1 year, 8 months ago

'On what basis' - Twitter questions selectors over Avesh Khan, Umran Malik's inclusion in T20I team for WI

India announced a squad for the five-match T20I series against West Indies on June 5 with some surprising changes. So, fans were surprised by his sudden return to international scenes and asked the management and selectors to justify the pacer's selection for the West Indies tour. Umran's speed might have played a big role in his selection but fans were not expecting his name for the West Indies tour. Apart from Umran and Avesh, Mukesh Kumar, who is part of India's Test and ODI squad for the West Indies tour, also kept his place in India's T20I squad. Here is how Twitter reacted to Avesh Khan and Umran Malik's inclusion in West Indies tour:

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1 week, 4 days ago

Sreesanth backs Umran Malik to bounce back: Forget the past, believe in yourself

India Today

World Cup-winning former fast bowler Santhakumaran Sreesanth has urged young pacers in the country to recognise the importance of commitment and recovery. Backing the injury-prone Umran Malik to make a strong comeback, Sreesanth emphasised the need to focus on match fitness and smart field management to achieve consistent success. Speaking to IndiaToday.in, the JioStar expert cited quotes from Kapil Dev …

2 weeks, 1 day ago

'Think I'm closer to India return, but don't know...': Karun Nair sets his agenda straight to impress Ajit Agarkar

Hindustan Times

Karun Nair is all set to play in his first Indian Premier League game in five years. Karun Nair last featured in an IPL game in 2020 Nair has been on a run-scoring spree in domestic cricket. Speaking to reporters in Delhi Capitals' first media interaction before IPL 2025, Nair admitted that his run in domestic cricket definitely put him …

Pakistan announces Salman Agha as T20I captain for New Zealand tour, Rizwan to continue as ODI skipper

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4 weeks ago

Pakistan announces Salman Agha as T20I captain for New Zealand tour, Rizwan to continue as ODI skipper

The Hindu

Salman Ali Agha was named Pakistan’s new T20I captain on Tuesday after the national selection committee decided to axe Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan for the New Zealand series. Following Pakistan’s abysmal performance in the Champions Trophy, the Aaqib Javed-led selection committee decided to pick a young T20I squad, keeping in mind two major upcoming tournaments, the ACC Men’s T20 …

4 months ago

Fully fit Umran Malik eager to help KKR win their 2nd consecutive IPL trophy

India Today

India fast bowler Umran Malik is elated to join Kolkata Knight Riders for the upcoming Indian Premier League 2025. Notably, Malik was bought for his base price of INR 75 lakh in the IPL 2025 mega auction by KKR after being released by Sunrisers Hyderabad ahead of the bidding event. After the last two below-par seasons, Malik is eager to …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

India vs South Africa 1st T20I: Ramandeep Singh's potential debut in Durban?

India Today

As India readies for the opening T20I against South Africa in Durban on November 8, all eyes are on 29-year-old all-rounder Ramandeep Singh, who might make his senior team debut. Ramandeep's recent performances have drawn attention, particularly his contributions to Kolkata Knight Riders' IPL 2024 title-winning campaign, where he proved pivotal with his explosive lower-order batting and effective all-round skills. …

5 months, 1 week ago

India Embraces Emerging Stars Ramandeep Singh and Vijaykumar Vyshak for T20I Series Against South Africa

India Today

India have announced their 15-man squad for the upcoming T20I series against South Africa, with two notable first-time call-ups: Ramandeep Singh and Vijaykumar Vyshak. Ramandeep Singh, a 29-year-old all-rounder, showcased his big-hitting ability with 125 runs in the IPL final. Vijaykumar Vyshak, a 27-year-old right-arm medium pacer, impressed with 10 wickets in the Duleep Trophy. Both players will add fresh …

10 months, 4 weeks ago

IPL form barely considered for India T20 World Cup squad, skipper Sharma says

Associated Press

MUMBAI, India — Captain Rohit Sharma says current Indian Premier League form was hardly a factor when it came to picking India’s squad for the T20 World Cup. After their T20 World Cup exit in November 2022, the batting stars didn’t play another Twenty20 for India until this past January, when Afghanistan visited. “These players have been around because they …

11 months ago

India's T20 World Cup squad: The best 15? Pedigree and reputation bear testimony, though form might suggest otherwise

Hindustan Times

Selecting an Indian squad, especially for a tournament as high-profile as a World Cup, requires delicate tightrope-walking. Perhaps the fact that India will play all their initial league matches in the US influenced his selection as much as his tally of 13 wickets from nine games for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, though it must be kept in mind that …

1 year, 2 months ago

T20 World Cup 2024: A change of guard for team India?

