Karun Nair to lead Karnataka in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy- cricket news - sportstar
4 years ago

Karun Nair to lead Karnataka in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy- cricket news - sportstar

The Hindu  

Karun Nair will lead Karnataka in Manish Pandey’s absence in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy which gets underway at the Alur Grounds from January 10. Pandey suffered an elbow injury during India’s limited overs series against Australia and is out of the domestic T20 competition. Rahul and Mayank Agarwal but the hope is that the duo would return after the Test series in Australia, in time for the knock-out stages should Karnataka qualify. READ | “I would have said their absence will impact the squad if we didn't know what it was to win,” said Fazal Khaleel, chairman of the selection committee.

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Karun Nair to make India comeback after 8 years? Vidarbha batter under BCCI radar after Vijay Hazare Trophy heroics
2 days, 20 hours ago

Karun Nair to make India comeback after 8 years? Vidarbha batter under BCCI radar after Vijay Hazare Trophy heroics

Live Mint  

Karun Nair is unstoppable in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25. Nair was dropped from India's scheme of things after just six Test matches with his last Test coming in 2017 against Australia. “As India enter a transitional phase, with seniors Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli struggling in Tests, Karun happens to be a player that the selectors are watching …

Karun Nair equals record-feat in Vijay Hazare in bid to revive India career
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3 days ago

Karun Nair equals record-feat in Vijay Hazare in bid to revive India career

India Today  

Vidarbha captain Karun Nair is batting like a dream in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy. Nair, who was famously snubbed from the Indian Test team back in 2016 despite scoring a triple hundred in his debut series, has made it his life's mission to get back into the national team. So I just worked hard to get that back in …

Afghanistan announces Champions Trophy squad: Hashmatullah Shahidi to lead; Mujeeb Ur Rahman left out
3 days, 9 hours ago

Afghanistan announces Champions Trophy squad: Hashmatullah Shahidi to lead; Mujeeb Ur Rahman left out

The Hindu  

The Afghanistan Cricket Board, on Sunday, announced that Hashmatullah Shahidi will lead the national side in its maiden ICC Men’s Champions Trophy campaign which is scheduled to begin on February 19. The bowling unit is strengthened by the presence of star tweaker Rashid Khan alongside all-rounder Mohammad Nabi, and pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi. The squad also includes Sediqullah Atal, who recently …

Champions Trophy 2025 India Squad Announcement Live Updates: Bumrah's participation under doubt
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3 days, 18 hours ago

Champions Trophy 2025 India Squad Announcement Live Updates: Bumrah's participation under doubt

India Today  

Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh has suggested picking Sanju Samson over Rishabh Pant in India’s squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Harbhajan has also shared his thoughts on the squad and backed Samson’s selection over Pant, saying that the latter should be given some rest after a long Test season. "I think one among Sanju Samson or Rishabh Pant …

Harbhajan Singh suggests selecting Sanju Samson over Pant for Champions Trophy
4 days ago

Harbhajan Singh suggests selecting Sanju Samson over Pant for Champions Trophy

India Today  

Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh has suggested picking Sanju Samson over Rishabh Pant in India’s squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Champions Trophy 2025 India Squad Announcement Live Updates "I think one among Sanju Samson or Rishabh Pant should be picked. Meanwhile, further speaking ahead, the former spinner backed Axar Patel’s selection over Ravindra Jadeja saying that the he …

KL Rahul over Rishabh Pant in Champions Trophy 2025? Ajit Agarkar & Co. asks right-hander to play ODIs against England
4 days, 20 hours ago

KL Rahul over Rishabh Pant in Champions Trophy 2025? Ajit Agarkar & Co. asks right-hander to play ODIs against England

Live Mint  

KL Rahul is likely to be preferred over Rishabh Pant as the date for the India's squad announcement for the Champions Trophy 2025 draws near. However, in a U-turn, the BCCI has reportedly decided to make Rahul play the ODIs against England to get adequate match practice ahead of Champions Trophy 2025, which starts next month in Pakistan and Dubai. …

