India vs Bangladesh: Shami and Jadeja ruled out of Tests; BCCI names Saini, Saurabh as replacements
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India vs Bangladesh: Shami and Jadeja ruled out of Tests; BCCI names Saini, Saurabh as replacements

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Mohammed Shami and Ravindra Jadeja were on Sunday officially ruled out of India’s upcoming Test series against Bangladesh due to injury, with the BCCI naming Saurabh Kumar and Navdeep Saini as their replacements. Both left-arm spinner Kumar and seamer Saini are currently in Bangladesh, where they represented India A in the two unofficial Tests against Bangladesh A. Kumar was among the standout players from the Indian camp, collecting nine wickets including five in the second innings to nearly win the game for his side in the first of the two matches. While Jadeja has been out of action since the group stage of the Asia Cup, Mohammed Shami had arrived in Bangladesh with the rest of the India squad ahead of the one-day series, only to get ruled out last minute due to a shoulder injury. Read: Shami shares emotional post after getting ruled out of ODIs The BCCI had earlier included Saurashtra pacer Jaydev Unadkat in the Test squad as well.

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'You and I read the scorecard. We assumed he would be fine...': Ex-India star 'can't grudge' Mohammed Shami's absence
10 hours, 53 minutes ago

'You and I read the scorecard. We assumed he would be fine...': Ex-India star 'can't grudge' Mohammed Shami's absence

Hindustan Times  

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has backed the BCCI's decision to exclude Mohammed Shami from the squad for the remaining two Tests of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Bengaluru: Bengal's Mohammed Shami reacts after bowling a delivery during the first quarter-final cricket match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy As India prepare for the Boxing Day Test starting December …

India vs Australia fourth Test in Melbourne: Indian captain Rohit Sharma press conference ahead of the fourth Test on December 24, 2024
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India vs Australia fourth Test in Melbourne: Indian captain Rohit Sharma press conference ahead of the fourth Test on December 24, 2024

The Hindu  

In a tiny press-conference hall located in the basement of the massive Melbourne Cricket Ground, Rohit Sharma kept nodding his head. It’s not a thing which I should be discussing at every press-conference.” Stepping into the fourth Test with the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series level at 1-1, the visiting captain said: “We played some really good cricket and we have been …

Rohit Sharma injury: Indian captain shares major update ahead of Boxing Day Test
1 day, 8 hours ago

Rohit Sharma injury: Indian captain shares major update ahead of Boxing Day Test

Live Mint  

India captain Rohit Sharma has confirmed that he will be fit for the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne starting from December 26. Rohit Sharma issues fitness update: The Indian skipper spoke about his injury at the press conference ahead of the Melbourne Test and said, “My knee is fine.” Notably, the Indian captain missed the first Test to spend time …

Mohammed Shami ruled out of selection for remaining Tests of Border-Gavaskar Trophy
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2 days, 1 hour ago

Mohammed Shami ruled out of selection for remaining Tests of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

The Hindu  

India pacer Mohammed Shami will not be considered for selection for the remaining two Test matches of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, in Melbourne and Sydney, respectively. “The BCCI Medical Team at the Centre of Excellence has been working closely with Indian fast bowler Shami on his recovery and rehabilitation after his right heel surgery. Shami, 34, has 229 Test wickets …

Mohammed Shami won't be travelling to Australia for Border-Gavaskar Trophy, BCCI's 'not fit' verdict ends all hopes
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2 days, 1 hour ago

Mohammed Shami won't be travelling to Australia for Border-Gavaskar Trophy, BCCI's 'not fit' verdict ends all hopes

Hindustan Times  

India speedster Mohammed Shami has not been deemed fit by the Board of Control for Cricket in India and, hence, won't be travelling Down Under for the remaining two Tests against Australia. Mohammed Shami ruled out of Border-Gavaskar Trophy Shami returned to competitive cricket after playing for Bengal in a Ranji Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh. "Based on the current …

