Yashpal Sharma

Yashpal Sharma: A gutsy cricketer and India’s World Cup hero

Yashpal Sharma was played a key role in India's 1983 World Cup campaign.

World Cup 1983 semi-final: Resilient India overcome cocky England

In a display of clinical efficiency unfancied Indian outplayed the overconfident England team to reach the final of the Prudential World Cup. Mohinder Amarnath and Kirti Azad suffocated England before the middle-order saw India to victory.

Virender Sehwag’s return to Team India depends on fitness: Yashpal Sharma

Former national selector Yashpal Sharma feels Virender Sehwag has a lot of cricket left in him and said that he can make a comeback in the Indian team if he gives attention to his fitness.

T20 tournament launched for government school students

With an aim of giving students of government schools a chance to showcase their talent, Muthoot Group, a leading business house of the country, has launched a cricket tournament.

Sachin Tendulkar knows when to retire, says outgoing selector Kris Srikkanth

By CricketCountry Staff

Outgoing chairman of selectors Kris Srikkanth on Tuesday said India’s star cricketer Sachin Tendulkar knows the best when to retire, adding that the team needs his presence.

The role gives me an opportunity to serve Indian cricket: Amarnath

By CricketCountry Staff

Mohinder Amarnath has now become North Zone’s selector in the latest shuffle that took place in the BCCI Annual General Meeting on Monday, replacing his 1983 World Cup winning colleague Yashpal Sharma. Amarnath, one of India’s gutsiest cricketers, was never a big fan of the selection committees.

Mohinder Amarnath to replace Yashpal Sharma as North Zone national selector

Former India batsman Mohinder Amarnath is all set to become the national selector from North Zone, replacing Yashpal Sharma who has already completed his four-year term.

Srinivasan to take over as BCCI President on Monday

In a smooth transfer of power, N Srinivasan would take over the reins of BCCI from incumbent President Shashank Manohar at the Cricket Board's 82nd Annual General Meeting on Monday.

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.

BCCI likely to give a year extention to selection committee

The Cricket Board (BCCI) is likely to retain the five-member selection committee thanks to Indian team's World Cup triumph, its ascend to the top of Test rankings and the consistent run in limited overs cricket.