Shami vs Agarkar: Pacer Slams ‘No Communication’ Over Aus Tour Snub

[ad_1] This special report focuses on the escalating controversy between senior Indian pacer Mohammed Shami and the BCCI’s selection committee, headed by chief selector Ajit Agarkar. Shami is quoted in the bulletin as saying, ‘The Indian team did not communicate with me regarding fitness. I am not the one who should inform them about my […]

Sachin Tendulkar starts new innings with Ten X You: Here’s all you need to know

[ad_1] Legendary Sachin Tendulkar launched his sports athleisure brand ‘Ten X You’ on Friday with an aim to transform India from a sports-loving nation to sports-playing nation. The launch event, which was held at Mehboob Studio in Bandra, had his wife Anjali and daughter Sara in attendance along with former India cricketers Pravim Amre and […]

Was R Ashwin ‘forced’ into international retirement by Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir? | Cricket News

[ad_1] Ravichandran Ashwin (Image credit: BCCI) Former Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has addressed speculation about his retirement, clarifying that his decision to step away from cricket during the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia was entirely personal and not forced by anyone. He also subsequently retired from the Indian Premier League in August this year.Ashwin made […]

‘Ajit Agarkar will lose this fight’: Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma calls spark debate; Steve Harmison slams India chief selector | Cricket News

[ad_1] Both Kohli and Rohit are in the ODI squad to face Australia for the upcoming series (Getty Images, AP) The future of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in international cricket continues to dominate discussion, especially after the BCCI named Shubman Gill as India’s new ODI captain for the upcoming three-match series in Australia, beginning […]

Pragyan Ojha, RP Singh join Ajit Agarkar in BCCI men’s selection panel; Amita Sharma becomes new women’s committee head

[ad_1] Former India cricketers Pragyan Ojha and RP Singh have joined chairman Ajit Agarkar as the new selectors for the senior men’s team while Amita Sharma replaced Neetu David as the new chairman of the women’s senior selection committee, at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) […]

India will miss Rohit Sharma’s T20 World Cup-winning strategy in Asia Cup: Mohammad Kaif

[ad_1] Former India cricketer-turned commentator Mohammad Kaif feels India will miss Rohit Sharma’s winning strategy from the T20 World Cup 2024 in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025. India start their campaign in the continental tournament on September 10 against U.A.E as they will look to defend their title. Ahead of the team’s opening game, Kaif […]

India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad: Brad Haddin stunned by Shreyas Iyer’s omission – ‘Thought he was going to be captain’ | Cricket News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Former Australia wicketkeeper and Punjab Kings assistant coach Brad Haddin has described Shreyas Iyer‘s omission from India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad as an “extraordinary selection”, admitting he was left baffled by the decision of the Indian selectors.Iyer, 30, was not included in the 15-member squad announced by BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar […]

Why was Shubman Gill named as India vice-captain over Axar Patel despite year-long gap in T20Is? Here’s what report says

[ad_1] The The return of Shubman Gill, especially as the vice-captain of the Indian T20I side, has been the talking point since the BCCI announced a 15-member squad for the Asia Cup 2025 on Tuesday. Gill, who last played a T20I for India in 2024, was rewarded with a spot in the continental showpiece following […]

Asia Cup 2025: ‘Shubman Gill’s form in England exceeded expectations’ – Ajit Agarkar on Team India’s vice-captaincy | Cricket News

[ad_1] India’s captain Shubman Gill (AP Photo/Scott Heppell) India’s chief selector Ajit Agarkar has clarified some key decisions made during the announcement of the Asia Cup 2025 T20 squad, particularly the omission of Shreyas Iyer and the appointment of Shubman Gill as vice-captain. Despite Iyer’s strong showing, including a half-century against Australia in December 2023, […]

Suryakumar Yadav braves Mumbai rains to reach BCCI HQ for India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad selection; ‘It’s raining heavily’

[ad_1] India captain Suryakumar Yadav braved Mumbai rains to reach BCCI headquarters on Tuesday for the Asia Cup 2025 squad selection, the visuals of which went viral on social media. The BCCI on Monday sent an official email stating that the Indian team will be announced on Tuesday at 1:30 PM IST with chief selector […]