<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Saba Karim News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read the latest and breaking news on player Saba Karim. All the latest 2026 Cricket articles on SportsCafe.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in</link><image><url>https://cdn-static.spcafe.in/logo/logo192x192v1.png</url><title>Saba Karim News</title><link>https://sportscafe.in</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:15:41 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://sportscafe.in/rss/cricket/player/saba_karim" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 11:19:07 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[ All Rights Reserved]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en-in]]></language><managingEditor><![CDATA[editor@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Editor)]]></managingEditor><webMaster><![CDATA[admin@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Admin)]]></webMaster><ttl>2</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[WTC 2021-2023 | Expect Indian management to give more chances to K S Bharat, states Saba Karim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saba Karim has backed K S Bharat with a remark that he expects Indian team management to back the wicketkeeper batter in the future. Karim has further backed that the team has created a conducive environment for the youngsters to grow and so Bharat has been provided plenty of support.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2023/mar/16/wtc-2021-2023-i-expect-indian-management-to-give-more-chances-to-k-s-bharat-states-saba-karim?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2023/mar/16/wtc-2021-2023-i-expect-indian-management-to-give-more-chances-to-k-s-bharat-states-saba-karim?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 11:19:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/ks_bharat.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[BGT 2023 | Rishabh Pant is ideal candidate for post of vice-captain, remarks Saba Karim ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saba Karim has backed Rishabh Pant to replace KL Rahul as India’s vice-captain in Test cricket claiming he is the ideal candidate to do so in the future. Karim also claimed that the Indian team management has named a vice-captain yet as they are waiting for the return of Rishabh Pant. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2023/feb/25/bgt-2023-rishabh-pant-is-ideal-candidate-for-post-of-vice-captain-remarks-saba-karim?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2023/feb/25/bgt-2023-rishabh-pant-is-ideal-candidate-for-post-of-vice-captain-remarks-saba-karim?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 25 Feb 2023 15:22:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/rishabh_pant_india_getty.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[T20 World Cup 2022 | Australia are favourites to win tournament, states Saba Karim ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saba Karim is of the opinion that Australia are the favourites to win the T20 World Cup to be held next month and the home conditions will work in their favour. Karim further added that Australia have plenty of power hitters in the side which is essential to win a tournament down under.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/sep/24/t-20-world-cup-2022-australia-are-favourites-to-win-tournament-due-to-home-advantage-states-saba-karim?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/sep/24/t-20-world-cup-2022-australia-are-favourites-to-win-tournament-due-to-home-advantage-states-saba-karim?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 24 Sep 2022 10:05:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/australia_cricket_team_2022.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[This is crunch time for Rahul Dravid with T20 World Cup coming up, proclaims Saba Karim ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saba Karim has stated that it will be crunch time for Rahul Dravid with the T20 World Cup scheduled to take place in Australia in October. Karim further added that Rahul Dravid will be only satisfied with his own inputs in case India wins T20 World Cup and ODI World Cup in next two years.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/sep/10/this-is-crunch-time-for-rahul-dravid-with-t-20-world-cup-coming-up-proclaims-saba-karim?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/sep/10/this-is-crunch-time-for-rahul-dravid-with-t-20-world-cup-coming-up-proclaims-saba-karim?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 10 Sep 2022 06:29:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/rahul_dravid_india_head_coach_twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asia Cup 2022 | Rishabh Pant an X-factor, why keep him out of the 11, prods Saba Karim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saba Karim has questioned India's decision to keep Rishabh Pant out of the Asia Cup lineup, labelling him an X-factor who provides greater value than Dinesh Karthik. He went on to explain how Ravindra Jadeja has taken over the Pant role and the way in which the dynamic could work in future games.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/aug/31/asia-cup-2022-rishabh-pant-an-x-factor-why-keep-him-out-of-the-11-prods-saba-karim?