Live Mint

After a hiatus of a year and two months since the 2022 T20 World Cup, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma returned to India’s T20 side for the ongoing series against Afghanistan. If performance takes precedence over reputation and past glories, the young guns could challenge Kohli and Sharma for their places in the T20 World Cup squad. Suryakumar Yadav showed …

1 year, 2 months ago

IND vs AFG 1st T20I Dream11 Prediction: India vs Afghanistan predicted playing XI, fantasy team, squads

The Hindu

India and South Africa will face off in the first T20I of the three-match series at Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra stadium in Mohali. Voting lines now open for Sportstar ACES Awards 2024 Virat Kohli won’t be available for the first T20I due to personal reasons. For Afghanistan, Rashid Khan is out of the entire series. India Predicted XI Rohit …

1 year, 2 months ago

India TV Sports Wrap on January 11: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News

India are going to take on Afghanistan in the first T20I of the three-match series at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali. Top 10 Trending Sports News Stories India to face Afghanistan in T20I series opener India will be up against Afghanistan in the first game of the three-match T20I series in Mohali on Thursday. Rohit Sharma to open with …

1 year, 2 months ago

IND vs AFG: Afghanistan star Rashid Khan ruled out of T20I series vs India

India TV News

The first-ever bilateral series between India and Afghanistan is set to commence on January 12. The first T20I of the three-match series is set to be played at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali and just a day before the clash, the visitors have been dealt with a huge blow. Meanwhile, according to the reports in Sportstar, Afghanistan skipper Ibrahim …

1 year, 2 months ago

IND vs AFG: Umran Malik is not even getting selected for India A, Aakash Chopra concerned over pacer's future

India Today

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra is concerned over Umran Malik's future. He doesn't even get selected for India A," Chopra said on his YouTube channel. Umran Malik last played for India in the tour of West Indies where he did not enjoy a good outing. Umran Malik rose sensationally in the 2022 edition of the Indian Premier League where he …

1 year, 2 months ago

IND vs AFG: Umran Malik is not even getting selected for India A, Aakash Chopra concerned over pacer's future

India Today

1 year, 3 months ago

India should keep Umran Malik in the scheme of things for T20 World Cup, says Aakash Chopra

India Today

Former India batter Aakash Chopra has said that India should consider keeping express pacer Umran Malik in the scheme of things for the 2024 T20 World Cup. SA vs IND: Test Squad Details | ODI Squad Details | T20I Squad Details India will face South Africa in three T20Is, three ODIs and two Test matches. India recently defeated Australia 4-1 …

1 year, 4 months ago

India tour of South Africa: Irfan Pathan slams exclusion of Umran Malik from SA tour

India Today

India announced their squads for the tour of South Africa on Thursday, 30 November. IND vs SA: T20I Squad Details Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan took to Twitter to vent out his frustration and criticised the decision of the selection committee - headed by former India pacer Ajit Agarkar. "I’m pretty sure the guy who was in the Indian team’s …

1 year, 7 months ago

IND vs IRE: India's predicted XI for first T20I against Ireland, Jitesh Sharma to start ahead of Sanju Samson?

India TV News

Indian cricket team will target a dominating win when they face hosts Ireland in the opening T20I match at Dublin's Village Ground on Friday. India suffered a shock T20I series defeat against West Indies under Hardik Pandya's captaincy but maintain a morale-boosting record against Ireland in the shortest form of cricket. Sanju Samson struggled to make any impact against West …

1 year, 7 months ago

IND vs WI: Very happy with how Mukesh Kumar has progressed, says India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey

The Hindu

India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey says pacer Mukesh Kumar has shown potential to serve India in all three formats and his workload will be managed accordingly. IND vs WI, 4th T20I: India eyes series-levelling win, runs from openers Compared to the slow wickets in the Caribbean, the bowling coach is expecting good batting tracks in mainland United States. India still …

1 year, 7 months ago

IND vs WI: Mukesh Kumar makes his T20I debut, becomes only second Indian player to achieve unique feat

India TV News

It's raining debuts on the ongoing tour of the West Indies for the Indian team and one man, who has been at the centre of all the cap presentations is pacer Mukesh Kumar, who after making his debut in Test cricket and ODIs, made his debut in T20 internationals as well in the series opener on Thursday, August 3. With …

1 year, 8 months ago

India's probable playing XI for 2nd ODI against West Indies, unchanged or Samson and Chahal to get chance?

