Former chief selector Kiran More described Sourav Ganguly's inclusion in India's 15-member Test squad for the first two Tests against Australia as a "step backwards" and said the new selectors have no long term plans.
The Indian Cricket League (ICL) rubbished Mohammad Asif's claim that he was approached by the 'rebel' league with a mouth-watering offer and said the disgraced Pakistani pacer first has to come out clean from all doping charges. ICL executive board member and tournament director, Kiran More said they have no intentions of signing up the dope-tainted pacer.
His batting and wicketkeeping shone through in equal measure during the recent home Test series against England and Parthiv Patel attributes the success to segregating his twin skills during training sessions.
Welcoming the decision by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to allow the cricketers aligned with the 'rebel' Indian Cricket League to play in domestic tournaments, former India wicketkeeper Kiran More on Friday said it is not only a memorable day for the ICL but also "victory of cricket". The decision was taken by the interim committee of the Sri Lanka Cricket, led by former skipper Arjuna Ranatunga.
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Both players have been ruled out of the remaining one-day internationals against Pakistan due to injuries.
A top BCCI source revealed that the Working Committee criticised both Kapil Dev and Kiran More, for joining ICL's Executive Board.
Rahul Bhatia asks ICL Executive board member Kiran More a few basic questions.
Former India captain Kapil Dev will head the Executive Board of the breakaway Indian Cricket League.
Dilip Vengsarkar is set to take over as India's chief selector from Kiran More.
BCCI secretary Niranjan Shah says there is no national pride attached when you play or work for something like the ICL.
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly was picked in the 16-member squad for the Pakistan tour.
The former India wicketkeeper and selector said the planned series would contribute to the game's growth in the country.
The protesters shouted slogans demanding that Ganguly be recalled to the Indian team.
'A lot of people will say a lot of things, which would be very confusing, so the best thing is to leave him alone,' says Nayan Mongia.
The Indian team members arrived to a cheerful welcome in Mumbai early on Monday morning from their Pakistan tour.
Both refused to answer questions on the former India captain's inclusion in the 30-man probables' list for the Champions Trophy.
Sri Lanka officials are questioning the morality of Adam Gilchrist using a squash ball in his glove during the World Cup final.
The test would take place in the presence of Andrew Leipus and selection committee chairman Kiran More.
Both demanded an apology from a newspaper that ran a report suggesting ego clashes between them.
The plush Taj Exotica hotel cited lack of rooms for not being able to accommodate them.
Selection committee chairman Kiran More said the ace batsman was cleared to play by Indian teams physiotherapist John Gloster.
'What you are seeing now is the process that we had started. We gave the chance at Indore (against England) to Uthappa and Kaarthick and they are showing their worth now," the former India stumper said.
Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Niranjan Shah thinks so.
V V S Laxman, Zaheer Khan and Anil Kumble were also included among the 30 shortlisted.
Kiran More, chairman of the selectors, on Sachin and Sourav, Dhoni and Dravid.
National selection committee chairman Kiran More said it is too early to say whether Sachin Tendulkar would be available for the Test series in West Indies.
Rest of India takes on Ranji champions Railways in the season-opening Irani Trophy match, in Delhi, from October 1 to 5.
Chairman of selectors Kiran More said the support staff is performing that role well.
Sachin Tendulkar, who is still recovering after elbow surgery, was named in the squad for the two-Test series against Zimbabwe.
The Mumbai off-spinner has been called in as a back-up option for the injured Harbhajan Singh
MCA Chairman Balasahab Thorve called for the tests to unearth the truth behind the bribery scandal.
Kiran More indicated that selectors might ring in a few changes in the ODI side.
Sourav Ganguly would not be asked to explain his absence from the Ranji Trophy ties.
The selectors will analyse the fitness of the Punjab medium pacer.
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