T20 World Cup: Omitting Rinku Singh was the toughest decision we took, says Ajit Agarkar

IANS | May 2, 2024 10:30 PM

Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) Among a plethora of decisions that they took while selecting the Indian squad for the Men's T20 World Cup to be played in the United States and the Caribbean, Ajit Agarkar, chairman of the national selection committee, said the toughest was to decide not to pick young batting sensation Rinku Singh, who has impressed many with his brilliant death-over batting in the last two editions of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Worcestershire cricketer Josh Baker dies aged 20

IANS | May 2, 2024 10:00 PM

Worcestershire, May 2 (IANS) Worcestershire Cricket Club on Thursday announced the death of spin bowler Josh Baker at the age of 20. However, the club didn't mention the reason of the death.

T20 WC: Virat's strike-rate is not a concern for Agarkar, defends making Rohit captain

IANS | May 2, 2024 9:53 PM

Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) There may be a lot of concern being expressed over Virat Kohli's low strike rate in the Indian Premier League, but that was not the issue for the national selection committee as it picked the former India captain for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup to be played in the United States and the West Indies from June 1.