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After India captaincy snub, can Hardik Pandya retain MI’s top post next season? | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Hardik Pandya departed from the Caribbean, reveling in the triumph of leading India to their first ICC tournament victory in over a decade. Yet, within a span of just three weeks, his world has been turned on its head.The unforgiving nature of elite sport has become apparent to Pandya, as he faced a surprising decision regarding the captaincy of the Indian T20 team for the forthcoming Sri Lanka tour, all while grappling with personal challenges.The decision to overlook Pandya in favor of Suryakumar Yadav for the leadership role was a resounding and direct vote of 'no confidence' in his captaincy skills.According to PTI, this unexpected turn of events, one of the most striking twists in Indian cricket history, has left the dynamic all-rounder confronting yet another significant q...
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Sign language cricket commentary helps bridge the gap for deaf players and fans | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ian Smith's thrilling narration of Suryakumar Yadav's spectacular catch near the boundary in the T20 World Cup final and Jatin Sapru's enthusiastic shouts of 'long-off, long-off…!' brought joy to millions of Indian viewers who witnessed history unfold on their television screens.However, a new group of fans also experienced the same excitement, thanks to the introduction of sign language commentary in TV broadcasts.The inclusion of sign language commentary has brought a fresh perspective to watching cricket matches on television for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.This group includes both players and fans who would sit in front of their TVs to support the Indian team but were unable to fully immerse themselves in the experience like other fans, who would go through t...
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Hardik Pandya was entitled to T20I captaincy, koi aisa galat kaam nahi kia: Mohammad Kaif | Cricket News – Times of India

Surykumar Yadav pipped Hardik Pandya to T20I captaincy for India's tour of Sri Lanka, but former India batsman Mohammad Kaif believes the allrounder deserved to lead the Indian team in the shortest format.It is noteworthy that young batsman Shubman Gill has been appointed as the vice-captain in T20Is, replacing Hardik, who previously held this position during the successful 2024 T20 World Cup campaign.In an interview with IANS, Kaif shared his opinion that the selection committee, headed by Ajit Agarkar, should have backed Hardik, considering his experience in leading the T20I team in the past."Hardik has captained the Gujarat Titans for two years and in their first year itself, they made it to the final... Hardik has experience captaining the T20I side. He was also the vice-captain at the...
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Players trust Suryakumar Yadav more than Hardik Pandya: Report | Cricket News – Times of India

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has appointed Suryakumar Yadav as India's T20I captain, succeeding Rohit Sharma, based on reports that the players trust him more than allrounder Hardik Pandya, who led the team in T20Is before getting injured last year.The decision was announced late on Thursday when the selectors revealed the squads for India's upcoming white-ball tour of Sri Lanka, which commences on July 27.Suryakumar, aged 33, will lead a squad of 15 players announced for the three T20I matches to be held in Pallekele. However, he has not been selected for the subsequent series of three ODIs.Rohit, along with Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja, retired from T20 internationals following India's World Cup victory last month. He will continue to captain the ODI team, which is...
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‘Home Sweet Home’: Natasa Stankovic shares pictures from Serbia following separation from Hardik Pandya | Off the field News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Natasa Stankovic, the estranged wife of cricketer Hardik Pandya, has returned to her hometown in Serbia with their son, Agastya, following the couple's separation. The announcement came on Thursday when Hardik and Natasa released a joint statement explaining their decision to part ways after four years together."After 4 years of being together, Hardik and I have decided to mutually part ways.We tried our best together and gave it our all, and we believe this is the best interest for the both of us. This was a tough decision for us to make, given the joy, mutual respect and companionship we enjoyed together and as we grew a family," the statement read.Natasa, a former Bollywood actress, shared several pictures on her Instagram story upon returning to Serbia. One photo was caption...
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India vs Sri Lanka: Why Suryakumar Yadav got Gautam Gambhir’s vote of confidence | Cricket News – Times of India

