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Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya in focus as selectors pick India’s ODI, T20I squads for West Indies

National selectors will discuss Rishabh Pant's white ball return and Hardik Pandya's potential inclusion. The squads for the upcoming ODI and T20I series against West Indies are being finalized. Pandya's readiness to bowl and field extensively will be a key consideration for the selectors. Pant might get a look-in for…

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CoE under scanner: Bumrah's unavailability for Lanka Tests leaves selectors red-faced

A communication gap exists between sports science and the selection committee. Jasprit Bumrah's absence highlights issues with injury management and rehabilitation timelines. Questions arise about the sports science team's effectiveness and player fitness assessments. Physio Kamlesh Jain's role is also under review following numerous player injuries. A comprehensive review meeting…

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Indian selectors unlikely to pick Rohit Sharma beyond Lord's ODI

Rohit Sharma's ODI career with India may conclude after the England series. Selectors are reportedly looking towards Yashasvi Jaiswal for future opportunities. The national selection committee is unlikely to pick Rohit beyond the current series. Head coach Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar agree on Virat Kohli's selection. Rohit's future in…

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Hardik Pandya ruled out of Afghanistan ODIs due to injury: Sources

Hardik Pandya will miss the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan due to an injury. He was declared fit earlier but experienced issues after his final session. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli also face fitness concerns. Yashasvi Jaiswal has been included in the squad as a replacement for Kohli. The series…

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Former cricketer and selector Ajit Agarkar sold his Bandra West residential property at Rs 32,547 per sq feet; check the property price trend in Mumbai

Former Indian cricketer Ajit Agarkar has sold his residential property in Bandra West, Mumbai, for Rs 4 crore. The property, located in the Jewel Co-op Housing Society, spans 1,229 sq. ft. and includes two car parking spaces. The transaction was registered in April 2026, with Agarkar paying Rs 24 lakh…

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Replacing Suryakumar as T20I captain a "tough decision" but "in interest of team," says BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar

Ajit Agarkar, BCCI's Senior Men's Selection Committee Chairman, revealed Suryakumar Yadav's removal as T20I captain and squad exclusion was a tough but necessary decision for the team's future. Shreyas Iyer has been appointed the new T20I captain, with Tilak Varma as his deputy, citing form and future direction as key…

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Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya to be preserved for longer formats: Agarkar makes selection policy clear

Indian cricketers Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya will not tour Ireland and England. The selection panel is prioritizing their fitness for Test and ODI formats. Bumrah will play in the Asian Games and focus on longer formats. Pandya will also be managed for one-day cricket. This strategy aims to ensure…

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India's T20I squad for England and Ireland tour announced: Shreyas replaces Suryakumar as skipper; Check full squad

The BCCI has revealed the India T20 squad for the 2026 England and Ireland tour. Shreyas Iyer will lead the team as captain, with Tilak Varma as his deputy. Young talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has earned a place in the squad. The team features a mix of experienced and new players…

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Shreyas Iyer all set to be named India's new T20I captain for UK tour

Shreyas Iyer will lead India in T20s against Ireland and England. He will also captain the squad for the Asian Games in Japan. Suryakumar Yadav is dropped due to poor form. Tilak Varma is expected to be vice-captain. Young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi may debut. Bhuvneshwar Kumar's recall is also a possibility…

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Nitish Reddy unlocks pace potential: All-rounder bumps up pace to increase cross-format utility

Indian cricketer Nitish Kumar Reddy has transformed his bowling. Inspired by Jofra Archer, his pace has increased significantly. This improvement has caught the eye of chief selector Ajit Agarkar. Reddy is now seen as a key player for India's future. Bowling coach Steffan Jones guided his development. This partnership aims…

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Why KL Rahul was made vice-captain over Rishabh Pant? Agarkar explains leadership call

Chief selector Ajit Agarkar confirmed KL Rahul's appointment as Test vice-captain is due to his experience and past leadership, not a succession plan. Agarkar emphasized Rahul provides crucial stability and leadership support for captain Shubman Gill, highlighting the need for an experienced deputy following recent injury concerns.