India TV News

The Indian team will be looking for another swift result when they take on West Indies in the second ODI match at Bridgetown's Kensington Oval on Saturday, July 29. Indian management made some difficult calls during team selection for the first ODI with the likes of Axar Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal and Ruturaj Gaikwad failing to make the playing eleven. But …

1 year, 8 months ago

India vs West Indies: Mukesh Kumar makes international debut in 2nd Test after replacing Shardul Thakur

Firstpost

Mukesh, who represents Delhi Capitals in the IPL, replaced all-rounder Shardul Thakur, who reportedly was not available for selection due to a sore left groin. India handed Bengal pacer Mukesh Kumar his maiden international cap on Thursday in their only change to their lineup for the second Test against West Indies in Port of Spain. Mukesh, who represents Delhi Capitals …

1 year, 8 months ago

India vs West Indies: Rinku Singh, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Jitesh Sharma's omission from T20I squad explained

Firstpost

India’s T20I squad for the West Indies series features two new youngsters, but there were in fact a few surprising omissions, with Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rinku Singh and Jitesh Sharma being a few of those. They headline the young Team India setup that also consists of the likes of wicketkeeper batters Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan, while another IPL starlet Shubman …

1 year, 8 months ago

Lack of Flexibility and Options in India's T20I Squad for West Indies Series

The Quint

The other bowlers have been picked based on consistency. India’s T20I squad can only hope to win titles if they start picking players with more than one skill. The squad for the West Indies series has just two such players in skipper Pandya and Patel. No Rohit or Virat The selection of the T20I squad once again sent out a …

1 year, 8 months ago

India squad for T20I series vs West Indies: Jaiswal, Tilak get maiden call-up; Bishnoi, Avesh return

The Hindu

Their stellar performances in the Indian Premier League have earned Tilak Varma and Yashasvi Jaiswal a maiden call-up to India’s T20I squad for the five-match T20I series against West Indies. The youngster made the most of the PowerPlay and scored big runs in the first couple of overs, while the Hyderabad-based Varma has been a dependable middle-order batter for Mumbai …

1 year, 9 months ago

India tour of West Indies 2023: Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rinku Singh set for T20I debut

India TV News

Indian cricket team management is looking for big changes to its T20I squad ahead of the upcoming India tour of West Indies 2023 starting on July 12. Young batters Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jitesh Sharma, and Rinku Singh are reportedly in contention to make their international debut while Ruturaj Gaikwad and Mohit Sharma are set to make a potential comeback. West Indies …

1 year, 10 months ago

'Don't know what's happening with Umran': Markram's bizarre reply on SRH pacer's absence leaves Twitter furious

Hindustan Times

With Sunrisers Hyderabad under the pump following their defeat to defending champions Gujarat Titans, Aiden Markram and Co. were expected to tinker with their playing XI for matchday 65 of the Indian Premier League 2023 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Thursday. Champions in the 2016 edition of the cash-rich league, Sunrisers Hyderabad were fighting for their survival when …

1 year, 10 months ago

'Last 18 months how he performed, he is ahead of...': Ex-BCCI selector justifies IPL 2023 star’s Team India selection

Hindustan Times

Currently Punjab Kings' second-highest run-scorer in IPL 2023, Jitesh Sharma has been in good form and has justified his Team India in their last two series. Speaking to PTI, former India chief selector Sunil Joshi, who is also PBKS' spin bowling coach, justified Jitesh's Team India selection and credited it to his form in the last 18 months in domestic …

1 year, 11 months ago

IPL 2023: Shikhar Dhawan's 99 vs SRH one of the best T20 innings I've seen, says Brian Lara

Firstpost

Hyderabad: Sunrisers Hyderabad picked themselves from the bottom of the Indian Premier League points table after a convincing eight-wicket win over Punjab Kings in their third game of the season on Sunday. IPL 2023: Full coverage | Points table | Schedule | Results | Orange Cap | Purple Cap Earlier, PBKS skipper Shikhar Dhawan’s unbeaten 99 runs from 66 balls …

1 year, 11 months ago

IPL 2023: Jitesh Sharma trying to learn responsibility in new role in Punjab Kings

India Today

Punjab Kings keeper Jitesh Sharma became an overnight sensation in the 2022 edition of the Indian Premier League with his aggressive batting in the finisher's role for Punjab Kings. Sharma raked up 234 runs at the strike-rate of 164 in the 2022 IPL season, but sadly will not be playing the same way in the 2023 edition of the tournament. …