Hardik Pandya relieved of vice-captaincy; Rohit, Virat in for ODI series in Sri LankaNEW DELHI: The national selectors have opted for stability as they announced Suryakumar Yadav as T20I captain and handing over the vice-captaincy to Shubman Gill in both T20Is and ODIs for the white-ball tour of Sri Lanka later this month. Hardik Pandya was relieved of vice-captaincy in both formats.The selectors have also convinced Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who recently announced their retirements from T20I cricket, to travel to Sri Lanka for the three ODIs.The selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, has been firm on its stand of having a stable leadership for the white-ball teams. It was reported on Jul 17 that Agarkar and new head coach Gautam Gambhir had conveyed their thoughts to Hardik who was ...
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‘It’s not that difficult…’: Suryakumar Yadav reveals his captaincy mantra | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Flamboyant batsman Suryakumar Yadav was on Thursday named as India's T20I captain by the Indian cricket board (BCCI) for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka.Though this is not the first time that Surya was named as skipper of the India T20I side, this step marks an important phase in the transition of Indian cricket with the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from the shortest format of the game and Gautam Gambhir succeeding Rahul Dravid as the Team India head coach.After the ODI World Cup in 2023, Surya was named as the captain of the Indian team for the T20I series against Australia and also for the subsequent T20I series against of South Africa and he had led India to a 4-1 T20I series win over Australia and followed it up with a 1-1 result in South Africa.Star Spo...
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Key Inclusions and Exclusions! Find out changes in India’s T20I squad for Sri Lanka series | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Suryakumar Yadav has been appointed as the captain of the Indian T20 team. The announcement was made on Thursday, confirming the 33-year-old's leadership role for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka.Suryakumar will be at the helm of a 15-player squad that is set to play three T20 international matches against the Sri Lankan side. The series is scheduled to commence on July 27, with the first match taking place in Pallekele.Suryakumar, a dynamic middle-order batsman who has been a consistent performer for India in the T20 format, has reportedly been selected as the top pick by the newly appointed coach Gautam Gambhir.Hardik Pandya, who served as Rohit Sharma's deputy during the T20 World Cup, initially emerged as a leading candidate for the position. However, his recurrent struggles w...
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Explained: Why T20 captain SKY missed out on ODI team; How Riyan Parag got into both squads

The limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka beginning on July 27 was supposed to cast the net wider and scout the fringes. Instead with new head coach Gautam Gambhir coming in, India have set the ball rolling with a focussed eye on the future with their role-specific selections.Apart from Suryakumar Yadav taking over the reins of the T20I team ahead of Hardik Pandya, there were quite a few inclusions and exclusions from the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee which show which way the team is heading in the next three years. No Suryakumar and Hardik in ODIs In last year’s 50-over World Cup, the only player who struggled to make an impression was Suryakumar Yadav. In the 37 matches in the format, he averages just 25.76 with his ability to pace the innings in ODIs being a big cause for concern. And ...
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Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic part ways after four years of marriage

India’s T20 World Cup winning vice-captain Hardik Pandya on Thursday took to his social media to state that he is parting ways with his partner Natasa Stankovic, whom he married in 2020. “After four years of being together, Natasa and I have decided to mutually part ways. We tried our best together and gave it our all, and we believe this is in the best interest for both of us. This was a tough decision for us to make, given the joy, mutual respect and companionship we enjoyed together and as we grew a family,” Pandya wrote on his Instagram. “We are blessed with Agastya, who will continue to be at the centre of both our lives and we will co-parent to ensure that we give him everything that we can for happiness,” he added. The pair had tied the knot in May 2020 and were blessed with a son i...
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India get vice-captain replacement for Hardik Pandya | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill has been appointed as the vice-captain of the Indian cricket team for the upcoming T20I and ODI series against Sri Lanka, starting from July 27. This decision marks a significant leadership change, as Hardik Pandya, who was India's vice-captain during the recent T20 and ODI World Cups, has been replaced by the Gujarat Titans skipper.In the T20I squad, Gill will serve as the deputy to the newly appointed captain, Suryakumar Yadav, who has been entrusted with leading the team. Gill's appointment as vice-captain comes after his successful stint as the captain of the second-string Indian side that secured a 4-1 T20 series victory in Zimbabwe.For the ODI squad, where Suryakumar Yadav is not included, Gill will assume the role of vice-captain under the leadership of Rohit...
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Internet goes berserk after Ruturaj Gaikwad dropped from India’s T20I squad for Sri Lanka series | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Star Indian batter Ruturaj Gaikwad has been dropped from India's squad for the upcoming T20I series against Sri Lanka, causing an uproar on social media. With the Chennai Super Kings captain scoring 133 runs in three innings during India's T20 series against Zimbabwe, his omission has shocked many fans and experts alike.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squad on Thursday, appointing Suryakumar Yadav as the captain of Team India. Shubman Gill has been named as the vice-captain, following his leadership role in the T20I series against Zimbabwe. In a notable change from previous selections, Hardik Pandya, who has captained the team in the past, will not assume the captaincy role for this series.The squad will see the return of pacers Arshdeep Singh and ...
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India vs Sri Lanka Squad: Suryakumar Yadav to lead India in T20Is; Rohit, Kohli decide to play ODIs

