West Indies vs India, 1st T20I Predicted XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Verma set for debut
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West Indies vs India, 1st T20I Predicted XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Verma set for debut

India Today  

A young Indian side, under Hardik Pandya, will switch to T20 mode, this time as overwhelming favourites against the West Indies in a five-match series beginning here on Thursday, providing an ideal platform for the youngsters to express themselves. Led by the dynamic all-rounder Hardik, the Indian side aims to provide opportunities to enthusiastic players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, and Mukesh Kumar throughout these five matches, commencing with the opener at the Brian Lara Stadium. The team also includes exciting talents such as Yashasvi Jaiswal and Tilak Varma, who are predicted to make their debuts in the T20I series. Jaiswal also made his Test debut for Team India on July 12, 2023, against the West Indies, where he broke numerous batting records with his maiden century. India's predicted XI: Ishan Kishan, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar Published By: Saurabh Kumar Published On: Aug 2, 2023

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India name 15-member squad for ICC Under-19 Women's T20 WC
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India name 15-member squad for ICC Under-19 Women's T20 WC

The Hindu  

India on Tuesday named a 15-member squad for next year's International Cricket Council Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup to be played in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from January 18 to February 2, 2025. Following the group phase, which runs from January 19-23, the top three teams from each group will advance to the Super 6 stage two groups of six, which …

Yashasvi Jaiswal's career challenges predicted by Allan Border, 'Will take a while for...'
3 days, 8 hours ago

Yashasvi Jaiswal's career challenges predicted by Allan Border, 'Will take a while for...'

Hindustan Times  

Yashasvi Jaiswal is the talk of the town wherever he goes and regardless of the format he plays in. Yashasvi Jaiswal impressed in the first Test but hasn't been able to do much since Australia great Allan Border, one-half of the names on the Border-Gavaskar Trophy that the two teams are playing for in this five-Test series, said that Jaiswal …

With T20I series on line, India look to make all-round amends against West Indies
1 week, 2 days ago

With T20I series on line, India look to make all-round amends against West Indies

Hindustan Times  

By Devarchit Varma With T20I series on line, India look to make all-round amends against West Indies Navi Mumbai, India will look to make amends in all areas and counter the West Indies' power game when the two teams face off in the decider of the women's T20I series on Thursday, with regular skipper Harmanpreet Kaur's participation still shrouded in …

1st T20I: Under-fire Harmanpreet's India face gritty West Indies
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1st T20I: Under-fire Harmanpreet's India face gritty West Indies

Hindustan Times  

By Devarchit Varma 1st T20I: Under-fire Harmanpreet's India face gritty West Indies Navi Mumbai, Her poor leadership under constant scanner, a beleaguered Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur will need to quickly pick up pieces from the Australia series debacle as hosts take on West Indies in the opening game of the three-match WT20I series starting here on Sunday. Among those wins …

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jasprit Bumrah have been brilliant, but India needs Virat Kohli and others to reverse alarming trends
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jasprit Bumrah have been brilliant, but India needs Virat Kohli and others to reverse alarming trends

ABC  

How quickly everything can change after a couple of days of Test cricket. Just as Australia's resounding win in Adelaide doesn't suddenly put to bed all the questions surrounding the team, Perth didn't mean India's flaws all magically disappeared either. Cheteshwar Pujara played a crucial role in India's last two series wins in Australia in 2018-19 and 2020-21. Central to …

Yashasvi Jaiswal on the verge of breaking Sachin Tendulkar's major record
3 weeks ago

Yashasvi Jaiswal on the verge of breaking Sachin Tendulkar's major record

India Today  

Young India opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal is on the verge of breaking legendary India batter Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most runs in a calendar year by an India batter. Notably, Jaiswal has been in sensational form in the ongoing year having scored 1280 runs from 12 matches at an average of 58.18 with three hundreds and 7 fifties to his …

Rahul Dravid finds Yashasvi Jaiswal's stunning rise 'hard to imagine': 'Don't think many people...'
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Rahul Dravid finds Yashasvi Jaiswal's stunning rise 'hard to imagine': 'Don't think many people...'

