<p>The 2023 Asia Cup has been much talked about. While Pakistan will host the 50-over continental tournament, the venue isn't finalised as India have made it clear that they won't travel to their neighbouring country due to the strained political relations between both sides. A final decision on the venue is likely to be out by March but Pakistan will remain the host for sure.</p>

<p>Ever since the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Jay Shah revealed, in late 2022, that Team India won't get government clearance to go to Pakistan for the tournament, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have not taken things lightly. The then PCB chief Ramiz Raja had revealed that Pakistan will boycott the 2023 ODI World Cup, in India, if the Men in Blue pull out of Asia Cup. Now, Kamran Akmal -- the veteran keeper-batter -- has joined the bandwagon and backed Ramiz's claims.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Speaking on the Nadir Ali podcast, Kamran said that Pakistan also have respect and they shouldn't travel to their neighbouring country if India doesn't turn up for the Asia Cup.</p>

<p>"If India do not agree to come for the Asia Cup, we should not go to India to play the 2023 World Cup there. Hamaari bhi respect hai (We are also well respected). We have been world champions too, have topped rankings in all formats and have won the Champions Trophy too. This is between two governments; until they are on the same page, the teams won't go with each other. We have to see how long it goes," Kamran said.</p>

<p>India and Pakistan's senior men's team had last met during the 2022 T20 World Cup, in Australia, where Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. beat Babar Azam-led Men in Green by five wickets.</p>


The 2023 Asia Cup has been much talked about. While Pakistan will host the 50-over continental tournament, the venue isn't finalised as India have made it clear that they won't travel to their neighbouring country due to the strained political relations between both sides.

The 2023 Asia Cup has been much talked about. While Pakistan will host the 50-over continental tournament, the venue isn't finalised as India have made it clear that they won't travel to their neighbouring country due to the strained political relations between both sides. A final decision on the venue is likely to be out by March but Pakistan will remain the host for sure. Ever since the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Jay Shah revealed, in late 2022, that Team India won't get government clearance to go to Pakistan for the tournament, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have not taken things lightly. The then PCB chief Ramiz Raja had revealed that Pakistan will boycott the 2023 ODI World Cup, in India, if the Men in Blue pull out of Asia Cup. Now, Kamran Akmal -- the veteran keeper-batter -- has joined the bandwagon and backed Ramiz's claims. Also Read: WATCH: Anjum Chopra consoles an emotional Harmanpreet Kaur after India's T20 World Cup exit Speaking on the Nadir Ali podcast, Kamran said that Pakistan also have respect and they shouldn't travel to their neighbouring country if India doesn't turn up for the Asia Cup. "If India do not agree to come for the Asia Cup, we should not go to India to play the 2023 World Cup there. Hamaari bhi respect hai (We are also well respected). We have been world champions too, have topped rankings in all formats and have won the Champions Trophy too. This is between two governments; until they are on the same page, the teams won't go with each other. We have to see how long it goes," Kamran said. India and Pakistan's senior men's team had last met during the 2022 T20 World Cup, in Australia, where Rohit Sharma & Co. beat Babar Azam-led Men in Green by five wickets.

We are also well respected: Kamran Akmal in favour of Pak boycotting ODI WC if Ind pull out of Asia Cup

<p>Yuvraj Singh represented India in 40 Tests, 304 ODIs and 58 T20Is. He is regarded as one of the greatest white-ball all-rounders in world cricket. He was India's hero during their title run in the 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup. However, former Sri Lanka player Russell Arnold has made a shocking claim about the ex-Indian cricketer. Arnold compared both Yuvraj and MS Dhoni -- two of India's greatest middle-order batters -- and feels the former wasn't good at absorbing pressure.</p>

<p>During a conversation with former Indian cricket WV Raman, Arnold made the glaring remark. While discussing Dhoni and Yuvraj, the Sri Lankan opined that Dhoni was more adept in playing both defensively and aggressively&nbsp;as per&nbsp;the situation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"He could play both roles, there are very few who could do that. Both roles meant that when he needed to absorb pressure, he could do it. That was my strength, but I could hit a boundary now and then but not consistently score 15 runs or more. You give me eight to 10 (runs to score in an over), and I'll back myself. But Dhoni would back himself with 15 or 20 on the board and hit those big sixes consistently," Arnold pointed out.</p>

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<p>He added, "To be able to play both roles as expertly as he did, he is in a very different league. Not many players can play both those roles. You get players with flamboyance and come close to hitting those boundaries. Like Yuvraj Singh. But Yuvraj could not absorb the pressure when needed and play with his partner the way Dhoni did. Yuvraj had to be the boss to be extravagant and express himself. That was when he was at his best. But Dhoni was at his best at both ends of the line. He could be defensive and absorb pressure and throw those punches as well."</p>

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<p>Yuvraj and Dhoni are regarded as two of the finest players, especially in limited overs. Both won India innumerable matches with their memorable partnerships and made the Men in Blue one of the strongest sides during their playing days.</p>

<p>It will be interesting to see if Yuvraj responds to Arnold's claims.</p>
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Yuvraj Singh represented India in 40 Tests, 304 ODIs and 58 T20Is. He is regarded as one of the greatest white-ball all-rounders in world cricket. He was India's hero during their title run in the 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup.

Yuvraj Singh represented India in 40 Tests, 304 ODIs and 58 T20Is. He is regarded as one of the greatest white-ball all-rounders in world cricket. He was India's hero during their title run in the 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup. However, former Sri Lanka player Russell Arnold has made a shocking claim about the ex-Indian cricketer. Arnold compared both Yuvraj and MS Dhoni -- two of India's greatest middle-order batters -- and feels the former wasn't good at absorbing pressure. During a conversation with former Indian cricket WV Raman, Arnold made the glaring remark. While discussing Dhoni and Yuvraj, the Sri Lankan opined that Dhoni was more adept in playing both defensively and aggressively as per the situation. "He could play both roles, there are very few who could do that. Both roles meant that when he needed to absorb pressure, he could do it. That was my strength, but I could hit a boundary now and then but not consistently score 15 runs or more. You give me eight to 10 (runs to score in an over), and I'll back myself. But Dhoni would back himself with 15 or 20 on the board and hit those big sixes consistently," Arnold pointed out. Also Read: 'I was offered captaincy but...': Shoaib Akhtar reveals why he said NO to leading Pakistan in 2002 He added, "To be able to play both roles as expertly as he did, he is in a very different league. Not many players can play both those roles. You get players with flamboyance and come close to hitting those boundaries. Like Yuvraj Singh. But Yuvraj could not absorb the pressure when needed and play with his partner the way Dhoni did. Yuvraj had to be the boss to be extravagant and express himself. That was when he was at his best. But Dhoni was at his best at both ends of the line. He could be defensive and absorb pressure and throw those punches as well." Yuvraj and Dhoni are regarded as two of the finest players, especially in limited overs. Both won India innumerable matches with their memorable partnerships and made the Men in Blue one of the strongest sides during their playing days. It will be interesting to see if Yuvraj responds to Arnold's claims.

Yuvraj couldn't absorb pressure and play with his partner the way Dhoni did, claims former SL cricketer

<p>India's senior cricket teams -- both men's and women's -- are on a roll in international cricket. While Rohit Sharma-led India have taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2022/23, at home, versus Australia, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led&nbsp;side entered the T20 World Cup semi-finals on Monday (February 20).</p>

<p>There is more to rejoice for Indian fans as&nbsp;the jerseys of the Men in Blue is likely to&nbsp;get an upgrade. It is to be noted that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is&nbsp;close to roping in a big clothing brand as the jersey sponsor for Rohit &amp; Co.</p>

<p>As per a report by News18, the BCCI is close to signing a deal with Adidas as the official apparel sponsor. The deal is will kick off&nbsp;from June 2023. It will last for five years,&nbsp;until March 2028, according to the report.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/babar-azam-hasnt-become-pakistans-biggest-brand-as-he-cant-speak-english-shoaib-akhtar-564252">Babar Azam hasn't become Pakistan's biggest brand as he can’t speak English: Shoaib Akhtar</a></strong></p>

<p>Currently, the deal lies with Kewal Kiran Clothing Company, a&nbsp;parent company of Killer Jeans. They came into the picture after Mobile Premier League (MPL) backed out of their deal in November 2020.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Talking about Rohit-led India, they are on fire in the ongoing Test series versus Pat Cummins-led Baggy Greens. After winning the first Test, in Nagpur, by an innings and 132 runs, they beat the visitors by six wickets in the second Test in New Delhi to go 2-0 up in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The third and penultimate Test kicks off at Holkar Stadium, Indore on March 01.</p>

<p>India will aim for a whitewash and storm into the WTC final.&nbsp;</p>


India's senior cricket teams -- both men's and women's -- are on a roll in international cricket. While Rohit Sharma-led India have taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2022/23, at home, versus Australia, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side entered the T20 World Cup semi-finals on Monday (February 20).

