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India batter slams T20I selection

India batter slams T20I selection

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3 min readJul 13, 2026 02:23 PM IST India’s abject surrender in the T20I series in Ireland and England, losing six of the seven matches on tour, has surfaced widespread criticism of head coach Gautam Gambhir and the team management’s selection policies. Out-of-favour India batter Hanuma Vihari led the criticism on social media following India’s crushing 4-0 series loss to England on Saturday. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Vihari minced no words as he slammed Gambhir for his preference for particular players and also questioned the persistent inclusion of all-rounders Shivam Dube and Washington Sundar despite poor form. “Gautam Gambhir has certain favourite players and he wants to take them and play them. I don’t see any value in these players added to the side,” Vihari said in a video on his YouTube channel. ‘Why are they in the team?’ “I don’t understand what some players are doing in the team. Dube does not bowl, cannot field, and has not shown that form in batting either. Shedge was also not impressive in bowling or batting. …

Why does Ab de Villiers think Samson was closer to the ODI squad for ENG tour

Why does Ab de Villiers think Samson was closer to the ODI squad for ENG tour

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2 min readJun 25, 2026 04:02 PM IST Sanju Samson finished the T20 World Cup 2026, scoring three back-to-back half-centuries. During the Indian Premier League 2026 season, he was in sublime form for the Chennai Super Kings, scoring two centuries, including 477 runs at an average of 43.36. Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers opined that the call to omit Rishabh Pant was obvious, but he felt Samson was close to returning to the ODI format for the England series. “Ishan Kishan, KL Rahul the two top wicket-keepers. The big thing there is no Pant, no Samson. Samson must have been close, closer than Pant, as he had a really good IPL but also prior to that, showing signs of form. Not a lot of surprises there, but just for Samson, I feel he was close,” he said on his YouTube channel. De Villiers also mentioned the omission of Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored a century in his previous game against Afghanistan. “Virat Kohli back. Little bit of a tough one on Jaiswal, who was …

Rishabh Pant returns to Delhi in mega IPL swap deal, Kuldeep Yadav moves to Lucknow

Rishabh Pant returns to Delhi in mega IPL swap deal, Kuldeep Yadav moves to Lucknow

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1 min readUpdated: Jun 23, 2026 01:52 PM IST India wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant and wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav have been involved in one of the most high-profile IPL trades, triggering major movement between Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals on Tuesday. Pant was acquired by LSG for a record-breaking INR 27 crore – the highest winning bid in IPL history. Following the trade, he will rejoin DC at a revised fee of INR 15 crore, a Rs 12-crore pay cut. MORE TO FOLLOW Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Ashwin urges Pant to convert starts into big scores, says India star must do it ‘for the team’

Ashwin urges Pant to convert starts into big scores, says India star must do it ‘for the team’

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3 min readJun 8, 2026 09:44 PM IST Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin said Rishabh Pant has the ability to become the world’s best Test batter but urged the wicketkeeper-batter to take greater responsibility after getting set at the crease. Speaking on his YouTube channel following India’s win over Afghanistan, Ashwin said Pant’s tendency to get out after making starts remains a concern despite his exceptional talent. “I want Rishabh Pant to become the best Test batter in the world. That’s what I want,” Ashwin said. Ashwin said he has repeatedly spoken to Pant about shot selection, particularly after the left-hander works his way into strong positions. “When all the fielders are standing on the boundary, why are they there? They are there because they know you are going to hit the ball there. Test cricket is a game of cat and mouse,” he said. Referring to Pant’s dismissal after reaching 80 against Afghanistan, Ashwin said the wicketkeeper had already done the hard work of building an innings. “You got to 80. Didn’t you think, …

Afghanistan refuse to learn from KL Rahul mistake, DRS calls messed up again as Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill make merry

Afghanistan refuse to learn from KL Rahul mistake, DRS calls messed up again as Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill make merry

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India are not simply running away in the one-off Test match because Afghanistan had no answers. That would be the easy reading. The harder truth is that Afghanistan kept finding small doors back into the match, only to walk past them. Rishabh Pant got a big reprieve against Azmatullah Omarzai. (X images) By the second morning of the one-off Test in New Chandigarh, India had already built the innings around KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant. Rahul’s century on Day 1 had come after an early reprieve. Gill had resumed unbeaten after reaching three figures. Pant, already set overnight, was beginning to stretch the innings with his usual force. At 398/3, India were strong, but the second new ball had started giving Afghanistan something. Afghanistan’s DRS Blinders Help India Tighten Control Azmatullah Omarzai produced the spell Afghanistan needed. The ball was harder, the seam was livelier, and for a brief passage, India’s two most dangerous batters in the middle were not in control. Gill and Pant survived consecutive deliveries that could have …

‘Everyone is judged on performance’

‘Everyone is judged on performance’

