MUMBAI: For the last year or so, Rohit Sharma has gone into every series with growing speculation over his future. The departure of current chief selector Ajit Agarkar – which will become official after October 4, the last date of his tenure – has again turned the spotlight on the former India skipper. It is…
Mohammed Shami (PTI Photo) Former India bowling coach Bharat Arun has questioned the way Mohammed Shami has been treated by the current selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar, insisting that the veteran pacer still has plenty to offer despite being out of the national setup.Shami has not played for India since the Champions Trophy campaign…
On BCCI’s agenda: Rohit’s future, WC roadmap and India’s recent past (Agency Images) Mumbai/New Delhi: The future of Rohit Sharma and the shape of India’s ODI team for the next World Cup cycle are set to dominate discussions when the BCCI’s top brass meets in Mumbai on Thursday for a wide-ranging performance review.While recent defeats…
Suryakumar Yadav (AP Photo) Suryakumar Yadav has finally opened up on the shock of losing his place in the Indian team just months after leading the side to the T20 World Cup title.The World Cup-winning captain was overlooked by the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee for the next series against Ireland and England, with Shreyas Iyer…
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, left, with BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) head VVS Laxman. (PTI Photo) BENGALURU: VVS Laxman has revealed that he turned down the opportunity to succeed Rahul Dravid as India head coach in 2024, choosing instead to continue his work at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) and citing family considerations as…
India’s captain Shubman Gill, (left), and head coach Gautam Gambhir during a training session. (PTI Photo) It’s been a year since a young Indian team came out of a grueling five-Test tour of England with a memorable 2-2 scoreline. “Our next four Test matches are going to be in India. And that’s going to be…
India’s Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (ANI Photo) The debate surrounding Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma‘s ODI future refuses to die down despite both continuing to deliver for India. While neither head coach Gautam Gambhir nor chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar has publicly committed to their participation in the 2027 World Cup, keeping the speculation…
India’s Washington Sundar. (Photo by AP/PTI) NEW DELHI: The men’s senior selection committee, chaired by Ajit Agarkar, is likely to pick the squad for the upcoming two-Test tour of Sri Lanka, starting August 15 in Galle. Informal discussions took place on the sidelines of the white-ball tour in England, and a formal meeting will convene…
India’s Washington Sundar. (Photo by AP/PTI) NEW DELHI: The men’s senior selection committee, chaired by Ajit Agarkar, is likely to pick the squad for the upcoming two-Test tour of Sri Lanka, starting August 15 in Galle. Informal discussions took place on the sidelines of the white-ball tour in England, and a formal meeting will convene…
India coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector for the Indian men’s cricket team Ajit Agarkar . (Getty Images) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik believes there could be differences between head coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar, suggesting that contrasting priorities may have contributed to India’s selection decisions during the recent T20I tour of…