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Who will be the next Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for India

Two of India's most iconic cricketers, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, are in the twilight of their celebrated careers and will soon walk into the sunset of their lives as active cricketers, having already exited T20 internationals. But who are the two players among the young crop who come closest…

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Ahead of Ranji comeback, Virat Kohli returns to training with former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar

MUMBAI: Ahead of his long-awaited Ranji Trophy comeback after more than 12 years, star bat Virat Kohli, currently struggling for form, resumed his training when he had a special nets session under the guidance of former India allrounder Sanjay Bangar at a ground in Bandra in the city.

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'Too much pressure on myself': Shubman Gill admits 'red-ball batting is a concern' after Ranji Trophy ton

NEW DELHI: India batter Shubman Gill reflected on his recent struggles in red-ball cricket following his composed second-innings century for Punjab against Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy. While his 102-run effort showcased his undeniable talent, it came in a heavy defeat as Karnataka triumphed by an innings and 207 runs.

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Shubman Gill finds back form with ton in Ranji game vs Karnataka

NEW DELHI: Star India batter Shubman Gill was back among runs on Saturday as he struck a resilient century in the Karnataka vs Punjab Ranji Trophy game at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore.

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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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'He has 55-56 average ...': Harbhajan Singh questions Sanju Samson's exclusion from India squad for Champions Trophy

NEW DELHI: The omission of wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson from India's ICC Champions Trophy squad has raised eyebrows, with former cricketer Harbhajan Singh expressing his surprise over the decision.

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Ranji Trophy: Shubman Gill flops; Karnataka bowl out Punjab For 55, lead by 144 runs

BENGALURU: A nicely watered wicket, cold air, disciplined bowling and callous shot selection collided to ensure Punjab crashed to a lowly 55 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Thursday. Their opposition Karnataka, on the brink of an early exit, had more than one positive on the first day of…

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Ranji Trophy: How Rohit, Jadeja, Pant and others performed on Day 1

Ranji Trophy's 2024-25 season resumed in the new year on Thursday and marked the return of some of Indian cricket's iconic names to the country's elite first-class competition.

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Ravindra Jadeja shines with the ball on his Ranji Trophy return

India's star players made their return to elite domestic first-class competition, the Ranji Trophy, on Thursday; and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja marked his comeback with a five-wicket show for Saurashtra against Delhi in Rajkot.

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Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant: India stars flop on Ranji Trophy return

NEW DELHI: The stage was set for India international stars Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill as they made their return to domestic cricket after a while.

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We will follow whatever are the ICC guidelines: BCCI secretary on Champions Trophy jersey

NEW DELHI: Newly-appointed BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia on Wednesday stated that the Indian Board will fully comply with the ICC's guidelines regarding Team India's jersey for the upcoming Champions Trophy.

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Ranji Trophy 2025: Schedule, venue, star power and everything you need to know

NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma is set to play his first Ranji Trophy match in nearly a decade, joining Yashasvi Jaiswal in Mumbai's squad for their January 23 clash against Jammu and Kashmir at MCA-BKC Ground. Veteran batter Ajinkya Rahane will continue as Mumbai’s captain.

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Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant added to NADA's testing pool for 2025

NEW DELHI: The National Anti-Doping Agency (Nada) has expanded its purview and included more elite cricketers in its comprehensive anti-doping programme. Nada has prepared a new roster of names under the 'Registered Testing Pool' (RTP) for the year 2025. The list includes several top, centrally-contracted cricketers – men's T20I captain…

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Ashwin backs Shubman Gill's appointment as vice-captain, says 'it's is forward-thinking move'

NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has endorsed the team management’s decision to appoint Shubman Gill as the vice-captain for the Champions Trophy, calling it a “forward-thinking move.” Ashwin highlighted that Gill’s spot in the playing XI is secure, making him a natural choice to be groomed as a…

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'We lack left-handed batters': Ravichandran Ashwin questions India's ICC Champions Trophy squad composition

NEW DELHI: Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has raised concerns about the Indian squad for the ICC Champions Trophy, scheduled to start from February 19 in Pakistan and the UAE. He pointed out the lack of left-handed batters in the top seven and the absence of a reliable No. 8…

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'If you drop them, then your team will fall apart': Yograj Singh reacts to Team India's Champions Trophy squad

NEW DELHI: Former cricketer Yograj Singh, father of Yuvraj Singh, has expressed his strong support for the BCCI and its selectors regarding the squad announcement for the Champions Trophy 2025.

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'India missing X-factor Suryakumar Yadav in Champions Trophy squad,' feels Suresh Raina

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Suresh Raina believes Rohit Sharma's team has the potential to replicate MS Dhoni's 2013 Champions Trophy triumph. Under Dhoni's captaincy, India defeated England in the final to clinch the title.

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'Heir apparent': Aakash Chopra backs vice-captain Shubman Gill, questions Yashasvi Jaiswal's T20I exclusion

NEW DELHI: Former India opener Aakash Chopra, on his YouTube channel, weighed in on Shubman Gill's vice-captaincy appointment for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and the England ODIs, stating it solidifies his position in the squad.

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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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India Champions Trophy squad: Jasprit Bumrah picked but with a rider

NEW DELHI: India Champions Trophy squad: The men's senior selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar picked the squad for both Champions Trophy and three ODIs vs England. Rohit Sharma will lead the 15-member squad and will have Shubman Gill as his deputy. Currently on rest, Jasprit Bumrah has been named…

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Gujarat Titans gear up for IPL 2025 with training camp in Surat

NEW DELHI: Former Indian Premier League champions Gujarat Titans have started their preparations for the 2025 season with a rigorous training camp in Surat.

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Can Jasprit Bumrah make India a winning team or do they need a batting captain?

NEW DELHI: Who will be India's next Test captain? It's a question that will keep buzzing in the BCCI corridors over the next few months, until the selectors huddle up sometime, maybe, in May to pick the team for the England tour in June. Until then, the debate could linger.

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'Virat Kohli wouldn't mind being captain again'

With doubts hanging over Rohit Sharma's Test career, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) could soon be searching for India's next full-time Test captain. Rohit's current deputy Jasprit Bumrah might appear as the obvious candidate, but captaincy may further increase the mental and physical workload of India's…

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'23 January ko dekhte hain': Sunil Gavaskar's ultimatum to Indian players

Dismal performance by India, particular the batters, in the recently-concluded Test series in Australia has received a lot of criticism from former players and experts, all of who believe that there is no other way to improve than going through the grind in domestic cricket, whatever be the stature or…

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A topsy-turvy ride for Team India in Sydney

SYDNEY: Magic and madness held sway at the SCG on Saturday. Day 2 played out in reels as both teams hurtled from disaster to deliverance and back again. Fifteen wickets fell on what could turn out to be the penultimate day of this captivating series.

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