Mohammed Shami fitness update: BCCI deems India pacer unfit for Border-Gavaskar Trophy
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2 days, 1 hour ago

Mohammed Shami fitness update: BCCI deems India pacer unfit for Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Live Mint  

Mohammed Shami fitness update: The BCCI on Monday deemed Mohammed Shami unfit for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy despite ruling him completely fit from his heel problem. Shami, who last played for India during the ODI World Cup final at home in 2023, has been out of action for a long period before making his comeback to competitive cricket a few months …

Rohit Sharma outclassed by Devdutt Padikkal in nets, netizens call it ‘embarrassing’
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Rohit Sharma outclassed by Devdutt Padikkal in nets, netizens call it ‘embarrassing’

Live Mint  

India captain Rohit Sharma hasn't been in the best of form in Test cricket for some time now, and his poor form has continued in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy. In the midst of all the chatter, a new video has emerged of Team India's net practice session in Melbourne where Rohit was outclassed by his teammate and part-time spinner …

Shami not fully fit yet, ruled out of remaining two Tests in Australia
2 days, 14 hours ago

Shami not fully fit yet, ruled out of remaining two Tests in Australia

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: India pacer Mohammed Shami has been ruled out of the last two Tests against Australia as he is yet to regain full fitness, the BCCI said on Monday. Shami, who last played for India in the ODI World Cup final in November, 2023, made a comeback from his right heel surgery during Bengal's Ranji Trophy match against Madhya …

Injury scare for Rohit Sharma, Indian captain hit on left knee ahead of Boxing Day Test against Australia
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Injury scare for Rohit Sharma, Indian captain hit on left knee ahead of Boxing Day Test against Australia

Live Mint  

India captain Rohit Sharma was hit on his left knee during Team India's net session in Melbourne ahead of the Boxing Day Test against Australia, according to a report in the Times of India. The report notes that the injury did not look too serious and the team physio is taking precautions to ensure that any swelling on Rohit's leg …

KL Rahul gets hit on finger in fresh injury scare for India days before Boxing Day Test
4 days, 1 hour ago

KL Rahul gets hit on finger in fresh injury scare for India days before Boxing Day Test

Hindustan Times  

KL Rahul was seen getting some treatment on his arm in the nets while batting in what seems like a fresh injury scare for India going into the fourth Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. India's KL Rahul reacts during day five of the third cricket Test match between Australia and India at The Gabba in Brisbane on …

Mohammed Shami rested for Bengal's next game after Rohit Sharma's ultimatum to NCA
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Mohammed Shami rested for Bengal's next game after Rohit Sharma's ultimatum to NCA

India TV News  

Mohammed Shami has been rested for Bengal's opening game of the Vijay Hazare Trophy against Delhi. The domestic One-Day tournament is set to commence on Saturday and Shami was named in the 20-member squad announced by Cricket Association of Bengal. Interestingly, despite turning up in the Ranji Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali after recovering from injury, Shami hasn't been called …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Shami can return if NCA feels he is okay, says Rohit Sharma
1 week ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Shami can return if NCA feels he is okay, says Rohit Sharma

The Hindu  

Rohit Sharma stressed that the last word on Mohammed Shami’s availability to the Indian team, belongs to the physios at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. I understand he is playing a lot of cricket back home, but there have been some complaints about his knee.” “The last thing you want is a player coming here and then pulling out …

Will Mohammed Shami join India squad for last two Tests against Australia? Here's what Rohit Sharma has to say
1 week ago

Will Mohammed Shami join India squad for last two Tests against Australia? Here's what Rohit Sharma has to say

India TV News  

India fast bowler Mohammed Shami hasn't played international cricket since the ODI World Cup final last year which was played on November 19. He made his comeback in domestic cricket for Bengal playing one Ranji Trophy game sending down 43 overs. At the end of the third Test at the Gabba, when asked about Shami getting a call-up for the …

