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After Chetan Sharma's Resignation, This Ex-India Opener May Become Interim BCCI Chief Selector

Former India opener Shiv Sunder Das could be appointed interim chairman of the national selection committee after Chetan Sharma resigned from the post following a sting operation by a news channel, where he allegedly revealed confidential information. Das played 23 Tests, the most number among the current lot in the selection panel. Chetan and the entire selection committee had earlier been sacked following India's semi-final exit from the T20 World Cup in Australia. He re-applied for the post and was re-appointed as chairman.

IPL 2023 Schedule: Full schedule of matches, venues and time table

IPL 2023 opener in Ahmedabad, the BCCI announced on Friday as it unveiled the schedule for the upcoming season. The 16th edition of the tournament starts from March 31 and the last league match will be played on May 21.All the 10 franchises will play 7 home and 7 away matches during the league phase of the tournament. A total of 70 league matches will be played and will include 18 double headers, the board announced. The league matches will be played over a course of 52 days at 12 venues.

SS Das could be interim chairman after Chetan Sharma quits from chief selector's post

Chief selector Chetan had earlier resigned on Friday after a sting operation caught him gossiping about players and claiming the widespread use of unsanctioned injections to pass fitness tests.Former India opener SS Das, who is from Central Zone, could now be appointed as the interim chairman of the committee as he has played the most number of Tests among the current lot in the selection panel. Das has 23 Tests to his name. Along with Das, the committee has Subroto Banerjee (East Zone), Salil Ankola (West Zone) and Sridharan Sharath (South Zone) as its other members.

Rahul Dravid, Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya Had Lost Faith In Chief Selector Chetan Sharma: Report

Former India pace bowler Chetan Sharma has resigned from the post of chairman of the senior selection committee following a sting operation by a news channel, where he allegedly revealed confidential information. "Chetan has tendered his resignation to BCCI secretary Jay Shah and his resignation has been accepted. His position had become untenable after the sting operation. He resigned voluntarily and wasn't asked to resign," a senior BCCI source told PTI on the condition of anonymity on Friday.

Bengal vs Saurashtra, Ranji Trophy Final Day 2 Live Score: Saurashtra Eye Lead

Bengal vs Saurashtra, Ranji Trophy Final Day 2, Live Updates: Saurashtra would be eyeing a lead against Bengal on the second day of the Ranji Trophy final in Kolkata. At close on day one, Saurashtra were 81 for 2, trailing Bengal by 93 runs. In-form opener Harvik Desai (38), who has more than 600 runs this season, was at the crease with night watchman Sakariya (2).O n Day 1, Bengal's dream of winning a Ranji Trophy after more than three decades suffered a setback as left-arm Saurashtra pace duo of Jaydev Unadkat and Chetan Sakariya rattled the home team's top-order to bundle them out for a paltry 174. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Jaydev Unadkat-Chetan Sakariya star as Saurashtra bowl out Bengal for 174 in Ranji Trophy final

Bengal top order to give Saurashtra upper hand on the opening day of the five-day Ranji Trophy title clash in Kolkata on Thursday.Bengal, who lost half of their side at the score of 34 in one hour and 13 minutes, were bundled out for a paltry 174. It would have been more embarrassing for Bengal but spin all-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed (69) and wicketkeeper Abhishek Porel (50) saved the hosts from the blushes with gritty half-centuries.The duo showed the way for the top-order in a 101-run stand for the seventh wicket and batted close to four hours to frustrate Saurashtra.Saurashtra were 81 for 2 at stumps on Day 1, trailing Bengal by 93 runs.

Jaydev Unadkat, Chetan Sakariya Rattle Bengal, Hand Saurashtra Edge In Ranji Final

Bengal's dream of winning a Ranji Trophy after more than three decades suffered a setback as left-arm Saurashtra pace duo of Jaydev Unadkat and Chetan Sakariya rattled the home team's top-order to bundle them out for a paltry 174 on the opening day of the summit clash in Kolkata on Thursday. It would have been more embarrassing for Bengal but spin all-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed (69) and wicketkeeper Abhishek Porel (50) saved the hosts from the blushes with gritty half-centuries.

Legendary Footballer Tulsidas Balaram Dies At Age Of 87

India's Asian Games gold-medal winning footballer and Olympian Tulsidas Balaram died in Kolkata on Thursday after a prolonged illness, sources close to his family said. Balaram was 87 and a widower living in a flat on the banks of Hooghly river in Uttarpara. The 1962 Asiad champion was hospitalised on December 26 last year and was being treated for urinary infection and abdominal distension.

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After Chetan Sharma's Resignation, This Ex-India Opener May Become Interim BCCI Chief Selector

IPL 2023 Schedule: Full schedule of matches, venues and time table

SS Das could be interim chairman after Chetan Sharma quits from chief selector's post

Rahul Dravid, Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya Had Lost Faith In Chief Selector Chetan Sharma: Report

Bengal vs Saurashtra, Ranji Trophy Final Day 2 Live Score: Saurashtra Eye Lead

Jaydev Unadkat-Chetan Sakariya star as Saurashtra bowl out Bengal for 174 in Ranji Trophy final

Jaydev Unadkat, Chetan Sakariya Rattle Bengal, Hand Saurashtra Edge In Ranji Final

Legendary Footballer Tulsidas Balaram Dies At Age Of 87