India's senior cricket teams -- both men's and women's -- are on a roll in international cricket. While Rohit Sharma-led India have taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2022/23, at home, versus Australia, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side entered the T20 World Cup semi-finals on Monday (February 20). There is more to rejoice for Indian fans as the jerseys of the Men in Blue is likely to get an upgrade. It is to be noted that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is close to roping in a big clothing brand as the jersey sponsor for Rohit & Co. As per a report by News18, the BCCI is close to signing a deal with Adidas as the official apparel sponsor. The deal is will kick off from June 2023. It will last for five years, until March 2028, according to the report. Also Read: Babar Azam hasn't become Pakistan's biggest brand as he can’t speak English: Shoaib Akhtar Currently, the deal lies with Kewal Kiran Clothing Company, a parent company of Killer Jeans. They came into the picture after Mobile Premier League (MPL) backed out of their deal in November 2020. Talking about Rohit-led India, they are on fire in the ongoing Test series versus Pat Cummins-led Baggy Greens. After winning the first Test, in Nagpur, by an innings and 132 runs, they beat the visitors by six wickets in the second Test in New Delhi to go 2-0 up in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The third and penultimate Test kicks off at Holkar Stadium, Indore on March 01. India will aim for a whitewash and storm into the WTC final.

BCCI likely to ink a deal with Adidas as Team India's official apparel sponsor: Report

<p>India thrashed Australia by six wickets on Day 3 of the second Test, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, to go 2-0 up in the 2022/23 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. While Australia did put up a better show in the Test match, till the first innings, they fell flat in their second essay and gave a paltry 114-run target to Team India. In reply, Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. chased down the score with six wickets to spare and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the process.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The likes of Rohit, R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Md Shami have been India's top-performers so far but opener KL Rahul has been struggling for runs. The 30-year-old&nbsp;has only managed 198 runs in the last 12 innings. In the ongoing Test series, Rahul has a&nbsp;total of 38 runs in three innings and has looked completely out of form. Thus, many have slammed the Indian batter and former pacer Venkatesh Prasad has been quite vocal in his criticism of Rahul. He has time and again vented out his frustration with Rahul struggling for runs. Amid severe criticism, both captain Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid have backed the underfire opener.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the Delhi Test win, Dravid told Star Sports, "I&nbsp;think he (Rahul) needs to trust his processes. This is just a phase, he has been one of our most successful overseas openers. He’s got centuries in South Africa and England, we’ll continue to back him. I believe he has the quality and class to come out of this."</p>

<p>Now, Prasad broke the notion of Rahul having a good overseas record and shared a series of tweets -- also comprising the opener's ordinary away numbers. He wrote, "There is a view that KL Rahul has an outstanding overseas Test record. But stats speak otherwise. He has a test avg of 30 overseas in 56 innings. He has scored 6 overseas centuries but followed it up with a string of low scores that’s why averaging 30. Let’s look at a few others. Shikhar Dhawan has the best overseas average amongst recent openers. Avg of nearly 40 with 5 100’s. Though he too hasn’t been consistent in Test but had Outstanding centuries in SL and NZ, plus a much better home record."</p>

<p>Further, Prasad added, "Mayank Agarwal after the brilliant start in Aust did struggle in away test matches. But he has by far the best home record. Avg of nearly 70 in 13 innings,2 double 100’s &amp; a 150 on a Wankhede pitch where everyone else struggled. Great against spin &amp; had a prolific domestic season. Shubhman Gill has had a brief international career and in 14 overseas innings averages 37, with his 91 at Gabba amongst the best overseas 4th innings and has been in outstanding form," he added in a long thread on Monday, February 20.</p>

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<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-aus-revealed-why-kl-rahul-has-been-axed-as-indias-vice-captain-for-remaining-tests-563823">IND vs AUS: Revealed! Why KL Rahul has been axed as India's vice-captain for remaining Tests</a></strong></p>

<p>Speaking about Rahul's Test career, the right-hander has&nbsp;2,642 runs in 47 Tests at an average of&nbsp;33.44 with 7 hundreds. He has two hundreds in England and one each in India, Sri Lanka, South Africa, West Indies and Australia. At home, he averages 40.13 but it goes down drastically in away Tests (30.69).</p>

<p>At the post-match press conference of the Delhi Test, captain Rohit indicated that Rahul will be given a longer rope. "Lately, there has been a lot of talk about Rahul’s batting. As team management, we always look at the potential of any individual, not just KL. I have been asked this in the past about a lot of players. If a guy has potential, he will get that extended run,” Sharma said.</p>

<p>Rahul has lost his vice-captaincy post for the remainder of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Hence, he will be desperate for a big knock in the remainder of the Australia Tests.&nbsp;</p>


India thrashed Australia by six wickets on Day 3 of the second Test, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, to go 2-0 up in the 2022/23 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. While Australia did put up a better show in the Test match, till the first innings, they fell flat in their second essay and gave a paltry 114-run target to Team India.

India thrashed Australia by six wickets on Day 3 of the second Test, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, to go 2-0 up in the 2022/23 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. While Australia did put up a better show in the Test match, till the first innings, they fell flat in their second essay and gave a paltry 114-run target to Team India. In reply, Rohit Sharma & Co. chased down the score with six wickets to spare and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the process. The likes of Rohit, R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Md Shami have been India's top-performers so far but opener KL Rahul has been struggling for runs. The 30-year-old has only managed 198 runs in the last 12 innings. In the ongoing Test series, Rahul has a total of 38 runs in three innings and has looked completely out of form. Thus, many have slammed the Indian batter and former pacer Venkatesh Prasad has been quite vocal in his criticism of Rahul. He has time and again vented out his frustration with Rahul struggling for runs. Amid severe criticism, both captain Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid have backed the underfire opener. After the Delhi Test win, Dravid told Star Sports, "I think he (Rahul) needs to trust his processes. This is just a phase, he has been one of our most successful overseas openers. He’s got centuries in South Africa and England, we’ll continue to back him. I believe he has the quality and class to come out of this." Now, Prasad broke the notion of Rahul having a good overseas record and shared a series of tweets -- also comprising the opener's ordinary away numbers. He wrote, "There is a view that KL Rahul has an outstanding overseas Test record. But stats speak otherwise. He has a test avg of 30 overseas in 56 innings. He has scored 6 overseas centuries but followed it up with a string of low scores that’s why averaging 30. Let’s look at a few others. Shikhar Dhawan has the best overseas average amongst recent openers. Avg of nearly 40 with 5 100’s. Though he too hasn’t been consistent in Test but had Outstanding centuries in SL and NZ, plus a much better home record." Further, Prasad added, "Mayank Agarwal after the brilliant start in Aust did struggle in away test matches. But he has by far the best home record. Avg of nearly 70 in 13 innings,2 double 100’s & a 150 on a Wankhede pitch where everyone else struggled. Great against spin & had a prolific domestic season. Shubhman Gill has had a brief international career and in 14 overseas innings averages 37, with his 91 at Gabba amongst the best overseas 4th innings and has been in outstanding form," he added in a long thread on Monday, February 20. There is a view that KL Rahul has an outstanding overseas Test record. But stats speak otherwise. He has a test avg of 30 overseas in 56 innings. He has scored 6 overseas centuries but followed it up with a string of low scores that’s why averaging 30. Let’s look at a few others pic.twitter.com/MAvHM01TcY — Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) February 20, 2023 × Shikhar Dhawan has the best overseas average amongst recent openers. Avg of nearly 40 with 5 100’s. Though he too hasn’t been consistent in Test but had Outstanding centuries in SL and NZ, plus a much better home record. pic.twitter.com/rH94R0a3A0 — Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) February 20, 2023 × Mayank Agarwal after the brilliant start in Aust did struggle in away test matches.But he has by far the best home record. Avg of nearly 70 in 13 innings,2 double 100’s & a 150 on a Wankhede pitch where everyone else struggled. Great against spin & had a prolific domestic season pic.twitter.com/EJOsZEbOCP — Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) February 20, 2023 × And if overseas performance is a criteria, Ajinkya Rahane despite being out of form and also inconsistent before being dropped had obe of the best overseas Test record, averaging over 40 overseas in 50 test matches. Was out of form and dropped … pic.twitter.com/2Uj5YZe9Cr — Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) February 20, 2023 × But with KL being retained for the remaining 2 test matches, if he is picked in the playing 11, Indore is his best chance of coming back to form and silencing critics like me. Else needs to play county cricket, perform well and make a comeback in the Test side. — Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) February 20, 2023 × Also Read: IND vs AUS: Revealed! Why KL Rahul has been axed as India's vice-captain for remaining Tests Speaking about Rahul's Test career, the right-hander has 2,642 runs in 47 Tests at an average of 33.44 with 7 hundreds. He has two hundreds in England and one each in India, Sri Lanka, South Africa, West Indies and Australia. At home, he averages 40.13 but it goes down drastically in away Tests (30.69). At the post-match press conference of the Delhi Test, captain Rohit indicated that Rahul will be given a longer rope. "Lately, there has been a lot of talk about Rahul’s batting. As team management, we always look at the potential of any individual, not just KL. I have been asked this in the past about a lot of players. If a guy has potential, he will get that extended run,” Sharma said. Rahul has lost his vice-captaincy post for the remainder of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Hence, he will be desperate for a big knock in the remainder of the Australia Tests.