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Shubman Gill succeeds Rohit Sharma as India’s new captain ahead of England tour

Gill succeeds former skipper Rohit Sharma who retired earlier this month

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Mystery vs History: Selection curve ball pits Kuldeep Yadav against Varun Chakravarthy for spinner's spot in India's playing XI

MUMBAI: While naming the spinners for the Champions Trophy, India's national selec-tors, led by Ajit Agarkar, surprised many by replacing opener Yashasvi Jaiswal with mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy.

The Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah's name missing in India's updated squad for England ODIs

NEW DELHI: The suspense around pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah's fitness continues as the updated squad for the ODI series against England released by the BCCI on Tuesday does not feature his name, while he was earlier expected to be available for the third match of the series.

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'One match and one day doesn't define us': Shubman Gill defends Team India on BGT series loss

NEW DELHI: India's vice-captain Shubman Gill on Tuesday defended Team India following their Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series loss, stating that one match or one bad single day does not define the team’s capabilities.

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Ravichandran Ashwin advocates for 'pressure parameters' in BCCI selection process

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has voiced his support for Ajit Agarkar, the chairman of the BCCI's selection committee, amidst ongoing debates about India's Champions Trophy squad. The exclusion of players like Sanju Samson, Karun Nair, and Ruturaj Gaikwad has sparked discussions and criticism, despite India's wealth of…

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Why Mohammed Shami didn't play in 1st T20I against England

NEW DELHI: Mohammed Shami's eagerly awaited return was further postponed as the Indian bowler was left out of India's starting eleven for the opening Twenty20 International match against England because the team management didn't think he would fit in with the lineup given the Eden Gardens track's characteristics.

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Gautam Gambhir's call answered: Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant lead India stars back to domestic cricket

NEW DELHI: Indian cricket stalwarts, including Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri, Gautam Gambhir—currently serving as head coach—and former BCCI secretary and ICC Chairman Jay Shah, have emphasized the importance of current players participating in the Ranji Trophy. Gambhir, in particular, has urged struggling players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to…

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Ravindra Jadeja to turn out for Saurashtra in Ranji Trophy match vs Delhi

MUMBAI: Star allrounder Ravindra Jadeja is set to become the latest India player to make himself available for his state's next Ranji Trophy match. TOI has learnt that Jadeja, who was on Saturday picked in India's 15-man squad for the Champions Trophy and the ODI series against England at home,…

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Jasprit Bumrah, Yashasvi Jaiswal make Team India's Champions Trophy squad

Selectors hopeful of premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah recovering in time for ICC tournament; Mohammed Shami makes ODI return

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'Stalwart of white-ball cricket': Rohit Sharma lauds paceman Mohammed Shami

NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma heaped praise on seamer Mohammed Shami on Saturday, calling him a 'stalwart' of white-ball cricket. The comments came during a press conference addressed by Rohit and chief selector Ajit Agarkar to announce India's 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and the ODI…

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Rohit Sharma hints players have reservations about 10-point diktat, to discuss issue with BCCI

MUMBAI: It's clear Indian captain Rohit Sharma has some serious reservations about certain clauses in the 10-point disciplinary guidelines prepared by the BCCI, which have come out in the media after a review meeting of India's dismal tour of Australia, and is set to discuss the issue with the Board…

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'Mere ko ek-dedh ghanta baithna padega': Rohit Sharma caught off-guard on mic - Watch

NEW DELHI: It was after more than a two-hour delay that India captain Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit Agarkar arrived for a scheduled press conference to announce the team for the ODIs against England and the Champions Trophy in Mumbai on Saturday.

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India squad for Champions Trophy: Why was Mohammed Siraj dropped? Captain Rohit Sharma explains

NEW DELHI: India’s squad for the ICC Champions Trophy, scheduled to begin on February 19 in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates, and for three-match ODI series against England was announced on Saturday.

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Red-hot Yashasvi Jaiswal gets maiden ODI call-up for series vs England, ICC Champions Trophy

NEW DELHI: Swashbuckling opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was on Saturday expectedly picked in the India squad for the ODI series against England and ICC Champions Trophy.

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