Hindustan Times  

Yashasvi Jaiswal's dream year continued as he marked his first Test in Australia with an imperious 161 in the second innings and former India head coach Rahul Dravid feels that the youngster can only get better from here. Rahul Dravid was head coach when Yashasvi Jaiswal made his international debut The 22-year-old's knock played a crucial role in India winning …

Jaiswal poised to inherit batting excellence of Tendulkar and Kohli : Greg Chappell
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Jaiswal poised to inherit batting excellence of Tendulkar and Kohli : Greg Chappell

Hindustan Times  

Perth, Yashasvi Jaiswal looks well-placed to carry forward the glorious legacy of batting excellence established by the likes of Sachin Tendukar and Virat Kohli, said former India coach Greg Chappell, waxing eloquent on the country's cricketing infrastructure and planning. Jaiswal poised to inherit batting excellence of Tendulkar and Kohli : Greg Chappell Writing in his column for the 'Sydney Morning …

Yashasvi Jaiswal joins ‘elite’ list with 161 during India-Australia test, netizens dub him ’the next Tendulkar’
1 month ago

Yashasvi Jaiswal joins ‘elite’ list with 161 during India-Australia test, netizens dub him ’the next Tendulkar’

Live Mint  

Yashasvi Jaiswal hit a stunning century on Sunday as India played a five-Test series against Australia in Perth. The stunning match has sparked comparisons with cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar who become a ‘global phenomenon’ after scoring a hundred in Perth as a 17-year-old. The attacking left-handed batsman first gained prominence last year with a stellar showing in the Indian Premier …

Jaiswal reveals Virat Kohli's advice that shaped his career
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1 month ago

Jaiswal reveals Virat Kohli's advice that shaped his career

Deccan Chronicle  

Perth: Yashasvi Jaiswal has enjoyed a stellar start to his Test career and the young Indian batter says superstar Virat Kohli's advice to be disciplined in every aspect of life is the guiding principle of his ambition to have a long career in the national team. "When I started playing senior cricket, I spoke to Virat Paaji about how he …

KL Rahul to open in absence of Rohit Sharma, but who replaces Shubman Gill? India likely XI vs Australia for 1st Test
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1 month ago

KL Rahul to open in absence of Rohit Sharma, but who replaces Shubman Gill? India likely XI vs Australia for 1st Test

Hindustan Times  

The much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy begins with the first Test at Perth’s Optus Stadium, a venue where Australia remains unbeaten, including a memorable victory against India in 2018. India�s KL Rahul attends a practice session at the Optus Stadium in Perth on November 20, 2024, ahead of first cricket Test between Australia and India India will miss the services of captain …

ICC T20I Rankings: Tilak Varma reaps rewards after twin tons against South Africa, Hardik Pandya reclaims top spot
1 month ago

ICC T20I Rankings: Tilak Varma reaps rewards after twin tons against South Africa, Hardik Pandya reclaims top spot

Live Mint  

Young India batter Tilak Varma reaped rewards of back-to-back T20I tons against South Africa as the southpaw made a massive jump of 69 places to enter the top 10 among the batters in the latest ICC Rankings which was announced on Wednesday. Meanwhile, his senior teammate Hardik Pandya reclaimed the top spot among the all-rounders, thus overtaking England dasher Liam …

ICC Rankings Update: Hardik Pandya reclaims top position among T20I all-rounders; Tilak jumps to third spot in batters’ standings
1 month ago

ICC Rankings Update: Hardik Pandya reclaims top position among T20I all-rounders; Tilak jumps to third spot in batters’ standings

The Hindu  

Star India player Hardik Pandya on Wednesday re-claimed the top spot in the T20I all-rounders’ list while rising star and teammate Tilak Varma made a massive jump of 69 rungs to occupy the third place among batters in the latest ICC men’s player rankings. Pandya overtook England dasher Liam Livingstone and Nepal dynamo Dipendra Singh Airee at the top of …

