BCCI to consider split captaincy; Rohit Sharma to remain ODI and Test captain, Hardik Pandya as T20I skipper: Report
2 years, 1 month ago

BCCI to consider split captaincy; Rohit Sharma to remain ODI and Test captain, Hardik Pandya as T20I skipper: Report

Hindustan Times  

Among the few changes veterans and experts have called for after India's yet another disappointing outing in the T20 World Cup, split captaincy was among them. Rohit Sharma; Hardik Pandya The BCCI on Friday sacked the entire Chetan Sharma-led National Selection Committee after a poor T20 World Cup result where India lost to England in the semis. "Should have played a minimum of 7 Test matches or 30 First Class matches, or 10 ODI and 20 First Class matches," read the official BCCI statement. This could mean that Rohit Sharma might retain his captaincy post for ODIs and Test cricket while Hardik Pandya could be looked at as a T20I captain till the 2024 T20 World Cup in USA and West Indies.

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Rohit Sharma’s captaincy mantra – leading by empathy
1 day ago

Rohit Sharma’s captaincy mantra – leading by empathy

Hindustan Times  

Melbourne: Captaincy demands a mindset as varied as the individuals in the squad. “Jaiswal’s coming here for the first time,” said Rohit on Tuesday. You know, when you travel abroad, it’s not that easy to put on those big runs every time you step out. And when you get in, that is when you cannot leave that opportunity of scoring …

Rohit Sharma injury: Indian captain shares major update ahead of Boxing Day Test
1 day, 8 hours ago

Rohit Sharma injury: Indian captain shares major update ahead of Boxing Day Test

Live Mint  

India captain Rohit Sharma has confirmed that he will be fit for the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne starting from December 26. Rohit Sharma issues fitness update: The Indian skipper spoke about his injury at the press conference ahead of the Melbourne Test and said, “My knee is fine.” Notably, the Indian captain missed the first Test to spend time …

Rohit Sharma's Unwanted ODI Record: A Historic First No Indian Captain Would Want
4 days, 4 hours ago

Rohit Sharma's Unwanted ODI Record: A Historic First No Indian Captain Would Want

ABP News  

The year 2024 has been a mixed journey for Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma. Also on ABP Live | IND vs AUS 4th Test: KL Rahul's Freak Injury Scare Caught On Camera - WATCH Also, Rohit became the first Indian captain to suffer a 3-0 home Test series loss. Indian cricket team, under captain Rohit, lost a Test series 3-0 …

Defeats galore and runs dry up: Is it the beginning of the end of Rohit Sharma's Test captaincy?
1 week ago

Defeats galore and runs dry up: Is it the beginning of the end of Rohit Sharma's Test captaincy?

India TV News  

After India’s unexpected 0-3 Test series loss at home against New Zealand, Rohit Sharma said, "We are allowed one such performance in 12 years,” and some of us seemed to have accepted his reasoning given India’s success in red-ball cricket in the last few years. Image Source : INDIA TVRohit Sharma's downfall as Test captain in 2024 In the 2024-25 …

Sunil Gavaskar's critical 'respect' remark as India legend explains difference between KL Rahul and other India batters
1 week, 1 day ago

Sunil Gavaskar's critical 'respect' remark as India legend explains difference between KL Rahul and other India batters

Hindustan Times  

Team India faced yet another batting collapse during the first innings of the Brisbane Test, as the side was left reeling at 51/4 by the end of Day 3. India's KL Rahul walks off the field after losing his wicket during the day two of the second cricket test match between Australia and India at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide …

Rohit Sharma's captaincy 'clueless': Fans, pundits slam poor Brisbane Test show
1 week, 3 days ago

Rohit Sharma's captaincy 'clueless': Fans, pundits slam poor Brisbane Test show

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma was once again criticised by fans on social media for his captaincy during Day 2 of the third Test against Australia at the Gabba, Brisbane. AUS vs IND 3rd Test Day 2 Live Pranit Malik X account However, much to everyone’s surprise, India didn’t seem proactive in their tactics to dismiss the southpaw. Border Gavaskar Trophy: …

Rohit Sharma's struggles with bat only matched by confusing captaincy: Ian Chappell
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1 week, 3 days ago

Rohit Sharma's struggles with bat only matched by confusing captaincy: Ian Chappell

