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NDTV
13 hours ago
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- NDTV
Gautam Gambhir's 'Not A Selector' Comment Receives Brutal Jibe: "Only Rejects..."
The decision to include Shreyas Iyer in the Indian cricket team squad for the upcoming Test series against England has resulted in a lot of debate among fans and experts. Shreyas enjoyed a brilliant run of form in the last one year and although his IPL batting performance was quite impressive, he was not considered for the series. While chief selector Ajit Agarkar gave a detailed reason for not selecting him, head coach Gautam Gambhir just said that 'I am not the selector' - an indication that the coaching staff was not included in the process. During the 12th episode of Bails and Banter on the OTTplay app, former Indian pacer Atul Wassan took a slight dig at Gambhir - 'he doesn't select; he only rejects'. Wassan added that a coach plays a key role in team selection process. "If he (Gautam Gambhir) has been given this position, then I think he deserves to go with his feeling, whether it's right or wrong," he explained. Earlier, Gambhir hailed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for dedicating the final of IPL 2025 — scheduled for June 3 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad — to the Indian Armed Forces, in honour of Operation Sindoor, the military response to the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, which claimed 26 civilian lives. This gesture from the BCCI and IPL Governing Council marks a first-of-its-kind tribute in the league's history. The Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Naval Staff, and Chief of Air Staff have been officially invited to attend the grand finale. "It's an unbelievable step from BCCI. You know, we normally criticise the BCCI for various things, but this is unbelievable. This is something where I think BCCI has taken a great initiative from a point of view where the entire nation is one, and the entire nation has to salute the armed forces for what they do unconditionally, saving and protecting us," Gambhir told the reporters on the sidelines of the Goswami Ganesh Dutt Memorial Cricket Tournament. The IPL final, initially set for May 26, was rescheduled to June 3 following a week-long suspension of the tournament due to rising tensions between India and Pakistan. The escalation — and India's subsequent military action across the Line of Control and in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir — saw the nation rally around its armed forces, leading the BCCI to take a conscious call to align the tournament's climax with a patriotic tribute. Since the restart, every IPL match has opened with the national anthem, while digital boards across stadiums flash a constant message: 'Thank You, Armed Forces.' The initiative has received widespread appreciation from players and fans alike.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
IPL 2025 Live Score Updates on SportsCafe: Stay Ahead of the Game
Since being established in 2008, the IPL has grown into a major tournament that has collected international stars and rising talents in one series. The tournament is a round-robin series leading to playoffs and ultimately the crowning of the champion. This format guarantees that every game is important and has a high level of excitement and drama, making it essential for fans to stay updated on live score of IPL cricket and match results. IPL 2025 Overview Below you can find information about the upcoming event: ● Season Dates: March 22 – May 25, 2025; ● Edition: Eighteenth season; ● Teams: 10 franchises competing for the title; ● Governing Body: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI); ● Recent Changes: The tournament schedule was adjusted to start on March 22, following a two-week break after the ICC Champions Cup 2025 final. In addition, new guidelines based on the ICC Code of Conduct for T20 matches have been implemented. Latest News and Key Updates As the IPL 2025 is drawing closer, several significant updates have been made. These include regulatory changes, shifts in the team strategy, and large movements of players: ● Schedule Adjustment: The season start was delayed from March 14 to March 22 to decrease the load on the players after the international tournaments; ● Regulatory Overhaul: The previous in-house Code of Conduct has been replaced by the ICC Code of Conduct rules specifically for T20 matches; ● Player Transfers and Appointments: Rishabh Pant has joined Lucknow Super Giants. Jofra Archer is now a part of Rajasthan Royals. Punjab Kings have appointed Ricky Ponting as their head coach. ● Venue Updates: The IPL 2025 will be held in 13 different stadiums in India, thus providing a good coverage of the geographical areas. These updates are seen to be more client-focused on competitiveness and standardization so that every match is held to strict guidelines with new dynamics on and off the field. Current Points Table Snapshot The points table is the primary tool for tracking team performance during the league stage. Below is the initial snapshot at the start of the season: In case you want to stay up-to-date once the tournament starts, use the respected website like SportsCafe. Upcoming Matches: Schedule and Venues For those who are planning to watch the IPL 2025, here is the schedule of the first matches: Currently, there are 74 matches on the calendar; this schedule is a clear testament that this season has been planned for high intensity and virtually no downtime. Conclusion IPL 2025 is going to be the season of precision, strategic planning, and real-time competition. In this regard, fans can always turn to verified sources for accurate live score updates and comprehensive match details, along with the recent updates on scheduling, team movements, and regulatory changes. They also help fans get real-time information through platforms like SportsCafe so that every boundary is captured as it happens. This factual report is your go-to reference for the essential news and events leading up to and during the current season of the IPL. 'This article is part of sponsored content programme.'
