2 months, 1 week ago

IND vs ENG: Mohammed Shami international return delayed, pacer left out of Kolkata T20I

India left out Mohammed Shami for the first of the five-match T20I series against England on Wednesday, January 22. | India vs England, 1st T20I updates | India left out Shami, Washington Sundar, Dhruv Jurel and Harshit Rana from their XI. Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel, who was on air, expressed surprise at Shami's non-selection, especially after the pre-series build-up, which revolved around the star pacer's return to international cricket for the first time since the 2023 World Cup. India vs England, 1st T20I Playing XIs India: Sanju Samson Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy.

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1 week ago

Shreyas Iyer for T20 World Cup 2026? Fans in awe of PBKS captain's Ahmedabad blitz

India Today

Shreyas Iyer’s golden run with the bat continued as the star batter shone on his captaincy debut for Punjab Kings. Iyer smashed 97 off just 42 balls, striking nine sixes and five boundaries in a fearless display against Gujarat Titans in Punjab’s IPL 2025 opener on Tuesday, 25 March. IPL 2025 Coverage | IPL Points Table | IPL Schedule Shreyas …

3 weeks, 5 days ago

'Sends A Wrong Message': India Pacer Under Fire For Not Keeping Roza During IND Vs AUS Champions Trophy Semis

ABP News

Team India's star pacer Mohammed Shami faced criticism from Muslim cleric Maulana Shahabuddin Barelvi for not keeping 'Roza' during the holy month of Ramadan, calling the act 'criminal'. 'He Has Committed A Crime': Shahabuddin Razvi On Shami In an interview with ANI, Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi, President of All India Muslim Jamaat, criticised Mohammed Shami for drinking water during a …

3 weeks, 6 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Trying to get my rhythm...more responsibility on me, says Mohammed Shami

The Hindu

Mohammed Shami conceded that operating as India's lone front-line pacer after coming back from a lengthy injury layoff has been a heavy "responsibility" but said he is trying to regain his "rhythm" to suit the team's needs in the ongoing Champions Trophy. It is a responsibility when there are no two proper fast bowlers, and I have to shoulder more …

4 weeks, 2 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Arshdeep Singh to replace Mohammed Shami for New Zealand match? Here’s what we know

Live Mint

India play their final league match of the Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday when they take on New Zealand at the Dubai International Stadium. Ahead of the start of the India-New Zealand clash in Dubai, reports have suggested that veteran Indian pacer Mohammed Shami, who did not prove effective in the India-Pakistan game, could be rested for the upcoming match. …

4 weeks, 2 days ago

Arshdeep Singh comes in, Mohammed Shami rested: India's likely XI vs New Zealand in Champions Trophy 2025

Hindustan Times

Having already booked their seat in the semi-finals, India take on New Zealand in their final Champions Trophy 2025 Group A fixture, in Dubai on Sunday. India trail 5-10, and have lost to New Zealand in a WTC final and also at the 2019 ODI World Cup semi-finals, which also turned out to be MS Dhoni’s final international match. Against …

4 weeks, 2 days ago

IND vs NZ: Varun Chakravarthy gets a game, India play only 1 specialist pacer

India Today

Contrary to expectations, India rested young fast bowler Harshit Rana and added Varun Chakravarthy to the playing XI for their final Group A game of Champions Trophy 2025 against New Zealand. It was widely expected that senior fast bowler Mohammed Shami, who has been struggling with fitness concerns, would be rested and left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh would play in his …

4 weeks, 2 days ago

Arshdeep Singh in, no risk needed with Shami vs New Zealand: Zaheer Khan

India Today

Former India pacer Zaheer Khan has suggested that India should not take unnecessary risks with their premier fast bowler, Mohammed Shami, and instead give Arshdeep Singh an opportunity in their final group-stage fixture against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy. While Arshdeep is yet to feature in India's playing XI, Zaheer believes this game provides the perfect chance for the …

1 month ago

India vs New Zealand predicted playing XIs: Will Rohit Sharma, Mohammed Shami play in IND vs NZ Champions Trophy clash?