Rohit Sharma avoids Mohammed Shami question after Gabba draw: NCA should answer
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1 week ago

Rohit Sharma avoids Mohammed Shami question after Gabba draw: NCA should answer

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma humorously sidestepped questions about pacer Mohammed Shami’s availability for the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, stating that only the National Cricket Academy could provide clarity on his fitness. Shami’s name has been a constant topic amongst Indian cricket fans, who are eager to see the experienced bowler join forces with Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. Following surgery and …

Ravindra Jadeja refuses to be ignored after Gabba rescue act; Gambhir, Rohit forced to think twice before benching him
1 week ago

Ravindra Jadeja refuses to be ignored after Gabba rescue act; Gambhir, Rohit forced to think twice before benching him

Hindustan Times  

For nearly seven years since his Test debut in December 2012, Ravindra Jadeja primarily batted at No. Three of Ravindra Jadeja's 4 Test centuries have come in last five years These aren’t bad batting numbers for an attacking bowler in Asia used in a holding, defensive role outside the subcontinent. 7 on his return to Test cricket after warming the …

AUS vs IND, 3rd Test: Rahul, Jadeja fifties help India avoid follow-on against Australia
1 week, 1 day ago

AUS vs IND, 3rd Test: Rahul, Jadeja fifties help India avoid follow-on against Australia

The Hindu  

Indian cricket’s seemingly eternal fan Sudhir Gautam blew his conch and waved the national flag. Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja lent spine, it was the turn of Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep to help India avoid the follow-on during a grim Tuesday of rains and runs. Singles were stolen, gaps were milked, the odd four was hit and as Pat Cummins …

BGT 3rd Test: Fate of Gabba Test hangs in balance, Jadeja's sword leads India's resistance (Day 4, Tea)
1 week, 1 day ago

BGT 3rd Test: Fate of Gabba Test hangs in balance, Jadeja's sword leads India's resistance (Day 4, Tea)

Hindustan Times  

Brisbane, : The fate of the Brisbane Test continues to twist and turn as Ravindra Jadeja continues to lead India's resistance to avoid a follow-on against Australia on Day 4 of the third Test against Australia on Tuesday. BGT 3rd Test: Fate of Gabba Test hangs in balance, Jadeja's sword leads India's resistance As both sides walked back to take …

Gabba Test: Fans speculate Rohit Sharma's retirement after his unusual gesture!
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1 week, 1 day ago

Gabba Test: Fans speculate Rohit Sharma's retirement after his unusual gesture!

Deccan Chronicle  

Team India ODI and Test captain Rohit Sharma sparks speculations of retirement from the longer format after his unusual gesture while walking back to pavilion in the first innings of the third Test against Australia in Brisbane. Facing 26 deliveries, Rohit looked in control, but a swinging delivery outside off edged the 37-year-old's bat with a little to no foot …

Sunil Gavaskar's critical 'respect' remark as India legend explains difference between KL Rahul and other India batters
1 week, 1 day ago

Sunil Gavaskar's critical 'respect' remark as India legend explains difference between KL Rahul and other India batters

Hindustan Times  

Team India faced yet another batting collapse during the first innings of the Brisbane Test, as the side was left reeling at 51/4 by the end of Day 3. India's KL Rahul walks off the field after losing his wicket during the day two of the second cricket test match between Australia and India at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide …

Ravindra Jadeja always been India's first choice overseas spinner: Sanjay Bangar
1 week, 4 days ago

Ravindra Jadeja always been India's first choice overseas spinner: Sanjay Bangar

India Today  

Former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar has expressed his strong support for Ravindra Jadeja’s inclusion in India’s Playing XI for the third Test against Australia in Brisbane, starting December 14. Bangar hailed Jadeja as India’s best spin option in overseas conditions and emphasised his importance in the current Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Commentating on Day 1 of the Brisbane Test at the Gabba, …

