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‘Bahut special hai’: Suryakumar Yadav opens up about his relationship with new coach Gautam Gambhir | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian cricket is set to embark on a new chapter as they face hosts Sri Lanka in the first of a three-match T20I series on Saturday. This series marks the beginning of a new era under head coach Gautam Gambhir and T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav.Gambhir, who recently took over from Rahul Dravid following India's triumphant T20 World Cup campaign, has already made significant changes to the team. One of the most notable decisions was appointing Suryakumar Yadav as the T20I captain, replacing Hardik Pandya. This choice sparked considerable discussion, but as the series opener approaches, the focus is now on the present and the future.Suryakumar Yadav, known for his aggressive batting style and innovative shots, shared insights into his relationship with Gambhir, describing it as ...

25Jul

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‘The situation in Pakistan is…’: Harbhajan Singh backs BCCI’s decision over Champions Trophy travel | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has expressed concerns about Team India's potential trip to Pakistan for next year's ICC Champions Trophy, citing the ongoing volatility of the security situation there.He supports the BCCI's move to seek government approval before finalizing their participation in the tournament. The Indian board has yet to make a statement on the matter, emphasizing that the government's decision will determine whether the team will travel to Pakistan."Why should the Indian team go to Pakistan? There is a safety concern in Pakistan.The situation in Pakistan is such that incidents occur almost every day. I don't think it's safe (for the team) to go there. The stance of the BCCI is absolutely correct and nothing is more important than the safety of our pla...

25Jul

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BCCI to discuss IPL retentions with team owners on July 31

Brainstorming: It remains to be seen how the mega auction planned for later this year is formatted. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The annual meeting between the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchisee owners and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officials to discuss the modus operandi for the IPL’s mega auction, ahead of the next edition, has been scheduled for July 31 in Mumbai. The Hindu understands that the BCCI chief operating officer reached out to franchise officials and owners of all the IPL teams on July 25. The meeting is significant this time around considering it’s in the lead-up to the mega auction of the IPL franchises. The BCCI office-bearers are expected to hear from all the franchises about their suggestions with regard to maximum retentions allowed ...

25Jul

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IPL franchises to discuss retentions and salary cap | Cricket News – Times of India

Seek option for salary increment, mega auction every five years instead of three and eight RTM optionsMUMBAI: If one of the suggestions by the franchises is implemented, the salary of a player, bought for say just Rs 30-50 lakh at the IPL mega auction in Dec this year, could be increased multiple times by the franchise-perhaps even to a few crores-if that player performs outstandingly in IPL 2025, TOI has learnt."The current system doesn't allow for a player's salary to be increased by a franchise once he's bought in the IPL auction. Like most jobs, there's no provision of increment. Suppose he's bought for Rs 30 lakh and has an outstanding IPL, the franchise should have the option of offering him, say a Rs 3 crore fresh contract for the next year, rather than lose him to some other tea...

24Jul

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‘In Virat Kohli’s career, only thing left is…’: Younis Khan | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Legendary Pakistan cricketer Younis Khan has made an appeal to Indian batting star Virat Kohli, urging him to visit Pakistan and participate in the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. The event is set to be hosted by Pakistan, but the involvement of the Indian team remains uncertain due to the BCCI's firm position against sending their players to compete in Pakistan.Younis remarked that the only milestone left for Kohli in his illustrious career is to come to Pakistan and perform there. Although Kohli traveled to Pakistan with the India U-19 team in 2006, he has never played in Pakistan with the senior Indian national team.Kohli has, however, faced Pakistan in numerous ICC tournaments and boasts an impressive record against the arch-rivals."Virat Kohli yahan pe aayein aur aake wo...