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First Post
a day ago
- Sport
- First Post
'Gambhir doesn't select players; he only rejects': India coach slammed over Shreyas Iyer's exclusion from Test side
Shreyas Iyer's exclusion from India's Test squad for the England series has sparked controversy. Former cricketer has taken a dig at head coach Gautam Gambhir, who recently dismissed a question on Iyer's exclusion by saying, 'Main selector nahi hoon.'. read more Gautam Gambhir is being questioned after Shreyas Iyer was not picked in the Test side. Image: AP The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently announced an 18-member squad for the upcoming five-match Test series against England. Shreyas Iyer was one of the most surprising omissions as he was expected to make the side with Virat Kohli now retired from the longest format. Iyer was expected to be a part of the middle order. When asked about Iyer's exclusion, Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir responded by saying, 'Main selector nahi hoon' (I am not a selector). But this comment didn't go well with many, including former India cricketer Atul Wassan. 'Gambhir doesn't select players; he only rejects,' Wassan said on OTT Play while taking a dig at Gambhir's remark. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Gautam Gambhir criticised Wassan explained that the coach always has some role in team selection and that selectors usually listen to the coach's opinion before finalising the squad. 'The coach has a role in team selection, and selectors also listen to them before naming the squad,' Wassan said. Wassan, however, added that Gambhir deserves to select players on gut feeling because he is the coach right now. 'If Gambhir has been given this position, then I think he deserves to go with his feeling, whether it's right or wrong.' Iyer's exclusion also became a hot topic on social media. Many fans and experts have criticised the decision and questioned if it was really based on performance or something else. Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar recently said that the current leadership group picks players based on their own instincts rather than performance. 'Under Gambhir's stewardship and with Rohit not there anymore, I see a tendency in this management to pre-empt performances of individuals while making selections. As in, the dominating thought here is to apply their own view of the likely success and failure of players depending on conditions and opposition,' Manjrekar was quoted as saying by The Hindustan Times. Manjrekar cited the example of Sarfaraz Khan, who was not selected in the playing XI after three-four poor games last year. He was taken to Australia but did not play a match there and now he has b been dropped from the team altogether. 'Take the example of Sarfraz Khan. Three fifties and a 150 at home in four Tests and failures in only four innings after that and Sarfaraz does not get a single game in Australia. For the England tour too, he has been left out despite his performances in recent times outweighing Karun Nair's completely. So, this non-selection is not about performance, it's about someone important in the leadership group thinking Sarfaraz will not get runs in England and Australia, and Karun Nair will,' he said. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
India Today
a day ago
- Sport
- India Today
Jasprit Bumrah on England's Bazball style: It's interesting, but I don't understand it
Star India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has said that he doesn't understand England's Bazball style of cricket, saying that it creates wicket-taking opportunities for opponents. England have been playing an aggressive brand of cricket since 2022 under the regime of head coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes, termed 'Bazball' by the have been scoring at 4.63 runs per over in Tests since June 2022, the highest run rate in the format in the time period. They're set to take on India in the upcoming series, scheduled to begin from June 20. Ahead of the series, Jasprit Bumrah has called England's batting style 'interesting' as he doesn't understand it. He also said that the bowling unit feels confident when the opponent is being ultra-aggressive as it creates in England is always a different challenge, I always love bowling with the Dukes ball. The weather, the swinging conditions sometimes, and then when the ball becomes soft, there's always a challenge. So I always look forward to playing in England. Obviously they're playing an interesting style of cricket, which is an interesting one because I don't really understand it too much. But as a bowling unit, we always feel confident that when the batters are being ultra aggressive on a given day, anybody could run through and, get wickets,' Bumrah told Michael Clarke on Beyond23 Cricket Podcast. Furthermore, Burmah opened up on the challenge of playing all three formats of the game and said that one has to be smart about using his body and be a bit s tough for any individual to keep playing everything for so long. I've been doing it for a while, but then eventually you have to understand where your body is going at, what is the important tournament. So you have to be a little selective and you have to be a little smart about how you use your body. As a cricketer, I would never want to leave anything and always keep on going. At this moment, yes, I'm OK, but I don't set goals. I look at it one day at a time. The journey is going good so far. The day I realized that the drive is gone or the effort is not there and my body is not holding up, that is a decision when you take your time. But right now I'm ok,' he has been suffering from injuries since 2022 as he's missed several major tournaments for India, such as the T20 World Cup 2022, World Test Championship final 2023 and the Champions Trophy 2025. The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) is also managing his workload accordingly and don't usually pick him in bilateral ODI and T20I series against weaker teams.
Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
KL Rahul set to leave for England on Monday, wants to begin preps for Test series early
KL Rahul India batter KL Rahul is set to reach England early to begin preparations for the five-Test series, which gets underway on June 20. Originally scheduled to leave with the rest of the team on June 6, Rahul reached out to the Board of Control for Cricket in India and requested to play the second India A game vs England Lions. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The Indian cricket board agreed and the right-hander got the necessary go-aheads last night. Rahul was looking to get his preps going but the weather in Mumbai and Bengaluru forced him to explore the option of flying early. T his is something Rahul did ahead of the Australia series as well, when he played an India A game before the rest of the Test squad arrived Down Under. India Test squad for England tour: Shubman Gill to lead, Rishabh Pant his deputy India A's unofficial Test tour of England begins with the first of two four-day games against the England Lions on Friday, forming a key part of India's preparations for the upcoming five-Test series against England. The second match is scheduled for June 6 at Northampton. These matches offer fringe and emerging red-ball players a vital chance to adapt to English conditions and stake a claim for Test spots. The squad features names like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Dhruv Jurel, and Karun Nair.
