The 1983 World Cup was the turning point in world cricket. The dominance of the West Indies had come to an end. And this was the last world cup to be held in England. The <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-t20-world-cup-2022-top-5-fast-bowlers-for-indian-cricket-team/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Indian Cricket Team </a>led by Kapil Dev fought all the odds and won the trophy. The tournament also saw one of the best innings in world cricket by Kapil Dev. The Windies team was also on a roll. They played exceptional cricket and so did Pakistan. The Indian team had several great players like<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/fans-lashes-out-at-sunil-gavaskar-for-disrespectful-comments-on-shimron-hetmyers-wife/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Sunil Gavaskar</a>, Dilip Vengsakar, Syed Kirmani, and many others. But where are they now? Here is an in-depth look:&nbsp;



<h2>Sunil Gavaskar was a part of the 1983 World Cup:&nbsp;</h2>



Sunil Gavaskar was a part of the 1983 World Cup-winning team. Gavaskar from then on went on to become the first player on the planet to score 10,000 runs. Gavaskar left behind him a true legacy. It was carried on by Sachin Tendulkar and then later by Virat Kohli. He has been involved in almost every major role in Indian cricket management. He was the chief advisor of the Indian Cricket Team in 2004. This position is today called as being the ?Mentor?. He has also been the Chairman of the ICC. Sunil Gavaskar has also served as the President of the BCCI for a selected period in 2014. His contribution to Indian cricket has been immense. &nbsp;



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2022/05/Sunil-Gavaskar-min-1024x768.jpg" alt="Sunil Gavaskar" class="wp-image-90167" /><figcaption>IMG SRC: TOI</figcaption></figure>



One generation has seen Gavaskar as a player and the other as a broadcaster. He is India?s top commentator. Gavaskar is fearless and a very smart linguist. He has always been critical of the mishappenings on the pitch and doesn?t shy away from being politically incorrect at times. This just shows the freedom that he has while commentating.&nbsp;



<h2>Krishnamachari Srikkanth was a part of the 1983 World Cup:&nbsp;</h2>



Srikkanth was a younger player among these senior players in the 1983 World Cup-winning team. Cheeka as he is popularly known played a big part in the final scoring 38 runs. He has also played a part in the Indian Cricket Team?s 2011 World Cup Triumph as he was the chief selector back then. He picked the squad that helped India win their second ODI World Cup. Srikkanth is included in the panel of the All India Council of Sports (AICS) as a member in January 2020. Cheeka has helped in grooming youngsters when he was the coach of the India A team. He is currently associated with Star Sports as a Tamil commentator.&nbsp;



<h2>Mohinder Amarnath was a part of the 1983 World Cup:&nbsp;</h2>



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Mohinder Amarnath, the son of Lala Amarnath was an integral part of India?s 1983 campaign. His spell in the final match flipped the game in India?s favor. Amarnath has tried his hand at coaching ever since his retirement. He was also featured in a TV show named ?Cricket with Mohinder Amarnath?. At his time, he was the top all-rounder in the cricketing circuit. &nbsp;



<h2>Yashpal Sharma was a part of the 1983 World Cup:&nbsp;</h2>



Yashpal Sharma was ?India?s Forever Crisis Man? as regarded by Sunil Gavaskar. Sharma walked to bat at number 4 or 5. He was a big match player. Yash was a fun-loving character on the field. Yashpal Sharma retired in the 1991-1992 season. He also gave some time for umpiring games. Later on, he was appointed as the Chief Selector of the Indian Cricket team in 2004. He built the base for the 2011 World Cup as players like MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina, and Yuvi were drafted into the national team. He was the coach for the UP Ranji squad in 2012. The unfortunate demise of Yashpal happened due to a cardiac arrest in 2021. &nbsp;



<h2>Sandeep Patil was a part of the 1983 World Cup:&nbsp;</h2>



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Sandeep Patil, the charismatic freak from the 1983 World Cup-winning team has immensely contributed to Indian Cricket. Post his retirement Sandeep tried his hand at acting in Bollywood. He, later on, switched his position to being the manager of age-group cricket in India. He was the first individual to work on minimizing age fraud in cricket. His biggest achievement post-retirement was the fact that he led Kenya, the underdogs to the World Cup semifinal in 2003 as a coach. Sandeep currently associates himself with Star Sports as a Marathi commentator and analyst. He was also the chairman of the Indian Selection Committee in 2012.&nbsp;



