Hardik Pandya dropped from Harbhajan Singh's 15-member India squad for T20 World Cup 2024
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Hardik Pandya dropped from Harbhajan Singh's 15-member India squad for T20 World Cup 2024

India TV News  

T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the USA is just more than a month away. Harbhajan Singh is the latest to join the bandwagon and he has dropped Hardik Pandya and Shubman Gill from his World Cup squad picked on Star Sports. The fast bowling department has a new look in Harbhajan Singh's 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup as he hasn't picked Mohammed Siraj who is currently struggling to pick wicket with the new ball. Harbhajan Singh has interestingly gone with the newest sensation Mayank Yadav as the final member of his India squad for the mega event. Harbhajan Singh's India squad for T20 World Cup 2024: Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Rinku Singh, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Mayank Yadav

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India name 15-member squad for ICC Under-19 Women's T20 WC
22 hours, 55 minutes ago

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 …

Tamil Nadu squad for Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024/25: Sai Kishore to lead side, Jagadeesan vice-captain
1 week, 5 days ago

Tamil Nadu squad for Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024/25: Sai Kishore to lead side, Jagadeesan vice-captain

The Hindu  

R. Sai Kishore will lead Tamil Nadu’s campaign in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, which will be played from December 21 to January 5, 2025, at Vishakhapatnam and Vizianagaram. Deepesh and Pranav were in the travelling reserves for the India under-19 team, and we are rewarding them for that,” said K Shri Vasudeva Das, chairman of the selection committee. In this …

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 …

Have India found Hardik Pandya's replacement? Nitish Reddy shows spark in Australia
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Have India found Hardik Pandya's replacement? Nitish Reddy shows spark in Australia

India Today  

For years, Team India has dreamt of finding a fast-bowling all-rounder who could make an impact like the legendary Kapil Dev. After Hardik Pandya stepped into that role in the mid-2010s and then took an unofficial leave from the red ball game, it now seems India has discovered another rising star in Nitish Kumar Reddy. Just seven months later, Nitish …

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 …

ICC Rankings: Hardik reclaims top spot in T20I all-rounders list
1 month ago

ICC Rankings: Hardik reclaims top spot in T20I all-rounders list

Deccan Chronicle  

Dubai: 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 …

Hardik Pandya to feature in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy for Baroda in brother Krunal's captaincy – India TV
1 month ago

Hardik Pandya to feature in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy for Baroda in brother Krunal's captaincy – India TV

India TV News  

Former India T20 captain Hardik Pandya is set to feature in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy for the first time after becoming an international cricketer in 2016. Hardik was included in Baroda's squad for the upcoming 2024-25 edition of India's premier domestic T20 competition and will play under brother Krunal Pandya's captaincy. Hardik's brother Krunal has been in sensational touch …

Hardik Pandya in Baroda squad for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, set to play under brother Krunal
1 month ago

Hardik Pandya in Baroda squad for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, set to play under brother Krunal

The Hindu  

Hardik Pandya is likely to feature in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy for Baroda, under the captaincy of his elder brother Krunal Pandya. Though his name does not feature in the 17-member squad announced by the Baroda Cricket Association, sources have confirmed that Hardik has been added to the side and he will join the team in Indore ahead of …

India squad for Australia tour announced: Shafali Verma axed; Harleen, Titas return
1 month ago

India squad for Australia tour announced: Shafali Verma axed; Harleen, Titas return

Hindustan Times  

India announced their 16-player squad for the women’s three-match series against Australia, beginning in December. However, her comeback since her reappointment alongside Smriti Mandhana in June this year hasn’t borne rewards, with the attacking opening batter struggling in the 50-over format. With India due to host the 50-over World Cup next year, this decision to drop Shafali against the defending …

No Shafali Verma as India name squad for women's ODI series in Australia
1 month ago

No Shafali Verma as India name squad for women's ODI series in Australia

India Today  

Dynamic opener Shafali Verma has been left out of India's 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match women's ODI series against Australia. Shafali managed just 56 runs in the recent home series against New Zealand, with her last ODI half-century dating back to July 2022. Fast bowler Titas Sadhu, an unused squad member in last year's home series against Australia, also …

