2 years, 8 months ago

'Possible candidate for next captain. Can emerge as a big player': Former selector Karim on 'special' India youngster

One wouldn't have imagined Indian cricket having seven captains in as many months but injuries and workload management have made it possible. He is all set to become the eighth captain in the past 10 months, joining the panel comprising KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Dinesh Karthik and Jasprit Bumrah. But the former Indian selector said every player should focus on his performance instead of thinking about the captain's armband. But I think every player should focus on giving match-winning performances and not on getting the captain's hat," Karim told Jagran TV. The dasher has been under the radar for rash shot selection and careless approach but many including former England captain Michael Vaughan believes he should be his usual aggressive self.

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6 days, 13 hours ago

RR's record signing might not play a single match in IPL 2025: 'I'm not sure if we will use him...'

Hindustan Times

As the Indian Premier League 2025 season approaches, Rajasthan Royals have provided an update on their prized teenage acquisition, Vaibhav Suryavanshi. The 13-year-old prodigy made headlines last year when he became the youngest player in IPL history to be signed at an auction, with RR securing his services for a staggering INR 1.10 crore. Despite his remarkable rise, RR’s batting …

1 month, 1 week ago

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 …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mohammed Siraj to play Champions Trophy 2025, not Jasprit Bumrah, Shami: Former India star explains why

Live Mint

Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj has missed out on a place in the 15-member squad for the Champions Trophy 2025 despite his consistent performances in recent years. However, with no update on Jasprit Bumrah's fitness and Shami's absence from the ongoing T20I series, questions are being asked as to whether Mohammed Siraj will find a way into India's Champions Trophy squad. …

2 months ago

Rishabh Pant named Lucknow Super Giants captain for IPL 2025: 'His name will be associated with Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni'

Hindustan Times

Rishabh Pant, the most expensive player in Indian Premier League auction history, has been named the Lucknow Super Giants captain for IPL 2025. Rishabh Pant is all set to lead Lucknow Super Giants Given his stature and investment, it seemed inevitable that Pant would take on the leadership role. Although Pant's IPL 2024 campaign with the Delhi Capitals was underwhelming …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sunil Gavaskar explains why Jasprit Bumrah should be India's next captain: 'He has the air of a leader'

Firstpost

Sunil Gavaskar wants Jasprit Bumrah to take over India’s captaincy from Rohit Sharma when the time comes. Team India will soon need a new full-time captain in Test and ODI format and legendary Sunil Gavaskar feels Jasprit Bumrah is the “next man”. The next assignment for India is the white-ball series at home against England followed by the Champions Trophy …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

'Don't see Bumrah as captain. Kohli's next': Rohit Sharma speculated to retire after Champions Trophy; Gill backed as...

Hindustan Times

India's chief selector, Ajit Agarkar, is expected to incur a “challenging period” ahead as former Australia cricketer Adam Gilchrist speculated that incumbent captain Rohit Sharma will retire after the end of the Champions Trophy in March. He further expects one between Jasprit Bumrah or Virat Kohli to lead the Test team during India's next assignment in June, while Michael Vaughan …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

I won't be surprised if Virat Kohli captains Test team again: Adam Gilchrist

India Today

Legendary Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist has voiced concerns about Jasprit Bumrah becoming India's full-time Test captain, citing workload challenges. While expressing doubts about Rohit Sharma’s future in the format, Gilchrist said he wouldn't be surprised if Virat Kohli agrees to take up the leadership role in the longest format of the game. Jasprit Bumrah, who led India to a win …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Hardik Pandya to lead India in Champions Trophy 2025 if BCCI removes Rohit Sharma as captain: Report

Hindustan Times

It wasn't a great end to 2024 for Rohit Sharma, and it hasn't been a great start to 2025, either. With Rohit yet to clarify his future in the format, the speculations further opened doors for BCCI's selection committee to discuss leadership options for the impending ICC Champions Trophy. India's Hardik Pandya, left, celebrates with captain Rohit Sharma during T20 …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

'Jasprit Bumrah never only talks about himself': Cheteshwar Pujara on what makes IND pacer 'long-term' captaincy option

Hindustan Times

Pacer Jasprit Bumrah made everyone take notice of his leadership qualities as he captained India to a famous 295-run win in Perth against Australia in the opening Test of the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India's Jasprit Bumrah attends a warm-up session before the start of tour match between the Prime Minister's XI and India. India batter Cheteshwar Pujara, who helped the …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