India Today  

Former Australia cricketer Ian Chappel has hit out at Rohit Sharma for his poor batting and confusing captaincy. Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25: Full Coverage Former India head coach and cricketer Ravi Shasri criticised Rohit Sharma's ultra-defensive fields against Travis Head on air calling it one of the ‘worst set ups’. IND vs AUS, 3rd Test, Day 2: Match Report | Full …

'Rohit Sharma has had lot of failures...': Harbhajan, Pujara raise 'captaincy' concern; India legend minces no words
2 weeks, 2 days ago

'Rohit Sharma has had lot of failures...': Harbhajan, Pujara raise 'captaincy' concern; India legend minces no words

Hindustan Times  

Indian cricket greats, on Sunday, expressed concerns over captain Rohit Sharma's form after a double failure in Adelaide against Australia as the tourists suffered a 10-wicket loss in the second Test match of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. Some veteran cricketers, including Ravi Shastri, cited that the change of batting position might have affected Rohit's scores in Adelaide Rohit expected …

Rohit Sharma equals Dhoni, Kohli in unwanted captaincy record, tasked with avoiding Tendulkar's streak in Brisbane
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Rohit Sharma equals Dhoni, Kohli in unwanted captaincy record, tasked with avoiding Tendulkar's streak in Brisbane

Hindustan Times  

Rohit Sharma’s struggle not just as a Test batter but also as a Test captain continued, as his return to the Indian setup coincided with the loss at the Adelaide Oval in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. There has been severe questioning of Rohit’s tactics and decisions as a Test match captain, especially following the 3-0 home whitewash loss to New Zealand, …

Captain Rohit Sharma needs to be more involved, more animated: Ravi Shastri
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Captain Rohit Sharma needs to be more involved, more animated: Ravi Shastri

India Today  

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has said that India need captain Rohit Sharma to lead from the front if they are to recover from the defeat in the second Test against Australia in Adelaide. LEARN FROM AUSTRALIA, SHASTRI TELLS INDIA Rohit Sharma’s captaincy decisions came under scrutiny, particularly in his use of bowling resources. Ravi Shastri suggested that India …

Rohit Sharma matches Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni with horror run as Test captain
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Rohit Sharma matches Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni with horror run as Test captain

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma's return to the team after his short family break was not successful. Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar, Datta Gaekwad and MK Pataudi are the five others to have lost 4 or more Test matches in a row as an India captain. IND vs AUS, 2nd Test: Highlights | Full Scorecard India captains who have lost …

2nd Test BGT 2024: Where will Rohit Sharma bat? Harbhajan Singh says, ’I don’t see…’
3 weeks, 1 day ago

2nd Test BGT 2024: Where will Rohit Sharma bat? Harbhajan Singh says, ’I don’t see…’

Live Mint  

As India gear up for the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 against Australia at the Adelaide Oval, all eyes are on captain Rohit Sharma and his batting position. Former Indian cricket player Harbhajan Singh weighed in on this decision, emphasising that Rohit’s strength lies in the top order. Harbhajan believes Rohit should ideally open or bat at number …

Will Virat Kohli lead RCB? AB de Villiers drops captaincy hint for IPL 2025
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Will Virat Kohli lead RCB? AB de Villiers drops captaincy hint for IPL 2025

India Today  

RCB great AB de Villiers has hinted that former skipper Virat Kohli might return as captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League. "I don't think it has been confirmed yet, but he will be the captain, I think, looking at the squad," said AB de Villiers on his official YouTube channel, hinting at …

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

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 …

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

Cricket legend calls for India's captain to be sacked if he misses match vs Australia for the birth of his child
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Cricket legend calls for India's captain to be sacked if he misses match vs Australia for the birth of his child

Daily Mail  

Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has sensationally claimed Rohit Sharma should be stripped of the Indian captaincy ahead of his side's upcoming Test series against Australia. Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has claimed Rohit Sharma should be stripped of India's captaincy ahead of this summer's Test series against Australia It is understood that Sharma will not travel with his team-mates to Australia …

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, 2 weeks 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 …

IND vs SA 1st T20I Live Score: Suryakumar Yadav-led Men in Blue face Proteas in rematch of 2024 T20 World Cup final
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IND vs SA 1st T20I Live Score: Suryakumar Yadav-led Men in Blue face Proteas in rematch of 2024 T20 World Cup final

Firstpost  

India vs South Africa, 1st T20I Live: India take on South Africa in a four-match T20I series starting in Durban on Friday. The two teams had faced off in the 2024 T20 World Cup final in June, when India had triumphed. The two teams, who faced off in the 2024 T20 World Cup final in June, will play a four-match …

