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Road T20 WC 2024: How the Indian players have performed in IPL 2024 so far?

As the Indian Men's Cricket team gear up for the T20 WC 2024 in the USA later in the year, we take a look at the Indian players' performance in the IPL 2024 who were touted to be or could be in the squad in the T20 World Cup.

Apr 8, 2024, 12:04 PM9 min read

Road T20 WC 2024: How the Indian players have performed in IPL 2024 so far?

It has been 13 years Indian Cricket team won any World Cup. If we stretch far, it has been 17 years since the men in blue won the T20 World Cup. Though India played the T2W0 World Cup final in 2012, they could not lift the trophy. Even after the inception and growth of the richest and biggest league in the world Indian Premier League, Indian fans have not seen any World Cup glories despite having dynamic and exciting talents every year. As India gear up for another World Cup right after the IPL 2024, we take a look at how Indian players have fared so far in the Indian Premier League this season.

Please note that this list has been made with Indian players who were touted to be in the T20 World Cup squad before or during the IPL 2024. Moreover, we have included any player who is injured at the moment. The stats are accurate as of 7th April 2024.

1. Yashasvi Jaiswal | 39 runs

Road T20 WC 2024: How the Indian players have performed in IPL so far?: Yashasvi Jaiswal | Sportz Point
Mukesh Kumar celebrating after getting Yashasvi Jaiswal out cheaply. Image | BCCI

Yashasvi Jaiswal has found it hard to get going in the Indian Premier League so far after a stunning test series against the England team. The Rajasthan Royals opener has scored only 39 runs in four games so far. He has played only 24 balls in the four games so far and got dismissed early in every game.

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2. Shubman Gill | 183 runs

Road T20 WC 2024: How the Indian players have performed in IPL so far? : Shubman Gill | Sportz Point
Shubman Gill during his first fifty of IP 2024 against PBKS. Image | BCCI

The newly appointed captain of the Gujarat Titans team, Gill has had a mixed tournament so far with the bat. He has scored 183 runs at the top of the order in five games till now. If you take out his best unbeaten 89 against Punjab Kings, he has been inconsistent so far. Till now, in IPL 2024 he has a strike rate of 147.58. 

3. Ishan Kishan | 92 runs

Ishan Kishan's performance so far in IPL 2024 | Sportz Point
Ishan Kishan dismissed Axar Patel. Image | BCCI

The Mumbai Indians opener took some time away from the game to fight with his mental battle. However, he could not get the start he was looking for after the break. The keeper batter till now in four games has scored 92 runs with a strike rate of 170.37

4. Rohit Sharma | 118 runs

Rohit Sharma's performance in IPL 2024 so far | Sportz Point
Rohit Sharma finding the gap during his 49 against Delhi Capitals. Image | BCCI

The Indian Cricket team captain struggled in the first few games of the IPL 2024 until now. Although the former Mumbai Indians captain looked good in some parts of the tournament, he has not scored any fifties till now in the tournament. His 49 against Delhi Capitals is his best as of now in the tournament. In four matches, Rohit Sharma has scored 118 runs at a strike rate of 171.01.

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5. Virat Kohli | 316 runs

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Virat Kohli scored his 8th IPL ton against Rajasthan Royals. Image | BCCI

Kohli has been in superb form right from the start of IPL 2024. Although there have been many reports saying Virat Kohli might be axed out from the T20 WC 2024 squad, he has answered all the doubters with his bat. As of now, he holds the Orange Capwith 316 runs in 5 matches including one ton and two fifties. He averages 105.33 and has a strike rate of 146.29 in the tournament til now. 

6. Suryakumar Yadav | 0 run

Road T20 WC 2024: How the Indian players have performed in IPL so far? | Sportz Point
Surya was dismissed for a duck in his comeback game against Delhi Capitals. Image | BCCI

Unfortunately, Suryakumar Yadav had to miss the first few games of the Indian Premier League 2024 as he was recovering from his injury at the NCA in Bangalore. He made his comeback in the game against Delhi Capitals but had to return to the dressing room without scoring any runs. 

