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No MS Dhoni, Sourav Ganguly, VVS Laxman: Dinesh Karthik's Interesting Picks For All-Time XI

In cricket, it's unfair to compare generations. Conditions, rules, opponents and opportunities should be taken into account. But then it always makes for an interesting topic of conversation. Dinesh Karthik recently picked his all-time XI in Indian cricket on Cricbuzz. The caption of the video, however, read: "DK's list of his top XI teammates". Karthik remarked that it was not possible for him to include everybody. Among the notable absentees in the XI, with whom Karthik has played in the national team, were Sourav Ganguly, VVS Laxman and MS Dhoni.

"Wasn't Selected Because...": Rinku Singh Breaks Silence On Duleep Trophy Snub

The upcoming season of Duleep Trophy will be a great spectacle as many big names from India's senior men's team will be featuring in the domestic league. While senior stars including skipper Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and R Ashwin received exemptions, Rishabh Pant, Suryakumar Yadav, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill are among the ones who will be playing in the Duleep Trophy. However, batter Rinku Singh was not included in the squad for Duleep Trophy which left all the fans utterly shocked.

MS Dhoni "Not My Friend, Elder Brother...": Indian Cricket Star On Former Captain

MS Dhoni, despite having retired from international cricket in 2020, continues to inspire generations of cricketers. Dhoni last played in the IPL 2024 and speculation continues to be there over his future. One things that his co-players vouch for Dhoni is his immaculate game sense. From behind the stumps, Dhoni has been known to orchestrate his troops to some great results.

Watch: Rahul Dravid's Son Samit Smashes Sensational Inside-Out Six, Internet Says "Genetics"

Samit Dravid, son of former India captain and head coach Rahul Dravid, showcased his power-hitting skills in the ongoing KSCA Maharaja T20 Trophy. Samit finally got some runs under his belt, scoring 33 off 24 balls for Mysuru Warriors in their match against Gulbarga Mystics. The 18-year-old also slammed a six in the 10th over of the innings. He picked up Praveen Dubey's googly and went inside-out to cover the ropes near the deep-cover region. A video of the same went viral on social media.

Mohammed Shami Likely To play First Couple Of Ranji Trophy Games For Bengal

Senior speedster Mohammed Shami, who is undergoing rehabilitation after an ankle surgery, is likely to make a comeback to competitive cricket for his domestic side Bengal in the Ranji Trophy, and a potential international appearance later in one of the Test matches against New Zealand. It is understood that Shami will play either one or both of Bengal's opening away Ranji match against UP on October 11 and the next one in Kolkata against Bihar on October 18. Since there will be only a two-day gap between both the games it is unlikely that he will play both.

'Whoever Goes Out...': Jay Shah's No-Nonsense Verdict On Injured Stars Eyeing Return

Top Team India stars will feature in the Duleep Trophy, with the tournament set to mark the start of the 2024/25 domestic season. With the Indian team's next assignment scheduled in late Septemeber, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced the four squads for the upcoming Duleep Trophy tournament, which will be played between September 5 and 24 in Anantapur. Top stars, minus Virat Kohli, captain Rohit Sharma, pacer Jasprit Bumrah and veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, will feature in the first round of the tournament.

Watch: 12 Needed, 2 Wickets Left - Ishan Kishan Comes Clutch For Jharkhand In Buchi Babu Tournament

On his return to red-ball cricket, Jharkhand skipper Ishan Kishan dazzled in a Buchi Babu fixture against Madhya Pradesh. After scoring a 107-ball 114 in the first innings, Kishan remained unbeaten on 41 in the second, helping Jharkhand meat Madhya Pradesh by two wickets. Jharkhand needed 12 runs to win with two wickets remainining, and Kishan took the onus to guide his team to a win, smashing two sixes off Akash Rajawat in the 55th over of Jharkhand's second innings.

Jay Shah Congratulates Virat Kohli On Completing 16 Years In International Cricket

Jay Shah, the Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), congratulated talismanic batter Virat Kohli for completing 16 years of playing international cricket. On this day in 2008, Kohli made his international cricket debut in India's ODI against Sri Lanka at Dambulla, a couple of months after he became the Under-19 World Cup-winning captain at Kuala Lumpur. "16 years ago today, a 19-year-old @imVkohli stepped onto the international stage for the first time, marking the beginning of what has become a truly legendary career. Congratulations to the King on completing 16 years in international cricket!" wrote Shah on 'X'.

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No MS Dhoni, Sourav Ganguly, VVS Laxman: Dinesh Karthik's Interesting Picks For All-Time XI

"Wasn't Selected Because...": Rinku Singh Breaks Silence On Duleep Trophy Snub

MS Dhoni "Not My Friend, Elder Brother...": Indian Cricket Star On Former Captain

Watch: Rahul Dravid's Son Samit Smashes Sensational Inside-Out Six, Internet Says "Genetics"

Mohammed Shami Likely To play First Couple Of Ranji Trophy Games For Bengal

'Whoever Goes Out...': Jay Shah's No-Nonsense Verdict On Injured Stars Eyeing Return

Watch: 12 Needed, 2 Wickets Left - Ishan Kishan Comes Clutch For Jharkhand In Buchi Babu Tournament

Jay Shah Congratulates Virat Kohli On Completing 16 Years In International Cricket