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Richard Woodman

Writer who drew on his own experience at sea in a series of novels and historical works about the British merchant navy

“The end was anticlimax. We slipped home unnoticed. Britain turned no hair at our arrival, as just as she has turned no hair at our extinction.” When Richard Woodman published Voyage East in 1988, he knew that the mercantile world depicted within it, which he had joined aged 16, was gone.

The first-person novel – which never reads like fiction – describes the voyage of a cargo liner carrying goods and passengers from Liverpool to Singapore, Hong Kong, Kobe and Shanghai in the mid-1960s. There is a moment, off the coast of Borneo, when the captain sees a vessel with half a dozen grey aluminium boxes on her foredeck: “What the devil are they?” he asks the pilot. “‘They’re containers, Captain,’ the Pilot replied, and no one on the bridge heard the sentence of death pronounced upon us.”

Woodman, who has died aged 80, became the memorialist of the merchant fleets. Between 2008 and 2016 he wrote the history of the British merchant navy in five volumes, followed by A Low Set of Blackguards, a two-volume history (2016-17) of the East India Company.

His outstanding contribution came through his three second world war convoy histories: Arctic Convoys (1994), Malta Convoys (2000) and The Real Cruel Sea (2005). These are works of passion, based on experience and scrupulous research.

The loss of life among merchant seamen was proportionately greater than in any of the armed services and the recognition they received far less. From the beginning of the war a seafarer’s pay was stopped the minute his ship was sunk. “Time spent fighting for his life on a float or lifeboat was an unpaid excursion,” wrote Woodman.

While Winston Churchill acknowledged the crucial importance of the Battle of the Atlantic to national survival, it was not until 2012 that those who had served in the Arctic convoys, and had taken the highest casualties of all, were retrospectively honoured.

Born in north London, Richard was the elder son of Rosalie (nee Cann) and Douglas Woodman, a civil service administrator. Though he was far from the sea, his imagination was captured by the works of Arthur Ransome, Daniel Defoe, RM Ballantyne and Alan Villiers, and his enthusiasm nurtured by Sea Scout membership.

He was the youngest member of the Sea Scout crew that sailed the ex-German yawl Nordwind in the 1960 Tall Ships race and, despite failing all but two of his O-levels, he was accepted as an indentured apprentice with the Alfred Holt (Blue Funnel) line in 1960.

His first long trip to Australia came as a midshipman on the SS Glenarty, returning via the US: “I had been round the world before I would have been allowed inside a British pub.” Life on board ship took place in an uncompromising, all-male environment: the almost compulsory swearing, drinking and sexist banter encouraged the development of “a carapace behind which we hid our private selves”.

Woodman responded eagerly to the hands-on education in seamanship and navigation, developed his writing and sketching through the log-keeping and read his way through the excellent ships’ libraries provided by the Marine Society. He completed his four-year apprenticeship and gained his second mate’s certificate. He was, however, in love and hated saying goodbye to his girlfriend, Christine Hite, an art student, for many months at a time.

He left Blue Funnel in the mid-1960s and went to work for the Ocean Weather Service, where he discovered how vicious the North Atlantic winter weather systems could be – and how pitilessly an ex-second world war corvette would roll. Fortunately it was not long before a temporary position became available with Trinity House, the corporation charged with the maintenance of navigation marks around England, Wales and the Channel Islands.

The position became permanent; he and Christine married in 1969 and settled in Harwich, Essex, near the Trinity House east coast depot, and he served the corporation for most of the rest of his life.

The work at sea was varied, challenging, sometimes dangerous. Precise navigation, seamanship and attention to detail were essential qualities, but Woodman also found time to write. His first novel, The Eye of the Fleet, was published in 1981. This introduced a series of 14 adventures featuring the young Nathaniel Drinkwater, a hero somewhat in the Horatio Hornblower mode but bearing the unmistakable stamp of a writer who was also a sailor.

Despite his professional career being in motorised vessels, Woodman loved traditional gaff-rigged yachts, particularly his own Kestrel and then Andromeda, in which he and Christine explored the east coast rivers and beyond. The action of his nautical novels often turns on neat, seamanlike manoeuvres as well as including varied and closely observed seascapes.