IND vs ENG: Mohammed Shami returns, no place for Rishabh Pant in T20I squad
5 days ago

IND vs ENG: Mohammed Shami returns, no place for Rishabh Pant in T20I squad

India Today  

Mohammed Shami has made his long-awaited return to the Indian team as he has been picked for the upcoming T20I series against England. India, however, decided to leave Rishabh Pant out of the squad for the series as they decided to go with Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel as the designated wicketkeepers. Jurel comes in as Pant not featured A …

Ajit Agarkar to reveal India's Champions Trophy squad by January 12; Hardik, KL Rahul to be ignored for vice-captaincy
1 week, 2 days 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 …

Karun Nair sends reminder to BCCI selectors by rewriting List-A record books
1 week, 3 days ago

Karun Nair sends reminder to BCCI selectors by rewriting List-A record books

Hindustan Times  

Karun Nair, known for his 303-run knock against England in Chennai, is setting the Vijay Hazare Trophy ablaze and setting new records left, right and centre. Karun Nair is setting the Vijay Hazare Trophy ablaze and setting new records left, right and centre Karun Nair, the captain of Vidarbha, did not come out to bat on Sunday when his team …

KL Rahul back as opener but will Rishabh Pant retain his spot? India’s likely XI as selection drama reaches fever pitch
1 week, 6 days ago

KL Rahul back as opener but will Rishabh Pant retain his spot? India’s likely XI as selection drama reaches fever pitch

Hindustan Times  

Australia have been the more confident side in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, announcing each of playing XIs one day before the matches. India's KL Rahul, left, and Rishabh Pant run between the wickets to score during play on day three of the third cricket test between India and Australia at the Gabba India's selection dilemmas. The biggest head-scratcher for …

India predicted XI for IND vs AUS 5th Test: Rohit Sharma likely to be rested, Akash Deep ruled out
1 week, 6 days 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 …

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 Final: Madhya Pradesh takes on power-packed Mumbai, eyes maiden title
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1 month ago

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 Final: Madhya Pradesh takes on power-packed Mumbai, eyes maiden title

The Hindu  

It will take a herculean effort from Madhya Pradesh to stop Mumbai in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Sunday. No target is out of reach, as the batting line-up consisting of Prithvi Shaw, Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube and Suryansh Shedge can all pack a mighty punch. READ | …

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Final | Mumbai holds all the aces against Madhya Pradesh
1 month ago

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Final | Mumbai holds all the aces against Madhya Pradesh

The Hindu  

It will take a herculean effort from Madhya Pradesh to stop Mumbai in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Sunday. No target is out of reach, as the batting line-up consisting of Prithvi Shaw, Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube and Suryansh Shegde can all pack a mighty punch. Madhya Pradesh …

Karnataka announces squad for Vijay Hazare Trophy, Manish Pandey excluded
1 month ago

Karnataka announces squad for Vijay Hazare Trophy, Manish Pandey excluded

The Hindu  

Experienced batter Manish Pandey has been eased out of the Karnataka team across formats, KSCA men’s selection committee chairman J. Abhiram said here on Tuesday. Pandey, 35, has not been named in the Karnataka probables list for the Vijay Hazare Trophy which starts later this month. Abhiram confirmed that Pandey will not play for Karnataka when the Ranji Trophy resumes …

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024: Shami, Shreyas Iyer in focus in quarterfinals
1 month ago

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024: Shami, Shreyas Iyer in focus in quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Continuing his fine run in his comeback from ankle surgery, India pacer Mohammed Shami will be in the spotlight as Bengal faces strong challenge from a rampaging Baroda in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 quarterfinal here on Wednesday. In all, Shami has now played nine domestic games — one Ranji Trophy and eight SMAT T20 games — after returning to …

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024: Saurashtra hands Tamil Nadu fourth straight defeat with 58-run win
1 month, 1 week ago

