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BCCI must scrutinise team management's role: Saba Karim

Former selector Saba Karim wants the BCCI to examine team management's role. He believes the coach, captain, and vice-captain share responsibility for recent losses. Karim suggests the BCCI should investigate the reasons behind the team's poor performance. He also emphasized the need for a secure and fearless playing environment. The…

The Economic Times

Time for Shreyas Iyer to create his own identity as captain: Saba Karim

Former India wicketkeeper Saba Karim believes Shreyas Iyer must assert his captaincy in international cricket. He noted tactical decisions in recent matches did not reflect IPL acumen. Karim suggested changes to the playing XI, favoring Sanju Samson and Suryansh Shedge. He attributed India's defeats to an inability to adjust to…

The Economic Times

Virat Kohli safe, but Rohit Sharma faces 2027 ODI World Cup challenge, says Saba Karim

Virat Kohli's place in the 2027 ODI World Cup squad is assured. His fitness and consistent scoring have convinced selectors. Rohit Sharma faces a challenge, though. He must demonstrate improved fitness and batting form to be considered for the future. Rishabh Pant has had opportunities but needs to perform better…

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Suryakumar Yadav's form doesn't warrant him place in Indian T20I side: Saba Karim

Former selector Saba Karim believes Suryakumar Yadav's recent batting struggles might see him out of India's future T20 World Cup plans. Selectors are now looking towards the 2028 T20 World Cup. Rajat Patidar is highlighted as a potential captaincy candidate. Other contenders for leadership include Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan.

The Economic Times

'Find the right balance': Saba Karim weighs in on BCCI's family time SOP

NEW DELHI: Former national selector Saba Karim has weighed in on the BCCI's Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) regarding family time for players during overseas tours, stressing the importance of striking the "right balance."

The Times of India

Himanshu Sangwan: 'Ya to Krishna ji ke do maa aur baap the, ya mere hain'

NEW DELHI: "Sangwan bhai, poora ground khaali kara diya!" - a fan shouted as Himanshu Sangwan took his position on the field after an eventful over, one that saw the dismissal of India's batting legend Virat Kohli for six runs.

The Times of India

'They should look at Rajat Patidar': Robin Uthappa on RCB skipper for IPL 2025

NEW DELHI: Former India player Robin Uthappa has suggested Rajat Patidar as a potential captain for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

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India vs New Zealand: After rain, Bengaluru Test stopped short by technology

Rain delayed cricket on the opening day of the first Test between India and New Zealand in Bengaluru on Wednesday. The first two sessions were fully washed out at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium with covers making their presence felt throughout. Not long after, as heavy rain returned, the umpires decided…

The Times of India

'Expecting a little more...': Former India cricketer on Shubman Gill's first assignment as captain in Zimbabwe

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer and selector Saba Karim has lauded Shubman Gill's leadership in the T20I series against Zimbabwe but highlighted the need for more consistency in his batting.

The Times of India

T20 World Cup: Will India keep the faith in Sanju Samson?

As the IPL season 17 commenced, the narrative was dominated by Rishabh Pant’s remarkable resilience, bouncing back from a harrowing accident to grace the cricket field again. The most uplifting aspect of Pant’s return was his visibly improved fitness and agility, particularly his wicketkeeping skills. What also dominated headlines in…

The Times of India

'It means they are going...': Parthiv Patel on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's return to T20Is

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Parthiv Patel dismissed the notion that the ongoing three-match T20I series against Afghanistan is a decisive factor in World Cup squad selection.

The Times of India

Why KL Rahul should continue as first choice WK-batter: Former India cricketer explains

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Saba Karim has weighed in on the debate surrounding KL Rahul's place in the India playing XI, expressing his belief that the 31-year-old star batter should maintain his role as the team's first choice wicketkeeper-batsman.

The Times of India

'An attacking option...': Saba Karim on Ravichandran Ashwin's return to India's ODI squad

NEW DELHI: Former cricketer Saba Karim weighed in on the much-discussed return of spinner Ravichandran Ashwin to India's One Day International (ODI) squad. Karim's insights shed light on the strategic thinking behind Ashwin's inclusion and the significance of Shreyas Iyer's selection.

The Times of India

'If KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer are not fit...': Saba Karim weighs in on Team India's no.4 & 5 conundrum

NEW DELHI: Former India wicketkeeper Saba Karim on Thursday backed Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan as the top contenders to step in at positions 4 and 5 if Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul miss out on the Asia Cup and ODI World Cup squads due to their respective injuries.

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India sweat over fitness of injured players as World Cup selection headaches mount

As the 2023 ODI World Cup draws near, teams are now focused on finalizing their combinations and identifying their best eleven players, along with backup options, for the tournament scheduled from October 5 to November 19.

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Saba Karim reveals when he first saw Dhoni's brilliance while playing for Bihar

Karim discussed Dhoni’s first series for India ‘A’ where his batting performances convinced the national team selectors to finally give him a chance.

The Times of India

Saba Karim reveals when he first saw MS Dhoni's brilliance

NEW DELHI: Mahendra Singh Dhoni's illustrious 15-year-long international cricket career was a journey of transformation from an unorthodox wicketkeeper-batter to one of India's all-time greats.

The Times of India

Ishan Kishan may have to wait for red-ball debut: Saba Karim

KOLKATA: Former India wicketkeeper Saba Karim feels Ishan Kishan may have to wait for his red-ball debut and India may persist with KS Bharat in the World Test Championship final.

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Saba Karim feels Ishan Kishan has to wait for his red-ball debut

KOLKATA: Former India player Saba Karim has many things in common with young wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan. Both hail from Patna and have similar playing roles.

The Times of India

Losing Jasprit Bumrah for T20 World Cup will be a massive blow, but Mohammed Shami can always step up: Saba Karim

NEW DELHI: Former India wicketkeeper-batter and ex-member of the BCCI selection committee Saba Karim has backed Mohammed Shami to replace Jasprit Bumrah if the latter is ruled out of the T20 World Cup in Australia next month.

The Times of India

Call needs to be taken on Ravindra Jadeja playing all three formats in terms of fitness: Saba Karim

NEW DELHI: Saba Karim, the former India wicketkeeper-batter and ex-member of the senior selection committee, believes that a call has to be taken by the Indian team management as well as the medical team over making left-arm spin all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja play in all three formats of the game in…

The Times of India

Experience of being former national selector comes handy in understanding talent scouting: Saba Karim

NEW DELHI: Saba Karim has donned many hats since his playing days as a wicketkeeper-batter were over. He served as a member of the senior men's selection committee, ventured into commentary and worked as General Manager, Cricket Operations at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

The Times of India

T20 World Cup: Too early to question Virat Kohli's place in Playing XI, says Saba Karim

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli's form is one raging topic in the cricketing world and ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup later this year, debates over his place in the playing 11 have gained momentum.

The Times of India

'Still raw': Has Umran Malik been fast-tracked into the Indian team too soon?

Umran Malik became a household name after the fast bowler from Jammu and Kashmir tormented batters in IPL 2022, sending down 150kmph plus thunderbolts on a regular basis. Incredibly he walked away with all 14 fastest delivery of the match awards in the 14 IPL games he played last season.

The Times of India

95% of cricket playing nations need Central Government support, important to have the sport in multi-discipline events: Saba Karim

As one Team India squad prepares itself to take on Ireland in a 2 match T20I series in Dublin this month, another is in England getting ready for the rescheduled fifth Test and a limited overs series after that. TOI has learnt that many members of the T20I squad that…

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