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Asia Cup 2023: “Pagalpanti Nahi” – Rohit Sharma Pulls Indian Cricket Team Batting Order Query Out Of The Park. Watch | Cricket News
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Asia Cup 2023: “Pagalpanti Nahi” – Rohit Sharma Pulls Indian Cricket Team Batting Order Query Out Of The Park. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] The Indian cricket team squad for Asia Cup 2023 was announced on Monday and during the press conference following the reveal, skipper Rohit Sharma faced a lot of questions regarding the possible team combinations and how the batting order can look against Pakistan in the first match of the competition. However, the veteran batter was completely unfazed by the queries and he came up with a straight yet hilarious answer. He explained that most slots in the batting order are already decided with No. 4 and 5 being the slots where some flexibility is possible. He further explained that youngsters will be shuffled in different positions and joked that the team will not indulge in 'madness' like "sending a opener to bat at No 8".“The openers will bat at their positions, same with the num...
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Asia Cup 2023: Doors Shut For Ravichandran Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal To Make India ODI Return? Rohit Sharma’s Big Reply | Cricket News
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Asia Cup 2023: Doors Shut For Ravichandran Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal To Make India ODI Return? Rohit Sharma’s Big Reply | Cricket News

[ad_1] The Indian cricket team squad for Asia Cup 2023 was announced on Monday and a big exclusion was veteran spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal. Instead, the selectors went for the left-arm trio of Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav. During the press conference following the team selection meeting, skipper Rohit Sharma and BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar opened up about the reasons behind the team selection and what it can mean for the future when it comes to the ones who were not picked. "Axar Patel has done really well. He can bat too. Kuldeep Yadav has had a fantastic run to this point. So someone had to miss out. Kuldeep is currently a little ahead of him (Chahal), said Agarkar in the conference.Kuldeep has had a fantastic 2023 in white-ball cricket, taki...
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Ajit Agarkar, New Chief Selector, To Hold Crucial World Cup Talks With Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid: Report | Cricket News
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Ajit Agarkar, New Chief Selector, To Hold Crucial World Cup Talks With Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid: Report | Cricket News

[ad_1] File image of Ajit Agarkar© InstagramChairman of senior selection committee Ajit Agarkar is all set to travel to West Indies to meet head coach Rahul Dravid and skipper Rohit Sharma to discuss the road map for 50 over World Cup starting October 5 in Ahmedabad. India will play Australia in Chennai on October 8 and marquee clash against Pakistan is slated for October 15 in Ahmedabad. "Currently Salil Ankola is in the West Indies but he will be back after the Test series gets over. Ajit will be joining the team before start of the white ball leg," a BCCI source in know of things told PTI on conditions of anonymity.It is understood that Agarkar after being appointed the chairman of selection committee hasn't had a chance to meet the team management in person and this will be an opport...
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“Phasing Out Seniors…”: Ex-India Opener Lists Ajit Agarkar’s Tough Calls | Cricket News
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“Phasing Out Seniors…”: Ex-India Opener Lists Ajit Agarkar’s Tough Calls | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Ajit Agarkar.© InstagramFormer India pacer Ajit Agarkar was named chairman of India's senior men's selection committee earlier this week. However, former India batter Aakash Chopra feels that Agarkar will have some tough decisions to make, especially deciding the T20I future of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul. While Rohit and Kohli are in West Indies to take part in the upcoming Test and ODI assignments, Rahul is recovering from a knee injury at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. Both Rohit and Kohli, however, have not been selected for the T20Is."Tough calls to be taken, honestly speaking. Why am I saying that? Rohit Sharma as a captain after 2023? Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul as T20 players, that's a call the previous selectors have taken f...
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Sachin Tendulkar Has Lunch With New BCCI Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar, Yuvraj Singh. Brian Lara Reacts | Cricket News
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Sachin Tendulkar Has Lunch With New BCCI Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar, Yuvraj Singh. Brian Lara Reacts | Cricket News

[ad_1] Sachin Tendulkar posted this image of him with Ajit Agarkar and Yuvraj Singh.© InstagramFormer India all-rounder Ajit Agarkar was on Tuesday appointed the BCCI chief selector for the Indian men's cricket team.  represented the country in 26 Tests, 191 ODIs, and four T20Is, in addition to playing 110 first-class, 270 List A, and 62 T20 matches. As a former fast bowler, he was part of India's victorious squad in the inaugural T20 World Cup held in South Africa in 2007. He still holds the record for the fastest half-century by an Indian batter in ODI, achieved with a 21-ball fifty against Zimbabwe in 2000.On Tuesday, Agarkar was also seen having lunch with Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh. "Two things that keep us close are friendship and food. Met this bunch for an awesome lunch. #...
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Ex-India All-rounder Ajit Agarkar Appointed BCCI Chief Selector | Cricket News
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Ex-India All-rounder Ajit Agarkar Appointed BCCI Chief Selector | Cricket News