<h2>Kapil Dev was a part of the 1983 World Cup:&nbsp;</h2>



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Kapil Dev became the nation?s heartthrob after the triumph of the 1983 World Cup. Dev is currently playing golf in charity tournaments and is enjoying the riches of his life. He was the only one who believed that the Indian team would get their hands on the World Cup. He could foresee the talent and potential that his teammates had. Dev worked as the coach of the Indian National team in 1999 after Ansuman Gaikwad. Kapil dev and his stint with the national team were marred by the match-fixing and betting allegations. He chose to stay away from the game for 5 to 6 years. Kapil returned in 2004 as a bowling consultant for the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore. He also is the chancellor of the Haryana Sports University. &nbsp;



<h2>Madan Lal was a part of the 1983 World Cup: &nbsp;</h2>



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Madan Lal will always be celebrated for taking the wicket of Viv Richards in the big final. Lal worked in various sporting organizations post-retirement. He coached the UAE national team in 1996. He also took up the job of the Indian National team coach later in 1996 for a year. Madan Lal was appointed as a chief coach in the Sanjay Jagdale Cricket Academy, the MPCA?s job in 2010. Lal also entered into politics in 2010 in Himachal Pradesh. He stood against Anurag Thakur and stood for the Indian National Congress. &nbsp;



<h2>Roger Binny was a part of the 1983 World Cup: &nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2022/05/Roger-Binny-min-1024x576.jpg" alt="Roger Binny" class="wp-image-90163" /><figcaption>IMG SRC: TOI</figcaption></figure>



The leading wicket-taker and tail-ending batter of the 1983 World Cup have immense contributions. He currently works at the Karnataka State Cricket Association. Year after year, under his watch, Karnataka has become a giant in domestic cricket. Manish Pandey, Karun Nair, Prasidh Krishna, Mayank Agarwal, Devdutt Padikkal, KL Rahul, K Gowtham, and Shreyas Gopal are all players given by Roger Binny. Under his watch, the KSCA is doing very well. &nbsp;



<h2>Ravi Shastri was a part of the 1983 World Cup:&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2022/05/Ravi-Shastri-min.jpg" alt="1983 World Cup Ravi Shastri." class="wp-image-90162" /><figcaption>IMG SRC: Zee News</figcaption></figure>



Ravi Shastri needs no introduction. He has been in the public eye recently. After ending his international career at the young age of 31, Shastri moved to commentary and broadcasting. Ravi Shastri has had two successful stints with the Indian national team as the coach. He was associated with the team after Duncan Fletcher in 2014 and coached till 2016. He made sure that India wins the test mace once in 2017. &nbsp;



After Anil Kumble resigned from the position in 2018, Shastri was again appointed. He along with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma took Indian Cricket to new heights. They assured dominance over the Test format for over 6 years. After all these years, every cricket fan can still listen to Ravi Shastri?s commentary as he is now associated with Star Sports, the official broadcaster of the IPL.&nbsp;



<h2>Kirti Azad:&nbsp;</h2>



Kirti Azad will always be cherished for taking the big wicket of Ian Botham in the 1983 World Cup game against England. Azad didn?t play much at the top-most level. He went into politics immediately. But his exploits in politics are immense. He fought all his elections from Darbhanga in Bihar. He first won the elections from the Bhartiya Janata Party. Azad was then removed from the party after he rightly accused Arun Jaitley, the then finance minister of some wrongdoings. He later switched to the Indian National Congress and currently is a member of the Trinamool Congress.&nbsp;



<h2>Dilip Vengsarkar:&nbsp;</h2>



Dilip Vengsarkar was one player who had effectively filled the void of Sunil Gavaskar in the Indian National team. In the second game against the West Indies, he was playing well until the ?Big 4? decided to use bodyline tactics against him. Dilip post-retirement has also contributed a lot to the development of the game. Vengsarkar was the one who scouted and picked Virat Kohli and got him to the national team. He chose Virat over Subramaniam Badrinath and today Virat is the face of international cricket. Dilip has also started an Elf-Vengsarkar academy. He has also been the VP of the MCA since 2003.&nbsp;



<h2>Balwinder Singh Sandhu was a part of the 1983 World Cup:&nbsp;</h2>



Balwinder Singh Sandhu swung the ball like a magician on the day of the victory. Legend says that Gordon Greenidge is still wondering how the ball swung so much. Balwinder Singh Sandhu's post-retirement lends his hand to Kenyan Cricket and its development. He also worked as the Chief Coach of the Mumbai Cricket Association. His contribution to the Punjab Cricket Association is unmatched. Sandhu also helped Director Kabir Khan to deal with the minutes of the movie ?83? which was based on the 1983 World Cup victory of India. &nbsp;