His productivity was astonishing. He often wrote two or three novels a year and soon added non-fiction to his output. When he became captain of Trinity House Vessel Patricia, he achieved this by having two desks, one from which he could conduct official business, the other hidden behind a door, with a page from the work in progress always ready in the typewriter.

Meanwhile, in his job he was extremely focused, conscientious and painstaking. Although some remember him as being of the “old school”, Jill Kernick, the first woman in almost 500 years to work at sea for Trinity House, credits him with helping her break through traditional barriers in the early 80s.

In 1997 Woodman retired to write full time, but was soon elected a Younger Brother of Trinity House, and then an Elder Brother, the first time a former employee was accorded this honour. He was diagnosed with cancer in 2003 but there was no let-up in his work rate. His last completed novel, A River in Borneo (2022), harks back to 60s Indonesia but sets its final scene in a Colchester hospice.

He is survived by Christine and their children, Abigail and Edward, and grandson, Arlo.

🔔 Richard Martin Woodman, master mariner and author, born 10 March 1944; died 2 October 2024

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Thoughts on Ishan :

(and ict in general)

1. When he opted out of India's test squad before our series with S. Africa....I knew... I KNEW it will be a long time before we'll get to see him playing for India again.

And then few weeks later Rahul Dravid said in a press conference... He can come back... Just play domestic.... My heart sank.

Here's the thing, I don't blame him at all for taking a break due to mental fatigue.

I fully support his decision as well. He prioritised himself and that's good.

But my dude... If I was your friend, if I was there with you... I wouldn't have let you go.

I would have grabbed his trousers and refused to let go. This is team India. You take one step back and 10 other people are standing right behind you ready to take your place.

Shubhman gill was hyped up so much... Remember his 126 in 63 balls against New Zealand?

But he faltered.

And Today he's in reserve.

Jaiswal is going to be our new opener in all 3 formats very soon. And there's nothing wrong with that. The guy earned it.

Ishan left the South Africa Series and a month later during the india Vs England test Series Jurel was picked and he did an excellent job.

Now imagine... Imagine if Ishan was there instead... If ishan had scored those 90 runs.....he would have made his place permanent.

I'll repeat myself.... I don't blame him for leaving... But he should have thought this through. Especially when a guy like Rahul Dravid is your coach.

(he's the same guy who gave declaration during a test match when Sachin Tendulkar was about to score a century. He's not as innocent as he looks.)

Another thing which really hurts me is how so many people complain about him being benched and then dropped but Yaar....there are tons of players who have gone through this.

Even Ashwin was benched. He said in an interview that when his team would win he wouldn't even feel like going in the ground to congratulate them coz of how hurt he felt.

It happens.

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Anyways My overall opinion on this drama is :

1. I support him for leaving.

2. But I hate that he left.

3. A block of ice would be a better coach than Rahul Dravid.

Anyways... Jo hogaya so hogaya.

What I want now is for him to focus on his future.

And He can start by leaving Mumbai Indians.

MI was the team who would pick young players, groom and invest in them and make them capable enough for team India.

The MI we have seen this year is no longer that team. It doesn't matter how many reels their insta page puts out, the atmosphere of that team is tense, awkward and a hot mess.

If Mumbai really cared about a future captain as they claimed.... They should have made Ishan their new captain...like how csk and gt did with ruturaj and gill.

But oh well.

Right now... The best he can do is keep himself fit, play domestic and leave MI at THE EARLIEST.

That team, it's atmosphere, the mismanagement and inner conflicts (believe me, they exist) will not help him at all.

Imo, he doesn't need a team to grow. He has developed a good skill set. What he needs now is a stage.

A team like Kkr, RR or Gt will be great for that because these teams don't drop Their players after 1 or 2 matches... Have good coaches, stable environment and a good atmosphere overall.

Ishan is an excellent wicket keeper + batsman and the type of cricket he plays is best suited for t20 format (one day and test also but especially t20).

Whether we win or lose this t20 world cup... This one is the last one for our senior players.

After that, our youngsters will take charge (at least they should).

Yashasvi and Abhishek should be our openers.

Gill, rutu and Riyan would perfect be for middle order.

Ishan, with his explosive batting style, would be the perfect finisher.