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024: Saurashtra hands Tamil Nadu fourth straight defeat with 58-run win

The Hindu  

The disappointment was writ large on the faces of Tamil Nadu’s players at the Holkar Stadium on Tuesday after suffering a fourth straight defeat in Group B of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. READ | Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024: Andhra cruises to six-wicket win after Kerala’s meek batting display Sent in by Tamil Nadu skipper M. Shahrukh Khan, Saurashtra …

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024: For Bishnoi, backing his strengths the key to T20 success
1 month, 1 week ago

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024: For Bishnoi, backing his strengths the key to T20 success

The Hindu  

Ravi Bishnoi isn’t exactly a conventional leg-spinner. Notwithstanding his perplexing omission for this year’s T20 World Cup given that he was a regular in the lead-up, he has been India’s first-choice leg-spinner in the format since making his debut in February 2022. When you try for something extra, that is when runs are leaked,” Bishnoi told Sportstar after featuring in …

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024: Andhra cruises to six-wicket win after Kerala’s meek batting display
1 month, 1 week ago

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024: Andhra cruises to six-wicket win after Kerala’s meek batting display

The Hindu  

Andhra put up another dominant performance to secure a six-wicket win over Kerala at Gymkhana Ground here on Tuesday to top the Group E points table with five wins from five games in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Ricky Bhui’s decision to put Kerala in to bat in overcast conditions saw pacer C. Stephen trouble India star and Kerala captain …

CSK's Rs 30 lakh recruit bags hattrick against Baroda in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, dismisses Hardik Pandya
1 month, 1 week ago

CSK's Rs 30 lakh recruit bags hattrick against Baroda in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, dismisses Hardik Pandya

India TV News  

Karnataka leg-spinner Shreyas Gopal has picked up a stunning hattrick in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy clash against Baroda at the Emerald Heights International School Ground in Indore. Rawat and Bhanu Pania were in the middle of a fantastic partnership having added 89 runs for the second wicket with the score reading 102 runs after 10 overs in the 170-run …

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Koushik stars in Karnataka’s rout of Tamil Nadu
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Koushik stars in Karnataka’s rout of Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

V. Koushik’s three-wicket burst with the new ball was the cornerstone of Karnataka’s seven-wicket win over Tamil Nadu in a Group B fixture of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on Sunday. Having suffered its third defeat in a row, Tamil Nadu’s chances of advancing to the knockouts are all but over. It was pretty much the last straw in an …

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024: Koushik stars in Karnataka’s rout of Tamil Nadu
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024: Koushik stars in Karnataka’s rout of Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

V. Koushik’s three-wicket burst with the new ball was the cornerstone of Karnataka’s seven-wicket win over Tamil Nadu in a Group B fixture of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on Sunday. On a chilly morning at the Emerald Heights International School ground, Koushik finished with excellent figures of 4-1-10-3 as Karnataka bundled out its neighbour for 90. Having suffered its …

Jay Shah praises India's senior players for participating in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jay Shah praises India's senior players for participating in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

India Today  

BCCI secretary Jay Shah has praised India’s senior players for participating in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25. Notably, several players such as Hardik Pandya and Shreyas Iyer are participating in India’s premier domestic T20 tournament sharing their experience and learnings with the youngsters. “Great to see high competition and intensity in our premier domestic T20 competition, the Syed …

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024: Hemang’s fifty, Nagwaswalla’s four-for help Gujarat beat Tamil Nadu by 19 runs
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024: Hemang’s fifty, Nagwaswalla’s four-for help Gujarat beat Tamil Nadu by 19 runs

The Hindu  

In a game of slender margins in Group B of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on Friday, the dismissals of Vijay Shankar and M Shahrukh Khan in the space of 10 deliveries proved costly for Tamil Nadu. He got the prized scalp of Tamil Nadu captain Shahrukh, and ended proceedings in the penultimate over with a full ball that castled …

