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Speculation intensified regarding Jay Shah’s successor as BCCI Secretary, with several prominent candidates emerging. Rohan Jaitley, the current president of the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) and son of the late Arun Jaitley, is seen as a frontrunner due to his administrative experience and connections within the BCCI. Ashish Shelar, a senior BJP leader and current BCCI Treasurer, is another strong contender, leveraging his political influence and cricket administration background. DevajitSaikia, currently serving as BCCI Joint Secretary, is considered a dark horse for the position, while Anil Patel, secretary of the Gujarat Cricket Association, also remains in contention. Arun Dhumal, IPL Chairman, could be a strategic choice given his extensive experience in cricket management. The decision is crucial as Shah prepares to transition to the ICC Chairmanship, with the BCCI needing to finalize its leadership before December 1, 2024.

Musheer Khan, the promising 19-year-old cricketer and brother of Sarfaraz Khan, suffered a fracture in a road accident while traveling with his father from Kanpur to Lucknow. The incident occurred as they were en route to the Irani Cup match scheduled from October 1-5. Musheer’s injury is a significant setback for Mumbai, as he will also miss the initial rounds of the Ranji Trophy starting October 11. Musheer had recently impressed with performances including a double century in the Ranji quarterfinals and a stunning 181 on his Duleep Trophy debut. His absence raises concerns about his selection for the upcoming India A tour of Australia. The Mumbai Cricket Association has yet to comment officially on the accident, but selectors are expected to find a replacement for him in the squad.

Akash Deep has solidified his position in the Indian cricket team as they prepare for the upcoming tour of Australia, following a series of impressive performances that have earned him the trust of captain Rohit Sharma. With Mohammed Siraj struggling to find his form and Mohammed Shami’s resurgence, Deep is poised to challenge both for a spot in the playing XI. Deep’s consistent performances in recent matches have made him a strong candidate to be one of India’s leading pacers during the Australia tour. His ability to adapt to various conditions and deliver under pressure has caught the attention of selectors and team management alike. Reports suggest that if Shami’s form continues to shine, it could lead to a competitive selection scenario where Deep, Shami, and Siraj vie for limited spots in the lineup. As India gears up for a significant five-test series in Australia later this year, managing player fitness and performance will be crucial. The team may opt to rotate bowlers like S

  Dadasports247.com Former Chennai Super Kings pacer Mohit Sharma revealed a hilarious incident from the 2019 IPL season involving MS Dhoni and Deepak Chahar. During a match in Chennai, Chahar was struggling with his knuckleball delivery, which was either a full toss or mishit, resulting in a boundary. Dhoni immediately advised Chahar against using the knuckleball again, to which the young bowler agreed. However, after a few balls, Chahar attempted the delivery once more, only for it to sail over the batter’s head. After the over, Dhoni approached Chahar, placing an arm around his shoulder and speaking to him. Later, when Chahar’s CSK teammates asked what had transpired, he revealed that Dhoni had shared some choice words, saying “Bewakooftunahihai, bewakoof main hu” in a cheeky manner to convey his message. Despite his calm exterior, Dhoni is known for his fierce competitiveness and high standards. Mohit, who played under Dhoni’s captaincy from 2013 to 2015 and in 2019, shared that he

Mumbai has finalized their squad for the ZR Irani Cup as they are going to face the Rest of India from October 1 to 5, 2024, at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. Ajinkya Rahane will captain a 16-member team that includes notable players such as Prithvi Shaw, Shreyas Iyer, and Shardul Thakur. The Mumbai Cricket Association confirmed that Sarfaraz Khan could join the squad if not selected for the second Test against Bangladesh, which begins on September 27. The RoI team will be led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, with Abhimanyu Easwaran as vice-captain. Key players for RoI include wicketkeepers Dhruv Jurel and Ishan Kishan, with their participation contingent on their availability post-Test selection. The match promises to be a competitive showcase, highlighting Mumbai’s dominance as the reigning Ranji Trophy champions against a formidable RoI side. Mumbai squad for Irani Cup fixture against ROI: Ajinkya Rahane, Prithvi Shaw, Ayush Mhatre, Musheer Khan, Shreyas Iyer, Siddhessh Lad, Suryansh Shedge, Hard

On September 22, 2024 For the first time in the history India has Clinched Gold in both the men’s and women’s categories at the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Budapest. This marks the first time India has clinched gold in this prestigious event. The men's team achieved a decisive 3.5-0.5 victory over Slovenia, finishing four points ahead of their competitors, with GMs GukeshDommaraju, Arjun Erigaisi, and PraggnanandhaaRameshbabu leading the charge. Simultaneously, the victory of women’s team against Azerbaijan with a similar scoreline, securing their gold after narrowly missing out in 2022. Both teams celebrated their historic win with a “Rohit Sharma walk” during the trophy presentation. This achievement places India among elite nations like the Soviet Union and China in chess history.  

