Ishan Kishan to Shreyas Iyer: 7 players looking to make Test comeback through Duleep Trophy
7 months, 1 week ago

Ishan Kishan to Shreyas Iyer: 7 players looking to make Test comeback through Duleep Trophy

Hindustan Times  

The Duleep Trophy is scheduled to begin on September 5 and we will see a lot of Indian national team stars in action. Here are the players who will look to make a comeback: Ruturaj Gaikwad Ruturaj Gaikwad has never represented India in red-ball cricket, and he will be looking to use this competition as a platform for his selection in India's upcoming two-match Test series vs Bangladesh, scheduled for September. Shreyas Iyer The KKR captain last played in a Test match for India on 25 January 2024 against England. Rishabh Pant After his freak car accident in 2022, Pant made a comeback in IPL 2024, and then was a key cog in India's victorious T20 World Cup campaign. He last played in a Test match for India in 2022, and will be looking to make his red-ball comeback in the upcoming Bangladesh series.

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Sourav Ganguly wants Gautam Gambhir to act on Shreyas Iyer's repeated Test, T20I snubs: 'He's ready for all formats'

Hindustan Times  

Shreyas Iyer has stamped his authority with a breathtaking display of power-hitting in Punjab Kings' opening match in IPL 2025. Shreyas Iyer plays a shot during the Indian Premier League Twenty20 cricket match between Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings The innings, studded with five boundaries and nine towering sixes, saw Iyer lift his team to a formidable 243/6 before PBKS …

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India Today  

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GT vs PBKS: Shreyas Iyer aims to build on captaincy credentials as Punjab Kings open against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025

The Hindu  

Skipper Shreyas Iyer will lean on his captaincy credentials as he looks to turn around the fortunes of perennial underperformers Punjab Kings in this IPL, opening the season with a clash against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. The middle-order will be in the hands of West Indian Sherfane Rutherford, Sai Sudharsan, and Masood Shahrukh Khan, with all-rounders Rashid Khan, …

Ishan Kishan gets grand welcome after match-winning ton against RR; netizens say ‘he deserves it’
1 week, 2 days ago

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Live Mint  

Ishan Kishan lit up the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Hyderabad on Sunday when he smashed a scintillating 106 off 47 deliveries to steal the match from Rajasthan Royals. Netizens react to Kishan cutting the cake: Reacting to the SRH video one user on X replied, “Kavya Maran started with a blank slate, built a team, and now they’re not just …

Ajinkya Rahane goes berserk on KKR captaincy debut with six-hitting madness against RCB, gives mouth-shutting reply
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Ajinkya Rahane goes berserk on KKR captaincy debut with six-hitting madness against RCB, gives mouth-shutting reply

Hindustan Times  

Ajinkya Rahane led from the front as his blitz for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the powerplay overs put Royal Challengers Bengaluru on the backfoot in the Indian Premier League 2025 opener at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Rahane's onslaught also enabled Sunil Narine at the other end, as he took a liking to left-arm spinner Krunal Pandya. On the other …

Ishan Kishan slams 24-ball 64 in intra-squad match, poses threat to Head-Abhishek duo with opening conundrum for SRH
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Ishan Kishan slams 24-ball 64 in intra-squad match, poses threat to Head-Abhishek duo with opening conundrum for SRH

Hindustan Times  

Wicketkeeper batter Ishan Kishan will be on the road to redemption in the upcoming season of Indian Premier League, and he has started preparing for that journey already. The wicketkeeper batter joined the SRH camp for IPL 2025 and took part in the intra-squad match to fine-tune himself for the big season. The left-handed batter showed the SRH management during …

Ishan Kishan upstages Abhishek Sharma in SRH intra-squad match, hits blazing 64
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Ishan Kishan upstages Abhishek Sharma in SRH intra-squad match, hits blazing 64

India Today  

Dropped from Mumbai Indians ahead of the Indian Premier League 2025 season, Ishan Kishan seems to be hell-bent on making a strong comeback. The wicketkeeper-batter, who has not played international cricket since November 2023, gave a terrific account of himself in the Sunrisers Hyderabad intra-squad match ahead of the Indian Premier League. IPL 2025: SRH Full Schedule Kishan, after initial …

'He didn't get a single Man of the Match': Indian star's unsung role in Champions Trophy gets Kaif's attention
3 weeks, 1 day ago

'He didn't get a single Man of the Match': Indian star's unsung role in Champions Trophy gets Kaif's attention

Hindustan Times  

Shreyas Iyer made a massive impact in India's incredible Champions Trophy triumph as he was the second-leading run-getter in the tournament. Axar Patel and Shreyas Iyer were India's backbone with the bat during the Champions Trophy 2025 title triumph. Former India batter Mohammad Kaif was highly impressed with Iyer's comeback and scoring consistently well despite not playing Tests and T20Is …

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India's Test Vice-Captaincy: Who Will Be Captain Jasprit Bumrah's Deputy? Top Contenders Revealed!

