MSK Prasad

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Chennai Super Kings' skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni. AP Photo

Performance in IPL will decide Dhoni's future in Indian team, says BCCI official

The former India skipper has not played for India since last July

09 Mar 2020 1:38 PM

Cricket Advisory Committee members Madan Lal and RP Singh speaking to the media after naming the new selectors in Mumbai on Wednesday. PTI Photo

Views on Dhoni's future, Kohli's stature clinched the issue for Joshi, Harvinder

Sivaramakrishnan lost out as his ability to work under someone else as chairman was not clear

04 Mar 2020 9:13 PM

WINNER AND THE ALSO-RAN: Sunil Joshi (left)T named the south zone representative in BCCI's senior selection panel and also its chairman while Venkatesh Prasad was also in the running. PTI file photo

Sunil Joshi is cricket selection committee's new chairman; Harvinder added to panel

The Cricket Advisory Committee to review performance of the selection panel after one year

04 Mar 2020 5:31 PM

Indian cricket team's chief selector, MSK Prasad said that Deepak Chahar will remain out of squad till April next year. (Photo:AFP)

Deepak Chahar will remain out of squad till April 2020, says MSK Prasad

Chahar aggravated his back injury, which he picked up during the second One Day International played in Vizag on Wednesday.

24 Dec 2019 11:27 AM

India chief selector MSK Prasad said that Rishabh Pant's batting performance in the recent series has improved but he needs to improve his wicket-keeping skills under the guidance of a specialist coach. (Photo:AFP)

Rishabh Pant to train under specialist wicket-keeping coach, says MSK Prasad

The 22-year-old batsman added 118 runs in the ODI series against West Indies including a knock of 71 runs in the first ODI in Chennai.

24 Dec 2019 10:34 AM

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly on Sunday confirmed that MSK Prasad-led selection panel's tenure is over. (Photo:AFP)

MSK Prasad and his selection panel's tenure is over, says BCCI prez Sourav Ganguly

Ganguly is satisfied with the performance of the selection committee, saying they have done a good job.

02 Dec 2019 10:57 AM

Since Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been on a break, the role of India’s wicket-keeper batsman remains vacant. With Rishabh Pant performing miserably in all formats of the game, India’s search for a specialist wicket-keeper cum batman has been going-on. (Photo:AP)

MSK Prasad advises Rishabh Pant to not compare himself with Mahendra Singh Dhoni

India dropped Pant from the longer format so as to include experienced Saha, who is terrific behind the stumps.

29 Nov 2019 1:35 PM

Despite receiving criticism from various sectors, MSK Prasad has maintained that he has good relations with former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and present captain Virat Kohli. (Photo: PTI)

Relationship with Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni still intact', says MSK Prasad

He likened his experience with the BCCI selection committee to his tenure as director of cricket at the Andhra Cricket Association.

28 Nov 2019 5:38 PM

MSK Prasad says Shreyas Iyer can be the solution to India’s no.4 problem in the limited-overs line-up given his fine growth as a player in the past two years. (Photo: AFP)

MSK Prasad hails youngster, identifies him as solution to India's No 4 crisis

Prasad, who was appointed chief selector in 2016 and is now nearing the end of his tenure.

28 Nov 2019 3:58 PM

That decision pf MSK Prasad has gone a long way in helping Jasprit Bumrah reach the top level and create his name as one of the best bowlers of his generation across all three formats. (Photo: AFP)

How Jasprit Bumrah got selected for Tests; MSK Prasad reveals

One decision that MSK Prasad's committee has been lauded for is their decision of selecting Jasprit Bumrah to represent India in Tests.

27 Nov 2019 3:17 PM

Today, for the last time, the chairman of national selector, MSK Prasad will be the attending the meeting to select the team for the upcoming ODI and T20I home series against the West Indies. (Photo:AFP)

MSK Prasad, panel members to select squad for ODI, T20I series vs WI for last time

Prasad, whose tenure ends this month, will be leaving the chief selector’s position vacant, along with his panel members.

21 Nov 2019 5:13 PM

It is learnt that Laxman Sivaramakrishnan will replace MSK Prasad as BCCI’s head selector. (Photo: File)

MSK Prasad to be replaced by Laxman Sivaramakrishnan as BCCI chief selector: reports

There have also been talks that the entire selection panel could be removed and replaced with a completely new one.

20 Nov 2019 8:22 PM

When Yuvraj Singh was asked about his thoughts on MS Dhoni’s retirement rumours, his apparent frustration with BCCI’s selection committee seemed prevalent. (Photo: PTI)

'Ask your great selectors when you meet them': Yuvraj Singh takes a dig at selectors when asked obout MS Dhoni's retirement rumours

Earlier, he had also demanded a better bunch of selectors and also said that their thinking in terms of modern cricket is not up to mark.

05 Nov 2019 4:01 PM

Yuvraj SIngh also said under-fire Rishabh Pant was not sure whether to hit the ball or rotate the strike but insisted that he should also be given a long-run. (Photo: AFP Collage)

Yuvraj Singh slams MSK Prasad's selction panel, backs Rishabh Pant

The southpaw had earlier claimed that the selectors did not pick him after being asked to clear the yo-yo test which he did.

05 Nov 2019 2:43 PM

Speaking to a newspaper, the 82-year-old Farokh Engineer, who played 46 Tests for India, ridiculed the credentials of India's five-member selection panel, led by MSK Prasad. (Photo: File)

MSK Prasad lashes out at Farokh Engineer following his comments on Anushka Sharma

Engineer claimed that he saw one of these five men serve tea to Sharma during the World Cup in England but didn't name anyone.

01 Nov 2019 12:28 PM

MS Dhoni has made himself unavailable for selection after the 50-over World Cup in England. (Photo: AFP)

Chief selector MSK Prasad, 'Time to look beyond MS Dhoni'

His committee will instead focus on Rishabh Pant, Dhoni's natural heir, Prasad said.

25 Oct 2019 2:05 PM

After giving Shivam Dube a maiden call-up in the T20I squad, chief selector MSK Prasad has said that the all-rounder is perfectly fit for the role as he has delivered phenomenal performances for India A. (Photo:AFP)

Shivam Dube has delivered phenomenal performances: MSK Prasad

Dube delivered phenomenal performances for India A.

25 Oct 2019 11:57 AM

BCCI Chief Selector MSK Prasad said that even MS Dhoni endorses the selectors' backing of youngsters like Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson. (Photo: AFP)

MSK Prasad, 'MS Dhoni endorses our backing of youngsters like Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson'

Prasad said he has already mentioned that it's time to think beyond Dhoni and it reflected in their team selections.

24 Oct 2019 7:49 PM

Just a day after Rishabh Pant got out again by playing a rash shot during the second T20I versus South Africa, chief selector MSK Prasad has stated that the selectors are grooming potential players who could be used as a backup wicket-keeper batsman for mis-firing Pant. However, despite that Pant will continue to be the first-choice until a suitable replacement is found, said the national chairman of selectors. (Photo:AFP)

Indian selectors training possible backups for Rishabh Pant in all formats

After having played 11 Tests, 12 ODIs and 19 T20Is, the left-handed batsman managed to register only four 30-plus scores.

20 Sep 2019 1:46 PM

For much delight to the fans, prime selector MSK Prasad has finally decided to make Rohit Sharma open the innings during home Test series versus the Proteas. (Photo:AFP)

MSK Prasad reveals batting slot for Rohit Sharma for Test series vs South Africa

The chief selector also stated that the hitman would be opening the batting with left-hander Mayank Agarwal.

13 Sep 2019 1:17 PM

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