Devendra Pandey

India

Journalist at The Indian Express

Journalist with The Indian Express. Failed cricketer. Ramnath Goenka Awardee.

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Kohli is a ‘legend’, should have retired after England series - Dilip Vengsarkar

2 days ago | indianexpress.com | Devendra Pandey

Dilip Vengsarkar As told to Devendra Pandey ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEOVIDEOI’m surprised with the decision of Virat Kohli to retire especially because the big England tour is coming up in June. I think he (Virat) should have played against England. It’s a five-match Test series in their backyard, a big series. He could have played the entire series and then called it a day. But he decided not to – and it’s his call. He had a great, outstanding innings.
Desire to spend more time with family a factor in Kohli’s retirement

2 days ago | indianexpress.com | Devendra Pandey

In the first week of April, chief selector Ajit Agarkar and a powerful administrator running Indian cricket received Virat Kohli’s message that he wanted to retire from Tests while continuing to feature in ODIs. The desire to spend more time with his family was a key factor in his decision-making. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEOVIDEOThe Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) wasn’t ready for such a decision, especially with the five-Test England tour on the horizon.
ஐ.பி.எல் மீண்டும் தொடக்கம்: மே 13-ம் தேதிக்குள் வீரர்களை ஒன்று திரட்டுமாறு உரிமையாளர்களிடம் கூறிய பி.சி.சி.ஐ

3 days ago | tamil.indianexpress.com | Devendra Pandey

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IPL re-start: BCCI tells franchises to assemble players by Tuesday

4 days ago | indianexpress.com | Devendra Pandey

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has asked all IPL teams, except Punjab Kings, to report to their respective venues by Tuesday. It is learnt that the Indian board has verbally informed the franchises that they are planning to come up with a new schedule and resume the IPL soon. The BCCI also has informed the franchises to inform their foreign players about their travel plans.
‘Looking at the possibility of restarting IPL immediately… will consult government’: IPL chairman Arun Dhumal

4 days ago | indianexpress.com | Devendra Pandey

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is looking at the possibility of starting the suspended Indian Premier League (IPL) ‘immediately’ after India and Pakistan announced a ceasefire on Saturday, IPL chairman Arun Dhumal said. “Ceasefire has just been announced. We now explore the possibility of resuming and concluding the IPL.
Looking at the possibility of restarting IPL immediately… will consult government: IPL chairman Arun Dhumal

4 days ago | indianexpress.com | Devendra Pandey

IPL chairman Arun Dhumal is hopeful that foreign players, who have flown back home, will be back when the league resumes. However, he said a decision on restarting the IPL will be taken only after consulting the government. In a chat with The Indian Express, Dhumal spoke about the reason for stopping the game in Dharamsala mid-way and getting a special train for the cricketers to travel to Delhi. Excerpts. With ceasefire being announced, what is the future of the IPL?
Virat Kohli tells BCCI he wants to retire from Test cricket

5 days ago | indianexpress.com | Devendra Pandey

Virat Kohli has told the Indian cricket board that he wishes to retire from Test cricket, but top officials have asked him to reconsider the decision, The Indian Express has learnt. “He has made up his mind and has informed the board that he is moving on from Test cricket. The BCCI has urged him to rethink as the crucial England tour is coming up. He is yet to revert on the request,” sources told this newspaper.
BREAKING: IPL likely to be suspended due to India-Pakistan conflict

6 days ago | indianexpress.com | Devendra Pandey

The Indian Premier League is likely to be suspended in the wake of the rising tensions in the border. The Indian Express understands that an official confirmation on this is imminent with the BCCI, following consultation with the Indian government, believes time is not right for the tournament to go ahead and wants to ensure the safety of the players isn’t compromised.
Yashasvi Jaiswal does a U-turn, wants to continue playing for Mumbai

6 days ago | indianexpress.com | Devendra Pandey

A month after opening batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal asked for a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to switch from Mumbai to Goa, the Indian opener took a U-turn. The 23-year-old has now written an email to the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) to withdraw his NOC and said he is available to represent Mumbai for the next domestic season.
IPL: BCCI waits for government advice, ready with Plan B

6 days ago | indianexpress.com | Devendra Pandey

The unprecedented blackout on the western front Thursday cast a long shadow on the Indian Premier League. Around 9.35 pm, the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala, about 90 km from Pathankot which saw aerial attacks from across the border, was called off after 10.1 overs. Then, the BCCI went into a huddle to decide the future of the tournament. “We are monitoring the situation, seeking the Government’s advice, and will take the final decision on the IPL tomorrow.