Live Mint

Rohit Sharma and Mohammed Shami are doubtful starters as India prepare to face New Zealand in their final group A game in the ICC Champions Trophy 2024. For the unversed, both Rohit Sharma and Mohammed Shami suffered hamstring niggles during their clash against Pakistan in Dubai last Sunday. Considering the New Zealand clash a dead rubber, giving Rohit Sharma rest …

1 month ago

Mohammed Shami to be replaced by Arshdeep Singh in India's XI against New Zealand

Hindustan Times

India captain Rohit Sharma is fit and unlikely to be rested from India's last group-stage match against New Zealand on Sunday at the Dubai International Stadium but changes are likely in India's XI. Mohammed Shami The presence of five left-handed batters in the New Zealand line-up is also another major reason why India want a different angle with Arshdeep bringing …

Champions Trophy: Shami likely to be rested against NZ; Arshdeep may replace him

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1 month ago

Champions Trophy: Shami likely to be rested against NZ; Arshdeep may replace him

Deccan Chronicle

Dubai: The presence of five left-handed batters in the New Zealand line-up and the slight calf trouble faced by Mohammed Shami during the Pakistan game may force the Indian team management to play left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh in the Sunday's Champions Trophy game. If the Friday's practice session was an indication, then the Punjab pacer in all likelihood will replace …

1 month ago

Shami makes me look brilliant behind the stumps: KL Rahul's fun praise for seamer

India Today

India wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul heaped praise on teammate Mohammed Shami, jokingly admitting that the pacer’s lethal swing often forces him to dive at full stretch behind the stumps. Speaking ahead of India’s final group-stage match against New Zealand, Rahul revealed how Shami and Jasprit Bumrah constantly push him to his limits with their pace and movement. During India’s high-stakes Champions …

1 month, 1 week ago

Jos Buttler takes a dig at India for only playing in Dubai: It's a unique tournament

India Today

England captain Jos Buttler has taken a sly dig at India’s advantage in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025, who’re playing all of their matches at the same venue in the tournament. After denying to travel to the host country, Pakistan, India are playing all of their matches at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, where the pitches are …

1 month, 1 week ago

Rohit Sharma, Mohammed Shami injuries: Shreyas Iyer provides crucial updates

India Today

India batter Shreyas Iyer provided fitness updates for captain Rohit Sharma and fast bowler Mohammed Shami after the India vs Pakistan match in the Champions Trophy. While Shami left the field to receive some treatment on his shin inside the first 10 overs of the match, Rohit was off for an extended period of time, supposedly due to a hamstring …

1 month, 1 week ago

IND vs PAK, Champions Trophy 2025: Injury scare for Mohammed Shami? India pacer leaves field midway

Live Mint

IND vs PAK, Champions Trophy 2025: Amid the high intensity match between India and Pakistan underway at Dubai during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday, with Pakistan batting first, India's star pacer Mohammad Shami appeared to be struggling with calf muscle. Mohammad Shami seemed to have some pain in his ankle region during his spell. Following this, the physio …

1 month, 1 week ago

"Will take 6-7 wickets...": Mohammed Shami's family share insights ahead of clash against Pakistan

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, : As the highly anticipated India vs Pakistan clash in the Champions Trophy unfolds, family members of Indian cricketers have shared their thoughts, adding to the excitement surrounding the match. ": Mohammed Shami's family share insights ahead of clash against Pakistan Mohammed Shami's brother, Mumtaz, highlighted his confidence in Shami's abilities. The match between India and Pakistan is …

1 month, 1 week ago

IND vs PAK: Mohammed Shami suffers injury scare, Indian staff looks concerned

India Today

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami suffered an injury concern during his 3rd over during the match against Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday, February 23. The pacer was in discomfort and needed the physio to come on to the field as Indian coach Gautam Gambhir and the backroom staff looked concerned. India vs Pakistan Live Updates Shami opened the bowling for India …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Mohammed Shami's love affair with ICC events: It's all about loyalty, attention to detail

New Indian Express

DUBAI: A difficult and painful injury layoff firmly behind him, seasoned India pacer Mohammed Shami says attention to detail and loyalty towards his craft make him lethal in ICC events where he only cares about breakthroughs and not his economy rate. Shami grabbed a brilliant five-wicket haul in India's Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh to play a pivotal role in …

1 month, 1 week ago

Mohammed Shami: The Jai of Indian cricket's Sholay, overshadowed by Gabbar Bumrah

India Today

The current Indian cricket team can easily be compared with Bollywood's greatest hit Sholay. We all know that Shami was India's highest wicket-taker in the 2023 World Cup, and that too, after he was included late in the team. It was later revealed that Shami played the World Cup in spite of an ankle injury that later required surgery and …