On Day 1 of the 1st Test against Bangladesh, an unbeaten century from Ravichandran has put India on top against Bangladesh in Chennai. Ashwin took just 108 deliveries to register his 6th Test ton. Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja (86*) stitched an unbeaten partnership of 195 to steer India to 339/6 at stumps on the opening day. For Bangladesh, Hasan Mahmud has been the pick of the bowlers for his four wickets. Some Highlights from India vs Bangladesh 1st Test Match Day 1: India were 176/6 at Tea (Ashwin 21 off 19, Jadeja 7 off 17) Jaiswal fell after scoring 56 in 118 balls Jaiswal ground out his half-century in 95 balls Pant fell in the third over, becoming Mahmud’s fourth wicket India were 88/3 at Lunch (Jaiswal 37 off 62, Pant 33 off 44) Pant and Jaiswal’s stand went past 50 towards the end of the first session YashasviJaiswal and Rishabh Pant steadied the Indian innings Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bowl against India India went ahead with 3 pacers and 2 spinners Rohit

Earlier this year theform ofYashDayal was one of the biggest positives for the Royal Challengers Bengaluruin a rather disappointing Indian Premier League season for the franchise. After losing seven of their first eight games, the Prayagraj-born bowler, who was ridiculed and taunted when he was first employed by RCB, was crucial to the team's playoff qualifying. To qualify for the playoffs, RCB had to defeat CSK by a minimum of 18 runs in a virtual elimination match. Dayal eliminated Dhoni on the very next ball to deny CSK any chance in the match. Dayal did, however, recently disclose that Dhoni's dismissal is still a bittersweet experience. While speaking the 26-year-old said he felt bad after dismissing him as it could be the last time Dhoni played in the IPL. Dayal said, “I felt bad after dismissing him. The frustration with which he left the ground was that you never knew if he would come back or not. I don't know or care what other people think. Will he ever appear

In a good news for Team India, star batsman Suryakumar Yadav will soon be in action, after missing the Duldeep Trophy for the first two rounds due to a thumb injury. According to a rumor, Surya will return to action in the third round matches. He will represent India C, captained by Ruturaj Gaikwad, when they take against India A starting on September 19. That also paves way for him play and lead Team India in the T20I series vs Bangladesh, that is slated to begin from October 6. Meanwhile, Suryakumar had suffered a thumb injury while playing for Mumbai in the BuchiBabu Invitational Tournament in Coimbatore. The T20I series will take center stage following the two match-Test series. Suryakumar Yadav shared a photo while driving from Bengaluru to Anantpur. ‘Next stop: Anantapur,’ he wrote on social media. The IND vs BAN T20I series will start in Gwalior from October 6, followed by Delhi on October 9, and Hyderabad on October 12.

The star youngster of team IndiaYashasviJaiswal has established himself as a solid talent in the past couple of years and he is expected to take the field during the first Test match against Bangladesh in Chennai starting Thursday. Howeverduring the net session at the M Chidambaram Stadium on MondayJaiswal had a tough time facing the fast bowlers as per the big claim of report.  The report further claimed that Jaiswal cut a ‘sorry figure’ against both Akash Deep and JaspritBumrah as the youngster kept missing deliveries outside the off-stump. However, the left-hander did look quite comfortable against the spinners and the report added that he used the sweep quite well to counter the threat of the spinners. Meanwhile, in the first Test of the two-match series at Chennai from Thursday skipper Rohit Sharma will have some milestones to chase as he prepares to take on Bangladesh. The two-match series will kick off on September 19 in Chennai at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. The second long-

Aakash Chopra the former cricketer has recalled an incident when GautamGambhir, head of the Indian team, fought with a truck driver. Chopra said that the passion of Gambhirwas visible even when he was playing for the Delhi state team. During a recent interaction, Chopra opened up on his bond with Gambhir and recalled some of the incidents from the dressing room in Delhi. While suggesting that the aggression of Gambhir is what makes him different from other cricketers, Chopra also recalled an incident when the current team India head coach fought with a truck driver and grabbed his collar. Chopra said, “Passionate guy. Very hardworking when it comes to his craft. A bit serious but scored a lot of runs. He always wore his heart on the sleeve. Temperament wise he can be very short-fused. But everyone has a different character. Gautam is someone who once fought with a truck driver in Delhi. He got out of his car and climb the truck to grab the collar of the driver because he made a wrong

Morne Morkel spoke candidly about the heartfelt exchange he had with his father, expressing his emotions about the prestigious role after his appointment as the Indian men’s team bowling coach.Morkel, who officially began his position on September 1, also shared his delight and sense of honor in joining head coach GautamGambhir’s support staff, marking a major milestone in his coaching journey. Morkel had an impressive 12-year career with South Africa from 2006 to 2018, featuring in 247 international matches across all formats, and taking 544 wickets. “When I ended the call, I sat for about five minutes in the room reflecting on it and then I first phoned my dad,” Morkel said in a video posted by BCCI. “I didn’t even go to my wife. You know, normally they say go to your wife first, but I spoke to my dad and I mean, being a cricket fan for years and knowing what was going to come up, this is quite a special moment for me.” For him, the appointment is not just a professional achievement

