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Australia Great's Warning As BCCI Sets 10-Point Diktat To Discipline Team India Stars

Australia great Ian Healy said BCCI's 10-point guidelines to the players was an admission of eroding discipline within the Indian team, and he urged other cricketing nations to "stay vigilant" not to go through a similar situation. Following India's 1-3 series loss to Australia in the recent Border-Gavaskar trophy, the BCCI has come out with a slew of measures, making it mandatory for all players "to stay for the entire duration of scheduled practice sessions and travel together to and from the venue." The policy also placed restrictions on the time the players would get with their families while on tour.

"Will Be A Bit Nervous Because...": Sourav Ganguly On Mohammed Shami's India Comeback

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Monday refused to read much into Virat Kohli's prolonged lean run and hailed the batting maestro as the "greatest white-ball player" and "once-in-a-lifetime cricketer". Kohli struck a second innings century in the opening Perth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy but then managed only 85 runs in the next seven innings. With seniors such as Kohli and skipper Rohit Sharma failing to deliver, India lost the series Down Under 1-3. "Virat Kohli is a once-in-a-lifetime cricketer. To score 81 international centuries in a career is something unbelievable. For me, he's probably the greatest white-ball player the world has seen," Ganguly said during a Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) felicitation programme for the state's players.

Watch: Rohit Sharma Calls Shreyas Iyer To Dance On Stage, Here's How The Batter Reacts

India skipper Rohit Sharma gave a hilarious moments to his fans during the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The event was organised by the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA). Many former and current Indian cricketers like Rohit, Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri were in the attendance at the Wankhede. In a event full of music, dance, and many iconic moments from the cricketers, the anniversary celebration became a memorable night for all the fans around the country.

Watch: Young Fan Ignores Rohit Sharma's Fist-Bump Request, Ajinkya Rahane's Reaction Goes Viral

India skipper Rohit Sharma made a young fan's day by sharing an adorable moment with him on Sunday. This cute interaction took place during the 50th anniversary celebrations of the iconic Wankhede Stadium, organised by the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA). Several former and present cricketers such as Rohit, Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar, Ajinkya Rahane, graced the event and made the celebrations memorable. Wankhede has been a ground where many iconic moments of Indian cricket, including the Cricket World Cup title win in 2011 and Sachin's farewell match in 2013, took place.

On Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli's Future After Champions Trophy, BCCI Chief Selector Says "Focus Is On..."

There has been a lot of uncertainty surrounding Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's future following India's disastrous Test series loss against Australia. While both of them were named in the squad for Champions Trophy 2025, BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar said that the future will be determined after the tournament is over. When asked about the two senior members of the team, Agarkar told the media that the focus is completely on Champions Trophy and such conversations will take place once it is over.

Sunil Gavaskar Hits Bullseye, Explains Reason Behind Sanju Samson's Champions Trophy Snub

Legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar has opened up on wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, following his exclusing from Team India's squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy. Despite much talks over his inclusion in the 15-man squad, Samson, to his disappointment, was left out of the team on Saturday. KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant were picked as the designated wicketkeepers, with the decision to snub Samson receiving a lot of backlash. Weighing in on the debate, Gavaskar suggested that the omission might have been a tough pill to swallow for Samson.

Rohit Sharma To Play Ranji Trophy For 1st Time In Decade, Named In Mumbai Squad Alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal

India captain Rohit Sharma will show up in a Ranji Trophy match for the first time in almost a decade after he and rising star Yashasvi Jaiswal were named in Mumbai's squad for their fixture against Jammu and Kashmir, starting January 23 at MCA-BKC Ground in Mumbai. The team will continue to be led by the seasoned Ajinkya Rahane, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) said while announcing the squad on Monday. Rohit had confirmed his participation for the next round of the Ranji Trophy match on Saturday during a press conference to announce India's squads for limited-overs series against England and the Champions Trophy next month.

PCB Breaks Silence On Reports Of Rohit Sharma Not Travelling For Champions Trophy Ceremony

A Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official has expressed concerns over the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) alleged decision of not sending India captain Rohit Sharma to Pakistan for the opening ceremony of the Champions Trophy 2025 set to begin on February 19. Rohit was also expected to attend the customary captains' photo shoot and the pre-event press conference in Pakistan. For the unversed, India will play all their Champions Trophy matches in Dubai including the clash against Pakistan on February 23. Meanwhile, the BCCI has neither denied sending Rohit to Pakistan nor confirmed his travel. However, the PCB official further conveyed his disappointment over reports that the Indian team would not wear Pakistan's name on their tournament jersey.

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Australia Great's Warning As BCCI Sets 10-Point Diktat To Discipline Team India Stars

"Will Be A Bit Nervous Because...": Sourav Ganguly On Mohammed Shami's India Comeback

Watch: Rohit Sharma Calls Shreyas Iyer To Dance On Stage, Here's How The Batter Reacts

Watch: Young Fan Ignores Rohit Sharma's Fist-Bump Request, Ajinkya Rahane's Reaction Goes Viral

On Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli's Future After Champions Trophy, BCCI Chief Selector Says "Focus Is On..."

Sunil Gavaskar Hits Bullseye, Explains Reason Behind Sanju Samson's Champions Trophy Snub

Rohit Sharma To Play Ranji Trophy For 1st Time In Decade, Named In Mumbai Squad Alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal

PCB Breaks Silence On Reports Of Rohit Sharma Not Travelling For Champions Trophy Ceremony