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“Virat Kohli Like My Son, Why Would I Say…?”: Chetan Sharma On Sting Operation Controversy | Cricket News
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“Virat Kohli Like My Son, Why Would I Say…?”: Chetan Sharma On Sting Operation Controversy | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former India selector Chetan Sharma has suggested that he has always considered star batter Virat Kohli as his son, adding that he is eagerly waiting for his return to action. This comes after Chetan resigned as the selector last year amid row over his alleged remarks in a sting operation. In a sting operation conducted by Zee News, Chetan had made inappropriate remarks on Kohli, Sourav Ganguly, Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya and a number of other players in the team. In his first interview since the sting operation, which led to his ouster from the BCCI, Chetan said that he would nev...
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On Sarfaraz Khan’s Perceived ‘Dig’ At BCCI Selectors During Ranji Trophy Game, Report Claims This | Cricket News
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On Sarfaraz Khan’s Perceived ‘Dig’ At BCCI Selectors During Ranji Trophy Game, Report Claims This | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Sarfaraz Khan.Sarfaraz Khan's omission from the Indian team has been linked to fitness and disciplinary issues but sources in Mumbai cricket insisted that there was no truth in the claims. While it is perceived in BCCI circle that Sarfaraz needs to work on his fitness and also be a bit more disciplined both on and off the field, people associated with Mumbai cricket defended the middle-order batter. Sarfaraz's gesture of pointing finger towards the dressing room after scoring a crucial hundred against Delhi in the previous season was not appreciated.It was perceived as a dig at one of the selectors watching the match."Sarfaraz's celebration during a Ranji match in Delhi was meant for his teammates and coach Amol Mujumdar, who had doffed his hat. The selector present ...
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On This Day, Mohammed Shami Took Hattrick vs Afghanistan During ODI World Cup 2019. Watch | Cricket News
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On This Day, Mohammed Shami Took Hattrick vs Afghanistan During ODI World Cup 2019. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Mohammed Shami took a hattrick against Afghanistan© TwitterMohammed Shami is undoubtedly one of the best pacers in the world. Making his international debut in 2013, he has played 64 Tests and scalped a whopping total of 229 wickets in the longest format. Known for troubling the batters at every given condition, the 32-year-old pacer has achieved numerous milestones in his career but the most memorable one would be the hattrick against Afghanistan that he took during the 2019 ODI World Cup in England, which helped India clinch a victory by 11 runs.Opting to bat first, India had a forgettable day as they could only score 224/8 in 50 overs. Virat Kohli and Kedar Jadhav came as saviors for the MS Dhoni-led side as they smashed 67 and 52 runs respectively. Later, Afghanistan also stru...
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Chetan Sharma, Ex BCCI Chief Selector Chairs Duleep Trophy Selection Meeting: Report | Cricket News
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Chetan Sharma, Ex BCCI Chief Selector Chairs Duleep Trophy Selection Meeting: Report | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Chetan Sharma© TwitterFormer India chairman of selector Chetan Sharma chaired the North Zone meeting for the team selection ahead of Duleep Trophy, according to media reports on Thursday. Sharma stepped down from his role earlier in 2023 amidst controversial circumstances but he was back in the role of selector. The meeting was also attended by representatives from various associations including cricket administrator Anirudh Chaudhry and reports claimed that Sharma represented the Haryana Cricket Association in the meeting which he chaired due to seniority.Punjab skipper Mandeep Singh will captain the North Zone squad in the Duleep Trophy beginning on June 28.The squad also includes Punjab opener Prabhsimran Singh and Punjab pacers Siddharth Kaul and Baltej Singh.Del...
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“Life Has Been Very Tough…”: Ex-BCCI Chief Selector Chetan Sharma’s Cryptic Tweet Has Everyone Guessing | Cricket News
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“Life Has Been Very Tough…”: Ex-BCCI Chief Selector Chetan Sharma’s Cryptic Tweet Has Everyone Guessing | Cricket News

[ad_1] File image of ex-BCCI chief selector Chetan Sharma© TwitterA new tweet by Chetan Sharma, former BCCI chief selector, has left everyone guessing. Sharma, a former India player, had in February resigned from the top post over his alleged remarks in a sting operation. In the sting operation, Sharma had allegedly made some bizarre comments about Virat Kohli, Sourav Ganguly, Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya and a number of other players in the team. The BCCI didn't release any official statement on the matter.Now, a tweet by Sharma that was posted in the early morning of May 18, has left everyone guessing."Life has been very tough so far. No hope from your near & dear. Hope Mata Rani bless me....." Chetan Sharma tweeted.Life has been very tough so far. No hope from your near & dear....
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After Chetan Sharma’s Resignation, This Ex-India Opener May Become Interim BCCI Chief Selector | Cricket News
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After Chetan Sharma’s Resignation, This Ex-India Opener May Become Interim BCCI Chief Selector | Cricket News

