India expected to play it safe with T20 World Cup 2024 squad selection
The India team management is unlikely to think outside the box when they select the squad for the T20 World Cup, which takes place in June in the Caribbean and US.
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"Lot Of Debate Over Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh Unlucky": Inside Details Of BCCI's T20 World Cup Meeting
Sanju Samson and Yuzvendra Chahal on Tuesday made it to India's provisional squad for the T20 World Cup thanks to strong IPL performances but Shubman Gill and the big-hitting Rinku Singh were relegated to the reserves group as selectors went with the tried and tested for the marquee event in June. The BCCI announced the Rohit Sharma-led squad after a meeting between secretary Jay Shah and chief selector Ajit Agarkar in Ahmedabad. Rohit and Agarkar are expected to address the media in Mumbai on Thursday.
Indian Cricket Fraternity Extends Birthday Wishes To Skipper Rohit Sharma
The Indian cricketing fraternity took to social media to extend birthday wishes to the team's all-format skipper Rohit Sharma, who turned 37 on Wednesday. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) took to X (formerly Twitter) to extend their wishes to the 'Hitman'. "472 intl. matches , 18,820 intl. runs, 48 intl. hundreds Only cricketer to score Three ODI double hundreds Wishing a very Happy Birthday to #TeamIndia Captain Rohit Sharma! @ImRo45," tweeted BCCI.
India T20 World Cup 2024 Squad Announcement Live Updates: BCCI Meeting Visuals Out, Jay Shah Seen In Hotel
T20 World Cup 2024 Team Announcement Live: According to some latest visuals, BCCI secretary Jay Shah has entered the ITC Narmada hotel in Ahmedabad for the meeting with the officials and the selection committee for the India squad for the T20 World Cup. Apart from Jay Shah, BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar has also reached the venue for the meeting. This will be a crucial meeting as the 15-member squad will be finalised. Former India opener Krishnamachari Srikkanth has backed Rinku Singh for a spot in the Indian team for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Srikkanth has stated that Rinku has proved his worth and should be a "certainty" in the India team.
Mega BCCI Snub On Cards For T20 World Cup? Report Claims 3-Way Race For Keeper With KL Rahul Not In Contention
The race to be in the 15 for the T20 World Cup is heating up. The BCCI selectors, led by Ajit Agarkar, will be meeting in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, where BCCI secretary Jay Shah will also be present. According to a report in news Agency PTI, the two main talking points of the meet will be Hardik Pandya's place in the side and the star will be the backup wicketkeeper. Pandya's form as a fast bowling all rounder is not good, however, due to any other suitable replacement, Pandya will most likely be picked.
BCCI Selectors To Meet Jay Shah To Finalise T20 World Cup Squad. Report Says "Hardik Pandya's Place..."
The national selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar will meet BCCI secretary Jay Shah in Ahmedabad on Tuesday to finalise the 15-member squad for the ICC T20 World Cup in the Americas but the official announcement might happen a day later. The BCCI secretary is the convenor of the senior selection committee (men) and with Shah busy with his political commitments, it is understood that the meeting will be held in Ahmedabad.
PCB Finalises Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi As Champions Trophy 2025 Venues
The Pakistan Cricket Board has earmarked Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi as venues for next year's Champions Trophy, continuing to insist that the tournament will stay in the country despite speculation of a 'hybrid model' being under consideration to ensure India's participation. The Champions Trophy, which was last held in England in 2017, is expected to be held tentatively in February-March next year. India have not yet confirmed participation and there is speculation that the ICC could use the 'Hybrid Model' and hold the country's matches at a neutral venue if the team does not get government clearance to travel. The ICC has already made it clear that it will not ask any member nation to defy government policy.
"Decision To Name Rohit Sharma Captain Hampered Team India": Ex-KKR Team Director
India captain Rohit Sharma isn't the ideal choice to lead the team in T20Is, feels former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) team director Joy Bhattacharjya. After months of speculation about his future with the Indian team in shortest format, having not played a T20I for more than a year following India's T20 World Cup semi-final loss to England in 2022, Rohit return to the side for the home series against Afghanistan earlier this year in January. His first T20I appearance in over a year came after BCCI Secretary Jay Shah backed Rohit to lead the team at this year's showpiece event in the West Indies and USA.