Also... This dumb culture of batters not learning bowling (encouraged by this stupid impact rule) that has developed in the Indian team needs to STOP.

Look at Australia and New Zealand's t20 squad. Look at how many all rounders they have.

Look at ours. We won the 2007 cup because of all rounders as well.

Also... We cage our players. We hold them back. A player like Travis head is playing with such ferocity because his style and mindset is supported by his captain, his team and his media.

Meanwhile... If an Indian player attempts to do the same and doesn't make a big score in 2 -3 matches... He'll be benched instantly.

Another thing... If we look up the stats of our players in this year's t20 wc squad...

Except virat, Bumrah and maybe kuldeep ...everyone else is on ram bharose.

When players like n. reddy, ishan, rutu, gill, Riyan, natrajan... will be groomed and given enough opportunities....their aggressive style will be supported instead of criticized.... that's when we will win trophies.

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Do you think the BCCI should ask Rohit to retire gracefully (as in not sack/drop him) at the end of this the WTC cycle? in any other situation this kind of a series loss would have called for sacking of the captain and coach.

Is Bumrah ready to captain ICT full term? That includes him staying fit for almost all matches of a series.

And I agree with you statements on Gambhir. Now he's going to realise how hard it is to coach a cricket team. Every time that mf opened his mouth it was to spew nonsense about Dhoni, Kohli, Shastri, etc. Karma is just coming back for that man.

Thank you for the ask!!! Already apologizing because I have a lot to say on this matter and this will get very looonggg, you've been warned.

See I believe that ICT will undergo a transitional phase very soon. The seniors will hang up their boots soon after the finals (if we reach there) or in the midst of the next cycle cz I definitely don't think most of them will play another full cycle. As much I hate to see them go, it's kind of inevitable though about Rohit (and by extension Kohli) retiring, I think it's still too early to make statements like this before BGT because that will be their last chance to step up otherwise I think some harsh calls need to be made. I desperately hope that they get their form back because Jaddu and Ash are doing well tbh, they won't be dropped or asked to retire because of their performance.

And I also agree that Dhoni or Kohli would have been publicly slandered after this kind of loss but Rohit did come forward and took responsibility (atleast after the 3rd test) although the interviewers should've been sterner rather than asking about the positives and feelings (I remember clips of Atherton properly grilling MS in 2011 after 3-0 loss in England). But we also have to keep in mind that a huge series is coming up and we can't afford captaincy changes now considering Rohit is actually a good captain in most situations. Though I do think that a transition should be placed into effect with Bumrah playing a bigger role in leadership and daresay even captaining dead rubber matches. His availability will be an issue taking in point that he's India's main bowler in all formats but his fitness won't cause problems imo if he doesn't play pointless bilaterals.

Lastly on Gambhir, what do I even say? I grudgingly respect him as a player but his constant credit narrative and baseless statements do bother me a lot. I don't know about limited overs but his position as a coach in red ball cricket should be reviewed and, same as the seniors of the team, BGT should be the stage for him to perform. His performance (mind you as a mentor, Chandrakant Pandit was the actual coach who literally built the side) in IPL got him the position but he will have to prove himself.

I may be criticizing them right now but I'll definitely be the happiest if they perform well (yes even GG) and chahe jitna bhi gussa karlu at the end of the day sabse ladkar inhi ko support karungi. So to all the people sending me asks calling players names and all, pls stop. Even if they're going through a bad patch, they're still national players who have done more for India than all of you combined. Learn the difference between criticism and hate.

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Curious squad announcements

England squad for ODI series against New Zealand: Jos Buttler (captain), Moeen Ali, Gus Atkinson, Jonny Bairstow, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Jason Roy, Ben Stokes, Reece Topley, David Willey, Mark Wood, Chris Woakes.

I mean, it’s incredibly similar to the squad of four years ago that won and won dramatically, which is mainly good. I mean, they absolutely won on a wing and a prayer, but the same team will have the same wings and prayers, so. I’m curious if S Curran will be in the starting XI. Probably - hopefully - and it seems to me that he’s the one projected to take on the Ben Stokes, batting-six-and-there-at-the-end role, and he doesn’t seem ready for that now so I guess the inclusion of Stokes is good. Just, you know, it’s better if everyone arrives in India with the Captain able to move.