Venkatesh Prasad once again slams KL Rahul, hits back at 'he has great overseas Test record' claims

<p>India defeated Australia on Day 3 of the second Test at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi on Sunday (February 19). The day kicked off with Australia being well-placed at 61 for 1, with an overall lead of 62 runs, but fell flat on the third day after being dismissed for a paltry 113. Ravindra Jadeja (7 for 42) wreaked havoc with the red cherry before Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. chased down a target of 114 with six wickets in hand. With the win, India have an unassailable 2-0 lead in the 2022/23 Border-Gavaskar Trophy and BCCI later named an unchanged squad for the last two Tests.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, there was one big update. Indian opener KL Rahul was axed as the vice-captain amid his form concerns. It is to be noted that the stylish right-hander has only managed 198 runs in the last 12 innings. In the ongoing Test series versus the Baggy Greens, he has a&nbsp;total of 38 runs in three innings and has looked completely out of sorts. Thus, it is believed that he paid a price for his poor run of form and has been sacked as Rohit's deputy.&nbsp;As per a report by The Indian Express, the management has sought to unburden Rahul from the leadership role.</p>

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<p>It is to be noted that Rahul has served as Rohit's deputy ever since Hitman became India's full-time captain in early 2022. He led the national side in three Tests, six ODIs and one T20I in 2022 and served as India's white-ball vice-captain before losing the post to Hardik Pandya last month. Hence, he is now completely out of the leadership group and will have to step up with the bat to regain the vice-captaincy post, at least,&nbsp;in whites.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Amid his poor run of form, Rahul still has the support of captain Rohit and head coach Rahul Dravid. After the Delhi Test, Rohit told in the post-match press conference, "Lately, there has been a lot of talk about Rahul’s batting. As team management, we always look at the potential of any individual, not just KL. I have been asked this in the past about a lot of players. If a guy has potential, he will get that extended run."</p>

<p>On the other hand, Dravid told Star Sports, "I&nbsp;think he (Rahul) needs to trust his processes. This is just a phase, he has been one of our most successful overseas openers. He’s got centuries in South Africa and England, we’ll continue to back him. I believe he has the quality and class to come out of this."</p>


India defeated Australia on Day 3 of the second Test at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi on Sunday (February 19). The day kicked off with Australia being well-placed at 61 for 1, with an overall lead of 62 runs, but fell flat on the third day after being dismissed for a paltry 113.

India defeated Australia on Day 3 of the second Test at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi on Sunday (February 19). The day kicked off with Australia being well-placed at 61 for 1, with an overall lead of 62 runs, but fell flat on the third day after being dismissed for a paltry 113. Ravindra Jadeja (7 for 42) wreaked havoc with the red cherry before Rohit Sharma & Co. chased down a target of 114 with six wickets in hand. With the win, India have an unassailable 2-0 lead in the 2022/23 Border-Gavaskar Trophy and BCCI later named an unchanged squad for the last two Tests. However, there was one big update. Indian opener KL Rahul was axed as the vice-captain amid his form concerns. It is to be noted that the stylish right-hander has only managed 198 runs in the last 12 innings. In the ongoing Test series versus the Baggy Greens, he has a total of 38 runs in three innings and has looked completely out of sorts. Thus, it is believed that he paid a price for his poor run of form and has been sacked as Rohit's deputy. As per a report by The Indian Express, the management has sought to unburden Rahul from the leadership role. Also Read: IND vs AUS: Pat Cummins to fly home mid-way into India series, set to return ahead of Indore Test It is to be noted that Rahul has served as Rohit's deputy ever since Hitman became India's full-time captain in early 2022. He led the national side in three Tests, six ODIs and one T20I in 2022 and served as India's white-ball vice-captain before losing the post to Hardik Pandya last month. Hence, he is now completely out of the leadership group and will have to step up with the bat to regain the vice-captaincy post, at least, in whites. Amid his poor run of form, Rahul still has the support of captain Rohit and head coach Rahul Dravid. After the Delhi Test, Rohit told in the post-match press conference, "Lately, there has been a lot of talk about Rahul’s batting. As team management, we always look at the potential of any individual, not just KL. I have been asked this in the past about a lot of players. If a guy has potential, he will get that extended run." On the other hand, Dravid told Star Sports, "I think he (Rahul) needs to trust his processes. This is just a phase, he has been one of our most successful overseas openers. He’s got centuries in South Africa and England, we’ll continue to back him. I believe he has the quality and class to come out of this."

IND vs AUS: Revealed! Why KL Rahul has been axed as India's vice-captain for remaining Tests

<p>Rohit Sharma-led India gained an unassailable 2-0 lead in the 2022/23 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, on Sunday (February 19), with a six-wicket win on Day 3 of the second Test at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi. With this win, India have strengthened their chances of reaching the ICC World Test Championship final and look set to whitewash the Aussies in the four-match series with Pat Cummins &amp; Co. being clueless in front of the Indian spin trio.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After losing the Nagpur Test by an innings and 132 runs, Australia did put up a better show in the first innings of the Delhi Test. They managed 263 in their first essay and dismissed India for 262, gaining one-run lead, but fell flat in their second innings with their batters playing the sweep shots on a&nbsp;track which kept low, with Jadeja-Ashwin troubling them with spin. After the game, former Pakistan captain and PCB chairman Ramiz Raja feels 'Australia are not prepared' and went on to add that 'it is nearly impossible to beat Team India in India.'</p>

<p>"The Australians used to finish games against sub-continent teams in Perth or Brisbane. The tables have turned," Ramiz Raja said in his YouTube show. "It shows that Australia are not prepared, especially when it comes to playing good Test cricket in India. It's nearly impossible to beat Team India in India. An ordinary performance against spin. Nine wickets were dismissed in one session. Jadeja produced an excellent bowling performance," Raja added.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-aus-revealed-why-kl-rahul-has-been-axed-as-indias-vice-captain-for-remaining-tests-563823">IND vs AUS: Revealed! Why KL Rahul has been axed as India's vice-captain for remaining Tests</a></strong></p>

<p>India will be eager to go for a 4-0 whitewash versus the Aussies and storm their way into the WTC final. As of now, it looks certain that both sides will lock horns in the summit clash, to be held in early June at The Oval, London.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>India’s Test squad for third and fourth Test against Australia: </strong>Rohit Sharma (Captain), K L Rahul, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, KS Bharat (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Umesh Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat.</p>


Rohit Sharma-led India gained an unassailable 2-0 lead in the 2022/23 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, on Sunday (February 19), with a six-wicket win on Day 3 of the second Test at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi.

Rohit Sharma-led India gained an unassailable 2-0 lead in the 2022/23 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, on Sunday (February 19), with a six-wicket win on Day 3 of the second Test at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi. With this win, India have strengthened their chances of reaching the ICC World Test Championship final and look set to whitewash the Aussies in the four-match series with Pat Cummins & Co. being clueless in front of the Indian spin trio. After losing the Nagpur Test by an innings and 132 runs, Australia did put up a better show in the first innings of the Delhi Test. They managed 263 in their first essay and dismissed India for 262, gaining one-run lead, but fell flat in their second innings with their batters playing the sweep shots on a track which kept low, with Jadeja-Ashwin troubling them with spin. After the game, former Pakistan captain and PCB chairman Ramiz Raja feels 'Australia are not prepared' and went on to add that 'it is nearly impossible to beat Team India in India.' "The Australians used to finish games against sub-continent teams in Perth or Brisbane. The tables have turned," Ramiz Raja said in his YouTube show. "It shows that Australia are not prepared, especially when it comes to playing good Test cricket in India. It's nearly impossible to beat Team India in India. An ordinary performance against spin. Nine wickets were dismissed in one session. Jadeja produced an excellent bowling performance," Raja added. Also Read: IND vs AUS: Revealed! Why KL Rahul has been axed as India's vice-captain for remaining Tests India will be eager to go for a 4-0 whitewash versus the Aussies and storm their way into the WTC final. As of now, it looks certain that both sides will lock horns in the summit clash, to be held in early June at The Oval, London. India’s Test squad for third and fourth Test against Australia: Rohit Sharma (Captain), K L Rahul, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, KS Bharat (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Umesh Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat.