1 month, 1 week ago

5-star Mohammed Shami not stressing over India vs Pakistan: No special mindset

India Today

India pacer Mohammed Shami has made it clear that he will not be adopting any special mindset ahead of India’s highly anticipated Champions Trophy clash against arch-rivals Pakistan. Shami, returning to an ICC tournament after a long injury layoff, produced a sensational five-wicket haul to help India secure a six-wicket victory over Bangladesh in their Champions Trophy opener on February …

1 month, 1 week ago

IND vs BAN, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Gill ton, Shami fifer power India to victory against Bangladesh

The Hindu

Shubman Gill’s previous three scores coming into the Champions Trophy read: 87, 60 and 112. On Thursday, the 25-year-old continued his purple patch as he smashed his eighth One-Day International hundred to help India kickstart its Champions Trophy campaign with a six-wicket win over Bangladesh at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. HIGHLIGHTS | India vs Bangladesh ICC-Champions-Trophy-2025 The victory, though, …

1 month, 1 week ago

Ahead of Champions Trophy, Shami says he had doubts if he would ever play for India again after injury

The Hindu

Veteran Indian pacer Mohammed Shami has revealed that following his ankle injury, there were moments when he feared his international career was over but his unwavering desire to play for the country again kept him going. "For the first two months I often doubted whether I would be able to play again as an injury like this followed by a …

1 month, 1 week ago

India predicted XI vs Bangladesh, Champions Trophy 2025: KL Rahul to play over Rishabh Pant; IND likely to field three spinners

The Hindu

India’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign will start against Bangladesh at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday. However, head coach Gautam Gambhir confirmed that KL Rahul, who played all three games against England, will make the starting team over Rishabh Pant. 1 Shubman Gill is likely to open with Rohit Sharma with Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer following them at …

1 month, 1 week ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Not worried about Shami’s meagre returns, says Rohit Sharma

The Hindu

Ahead of the Champions Trophy, one area where India feels a bit undercooked is the pace bowling department, with Jasprit Bumrah unavailable. Shami played two games against England and took one wicket each in both outings. However, skipper Rohit Sharma felt that the team is not worried about the pacer’s meagre returns and said the focus was to get him …

Shami steals show as India kick off campaign with win

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1 month, 1 week ago

Shami steals show as India kick off campaign with win

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: Is he the same pacer that he was 18 months ago? Questions lingered as Mohammed Shami blew hot and cold during the three ODIs against England ahead of the Champions Trophy. On Thursday, under hot Dubai Sun, the veteran pacer answered with a five-wicket haul against Bangladesh, helping India start their campaign with a clinical victory. With Harshit Rana …

1 month, 1 week ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Rohit reposes faith in Shami, backs him to deliver in CT

The Hindu

Ahead of the Champions Trophy, one area where India feels a bit undercooked is the pace bowling department, with Jasprit Bumrah unavailable. All we wanted with Shami was to get him back wearing the Indian colours more than anything else,” said Rohit in the pre-match press conference on Wednesday. Whatever I have seen of him so far looks perfectly fine.” …

1 month, 1 week ago

Arshdeep Singh beats Harshit Rana to take Jasprit Bumrah's place in Champions Trophy for Ricky Ponting

Hindustan Times

Among the biggest talking points around India going into the start of the 2025 Champions Trophy is who they would field alongside Mohammed Shami in the fast bowling department now that Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out. While Harshit Rana had been announced as Bumrah's replacement in the squad, Australia great Ricky Ponting has said that Arshdeep Singh should be …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

2 spinners too many: R Ashwin not a fan of India's Champions Trophy squad

India Today

R Ashwin has admitted that he isn't a fan of India taking 5 spinners to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Another change saw India drop Yashasvi Jaiswal from the original list to bring in the in-form Varun Chakravarthy, after he made his debut against England in the Cuttack ODI. Ashwin feels that Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja won't be dropped …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

India vs England, 3rd ODI: Varun out with niggle as India rest Shami and Jadeja

India Today

The Indian team made 3 changes in the 3rd and final ODI against England at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, February 12. India vs England, 3rd ODI: Updates 3rd ODI: India Playing XI Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh. This is …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

World Cup-winning captain backs Mohammed Shami to regain old form ahead of Champions Trophy 2025

India TV News

Former India captain Kapil Dev backs Mohammed Shami to regain old form ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025. Kapil meanwhile noted that it often takes time to find rhythm after spending a lengthy period out with injury. If you haven’t bowled in the past six months or a year and are coming back from an injury, then it takes time …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kapil Dev backs Mohammed Shami to be at his menacing best in Champions Trophy