ABP News  

Team India, led by Rohit Sharma, is currently competing in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. In light of these setbacks, the Board of Control for Cricket in India is reportedly considering removing Rohit Sharma as India's Test captain. After the conclusion of ICC Champions Trophy, IPL 2025 will take place, followed by India's five-match Test series against England, starting on …

Champions Trophy: Rishabh Pant leads 3-way battle for wicketkeeper slot in India squad
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Champions Trophy: Rishabh Pant leads 3-way battle for wicketkeeper slot in India squad

India Today  

India and Pakistan remain the only teams yet to announce their squads, while six other nations met the ICC's January 12 deadline for submitting provisional squads. KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, and Sanju Samson are vying for the two wicketkeeper's spots in India's squad for the Champions Trophy. Interestingly, in India's last ODI against Sri Lanka in August, Pant replaced Rahul …

Where is Ishan Kishan? Fans question wicketkeeper's absence for England T20Is
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Where is Ishan Kishan? Fans question wicketkeeper's absence for England T20Is

India Today  

Fans questioned selectors on the absence of wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan for the upcoming T20I series against England. The selectors picked Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel as the two wicketkeeping options for the series as they ignored Ishan Kishan. In the 32 T20I matches played in his career so far, Kishan has scored 796 runs at an average of 25.67 and …

Why India shouldn't forget Shreyas Iyer in Champions Trophy 2025 squad
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Why India shouldn't forget Shreyas Iyer in Champions Trophy 2025 squad

India Today  

After the conclusion of the Border Gavaskar Trophy, all eyes will shift to India’s upcoming white-ball assignments, including ODI and T20I series against England, followed by the highly anticipated ICC event—the Champions Trophy 2025. Shreyas's bliztrkrieg in Vijay Hazare Trophy Shreyas Iyer has been a standout performer, especially in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy, where he scored an impressive 312 …

Ajit Agarkar to reveal India's Champions Trophy squad by January 12; Hardik, KL Rahul to be ignored for vice-captaincy
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ajit Agarkar to reveal India's Champions Trophy squad by January 12; Hardik, KL Rahul to be ignored for vice-captaincy

Hindustan Times  

India's long Test calendar ended on a disastrous note on Sunday as the team suffered back-to-back series defeats, which not only saw them concede the top spot in the World Test Championship points table, but also got eliminated from the race to make the final. KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya with Adam Zampa at the end of ICC Men's Cricket …

India predicted XI for IND vs AUS 5th Test: Rohit Sharma likely to be rested, Akash Deep ruled out
3 months ago

India predicted XI for IND vs AUS 5th Test: Rohit Sharma likely to be rested, Akash Deep ruled out

The Hindu  

India will have its task cut out when it steps onto the field at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday for the fifth and final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test. FOLLOW LIVE | India vs Australia 5th Test Day 1 Score and Updates The side trails 2-1 in the series and needs to win the last Test to stay in contention to …

These India cricketers, labelled modern-day legends, likely to end their careers having never played Tests vs Pakistan
3 months, 1 week ago

These India cricketers, labelled modern-day legends, likely to end their careers having never played Tests vs Pakistan

Hindustan Times  

Ravichandran Ashwin’s retirement from international cricket comes amidst a heated Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. While the spinner has been a star for India on several tours of Australia, found success in England, and helped establish an era of dominance at home, he still signals the first of a generation of Indian cricketers who have never taken part in what was once …

Battle for KKR captaincy? Ajinkya Rahane steals SMAT show with another whirlwind knock, outclasses Venkatesh Iyer
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Battle for KKR captaincy? Ajinkya Rahane steals SMAT show with another whirlwind knock, outclasses Venkatesh Iyer

Hindustan Times  

The 2024 edition of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is gradually building towards a potential face-off in the final between former India vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane and India all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer, with the two reportedly in the race to become the next captain of the Kolkata Knight Riders. Ajinkya Rahane helped Mumbai make the semifinal; For the second consecutive time in …

Ajinkya Rahane as KKR's new captain among possibilities to be explored: 'There are stakeholders...'
4 months, 1 week ago

Ajinkya Rahane as KKR's new captain among possibilities to be explored: 'There are stakeholders...'

