Delhi: The squads for the first round of the Duleep Trophy, a prestigious Indian domestic cricket tournament, have been announced. The tournament is set to commence on September 4. Shubman Gill will lead Team A, while Abhimanyu Easwaran has been appointed as the captain of Team B. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shreyas Iyer have been named captains of Teams C and D, respectively. Notably, senior players such as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah will not be participating in the tournament.
Team A: Shubman Gill (Captain), Mayank Agarwal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, KL Rahul, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Tanush Kotian, Kuldeep Yadav, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Khaleel Ahmed, Avesh Khan, Vidwath Kaverappa, Kumar Kushagra, Shashwat Rawat.
Team B: Abhimanyu Easwaran (Captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant, Musheer Khan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal, Mukesh Kumar, Rahul Chahar, R Sai Kishore, Mohit Awasthi, N Jagadeesan.
Team C: Ruturaj Gaikwad (Captain), Sai Sudharsan, Rajat Patidar, Abhishek Porel, Suryakumar Yadav, B Indrajith, Hrithik Shokeen, Manav Suthar, Umran Malik, Vyshak Vijayakumar, Anshul Kamboj, Himanshu Chauhan, Mayank Markande, Aryan Juyal, Sandeep Warrier.
The absence of senior players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah will provide opportunities for emerging players to showcase their skills in this important tournament.
Morne Morkel to be Appointed as Indian Bowling Coach: Reports
Delhi: According to reports, former South African fast bowler Morne Morkel is set to take over as the bowling coach of the Indian cricket team. Morkel is expected to officially assume the role on September 1. Reports suggest that BCCI Secretary Jay Shah has confirmed this development. Morkel has previously served as the bowling coach for the Pakistan cricket team at the international level and was also the bowling coach for the Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Morkel's appointment as the bowling coach comes at a time when Gautam Gambhir is expected to take charge as the head coach of the Indian cricket team. Morkel had a distinguished international career, playing 86 Tests, 117 ODIs, and 44 T20Is for South Africa. He took 309 wickets in Tests, 188 wickets in ODIs, and 47 wickets in T20Is. Morkel represented South Africa from 2006 to 2018.
Rahul Dravid Calls Working with Rohit Sharma a Blessing
Former Indian cricket team coach Rahul Dravid has praised Indian captain Rohit Sharma, calling it a blessing to have worked with him. Dravid expressed his admiration for Rohit's leadership qualities and his ability to bring positive changes to the team. "Working with Rohit has been a privilege. In the past two and a half years, I've seen him grow as a leader. He has an incredible ability to attract people to himself and the team. I believe this will make a big difference," Dravid said in an interview. "Rohit has played under many superstars like Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, but there were no issues of ego. He was able to bring everyone together," Dravid added.
Rohit Sharma has an impressive record as both a captain and a player. He has been a key performer for the Indian cricket team in white-ball cricket, amassing 14,846 runs in ODIs and T20Is combined, including three double centuries, 33 centuries, and 87 half-centuries.
Dravid stepped down as the head coach of the Indian cricket team after the T20 World Cup victory. Under his tenure, India ended an 11-year title drought by winning the 2024 T20 World Cup.
Ben Stokes to Miss Sri Lanka, Pakistan Series; England Names New Captain
London: Ben Stokes has been ruled out of England's upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan due to a nerve injury in his thigh. Stokes' absence means that Ollie Pope will take over as the captain of the English team. With Stokes out, wicketkeeper Jamie Smith is expected to bat at number six, while Chris Woakes will fill the role of all-rounder. Earlier, opener Zak Crawley was also ruled out due to injury, with Dan Lawrence being named as his replacement.
England has only won six out of 13 matches in the World Test Championship so far. With six losses and one draw, England currently sits in sixth place on the points table. Winning the remaining series will be crucial for England's hopes of qualifying for the Test Championship final.
Graham Thorpe's Death Confirmed as Suicide by Train: Inquest Report Released
London: Former England cricketer Graham Thorpe's death has been confirmed as a suicide by train, according to an inquest report. The report reveals that Thorpe jumped in front of a train at Surrey railway station, leading to his death. Thorpe had been suffering from severe depression, and his wife Amanda Thorpe had recently spoken out about his mental health struggles. Thorpe had previously attempted suicide in May 2022 but survived after undergoing extensive treatment. Thorpe was considered one of the best Test players in England's cricket history, having played 100 Tests and 82 ODIs. He scored 6,744 runs in Tests at an average of 44.66, including 16 centuries. In ODIs, he amassed 2,380 runs.
Mohammed Shami Set to Return to Indian Team for Bangladesh Series: Reports
Lucknow: Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami, who has been sidelined due to injury since the conclusion of the ODI World Cup, is set to return to the Indian team for the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh. Shami, who underwent surgery after injuring his ankle, has been out of action for several months. However, he has recently resumed training and is expected to play in at least one match of the Duleep Trophy, starting on September 5. The India-Bangladesh Test series is scheduled to begin on September 19. Shami was India's leading wicket-taker in the last year's ODI World Cup, taking 24 wickets in seven matches. His return to the lineup alongside Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj will strengthen the Indian bowling attack.
Rohit Sharma Could Play for Two More Years, But Virat Kohli...: Harbhajan Singh
Delhi: Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has predicted that Rohit Sharma could continue playing for another two years, while Virat Kohli could potentially play for another five years based on his physical fitness. "Compare Kohli's fitness to that of a 19-year-old. He has better fitness than many youngsters," Harbhajan commented. "Both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli still have a lot of cricket left in them. If they can help the team win, they should continue playing. Both of them are particularly needed in Test cricket. In limited-overs cricket, their presence can help groom young players," Harbhajan said. He also emphasized the need for both senior and junior players to perform well, stating that any player who does not perform, regardless of age, should be dropped from the team. Harbhajan highlighted young talents like Riyan Parag, Shubman Gill, and Yashasvi Jaiswal as the future of Indian cricket.
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