Rohit Sharma to return as opener as one major change expected in lineup; India's likely XI vs Australia for 3rd Test
1 week, 5 days ago

Rohit Sharma to return as opener as one major change expected in lineup; India's likely XI vs Australia for 3rd Test

Hindustan Times  

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy continues at the Gabba in Brisbane, as the two teams travel to Queensland at a deadlock having split the first two matches of the series. India’s comprehensive victory in the first match at the Optus Stadium in Perth seemed to set them in good stead heading to the Adelaide Oval, but Australia’s comeback with the pink ball …

'Rohit Sharma overweight; is a flat-track bully': Former South Africa batter launches scathing attack on India captain
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1 week, 6 days ago

'Rohit Sharma overweight; is a flat-track bully': Former South Africa batter launches scathing attack on India captain

Hindustan Times  

There's no hiding from the fact that Rohit Sharma is struggling – both as batter and captain. But on the one hand, where the world is rallying behind him to come out of this prolonged slump with a blaze of glory, former South Africa batter Daryll Cullinan has launched a scathing attack on the India captain, calling him 'overweight' and …

‘I've never seen a team with one bowler. Rohit has been told…’: Ex-India star says ‘series over if Bumrah is injured’
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‘I've never seen a team with one bowler. Rohit has been told…’: Ex-India star says ‘series over if Bumrah is injured’

Hindustan Times  

Concerns over Jasprit Bumrah's fitness are on the rise. Ever since Bumrah went down clutching his inner thigh in the first over with the second new ball in Australia's first innings in Adelaide, the frowns in the Indian camp have been quite visible. India's Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif believes Rohit can't give long spells …

Mohammed Shami's Australia travel derailed as BCCI still not sure after Rohit Sharma's 'swollen knee' revelation
2 weeks ago

Mohammed Shami's Australia travel derailed as BCCI still not sure after Rohit Sharma's 'swollen knee' revelation

Hindustan Times  

All eyes will be on Mohammed Shami when Bengal play their Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy quarterfinal match against Baroda at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday. However, Rohit's recent statement supposedly left BCCI still pondering over whether Shami should be sent to Australia for the Test series, where India lost the second match in Adelaide after making a …

Mohammed Shami's SMAT report card: 35.3 ov, 11 wickets in audition for Australia Tests
2 weeks ago

Mohammed Shami's SMAT report card: 35.3 ov, 11 wickets in audition for Australia Tests

India Today  

Veteran pacer Mohammed Shami's auditions for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series ended with a lackluster performance in Bengal's 41-run loss to Baroda in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy quarterfinals. SHAMI's REPORT CARD Since his return to professional cricket, Shami has made his presence felt, starting with a seven-wicket haul in a Ranji Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh, where he bowled a …

Rohit Sharma should sacrifice his position for India's future: Cheteshwar Pujara
2 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma should sacrifice his position for India's future: Cheteshwar Pujara

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma should bat in the middle order in the Brisbane Test match, said Cheteshwar Pujara. Sharma, who had skipped the first Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 had a terrible outing in the pink ball Test match at Adelaide, scoring a total of 9 runs across two innings. If he has a slightly bigger stride, it …

Shami in focus as Bengal face rampant Baroda in Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 quarterfinal
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Shami in focus as Bengal face rampant Baroda in Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 quarterfinal

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru, Continuing his fine run in his comeback from ankle surgery, India pacer Mohammed Shami will be in the spotlight as Bengal face strong challenge from a rampaging Baroda in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 quarterfinal here on Wednesday. Shami in focus as Bengal face rampant Baroda in Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 quarterfinal Shami played a key role in Bengal's …

BGT: Will Rohit Sharma reclaim opening spot for Gabba Test?
2 weeks, 1 day ago

BGT: Will Rohit Sharma reclaim opening spot for Gabba Test?

