is different. BCCI will work as …

‘Break All Cricket Ties With Pakistan’: Ex-BCCI President Sourav Ganguly Blunt After Pahalgam Terrorist Attack

‘Break All Cricket Ties With Pakistan’: Ex-BCCI President Sourav Ganguly Blunt After Pahalgam Terrorist Attack

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Former Indian captain and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly said that India should break all cricketing ties with Pakistan. Ganguly spoke to ANI in Kolkata. Over the years, India and Pakistan have only met in ICC events, such as the T20 and 50 Over World Cups, the ICC Champions Trophy, and Asian Cricket Council (ACC)- organised Asia Cup events. Speaking to ANI, Ganguly said, “100 per cent, this (breaking ties with Pakistan) should be done. Strict action is necessary. It is no joke that such things happen every year. Terrorism cannot be tolerated.” Due to strained political relations between the two nations, India has not toured Pakistan since 2008, when they participated in the Asia Cup. The two arch-rivals last played a bilateral series in 2012-13 in India, comprising white-ball matches. During the recently organised ICC Champions Trophy, India did not travel to Pakistan; instead, they played all their matches in Dubai under a hybrid model. Also, the International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman, Jay Shah, has decided …

On Refusal To Play In Pakistan, Ex-BCCI Selector’s Blunt Verdict: ‘If Governement…’

On Refusal To Play In Pakistan, Ex-BCCI Selector’s Blunt Verdict: ‘If Governement…’

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Former captain Dilip Vengsarkar has picked India, last edition’s finalists, as a “strong favourite” for the Champions Trophy, which will begin on Wednesday in Karachi. After falling short against arch-rival Pakistan in 2017, India will once again begin its pursuit of the ICC Champions Trophy on Thursday against Bangladesh in Dubai. With a spin-laden attack, India will look to turn the tides in Dubai and lift the trophy for the first time since 2013. India has been a firm favourite for many former cricketers and fans. Vengsarkar, too, believes India is a strong contender to challenge for the coveted trophy. “India is a strong favourite, and I think they will do well,” Vengsarkar told reporters in Varanasi. While plenty of mouth-watering clashes are on the cards, the blockbuster encounter between the two rivals, India and Pakistan, breeds a different level of anticipation and expectations. Vengsarkar expects a competitive clash but remains hopeful that India will walk out of the stadium on Sunday with victory. “I can’t predict it, but I think it will …

Ex-BCCI Selector’s ‘Rohit Sharma’ Solution Amid India Batting Crisis

Ex-BCCI Selector’s ‘Rohit Sharma’ Solution Amid India Batting Crisis

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Former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) chief selector Chetan Sharma on Saturday said that India skipper Rohit Sharma should open in the upcoming Boxing Day Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. The 2024/25 Test season, which started with a series against Bangladesh, has been disastrous for Rohit. Not only did he endure a rare home series loss–a 0-3 whitewash against New Zealand, India’s first series defeat at home in 12 years–but he has also managed just 152 runs in seven Tests at an average of 11.69, with only one fifty in 13 innings. His highest score this season is 52. In 13 Tests this year, Rohit has scored 607 runs at an average of 26.39, with two centuries and two fifties in 24 innings. His highest score is 131. The series is currently tied at 1-1 ahead of the Boxing Day Test, set to be played at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday. Speaking to ANI, Chetan Sharma reflected on the performance of the Indian bowlers, noting that …

“Lose Between 7 To 10 Kgs”: Prithvi Shaw Sent ‘Complete Overhaul Message’ By Ex-BCCI Selector

“Lose Between 7 To 10 Kgs”: Prithvi Shaw Sent ‘Complete Overhaul Message’ By Ex-BCCI Selector

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File photo of Prithvi Shaw.© BCCI Prithvi Shaw is certainly going through the toughest time in his cricket career. The right-handed batter, once touted to be the “next Sachin Tendulkar“, could not find any takers at the IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia held last month. The 2018 U-19 World Cup-winning captain was seen as the next big thing in Indian cricket, but his downfall in the past few years has taken him out of consideration for the Indian cricket team. Shaw was even dropped from Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy squad before going unsold at the IPL auction at a base price of Rs 75 lakh. He is currently playing for Mumbai in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy but has failed to impress with his game so far. Ex-BCCI selector Jatin Paranjape feels that the youngster needs a “complete overhaul of his mental thinking”. Paranjape shared his opinions in his column for Sportstar. Paranjape, who also holds the experience of playing 4 ODIs for India besides appearing in 62 First-Class and …