Tilak Varma overtakes Suryakumar Yadav to become India's highest-ranked T20I batter
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1 month ago

Tilak Varma overtakes Suryakumar Yadav to become India's highest-ranked T20I batter

India Today  

Tilak Varma rose a whopping 69 spots to No. Tilak became the highest-ranked Indian T20I batter, overtaking captain Suryakumar Yadav in the coveted list. The rise comes after his twin hundreds in India's dominant T20I series win in South Africa in November. Meanwhile, Sanju Samson, who also hit two hundreds in the series, climbed 17 spots to 22nd in the …

ICC T20 Rankings: Tilak Varma leapfrogs India captain with outrageous 69-place jump to break into Top 5
1 month ago

ICC T20 Rankings: Tilak Varma leapfrogs India captain with outrageous 69-place jump to break into Top 5

India TV News  

The latest ICC Rankings witnessed a colossal rise for the twin centurions Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma, the latter especially having made a jump of 69 spots no less. Varma, who started the series with scores of 33 and 20, turned on beast mode, hitting back-to-back centuries in the third and fourth T20Is against South Africa in Centurion and Johannesburg. …

Rohit Sharma out, Jasprit Bumrah to lead? India face selection headache for Perth Test
1 month, 1 week ago

Rohit Sharma out, Jasprit Bumrah to lead? India face selection headache for Perth Test

India Today  

Uncertainty over regular captain Rohit Sharma's unavailability for the Perth Test due to family commitments and Shubman Gill's unfortunate thumb injury left the Indian team management with a selection headache ahead of the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against Australia. BUMRAH TO LEAD IN ROHIT's ABSENCE India will be without skipper Rohit Sharma for the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, …

'One man batted at 3 and did wonders...': Suryakumar Yadav drops 'Virat Kohli' reference after Tilak Varma's century
1 month, 1 week ago

'One man batted at 3 and did wonders...': Suryakumar Yadav drops 'Virat Kohli' reference after Tilak Varma's century

Hindustan Times  

India’s T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav lauded young sensation Tilak Varma for “walking the talk” after the 22-year-old delivered back-to-back centuries to propel India to a dominant 3-1 series triumph against South Africa. He just walked the talk.” Varma’s unbeaten 120 off 47 balls at SuperSport Park, combined with Sanju Samson’s scintillating 109 not out, powered India to a mammoth 283/1—the …

After maiden T20I ton, Tilak Varma reveals promise made to Suryakumar Yadav
1 month, 1 week ago

After maiden T20I ton, Tilak Varma reveals promise made to Suryakumar Yadav

Deccan Chronicle  

Centurion: When Suryakumar Yadav knocked on Tilak Varma's hotel room door to inform that he will bat at number three in the third T20 International, the talented left-hander was filled with gratitude and promised his skipper that he wouldn't let him down. "It was for 'SKY', our skipper because he gave me a chance to bat at number three," Varma …

IND vs SA: Tilak Varma becomes second youngest Indian T20I centurion, betters Suresh Raina’s record against South Africa
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1 month, 1 week ago

IND vs SA: Tilak Varma becomes second youngest Indian T20I centurion, betters Suresh Raina’s record against South Africa

Live Mint  

Tilak Varma became the second Indian to score a T20I hundred in men’s cricket after Yashasvi Jaiswal when the left-hander smashed a 51-ball century against South Africa in the third game on Wednesday at the SuperSports Park in Centurion. While Varma’s hundred came at 22 years and five days, Jaiswal scored his first ton against Nepal during the 2023 Asian …

Australian Media writes Virat’s farewell note ahead of BGT 2024, hails ‘India’s most exciting batter’ since King Kohli
1 month, 1 week ago

Australian Media writes Virat’s farewell note ahead of BGT 2024, hails ‘India’s most exciting batter’ since King Kohli