BGT 2022/23: Beating India at home is almost impossible, says Ramiz Raja after Rohit & Co. take 2-0 lead

<p>On Friday (February 17), India locked horns with Australia in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023, in New Delhi. As India took the field, after losing the toss and being asked to bowl first, Indian players gave a 'guard of honour' to Cheteshwar Pujara as the No. 3 batter entered the 100-Test club.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As the Rohit Sharma-led Indian players came out, they assembled and honoured Pujara for becoming the 13th Indian to play 100, or more, Tests. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared a video of the same and captioned it: A guard of honour and a warm welcome for @cheteshwar1 on his 100th Test". Here's the clip:</p>

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<p><strong>List of Indian cricketers to have played 100 or more Test matches</strong></p>

<p>Sachin Tendulkar - 200 Tests<br />
Rahul Dravid - 163 Tests<br />
VVS Laxman - 134 matches<br />
Anil Kumble - 132<br />
Kapil Dev - 131 matches<br />
Sunil Gavaskar - 125 Tests<br />
Dilip Vengsarkar - 116 matches<br />
Sourav Ganguly - 113 Tests<br />
Virat Kohli - 105 Tests<br />
Ishant Sharma - 105 matches<br />
Harbhajan Singh - 103 Tests<br />
Virender Sehwag - 103 matches<br />
<strong>Cheteshwar Pujara - 100 Tests*</strong></p>

<p>On his landmark Test, Pujara's family was present at the iconic Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi.&nbsp;Prior to the Test, Little Master Sunil Gavaskar presented the batter his special cap along with an inspiring&nbsp;speech.</p>

<p>Gavaskar said, "Cheteshwar, when we are playing as kids growing up, whether we are playing at home or down on the streets or in the maidans, we are all dreaming of playing for India and eventually when we do play for India, it's an unbelievable feeling. You want to do that over and over again and to do that you need a lot of hardwork, you need plenty of determination, plenty of self-belief to be able to lift yourself from lean periods and then still focus on getting the job done. When you go out to bat, it looks as if you're not just taking your bat with you, you are taking the Indian flag with you and you put your body on the line for India. You have taken the blows, you have got up and you have made the bowlers earn your wicket."</p>

<p>Pujara has so far amassed 7,021 runs, including 19 hundreds and 34 half-centuries, along with a best of 206*. He will be eager to score a daddy hundred in his special Test and take India to a 2-0 scoreline in the ongoing series versus Pat Cummins-led Australia.</p>


On Friday (February 17), India locked horns with Australia in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023, in New Delhi. As India took the field, after losing the toss and being asked to bowl first, Indian players gave a 'guard of honour' to Cheteshwar Pujara as the No.

On Friday (February 17), India locked horns with Australia in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023, in New Delhi. As India took the field, after losing the toss and being asked to bowl first, Indian players gave a 'guard of honour' to Cheteshwar Pujara as the No. 3 batter entered the 100-Test club. As the Rohit Sharma-led Indian players came out, they assembled and honoured Pujara for becoming the 13th Indian to play 100, or more, Tests. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared a video of the same and captioned it: A guard of honour and a warm welcome for @cheteshwar1 on his 100th Test". Here's the clip: A guard of honour and a warm welcome for @cheteshwar1 on his 1⃣0⃣0⃣th Test 😃👌#TeamIndia | #INDvAUS | @mastercardindia pic.twitter.com/jZoY1mjctu — BCCI (@BCCI) February 17, 2023 × Also Read: Chetan Sharma Zee Media TV sting: Former cricketer resigns as BCCI chief selector List of Indian cricketers to have played 100 or more Test matches Sachin Tendulkar - 200 Tests Rahul Dravid - 163 Tests VVS Laxman - 134 matches Anil Kumble - 132 Kapil Dev - 131 matches Sunil Gavaskar - 125 Tests Dilip Vengsarkar - 116 matches Sourav Ganguly - 113 Tests Virat Kohli - 105 Tests Ishant Sharma - 105 matches Harbhajan Singh - 103 Tests Virender Sehwag - 103 matches Cheteshwar Pujara - 100 Tests* On his landmark Test, Pujara's family was present at the iconic Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi. Prior to the Test, Little Master Sunil Gavaskar presented the batter his special cap along with an inspiring speech. Gavaskar said, "Cheteshwar, when we are playing as kids growing up, whether we are playing at home or down on the streets or in the maidans, we are all dreaming of playing for India and eventually when we do play for India, it's an unbelievable feeling. You want to do that over and over again and to do that you need a lot of hardwork, you need plenty of determination, plenty of self-belief to be able to lift yourself from lean periods and then still focus on getting the job done. When you go out to bat, it looks as if you're not just taking your bat with you, you are taking the Indian flag with you and you put your body on the line for India. You have taken the blows, you have got up and you have made the bowlers earn your wicket." Pujara has so far amassed 7,021 runs, including 19 hundreds and 34 half-centuries, along with a best of 206*. He will be eager to score a daddy hundred in his special Test and take India to a 2-0 scoreline in the ongoing series versus Pat Cummins-led Australia.

Team India gives 'guard of honour' to Cheteshwar Pujara as he joins 100-Test club - WATCH

<p>On Tuesday (February 14), all hell broke loose after explosive revelations were out from Chetan Sharma sting operation. The BCCI chief selector spoke at length about Virat Kohli vs Sourav Ganguly rift, alleged rift rumours between Kohli-Rohit Sharma, talked about doping in Indian cricket and many more. His revelations have gone viral with many having plenty to say about the chief selector's claims, in the sting operation carried out by Zee News.</p>

<p>The former Indian cricketer revealed how Kohli felt it was former BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly behind his ODI captaincy sacking, rubbished rumours of rift between Rohit and Kohli, spoke at length on how players are desperate to hold on to their respective spots and play despite not being fully fit. After such explosive comments, social media platforms have been flooded with several reactions, including memes. <strong>Here are some memes on the entire Chetan Sharma sting operation:</strong></p>

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<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/exclusive-virat-kohli-tried-to-defame-sourav-ganguly-in-the-media-but-it-backfired-says-chetan-sharma-561986">Exclusive: Virat Kohli tried to defame Sourav Ganguly in the media but it backfired, says Chetan Sharma</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>CLAIMS MADE BY CHETAN SHARMA</strong></p>

<p><strong>On Kohli vs Ganguly</strong></p>

<p>When a player grows in stature, he starts thinking that he was become very big, bigger than the board even. Then he starts thinking that nobody can stand against him. Without him, the cricket will stop. But has that ever happened? Many big players came and went, but cricket is still there; it remains the same. He wanted to confront the then-BCCI president.&nbsp;I was present in the selection meeting. Kohli was clearly told by the BCCI president to re-think his decision to quit the T20I captaincy. We all told him to reconsider his decision. But he lied to the media when he said that he got no such suggestion from anyone in the board.</p>

<p>He was addressing the media ahead of the South Africa tour. He unnecessarily brought up the issue of what transpired in the selection committee.</p>

<p><strong>On Kohli vs Rohit alleged rift</strong></p>

<p>There are no rifts between Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, they support each other. Both are like Amitabh and Dharmendra.</p>

<p><strong>Do players hide their injuries to play?</strong></p>

<p>Maybe 10-15% do that and they ask us to let them play but medical science does not let them. Players obviously want to play; they do not want to miss any matches. In case of [Jaspreet] Bumrah, he wasn't even able to bend down so what could he do? There are only handful of such cases, however some of them, they just take injections on their own and they say they are fine.</p>

<p>Thus, Chetan Sharma's claims have become a huge talking point in the cricket fraternity. A strict action is expected by the BCCI in the coming few days. At present, the Rohit Sharma-led senior men's team is gearing up for the second Test versus Australia, in New Delhi, after winning the series opener, in Nagpur, by an innings and 132 runs.</p>

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On Tuesday (February 14), all hell broke loose after explosive revelations were out from Chetan Sharma sting operation. The BCCI chief selector spoke at length about Virat Kohli vs Sourav Ganguly rift, alleged rift rumours between Kohli-Rohit Sharma, talked about doping in Indian cricket and many more.

On Tuesday (February 14), all hell broke loose after explosive revelations were out from Chetan Sharma sting operation. The BCCI chief selector spoke at length about Virat Kohli vs Sourav Ganguly rift, alleged rift rumours between Kohli-Rohit Sharma, talked about doping in Indian cricket and many more. His revelations have gone viral with many having plenty to say about the chief selector's claims, in the sting operation carried out by Zee News. The former Indian cricketer revealed how Kohli felt it was former BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly behind his ODI captaincy sacking, rubbished rumours of rift between Rohit and Kohli, spoke at length on how players are desperate to hold on to their respective spots and play despite not being fully fit. After such explosive comments, social media platforms have been flooded with several reactions, including memes. Here are some memes on the entire Chetan Sharma sting operation: Behind the scene of the Chetan Sharma sting operation. pic.twitter.com/VSQKBxWRfT — Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) February 14, 2023 × Someone, right now. 😆 pic.twitter.com/BlQlfQtRjl — KSR (@KShriniwasRao) February 14, 2023 × BCCI and Chetan Sharma politics exposed. Fans -pic.twitter.com/CECEQuK9eH — Pratham. (@75thHundredWhen) February 14, 2023 × P.O.V according to #ChetanSharma : pic.twitter.com/0OSRlxhFgS — Valdimiputin ( Parody account) (@valdimiputin) February 15, 2023 × Also Read: Exclusive: Virat Kohli tried to defame Sourav Ganguly in the media but it backfired, says Chetan Sharma CLAIMS MADE BY CHETAN SHARMA On Kohli vs Ganguly When a player grows in stature, he starts thinking that he was become very big, bigger than the board even. Then he starts thinking that nobody can stand against him. Without him, the cricket will stop. But has that ever happened? Many big players came and went, but cricket is still there; it remains the same. He wanted to confront the then-BCCI president. I was present in the selection meeting. Kohli was clearly told by the BCCI president to re-think his decision to quit the T20I captaincy. We all told him to reconsider his decision. But he lied to the media when he said that he got no such suggestion from anyone in the board. He was addressing the media ahead of the South Africa tour. He unnecessarily brought up the issue of what transpired in the selection committee. On Kohli vs Rohit alleged rift There are no rifts between Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, they support each other. Both are like Amitabh and Dharmendra. Do players hide their injuries to play? Maybe 10-15% do that and they ask us to let them play but medical science does not let them. Players obviously want to play; they do not want to miss any matches. In case of [Jaspreet] Bumrah, he wasn't even able to bend down so what could he do? There are only handful of such cases, however some of them, they just take injections on their own and they say they are fine. Thus, Chetan Sharma's claims have become a huge talking point in the cricket fraternity. A strict action is expected by the BCCI in the coming few days. At present, the Rohit Sharma-led senior men's team is gearing up for the second Test versus Australia, in New Delhi, after winning the series opener, in Nagpur, by an innings and 132 runs. ×

Chetan Sharma quits as BCCI chief selector: Memes galore after staggering revelations in TV sting operation

Chetan Sharma resigned with immediate effect after the TV sting operation where the BCCI chief selector made some explosive remarks about the Indian cricket team.

