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GT vs MI, IPL 2024: Hardik Pandya begins Mumbai Indians captaincy stint against former team Gujarat Titans

NEW DELHI: All eyes will be on Hardik Pandya as he embarks on his captaincy journey with the Mumbai Indians, facing off against his old team Gujarat Titans in their opening match on Sunday.

The Times of India · Mar 23, 2024

T20 World Cup: BCCI selectors sweat over stable wicket-keeping option

NEW DELHI: India’s T20I team has rarely looked settled in the last half a decade. As India’s selectors look to put the final pieces together before the T20 World Cup, this IPL will be crucial to figure out the premier wicketkeeping option.

The Times of India · Mar 21, 2024

EXCLUSIVE - 'Only time will tell': Harbhajan Singh's take on Rohit Sharma-Hardik Pandya equation in new Mumbai Indians' set-up

NEW DELHI: 'Amazing leader' - that's how former India spinner Harbhajan Singh hailed captain Rohit Sharma who led a young Team India to a 4-1 Test series win against England in the recently-concluded five-match Test series.

The Times of India · Mar 20, 2024

Watch: MS Dhoni greets Atlee at Anant Ambani's pre-wedding function

Social media is abuzz with celebrity moments from the pre-wedding festivities for Anant Ambani's wedding with Radhika Merchant, and in another such video circulating on the internet, India's iconic captain MS Dhoni could be seen exchanging greetings with film director Atlee Kumar of 'Jawan' fame.

The Times of India · Mar 4, 2024

Mumbai vs Tamil Nadu, Ranji Trophy semifinal: Shreyas Iyer fails to deliver on his return to domestic cricket

NEW DELHI: Out-of-favour India batter Shreyas Iyer failed to make an impact with the bat in the Ranji Trophy semifinal match between Mumbai and Tamil Nadu on Sunday. Representing the 41-time champions Mumbai, Iyer was dismissed by Tamil Nadu pacer Sandeep Warrier for just 3 runs in their first innings.

The Times of India · Mar 3, 2024

Ranji Trophy vs IPL: Which way do selectors sway?

CHENNAI: It wasn’t too long ago that the Indian cricket board (BCCI) cracked the whip and did not give central contracts to Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan for not playing the Ranji Trophy. This has become a point of debate in Indian cricket even as the Ranji Trophy semi finals…

The Times of India · Mar 3, 2024

Ishan Kishan refused BCCI's offer at redemption: Report

Amid the raging debate over Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer ever since BCCI removed the duo from its new list of contracted players because of not featuring in the Ranji Trophy, multiple reports have pointed towards the two players making themselves unavailable for their respective state teams despite being fit…

The Times of India · Mar 2, 2024

'There is no reason cricketers can play one format and not the other' - Sourav Ganguly

NEW DELHI: Sourav Ganguly has observed the evolution of Indian cricket both as a Team India captain and also as an administrator during his three-year stint as BCCI president. Now working with young Indian players as director of cricket for Delhi Capitals, Ganguly spoke to TOI about the importance of…

The Times of India · Mar 2, 2024

Few players will suffer but let it be: Kapil backs BCCI strictness on domestic cricket

Kapil Dev supports BCCI's decision to terminate central contracts for lack of commitment to domestic cricket.

The Hindu · Mar 1, 2024

'Why would you punish him...?': Former India opener backs Hardik Pandya's Grade A contract

NEW DELHI: Amid Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer's central contracts snub, former India opener Aakash Chopra has backed the Indian cricket board for handing Hardik Pandya a Grade A contract, pointing out the all-rounder's case is different from that of Kishan and Iyer.

The Times of India · Mar 1, 2024