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Time of India
4 hours ago
- Time of India
UP's Kishan, Aman named inIndia U-19 squad for Aus tour
Lucknow: Kishan Kumar Singh and Aman Chauhan of Uttar Pradesh have been picked in India's Under-19 squad, announced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India ( BCCI ) on Thursday, for the upcoming tour of Australia in Sept. The two sides will play three One-Day Internationals and two multi-day matches. Aman Chauhan, a native of Kanpur, scored 578 runs in 7 matches for UP in the 2024–25 Cooch Behar Trophy, with the highest score of 117 and an impressive average of 48.17. He smashed two centuries and three half-centuries. Aman has also been selected for the National Cricket Academy. Left-arm spinner Kishan Kumar Singh, who hails from Prayagraj, bagged 30 wickets for UP in the Cooch Behar Trophy and 10 wickets in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy 2024-25 season. Kishan also played for the Lucknow Falcons, showcasing his potential with seven wickets in the last edition of the UPT20 league, and has been retained by the Falcons for the third season. Speaking to TOI, 18-year-old Kishan Singh said, "I am very happy to see my name in the Under-19 squad. I am proud of myself for continuing the legacy of Prayagraj cricket." The son of a farmer, Kishan said, "My role model is Dale Steyn and my mentor is Ashish Nehra. In my early days, I joined the Ashish Nehra Cricket Academy in Prayagraj. In the 2025 IPL season, I was a net bowler for Gujarat Titans, where Nehra sir guided me a lot, especially on managing workload and preventing injuries. As a fast bowler, his help during my injury was invaluable. In the UP team, Ratnesh Mishra sir also played a major role in my development. " "The tour of Australia will be a great opportunity for me to showcase my talent at an early stage in my career. It will surely help me gain valuable experience and improve my skills further," he said.
Time of India
8 hours ago
- Time of India
IND vs ENG: 'Banned for 2 years from IPL, costed millions' - ECB chair praises England players' mentality
Gus Atkinson of England is mobbed by team mates after running out Shubman Gill on Day One of the 5th Test at The Oval (Photo by) As rain interrupted proceedings on Day 1 of the fifth and final Test between India and England, a strong message came from ECB chair Richard Thompson. The official lauded the commitment of England players, highlighting batter Harry Brook 's decision to pull out of IPL 2025 despite the financial cost. Brook had been bought by Delhi Capitals for ₹6.2 crore in the IPL mega auction, but the 26-year-old withdrew just days before the start of the tournament to prioritise playing for England. That decision has led to a two-season IPL auction ban for the right-hander. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! 'Look at Harry Brook, who we hadn't even had a conversation with about taking on the white ball captaincy, and he knows by not playing in this year's IPL he is then banned for the next two years,' said Thompson. 'That decision cost him several million dollars, and it wasn't even a thought that he wouldn't do that.' Thompson reflected on a broader question being asked across the cricketing world: 'Is this when players start to prioritise franchise cricket over playing for their country?' The current predicament can also be seen in the way certain teams have seen players retire early from the National team setups to focus on franchise cricket and other T20 leagues. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like When the Camera Clicked at the Worst Possible Time Read More Undo But in his view, the answer from within the England setup is clear. 'It could not be further from the reality of the dressing room that Baz (Brendon McCullum) has created there with Rob (Key) and a brilliant captain in Ben (Stokes). It has transformed the sense of everyone wanting to be part of that dressing room,' Thompson said. 'And as part of that decision to make Baz both white-ball coach as well as red-ball coach, he has created that golden thread. So the desire for any English cricketer to play for England, I don't think has ever been greater.' Under head coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes, England have looked united and competitive, even as they battle a spirited Indian side in the ongoing series. Poll Should players prioritize national duty over franchise leagues like IPL? Yes, national duty should come first No, players should choose what's best for their careers As tensions flared and arguments broke out between the two sides, the hosts have looked like a solid unit, standing their ground and backing their players over the four Tests that have concluded. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Mint
15 hours ago
- Mint
KL Rahul linked with KKR for mega trade ahead of IPL 2026; Why 3-time champs want India batter from Delhi Capitals?
Three-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Kolkata Knight Riders are keen on getting India's wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul in a high-profile trade from Delhi Capitals, ahead of the upcoming season next year. Rahul, who captained Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for three seasons from 2022 to 2024, was bought for ₹ 14 crore by Delhi Capitals during the mega auction in Saudi Arabia ahead of IPL 2025. According to a TOI report, the Shahrukh Khan co-owned franchise are interested in the India opener and have already contacted the cricketer, who is currently on national duty in the United Kingdom in the ongoing Test series against England. Having made his IPL debut in 2013, Rahul has been prolific with the bat since the 2018 season and is one of the most-sought after players in the cash -rich league. In the last eight years, Rahul scored 600-plus runs in four seasons and 500-plus runs thrice. The only year where couldn't made his bat do the talking was in 2023. In fact in IPL 2025, Rahul managed 539 runs from 13 games including a hundred and three fifties. Ever since KKR parted ways with 2024 IPL-winning captain Shreyas Iyer, finding a perfect candidate for leadership has been a task for the KKR management. During the IPL 2025 mega auction, KKR didn't spend money on a player with good captaincy record, instead spend a whopping ₹ 23.75 crores on Venkatesh Iyer. KKR appointed Ajinkya Rahane as the captain for IPL 2025, and crashed out of the league stage. If Rahul joins the Kolkata franchise, Rahul could be named as captain at KKR. Another reason for KKR showing interest in Rahul is his connection with former India assistant coach Abhishek Bayar. The former Mumbai stalwart has worked with Rahul during his India days. However, the biggest drawback for KKR will be they have no one who could Rahul's potential at Delhi Capitals. Honestly, KKR do not have any such player on whom Delhi Capitals may be interested upon. 'However, the deal is unlikely to work out as KKR don't have anybody they can trade to the Delhi Capitals in return,' a source told TOI.