Hardik Pandya labelled as ‘one in a billion’ as ex-IND star backs him after 2nd T20I struggle: 'You don't have anyone…'
1 month, 1 week ago

Hardik Pandya labelled as ‘one in a billion’ as ex-IND star backs him after 2nd T20I struggle: 'You don't have anyone…'

Hindustan Times  

Hardik Pandya was criticized for his sluggish knock against South Africa in the 2nd T20I. He scored an unbeaten 39 runs off 45 balls and came under the scanners for playing too many dot balls in the death overs as he didn't take a single on numerous occasions. With Arshdeep Singh on the other end, Hardik decided to take the …

Suryakumar Yadav responds on Ruturaj's absence from India squad
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Suryakumar Yadav responds on Ruturaj's absence from India squad

Deccan Chronicle  

Team India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav had spoken about the absence of young batter Ruturaj Gaikwad from the Indian T20 squad for the South Africa series. Ruturaj Gaikwad, the Chennai Super Kings captain was consistent with his performance across all formats in the domestic arena. Speaking in a press conference ahead of the first T20I against South Africa, Suryakumar said …

Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh eye elusive T20I records during India vs South Africa series; find out what they are
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh eye elusive T20I records during India vs South Africa series; find out what they are

Live Mint  

Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh will be eyeing to surpass Yuzvendra Chahal for most T20I wickets for India when the Men in Blue take on South Africa in a three-match series, starting in Durban on Friday. While Chahal leads the list currently with 96 wickets for India in T20Is, another out-of-contention seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar sits second with 90 wickets. After …

MI Retains Core Group, Announces Bold Retention Picks
1 month, 3 weeks ago

MI Retains Core Group, Announces Bold Retention Picks

Firstpost  

Mumbai Indians (MI) have retained all five-time IPL champions, including Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit Sharma, and Suryakumar Yadav, for the upcoming 18th season of the T20 league. Pandya expressed immense gratitude for being retained as skipper and highlighted the importance of the team's core group of players. He expressed his belief that MI will be even more successful in …

Top LSG retentions for Saba Karim, Parthiv Patel emerge as contenders
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Top LSG retentions for Saba Karim, Parthiv Patel emerge as contenders

Hindustan Times  

Top LSG retentions for Saba Karim and Parthiv Patel emerge as Mayank, Bishnoi, and Pooran are considered for retention. LSG has been a hot topic in the rumour mill after reports surfaced about the franchise not retaining KL Rahul. While Mayank, Nicholas Pooran, and Ravi Bishnoi are among the top contenders, Amit Mishra and Devdutt Padikkal also emerge as potential …

India Announces Squad for South Africa Tour and Border-Gavaskar Trophy
1 month, 4 weeks ago

India Announces Squad for South Africa Tour and Border-Gavaskar Trophy

ABP News  

India has announced their squads for the upcoming T20I and Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia. The T20I squad features a strong batting line-up led by Rohit Sharma, along with key bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah and Yashasvi Jaiswal. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy squad, on the other hand, showcases the country's bowling prowess with a formidable pace attack led by R Ashwin and …

India Announces Squads for Australia Tour
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

India Announces Squads for Australia Tour

Firstpost  

India has announced their squads for the upcoming tours of South Africa and Australia. The Men's T20I squad will consist of a mix of experienced players and rising talents, with the likes of Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma, and Jasprit Bumrah leading the charge. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy squad, meanwhile, showcases a strong batting line-up led by Virat Kohli and KL Rahul, …

India Announces 18-Man Squad for Border-Gavaskar Trophy
2 months ago

India Announces 18-Man Squad for Border-Gavaskar Trophy

India Today  

India has announced an extended 18-man squad for the 2024 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, a five-Test series in Australia starting November 22 in Perth. While regular players such as captain Rohit Sharma, vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah, and star batter Virat Kohli are included, there are some surprising omissions and inclusions.