India should look at Bumrah as long term captaincy candidate: Pujara

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: Cheteshwar Pujara feels pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah possesses all the qualities of being a good skipper and India should look at him as long term captaincy candidate once Rohit Sharma steps down. In the absence of regular skipper Rohit, Bumrah led an under-pressure Indian team to their most dominant win in Australia. India were handed a 0-3 home …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Team man Jasprit Bumrah can be India's long-term captaincy option: Cheteshwar Pujara

India Today

India cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara has called fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah to be India’s long-term captaincy option. Notably, Bumrah recently led India in the first Test in Perth and inspired the team to a massive 295-run win. However, Cheteshwar Pujara has been mighty impressed by Bumrah and even pitched his case for being a long term India skipper. Further speaking ahead, …

4 months ago

Sold, unsold players and squad list of all 10 teams - Updated after IPL 2025 auction

The Hindu

Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player ever to be sold at this year’s Indian Premier League auction after the Lucknow Super Giants acquired the wicketkeeper-batter’s services for ₹27 crore on Sunday. Rasikh Dar, an effective bowler in the death overs, stole the spotlight after collecting a sum of ₹6 crore from the Royal Challengers Bengaluru on the second day …

4 months ago

Five uncapped players in the IPL 2025 auction who could be set for big-money moves

Hindustan Times

As far as franchise tournaments go, the IPL is special in how it unearths and develops young talent in the fire of heated competition. Vaibhav Arora Harshit Rana’s pace-bowling partner in KKR and one of the key players who punched above his weight and helped the Kolkata team to the title in 2024. Ashutosh Sharma One of the bright spots …

4 months, 1 week ago

Harbhajan Singh endorses Gavaskar’s call to appoint Bumrah as captain for BGT 2024: ‘Shouldn’t be a problem’

Live Mint

India and Australia are set to revitalise their ongoing rivalry when they take the field for the first Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy in Perth on November 22. However, ahead of the first Test, there has been much debate about the captaincy for India, with captain Rohit Sharma likely to miss the Perth Test. Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Pant's Rising Form Puts Him in Contention to Succeed Rohit Sharma as Test Captain

India Today

Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has picked Rishabh Pant to be Rohit Sharma’s successor as Test captain. Pant has been in phenomenal form ever since his comeback to the longest format in September and recently finished as the highest run scorer of the series against New Zealand with 261 runs to his name from six innings.

5 months, 2 weeks ago

MI's Retention List: Jasprit Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav Set to Return for IPL 2025

ABP News

Mumbai Indians are likely to retain key players like Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, and Suryakumar Yadav for the 2025 IPL season. The retention rules allow teams to retain up to six players using the regular retention method and the RTM card option. Additionally, the 'Uncapped Player' rule allows retired Indian players or those who haven't played for India or held …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Is Jasprit Bumrah no longer in India's captaincy plans?

India TV News

India's 16-member squad for the first Test against Bangladesh was announced on Sunday. Bumrah was India's vice-captain in the previous series against England at home, which was played before the Indian Premier League. For the unversed, Bumrah has led India in one Test and two T20Is already against England and Ireland respectively. Recently, Bumrah had thrown his weight behind bowlers …

7 months, 3 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 …

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Hardik Pandya gets big task to replicate Yuvraj Singh's special in T20 World Cup: ‘When India won the World Cup…’

Hindustan Times

Former opener Wasim Jaffer has asserted that Hardik Pandya needs to replicate Yuvraj Singh's heroics from the 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup to give India a big chance to win the upcoming T20 WC in the USA and West Indies. Hardik Pandya needs to step up on the big occasion for India in the T20 World …

9 months, 3 weeks ago

Rishabh Pant to bat at No. 3 in T20 World Cup? Rohit Sharma clarifies India's batting plan after win vs Bangladesh

Hindustan Times

Amid a flurry of top-order combinations for India in the build-up to India's T20 World Cup squad revelation in late April, which particularly revolved around whether Virat Kohli should open alongside captain Rohit Sharma, former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull, speaking to Cricbuzz, came up with an unusual suggestion of wanting Rishabh Pant at No. On Saturday, following a 60-run …

10 months, 1 week ago

Rishabh Pant is an instinctive captain, and will get better with time: Sourav Ganguly