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/aug/31/asia-cup-2022-rishabh-pant-an-x-factor-why-keep-him-out-of-the-11-prods-saba-karim?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2022 10:40:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn-y10/articles/Cricket_1/Rishabh_Pant_BCCI_.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asia Cup 2022 | Prefer one wicket-keeper in my lineup and he would be Rishabh Pant, not Dinesh Karthik, proclaims Saba Karim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saba Karim has given his verdict about one of India’s selection headaches around Rishabh Pant and Dinesh Karthik in the forthcoming Asia Cup. Karim has remarked that India can’t play both Karthik and Pant at the same time, and if he has to choose between them, his preference would be Pant.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/aug/26/asia-cup-2022-prefer-one-wicket-keeper-in-my-lineup-and-he-would-be-rishabh-pant-not-dinesh-karthik-proclaims-saba-karim?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/aug/26/asia-cup-2022-prefer-one-wicket-keeper-in-my-lineup-and-he-would-be-rishabh-pant-not-dinesh-karthik-proclaims-saba-karim?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2022 10:03:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y10/articles/Cricket_1/rishabh_pant_vs_sa_2nd_t20.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ZIM vs IND 2022 | Was expecting to bat first after winning the toss, states Saba Karim ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Indian cricketer Saba Karim has admitted that he was expecting India to bat first in the second game after winning the toss against Zimbabwe in the ongoing ODI series. Karim stated that India could have had some takeaways from the game by choosing to bat first after winning the toss.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/aug/21/zim-vs-ind-2022-was-expecting-to-bat-first-after-winning-the-toss-states-saba-karim?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/aug/21/zim-vs-ind-2022-was-expecting-to-bat-first-after-winning-the-toss-states-saba-karim?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 21 Aug 2022 11:01:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/ind_vs_zim_2nd_odi.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shubhman Gill can fulfil role of backup opener in 2023 World Cup, believes Saba Karim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saba Karim reckons that Shubhman Gill can play the role of a backup opener in the upcoming T20 World Cup to be held in Australia. Karim further praised Gill saying he possesses the right technique to play across three formats and KL Rahul should bat at number four in ODIs for World Cup.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/aug/19/shubhman-gill-can-fulfil-role-of-backup-opener-in-2023-world-cup-believes-saba-karim?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/aug/19/shubhman-gill-can-fulfil-role-of-backup-opener-in-2023-world-cup-believes-saba-karim?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2022 06:34:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/Cricket_1/shubhman_gill_vs_wi.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[No. 4 should be the ideal position for Suryakumar Yadav in the 2022 T20 World Cup ]]></title><description><![CDATA[With a lot of depth in the talent pool and fierce competition for a spot in the team, India will be looking to set their playing combination for T20 World Cup. With KL Rahul and Virat Kohli returning, number 4 seems to be the ideal position for Suryakumar Yadav where he can prosper in World Cup. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/aug/17/no-4-should-be-the-ideal-position-for-suryakumar-yadav-in-the-2022-t-20-world-cup?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/aug/17/no-4-should-be-the-ideal-position-for-suryakumar-yadav-in-the-2022-t-20-world-cup?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Nishad Bapat]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2022 08:42:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/suryakumar_yadav_century_vs_england.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[India may need to decide between Dinesh Karthik and Rishabh Pant to maintain balance, observes Saba Karim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saba Karim has explained that India can only afford to play one of Rishabh Pant or Dinesh Karthik in the run-up to World T20 if they want to maintain team balance. He highlighted the team's success with Hardik Pandya as a sixth bowling option and how playing an extra batsman might hamper the same. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/aug/13/india-may-need-to-decide-between-dinesh-karthik-and-rishabh-pant-to-maintain-balance-observes-saba-karim?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/aug/13/india-may-need-to-decide-between-dinesh-karthik-and-rishabh-pant-to-maintain-balance-observes-saba-karim?