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"International Comeback Is Far": In-form India Star's Response Despite Ranji Trophy Heroics

Shardul Thakur's sizzling 109 and Tanush Kotian's unbeaten 74 offset R Sai Kishore's six-wicket haul, putting Mumbai in command by powering them to a 207-run first-innings lead over Tamil Nadu on the second day of the Ranji Trophy semifinal on Sunday. Ultimately, Mumbai won the match by an innings and 70 runs. Thakur, meanwhile, admitted that an international comeback for India is not on the cards despite his maiden century across formats. "I think international comeback is far from now because the Test team is out already for the fifth game (against England) and after this we are going into the IPL.

"BCCI Has To Re-Look": India Star On Packed Domestic Cricket Schedule

India and Mumbai all-rounder Shardul Thakur on Sunday said that the BCCI will have to relook next year's Ranji Trophy schedule as playing 10 matches with just three-day gaps between games could lead to injuries to players. Thakur said it's difficult for players to adjust to the three-day gap between knockout matches, which was not the case earlier. "B"It's difficult because we are playing first-class games in (a) three days' gap - that has never happened in Ranji Trophy season ever," Thakur told the media here after making a fine century in the semifinal against Tamil Nadu.

Hardik Pandya Would've Been Axed From BCCI Contract, But This Assurance Saved Him: Report

Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan were excluded from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) list of centrally-contracted players due to not playing in domestic tournaments. While the move was welcomed by a number of experts, it also started a conversation surrounding all-rounder Hardik Pandya who was handed a Grade A contract despite not taking part in Ranji Trophy matches. According to a report by Indian Express, Hardik was handed the contract after he assured BCCI and selectors of his participation in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20s and Vijay Hazare Trophy if he has no commitments with the national team.

"Even If You Are Rohit Sharma Or Virat Kohli...": 1983 World Cup Winner On BCCI's Domestic Cricket Mandate

Member of the 1983 World Cup-winning team Kirti Azad on Thursday backed the BCCI's directive for cricketers to play Ranji Trophy, saying it's a good move and the rule should be applicable to every India team player, including Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. The out-of-favour duo of Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer were excluded from the list of centrally-contracted players after they ignored the directive to play Ranji Trophy. "It (directive) is a very good move. Everybody should be playing Ranji Trophy cricket, but currently the emphasis is on the IPL. It is good, it is entertaining but the real cricket is the (five) days' cricket. Playing in domestic cricket is good, it keeps you in touch.

Why Did Ishan Kishan Miss Ranji Trophy Match Despite BCCI Directive? Report Reveals

Ishan Kishan's absence from Ranji Trophy continued as the wicketkeeper-batter, who plays domestic cricket for Jharkhand, skipped the final round of matches that started on Friday, a move that might not go down well with BCCI especially after the diktat from secretary Jay Shah. Jharkhand are playing Rajasthan in Jamshedpur and even Deepak Chahar, who is currently training with the Chennai Super Kings, skipped the last round Ranji game. It is learnt that Kishan was asked by a senior member of the Indian team think-tank to play Ranji Trophy in order to make a comeback to the Test team but the flamboyant keeper-batter has reportedly said he was "working on certain technical aspects" of his game and was not ready for red-ball cricket. The 25-year-old from Patna, who is currently training with his Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya in Baroda, is set to make a comeback to competitive cricket for his employers Reserve Bank of India in Mumbai's DY Patil T20 tournament.

"Certain Players In IPL Mode": Report Says BCCI Unhappy With Stars' Ranji Trophy Snub

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly unhappy with certain players' reluctance to play in the Ranji Trophy. While the likes of Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane have been working hard to fore a comeback into the Indian team, with ther former even scoring a few tons in the process, there are certain players who aren't playing First Class cricket despite being made to sit out. The board, understandably, isn't pleased with those giving the Ranji Trophy a miss and is reportedly looking to communicate the same to the players.

IDFC First Bags Title Sponsorship Rights For All BCCI International, Domestic Matches

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday announced IDFC First Bank Limited to acquire the title sponsorship rights for all BCCI international and domestic matches. The BCCI had issued an Invitation to Tender Title Sponsor Rights For BCCI Events (ITT). Pursuant to the tender process, IDFC First Bank Limited was the successful bidder with respect to the ITT process.

Duleep Trophy: West Zone Start Favourites In Semi Final As Big Guns Eye Turnaround

Redemption will be the central theme when a clutch of cricketers from the West Zone, including Cheteshwar Pujara and Prithvi Shaw, enter the field for the Duleep Trophy semifinals against Central Zone, starting from Wednesday. For the crucial clash, the West Zone bring in Pujara, Shaw, Suryakumar Yadav and Sarfaraz Khan and all four batters need a career reboot. Pujara, a veteran of 103 Tests and over 7000 runs, has scripted tales of valour over the years. But now he finds himself out of reckoning for India. He was dropped from India's squad for the tour of West Indies after a modest outing during the World Test Championship final against Australia last month. He will be eager to make a statement of intent during the Duleep Trophy.

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"International Comeback Is Far": In-form India Star's Response Despite Ranji Trophy Heroics

"BCCI Has To Re-Look": India Star On Packed Domestic Cricket Schedule

Hardik Pandya Would've Been Axed From BCCI Contract, But This Assurance Saved Him: Report

"Even If You Are Rohit Sharma Or Virat Kohli...": 1983 World Cup Winner On BCCI's Domestic Cricket Mandate

Why Did Ishan Kishan Miss Ranji Trophy Match Despite BCCI Directive? Report Reveals

"Certain Players In IPL Mode": Report Says BCCI Unhappy With Stars' Ranji Trophy Snub

IDFC First Bags Title Sponsorship Rights For All BCCI International, Domestic Matches

Duleep Trophy: West Zone Start Favourites In Semi Final As Big Guns Eye Turnaround