India Today

DC's Director of Cricket Sourav Ganguly believes Delhi captain Rishabh Pant is an instinctive leader whose leadership qualities will improve with time and experience. The way he returned from injury to play a full season; we had our doubts during the off-season," Ganguly told JioCinema. IPL 2024 Full Coverage | IPL 2024 Points Table and Standings | 2024 IPL Full …

10 months, 3 weeks ago

India squad for T20 World Cup 2024 announced, Rohit Sharma to lead, Hardik Pandya named vice-captain

India TV News

Team India squad for the T20 World Cup 2024 has been announced. Surprisingly, Rinku Singh has been left out of the squad and is part of the travelling reserves despite showcasing immense finishing skills ever since making his international debut in the shortest format. Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav are the other spinners apart from Chahal and three …

10 months, 3 weeks ago

India’s T20 World Cup 2024 squad: Rishabh Pant in, Shubman Gill out

Al Jazeera

Pant returns to the side more than a year after his near-fatal car crash as India name Rohit Sharma-led 15-man squad. Rishabh Pant has found his way back into the Indian cricket team after being included in the country’s 15-man squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. Rohit Sharma will lead India’s quest for a second T20 World …

11 months, 1 week ago

IPL 2024: Six stunning moments that have lit up the season

Live Mint

Every season we experience moments that are both stunning and inspirational in the Indian Premier League, franchise cricket’s biggest annual event. For Dhoni to bat like that, after knee surgery and no competitive cricket since last year’s IPL, is one of those natural phenomena nobody can explain. Rishabh Pant’s return to the IPL was itself a miracle after his horrendous …

11 months, 2 weeks ago

'Hardik Pandya is the future. Rohit Sharma...': Sidhu makes enormous India captaincy call for white-ball formats, Tests

Hindustan Times

Currently participating in the ongoing Indian Premier League, Hardik Pandya is having a tough time as Mumbai Indians captain. Hardik's IPL captaincy is also important as he is seen as India's future skipper which was further clarified by former player Navjot Singh Sidhu. Speaking to India Today, Sidhu called Pandya 'the future' of Indian cricket and called him a 'natural …

1 year ago

IPL 2024: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya and Rishabh Pant the cynosure and for good reasons

Hindustan Times

The buzz of anticipation is unmistakable, the air pregnant with possibilities and promise. Not for the first time, the lead-up to a new season of the Indian Premier League has been high on drama, exacerbated by the overwhelming success of Season 2 of the Women’s Premier League. For the first time in a long while in what is touted as …

1 year ago

Rohit Sharma vs Hardik Pandya: Getting to the bottom of the Mumbai Indians captaincy muddle before IPL 2024

Hindustan Times

It’s been three months since Mumbai Indians officially announced their captaincy swap, replacing inspirational long-time skipper Rohit Sharma with the younger Hardik Pandya. File image of Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya It's a transition that hasn’t gone down too well with the fans, and perhaps with Rohit himself, though to his great credit, he has maintained a dignified silence. When MI …

1 year ago

'He is going to have his hand on my shoulders': Hardik Pandya on Rohit Sharma as MI begin new chapter in IPL

India TV News

Hardik Pandya will be leading Mumbai Indians in the upcoming Indian Premier League after taking over the reins from Rohit Sharma, the most successful captain of the franchise. Boucher opens on Rohit's role as batter Rohit Sharma will now be having a role as batter first even though it is understood that Hardik might seek his former captain's advice at …

1 year ago

Hardik Pandya bats in first net session after appointment as Mumbai Indians skipper | WATCH

India TV News

The much-hyped and talked about return of the Indian Premier League is gradually taking its complete shape as Hardik Pandya has reunited with his old franchise Mumbai Indians and has started preparing for the team's campaign opener against Gujarat Titans on Sunday, March 24 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Hardik Pandya's batting video: Mumbai Indians' move to replace …

1 year ago

'Rishabh Pant can play T20 World Cup if...': BCCI Secretary Jay Shah makes big announcement

India TV News

Rishabh Pant has not play any competitive cricket ever since a horrific car accident in December 2022. Meanwhile, BCCI secretary Jay Shah has opened up on Pant's chances to play in the T20 World Cup in June 2024. Shah has clearly stated that Pant will be declared fit to play in the IPL soon but has cleared that he will …

