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Mohammed Shami plays sixth consecutive SMAT match in 11 days, bowls 15 dot balls | Cricket News – Times of India
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Mohammed Shami plays sixth consecutive SMAT match in 11 days, bowls 15 dot balls | Cricket News – Times of India

Mohammed Shami. (Video Grab) NEW DELHI: Seasoned pacer Mohammed Shami delivered 15 dot balls in his sixth consecutive SMAT T20 fixture, while Karan Lal produced a remarkable 94 runs from 47 deliveries, leading Bengal to a commanding nine-wicket victory over Bihar in a Group A encounter in Rajkot.Playing without their young talent Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Bihar posted 147 for 6 in their allocated 20 overs, with Sayan Ghosh proving effective with figures of 2/32.How a change in batting position could well help Rohit Sharma in TestsBengal successfully chased down the target in 14 overs, with Lal's innings featuring nine boundaries and six maximums.The spotlight remained on Shami, who maintained his disciplined bowling performance, recording figures of 1/18 in 4 overs, following his previous spell...
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‘Team not looking at past records’: Ex-India selector on Ashwin, Jadeja omissions | Cricket News – Times of India
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‘Team not looking at past records’: Ex-India selector on Ashwin, Jadeja omissions | Cricket News – Times of India

Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The recent omissions of seasoned players Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja from the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy have sparked widespread discussion.Former India selector Devang Gandhi has come forward to shed light on the reasoning behind these decisions, emphasising that the team management's focus is firmly on current strategies rather than past records considering the factor when one plays in Australia or England."I do feel that the current form has been taken into consideration. The Indian team management wanted to go in with a team that had confidence and not exactly looking at the past records," said Gandhi while talking to news agency PTI.Selection dilemma for India ahead of Adelaide TestWith 536 Test ...
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‘Life just doesn’t make sense without … ‘: Mohammed Shami sweats it out in nets. Watch | Cricket News – Times of India
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‘Life just doesn’t make sense without … ‘: Mohammed Shami sweats it out in nets. Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

Mohammed Shami (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian pacer Mohammed Shami shared an inspiring video on Instagram, showcasing his unwavering dedication to cricket. The clip, which captures Shami honing his skills in the nets, reflects his passion for the game both as a bowler and batter. His heartfelt caption reads, "Bowling is my heartbeat, and cricket is my soul. Without them, life just doesn’t make sense," offering a glimpse into the drive that has made him one of India’s most influential cricketers.Watch:Last month, Shami marked a remarkable return to competitive cricket after being sidelined with injury woes since the 2023 ICC World Cup.In his comeback match, he delivered a pivotal performance in Bengal’s narrow 11-run victory over Madhya Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy. Shami's zeal was on full ...
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Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: MP has one foot in knockouts after thrilling win over Bengal

Madhya Pradesh Captain Rajat Patidar in action during Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match between Madhya Pradesh and Bengal at Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot | Photo Credit: VIJAY SONEJI Madhya Pradesh continued its unbeaten run and put one step into the knockout stage after a thrilling win over Bengal in a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Group ‘A’ fixture at the Niranjan Shah Stadium Ground C on Friday, November 29, 2024.Venkatesh Iyer and Harpreet Singh Bhatia hit 13 runs in the final over to complete the 190-run chase with two balls and six wickets remaining. Rajat Patidar (68 off 40) and Subhransu Senapati (50 off 33) set up the game for Madhya Pradesh with their 114-run stand for the third wicket. Patidar was given...
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Mohammed Shami faces injury scare during Bengal’s defeat in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

Mohammed Shami (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Madhya Pradesh's victory over Bengal in the domestic cricket clash was overshadowed by a worrying moment involving veteran Indian pacer Mohammed Shami. Chasing down a modest 190-run target in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on Friday, Madhya Pradesh managed to wrap up the proceedings with six wickets at their hands. Rajat Patidar's aggressive 68 off 40 balls and Subhranshu Senapati’s steady 50 off 33 balls helped MP comfortably seal the win. However, the spotlight shifted to Mohammed Shami’s health scare during the game.Bowling the penultimate over, Shami took a tumble while attempting to stop a shot, appearing to injure his boot and hold his lower back in discomfort, as reported by PTI. Having recently returned from a prolonged ...
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Is Jasprit Bumrah the greatest ever Indian fast bowler? | Cricket News – Times of India

ICONS, GENERATIONS APART: Jasprit Bumrah bowls in the Perth Test and Kapil Dev in action in Sydney, 1986 The numbers at this stage of his career would suggest so, but nothing would have been possible without the great Kapil Dev, the fast-bowling flagbearer who played lone ranger...The other day, as Jasprit Bumrah was wreaking havoc in Perth, Sunil Gavaskar couldn't help going back to that February morning in 1981 in Melbourne. On that day, an injured Kapil Dev won India an incredible Test match, taking 5-28 against a top Australian lineup, which folded for 83 in the second innings as India defended 143 to level the series."This generation sometimes forgets that there were Indian teams before 2000 which also fought and won," Gavaskar said on air.Border-Gavaskar TrophyThe original Little Mas...
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Mohammed Shami was part of our retention plans but… – Gujarat Titans coach Ashish Nehra | Cricket News – Times of India