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata Knight Riders CEO Venky Mysore has said that the franchise will sit down and take stock of all that happened in the 2025 IPL Mega-Auction and decide on who their captain will be. They broke the bank to get all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer, thus shooting him high among contenders to take the post but then also acquired Ajinkya Rahane, Rovman …

Wasim Jaffer lays out India's batting line-up vs Australia in Perth: ‘He deserves to play at No. 3’
4 months, 1 week ago

Wasim Jaffer lays out India's batting line-up vs Australia in Perth: ‘He deserves to play at No. 3’

Hindustan Times  

Former India opener Wasim Jaffer feels that India should go ahead with Devdutt Padikkal at the number 3 spot for the first Test match against Australia in the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The recent injury to Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma's unavailability has forced India to make some late changes to their plans, as several reports suggest that the selectors have …

KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel included in India A squad for second unofficial match with an eye on Test series against Australia
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel included in India A squad for second unofficial match with an eye on Test series against Australia

Firstpost  

KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel will hope to get some game time with India A ahead of India’s five-match Test series against Australia starting later in November. KL Rahul has been included in the India A squad for the second unofficial Test against Australia A. Reuters With an eye on India’s upcoming five-match Test series against Australia, the BCCI Men’s …

IND A vs AUS A, 2nd unofficial Test: KL Rahul’s form in focus as India A get the ‘G’ experience
Top News
4 months, 3 weeks ago

IND A vs AUS A, 2nd unofficial Test: KL Rahul’s form in focus as India A get the ‘G’ experience

The Hindu  

KL Rahul’s batting number and current form will be keenly watched by the national selection committee as he gets ready to show his wares for India A against an Australia A lineup that will have seasoned Scott Boland in its ranks in the second unofficial Test match starting here on Thursday. Having been dropped midway through the home Tests against …

KL Rahul likely to open for India A alongside Easwaran, captain Ruturaj Gaikwad to slide down in the order
4 months, 3 weeks ago

KL Rahul likely to open for India A alongside Easwaran, captain Ruturaj Gaikwad to slide down in the order

India TV News  

KL Rahul, one of the two new additions to India A squad for the second and final unofficial Test against Australia A at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, is set to open the innings alongside Abhimanyu Easwaran. Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, who opened the innings in the series opener, is likely to slide down in the middle order for the second Test …

India A vs Australia A: Squads, schedule, venue, live streaming and all you need to know
5 months ago

India A vs Australia A: Squads, schedule, venue, live streaming and all you need to know

India TV News  

India A will face Australia A in the first of the two-match unofficial Test series starting October 31. The match will be crucial for players like Abhimanyu Easwaran and Nitish Reddy who have also been picked in India's senior squad for the upcoming tour of Australia. The performances in this series will also be taken into consideration if one of …

Gill's Return, Rahul's Speculation: India's XI for the Second Test
Top News
5 months, 1 week ago

Gill's Return, Rahul's Speculation: India's XI for the Second Test

Hindustan Times  

India are looking to bounce back in the second Test against New Zealand after losing the opening Test by eight wickets. Shubman Gill is expected to return to the playing XI, while KL Rahul's selection is under question. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma will open for India, with the former looking to get a big knock. Kohli will bat at …

India's KL Rahul Under Fire as Experts Question His Place in Middle Order
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5 months, 1 week ago

India's KL Rahul Under Fire as Experts Question His Place in Middle Order

Hindustan Times  

India's KL Rahul finds himself in the middle of a huge storm, and questions are arising over his spot in the middle order. Despite scoring 68 runs in the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur, Rahul finds himself in the middle of a huge storm, and questions are being asked on his spot in India's middle order. Head coach Gautam …

Ishan Kishan on the Brink of India Return after Ranji Ton with Agarkar's AUS Plan
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Ishan Kishan on the Brink of India Return after Ranji Ton with Agarkar's AUS Plan

Hindustan Times  

Ishan Kishan is on the brink of an India return after scoring a century in the ongoing Ranji Trophy season. The wicketkeeper-batter is expected to be part of the India A squad for two four-day Tests against Australia A, as well as an intra-squad match with the Rohit Sharma-led senior India team. However, the selection committee is still considering the …

Ishan Kishan Returns as Jharkhand Captain, Sets Stage for Rising Young Team
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Ishan Kishan Returns as Jharkhand Captain, Sets Stage for Rising Young Team

The Hindu  

Ishan Kishan returns as Jharkhand captain after a controversial pullout last season. The 26-year-old left-hander has shown strong performances in domestic cricket, including a century for India C on his return in the Duleep Trophy last month. He is set to lead a young team in the Ranji Trophy campaign against Assam in Guwahati.

