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Ex-India Star Wants To Know “The Truth” Behind Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan’s Snub From BCCI Contracts | Cricket News
14Mar By adminNo Comments
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Ex-India Star Wants To Know “The Truth” Behind Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan’s Snub From BCCI Contracts | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Shreyas Iyer (left) and Ishan Kishan.© BCCIBoth Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan were overlooked when the BCCI announced the central contracts for 2023-24 season. The snub gave rise to several speculations. Given that the board firmly pushed forward its mandate that players need to be available for domestic cricket if they are fit and not on national duty, many media reports claimed that the duo's unavailability during their state's respective domestic matches led to their ouster. Though Iyer played the Ranji Trophy semi-final and final game for Mumbai, both the matches took place well after the BCCI announced the central contracts.While a lot of speculation have already been made about the possible reasons that could have led to ouster of the two players, former India ...
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‘MS Dhoni Took Permission From Me’: Suresh Raina On Veteran’s Inclusion In CSK’s Playing XI | Cricket News
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‘MS Dhoni Took Permission From Me’: Suresh Raina On Veteran’s Inclusion In CSK’s Playing XI | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Suresh Raina (left) and MS Dhoni.© TwitterThe MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings took a tough call towards the end of IPL 2021 by dropping their star player Suresh Raina to make place for Robin Uthappa. It was a match against Delhi Capitals that saw CSK's then new recruit Uthappa getting a chance. He was traded to the side from Rajasthan Royals ahead of IPL 2021. Back then, Dhoni had informed at the toss that Raina was injured. However, the player never returned into CSK's playing XI for the remainder of the season.During an interaction with Robin Uthappa, Raina revealed that giving an opportunity to the right-handed batter was a tactical move and that CSK skipper Dhoni consulted him for it."When MS Dhoni and I talked, I suggested him that 'you should try Robin Uthappa...
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“They Kind Of Lose The Plot…”: Ex-CSK Star Slams Mumbai Indians’ Bowling In IPL 2023 | Cricket News
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“They Kind Of Lose The Plot…”: Ex-CSK Star Slams Mumbai Indians’ Bowling In IPL 2023 | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Mumbai Indians team.© BCCI/IPLFormer India batter Robin Uthappa has lashed out at the Mumbai Indians' bowling unit for leaking runs in the slog overs. MI defeated Rajasthan Royals by 6 wickets in a last-over thriller at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Chasing 213 runs to win, the Rohit Sharma-led side was on the verge of defeat before Tim David's 45 not out off 14 saved its blushes. With MI needing 17 runs off the final over, David hit Jason Holder for three consecutive sixes on the first three balls to seal the deal for his side.While Mumbai won the game, the fact that they didn't bowl well for yet another time in IPL 2023 faded in the victory celebration. However, Uthappa pointed out that MI need to sort out their slog overs bowling issues."This game will make it f...
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“Can’t Take Cricket Out Of…”: Gautam Gambhir’s Apt Reply To Irfan Pathan’s Praise | Cricket News
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“Can’t Take Cricket Out Of…”: Gautam Gambhir’s Apt Reply To Irfan Pathan’s Praise | Cricket News

[ad_1] India Maharajas beat Asia Lion by 10 wickets in a one-sided game on Tuesday.© TwitterRobin Uthappa and Gautam Gambhir were on top of their games on Tuesday as India Maharajas outplayed Asia Lions by 10 wickets in the fourth match of the ongoing Legends League Cricket. The duo put up a spectacular unbeaten 159-run opening stand to record an emphatic victory at the Asian Town Cricket Stadium in Doha. The opening pair set ablaze the cricketing venue with Uthappa cracking an unbeaten 88 off 39 balls with 11 boundaries and five sixes, while Gambhir scored an unconquered 61 off 36 balls with 12 boundaries.Impressed by the duo's batting, their former India teammate and Asia Lions player Irfan Pathan praised the openers for their consistency and power."Bhai @GautamGambhir kya irada hai? B...
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Robin Uthappa Feels These Two Pacers Will Vie For A Spot In India’s Playing XI In T20 World Cup | Cricket News
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Robin Uthappa Feels These Two Pacers Will Vie For A Spot In India’s Playing XI In T20 World Cup | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Robin Uthappa.The BCCI announced the replacement for injured pacer Jasprit Bumrah for 2022 T20 World Cup on Friday. It will be Mohammed Shami who will fill the vacant spot and that will help the Indian side to continue having four full-time fast bowlers in the 15-member squad. Former India batter Robin Uthappa feels that Shami and Arshdeep Singh are certain to get a spot in the playing XI and it will be a toss-up between Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Harshal Patel, in case India decide to play with three pure pacers.Uthappa shared his views when asked about India's ideal fast bowling line-up."It will depend on how many fast bowlers they are going to go with because you also have Hardik Pandya there... I would go with Arshdeep Singh, Shami... I think it will be between Bhuvi ...
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“Still Remember The Bowl Out, Tipping My Hat In Celebration”: Robin Uthappa On 15th Anniversary Of 2007 T20 World Cup Win | Cricket News
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“Still Remember The Bowl Out, Tipping My Hat In Celebration”: Robin Uthappa On 15th Anniversary Of 2007 T20 World Cup Win | Cricket News

[ad_1] On the occasion of Team India's ICC T20 World Cup 2007 win, former Indian batter Robin Uthappa said on Saturday that he still remembers his celebration after the famous bowl-out after a thrilling tied Group D clash with arch-rivals Pakistan during the tournament. A new chapter in Indian cricket history was written when a young and relatively inexperienced Team India led by MS Dhoni won the hearts of a billion fans as they defeated Pakistan in the finals of the inaugural ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 15 years to this day.The Men in Blue escaped the jaws of defeat in the final over of the match and won versus their arch-rivals by a margin of just five runs. The 2007 World Cup victory was India's first ever major limited-overs trophy since the heroics of the 1983 ICC Men's World Cup.The m...
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