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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…

The Times of India · Jan 18, 2025

Watch: Rohit Sharma bats in the nets ahead of England series and Champions Trophy

NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma is going through a horrifying run with the bat. Poor Test returns in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia have definitely added to the pressure on the Indian captain.

The Times of India · Jan 17, 2025

BCCI agrees to Gautam Gambhir's demand, appoints Sitanshu Kotak as batting coach

The Indian cricket team is set to receive an addition to the support staff as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to add Sitanshu Kotak, currently the India A head coach, as the batting coach. Kotak will join head coach Gautam Gambhir from the home…

The Times of India · Jan 16, 2025

Rohit Sharma joins Mumbai Ranji Trophy squad for training at Wankhede

NEW DELHI: Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma has been facing scrutiny due to his recent poor batting performance during the team's tour of Australia. Despite the challenges, he practised with the Mumbai team on Tuesday as they prepare for the resumption of the Ranji Trophy on January 23.

The Times of India · Jan 14, 2025

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.

The Times of India · Jan 14, 2025

'They will call it off': Kapil Dev on Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma retirement buzz

NEW DELHI: Former India captain and 1983 World Cup-winner Kapil Dev has shared his thoughts on the ongoing retirement buzz surrounding Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

The Times of India · Jan 14, 2025

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 · Jan 14, 2025

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 · Jan 12, 2025

'Pressure is mounting': Dinesh Karthik on challenges for Gautam Gambhir as India head coach

NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir's tenure as India's head coach has been a topic of intense discussion, with mixed performances across formats drawing attention to his leadership. While his influence in T20 cricket has been widely praised, the results in Tests and ODIs have raised questions about the challenges he faced…

The Times of India · Jan 12, 2025

'Well-wishers' urged Rohit Sharma to not retire, decision upset Gautam Gambhir

SYDNEY: India captain Rohit Sharma was all set to call it a day after the fourth Test versus Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) but it is understood that some "well-wishers" from the outside forced him to change his mind.

The Times of India · Jan 11, 2025