KL Rahul considered as Rishabh Pant's back-up after Agarkar's fresh selection call ahead of 2nd Bangladesh Test: Report
6 months, 1 week ago

KL Rahul considered as Rishabh Pant's back-up after Agarkar's fresh selection call ahead of 2nd Bangladesh Test: Report

Hindustan Times  

BCCI's selection committee, headed by Ajit Agarkar, on Tuesday, named the 15-member Rest of India squad for the upcoming Irani Cup match against Mumbai, slated to begin on October 1 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. India's Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul at a warm-up session With first-choice wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant making an …

Ajit Agarkar told to ignore Ishan Kishan with clear-cut 'no need to think of anybody other than Rishabh Pant' verdict
6 months, 1 week ago

Ajit Agarkar told to ignore Ishan Kishan with clear-cut 'no need to think of anybody other than Rishabh Pant' verdict

Hindustan Times  

Over the last one month, two India wicketkeepers made a striking return to red-ball cricket, albeit in contrasting fashion and on two vastly different platforms. The other, Rishabh Pant, scored 109 last week against Bangladesh in his first Test appearance since December 2022, when he had incurred a horrific car accident. The former India cricketer's comment came days after Rishabh …

Duleep Trophy: Iyer, Samson, Parag go into final round with point to prove
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Duleep Trophy: Iyer, Samson, Parag go into final round with point to prove

The Hindu  

The likes of Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson, Riyan Parag, and Rinku Singh will get another opportunity to enhance their red-ball credentials when the final round of Duleep Trophy matches begins on Thursday, September 19, 2024. Squads: India A squad: Mayank Agarwal, Riyan Parag, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Tanush Kotian, Prasidh Krishna, Khaleel Ahmed, Avesh Khan, Kumar Kushagra, Shaswat Rawat, Pratham …

Rishabh Pant ahead of Jurel, T20 WC hero to sit out as India's playing XI for 1st Bangladesh Test revealed: Report
6 months, 2 weeks 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, …

Ishan Kishan has 'unfinished business' in powerful message to Agarkar after fairytale century on Duleep Trophy comeback
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Ishan Kishan has 'unfinished business' in powerful message to Agarkar after fairytale century on Duleep Trophy comeback

Hindustan Times  

The last 365 days have been quite the ride for Ishan Kishan. Celebrating his century in India C's drawn game against India D, Ishan took to Instagram to post a loud and indirect message to the BCCI selection panel. As per a report carried out by the Indian Express earlier this year, the reason behind Ishan's break stemmed from India's …

Ishan Kishan sends loud ‘three-digit’ message to Agarkar as Duleep Trophy century threatens Pant, Jurel's India spots
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Ishan Kishan sends loud ‘three-digit’ message to Agarkar as Duleep Trophy century threatens Pant, Jurel's India spots

Hindustan Times  

It was a day of double delight for Ishan Kishan and his fans. After making a surprise return to Duleep Trophy despite no update from the BCCI on his injury status, Ishan put on a valiant show for India C in the second round of the domestic red-ball tournament at the Rural Development Trust Stadium B in Anantapur to score …

Duleep Trophy: Focus on Rinku, Iyer, Washington in Round Two
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Duleep Trophy: Focus on Rinku, Iyer, Washington in Round Two

New Indian Express  

ANANTAPUR: Fringe players like Rinku Singh, along with some seasoned names who have been overlooked by the national selectors, will be aiming to attract their attention when round two of the Duleep Trophy begins here on Thursday. The star power in the season-opening red-ball event will be reduced significantly for round two, with India squad players released for a national …

Shubman Gill replaced as captain, Rishabh Pant, Axar Patel and other India stars released as Rinku enters Duleep Trophy
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Shubman Gill replaced as captain, Rishabh Pant, Axar Patel and other India stars released as Rinku enters Duleep Trophy