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Hardik Pandya’s powerful 69 off 30 balls leads Baroda to victory over Tamil Nadu
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Hardik Pandya’s powerful 69 off 30 balls leads Baroda to victory over Tamil Nadu

Live Mint  

India's all-rounder Hardik Pandya showed a remarkable performace against Tamil Nadu in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy at the match played at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Wednesday. Baroda vs Tamil Nadu T20 match Tamil Nadu made a daunting 221 for six riding on half-centuries by Narayan Jagadeesan and a quick 42 by all-rounder Vijay Shankar. After being …

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Hardik Pandya’s powerful 69 off 30 balls leads Baroda to victory over Tamil Nadu
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Hardik Pandya’s powerful 69 off 30 balls leads Baroda to victory over Tamil Nadu

Live Mint  

India's all-rounder Hardik Pandya showed a remarkable performace against Tamil Nadu in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy at the match played at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Wednesday. Baroda vs Tamil Nadu T20 match Tamil Nadu made a daunting 221 for six riding on half-centuries by Narayan Jagadeesan and a quick 42 by all-rounder Vijay Shankar. After being …

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024: Jagadeesan steers Tamil Nadu to second straight win; Karnataka defeats Tripura
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024: Jagadeesan steers Tamil Nadu to second straight win; Karnataka defeats Tripura

The Hindu  

On a Monday afternoon, where the scorching sun ramped up the heat, Tamil Nadu produced fireworks with the bat against Sikkim in a battle as one-sided as a victory margin of 134 runs illustrates. The northeast outfit was confined to 84 for seven, giving Tamil Nadu a second straight win in Group B of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. READ …

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024: Hinganekar cameo guides Maharashtra to four-wicket win over Kerala
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024: Hinganekar cameo guides Maharashtra to four-wicket win over Kerala

The Hindu  

Divyang Hinganekar demonstrated the essence of timing a cameo in the T-20 format to near perfection as his brilliant assault helped Maharashtra pull off a creditable, four-wicket win over Kerala with one ball to spare in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 cricket championship Group E match at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium here on Monday. Chasing 188 for victory, Maharashtra lost …

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, 3 weeks 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 …

India TV Sports Wrap on November 20: Today's top 10 trending news stories
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India TV Sports Wrap on November 20: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

Spaniard Rafael Nadal's illustrious tennis career came to an end after Spain lost to the Netherlands in the Davis Cup quarterfinals in Malaga on Monday, November 19. On the other hand, Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya is set to feature in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy for Baroda for the first time since 2016 and pacer Ishant Sharma has been picked …

IND vs AUS BGT 1st Test: KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel find place in Ravi Shastri’s XI, Sarfaraz, Ashwin miss out
1 month, 4 weeks ago

IND vs AUS BGT 1st Test: KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel find place in Ravi Shastri’s XI, Sarfaraz, Ashwin miss out

Live Mint  

Former Indian coach and commentator Ravi Shastri has picked the India XI for the first Test match of the series at Perth starting from November 21. Shastri has made many contentious choices in his XI including adding Shubman Gill as an opener, KL Rahul at number 3 spot and dropping an in-form Sarfaraz Khan in favour of Dhruv Jurel. Shastri …

India's KL Rahul Under Fire as Experts Question His Place in Middle Order
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2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Competitive battle for spots: Rahul and Sarfaraz locked in battle for Test middle-order spot
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Competitive battle for spots: Rahul and Sarfaraz locked in battle for Test middle-order spot

Firstpost  

KL Rahul and Sarfaraz Khan are battling for a spot in India's Test middle-order. Rahul had a dismal performance in the first Test, dismissed for 12, while Sarfaraz scored a majestic 150. Despite the competition, head coach Gautam Gambhir is keen on giving Rahul a long rope despite his twin failure. However, the coach will need to make a decision …

India Confirm Rishabh Pant for Second Test, Settle KL Rahul vs Sarfaraz Khan Debate
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

India Confirm Rishabh Pant for Second Test, Settle KL Rahul vs Sarfaraz Khan Debate

Hindustan Times  

India assistant coach Ryan ten Doechate has confirmed Rishabh Pant will keep wickets in the second Test against New Zealand in Pune. He also confirmed Shubman Gill's fitness and said he will return to the XI. KL Rahul's spot in the XI is up for debate, with Sarfaraz Khan potentially facing a fight for the place.

