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“No One Is Bigger Than Game”: World Cup Winner Backs BCCI Over Contract Row | Cricket News
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“No One Is Bigger Than Game”: World Cup Winner Backs BCCI Over Contract Row | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Ishan Kishan (R) and Shreyas Iyer (L).© X (Twitter)Former Indian cricket team pacer Madan Lal, who was part of the 1983 World Cup-winning team, has praised the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for terminating star duo Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer's central contracts. While the BCCI didn't reveal the reason behind the decision to axe Kishan and Iyer, reports have claimed that the board was not happy with the players after both decided to skip domestic games for their state teams, despite being cleared fit by the NCA. Lal lauded BCCI over the polarising move, saying that playing domestic cricket should be made compulsory for those who prioritise IPL over First Class matches."If the BCCI told them to play first-class cricket, they should have gone and playe...
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“What Is R Ashwin Supposed To Prove After 712 Wickets?”: Ex India Star Slams Spinner’s Asia Cup Snub | Cricket News
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“What Is R Ashwin Supposed To Prove After 712 Wickets?”: Ex India Star Slams Spinner’s Asia Cup Snub | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former India cricketers Madan Lal and Karsan Ghavri stated that the selectors should have included all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin and leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal in the 18-member Team India squad for the upcoming Asia Cup. The continental tournament will kick-start from August 30, with co-hosts Pakistan squaring off against Nepal in the opening match. India will open their campaign against the arch-rivals Pakistan on September 2 in Kandy. While Kuldeep Yadav was picked as the frontline spinner for the Asia Cup, the other spin options in the squad are all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel."Australia have played Kuldeep Yadav very well. Yuzvendra Chahal should have got a chance. He is a match-winning bowler. Ashwin is someone who has taken 500-600 wickets... he knows how to ...
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“Where Is The Hardik Pandya That…”: India’s World Cup-winning Star Raises Concerns Over All-Rounder’s Form | Cricket News
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“Where Is The Hardik Pandya That…”: India’s World Cup-winning Star Raises Concerns Over All-Rounder’s Form | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Hardik Pandya.© AFPThe Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) named a 17-member squad for the Asia Cup 2023, starting August 30th. The squad announcement saw the returns of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer, with young batter Tilak Varma receiving his maiden call-up. Rohit Sharma will lead the team during the tournament, while Hardik Pandya will deputise him. Former India all-rounder Madan Lal, however, expressed concerns over Hardik's form, despite admitting that the Gujarat Titans captain could be India's next skipper."See, he definitely could be the next captain, the way he is going about leading in T20Is. But my concern is not that. Hardik has to perform. He is so talented and has done well, but where is the Hardik Pandya that scored 92 against Australia? That sort...
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“Worrying Point Is…”: India’s World Cup Winning Great Raises Concern Over Asia Cup Squad | Cricket News
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“Worrying Point Is…”: India’s World Cup Winning Great Raises Concern Over Asia Cup Squad | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former Indian cricketer Madan Lal on Monday expressed his concern over the fitness of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer and was surprised by the exclusion of Yuzvendra Chahal and Ravichandran Ashwin from the Indian squad for the Asia Cup 2023. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday announced a 17-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2023 which will begin on August 30 with Jasprit Bumrah, Iyer, and Rahul returning to the squad."More or less, the team is the same which all of us were expecting. But the only worrying point is the fitness level. KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer had not played matches. Playing in a big game like Asia Cup or World Cup is totally different, there is a lot going on. Your level of fitness has to be more than 100%. I hope they are fit," the Indian cr...
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Between Ishan Kishan And KL Rahul, 1983 World Cup Winner Has A Clear Choice For Wicketkeeper’s Slot | Cricket News
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Between Ishan Kishan And KL Rahul, 1983 World Cup Winner Has A Clear Choice For Wicketkeeper’s Slot | Cricket News

