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“Stop Playing Ranji Trophy”: Sunil Gavaskar Tells Snubbed Domestic Star, Blasts Selectors | Cricket News
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“Stop Playing Ranji Trophy”: Sunil Gavaskar Tells Snubbed Domestic Star, Blasts Selectors | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Sunil Gavaskar© AFPSince the announcement of the India squad for the West Indies series, there's been plenty of chatter around some of the selection affairs. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selection committee's decision to drop Cheteshwar Pujara and not pick Sarfaraz Khan has seen them earn plenty of flak. India great Sunil Gavaskar is one of those who isn't pleased with the selectors' decision. Launching a scathing attack, Gavaskar slammed the selection committee for overlooking Sarfaraz's domestic performances, even advising the batter to stop playing Ranji Trophy.Sarfaraz has had a stunning record in the Ranji Trophy, amassing 556 runs in six games at an average of 92.66 in the 2022-23 campaign that included three centuries. The right-handed batt...
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“Just Because He Doesn’t Play IPL…”: Wasim Jaffer’s No-Nonesense ‘Two Cents’ On India Squads For West Indies Tour | Cricket News
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“Just Because He Doesn’t Play IPL…”: Wasim Jaffer’s No-Nonesense ‘Two Cents’ On India Squads For West Indies Tour | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Wasim JafferIndia's Test and ODI squad selection for the West Indies tour saw a number of youngsters being given the opportunity. But, seeing a few 'deserved candidates' being snubbed, a number of former cricketers have expressed their displeasure on social media. The likes of Sarfaraz Khan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Priyank Panchal, etc., were all overlooked as the likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikward earned the call-up for the tour. Former India batter Wasim Jaffer, giving his two cents on the squads selection, asked the BCCI selection committee some critical questions.Jaffer, in a tweet, admitted being baffled over the selection of 4 opening batters for the Test squad. He feels Sarfaraz should've earned the nod instead, being a middle-order batter.The former I...
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“Make The Reason Public”: Ex India Star Blasts Selectors Over Sarfaraz Khan’s Test Snub | Cricket News
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“Make The Reason Public”: Ex India Star Blasts Selectors Over Sarfaraz Khan’s Test Snub | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Sarfaraz KhanThe manner of selection of players in the Indian team remains a mystery for many. After the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the Test and ODI squads for the tour of West Indies, reactions galore over the repeated snub of domestic superstar Sarfaraz Khan. Even former India opener Aakash Chopra was left baffled seeing Sarfaraz remain on the sidelines despite the mountains of runs he has scored over the last two campaigns of the Ranji Trophy.Sarfaraz, who has been the most prolific run-scorer in First Class cricket in India, couldn't even break into the Indian Test squad, with the Yashasvi Jaiswal getting the nod after Cheteshwar Pujara was dropped.Aakash Chopra, in a video on his YouTube channel, blasted the selectors saying they shou...
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“Clearly The Franchise Route…”: Indian Star’s Subtle IPL Dig At BCCI Selectors | Cricket News
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“Clearly The Franchise Route…”: Indian Star’s Subtle IPL Dig At BCCI Selectors | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Yashasvi Jaiswal© BCCI/SportzpicsThe Indian Premier League (IPL) is arguably the most lucrative T20 league in the world. The IPL has been a great talent breeding ground in the Indian spectrum. While picking-up white-ball players with IPL performances as reference makes sense, should Test selection also be made on the basis of IPL performances? As the India Test squad for the West Indies tour was picked, Yashasvi Jaiswal's inclusion became a subject of intense chatter on social media. While there's no denying that Jaiswal was in superlative form in the IPL for Rajasthan Royals, many feel it's his performances in the T20 league that earned him a spot in the Test team.Indian batter Abhinav Mukund, taking to Twitter, questioned the selection committee's process of pickin...
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“KL Was Never An Option…”: Veteran Star Wants This Power-Hitter As Wicket-Keeping Back Up For WTC Final | Cricket News
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“KL Was Never An Option…”: Veteran Star Wants This Power-Hitter As Wicket-Keeping Back Up For WTC Final | Cricket News

[ad_1] Team India have a huge decision to make with regards to Rahul's replacement.© TwitterAhead of the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia next month, Team India suffered a huge setback when KL Rahul ruled himself out of the summit clash, as well as the remainder of IPL 2023. The Rohit Sharma-led now have a huge decision to make with regards to Rahul's replacement in the squad for the WTC final. Sarfaraz Khan, who has impressed experts with his performances in Ranji Trophy, has emerged as a candidate, as far as Rahul's replacement is concerned.However, Ranji Trophy legend Amol Muzumdar picked Ishan Kishan as Rahul's replacement, saying that the youngster should get his Test debut in the WTC final."Looking at the situation, what has happened to Rahul is unfortunate. Bu...
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Players Who Can Replace KL Rahul In ICC World Test Championship Final | Cricket News
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Players Who Can Replace KL Rahul In ICC World Test Championship Final | Cricket News

