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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.

The Times of India

'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…

The Times of India

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.

The Times of India

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…

The Times of India

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.

The Times of India

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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'We're not sure of Jasprit Bumrah at this stage': Rohit Sharma

NEW DELHI: As they await word from the medical team regarding the lead pacer, chief selector Ajit Agarkar stated on Saturday that Jasprit Bumrah might not be able to play in the first two ODIs against England. As a result, Harshit Rana was named as a replacement.

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Jasprit Bumrah's next scans scheduled for February 2

NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah was named in the India squad for the Champions Trophy next month but there is no clarity on his participation in the multi-nation tournament yet. Chairman of men's senior selection committee Ajit Agarkar informed that Harshit Rana will be with the side for the ODIs vs…

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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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India Champions Trophy squad: Shreyas Iyer - the crucial piece in middle-order puzzle

NEW DELHI: The wait is finally over. India men's senior selection committee chaired by Ajit Agarkar will pick India's provisional squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy tomorrow (January 18) in Mumbai and they are set to face a happy headache while doing the same. While top-order is more or less…

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No rift between coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Rohit Sharma: BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla

NEW DELHI: BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla has dismissed media reports suggesting internal rifts between chief selector Ajit Agarkar, head coach Gautam Gambhir, and captain Rohit Sharma, following India’s underwhelming 1-3 loss in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.

The Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah in danger of missing entire Champions Trophy because of back injury

MUMBAI: This could be a major, major setback for India, if it comes true. TOI has learnt that ace fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is in danger of missing the entire Champions Trophy next month due to a back injury.

The Times of India

India's team for T20Is against England set to be picked on Saturday, Champions Trophy squad to be named later

MUMBAI: There are not likely to be many surprises when the national selection committee, led by former India pacer Ajit Agarkar, meets at the BCCI headquarters at the Wankhede Stadium here on Saturday to pick the Indian team for the five-match T20I home series against England, which is scheduled to…

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BCCI holds lengthy review meeting of Australia tour

MUMBAI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India held a lengthy review meeting of the just-concluded Border-Gavaskar series in Australia, which India lost 1-3, at the BCCI headquarters at a five-star hotel here on Saturday evening.

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