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Is Mohammed Shami’s India career over? Ex-coach drops truthbomb after Bengal pacer’s snub in IND vs SA Test series

The Indian team management is looked beyond Mohammed Shami in Test cricket, stated former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar in a staggering claim after the Bengal pacer was overlooked from India’s Test squad for the two match series against South Africa. Having returned to competitive cricket at the start of 2025 after close to two […]

Did Mohammed Shami’s England no-show cost him a comeback? BCCI rebuts pacer’s no-communication claims

Mohammed Shami’s displeasure with the national selectors has been well known, with the pacer going on record to say that the Ajit Agarkar-led committee did not communicate with him about the reasons for his non-selection in the Indian side. The pacer had suffered a chronic heel issue during the 2023 World Cup and had since […]

From Mohammed Shami to Ajinkya Rahane: India players not afraid to call out selectors led by Ajit Agarkar | Cricket News

Mohammed Shami and Ajinkya Rahane NEW DELHI: In a rare show of collective dissent, several senior Indian cricketers — led by Mohammed Shami, Ajinkya Rahane, and Karun Nair — have publicly voiced their frustration over the selection policies and communication gaps under chairman Ajit Agarkar’s selection committee. From questions about transparency to age bias, the […]

India chief selector Ajit Agarkar reveals why Mohammed Shami missed Australia tour: ‘We were desperate to have him but …’ | Cricket News

Mohammed Shami (PTI Photo/Kamal Kishore) Former India chief selector Ajit Agarkar has addressed Mohammed Shami‘s exclusion from the England series, stating it was due to fitness concerns. However, he did not specify the reason for Shami’s absence from the upcoming Australia ODI series.Shami’s most recent international match was the Champions Trophy final. He then played […]

‘I can also play’: Mohammed Shami fires back at chief selector Ajit Agarkar after Australia ODIs snub | Cricket News

Mohammed Shami dismissed fitness concerns while noting that the decision ultimately rests with the selectors. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Veteran Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami joined Bengal’s practice session at Eden Gardens on Tuesday ahead of their Ranji Trophy opener against Uttarakhand, addressing his exclusion from India’s upcoming white-ball series in Australia. The 35-year-old pacer, […]

Shami vs Agarkar: Pacer Slams ‘No Communication’ Over Aus Tour Snub

This special report focuses on the escalating controversy between senior Indian pacer Mohammed Shami and the BCCI’s selection committee, headed by chief selector Ajit Agarkar. Shami is quoted in the bulletin as saying, ‘The Indian team did not communicate with me regarding fitness. I am not the one who should inform them about my fitness.’ […]

Harshit Rana’s selection questionable, but people shouldn’t troll him: R Ashwin

Former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has come out in support of fast bowler Harshit Rana amid his widespread trolling for getting constant chances in the Indian team. Rana has been included in both the ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming series in Australia. However, his selection ahead of veteran fast bowler Mohammed Shami irked […]

Irfan Pathan tags MS Dhoni, says ‘sath baith kar pienge’ in fiery reply to hookah controversy | Cricket News

Irfan Pathan and MS Dhoni (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Irfan Pathan has once again found himself at the centre of a storm after an old interview clip linked to MS Dhoni resurfaced online, sparking heated debate across social media. In that interview, the former India all-rounder hinted that Dhoni used to smoke hookah and […]

Duleep Trophy: Central Zone’s Rajat Patidar smashes quickfire ton, East Zone’s Mohammed Shami puts solid shift

Central Zone captain Rajat Patidar set the tone on Day 1 of the Duleep Trophy 2025 quarter-final clash against North East Zone with a blistering century at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground B, Bengaluru, on Thursday, August 28. Patidar, fresh from leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their maiden IPL title earlier this year, was […]

BCCI faces social media wrath after no live coverage of Duleep Trophy; ‘even gully cricket matches are streamed live’

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is facing the heat after it decided not to televise the Duleep Trophy 2025 matches which started on August 28. With no major cricketing tournaments in the month on August, the Duleep Trophy provided the fans some cricketing action as it also marked the start of […]