Saba Karim

‘Why Keep Him in the Team?’ – Saba Karim Questions Rohit Sharma’s Selection for Australia ODIs After Losing Captaincy

Former India selector Saba Karim questions Rohit Sharma’s inclusion in the ODI squad for the Australia tour 2025 after being removed as captain, sparking debate over India’s future leadership plans.

Oct 06, 2025, 12:52 PM IST

'Well, in the absence of Kohli...': Not Shubman Gill, Saba Karim Wants This Indian Star To Bat At Iconic No.4 Position

India Test side is all set to play a Five-match Test series against England starting from June 20 at Headingley.

Jun 18, 2025, 13:03 PM IST

‘The Pace He Generates’: Saba Karim Lauds Washington Sundar Post His Heroics With The Ball IN IND vs NZ Pune Test

 The only player from India who starred was Washington Sundar as he scalped 11 wickets across two innings so far.

Oct 25, 2024, 19:31 PM IST

‘I Am Some Serial Killer’: Ravichandran Ashwin’s Epic Reply To Player Of The Series Question By Ex-India Cricketer

Ashwin has now bagged the Player of the Series awards in red ball format for 11 times which is identical to Muttiah Muralitharan's record.

Oct 02, 2024, 15:37 PM IST

WATCH: India Cricket Stars Seek Divine Blessings At Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Temple On Makar Sankranti

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shivam Dube showcased stellar performances as India chased down 173 to secure victory in the IND vs AFG 2nd T20I at Holkar Stadium.

Jan 15, 2024, 11:36 AM IST

IND vs AFG 2nd T20I: Will Virat Kohli Open With Rohit Sharma In T20Is? Saba Karim, Parthiv Patel Discuss Ideal Batting Position

Virat Kohli aims to return to T20Is with a bang. He will be playing his first match in the shortest format internationally after a gapy of 14 months.

Jan 14, 2024, 13:03 PM IST

Exclusive: Smriti Mandhana's Batting Confidence Damaged Following RCB's Poor Show In WPL 2023 Believes Saba Karim

WPL 2023: Smriti Mandhana has scored 88 runs from the first six matches she has played for her team Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Mar 18, 2023, 16:09 PM IST

Why is Arshdeep Singh not playing domestic cricket?: Saba Karim questions Indian team management

The three-match T20I series between India and Sri Lanka will now be decided in the last match of the series at SCA Stadium in Rajkot on Saturday.

Jan 07, 2023, 13:08 PM IST

'If Shami can...', Ex-BCCI selector says Bumrah's injury a blow for India ahead of T20 World Cup 2022

 Former India selector Saba Karim has expressed his views on both the matters, Bumrah's injury and Shami's chances for the World Cup.

Sep 30, 2022, 13:17 PM IST

IND vs SA 1st T20: Dinesh Karthik better in FINISHER role compared to Rishabh Pant, says THIS former selector

Dinesh Karthik was instrumental in India’s win in the second T20I against Australia, hitting a six and a four in the final over in a rain-hit game in Nagpur. 

Sep 28, 2022, 15:28 PM IST

Who will win ICC T20 World Cup 2022? Saba Karim backs THIS team

It's the first time Australia will host the Men's T20 World Cup after playing hosts to a record-breaking women's event, which was held in February -- March 2020, where the Meg Lanning-led side emerged as champions

Sep 23, 2022, 16:24 PM IST

Head coach Rahul Dravid’s HONEYMOON period over after Asia Cup 2022 early EXIT, feels THIS former selector

Former India selector Saba Karim further spoke about the inconsistent results for Team India under Rahul Dravid’s coaching. 

Sep 09, 2022, 14:22 PM IST

India vs Hong Kong Asia Cup 2022: Rishabh Pant still has a lot to LEARN, says THIS former selector

Saba Karim believes that that the Team India management have decided to stick with Dinesh Karthik for the duration of the Asia Cup 2022 and decided to use all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja as a ‘floater’.

Aug 31, 2022, 12:07 PM IST

Choose between Dinesh Kartik and Rishabh Pant: Ex-India player makes a BIG statement ahead of Asia Cup 2022

Who will play on No 4 is the big question and as former India wicketkeeper Saba Karim, it can only be solved if the team decided whom to pick between Dinesh Karthik and Rishabh Pant in the playing XI so that the side gets some balance and Suryakumar Yadav can play that role at No 4. 

Aug 12, 2022, 16:54 PM IST

IPL: Rishabh Pant’s Delhi Capitals launch first cricket academy in Noida with batting masterclass from Pravin Amre, Saba Karim

Delhi Capitals assistant coach Pravin Amre praised the Delhi Capitals management for setting up the two-day batting camp and explained how it will help in nurturing talent from the region.

Aug 04, 2022, 12:27 PM IST

Shubman Gill is in same league as Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan, says Scott Styris

Shubman Gill scored a career-best 98 not out in the third and final ODI against West Indies on Wednesday (July 27) as India thrashed the hosts by 119 runs (D/L method). 

Jul 29, 2022, 14:13 PM IST

‘Dangerous to cut off Virat Kohli’, says Adam Gilchrist on former India captain’s T20 World Cup 2022 participation

Former India selector Saba Karim felt imposing the condition of playing ODIs against Zimbabwe to be in frame for the World Cup shouldn’t be on Virat Kohli. 

Jul 29, 2022, 08:50 AM IST

Virat Kohli is an important figure in Team India line-up, says THIS former India selector

Former chairman of selectors Saba Karim believes that team management need to figure out whether Virat Kohli is essential for India’s preparation for the T20 World Cup 2022 or not.

Jul 28, 2022, 13:55 PM IST

India vs South Africa 5th T20: Hardik Pandya has ability to lead India in T20s, former selector makes a BIG statement

Saba Karim said that Hardik has impressed the team management at Gujarat Titans as he has been an inspiration for not just the domestic but overseas players as well. 

 

Jun 18, 2022, 11:58 AM IST

IPL 2022 Mega Auction: MI owner Akash Ambani reveals venues for 15th edition on THIS date

With numbers in COVID-19 third wave in India receding, there is a possibility of the IPL 2022 being held between Mumbai and Pune entirely to reduce travel time and maintain a bio-bubble environment.

Feb 14, 2022, 06:27 AM IST