India Today

Legendary India all-rounder Kapil Dev has given his thoughts on India’s pace attack for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Kapil Dev commented on the fitness issues of the two pace stalwarts and said that it won’t be too difficult for Shami to return to his best due to his strong mindset. If a player needs more time to be …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Shami's form and Bumrah's fitness concern for India before Champions Trophy

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: Even as India are getting to have one last outing in Ahmedabad before the Champions Trophy, their biggest concern is the uncertainty over two of their biggest frontline pacers — Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah. And it seems logical too considering that India play two games till February 23 after which they have a week before taking on New …

IND vs ENG 2nd ODI: Rohit's Lean Run, Fit-Again Kohli In Focus As India Eye Series Win Over England

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

IND vs ENG 2nd ODI: Rohit's Lean Run, Fit-Again Kohli In Focus As India Eye Series Win Over England

ABP News

The barren run of skipper Rohit Sharma and the selection conundrum that a fit-again Virat Kohli’s return poses are the towering obstacles in India's quest for a series win against England in the second ODI here on Sunday. India had taken a 1-0 lead after their four-wicket win at Nagpur and there was good news for the fans as batting …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Spotlight on Rohit & Kohli as India look to wrap up series

The Hindu

Captain Rohit Sharma’s dip in form across formats and Virat Kohli’s recovery from a knee issue will be in the spotlight as India, after taking a 1-0 lead in the Orange City, will seek to win the second One-Day International and seal the three-match series against England in the Silver City on Sunday. Here, too, fans’ enthusiasm knows no bounds …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mohammed Shami tidy on ODI comeback, gives India confidence ahead of Champions Trophy

India Today

Mohammad Shami made an impressive return to ODI cricket during the first ODI of the three-match series against England ahead of the upcoming Champions Trophy. Shami's fitness was not in question either, as he had previously shown his match fitness in the T20I series against England, where he picked up three wickets in the final match. His return to ODI …

Champions Trophy 2025: Aakash Chopra feels Mohammed Shami is 'far from ready', says India should have selected four pacers

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Aakash Chopra feels Mohammed Shami is 'far from ready', says India should have selected four pacers

Firstpost

Aakash Chopra has questioned India pacer Mohammed Shami’s readiness for the 2025 Champions Trophy despite the latter’s heroic performance in the fifth T20 against England, when he picked three wickets. Mohammed Shami is far from ready for the Champions Trophy according to Aakash Chopra. AP Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra believes that Mohammed Shami is “far from ready” for the …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Aakash Chopra feels Mohammed Shami is 'far from ready', says India should have selected four pacers

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘If the concussion sub had been done correctly…’: Pietersen's no-nonsense take on India's T20I series win over England

Hindustan Times

England went down 1-4 in the five-match T20I series against India. Still, Kevin Pietersen believes the fate of the contest could have been completely different had the concussion sub controversy hadn't happened in the fourth T20I in Pune. Harshit Rana was deemed as a “like for like” replacement for Shivam Dube in the Pune T20I, and as fate would have …

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Shami the key for India at Champions Trophy: Zaheer

Hindustan Times

Lucknow: Former India pacer Zaheer Khan believes that experienced pacer Mohd Shami holds the key to India’s success at the upcoming Champions Trophy. “We want Shami back as he holds the key to India’s success at the Champions Trophy later this month. “Happy to see Shami back in action in the series against England, and if he gets the going …

IND vs ENG: Varun Chakaravarthy gets India call-up for ODI series against England with ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in mind

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

IND vs ENG: Varun Chakaravarthy gets India call-up for ODI series against England with ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in mind

Live Mint

After his Player of the Series performance in the five-match T20I series against England, mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy has been added to the Indian squad for the ODI series against England, with the Champions Trophy 2025 in mind. India have named four spinners - Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, and Washington Sundar - in their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 …

Spinner Varun Chakravarthy added to India's ODI squad for series vs England: BCCI

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Spinner Varun Chakravarthy added to India's ODI squad for series vs England: BCCI

India Today

The Board of Control for Cricket in India added spinner Varun Chakravarthy to the ODI squad for the three-match series agianst England, starting February 6. "The Men’s Selection Committee has added Varun Chakaravarthy to India’s squad for the upcoming 3-match ODI series against England," the BCCI said, confirming Varun joined the squad in Nagpur. India’s updated squad for ODI series …

