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"Say Without Fear": India Great Blasts Ajit Agarkar, Gautam Gambhir On Hardik Pandya Captaincy Snub

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) made its stance clear as Ajit Agarkar and Gautam Gambhir explained the decision to hand T20I captaincy to Suryakumar Yadav, over Hardik Panday. Agarkar, who is the chairman of selectors, explained that Hardik's fitness is one of the primary reasons behind the team's decision to move on to Suryakumar from the leadership perspective. India great Krisnamachari Srikkanth, however, isn't entirely convinced by the reasons given by Agarkar in the joint press conference with Gambhir, saying he doesn't feel Hardik was snubbed over fitness concerns.

Asitha Fernando Likely To Replace Injured Dushmantha Chameera For White-Ball Series vs India

Ahead of the T20I and ODI series against India, Sri Lanka pacer Dushmantha Chameera has been ruled out from the white-ball series due to injury. As per multiple Sri Lanka media reports, Chammera has been ruled out and Sri Lanka Cricket will soon announce the replacement. "Dushmantha Chameera ruled out of India series with injury. Replacement to be named shortly," wrote Rex Clementine, a prominent Sri Lankan journalist on 'X.' However, it is expected that Asitha Fernando might replace the injured Chameera for the series against India. Asitha was the pick of the bowlers in the Lanka Premier League final. He picked up three wickets as the Jaffna Kings beat Galle Marvels.

"Gautam Gambhir's Ideas Are...": Ashish Nehra's Blunt Take On Hardik Pandya's Captaincy Snub

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya found the leadership responsibility in the shortest format, which seemed to be his after Rohit Sharma's retirement, taken away from him after Gautam Gambhir was hired as the team's new head coach. Gambhir, in consultation with chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar, handed the captaincy responsibility to Suryakumar Yadav in T20Is, while Shubman Gill was made his deputy. Reflecting on the decision, Ashish Nehra, the man who coached Hardik during his role as captain at Gujarat Titans, isn't surprised to see this move by the Indian team management.

On Mohammed Shami's Return, Ajit Agarkar Gives Big Update

India pacer Mohammed Shami is one of the greatest bowlers in the world currently. Known for his swing, Shami played a pivotal role in India's marvelous run at the ODI World Cup 2023, which eventually ended with a defeat against Australia in the final match. With 24 wickets in seven matches, Shami emerged as the highest wicket-taker of the tournament. Since then, the 33-year-old pacer has been out of competitive cricket as he is recovering from an ankle injury.

With Ball In Hand, Obsession In Heart, Mohammed Shami Gears Up For Comeback

Indian pace veteran Mohammed Shami is preparing hard for his comeback to international cricket, with "ball in his hand and obsession in his heart". Shami posted a picture of him sweating it out in the nets, making it loud and clear through his caption that he is in the process of making a fine comeback so that he can "turn the game" for India."Ball in hand and obsession in my heart, ready to turn the game. #shami #mdshami #mdshami11," Shami tweeted.

Ashish Nehra's Big Revelation On Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir's Dressing Room Relationship

While Team India's new head coach Gautam Gambhir refused to get into intricate details of his relationship with superstar batter Virat Kohli, former India pacer Ashish Nehra has shed some light on their rapport. Gambhir and Kohli have been at the center of many on-field tussles, with the most recent coming in the Indian Premier League 2023 season. Both the cricketing icons are similar in terms of their approach towards the game, wearing their passion on the sleeve, and always ready to give their for the team. But, not many conflicts are expected as the two fight for the same team now.

In Pakistan's Champions Trophy Proposal, A 'Supplementary Charge' Clause For Indian Team

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has left it up to the International Cricket Council (ICC) to convince the BCCI to send its team to Pakistan for the upcoming Champions Trophy, scheduled to be held in the first quarter of next year. According to a PCB source, while the budget for the Champions Trophy was approved at the recent ICC meetings in Colombo, the schedule and format didn't come up for discussion at all. "The PCB now has done what was required of it as hosts of the Champions Trophy. It has submitted the draft schedule and format for the event and also submitted budget for the event,” a PCB insider said.

"Don't Let Us Down": Kapil Dev Shares Emotional Message For Ailing Anshuman Gaekwad

As former India cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad continues his battle against cancer, the 1983 World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev shared an emotional video message for the all-rounder. Kapil had famously urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to come to Anshuman's aid, after it was revealed that the former India cricketer and coach was struggling to arrange funds for his treatment. The BCCI then issued an INR 1 crore fund for Anshuman, but Kapil hasn't stopped there. In his fresh message, Kapil urged Anshuman to continue his fight against cancer, while reminding him of the good times the two had on the field.

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"Say Without Fear": India Great Blasts Ajit Agarkar, Gautam Gambhir On Hardik Pandya Captaincy Snub

Asitha Fernando Likely To Replace Injured Dushmantha Chameera For White-Ball Series vs India

"Gautam Gambhir's Ideas Are...": Ashish Nehra's Blunt Take On Hardik Pandya's Captaincy Snub

On Mohammed Shami's Return, Ajit Agarkar Gives Big Update

With Ball In Hand, Obsession In Heart, Mohammed Shami Gears Up For Comeback

Ashish Nehra's Big Revelation On Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir's Dressing Room Relationship

In Pakistan's Champions Trophy Proposal, A 'Supplementary Charge' Clause For Indian Team

"Don't Let Us Down": Kapil Dev Shares Emotional Message For Ailing Anshuman Gaekwad