7. Sanju Samson | 178 runs

Sanju Samson's performance in IPL 2024 so far | Sportz Point
Samson till now has scored 2 fifties for Rajasthan Royals so far. Image | BCCI

The Rajasthan Royals captain has looked really good thus far in IP 2024. In the 4 matches till now Sanju Samson has scored 178 runs at an average of 59.33 and a strike rate of 150.84 including two important fifties. 

8. Rishabh Pant | 153 runs

Rishabh Pant's performance in IPL 2024 so far | Sportz Point
Rishabh Pant looked good against KKR. Image | BCCI

After a remarkable comeback, Pant took some time to get into the groove. However, the Delhi Capitals captain has looked in good nick in recent games and scored two fifties. To date, he has scored 153 runs in five games at an average of 30.60 and a strike rate of 154.54.

9. Shreyas Iyer | 57 runs

Shreyash Iyer's performance in IPL 2024 so far | Sportz Point

The Kolkata Knight Riders captain has not done anything great with the bat till now in IPL 2024. Though he was recovering from a back injury, he has looked sharp on the field. Iyer till now has scored 57 runs in 3 games at a strike rate of 154.05. With Narine and Salt doing wonders for them at the top of the order, it will be interesting to see how he performs when the openers fail. 

10. Rinku Singh | 54 runs

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Rinku Singh has played some quick-fire cameos for KKR this season till now. Image | AP

The pocket dynamo of the Kolkata Knight Riders lineup has had limited opportunities till now since KKR's top-order batters have performed well. However, In the limited opportunities he had, he scored 54 runs at a strike rate of 192.85. He will be one of the ones who will board the flight to the USA for the T20 World Cup 2024.

11. Shivam Dube | 148 runs

Shivam Dube's performance so far in IPL 2024 | Sportz Point
Shiva Dube scored a fifty against Gujarat Titans. Image | BCCI

One of the most improved players in the Indian circuit, Shivam Dube has impressed one and all playing for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) until now. In the four games, he has scored 148 runs at an average of 49.33 and an amazing strike rate of 160.86. He can be the second bowling all-round alongside Hardik Pandya India has been looking for a long now.

12. Hardik Pandya | 108 runs & 1 wicket

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Hardik has had some tough times as the MI captain in IPL 2024. Image | BCCI

The newly made Mumbai Indians captain has struggled in the first few games of the IPL 2024. However, a fit Hardik Pandya would certainly be an asset for any team he plays for. Hardik until now has scored 108 runs and taken 1 wicket in four games. He averages 27.00 with the bat and has a strike rate of 138.46.

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13. Axar Patel | 51 runs & 4 wickets

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Axar returned with 2/35 against Mumbai Indians. Image | BCCI

Axar also found it hard to get going in the tournament just like Delhi Capitals. The spinner all-rounder has scored only 51 runs till now at a strike rate of 121.42 and has taken 4 wickets in the tournament thus far.

14. Ravindra Jadeja | 84 runs & 1 wicket

Ravindra Jadeja's performance in IPL 2024 so far | Sportz Point
Ravindra Jadeja has a strike rate of 140 in IPL 2024 so far. Image | BCCI

Chennai Super Kings' star all-rounder has not looked at his best so far in the tournament. Till now he has taken only 1 wicket in the 14 overs he has bowled. With the bat, Jadeja looked better scoring 84 runs at a strike of 140. 

15. Ravi Bishnoi | 2 wickets

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Ravi Bishnoi took a stunning catch to remove Kane Williamson. Image | BCCI

The fifth-ranked T20I bowler in the world also struggled during the run fest in the tournament so far. Bishnoi playing for LSG has so far taken 2 wickets in 4 games with an economy rate of 8.66 runs per over, which is commendable considering the amount of runs that have been scored so far. 

16. Yuzvendra Chahal | 8 wickets

Yuzvendra Chahal has been the best bowler of IPL 2024 so far. | Sportz Point
Chahal after dismissing Faf du Plessis in Jaipur. Image | BCCI

Yuzvendra Chahal has been one of the rare players who never found a place in a World Cup game for India despite doing well. Chahal somehow always misses the chance to play at the biggest event. However, this year it might not be the case for the leg-spinner. Chahal till now has been the best bowler of the tournament holding the Purple cap with 8 wickets in 4 games. Not only that, Chahal has an economy rate of 6.35 in the tournament till now.