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 13 Aug 2022 11:10:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn-y50/articles/Cricket_1/saba_karim_ministry_of_foreign_affairs_twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[WI vs IND 2022 | Dinesh Karthik was failing earlier as he had no clarity regarding his role in team, opines Saba Karim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saba Karim has stated that Dinesh Karthik was not so consistent earlier in his career as he had no clarity regarding his role. Karim further added that the team management has assigned a specific role to him of playing three to four overs and that’s why he has been successful in recent times. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/aug/01/wi-vs-ind-2022-dinesh-karthik-was-failing-earlier-as-he-had-no-clarity-regarding-his-role-in-team-opines-saba-karim?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/aug/01/wi-vs-ind-2022-dinesh-karthik-was-failing-earlier-as-he-had-no-clarity-regarding-his-role-in-team-opines-saba-karim?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2022 12:16:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/Cricket_1/dinesh_karthik_india_vs_west_indies_T20Is_icc.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[WI vs IND 2022 | Shubhman Gill is a versatile player and can excel while batting in the top-order, opines Saba Karim ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saba Karim has stated that he looks at Shubhman Gill as a versatile player who can bat really well in the top order. Gill was the highest run-scorer in the recent series against West Indies with 205 runs and Karim also backed him to lead his state team in the domestic circuit in the future. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/jul/29/wi-vs-ind-2022-shubhman-gill-is-a-versatile-player-and-can-excel-while-batting-in-the-top-order-opines-saba-karim?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/jul/29/wi-vs-ind-2022-shubhman-gill-is-a-versatile-player-and-can-excel-while-batting-in-the-top-order-opines-saba-karim?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2022 11:59:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/Cricket_1/shubhman_gill_vs_wi.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Up to Virat Kohli to decide whether he wants to play in Zimbabwe, confirms Saba Karim ]]></title><description><![CDATA[National selector Saba Karim has revealed Virat Kohli has been given the freedom to decide whether he wants to play the ODIs in Zimbabwe next or come back directly for the Asia Cup. He went on to explain Kohli's importance in the Indian squad and gave a rough blueprint for the batsman's future.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/jul/28/up-to-virat-kohli-to-decide-whether-he-wants-to-play-in-zimbabwe-confirms-saba-karim?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/jul/28/up-to-virat-kohli-to-decide-whether-he-wants-to-play-in-zimbabwe-confirms-saba-karim?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2022 14:52:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn-y9/articles/Cricket_1/virat_kohli_vs_aus_2nd_odi_bcci_twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deepak Hooda is currently the biggest match-winner in the Indian white-ball team, opines Saba Karim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saba Karim has heaped praise on Deepak Hooda, saying the latter is currently the biggest match-winner in India's white-ball roster. Hooda has become an integral part of the Men in Blue following a successful IPL 2022 with Lucknow Super Giants and has been contributing with both bat and ball.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/jul/27/deepak-hooda-is-currently-the-biggest-match-winner-in-the-indian-white-ball-team-opines-saba-karim?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/jul/27/deepak-hooda-is-currently-the-biggest-match-winner-in-the-indian-white-ball-team-opines-saba-karim?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2022 05:14:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y10/articles/Cricket_1/deepak_hooda_india_vs_west_indies_bcci.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[IND vs ENG 2022 | Indian side is blessed with formidable players, reckons Saba Karim ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saba Karim has stated that the current Indian side is blessed with formidable players like Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami after the team won the first ODI against England by 10 wickets. Karim also praised the batting unit of the team saying they have makings of an excellent ODI side.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/jul/13/ind-vs-eng-2022-indian-side-is-blessed-with-formidable-players-reckons-saba-karim?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/jul/13/ind-vs-eng-2022-indian-side-is-blessed-with-formidable-players-reckons-saba-karim?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2022 05:11:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/Cricket_1/jasprit_bumrah_india_vs_england_icc.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[IND vs ENG 2022 | Rishabh Pant has worked out his game plan in Test cricket, reckons Saba Karim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saba Karim is of the opinion that Rishabh Pant has worked out his game in red-ball cricket and there is clarity in his thought process. Karim further backed Pant’s batting saying he has bailed out India on many occasions whenever their so-called fragile batting line-up has collapsed.