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 …

India's Squad for Australia Tour to be Announced: Nitish Kumar Reddy vs Shardul Thakur Contested
2 months ago

India's Squad for Australia Tour to be Announced: Nitish Kumar Reddy vs Shardul Thakur Contested

Hindustan Times  

India's selectors are set to meet next week to discuss the squad for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against New Zealand. The absence of Hardik Pandya in the Test team has prompted discussions about the possibility of adding an extra seam-bowling all-rounder to the squad. Nitish Kumar Reddy and Shardul Thakur are among the players in contention for a spot …

Mayank Yadav Joins Hardik Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar In Elite List After First-Ball Wicket Vs Bangladesh
2 months, 1 week ago

Mayank Yadav Joins Hardik Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar In Elite List After First-Ball Wicket Vs Bangladesh

ABP News  

Young pace sensation Mayank Yadav continued to impress cricket lovers and pundits alike with a first-ball wicket for Team India in the third T20I against Hyderabad on Saturday. Mayank Yadav Joins Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Hardik Pandya In Elite List Mayank joined an elite list of Indian bowlers to have achieved the feat. The previous three names on this elite list are …

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

Hardik Pandya in fray for Test comeback? India all-rounder touted for return to Ranji Trophy after 5 years: Report
3 months ago

Hardik Pandya in fray for Test comeback? India all-rounder touted for return to Ranji Trophy after 5 years: Report

Hindustan Times  

Star Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya is reportedly eyeing a return to the red-ball game, making himself available for Baroda’s first-class matches as India begin their preparations for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to be held in Australia later this year. Pandya hasn’t played for India in Test cricket since 2018, with complications regarding injuries and his fitness meaning he had to prioritise …

Duleep Trophy: Focus on Rinku, Iyer, Washington in Round Two
3 months, 2 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
3 months, 2 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 …

After 18 months, Chinglensana Singh may be back for India
4 months ago

After 18 months, Chinglensana Singh may be back for India

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: After nearly 18 months, Chinglensana Singh will be training with the senior India team. A regular starter for India, Singh, 27, had opted out of last year’s Intercontinental Cup and SAFF Championship because his family home had been torched in the violence that broke out in Manipur in May 2023. During the 2022 Durand Cup when Hyderabad FC played …

No Rohit, Kohli, Bumrah but Pant, Jadeja and Ishan Kishan return as BCCI picks stars-studded Duleep Trophy squads
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Hardik Pandya puts captaincy setback behind him
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hardik Pandya puts captaincy setback behind him

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: In professional life, one of the tougher setbacks to deal with is to be superceded in promotion. Pandya had been the T20 captain of the Indian team since the 2022 T20 World Cup and was also the vice-captain of Rohit Sharma’s World Cup-winning side in June. While the spotlight has been on the new captain and new coach Gautam …

Ravi Shastri's worry after Hardik Pandya left out of India ODI squad: 'If you're bowling just 3 overs instead of 10...'
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ravi Shastri's worry after Hardik Pandya left out of India ODI squad: 'If you're bowling just 3 overs instead of 10...'

Hindustan Times  

Concerns about his fitness were confirmed as one of the primary reasons behind Hardik Pandya's loss to Suryakumar Yadav for becoming the next T20I captain for India. Former India head Ravi Shastri expressed a similar concern, but believes that the ball is in Hardik's court as outlined his future path after T20I captaincy snub. Ravi Shastri has his say on …

'Hardik Pandya will add value to Indian Test team; can play freely without captaincy responsibilities': Lalchand Rajput
4 months, 3 weeks ago

'Hardik Pandya will add value to Indian Test team; can play freely without captaincy responsibilities': Lalchand Rajput

Hindustan Times  

The last time Hardik Pandya played a red-ball match for India was back in 2018, during the tour of England. India's Hardik Pandya during a practice session at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Earlier this month, in a surprising move, Suryakumar Yadav was appointed as India’s T20I captain over Hardik Pandya, even though Hardik had served as Rohit Sharma’s deputy …

