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BCCI has shown who's the boss, says Justice Lodha
As per the new order, the cooling-off period for office bearers will kick in after two consecutive terms at either the BCCI or at the state-association level. The office bearers can now have a maximum of 12 years at one go: Two three-year terms at the state-association level and two three-year terms at the BCCI, and after this, the cooling-off will be applicable. The decision will allow the current set of office bearers, led by board president Sourav Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah, to be in office until 2025.
Umesh bowled really well in IPL, gives us the option to bowl with him upfront: Rohit Sharma
Umesh last played a T20I match for India in February 2019, and earned a recall in the shortest format of the game after almost two and a half years based on his good IPL showing for Kolkata Knight Riders in 2022, becoming an impactful presence with the new ball. In IPL 2022, Umesh picked 16 wickets for Kolkata Knight Riders at an average of 21.18 and economy rate of 7.06. In Middlesex's Royal London One-Day Cup campaign, he picked 16 wickets at an average of 20.25 and economy rate of 5.17.
Explainer: Unravelling how BCCI polls are held and its key panels formed
The BCCI elections happen at the Annual General Meeting (AGM), where the president, vice-president, secretary, joint secretary and treasurer are elected by the representatives of the Full Members. As of now, the current BCCI office-bearers will complete their three-year term in September 2022 and after that, elections may come up. The BCCI elections are majorly a formality, especially when the loyalties of voting members are known well in advance.
Gambhir wants India to start Australia T20I series with Pant instead of Karthik
With both named in India's squad for the T20Is against Australia, South Africa and the T20 World Cup, it gives captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid ample time to see who amongst Karthik and Pant can be a better fit for the Indian team. "To start off with (in the series), Rishabh Pant. Because I have said it in the past as well, you don't pick a T20 player in your playing eleven only to play 10-12 balls.
Virat Kohli is our third opener; might open in some matches: Rohit Sharma
When India played in last year's T20 World Cup in the UAE, Ishan Kishan was the back-up opening option. But with him missing the bus for this year's T20 World Cup, Kohli is now being seen as a third opener, especially after he hit an unbeaten 122 off just 61 balls, laced with 12 fours and six sixes, at a strike-rate of 200 against Afghanistan in India's last Super Four match of Asia Cup 2022.
Shami ruled out of T20Is against Australia due to Covid-19, Umesh named replacement
The BCCI further said that pacer Umesh Yadav will replace Shami for the three-match series against Australia, starting from September 20 in Mohali. Notably, Umesh recently returned from his county stint with Middlesex in England, due to a quad muscle injury and was supposed to go for rehab. "Fast bowler Mohd. Shami will not be able to take part in the upcoming three-day Mastercard T20I series against Australia after testing positive for COVID-19.
Doesn't matter if Stokes and Hales might not be the best mates; common goal is to win the World Cup: Mott
The 33-year-old Hales was recently included in the England T20 squad for the seven-match series against Pakistan followed by the T20 World Cup in Australia after the opening batter returned to the side following three years in cricketing wilderness due to a recreational drug misdemeanour just before the 2019 50-over World Cup.
Champions Chess Tour: Pragg v Carlsen lined up again in Julius Baer Generation Cup
Julius Baer Generation Cup is a new ground-breaking tournament this month focused on the clash of ages as it pits against each other players from age groups -- from 15 to 50-plus. The Julius Baer Generation Cup marks a fitting return to Julius Baer events for Pragg, the 17-year-old from Chennai.
Shami tests positive for Covid-19, ruled out of Australia T20Is: Report
The 32-year-old pacer has not reached Mohali, where the first of the three T20Is against the Aussies, is scheduled to be played on September 20. The BCCI and the team management got the information when the team reached Mohali. It has been learnt that the Australian team have also reached the city.
Davis Cup: Nagal wins after Yuki/Saketh lose as India go down 1-3 vs Norway
With Norway taking an unassailable 3-0 lead, Nagal defeated Lukas Hellum Lilleengen in straight games, winning in one hour and 22 minutes in the inconsequential rubber of the five-match tie. Nagal, the 25-year-old from Jaitpur, Haryana, won 6-2, 6-1. Nagal's victory came after India had lost the World Group First Round encounter to Norway after Yuki Bhambri and Saketh Myneni put up a strong fight but lost to US Open finalists Casper Ruud and Viktor Durasovic.
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