Chetan Sharma Resigns: BCCI Chief Selector resigns following WION’s expose | India | Game Over

<p>Chetan Sharma Sting Operation: The Virat Kohli vs BCCI spat was much talked about in late 2021. Ahead of the 2021 T20 World Cup, Kohli announced that he will resign as the T20I captain post the showpiece event in the UAE. After the T20 WC, India was set to tour South Africa -- for three Tests and ODIs each -- when the Chetan Sharma-led BCCI selection committee sacked Kohli as the ODI captain.</p>

<p>This led to a huge debate, with many feeling Kohli was not treated properly. While Kohli presented his side of the story, that he was not informed well in advance about his sacking and was still eager to lead in the longer formats, his press conference with the reporters wasn't well received by the then Sourav Ganguly-led BCCI. Ganguly, the then BCCI chief, had revealed that he had insisted Kohli reconsider his decision of quitting as T20I captain; something which was denied by Kohli. Thus, this led to Kohli vs Ganguly spat.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>'It became player against BCCI'</strong></p>

<p>In an exclusive sting operation carried out by Zee Media, BCCI chief selector Chetan Sharma has now&nbsp;opened up extensively on this and made a big claim. The BCCI chief selector made it clear that Ganguly had asked Kohli to not quit as T20I captain in a video conference but the latter probably didn't listen or know about it. The former Indian cricketer added that 'Kohli tried to defame Ganguly in the media' during his press conference (by deliberately speaking about the change in captaincy) ahead of the SA tour as he&nbsp;felt it was the former Indian skipper&nbsp;behind his ODI captaincy sacking.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-aus-r-ashwin-names-indias-star-batters-who-are-not-celebrated-enough-561883">IND vs AUS: R Ashwin names India's star batters who are 'not celebrated enough'</a></strong></p>

<p>Further, Chetan revealed that it was only a 'natural transition' and even he spoke to Kohli that the selectors wanted only one captain in white-ball formats. However, he feels the Indian star batter didn't take the change in the right way. In addition, he opined that the press conference changed the equation between Kohli and Ganguly. The former player made it clear that the former BCCI chief wasn't inclined towards Rohit Sharma as such but wasn't simply in favour of Kohli.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Not only this, but Chetan also dropped bombshells regarding India's fitness test in the sting operation.</p>

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Chetan Sharma Sting Operation: The Virat Kohli vs BCCI spat was much talked about in late 2021. Ahead of the 2021 T20 World Cup, Kohli announced that he will resign as the T20I captain post the showpiece event in the UAE.

Chetan Sharma Sting Operation: The Virat Kohli vs BCCI spat was much talked about in late 2021. Ahead of the 2021 T20 World Cup, Kohli announced that he will resign as the T20I captain post the showpiece event in the UAE. After the T20 WC, India was set to tour South Africa -- for three Tests and ODIs each -- when the Chetan Sharma-led BCCI selection committee sacked Kohli as the ODI captain. This led to a huge debate, with many feeling Kohli was not treated properly. While Kohli presented his side of the story, that he was not informed well in advance about his sacking and was still eager to lead in the longer formats, his press conference with the reporters wasn't well received by the then Sourav Ganguly-led BCCI. Ganguly, the then BCCI chief, had revealed that he had insisted Kohli reconsider his decision of quitting as T20I captain; something which was denied by Kohli. Thus, this led to Kohli vs Ganguly spat. 'It became player against BCCI' In an exclusive sting operation carried out by Zee Media, BCCI chief selector Chetan Sharma has now opened up extensively on this and made a big claim. The BCCI chief selector made it clear that Ganguly had asked Kohli to not quit as T20I captain in a video conference but the latter probably didn't listen or know about it. The former Indian cricketer added that 'Kohli tried to defame Ganguly in the media' during his press conference (by deliberately speaking about the change in captaincy) ahead of the SA tour as he felt it was the former Indian skipper behind his ODI captaincy sacking. Also Read: IND vs AUS: R Ashwin names India's star batters who are 'not celebrated enough' Further, Chetan revealed that it was only a 'natural transition' and even he spoke to Kohli that the selectors wanted only one captain in white-ball formats. However, he feels the Indian star batter didn't take the change in the right way. In addition, he opined that the press conference changed the equation between Kohli and Ganguly. The former player made it clear that the former BCCI chief wasn't inclined towards Rohit Sharma as such but wasn't simply in favour of Kohli. Not only this, but Chetan also dropped bombshells regarding India's fitness test in the sting operation. ×

Chetan Sharma quits as BCCI chief selector: What he said on Kohli vs Ganguly in Zee sting operation

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<p>On Friday (February 17), Chetan Sharma resigned as the BCCI chief selector. After Zee media's TV sting operation, where the former cricketer spoke at length on many controversial topics in Indian cricket, many predicted his sacking but the chief selector&nbsp;resigned himself, which was accepted by BCCI Secretary Jay Shah.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the TV sting operation, Chetan opened up on Virat Kohli's ODI sacking, how his relationship declined with then BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly, Kohli-Rohit Sharma's alleged rift rumours, and made a&nbsp;stunning claim that Indian players take injections to play with injuries. In addition, he mentioned the likes of Hardik Pandya, Rohit and a few others are in constant touch with him and visit his house. All this wasn't well received and Chetan paid the price for it. After his resignation, a BCCI official revealed that he had lost the trust of head coach Rahul Dravid, and captains Rohit and Hardik and it wasn't possible for him to&nbsp;sit across them in future meetings.</p>

<p>"Coach Rahul Dravid, captains Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya have completely lost faith in him. He couldn't possibly have sat across the table from them for selection committee meetings as he had lost all respect. He paid the price for being a big mouth," a BCCI source told the news agency Press Trust of India.</p>

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<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/chetan-sharma-zee-media-tv-sting-former-cricketer-resigns-as-bcci-chief-selector-562930">Chetan Sharma Zee Media TV sting: Former cricketer resigns as BCCI chief selector</a></strong></p>

<p>It is to be noted that Chetan was appointed as BCCI chief selector in December 2020. He spearheaded the team selection for India's 2021 and 2022 T20 World Cup campaigns, where the Men in Blue bowed out in the Super 12 and the semi-finals respectively. He was sacked as the chief selector post last year's T20 WC campaign but was reappointed last month before the sting operation eventually led to his ouster.&nbsp;</p>
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On Friday (February 17), Chetan Sharma resigned as the BCCI chief selector. After Zee media's TV sting operation, where the former cricketer spoke at length on many controversial topics in Indian cricket, many predicted his sacking but the chief selector resigned himself, which was accepted by BCCI Secretary Jay Shah.

On Friday (February 17), Chetan Sharma resigned as the BCCI chief selector. After Zee media's TV sting operation, where the former cricketer spoke at length on many controversial topics in Indian cricket, many predicted his sacking but the chief selector resigned himself, which was accepted by BCCI Secretary Jay Shah. In the TV sting operation, Chetan opened up on Virat Kohli's ODI sacking, how his relationship declined with then BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly, Kohli-Rohit Sharma's alleged rift rumours, and made a stunning claim that Indian players take injections to play with injuries. In addition, he mentioned the likes of Hardik Pandya, Rohit and a few others are in constant touch with him and visit his house. All this wasn't well received and Chetan paid the price for it. After his resignation, a BCCI official revealed that he had lost the trust of head coach Rahul Dravid, and captains Rohit and Hardik and it wasn't possible for him to sit across them in future meetings. "Coach Rahul Dravid, captains Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya have completely lost faith in him. He couldn't possibly have sat across the table from them for selection committee meetings as he had lost all respect. He paid the price for being a big mouth," a BCCI source told the news agency Press Trust of India. Also Read: Chetan Sharma Zee Media TV sting: Former cricketer resigns as BCCI chief selector It is to be noted that Chetan was appointed as BCCI chief selector in December 2020. He spearheaded the team selection for India's 2021 and 2022 T20 World Cup campaigns, where the Men in Blue bowed out in the Super 12 and the semi-finals respectively. He was sacked as the chief selector post last year's T20 WC campaign but was reappointed last month before the sting operation eventually led to his ouster.