Suryakumar ends prolonged silence on jumping over Hardik Pandya to become India T20I captain; calls Rohit ‘engine’
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Suryakumar ends prolonged silence on jumping over Hardik Pandya to become India T20I captain; calls Rohit ‘engine’

Hindustan Times  

India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav finally ended his prolonged silence on BCCI's decision to prefer him as the skipper over Hardik Pandya. On the eve of the first T20I against Sri Lanka, which will begin a new chapter in Indian cricket under new coach Gautam Gambhir and Surya, India's T20I skipper said nothing will change between him and Hardik. Suryakumar …

Hardik Pandya's Anil Kumble avatar at India nets ahead of 1st SL T20I leaves LSG teasing fresh role for all-rounder
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Hardik Pandya's Anil Kumble avatar at India nets ahead of 1st SL T20I leaves LSG teasing fresh role for all-rounder

Hindustan Times  

Hardik Pandya is all set to return to action on the cricket field with the first T20I match against Sri Lanka. The flamboyant all-rounder last played for India in the T20 World Cup final, where he played a pivotal role in the Men in Blue's title triumph. Hardik Pandya's Anil Kumble avatar at IND nets leaves LSG teasing fresh role …

‘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 …

Srikkanth targets Agarkar over Suryakumar's T20I captaincy promotion for Sri Lanka series: 'Say it without fear'
5 months ago

Srikkanth targets Agarkar over Suryakumar's T20I captaincy promotion for Sri Lanka series: 'Say it without fear'

Hindustan Times  

Days after India's chairman of selectors, Ajit Agarkar, revealed the reason behind Hardik Pandya's demotion, former Indian opener Krishnamachari Srikkanth questioned the selector's treatment of the star Team India all-rounder. India's chief selector Agarkar mentioned that Pandya lost on India's T20 captaincy to Suryakumar because of concerns over his availability. Suryakumar eventually pipped Hardik for the captaincy post when the …

Ashish Nehra points out Gautam Gambhir factor for Hardik Pandya's India captaincy snub in SL T20s: ‘New coach has come…’
5 months ago

Ashish Nehra points out Gautam Gambhir factor for Hardik Pandya's India captaincy snub in SL T20s: ‘New coach has come…’

Hindustan Times  

With chief Indian selector Ajit Agarkar and Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir favouring Suryakumar Yadav for the vacant T20I captaincy spot, former India pacer Ashish Nehra has sympathised with ex-vice-captain Hardik Pandya. Hardik's frequent injury absences paved the way for Suryakumar to succeed Rohit Sharma as Team India's captain for the T20I series against Sri Lanka. With Hardik losing …

‘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 …

Hardik Pandya absent in Suryakumar Yadav's first huddle as captain, Gambhir's 'happy dressing room' theory helps: Report
5 months ago

Hardik Pandya absent in Suryakumar Yadav's first huddle as captain, Gambhir's 'happy dressing room' theory helps: Report

Hindustan Times  

The next few months are expected to be rather interesting in Indian cricket. Gambhir's appointment was on expected terms, but Suryakumar getting the captaincy ahead of Hardik Pandya came with its element of surprise. A scribe working for Dainik Jagran, quoting a source, informed that on Monday when Suryakumar assembled his team for his first huddle as India's official T20I …

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 …

India coach Gautam Gambhir backs Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to play at 2027 Cricket World Cup
5 months ago

India coach Gautam Gambhir backs Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to play at 2027 Cricket World Cup

Associated Press  

MUMBAI, India — New India coach Gautam Gambhir has backed star batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to continue playing in the long term, even possibly at the 2027 Cricket World Cup in South Africa. Kohli and Sharma had announced their T20 retirements after India’s World Cup triumph in the West Indies on June 29. And then, hopefully, if they …

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 …

'We want someone who is.....': Ajit Agarkar explains reason behind Hardik Pandya's captaincy snub
5 months ago

'We want someone who is.....': Ajit Agarkar explains reason behind Hardik Pandya's captaincy snub

