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India will start their Women’s T20 World Cup campaign against New Zealand on October 4 in Dubai, and will then face Pakistan on October 6 at the same venue. On Tuesday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the 15-member Indian squad for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. Harmanpreet Kaur will … Read more
Ajit Agarkar, the chairman of selectors, decided to give Shubman Gill a leadership role in the Indian cricket team amidst concerns over the team’s leadership stability. Agarkar expressed his worries, stating, “When Hardik got injured, Rohit wasn’t playing, and it left a significant gap in our leadership.” With key players sidelined, the decision was made … Read more
Hardik Pandya’s appointment as the T20I captain remains unconfirmed as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) continues to gather feedback on Suryakumar Yadav. Gautam Gambhir’s decision is expected to play a crucial role in determining Rohit Sharma’s successor. The BCCI finds itself in a dilemma over the T20I captaincy, torn between Hardik … Read more
The BCCI did not consult Virat Kohli before naming Gautam Gambhir as India’s new head coach, following Rahul Dravid’s exit. The board kept Hardik Pandya in the loop. Despite Kohli’s much-talked-about, feisty on-field relationship with Gambhir, this did not hinder the former opener’s appointment. The Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), comprising Ashok Malhotra, Jatin Paranjape, and … Read more
As the Baton Passes to Gautam Gambhir: Future Implications for Rahul Dravid’s Old Guard Gautam Gambhir’s recent appointment as head coach of Team India marks a significant transition, ushering in a new era following Rahul Dravid’s successful tenure. Gambhir, a two-time World Cup winner, steps into the role after leading Shreyas Iyer’s Kolkata Knight Riders … Read more
BCCI Delays Gautam Gambhir’s Appointment Gautam Gambhir and the BCCI are in the “final stages of salary negotiations.” Once his remuneration is finalized, the BCCI will officially announce him as India’s head coach. With Rahul Dravid ending his tenure on a high note by securing the T20 World Cup trophy, it’s now only a matter … Read more
India vs Zimbabwe, 2nd T20I Abhishek Sharma’s father, Rajkumar Sharma, shared how his son rebounded from a duck on his debut to score a blistering 46-ball century in the second T20I against Zimbabwe. His six-hitting prowess, showcased brilliantly during the 2024 IPL season, earned him a spot in the Indian T20I squad. Abhishek aimed to … Read more
T20 World Cup winning celebration with Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya’s and Team A video of Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya singing ‘Vande Mataram’ has gone viral, amassing nearly two million views on social media. The Rohit Sharma-led Team India was honored at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday for their historic T20 World … Read more
India’s triumphant T20 World Cup team led by Rohit Sharma to arrive in New Delhi Rohit Sharma’s Indian team, victorious in the T20 World Cup, faces further delay in returning home as their departure from Barbados has been postponed. The team, including cricketers, support staff, families, and BCCI officials, has been stranded in Bridgetown for … Read more
India vs Zimbabwe : What has been worrying is that Ishan Kishan has further dropped in the pecking order amid the likes of Dhruv Jurel and Jitesh Sharma. Just before the semifinals of the 2024 T20 World Cup, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) offered a glimpse into the future of the … Read more