VIDEO | Sonam Wangchuk breaks his hunger-strike in presence of Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh at the hospital.
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Just saw BCCI secretary’s interview that Rohit Sharma is not retiring on 19th.
Which is good to note.
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I’ll reiterate my thoughts around this.
I’m not sure about Tests and T20s, but One-day cricket is a format Rohit has ruled and if he truly believes he has more to offer in this space, then the BCCI must, respectfully, pay attention.
He hasn’t just excelled in the format but on occasions, owned it.
He’s hungry for a 50-over title and who knows? That hunger could precisely be what India is looking for.
The most important thing for the BCCI to do now is lay down a clear roadmap for the 2027 World Cup and put an end to unwanted, unnecessary speculation.
Why create unrest when there’s no need for it — unless there are certain individuals in Indian cricket specifically looking to create this unrest.
If that’s the case, the BCCI secretary needs to attend to this too with utmost urgency.
Having said that, where 50-over cricket is concerned, it is to India’s advantage that players like Ro & VK want to continue plying their trade.
If someone’s telling me a 50-over World Cup in South Africa won’t need dollops of experience, I’m not sure how they’re seeing it.
VK is looking like he’s back in top gear. In fact, he seems to be the most energetic sight on the field.
I’m sure Ro won’t be far away from it, if this constant backbiting & lobbying were to take a break.
To some very specific individuals, I’ll say this in the best interests of Indian cricket — please don’t be in a hurry to address issues with hate and prejudice.
Just go with what helps the team do better.
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Spain might not want to take the lead against Argentina in that final. Jeez the sheer ‘thuggery’ and the indefatigable spirit of Scaloni’s team. Messi with a chance now to do what even the great Maradona couldn’t. Go back to back!
Happy Birthday to the man who made the impossible look routine, MS Dhoni. 💛
From World Cup glory to IPL dominance, your legacy is forever etched in cricket history. Grateful to witness your era.
Raja Randhir Singh is no more. An Asian Games gold medallist, an administrator par excellence and a very articulate man.
One of the longest serving Indian administrators, he was known for his international relations and was an International Olympic Committee (IOC) member, a role in which we now see Mrs Nita Ambani.
He comes from the family of erstwhile Maharaja of Patiala, in fact, the NIS Patiala building was donated by his uncle, who happened to be the last serving Maharaja of Patiala.
One of the most influential figures in Indian sports administration at one time, he was a great man. A former OCA president, ex-IOA general secretary and to many like me (journalists), he was a helpful man.
Go well sir.
Ian Bishop: "Yogesh, from small village of Hazaribagh dreamed big. He moved to Ranchi at 12, stayed near Firyalal, slept in the shop he worked for, his journey was tough, but he was tougher.. He used to wear torn shoes, and his shoes size was 8..."
Harsha: "But, there's no Yogesh in both franchise's squad, Bish?"
Bishop: "I am talking about the groundsman who is wearing red shirt and black pants."