<h2>Syed Kirmani:&nbsp;</h2>



Syed Kirmani and his slow knock against Zimbabwe will always cherish. He was in the best seat and could see Kapil Dev bash all the bowlers. Syed Kirmani and his work in Hyderabad in the field of sport is too good. &nbsp;



<h2>Sunil Valson:&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2022/05/Sunil-Valson-min-1024x768.jpg" alt="Sunil Valson 1983 World Cup" class="wp-image-90161" /><figcaption>IMG SRC: Navbharat Times.</figcaption></figure>



Sunil Valson has one of the best stories regarding the 1983 World Cup. Imagine not getting a chance even after being in the top 13. That must be a tough pill to swallow and Sunil did exactly that. He was the rock that allowed Kapil Dev to play all his cards. Valson was a complete team man. He is currently the manager of the Delhi Capitals. &nbsp;



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1983 World Cup: Indian Cricket Team, where are they now?&nbsp;

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Sourav Ganguly may lose his BCCI President post, Roger Binny in line to succeed Ganguly: Current Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Sourav Ganguly is reported to lose his coveted post going forward as he is supposedly replaced by 1983 World Cup winner Roger Binny. The rumours triggered as Roger Binny?s name appeared in the BCCI?s Draft Electoral Rolls.



Notably, fresh BCCI elections to elect the members for the coveted post of President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and Joint-secretary are being held on 18th October. The nominations for the said posts must be filled on October 11 and 12.



Roger Binny, who has been a part of India?s maiden World Cup triumph in 1983, is currently serving as the President of the Karnataka Cricket Association (KCA). His name appeared in the list of individuals who will be attending the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) on behalf of the KCA.



"Earlier, KSCA's Santosh Menon would represent the KSCA in the BCCI AGM. But Binny will represent Karnataka unit this time, while Sourav Ganguly will represent the Cricket Association of Bengal," stated a report in Sportstar.



It has been learnt that an extended and crucial meeting between the current administrators of the BCCI and a few former office bearers was held on Thursday to decide the next office bearers of the world?s richest cricket board.



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"Right now, things are a bit fluid. A top cabinet minister, whose word everyone respects, will have the final say in this matter,? said a top BCCI official.



While legendary pacer Roger Binny will represent KCA, subsequently Sourav Ganguly will represent Bengal Cricket Association (BCA), Jay Shah will be present on behalf of the Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA) and Arun Dhumal will stand for Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA).



Further, it has been whispered that although Ganguly may lose his post as BCCI?s president, he is likely to be India?s representative for the International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman?s post. Meanwhile, Jay Shah is likely to secure his charge as BCCI secretary.



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Sourav Ganguly may lose his BCCI President post, Roger Binny in line to succeed Ganguly

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As more reports emerge of BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, it is said that he is left disappointed after the BCCI panel members and officials have asked him to vacate the seat of the BCCI President as his tenure comes to an end. Ganguly had been the President of the BCCI since 2019 and has done a decent job since his appointment. In his tenure, the Indian cricket team reached new heights in Test cricket after playing the first-ever WTC final. Here is a look at what has left Ganguly disappointed:?



<h2>Roger Binny likely to be Appointed to Replace Sourav Ganguly:&nbsp;</h2>



One of the greatest India captains, Sourav Ganguly?s period&nbsp;as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President is all set to end with the 1983 World Cup-winning cricketer and highest wicket-taker of that tournament, Roger Binny set to step in as the President. However, the former Bengal star?s adieu&nbsp;from the BCCI was not all fun and games. &nbsp;



Ganguly did not suggest the name of the former fast-bowler, Binny, the most-likely incoming president, as is the practice over the years at the BCCI. ?He looked upset, disappointed, and dejected,? claimed a few BCCI officials who were present during the meeting. Ganguly was the last one who left the office after the meeting ended. ?



<h2>Sourav Ganguly was Offered the Post of IPL Chairman:&nbsp;</h2>



Sourav Ganguly was offered the post of the ?Chairman of the IPL?. But this position is lower than the ?President of the BCCI? in order of precedence and hence Ganguly has all the right in the world to stay a bit sour regarding what has gone through. Ganguly, a true superstar, a man of immense face value endorses several brands as an individual. The board was?not pleased by the same. At times some brands that Ganguly endorses are conflicting or rivals of the ones that the BCCI as an organization endorses. A conflict of interest, which may lead to loss of sponsors is possible due to the same. ?