“Unlike Kapil Dev, Sunil Gavaskar…”: Ex-BCCI Chief Selector Trashes ‘No Domestic Cricket’ Critics

“Unlike Kapil Dev, Sunil Gavaskar…”: Ex-BCCI Chief Selector Trashes ‘No Domestic Cricket’ Critics

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File photo of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli© AFP The Indian cricket team is facing a lot of flak since losing the Test series at home against New Zealand. A 3-0 clean sweep at home was unthinkable till recent past but it has turned into reality. A lot many critics have said that the top players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma missing domestic cricket tournaments like Ranji Trophy have added to their poor form. “The big learning for the selectors from this home season is that do not rest the already well-rested players because of their stature. I say this again, both Rohit & Virat would only have benefited from playing the Duleep Trophy start of the season,” wrote Sanjay Manjrekar in a post on X (formerly Twitter).  Former chairman of selectors MSK Prasad, however, believes it is unfair to compare the two eras given the amount of cricket being played now. “It is unlike Kapil paaji and Sunny sir’s days, volume of cricket has increased exponentially. It takes a lot out …

“Virat Kohli Is Like A Duck Getting Into…”: Ex-BCCI Chief Selector’s Prediction For Australia Tour Is Massive

“Virat Kohli Is Like A Duck Getting Into…”: Ex-BCCI Chief Selector’s Prediction For Australia Tour Is Massive

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Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar series between India and Australia, former cricketer M. S. K. Prasad backed stalwart batter Virat Kohli to come back in to form during this series. In 2024 in Tests, Virat has scored 245 runs in five Tests and ten innings at an average of 27.22, with just one fifty and best score of 70. In the ongoing ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 though, Virat has been rather solid. He has scored 556 runs in eight Tests at an average of 42.76, with a century and three fifties in 14 innings, with best score of 121. The decade of 2020s has not been kind to Virat the Test batter, with him having made 1,833 runs in 33 Tests at an average of 32.73, with just two centuries and nine fifties in 58 innings and the best score of 186. Speaking at the “Follow the Blues” show, the former BCCI selector asserted that Kohli loves the batting conditions in Australia “Virat Kohli is like a duck getting into the water when …

‘Shreyas Iyer was groomed as India captain after Rohit Sharma, not Hardik Pandya or Jadeja’: Ex-BCCI chief selector

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Shreyas Iyer was being groomed as the next Indian captain after Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, said former BCCI chief selector MSK Prasad. Iyer, a regular in all three formats not too long ago, is going through a challenging phase after losing his central contract for 2024-25 for not playing in the Ranji Trophy despite the board’s orders. The talented right-hander has not been at his absolute best with the bat in IPL 2024 either, having scored 257 runs in 10 matches. But his captaincy has been superb. Kolkata Knight Riders sit at No.2 in the IPL points table with seven wins in 10 matches and stand a good chance of qualifying for the playoffs. Kolkata Knight Riders’ captain Shreyas Iyer(AFP) Prasad said Iyer was groomed for the leadership role, unlike Hardik Pandya or Ravindra Jadeja. He has a better chance of succeeding at the highest level when he gets the opportunity. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! “Shreyas Iyer, unlike …

“Who In This Country…”: Ex-BCCI Chief Selector’s Clear Verdict On Hardik Pandya

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File photo of Hardik Pandya© AFP There was a lot of speculation regarding Hardik Pandya‘s inclusion in the India squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 and a lot of people on social media were caught by surprise when he was named vice-captain for the competition. Hardik has recently faced a lot of criticism for his form in the IPL 2024 and Mumbai Indians’ disappointing performance has also raised questions over his leadership. However, former BCCI chief selector MSK Prasad believes that Hardik becoming the vice-captain was the right move and there is no other fast bowling all-rounder in the country at the moment like Hardik. “I don’t think there is a second thought on Hardik’s inclusion and also being made the vice-captain of the side. He was given the mantle of captaincy when Rohit was not there. So that clearly indicated that he was next in line for leadership. The selectors made the right decision by picking him. Tell me, who in this country now is a better fast bowling all-rounder than Hardik?” …