[ad_1] File image of Ishan Kishan© AFPOn choosing between KL Rahul, Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan as a wicketkeeper for World Cup, 1983 World Cup winner Madan Lal has said, "It is quite a debate. The thing with Rahul is that he has just recovered, he will play matches, we will get to know about his form. Maybe we can send two wicketkeepers for the World Cup, KL Rahul and Ishan. Ishan is playing really well and has made a case for himself. We will see how Rahul plays. According to me, the team management will go with Rahul."Ishan was named as the 'Player of the Series' against West Indies in ODIs as he scored 184 runs in three matches with half-centuries in all of the games. Ishan has smashed a double century and six fifties in 16 ODI innings, in which he has scored 694 runs at an average...
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“Though Jasprit Bumrah Is An Asset…”: 1983 World Cup Winner Warns Team India | Cricket News
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“Though Jasprit Bumrah Is An Asset…”: 1983 World Cup Winner Warns Team India | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former Indian all-rounder Madan Lal said that though it is great that pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has made his return to the national side for the series against Ireland, the Indian bowling attack will have to perform as a unit for them to have a chance at the ICC Cricket World Cup at home, which will be held from October 5 to November 19 this year. Jasprit Bumrah makes his return to competitive cricket as he will lead India during the T20I series against Ireland, starting in August, announced the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on July 31."It is good that he is going to Ireland. He will get to play matches and get to know where he stands with regard to his fitness. He will have to play matches and maintain continuity. It is really important that he plays the World ...
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On PT Usha’s “Tarnishing Image Of Nation” Dig At Wrestlers, WC-Winning Star’s Retort | Cricket News
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On PT Usha’s “Tarnishing Image Of Nation” Dig At Wrestlers, WC-Winning Star’s Retort | Cricket News

[ad_1] PT Usha had said that the protesting wrestlers are tarnishing the image of the country.© TwitterTop Indian grapplers have been protesting at Jantar Mantar in the national capital against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment. The likes of Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, and many other wrestlers have been sleeping on the streets, urging authorities to file an FIR against Brij Bhushan, who has denied the allegations on multiple occasions. Awaiting action to be taken, Vinesh had questioned the silence of the country's top cricketers."The entire country worships cricket but not even a single cricketer has spoken up. We aren't saying that you speak in our favour, but at least put up a neutral message an...
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“Forget Jasprit Bumrah…”: India Star’s Blunt Remark On Star Pacer’s Prolonged Absence | Cricket News
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“Forget Jasprit Bumrah…”: India Star’s Blunt Remark On Star Pacer’s Prolonged Absence | Cricket News

[ad_1] Star pacer Jasprit Bumrah's absence has left Team India and their fans disappointed. The 29-year-old pacer has been out of action since September 2022 due to his back injury. According to the sources, Bumrah might be missing out on IPL 2023 as he may undergo a back surgery to fully recover from the problem. This has to led to concerns over his availability if India are to qualify for the World Test Championship (WTC) final in June. As the Rohit Sharma-led side is on the cusp of qualifying into marquee event, former India all-rounder Madan Lal stated that the team management should forget about Bumrah and go with Umesh Yadav."They will take Umesh [to WTC final]. There you need at least 3 pacers to only one spinner might play and the rest will be fast bowlers. Bumrah ko ab bhool jao...
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“Passion Of Playing For The Country Is Missing”: Ex Cricketer On Team India After ODI Series Loss To Bangladesh | Cricket News
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“Passion Of Playing For The Country Is Missing”: Ex Cricketer On Team India After ODI Series Loss To Bangladesh | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former coach Madan Lal on Thursday lashed out at India following their ODI series loss in Bangladesh, saying the team lacked "intensity and passion" and was heading in the wrong direction. India lost to Bangladesh by five runs in the second ODI in Mirpur on Wednesday to concede the series 0-2 after having suffered a one-wicket defeat in the first ODI. "Definitely the Indian team is not going in the right direction. I have not seen the intensity in the team of late. I have not seen 'Josh' in them in the last couple of years," Lal told PTI in an interview."They are not looking like an Indian team at all. That passion of playing for the country is missing. Either their bodies are too tired or they are just going through the motions. And this is a serious concern."Deepak Chahar, who h...
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“Virat Kohli Not Going To Win You Every Match”: India Great On Road Ahead In T20 World Cup | Cricket News
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“Virat Kohli Not Going To Win You Every Match”: India Great On Road Ahead In T20 World Cup | Cricket News

[ad_1] As the euphoria around Virat Kohli-orchestrated Indian win over Pakistan is still settling, the 1983 World Cup-winning member Madan Lal says the 'Men in Blue' must not rely on the heroics of just one or two players if they are to lift the T20 World Cup trophy. Kohli was at his imperious best against a decent Pakistan attack as he single-handedly piloted India to memorable four-wicket win at the iconic MCG on Sunday.His 53-ball unbeaten 82 is being celebrated as one of the greatest T20 knocks.Former India pacer Madan Lal feels India's openers need to provide a solid start and it's too early to say if the momentum is with India after just one victory since "in T20 cricket you never know." "Virat Kohli's innings was amazing. I have never seen an innings like that but Virat Kohli is n...
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