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T20 World Cup: Why India needed a Rinku-first policy

In a press conference explaining Team India's selection for the World Cup, BCCI's chief selector Ajit Agarkar said that Rinku Singh was "the toughest thing to discuss…it was all about the combination we wanted." The chief selector meant that the committee did its best but it couldn't find Rinku a…

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Pakistan's Rashid Latif weighs in on Rinku Singh T20 World Cup snub, says instead of taking 4 spinners...

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif on Friday weighed in on India's squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, which commences next month in the Americas.

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Leaving Rinku Singh out of team was the toughest decision: Ajit Agarkar

MUMBAI: One player whose exclusion from India's 15-man squad evoked public outcry was Rinku Singh. In the 11 innings that he's played for India so far, the left-hander, batting at No. 5 or No. 6, has scored 356 runs at a strike rate of 176.23 and an average of 89.…

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There is no replacement for what Hardik Pandya can do: Chief selector Ajit Agarkar

NEW DELHI: Chief selector Ajit Agarkar staunchly defended the inclusion of Hardik Pandya in India's T20 World Cup squad, emphasizing the irreplaceable skill set he brings when in form.

The Times of India

What happened at BCCI's selection meeting to pick India's T20 World Cup squad, which names were hotly debated

The much-awaited Indian squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup was announced by the BCCI on Tuesday as the board secretary Jay Shah, chief selector Ajit Agarkar and head coach Rahul Dravid met at a hotel in Ahmedabad to finalize the 15 names. However, the ICC permits all teams time…

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Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, Yuzvendra Chahal return for T20 World Cup

NEW DELHI: The BCCI’s Ajit Agarkar-led national selection committee went largely with tried and tested choices while announcing the Indian team on Tuesday for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the US and Caribbean in June.

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T20 World Cup selection: Too many loose ends

Agarkar-led selection panel has a tough job to do

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'Agarkar bhai select karo please': Suresh Raina bats for inclusion of this CSK star in T20 World Cup squad

NEW DELHI: Former Chennai Super Kings stalwart Suresh Raina on Tuesday voiced a compelling plea to the BCCI chief selector, Ajit Agarkar, advocating for the inclusion of star CSK all-rounder Shivam Dube in the upcoming T20 World Cup squad.

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Red-hot Dinesh Karthik declares he's '100 per cent ready to play T20 World Cup'

NEW DELHI: Going through a purple patch this Indian Premier League season, veteran ‘keeper-batter Dinesh Karthik is determined to represent India once again and is willing to put in every effort to secure a spot in the squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, which is set to take place…

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I’m 100 per cent ready to play Twenty20 World Cup, says Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik aims for India comeback in Twenty20 World Cup with strategic batting approach, not power-hitting like Russell or Pollard.

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'Everything is fake': Rohit Sharma denies meeting with chief selector Ajit Agarkar and coach Rahul Dravid for T20 World Cup

NEW DELHI: India's cricketing landscape buzzed with speculation as reports emerged of a purported meeting between India captain Rohit Sharma, BCCI chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar, and head coach Rahul Dravid to deliberate on India's roadmap for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

The Times of India

Hardik Pandya's inclusion in T20 World Cup squad depends on IPL bowling performance: Report

NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma recently held a meeting with head coach Rahul Dravid and chief selector Ajit Agarkar in Mumbai during the ongoing IPL 2024 season, according to a media report. The primary agenda of the meeting, which took place at the BCCI headquarters, was to discuss the…

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MS Dhoni's instinctive captaincy outshines artificial intelligence, says Ajit Agarkar

NEW DELHI: Chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar on Wednesday hailed talismanic MS Dhoni as a true embodiment of instinct in a sport where data and insight play significant roles.

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'Think wisely BCCI': Virat Kohli's hundred for RCB rallies support for his T20 World Cup selection

Virat Kohli hit the first hundred of IPL 2024 on Saturday; and even though his 8th IPL century did not result in a win for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the knock rallied support for the batting legend after reports last month that voices in the BCCI corridors are questioning whether…

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IPL 2024: Rishabh Pant's success vs CSK adds to India's wicket-keeping options for T20 World Cup

While Rishabh Pant's 51 off 32 balls paved the way for Delhi Capitals' victory over the fancied Chennai Super Kings in Vizag on Easter Sunday, it also provided Ajit Agarkar and the rest of the Indian selectors another exciting option for the wicket-keeper's slot when it comes to picking the…

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BCCI asks Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman, Ajit Agarkar to suggest ways to improve domestic cricket

MUMBAI: In a bid to keep up its efforts to boost men’s domestic cricket, the BCCI at its Apex Council meeting on Monday formed a three-member committee, which includes India men’s team head coach Rahul Dravid, National Cricket Academy chairman VVS Laxman and men’s chief selector Ajit Agarkar, to "give…

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'Rohit Sharma said we need Virat Kohli at any cost for T20 World Cup'

The report of Virat Kohli's possible omission from India's T20 World Cup squad spread like wildfire after it was first reported by The Telegraph earlier this week, but a latest post by former India allrounder Kirti Azad refutes all those claims as the 1983 World Cup winner states that captain…

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Virat Kohli likely to be omitted from India's squad for T20 World Cup: Report

With the provisional squads for the Men's T20 World Cup to be sent to the International Cricket Council (ICC) in the first week of May, the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season is set to form the basis for teams across the world to zero in on their selection. But…

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Don't take home dominance for granted: Rahul Dravid

Foreigners now get more exposure to conditions here, says Dravid

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Devdutt Padikkal overcomes health struggles to make Test debut for India

NEW DELHI: Amidst the beaming smiles and proud moments of receiving his India Test cap from Ravichandran Ashwin, Devdutt Padikkal's journey to this pinnacle was veiled in silent struggles and perseverance over the past two years.

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BCCI mulls matching red-ball fee with IPL remuneration

Board consulting Team India captain, coach, selectors to revive players' interest in Tests and first-class cricket

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Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer may face contract axe over Ranji Trophy absence

MUMBAI: Not playing in the ongoing Ranji Trophy may cost Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer heavily. Both Kishan and Iyer are likely to lose their central contracts when the BCCI announces the list, which is likely to be soon, TOI has learnt.

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Salil Ankola may exit committee as BCCI floats advertisement for national selector post

INDORE: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday floated an advertisement for the post of national selector of the men's team on its website. This means that one of the five national selectors will have to quit the committee.

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Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli’s selection conundrum continues ahead of Afghanistan T20Is

NEW DELHI: With the focus set on the high-profile T20 World Cup in the Americas scheduled for June, the national selectors are facing a tough decision in picking just one among Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan.

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T20 World Cup: Ajit Agarkar likely to speak to Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, 30-odd players could be monitored during IPL

CAPE TOWN: The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee will have some sleepless nights before selecting the squad for T20s against Afghanistan with veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli keen to play the World Cup in June.

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