[ad_1] File image of Ajit Agarkar© TwitterFormer India all-rounder Ajit Agarkar was on Tuesday appointed as the head of the BCCI's selection panel for the men's cricket team. "Yhe Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), consisting of Ms Sulakshana Naik, Mr Ashok Malhotra, and Mr Jatin Paranjape, interviewed applicants for the position of one selector in the Men's Selection Committee. The three-member CAC has unanimously recommended Mr Ajit Agarkar for the said position," the BCCI said in a release.The former India all-rounder represented the country in 26 Tests, 191 ODIs, and four T20Is, in addition to playing 110 first-class, 270 List A, and 62 T20 matches. As a former fast bowler, he was part of India's victorious squad in the inaugural T20 World Cup held in South Africa in 2007. He still ho...
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Ajit Agarkar Appears For BCCI Chief Selector’s Interview, Set To Be Chairman: Report | Cricket News
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Ajit Agarkar Appears For BCCI Chief Selector’s Interview, Set To Be Chairman: Report | Cricket News

[ad_1] File image of Ajit Agarkar© TwitterFormer India pacer Ajit Agarkar's appointment as chairman of senior selection committee seems to be a mere formality after he appeared for a virtual interview on Tuesday with Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) headed by Ashok Malhotra. It is understood that BCCI wants to get done with formality of appointment as Agarkar, after taking over, will chair the selection committee meeting for the T20I squad that will play five games in the West Indies. "Agarkar is the only candidate who appeared for interview. It was a virtual one as he is currently abroad on a family break," a BCCI source informed PTI.According to sources, there aren't any notable name from North Zone, who is big enough in stature to take over the coveted post.That is the reason why BCCI...
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Ajit Agarkar Applies For Vacant Position In India Men’s Selection Committee | Cricket News
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Ajit Agarkar Applies For Vacant Position In India Men’s Selection Committee | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Ajit Agarkar© TwitterFormer India bowler Ajit Agarkar has applied for a position in India's senior men's selection committee, according to ESPNcricinfo. The BCCI advertised on June 22 inviting applications for vacant spot in the Men's Selection Committee. The vacancy has not been filled since the last chairman of selectors Chetan Sharma resigned. Agarkar applied a day before the deadline on Thursday. The 45-year-old will be a leading contender for the post of chairman of selectors. Agarkar has played 26 Tests and 191 ODIs for India. If Agarkar is chosen, the panel would have two selectors from West Zone, with Salil Ankola being the other one from this zone. The other three selectors are Shiv Sunder Das, S Sharath, and Subroto Banerjee.Agarkar was part of the Delhi Ca...
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Ajit Agarkar Quits Delhi Capitals After Throwing His Hat In Selection Ring: Report | Cricket News
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Ajit Agarkar Quits Delhi Capitals After Throwing His Hat In Selection Ring: Report | Cricket News

[ad_1] Ajit Agarkar, who is the frontrunner for the Indian chief selector's job, on Thursday relinquished his assistant coach's post in IPL franchise Delhi Capitals. With Agarkar's name in the reckoning, the BCCI might have to increase the annual remuneration of Rs 1 crore offered to the chairman of selectors and Rs 90 lakh for the other members of the panel. Agarkar, as an assistant coach with DC and as a commentator, earns way more than current annual package of chief selector and hence, the BCCI will have to review the existing pay structure.Agarkar is in the running for the top job was reported by PTI on Wednesday and subsequently, the news of him leaving the franchise made it clear that he will be seen sitting on the hot seat once national selection committee picks up the T20 squad ...
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“It’s Baffling”: Rohit Sharma’s Weird Tactic For Ravichandran Ashwin Angers Ex-Cricketers | Cricket News
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“It’s Baffling”: Rohit Sharma’s Weird Tactic For Ravichandran Ashwin Angers Ex-Cricketers | Cricket News

[ad_1] Ravichandran Ashwin has been one of the consistent performers for India on home conditions in the recent past and his impact on the side became even more evident from the fact that he dislodged James Anderson to become the top-ranked Test bowler in the world. As a result, it came as a major surprise to everyone that skipper Rohit Sharma waited around 15 overs to hand the bowl to his top spinner on Day 2 of the third Test against Australia in Indore. While the spin threat was being provided by Ravindra Jadeja, it was Ashwin who ultimately provided the first breakthrough of the day as he dismissed Peter Handscomb. Ravi Shastri, Mitchell Johnson and Ajit Agarkar were all taken aback by the choice made by Rohit and during their commentary, all of the ex-players made it a point to disc...
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