2 years ago

'I was thinking about Gaikwad but...': Sehwag names India star who will audition for World Cup in IPL 2023

Hindustan Times

Ishan Kishan had a season to forget during IPL 2022, with Mumbai Indians finishing in bottom of the 10-team table. Former cricketer Virender Sehwag felt a player from Team India will need to treat IPL 2023 like an audition. Also in international cricket, Kishan has been in poor form after his double century against Bangladesh in December last year, which …

2 years ago

Umran Malik is superstar in making: Brett Lee wants young pacer to make Test debut for India

India Today

Former Australia pacer Brett Lee reckons that young speedster Umran Malik is good enough to be fast-tracked into India's Test squad for the next WTC cycle in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah. The J&K pacer impressed in his first season with his quick pace, and last year he proved his wicket-taking abilities by finishing as the fourth leading wicket-taker in …

2 years, 2 months ago

Very important for India to accommodate Umran Malik in the playing XI: Kamran Akmal

India Today

Veteran wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal has suggested that India should look to accommodate Umran Malik in their playing eleven. It is very important for India to accommodate Umran Malik in the playing XI," said Akmal. Akmal also went on to suggest that the Indian bowling lineup will look very strong once Jasprit Bumrah returns to the fold. The bowling lineup will …

2 years, 2 months ago

IND vs SL 2nd T20I: Rahul Tripathi makes much-awaited debut, becomes 102nd player to represent in T20Is

India TV News

Rahul Tripathi has finally made his much-awaited debut for the Indian team after he was handed his cap in the pre-match ahead of India vs Sri Lanka contest in Pune. Vikram Rathore presents cap Batting coach Vikram Rathore presented Rahul with his cap while coach Rahul Dravid also had words to say for the young Indian opener. The team hurdle …

2 years, 2 months ago

IND vs SL 1st T20I: Why Arshdeep Singh is not included in India's Playing XI? BCCI provides reason

India TV News

IND vs SL 1st T20I: Indian Cricket team on Tuesday kicked off their 2023 year with a T20I match against Sri Lanka in Mumbai. The Indian team handed T20I debut caps to two young players Shubman Gill and Shivam Mavi. "Note - Arshdeep Singh wasn't available for selection for the 1st T20I against Sri Lanka since he has still not …

2 years, 3 months ago

IND vs SL: IPL star in line for debut in absence of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma?

India TV News

The Indian squad for the three-match T20I series beginning on January 3 was announced on Tuesday. Senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are rested for the series and this has created a chance for young players to make their debut. Rahul Tripathi who was included in the Indian squad the previous few times but failed to make a …

2 years, 4 months ago

WATCH VIDEO: Arshdeep Singh and Umran Malik get their debut caps as India take on New Zealand in Auckland

India TV News

WATCH VIDEO: Arshdeep Singh and Umran Malik get their debut caps as India take on New Zealand in Auckland Shikhar Dhawan-led team India are taking on the Kiwis in the first One Day Internationals that is being played in Auckland. The Indian team has finally decided to hand debut caps to two interesting prospects, Arshdeep Singh & Umran Malik. Punjab …

2 years, 4 months ago

‘If he wants to grab the spot consistently’: Umran Malik receives words of advice from legendary pacer ahead of NZ T20s

Hindustan Times

After a disappointing end to their T20 World Cup campaign, Team India would look to start afresh against New Zealand, where they are scheduled to play a full-fledged limited-over series, starting from Friday. The bowling attack for India mostly remains the same with Jammu and Kashmir speedster Umran Malik finding a spot in the squad. Despite the hammering, Malik has …

2 years, 4 months ago

MASSIVE UPDATE: Hours after T20 World Cup victory, this English player sets sights on Indian Premier League

India TV News

MASSIVE UPDATE: England are still not over their T20 World Cup victory euphoria and it certainly shouldn't be. Jos Buttler's men on November 13, 2022, scripted history as they raced ahead of Babar Azam's men to clinch the T20 World Cup for the second time in history. Over a few years, franchise cricket which majorly revolves around the white ball …

2 years, 5 months ago

Umran Malik not part of India's T20 World Cup squad for Australia is a big surprise: Brett Lee

India Today

Legendary Australian fast bowler Brett Lee said India's decision to not consider Umran Malik for the T20 World Cup in Australian conditions did surprise him, saying he would have loved to see the Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler unleashed on pace-rich and bouncy pitches Down Under. Brett Lee, speaking to India Today, said Umran Malik's non-selection and Cameron Green's absence …