]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/jul/02/ind-vs-eng-2022-rishabh-pant-has-worked-out-his-game-plan-in-test-cricket-reckons-saba-karim?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/jul/02/ind-vs-eng-2022-rishabh-pant-has-worked-out-his-game-plan-in-test-cricket-reckons-saba-karim?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 02 Jul 2022 05:03:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/Cricket_1/risabh_pant_edgbaston_century_2022.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joe Root has left the other three batters far behind, opines Saba Karim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Root is in the form of his life as in the last two years, the right-handed batter has consistently scored runs and recently became only the 14th batter to breach the 10,000 run mark in Test cricket. Former India selector Saba Karim feels that Root is way ahead of Kohli, Williamson and Smith.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/jun/08/joe-root-has-left-the-other-three-batters-far-behind-opines-saba-karim?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/jun/08/joe-root-has-left-the-other-three-batters-far-behind-opines-saba-karim?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2022 03:27:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/joe_root_double_ton_vs_sL_twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[IND vs SL 2022 | Rohit Sharma needs to contribute personally as well and keep adding value to team, says Saba Karim ]]></title><description><![CDATA[India made a superb start to the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka winning the Mohali Test by an innings and 222 runs. Reflecting on the win, former India cricketer Saba Karim has said that Rohit Sharma who perished for 29 in the game should look to contribute as well and add value to team.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/mar/11/ind-vs-sl-2022-rohit-sharma-contribute-personally-adding-value-saba-karim?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/mar/11/ind-vs-sl-2022-rohit-sharma-contribute-personally-adding-value-saba-karim?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2022 12:09:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/Cricket_1/Rohit%20vs%20WI.png" length="0" type="image/png"/></item><item><title><![CDATA['He should not lose focus with regards to batting', Saba Karim warns Rohit Sharma after the latter being named all-format captain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rohit Sharma has been on a dream run since becoming India’s full-time captain last year. Now, former Indian cricketer Saba Karim has warned him not to lose focus with the bat, despite having the ‘additional responsibility’ given to him by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/mar/01/he-should-not-lose-focus-with-regards-to-batting-saba-karim-warns-rohit-sharma-after-the-latter-being-named-all-format-captain?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/mar/01/he-should-not-lose-focus-with-regards-to-batting-saba-karim-warns-rohit-sharma-after-the-latter-being-named-all-format-captain?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2022 12:59:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y10/articles/Cricket_1/Rohit_Sharma_new_Test_cricket_photoshoot_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virat Kohli's sudden resignation forced BCCI to change split captaincy plans, feels Saba Karim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former India wicket-keeper Saba Karim feels the BCCI was forced to change split captaincy plans after Virat Kohli's sudden resignation from Test captainship in the South Africa series last month. The BCCI has named Rohit Sharma as India's all-format captain ahead of the Sri Lanka series.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/feb/23/virat-kohlis-sudden-resignation-forced-bcci-to-change-split-captaincy-plans-feels-saba-karim?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/feb/23/virat-kohlis-sudden-resignation-forced-bcci-to-change-split-captaincy-plans-feels-saba-karim?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2022 03:45:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Virat_Kohli_new_Test_Cricket_Aus_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Need to groom someone who plays all three formats, says Saba Karim on Team India captaincy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former India cricketer Saba Karim has said that the national team should groom someone who plays all three formats for the leadership role as Virat Kohli relinquished his captaincy in Test cricket. Karim also praised Rohit Sharma saying that the Indian opener earned respect from his performances. 
]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/jan/29/groom-someone-plays-all-formats-saba-karim-indias-captaincy?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/jan/29/groom-someone-plays-all-formats-saba-karim-indias-captaincy?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 29 Jan 2022 08:11:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/Cricket_1/saba_karim_ministry_of_foreign_affairs_twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virat Kohli must have some regrets, but time heals wounds, says Saba Karim ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former India cricketer Saba Karim has said that Virat Kohli must have some regrets but time heals wounds after he stepped down from the Test captaincy post South Africa series. Karim further added that Rohit Sharma will have to take ‘extra step’ and explain his plan of attack for future to Kohli.
]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/jan/29/virat-kohli-some-regrets-time-heals-wounds-saba-karim?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/jan/29/virat-kohli-some-regrets-time-heals-wounds-saba-karim?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 29 Jan 2022 04:09:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/Cricket_1/Virat_Kohli_IND_VS_NZ_TEstCricket.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Ind vs WI 2022 | Saba Karim calls Ruturaj Gaikwad's omission absurd from T20 squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former cricketer Saba Karim during an interview said that dropping Ruturaj Gaikwad from the T20 Internationals squad for the upcoming series against West Indies was a bit absurd. Ruturaj was handed his debut in the national team against Sri Lanka after his stellar performances in IPL and SMAT. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/jan/28/ind-vs-wi-2022-saba-karim-calls-ruturaj-gaikwads-omission-absurd-from-t-20-squad?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/jan/28/ind-vs-wi-2022-saba-karim-calls-ruturaj-gaikwads-omission-absurd-from-t-20-squad?