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India say no to playing Champions Trophy matches in Pakistan

Indian cricket team will not travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy and want to play their matches at a neutral venue. It is reliably learnt that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has communicated their decision to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and other stakeholders, and…

The Times of India · Nov 8, 2024

'Lahore walo, India ke liye taiyar ho jao': Basit Ali claims 70% confirmed India will play Champions Trophy in Pakistan

There have been reports that the Champions Trophy next year will follow a hybrid model to accommodate India playing its matches outside the host nation, Pakistan; but former batsman Basit Ali has claimed that it's 70% confirmed India will play their matches in Lahore, while adding that possibilities of a…

The Times of India · Nov 8, 2024

Champions Trophy 2025: India likely to play in UAE after PCB ready to follow 'Hybrid Model'

KARACHI: In an apparent climb down from its earlier stated position, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is willing to make "adjustments" in the schedule of the 2025 Champions Trophy which it is hosting with matches involving India taking place in the UAE, according to sources.

The Times of India · Nov 7, 2024

EXCLUSIVE | 'Not the BCCI, not the selectors, the onus is on players' - Former chief selector Sunil Joshi on playing domestic cricket

1998, Mohali. First Test against New Zealand. India crashed to 83 on a fresh deck. The batters made amends in the second innings. Centuries by Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar led the way en route 505/3 declared. The Kiwis were left to save the game, which they did. The match…

The Times of India · Nov 5, 2024

BCCI yet to take a decision on new Secretary

DDCA President Rohan Jaitley's name is doing rounds for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary job but it's reliably learnt that he is not in the race to replace Jay Shah, who will be taking charge as International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman from December.

The Times of India · Nov 5, 2024

Should Test matches be reduced to four-day affairs?

With matches struggling to last the distance, former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar feels it's time the longest format is officially trimmed by a day. Such a move, he feels, will also make financial sense for the economically weaker ICC full members...

The Times of India · Nov 5, 2024

Is it too early to judge Gautam Gambhir despite a historic low?

India's head coach Gautam Gambhir finds himself on a sticky wicket after the team's historic lows in the Test series against New Zealand. After the lowest total of 46 in a Test innings on home soil in Bengaluru, India lost in Pune to concede the series -- first such instance…

The Times of India · Nov 4, 2024

SRH secure Travis Head, Nitish Reddy to complete five retentions for IPL 2025

NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Wednesday retained swashbuckling Australian batter Travis Head and young Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy to complete their five retentions ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction, reported Cricbuzz.

The Times of India · Oct 30, 2024

'Jab KL Rahul khelenge toh sab gile shikve nikal denge'

KL Rahul's poor run of form has led to extensive debates around his place in the Indian team, but the BCCI and its selection committee continued to show their trust in Rahul's abilities as a batsman by including him in the squad for the Test series in Australia for the…

The Times of India · Oct 29, 2024

'What are you doing with Ruturaj Gaikwad?': Cricket legend hits out at selectors over Border-Gavaskar Trophy snub

NEW DELHI: The BCCI has recently announced the 18-member squad for the upcoming five-Test series against Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, as well as the squad for the four-match T20I series against South Africa.

The Times of India · Oct 28, 2024