Mohammed Shami (Photo: BCCI/IPL) India's veteran fast bowler Mohammed Shami will don the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) jersey in the next Indian Premier League (IPL) season after he was bagged by the franchise Rs 10 crore once Shami's former employers Gujarat Titans refused to use the Right-to-Match (RTM) card.Talking to JioCinema after the auction at the Abadi Al Johar Arena in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, GT's head coach Ashish Nehra said Shami was part of the team's retention plans, but it didn't work out."Whatever he has done for GT and for India, I mean he was part of our retention (plans) also. But again, you see retention is that kind of a thing," said Nehra, a former India pacer. "Mohammed Shami, Shubman Gill, Rashid Khan, Sai Sudharsan -- every team has so many options. Then we had RTM also,...
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Shubman Gill doubtful for Adelaide Test too | Cricket News – Times of India

Shubman Gill. (PTI Photo) MUMBAI: India's No 3 batter Shubman Gill, who sustained a finger injury while fielding in the slips during match simulation in the build-up to the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth which India won by 295 runs on Monday, is "doubtful" for the second Test too, TOI has learnt.Gill is likely to miss the two-day practice match at Canberra, which will start from Saturday. The second Test will begin in Adelaide from December 6."Gill was advised a 10-14 day rest by the medical specialist after suffering that injury. He won't play in the practice match on the weekend, and is doubtful at the moment for the second Test too. Let's see how much his injury has healed, how his finger feels. Even after it has healed, he'll need some quality practice before playing...
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‘Reporting to my brother’: Hardik Panyda joins Krunal Pandya to play in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya (X Photo) NEW DELHI: The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, which begins on Saturday, is generating a lot of excitement among fans due to the participation of some of India's top players, including Hardik Pandya and Mohammed Shami. The tournament coincides with the upcoming IPL mega auction.Hardik will play under the captaincy of Krunal Pandya in the Baroda team for the upcoming T20 tournament.“Reporting to my brother for Baroda duty in Indore,” Hardik Pandya wrote on X.Pandya was retained by the Mumbai Indians ahead of the auction, which is scheduled to take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 23 and 24. The all-rounder's decision to play in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy aligns with the BCCI's policy of requiring leading cricketers to participate in domestic tou...
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Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Jasprit Bumrah shares a big update on Mohammed Shami, says ‘if everything goes well …’ | Cricket News – Times of India

File Pic: Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India's stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah, leading the team in the absence of Rohit Sharma, has suggested that Mohammed Shami might join the Test squad during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. This depends on Shami's continued progress in his recovery.The absence of Shami has been a significant point of discussion leading up to the five-Test series against Australia. The first Test is scheduled to start on Friday at Perth's Optus Stadium.Border-Gavaskar TrophyShami has been absent from international cricket since the ODI World Cup 2023 final. However, he recently returned to action in the Ranji Trophy, representing Bengal. He delivered a powerful performance against Madhya Pradesh, taking 7 wickets for 156 runs in two innings, d...
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Mohammed Shami: ‘baba ki jay ho Shami trolls Sanjay Manjrekar after IPL auction’s price drop remarks | Cricket News – Times of India

Mohammed Shami and Sanjay Manjrekar (Photo credit: X) NEW DELHI: Indian pacer Mohammed Shami on Thursday took to Instagram to humorously respond to former cricketer and commentator Sanjay Manjrekar’s remarks about his potential drop in value at the upcoming IPL auction. Manjrekar had suggested that Shami’s injury history could make franchises cautious, even as the bowler gears up for his return to full fitness. In response, Shami quipped on Instagram, “Baba ji ki jay ho. Thodasa gyan apne future k liye bhi bacha lo kaam ayega Sanjay G? Kisi ko future janna ho toh sir se mile ("Glory to Baba Ji. Save a little wisdom for your own future too, it might come in handy, Sanjay G. If anyone wants to know their future, they should meet the sir),” playfully mocking the predictive tone of Manjrekar’s...
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‘He will go very well in Perth …’: Matthew Hayden endorses this bowler as Mohammed Shami’s replacement for Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy has sparked discussions about India's bowling attack, especially with veteran pacer Mohammed Shami's absence. Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden shared his insights on potential replacements, focusing on Prasidh Krishna and Akash Deep.Hayden acknowledged Prasidh Krishna's strong showing in a recent unofficial Test against Australia A. However, he believes Akash Deep is better suited to fill Shami's shoes in the Indian team.Border-Gavaskar Trophy"Prasidh Krishna did very well in the unofficial Test match, but for me, Akash Deep is the closest replacement for Shami’s type of role," he said during a select media interaction organized by Channel 7.Hayden, who has extensive experience playing against India, highlighted Akash Deep's suitabil...
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