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India chief selector Ajit Agarkar has provided an update on Virat Kohli’s injury, confirming that the batter will miss the upcoming Afghanistan ODI series but could return for the England tour. Speaking at the press conference, Agarkar said, “Virat got injured in the IPL final, we do not know the timeline but it looks like he might be fit for the England series.” Kohli sustained the hamstring injury during the IPL 2026 final on May 31, where he remained unbeaten on 75 for Royal Challengers...
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Major T20 reset on cards: Shreyas Iyer set for top job, Sooryavanshi in line for debut
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Three months after leading India to the T20 World Cup title, Suryakumar Yadav has not only lost the captaincy but also his place in India's T20I setup, with the selectors deciding that the 35-year-old no longer fits into the team's plans for the next cycle. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar revealed that the decision was driven by a combination of form and the need to look ahead to the next World Cup. "With regards to Surya, obviously it's a tough one having just won the World Cup.
BCCI confirms timings of India squad announcement for UK tour
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India T20I squad: Shreyas takes charge, SKY out and Sooryavanshi in
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'Sooryavanshi forced us to pick him': Agarkar's honest admission on India selection
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'Challenges ahead': Surya breaks silence after India snub as Iyer named captain
Suryakumar Yadav wished the Indian team well after losing the T20I captaincy, sharing a message of support on Instagram following the announcement of India's squads for the Ireland and England tours. The Board of Control for Cricket in India ( BCCI) on Saturday named Shreyas Iyer as India's new T20I captain, replacing Suryakumar Yadav. Soon after the announcement, Suryakumar posted an Instagram story backing the team.