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PCB's likely chairman Zaka Ashraf rejects 'hybrid model' for Asia Cup, on collision course with BCCI

NEW DELHI: Zaka Ashraf, the likely new chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), has rejected his predecessor Najam Sethi's proposed "hybrid model" for the upcoming Asia Cup, which is scheduled to be held in Pakistan and Sri Lanka in September. Ashraf expressed his disagreement with the model during a…

The Times of India · Jun 21, 2023

Shyama Shaw added to BCCI's senior women's selection panel, Thilak Naidu named chairman of junior selection committee

NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday added former Indian pacer Shyama Shaw to the senior women's national selection panel as she replaced Mithu Mukherjee.

The Times of India · Jun 19, 2023

Ashes rivalry is as alive as ever. But when it comes to the economics of cricket, India is in the box seat

The first test of the 2023 Ashes is well underway at Edgbaston in Birmingham, featuring England’s aggressive “Bazball” style of play (named after New Zealand-born coach Brendan “Baz” McCullum) and a surprise early declaration by the hosts at the end of the first day. This invited an Australian fightback inspired…

The Conversation · Jun 19, 2023

Thilak Naidu replaces S Sharath in BCCI junior selection panel

Former Karnataka wicketkeeper-batter Thilak Naidu has replaced S Sharath in the BCCI junior selection panel as the latter was promoted to the senior selection committee earlier this year.

The Hindu · Jun 15, 2023

Certain brands 'cannot bid' as BCCI invites tender for lead sponsor

MUMBAI: The BCCI has placed certain interesting conditions while inviting the tender applications for Team India’s lead sponsorship rights after Ed-Tech firm BYJUs left the scene by March 31 this year.

The Times of India · Jun 15, 2023

BCCI summons 20 youngsters, including Arjun Tendulkar, for 20-day camp in NCA

NEW DELHI: Keen to identify young multi-skilled players who could make a quick transition to elite level, the BCCI has summoned 20 potential all-rounders for a near three-week camp at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru.

The Times of India · Jun 14, 2023

Rohit Sharma's Test captaincy not under immediate threat, but performance crucial in West Indies

NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma's captaincy in Test cricket is not under immediate threat, but he will need to produce significant performances in the upcoming series against West Indies to dispel doubts about his leadership in the traditional format.

The Times of India · Jun 13, 2023

Rohit Sharma likely to lead in Caribbean but not certain to remain Test captain after Windies tour

There is no imminent threat to Rohit Sharma’s Test captaincy but the stylish Mumbaikar will need to rake up some significant numbers in West Indies to prevent a question mark over his leadership in the traditional format.

The Hindu · Jun 13, 2023

Only Virat Kohli can reveal why he left Test captaincy: Sourav Ganguly

NEW DELHI: When Virat Kohli quit the Test captaincy after the 2022 tour of South Africa, the shocking move stunned the cricketing world including the top brass of the Indian Cricket board.

The Times of India · Jun 13, 2023

Thiruvananthapuram likely to host ODI World Cup games

KOCHI: Kerala's wait to host World Cup cricket matches may be over soon. The Greenfield Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram is likely to be chosen as one of the venues for the ODI World Cup to be hosted by India in October-November.

The Times of India · Jun 13, 2023