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Pant’s captaincy credentials torn apart after No.7 blunder: ‘What strategy?’
Rishabh Pant faced only the final two deliveries of LSG's innings in a move which stunned many, as he came to bat at no.7 against DC.
Published on Apr 23, 2025 02:24 PM IST
"Players, BCCI need to find balance": Saba Karim gives his take on reduction of family time during overseas tour
Former BCCI national selector Saba Karim weighed in on the board's SOP, which relates to the significant reduction in a player's time with family during overseas tours. He firmly believes that BCCI and players should strike the "right balance."
Published on Mar 28, 2025 12:55 PM IST
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Ex-BCCI chief selector's bold prediction for KL Rahul's future at LSG
Saba Karim made a bold claim that LSG might sack KL Rahul as captain and choose Nicholas Pooran to take over the leadership charge of the side.
Published on Sep 29, 2024 07:23 PM IST
‘Was expecting more…’: Ex-BCCI chief selector's verdict on Gill in Zimbabwe
Shubman Gill was the only Indian batter who got the chance to bat in all five matches of the Zimbabwe tour.
Updated on Jul 16, 2024 07:28 AM IST
'Rohit wants…': Ex- BCCI manager's honest take after Ashwin earns ODI call-up
Ravichandran Ashwin has returned to the Indian squad for the Australia series after Axar Patel suffered a left quadriceps strain in the Asia Cup.
Updated on Sep 20, 2023 10:02 PM IST
HT Sports Desk, New Delhi
'How can he…': Ex-IND selector takes aim at Suryakumar after batting slump
Middle-order batter Suryakumar Yadav registered back-to-back golden ducks against Australia in the absence of injured batter Shreyas Iyer. The former India selector has backed Iyer to reclaim the No.4 batting spot in India's lineup at the ICC World Cup.
Published on Mar 21, 2023 11:42 AM IST
HT Sports Desk, New Delhi
Saba Karim picks standout performers of WPL, fires warning to Mumbai Indians
Responding to a Hindustan Times query, former Indian cricketer Saba Karim explained why it is too early to label Harmanpreet Kaur's Mumbai Indians (MI) as overwhelming favourites for the Women's Premier League 2023 (WPL) playoffs.
Published on Mar 16, 2023 11:10 AM IST
Siddharth Thakur, New Delhi
Ex-India selector's mic-drop remark on Bharat vs Rahul saga: ‘Expect them to…’
During a special interaction, the former Indian cricketer and ex-national selector weighed in on the selection debate involving wicketkeeper-batters KS Bharat and KL Rahul after India's series win over Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Published on Mar 16, 2023 08:30 AM IST
HT Sports Desk, New Delhi
'Support your team instead': Ex-IND selector attacks AUS media for 'Ashwin' stat
The former India selector didn't mince his words as he talked about Australian media's criticism over pitch conditions in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in India.
Published on Feb 15, 2023 02:47 PM IST
‘One spot that Australia would want to exploit…’: Ex-IND selector's take on Pant
Team India have roped in KS Bharat and Ishan Kishan to fill in the big shoes of Pant but both are yet to mark their debuts in Test cricket. Bharat and Ishan also lack the international exposure that Pant carried as a wicketkeeper.
Updated on Feb 04, 2023 08:37 PM IST
‘One big knock in 6 months and then…’: Ex-IND selector's scathing take on Ishan
In no surprise, cricket fans and experts are up in arms against Ishan. In the absence of Rishabh Pant, he has been picked in to the squad as a wicketkeeper-batter alongside KS Bharat, for the Test series against Australia. But given his poor form, his selection in the playing XI looks in doldrums.
Updated on Feb 03, 2023 04:23 PM IST
‘He can carry forward Kohli’s legacy: Saba Karim's huge remark on India star
Former Indian cricketer Saba Karim was all praise for the Team India batter after Rohit Sharma and Co. thrashed New Zealand in the ODI series.
Updated on Jan 27, 2023 09:30 AM IST
HT Sports Desk, New Delhi
‘Tendulkar would be the happiest if…’: Ex-BCCI selector's huge claim on Kohli
Much like Tendulkar, India's batting prowess became recognised around Kohli as he became the ambassador of cricket in India. And like Tendulkar, Kohli often comes under the radar of critics who accuse him of playing for records.
Published on Jan 11, 2023 05:03 PM IST
'There is no need to pick them': Ex-IND selector's bold remark on Rohit, Kohli
The former Indian selector has made a bold statement about batting icons Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma ahead of the 1st ODI between Team India and Sri Lanka.