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2022/10/Roger-Binny-min-1024x576.jpg" alt="Roger Binny" class="wp-image-95484" /><figcaption>Former India pacer and 1983 World Champion Roger Binny has applied for this position. IMG SRC: The Indian Express </figcaption></figure>



Rajeev Shukla, who has been an integral part of the BCCI gave this interview to one of the top media outlets saying, ?Roger Binny has filed nomination for president's post, myself for the vice-president's post, Jay Shah for secretary, Ashish Shelar for treasurer and Devajit Saikia has filed nomination for joint secretary's post. Arun Dhumal will head the IPL governing council and Abhishek Dalmiya will be part of that council. Khairul Jamal (Mamun) Majumdar will be part of the Apex council. As of now, these are the nominations and all are unopposed.??



<h2>Ganguly?s Contribution as the President of the BCCI:?</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2022/10/Sourav-Ganguly-min.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-95486" /><figcaption>Dada who was slam-bang on the pitch was always on the front foot in the office as well. IMG SRC: TOI </figcaption></figure>



<ul><li>Ganguly ensured that the first pink ball test happens in India.?</li><li>Ganguly ensured that the ?World?s Largest Stadium?, the ?Shri. Narendra Modi Stadium? (Formerly Motera), gets inaugurated and the construction gets fast-tracked. ?</li><li>Sourav Ganguly ensured that two new teams get added to the IPL. ?</li><li>The plan for the Women?s IPL has been proposed. ?</li><li>The BCCI organized the ICC T20 World Cup in UAE during a pandemic situation. ?</li><li>The BCCI organized two seasons of the IPL during the pandemic situation under the leadership of Sourav Ganguly. ?</li></ul>



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Sourav Ganguly Disappointed?after BCCI Shows Door, Might Not be Suggested for ICC Post.?2022.

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On Monday, December 9, the much-awaited wait for the race of the successor of Jay Shah has been announced. Roger Binny, the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has announced former Indian wicket-keeper Devajit Saikia from Assam to serve as interim secretary of the BCCI.
Saikia is all ready to work as interim secretary until the elections are done for this post. The position is still open as Jay Shah began his stint as the chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Binny has used his special command as BCCI president and appointed the joint secretary as interim secretary for the time being.
Notably, the BCCI needs to host the elections for the next secretary within one and a half months or 45 days from the day Jay Shah left the position. According to some reports, the BCCI management already has had internal talks about the next secretary, and the person for this position is likely to have a tenure for close to one year, around September 2025.
Jay Shah began his new role as the ICC chairman on December 1, and he joined this position as an independent member. That means he can't engage with any other board while serving as ICC chairman. That is why it became important to appoint an interim secretary for the BCCI.
<h2>Who is Devajit Saikia? BCCI's new interim secretary replacing Jay Shah</h2>
Devajit Saikia is a former first-class wicket-keeper who played for Assam. He is currently holding a position of joint secretary for the Indian cricket board. Apart from his career with the BCCI, he is also a renowned advocate who completed his degree from Cotton College.
He played Ranji Trophy for Assam. He also represented East Zone in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and played with Sourav Ganguly. Saikia has also held the position of secretary of the Assam Cricket Association. Saikia was elected as joint secretary of the BCCI on October 18, 2022.
With Jay Shah, he has been announced in many revolutionary moments achieved by the BCCI, including the success of the Women's Premier League (WPL). With his tenure with the BCCI, he also joined as General Secretary of the Guwahati Sports Association (GSA). on May 6, 2023.

Jay Shah has begun his career as ICC Chairman. Devajit Saikia has been appointed as the new interim BCCI secretary.

Devajit Saikia will serve as interim BCCI secretary until the BCCI hosts the elections for the new secretary after Jay Shah left the position.

Who is former first-class cricketer Devajit Saikia, who replaces Jay Shah as the new BCCI secretary?