Brilliant Spell by Debutant Gurjapneet Leaves Saurashtra in Disarray
3 months ago

Brilliant Spell by Debutant Gurjapneet Leaves Saurashtra in Disarray

The Hindu  

Gurjapneet Singh shines with a brilliant spell of 9-5-7-4 in the second innings against Saurashtra in the Ranji Trophy. He wreaks havoc on the top order, leaving the visiting team reeling at 16 for five. His performance helps Tamil Nadu secure a commanding position and set a strong target for the remaining matches.

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

Rishabh Pant ahead of Jurel, T20 WC hero to sit out as India's playing XI for 1st Bangladesh Test revealed: Report
3 months, 4 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 only member of India's ODI World Cup squad to be dropped for Sri Lanka tour, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul back
5 months, 4 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, …

Sanju Samson dropped, Rishabh Pant to be wicketkeeper in India's T20 World Cup Playing XI picked by Yuvraj Singh
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Sanju Samson dropped, Rishabh Pant to be wicketkeeper in India's T20 World Cup Playing XI picked by Yuvraj Singh

Hindustan Times  

For the longest time, the competition between Sanju Samson and Rishabh Pant for the wicketkeeper slot in India's Playing XI was intense. Despite scoring fewer runs and looking unsure in patches, the belief was that Pant would pip Samson and start as India's wicketkeeper in the T20 World Cup. Lastly, Yuvraj was glad to see Yuzvendra Chahal return to India's …

India’s T20 World Cup 2024 squad: Rishabh Pant in, Shubman Gill out
8 months, 2 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 …

ICC Twenty20 World Cup: National selectors to meet in Ahmedabad on April 30
8 months, 2 weeks ago

ICC Twenty20 World Cup: National selectors to meet in Ahmedabad on April 30

The Hindu  

The national selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar will meet BCCI secretary Jay Shah in Ahmedabad on April 30 to finalise the 15-member squad for the ICC T20 World Cup in the Americas but the official announcement might happen a day later. The second wicketkeeper's slot and all-rounder Hardik Pandya's place in the side will be the two talking points …

Zaheer picks Pant as sole wicket-keeper for T20 WC, wants India debut for Yash Dayal
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Zaheer picks Pant as sole wicket-keeper for T20 WC, wants India debut for Yash Dayal

The Hindu  

Former India pace spearhead Zaheer Khan has picked Rishabh Pant as the sole wicketkeeper in his team for the T20 World Cup while handing out international debut to left-arm seamer Yash Dayal to add a new dimension to the attack. Zaheer also selected Delhi Capitals' captain Pant as the only wicket-keeper in his squad, overlooking others such as Sanju Samson, …

Yuvraj Singh's verdict on Dinesh Karthik vs Rishabh Pant vs Sanju Samson T20 World Cup race: 'The thing with DK is...'
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Yuvraj Singh's verdict on Dinesh Karthik vs Rishabh Pant vs Sanju Samson T20 World Cup race: 'The thing with DK is...'

Hindustan Times  

One of the major selection headaches for the T20 World Cup will pertain to picking the two wicketkeeping positions in the 15-member squad. Yuvraj Singh has his say on Dinesh Karthik vs Rishabh Pant vs Sanju Samson Despite Karthik sparking a fresh conversation on the possible World Cup squad, Pant has been backed by most veteran cricketers and experts, especially …

Hardik Pandya dropped from Harbhajan Singh's 15-member India squad for T20 World Cup 2024
8 months, 3 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 …

‘I’d pick him for T20 World Cup every day of week': Ponting's verdict on Karthik vs Pant vs Samson vs Kishan race
8 months, 4 weeks ago