[ad_1] Ex-India opener Shiv Sunder Das could be appointed interim chairman of the selection panel.© InstagramFormer India opener Shiv Sunder Das could be appointed interim chairman of the national selection committee after Chetan Sharma resigned from the post following a sting operation by a news channel, where he allegedly revealed confidential information. Das played 23 Tests, the most number among the current lot in the selection panel. Chetan and the entire selection committee had earlier been sacked following India's semi-final exit from the T20 World Cup in Australia. He re-applied for the post and was re-appointed as chairman.Chetan, a handy pace bowler, who played when Kapil Dev was at the helm of Indian cricket, is the country's first hat-trick man in ODI World Cup. But Chetan i...
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Rahul Dravid, Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya Had Lost Faith In Chief Selector Chetan Sharma: Report | Cricket News
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Rahul Dravid, Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya Had Lost Faith In Chief Selector Chetan Sharma: Report | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former India pace bowler Chetan Sharma has resigned from the post of chairman of the senior selection committee following a sting operation by a news channel, where he allegedly revealed confidential information. "Chetan has tendered his resignation to BCCI secretary Jay Shah and his resignation has been accepted. His position had become untenable after the sting operation. He resigned voluntarily and wasn't asked to resign," a senior BCCI source told PTI on the condition of anonymity on Friday.Chetan was in Kolkata along with other selection committee members for the Ranji Trophy final between Bengal and Saurashtra. They were there to select the Irani Cup team.But once his resignation was accepted, Chetan left for Delhi and avoided the waiting media at the airport here.During the...
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BCCI Chief Selector Chetan Sharma Resigns, Say Sources Amid Sting Operation Row | Cricket News
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BCCI Chief Selector Chetan Sharma Resigns, Say Sources Amid Sting Operation Row | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Chetan SharmaThe Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) chief selector Chetan Sharma has resigned amid row over his alleged remarks in a sting operation. The BCCI secretary Jay Shah is said to have accepted his resignation. In the sting operation, Sharma had allegedly made some bizarre comments about Virat Kohli, Sourav Ganguly, Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya and a number of other players in the team. The BCCI didn't release any official statement on the matter and now it seems like Sharma has been relieved from his duties.In the sting operation, Sharma had allegedly revealed his internal discussions with head coach Rahul Dravid and Virat Kohli during the sting conducted by Zee News.Sharma alleged that a lot of players take injections to expedite their return to c...
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BCCI Chief Selector Chetan Sharma In Midst Of TV Sting Controversy | Cricket News
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BCCI Chief Selector Chetan Sharma In Midst Of TV Sting Controversy | Cricket News

[ad_1] File image of BCCI chief selector Chetan Sharma© TwitterBCCI chief selector Chetan Sharma was caught in a controversy on Tuesday after he allegedly revealed classified selection matters during a sting operation conducted by a TV channel. Sharma, who was recently reinstated by the BCCI after being removed following India's showing in the T20 World Cup in Australia, was seen during the sting operation casting aspersions on players like Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah. Sharma also allegedly revealed his internal discussions with head coach Rahul Dravid and Virat Kohli during the sting conducted by Zee News.Sharma alleged that a lot of players take injections to expedite their return to competitive cricket despite being 80 to 85 per cent fit. The former India pace bowler also alleged t...
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Chetan Sharma To Continue As Chairman Of BCCI Selection Committee, New Panel Named | Cricket News
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Chetan Sharma To Continue As Chairman Of BCCI Selection Committee, New Panel Named | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former India cricketer Chetan Sharma, who was the head of the BCCI selection committee for the men's cricket team from December 2020 till late last year, will continue as the chief selector, according to a BCCI statement on Saturday. Other selectors in panel are Sridharan Sharath from South Zone, Shiv Sundar Das from Central Zone, Subroto Banerjee from East and Salil Ankola from West Zone."The Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) comprising Ms Sulakshana Naik, Mr Ashok Malhotra, and Mr Jatin Paranjape undertook an extensive process for selecting members of the All-India Senior Selection Committee. The Board received around 600 applications following its advertisement for the five posts issued on its official website on 18th November 2022," the BCCI statement said."Upon due deliberatio...
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