File photo of India’s Suryakumar Yadav. | Photo Credit: Reuters Suryakumar Yadav has been anointed as Rohit Sharma’s heir apparent in T20Is while Rohit and Virat Kohli have made themselves available for the ODI leg of India’s forthcoming limited overs series in Sri Lanka. The transition — with Hardik Pandya being overlooked from the leadership group from the shortest format — is significant considering the tour will be Gautam Gambhir’s first official assignment as India men’s head coach.The national selection committee, chaired by Ajit Agarkar, met online on Tuesday evening to finalise the squad ahead of the T20I squad’s departure on July 22. While the hour-long meeting is understood to have been a cordial affair, the last three days were eventful.Lanky pacer Harshit Rana and middle-order ...
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‘Politics Won’: Fans Express Outrage As Ruturaj Gaikwad Overlooked For IND vs SL Series

Fans on Twitter voiced their disappointment over the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee's decision to exclude in-form Ruturaj Gaikwad from India's T20I squad for the upcoming IND vs SL series. Ruturaj Gaikwad has consistently performed well whenever given the opportunity, yet he was not even considered as a backup opener for the T20I series in Sri Lanka. Interestingly, Riyan Parag, despite having a poor run during the Zimbabwe tour, has been selected. India's T20 squad for Sri Lanka tour will be captained by Suryakumar Yadav, with Shubman Gill serving as his deputy. Check below some viral reactions... Feeling For This Guy 💔Performed Everytime 💥 Still Got Robbed by Politics 😡Politics Won & Performance Lost 😔💔#INDvsSL #BCCI #JusticeForRuturaj #BCCIPolitics pic.twitter.com/pROGTXk...
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BCCI Announces Squads For India’s Tour Of Sri Lanka: Suryakumar To Lead In T20Is

India's Tour Of Sri Lanka: 'Gautam Gambhir's Era' will officially get off to a start against Sri Lanka in the upcoming white-ball series, and the new Indian head coach has raised his army by naming his troops for the tour, as BCCI have officially announced the squad for India's tour of Sri Lanka. 🚨 News 🚨#TeamIndia's squad for 3 T20Is & 3 ODIs against Sri Lanka announced Read More 🔽 #SLvIND — BCCI (@BCCI) July 18, 2024 The T20I side is now going under a transition period, with Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravindra Jadeja having announced their retirement from the format last month, and it will be 'Mr. 360 degree' of India — Suryakumar Yadav, who will be leading the side in the T20 Internationals. In the One Day Internationals, Rohit Sharma will be leading the side and Vi...
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Suryakumar Yadav appointed India’s T20I captain; Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli decide to play ODIs against Sri Lanka | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Suryakumar Yadav has been appointed as the captain of the Indian T20I team for the upcoming three-match series against Sri Lanka, commencing on July 27. The announcement was made on Thursday, with Shubman Gill being named as the vice-captain for the T20 series.In addition to the T20 series, the selectors have also announced the squad for the ODI series against Sri Lanka, which will take place next month.The team will depart early next week for the tour which will mark the beginning of new head coach Gautam Gambhir's three-year tenure.Rohit Sharma, the current ODI skipper, and Virat Kohli have been included in the 50-over squad. Shubman Gill will continue his role as the vice-captain for the ODI series as well.The ODI squad features two new faces in the form of Riyan Parag and Ha...
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Suryakumar Yadav beats Hardik Pandya in T20 captaincy race