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2022 11:10:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/Cricket_1/saba_karim_ministry_of_foreign_affairs_twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘He might have been feeling suffocated’, says Saba Karim on Virat Kohli's decision to quit Test captaincy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former India wicket-keeper batsman, Saba Karim has stated that the added pressure and so many changes in a short span of time in the national team might have forced Virat Kohli to quit the Test captaincy role. Karim further added that Kohli is always up for a fight and does not give up so easily.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/jan/18/he-might-have-been-feeling-suffocated-says-saba-karim-on-virat-kohlis-decision-to-quit-test-captaincy?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2022/jan/18/he-might-have-been-feeling-suffocated-says-saba-karim-on-virat-kohlis-decision-to-quit-test-captaincy?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2022 06:02:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/Cricket_1/Virat_Kohli_celebrations_INDvsENG_Bcci.twitter.jpeg" length="0" type="image/twitter"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[IND vs SA | KL Rahul can captain India in future, feels Saba Karim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saba Karim has backed the decision of the selectors to appoint KL Rahul as vice-captain for the South Africa Test series, saying that the right-hand batsman has the ability to lead the national team in the future. Karim added that it is the right time to appoint Rahul as Virat Kohli's deputy.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/dec/19/ind-vs-sa-kl-rahul-can-captain-india-in-future-feels-saba-karim?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/dec/19/ind-vs-sa-kl-rahul-can-captain-india-in-future-feels-saba-karim?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 19 Dec 2021 08:17:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/Cricket_1/kl_rahul_ind_getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[IND vs SA | India have an ideal combination to do well in South Africa, reckons Saba Karim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former India cricketer Saba Karim feels that India have an ideal combination of experience and youth to do well in South Africa. Karim also predicted the series scoreline saying the Test series will be in India’s favour by 2-0 or 2-1, vouching for visitors' maiden Test series win in the country.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/dec/19/ind-vs-sa-south-africa-saba-karim?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/dec/19/ind-vs-sa-south-africa-saba-karim?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 19 Dec 2021 03:49:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/Cricket_1/India_vs_New_Zealand_Test_Match.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[IND vs SA| Don’t see the point of Shikhar Dhawan’s inclusion in the squad, opines Saba Karim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saba Karim has stated that there is no point in including Shikhar Dhawan in the ODI squad as he might not play in final XI for the series against South Africa. Dhawan has been on the sidelines since the limited-overs series against Sri Lanka when he led the second-string team in July. 
]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/dec/13/ind-vs-sa-dont-see-the-point-of-shikhar-dhawans-inclusion-in-the-squad-opines-saba-karim?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/dec/13/ind-vs-sa-dont-see-the-point-of-shikhar-dhawans-inclusion-in-the-squad-opines-saba-karim?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2021 15:16:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/Cricket_1/shikhar_dhawan_vs_sri_lanka_twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not being able to win an ICC trophy could have cost Virat Kohli the ODI captaincy, says Saba Karim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saba Karim has stated that not being able to win the ICC titles might have cost Virat Kohli the ODI captaincy after Rohit Sharma was named as captain by selectors for the South Africa series. Karim feels that someone from the BCCI or Rahul Dravid must have talked with Kohli about the decision. 
]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/dec/09/not-being-able-to-win-an-icc-trophy-could-have-cost-virat-kohli-the-odi-captaincy-says-saba-karim?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/dec/09/not-being-able-to-win-an-icc-trophy-could-have-cost-virat-kohli-the-odi-captaincy-says-saba-karim?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2021 15:21:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/Cricket_1/virat-kohli_rohit_sharma_bccitwitter.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[IND vs SA | Mayank Agarwal can be a good option to bat at number 3, says Saba Karim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former India wicketkeeper Saba Karim has opined that Mayank Agarwal can be a good option to bat at number 3 for the South Africa series as he can handle the pacers and attack the spinners as well. Saba further added that it is time to give new players a chance to play against South Africa.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/dec/08/ind-vs-sa-mayank-agarwal-can-be-a-good-option-to-bat-at-number-3-spot-says-karim-saba?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/dec/08/ind-vs-sa-mayank-agarwal-can-be-a-good-option-to-bat-at-number-3-spot-says-karim-saba?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2021 04:54:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/mayank%20agarwal.jfif" length="0" type="image/jfif"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ashes 2021-22 | England should not have too many expectations from Ben Stokes, says Saba Karim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of the Ashes series, which is scheduled to begin on December 8 in Brisbane, former India cricketer, Saba Karim has stated that England should not expect too much from their all-rounder, Ben Stokes. Speaking on Australia’s new Test captain, Karim stated that Pat Cummins was the obvious choice.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/nov/26/ashes-2021-22-england-should-not-have-too-many-expectations-from-ben-stokes-says-saba-karim?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/nov/26/ashes-2021-22-england-should-not-have-too-many-expectations-from-ben-stokes-says-saba-karim?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 26 Nov 2021 15:13:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/Cricket_1/ben_stokes_huge_six_vs_wi_getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item></channel></rss>