Live Mint  

Australian media has sparked fresh conversations about Virat Kohli’s potential successor in Indian cricket. Known for his explosive start in Test cricket, Australian media is hailing Jaiswal as India’s future batting star. “As thin as a rake and as strong as an ox, Yashasvi Jaiswal is the most aggressive opener to come out of India since Virender Sehwag and the …

SA vs IND: Tilak Varma becomes 2nd youngest Indian to hit T20I hundred
1 month, 1 week ago

SA vs IND: Tilak Varma becomes 2nd youngest Indian to hit T20I hundred

India Today  

Tilak Varma punched the air in delight after hitting his maiden T20I hundred n the third of the four-match series against South Africa in Centurion on Wednesday, November 13. Tilak Varma, 22, became the second youngest to hit a T20I hundred after Yashasvi Jaiswal. SA v IND, 3rd T20I: Updates and Reactions | Scorecard Tilak Varma remained 107 not out, …

Varun Chakaravarthy equals Kuldeep Yadav's incredible feat with a stunning five-wicket haul vs SA in 2nd T20I
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Varun Chakaravarthy equals Kuldeep Yadav's incredible feat with a stunning five-wicket haul vs SA in 2nd T20I

Hindustan Times  

Varun Chakaravarthy spun his web around the South African batters in an attempt to pull India back into the game from a tricky position in the 2nd T20I on Sunday. Varun shifted the momentum in India's favour with an incredible spell as he completed his maiden five-wicket haul, which included the crucial scalps of Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen and David …

West Indies announce squad for first two T20Is against England
1 month, 2 weeks ago

West Indies announce squad for first two T20Is against England

Hindustan Times  

St John's, : Cricket West Indies announced a 15-man squad for the first two matches of the upcoming T20I series against England, which will take place at the iconic Kensington Oval in Barbados. West Indies announce squad for first two T20Is against England The West Indies T20I team has been a dominant force at home, remaining unbeaten in four T20 …

In focus: Suryakumar Yadav’s outstanding record as India’s T20I captain ahead of IND vs SA 1st ODI
1 month, 2 weeks ago

In focus: Suryakumar Yadav’s outstanding record as India’s T20I captain ahead of IND vs SA 1st ODI

Live Mint  

Suryakumar Yadav, famously known as “SKY”, has shown solid leadership in T20Is for India, primarily stepping in when regular captains like Rohit Sharma or Hardik Pandya are unavailable. Since the 2023 World Cup, he has led India in several T20I matches, including a remarkable 4-1 series victory over Australia, which many saw as a satisfying response to India’s ODI World …

Former cricketer picks India's probable XI for 1st T20I against South Africa
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Former cricketer picks India's probable XI for 1st T20I against South Africa

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Former cricketer Aakash Chopra has picked India's probable XI for the first T20I of the four-match series at the Kingsmead in Durban on Friday. Former cricketer picks India's probable XI for 1st T20I against South Africa The Proteas will be facing India in a T20 game for the first time after their defeat against Men in Blue …

India vs South Africa 1st T20I Dream11 Prediction: IND v SA predicted XI, fantasy team picks, squads
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India vs South Africa 1st T20I Dream11 Prediction: IND v SA predicted XI, fantasy team picks, squads

The Hindu  

As India firmly embraces a transition phase in the shortest format of the game, a clutch of second-line stars such as Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma will be hoping for a breakaway series in the four T20Is against South Africa, starting with the first contest at the Kingsmead Cricket Stadium in Durban on Friday. FOLLOW IND vs SA 1st T20I …

South Africa vs India, 1st T20I Predicted XI: Will Ramandeep Singh make his debut?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

South Africa vs India, 1st T20I Predicted XI: Will Ramandeep Singh make his debut?

