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As T20 World Cup Nears, BCCI Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar Says If Virat Kohli “Puts Forward Certain…” | Cricket News
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As T20 World Cup Nears, BCCI Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar Says If Virat Kohli “Puts Forward Certain…” | Cricket News

[ad_1] The fitness blueprint designed by Virat Kohli has had a ripple effect on the whole Indian cricketing ecosystem, said chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar, who has called MS Dhoni a pure instinct man of a sport that had embraced the use of data and insight long ago. Kohli might be 35 years old but he remains second to none when it comes to performing the most difficult fitness drills. "You look at guys like Virat (Kohli), he is one of those guys who set the benchmark. 10-15 years into his career, he has only got fitter, you can see the results. If someone like him sets an example and puts forward certain things that you need or certain fitness levels that you need, gradually it progresses across the ecosystem."Gradually it has progressed (to the younger generation). The one differenc...
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Cheteshwar Pujara Was Considered For Last Three Tests Against England – Report Makes Big Claim | Cricket News
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Cheteshwar Pujara Was Considered For Last Three Tests Against England – Report Makes Big Claim | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Cheteshwar Pujara© AFPIndian cricket team batter Cheteshwar Pujara was considered for the last three Test matches against England in the recently concluded series but chief selector Ajit Agarkar decided to go with youngster Devdutt Padikkal, according to a report. Padikkal was included in the India squad after KL Rahul was ruled out due to injury ahead of the third Test match in Rajkot. The report claimed that Pujara was considered because of his impressive domestic record but Agarkar believed that Padikkal's height will be an added advantage against the England bowlers and he was also going well in Ranji Trophy."It was Agarkar who suggested Jurel's name. The team management wasn't too confident about him as he was still a rookie. Picking a youngster who hasn't had m...
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Not Rahul Dravid Or Rohit Sharma, This Man Pushed Team Management To Hand Dhruv Jurel Debut | Cricket News
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Not Rahul Dravid Or Rohit Sharma, This Man Pushed Team Management To Hand Dhruv Jurel Debut | Cricket News

[ad_1] Dhruv Jurel and Sarfaraz Khan made their debut against England© BCCI/SportzpicsIndia's 5-match Test series against England gave the team management the opportunity to try some of the next-generation stars. The likes of Sarfaraz Khan, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Akash Deep, and Dhruv Jurel, all made their debuts in the series, and produced performances worthy of cementing their places in the squad, to say the least. But, it has now been learned that some of these debuts didn't come from the head coach Rahul Dravid, or skipper Rohit Sharma. Instead, it was the chief selector Ajit Agarkar who pushed the team management into selecting some of these players.As per a report, Agarkar was the one who suggested Dhruv Jurel's name for the wicket-keeper's spot to coach Dravid and captai...
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BCCI Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar Was Furious With Shreyas Iyer, Claims Report. Reveals Details | Cricket News
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BCCI Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar Was Furious With Shreyas Iyer, Claims Report. Reveals Details | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of India cricket team star Shreyas Iyer© AFPSince the last one week, the one news which has made a lot of noise is the exclusion of Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer from the BCCI's latest annual contract list. The two stars have been strongly in BCCI scheme of things in the past one year. They were part of important events and till very recently played in the Indian cricket team. Ishan Kishan was last part of the squad that toured South Africa before he went on a break while Iyer was part of the first two Tests against England, before he was dropped.The reluctance of the duo to play domestic cricket is being seen as a reason behind their exclusion. Kishan after going on break trained with Hardik Pandya but missed Ranji Trophy matches for his state team Jharkhand. Shreyas I...
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“Bolne Se Kuch Nahi Hota”: Shadab Khan Responds To Ajit Agarkar’s “Virat Kohli Will Handle” Remark | Cricket News
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“Bolne Se Kuch Nahi Hota”: Shadab Khan Responds To Ajit Agarkar’s “Virat Kohli Will Handle” Remark | Cricket News