17. Jasprit Bumrah | 5 wickets

Road T20 WC 2024: How the Indian players have performed in IPL so far? : Jasprit Bumrah | Sportz Point
Bumrah has been one of the best bowlers of IPL 2024 till now. Image | BCCI

Although the wicket's column does not do justice to how well Jasprit Bumrah has bowled in IPL 2024 up to this point. If India want to hold that T20 WC trophy, Jasprit Bumrah will surely have to perform at his best. And looking at his scorching yorkers, dismissive bouncers and clever slower balls, he certainly looks the world's best at the moment. Till now Bumrah has taken 5 wickets in four games at an economy rate of 6.12. 

18. Mohammed Siraj | 5 wickets

Mohammed Siraj's performance in the Indian Premier League 2024 so far | Sportz Point
Siraj dismissed Samson in Jaipur. | Image: BCCI

Though Siraj has taken 5 wickets in 4 games for Royal Challengers Bengaluru til now this season, he has not looked near to his best as the leader of the bowling lineup. Siraj has struggled with the new ball and at the death as well conceding 10.10 runs per over thus far.

19. Mayank Yadav | 6 wickets

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Mayank Yadav after taking a wicket against RCB. Image | BCCI

The find of the season Mayank Yadav has impressed each and everyone with his sheer pace and accuracy. Yadav, who clocked 157kmph, has been praised by fast bowling legends like Dale Styen and Brett Lee. Moreover, a few Indian greats also want BCCI to fast-track him for the T20 World Cup 2024. Yadav was the first player in IPL history to win Player of the Match awards in his first two games. In the 9 overs he has bowled till now, taken 6 wickets at an economy of 6.00 runs per over.

 

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Most Sixes for India in T20Is

Over the years India is blessed to have got some big hitters in their line up who are capable of clearing any boundary in the world. In this article we will take a look at those batters with most sixes for India in T20Is.

Aug 27, 2025, 11:23 AM4 min read

Most Sixes for India in T20Is

Cricket today is almost entirely a batsman's game. Flat pitches, small boundaries and bigger bats have tilted the game heavily in favor of the batsmen. The bowlers have got nowhere to hide and, the advent of T20s, where the batsmen go after them from the first ball itself have made it even more difficult.

The T20 format has brought about a revolution where the bowlers are more than grateful to keep the run rate down, rather than to take wickets. India made a wonderful foray into the shortest format of the game, winning the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007. Over the years India is blessed to have got some big hitters in their line up who are capable of clearing any boundary in the world.

In this article we will take a look at those batters with most sixes for India in T20Is.

Most Sixes for India in T20Is

5. Hardik Pandya | 95

Most Sixes for India in T20Is

Hardik Pandya debuted in T20I cricket in 2016 and swiftly established himself as a key member of India's preferred playing eleven, serving as a seam-bowling all-rounder. His T20I career reached its peak in 2024, marked by outstanding all-round performances during the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, helping India clinch the title. In terms of batting, Pandya has struck 95 sixes across 90 T20I innings.

Pandya has been included in the Men in Blue's 15-member squad for this year's Asia Cup. If Pandya manages to hit five more maximums in the Asia Cup, then he will go on to surpass KL Rahul's tally of 99 sixes in the shortest format. This will see the all-rounder become the Indian player with the fourth-most sixes in T20Is.

Also Read: Highest Wicket Taker in Asia Cup History (ODI + T20)

4. KL Rahul | 99

Most Sixes for India in T20Is

KL Rahul, who was once a consistent member of the T20I squad now finds himself out of favour in the T20I setup. Between 2016 and 2022, he played in 72 T20I matches and mostly batted in the top three.

He hit 99 sixes in 68 T20I innings. Following the T20 World Cup 2022, he was excluded from the shortest format due to his outdated approach to T20 cricket, as he did not improve his intent and strike rate.