2 years, 6 months ago

After last-minute call-up, Umesh Yadav checks in at Mohali

The Hindu

Umesh Yadav joined the Indian team in Mohali after landing in the city early on Sunday morning. With Mohammed Shami testing positive for COVID-19 and set to miss the three-match T20I series against Australia, beginning on Tuesday, the national selectors and the team management called up Umesh to join the team at the earliest. With the BCCI deciding to work …

2 years, 6 months ago

T20 World Cup Squad: Harbhajan Singh backs Umran Malik's selection, writes 'Can be our trump card'

India TV News

T20 World Cup Squad: Harbhajan Singh backs Umran Malik's selection, writes 'Can be our trump card' T20 World Cup Squad: Harbhajan Singh has backed the selection of Umran Malik for the upcoming T20 World Cup after he his impressive numbers with speed Former T20 World Cup winner and one of India's greatest spinners, Harbhajan Singh has backed the selection of …

2 years, 6 months ago

Asia Cup: Avesh Khan does not fit into India's T20I playing XI at the moment, says Rohan Gavaskar

India Today

Former India batter Rohan Gavaskar has questioned Avesh Khan's play in the Indian T20 squad, saying that the pacer does not fit into India's first XI for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Avesh leaked 53 runs in his four-over spell in India's Asia Cup 2022 match against Hong Kong in Dubai on Wednesday. I am not too worried about what …

2 years, 7 months ago

Shahid Afridi on Virat Kohli's future ahead of Asia Cup 2022: It's in his own hands

India Today

Former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi made a big remark when he was asked about Virat Kohli's future ahead of much-anticipated India vs Pakistan clash in the Asia Cup 2022. Afridi was asked about Kohli's future during a question-answer session on Twitter and in reply, the former all-rounder said, “It’s in his own hands.” It’s in his own hands. — Shahid …

2 years, 7 months ago

India vs West Indies: 'We understand his quality', Rohit Sharma praises Avesh Khan after T20I series win

Firstpost

India captain Rohit Sharma was full of praise for Avesh Khan as the pacer helped his side to a series-clinching win over West Indies in the fourth T20I. After India set a target of 192, Avesh, who has been facing criticism for leaking 47 runs in the third T20I and failing to defend nine runs in the final over of …

2 years, 8 months ago

Ind vs WI, 2nd ODI: Pacer Avesh Khan Makes ODI Debut For Team India

ABP News

New Delhi: The second match of the three-match ODI series between India and West Indies is being played at the Queens Park Oval Stadium in Port of Spain. Fast bowler Avesh Khan is making his ODI debut for India in Ind vs WI 2nd ODI. The 25-year-old had earlier made his T20 International debut for India earlier this year against …

2 years, 8 months ago

‘Is Arshdeep Singh a tourist?’: Twitter furious after Team India hand Avesh Khan ODI debut vs WI

Hindustan Times

After securing a thrilling three-wicket win over West Indies in the first ODI, Shikhar Dhawan-led India will hope for a much improved show in the second encounter, which is being played in Trinidad on Sunday. The tourists made a small tweak in their winning combination as Avesh Khan will be seen making his India debut in the 50-over format. Avesh …

2 years, 8 months ago

Kohli, Bumrah rested from India's T20I squad for West Indies series; Ashwin returns

India TV News

Highlights Virat Kohli has been left out of India's T20I squad for West Indies series Rohit Sharma will lead India in the five-match T20I series KL Rahul and Kuldeep Yadav have been picked, subject to fitness clearance Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah have been rested from India’s squad for T20I series against West Indies, the BCCI announced on Thursday. Rahul, …

2 years, 8 months ago

IND Vs ENG, 1ST T20I: Indian team management leaves Sanju Samson out, Twitter reacts

India TV News

Southampton| As the experimentation for the fabled T20 World Cup continues. With less than 4 months to go for the T20I World Cup, the Indian team will now look to finalize their core group of players. IPL star and Punjab Kings veteran Arshdeep Singh has been anded over his debut cap and it seems like he is in the reckoning …

2 years, 9 months ago

Umran Malik and the debut that didn't go as planned

India TV News

It is Umran Malik's best friend. Ever since the IPL concluded, the voices that wanted Umran Malik to get in the Indian Team grew with each passing second. There were loud voices on the contrary too, but there was no ignoring the 'Jammu Express' Umran Malik finally made his debut in the first T20 vs Ireland and became the 98th …

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