Former England captain's comment came amid the T20 World Cup boycott row, with Bangladesh refusing to send its team, and Pakistan declining to play India in the tournament.
The BCCI decision has given new life to the lunatic fringe of the Hindu Right. It now has the confidence to force policy changes in accordance with its communal campaigns.
BCCI, IPL & KKR faced criticism from some quarters for roping in Bangladeshi player at a time when the country has seen anti-India protests, & at least 4 Hindu men were killed.
The team once best known for Parvez Rasool & Umran Malik is now second in Ranji Group D, trailing only heavyweight Mumbai. In their last 13 Ranji matches, J&K have lost just once.
For 12 years, India didn't lose a home Test series. That ended in 2024 with 0–3 loss to NZ. Now a 0–2 drubbing by South Africa raises serious questions about Gambhir’s coaching.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has submitted to the SC that match-fixing is ‘cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property’ under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Naqvi is facing mounting backlash at home after Pakistan faced three humiliating losses against India in the Asia Cup. People are demanding that he step down from the post of ACC chief.
He will be the first person from Jammu and Kashmir to head the BCCI. He would also become the first cricketer who never played for the national side to hold the post.
An explosive email from ICC CEO to the PCB, accusing it of compromising ICC rules by making a video of match officials before the match with UAE, shows the fire isn’t doused yet.
On 29 May 1951, Jawaharlal Nehru defended adding 'reasonable restrictions' to Article 19, arguing that free speech must be balanced with national security and unity.
This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.
Such a shame!
What right do these players have to represent the nation? There are many Ranji players with outstanding performances over the last two-three seasons. These players deserve a chance to prove themselves in the international level.
Rohit does not have a future in Test matches. The sooner he realizes this the better.
And Virat must prove himself forst in Ranji. Only after that should he be selected for rhe national team.
Gill is past his prime. He just does not have the hunger to succeed.
Nitish Reddy has been exposed as an one trick pony. His technique and temperament is suited for T20s and not Test matches.
Rohit should reture at the earliest. The sooner the better.
Such a shame!
What right do these players have to represent the nation? There are many Ranji players with outstanding performances over the last two-three seasons. These players deserve a chance to prove themselves in the international level.
Rohit does not have a future in Test matches. The sooner he realizes this the better.
And Virat must prove himself forst in Ranji. Only after that should he be selected for rhe national team.
Gill is past his prime. He just does not have the hunger to succeed.
Nitish Reddy has been exposed as an one trick pony. His technique and temperament is suited for T20s and not Test matches.
Rohit should reture at the earliest. The sooner the better.