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Ravindra Jadeja has been under the scanner for his below-par performances in the home series against New Zealand and then in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. As a result, there have been some questions over his place in the upcoming I<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/3-indian-stars-who-might-be-dropped-from-india-s-squad-for-the-icc-champions-trophy-2025/">CC Champions Trophy 2025</a>, which is all set to start next month.
Notably, the all-rounder has already retired from T20I along with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma after winning the T20 World Cup 2024. Recently, India saw Ravichandran Ashwin retiring from international cricket, which saw the end of a successful spin combo for India along with Jadeja.
However, the emergence of young spinners and declining form raised some questions on Jadeja's future as well. And now, the all-rounder has come up with a cryptic message that has left his fans guessing about Jadeja's decision.
<h2>Ravindra Jadeja shares a cryptic post ahead of the squad announcement of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025</h2>
Team India are likely to announce their squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in the coming days. Jadeja is a key part of the Indian ODI setup because of his all-round ability. But with players like Washington Sundar, Riyan Parag, and Axar Patel, it has become difficult to make a place in the 15-member squad. Some media reports even confirmed that there will be a race between Sundar, Jadeja, and Axar for the spin all-rounder in the squad.
And if Ravindra Jadeja couldn't make a cut, we might not see him playing in ODIs again. Amid all these speculations, the allrounder shared a picture on his official Instagram handle. He shared the picture of his Test jersey, which made the fans on the internet curious. Many fans were guessing about the purpose of the post, while some of them even said that Jadeja has called his time.
Team India have been in transition under head coach Gautam Gambhir, who himself wants to make a strong base of players for the upcoming ODI World Cup in 2027. That is where Jadeja's post has spread like the fire in the woods. After losing the BGT series 1-3, India will be back in action in the home series against England, which will begin on January 22. Both teams will play five T20Is and three ODIs on this tour.
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Ravindra Jadeja has already retired from T20I after India won the T20  World Cup 2024.

Ravindra Jadeja retired from T20I cricket after India won the T20 World Cup 2024 and is active in Tests and ODIs.

Ravindra Jadeja announces Test Retirement? All-rounder shares a cryptic post on social media, left fans guessing

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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is one of the trending topics in the world of cricket. Amid all this, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has come under massive scanner, and various reports have claimed that the International Cricket Council (ICC) might move out of the tournament out of Pakistan. 
This is because Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) are yet to complete the renovations of the three stadiums, which will be hosting the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Three venues in Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi will be hosting the games in the tournament while India games will be played in Dubai.
The renovations for the stadiums were scheduled to be completed by the end of December after it started on 10th January. However, with tournaments just around the world, the renovations of the stadium are far away from being complete, and hence, they have come under pressure. 
There were reports that the ICC has told The Pakistan Cricket Board that if the work on the stadium won't get completed by 12th February, then the entire tournament will be moved out of Pakistan. The reports claimed that ICC officials will be visiting Pakistan soon to monitor the progress and take the call. 
However, a source close to the PCB has made a dominating statement to silence all the criticism. He highlighted that the Board has spent a lot of money and said that they will be completing the renovation work in time. He told PTI:
"The PCB has spent nearly PKR 12 billion to upgrade our stadiums to make them fitting for an event like the Champions Trophy, which was awarded to us," 
"We gave the statement because our media also started flashing such speculative news without checking the facts. This would have caused chaos and confusion amongst the PCB, ICC, government, commercial partners and fans affecting the ticketing and marketing of the event,"  
<h2>There are people who are trying to tarnish Pakistan’s image on social media - PCB Source</h2>
In another news, IANS, a PCB source, stated that they will be completing the renovations by the first week of February and subtly took a dig at BCCI for tarnishing their image. He added:
"All the work (related to stadiums) will be done by the first week of February. Pakistan will successfully host the Champions Trophy. No need to go by any rumours. 
"We are committed to giving our best. There are people who are trying to tarnish Pakistan’s image on social media. We know who all they are and why they are doing this." 
The Champions Trophy will begin from 19th February in Karachi, and the final is all set to take place on 9th March.
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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is one of the trending topics in the world of cricket

PCB subtly destroys BCCI for tarnishing their image, dismisses rumours of Champions Trophy moving out of Pakistan

