The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to elect a new secretary and treasurer in a Special General Meeting (SGM) scheduled for January 12th in Mumbai. The positions became vacant after Jay Shah and Ashish Shelar resigned.
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Akash Deep, having recovered from a back injury, is now 100% fit and eager to play for LSG. He is optimistic about his team’s potential, despite initial setbacks. He also appreciates the mentorship of Zaheer Khan at LSG for improving his skills.
The revamped RCB squad has achieved significant wins this season. They secured victories against Kolkata Knight Riders, CSK, and MI in away matches, yet stumbled against the Titans at their home ground. They aim to treat that defeat as a one-off incident, particularly considering the Capitals' formidable bowling arsenal.
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England announce squads for India tour and Champions Trophy. Ben Stokes will miss both. Joe Root and Mark Wood return to the team. Jos Buttler will captain the limited-overs sides. Jacob Bethell earns his spot after a strong New Zealand series. The tour begins January 17. Matches against India start January 22. The Champions Trophy follows.
Veteran Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin unexpectedly announced his retirement from international cricket during the ongoing Test series against Australia. Having secured 537 Test wickets, second only to Anil Kumble, Ashwin expressed a desire to focus on club cricket, including the IPL where he was picked up by the Chennai Super Kings.
New Zealand's relatively smaller player pool allows for longer runs and a cohesive team culture. Batter Glenn Phillips believes this advantage helps them perform better in ICC tournaments compared to countries like India, where the intense competition may shorten player opportunities and increase individual pressure.
Asked whether it was difficult to make Dhoni take up the captaincy again, Fleming said, “No, he understood the situation. Ruturaj didn’t want to go but it’s an unfortunate situation.” CSK host Kolkata Knight Riders in Chennai on Friday.