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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.

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.

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.

India vs England 3rd Test Preview: Team Changes, Pitch Report And More

India will need to be ruthless and tactful in equal measure while dealing with an unpredictable England when the third chapter of a riveting Test series begins in Rajkot on Thursday. After England shocked India in the series opener at Hyderabad, the hosts came back strong in Vizag to get on level footing, leaving the five-match series perfectly poised. The brilliance of Yashasvi Jaiswal (321 runs) and Jasprit Bumrah (15) allowed India to make a comeback in the series but concerns remain over a misfiring middle-order, which will now be relying on the young talent to deliver the goods.

Rohit Sharma Dismissed Twice In Nets As Local Bowler Uproots Middle Stump: Report

It has been a tough campaign for Rohit Sharma till now as the Indian cricket team skipper has struggled to score runs during the ongoing Test series against England. Rohit scored 24 and 39 in the first Test match where he got starts on both occasions but failed to convert them into big knocks. The numbers were worse in Visakhapatnam where he could manage to score 14 and 13 in the two innings. The India skipper has looked a bit hesitant in deciding how to approach his innings in Test cricket and according to a report by Indian Express, Rohit had a somewhat tough time during practice ahead of the third Test.

"Rumour Or Someone Wanting To Sideline Me": KKR Star Varun Chakravarthy On Team India Absence

One of the most tricky spinners to face in the Indian circuit, Varun Chakravarthy was fast-tracked into the Indian team, owing to his exemplary performances for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League. Backed to turn into a match-winner for India in the 2021 T20 World Cup, Varun didn't have the best of the tournament and hasn't played for the Indian team since. His performance in the IPL also dipped the following season but the mystery spinner is still annoyed over certain 'rumours' that have been floating around his fitness.

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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

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

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

India vs England 3rd Test Preview: Team Changes, Pitch Report And More

Rohit Sharma Dismissed Twice In Nets As Local Bowler Uproots Middle Stump: Report

"Rumour Or Someone Wanting To Sideline Me": KKR Star Varun Chakravarthy On Team India Absence