Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh praises his compatriot and mentor Sachin Tendulkar for being honored with the prestigious Col. CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award at the BCCI Awards ceremony in Mumbai. Sachin, known as the 'God of Cricket' has played a record 200 Test matches, scored 100 centuries and 164 half-centuries in his illustrious career, inspiring generations of cricketers with his impeccable skill and unwavering determination. Yuvraj, who shared the field with Sachin, credits him for showing that dreams are achievable with relentless hard work and belief.
India will be without their all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy and middle-order batter Rinku Singh for the second T20I against England, as the duo has been ruled out due to injuries. The BCCI has confirmed that Reddy sustained a side strain during practice, while Singh experienced a back spasm in the first match. All-rounder Shivam Dube has been called up as a replacement for Reddy, while Ramandeep Singh has been added to the squad. The BCCI is closely monitoring Singh's progress and he has been ruled out of the third game as well. The absence of these key players will be a blow to India's chances in the ongoing T20I series against England.
The recent poor performance of Mumbai team in the ongoing Ranji Trophy has raised concerns over the future of the senior players who struggled in the longest format of the game. While BCCI officials have made it mandatory for players to participate in domestic cricket, most of the top India players failed to impress. However, Aakash Chopra believes that the Ranji Trophy form will have no impact on the players' Test career. Notably, Ravindra Jadeja is the only cricketer who stood out on his Ranji return.
The BCCI announced the Indian squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 and Rohit Sharma has been retained as the ODI skipper despite concerns about his form. He will lead the Men in Blue for the first time in the tournament, with Shubman Gill as his vice-captain. Jasprit Bumrah, recovering from a back spasm, has been included in the squad, with his fitness to be tested in the ODI series against England. Mohammed Shami and Kuldeep Yadav also make their return to the squad, while Virat Kohli's participation in the Ranji Trophy is doubtful due to a neck injury.
After much anticipation, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the 15-man squad for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy and ODI series against England. Rohit Sharma will lead the team, with Shubman Gill as the vice-captain, while key players like Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah have also been included. The absence of head coach Gautam Gambhir from the press conference has raised questions, but captain Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit Agarkar assured that his input was taken into consideration during team selection. Overall, the squad seems to be a well-balanced and formidable one for potential future tournaments.
Despite his exceptional performance in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025 where he amassed 752 runs in 7 innings, Karun Nair has been left out of India's squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy. The BCCI chief selector and captain Rohit Sharma announced a 15-man squad on Saturday, with Nair not making the cut. However, former selector Ajit Agarkar admitted that Nair could still be in contention if any player in the squad gets injured before February 11.
Former Team India wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik disclosed that Axar Patel will take on the captaincy role for Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2025 season. This confirmation comes as a response to fans and experts speculating about the franchise's captaincy ahead of the mega auction. Karthik praised the move by BCCI for naming Axar as the vice-captain to Suryakumar Yadav for the upcoming T20I series against England, highlighting it as a significant leadership opportunity for the all-rounder. Axar has been with Delhi Capitals for six seasons and was retained for a whopping Rs 18 crore, which Karthik believes reflects his importance to the franchise.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the Indian squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, and the exclusion of Karun Nair has caused quite a stir. Despite his exceptional performances in the domestic circuit, including a staggering 752 runs in just seven innings, the Vidarbha skipper did not make the cut. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar defended the decision, citing the difficulty in finding a spot in the current Indian team with the available talent and balance.
In a recent by-election held at the BCCI's Special General Meeting, Devajit Saikia and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia were elected as the new secretary and treasurer, respectively. BCCI president Roger Binny praised their appointments and expressed confidence in their administrative and financial skills. BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla also welcomed the new appointments, stating that they are the perfect choices for their new roles. The overwhelming support from state associations also shows a collective commitment to taking Indian cricket to greater heights.
After much anticipation, BCCI finally names Devajit Saikia as the new Secretary, replacing Jay Shah. The former domestic cricketer's appointment is seen as a potential move towards developing Indian cricket at the grassroots level. With the current state of the Indian team in turmoil and controversies surrounding the team, all eyes are on Saikia to bring a much-needed change and address key issues such as the lack of quality fast bowlers and the underperformance of star players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and the England series will be the ultimate test for the newly appointed Secretary.