India Today  

As India gears up for the first T20I against South Africa in Durban on November 8, there’s plenty of anticipation around the debut of new talents. Among the emerging names in the squad, 29-year-old all-rounder Ramandeep Singh is one to watch, as he’s likely to make his senior team debut. India already has a robust bowling lineup, with Arshdeep Singh …

India vs South Africa: Five things Suryakumar Yadav-led Men in Blue will be targeting in upcoming T20s
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

India vs South Africa: Five things Suryakumar Yadav-led Men in Blue will be targeting in upcoming T20s

Firstpost  

Revenge might certainly be on the South African players’ minds when they face India in the first of four T20Is in Durban on Friday. Reuters A little over four months since that nerve-wracking T20 World Cup final in Barbados, India and South Africa are set to meet in the shortest format once again. Here are five things India will be …

IND vs SA: Anil Kumble on why India should debut Yash Dayal, Vyshak Vijaykumar and Ramandeep Singh
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IND vs SA: Anil Kumble on why India should debut Yash Dayal, Vyshak Vijaykumar and Ramandeep Singh

Firstpost  

Yash Dayal, Vyshak Vijaykumar, and Ramandeep Singh could make India debut in the T20 series against South Africa which begins on 8 November in Durban. Former India captain and expert Anil Kumble is hoping the team will offer debuts to Yash Dayal, Vyshak Vijaykumar, and Ramandeep Singh during the four-match T20I series against South Africa which begins on 8 November …

'Ruturaj ka time ayega': Suryakumar Yadav backs batter to gain India spot soon
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Ruturaj ka time ayega': Suryakumar Yadav backs batter to gain India spot soon

India Today  

India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav expressed his confidence that Ruturaj Gaikwad will soon find his way back into the national squad, commending the 27-year-old’s consistent performances across formats. While Gaikwad is notably absent from India’s T20I squad for the South Africa series, Suryakumar explained that this omission is part of the management’s selection process, hinting that Gaikwad’s return is likely …

India vs South Africa 1st T20I: Ramandeep Singh's potential debut in Durban?
1 month, 2 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. …

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

West Indies announce squad for T20I, ODI series against Sri Lanka
2 months, 2 weeks ago

West Indies announce squad for T20I, ODI series against Sri Lanka

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Wicketkeeper-batter Shai Hope to lead in ODIs and all-rounder Rovman Powell to captain in T20Is as Cricket West Indies announced the squad for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka. West Indies announce squad for T20I, ODI series against Sri Lanka Senior players like Nicholas Pooran, Shimron Hetmyer, Andre Russell and Akeal Hosein have opted out of West …

Rishabh Pant ahead of Jurel, T20 WC hero to sit out as India's playing XI for 1st Bangladesh Test revealed: Report
3 months, 1 week ago

Rishabh Pant ahead of Jurel, T20 WC hero to sit out as India's playing XI for 1st Bangladesh Test revealed: Report

Hindustan Times  

India are all to begin their long Test season, comprising 10 matches, which will eventually end with the Border-Gavaskar series in Australia, on Thursday. Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma with teammate Ravindra Jadeja during a training session ahead of the first Test match against Bangladesh, at MA Chidambaram Stadium, in Chennai, Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 Heading into the match, …

Yashasvi Jaiswal shares his views on domestic tournaments and India's red-ball season
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Yashasvi Jaiswal shares his views on domestic tournaments and India's red-ball season

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Ahead of the Test and ODI series against Bangladesh, star India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal shared his thoughts on the significance of domestic tournaments like the Duleep Trophy and his aspirations for India's red-ball cricket season. Yashasvi Jaiswal shares his views on domestic tournaments and India's red-ball season At just 22, Jaiswal has already made a name for …

Yashasvi Jaiswal jumps to number four in latest ICC T20I rankings, Ravi Bishnoi storms into top 10
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Yashasvi Jaiswal jumps to number four in latest ICC T20I rankings, Ravi Bishnoi storms into top 10

India TV News  

Yashasvi Jaiswal has jumped to number four in the latest ICC T20I rankings for batters after his good show in the T20I series against Sri Lanka. Interestingly, India skipper Suryakumar Yadav remained in the second spot despite scoring 92 runs in three matches at a brilliant strike rate of 195.74 with Travis Head still leading him by 39 points. The …