Hindustan Times  

The Ajit Agarkar-led senior men's selection committee announced wholesale changes in the squads of three teams for the second round of the Duleep Trophy 2024. India A batter Shubman Gill has been released from the Duleep Trophy Suryakumar Yadav, whose recovery is on track, was given more time to regain full fitness. India A Captain Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Dhruv …

Duleep Trophy 2024 Highlights: Padikkal, Iyer 50s power India D to 202-run lead
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Duleep Trophy 2024 Highlights: Padikkal, Iyer 50s power India D to 202-run lead

Hindustan Times  

Shreyas Iyer plays a shot during the Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy final Duleep Trophy 2024 Highlights: Musheer Khan carried on with his ton heroics from the previous day as he ended up registering 181 runs off 373 balls on Day 2 of the ongoing Duleep Trophy. In response, India A reached 134/2 in 35 overs at Stumps, with …

BCCI reveals reason behind Ishan Kishan's absence, confirms Surya, Prasidh's injuries and names revised Duleep squads
6 months, 4 weeks ago

BCCI reveals reason behind Ishan Kishan's absence, confirms Surya, Prasidh's injuries and names revised Duleep squads

Hindustan Times  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India, on Wednesday ruled out Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav and Prasidh Krishna from the opening round of the 2024 Duleep Trophy, which will begin on Thursday in Bengaluru and Anantapur. "Wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan has been ruled out of the first round of the Duleep Trophy due to a groin injury sustained during …

Duleep Trophy: Rishabh Pant in focus on red-ball return; selectors eye backup options
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Duleep Trophy: Rishabh Pant in focus on red-ball return; selectors eye backup options

The Hindu  

Rishabh Pant’s red-ball return will be closely monitored and the national selectors will also trace suitable backup options to frontline stars when the Duleep Trophy, which preludes an important Test season, begins across Bengaluru and Anantapur on Thursday, September 5, 2024. Squads India A: Shubman Gill, Mayank Agarwal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, KL Rahul, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Tanush Kotian, …

Kishan hopes to pick up the pieces
7 months ago

Kishan hopes to pick up the pieces

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The last one year has been more about Ishan Kishan being put on notice than giving notice about his talent. With the Duleep Trophy starting this week, the beleaguered keeper-batter can look to put last season’s setbacks behind and start afresh. He knows he has a lot to make up, having left midway through the South Africa tour last …

Shreyas Iyer does a Sunil Narine in Buchi Babu tournament to grab Gautam Gambhir's attention ahead of Bangladesh Tests
7 months ago

Shreyas Iyer does a Sunil Narine in Buchi Babu tournament to grab Gautam Gambhir's attention ahead of Bangladesh Tests

Hindustan Times  

Shreyas Iyer is ready to showcase his all-round ability to the Indian selectors as he displayed his bowling skills in the ongoing Buchi Babu tournament match between Mumbai and TNCA XI. Iyer, who has been picked in the Duleep Trophy squad to lead Team D, decided to roll his arms over in the Buchi Babu match on Tuesday. Meanwhile, after …

BCCI secretary Jay Shah talks tough on Ishan Kishan’s India comeback: ’He will have to follow rules and...’
7 months, 2 weeks ago

BCCI secretary Jay Shah talks tough on Ishan Kishan’s India comeback: ’He will have to follow rules and...’

Live Mint  

India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan is all set make his return to domestic red-ball cricket as he would be playing in the upcoming first round of Duleep Trophy. After disappearing from the national team and being ousted from a central contract by the Board of Control for Cricket in India earlier in February, this would be the first time Kishan would …

No Rohit, Kohli, Bumrah but Pant, Jadeja and Ishan Kishan return as BCCI picks stars-studded Duleep Trophy squads
7 months, 2 weeks ago

No Rohit, Kohli, Bumrah but Pant, Jadeja and Ishan Kishan return as BCCI picks stars-studded Duleep Trophy squads

Hindustan Times  

Captain Rohit Sharma, star batter Virat Kohli, pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, and ace all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin were the only prominent names missing as the Ajit Agarkar-led senior selection committee announced star-studded squads for the first round of Duleep Trophy, beginning on September 5. Duleep Trophy squads: Full list of players to feature in the tournament Team A: Shubman Gill, Mayank …

'It will be strong message to other teams...': Shreyas Iyer eyes Test return after putting behind BCCI contracts fiasco
7 months, 2 weeks ago

'It will be strong message to other teams...': Shreyas Iyer eyes Test return after putting behind BCCI contracts fiasco