India TV News  

BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar has revealed that fitness concerns regarding Hardik Pandya forced the selection panel and the team management to not elevate him as captain of the Indian men's cricket team in the shortest format of the game. Hardik was the designated vice-captain of Team India during their successful ICC Men's T20 World Cup campaign and was seen …

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 …

Karthik's crucial message to Suryakumar, Gambhir on replacing Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli in T20Is: 'There are 4 choices'
5 months ago

Karthik's crucial message to Suryakumar, Gambhir on replacing Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli in T20Is: 'There are 4 choices'

Hindustan Times  

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli played pivotal roles in India's triumph at the 2024 T20 World Cup, ending an 11-year wait for the side's ICC title. India's Virat Kohli and captain Rohit Sharma celebrate with the trophy after winning the ICC men's Twenty20 World Cup 2024 final With the retirement of these stalwarts, India has turned its focus to preparing …

Harbhajan Singh disgruntled at Gautam Gambhir, Ajit Agarkar snubbing Sanju Samson, Chahal: 'Hard to understand why...'
5 months ago

Harbhajan Singh disgruntled at Gautam Gambhir, Ajit Agarkar snubbing Sanju Samson, Chahal: 'Hard to understand why...'

Hindustan Times  

Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh was left disgruntled by the exclusion of Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma and Yuzvendra Chahal from the respective white-ball squads for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka. Harbhajan Singh reacted to Indian team's selection for the tour of Sri Lanka The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee of the BCCI, along with the newly-appointed head coach of the …

Abhishek Nayar, Ryan ten Doeshchate set to join Indian support staff for Sri Lanka tour: Report
5 months ago

Abhishek Nayar, Ryan ten Doeshchate set to join Indian support staff for Sri Lanka tour: Report

India TV News  

In a major development ahead of India's tour of Sri Lanka, former all-rounders Abhishek Nayar and Ryan ten Doeschate are set to join the support staff as assistant coaches for the multi-format series against the Lankan Lions, ESPNCricinfo reported. The upcoming series against Sri Lanka will be the first task for the new Indian support staff. Riyan Parag and Harshit …

Indian players trust Suryakumar Yadav more than Hardik Pandya, BCCI got feedback. MI dressing room chaos added fuel
5 months ago

Indian players trust Suryakumar Yadav more than Hardik Pandya, BCCI got feedback. MI dressing room chaos added fuel

Hindustan Times  

Hardik Pandya is India's best seam-bowling all-rounder by some distance. The Indian players told BCCI that they trusted Suryakumar Yadav more than Hardik Pandya and would prefer playing under the former's captaincy. Things first started to go south for the 30-year-old all-rounder, when he unfortunately twisted his ankle while bowling during India's fourth ODI World Cup group stage match against …

'This new role brings...': Suryakumar Yadav's first reaction after becoming India's new T20I captain
5 months ago

'This new role brings...': Suryakumar Yadav's first reaction after becoming India's new T20I captain

India TV News  

Suryakumar Yadav thanked cricket fans for their support in his first reaction after becoming India's new T20I captain. India announced their squads for the upcoming white-ball series against Sri Lanka on Thursday and revealed Suryakumar Yadav as the new T20I skipper. The 33-year-old Mumbai Indians batter has dominated ICC T20 rankings for the last couple of years and was part …

Hardik Pandya demoted? Why T20 World Cup hero was replaced by Shubman Gill as vice-captain for Sri Lanka series
5 months ago

Hardik Pandya demoted? Why T20 World Cup hero was replaced by Shubman Gill as vice-captain for Sri Lanka series

Hindustan Times  

Hardik Pandya was the overwhelming favourite to succeed Rohit Sharma as India's new captain after a successful campaign at the ICC T20 World Cup. Rohit's deputy at the grandest stage, all-rounder Hardik propelled India to T20 World Cup glory with his bowling heroics in the final against South Africa. Shubman Gill has replaced Hardik Pandya as India's vice-captain for the …

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