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No Ranji Trophy, No IPL: After Ishan Kishan Fiasco, BCCI Takes Stern Step - Report

Jharkhand keeper-batter Ishan Kishan's reluctance to play first-class cricket and focus only on the IPL could prompt the BCCI to make a minimum number of Ranji Trophy games mandatory for players in order to be eligible for the cash-rich league's lucrative auction pool. It has been learnt that BCCI brass has already instructed Kishan to play Jharkhand's last group league game against Rajasthan in Jamshedpur, starting February 16. The manner in which Kishan had skipped match after match after returning midway from South Africa tour citing "travel fatigue" hasn't exactly gone down well with men who matter in the Indian cricket establishment.

Smriti Mandhana Jumps Two Places To World No. 4 In ICC Women's ODI Rankings

India opener Smriti Mandhana has jumped two spots to grab the fourth position in the latest ICC Women's ODI Player Rankings for batters. The 27-year-old from Mumbai surpassed South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt, who slumped to fifth place after a lacklustre show in the ODI series against Australia. England's Nat Sciver Brunt, Sri Lanka's Chamari Athapaththu and Australia's Beth Mooney occupy the top 3 positions in the batting chart, which also has India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur static at the 10th place.

2nd Test, Day 1: 'Hard Graft' From All-Rounders Leads South Africa Fightback vs New Zealand

All-rounders Ruan de Swardt and Shaun von Berg used "hard graft" to lead a South African rearguard on Tuesday as they reached 220-6 after New Zealand had dominated the start of the second Test. De Swardt reached his maiden half-century and was 55 not out at stumps on day one. The 37-year-old Von Berg was 34 on his Test debut, with the pair having put on an unbroken 70 off 27 overs at Seddon Park in Hamilton. South Africa won the toss but were 64-3 at lunch and tottering at 150-6 early in the final session after David Bedingham was dismissed in freakish fashion.

Not Ranji Trophy Or IPL! Ishan Kishan To Make A Comeback With This T20 Tournament: Report

The conversation surrounding India wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan has been dominating headlines since he opted out of the Test series against South Africa back in December 2022. Kishan cited 'personal reasons' to not play in the two-match Test series against the Proteas and he has not featured in the national side since then. With the T20 World Cup taking place this year, his absence was viewed as a major concern for his career but according to a latest report, he is all set to play a T20 tournament before representing Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League. A report from Dainik Bhaskar claimed that Kishan took the break to give time to his family and will now play in the DY Patil tournament in Mumbai.

BCCI Issues Strict Ranji Trophy Mandate Amid Ishan Kishan Row: Report

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly issued a strong mandate to its players who are not part of international assignments or undergoing rehab at the National Cricket Academy. The board wants all the fit players, not playing for the senior national team, to feature in the Ranji Trophy for their teams. The verdict comes from the Indian board amid the ongoing debate around the situation of wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan who remains reluctant to play in the Ranji Trophy despite being fit.

Irfan Pathan's "Negative Attitude" Remark For Pakistan Fans After India's Loss In U19 World Cup

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan hit back at Pakistan fans over their taunting posts following India's Under-19 World Cup heartbreak on Sunday at Willowmoore Park, South Africa. Australia emerged triumphant with a fine all-round performance to clinch a 79-run victory. After the final, a number of Pakistan fans took to social media and trolled India for their third successive defeat in the final of an ICC event to Australia. Irfan took to X and clapped back at the Pakistani fans, saying such remarks, mocking and trolling their neighbour, reflect poorly on their nation.

South Africa stand firm after NZ's Ravindra strikes in Hamilton

:All-rounder Rachin Ravindra continued to bolster his reputation with three for 33 as New Zealand reduced a weakened but battling South Africa side to 220 for six on the first day of the second test at Seddon Park on Tuesday.

Pakistan Super League Severely Hit, Several Overseas Stars Pull Out Ahead Of New Season

Several high-profile international cricketers have pulled out of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) due to the overlapping of dates with other franchise-based tournaments and many cricket boards denying permission to their players to compete in domestic T20 competitions. The PSL begins in Lahore on February 17 and all the six franchises have been hit hard with several players opting for the Bangladesh Premier League, ILT20 and SA20 leagues.

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No Ranji Trophy, No IPL: After Ishan Kishan Fiasco, BCCI Takes Stern Step - Report

Smriti Mandhana Jumps Two Places To World No. 4 In ICC Women's ODI Rankings

2nd Test, Day 1: 'Hard Graft' From All-Rounders Leads South Africa Fightback vs New Zealand

Not Ranji Trophy Or IPL! Ishan Kishan To Make A Comeback With This T20 Tournament: Report

BCCI Issues Strict Ranji Trophy Mandate Amid Ishan Kishan Row: Report

Irfan Pathan's "Negative Attitude" Remark For Pakistan Fans After India's Loss In U19 World Cup

South Africa stand firm after NZ's Ravindra strikes in Hamilton

Pakistan Super League Severely Hit, Several Overseas Stars Pull Out Ahead Of New Season