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Khurram Habib

Khurram Habib has been with the Delhi sports desk for over 13 years. He writes mainly on cricket.

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From Brijesh Patel to Sourav Ganguly: How negotiations for BCCI President turn tide in 11th hour

Due to circumstances beyond both Patel’s and Srinivasan’s control, Sourav Ganguly—the former Indian cricket captain became the unanimous choice for the post in an eleventh hour meeting.

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Updated on Jul 11, 2020 12:54 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByKhurram Habib

Quick gun Ashwin still unsure of place

Despite being one of the finest bowlers in the game right now, the Indian team management, led by captain Virat Kohli and coach Ravi Shastri, consistently keep R Ashwin out of the side.

Ravichandran Ashwin returned to India’s Test side with a five wicket-haul on Friday(Getty Images)

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Updated on Oct 05, 2019 07:56 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByAditya Iyer and Khurram Habib

India vs South Africa: Jasprit Bumrah breakdown rings a warning bell

Ex-India pacer Manoj Prabhakar says Jasprit Bumrah needs a full run up to build momentum and relieve pressure on his back

Chief selector MSK Prasad hoped Jasprit Bumrah would get stronger with age and avoid injuries(Action Images via Reuters)

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Updated on Sep 26, 2019 11:38 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByKhurram Habib

‘Delhi like transit lounge, board flight or go home’ - Atul Wassan

As chairman of the Delhi selection committee in the 2017-18 season, former India pacer Atul Wassan was credited with picking a team that reached the Ranji Trophy final.

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Updated on Sep 25, 2019 08:56 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByKhurram Habib

‘Selectors must talk to players’: Virender Sehwag

Virender Sehwag believes it’s important for players like Dhoni to know clearly if they are still part of plans

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Updated on Aug 22, 2019 09:36 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByKhurram Habib

What’s this conflict of interest issue eating up Indian cricket?

The complaint against Dravid did not go down well with his former colleague Sourav Ganguly, who too has faced allegations of conflict of interest for holding more than one post within the BCCI ranks.

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Updated on Aug 14, 2019 09:05 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByKhurram Habib

Exclusive: ‘No specific style, I play as situation demands,’ Rishabh Pant

Touted as the long-term replacement for MS Dhoni, Rishabh Pant says he is keen to improve

Rishabh Pant (in photo) opens up on learning from seniors like MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma(AFP)

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Updated on Jul 26, 2019 09:03 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByKhurram Habib

Deepak Chahar, Rahul Chahar and a family project leading to India selection

Deepak Chahar broke into the Ranji Trophy squad in 2010, claiming an eight-wicket haul against Hyderabad on debut. He got his IPL break in 2016 (Chennai Super Kings), playing his only ODI so far in 2018. Rahul’s IPL break came in 2017, playing just three games, before he got his full season in 2019 with Mumbai Indians.

A file photo of Deepak Chahar and Rahul Chahar.(Twitter)

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Updated on Jul 24, 2019 09:12 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByKhurram Habib

New directive from administrators clips Board secretary’s powers

The CoA has cited the new constitution of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) while issuing this directive, one which could sour relations between the selection committee and the board’s office-bearers.

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Updated on Jul 18, 2019 11:38 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByKhurram Habib

Strict BCCI criteria add to coach selection intrigue

The Indian cricket board (BCCI) on Tuesday released the eligibility criteria for those applying for the Indian team’s coaching and support staff posts, though the question who will select them remains unanswered

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Updated on Jul 17, 2019 08:40 AM IST

New Delhi | ByKhurram Habib

World Cup done, all eyes on MS Dhoni retirement

While BCCI secretary Amitabh Chaudhary is likely to call a meeting soon to select the team for the West Indies tour comprising three T20Is, three ODIs and two Tests.

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Updated on Jun 01, 2020 03:26 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByKhurram Habib

No review of India’s World Cup show, says CoA

There was speculation of a review on Monday when the CoA is scheduled to meet. Most of the players and members of the coaching staff though are unlikely to reach India before that.

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Updated on Jul 14, 2019 04:34 PM IST

New Delhi | ByKhurram Habib

IPL workload pinches teams at World Cup

How IPL workload has played a part in the number of injuries to top players in the ICC World Cup 2019.

India’s Bhuvneshwar Kumar walks off after suffering an injury against Pakistan(Action Images via Reuters)

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Updated on May 27, 2020 05:11 PM IST

New Delhi | ByKhurram Habib

ICC World Cup 2019: Spinners yet to deliver on World Cup promise

Not all of those young fans were successful in getting selfies with Khan, who had to be rushed to the dressing room.

Afghanistan's Mohammad Nabi (L) and Afghanistan's Rashid Khan (R).(AFP)

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Updated on Jun 22, 2019 05:50 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByKhurram Habib

‘We have told the BCCI to follow the laws’: CoA chief Vinod Rai on MS Dhoni glove controversy

BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) had on Friday wrote to the ICC seeking permission which was subsequently turned down by the top cricketing body.

