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‘I’d pick him any day’: Former cricketer chooses Rishabh Pant over Sanju Samson in T20Is | Cricket News

Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson (Agency Image) Former New Zealand wicketkeeper Ian Smith has questioned India’s decision to leave Rishabh Pant out of their T20 World Cup squad, saying a player of his ability should “walk into any T20 side”. Pant, who is currently recovering from a side strain, has not featured in India’s T20…

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Ex-India cricketer calls for Shubman Gill’s removal as ODI captain | Cricket News

Shubman Gill (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) Rohit Sharma’s bat went quiet during India’s humiliating home ODI series loss to New Zealand last week, but former India batter Manoj Tiwary believes the 38-year-old should be handed back the captaincy without delay. India suffered their first home ODI series defeat to New Zealand in more than 30 years,…

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Big Bash: Ex-Pakistan cricketer advises Babar Azam to ‘swallow bitter pills’ after leaving league midway | Cricket News

Babar Azam of the Sixers acknowledges spectators during the BBL Qualifier match between Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers at Optus Stadium, on January 20, 2026, in Perth, Australia (Photo/Getty Images) Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria on Thursday shared his views on Babar Azam’s early exit from the Australian Big Bash League and an on-field moment…

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‘Your captain is Hindu’: Ex-India cricketer warns Bangladesh over shifting T20 WC matches | Cricket News

Litton Das of Bangladesh (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) Former India cricketer Atul Wassan has weighed in on the ongoing standoff involving the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the ICC, suggesting that Bangladesh should look to ease tensions with India rather than seek a relocation of its matches from India ahead of the T20 World…

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19 innings, 218 runs, no fifty: Is the ‘lap shot’ behind Suryakumar Yadav’s lean patch? Former cricketer decodes | Cricket News

Suryakumar Yadav. (Photo/Agencies) Former India pacer Varun Aaron has shared his views on Indian men’s T20 team captain Suryakumar Yadav’s recent run of low scores in T20 internationals, linking it to shot selection and difficulties against slower deliveries, while also suggesting a change in batting position with the T20 World Cup in mind.Suryakumar, India’s T20I…

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‘Makes no sense’: Former cricketer questions reports of Pakistan halting T20 World Cup prep in support of Bangladesh | Cricket News

Teams of Bangladesh and Pakistan (AP Photos) NEW DELHI: Speculation around the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has increased after reports claimed the Pakistan Cricket Board had stopped its preparations in support of Bangladesh. However, former Pakistan cricketers have dismissed these reports, calling them unrealistic and premature.Former wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal questioned the logic behind…

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IND vs NZ: Can Nitish Reddy be Hardik Pandya’s backup? Former cricketer gives verdict | Cricket News

Nitish Reddy, Hardik Pandya Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan said Nitish Kumar Reddy should have played the ODI series against New Zealand from the first match and can serve as a backup to Hardik Pandya.Pathan spoke about Reddy’s performance in the third ODI, saying the youngster showed promise with both bat and ball. Reddy scored…

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‘Terrible comments’: Veteran domestic cricketer lambasts India coach | Cricket News

Former Indian domestic cricketer Priyank Panchal came out strongly against assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate, calling out his comments on Rohit Sharma and Nitish Kumar Reddy and questioning whether foreign coaches truly understand how to handle relationships within Indian cricket. After the defeat to New Zealand, Ten Doeschate spoke about Rohit’s form, pointing out that…

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‘If it was Virat Kohli in Babar Azam’s place … ‘: Ex-Pakistan cricketer makes explosive remark on Steve Smith controversy in BBL | Cricket News

Babar Azam and Virat Kohli (Screengrab and PTI) Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali delivered a brutal assessment while reacting to the controversy involving Babar Azam during a Big Bash League match, even dragging Virat Kohli’s name into the debate. The incident occurred during the clash between Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder. Babar, batting in the…

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Not Shubman Gill or Sanju Samson! Former India coach picks this cricketer as India’s ideal T20 blueprint | Cricket News

Shubman Gill and Sanju Samson (Photos by PTI) NEW DELHI: India’s left-handed opener Abhishek Sharma has emerged as the embodiment of the fearless, high-tempo style the team wants to take into next month’s ICC T20 World Cup, according to former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar. With India set to begin their title defence against the…

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