3. Virat Kohli | 124

Most Sixes for India in T20Is

The Run Machine Virat Kohli has hit 124 sixes in 117 T20I innings for India. He is one of the most consistent players in the Indian team, with an average of 48.69. He made his T20I debut for India in 2010 and since then he has been a cornerstone of India's batting. Kohli also recorded 4,188 runs in T20I format, which included 38 fifties. 

“King Kohli” was part of the Indian team that won the T20 World Cup in June 2024. After winning the trophy, Kohli announced his retirement from the format. 

2. Suryakumar Yadav | 146*

Most Sixes for India in T20Is

Yet another batsman who has made six-hitting look extremely easy is India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav. Despite making his T20I debut in March 2021 with a match against England, the elegant middle-order batter has already launched 146 maximums in just 79 innings for Team India.

Having the ability to hit sixes at all parts of the ground with relative ease makes Yadav, a.k.a SKY, draw a comparison with South Africa’s great AB De Villiers who was called Mr. 360 in cricket. His centuries have also come against big teams like England, South Africa, and New Zealand apart from Sri Lanka. He has hit the most number of T20I sixes against West Indies (35).  

1. Rohit Sharma | 205

Most Sixes for India in T20Is

Former Indian T20I captain Rohit Sharma hit the most sixes for India in T20Is, having hit 205 sixes in 159 games he played. He made his debut for India in the 2007 T20 World Cup against South Africa. However, he failed to cement his place in the team. The turnaround came in the 2013 Champions Trophy when MS Dhoni promoted him up the order to open the batting with Shikhar Dhawan.

Also Read: Most matches by an Indian in international cricket

The mighty Australians have been Rohit's favourite opponent in this format against whom he has hit 29 sixes in 23 matches with Bangladesh being the second, conceding 22 sixes off his willow. Fondly called the “Hitman”, Rohit Sharma hung up his boots from T20Is after delivering the 2024 T20 World Cup title for India.   

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Most matches by an Indian in international cricket

There have been a few who have made their nation proud with record appearances in all three formats for the Indian cricket side. In this article, we will be discussing about most matches by an Indian in international cricket.

Aug 25, 2025, 12:11 PM4 min read

Most matches by an Indian in international cricket

The Indian team has given the country and the world many great batsmen, whose batting is admired by the whole world. Whether these players are playing at home or abroad, they have shown their batting prowess everywhere.

There have been a few who have made their nation proud with record appearances in all three formats for the Indian cricket side. While some have been able to represent India in a record number of matches, others have done a significant job in all three formats, time and time again. 

In this article, we will be discussing about most matches by an Indian in international cricket.

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Most matches by an Indian in international cricket

1. Sachin Tendulkar | 664

Most matches by an Indian in international cricket

Sachin Tendulkar is the player who has played the most matches for the Indian team in international cricket. From 1989 to 2013, the Master Blaster has played a total of 664 matches in international cricket, in which he has scored 34537 runs at an impressive average of 48.52. He is the only batsman to score 100 centuries in international cricket.

Tendulkar featured in 200 Test matches, where he scored 15,921 runs at an average of 53.78, while he had 51 centuries in the format. On the other hand, he made his ODI appearances in 463 games to score 18,426 runs at an average of 44.83, where he struck runs at a strike rate of 86.23. Also, he was also the first player in the format to score a double-century. Meanwhile, he also made a lone T20I appearance against South Africa in 2006.

2. Virat Kohli | 550

Most matches by an Indian in international cricket

Virat Kohli is second in terms of playing the most number of international matches for India. Kohli, who began his international career in 2008, scored a total of 27599 runs at an average of 52.36 in 550 matches, in which 82 centuries have come from his bat. Kohli's highest score in international cricket has been 254* runs. 

Kohli has represented India in 123 Test matches, while he has made 302 and 125 appearances in ODI and T20Is. Kohli has dominated in all three formats, where ODI has been his forte with 14,180 runs at an average of 57.88, with his 51 centuries. On the other hand, he has 9,230 runs in Test cricket, while having 4,188 runs in the duration of his T20I career.