24Jul

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Watch: Shafali Verma and Radha Yadav relive India’s resounding win against Nepal in Women’s Asia Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India thrashed Nepal by 82 runs at Dambulla on Tuesday to reach the semifinals Women's Asia Cup.Shafali Verma starred with a 81-run knock that came off 48 balls and was studded with a six and 12 fours as India piled up 178/3 in their 20 overs.Deepti Sharma took 3 wickets, while Radha Yadav and Arundhati Reddy took 2 wickets each as Nepal managed just 96/9 in their 20 overs and were eliminated from the tournament.On Wednesday, BCCI Women shared a video on their official X handle in which Shafali Verma and Radha Yadav relive India's resounding victory. Radha Yadav starts by saying that they had an interaction with the UAE team during which Shafali Verma had said that a bowler will bowl atleast 1-2 bad balls in an over, to which Radha says that Shafali is capable enough to hit g...

23Jul

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MCA Elections: Ajinkya Naik becomes youngest president after beating Sanjay Naik 221-114 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ajinkya Naik beat Sanjay Naik by a significant margin of 107 votes to become the new president of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Tuesday. Ajinkya, the former MCA secretary, secured a decisive victory with 221 votes against Sanjay's 114. The victory makes 37-year-old Ajinkya the youngest president in the history of the MCA, backed by veteran politician and former BCCI and ICC president Sharad Pawar.The election process began on July 4, following the untimely death of previous MCA president Amol Kale in New York. Kale had traveled with MCA officials to watch the T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan when he passed away. "The victory is a testament to Amol Kale's exemplary achievement. My efforts will be to replicate his commitment and dedication to improving t...

23Jul

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‘It is now up to…’: Pakistan Cricket Board on India’s participation in 2025 Champions Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has left it up to the International Cricket Council (ICC) to convince the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to send its team to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy, scheduled for the first quarter of next year. The event's budget was recently approved during recent ICC meetings in Colombo but the schedule and format were not discussed at all, a PCB source said."The PCB now has done what was required of it as hosts of the Champions Trophy. It has submitted the draft schedule and format for the event and also submitted budget for the event,” news agency PTI quoted a PCB insider as saying."It is now up to the ICC how soon they circulate, discuss and finalize the schedule of the Champions Trophy. The PCB for its part in the draft schedule...

23Jul

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Afghanistan confirms participation in 2025 Champions Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has received a significant endorsement in its endeavour to host the ICC Champions Trophy in the coming year. This support came from Afghanistan, which has pledged to take part in the tournament.Mirwais Ashraf, the president of the Afghanistan Cricket Board, and Naseeb Khan, the CEO, were present at the ICC Annual Board Meeting in Colombo.During their visit, they held discussions with Mohsin Naqvi, the PCB chairman, and provided him with the assurance of Afghanistan's participation."They told the chairman that Afghanistan is looking forward to sending its team to Pakistan since they are participating in the Champions Trophy for the first time," PTI quoted a PCB source as saying."They gave the assurance after speculations about some countries fo...

23Jul

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Afghanistan to host New Zealand for a Test in Greater Noida in September | Cricket News – Times of India

COLOMBO: Afghanistan will ‘host’ a one-off Test against New Zealand at the Shahid Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida in September, TOI has learnt.This will be the maiden Test between Afghanistan and New Zealand. Interestingly, while Australia have refused to play Afghanistan bilaterally thrice since the Taliban took over in 2021 on the grounds that the Taliban has imposed restrictions on female participation in sports, their neighbours New Zealand seem to have taken an entirely different stance on the issue.The Black Caps are also supposed to play three Tests in India against the hosts in October-November. TOI had reported on July 21, that the BCCI, in a significant development, has given a green signal to Afghanistan -now under Taliban rule - to host its matches in Indi...

23Jul

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‘Mumbai to Pallekele via Colombo’: Team India arrives in Sri Lanka ahead of white-ball series. Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Indian cricket squad touched down in Pallekele, Sri Lanka on Monday evening, in preparation for their upcoming limited-overs series set to commence on July 27.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared a video on X, formerly known as Twitter, showcasing the team's arrival. "Mumbai to Pallekele via Colombo, #TeamIndia have reached Sri Lanka," read the caption of the video.Gautam Gambhir, India's newly appointed head coach, addressed the media in Mumbai before the team's departure.The series will commence with three T20Is on July 27, 28, and 30 at the Pallekele International Stadium.Following the T20I leg, the action will shift to the R Premadasa Stadium for a three-match ODI series starting from August 1.During the press conference, Gambhir acknowledged the si...