Published on Jan 09, 2023 04:05 PM IST
HT Sports Desk, New Delhi
'Hardik Pandya needs to focus on his attitude'
Hardik Pandya has earned plaudits for the way he has captained the Indian team whenever given a chance.
Updated on Jan 05, 2023 04:03 PM IST
Former India selector identifies Pant's 'ideal replacement' for Australia Tests
India could be on the lookout for a new Test wicketkeeper during the Border-Gavaskar Series in February.
Updated on Jan 01, 2023 11:41 AM IST
'He couldn't believe this was IND's condition': Ex-BCCI selector on Dravid video
The moment the winning runs were hit, the smiles were back in the Indian dressing room, with coach Rahul Dravid walking out and embracing the star duo. But while Dravid looked pleased after the victory, there was a time when the Indian dressing room wore a concerned look.
Updated on Dec 27, 2022 07:52 PM IST
HT Sports Desk, New Delhi
Ex-India selector's stunning comment on Bumrah and Shami's fitness
The former Indian selector has come up with a bold suggestion for Rahul Dravid and Co. amid the ongoing Bangladesh tour. India are without premier pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami for the ODI series against Bangladesh.
Updated on Dec 09, 2022 08:16 AM IST
HT Sports Desk, New Delhi
'If Pant doesn't perform, look at alternatives. Rohit's biggest challange…'
Pressure has been building around Rishabh Pant after his dismal performances in India's white-ball tour of New Zealand.
Published on Dec 02, 2022 08:02 AM IST
‘It's their job': Saba Karim blames NCA for failing to keep India pacers fit
Shardul Thakur too was absent from India's playing XI against New Zealand on Sunday, which was abandoned due to rain. Ahead of the match, which saw only 12.5 overs being bowled, Thakur was seen warming up but under close observation of a support staff.
Published on Nov 28, 2022 11:48 AM IST
'Rohit Sharma may deny it but…': Ex-BCCI selector addresses India's 'headache'
Ahead of the T20 World Cup, a former BCCI selector reckons that no matter how much Rohit Sharma tries to brush the issue under the carpet, deep down he is aware that it is one big concern for the Indian team.
Published on Oct 05, 2022 07:56 AM IST
HT Sports Desk, New Delhi
‘I think with age it may not be easy’: Ex-India selector on Jadeja's comeback
Ravindra Jadeja's absence was strongly felt by fans as the Men In Blue endured consecutive defeats in the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup.
Published on Sep 07, 2022 09:30 PM IST
Asia Cup: Ex-selector predicts Rohit’s opening partner for IND vs PAK clash
Asia Cup 2022: Former selector Saba Karim has predicted Rohit Sharma's opening partner for India's opener against Pakistan on Sunday.
Published on Aug 28, 2022 01:51 PM IST
Ex-wicketkeeper feels 30-year-old IND star 'needs clarity about his role’
Team India's recent form in white-ball has been impeccable. They defeated England in both the formats earlier this month and have now followed it up with a 3-0 whitewash over West Indies in ODIs.
Updated on Jul 28, 2022 07:37 PM IST
'He is the biggest match winner in Indian white ball team'
India have got a good look at a few all-round options in white-ball cricket over the past few years, with even tail-enders like Axar Patel and Deepak Chahar playing prominent roles with the bat.
Published on Jul 26, 2022 08:38 PM IST
'It was in his mind that he has to prove himself': Saba Karim hails India senior
Saba Karim, former India wicketkeeper-batter, has lauded the progress and rise of a senior player and stated that he has realised how important he is to the team.
Updated on Mar 01, 2022 07:00 PM IST
hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
'He is in India XI because of his batting. Should not lose focus’: Saba Karim
Saba Karim, former India cricketer, has sounded a stern warning for the star India player following a poor show against Sri Lanka.
Updated on Feb 28, 2022 07:38 PM IST
hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
‘Reinvented himself. Scored runs everywhere’: Saba Karim hails star India batter
Former India player Saba Karim was appreciate of the star batter's exploits in the recently-concluded T20I series against Sri Lanka.
Published on Feb 28, 2022 05:15 PM IST
Kohli's sudden resignation forced BCCI to…: Saba Karim on Virat stepping down
Former India cricketer Saba Karim has expressed his thoughts on the chain of events following the string of sudden resignations by Virat Kohli.
Published on Feb 22, 2022 04:18 PM IST
hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
'He can take a break but I don't think Kohli needs a break': Ex-India player
Despite Virat Kohli's poor outing in the first India vs West Indies ODI at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, former cricketer maintains that the 33-year-old does not need a break.
Updated on Feb 08, 2022 09:00 AM IST
hindustantimes.com, New Delhi