3. MS Dhoni | 535

Most matches by an Indian in international cricket

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, has retired after the 2019 World Cup from international cricket. Debuting in the year 2004, MS Dhoni went on to play 535 matches for India where he amassed a total of 17,092 runs while averaging 44.74 across formats. During this, 15 centuries have come from his bat. Under Dhoni's captaincy, the Indian team won the T20 World Cup, Champions Trophy and ODI World Cup titles.

The Indian wicketkeeper batter was the most reliable player in ODI cricket with 10,773 runs in 350 matches. While he made 90 Test appearances to score 4,876 runs, whereas he played 98 matches in the shortest format with 1,617 runs during his career.

4. Rahul Dravid | 504

Most matches by an Indian in international cricket

Rahul Dravid has played cricket for the Indian team from 1996 to 2012. During this time, he featured in a total of 504 matches for the Men in Blue, while scoring a total of 24,064 runs at an average of 45.57. He scored 48 centuries in international cricket.

Dravid, also called as The Wall, was one of the most celebrated players of his time with 164 Test appearances powered by 344 ODI games, while he played a lone T20I match. In Test cricket, Dravid was a beast with 13,288 runs, whereas in one-day cricket, he was at his best with 10,889 runs. Dravid has also been the coach of Team India and under his coaching the Indian team won the T20 World Cup 2024 title.

Also Read: Most Test Centuries in Cricket History

5. Rohit Sharma | 499*

Most matches by an Indian in international cricket

Rohit Sharma played his first international cricket match for the Indian team in 2007. He is just one game away from the record figure of 500 after featuring in 499 matches so far in his overall international career.

Now, Rohit has retired from T20I and Test cricket. He is currently playing in ODIs. In his combined career, Sharma has amassed 19,700 runs at an average of 42.18, while he has scored a total of 49 centuries in all forms of the game for India.

Additionally, Rohit led India to back-to-back two ICC trophies, the 2024 T20 World Cup and Champions Trophy 2025. He has five centuries in the T20I format for India. Moreover, with 11,168 runs in 273 ODIs, he is also one of the top-notch run-scorers.

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Most maiden overs in T20Is among Test playing nations

Being able to contain some of the world’s most brutal batters to scoreless overs in the shortest format of the game is a truly remarkable feat. Let's have a look at the most maiden overs in T20Is among Test playing nations.

Aug 23, 2025, 11:46 AM4 min read

Most maiden overs in T20Is among Test playing nations

A maiden over, where six legitimate balls are delivered with no runs conceded, is common in the longer format of the game. But being able to contain some of the world’s most brutal batters to scoreless overs in the shortest format of the game is a truly remarkable feat.

However, a select few elite Test cricket nations players have career T20I economies of less than eight runs each and have a tally of maiden overs to their names.

Let's have a look at the most maiden overs in T20Is among Test playing nations.

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Most maiden overs in T20Is (Test playing nations)

5. Josh Hazlewood | 7

Most maiden overs in T20Is among Test playing nations

Josh Hazlewood is one of the most celebrated ace speedsters in international cricket. Hazlewood stands out for his stronger impact in limited-overs cricket, he maintains a better economy rate, delivers superior best figures.

Making his debut in 2013, Hazlewood has bowled seven maiden overs in the shortest format of the game. In 55 T20I, Hazlewood has claimed 73 wickets with an average of 21.83 and an economy rate of 7.60. No fast bowler from a Test nation has claimed more T20I wickets at a better economy rate since then.

4. Tim Southee | 7

Most maiden overs in T20Is among Test playing nations

Tim Southee had a fruitful 16-year-long T20I career. The right-arm swing bowler was often New Zealand’s third or fourth bowler in the shorter format, and he delivered in spades. Southee bowled seven maiden overs in the shortest format of the game.

Southee also bagged 164 wickets in 123 innings at an average of 22.38. He delivered his best performance 5/18 against Pakistan in December 2010.

3. Mustafizur Rahman | 8

Most maiden overs in T20Is among Test playing nations

Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman has quite a few variations which have led to his success as a bowler in T20I cricket. If there is anyone who can overtake Shakib Al Hasan to become Bangladesh’s highest wicket-taker in T20Is, it’s Mustafizur. He has bowled eight maiden overs in T20I cricket as of now, the most for Bangladesh.

