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Ajit Agarkar’s absence from BCCI meeting raises eyebrows

September 3, 2026 admin

BCCI secretary Saikia and president Mithun Manhas arrive for the meeting. | Photo Credit: Emmanual Yogini Ajit Agarkar’s absence from the BCCI performance review meeting on Thursday has intensified speculation over his future as chief selector beyond this month. Agarkar, who has chaired the National selection committee since July 2023, was the only key stakeholder…

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Kohli and Rohit for the World Cup: only fitness and form should matter

June 23, 2026 admin

Pretty soon, the Indian selectors will have to take a call on the future of two of the greatest players to have put bat to white ball. Both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma appear keen to play in the World Cup in October-November next year. India play at least 18 One-Day Internationals before that, possibly…

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CRICKET | Selections driven equally by long-term planning and recent performances, says Agarkar

June 6, 2026 admin

Shreyas Iyer and Suryakumar Yadav before the the second ODI between India and Australia at Holkar Stadium in Indore on Sunday, 24/09/2023. | Photo Credit: EMMANUAL YOGINI India’s transition towards the next T20 World Cup cycle formally began on Saturday with Shreyas Iyer replacing Suryakumar Yadav as captain and teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi earning a…

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CRICKET | Rahul re-named vice-captain for one-off Test against Afghanistan

May 19, 2026 admin

K.L. Rahul has been re-appointed vice-captain of India’s men’s Test squad, while the spin duo of Manav Suthar and Harsh Dubey along with lanky pacer Gurnoor Brar have earned their maiden Test call-ups for the one-off Test against Afghanistan to be played in New Chandigarh from June 6 to 10. Prince Yadav, one of the…

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“There Was No Communication”: Snubbed Ajinkya Rahane Throws BCCI Selectors, Management Under The Bus

February 17, 2025 admin

One of the few Indian batters who have consistently delivered for the country on overseas assignments, Ajinkya Rahane hasn’t just been another victim to the talent pool the country has. Once the most reliable No. 4 batter in Test cricket, Rahane’s stocks have fallen so hard over the last 2 years that he…

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Jasprit Bumrah Out Of Champions Trophy Despite Rehab Done, Scans OK. Here’s Why

February 12, 2025 admin

India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy due to a lower back injury, the BCCI said on Tuesday, putting to rest all the speculation over his participation in the premier tournament. The senior men’s team selection committee has named Harshit Rana as Bumrah’s replacement for…

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Ahead Of Jasprit Bumrah Champions Trophy Bad News, Ball Was In BCCI Court. NCA Declared Him “Medically Fit But…”

February 11, 2025 admin

Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy 2025, a BCCI released confirmed on Tuesday night. The BCCI said that the bowler failed to recover from a lower back injury that he sustained during the final India vs Australia Test in Sydney. According to a report by news agency PTI that…

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Mohammed Siraj Backed To Replace This India Batter For Champions Trophy, Ajit Agarkar Sent Message

February 11, 2025 admin

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has cast doubt on Yashasvi Jaiswal’s inclusion in India’s final 15-man squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy, suggesting that the young opener may no longer fit into the team’s plans. Chopra believes that with India’s batting order settling down, Jaiswal might not be needed, and Mohammed Siraj could…

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Ravichandran Ashwin Says “Don’t Want To Be Chairman Of Selectors”. Gives This Reason

January 25, 2025 admin

R Ashwin has sympathised with Ajit Agarkar, the chairman of BCCI’s selection committee.© AFP Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has sympathised with Ajit Agarkar, the chairman of BCCI’s selection committee while sharing his views on the fight for places in the team. Ever since India’s Champions Trophy squad was announced by captain Rohit…

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On Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli’s Future After Champions Trophy, BCCI Chief Selector Says “Focus Is On…”

January 20, 2025 admin

Virat Kohli (L) and Rohit Sharma© AFP There has been a lot of uncertainty surrounding Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma‘s future following India’s disastrous Test series loss against Australia. While both of them were named in the squad for Champions Trophy 2025, BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar said that the future will be…

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