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"Virat Kohli Didn't Like Ambati Rayudu, Cut Him From Team": Robin Uthappa

Former India star Robin Uthappa has attempted a fresh jab at current Team India star Virat Kohli, suggesting he cherry-picked players in the team during his captaincy reign on the basis of likes and dislikes. Uthappa, who has been making headlines of late with some bold comments, has claimed that Ambati Rayudu was left out of India's 2019 ODI World Cup team as Kohli "didn't like him". Rayudu's omission from the team came at the last minute, with all-rounder Vijay Shankar replacing him in India's World Cup squad, leaving the entire Indian cricketing spectrum baffled.

"Hindi Language Is Like Aurat": Yuvraj Singh's Father Yograj Slammed For Sexist Remarks

Yograj Singh, the father of one of India's finest cricketers Yuvraj Singh, has often triggered controversies with his debate-stirring remarks. In a podcast, Yograj made some over-the-top comments while also showcasing his misogynistic mindset. Yograj, a former cricketer himself, said that the Hindi language sounds as if a 'woman is talking'. For Yograj, while it is fine for women to speak Hindi, men should prefer speaking languages like Punjabi which has a bolder aura to it.

Last Played For India 8 Years Ago, Batter With Average Of 664, Back In Selection Fray: Report

"Dear cricket, give me one more chance," said Karun Nair in a post on X (formerly Twitter) in December 2022 after seeing his cricketing career nearing a heartbreaking end. However, the middle-order batter turned things around dramatically over the next 12-13 months and is reportedly back in the fray for national selection. Nair's case remains one of the most interesting in Indian cricket. He scored the famous 303 against England in Chennai, yet couldn't become a central figure in India's plans for the longest format. However, with an exemplary performance in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign, Nair's astonishing numbers have forced the Ajit Agarkar-led national selection committee to stand up and take notice.

Jasprit Bumrah Set To Lead India In England, These 2 Stars Captaincy Back-Ups: Report

Jasprit Bumrah is the frontrunner to replace Rohit Sharma as India's Test captain going forward but the peerless pacer doesn't seem to be a long-term option given his nagging fitness concerns, the latest being a back spasm which has rendered him doubtful for next month's Champions Trophy. Indian selectors are hopeful that he still might have some role in the Champions Trophy since it's a swelling, but when one looks at the bigger picture the question arises whether he can be deemed a permanent skipper in Tests, now that Rohit's days in whites look as good as over. If Bumrah is fit and ready to lead the Test side in England, chief selector Ajit Agarkar and his four colleagues need to have a strong name as vice-captain so that in case of an unforeseen scenario, the deputy is good enough to take charge.

Bangladesh leave Shakib, Litton out of Champions Trophy squad

DHAKA : Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and wicketkeeper-batsman Litton Das have been left out of the squad for the Champions Trophy beginning next month.

RCB Coach Makes Definitive Stance On Virat Kohli Captaincy Talks Ahead Of IPL 2025

The suspense over the next captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) continues after the franchise decided to let go of their skipper Faf du Plessis ahead of the mega auction this year. While the franchise failed to buy readymade captaincy candidates from the auction, the name of the team's poster boy, Virat Kohli, has been doing rounds on the internet for the leadership role. Rumours linking Virat with the captaincy position started to float even before the mega auction was held. After RCB failed to sign another captaincy candidate, the rumours only intensified. But, the franchise's coach Andy Flower has claimed that concrete talks on the subject haven't yet taken place.

Cummins to lead Australia's big guns at Champions Trophy

MELBOURNE : Pat Cummins will captain Australia at the Champions Trophy after being named in a preliminary 15-man squad also featuring fellow quick Josh Hazlewood on Tuesday.

"Is Gautam Gambhir Happy With Current Players?": Virat Kohli's Long-Term Teammate Asks

Pressure is piling on Gautam Gambhir and there's no denying that. He was appointed as the head coach of the Indian team after a title-winning Indian Premier League-winning season with Kolkata Knight Riders. But, results have gone awry as Gambhir's tenure has progressed. After the recent 1-3 defeat to Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Gambhir found himself in the line of fire. Even during the BCCI meeting on Saturday, the head coach had to face some tough questions. Even Dinesh Karthik, Virat Kohli's long-term teammate in the Indian team and Royal Challengers Bengaluru feels the time is tough for Gambhir.

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"Virat Kohli Didn't Like Ambati Rayudu, Cut Him From Team": Robin Uthappa

"Hindi Language Is Like Aurat": Yuvraj Singh's Father Yograj Slammed For Sexist Remarks

Last Played For India 8 Years Ago, Batter With Average Of 664, Back In Selection Fray: Report

Jasprit Bumrah Set To Lead India In England, These 2 Stars Captaincy Back-Ups: Report

Bangladesh leave Shakib, Litton out of Champions Trophy squad

RCB Coach Makes Definitive Stance On Virat Kohli Captaincy Talks Ahead Of IPL 2025

Cummins to lead Australia's big guns at Champions Trophy

"Is Gautam Gambhir Happy With Current Players?": Virat Kohli's Long-Term Teammate Asks