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Why No Ranji Trophy Mandate For Hardik Pandya? BCCI Official Explains

Indian cricket seems to be heading towards an overhaul, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) looking to make Ranji Trophy participation mandatory for certain categories of players. The overhaul seems to be in line after the Ishan Kishan fiasco that saw the wicket-keeper batter preferring personal training sessions over playing for his state team, Jharkhand, in the Ranji Trophy. The BCCI reportedly wants to see the likes of Ishan, Krunal Pandya, and Deepak Chahar turn up for the red-ball event. But, no such directive has yet been issued to Hardik Pandya, who also remains focussed on personal training sessions.

Mohammad Nabi Becomes No 1 All-Rounder In One Day International ICC Rankings

Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammed Nabi on Wednesday became the oldest player to headline the ICC ODI all-rounders' list, ending Shakib Al Hasan's long reign at the top. There is little to no change at the top of the Test rankings with India's Jasprit Bumrah firmly perched at the top of the bowlers' list. India's Ravindra Jadeja, who is set to return in the third Test against England beginning Thursday, still led the way comprehensively in Test all-rounders' rankings. Nabi reached the No.1 spot following his 136 during the opening match of Afghanistan's three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, while the 39-year-old also picked up a wicket in the same contest to gain one place and move to seventh on the latest rankings for ODI bowlers.

"MS Dhoni Refused Crores Of Rupees Contract": Bat Manufacturer Shares Stunning Tale

One of the greatest cricketers of all time, MS Dhoni is a true legend of the game, not just for what he brought on the field but the human being he is. While the wicket-keeper batter isn't an international cricketer anymore, he has started to practice ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. While fans were thankful to see Dhoni back to playing cricket, it was his bat sticker that made headlines. Dhoni's gesture for his old friend, by using the name of the latter's shop on his bat's sticker earned him plenty of plaudits. But, it wasn't the first time Dhoni helped someone with such a gesture.

India Great Issues 'Reverse Swing' Warning For England Ahead Of 3rd Test

Former India pacer Zaheer Khan feels the Rajkot pitch will be similar to the ones in Hyderabad and Vizag, bringing reverse swing into play once again. Jasprit Bumrah put up a reverse swing masterclass in Vizag for a match haul of nine wickets as India levelled the series. "I hope the pitch is on similar lines to the one in Hyderabad and Vizag," Zaheer told JioCinema. "On that kind of a surface, we should be able to see a good contest between bat and ball for the first two days and spin comes into play on the third day. "You'll see some reverse swing as well. And on the fourth and fifth days, you'll have the spinners dominating.

"Have No Idea": India Star's Blunt Take When Asked On Absence Of Rank Turners England Tests

India spinner Kuldeep Yadav on Tuesday said that rank turners might come into play in the ongoing Test battle against England but admitted that sporting tracks, like the ones seen in the first two games, are "good for cricket". The two sides have assembled in Rajkot for the third Test starting at the Saurashtra Cricket Association (SCA) Stadium from Thursday, with the series poised at 1-1.

When Wasim met Wasim: Pakistan legend passes on wisdom to UAE hopeful and namesake

In Pakistan’s Swat Valley in the late 1990s, a father was so besotted by the great Pakistan fast bowler Wasim Akram that he named his son after him.

Beth Mooney To Captain Gujarat Giants In Women's Premier League Season Two

Australia's Beth Mooney will captain Gujarat Giants in the Women's Premier League beginning on February 23, the franchise announced on Wednesday. Mooney was named captain for the inaugural season as well but got injured after the first game and could not take further part in the competition. India all-rounder Sneh Rana had led the side in her absence. Rana has been named vice-captain for season two.

England Make Spin Sacrifice With One Change In Playing XI For 3rd Test Against India

England Cricket Board (ECB) on Wednesday named the playing eleven for the third Test match against India in Rajkot, as pacer Mark Wood replaced Shoaib Bashir in the playing squad. "The Three Lions have made one change with Mark Wood replacing Shoaib Bashir," the statement from ECB said. Skipper Ben Stokes will play his 100th Test match for England at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium. "Captain Ben Stokes is set to make his 100th Test appearance in Rajkot," it added.

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Why No Ranji Trophy Mandate For Hardik Pandya? BCCI Official Explains

Mohammad Nabi Becomes No 1 All-Rounder In One Day International ICC Rankings

"MS Dhoni Refused Crores Of Rupees Contract": Bat Manufacturer Shares Stunning Tale

India Great Issues 'Reverse Swing' Warning For England Ahead Of 3rd Test

"Have No Idea": India Star's Blunt Take When Asked On Absence Of Rank Turners England Tests

When Wasim met Wasim: Pakistan legend passes on wisdom to UAE hopeful and namesake

Beth Mooney To Captain Gujarat Giants In Women's Premier League Season Two

England Make Spin Sacrifice With One Change In Playing XI For 3rd Test Against India