Rohit, Virat reach Sri Lanka; to start training for ODI series
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohit, Virat reach Sri Lanka; to start training for ODI series

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Team India ODI captain Rohit Sharma along with Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer and other players who are part of the team will start training for the three match series against Sri Lanka at Colombo on Monday. Other members of the squad including Vice-captain Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, Axar Patel, Riyan Parag, Siraj and other players who are …

Suryakumar Yadav taught 'limitation is not weakness' lesson by Ravi Shastri ahead of debut as India's full-time captain
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Suryakumar Yadav taught 'limitation is not weakness' lesson by Ravi Shastri ahead of debut as India's full-time captain

Hindustan Times  

It's the dawn of a new era for SKY. In a few hours from now, Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma's successor, will make his debut as India’s full-time captain when the Men in Blue take on Sri Lanka in the first T20I in Pallekele. Suryakumar Yadav will take a huge step in his career today as he begins his tenure as …

"One thing he will have to learn...": Shastri highlights major challenge for Suryakumar as India's T20I captain
4 months, 4 weeks ago

"One thing he will have to learn...": Shastri highlights major challenge for Suryakumar as India's T20I captain

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai, : Former India all-rounder and head coach Ravi Shastri backed newly-appointed T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav to do well for the team and pointed out one major area that he must work on to earn success as a skipper. ": Shastri highlights major challenge for Suryakumar as India's T20I captain India's tour of Sri Lanka begins with the first T20I …

Ravi Shastri's fix to fill void left by Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja: 'You'll get a problem on your hands'
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Ravi Shastri's fix to fill void left by Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja: 'You'll get a problem on your hands'

Hindustan Times  

When India face Sri Lanka in their three-T20I series starting Saturday, it will be the first time in ages that Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja won't be featuring in a T20I squad together. The three veterans, who announced their retirements from T20 internationals following India's World Cup win, have moved on from the format to concentrate on ODIs …

Gautam Gambhir and co. wanted Tilak Varma in T20I squad, reason behind Riyan Parag's selection revealed: Report
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Gautam Gambhir and co. wanted Tilak Varma in T20I squad, reason behind Riyan Parag's selection revealed: Report

Hindustan Times  

India's squads for the Sri Lanka tour saw some major surprises, with one of the biggest talking points being the appointment of Suryakumar Yadav as the side's T20I captain. Tilak Varma was reportedly the first choice for team management for the Sri Lanka series Another big decision in the squad selection was Riyan Parag being handed a maiden ODI call-up. …

‘Hand Hardik a certificate saying he isn’t fit': Ex-Pakistan star blasts Gambhir, Agarkar's ‘excuse’ for captain Surya
5 months ago

‘Hand Hardik a certificate saying he isn’t fit': Ex-Pakistan star blasts Gambhir, Agarkar's ‘excuse’ for captain Surya

Hindustan Times  

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has joined the bandwagon of former players questioning the reason behind Hardik Pandya's not becoming India's new T20I captain. The BCCI made a bold decision by naming Suryakumar Yadav the new T20I captain over Hardik, who was Rohit Sharma's deputy in the successful T20 World Cup campaign. Hardik, who has led Gujarat Titans to the …

Shubman Gill looks to improve his batting performance in T20I series against Sri Lanka
5 months ago

Shubman Gill looks to improve his batting performance in T20I series against Sri Lanka

India TV News  

Shubman Gill is looking to improve his batting performance in the shortest format of the game during the upcoming T20Is against Sri Lanka. Gill, India's new vice-captain in white-ball cricket, is expected to open in T20Is against Sri Lanka starting on July 27. Speaking ahead of the series opener in Pallekele, Gill accepted his below-expectations performances in T20Is that cost …