Suryakumar Yadav defends 'leader' Rohit Sharma, reveals captaincy inspiration
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Suryakumar Yadav defends 'leader' Rohit Sharma, reveals captaincy inspiration

India Today  

India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav defended Test captain Rohit Sharma, saying he learnt the art of staying balanced in the highs and lows of the sport from his Mumbai Indians teammate. Speaking to the press on the eve of the T20I series opener in Durban, Suryakumar Yadav was asked about the pressure on Rohit Sharma after India lost to New …

KL Rahul’s Batting Position & Form In Spotlight As India-A Gear Up To Face Australia-A Ahead Of BGT
1 month, 2 weeks ago

KL Rahul’s Batting Position & Form In Spotlight As India-A Gear Up To Face Australia-A Ahead Of BGT

ABP News  

Melbourne: 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 line-up 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 …

MI Retains Core of Indian Stars in 2025 IPL Retention
1 month, 3 weeks ago

MI Retains Core of Indian Stars in 2025 IPL Retention

India Today  

Mumbai Indians have retained all five key players from their 2024 IPL season in Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, and Tilak Varma. This decision will cost them a minimum of INR 75 crore from their INR 120 crore purse, possibly more depending on negotiations. Hardik's return as captain is a major boost for MI, who are looking …

India Names Three Uncapped Players for Australia Tour
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

India Names Three Uncapped Players for Australia Tour

Associated Press  

India has named three uncapped players for their upcoming test series against Australia. Rohit Sharma will lead the team as captain, with Jasprit Bumrah, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Abhimanyu Easwaran joining the squad. The remaining players are expected to be familiar with the conditions in Australia, having previously played there in 2018-19 and 2020-21.

India's Rohit Sharma's Backup Ready for Australia Tour: BCCI Makes Silent Move
1 month, 4 weeks ago

India's Rohit Sharma's Backup Ready for Australia Tour: BCCI Makes Silent Move

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma addresses the press after their second consecutive Test loss to New Zealand. He accepts responsibility for the team's recent struggles but maintains his leadership qualities. The BCCI has named Abhimanyu Easwaran as Rohit's backup for the Australia tour due to personal reasons. The captain acknowledges the importance of maintaining a clean slate at home and avoids …

India's Rohit Sharma Ready for Australia Tour Despite Recent Losses
1 month, 4 weeks ago

India's Rohit Sharma Ready for Australia Tour Despite Recent Losses

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma addresses the press after their second straight Test loss at home to New Zealand. He accepts that the batters were not up to the mark in both innings of the Pune Test but insists that he is not ready to find scapegoats. The BCCI has named Abhimanyu Easwaran as Rohit's backup for the Australia tour due …

'With Rohit Sharma at the helm, there's nothing of that sort': What makes IND captain different from past leaders
2 months, 3 weeks ago

'With Rohit Sharma at the helm, there's nothing of that sort': What makes IND captain different from past leaders

Hindustan Times  

Rohit Sharma once again set the standards by leading the Indian team from the front with an explosive start against Bangladesh in the second Test in Kanpur. India's captain Rohit Sharma catch a ball on the fourth day of the second cricket test match between Bangladesh and India in Kanpur. Former BCCI chief selector Saba Karim was highly impressed with …

T20 and the shrinking role of captains in white-ball cricket
3 months, 2 weeks ago

T20 and the shrinking role of captains in white-ball cricket

Hindustan Times  

It’s no secret that T20 cricket is responsible for the sorry decline of Test cricket and its glorious traditions. The captain’s position as ‘first among equals’ was not an accident, his special status was fundamental to cricket. Unlike other team sports where he does little, the cricket captain was powerful because he ran the game and made real time on-field …

Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya spoke for a long time: How MI duo bonded during T20 World Cup
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya spoke for a long time: How MI duo bonded during T20 World Cup

Hindustan Times  

How Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya put their differences aside and came together for India at the 2024 T20 World Cup, has thus far, one of the biggest mysteries in Indian cricket. By the time India won the T20 World Cup, Hardik and Rohit were back as brothers. Rahul Dravid deserves credit for bringing together Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya Things …

Rohit Sharma Reveals Secrets Behind Leading Mumbai Indians To Five IPL Titles
4 months ago

