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“Strange Team Selection”: East-India Star’s blunt decision on 18-member squad led by Shubman Gill for England Test series

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Former India batsman Sanjay Manjrekar on Saturday described India’s 18-fighter Test squad as “strange” for the tour of England, but asked for a patient’s approach to the newly appointed Test Captain Shubman Gill. India will play five Tests against England starting on June 20, and Batting Star Gill has been entrusted with the responsibility of running the team during the “massive transition” phase after the retirement of top stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Former batsman, a former batsman wrote on his ‘X’ handle without explaining the reasons for his observation, “This is the selection of the team overall.

The young left-handed Sai Sai Reformson and veteran Karun Nair have been brought to replace Rohit and Kohli, while left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh has also earned his first Test call-up.

Congratulating the team, former seam-unanderor Irfan Pathan wrote: “Several congratulations to Sai Sudarshan, Arshdeep Singh, Karun Nair for the final format and challenging English summer.

“Congratulations to Shubman Gill to be appointed as Indian Test captain. But Team India is definitely going to remember Mohammed Shami’s services in those situations.”

At the age of 25, Gill Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi (21), Sachin Tendulkar (23), Kapil Dev (24) and Ravi Shastri (25) will be the fifth youngest Test captain in India.

“Congratulations @Shabmangil. Best wishes in England,” wrote by former India captain Harbhajan Singh.

The IPL franchise also took Gill on social media to congratulate.

“Congratulations to Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant, this is your time to shine the most bright shining. Move forward, create your legacy, and turn dreams into reality!”

Chennai Super Kings wrote: “From the next gene to the next captain. Shubman Gill took India to a new Test chapter!

“EK Nai Test Era’s-Erab! Our captain, now #team India’s Test skipper!”

(Except for the headline, the story has not been edited by NDTV employees and is published by a syndicated feed.)

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Duleep Trophy: Cricket News dominates North East region as Silver Patidar Slam Ton, near Danish Malver Double

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Dalip Trophy: Near Danish Malver Double, Middle Area dominates the North East region as Silver Patidar Slam Ton
Bengaluru: Danish Malver of Central Zone played a shot between Central Zone and North East Zone at the BCCI Center of Excellence Ground in Bangalore in Karnataka, Karnataka, a Dalip Trophy 2025 quarter -final cricket match between the Central Zone and North East Zone. (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) (PTI08_28_2025_00022a)

The Central Zone dominated the early day of the Dalip Trophy quarter -final against the North East Zone in Bengaluru on Thursday, reaching 4 out of 2 in 77 overs to 432 in 77 overs before the rain played. Vidarbha’s Danish Malevar remained unbeaten on 198 Silver Scored a quick 125 off 96 balls.The pair performed an impressive batting, collectively kills 56 borders. Malevar, who first scored in a century Ranji Trophy In the final last season, hit 35 fours and a six in his innings. Patidar’s aggressive knock included 21 fours and three sixes.The partnership between Malav and Patidar began when 60, who batted at 60, was hurt after Aryan Juyal was killed in the stomach area. He added 199 runs for the second wicket in just 28 overs.Mallever performed extraordinary batting skills for 1,000 runs in her tenth first -class game. His third first -class century included 20 borders, in which the hundredth run was coming through a limit.Patidar showed his class by hitting three consecutive reverse sweeps against North East Zone captain Rongsen Jonathan, who scored 130 runs in 15 overs. He arrived in his 14th first class century with cover drive in the following over.

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Patidar’s innings ended when he attempted to sweep Pesar Feeriizam Jotin and was caught by Ankur Malik in deep square leg boundary.After Patidar’s dismissal, Malwar formed another strong partnership with his Ranji team partner Yash Rathore. The pair added 85 runs for the unwavering third wicket stand, with Rathod unbeaten at 32, the rain disrupted the game.21 -year -old Malevar is now on the verge of her first class double hundred, showing her ability as a growing talent in Indian domestic cricket.


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Sanju Samson wreaked havoc! The Asia Cup hit 21 sixes as an opener ahead of 2025. Cricket news

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Sanju Samson has been a class in KCL this season as a opener (screenplay)

Sanju Samson The Kerala Cricket League (KCL) is set with its explosive hit, cleaning ropes 21 times in just three matches as a opener. The 30 -year -old form has not only operated its side, but has also ruled the debate about its role in India’s Asia Cup squad starting on 9 September. In the latest match, playing for Kochi Blue Tigers against Adani Trivandrum Royals, Samson scored 62 runs in 37 delivery, including five sixes, as posted by his team in 191. Before the tournament, he produced 89 runs knocks from 46 balls against Thrissur Titans, although his side decreased in that competition. His standout came in the innings when he made his way for 121 runs, sent the ball to the stand seven times. Samson has also shown customization ability, transferring his versatility with his natural invasive nature, transferring to number 6 in one of the fixtures.In these 3 games, he made a compelling to score 272 runs, which more than enough to bend the head and emphasize the fact that he can distribute if he is used as an opener in his Go-to roll. His form has discussed India’s batting order for the Asia Cup fresh. Former captain Ajinkya Rahane supported Samson on his YouTube channel, “Shubman is back in the team, I am sure he is most likely to open with Abhishek Sharma. Personally, I would like to see Sanju Samson in the team because he is really done well. He is a very confident man, he is a very good team man, and this is very important.” However, not everyone agrees. Former industry batsman Akash Chopra suggested that Samson may still remember despite his KCL form. “With the return of Shubman Gill, the fate of Sanju Samson has been sealed less or less. He will no longer allow XI to play. You will not leave Tilak Verma or Hardik Pandya, which means that Samson sits out and Jitesh Sharma will get the node again,” Chopra commented.

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As India prepares for the continental tournament, Samson’s explosive run has ensured that its case is making it difficult to ignore, even if the dynamics of selection are making its immediate future clouded.


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Sachin Tendulkar and family pray in Lalbagcha Raja (screenplay)

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar And his family visited the famous Lalbagcha Raja in Mumbai today, demanded blessings on the occasion of Ganesh ChaturthiSachinWife Anjali, son Arjun and daughter Sara were seen in traditional dress as they prayed before the prestigious Ganesh idol. His journey was surrounded by a large number of fans, in which the cameras captured the family’s darshan, before they make their way through a large crowd. Arjun, dressed in a brown kurta, matching with his father, with the family in the pandal. This appearance comes at a time when he has been in the headlines after the news of her engagement for Sania Chandok earlier this month.Earlier, Sachin, Anjali and Arjun visited Raj Thackeray’s residence in Mumbai, which had pictures of going viral online. That occasion marked Arjun’s first public appearance since the engagement. The news of Arjun’s engagement was initially spread through reports, but during a redit, Sachin Tendulkar himself asked me anything session. In response to a fan, batting Mahan said, “Yes he did and we are all very excited for the new phase in our life.” Arjun, 25, on August 13, exchanged the ring with close relatives and friends at a private ceremony with 26-year-old Sania. Sania is the granddaughter of businessman Ravi Gai, whose Gravis Group manages the India franchise and Brooklyn Creemiry of Bascon Robins. Despite paying attention, Arjun has stayed away from making any personal announcements online. His last social media post, on 9 August, had a Raksha Bandhan message to his sister Sara. No details about the wedding plans have been shared by any family so far.

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As the celebration continues in Mumbai, Tendulkars’ visit to Lalbagcha Raja attracted significant interest, once again entered the public’s eyes amidst the ceremonies and best wishes around Arjun’s new chapter.


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