India's MS Dhoni fields during the ICC World Cup 2019 group stage match against South Africa.(AFP)

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Updated on Jun 09, 2019 12:25 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByKhurram Habib

ICC stands firm, denies Dhoni permission to wear gloves with Army insignia

With India building up for their high-profile clash with holders Australia in Trent Bridge on Sunday, the focus was on whether the world body will allow the skipper of the 2011 World Cup triumph to sport the ‘balidaan’ (sacrifice) emblem.

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Updated on Jun 08, 2019 08:29 AM IST

Mumbai/New Delhi | BySanjeev K Samyal/Khurram Habib

BCCI tweaks players body rules to rope in more ex-India players: Vinod Rai

Cricketers moving to smaller states and getting membership can help lift that state’s cricket because of the experience they bring in.

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Published on Jun 05, 2019 03:49 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByKhurram Habib

2019 Cricket World Cup: Too much being made out of my age - Shahid Afridi

Shahid Afridi’s autobiography, Gamechanger, co-written with journalist Wajahat S Khan, also reflects his uninhibited approach to the game. Here, Afridi discusses issues he touched on in the book.

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Updated on May 30, 2019 04:32 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByKhurram Habib

Even if we are 60%, MS Dhoni adds the other 40% making us complete: Kuldeep Yadav

Kuldeep Yadav has been tough to fathom for batsmen over the past two years, helping India script ODI series wins, including their first ever in South Africa.

India's Kuldeep Yadav during nets.(Action Images via Reuters)

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Updated on May 20, 2019 10:08 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByKhurram Habib

ICC World Cup 2019: At the nets with Team India’s fast boys

Khaleel Ahmed, Navdeep Saini, Deepak Chahar and Avesh Khan, the next generation of Indian fast bowlers, will fly with the India team on May 23 to England for the World Cup beginning May 30.

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Updated on May 18, 2019 08:48 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByKhurram Habib

Amicus urges officials to regain control of BCCI

After elaborate discussions with various state units, Justice PS Narasimha now wants the officials to regain control of the Board as early as possible.

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Updated on May 17, 2019 08:37 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByKhurram Habib

India’s Lakshmi becomes the first woman in ICC’s panel of referees

Lakshmi, who was part of the India squad which toured England in 1999 but didn’t get to play, was among the five who were shortlisted from the more than 100 women who took the match officials’ test held under the supervision of former ICC Elite Panel umpire Simon Taufel in 2014.

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Published on May 15, 2019 11:13 AM IST

New Delhi | ByKhurram Habib

CSK vs DC: Chennai Super Kings clinch 100th IPL win to enter final

Chennai Super Kings defeated Delhi Capitals by six wickets in Qualifier 2 in Visakhapatnam on Friday.

Faf du Plessis and Shane Watson starred in Chennai Super Kings’ win over Delhi Capitals in Visakhapatnam on Friday.(AFP)

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Updated on May 11, 2019 08:12 AM IST

Visakhapatnam | ByKhurram Habib

IPL 2019 Qualifier 2, CSK vs DC: MS Dhoni vs Rishabh Pant - A battle of master and apprentice

MS Dhoni emerged on the top on both occasions when CSK and DC met in this IPL but with a final berth at stake, Rishabh Pant has his tail up with two successive match-winning knocks.

MS Dhoni and Rishabh Pant will be up against each other when CSK take on DC in IPL Qualifier 2 at Vizag.(HTPhoto)

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Published on May 10, 2019 10:54 AM IST

Visakhapatnam | ByKhurram Habib

IPL 2019 Eliminator, DC vs SRH: Rishabh Pant’s blast ousts Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals one step from final

Rishabh Pant’s blast guided Delhi Capitals to a brilliant win over Sunrisers Hyderabad and they will now face Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2019 Qualifier 2.

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Updated on May 09, 2019 08:53 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Visakhapatnam | ByKhurram Habib

IPL 2019 Eliminator, DC vs SRH: Pant, Rashid battle adds spice to Eliminator

The reading of the Visakhapatnam wicket, which hasn’t hosted an IPL game in three years, will be crucial. There has been talk that it will be batting-friendly.

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Updated on May 08, 2019 10:30 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Visakhapatnam | ByKhurram Habib

BCCI may drag Mumbai Indians into Sachin Tendulkar conflict issue

There is also talk that the CoA could put the ball in Mumbai Indians’ court as the accreditation to Tendulkar for dugout access was issued on the franchise’s request.

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Updated on May 07, 2019 09:09 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByKhurram Habib

Why India fails to produce top-level umpires

After S Venkatraghavan, who retired in 2004, India had to wait till 2015 for an Elite panel umpire when Ravi was inducted.

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Updated on May 03, 2019 04:54 PM IST

New Delhi | ByKhurram Habib

Tamil Nadu, Haryana resist BCCI reforms

The Amicus Curiae PS Narasimha, and the Committee of Administrators, along with BCCI officials, have been locked in meetings over the past few days with state bodies to resolve differences.