SURYAKUMAR Yadav has been appointed captain of the Indian team for the T20 series in Sri Lanka. He pips Hardik Pandya, the vice-captain of the side that won the World Cup last month in the United States and the West Indies. Shubman Gill will be Surya’s deputy.Though the appointment itself is for one series right now, it provides an indication as to who the selectors prefer as the full-time successor to Rohit Sharma in the format. The selection committee arrived at this significant decision after a series of meetings over the last couple of days. Pandya was the deputy as well as one of the star performers as India ended an ICC trophy drought lasting more than a decade, and was considered the favourite to take over the leadership role, but The Indian Express had earlier reported that Surya f...
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India squads for Sri Lanka tour: Suryakumar Yadav named T20I captain; Rohit, Kohli return for ODIs

Suryakumar Yadav is set to lead India in the three T20Is during the tour to Sri Lanka starting July 27 in Pallekele. Rohit Sharma will return to lead the ODI team for the first time since last year’s World Cup final defeat as KL Rahul also returns to the national fold. Suryakumar takes over as India’s T20I captain from Rohit who announced his retirement after the team’s T20 World Cup title win last month in Barbados. The 33-year-old Suryakumar made his international debut in a T20I against England in 2021 and has amassed over 2300 runs in the format with four hundreds and 19 fifties. The Mumbai batter has previously led India in seven T20Is, scoring 300 runs with a hundred. It is understood that Hardik Pandya’s fitness concerns and workload management were key factors in the management’s d...
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Hardik Pandya vs Suryakumar Yadav: Who is the better-performing player as T20I captain – a look at the numbers | Cricket News – Times of India

The raging debate over who between Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav should lead India in T20Is has left the Indian cricket corridors abuzz with speculations, as the BCCI and the team's new head coach Gautam Gambhir get ready to announce the white-ball squads for the tour of Sri Lanka.While there have been reports of Gambhir in favour of Surya to lead in T20Is and BCCI secretary Jay Shah backing Hardik, let's take a moment to look at how the two players have fared as players while leading in T20I internationals and also overall while wearing the India jersey in the shortest format.Here's a look at the numbers in depth: HARDIK PANDYAT2oI Debut: vs Australia on January 16, 2016, in Adelaide BATTING MatchesInningsNot OutRunsHighestAverage50sStrike Rate6sOverall1007721149271*26.644140.8878Per...
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Are Gautam Gambhir and Jay Shah divided over India’s T20I captaincy? Squad announcement likely today | Cricket News – Times of India

The decision around who will be India's next T20I captain is the hottest topic on cricket's discussion boards across platforms and possibly the reason behind the delay in announcement of the white-ball squads for the tour of Sri Lanka beginning July 27.As per various reports, the BCCI was scheduled to announce the squads on Wednesday but because there was no consensus yet on whether Hardik Pandya or Suryakumar Yadav will led the team in T20Is, the announcement was delayed for another day and will reportedly happen on Thursday. LIVE UPDATES: Announcement of India's squad for SL tourRohit Sharma announced his retirement from T20Is after India won the T20 World Cup under his captaincy last month. That left the BCCI to decide whether to bring Hardik back as skipper in the shortest format or le...
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Champions Trophy: It’s India vs Pakistan again, this time in boardroom | Cricket News – Times of India

