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Afridi critical of Ganguly and co. for Kohli’s treatment: ‘Talk face-to-face’

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Afridi critical of Ganguly and co. for Kohli’s treatment: ‘Talk face-to-face’

Controversy broke out in Indian cricket when Virat Kohli was removed as the captain of ODI earlier this month. Although Rohit Sharma was appointed as the new captain of the 50 rounds, BCCI Chairman Sourav Ganguly later stated that the board had asked Kohli to resign as captain of the T20I in October. Once he resigned, the selection would not be two independent white captains.

A week after he was relieved of his post as captain, Kohli said at a press conference that the board did not make such a request, which caused him and BCCI to fall into a dispute. Since Kohli’s explosive comments and Ganguly’s considerable silence, speculation has been widespread, insisting that the whole situation will be handled “internally.”

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi (Shahid Afridi) was asked to speak on this issue, and he insisted that the communication between the players and the board must be transparent.

“This could have been handled in a better way. I always think the role of the cricket board is very important. The selection committee should effectively communicate their plan for any particular player-‘This is our plan, and we believe it will be more for us. OK. What do you think?’-something like this,” Afridi said on Samaa TV.

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“If you communicate these things through the media, there will be problems. Face to face talks, we may have a solution. If you keep dragging it, it will not be solved. There should be no communication gap between the player and the PCB, or any board, “Afridi said.

Although Rohit Sharma is now the full-time captain of the Indian team, Kohli continues to lead the Indian team with the longest game format. The test captain will return to the game on December 26, when India will face South Africa in three away series.

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Mumbai defeats Vidarbha by 169 runs to win the 42nd Ranji Trophy, capping an eight-year reign.

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Mumbai defeats Vidarbha by 169 runs to win the 42nd Ranji Trophy, capping an eight-year reign.

Mumbai overcame Vidarbha by 169 runs in the Wankhede Stadium final on Thursday to end an eight-year drought for a record-tying 42nd Ranji Trophy victory. Vidarbha put up a valiant fight in the second inning to chase a massive 538 runs, but on Day 5, they were eventually bowled out for 368.

Vidarbha put up a valiant battle on Day 5 of the final, with captain Akshay Wadkar and Harsh Dubey leading the team’s struggle against Ajinkya Rahane’s troops. Vidarbha scored 81 runs in the opening session without losing a wicket thanks to the two’s resolute stance at the crease, which frustrated the home team.

Mumbai defeated Vidarbha by a commanding 169 runs in the Ranji Trophy final, putting on an outstanding display.

Following lunch, Wadkar gave Vidarbha’s innings a boost with a magnificent century, showcasing his batting prowess. But when it was time to step it up, Tanush Kotian got his wicket by lbw-ing Wadkar.

Following the captain’s exit, Vidarbha’s batting lineup came under increasing pressure. Even Dubey, who showed fortitude by hitting a steely 65 off 128 deliveries, gave in to the pressure of the scoreboard.

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Mumbai’s bowlers strengthened their hold on the game as the innings went on. Vidarbha’s bottom order offered little resistance as Mumbai quickly completed the innings in just the next 25 deliveries.

Ajinkya Rahane gave the ball to Dhawal Kulkarni in a crucial moment following the loss of the ninth wicket in his final domestic encounter. With just his third ball of the spell, Kulkarni quickly secured the vital wicket of Umesh Yadav, securing Mumbai’s 42nd championship.

Mumbai won their first Ranji Trophy since 2016. The domestic powerhouses increased their lead over other teams in the standings for the most trophies won in the first-class competition. With Karnataka coming in a distant second, no other team has won the Ranji Trophy more times than this one.

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