Rohit Sharma Reveals Secrets Behind Leading Mumbai Indians To Five IPL Titles

ABP News  

Rohit Sharma, who led Team India to their first T20 World Cup victory in 17 years, received the Men's International Cricketer of the Year award at the CEAT Cricket Rating Awards on Wednesday. Also on ABP Live | Rohit Sharma Names Three Key Individuals Behind India's Success At ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Rohit Sharma's success as a captain is …

Confident of more world titles for India, says BCCI secy Jay Shah
4 months ago

Confident of more world titles for India, says BCCI secy Jay Shah

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Jay Shah expressed confidence that Indian cricket captains Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur will be able to replicate the 2024 T20 World Cup success in the three important world events ahead. When you have 1.4 billion people’s blessings, I can say we will do the same in the Champions Trophy, World …

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's future captaincy prospects shut: ‘Concentrate on batting, bowling and fitness’
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hardik Pandya's future captaincy prospects shut: ‘Concentrate on batting, bowling and fitness’

Hindustan Times  

You’ve got to feel for Hardik Pandya. “I wouldn’t have personally made Hardik Pandya my captain either. I’d love to see Hardik Pandya just concentrate on getting those skills right, batting and bowling. And then you can look at captaincy a little bit later.” Why Hardik the bowler becomes more crucial Another reason why Styris doesn’t want the additional responsibility …

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

Hardik Pandya 'couldn't gain respect' of India players after IPL horror, prompted BCCI to…: Arnold goes two-fisted
5 months ago

Hardik Pandya 'couldn't gain respect' of India players after IPL horror, prompted BCCI to…: Arnold goes two-fisted

Hindustan Times  

Hardik Pandya was the Indian vice-captain a month ago, looking set to take over the reins as the new skipper after Rohit Sharma retired following the side's T20 World Cup win. India's Hardik Pandya and teammate Virat Kohli and Arshdeep Singh during T20 World Cup 2024 Entering its transitional phase, Team India will now kickstart the Suryakumar-Gambhir era in T20Is …

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 …

Hardik Pandya sits beside Gautam Gambhir in team bus, captain Suryakumar Yadav takes backseat as India begin SL tour
5 months ago

Hardik Pandya sits beside Gautam Gambhir in team bus, captain Suryakumar Yadav takes backseat as India begin SL tour

Hindustan Times  

In their first practice session under new head coach Gautam Gambhir, the Indian cricketers, especially T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav and star all-rounder Hardik Pandya, were in a jovial mood. India head coach Gautam Gambhir and Hardik Pandya sat side-by-side in India's team bus In many ways, this Sri Lanka tour marks a new chapter in Indian cricket. After the highs …

Shubman Gill awarded vice-captaincy as Ajit Agarkar feared the worst for Indian cricket: 'When Hardik got injured…'
5 months ago

Shubman Gill awarded vice-captaincy as Ajit Agarkar feared the worst for Indian cricket: 'When Hardik got injured…'

Hindustan Times  

When Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from T20 internationals, Indian cricket had to ask itself the question: Who is going to be their next T20 captain? The common belief was Hardik Pandya, as he was the one to captain India when Rohit did not play T20Is for a year after the 2022 T20 World Cup. Ajit Agarkar explained why Shubman …

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 …

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 …

'Sudden U-turn is troubling': Hardik Pandya's captaincy snub labelled 'injustice' as ex-India coach drops blunt reaction
5 months ago

'Sudden U-turn is troubling': Hardik Pandya's captaincy snub labelled 'injustice' as ex-India coach drops blunt reaction

Hindustan Times  

The transition phase has begun in India's T20I team, with Suryakumar Yadav taking over as the new captain. The selectors made a brave call by naming Surya as a skipper over Hardik Pandya, who was Rohit Sharma's deputy in the T20 World Cup 2024, where India emerged victorious. Hardik, captain of an IPL franchise, was touted to take over the …

Ex-India coach delivers two-fisted take on 'extra responsibility' over Shubman Gill after unexpected BCCI decision
5 months ago

Ex-India coach delivers two-fisted take on 'extra responsibility' over Shubman Gill after unexpected BCCI decision

Hindustan Times  

Team India is set to undergo a major transition over the next months. There have been changes in the leadership group, too, with Suryakumar Yadav succeeding the outgoing Rohit Sharma as the side's T20I captain and Shubman Gill being named his deputy. India's Shubman Gill catches the ball during the first T20 international cricket match between Zimbabwe and India at …

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