Dravid, Rohit & Hardik lost faith: BCCI official says Chetan Sharma paid price for being a 'big mouth'

<p><strong>Chetan Sharma Resign Latest News:&nbsp;</strong>Chetan Sharma has resigned as the BCCI chief selector with immediate effect after he&nbsp;made some explosive remarks about the Indian cricket team in a Zee media TV sting operation. After his revelations, it was likely that he would lose his job, and the former cricketer eventually stepped down&nbsp;on Friday (February 17). His resignation was accepted by BCCI Secretary Jay Shah.</p>

<p>Recently, Zee Media carried out a TV sting operation in which Chetan Sharma spoke at length about some controversial topics in Indian cricket. He mentioned Virat Kohli vs former BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly rift, rumours of the alleged Kohli-Rohit Sharma rift, and certain players taking injections in order to play despite not being fully fit, etc.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>CLAIMS MADE BY CHETAN SHARMA</strong></h2>

<p><strong>On Kohli vs Ganguly</strong></p>

<p>When a player grows in stature, he starts thinking that he has become very big, bigger than even the board. Then he starts thinking that nobody can stand against him. He feels that without him, the game cannot continue.&nbsp;But has that ever happened? Many big players came and went, but cricket is still there; it remains. He wanted to confront the then-BCCI president.&nbsp;I was present at&nbsp;the selection meeting. Kohli was clearly told by the BCCI president to re-think his decision to quit the T20I captaincy. We all told him to reconsider his decision. But he lied to the media when he said that he got no such suggestion from anyone on the board.</p>

<p>He was addressing the media ahead of the South Africa tour. He unnecessarily brought up the issue of what transpired in the selection committee.</p>

<h2><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/chetan-sharma-sting-operation-bcci-chief-selector-breaks-silence-on-rohit-sharma-virat-kohli-rift-562021"><strong>On Kohli vs Rohit alleged rift</strong></a></h2>

<p>There are no rifts between Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, they support each other. Both are like Amitabh and Dharmendra.</p>

<h2><strong>Do players hide their injuries to play?</strong></h2>

<p>Maybe 10-15% do that and they ask us to let them play but medical science does not let them. Players obviously want to play; they do not want to miss any matches. In the case of [Jaspreet] Bumrah, he wasn't even able to bend down so what could he do? There is only a handful of such cases, however, some of them, just take injections on their own and say they are fine.</p>

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<p>Chetan Sharma was appointed as BCCI chief selector in December 2020. He was sacked from the position after Rohit &amp; Co.'s unimpressive show at 2022 T20 World Cup, but was reappointed in early 2023. However, the controversial sting operation turned out to be the reason for his unceremonious exit. The 57-year-old represented India in 23 Tests and 65 ODIs, claiming 61 and 67 wickets respectively. He also ended with one Test fifty and an ODI century. Chetan Sharma was also the first to have claimed a hat-trick in the World Cup history.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sharma's stint as the chief selector saw a lot of disturbance in Indian cricket, with the Kohli-Ganguly rift, and a lot of captaincy changes but the TV sting operation was the final nail in the coffin; putting an end to his tenure.</p>

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Chetan Sharma Resign Latest News: Chetan Sharma has resigned as the BCCI chief selector with immediate effect after he made some explosive remarks about the Indian cricket team in a Zee media TV sting operation.

Chetan Sharma Resign Latest News: Chetan Sharma has resigned as the BCCI chief selector with immediate effect after he made some explosive remarks about the Indian cricket team in a Zee media TV sting operation. After his revelations, it was likely that he would lose his job, and the former cricketer eventually stepped down on Friday (February 17). His resignation was accepted by BCCI Secretary Jay Shah. Recently, Zee Media carried out a TV sting operation in which Chetan Sharma spoke at length about some controversial topics in Indian cricket. He mentioned Virat Kohli vs former BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly rift, rumours of the alleged Kohli-Rohit Sharma rift, and certain players taking injections in order to play despite not being fully fit, etc. CLAIMS MADE BY CHETAN SHARMA On Kohli vs Ganguly When a player grows in stature, he starts thinking that he has become very big, bigger than even the board. Then he starts thinking that nobody can stand against him. He feels that without him, the game cannot continue. But has that ever happened? Many big players came and went, but cricket is still there; it remains. He wanted to confront the then-BCCI president. I was present at the selection meeting. Kohli was clearly told by the BCCI president to re-think his decision to quit the T20I captaincy. We all told him to reconsider his decision. But he lied to the media when he said that he got no such suggestion from anyone on the board. He was addressing the media ahead of the South Africa tour. He unnecessarily brought up the issue of what transpired in the selection committee. On Kohli vs Rohit alleged rift There are no rifts between Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, they support each other. Both are like Amitabh and Dharmendra. Do players hide their injuries to play? Maybe 10-15% do that and they ask us to let them play but medical science does not let them. Players obviously want to play; they do not want to miss any matches. In the case of [Jaspreet] Bumrah, he wasn't even able to bend down so what could he do? There is only a handful of such cases, however, some of them, just take injections on their own and say they are fine. × Also Read: Chetan Sharma sting operation: Memes galore after staggering revelations made by BCCI chief selector Chetan Sharma was appointed as BCCI chief selector in December 2020. He was sacked from the position after Rohit & Co.'s unimpressive show at 2022 T20 World Cup, but was reappointed in early 2023. However, the controversial sting operation turned out to be the reason for his unceremonious exit. The 57-year-old represented India in 23 Tests and 65 ODIs, claiming 61 and 67 wickets respectively. He also ended with one Test fifty and an ODI century. Chetan Sharma was also the first to have claimed a hat-trick in the World Cup history. Sharma's stint as the chief selector saw a lot of disturbance in Indian cricket, with the Kohli-Ganguly rift, and a lot of captaincy changes but the TV sting operation was the final nail in the coffin; putting an end to his tenure. ×

Chetan Sharma Zee Media TV sting: Former cricketer resigns as BCCI chief selector

<p>The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) versus Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) row has been much-talked about with regard to the Asia Cup 2023 edition. This year's continental tournament, to be held in the 50-over format, was scheduled to be played in Pakistan but BCCI have refused to send Team India to their neighbouring country. In the recently-held Asian Cricket Council (ACC) meeting in Bahrain, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah revealed that they will not get government clearance to send the national side to Pakistan -- due to Indo-Pak's strained political relations -- and urged other boards to understand their situation.</p>

<p>While BCCI have made its stance clear, PCB have also threatened to boycott the 2023 ODI World Cup -- to be held in India -- later this year. In all likelihood, the BCCI-PCB row won't end anytime soon and it has become a huge talking point. The continental tournament is likely to be held in a different country, but PCB will remain the hosts, and a final call on the venue will be taken next month. Before that, former Pakistan all-rounder and captain Shahid Afridi reacted to the whole controversy and feels even ICC won't be able to do anything if BCCI remain firm on not sending India to Pakistan.</p>

<p>Speaking on&nbsp;<em>Samaa TV</em>, Afridi said, "If anyone is unable to stand on his own feet and then the decision to make such strong calls is not easy. They have to look at plenty of things. India agar aankhe dikha raha hain (If India is threatening), or taking such strong stance, then they have made themselves that strong, hence they are being able to talk like this, otherwise they wouldn’t have the courage. At the end it’s making yourself strong and then take decisions."</p>

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<p>Afridi further opined, "I have no idea, will India visit Pakistan for the Asia Cup? Will we boycott the ODI World Cup in India? But we need to take a stand at some point or the other. In this case ICC’s role becomes crucial, they should come forward, but let me say it even ICC won’t be able to do anything in front of BCCI."</p>

<p>It remains to be seen where the Asia Cup will be held this year. In 2022, Sri Lanka remained the host while the tournament was shifted to the UAE where the Islanders won the championship, beating Pakistan by 22 runs in the final.&nbsp;</p>


The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) versus Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) row has been much-talked about with regard to the Asia Cup 2023 edition. This year's continental tournament, to be held in the 50-over format, was scheduled to be played in Pakistan but BCCI have refused to send Team India to their neighbouring country.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) versus Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) row has been much-talked about with regard to the Asia Cup 2023 edition. This year's continental tournament, to be held in the 50-over format, was scheduled to be played in Pakistan but BCCI have refused to send Team India to their neighbouring country. In the recently-held Asian Cricket Council (ACC) meeting in Bahrain, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah revealed that they will not get government clearance to send the national side to Pakistan -- due to Indo-Pak's strained political relations -- and urged other boards to understand their situation. While BCCI have made its stance clear, PCB have also threatened to boycott the 2023 ODI World Cup -- to be held in India -- later this year. In all likelihood, the BCCI-PCB row won't end anytime soon and it has become a huge talking point. The continental tournament is likely to be held in a different country, but PCB will remain the hosts, and a final call on the venue will be taken next month. Before that, former Pakistan all-rounder and captain Shahid Afridi reacted to the whole controversy and feels even ICC won't be able to do anything if BCCI remain firm on not sending India to Pakistan. Speaking on Samaa TV, Afridi said, "If anyone is unable to stand on his own feet and then the decision to make such strong calls is not easy. They have to look at plenty of things. India agar aankhe dikha raha hain (If India is threatening), or taking such strong stance, then they have made themselves that strong, hence they are being able to talk like this, otherwise they wouldn’t have the courage. At the end it’s making yourself strong and then take decisions." Also Read: Thought something positive would come out: Babar Azam on his 'this too shall pass' tweet for Virat Kohli Afridi further opined, "I have no idea, will India visit Pakistan for the Asia Cup? Will we boycott the ODI World Cup in India? But we need to take a stand at some point or the other. In this case ICC’s role becomes crucial, they should come forward, but let me say it even ICC won’t be able to do anything in front of BCCI." It remains to be seen where the Asia Cup will be held this year. In 2022, Sri Lanka remained the host while the tournament was shifted to the UAE where the Islanders won the championship, beating Pakistan by 22 runs in the final.

