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Time of India
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- Time of India
India's Batting Plan for 2nd Test vs England?
Shubman Gill and chief selector Ajit Agarkar were seen in deep conversation during India's nets session in Birmingham 🗣️💬A focused chat on technique, approach, and England's bowling threat? Here's a close look at the duo working out the plan before the 2nd this exclusive moment as India sharpen their strategy. 🎯#INDvsENG #ShubmanGill #AjitAgarkar #TeamIndia #BirminghamTest #IndiaNets #TestCricket #TOISports #IndianCricket #Gill #CricketStrategy Read More
Khaleej Times
18-06-2025
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
Bumrah told BCCI he did not want Test captaincy due to workload concerns
Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah said he told India's cricket board (BCCI) that he did not want to be considered for the Test captaincy as his workload has to be carefully managed due to his back problems. The BCCI picked top-order batter Shubman Gill as captain following Rohit Sharma's decision to quit the test format last month, with chief selector Ajit Agarkar saying they could not risk burdening Bumrah with a leadership role. Gill will lead the side in a five-Test series against England starting in Leeds on Friday. "I have discussed about my workloads going forward in a five-Test match series, I've spoken to the people who have managed my back, I've spoken to the surgeon as well," Bumrah told Sky Sports on Tuesday. "I came to the conclusion that I have to be a little more smart, so I called the BCCI and said I don't want to be looked at in a leadership role." Bumrah had captained the side in Rohit's absence in the first two matches of a five-Test series in Australia at the end of last year. But the 31-year-old was then sidelined for three months after sustaining a stress-related back injury during the series finale in Sydney in January. Bumrah, who was named the ICC men's cricketer of the year in 2024, has suffered multiple back injuries throughout his career, including one that forced him to have surgery in 2023. He said the captaincy should not fall to someone who has to manage their workload in a five-Test series. "I had to say no as it's not fair for the team as well," he added. "It's not fair to the team if in a five-Test series, three matches somebody else is leading and two matches somebody else is leading. "I always wanted to put the team first."
Reuters
18-06-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Bumrah told BCCI he did not want test captaincy due to workload concerns
June 18 (Reuters) - Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah said he told India's cricket board (BCCI) that he did not want to be considered for the test captaincy as his workload has to be carefully managed due to his back problems. The BCCI picked top-order batter Shubman Gill as captain following Rohit Sharma's decision to quit the test format last month, with chief selector Ajit Agarkar saying they could not risk burdening Bumrah with a leadership role. Gill will lead the side in a five-test series against England starting in Leeds on Friday. "I have discussed about my workloads going forward in a five-test match series, I've spoken to the people who have managed my back, I've spoken to the surgeon as well," Bumrah told Sky Sports on Tuesday. "I came to the conclusion that I have to be a little more smart, so I called the BCCI and said I don't want to be looked at in a leadership role." Bumrah had captained the side in Rohit's absence in the first two matches of a five-test series in Australia at the end of last year. But the 31-year-old was then sidelined for three months after sustaining a stress-related back injury during the series finale in Sydney in January. Bumrah, who was named the ICC men's cricketer of the year in 2024, has suffered multiple back injuries throughout his career, including one that forced him to have surgery in 2023. He said the captaincy should not fall to someone who has to manage their workload in a five-test series. "I had to say no as it's not fair for the team as well," he added. "It's not fair to the team if in a five-test series, three matches somebody else is leading and two matches somebody else is leading. "I always wanted to put the team first."
