India - players.bio

Ishan Kishan And Shreyas Iyer Row: Can The Duo Still Play For India After BCCI Contract Termination? - Explained

After opting out of domestic games, star India cricketers Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer were axed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) of the Annual Central Contracts on Wednesday. The BCCI, in an official release, confirmed that Ishan and Iyer were not considered for the central contracts, finalised for the duration between October 1st, 2023 to September 30th, 2024. Kishan had opted out of the South Africa tour midway, citing fatigue. He was not selected for the Afghanistan T20Is and the ongoing Test series against England.

Turmoil In Hockey: HI Head Dilip Tirkey, Secretary Bhola Nath Singh Deny Rift In Joint Statement

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey and secretary general Bhola Nath Singh on Wednesday denied outgoing CEO Elena Norman's assertion of a rift between them, asserting that they are "united" and working in the best interest of the sport. Norman resigned on Tuesday and in an interview to PTI she alleged that there was factionalism in the body. The 49-year-old Australian suggested that Tirkey and Singh were at loggerheads and also complained of a difficult work environment. In a joint statement, Tirkey and Singh rejected Norman's claims.

"Na Mereko Farak Padta Hai": Hardik Pandya's Straight Reply On Social Media Talks

Hardik Pandya will soon be at the centre of attraction when the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 starts. He will be leading the Mumbai Indians after replacing Rohit Sharma as captain. Pandya has not played international cricket for India since suffering an ankle injury during India's ICC Cricket World Cup group stage match against Bangladesh in October last year. He missed out on the series of five T20Is against Australia at home, the tour to South Africa as well.

Chris Gayle Hopes T20 World Cup Can Help Cricket Crack US Market

Former West Indies star Chris Gayle hopes the T20 World Cup will help cricket crack the lucrative American sports market and lift the game onto a new global level. The Twenty20 showpiece, which starts on June 1, is being jointly hosted by the United States and Gayle's native West Indies, where big crowds are expected. But it will be the first major international cricket tournament staged in the United States, with a sell-out crowd expected for the clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan at a temporary 34,000-seat venue in Long Island, New York.

On Dhruv Jurel vs Rishabh Pant Selection Debate, Anil Kumble's "MS Dhoni" Verdict

Former India captain Anil Kumble has shared his views on young wicketkeeper batter Dhruv Jurel, following his brilliant show in the fourth Test against England in Ranchi. Jurel starred with the bat as India beat Engand by five wickets at the JSCA International Stadium on Monday. Jurel smashed a gritty 90 in the first innings, before scoring an unbeaten 39 to see help India chase down 192. In first-choice keeper Rishabh Pant's absence, Jurel has managed to make a strong case for himself as far as the Test team is concerned.

'Domestic Cricket Will Die If...': U-19 World Cup Winning Captain's Harrowing Take

India's 2012 U-19 World Cup winning skipper Unmukt Chand, who is currently representing the United States, believes that domestic cricket will suffer if the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) allows cricketers to take part in foreign leagues. While players from other countries play T20 leagues all around the world, Indian cricketers only take part in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and they can play abroad only after they retire from the game or let go of their central contract. In a recent interview, Chand explained that the overseas leagues generally coincide with domestic competitions and if cricketers are allow to leave for these lucrative opportunities, then the domestic tournaments "will die".

Is Virat Kohli Cricket's Manuel Neuer? Bayern Munich's Reply Is Viral

India icon Virat Kohli is one of the finest batters of his generation. Since making his India debut in 2008, Kohli has been a standout performer for the team across formats. The 35-year-old enjoys a huge fan following across the globe, not only for his cricketing skills, but also for his fitness and longevity. Kohli has found himself a huge admirer in Germany's most successful football club, Bayern Munich, who labelled the former India captain as a sporting equivalent of their legendary goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.

BCCI's Stern 'Play Domestic Cricket' Message After Terminating Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer Contracts

Star India cricketers Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer did not find a place in the Annual Player Contracts for Team India (Senior Men) for the 2023-24 season, which were announced on Wednesday by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Rumours were rampart over the duo being dropped from the contract list, which has now been finalised for the duration between October 1st, 2023 to September 30th, 2024. "Please note that Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan were not considered for the annual contracts in this round of recommendations," the BCCI said in a release on Wednesday.

Contacts

India Sport News

Ishan Kishan And Shreyas Iyer Row: Can The Duo Still Play For India After BCCI Contract Termination? - Explained

Turmoil In Hockey: HI Head Dilip Tirkey, Secretary Bhola Nath Singh Deny Rift In Joint Statement

"Na Mereko Farak Padta Hai": Hardik Pandya's Straight Reply On Social Media Talks

Chris Gayle Hopes T20 World Cup Can Help Cricket Crack US Market

On Dhruv Jurel vs Rishabh Pant Selection Debate, Anil Kumble's "MS Dhoni" Verdict

'Domestic Cricket Will Die If...': U-19 World Cup Winning Captain's Harrowing Take

Is Virat Kohli Cricket's Manuel Neuer? Bayern Munich's Reply Is Viral

BCCI's Stern 'Play Domestic Cricket' Message After Terminating Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer Contracts