Kolkata Knight Riders fast bowler Harshit Rana has found a unique way to express his displeasure with the BCCI following his one-match suspension for an animated wicket celebration. During Sunday’s match against Lucknow Super Giants, Rana celebrated with a finger-on-the-lips gesture, which many believe was a message directed at the cricket board. The BCCI has yet to comment on Rana’s latest celebration.
Middle-order batsman Rinku Singh was surprisingly left out of India’s 15-man squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup. This decision has sparked widespread disappointment among fans on social media. Singh had been in impressive form for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League, prompting many to believe he deserved a spot in the national team. The BCCI has instead opted to name him in the list of reserve players, a move that has left many scratching their heads.
The Board for Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced India’s 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024, scheduled to commence on June 1 in the United States. The squad, led by Rohit Sharma, features some unexpected inclusions and notable exclusions, including the return of Hardik Pandya as vice-captain and the selection of Shivam Dube and Yuzvendra Chahal. Notable absences from the squad include KL Rahul, Mohammed Shami, Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, and Prithvi Shaw.
The BCCI’s announcement of India’s T20 World Cup 2024 Squad has sparked a flurry of reactions, with the omission of Rinku Singh leaving fans perplexed and disappointed. Despite his impressive performances for the Kolkata Knight Riders and in T20Is for India, Singh was left out of the final squad, a decision that has raised eyebrows across the cricketing fraternity. Meanwhile, the squad boasts a formidable lineup, led by Rohit Sharma and featuring the likes of Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, and Rishabh Pant. The return of Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal adds experience and variety to the bowling attack, while the pace trio of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Arshdeep Singh brings firepower and consistency. However, the exclusion of Rinku Singh has cast a shadow over the excitement surrounding the squad, with fans voicing their discontent on social media.
The Indian Premier League franchise Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) has expressed its disappointment over the omission of their captain, KL Rahul, from the Indian cricket team’s squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. In a social media post, LSG shared a picture of Rahul with the caption ‘Our No.1 Since Day Zero,’ highlighting his importance to the team.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has unveiled the 15-member Indian squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, set to take place in the USA and West Indies. Rohit Sharma will lead the side, with Hardik Pandya as his vice-captain.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is preparing to announce its T20 squad for the upcoming World Cup this month, igniting excitement and debates both within and outside India. Jamaican sprinter and cricket enthusiast Yohan Blake has expressed his admiration for the Indian cricket team, suggesting that India could potentially field multiple competitive teams at the T20 World Cup given the depth of talent in the country.
Team India’s participation in the upcoming Champions Trophy in Pakistan is uncertain, according to sources within the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The BCCI has expressed reservations about traveling to Pakistan due to strained bilateral relations between the two countries. As a result, the venue for the tournament may be changed or a hybrid model implemented.
Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina has urged the BCCI’s chief selector, Ajit Agarkar, to include Shivam Dube in the Indian squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup. This plea comes after Dube’s impressive performance in the ongoing IPL 2024, where he has scored 311 runs in eight matches for Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Dube’s blistering knock of 66 off just 27 deliveries against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on April 23 further strengthened Raina’s belief in his potential. Despite Dube’s efforts, LSG ultimately won the match by six wickets, with Marcus Stoinis leading the charge with an unbeaten 124 off 63 balls.
