The Indian Premier League's Hyderabad franchise, now called 'Sunrisers', have appointed former Australia cricketer Tom Moody as the team's new coach, and former India cricketers Krishnamachari Srikkanth and VVS Laxman mentors.
'If a franchise has released a player because they don't see him in their top four or five, then what gives them the right to jump in during an auction?'
Ashwin feels the rule, introduced in the 2023 season which allows all IPL teams to substitute a player -- batter or bowler -- during their respective innings as per the demands of the match, makes the game fairer.
Former Indian cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth is rumoured to participate in the upcoming season of dance reality show Jhalak Dikhlaa Jaa.
India has a good chance to clinch the upcoming Champions Trophy in South Africa, provided Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men keep up the tempo they gained by winning the tri-nation series in Sri Lanka, according to BCCI chief selector Krishnamachari Srikkanth.
'You need a guy who can just stay there. India need that sheet anchor, be it T20 World Cup or ODI World Cup. Without Virat Kohli, the Indian team cannot go.'
Selection Committee chairman Krishnamachari Srikkanth on Thursday lauded the youngsters, particularly the spin duo of R Ashwin and Pragyan Ojha, for their good show in the first Test against the West Indies.
Pathan conceded that Jasprit Bumrah is the only automatic selection among the bowlers.
The legendary Kapil Dev gave a thumbs down to BCCI's decision to extend the term of chief selector K Srikkanth and favoured a bigger role for recently retired Anil Kumble in the affairs of the Board.
Selection committee chairman Kris Srikkanth expressed confidence that the Indian cricket team named, on Saturday, can achieve the rare feat of beating Australia in a Test series at their own soil in next month's tour of that country.
Chairman of selectors Krishnamachari Srikkanth says the best available squad has been picked to take on the West Indies in the first Test of the three-match series, beginning November 6, adding fitness will not be a concern.
'Surreal effort, and superhuman at times.'
2008 Olympic gold medallist shooter, Abhinav Bindra took to his official X handle and thanked Neeraj for inspiring every Indian to dream big.
'The world is yet to watch him, show his prowess as a batter, but given the chance he will do a great job.'
Images from Day 3 of the first Test between Australia and India in Perth on Sunday.
India's chief selector Krishnamachari Srikkanth says Sachin Tendulkar, who recently scored his milestone 100th international century, should only decide when he wants to quit international cricket.
India's 1983 World Cup winning team got together to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their famous triumph in Mumbai on Sunday.
Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth on Saturday became the new Chairman of the National Senior Cricket Selection Committee, replacing Dilip Vengsarkar at the helm of affiars.
Enjoy playing in front of home fans instead of getting bogged down by their expectations and success would follow -- this is the advice that 1983 World Cup winning team member and chairman of selectors Kris Srikkanth has for the Indian cricket team ahead of the mega event starting February 19.
Good all-round performance aside, Sunrisers Hyderabad mentor Krishnamachari Srikkanth said the "energy" generated by the prayers of the team's fans in Andhra Pradesh will guide it to the IPL semi-finals.
Kris Srikkanth said Jasprit Bumrah might be disappointed with Mumbai Indians getting back Hardik Pandya from Gujarat Titans.
There is no zonal quota system in picking the Indian cricket team and once a player is selected he should be given a long leash to prove his potential, national selection panel chairman Krishnamachari Srikkanth said on Thursday.
India boast of the most balanced batting order in the world, backed by a highly effective bowling unit and that explains their rise as the number one Test team in the world, according to chief selector Krishnamachari Srikkanth.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are India's main run-getters at the moment but they need some support from the rest of the batsmen, says former India batsman Krishnamachari Srikkanth.
Vijay Shankar's performance increases India's options, and as and when Shikhar Dhawan returns, it will make for an interesting selection dilemma, says Krishnamachari Srikkanth.
The chairman of the senior selection committee Kris Srikkanth expressed his disappointment on Sachin Tendulkar missing out on his 100th international century, saying that every Indian would be feeling bad about it.
The Indian team's Chief selector Krishnamachari Srikkanth has said he is confident that the Indian team will put behind its dismal show in England, Australia and Bangladesh and return to winning ways during the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka.
'If I was the chairman of the selection committee, I would say that Hardik Pandya should be the captain of the 2024 World Cup straight away.'
Outgoing chief cricket selector Krish Srikkanth has predicted an Indian triumph in the World T20, starting in Sri Lanka on September 18.
The only concern for India is that the batting at the moment is slightly the Virat Kohli show.
The list of guests included celebrities from across the globe, politicians, the who's who of Hindi and south Indian cinema world and almost all the top cricketers of the country.
We've tried Dinesh Karthik, we've tried Jadeja, we've tried Vijay Shankar, three guys have been tried and they've not proved useful so maybe we can find a good youngster for No 5, says former India batsman Krishnamachari Srikkanth.
'The entire team actually loves my father and respects him for his management and honesty.'
'Actual finishers are guys like Suryakumar Yadav. He is a brilliant finisher. You have Rishabh Pant, who is a brilliant finisher. You have Hardik Pandya, who is a brilliant finisher too.'
'I believe they have picked the right squad, considering the conditions in the UAE.'
India, led by a young Kapil Dev, shocked the cricketing world as they upset the mighty West Indies in the final to win their first World Cup.
Dilip Vengsarkar reminisced how living up to the tag of champions was a tough task for the 1983 World Cup winning squad.
On Saturday, around 1000 odd Indian fans had surrounded the MCG 'Training Well'.
KL Rahul's prolonged slump in form is likely to cost him his place for the third Test
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