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India Star, Likely To be Axed From BCCI Contract For Not Playing Domestic Cricket, To Feature In Ranji Trophy

The absence of top stars from domestic cricket has been a hot topic of discussion in recent times. The BCCI secretary Jay Shah recently made it clear that BCCI's centrally contracted players, who are not part of the national team, will need to play red-ball cricket in domestic circuit. "All contracted players have been told on phone and I'll be writing to them too. If chairman of selectors, coach & captain want you to play red-ball cricket then you gotta play. Nakhre Nahi Chalenge (no tantrums). And as far as Ishan Kishan is concerned, he is young, I am not saying this specifically about him as it will be applicable for all the players uniformly," Jay Shah told reporters.

Mumbai Qualify For Ranji Trophy Semifinals On Basis Of First-Innings Lead Against Baroda

Tailenders Tanush Kotian and Tushar Deshpande entered the record books with a century each but it was their team's slender first-innings lead against Andhra that propelled Mumbai into the semifinals of the Ranji Trophy on Tuesday. With the contest ending in a draw on the fifth day at the BKC Ground, Mumbai made it to the final four on the virtue of first-innings lead.

Namibia's Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton Smashes Fastest T20I Century

Namibia's Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton smashed the fastest century in T20I history, achieving the feat off just 33 deliveries against Nepal in the opening match of the Tri-Nation series in Kirtipur on Tuesday. The middle-order batter bettered the record of Nepal's Kushal Malla by just one delivery. Malla had achieved the feat during the Hangzhou Asian Games last year when his side had posted a world-record total of 314/3 against Mongolia. Loftie-Eaton played a knock of 101 off just 36 deliveries, which included 11 fours and eight sixes at an amazing strike rate of 280.55.

"Duplicate Premier League": 'Discussion' Between MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar Look-Alikes Has Internet's Attention

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 is right upon us. The schedule for the richest cricket tournament in India is out with the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings facing Royal Challengers Bangalore, which boasts of stars like Virat Kohli, in the opening match on March 22 in Chennai. So far, only the schedule of the first two weeks is out as the IPL organisers are awaiting the announcement of the General Elections 2024 for more clarity on dates.

India vs England: After Calling Ranchi Pitch 'Shocker', England Great Changes Tune Post Loss

The pitch has been a major topic of debate among fans and experts during the fourth Test match between India and England in Ranchi. Ahead of the match, England skipper Ben Stokes and teammate Ollie Pope expressed their concerns regarding the cracks on the pitch and former captain Michael Vaughan even went on to call the surface a 'shocker'. However, following India's five-wicket victory over England on Monday, Vaughan took to social media to express his thoughts about the match and he admitted that although it looked like a shocker, the pitch turned out to be "exactly what you want".

"If Not You, Then Who?": Shubman Gill Shares Words Of Encouragement From Rahul Dravid

Following India's win over England in the fourth Test, Indian batter Shubman Gill celebrated the win by sharing some words of motivation from his head coach Rahul Dravid. Indian youngsters Shubman Gill and Dhruv Jurel's remarkable effort with the bat took the hosts across the finishing line and clinched the series with a five-wicket victory in the fourth Test against England on Monday. Gill took to Instagram and wrote in his caption: "If not you, then who? If not now, then when?" - Rahul Dravid."

MS Dhoni's First Appointment Letter For Indian Railways - Old Picture Goes Viral

There will hardly be any cricket fan in India who doesn't know the story of legendary Indian cricket team captain MS Dhoni. Be it his humble background or his days of struggle, the fans are well acquainted with everything that is connected to the cricketing great. Such is the craze of Dhoni among the fans that he is still adored by them with the same intensity as was the case during his days of international cricket. A glimpse of fans' love for him was seen on Sunday when the host broadcaster, during the India vs England Ranchi Test, showed Dhoni's appointment letter for Indian Railways. The fans wasted no time in sharing and talking about it so much that it went viral on social media.

"Money, Fame And...": Sunil Gavaskar's Blunt Take On Rohit Sharma's 'Hunger' Remark

Legendary Indian cricket team batter Sunil Gavaskar completely supported skipper Rohit Sharma's remarks that cricketers who lack the hunger of playing Test cricket should not be included in the national team. Following India's series win over England with the victory in Ranchi, Rohit was asked about the IPL vs Test cricket debate and the star batter was quick to respond that Test cricket is the toughest format and it is not difficult to figure out the players who do not have the hunger for the sport. Gavaskar echoed similar sentiments and said that the cricketers should show their loyalty towards Indian cricket.

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India Star, Likely To be Axed From BCCI Contract For Not Playing Domestic Cricket, To Feature In Ranji Trophy

Mumbai Qualify For Ranji Trophy Semifinals On Basis Of First-Innings Lead Against Baroda

Namibia's Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton Smashes Fastest T20I Century

"Duplicate Premier League": 'Discussion' Between MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar Look-Alikes Has Internet's Attention

India vs England: After Calling Ranchi Pitch 'Shocker', England Great Changes Tune Post Loss

"If Not You, Then Who?": Shubman Gill Shares Words Of Encouragement From Rahul Dravid

MS Dhoni's First Appointment Letter For Indian Railways - Old Picture Goes Viral

"Money, Fame And...": Sunil Gavaskar's Blunt Take On Rohit Sharma's 'Hunger' Remark