'ICC won’t be able to do anything': Afridi reacts to BCCI's refusal to send India to Pakistan for Asia Cup

<p>On Tuesday (February 14), the cricketing fraternity was left shellshocked with the revelations made by BCCI chief selector Chetan Sharma during a sting operation carried out by Zee Media. In the TV sting, Chetan spoke at length about certain Indian players taking injections to play despite not being fully fit, Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli alleged rift, Virat Kohli's fallout with former BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly and more.</p>

<p>Following the staggering chaims made by Chetan Sharma, former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria has called for MS Dhoni to take over as the BCCI chief selector.&nbsp;In an interview with India.com, Kaneria opined that since Dhoni, the former Indian captain, is one of the most respected and celebrated figures in Indian cricket and&nbsp;has a fantastic cricketing brain, the BCCI should hire him as the next chief selector.</p>

<section>Kaneria claimed, "First, bring MS Dhoni on the table, have a word with him, whats his plan and how he will go as a chief selector. Now is the time for BCCI — Roger Binny and Jay Shah — to take a avery strict action and to have a new selection commitee, to have new people on board. MS Dhoni, one of the fantastic cricketers, people say that the brain of MS Dhoni is amazing. He added, "So why not have that kind of guy in the chief selector arena or some other position to sit and monitorise the players?"</section>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/exclusive-virat-kohli-tried-to-defame-sourav-ganguly-in-the-media-but-it-backfired-says-chetan-sharma-561986">Exclusive: Virat Kohli tried to defame Sourav Ganguly in the media but it backfired, says Chetan Sharma</a></strong></p>

<p>Following Chetan's claims in the TV sting operation, no official statement has come from the BCCI. Nonetheless, one of the board officials has reacted to the whole controversy and feels Sharma spoke too much. The source added that in reality, none of the senior Indian players interact with him.</p>

<p>"No player or selector will be comfortable in sharing a cordial relationship even with well meaning journalists after this sting as the trust factor has been compromised," a senior BCCI source told PTI on conditions of anonymity.</p>

<p>At present, the Rohit Sharma-led Indian team is gearing up for the second Test versus Australia which will get underway on Friday (February 17) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi.</p>


On Tuesday (February 14), the cricketing fraternity was left shellshocked with the revelations made by BCCI chief selector Chetan Sharma during a sting operation carried out by Zee Media.

On Tuesday (February 14), the cricketing fraternity was left shellshocked with the revelations made by BCCI chief selector Chetan Sharma during a sting operation carried out by Zee Media. In the TV sting, Chetan spoke at length about certain Indian players taking injections to play despite not being fully fit, Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli alleged rift, Virat Kohli's fallout with former BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly and more. Following the staggering chaims made by Chetan Sharma, former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria has called for MS Dhoni to take over as the BCCI chief selector. In an interview with India.com, Kaneria opined that since Dhoni, the former Indian captain, is one of the most respected and celebrated figures in Indian cricket and has a fantastic cricketing brain, the BCCI should hire him as the next chief selector. Kaneria claimed, "First, bring MS Dhoni on the table, have a word with him, whats his plan and how he will go as a chief selector. Now is the time for BCCI — Roger Binny and Jay Shah — to take a avery strict action and to have a new selection commitee, to have new people on board. MS Dhoni, one of the fantastic cricketers, people say that the brain of MS Dhoni is amazing. He added, "So why not have that kind of guy in the chief selector arena or some other position to sit and monitorise the players?" Also Read: Exclusive: Virat Kohli tried to defame Sourav Ganguly in the media but it backfired, says Chetan Sharma Following Chetan's claims in the TV sting operation, no official statement has come from the BCCI. Nonetheless, one of the board officials has reacted to the whole controversy and feels Sharma spoke too much. The source added that in reality, none of the senior Indian players interact with him. "No player or selector will be comfortable in sharing a cordial relationship even with well meaning journalists after this sting as the trust factor has been compromised," a senior BCCI source told PTI on conditions of anonymity. At present, the Rohit Sharma-led Indian team is gearing up for the second Test versus Australia which will get underway on Friday (February 17) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi.

Former Pakistan spinner wants MS Dhoni as India's chief selector after Chetan Sharma TV sting operation

<p>In a bid to tighten relations between India and Saudi Arabia, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) joined hands with Saudi Arabia Tourism&nbsp;that comes in as a new sponsor for the Indian Premier League, as announced by the board’s vice-president Rajiv Shukla in a tweet. This partnership means IPL for the first-time ever will be sponsored by the governing body for a foreign country. The cash-rich league that is into its 15th season now will begin in the final week of March and will go until April­-end or first week of May. The schedule for the same is yet to be out.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Rajiv Shukla in the tweet wrote, "Today Saudi Arab tourism authority joined hands with @BCCI as sponsor in @IPL to strengthen cricket ties between the two countries. BCCI secretary @JayShah announced the partnership in presence of STA president along with me &amp; @ShelarAshish."</p>

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<p>Other than Shukla, BCCI treasurer, Ashish Shelar also said, "Honoured to join @bcci secretary @JayShah ji and VP @ShuklaRajiv ji for the official announcement of a unique partnership of Tata IPL &amp; Saudi Tourism Authority (STA). #BCCI."</p>

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<p><strong>Success of WPL, IPL auction</strong></p>

<p>This comes as a big move by the BCCI, who recently held the first-ever Women’s Premier League (WPL) player auction in Mumbai – a tournament that is setup on the same lines as that of IPL, and its first edition will be played from March 4th to 26th in Mumbai. At the auction, Indian women’s team opener Smriti Mandhana created history by becoming the most-expensive player as she was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore for INR 3.4 crores.</p>

<p>On the other hand, the IPL 2023 mega-auction was held on December 23rd last year where England players like Sam Curran and Ben Stokes made headlines for their price tags. While Punjab Kings broke the bank for young Curran, purchasing him for INR 18.5 crores, four-time champions Chennai Super Kings bagged the services of Ben Stokes for INR 16.25 crores.</p>

<p>Mumbai Indians, who bought the Indian women’s team captain Harmanpreet Kaur for INR 1.8 crores at the WPL player auction, purchased Australian all-rounder Cameron Green for a whopping INR 17.5 crores.</p>


In a bid to tighten relations between India and Saudi Arabia, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) joined hands with Saudi Arabia Tourism that comes in as a new sponsor for the Indian Premier League, as announced by the board’s vice-president Rajiv Shukla in a tweet.

In a bid to tighten relations between India and Saudi Arabia, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) joined hands with Saudi Arabia Tourism that comes in as a new sponsor for the Indian Premier League, as announced by the board’s vice-president Rajiv Shukla in a tweet. This partnership means IPL for the first-time ever will be sponsored by the governing body for a foreign country. The cash-rich league that is into its 15th season now will begin in the final week of March and will go until April-end or first week of May. The schedule for the same is yet to be out. ALSO READ: ICC Rankings: Jadeja jumps 16 places to bag top position in all-rounders list, bowler Ashwin retains 2nd spot Meanwhile, Rajiv Shukla in the tweet wrote, "Today Saudi Arab tourism authority joined hands with @BCCI as sponsor in @IPL to strengthen cricket ties between the two countries. BCCI secretary @JayShah announced the partnership in presence of STA president along with me & @ShelarAshish." Today Saudi Arab tourism authority joined hands with @BCCI as sponsor in @IPL to strengthen cricket ties between the two countries. BCCI secretary @JayShah announced the partnership in presence of STA president along with me & @ShelarAshish pic.twitter.com/ay3FdakWWm — Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) February 14, 2023 × Other than Shukla, BCCI treasurer, Ashish Shelar also said, "Honoured to join @bcci secretary @JayShah ji and VP @ShuklaRajiv ji for the official announcement of a unique partnership of Tata IPL & Saudi Tourism Authority (STA). #BCCI." Honoured to join @bcci secretary @JayShah ji and VP @ShuklaRajiv ji for the official announcement of a unique partnership of Tata IPL & Saudi Tourism Authority (STA). #BCCI pic.twitter.com/PrtNRg6DgL — Adv. Ashish Shelar - ॲड. आशिष शेलार (@ShelarAshish) February 14, 2023 × Success of WPL, IPL auction This comes as a big move by the BCCI, who recently held the first-ever Women’s Premier League (WPL) player auction in Mumbai – a tournament that is setup on the same lines as that of IPL, and its first edition will be played from March 4th to 26th in Mumbai. At the auction, Indian women’s team opener Smriti Mandhana created history by becoming the most-expensive player as she was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore for INR 3.4 crores. On the other hand, the IPL 2023 mega-auction was held on December 23rd last year where England players like Sam Curran and Ben Stokes made headlines for their price tags. While Punjab Kings broke the bank for young Curran, purchasing him for INR 18.5 crores, four-time champions Chennai Super Kings bagged the services of Ben Stokes for INR 16.25 crores. Mumbai Indians, who bought the Indian women’s team captain Harmanpreet Kaur for INR 1.8 crores at the WPL player auction, purchased Australian all-rounder Cameron Green for a whopping INR 17.5 crores.

