Jay Shah Warns Players of “Severe Implications” for Prioritizing IPL Over Domestic Cricket
BCCI Secretary Jay Shah has issued a stern warning to centrally-contracted Indian players, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing domestic cricket over the Indian Premier League (IPL) for national team selection. Shah expressed the Board’s satisfaction with the IPL’s success but highlighted concerns over players favoring the IPL over domestic commitments, which he termed as an […]
KKR Recruits Dushmantha Chameera as Replacement for Gus Atkinson in IPL 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have announced Sri Lankan speedster Dushmantha Chameera as the replacement for England’s Gus Atkinson for the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Chameera, who joins KKR at a reserve price of Rs 50 lakh, brings formidable bowling prowess to the team, having previously represented Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Lucknow […]
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Heroics: A Test Centurion’s Impact and Fan Adulation
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s remarkable innings in the ongoing Test series against England has elevated him to the forefront of Indian cricket’s rising stars. Scoring his third Test hundred in just his seventh appearance, Jaiswal’s prowess with the bat continues to astound cricket enthusiasts worldwide. Despite being forced to retire hurt due to back spasms, his contribution […]
BCCI Asserts Authority Over IPL Franchises: Jay Shah’s Mandate Ahead of T20 World Cup
The statement made by BCCI Secretary Jay Shah underscores the hierarchical authority of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises and the stringent workload management guidelines imposed on centrally contracted players ahead of the T20 World Cup scheduled for 2024. In his remarks, Shah asserts the […]
Jay Shah’s Warning: Players Skipping Domestic Red-Ball Games Face Severe Implications
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary, Jay Shah, has issued a stern warning to top cricketers, including centrally contracted and India ‘A’ players, emphasizing the critical role of domestic cricket in national selection. In a letter obtained by the Indian Express, Shah highlighted the worrying trend of players prioritizing the Indian […]
MS Dhoni’s Game Fitness for IPL 2024: Awaiting Confirmation Amidst Social Media Hype
The return of MS Dhoni to professional cricket is eagerly anticipated, especially considering his remarkable leadership and batting prowess in the IPL. Despite retiring from international cricket, Dhoni’s presence in the T20 franchise league remains significant, particularly after leading Chennai Super Kings to their fifth IPL title last year. While there have been glimpses of […]
Sunil Gavaskar Backs Mumbai Indians’ Decision to Appoint Hardik Pandya as Skipper
Sunil Gavaskar, the legendary Indian cricketer, has voiced his support for Mumbai Indians’ decision to appoint Hardik Pandya as the skipper ahead of the IPL 2024 season, replacing Rohit Sharma. The move, which marks the end of Rohit’s ten-year tenure as captain, has sparked discussions among fans, with rumors of a rift between the two […]
Sunil Gavaskar Criticizes Mitchell Starc’s Record-Breaking IPL Salary, Questions Value
Former Indian cricket captain Sunil Gavaskar has expressed skepticism regarding Kolkata Knight Riders’ record-breaking expenditure of Rs 24.75 crore on Mitchell Starc for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Starc, making a return to the IPL after a five-year hiatus, became the costliest player in IPL auction history, sparking discussions about the value of […]
West Indies’ Shamar Joseph Joins Lucknow Super Giants as Mark Wood’s Replacement for IPL 2024
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have bolstered their pace attack for the upcoming IPL 2024 season with the acquisition of West Indies’ pace sensation Shamar Joseph. Joseph, renowned for his match-winning performance against Australia, has been signed by LSG as a replacement for England’s Mark Wood. In a historic Test match against Australia at Gabba, Brisbane, […]
Irfan Pathan Applauds KL Rahul’s Versatility: “A Car With Gears in an Era of Automatics”
Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has showered praise on star batter KL Rahul, highlighting his adaptability and versatility in the Indian Premier League (IPL) arena. Pathan suggests that Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) could explore utilizing Rahul’s talents in the middle-order, given his exceptional batting prowess. Rahul, known for his prolific opening performances for LSG, has […]
