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"No One Was Agreeing...": Shreyas Iyer Takes Aim At BCCI Over Back Injury

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Shreyas Iyer said that he was struggling with his back after the Cricket World Cup 2023 but "no one was agreeing to it". Shreyas was picked for the Test series against England after the World Cup but the batter was left out of the squad for the last three matches after he complained of back spasms. While not on national duty, Shreyas did not play domestic cricket for Mumbai despite being cleared to play by the National Cricket Academy (NCA). It resulted in BCCI not offering him a central contract as secretary Jay Shah warned players against prioritising IPL.

"Up To Jay Shah": Report Claims Crucial Factor In Convincing India Great For Coaching. Not Gautam Gambhir

VVS Laxman's reluctance to become the Indian team's head coach is an open secret but with the former batting stalwart's stint as NCA's 'Head of Cricket' ending in September this year, it remains to be seen how BCCI manages to retain him in the set-up. While Kolkata Knight Riders mentor Gautam Gambhir is believed to be the favourite among available options for the BCCI, it is still not clear whether secretary Jay Shah has spoken to the national team's senior stars about Gambhir's unanimous acceptability.

India Great Took Pay Cut To Work For BCCI, Now Reluctant To Apply For 'Taxing' Coach's Job: Report

VVS Laxman's reluctance to become the Indian team's head coach is an open secret but with the former batting stalwart's stint as NCA's 'Head of Cricket' ending in September this year, it remains to be seen how BCCI manages to retain him in the set-up. While Kolkata Knight Riders mentor Gautam Gambhir is believed to be the favourite among available options for the BCCI, it is still not clear whether secretary Jay Shah has spoken to the national team's senior stars about Gambhir's unanimous acceptability.

Jay Shah's Retort As Ricky Ponting, Justin Langer Claim They Rejected India Coach Job

BCCI secretary Jay Shah on Friday rejected claims that the Board has approached any former Australian cricketer to be India's next head coach and hinted that Rahul Dravid's successor could be an Indian by saying that he should have a "deep understanding" of the game's structure in the country. While Dravid has reportedly told the board that he is not interested in a third stint, former Australian players like Ricky Ponting and Justin Langer have claimed that they have turned down approaches for the high-profile position.

BCCI To Involve MS Dhoni In Hunt For No. 1 Target As Rahul Dravid's Replacement: Report

The hunt for the Indian men's cricket team's new head coach has intensified with several names being linked with the job over the past few weeks. The likes of Stephen Fleming, Ricky Ponting, Gautam Gambhir, VVS Laxman, etc. have all been talked about as Rahul Dravid's replacement, with the India legend's contract ending after the T20 World Cup 2024. However, it has been reported that current Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming is on the top of the BCCI's wishlist. While Fleming isn't keen on signing a long-term contract, the board is reportedly looking to use MS Dhoni as the man to persuade Fleming to do so.

"Disrupted The Balance": Virat Kohli's Honest Take On Impact Player Rule

Echoing India skipper Rohit Sharma's sentiments, star batter Virat Kohli has criticised the Impact Player substitution rule and said it is "disrupting the balance" of the game. The mid-innings substitution rule, adopted in the previous edition of the IPL, has sparked a row with Rohit expressing his displeasure in a podcast last month. Now, Kohli has urged for a rethink of the rule. "I agree with Rohit. Entertainment is one aspect of the game but there is no balance," Kohli said on Jio Cinema.

Hardik Pandya's T20 World Cup Selection Done Under Pressure? Jay Shah's Remark A 'Hint'

India's T20 World Cup 2024 squad saw some bold decisions being taken by selectors as an out-of-form Hardik Pandya earned the nod while players like Shubman Gill and Rinku Singh were snubbed. Though the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) chief selector Ajit Agarkar revealed in a press conference that Hardik's selection was down to a lack of alternatives, a report later revealed that the selection committee was under pressure to pick the Mumbai Indians all-rounder. BCCI secretary Jay Shah has now opened up on the T20 World Cup squad selection, saying players can't be picked purely on the basis of IPL form.

Rahul Dravid Was Asked To Stay As India's Test Coach, Says Report. Here's Why He Refused

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has begun its hunt for a new head coach for the Indian men's cricket team. With Rahul Dravid's contract set to expire after the conclusion of the T20 World Cup 2024, the board has sent out advertisements for new applications, though Dravid also remains eligible to apply. However, it has been reported that the former India batter isn't keen to continue the role beyond the upcoming T20 World Cup, having already made up his mind.

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"No One Was Agreeing...": Shreyas Iyer Takes Aim At BCCI Over Back Injury

"Up To Jay Shah": Report Claims Crucial Factor In Convincing India Great For Coaching. Not Gautam Gambhir

India Great Took Pay Cut To Work For BCCI, Now Reluctant To Apply For 'Taxing' Coach's Job: Report

Jay Shah's Retort As Ricky Ponting, Justin Langer Claim They Rejected India Coach Job

BCCI To Involve MS Dhoni In Hunt For No. 1 Target As Rahul Dravid's Replacement: Report

"Disrupted The Balance": Virat Kohli's Honest Take On Impact Player Rule

Hardik Pandya's T20 World Cup Selection Done Under Pressure? Jay Shah's Remark A 'Hint'

Rahul Dravid Was Asked To Stay As India's Test Coach, Says Report. Here's Why He Refused