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3 min readUpdated: Jun 5, 2026 02:15 PM IST India head coach Gautam Gambhir said on Friday that Rishabh Pant hasn’t been asked to abandon the aggressive manner in which he bats in Test cricket before stating that it is “important to play according to the situation”. Gambhir’s comments come on the eve of India’s one-off Test against Afghanistan, and among the headlines to emerge out of the squad announcement for the match was Pant losing vice-captaincy. “Responsibility is only to play for India. Everything else – captaincy, vice-captaincy and so on – are by-products,” Gambhir told reporters in New Chandigarh on Friday. “When you play for India, you don’t think of these things from the first day. You think about doing well for India. So going from one post to the other are all just by-products. Ultimately, everyone is judged on performance. Whether it be me or anyone in the support staff or any player. Ultimately, that is what international cricket is all about.” Gambhir said that Pant won’t be told to change the …

Pant to work on playing the situation: ten Doeschate

Pant to work on playing the situation: ten Doeschate

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New Chandigarh: The last two months have been among the most difficult in Rishabh Pant’s cricketing career since his remarkable comeback from a life-threatening car accident. Hailed as one of India’s biggest match-winners a year ago after his successful return to international cricket and impressive performances in England, Pant has had to deal with a lot across formats. Rishabh Pant during a practice session ahead of the first Test match against Afghanistan, in Mullanpur onThursday. (PTI) First came the disappointment of losing the Test vice-captaincy. Then, Pant was omitted from the ODI squad for the series against Afghanistan that follows the one-off Test starting here on Saturday. His struggles extended to the Indian Premier League (IPL) where his second season as captain of Lucknow Super Giants ended in frustration. Pant’s form with the bat dipped in the IPL. Acquired for a staggering ₹27 crore in the 2025 auction, the wicketkeeper-batter managed 312 runs in 14 matches this IPL season. Lucknow Super Giants endured another disappointing campaign, slipping to the bottom of the table after finishing …

LSG not shocked by Rishabh Pant’s resignation as skipper, admit need for ‘leadership reset’: ‘Everyone knew that’

LSG not shocked by Rishabh Pant’s resignation as skipper, admit need for ‘leadership reset’: ‘Everyone knew that’

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Rishabh Pant has made a significant call following another disappointing season for Lucknow Super Giants, stepping down as captain after the franchise finished at the bottom of the table. The decision came even before the season had officially concluded, underlining the growing scrutiny around his leadership after LSG’s early elimination from playoff contention. Rishabh Pant has stepped down as LSG captain. (REUTERS) In many ways, the move felt inevitable. Lucknow have endured two underwhelming campaigns in a row, failing to live up to expectations despite assembling a strong squad. Pant, meanwhile, struggled to make the desired impact with the bat, and the weight of his INR 27 crore price tag only intensified the spotlight. With results not going LSG’s way and questions mounting over both the team’s performances and his own form, Pant’s decision brings an end to a difficult chapter for the franchise. LSG director of cricket Tom Moody threw his weight behind the decision, saying the wicketkeeper-batter needsto focus on rediscovering his best form after a difficult couple of seasons, both personally and …

Rishabh Pant steps down as Lucknow Super Giants captain

Rishabh Pant steps down as Lucknow Super Giants captain

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1 min readMay 29, 2026 05:11 PM IST Rishabh Pant has stepped down as captain of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise announced on Friday. Pant had joined the side as the most expensive IPL auction buy ahead of the 2025 season and was made captain immediately, replacing KL Rahul in the role. “Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) wish to formally announce that Rishabh Pant has requested to be relieved of his captaincy duties with the franchise, and the franchisee has accepted his request with immediate effect,” said LSG in its statement. LSG head coach Tom Moody further said in the press release that Pant “approached the franchise with the request”. “These decisions are never easy. We are grateful for everything Rishabh has brought to this dressing room as captain. Our focus now is on the collective – rebuilding and restructuring to reach the best standards” More to come… Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For …

Rishabh Pant steps down as Lucknow Super Giants captain after horror IPL 2026 season: ‘He requested. We accepted’

Rishabh Pant steps down as Lucknow Super Giants captain after horror IPL 2026 season: ‘He requested. We accepted’

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Rishabh Pant on Friday stepped down as the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) after the franchise finished 10th in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 points table. Pant, who joined the franchise before the 2025 edition of the tournament for a record price of INR 27 crore, failed to live up to the high billing, and Lucknow failed to qualify for the playoffs in the last two editions of the T20 tournament. In the IPL 2026, LSG managed to win just four out of 10 matches, and the wicketkeeper-batter often sported a listless look when interacting with the broadcasters during the post-match interactions. Lucknow Super Giants’ captain Rishabh Pant during IPL 2026. (AFP) (HT_PRINT) On Friday, LSG confirmed that Pant himself asked to step down as the captain, and the franchise accepted his request with immediate effect. The franchise, currently coached by Justin Langer, further stated that the focus will now be on “rebuilding and restructuring to reach the best standards.” “Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) wish to formally announce that Rishabh Pant has requested to be …