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KL Rahul (Photo Source: X) NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar voiced his concerns about KL Rahul‘s position as opener for India in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy match against Australia. The first Test is slated for November 22 at Perth’s Optus Stadium.Border-Gavaskar TrophyManjrekar, in conversation with ESPNcricinfo, stated that Rahul’s recent form doesn’t inspire…

NEW DELHI: Will the Champions Trophy be held in Pakistan? Will it be played under a hybrid model? Or will the tournament be entirely shifted out of Pakistan? The uncertainty surrounding the host venue for the 2025 Champions Trophy continues to dominate discussions in world cricket.The controversy began when the BCCI informed the International Cricket…

Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar during a press conference in Mumbai. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: While all eyes are trained on how the Indian team will fare in the five Tests in Australia from Friday, coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar will also be working on a roadmap for the future of the…

NEW DELHI: As India gear up for the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the team is immersed in rigorous training sessions ahead of the first Test in Perth. India’s practice session took a hilarious turn when Sarfaraz Khan grabbed attention with an unconventional catch during fielding drills.Sarfaraz, India’s middle-order batter, left his teammates, including Virat Kohli, Dhruv…

Virat Kohli (Getty Images) Former India coach Ravi Shastri, who guided India to historic Test series wins on their last two tours, wants Virat Kohli to fire himself up like he has done on the previous tours Down Under and rediscover his lost touch during the coming Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT).Holders India will defend the…

Rohit Sharma. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: With Rohit Sharma set to miss the first Test against Australia, India would miss not just their captain but also the opener for a solid start at the top of the order that would be so crucial in the high-stakes Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.Rohit Sharma has informed…

NEW DELHI: India’s preparation for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting November 22 in Perth, has hit a roadblock as opener Shubman Gill has been ruled out of the first Test.The 25-year-old batter sustained a hairline fracture on his left thumb during a match simulation in Perth on Saturday, leaving Team India searching for a replacement in…

NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) officials are trying to urge the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to work towards the hybrid model for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy next year through back-channel talks, as per sources.Sources said that back channel talks are going on to make PCB understand why the hybrid model is the…

File photo of Mohammed Shami (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: With Team India gearing up for the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, veteran pacer Mohammed Shami’s return to competitive cricket from a long-term injury has sparked excitement among fans and cricket experts.Shami, who recently made his comeback in the Ranji Trophy, should join the squad for…

Mohammed Siraj (Reuters Photo) NEW DELHI: India pacer Mohammed Siraj was practicing in Australia during the 2020-21 tour when he received the devastating news of his father’s death. The heartbreaking message was conveyed to him by Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri. Overwhelmed with grief, Siraj rushed to his hotel room and broke down.Siraj had the…