Raja Venkat

N Srinivasan didn’t allow MS Dhoni to be sacked as India captain, says former selector Raja Venkat

Back in 2012, selectors voted Dhoni's ouster and wanted Kohli to lead India.

‘N Srinivasan didn’t allow the appointment of Virat Kohli as India’s captain in 2012,’ says former selector Raja Venkat

Indian cricket star Virat Kohli could have led India way back in 2012, if N Srinivasan had not intervened.

Virat Kohli could have led India 3 years back, feels Raja Venkat

Venkat also said the selectors were impressed with Kohli's captaincy.

Sachin Tendulkar’s 199th Test: Eden Gardens track expected to be a slow turner

The wicket for the first Test between India and the West Indies at Eden Gardens is expected to be a slow turner. India's think-tank was believed to have asked for a wicket with some bounce for their spinners to come into play.

BCCI to announce new selection panel on Thursday

 In what is expected to be a smooth and routine AGM on Thursday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is all set to revamp its senior selection committee by making at least four changes in the five-man panel following the completion of their term. 

Laxmi Ratan Shukla criticises national selector for dropping him

By Kushan Sarkar

All-rounder Laxmi Ratan Shukla, who played a pivotal role in Bengal's triumph in the Vijay Hazare final against Mumbai, on Monday took a dig at the national selector from east zone Raja Venkat for having dropped him on disciplinary grounds.

Yuvraj Singh’s comeback lasts only 14 balls

By CricketCountry Staff

Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh’s comeback match lasted only 14 balls. Playing in a practice match against U-25 cricketers from Karnataka at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Yuvraj came to bat at 70 for 2, chasing 286 runs, and scored only eight runs.

Srikkanth likely to remain selector for next four years

By CricketCountry Staff

Krishnamachari Srikkanth, the chairman of the four-member selection committee is likely to be given a fresh four-year contract by the Board of Control for Cricket (BCCI) in India, reports said.

Srikkanth offered resignation after Test debacle

By CricketCountry Staff

The chairman of the selection committee Krishnamachari Srikkanth had offered his resignation taking the moral responsibility of the humiliating 4-0 defeat against England in the Test series.

Srikkanth’s tenure extension to be decided at AGM

Team India's recent drubbing in England has raised a lot of questions about selection policies and suddenly Krishnamachari Srikkanth-led panel which was all but sure to get an year's extension will come under scanner during board's AGM on September 19 and 20.