Mustafizur bowls a mix of cutters and slower ones in the middle overs besides getting his yorkers right at the death. He did so at the 2016 T20 World Cup, on his way to a maiden five-wicket haul in T20 cricket. He finished the match with an outstanding 5/22.

However, his best performance was an unbelievable 6/10 against the USA in May 2024. He has taken 138 wickets in 109 innings at an average of 21.07 and an economy of 7.36.

2. Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 10

Most maiden overs in T20Is among Test playing nations

Bhuvneshwar Kumar, one of India's greatest new-ball bowlers, has delivered 10 maiden overs in the shortest format. The right-arm seamer was once a mainstay bowler for India across formats. Bhuvi made his T20I debut against Pakistan in December 2012. He bowled the 10th maiden in a T20 World Cup match against Zimbabwe on November 6, 2022.

Bhuvneshwar, who is known for his astute impeccable line and length, has picked up 90 wickets from 87 T20Is so far. His average and economy rate read 23.10 and 6.96.

Also Read: Team India’s Record in Knockout Games – ODI vs T20 vs Test

1. Jasprit Bumrah | 12

Most maiden overs in T20Is among Test playing nations

Jasprit Bumrah has bowled the most maiden overs in T20Is amongst the Test playing nations bowlers. Despite being known as one of India’s greatest fast bowlers in Test cricket, Bumrah has been equally as effective in his shorter format matches.

Since 2016, Bumrah has become a fearsome aspect of his country’s pace attack due to his unorthodox short run-up and ability to swing the ball both ways. This makes it hard for many batsmen to consistently score off him.

Bumrah has sent down an impressive 12 maiden overs. In 70 T20Is, Bumrah has also struck 89 wickets while averaging 17.74 and boasting a stellar economy of 6.27. 

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No KL Rahul, Mohammed Siraj in Duleep Trophy? BCCI writes to State Associations to include the centrally contracted players

BCCI has expressed strong displeasure over the exclusion of players like KL Rahul and Mohammed Siraj from the upcoming Duleep Trophy.

Aug 22, 2025, 12:00 PM4 min read

No KL Rahul, Mohammed Siraj in Duleep Trophy? BCCI

The controversy over the key members of the Indian Test team not being selected for major domestic cricket tournaments continues to grow. Now The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has expressed strong displeasure over the exclusion of top international players like KL Rahul and Mohammed Siraj from the South Zone team for the upcoming Duleep Trophy.

After this, the Board has officially written a letter to all the state associations asking them to give priority to the selection of centrally contracted players for this opening tournament of the domestic season.

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Many big names were not included

South Zone announced its team on July 27. Many big names like KL Rahul, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar, Prasidh Krishna and Sai Sudharsan were not included in it.

The Duleep Trophy, which begins in Bengaluru on August 28, is considered an important platform for domestic and national level talents. The board did not like the decision of the South Zone to not include these players in the team despite their availability during the off-season.

Abey Kuruvilla wrote the email

BCCI General Manager of Cricket Operations Abey Kuruvilla addressed the issue in an email sent to zonal coordinators and state units last week. According to the reports, Kuruvilla stressed the importance of ensuring the participation of all available Indian players to maintain the prestige and competitive level of the Duleep Trophy. 

Kuruvilla wrote in the email, “To uphold its prestige and ensure the highest quality of competition, it’s imperative that all currently available India players are selected for their respective zonal teams. Requesting the Zonal Convenors to ensure that all the current India players who are available to play Duleep trophy should be picked.”

“All players, contracted or otherwise, who make themselves available for selection into Team India, shall participate in domestic matches conducted by BCCI,” 

“In case any player opts not to participate in any domestic cricket tournaments in spite of availability, he/she shall not be considered for selection unless a prior recommendation is obtained to skip the match/tournament from the National coach and the chairman of the selection committee, and prior approval from the BCCI. In case any leave is granted, the same shall be considered on the basis of some valid and cogent reason.” the email said.

