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On Rohit Being Picked As T20 WC Captain, Ex-IND Star's 'Not Easy' Verdict
There was a lot of speculation regarding India's squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 but there was never any doubt over Rohit Sharma's appointment as the captain.
Decision on Pucovski's future delayed after extended concussion symptoms
Victoria received special extension from Cricket Australia on Pucovski's contract as his playing future is to be decided by a medical panel in coming weeks
Hardik Pandya Vital For India's T20 Cup Campaign: Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar
Under-fire Hardik Pandya was a vital element of India's Twenty20 World Cup campaign, chief selector Ajit Agarkar said Thursday, defending the star all-rounder's inclusion after a patchy IPL season. Pandya was named as vice-captain earlier this week for next month's showpiece 20-over tournament, jointly hosted by the United States and West Indies, with veteran Rohit Sharma leading the squad. He replaced Rohit as captain of Mumbai Indians in this year's Indian Premier League but has been relentlessly booed by crowds after failing to match the form of his popular successor. He's come after a long-ish layoff... The hope is that he keeps building on that form, Agarkar said. We know what he brings, how much balance he gives to the team. I don't think there's a replacement for the things that he can do as a cricketer at the moment, especially when it comes to the way he bowls, he added. It will give Rohit options to play different combinations. The tournament will mark the return of wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant for his first international matches since a horror car crash 16 months ago, after impressing with his reinstatement as Delhi Capitals captain in the IPL. Fellow wicketkeeper K.L. Rahul was left out to make way for Pant, with Agarkar stressing the need for the squad to retain more middle-order batting options. K.L. is a terrific player. We all know that. The thing we are obviously looking at is guys who bat in the middle, Agarkar said. At the moment, K.L. is batting at the top... Rishabh is batting at five for Delhi, he added. That was more the thinking. It wasn't whether K.L. is better or these guys are better. It's about the slots that we needed. Also Read: Join Our WhatsApp Channel For IPL 2024 Updates India begin their World Cup campaign against Ireland in New York on June 5.
Devon Thomas Banned For 5 Years By ICC Under Anti-Corruption Code
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has imposed a five-year period of ineligibility from all cricket on West Indies player Devon Thomas after he accepted breaching seven counts of the anti-corruption codes of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) and the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). The ICC announced the period of ineligibility in its capacity as the Designated Anti-Corruption Official under the relevant codes, ruling that the last 18 months of the period of ineligibility would be suspended. Mr. Thomas, who chose to admit the charges and agreed to a sanction with the ICC in lieu of an Anti-Corruption Tribunal hearing, admitted to being in breach of the following provisions of the SLC, ECB and CPL Codes: Article 2.1.1 of the SLC Code - contriving or being party to an agreement to fix or attempt to fix, contrive or influence improperly the result, progress, conduct or other aspects of matches in the Lanka Premier League 2021. Article 2.4.4 of the SLC Code failing to disclose to the Designated Anti-Corruption Official, without unnecessary delay, full details of an approach or invitations received to engage in Corrupt Conduct in the Lanka Premier League 2021. Article 2.4.6 of the SLC Code - failing or refusing, without compelling justification, to cooperate with the Designated Anti-Corruption Officials investigation by failing to provide accurately and completely any information and/or documentation requested by the Designated Anti-Corruption Official. Article 2.4.7 of the SLC Code obstructing or delaying the Designated Anti-Corruption Officials investigation into Corrupt Conduct, including (without limitation) concealing, tampering with or destroying any documentation or other information that may be relevant to that investigation and/or that may be evidence of or may lead to the discovery of evidence of Corrupt Conduct. Article 2.4.4 of the ECB Code failing to disclose to the Designated Anti-Corruption Official, without unnecessary delay, full details of an approach or invitations received to engage in Corrupt Conduct at the Abu Dhabi T10 2021. Article 2.4.4 of the CPL Code failing to disclose to the Designated Anti-Corruption Official, without unnecessary delay, full details of an approach or invitations received to engage in Corrupt Conduct in relation to the CPL 2021. Article 2.4.2 of the CPL Code failing to disclose to the Designated Anti-Corruption Official (without unnecessary delay) the receipt of any gift, payment, hospitality or benefit (a) that he knew or should have known was made in order to procure a breach of the CPL Code, or (b) could have brought the player or the game of cricket into disrepute. Alex Marshall, ICC General Manager Integrity Unit, said: Having played both international and professional domestic/franchise cricket, Devon attended numerous anti-corruption education sessions. He therefore knew what his obligations were under the Anti-Corruption Codes but failed to meet these obligations across three different franchise leagues. This ban is apt and should send a strong message to players and corrupters that attempts to corrupt our sport will be dealt with firmly. The anti-corruption decision (which has been redacted to protect the identities of the ICCs witnesses and other third parties) is available here. Also Read: Join Our WhatsApp Channel For IPL 2024 Updates The period of ineligibility is backdated to 23 May 2023, the date he was provisionally suspended.
Rohit To Bowl At T20 WC? Captain's Epic Reply To 'No Off-Spinner Question
The BCCI selectors opted for four spinners in India's squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 but none of them were right-arm off-spin options.
Karma: Gavaskar's On-Air Remark At SRH Star Who Got Umpiring Reprieve
Travis Head got bowled on the next ball after getting a reprieve on a run out appeal in the SRH vs RR IPL 2024 game.
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