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NEW DELHI: Out of India’s T20 setup, Indian men’s cricket team fast bowler Mohammed Siraj on Friday delivered an stunning performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, taking three wickets against the star-studded Mumbai side.The presence of a clutch of India stars failed to inspire Mumbai as they went down to Hyderabad in their Super…
Riyan Parag (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who has played alongside Riyan Parag at Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, has offered a guarded assessment of the youngster’s immediate prospects in the national ODI side. With India struggling to find late-overs firepower during the second ODI against South Africa in Raipur,…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ACC) New Delhi: “Nitish ji garda uda diye aur mera bhai ekdum dhaaga khol diya [Nitish (Kumar) smashed it, and my brother totally destroyed the opposition],” chirped Ujjwal Sooryavanshi, a first-time voter, who celebrated both Nitish Kumar’s win in the Bihar election and his younger brother’s scintillating 144 off 42 balls against the…
Kolkata: Bengal pacer Mohammed Shami holds up the ball in celebration after claiming a five-wicket haul on the fourth day of the Ranji Trophy match against Gujarat, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly said on Monday that Mohammed Shami should return to the national team in all formats….
Karun Nair extended his excellent domestic form, notching up a double century to put Karnataka in a strong position on Day 2 of their Ranji Trophy match against Kerala.On the opening day, after opting to bat first, Karnataka were in early trouble, losing both openers in quick succession to be 13/2. Nair then stitched a…
India’s Arshdeep Singh (AP Photo/James Elsby) India’s decision to leave out Arshdeep Singh from the playing XI in the first T20I against Australia in Canberra has raised plenty of eyebrows. The left-arm pacer, who is India’s highest wicket-taker in T20Is, did not find a place in the side despite the overcast conditions that seemed ideal…
Mohammed Shami (Pic credit: Shami’s X post) NEW DELHI: Senior pacer Mohammed Shami on Tuesday reaffirmed his readiness for an India comeback, declaring that his “hard work is paying off” after a stunning performance for Bengal in the Ranji Trophy. The veteran fast bowler, who has been sidelined from national duties following ankle surgery, delivered…
Mohammed Shami and Ajinkya Rahane NEW DELHI: In a rare show of collective dissent, several senior Indian cricketers — led by Mohammed Shami, Ajinkya Rahane, and Karun Nair — have publicly voiced their frustration over the selection policies and communication gaps under chairman Ajit Agarkar’s selection committee. From questions about transparency to age bias, the…
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (Photo by Ayush Kumar/Getty Images) Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth has urged the BCCI selection committee to back senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli with full confidence instead of creating doubts about their future in ODI cricket. His remarks come after both stalwarts made a successful return during the…
Sarfaraz Khan had recently been overlooked for the India A squad against South Africa A, prompting surprise and debate. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Sarfaraz Khan, a consistent performer in domestic red-ball cricket, endured a disappointing outing in Mumbai’s recent Ranji Trophy match against Chhattisgarh, managing just one run. The 26-year-old middle-order batter, widely backed by…