Deccan Chronicle  

Team India's debacle at Adelaide during the second Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy had raised many questions on the team's performance and structure, with the key dilemma being Rohit Sharma's batting position. According to the reports, team India, who wasted no time after the second Test to hit the nets, have maintained the same batting order. Starting their preparations …

Rohit-Shami rift: Did India stars engage in heated exchange?
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Rohit-Shami rift: Did India stars engage in heated exchange?

Deccan Chronicle  

With India pacers Mohammed Siraj and Harshit Rana failing to strongly back Jasprit Bumrah from the other end, cries of bring back Shami are growing louder. However, Indian captain Rohit Sharma was not sure if Shami could join the side anytime soon. According to the report, Mohammed Shami, who met the Indian Skipper at the NCA during the Bengaluru Test …

All is not well in Indian cricket? Mohammed Shami-Rohit Sharma in heated exchange over ‘swollen knee’ remark
2 weeks, 2 days ago

All is not well in Indian cricket? Mohammed Shami-Rohit Sharma in heated exchange over ‘swollen knee’ remark

Live Mint  

Amidst calls for Mohammed Shami's return to the Indian team in Australia in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, a report stating India pacer's rift with captain Rohit Sharma has created quite a buzz. Following Indian bowlers' lackluster show save Jasprit Bumrah in the second Test in Adelaide, calls for Shami's inclusion in the Indian team has gotten louder as it would …

Mohammed Shami, Rohit Sharma in heated exchange over India captain's 'swollen knee' remark: 'They met during…'
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Mohammed Shami, Rohit Sharma in heated exchange over India captain's 'swollen knee' remark: 'They met during…'

Hindustan Times  

Team India's Mohammed Shami situation is turning out to be more serious than earlier imagined. Shami, who underwent ankle surgery earlier this year and missed the IPL and the T20 World Cup in the process, played his first competitive match since the 2023 World Cup, on November 13 – he took seven wickets against Madhya Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy …

SMAT 2024 Highlights: Bengal beats Chandigarh by 3 runs to set up quarterfinal clash with Baroda
2 weeks, 2 days ago

SMAT 2024 Highlights: Bengal beats Chandigarh by 3 runs to set up quarterfinal clash with Baroda

The Hindu  

All eyes on Mohammed Shami, who skipped pre-match pratice, but will feature in the Playing XI today India captain Rohit Sharma on Sunday said pacer Mohammed Shami is in the reckoning to be included in the squad for the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia but added the team will exercise patience and let him attain match fitness. Upon his return …

Shastri wants India to let go of KL Rahul fear as Rohit Sharma concern outlined: 'His body language was too subdued'
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Shastri wants India to let go of KL Rahul fear as Rohit Sharma concern outlined: 'His body language was too subdued'

Hindustan Times  

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri did support captain Rohit Sharma's decision to bat in the middle-order in the second Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, but asked the 37-year-old to return to the opening spot in Gabba next week after outlining a major concern. Ravi Shastri wants Rohit Sharma to return as opener in Gabba Having missed the …

IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma provides major update on Mohammed Shami’s return to Test cricket; ‘Door is open but…’
2 weeks, 3 days ago

IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma provides major update on Mohammed Shami’s return to Test cricket; ‘Door is open but…’

Live Mint  

Rohit Sharma led team India faced a crushing defeat against Australia during the 2nd Test match at Adelaide. However, Harshit Rana who is playing as the third pacer for India in the series, remained ineffective during the Adelaide Test as Aussie batters took him to the cleaners. Rana's drubbing in Adelaide has once again prompted questions about when veteran Indian …

'Don't want Mohammed Shami to pull up sore in Australia': Rohit Sharma calls spade a spade on India pacer's availability
2 weeks, 3 days ago

'Don't want Mohammed Shami to pull up sore in Australia': Rohit Sharma calls spade a spade on India pacer's availability