1 month, 4 weeks ago

No Jasprit Bumrah in India's ODI squad for England series amid concerns over fitness

India Today

Jasprit Bumrah's name was missing from India's updated ODI squad for the England series, announced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India on Tuesday, February 4. Bumrah was initially named in the ODI squad for the three-match series, starting on February 6 in Nagpur. Senior selection committee chairman Ajit Agarkar said that Bumrah would miss the first two …

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Mumbai spell will give Mohammed Shami confidence for ODI cricket: Parthiv Patel

India Today

Former India cricketer-turned-commentator Parthiv Patel believes Mohammed Shami’s impactful spell in India’s fifth T20I victory over England will serve as a major confidence booster ahead of the upcoming ODI series and the Champions Trophy. Shami, returning to the national team after a lengthy injury layoff, marked his comeback with a stellar 3/25 spell in Mumbai on February 3, helping India …

IND vs ENG, 5th T20: Abhishek leads the way as all-round India thrash England by 150 runs, complete 4-1 series win

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

IND vs ENG, 5th T20: Abhishek leads the way as all-round India thrash England by 150 runs, complete 4-1 series win

Firstpost

Abhishek Sharma’s blistering 37-ball century helped India post a mammoth 247/9 after they were invited to bat by England captain Jos Buttler. AP Abhishek Sharma smashed a blistering century while Mohammed Shami collected a wicket in an Indian jersey for the first time in over a year as Team India thrashed England by 150 runs in the fifth and final …

1 month, 4 weeks ago

IND vs ENG, 5th T20: Abhishek leads the way as all-round India thrash England by 150 runs, complete 4-1 series win

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

IND vs ENG: Mohammed Shami collects first international wicket since 2023 World Cup during 5th T20 in Mumbai

Firstpost

Senior pacer Mohammed Shami ended the long wait for an international wicket spanning more than a year by dismissing England opener Ben Duckett in his second over of the evening. Shami had gone wicketless for 25 runs in the third T20I in Rajkot, his first appearance for the Men in Blue since the 2023 ICC World Cup. Shami’s last international …

1 month, 4 weeks ago

IND vs ENG 5th T20: Mohammed Shami returns as India asked to bat first in Mumbai

Firstpost

Mark Wood comes in for England, and Saqib Mahmood goes out. It’s a good wicket, Mark Wood comes back in. Shami comes back in for Arshdeep Singh,” Suryakumar Yadav said. India vs England, 5th T20I: Playing XIs India’s Playing XI: Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Mohammed Shami, Ravi Bishnoi, …

1 month, 4 weeks ago

IND Vs ENG, 5th T20I: England Elect To Bowl First In Mumbai | Playing XI Details Inside

ABP News

IND Vs ENG, 5th T20I: England have won the coin toss and elect to bowl first, as both sides lock-horns in the 5th T20I at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. England have replaced last game's hero Saqib Mahmood with Mark Wood, whereas, India brings in Mohammad Shami in place of Arshdeep Singh. Playing XI's Of India, England England Playing XI: …

1 month, 4 weeks ago

India vs England, 5th T20I Dream11 Prediction: IND v ENG predicted XI, fantasy team picks, squads

The Hindu

A series without real context. Despite most of these boxes ticked, India’s last T20I game of the season at the Wankhede Stadium will be far from being a meaningless affair. After all, the game will be Mohammed Shami’s major litmus test in a bid to prove his fitness in time for the Champions Trophy, that starts in less than three …

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Will Mohammed Shami Play IND vs ENG 5th T20I? India's Coach Responds

ABP News

Indian cricket team's veteran pacer Mohammed Shami made his long-awaited return to international cricket in the ongoing five-match T20 International series against England, taking the place of Arshdeep Singh in the third T20I. India has until February 11 to make adjustments to their squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 tournament, making Shami's upcoming appearances even more critical. Also on ABP …

1 month, 4 weeks ago

IND vs ENG 5th T20I, Predicted XIs: Will concussion sub Harshit Rana get a look in?

India Today

India and England are all set to finish off the series with a bang at the iconic Wankhede stadium in Mumbai with the final match of the T20I series on Sunday, February 2. India vs England, 5th T20I: Predicted Playing XIs Harshit Rana coming into the playing XI will heavily depend on a few things. India could also choose to …

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