22Jul

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I have a fabulous relationship with Jay Shah: Gautam Gambhir | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Before departing for Sri Lanka, head coach of Team India, Gautam Gambhir, discussed his relationship with Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Jay Shah, at a news conference."I have a fabulous relationship with him. Jay Shah and I go a long way back. All these speculations about different things are given on different pages.I think we can do a better job by clarifying those things rather than putting it in the press. We go a long way back. So far, it's been a great relationship. Hopefully, it continues that way," Gambhir said in the press conference.The former left-hand hitter went on to say that the team's success comes before his own."The betterment of Indian cricket is more important. Gambhir is not important. All of us have hearts in the right pl...

22Jul

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‘Betterment of Indian cricket is important, Gautam Gambhir is not important’ | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir addressed his first press conference as Team India alongwith chief selector Ajit Agarkar in Mumbai on Monday ahead of the Sri Lanka tour that starts on July 27.Known to be a team man to the core since his playing days, Gambhir laid importance on taking the team forward saying that he has inherited a very successful team.Putting aside all the limelight on him, Gambhir said, "Betterment of Indian cricket is important, Gautam Gambhir is not important".The 42-year-old Gambhir takes over from batting great Rahul Dravid, who finished his stint with the T20 World Cup title in Barbados last month.On the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli after the T20 World Cup title triumph, Gambhir said, "Now that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will play only two formats, I ex...

21Jul

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BCCI Announces Monetary Support For Indian Athletes Participating In Paris 2024 Olympics

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced monetary support for Indian athletes participating in Paris 2024 Olympics. The announcement comes days before the start of the quadrennial event which is scheduled to get underway on July 24 (Wednesday). Taking to social media, the BCCI Secretary Jay Shah wrote: "I am proud to announce that the @BCCI will be supporting our incredible athletes representing #India at the 2024 Paris Olympics. We are providing INR 8.5 Crores to the IOA for the campaign." READ HERE | Paris Olympics 2024: Famous French Cuisine You Can't Miss "To our entire contingent, we wish you the very best. Make India proud! Jai Hind! 🇮🇳 @Media_SAI || @WeAreTeamIndia || @Olympics || #Paris2024Olympics," he added. Take a look at...

21Jul

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For Paris-bound India Olympic athletes, BCCI secretary Jay Shah announces huge financial support of… | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In a significant boost for Indian athletes gearing up for the 2024 Paris Olympics, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a significant financial contribution of Rs 8.5 crore (approximately $1.03 million) to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). This financial assistance is aimed at supporting the Indian contingent's campaign at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, scheduled to commence on July 26.Jay Shah, the BCCI secretary, took to his 'X' (formerly Twitter) account to officially announce this decision. In his statement, he expressed pride in the BCCI's support for the incredible athletes representing India at the prestigious quadrennial event. The funds provided by the BCCI will aid the IOA in their preparations and logistics for the Paris Olympics. "I am...

21Jul

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Sairaj Bahutule to be India’s bowling coach in Sri Lanka | Cricket News – Times of India

COLOMBO: Former India and Mumbai leg-spinning allrounder Sairaj Bahutule will travel to Sri Lanka as Team India's bowling coach for the six-match white-ball series, TOI has learnt. Serving as a bowling coach at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru for the last three years, Bahutule has been a part of the support staff with the India A and the Indian teams with previous head coach Rahul Dravid and NCA chairman VVS Laxman. Bahutule, who played two Tests and eight ODIs for India and took five wickets between 1997-2003, featured in 188 first-class games, in which he took a staggering 630 wickets@26.00, and scored 6176 runs@31.83. The Mumbaikar has done good work with India’s young spinners, and his presence should particularly help the team’s spinners Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi and Washi...