Former player of Mumbai Indians PragyanOjha has said this about the story that has been going on ever since the start of the Indian Premier League 2024 between Rohit Sharma-Mumbai Indians. The ex-India left-arm spinner, who has won two IPL titles with MI, feels Rohit should continue plying his trade with the franchise. In an chat, PragyanOjha asserted his views on Rohit and MI. He declares that it won’t be easy for Mumbai Indians to let go Rohit – if the case arises. Ojha said, “As far as I know, he is a very integral part of Mumbai Indians. I don’t know if that will be that easy for them to let Rohit go and the other way around also. It will be very emotional for Rohit. But when you talk about IPL, talk about this format, and talk about auction, I think looking from a professional point of view, sometimes you get to decide, but sometimes it’s on the table. So, it’s very difficult. But I think it will be very emotional.” “It won’t be easy if that happens. Personally, I would say tha

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When round two of Duleep Trophy begins in Anantapur on Thursday few players like Rinku Singh and ShivamDube along with some seasoned name who have been ignored by the national selectors will be aiming to attract their attention. The star power in the red ball tournament that kicks off the season will be greatly diminished for round two as players from the Indian side have been freed for a national camp in advance of the first Test match against Bangladesh in Chennai on September 19. The only member of the Indian squad that will compete domestically is Sarfaraz Khan. In the absence of national regulars, the focus is now going to shift on the likes of Rinku, who was surprisingly not picked for the first round despite having an impressive first-class record. The spirited southpaw has also done well for India in T20 cricket. Shubman Gill joining the national team has led to Mayank Agarwal captaining the India a unit. The India A team has included pacer Prasidh Krishna, who was not we

As the talk around Indian Premier League intensified all the ten franchises are looking to get the best possible services in terms of everything which include players or coaching staff. Ahead of the IPL 2025, the three-time winners and defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders are looking in to sign former South Africa cricketer and star all-rounder Jacques Kallis. However according to the official update on the same hasn’t been communicated by the franchise, but the IPL 2024 winners will be looking to get the services of the best talent after GautamGambhir’s departure. It is to be noted that KKR had to let go off the services of former India cricketer GautamGambhir as he was roped in as Team India’s Head Coach, succeeding Rahul Dravid, who ended his tenure with the T20 World Cup 2024 triumph in June. A repirt have suggested that the Kolkata-based franchise is eyeing to secure the services of the South African great as their mentor. Moreover, it is to be noted that Kallis was part of

As per report suggested Pakistan cricket team is bracing for a significant leadership change as Babar Azam, Pakistan’s current white-ball captain, may soon be replaced. Sources indicate that Mohammad Rizwan is being considered as the new captain, with a decision likely to be made ahead of Pakistan’s upcoming tour of Australia. The speculations has been sparked by the Pakistan Cricket Board by not appointing Babar Azam as a captain in the forthcoming Champions One-Day Cup, a key domestic competition. This move is seen as a potential indicator that Babar’s tenure as captain of the white-ball side may be nearing its end. The PCB is reportedly discussing Mohammad Rizwan’s leadership credentials, and he may be given the responsibility of leading Pakistan in all three formats of the game. White-ball head coach Gary Kirsten has also been involved in the discussions regarding this shift in leadership. Mohammad Rizwan, who has already been appointed captain of the Wolves in the Champions One

The batsman of East Delhi Riders revealed on Friday that the advice of Virat Kohli on being consistent with his preparations has helped Arjun Rawat hit a purple patch with the bat in the 2024 season of Delhi Premier League. Rawat, who shares the dressing room with Kohli at Royal Challengers Bengaluru, has scored 328 runs in eight outings. Rawat said, “I asked him something about the game. He told me, ‘no matter whatever the situation is in the game, just keep your preparations consistent. It helps you mentally’. This advice has certainly helped me so far.” The left-handed Rawatin the inaugural edition also recorded the second highest opening stand of 241 runs in T20 cricket with Sujal Singh for the Riders against PuraniDilli 6. Rawat contributed 121. He said senior players will have the onus to maintain the dressing room environment when the domestic season begins for Delhi.With a mega auction slated to be held before the next IPL, Rawat said he has made necessary amendments in his gam

According to a report the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will be held in Bengaluru on September 29 According to the report, As per the protocol, notice for the AGM, which will coincide with the inauguration of the High Performance Centre in the city, were sent to the state associations on Thursday. It further claims that there won’t be any election for the post of the secretary that will be vacant from December 1, following the unopposed appointment of Jay Shah as the independent chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) last month.The report Indicated that BCCI will call a Special General Meeting (SGM) to elect the new secretary. The fact that the AGM is taking place in BCCI President Roger Binny’s hometown could mean that he could take over that role. Interestingly, the AGM will also coincide with the inauguration of the High Performance Centre in Bengaluru.