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Sanju Samson Accused Of Indiscipline After Champions Trophy 2025 Snub: 'Sent A One-Line Text...'

Indian cricket team wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson's exclusion from the Champions Trophy 2025 squad became a major point of discussion among fans and experts. Samson's recent form in white-ball cricket made him a strong contender for selection but media reports claimed that his absence from Vijay Hazare Trophy ended up angering the BCCI selectors. Samson was dropped for the tournament after he did not attend a preparatory camp and Kerala Cricket Association president Jayesh George blasted the cricketer over his actions. George was asked on MediaOne if Samson's exclusion from the squad was caused by his absence from domestic cricket and he said that the wicket-keeper sent a 'one-line text' saying that he will not be attending the camp - an action that was not appreciated by the cricket body.

Coldplay's Chris Martin Stops Song Midway, Gives Big Shoutout To Jasprit Bumrah

British band Coldplay's Mumbai concert on Saturday turned out to be an unforgettable night not only for music lovers but also for cricket fans. While performing one of his last songs on stage at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, Coldplay's frontman, Chris Martin, surprised everyone when he all of sudden mentioned the name of India's star bowler Jasprit Bumrah. He said, "Hold on, we have to finish the show because Jasprit Bumrah wants to come and play backstage. " After thanking the fans, Martin added, "He (Bumrah) says he needs to bowl at me now." Cricket fans definitely got excited when they heard Martin taking Bumrah's name.

'Gautam Gambhir Wanted Hardik Pandya...": Report Reveals Split Over Champions Trophy Squad Selection

Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir was overruled on two major decisions regarding the Champions Trophy 2025 team selection, according to a report by Dainik Jagran. The report claimed that the difference of opinion led to a long meeting between Gambhir, skipper Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit Agarkar ahead of the team announcement. According to the report, Gambhir wanted Hardik Pandya to be vice-captain but Rohit and Agarkar insisted on Shubman Gill's name. The other bone of contention was the wicket-keeper slot as Gambhir was in favour of including Sanju Samson but Rishabh Pant was ultimately chosen thanks to the backing of Rohit and Agarkar.

Rohit Sharma Left Fuming Over Reporter's Query On BCCI Diktat: 'Who Told You...'

Following the aftermath of India's loss to Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) came up with a 10-point guideline. Media reports claimed that the decision was taken after consultation with head coach Gautam Gambhir, and the guidelines are aimed to allegedly end the "star culture" in the team. On Saturday, India captain Rohit Sharma was asked to share his views on the guidelines during a press conference at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. However, Rohit lost his cool at the reporter and asked him to wait for an official confirmation from the BCCI.

Pakistan vs West Indies 1st Test Day 3, Live Score Updates

Pakistan vs West Indies 1st Test Day 3, Live Updates: Pakistan will be resuming the third day of the first Test against West Indies from 109/3. Currently, Kamran Ghulam (9*) and Saud Shakeel (2*) are standing unbeaten at the crease as Pakistan lead by 202 runs. Earlier on Day 2, spin wizards Noman Ali and Sajid Khan guided Pakistan to a strong position as they bundled out West Indies for for a paltry 137 in reply to the home team's 230 all out. (Live Scorecard)

Rickelton onslaught sees MI Cape Town cruise to SA20 win over Joburg Super Kings

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Karnataka Beat Vidarbha In Final To Clinch Fifth Vijay Hazare Trophy Title

Dhruv Shorey's third consecutive hundred went in vain as Karnataka rode on unfancied Smaran Ravichandran's stylish ton to win their fifth Vijay Hazare Trophy title, defeating Vidarbha by 36 runs in a high-scoring final in Vadodara on Saturday. Karnataka has an unprecedented record of reaching five finals and winning all of them. Left-handed Smaran smashed 101 off just 92 deliveries, while the unheralded keeper-batter Krishnan Srijith chipped in with a plucky 78 off 74 balls. T20 star Abhinav Manohar provided the final flourish with a blistering 79 off 42 deliveries, propelling the Karnataka to a commanding total of 348 for 6 in 50 overs In reply, Vidarbha, which had reached the final without losing a single game in the group stage, paid the price for most of their batters outside the top three failing to get significant time at the crease.

India, England Arrive In Kolkata For T20I Opener At Eden Gardens

The world champions, Team India, and the visiting England squad arrived in batches on Saturday evening ahead of their series-opening T20I here on Wednesday. With a slight nip in the air, cricket fever is set to grip Kolkata once again as the iconic Eden Gardens prepares to host its first T20 International in nearly three years. Beginning with the Eden T20I, the two teams will fight it out in a full white ball series, consisting five T20Is and three ODIs, which will serve as a crucial warm-up for the Champions Trophy, slated to begin on February 19 in Pakistan and Dubai.

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Sanju Samson Accused Of Indiscipline After Champions Trophy 2025 Snub: 'Sent A One-Line Text...'

Coldplay's Chris Martin Stops Song Midway, Gives Big Shoutout To Jasprit Bumrah

'Gautam Gambhir Wanted Hardik Pandya...": Report Reveals Split Over Champions Trophy Squad Selection

Rohit Sharma Left Fuming Over Reporter's Query On BCCI Diktat: 'Who Told You...'

Pakistan vs West Indies 1st Test Day 3, Live Score Updates

Rickelton onslaught sees MI Cape Town cruise to SA20 win over Joburg Super Kings

Karnataka Beat Vidarbha In Final To Clinch Fifth Vijay Hazare Trophy Title

India, England Arrive In Kolkata For T20I Opener At Eden Gardens