BCCI, PCB may collide at ICC meet in Colombo over Champions TrophyMUMBAI: With India likely to express its inability to tour Pakistan for the Champions Trophy in February next year citing no government clearance for the tour, there could be interesting things in store at the International Cricket Council's (ICC) series of meetings from July 19-22 in Colombo. TOI has learnt that BCCI secretary Jay Shah is travelling to Colombo on Thursday for the meetings, which will conclude with the Annual General Meeting on July 22.While the agenda (TOI has a copy) of the AGM doesn't mention any discussion on the issue, the vexed matter is likely to be taken up by the boards of both India and Pakistan (set to be represented by Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi) in the 'any other business' categor...
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Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma prefer Suryakumar Yadav for Team India’s T20I captaincy: Sources | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: With Team India planning their strategies after their T20 World Cup 2024 victory and skipper Rohit Sharma's retirement from T20Is, the discussion on the next captain is heating up.The two prominent candidates are Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav. However, recent reports indicate that Suryakumar may be preferred over Pandya. As per multiple reports, this preference arises mainly due to Pandya's inconsistent fitness record, which raises concerns about his suitability for long-term leadership.Sources reveal that both Gautam Gambhir, newly-appointed head coach, and T20 World Cup-winning captain Rohit Sharma favour Suryakumar for the captaincy role.It is also understood that Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar have already communicated this decision to Pandya.According to repor...
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Does Hardik Pandya’s T20 captaincy experience make him a better choice than Suryakumar Yadav as India’s T20I skipper? | Cricket News – Times of India

With the announcement of India's white-ball squads for the tour of Sri Lanka around the corner, the T20I captaincy has become a subject of speculation for two reasons. One, Rohit Sharma is no longer available having quit T20Is following the World Cup last month. And two, the toss-up is now between Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav following reports of new head coach Gautam Gambhir inclined towards Surya's name. Hardik's recent run as captain has been forgettable. He returned to Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) earlier this year after spending two successful years as Gujarat Titans' skipper, having won the title in 2022 and finishing runners-up in 2023.INDIA SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Live UpdatesBut upon Hardik's return to MI as captain, replacing Rohit at the helm, the fiv...
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Suryakumar Yadav-like catch on a hill! Young Pakistani boy becomes viral sensation – WATCH | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Time and again, local cricket matches worldwide have produced captivating visuals that thrill the fans. Following a young boy's imitation of Jasprit Bumrah's unsusual bowling action, another video clip has gone viral on social media, reminding of Suryakumar Yadav's heart-stopping catch during the T20 World Cup final last month.After a young Pakistani boy impressed Wasim Akram with his Bumrah-like action, another young cricketer from Pakistan has garnered attention online with the vide of his catch.The video captures a local cricket match in Pakistan, where children are seen playing on a hilly terrain. As a batsman played a lofted shot high into the air, the wicketkeeper charges uphill, never losing sight of the ball, and finishing a stunning one-handed grab with his outstretched...
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Why Suryakumar Yadav is being preferred over Hardik Pandya as Team India T20I captain | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: After India secured the prestigious T20 World Cup 2024 trophy with a thrilling victory over South Africa in Barbados, batting stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma announced their retirements from T20I cricket. The focus now shifts to new head coach Gautam Gambhir, who aims to restructure the coaching staff and appoint a new captain for the team.Following Rohit Sharma's retirement from the shortest format, vice-captain Hardik Pandya was initially seen as the natural successor to the 37-year-old World Cup-winning skipper. However, Suryakumar Yadav, known as "Mr. 360 degrees," has emerged as a surprise contender for the vacant T20I captaincy.Pandya, who played a crucial role in India's T20 World Cup triumph by bowling the decisive final over, will miss the upcoming three-match OD...
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India vs Sri Lanka: Will selectors hand over T20I captaincy to Suryakumar Yadav? | Cricket News – Times of India

Star batter preferred choice of new coach Gambhir and chief selector Agarkar over PandyaNEW DELHI: Ahead of India's white-ball tour of Sri Lanka, the national selectors and new head coach Gautam Gambhir are contemplating taking a hard call on appointing the captain for T20Is. TOI understands that the think-tank has to decide between Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav.According to sources, Surya has been deemed as a more stable candidate to lead the team."Hardik was the natural successor of Rohit Sharma since he has been the vice-captain. But the selection committee and Gambhir are leaning towards Surya. The argument is the uncertainty over Hardik's availability in every series that India plays. They want a stable captain going forward with the T20 World Cup in 2026," a BCCI source told TOI...
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