Bumrah, who missed the entire Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, Asia Cup 2022, and T20 World Cup, was believed to be in the final phases of his recovery as videos of him bowling at full speed in the nets began to circulate on social media and the internet. Bumrah was rehabilitating at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) after undergoing surgery in New Zealand for a lower back stress fracture earlier this year. BCCI’s monumental announcement regarding Bumrah’s return followed board secretary Jay Shah’s hints that the star pacer will be a part of the Indian team for the three T20 Internationals.

Bumrah posted a video of himself bowling at maximum speed at the NCA to tease his long-awaited return in the World Cup year. The star pacer last appeared in an ODI in July 2022 and a T20I against Australia in September of last year, where he had a forgettable outing and posted his worst T20I figures (0/50). After being compelled to sit out the T20 World Cup in Australia, Bumrah’s inclusion in India’s T20I squad against Sri Lanka offered a glimmer of hope. Yet, the BCCI decided at the eleventh hour to withdraw him, indicating that he was still in the process of regaining optimum fitness.

Bumrah is not the only India pacer to return to a squad with some surprising omissions and some welcome additions. Prasidh Krishna, who, like Bumrah, has been sidelined for nearly a year due to a lumbar stress fracture, makes his long-awaited return; he last appeared in a Twenty20 International against Zimbabwe in August 2022. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s continued absence from India’s T20I squad is unsurprising, but the absence of Hardik Pandya and Shubman Gill has resulted in a slightly different appearance for the team. Notably, Hardik, who has been leading India unofficially in T20Is, has been permitted a well-deserved rest. Gill, on the other hand, has been playing cricket nonstop for the past year, necessitating a break to recharge.

Ruturaj Gaikwad, who has been designated the deputy captain, will assist Bumrah in his captaincy duties. In the absence of batting stalwarts Rohit and Kohli, India has turned to the youthful brigade, including Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, and Jitesh Sharma, to rise to the occasion. The series will begin on the 18th of August, followed by games on the 20th and 23rd.

Bumrah missed India’s entire home season

This year, Bumrah missed India’s entire home season due to a 10-month injury layoff. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy match between India and Australia was played without the 29-year-old quick bowler. Although Bumrah was included in India’s squad for the Sri Lanka series, the pacer was unable to play due to back discomfort. The pacer was unavailable for the final of the World Test Championship and India’s entire tour of the Caribbean.

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India’s squad for Ireland series:

The members of the Indian cricket team are as follows: Jasprit Bumrah (Captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad (Vice-captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Sanju Samson (Wicketkeeper), Jitesh Sharma (Wicketkeeper), Shivam Dube, W Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Ravi Bishnoi, Prasidh Krishna, Arsh

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While ‘Dada’ played cricket with passion, scored countless runs, and led India to numerous trophies, he was also a fiery individual who could not be intimidated. You’ve likely heard the tale of how he forced Steve Waugh to wait for the decision in a Test match. Waugh continues to believe that Ganguly did this on purpose to gain a psychological advantage over the Australians. This was Ganguly, who was indifferent to all controversies. Explore additional images in this gallery.

Ganguly against Warne

In the IPL, Sourav Ganguly and Shane Warne once clashed over the legitimacy of a catch. Ganguly wished for the third umpire to recheck the catch, which angered Warne, the captain of Rajasthan Royals. The two engaged in a heated argument until they were separated by the umpires and teammates.

The shirt-waving jubilation of Ganguly at Lord’s.

When India overcame a deficit to win the 2002 Natwest Trophy final at Lord’s, captain Ganguly didn’t mind violating tradition by removing his shirt and waving it passionately on the iconic cricket ground’s historic balcony. Ganguly did not concern that the act was not well received by the members of the MCC.

Potshot at Dravid after retirement

Ganguly did make a recovery after a dispute with Greg resulted in him losing his starting position. After years of seclusion, he made a startling remark about Rahul Dravid. He claimed that Dravid did nothing to assist him in the Chappell affair. Dravid replied that Ganguly never approached him to seek a solution to the problem.

Ganguly opposed to Chappell

In 2005, Greg Chappell arrived to India and forever altered Indian cricket. In the end, he did nothing but cause harm. The majority of the team’s players had become anti-Chappell, which contributed to a toxic dressing room environment. In Zimbabwe, it all began with an argument between him and then-captain Ganguly. It also resulted in Ganguly losing his captaincy and spot in the team for a limited time. The greatest blow was India’s elimination from the 2007 ODI World Cup in the West Indies.

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Conflict with Virat Kohle

During Sourav Ganguly’s tenure as president of the BCCI, the tension between him and then-captain Virat Kohli was evident. The fiery, Delhi-born Kohli told the press that no one at the BCCI had asked him not to resign as T20 captain. This statement by Kohli cast Ganguly in a negative light, as Ganguly had previously stated that he had done so. Ganguly and Kohli did not clasp hands during IPL 2023, reinforcing rumors of a rift between them.

