Gony replaces Sreesanth in Indian squad for tri-series

Gony replaces Sreesanth in Indian squad for tri-series

7 Jun, 2008 1220hrs IST, PTI

DELHI: Punjab seamer Manpreet Gony on Saturday was included in the Indian squad for the tri-series in Bangladesh after paceman S Sreesanth was ruled out due to a side strain, sustained in an Indian Premier League match. "Due to non availability of Sreesanth, it was decided by the selection committee to send Manpreet Gony for Bangladesh tri-series," Niranjan Shah, BCCI Secretary, said in a media release. "Sreesanth was assessed by Dr. Kinja at Bangalore on Friday. He has got a left-sided external oblique strain. He would require about 2 weeks for recovering from the current situation and getting back to his normal bowling routine," the press release added. The Punjab bowler thus becomes the third player who has been rewarded for his good performance in the recently concluded inaugural Indian Premier League. Gony, who has played just five-first class matches, had claimed 17 wickets in 16 matches for the IPL runners-up Chennai Super Kings at an average of 26.05. Baroda all rounder Yousuf Pathan and Hyderabad spinner Pragyan Ojha were earlier given ODI calls for the tri-series. The Kerala pacer would now undergo a two-week rehabilitation programme and will be available for the Asia Cup, to be held in Pakistan. "He will be available for Asia Cup 2008 to be played at Pakistan. Mr. Sreesanth rehabilitation will be organised at NCA in Bangalore," the BCCI press release said.

Yusuf Pathan, Ojha new faces in ODI squad

All-rounder Yusuf Pathan and young left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha were on Friday rewarded for their good showing in the Indian Premier as the selectors announced a young 15-member squad for the forthcoming tri-series in Bangladesh and the Asia Cup in Pakistan.

Apart from the two new faces, the selection panel, headed by Dilip Vengsarkar, recalled seamer R P Singh, who replaces Munaf Patel, a member of the squad that won the tri-series in Australia earlier this year.

Besides Patel, the selectors dropped Manoj Tiwary and Dinesh and ignored former captains Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid again.

Sachin Tendulkar made himself unavailable for the two assignments as he has not recovered fully from a prolonged groin injury.

Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh, the other senior member of the side, also missed out on a berth as he has been banned for five one-dayers after being found guilty of slapping national teammate S Sreesanth during an IPL match last month.

Source: http://www.rediff.com/cricket/2008/may/30team.htm

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Silchar may get India-England ODI

ACA to back Silchar plea
Guwahati, May 25: The Assam Cricket Association (ACA) has decided to recommend the District Sports Association of Silchar’s appeal to the BCCI to grant it a one-day international venue status.

At the ACA’s governing body meeting in Hojai on Saturday, the issue on Silchar’s appeal to host the India-England ODI at Satindra Mohan Dev Stadium in December was discussed.
Officials contended that since the BCCI was the competent authority to recognise ODI venues in consultation with the ICC, the ACA would recommend Silchar’s case to the BCCI.

“If the BCCI recognises the venue observing the necessary formalities, we will consider allotment of a match in Silchar,” ACA secretary Bikash Baruah said, elaborating on the governing body meeting’s resolution.

With the installation of floodlights in the 30,000-capacity stadium, the DSA of Silchar has been pleading with the ACA for allotment of an international match there. Though the stadium and associated amenities in Silchar meets the requirement for hosting an ODI match, the Barak Valley town falls short of accommodation facilities in compliance with the ICC provisions.
Silchar lacks the five-star accommodations that the ICC prefers in ODI centres.

However, even Guwahati does not have five-star hotels, but has been hosting ODIs since 1983, accommodating the teams in some of the best available hotels in the city. Silchar is also lagging behind as far as flight connectivity is concerned.

The governing body has also approved of the introduction of elite and plate groups in the Nuruddin Ahmed Trophy senior inter-district cricket tournament in conformity with the BCCI’s Ranji Trophy competition rules. OTHER HEADLINERS Chandrajyoti Bhattacharjee of Karimganj unanimously elected vice-president from South Assam Zone APSC member Sirajul Hussain Saikia, parliamentary secretary Ajit Singh, DIG of Police GP Singh and veteran sports organiser Nani Dutta named special invitees for general body meetings
ACA makes profit of Rs 78 lakh from November 5, 2007, India-Pakistan ODI.Source: Telegraph India