India’s premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who was ruled out of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy due to a back issue, was on Sunday spotted in Dubai ahead of the high-octane India-Pakistan clash during which he also collected his prestigious International Cricket Council (ICC) awards at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
The uncertainty over pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah’s availability for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, starting February 19, could be over by Tuesday as the BCCI is running against time to submit the final squad to the International Cricket Council by February 11.
India skipper Rohit Sharma faced intense scrutiny over his form in the past six months, but quashed all of it in swashbuckling fashion by hitting 119 off 90 balls, his 32nd ODI century, in a four-wicket series-clinching win over England at Cuttack.
The Ranji Trophy 2024-25 has entered its business end, with the quarterfinals set to kick off on Saturday. After weeks of intense competition in the group stage, eight teams remain in contention for the coveted title.
India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir has played down the extra relevance of his side’s contest against arch-rival Pakistan at the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy by declaring each match at the tournament is of equal importance.
The BCCI also announced that before the start of quarterfinals in Ahmedabad, the teams would undergo another two Covid tests.
BCCI has filed an application in the top court, seeking crucial amendments to the Supreme Court-approved constitution.
After being elected BCCI President on October 23 last year, Sourav Ganguly had only 278 days to remain in the post as he had served as CAB chief earlier.
The statement has come hours after Virat Kohli complained about the "confusion and lack of clarity" over Rohit Sharma's selection.
Rohit Sharma was fit to bat but wasn't sure about his match fitness which he proved on Tuesday and the period of rest was just precautionary.