1 year, 3 months ago

IPL auction 2024: 5 uncapped Indians who can tempt the franchises at bidding war

India TV News

IPL auction 2024: The IPL auction stands a little away from now as the day that can be a historic one for many players is just one sleep away. Notably, as many are focusing on bigwigs like Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Travis Head among others, several uncapped Indians will also go under the hammer. He has been in IPL …

1 year, 3 months ago

IPL 2024: Mumbai Indians Lose 400k Followers After Hardik Pandya Takes Over From Rohit Sharma As Captain

ABP News

Mumbai Indians made a significant move, appointing Hardik Pandya as their new captain, replacing Rohit Sharma on December 15. The announcement resulted in Mumbai Indians losing 400,000 Twitter followers and approximately 150,000 Instagram followers within an hour of naming Hardik Pandya as their new captain for the upcoming Indian Premier League 2024 season. Despite his successful tenure, Rohit won't lead …

1 year, 3 months ago

Hardik Pandya replaces hugely successful Rohit Sharma as Mumbai Indians captain

The Hindu

Hardik Pandya was on December 15 named Mumbai Indians captain in place of a highly-successful Rohit Sharma, who led the IPL giants to five trophies. Commenting on Hardik's appointment, Mahela Jayawardene, Global Head of Performance, Mumbai Indians said: “It is part of legacy building and staying true to the MI philosophy of being future-ready. Thank you, 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐎💙 pic.twitter.com/KDIPCkIVop — …

1 year, 3 months ago

Hardik Pandya to captain Mumbai Indians in IPL 2024, Rohit Sharma's 10-year-reign comes to an end

Hindustan Times

In a momentous development, Mumbai Indians have appointed the returning Hardik Pandya as their captain for the IPL 2024 season, taking over the reins from Rohit Sharma after a 10-year stint as skipper. Hardik Pandya will captain Mumbai Indians in IPL 2024 "It is part of legacy building and staying true to the MI philosophy of being future-ready. It is …

1 year, 3 months ago

Who is the new captain of Mumbai Indians - Hardik Pandya replaces Rohit Sharma as skipper

The Hindu

Mumbai Indians on Friday announced Hardik Pandya as captain for the Indian Premier League 2024 season. It is in keeping with this philosophy that Hardik Pandya will assume captaincy of Mumbai Indians for the IPL 2024 season,” the side’s global head of performance, Mahela Jayawardene, said in a statement. “We express our gratitude to Rohit Sharma for his exceptional leadership; …

1 year, 3 months ago

Rishabh Pant can be India's next Test captain after Rohit Sharma: Aakash Chopra

India Today

Former India opener Aakash Chopra believes wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant is a game-changer in Test cricket, saying that the youngster can replace Rohit Sharma as the next Indian captain in the longest format of the game. The Indian selectors recently announced a 16-man squad for the forthcoming two-match Test series against South Africa, with Rohit leading the side. Rishabh Pant as …

1 year, 3 months ago

Ganguly bats for Rohit Sharma as Indian captain till 2024 T20 World Cup

The Hindu

Impressed with his captaincy at the ODI World Cup, former captain Sourav Ganguly on Friday threw his weight behind Rohit Sharma, saying he should lead India at least till the T20 World Cup in June next year. Rohit, who led India to the ODI World Cup final at home, and Virat Kohli have taken a "break" and will miss the …

1 year, 3 months ago

Rohit Sharma should continue as India captain until T20 World Cup 2024: Sourav Ganguly

India Today

Sourav Ganguly backed Rohit Sharma to stay as the full-time Indian skipper at least until the T20 World Cup 2024 to be held in the West Indies and the United States of America. The 36-year-old Rohit took over from Virat Kohli as India’s skipper in T20Is after the T20 World Cup 2021 in the United Arab Emirates. “Rohit Sharma should …

1 year, 4 months ago

IND vs NZ: Shreyas Iyer as future India white-ball captain? Robin Uthappa makes big claim ahead of semi-final

India Today

Robin Uthappa has made a big claim saying that Shreyas Iyer could become the future white-ball captain of the Indian team if he is able to continue his fine form batting at number four. Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif pointed out that Iyer is no longer getting exposed against bouncers, a testament to the adjustments he has made to his …

1 year, 4 months ago

KL Rahul named as India vice-captain after Hardik Pandya ruled out of World Cup: Report

Hindustan Times

India, on the day before their most important test on World Cup 2023 so far, against second-placed South Africa at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, did not just lose their most important player in all-rounder Hardik Pandya to an injury, but also lost their vice-captain. India's KL Rahul during a practice session ahead of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup …

