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Ajit Agarkar And Co. Snub Two Performing Stars For Bangladesh T20Is, Face Heat On Internet

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a 15-member T20I squad for the upcoming series against Bangladesh following the end of the ongoing two-match Test series. The absence of some of the performing stars from the team, particularly Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ishan Kishan, saw fans vent their anger on social media, taking a swipe at selection committee chief Ajit Agarkar for the decision. Right-handed batter Suryakumar Yadav continues to lead the team in the shortest format of the game while Sanju Samson and Jitesh Sharma were picked as the wicketkeeper-batters in the side. But, the absence of Ruturaj and Ishan left fans completely baffled.

India vs Bangladesh Kanpur Test: Wet Outfield Wipes Out Play For Second Consecutive Day

No play was possible for the second consecutive day in the second Test between India and Bangladesh due to a wet outfield at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur. Overnight rain had caused a delay to the start of action but even as the sun was shining bright around 2:00pm and there were no soggy patches on the ground, the officials decided to call off the play. Almost eight sessions have been lost in the game due to persistent rain that has played havoc with the final match of the two-game series. Questions on the drainage system used at the venue have been duly raised.

Gautam Gambhir Is "Khadoos...": Rohit Sharma's Mega Comment, Namedrops Rahul Dravid

The Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid captain-coach combination brought home the T20 World Cup 2024. Now Indian cricket is seeing the Gautam Gambhir-Rohit era. The players were part of India's 2007 T20 World Cup winning team and now they will be expected to guide the Indian cricket team forward as it chases more milestones. Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma recently opened up on Jio Cinema about Gautam Gambhir - the new Indian cricket team coach.

India vs Bangladesh Live Score, 2nd Test, Day 3: Pitch Cover Fully Off, Umpire Inspection At...

India vs Bangladesh LIVE Score: Day 2 of the second Test between India and Bangladesh was washed out entirely without a single ball bowled at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur. With Bangladesh in a precarious position, they would have hoped to build on Mominul's resilient knock, but the weather frustrated both teams. The forecast for the remaining days is not encouraging either, with more rain expected on Day 3. The weather has raised concerns about whether there will be enough play to force a result. This could be a huge blow for Bangladesh as they already trail 0-1 in the two-match series. (Live Scorecard)

156.7 Kmph Sensation Gets Maiden India Call-Up For T20Is vs Bangladesh

Young pacer Mayank Yadav earned his maiden Team India call-up on Saturday as the BCCI announced a 15-man squad the upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh. Mayank enjoyed a breakout season in the Indian Premier League (IPL) earlier this year, but his season was cut short due to a hamstring injury. Meanwhile, KKR mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy also make a comeback after almost three years. He last featured during the 2021 T20 World Cup in the UAE.

'Gutted Not To Watch Stars In Action': Fans React As Day 2 Of India vs Bangladesh Test Gets Washed Out

As play on Day 2 of the second Test between India and Bangladesh was washed out without a ball being bowled at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur, hundreds of spectators who came to watch the match were disappointed and left feeling gutted. With rain and a wet outfield ensuring no play was possible, it was a difficult time waiting for the spectators as Kanpur was hosting a match after a long time. Continuous drizzle throughout the morning transitioned into light rain by noon, but with no improvement in the outfield conditions, there was no chance for play to resume. With three days remaining, India remains confident of pushing for a result, provided the rain abates.

Bangladeshi Fan Sent Back After Controversy Over Kanpur Incident

Bangladeshi cricket fan Rabi-ul-Islam, also popularly called Tiger Robi, has been "deported" to his country, sources said on Saturday, a day after he stoked a controversy by claiming he was assaulted inside the stadium in Kanpur during the India-Bangladesh test match and later retracting his allegation. However, Additional DCP (Local Intelligence Unit) Rajesh Kumar Srivastava said Robi, who was suffering from metastatic cancer, had come to India on a medical visa and authorities had facilitated his travel back home as per his wish.

"Don't Think Steve Smith Or Joe Root Or Kane Williamson...": Ex-India Star's Massive Virat Kohli Comparison

India star Virat Kohli's lean patch in international cricket continues. The right-handed batter failed to fire in the recently-concluded first Test against Bangladesh held in Chennai. In both innings of the Test, Kohli delivered subpar scores of 6 and 17. Kohli's poor form has put him under harsh criticism. However, former India opener Parthiv Patel has backed the underfire batter. Parthiv said that Kohli is facing the pressure of expectations because of the standards he has set for himself. Pathiv added that neither of Joe Root or Kane Williamson or Steve Smith -- the rest three members of the 'Fabulous 4' -- will be facing the kind of pressure that Kohli has been subjected to.

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Ajit Agarkar And Co. Snub Two Performing Stars For Bangladesh T20Is, Face Heat On Internet

India vs Bangladesh Kanpur Test: Wet Outfield Wipes Out Play For Second Consecutive Day

Gautam Gambhir Is "Khadoos...": Rohit Sharma's Mega Comment, Namedrops Rahul Dravid

India vs Bangladesh Live Score, 2nd Test, Day 3: Pitch Cover Fully Off, Umpire Inspection At...

156.7 Kmph Sensation Gets Maiden India Call-Up For T20Is vs Bangladesh

'Gutted Not To Watch Stars In Action': Fans React As Day 2 Of India vs Bangladesh Test Gets Washed Out

Bangladeshi Fan Sent Back After Controversy Over Kanpur Incident

"Don't Think Steve Smith Or Joe Root Or Kane Williamson...": Ex-India Star's Massive Virat Kohli Comparison