I’m a bit surprised by the inclusion of Jason Roy. He hasn’t done much for a while. I guess I’m pleased in the sense that I like loyalty to players, but I was expecting Jacks, Crawley and Foakes and they have all contributed more to recent matches (although admittedly in different formats). But I’m also pleased because I have loyalty to players and if J-Roy can find some form with Jonny, England will stand in incredible stead.

Leaving out Harry Brook though.

Chuffed for David Willey.

England squad for T20 series against New Zealand: Jos Buttler (captain), Rehan Ahmed, Moeen Ali, Gus Atkinson, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Liam Livingstone, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Josh Tongue, John Turner, Luke Wood.

Yay, Will Jacks! I think he might be the crucial test player of the future so it’s nice to see him beginning to be included. Also great to see more Rehan Ahmed.

I wondered about Crawley, but the red ball and white ball teams seem to be pulling away from each other to some degree, so I’m not that surprised.

No Dan Lawrence in either format, which is a shame.

I don’t recall Gus Atkinson when Surrey have played Middlesex but I guess he must be something. Surrey are certainly an extremely strong side - the white ball team isn’t a million miles from a Surrey 1st XI. Which brings me to…

Seriously. Has Foakes set fire to a pavilion? Murdered a groundskeeper? Chained himself to The Oval and refused to leave?

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IND VS Enging Rohit Sharma confirms whether to play in England or not

Captain Team India Rohit Sharma shared his thoughts on the preparation of a team for the upcoming five -meth test series against England. The 37-year-old dough stated that the Pacers like Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami should be 100 % apartments after the IPL 2025 season. India should start its new World Test Championship (WTC) with a test series in England this summer. Blue men will hope…

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KL Rahul to KICK ASIDE Rohit Sharma and become India's Test Captain

KL Rahul’s solid performances in the ongoing IPL 2025 for Delhi Capitals have boosted his chances to lead the India National Cricket Team in the upcoming five-match Test series in England. A MyKhel report claimed that the Indian selectors are keeping a close eye on KL Rahul, especially since Rohit Sharma’s form has taken a major dip in the ongoing IPL 2025. Rohit Sharma had made a strong case to…

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Harry Brook: England's New White-Ball Captain

The new dawn in England's white-ball cricket is here now, and cricket fans, get ready for it! The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has officially announced Harry Brook as the captain of the men's ODI and T20 teams. Brook's ascension at a mere age of 26 is the end of an era, as Jos Buttler resigned recently after England's early exit from the ICC Champions Trophy held in Pakistan.

Brook's journey, from a Banks Cricket Club mini-league cricketer playing at Burley in Wharfedale to representing Yorkshire and England, would inspire him to dream of leading his team. And now, that dream has been realized. His statement reflects this gut-and-golden devotion: "It's a real honor to be named as England's white-ball captain. Ever since I was a kid, I thought about representing Yorkshire, then playing for England, and maybe someday leading that team. So to now be given the chance means a great deal to me."

His cricketing credentials are powerful. After his debut in January 2022, he became a regular part of the white-ball setup for England, having played 26 ODIs and scoring 816 runs at 34. His highest score is 110. In T20Is, he participated in 44 matches, making his highest score 81. He also played in the victorious ICC Men's T20 World Cup team from Australia in 2022.

But Brook's leadership skills are what he possesses. He has already proved to be tactically intelligent and cool-headed during Jos Buttler's absence when he served as acting captain and as deputy captain. As an example, it was evident how he directed under great pressure last September when England faced Australia in an ODI series: it clearly showed how his mind processes the match situation.

Rob Key, Managing Director of England Men's Cricket, expressed confidence in Brook's great future with the team: "Harry is not only an outstanding cricketer but also has an excellent cricketing brain and a clear vision for both teams that will drive us towards winning more series, World Cups, and major global tournaments."

Brook's first assignment as captain is going to be at home against the West Indies: three ODIs and three T20Is to be held starting May 29 at Edgbaston. This series will mark the first steps toward England getting to the Men's T20 World Cup in 2026 in India and Sri Lanka and the ODI World Cup in 2027, scheduled to be held in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.

