Vinod Tihara, former DDCA secretary, is pushing for Ashok Sharma's removal, claiming he has exceeded the nine-year tenure limit as per BCCI rules. Sharma refutes this, stating Tihara is misinterpreting the regulations.
Related news
The Delhi Premier League T20, now in its second season with eight teams, is generating significant revenue for the DDCA. The association plans to allocate 40-50% of the league's revenue to cricket development, potentially underwriting annual domestic season expenses.
Shreyas Iyer will captain the 15-member India A squad for two matches against Australia A in Lucknow, starting September 16, announced BCCI on Saturday. Despite strong Duleep Trophy performances, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Rajat Patidar were surprisingly omitted. KL Rahul and Mohammed Siraj are slated to join the squad for the second game, replacing two players from the initial lineup.
As India gears up for the 2026 T20 World Cup, Suresh Raina suggests a bold opening pair. With Kohli and Sharma potentially out, Raina backs youngsters like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Abhishek Sharma to lead the charge. He also mentioned Priyansh Arya, who impressed in his debut IPL season, could be a surprise package.
Shikhar Dhawan faced questioning by the Enforcement Directorate for eight hours. The questioning relates to an alleged illegal betting app money laundering case. The ED recorded his statement under the PMLA. Suresh Raina was also questioned last month. More sportspersons and celebrities are expected to be questioned. The government has banned real-money online gaming.
Ravichandran Ashwin, recently retired from international and IPL cricket, has shown interest in participating in the fourth season of the UAE's ILT20. He is in discussions with organizers and plans to register for the auction on September 30. Ashwin's extensive T20 experience, including 221 IPL matches and 187 wickets, makes him a significant potential addition to the league.
AB de Villiers fondly remembers his time with Royal Challengers Bengaluru and his strong connection with Virat Kohli. De Villiers highlighted two memorable partnerships with Kohli, emphasizing their shared competitiveness and enjoyment in dominating bowlers. Despite his contributions, RCB finally clinched their first IPL title in 2025, after his retirement, ending his wait for the coveted trophy.
Cricket legends like Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri will headline Sony Sports Network's commentary team for the Asia Cup T20. The tournament, featuring India, Pakistan, and others, precedes next year's T20 World Cup. Gavaskar praised Suryakumar Yadav's leadership, while Shastri highlighted the team's blend of experience and youthful talent, anticipating a strong performance in the 2025 Asia Cup.
Vinod Tihara, former DDCA secretary, is pushing for Ashok Sharma's removal, claiming he has exceeded the nine-year tenure limit as per BCCI rules. Sharma refutes this, stating Tihara is misinterpreting the regulations.
Day three of the Duleep Trophy semi-finals saw South and Central Zone in strong positions. Shubham Khajuria's unbeaten 128 helped North Zone reach 278/5 against South Zone's 536. Central Zone amassed 556/8 against West Zone, led by Shubham Sharma's 96, securing a 118-run lead and a strong chance to advance to the final.
Mohammed Siraj, Matt Henry, and Jayden Seales are nominated for the ICC Player of the Month award for August due to their outstanding performances. Siraj led India's bowling attack in the absence of Bumrah, securing nine wickets in the final Test against England.