[ad_1] The Asia Cup 2023 might be beginning on August 30, but it's the India vs Pakistan clash on September 02 that has everyone's attention. In fact, when the Indian squad for the Asia Cup was announced, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) chief selector, Ajit Agarkar, was also asked about handling the esteemed pace attack of Pakistan. Agarkar responded saying "Virat Kohli will handle them". Now, Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan has responded to Agarkar's claim, saying it's only what one does on the field that matters and not what is being said before or after the match.Kohli was responsible for India's victory over Pakistan in the 2022 T20 World Cup league-stage match, with the iconic batter pulling of a win for the team almost single-handedly. While fans expect the same f...
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“Ajit Agarkar And Co Are Confused…”: India Great On KL Rahul’s Asia Cup Selection | Cricket News
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“Ajit Agarkar And Co Are Confused…”: India Great On KL Rahul’s Asia Cup Selection | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Indian cricket team star KL Rahul© AFPFormer Indian cricket team opener Krishnamachari Srikkanth was not pleased with KL Rahul getting selected for Asia Cup 2023 despite chief selector Ajit Agarkar hinting at a possible niggle that the cricketer suffered recently. During the press conference following the squad announcement, Agarkar said that Rahul may end up missing the first match of the competition and Sanju Samson was included as the back-up for this reason. Srikkanth believes that Rahul should not have been picked if he is not completely fit and even went on to call Agarkar and other stakeholders 'confused' because of the decision.“I do not get this selection (for Asia Cup)," Srikkanth said on his YouTube channel 'Cheeky Cheeka'. “Why do you need so many medium ...
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Asia Cup 2023 – “Ye Nahi Ki Tabhai Machao”: Rohit Sharma’s Hilarious Comment On India’s Batting Order Flexibility | Cricket News
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Asia Cup 2023 – “Ye Nahi Ki Tabhai Machao”: Rohit Sharma’s Hilarious Comment On India’s Batting Order Flexibility | Cricket News

[ad_1] Team India's squad for the upcoming Asia Cup was announced on Monday with skipper Rohit Sharma and BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar unveiling the names. The likes of Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul, and Shreyas Iyer, have been named in the 17-member squad after recovering from their respective injuries. On the other hand, IPL 2023 star Tilak Varma has also found himself a place in the teams after his heroics in T20Is against West Indies. Apart from revealing the most-awaited squad, skipper Rohit also entertained the media persons with his hilarious comments, which are now going viral on social media.The media interaction was held in Delhi on Monday, where Rohit and Agarkar announced the squad and answered the queries of the press. The India captain unleashed his hilarious side and laced ...
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Rohit Hopes ‘Sharma And Kohli’ To Bowl At World Cup 2023. BCCI Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar Reacts – Watch | Cricket News
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Rohit Hopes ‘Sharma And Kohli’ To Bowl At World Cup 2023. BCCI Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar Reacts – Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Indian cricket team's 17-man line-up for the Asia Cup 2023 was announced in a press conference on Monday. Skipper Rohit Sharma and BCCI chief selector announced the squad at a press conference. The duo also announced quesries regarding India's squad for the continental event and the subsequent World Cup 2023 at home. One query that came Rohit's was the dearth of bowling options in the team apart from the specialist bowlers. Rohit replied to the query in an unique way."That was the team of 2011. They had the individuals who could bowl, who could bat. You have to make do with what you have got. We are giving chance to whoever is performing well. You cannot create somebody who can bowl overnight. These guys are baters, who can score runs. That is why they are part of the team. But ho...
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Yuzvendra Chahal’s Cryptic ‘Sun Will Be Out Again’ Post After Being Ignored For India’s Asia Cup 2023 Squad Has Internet Talking | Cricket News
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Yuzvendra Chahal’s Cryptic ‘Sun Will Be Out Again’ Post After Being Ignored For India’s Asia Cup 2023 Squad Has Internet Talking | Cricket News

[ad_1] Asia Cup 2023 Squad: File image of Indian cricket team spinner Yuzvendra Chahal.© AFPThe Indian cricket squad for the Asia Cup 2023 was announced on Monday. Most of the squad inclusions were on expected line with KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer and Jasprit Bumrah being named after a length injury break. Rahul is still nursing an injury and hence Sanju Samson has been kept as the backup. However, one notable omission in the squad was that of leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal. He was part of the ODI and T20I sides that toured West Indies recently.  Chahal came up with a cryptic post on X, formerly known as Twitter, after the selection.He used two emojis: the first one of that of 'Sun behind Cloud' and then the next one of that of 'Sun with face.'-->— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) August 21, ...
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