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"Sanju Samson Has Not Been Able To...": Ex-BCCI Selector On Where India Star Is Lacking

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Saba Karim wants Sanju Samson to show consistency which will allow him to cement a place in the Indian team. Samson has been recalled to the side for the upcoming ODI series against West Indies. Since making his India debut in 2015, Samson hasn't really grabbed the opportunities given to him. Former India selector Karim said Samson has a lot of talent but he lacks consistency. With several key players out of the team, Karim feels that Samson needs to perform regularly just like youngsters Yashasvi Jaiswal and Tilak Varma.

'Won't Listen Anything About My Mother, Sister': Yashasvi Jaiswal's No Non-sense Take On Sledging

Yashasvi Jaiswal is one of the rising stars in Indian cricket. He made his IPL debut in 2020 but the 2023 season turned out to be a career-defining edition for him. Playing 14 matches for Rajasthan Royals, the batting southpaw scored 625 runs at a superb strike rate of 163.61. His average in the season was 48.08. Stats could not depict the complete story, so is in this case as Jaiswal looked way better than what his stats would speak.

How India's T20I XI Could Look Like With Only U-25 Players

It is fair to stay that Team India will be entering a new era after the conclusion of the ODI World Cup later this year. Veteran stars Virat Kohli (34) and Rohit Sharma (36) have carried the baton for nearly a decade. But, as they say, all good things must come to an end. While the change might not be imminent, the selectors will have to do it eventually, especially with the T20 World Cup set to be held next year in West Indies and USA. Hardik Pandya has led the team in the absence of Rohit, who is currently the all-format captain, but his injury record makes it a catch-22 situation.

"If You Don't Play Him...": Ex BCCI President Surprised At Sarfaraz Khan Not Getting Picked For India

There has been a overgrowing feeling that even to get a nod in Test cricket, one needs to have a solid IPL like Ruturaj Gaikwad had. Former India captain and BCCI chairman Sourav Ganguly, though, disagrees with that notion. He said a prolific batter like Sarfaraz Khan, who could not do well in IPL, should get a chance to prove himself. "I think Yashasvi Jaiswal has scored tons of runs in Ranji Trophy, Irani Trophy, Duleep Trophy. I think that's why he is in the squad. I feel for Sarfaraz Khan. At some point he should get an opportunity for the amount of runs that he has scored in past three years," Ganguly told PTI.

"He Told Me...": Yashasvi Jaiswal Reveals Conversation On First Interaction With MS Dhoni

It has been a brilliant couple of months for young batting sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal. The left-handed opener had a tremendous Indian Premier League (IPL) season with Rajasthan Royals and his hard work was rewarded by the selectors as he found a spot in the Indian cricket team Test squad for the tour against West Indies. For any young cricketer, meeting MS Dhoni is a huge occasion and Jaiswal revealed the details about the first time when he met the former India skipper. Jaiswal opened up about their conversations and how he was nervous before approaching Dhoni for a chat.

Explained: Why Sarfaraz Khan Is Unlikely To Get India Call Up Anytime Soon

The debate over domestic superstar Sarfaraz Khan's inclusion in the Indian Test team rages on, with many fans and former cricketers criticising the selection committee for snubbing the talented middle-order batter for the senior Test team. As the BCCI announced the squad for the tour of West Indies, the likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad earned got into the Indian team but Sarfaraz continued to wait on the sidelines. A few 'non-cricketing' reasons have emerged behind Sarfaraz's snub, with apparent 'fitness and off-field conduct' issues being cited.

"Like Her Acting": Young India Cricket Star On Kate Winslet, And Why Titanic Song 'Every Night In My Dreams' Is His Favourite

The James Cameron-directed 1997 hit movie 'Titanic' is one of the greatest movies ever made. The Leonardo di Caprio and Kate Winslet-starrer film won many awards and broke several box office records. Even after over two decades of the movie's release, Titanic still has many fans. Apart from great acting, cinematography, the music of the film generated huge interest. The song from the movie 'Every night in my dreams' has many admirers and young India cricket star Yashasvi Jaiswal is among them.

"What More He Needs To Do...": Ex-India Star Questions Sarfaraz Khan's Omission

Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan was once again overlooked by the selectors for Team India's upcoming tour of West Indies. Despite establishing himself as one of the most consistent batters in the domestic circuit, an India call up has eluded him for long. He scored 556 runs in six games at an average of 92.66 in the 2022-23 Ranji Trophy campaign with the help of three centuries. In the 2021-22 Ranji Trophy season, he had 982 runs at an average of 122.75.

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"Sanju Samson Has Not Been Able To...": Ex-BCCI Selector On Where India Star Is Lacking

'Won't Listen Anything About My Mother, Sister': Yashasvi Jaiswal's No Non-sense Take On Sledging

How India's T20I XI Could Look Like With Only U-25 Players

"If You Don't Play Him...": Ex BCCI President Surprised At Sarfaraz Khan Not Getting Picked For India

"He Told Me...": Yashasvi Jaiswal Reveals Conversation On First Interaction With MS Dhoni

Explained: Why Sarfaraz Khan Is Unlikely To Get India Call Up Anytime Soon

"Like Her Acting": Young India Cricket Star On Kate Winslet, And Why Titanic Song 'Every Night In My Dreams' Is His Favourite

"What More He Needs To Do...": Ex-India Star Questions Sarfaraz Khan's Omission