Hindustan Times  

Shreyas Iyer will make a fleeting return to domestic cricket, joining Mumbai for a single four-day match in the upcoming Buchi Babu Invitational tournament. As Iyer prepares for Mumbai comeback, Mumbai Cricket Association chief Sanjay Patil stated that the stylish middle-order batter is keen on playing red-ball cricket. Though Shreyas and Surya will be playing only one match, it will …

BCCI to give Ishan Kishan golden comeback opportunity ahead of Bangladesh Tests; end of the road for Pujara, Rahane
7 months, 3 weeks ago

BCCI to give Ishan Kishan golden comeback opportunity ahead of Bangladesh Tests; end of the road for Pujara, Rahane

Hindustan Times  

There has been an air of uncertainty about Ishan Kishan's future in international cricket, across formats, since being denied a central contract by the Board of Control for Cricket in India earlier in February this year. However, Ishan is all set to receive a golden opportunity to stage a comeback to the Indian side ahead of the selection meeting for …

Ishan Kishan only member of India's ODI World Cup squad to be dropped for Sri Lanka tour, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul back
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Ishan Kishan only member of India's ODI World Cup squad to be dropped for Sri Lanka tour, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul back

Hindustan Times  

Surprises are unlikely when the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee meets head coach Gautam Gambhir to pick India's squad ODI for the Sri Lanka tour. Most of the players who were in last year’s ODI World Cup squad will make it except Ishan Kishan, who is set to be replaced by Rishabh Pant Rohit Sharma, who will no longer play T20Is, …

Ishan Kishan eyes international comeback: Want to be part of all three formats
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Ishan Kishan eyes international comeback: Want to be part of all three formats

India Today  

Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has expressed his desire to make a comeback for India across the three formats. Ishan Kishan lauded fellow wicket-keeper and batter Rishabh Pant for his comeback, who also played a crucial role in India's World Cup-winning campaign. Kishan expressed his ambition to contribute to the Indian team across all the three formats. Kishan's international career so far …

Has BCCI forgotten Ishan Kishan as India star ignored for Zimbabwe tour? 6 more key players to miss out on T20I series
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Has BCCI forgotten Ishan Kishan as India star ignored for Zimbabwe tour? 6 more key players to miss out on T20I series

Hindustan Times  

More than a month back, just before the start of the semifinals of the 2024 T20 World Cup, the Board of Control for Cricket in India gave a peek into the future of the T20I format without the likes of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, as they picked a new-look Indian side for the impending tour of Zimbabwe. Until mid-2023, …

Batter R. Samarth leaves Karnataka, set to play for Uttarakhand from 2024/25 domestic season
9 months, 1 week ago

Batter R. Samarth leaves Karnataka, set to play for Uttarakhand from 2024/25 domestic season

The Hindu  

R. Samarth, one of Karnataka’s batting mainstays of the last decade, will be plying his trade for Uttarakhand from the upcoming domestic season. Samarth made his Karnataka debut in the 2013-14 season when the side won the first of its back-to-back trebles and played a part in the repeat act next campaign. The genial right-hander developed into one of the …

Shreyas Iyer opens up on T20 WC snub in strong message to Ajit Agarkar and Rohit Sharma: 'Not worried about selection’
10 months, 1 week ago

Shreyas Iyer opens up on T20 WC snub in strong message to Ajit Agarkar and Rohit Sharma: 'Not worried about selection’

Hindustan Times  

Despite leading Kolkata Knight Riders to the IPL 2024 final, Shreyas Iyer failed to bag a spot in India's T20 World Cup squad. Chasing 160, KKR cruised to 164/2 in 13.4 overs, courtesy of Iyer's unbeaten knock of 58* off 24 balls. Speaking ahead of the final, Iyer pointed out that he wasn't affected by missing out on the T20 …

Shreyas Iyer drops 'Gautam Gambhir' remark in response to 'media hype' on leading KKR to IPL 2024 final
10 months, 1 week ago

Shreyas Iyer drops 'Gautam Gambhir' remark in response to 'media hype' on leading KKR to IPL 2024 final

Hindustan Times  

With Kolkata Knight Riders bouncing back from their forgettable 2022 and 2023 seasons, where they finished seventh, to claim the top spot in the points table at the end of the league stage and then become the first team to make the final, mentor Gautam Gambhir was handed all the credit by the fans for making that huge difference. However, …

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