21Jul

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‘Bad guy image, tattoos, good manager, relationship with Bollywood actresses’: Ex-cricketer’s rant about ‘possible’ requirements for India selection | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The BCCI on Thursday announced the India white-ball squads for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, featuring three T20Is and three ODIs. The series will kick start Gautam Gambhir's tenure as head coach. The squads see the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to the ODI team and the appointment of Suryakumar Yadav as the new T20I captain. Notably absent from the T20I squad are Ruturaj Gaikwad and Abhishek Sharma, despite their strong showings in the recent series against Zimbabwe.Gaikwad had notable scores of 7, 77, and 49 in three innings against Zimbabwe. While Rinku Singh, despite calls for his inclusion, missed out on an ODI call-up again but remains in the T20I team. Former Indian batter Subramaniam Badrinath has criticized the omission of Gaikwad and Rinku from these squad...

21Jul

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IPL: Lucknow Super Giants interested in getting VVS Laxman onboard? | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In an interesting development, TOI has learnt that IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants management has expressed interest in roping VVS Laxman as part VVS of its coaching staff. Laxman is currently serving as National Cricket Academy (NCA) head in Bengaluru.There is speculation that Laxman may not seek an extension at NCA from BCCI. His tenure is due to end in Sept. He was BCCI's first choice to succeed Rahul Dravid as Team India head coach but Laxman declined the offer citing his reluctance to travel so much with the team.There's nothing concrete yet. But the LSG management has had informal talks with Laxman.According to sources, Laxman is not keen on continuing at NCA, having shifted his base from Hyderabad. He has been getting feelers from franchises for a while. Sources sai...

21Jul

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Hardik Pandya’s bowling fitness in ODIs under scanner | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: With only six ODIs to go before the ICC Champions Trophy next February, there are persisting doubts about Hardik Pandya's bowling fitness in the 50-over format. While Hardik had asked for a break from the three ODIs in Sri Lanka next month citing personal reasons, TOI has learnt that his fitness will be closely monitored over the next few months in domestic cricket.The next three ODIs that India play are against England in Jan preceding the Champions Trophy."While he has done exceptionally well bowling just four overs in T20 cricket after returning from his injury, Hardik hasn't been tested in longer formats. His endurance needs to be monitored. The selectors will keep a watch on how he goes in the Vijay Hazare Trophy at the end of the year," a BCCI source told TOI.Hardik, so...

20Jul

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With varying views on player retention policy, BCCI to meet IPL owners at month-end | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to meet IPL owners at the end of this month to discuss various topics including player retention policies, the Right to Match (RTM) option, and the salary cap for players, Cricbuzz reported.However, the exact date of the much-anticipated meeting has not been finalised but the BCCI has asked the owners to be available on July 30 or 31.The BCCI has planned to conduct the meeting at their recently renovated office situated within the Wankhede Stadium premises in Mumbai. Typically, meetings of this nature are conducted at a five-star hotel, but the BCCI has decided to break from tradition and host the owners at their own facility.The debate surrounding the optimal number of player retentions for franchises has been ongoing, ...

20Jul

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‘Surya bhai is a happy-go-lucky guy’: Axar Patel on India’s new T20I skipper | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian all-rounder Axar Patel shared his thoughts on the newly-appointed T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav. Patel described Yadav as a "bowler's captain" and a person with a carefree attitude.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced Suryakumar Yadav as the captain of the T20I team for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka. Additionally, Shubman Gill has been named as the vice-captain for both the T20I and ODI squads.The white-ball series in Sri Lanka is set to commence on July 27, featuring three T20Is and an equal number of ODIs.This tour will mark India's first international engagement under the guidance of their newly-appointed head coach, Gautam Gambhir, who assumed the role earlier this month.Axar, in an interview with ESPNCricinfo, mentioned that he has spent con...

