Kuldeep Yadav lands county deal after no-show in India vs England ODIs | Cricket News

Kuldeep Yadav (File Photo) India spinner Kuldeep Yadav has signed with Yorkshire as an overseas player for the remainder of the English domestic season. The left-arm wrist-spinner will play five One-Day Cup matches before returning in September for three County Championship games. His stint begins with Friday’s 50-over clash against Glamorgan.In the club’s statement, Kuldeep…

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After four-and-a-half years, Hashmatullah Shahidi steps down as Afghanistan’s ODI captain | Cricket News

Hashmatullah Shahidi (ANI Photo) Hashmatullah Shahidi has stepped down as Afghanistan’s ODI captain with immediate effect, ending a leadership stint that began in January 2022. His decision comes after Afghanistan’s 3-0 ODI series loss to India last month. Shahidi captained the side in 55 matches, winning 27 of them, and oversaw one of the most…

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‘Absolutely zero confidence’: Ashwin questions Gautam Gambhir and team management over Kuldeep Yadav’s handling | Cricket News

India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir and Kuldeep Yadav (AP Photo) Kuldeep Yadav‘s continued absence from India’s playing XI has drawn fresh criticism after the left-arm wrist spinner was overlooked for the entire ODI series against England, prompting former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin to question the team management’s faith in him. The spinner once again missed…

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India Test squad for Sri Lanka tour likely this week; selectors sweat over Washington Sundar | Cricket News

India’s Washington Sundar. (Photo by AP/PTI) NEW DELHI: The men’s senior selection committee, chaired by Ajit Agarkar, is likely to pick the squad for the upcoming two-Test tour of Sri Lanka, starting August 15 in Galle. Informal discussions took place on the sidelines of the white-ball tour in England, and a formal meeting will convene…

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‘Criticising him after two or three matches isn’t justified’: Sikandar Raza defends Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | Cricket News

India’s Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI Photo) Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza has backed teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to emerge as a “generational talent”, urging people not to judge the 15-year-old after a difficult start to his international career. Sooryavanshi endured a challenging debut T20I series in England, scoring 14, 13 and 15 in three appearances as India…

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‘Never heard a sound that loud’: When Jacob Bethell was overwhelmed by Chinnaswamy’s roar for Virat Kohli | Cricket News

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli and Jacob Bethell (ANI Photo) England youngster Jacob Bethell has opened up about the unforgettable experience of opening the batting alongside Virat Kohli at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium during his stint with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), describing the atmosphere as unlike anything he had experienced before.Bethell, who joined RCB after…

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ILT20 has created a pathway for UAE cricketers: MI Emirates’ Muhammad Rohid | Cricket News

UAE left-arm pacer Muhammad Rohid was roped in by MI Emirates for $140,000 . Dubai: UAE left-arm pacer Muhammad Rohid believes the ILT20 has transformed the landscape for local cricketers by creating a clear pathway from domestic cricket to the professional stage.Rohid’s rise gathered fresh momentum when MI Emirates secured his services for $140,000 at…

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‘I can hit from ball one’: Tilak Varma hits back at strike-rate criticism ahead of Zimbabwe tour | Cricket News

Tilak Varma responds to criticism (Image: ANI) India’s T20I vice-captain Tilak Varma has hit back at criticism surrounding his strike rate during the recent T20I tours of Ireland and England, insisting that he always bats according to the team’s requirements rather than personal milestones.The left-hander faced scrutiny after scoring 178 runs in seven T20Is across…

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