Instructions to give priority to domestic cricket

This directive is in line with the BCCI's policy of making participation of international players mandatory in domestic competitions. The board had previously warned players against giving priority to the IPL over first-class cricket and earlier this year reminded all contracted players to remain committed to the domestic calendar.

However, this instruction from BCCI has come after South Zone announced its team. It is still not clear whether the selectors will make any changes in their list or not. Tilak Verma was made the captain of the team.

Also Read: Duleep Trophy: Shardul Thakur to lead the West Zone; no Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara in the squad

Questions were raised on international players

Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Kuldeep Yadav, Akash Deep, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh and Shreyas Iyer among many other players are expected to participate in the tournament representing their respective regions.

The state associations have previously expressed concern that the automatic inclusion of Indian stars in the regional teams overlooks Ranji players who have performed consistently throughout the season.

Many have argued that matches such as India A tours and Board President's XI would be a more suitable platform for international players, leaving regional tournaments as a rewarding avenue for domestic players.

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BCCI extends Ajit Agarkar's contract as Chairman of Selectors till June 2026

The BCCI has extended Ajit Agarkar’s contract as chairman of selectors until June 2026. The decision came just two days after India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad announcement.

Aug 21, 2025, 10:49 AM3 min read

BCCI extends Ajit Agarkar's contract as Chairman of Selectors till June 2026

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has extended the contract of Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar. According to the report, he will remain in this position till June 2026. The decision came just two days after India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad announcement. Former fast bowler Agarkar was made the chairman of Team India's selection committee in July 2023.

Also Read: Five things from Asia Cup team announcement press conference

The contract was renewed before IPL 2025

According to the report, Agarkar's contract was renewed ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. During his tenure, the Indian team won titles and also saw changes (in Tests and T20s). The BCCI had extended his contract till June 2026 and he had accepted the offer a few months ago.

“Under his tenure the Indian team had won titles and had seen transition (of the Tests and T20) too. The BCCI had extended his contract till June 2026 and he had accepted the offer a few months back,” a BCCI official said.

Indian cricket team under Agarkar's tenure

BCCI extends Ajit Agarkar's contract as Chairman of Selectors till June 2026

During Ajit Agarkar's tenure, Team India won the T20 World Cup in 2024 and the Champions Trophy earlier this year. Apart from this, Team India also reached the final of the 2023 ODI World Cup. Where it lost to Australia.

Agarkar has also overseen leadership changes. Shubman Gill became Test captain. Suryakumar Yadav took charge of the T20I side. Meanwhile, senior stars like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma now play only ODIs. Ravichandran Ashwin has retired completely.

S Sharath could lose his place

Agarkar currently works with SS Das, Subroto Banerjee, Ajay Ratra and S Sharath. But changes are expected at the BCCI annual meeting in September.

Reports say S Sharath could lose his place. He has served close to four years as selector, the maximum allowed by BCCI rules. Sharath earlier headed the junior selection panel before joining the senior one in 2023. BCCI will soon invite applications to fill the vacancy. Officials are largely happy with the rest of the panel. Only Sharath’s role looks under review for now.

Changes will also be made for women’s and junior panels

The shake-up will not stop with the men’s committee. The BCCI will also invite applications for the women’s and junior selectors. Neetu David, head of the women’s panel, and members Arati Vaidya and Mithu Mukherjee, complete their terms this season. The junior men’s panel, led by Thilak Naidu and others, may also see changes.

Also Read: ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: Indian squad announced, Shefali Verma not in the team

Agarkar's international career

Ajit Agarkar has taken 349 international wickets in his career. He has taken 58 wickets in Tests, 288 in ODIs and 3 wickets in T20 Internationals.

Agarkar was also a part of the Indian team that won the T20 World Cup in 2007. He scored 15 runs and took one wicket in 2 matches of the tournament. India won the title by defeating Pakistan in the final of the tournament held in South Africa.

Agarkar is the fastest Indian batsman to score a half century in ODIs. He scored a half century in 21 balls against Zimbabwe in the year 2000. He has also completed the fastest 50 wickets in ODIs for India. He achieved this feat in 23 matches.

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