20Jul

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A mentor and a friend! How Abhishek Nayar brought the best out of India stars Rohit Sharma, Rinku Singh, Dinesh Karthik | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India is yet to make it official but in all likelihood, Abhishek Nayar will be joining the Indian team in Sri Lanka for the white-ball tour involving three T20Is and as many ODIs.Alongside former Dutch international Ryan ten Doeschate, Nayar is set to take on his new role in Team India support staff as an assistant coach as the team begins its new journey under Gautam Gambhir.Part of the IPL winning Kolkata Knight Riders, earlier this year, Nayar -- a former India international -- is a well known figure in domestic and franchise cricket and has been responsible in getting quite a few India stars to their best.Rohit Sharma, Dinesh Karthik and Rinku Singh, all have had the help and guidance of Nayar, who took them out of their tough phases an...

20Jul

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Abhishek Nayar and Ryan ten Doeschate set to join Team India as assistant coaches: Report | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Abhishek Nayar and former Dutch international Ryan ten Doeschate are set to join the Indian cricket team as assistant coaches during their tour of Sri Lanka, though the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has not yet officially confirmed the appointment of new head coach Gautam Gambhir's support staff. Gambhir has replaced Rahul Dravid as the new head coach.According to a Cricbuzz report, T Dilip will continue as the fielding coach. "Dilip is known for his effective fielding drills and team bonding exercises, which are crucial in a highly competitive environment," the report stated.Nayar and ten Doeschate are expected to bring their vast experience to the team. Both previously worked with Gambhir during his tenure at Kolkata Knight Riders in ...

19Jul

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Even men’s team had to wait more than 10 years, India women’s team will win ICC trophy soon: Sneh Rana | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Sneh Rana, the spin-bowling all-rounder of the Indian women's cricket team, believes that the recent success of Rohit Sharma and his team in the T20 World Cup has instilled a renewed sense of self-assurance and determination within the women's squad.This newfound belief has fueled their ambition to secure their first-ever ICC trophy.The Women's Asia Cup, commencing in Sri Lanka on Friday, sees India once again as the top contenders to clinch the title.However, the real challenge for the team lies ahead in the T20 World Cup in October and the ODI World Cup, which they will host next year.Rana is confident that the Indian team, having come close to victory on several occasions, has put in immense effort to achieve success in a global tournament. She firmly believes that the elu...

19Jul

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Ravindra Jadeja’s absence from Sri Lanka tour sparks speculation about the all-rounder’s ODI future | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Among the notable absentees from India's squads for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka is all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who has been crucial to India's ODI setup for the last decade. Following his recent retirement from T20Is, the new management under head coach Gautam Gambhir is seeking future replacements for the spin all-rounder position with an eye on the upcoming Champions Trophy.A BCCI source told the Hindustan Times, "There are only six ODIs, including the three in Sri Lanka, before next year's Champions Trophy. The selectors want to utilise the handful of games by giving more opportunities to Axar Patel and Washington Sundar."Jadeja has an impressive ODI record, registering 2756 runs at an average of 32.42 with a strike rate of 85.06, alongside taking 220 wickets at an ave...

19Jul

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BCCI monitoring off-duty India internationals’ availability in domestic circuit | Cricket News – Times of India

"The BCCI will continue to monitor player availability and participation in the upcoming domestic cricket season, 2024-25." This statement included in the BCCI press release on Thursday, which announced India's T20I and ODI squads for the tour of Sri Lanka, is a clear message to India internationals to remain available for competitions in the domestic circuit whenever they are are not selected for the Indian team. While the 2024-25 domestic season begins only in September with the Duleep Trophy, the statement is a kind of manadate from the BCCI with an imprint of India's new head coach Gautam Gambhir, who has been vocal about players featuring in all three formats and honing their skills accordingly.The reason for this monitoring also has its roots in the controversy that led to Shreyas...