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Axar Patel, another all-rounder, was also promoted in the BCCI retainership, moving up to the ‘A’ category with a Rs 5 crore contract. After a series of poor performances, Team India opener and Lucknow Super Giants captain KL Rahul was demoted to Grade ‘B’ and given a Rs 3 crore contract.

BCCI awarded retainership to 26 cricketers in four groups: A plus (Rs 7 crore), A (Rs 5 crore), B (Rs 3 crore), and C (Rs 2 crore). Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Ajinkya Rahane, and Ishant Sharma did not receive a contract. (Rs 1 crore). The three veteran players have been removed from the contract list, indicating that they are no longer in consideration for the national team.

Axar, an all-rounder for the Delhi Capitals, was promoted to the A category, while wicketkeeper batter KS Bharat received his first central contract after being added to Group ‘C’.

In addition to Hardik Pandya, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Mohammed Shami, Team India wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant, who is recuperating from injuries sustained in a horrific car accident in December of last year, remains in the ‘A’ category. Group B consisted of six cricketers: Cheteshwar Pujara, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Mohammed Siraj, Suryakumar yadav, and Shubman Gill.

Group C consists of eleven cricketers, including Bharat: Umesh Yadav, Shikhar Dhawan, Shardul Thakur, Ishan Kishan, Deepak Hooda, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Washington Sundar, Sanju Samson, and Arshdeep Singh.

The elite ‘A plus’ category consists of players who are certain candidates for all three formats, whereas ‘A’ includes cricketers who are certainties for Tests and one-day internationals. Group B players are considered for limited-over cricket, whereas Group C players are routinely considered for one of the three formats.

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Here are the BCCI Contracts for season 2022-23…

A+ category: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja

Hardik Pandya, R Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, Rishabh Pant, and Axar Patel comprise a category.

B category: Cheteshwar Pujara, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Mohammed Siraj, Suryakumar Yadav, Shubman Gill

C category: Umesh Yadav, Shikhar Dhawan, Shardul Thakur, Ishan Kishan, Deepak Hooda, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Washington Sundar, Sanju Samson, Arshdeep Singh, KS Bharat

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New Delhi, Jan 28, The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) solicited bids on Saturday for five years of title sponsorship rights for the Women’s Premier League (WPL) from 2023 to 2027.
This occurred three days after the board revealed the successful bidders for five WPL franchises.
Through Adani Sportsline Pvt. Ltd., Adani Group won the Ahmedabad franchise with the highest bid of INR 1289 crore. With a bid of INR 912.99 crore, Indiawin Sports Pvt. Ltd won the Mumbai franchise. Royal Challengers Sports Pvt. Ltd, JSW GMR Cricket Pvt. Ltd, and Capri Global Holdings Pvt.
In a release, the Indian cricket board said, “The BCCI invites proposals from reputable organisations for title sponsorship rights for Women’s Premier League Seasons 2023-2027.”
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You will receive the “Request for Proposal” (RFP) after paying a non-refundable charge of INR 1,00,000 (Indian Rupees One Lakh) plus any applicable Goods and Services Tax. It explains the entire tender procedure, including who can apply, how to submit bids, the rights and obligations of the title sponsor, etc.
“Annexe A to this notice outlines the processes necessary to obtain the RFP papers. The RFP will be available until February 9, 2023, according to the document.

To submit a bid, one must purchase the ITT. However, you can only submit a bid if you meet the qualifications outlined in the ITT and agree to its additional terms and conditions. It is made clear that merely purchasing this ITT does not entitle anyone to bid.

The statement read, “BCCI maintains the right to terminate or alter the bidding procedure at any moment and for any reason.”

On January 16, Viacom18 Media Private Limited won the combined bid for media rights of the WPL (Global Television Rights and Global Digital Rights). These rights extend through the years 2023 to 2027.

Viacom18 got the rights by bidding 951 billion rupees, or 7.09 billion rupees each match.

The inaugural season of the WPL, which will consist of 22 games, is anticipated to begin in March. The auction of players will most likely occur in February.

Viacom18 got the rights by bidding 951 billion rupees, or 7.09 billion rupees each match.

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BCCI looks for a title sponsor of #WPL https://t.co/eHCqdw7WxI

— News18 CricketNext (@cricketnext) January 28, 2023

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Team India’s wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant was injured in a road accident last year. Pant was going to Roorkee in his Mercedes car when this accident happened with him. After the accident, Rishabh Pant was first treated at Max Hospital in Dehradun. Then he was shifted to Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai.