IPL: BCCI, Saudi Arabia Tourism join hands in a bid to tighten cricketing ties between both countries

<p>Ahead of the second Test versus Australia, in New Delhi, Rohit Sharma-led India have created history. India displaced Australia to become the No. 1 ranked side in ICC Test Rankings and have also become the No. 1 team across formats. This is the first time that the Indian cricket team has&nbsp;topped the rankings across formats at the same time; making Rohit the first Indian captain to achieve the feat. India have been the No. 1 ranked side in T20Is for quite some time whereas they topped the ODI rankings following a 3-0 whitewash over New Zealand in the home series, in January. After their big win in the four-match Test series opener versus Australia&nbsp;by an innings and 132 runs, India have now topped the Test rankings to become No. 1 in all forms of the game.</p>

<p><strong>In Tests, here's the top-five teams:</strong></p>

<p><strong>INDIA - 115 rating points</strong><br />
Australia - 111 rating points<br />
England - 106 rating points<br />
New Zealand - 100 rating points<br />
South Africa - 85 rating points</p>

<p><strong>Top-five ODI sides:</strong></p>

<p><strong>INDIA - 114 rating points</strong><br />
Australia - 112 rating points<br />
New Zealand - 111 rating points<br />
England - 111 rating points<br />
Pakistan - 106 rating points</p>

<p><strong>In T20Is:</strong></p>

<p><strong>India - 267 rating points</strong><br />
England - 266 rating points<br />
Pakistan - 258 rating points<br />
South Africa - 256 rating points<br />
New Zealand - 252 rating points</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/thought-something-positive-would-come-out-babar-azam-on-his-this-too-shall-pass-tweet-for-virat-kohli-562215">Thought something positive would come out: Babar Azam on his 'this too shall pass' tweet for Virat Kohli</a></strong></p>

<p>Among the players, R Ashwin jumped to the second spot in ICC Rankings for bowlers in Tests after his eight wicket haul in the Nagpur Test. The list is led by Australia captain Pat Cummins. Meanwhile, captain Rohit Sharma was rewarded for his majestic 120 in the first Test and moved from the 10th to the 8th spot in&nbsp;the Men's Test Batting Rankings. India will have to win the upcoming second Test versus Australia, in the national capital, to hold on to the top spot in Tests and strengthen their chances of making it to the ICC World Test Championship final -- for the second time in a row -- which will be held in June.</p>

<p>The second Test gets underway on February 17.</p>


Ahead of the second Test versus Australia, in New Delhi, Rohit Sharma-led India have created history. India displaced Australia to become the No. 1 ranked side in ICC Test Rankings and have also become the No.

Ahead of the second Test versus Australia, in New Delhi, Rohit Sharma-led India have created history. India displaced Australia to become the No. 1 ranked side in ICC Test Rankings and have also become the No. 1 team across formats. This is the first time that the Indian cricket team has topped the rankings across formats at the same time; making Rohit the first Indian captain to achieve the feat. India have been the No. 1 ranked side in T20Is for quite some time whereas they topped the ODI rankings following a 3-0 whitewash over New Zealand in the home series, in January. After their big win in the four-match Test series opener versus Australia by an innings and 132 runs, India have now topped the Test rankings to become No. 1 in all forms of the game. In Tests, here's the top-five teams: INDIA - 115 rating points Australia - 111 rating points England - 106 rating points New Zealand - 100 rating points South Africa - 85 rating points Top-five ODI sides: INDIA - 114 rating points Australia - 112 rating points New Zealand - 111 rating points England - 111 rating points Pakistan - 106 rating points In T20Is: India - 267 rating points England - 266 rating points Pakistan - 258 rating points South Africa - 256 rating points New Zealand - 252 rating points Also Read: Thought something positive would come out: Babar Azam on his 'this too shall pass' tweet for Virat Kohli Among the players, R Ashwin jumped to the second spot in ICC Rankings for bowlers in Tests after his eight wicket haul in the Nagpur Test. The list is led by Australia captain Pat Cummins. Meanwhile, captain Rohit Sharma was rewarded for his majestic 120 in the first Test and moved from the 10th to the 8th spot in the Men's Test Batting Rankings. India will have to win the upcoming second Test versus Australia, in the national capital, to hold on to the top spot in Tests and strengthen their chances of making it to the ICC World Test Championship final -- for the second time in a row -- which will be held in June. The second Test gets underway on February 17.

MASSIVE FEAT! Rohit Sharma-led India become No. 1 across formats, dethrone Australia in Tests

A special expose by Zee media has revealed the politics that exists within the BCCI & the ego battles between star players.

Gravitas: Exclusive: The dirty politics of Indian Cricket

What exactly happened between Virat Kohli, the powerful then-captain and then-board chief Sourav Ganguly? What was going on behind the scenes in this battle between two of Indian cricket's strongest personalities?

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There has been a perceptible shift in the selection process of the indian cricket team since the t20 world cup in australia. There is a transition underway at the moment with the selectors now prepping for the t20 world cup in 2024. Is that the reason why players are willing to risk their injured bodies?

WION Exclusive: Are players willing to risk their injured bodies?

Did Virat Kohli take the BCCI's decision to sack him as the captain sportingly? Was BCCI's decision to dismiss Kohli from his position just about cricket? Or was there a concentrated effort by the new BCCI establishment to cut him to size?

WION Exclusive: The inside details of Kohli's ouster

<p>In a sting operation done on the BCCI chief selector Chetan Sharma, he has opened up about multiple scams going on in Indian cricket including alleged doping, which is sure to blow the roof off for the game. As first reported by the Zee Media, Chetan in a sting operation, claimed that many players in Indian cricket take injections to get fit even when they are not. Not only this, Chetan also admitted that huge stars, unnamed here, also take injections, and that they have their own doctors outside of cricket who are available for them on the drop of the hat for the same.</p>

<p>In the sensational sting operation that will likely change the dynamics of Indian cricket going forward, some uncomfortable claims include that the players are taking "fake injections" – something the board and selectors are aware of but not sure as to who they are, as it is not easy to keep a tab on everyone.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/exclusive-virat-kohli-tried-to-defame-sourav-ganguly-in-the-media-but-it-backfired-says-chetan-sharma-561986">Exclusive: Virat Kohli tried to defame Sourav Ganguly in the media but it backfired, says Chetan Sharma</a></p>

<p>Sharma was also heard saying that nearly 80-85% players are unfit during the selection time, and that’s when they request the selectors to keep them in contention.</p>

<p>He further said that some star players are given a green signal from the NCA even when they are not fully fit, and then it gets onto the selectors to make a final call on the selection.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chetan said all these players who take injections to fake fitness have their own doctors outside of cricket who are available to provide them with shots so that they can be deemed fully fit ahead of crucial tournaments.</p>

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In a sting operation done on the BCCI chief selector Chetan Sharma, he has opened up about multiple scams going on in Indian cricket including alleged doping, which is sure to blow the roof off for the game.

In a sting operation done on the BCCI chief selector Chetan Sharma, he has opened up about multiple scams going on in Indian cricket including alleged doping, which is sure to blow the roof off for the game. As first reported by the Zee Media, Chetan in a sting operation, claimed that many players in Indian cricket take injections to get fit even when they are not. Not only this, Chetan also admitted that huge stars, unnamed here, also take injections, and that they have their own doctors outside of cricket who are available for them on the drop of the hat for the same. In the sensational sting operation that will likely change the dynamics of Indian cricket going forward, some uncomfortable claims include that the players are taking "fake injections" – something the board and selectors are aware of but not sure as to who they are, as it is not easy to keep a tab on everyone. ALSO READ: Exclusive: Virat Kohli tried to defame Sourav Ganguly in the media but it backfired, says Chetan Sharma Sharma was also heard saying that nearly 80-85% players are unfit during the selection time, and that’s when they request the selectors to keep them in contention. He further said that some star players are given a green signal from the NCA even when they are not fully fit, and then it gets onto the selectors to make a final call on the selection. Chetan said all these players who take injections to fake fitness have their own doctors outside of cricket who are available to provide them with shots so that they can be deemed fully fit ahead of crucial tournaments. #WIONWorldBreaking#GameOver | "They (players) take injections and it is almost impossible to detect": Chetan Sharma (@chetans1987), Chairman, Selection Committee, @BCCI, on fake fitness certificates issued to players of the Indian cricket team LIVE TV: https://t.co/iSR65rNilR pic.twitter.com/vYr3ubjcAq — WION (@WIONews) February 14, 2023 × When asked what are these injections about, if they are some painkillers, see what Chetan Sharma had to say about it in this video given below - https://t.co/M71JW7JdhR — WION (@WIONews) February 14, 2023 ×

EXCLUSIVE: In big expose, BCCI chief selector Chetan Sharma reveals players take 'injections' to fake fitness

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WION Exclusive: Why is Bumrah repeatedly breaking down?

BCCI's chairman of selectors Chetan Sharma reveals that members of team India dabble in the dark arts in a bid to regain fitness and some resort to taking banned medication. A claim that will trigger alarm bells at the national anti doping agency as well as with the ICC.

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