[ad_1] Since batter KL Rahul has been ruled out of the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia in June, Team India will be looking for his potential replacement. The wicketkeeper batter sustained an injury during the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on May 1. KL Rahul's injury is a big blow for India, as his presence meant he could open the batting, play in the middle order and do wicket-keeping sometimes if needed.Ishan KishanIshan Kishan can be a possible option, as he has the skills to open for the team or play in the middle order. He was part of the Indian squad for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy but did not play.Ishan has a brilliant first-class cricket record and can bat anywhere in the...
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Delhi Capitals Predicted XI vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2023: Will David Warner And Co Back Prithvi Shaw? | Cricket News
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Delhi Capitals Predicted XI vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2023: Will David Warner And Co Back Prithvi Shaw? | Cricket News

[ad_1] After getting their first win of IPL 2023 against Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals are all set to face Sunrisers Hyderabad in their next clash on Monday at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. The David Warner are currently at the bottom of the points table with only one win out of six games. Inconsistent batting performance made the team struggle during the low run-chase of 128 against KKR. As opener Prithvi Shaw has failed to deliver a strong performance in the season, there are chances that the team might call back Sarfaraz Khan into the Playing XI.The bowling unit got its act together and put up a stellar display to restrict KKR to 127 but the Delhi batters, barring skipper Warner and deputy Axar Patel, failed once again as the hosts huffed and puffed to the...
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Delhi Capitals Aim For Improved Batting Show Against Rajasthan Royals | Cricket News
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Delhi Capitals Aim For Improved Batting Show Against Rajasthan Royals | Cricket News

[ad_1] Battered and bruised by raw pace in back-to-back matches, Delhi Capitals' batting unit is likely to find some breathing space on a featherbed when the side takes on Rajasthan Royals in an afternoon IPL match, on Saturday. Mark Wood and Alzarri Joseph have scarred the likes of Prithvi Shaw and Sarfaraz Khan in DC's line-up in the first two games. And when these talented but low on confidence willow wielders face an attack comprising Trent Boult, KM Asif and Jason Holder, they would have to negotiate speed in mid 130 kmph, which is right up their alley.However, the guile and artistry of Ravichandran Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal on a hot late afternoon and early evening in Guwahati won't be a pleasant proposition either.But the pattern of scores at the Barsapara Stadium suggests that ...
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“Has Test Hundred On Debut”: Delhi Capitals Coach Shuts Down Critics Questioning Prithvi Shaw’s Quality | Cricket News
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“Has Test Hundred On Debut”: Delhi Capitals Coach Shuts Down Critics Questioning Prithvi Shaw’s Quality | Cricket News

[ad_1] The struggles of Prithvi Shaw and Sarfaraz Khan against top quality pace attack has been the talking point in Delhi Capitals' crushing defeats so far, but bowling coach Ajit Agarkar finds it unfair to single out any player when the failure has been a collective one. Lucknow Super Giants beat DC by 50 runs in their first game before Gujarat Titans on Tuesday comfortably romped home by six wickets with 11 balls to spare.In both the games, the two Mumbaikars, who have been prolific batters at the domestic level, seemed to have struggled against likes of Mark Wood (LSG), Mohammed Shami and Alzarri Joseph (GT), all of whom can bowl at 145 plus clicks, and get movement and bounce at good speed."I mean they (Shaw and Sarfaraz) have got runs against fast bowling. I don't think we batted w...
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“Rishabh Became Better Since MS Dhoni Stopped Playing”: Sourav Ganguly | Cricket News
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“Rishabh Became Better Since MS Dhoni Stopped Playing”: Sourav Ganguly | Cricket News

[ad_1] Axar Patel's promotion in Delhi Capitals batting order is being seriously contemplated by the management, team Director Sourav Ganguly said on the eve of IPL game against Gujarat Titans on Tuesday. Ganguly, however, expects DC vice captain to bowl a better line after getting some hammering from Kyle Mayers and Nicholas Pooran. "Yeah that's (batting) been discussed and he will bat up the order as his batting has improved. He has batted exceptionally well on difficult tracks against Australia and hopefully he can score runs for us," Ganguly told mediapersons.He was, however, sympathetic about spinners getting hit on a flat deck. "It's not easy when West Indian boys keep hitting you through middle. And they hit a long way. Mayers, Pooran, Russell and Powell they hit miles in T20 cric...
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