Now Rishabh Pant has posted social media for the first time after the accident. Pant has told that his surgery has been successful and is ready for the challenges ahead. Pant also thanked BCCI, fans, government authority for supporting him in this difficult time. Pant also wants to return to the field soon.

Rishabh Pant wrote, ‘I am feeling very humbled and grateful to everyone for the support and wishes. I am happy to inform you that my surgery was successful. The road to recovery has begun and I am ready for the challenges ahead.

I am humbled and grateful for all the support and good wishes. I am glad to let you know that my surgery was a success. The road to recovery has begun and I am ready for the challenges ahead.
Thank you to the @BCCI , @JayShah & government authorities for their incredible support.

— Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) January 16, 2023

Pant further wrote, ‘From the bottom of my heart I would also like to thank all my fans, teammates, doctors and physios for their kind words and encouragement. Looking forward to seeing all of you on the field.

Rishabh Pant had undergone ligament reconstruction surgery at Kokilaben Hospital. Now Rishabh Pant is expected to have another surgery within the next six weeks. In such a situation, this wicket-keeper batsman is likely to be out of the IPL and Asia Cup as well as the ODI World Cup to be held in October-November.

After the car accident, MRI of Pant’s brain and spinal cord was done at Max Hospital. But due to swelling and pain, MRI of his knee and ankle could not be done. It appears that Pant will require surgery on both ankle and knee. It usually takes 6-8 months to recover from knee ligament surgery.

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I am humbled and grateful for all the support and good wishes. I am glad to let you know that my surgery was a success. The road to recovery has begun and I am ready for the challenges ahead.
Thank you to the @BCCI , @JayShah & government authorities for their incredible support.

— Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) January 16, 2023

Rishabh Pant’s survival in the accident was no less than a miracle. His car collided with the divider after which it caught fire. Pant somehow managed to get out of the car. Haryana Roadways bus driver Sushil helped him a lot. Later the bus driver and conductor were also rewarded by the Uttarakhand government.

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Additionally, this was his 74th century in international cricket. He needed 10 fours and 1 six to reach his most recent century. He also broke Tendulkar’s record for the most centuries scored at home with 21 hundreds.

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Kohli also surpassed Sri Lanka’s Mahela Jayawardene to become one of the top five batsmen with the most ODI runs in history. On the elite list, he is now just behind Tendulkar, Kumar Sangakkara, Ricky Ponting, and Sanath Jayasuriya.

Take a bow, Virat Kohli 🫡

Live – https://t.co/muZgJH3f0i #INDvSL @mastercardindia pic.twitter.com/7hEpC4xh7W

— BCCI (@BCCI) January 15, 2023

Kohli finally scored a century in an ODI during India’s trip of Bangladesh at the end of last year. The number three hitter had not scored a century in 1214 days.

India’s crowded ODI schedule in the 10 months leading up to the World Cup in October-November makes it possible that Kohli will smash other ODI records.

On Sunday’s third ODI, India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and decided to bat against Sri Lanka. Hardik Pandya and Umran Malik were replaced by Suryakumar Yadav and Washington Sundar in India’s playing eleven.

Sri Lanka introduced Ashen Bandara and Jeffrey Vandersay in place of Dhananjaya de Silva and Dunanjaya Wellerlage. India holds a 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

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Former President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has once again returned to the cricket field. Sourav Ganguly will now be seen playing a big responsibility for the Delhi Capitals team of the Indian Premier League. Delhi Capitals has appointed Sourav Ganguly as its Director of Cricket.

This is the first time after being discharged from the post of BCCI President that Sourav Ganguly is returning to a major post related to cricket. Right now, the role of Sourav Ganguly has not been explained in detail by Delhi Capitals, but looking at the example of other teams, he can appear in the leadership role of coaching as well as a mentor.

Sourav Ganguly has worked with Delhi Capitals in IPL before. In the year 2019, Sourav Ganguly was the mentor of Delhi Capitals. However, this time his role may be a bit bigger as the Delhi Capitals franchise has bought teams in South Africa League and Dubai Cricket League apart from IPL.

Sourav Ganguly has left the post of BCCI President in October 2022, as he did not get an extension for the second term. Sourav Ganguly was present on the post of BCCI President for three years, but now he is going to appear in IPL again. Sourav Ganguly will be paired with coach Ricky Ponting in Delhi Capitals.

Delhi Capitals (DC)

Rishabh Pant (c), David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, Romain Powell, Axar Patel, Kamlesh Nagerkoti, Lalit Yadav, Mitchell Marsh, Praveen Dubey, Ripple Patel, Sarfaraz Khan, Vicky Ostwal, Yash Dhull, Aman Khan, Anrich Norkia, Chetan Sakaria , Kuldeep Yadav, Lungi Engidi,Mustafizur Rahman, Khaleel Ahmed, Phil Salt, Ishant Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Manish Pandey and Riley Rosso.

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