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower opened up about Virat Kohli taking over the captaincy of the team in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. He said that fans need to wait for the outcome as, so far, no communication has happened within the team. 
Virat Kohli has been in the news of late because there have been various reports that claimed that he might lead the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2025. This is because the franchise didn't bid for any player in the auction who would take over the leadership of the team. 
Royal Challengers Bengaluru were amongst one of the teams who had a successful campaign. They brought in some good players in the league, and it's fair to say with the kind of team they have, they will be one of the favourites to win the title next year. 
The reports have claimed that RCB might talk with Virat Kohli to take over the leadership. The batter stepped down as the leader of the team but it's fair to say that he was one of the best leaders of the team, having captained the team from 2013 as he led from the front. 
<h2>You can ask me as often as you like, but that communication has not happened yet - RCB head coach Andy Flower on Virat Kohli taking over leadership </h2>
RCB head coach Andy Flower said that it's an exciting period for the team as they will be entering the new cycle. He said that anticipation will be good for fans, but so far, there hasn't been any communication with Virat Kohli either. Speaking to the media, he explained: 
"Well, you're going to have to wait for the outcome. It's a new era that we are going into, the start of a three-year cycle, and I'm sure the anticipation will be good for you. You can ask me as often as you like, but that communication has not happened yet." 
Virat Kohli has been the best batter in the Indian Premier League. He is the only batter in the league with over 8000 runs to his name. It's fair to say that if he gets the leadership back, it might bring the best out of time.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower opened up about Virat Kohli taking over the captaincy of the team in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025

Virat Kohli to captain in IPL 2025? RCB head coach drops "communication has happened" statement

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Pakistan have suffered a massive blow ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Young opener Saim Ayub is all set to be ruled out of the tournament with an ankle injury. The batted faced the injury during the second Test of the series against South Africa. 
Saim Ayub twisted his ankle while fielding and then was taken for scans immediately after he failed to stand on his feet. The batter was ruled out of the match and then was sent to London by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to see a specialist doctor. 
The doctor provided an update that Saim Ayub had fractured his ankle. Not only this but he also advised the opening batter to take rest for 6 months to regain his full fitness. The batter will be further scans before returning home. 
With a specialist doctor advising Saim Ayub to rest for 6 months, this automatically rules out the batter of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The tournament is all set to kick start on 19th February; it is expected that the batter won't get fit by the time the tournament starts. 
<h2>Saim Ayub's absence will leave a massive void in the team for ICC Champions Trophy 2025</h2>
This comes as a massive blow for Pakistan as Saim Ayub has been the best batter for the team of late. The young batter has proved his prowess for the team in all three formats for the game and with the kind of form that he was in, his absence will leave a massive void in the team. 
Saim Ayub was at his exceptional best during the ODI series against South Africa in the three-match series. The opening batter slammed two centuries in the series and was adjudged the Player of the Series for his heroics with the bat in the series. 
Although the Pakistan Cricket Board hasn't made any official confirmation, it is learned that they will be making a decision after further medical reviews and assessments. But with the way things have going, it's fair to say that he will be against time to be fit for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
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Young opener Saim Ayub is all set to be ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with an ankle injury.

Massive blow for Pakistan! Saim Ayub RULED OUT of ICC Champions Trophy 2025

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Over the years, India have produced some great bowlers, but an Indian pacer with an ability to clock 150 km/h or more is very rare. That is how Varun Aaron made his headlines when he touched 153 km/h in a final of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2010-11 against Gujarat.
That made everyone notice his talent. Aaron has been blessed with extra pace and his ability to nip the ball. But with not much hope of playing cricket for the country, the 35-year-old has decided to put curtains on his career.
On Friday, January 11, Varun Aaron shocked everyone when he announced his retirement from all forms of competitive cricket. He revealed his decision with an emotional post on his official Instagram handle and showed his gratitude and thanked everyone that was part of his journey on and off the field.
<h2>Varon Aaron announces his retirement from all forms of cricket.</h2>
India have always been a country that has produced world-class spinners. But a pacer with the ability to bowl quickly has been very difficult to find. However, Varun Aaron, who hails from Jharkhand, was from a rare breed of Indian fast bowlers who used to bowl with rare pace. His career was shaped when he joined the MRF Pace Academy at the age of 15.
He has also represented India at the highest level and played nine tests and nine ODIs for the country. However, frequent injuries and inconsistency cut short his cricket career for Team India. Aaron made his Test debut in 2011 and played his first ODI in the same year. He took 18 wickets in tests and 11 in ODIs at the highest level.
He also played in the IPL between 2011 and 2022, representing five different franchises. Aaron was the regular member of his state team, Jharkhand. However, he already announced his retirement from first-class cricket in 2024. 
In his retirement post, Aaron mentioned, "For the past 20 years, I have lived, breathed, and thrived on the rush of bowling fast. Today, with immense gratitude, I officially announce my retirement from representative cricket.” The pacer played 66 FC games and took 173 wickets while he took 141 wickets in 88 List A matches.
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Veteran Indian pacer Varun Aaron announced his retirement.

Varun Aaron made his debut for Team India in 2011 and has taken 29 wickets in 18 international matches for the country.