‘Rohit, Kohli, Jadeja big loss for Indian cricket. Sri Lanka will aim to take advantage: Coach Sanath Jayasuriya
5 months ago

‘Rohit, Kohli, Jadeja big loss for Indian cricket. Sri Lanka will aim to take advantage: Coach Sanath Jayasuriya

Hindustan Times  

Former Sri Lanka captain and the current interim coach of the side, Sanath Jayasuriya, said India will feel the absence of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja in the upcoming T20I series against them. India will start the Sri Lanka tour without Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma The three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka will kickstart a new chapter …

Suryakumar's subtle caution for Axar Patel ahead of 1st T20I hints at Pallekele track: 'Teesre chouthe over ke baad...'
5 months ago

Suryakumar's subtle caution for Axar Patel ahead of 1st T20I hints at Pallekele track: 'Teesre chouthe over ke baad...'

Hindustan Times  

Suryakumar Yadav is all set to begin his first assignment as a full-time T20I captain, with India slated to face Sri Lanka in a three-match contest, starting July 27 in Pallekele. Suryakumar Yadav during India's practice session in Pallekele The Indian team already reached Sri Lanka on Monday afternoon and scheduled their first practice session on Tuesday, at the Pallekele …

Ajit Agarkar dumps India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav from ODI scheme: 'We haven't discussed him'
5 months ago

Ajit Agarkar dumps India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav from ODI scheme: 'We haven't discussed him'

Hindustan Times  

BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar made an honest admission about Suryakumar Yadav's omission from the ODI team despite appointing him as the new T20I captain. The BCCI made some bold decisions ahead of the Sri Lanka tour by naming Surya the new T20I captain over Hardik Pandya, but he failed to make the cut for the ODI team. Ajit Agarkar …

Hardik Pandya meets Gautam Gambhir's staff hours after new head coach's presser as Team India leaves for Sri Lanka
5 months ago

Hardik Pandya meets Gautam Gambhir's staff hours after new head coach's presser as Team India leaves for Sri Lanka

Hindustan Times  

The Indian team are making their way to Sri Lanka for their limited-overs tour of the country. The team, who will be led by a new coaching staff helmed by Gautam Gambhir and a new captain in T20Is in Suryakumar Yadav, was spotted gathering at the Mumbai airport on Monday just hours after the former gave a press conference along …

When will Jadeja play next? Are Pandya's captaincy prospects over? Key takeaways from Gambhir's first PC as head coach
5 months ago

When will Jadeja play next? Are Pandya's captaincy prospects over? Key takeaways from Gambhir's first PC as head coach

Hindustan Times  

Indian fans got a glimpse of Gautam Gambhir as the team's new head coach as the fomer batter fielded questions in his first press conference since being announced into the post. Gambhir and chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar spoke about the decisions that have been made over the past couple of weeks leading up to the upcoming limited-overs tour of …

Ajit Agarkar gives three reasons why Suryakumar Yadav 'deserved' India's T20I captaincy ahead of Hardik Pandya
5 months ago

Ajit Agarkar gives three reasons why Suryakumar Yadav 'deserved' India's T20I captaincy ahead of Hardik Pandya

Hindustan Times  

Ajit Agarkar, the chief of BCCI's selection committee, opened up on why Suryakumar Yadav was named the new India T20I captain ahead of Hardik Pandya, who was the vice-captain of the squad that won the T20 World Cup last month in Barbados, on Monday. India's Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya The need for a new India captain came about after …

Ajit Agarkar doubted Hardik Pandya's India captaincy ability as GT, MI stints outlined major flaw: Report
5 months ago

Ajit Agarkar doubted Hardik Pandya's India captaincy ability as GT, MI stints outlined major flaw: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India, earlier this week, picked Suryakumar Yadav as the new captain of the T20I team, with the 2026 T20 World Cup in mind. The top-ranked T20I batter pipped Hardik Pandya in the race to become Rohit Sharma's successor after the latter announced his retirement from the format post India's T20 World Cup win …

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