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The Pataudi Trophy Controversy: Why Cricket Must Preserve Its History

The recent decision to retire the Pataudi Trophy, awarded to the winner of the Test series between India and England in England, has stirred quiet dismay among cricket purists. Introduced in 2007, the trophy commemorated 75 years since the two nations first clashed in Test cricket in 1932. Named after the illustrious Pataudi family—both Iftikhar Ali Khan and his son Mansoor Ali Khan, the latter regarded as one of India’s finest captains—the trophy stood as a symbol of India’s rich cricketing heritage. Its sudden disappearance is not just an administrative change—it’s a cultural loss.

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Massive Boost For Rajasthan Royals As Sanju Samson Gets NCA Clearance For Wicket-Keeping Duties

File photo of Sanju Samson.© BCCI Sanju Samson is set to return as Rajasthan Royals captain after receiving clearance from the National Cricket Academy to keep wickets in the Indian Premier League. Samson had undergone surgery on his right index finger after being hit by former RR teammate and England pacer Jofra Archer during India’s T20I series against England in February. He had played in the…

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[ad_1] Rohit Sharma’s captaining India versus England (Image: BCCI) Rohit Sharma will decide on going to England for a five-Test series by the second week of May, RevSportz understands. In case he opts out, which appears unlikely at the moment, Shubman Gill is next in line to be handed the Test captaincy. The Indian squad for the England tour – the five-Test series commencing at Leeds on 20 June – is likely to be picked in the final weeks of the IPL. “As things stand, Rohit is going,” a source in the know told RevSportz. “But you never know. It will depend on his fitness as well. There’s no hurry. By mid-May, he will decide. If Rohit travels, he will lead the side, almost by default. Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness, however, is a concern. The fast bowler might not play all five Tests in England to manage his workload. At present, Bumrah’s return date in this year’s IPL remains undecided. The 31-year-old is still recovering from the back injury that saw him miss the Champions Trophy. Bumrah is Indian cricket’s most valuable player by a distance, and there is no question of rushing him back. The medical team at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru will not allow that. Bumrah was the designated vice-captain of the Indian team for the tour of Australia and led in the first Test in Perth in Rohit’s absence. The team started off with a resounding win. However, as India lost two out of the next three Tests under Rohit’s charge, Bumrah had to assume the responsibility again in the final Test in Sydney, with the regular skipper standing down due to his poor form with the bat. In that game, however, the speedster suffered a lower-back stress injury and couldn’t bowl in the second innings. Rohit scored just 31 runs in five innings in Australia. Following the tour, the BCCI conducted a review meeting where it was reportedly decided that Bumrah would be India’s red-ball captain in the next World Test Championship cycle, starting with the England series. However, concerns over his fitness could jeopardise those plans. Shane Bond, the former New Zealand fast bowler who worked with Bumrah at MI as the team’s bowling coach, has warned that another injury to the same spot could be potentially career-ending for India’s most treasured cricketing asset. “You would be looking at five Tests in England; I would not want to be playing him in any more than two in a row,” Bond was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo. “Maybe, the selectors will have to look at Shubman as the back-up option,” said the source. “He has already been appointed as vice-captain in the ODI team, and he is being viewed as a long-term option in the longer format as well.” Rohit led India to the Champions Trophy triumph, and the carry-over effect has created a strong sentiment in his favour to lead the team in the Test series in England as well. However, there’s a catch. ODIs and Tests are two completely different formats. Does he still have it in him to succeed in Tests? The ball will move in the air and off the deck in England, and after back-to-back Test series losses against New Zealand and Australia, India will have little margin for error. BCCI Central Contracts: With the BCCI set to release its central contract list for men’s cricket in the coming days, it is understood that the hierarchy is unlikely to make major changes. Rohit, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja are likely to be retained in the A+ category, despite having retired from T20 internationals. The decision, however, might not be unanimous. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, India head coach Gautam Gambhir, and chief selector Ajit Agarkar are expected to hold a meeting in Guwahati on Saturday regarding the contracts. Shreyas Iyer, who was unceremoniously dropped from the central contract list last year, is set to earn back his retainership now that he has returned to the ODI fold. Ishan Kishan’s case, however, is said to be fifty-fifty. The Jharkhand wicketkeeper-batsman also lost his central contract last year, ostensibly for not playing domestic cricket.