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Updated on May 03, 2019 02:45 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByKhurram Habib

IPL 2019: Gautam Gambhir hurt by KKR’s plight; calls Virat Kohli ‘lucky’ to be captaining RCB

Gambhir had also been heavily critical of Virat Kohli’s captaincy of Royal Challengers Bangalore, saying he was lucky to stay on as skipper despite poor results.

File image of Gautam Gambhir(Getty Images)

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Updated on May 01, 2019 09:58 AM IST

Khurram Habib | ByKhurram Habib

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Khurram Habib

Khurram Habib has been with the Delhi sports desk for over 13 years. He writes mainly on cricket.

Due to circumstances beyond both Patel’s and Srinivasan’s control, Sourav Ganguly—the former Indian cricket captain became the unanimous choice for the post in an eleventh hour meeting.

Despite being one of the finest bowlers in the game right now, the Indian team management, led by captain Virat Kohli and coach Ravi Shastri, consistently keep R Ashwin out of the side.

Ex-India pacer Manoj Prabhakar says Jasprit Bumrah needs a full run up to build momentum and relieve pressure on his back

As chairman of the Delhi selection committee in the 2017-18 season, former India pacer Atul Wassan was credited with picking a team that reached the Ranji Trophy final.

Virender Sehwag believes it’s important for players like Dhoni to know clearly if they are still part of plans

The complaint against Dravid did not go down well with his former colleague Sourav Ganguly, who too has faced allegations of conflict of interest for holding more than one post within the BCCI ranks.

Touted as the long-term replacement for MS Dhoni, Rishabh Pant says he is keen to improve

The CoA has cited the new constitution of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) while issuing this directive, one which could sour relations between the selection committee and the board’s office-bearers.

The Indian cricket board (BCCI) on Tuesday released the eligibility criteria for those applying for the Indian team’s coaching and support staff posts, though the question who will select them remains unanswered

While BCCI secretary Amitabh Chaudhary is likely to call a meeting soon to select the team for the West Indies tour comprising three T20Is, three ODIs and two Tests.

There was speculation of a review on Monday when the CoA is scheduled to meet. Most of the players and members of the coaching staff though are unlikely to reach India before that.

How IPL workload has played a part in the number of injuries to top players in the ICC World Cup 2019.

Not all of those young fans were successful in getting selfies with Khan, who had to be rushed to the dressing room.

BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) had on Friday wrote to the ICC seeking permission which was subsequently turned down by the top cricketing body.

With India building up for their high-profile clash with holders Australia in Trent Bridge on Sunday, the focus was on whether the world body will allow the skipper of the 2011 World Cup triumph to sport the ‘balidaan’ (sacrifice) emblem.

Cricketers moving to smaller states and getting membership can help lift that state’s cricket because of the experience they bring in.

Shahid Afridi’s autobiography, Gamechanger, co-written with journalist Wajahat S Khan, also reflects his uninhibited approach to the game. Here, Afridi discusses issues he touched on in the book.

Kuldeep Yadav has been tough to fathom for batsmen over the past two years, helping India script ODI series wins, including their first ever in South Africa.

Khaleel Ahmed, Navdeep Saini, Deepak Chahar and Avesh Khan, the next generation of Indian fast bowlers, will fly with the India team on May 23 to England for the World Cup beginning May 30.

After elaborate discussions with various state units, Justice PS Narasimha now wants the officials to regain control of the Board as early as possible.

Lakshmi, who was part of the India squad which toured England in 1999 but didn’t get to play, was among the five who were shortlisted from the more than 100 women who took the match officials’ test held under the supervision of former ICC Elite Panel umpire Simon Taufel in 2014.

Chennai Super Kings defeated Delhi Capitals by six wickets in Qualifier 2 in Visakhapatnam on Friday.

MS Dhoni emerged on the top on both occasions when CSK and DC met in this IPL but with a final berth at stake, Rishabh Pant has his tail up with two successive match-winning knocks.

Rishabh Pant’s blast guided Delhi Capitals to a brilliant win over Sunrisers Hyderabad and they will now face Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2019 Qualifier 2.

The reading of the Visakhapatnam wicket, which hasn’t hosted an IPL game in three years, will be crucial. There has been talk that it will be batting-friendly.

There is also talk that the CoA could put the ball in Mumbai Indians’ court as the accreditation to Tendulkar for dugout access was issued on the franchise’s request.

After S Venkatraghavan, who retired in 2004, India had to wait till 2015 for an Elite panel umpire when Ravi was inducted.

The Amicus Curiae PS Narasimha, and the Committee of Administrators, along with BCCI officials, have been locked in meetings over the past few days with state bodies to resolve differences.

Gambhir had also been heavily critical of Virat Kohli’s captaincy of Royal Challengers Bangalore, saying he was lucky to stay on as skipper despite poor results.

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