Hindustan Times  

Team India faced a crushing 10-wicket defeat at the hands of Australia in the second Test in Adelaide, sparking concerns over the side's performance with the pink ball. Rohit Sharma dropped a major update on Mohammed Shami's availability Following the defeat, Rohit Sharma was asked about Mohammed Shami's potential return in the post-match press conference. While Rohit didn't particularly rule …

Rohit Sharma on Shami’s return: We want to be more than 100 per cent sure with him
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Rohit Sharma on Shami’s return: We want to be more than 100 per cent sure with him

The Hindu  

India captain Rohit Sharma on Sunday said pacer Mohammed Shami is in the reckoning to be included in the squad for the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia but added the team will exercise patience and let him attain match fitness. We want to be more than 100 per cent sure with him because it’s been such a long time since …

Captain Rohit Sharma needs to be more involved, more animated: Ravi Shastri
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Captain Rohit Sharma needs to be more involved, more animated: Ravi Shastri

India Today  

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has said that India need captain Rohit Sharma to lead from the front if they are to recover from the defeat in the second Test against Australia in Adelaide. LEARN FROM AUSTRALIA, SHASTRI TELLS INDIA Rohit Sharma’s captaincy decisions came under scrutiny, particularly in his use of bowling resources. Ravi Shastri suggested that India …

Jasprit Bumrah faces injury scare: Should India rush in Shami for Brisbane Test?
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Jasprit Bumrah faces injury scare: Should India rush in Shami for Brisbane Test?

India Today  

Before the Test series against Australia started, it was known that Jasprit Bumrah would need to be on top of his game for India to win. He will complete the Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 assignment and then leave," a source said, adding that Shami’s “fitness certificate” from the NCA will also come soon. ‘Difficult for Shami’ After the end of …

Door open for Mohammed Shami to join India for last 2 Tests: Rohit Sharma
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Door open for Mohammed Shami to join India for last 2 Tests: Rohit Sharma

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma said that the door was open for Mohammed Shami to join India's Test squad for the last two Test matches of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Shami returned to Ranji Trophy fold after India's Test series against New Zealand and was racing against time to get into the squad vs Australia. IND vs AUS, 2nd Test: Highlights | …

IND vs AUS: Mohammed Shami's India Kit Sent To Australia, To Play Against Australia From...
2 weeks, 4 days ago

IND vs AUS: Mohammed Shami's India Kit Sent To Australia, To Play Against Australia From...

ABP News  

Mohammed Shami in IND vs AUS BGT: Senior Indian pacer Mohammed Shami's kit has already been dispatched to Australia, with only a fitness clearance from National Cricket Academy medical team remaining as a formality. Also on ABP Live | 147 Years On, England Writes Test Cricket History With Never-Before-Seen Record Mohammed Shami has been recovering from ankle surgery following an …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Shami could join India squad before 4th Test in Melbourne
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Shami could join India squad before 4th Test in Melbourne

The Hindu  

As India’s fast bowlers struggled in the pink-ball Test at the Adelaide Oval on Saturday, former India head coach Ravi Shastri advocated for the inclusion of Mohammed Shami in the squad at the earliest. Having returned to domestic cricket, Shami has so far featured in a Ranji Trophy group league fixture against Madhya Pradesh and also played in the entire …

IND vs AUS: India get Mohammed Shami boost in Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Bengal pacer to play in Melbourne, Sydney Tests
2 weeks, 4 days ago

IND vs AUS: India get Mohammed Shami boost in Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Bengal pacer to play in Melbourne, Sydney Tests

Live Mint  

In a huge boost for the Indian team, veteran pacer Mohammed Shami is set to play in the final two Test matches in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. With the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Tournament knockouts happening in Bengaluru, it is expected that the NCA medical team head Dr Nitin Patel and Strength and Conditioning trainer Nishant Bordoloi would be able …

Mohammed Shami ready to join Team India squad in Australia? Contrasting reports emerge
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Mohammed Shami ready to join Team India squad in Australia? Contrasting reports emerge

