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  India TV Poll results: Do you agree with BCCI's move to exclude Ishan and Iyer from the contract?

  Cricket | March 04, 2024 17:56 IST

  Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan were not considered for the BCCI central contracts when the Indian Board named 30 players for the annual player retainership fir 2023-24. Several cricket pundits backed BCCI's decision.

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  'If you don't respect...': Ex-Pakistan cricketer lauds BCCI's termination of Ishan, Iyer's contracts

  Cricket | March 03, 2024 15:16 IST

  The BCCI cracked the whip on Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan, two of the members of India's World Cup squad by terminating their central contract for the 2023-24 season. Iyer and Kishan both missed red-ball domestic games and hence were punished for the same.

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  Shreyas Iyer falls cheaply in Ranji Trophy semis for Mumbai after BCCI central contract snub

  Cricket | March 03, 2024 12:29 IST

  Shreyas Iyer didn't do most with the opportunity he had in the first innings of the Ranji Trophy semi-final against Tamil Nadu in Mumbai. Iyer, who was dropped from India's Test squad in the middle of the England series, was left out of the BCCI's central contract list.

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  Mumbai captain Ajinkya Rahane praises under-fire Shreyas Iyer ahead of Ranji Trophy semifinal

  Cricket | March 01, 2024 19:20 IST

  “I don't think he needs any encouragement or advice. He has always contributed with the bat for Mumbai, and him being around other players in the dressing room will also help the team’s cause," Ajinkya Rahane said on the eve of the Ranji Trophy semifinal round.

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  'Few players will suffer but let it be': Kapil Dev praises BCCI's commitment to domestic cricket

  Cricket | March 01, 2024 16:27 IST

  The BCCI excluded seven cricketers, including Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan, from their annual central contracts to the men's senior team, recommending 'all athletes give precedence to participating in domestic cricket' when not playing for the national team.

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  Veteran wicketkeeper opens up on non-participation of players in domestic cricket

  Cricket | March 01, 2024 9:17 IST

  The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced its latest list of centrally contracted players on February 28. Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer who were a part of the list earlier have been left out of it.

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  Ranji Trophy 2024 semifinal Live: Where to watch Mumbai vs Tamil Nadu, Vidarbha vs Madhya Pradesh?

  Cricket | March 01, 2024 8:00 IST

  Vidarbha and Madhya Pradesh will clash in the first semifinal in Nagpur while Ajinkya Rahane-led Mumbai will take on Sai Kishore-led Tamil Nadu in the high-voltage second semifinal game at home starting on March 2.

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  What privileges will Iyer and Kishan miss after being removed from BCCI central contracts?

  Cricket | February 29, 2024 16:47 IST

  Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan have been hit by the BCCI for not playing in the Ranji Trophy as the Indian Board has not named the duo in its annual player retainership contract. Iyer and Kishan will be missing out several privileges due to this,

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  Explained: Why Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer were dropped from BCCI's annual central contract list?

  Cricket | February 29, 2024 8:45 IST

  The BCCI pulled up Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan rather decisively as the board left both of them out of the Indian men's team's annual central contracts list. 30 players were handed central contracts for 2023-24 across four categories with 11 new players getting it for the first time.

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  Rinku included; 7 players dropped, four promoted: Complete list of changes in BCCI central contracts

  Cricket | February 29, 2024 6:30 IST

  The BCCI sprung a few surprises while announcing the annual central contracts for the Indian men's team. There were 11 names in the list while four players were promoted from the last time. However, the big discussion point was the exclusion of the duo of Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer.

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  'Chin up Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan': Shastri posts for duo after they missed BCCI's contract

  Cricket | February 28, 2024 22:56 IST

  "Please note that Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan were not considered for the annual contracts in this round of recommendations," BCCI wrote in a statement while announcing the central contracts for players for 2023-24. Former head coach Ravi Shastri has backed the two players.

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  Shreyas Iyer to play Ranji Trophy semifinal for Mumbai: Report

  Cricket | February 27, 2024 19:29 IST

  Shreyas Iyer missed the quarterfinal of the Ranji Trophy for Mumbai as he cited a back spasm issue for the state team's clash against Baroda. He will be now seen in action after being named in Mumbai's team for the semifinal against Tamil Nadu.

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  BCCI considers revising pay structure to boost Test cricket participation amidst Kishan-Iyer saga

  Cricket | February 27, 2024 16:10 IST

  The Indian Board is considering bringing in a pay structure where the players who will play all the Test series in a year will be granted additional bonus apart from their annual retainer contract. The decision will be due to centrally-contracted players' absence from domestic cricket.

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  Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube to miss Mumbai's Ranji Trophy quarter-final against Baroda

  Cricket | February 20, 2024 23:42 IST

  Shreyas Iyer will not be part of Mumbai's Ranji Trophy quarterfinal against Baroda due to back spasms. The star player was not picked for the last three Tests against England. Shivam Dube will also miss the quarterfinal.

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  Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer skip Ranji Trophy despite BCCI mandate

  Cricket | February 16, 2024 12:39 IST

  BCCI Secretary Jay Shah had recently cleared that if a player is fit, then he should be available to play domestic cricket without any reason. Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer and Deepak Chahar were specifically told to play for their state teams from next round of Ranji Trophy that began on February 16.

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  Dropped from Indian team, Shreyas Iyer absent from Mumbai's squad for Ranji Trophy clash vs Assam

  Cricket | February 15, 2024 8:06 IST

  Indian batter Shreyas Iyer after being dropped from the Test squad seems like hasn't showed up for the Ranji Trophy. Mumbai announced a 16-man squad for their Ranji Trophy match against Assam and Iyer wasn't one of those names.

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  'Selectors should stop overestimating Shreyas Iyer's talent': Ian Chappell blasts India batter

  Cricket | February 12, 2024 17:14 IST

  Shreyas Iyer, who was averaging 19 in his last 10 innings in Tests, has been axed by the Indian team for the remaining three games against England. Former Australia captain Ian Chappell was sort of relieved as he reckoned that Indian selectors were 'overestimating Shreyas Iyer's talent'.

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  India announce squad for last three Tests against England; Kohli notable absentee, no Iyer

  Cricket | February 10, 2024 11:18 IST

  After missing the second Test match due to injury, the star wicketkeeper batter KL Rahul is included in India's team for the remaining three matches against England but the likes of Virat Kohli and Mohammed Shami remain unavailable.

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  India's injury woes continue to mount, star player unlikely for third Test in Rajkot vs England

  Cricket | February 09, 2024 13:02 IST

  Team India is already without Virat Kohli and the players like Mohammed Shami and Rishabh Pant are still injured while KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja missed second Test for the same reason. Now yet another cricketer is unlikely to play third Test and even end up missing the series too.

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  Shreyas Iyer's magic moment on-field to run out Ben Stokes sends body blow to England | WATCH

  Cricket | February 05, 2024 13:47 IST

  Shreyas Iyer produced a magic on-field to end Ben Stokes' stay in the second innings of the second Test in Vizag. Iyer got the England skipper run out to send a body blow to the English side on day 4 of the Test match. Watch the dismissal here.