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[ad_1] Rohit Sharma’s captaining India versus England (Image: BCCI) Rohit Sharma will decide on going to England for a five-Test series by the second week of May, RevSportz understands. In case he opts out, which appears unlikely at the moment, Shubman Gill is next in line to be handed the Test captaincy. The Indian squad for the England tour – the five-Test series commencing at Leeds on 20 June – is likely to be picked in the final weeks of the IPL. “As things stand, Rohit is going,” a source in the know told RevSportz. “But you never know. It will depend on his fitness as well. There’s no hurry. By mid-May, he will decide. If Rohit travels, he will lead the side, almost by default. Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness, however, is a concern. The fast bowler might not play all five Tests in England to manage his workload. At present, Bumrah’s return date in this year’s IPL remains undecided. The 31-year-old is still recovering from the back injury that saw him miss the Champions Trophy. Bumrah is Indian cricket’s most valuable player by a distance, and there is no question of rushing him back. The medical team at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru will not allow that. Bumrah was the designated vice-captain of the Indian team for the tour of Australia and led in the first Test in Perth in Rohit’s absence. The team started off with a resounding win. However, as India lost two out of the next three Tests under Rohit’s charge, Bumrah had to assume the responsibility again in the final Test in Sydney, with the regular skipper standing down due to his poor form with the bat. In that game, however, the speedster suffered a lower-back stress injury and couldn’t bowl in the second innings. Rohit scored just 31 runs in five innings in Australia. Following the tour, the BCCI conducted a review meeting where it was reportedly decided that Bumrah would be India’s red-ball captain in the next World Test Championship cycle, starting with the England series. However, concerns over his fitness could jeopardise those plans. Shane Bond, the former New Zealand fast bowler who worked with Bumrah at MI as the team’s bowling coach, has warned that another injury to the same spot could be potentially career-ending for India’s most treasured cricketing asset. “You would be looking at five Tests in England; I would not want to be playing him in any more than two in a row,” Bond was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo. “Maybe, the selectors will have to look at Shubman as the back-up option,” said the source. “He has already been appointed as vice-captain in the ODI team, and he is being viewed as a long-term option in the longer format as well.” Rohit led India to the Champions Trophy triumph, and the carry-over effect has created a strong sentiment in his favour to lead the team in the Test series in England as well. However, there’s a catch. ODIs and Tests are two completely different formats. Does he still have it in him to succeed in Tests? The ball will move in the air and off the deck in England, and after back-to-back Test series losses against New Zealand and Australia, India will have little margin for error. BCCI Central Contracts: With the BCCI set to release its central contract list for men’s cricket in the coming days, it is understood that the hierarchy is unlikely to make major changes. Rohit, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja are likely to be retained in the A+ category, despite having retired from T20 internationals. The decision, however, might not be unanimous. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, India head coach Gautam Gambhir, and chief selector Ajit Agarkar are expected to hold a meeting in Guwahati on Saturday regarding the contracts. Shreyas Iyer, who was unceremoniously dropped from the central contract list last year, is set to earn back his retainership now that he has returned to the ODI fold. Ishan Kishan’s case, however, is said to be fifty-fifty. The Jharkhand wicketkeeper-batsman also lost his central contract last year, ostensibly for not playing domestic cricket.

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Rohit Sharma not available for England Test series, likely to rest

India’s red-ball captain Rohit Sharma is reportedly set to skip the upcoming five-match Test series against England. Sharma, who recently led India to ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 glory, is currently playing for Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL). However, with India’s tour of England scheduled from June 20 to August 4, questions remain over his participation. As per reports,…

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Rohit Sharma not available for England Test series, likely to rest

India’s red-ball captain Rohit Sharma is reportedly set to skip the upcoming five-match Test series against England. Sharma, who recently led India to ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 glory, is currently playing for Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL). However, with India’s tour of England scheduled from June 20 to August 4, questions remain over his participation. As per reports,…

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'We are good in our conditions ...'

Former English captain Joe Root said that a team under the leadership of Ben Stokes would not have room to hide when he faced India in the upcoming five -match series. Joe Root, who is a key figure in England, stated that consistency would be key to his side to succeed against a strong Indian team in the series. The 34-year-old surpassed Alastair Cook last year to become the highest period in…