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Pakistan-Origin England Star Gets Indian Visa After Delay, Will Be Able To Board Flight For India

England fast-bowler Saqib Mahmood has finally been granted his visa for the side's upcoming white-ball tour of India, starting with the T20I series opener in Kolkata on January 22. A report in Daily Mail said Mahmood was told on Thursday morning that his visa was granted and he will be able to join the rest of England's touring party, with his passport expected to be back with him later in the day. The development means Mahmood will be able to board the same flight as his England teammates, with the tourists expected to arrive in India on Friday.

Overlooked India Star's Average Hits 752 In Elite BCCI Event, Sends Strong Signal For Champions Trophy

Karun Nair is on a role in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. In the second semi-final between Vidarbha and Ruturaj Gaikwad-led Maharashtra side at Baroda's newly built Kotambi Stadium, Karun Karun Nair made 88* in 44 balls as his team posted 380. Nair's scores in the tournament 112*, 44*, 163*, 111*, 112, 122* and 88*. Thanks to seven unbeaten scores in eight innings, Nair's average has hit 752.

"If Sarfaraz Khan Leaked Dressing Room News In Australia, You...": Harbhajan Singh's Direct Message To Gautam Gambhir

Since the India vs Australia Border Gavaskar Trophy ended in the first week of January, Indian cricket has been a hotbed of controversies. There has been many rumours that has been doing the rounds. In the midst of this, came a startling claim that India coach Gautam Gambhir took a player's name in the BCCI review meeting, who leaked news about the Indian dressing room. According to a video report from News 24, the player was Sarfaraz Khan. Talking on the rumour, spin great Harbhajan Singh called for better sense to prevail and had a message for Gautam Gambhir.

India's Squad For Champions Trophy: Big Boost For Team India, Injured Star 'Locked In' For Comeback

Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav started to practice in nets as he prepares for a Team India comeback ahead of the white-ball series against England started from January 22 and the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. Taking to Instagram, Kuldeep shared a video of him bowling in the nets, looking fully "locked in" in his practice session. Kuldeep was unavailable for selection for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy tour of Australia held from November last year to January this year, since he was referred to the BCCI Centre of Excellence after the end of the Test series against New Zealand for long-term resolution of his chronic left groin issue.

Fact-Check: Did Rohit Sharma's Wife Ritika Sajdeh Slam Harsha Bhogle For 'Ban Team Members' PR Agencies' Remark?

In the aftermath of India's 3-1 loss to Australia Down Under, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly taking a tough stand on issues of indiscipline among Indian cricketers. The apex cricket body of the country is contemplating to bring new regulations to streamline player conduct and commitment, claimed multiple media reports. The players might also be barred from taking independent transport to commute during practice and matches. For a tour of 45 days, the family members of the players can only be with them for not more than 14 days, the reports added.

Not Just Wives And Families, BCCI To Ban These People On Tour To "Enforce Discipline" After Australia Loss: Report

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly taking a tough stand on issues of indiscipline among Indian cricketers, with new regulations being discussed to streamline player conduct and commitment. A BCCI source revealed, "Indian cricketers are indisciplined. Gautam [Gambhir] and one senior player are on the same page on the topic of family stay."

Everything About Sitanshu Kotak: Reported To Be India's New Batting Coach

Former Saurashtra batter Sitanshu Kotak is set to join the Indian team as their batting coach ahead of the upcoming white-ball series against England, starting in Kolkata on January 22. A report in ESPNcricinfo said the batters' plummeting returns resulting in a 0-3 Test defeat to New Zealand at home and a 1-3 series loss in Australia were discussed in the BCCI review meeting on Saturday and as a result, Kotak has been brought on board to solve the issues in the batting department.

Yuvraj Singh Points Out 'Tougher Pill To Swallow' Amid Scrutiny Of Team India By BCCI. Not Loss vs Australia

Former India batter Yuvraj Singh reckons a player struggling for form should always return to playing domestic cricket irrespective of his stature in the national team amid the raging debate on whether stars like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma should show up in Ranji Trophy matches. The clamour for Rohit and Kohli playing Ranji Trophy to regain red-ball form has grown since India's loss to Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Both batters struggled for runs over the course of five Tests, more so Rohit, who benched himself for the final Test in Sydney.

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Pakistan-Origin England Star Gets Indian Visa After Delay, Will Be Able To Board Flight For India

Overlooked India Star's Average Hits 752 In Elite BCCI Event, Sends Strong Signal For Champions Trophy

"If Sarfaraz Khan Leaked Dressing Room News In Australia, You...": Harbhajan Singh's Direct Message To Gautam Gambhir

India's Squad For Champions Trophy: Big Boost For Team India, Injured Star 'Locked In' For Comeback

Fact-Check: Did Rohit Sharma's Wife Ritika Sajdeh Slam Harsha Bhogle For 'Ban Team Members' PR Agencies' Remark?

Not Just Wives And Families, BCCI To Ban These People On Tour To "Enforce Discipline" After Australia Loss: Report

Everything About Sitanshu Kotak: Reported To Be India's New Batting Coach

Yuvraj Singh Points Out 'Tougher Pill To Swallow' Amid Scrutiny Of Team India By BCCI. Not Loss vs Australia