Hindustan Times
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Sarfaraz Khan's retort to selection snub; scores 76-ball ton as Ajit Agarkar, VVS Laxman watch; Bumrah wicketless
Right-handed batter Sarfaraz Khan might not have been named in the India squad for the five-match series against England but he is leaving no stone unturned in trying to impress the chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar. On Day 2 of the intra-squad match against India, Sarfaraz while playing for India A, smashed 101 runs off 76 balls with the help of 15 fours and two sixes in Beckenham. The 27-year-old eventually retired out after playing this knock. It must be mentioned that Ajit Agarkar and the National Cricket Academy (NCA) head, VVS Laxman, were in attendance for the intra-squad match that is being played behind closed doors. Both media and fans are not allowed to see the action being played out. Sarfaraz Khan's ouster from the main India squad raised several eyebrows. However, the youngster took the omission in his stride as he played a knock of 92 runs in the first unofficial Test between India A and England Lions in Canterbury. Sarfaraz Khan has played six Tests for India so far, scoring 371 runs at an average of 37.10. Last year, he scored 150 runs in the second innings of the Bengaluru Test against New Zealand. However, he failed in the next two Tests against the Kiwis. Also Read: Shubman Gill starts India captaincy journey with sparkling knock, KL Rahul hits fifty in India vs India A match The right-hander then didn't get a chance in the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, which India lost 1-3. Before the series against England, Sarfaraz even lost 10 kgs. He was working hard as he was practising against the swinging ball. However, disappointment followed as he was not named in the 18-member squad for the five-match series against England, beginning June 20. On the second day of the intra-squad match, Jasprit Bumrah went wicketless while Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna returned with two wickets each. However, Siraj's performance left a lot to be desired. He conceded more than seven runs per over. Bumrah, too, conceded five runs per over, and this is a big cause of concern heading into the series against England. Nitish Kumar Reddy also returned with one wicket as he dismissed India A batter Abhimanyu Easwaran for 39. For India A, Sai Sudharsan scored 38 runs off 60 balls with seven boundaries while Ishan Kishan registered 45 runs off 55 balls. India A ended Day 2 at 299/6, still trailing India by 160 runs. On Day 1, India batted first with both skipper Shubman Gill and KL Rahul scoring half-centuries.
NDTV
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Watch: Former Indian Cricketer Ajit Agarkar Talks About How Pilates Has Changed His Life
Pilates is a modern workout method created by Joseph Pilates in the early 1900s, originally to help dancers bounce back from injuries. It is great for building muscle tone, strength, and flexibility. Former Indian cricketer Ajit Agarkar recently opened up about how Pilates transformed his life, boosting his health and athletic skills. Now, after retiring from cricket, staying fit has become a top priority for him. Ajit Agarkar, who is also the BCCI Chairperson, visited celebrity fitness trainer Yasmin Karachiwala's Pilates studio to share how this workout changed the game for him. Having spent years playing cricket, Ajit Agarkar found Pilates in the later part of his career and credits it for greatly improving his overall fitness and wellbeing. According to Ajit Agarkar, Pilates has given him a "new lease," reflecting a renewed passion for exercise. 'I've played the majority of my life, Pilates certainly has given me a new lease,' he said in a recent Instagram video. Despite the severity of the sessions, he has returned to Pilates and finds the practice enjoyable. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Yasmin Karachiwala | Celebrity Fitness Instructor (@yasminkarachiwala) Pilates places a strong emphasis on the core, which is important for athletes. It helps with overall body fitness by enhancing strength, flexibility, and coordination, along with core exercises. The former Indian cricketer said that the Pilates classes are hard and often leave him feeling "half dead" by the end. Despite the difficulties, he believes the effort is worthwhile, suggesting that the benefits exceed the downsides. Ajit Agarkar enthusiastically recommends Pilates to anyone who has not tried it, pointing out how it has greatly improved both his general health and his athletic abilities. 'Anyone who's not tried it yet, I'd certainly advocate it because it has helped me a lot throughout my cricketing career and even after,' Ajit Agarkar said in the video. Ajit Agarkar started playing golf after he quit playing cricket, and he said Pilates has helped him play better on the course. He characterises his most recent sessions as pleasurable, emphasising that new elements are added daily to make the workouts engaging and entertaining. Ajit Agarkar's enthusiastic endorsement encourages everyone to discover the advantages of Pilates, irrespective of their level of athletic experience.
