Suryakumar ends prolonged silence on jumping over Hardik Pandya to become India T20I captain; calls Rohit ‘engine’

Suryakumar ends prolonged silence on jumping over Hardik Pandya to become India T20I captain; calls Rohit ‘engine’

India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav finally ended his prolonged silence on BCCI’s decision to prefer him as the skipper over Hardik Pandya. On the eve of the first T20I against Sri Lanka, which will begin a new chapter in Indian cricket under new coach Gautam Gambhir and Surya, India’s T20I skipper said nothing will change …

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Bumrah fires ‘Wasim Akram, Kapil Dev’ mention as BCCI plan Shubman Gill ascension: ‘Can’t go and say make me captain…’

Bumrah fires ‘Wasim Akram, Kapil Dev’ mention as BCCI plan Shubman Gill ascension: ‘Can’t go and say make me captain…’

The Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) previous selection committee, in 2022, had enlisted Jasprit Burmah as one of the potential candidates to replace Rohit Sharma as a full-time all-format India captain. Bumrah later went on lead India in a rescheduled Test against England in 2022, before serving as Rohit’s deputy in the …

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BCCI tells Karnataka High Court

BCCI tells Karnataka High Court

Karnataka High Court, Byju’s  The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday told the Karnataka High Court that co-founder of edtech firm Byju’s, Byju Raveendran, had been “continuously misleading” the Court on the issue of its insolvency proceedings. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, who appeared for BCCI, told Justice SR Krishna Kumar that …

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‘Don’t let us down, look after yourself’: Kapil Dev’s emotional message for Anshuman Gaekwad battling cancer

‘Don’t let us down, look after yourself’: Kapil Dev’s emotional message for Anshuman Gaekwad battling cancer

Legendary India captain Kapil Dev poured his heart out in a message for his friend and former teammate Anshuman Gaekwad, who is currently battling cancer. Gaekwad is currently undergoing treatment in London. Kapil has been a strong pillar of support for his former teammates in tough times. The 1983 World Cup-winning captain raised funds for …

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Axar Patel confirms dressing room feedback for captain Suryakumar Yadav, will seek clarity from coach Gambhir on role

Axar Patel confirms dressing room feedback for captain Suryakumar Yadav, will seek clarity from coach Gambhir on role

Apart from Hardik Pandya’s dodgy fitness, the feedback the selectors and the BCCI received from the Indian players tilted the balance in Suryakumar Yadav’s favour as India’s new T20I captain. Chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar hinted that the players in the dressing room felt more comfortable with Surya as their leader. “Why Surya was made …

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No BCCI-PCB Dialogue on 2025 Champions Trophy at ICC Annual Conference

No BCCI-PCB Dialogue on 2025 Champions Trophy at ICC Annual Conference

The matter of Champions Trophy 2025 wasn’t discussed at the ICC Annual General Meeting There was no discussion on the Champions Trophy at the ICC Annual Conference in Sri Lanka. Pakistan are the designated hosts for the tournament next year. The four-day International Cricket Council (ICC) Annual Conference ended in Colombo today and there was …

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Hardik not confirmed as T20I captain, BCCI gets feedback on Surya; Gambhir’s vote to decide Rohit’s successor: Report

Hardik not confirmed as T20I captain, BCCI gets feedback on Surya; Gambhir’s vote to decide Rohit’s successor: Report

Hardik Pandya’s T20I captaincy is reportedly not yet confirmed. The BCCI is in a fix about Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav. Pandya was the vice-captain of the Indian side that won the T20 World Cup last month in the Caribbean. After regular skipper Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from the format following the triumphant run that …

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‘Nobody is Abusing Me, Everyone Has Forgotten…’: Sourav Ganguly’s Reminder on Rohit Sharma Replacing Virat Kohli as India Captain

‘Nobody is Abusing Me, Everyone Has Forgotten…’: Sourav Ganguly’s Reminder on Rohit Sharma Replacing Virat Kohli as India Captain

Last Updated: July 14, 2024, 10:43 IST Sourav Ganguly (extreme right) was the BCCI president when Rohit Sharma (extreme left) replaced Virat Kohli (third from right) as India T20I captain. (PTI Photo) Sourav Ganguly says he faced a lot of criticism for naming Rohit Sharma as India captain but he’s been vindicated with the team …

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‘Sad And Very Depressing’: Kapil Dev Pained as Former India Teammate Battles Blood Cancer, Hopes BCCI Will Help

‘Sad And Very Depressing’: Kapil Dev Pained as Former India Teammate Battles Blood Cancer, Hopes BCCI Will Help

Legendary allrounder Kapil Dev has urged the BCCI to offer financial support to former India teammate Anshuman Gaikwad who is currently battling blood cancer. Gaikwad reportedly was in London but has since returned to Baroda where’s he’s undergoing treatment. Also Read: Harbhajan Picks Top 3 Batters In The World As per a report in Sportstar, …

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