1 year, 4 months ago

Why Mohammed Shami has become undroppable for Team India

Live Mint

Mohammed Shami should have been in the Indian playing 11 from the very outset of the 2023 ODI World Cup. The England Test captain got desperate when he could not get a single run from nine balls in Shami’s first two overs, with Bumrah bowling a maiden over in between. India topped the league table in the 2019 ODI World …

1 year, 5 months ago

World Cup 2023: How Ravichandran Ashwin's inclusion benefits hosts India in mega event

Firstpost

Ravichandran Ashwin was on Thursday included in India’s final squad for the ICC World Cup, with Axar Patel getting ruled out with an injury that he picked up during the Asia Cup. This time around, it was the clamour surrounding Ravichandran Ashwin’s absence from India’s squad for the 2023 World Cup and the direct face-off between him and Axar Patel …

1 year, 6 months ago

How India's World Cup squad has evolved since England 2019: The 7 key transformations

Hindustan Times

A sea of change has swept through the cricketing landscape since the last 50-over World Cup graced English shores. Here's another fascinating trivia: Barring Kane Williamson, all 10 team captains have stepped down from their roles, MS Dhoni was still an active player and Rohit Sharma was struggling to break into India's Test XI. With this backdrop, let's delve into …

1 year, 6 months ago

KL Rahul the focus ahead of India World Cup squad announcement

Hindustan Times

India’s selection day for World Cups in recent times has involved at least one sticking point – the choice of Vijay Shankar as No.4 batter over Ambati Rayudu for the 2019 ODI World Cup, selection of a half-fit Hardik Pandya for the 2021 T20 World Cup and losing an injured Jasprit Bumrah’s services at the last minute before the 2022 …

1 year, 7 months ago

Is this the end of the road for Shikhar Dhawan in Indian team? Chief selector Ajit Agarkar responds

India TV News

Is this the end of the road for Shikhar Dhawan in Indian team? Chief selector Ajit Agarkar responds Chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar talked about Shikhar Dhawan's absence and his future with the Indian team as he continued to stay on the sidelines with the squad for Asia Cup 2023 being announced. It seems like Shikhar Dhawan might have played …

1 year, 7 months ago

Shikhar Dhawan suggests surprise pick for India's no.4 position in ICC World Cup 2023

India TV News

Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan joined the discussion of India's no.4 batter in the upcoming ICC World Cup 2023 on Thursday, August 10. The Indian cricket team is facing a dilemma over their potential options in the middle order ahead of the upcoming Asia Cup 2023 and then the ODI World Cup at home. However, out-of-favour Shikhar Dhawan believes that Suryakumar …

1 year, 7 months ago

New players need to wait, Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul will play ODI World Cup if fit: Mohammed Kaif

India Today

Former India batter Mohammad Kaif has urged fans and followers of the sport not to jump the gun when it comes to having young names in the ODI World Cup 2023 squad, saying the hosts will have a settled line-up if KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer return to peak fitness ahead of the 50-over showpiece event, starting October 5 in …

1 year, 7 months ago

India's top-five areas of concern going into ICC Men's ODI World Cup

India Today

India is all set to host the 2023 ICC Men’s ODI World Cup with England facing New Zealand in the opening match on October 5. With several batters getting a run-in at the number 4 position, India still remains without a solid option just a couple of months ahead of the 2023 World Cup. Fast-bowling unit India will be hoping …

1 year, 7 months ago

India need a fully fit Jasprit Bumrah to win the ODI World Cup at home: Mohammad Kaif

India Today

Former India captain Mohammad Kaif has highlighted the importance of India having a fully-fit Jasprit Bumrah for the ODI World Cup, starting October 5 at home. Kaif went on to say that India's chances of winning knockout matches in a high-pressure tournament like the World Cup depend on Bumrah's availability. India need a fully fit Bumrah to do well in …

1 year, 8 months ago

'Rishabh Pant won't be...': Team India star's humungous prediction for ex-Delhi Capitals captain amid IND vs WI series

Hindustan Times

At a time when Rishabh Pant is keen on staging a swift comeback, a senior India pacer has issued an eye-catching statement about the injured wicketkeeper-batter of the Asian giants. With Rohit Sharma’s Team India missing the services of vice-captain KL Rahul and gloveman Pant in the West Indies series, the Indian think tank handed wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan his debut …

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