Firstpost  

Shami has produced a number of impressive performances for Bengal ever since he made his return to competitive cricket after a year-long absence in the Ranji Trophy last month, but is yet to receive a fitness clearance from the National Cricket Academy. While Cricbuzz has claimed that the National Cricket Academy is not convinced about the senior pacer’s fitness, a …

Mohammed Shami's kit and visa ready, BCCI awaiting NCA's clearance to fly him to Australia and join Bumrah: Reports
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Mohammed Shami's kit and visa ready, BCCI awaiting NCA's clearance to fly him to Australia and join Bumrah: Reports

Hindustan Times  

There is still no clarity on Mohammed Shami's availability for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. Mohammed Shami celebrates a wicket The 34-year-old then led the Bengal pace attack in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 tournament, picking up 8 wickets in seven matches at a 7.67 economy to reach the knockouts. His kit is India need Shami in Australia Team …

India need Shami in Australia quickly to ease pressure on Bumrah: Shastri
Top News
2 weeks, 4 days ago

India need Shami in Australia quickly to ease pressure on Bumrah: Shastri

Deccan Chronicle  

Adelaide: Former chief coach Ravi Shastri on Saturday said the "quicker" Mohammed Shami reaches Australia, "the better" it is for Team India, to ease the pressure on pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The 34-year-old pacer has been on a comeback trail having spent nearly one year away from top-flight cricket nursing an ankle injury, as he …

Mohammed Shami set to play last 2 Tests in Australia after fitness clearance: Report
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Mohammed Shami set to play last 2 Tests in Australia after fitness clearance: Report

India Today  

Senior India speedster Mohammed Shami is set to compete in the last two Tests of the ongoing series against Australia with his playing kit already headed Down Under and the fitness clearance from the NCA's medical team is a "matter of formality". Since the knockout round of the Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy is taking place in Bengaluru, it is expected …

Pink-ball Test: Rohit Sharma flops on return to No.6, falls for 3 off 23 balls
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Pink-ball Test: Rohit Sharma flops on return to No.6, falls for 3 off 23 balls

India Today  

Rohit Sharma's return to the No.6 spot during the pink-ball Test in Adelaide ended on a sour note as the India captain was dismissed for just 3 runs off 23 balls. Rohit, who had decided to give up his opener's spot to KL Rahul, came into bat during the 22nd over after India lost Shubman Gill. The Aussie pacer was …

India captain Rohit drops down the order for second test in Adelaide
2 weeks, 6 days ago

India captain Rohit drops down the order for second test in Adelaide

Al Jazeera  

Rohit Sharma will move to the middle order after KL Rahul was retained as opener for the tourists. Rohit Sharma will bat down the order in Friday’s pink-ball second Test against Australia in Adelaide, with India’s returning skipper saying KL Rahul had earned his place as an opener. Rohit, who usually opens, missed their 295-run first Test victory in Perth …

Aus vs Ind, pink-ball Test predicted XI: Rohit in middle, Ashwin set to return
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Aus vs Ind, pink-ball Test predicted XI: Rohit in middle, Ashwin set to return

India Today  

Australia were hammered by 295 runs in the series opener in Perth, but the hosts seem to have backed their players for the second one, a pink-ball Test, starting December 6 in Adelaide. Dhruv Jurel and Devdutt Padikkal are likely to make way for Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, who has recovered from a fractured thumb that ruled him out …

2nd Test BGT 2024: Where will Rohit Sharma bat? Harbhajan Singh says, ’I don’t see…’
3 weeks, 1 day ago

2nd Test BGT 2024: Where will Rohit Sharma bat? Harbhajan Singh says, ’I don’t see…’

Live Mint  

As India gear up for the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 against Australia at the Adelaide Oval, all eyes are on captain Rohit Sharma and his batting position. Former Indian cricket player Harbhajan Singh weighed in on this decision, emphasising that Rohit’s strength lies in the top order. Harbhajan believes Rohit should ideally open or bat at number …

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