‘I’d pick him for T20 World Cup every day of week': Ponting's verdict on Karthik vs Pant vs Samson vs Kishan race

Hindustan Times  

BCCI can pick one or at the most two wicketkeeper-batters in the T20 World Cup squad, and it has increasingly become the most hotly-contested spot in the Indian team. When IPL 2024 kicked off, as many as six players - Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, KL Rahul, Jitesh Sharma and Dhruv Jurel - were in the fray for the …

Ranji Trophy: Karun Nair 74 keeps Mumbai waiting for title No.42
10 months ago

Ranji Trophy: Karun Nair 74 keeps Mumbai waiting for title No.42

Hindustan Times  

The dhols called over to add atmosphere anticipating Mumbai's win over Vidarbha on Day 4 will have to assemble again on Thursday. Mumbai’s tiring pacers, two of whom must join IPL camps, too will return on the final day of the Ranji Trophy final at the Wankhede Stadium. Vidharbha's batter Karun Nair celebrates after scoring a half-century on the fourth …

Ranji Trophy | Kaverappa and Vyshak’s spells give Karnataka a glimmer of hope
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy | Kaverappa and Vyshak’s spells give Karnataka a glimmer of hope

The Hindu  

From being down and out, Karnataka clawed back into contention against Vidarbha in their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal here on Monday. An inspired performance from fast bowlers Vidwath Kaverappa and V. Vyshak lifted Karnataka from gloom to hope. Mild tremors were felt in the Vidarbha camp when Vyshak prised out top-order batters Dhruv Shorey and Yash Rathod in successive overs. Vidarbha …

Ranji Trophy: Some tantalising match-ups in the KO rounds
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy: Some tantalising match-ups in the KO rounds

Hindustan Times  

Saurashtra, Vidarbha and Madhya Pradesh will look to build on their recent successes in the Ranji Trophy tournament as the knock-round begins on Friday. Cheteshwar Pujara plays a shot during the third day of the Ranji Trophy cricket match between Saurashtra and Vidarbha In a mouth-watering clash, Saurashtra will run into the strong Tamil Nadu while Vidarbha have a tough …

No Ashwin again, a debut confirmed and KL Rahul's new role: India's predicted XI for 1st Test vs South Africa
1 year ago

No Ashwin again, a debut confirmed and KL Rahul's new role: India's predicted XI for 1st Test vs South Africa

Hindustan Times  

India return to Test cricket with a two-match series against South Africa starting Tuesday and with that, a number of their star players will be playing their first international match since the disappointment of the 2023 World Cup final. Captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid have stated that the team has put the disappointment of the final behind …

Ashwin vs Thakur, KL Rahul or Iyer at No. 6? Gambhir, Doull, Manjrekar name varied India XI for Centurion opener vs SA
1 year ago

Ashwin vs Thakur, KL Rahul or Iyer at No. 6? Gambhir, Doull, Manjrekar name varied India XI for Centurion opener vs SA

Hindustan Times  

India have their set of selection headaches to overcome as the day for the two-match Test series opener against South Africa at the SuperSport Park in Centurion draws closer. The tour of South Africa will be India's second assignment in the ongoing World Test Championship cycle after their West Indies series, where the Rohit Sharma-led side had scripted a whitewash. …

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2023-24: Dinesh Karthik led Tamil Nadu faces heavyweight Mumbai in quarterfinal
1 year, 1 month ago

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2023-24: Dinesh Karthik led Tamil Nadu faces heavyweight Mumbai in quarterfinal

The Hindu  

At 38, Dinesh Karthik is still leading Tamil Nadu’s quest for another white-ball title, and he will be without the services of Sai Sudharsan and Pradosh Ranjan Paul, who are touring South Africa, when his side takes on 41-time Ranji Trophy champion Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy quarterfinal at the Sanosara Cricket Ground ‘B’ here on Monday. Mumbai captain …

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