India vs South Africa: Sourav Ganguly wants Mohammed Shami back in Test team, advises Gautam Gambhir to play on good wickets

[ad_1] Former BCCI President and India captain Sourav Ganguly has advised Gautam Gambhir to bring back Mohammed Shami to the Test team after the loss to South Africa in Kolkata. India lost the match by 30 runs as the Proteas scripted a memorable Test win after 15 years on Indian soil. Shami last played a […]

‘Muskuraiye, aap Lucknow mein hain’: Sanjiv Goenka welcomes Mohammed Shami to LSG ahead of IPL 2026 | Cricket News

[ad_1] Mohammed Shami and Sanjiv Goenka (X) Veteran India pacer Mohammed Shami is set for a fresh chapter in his IPL career after being traded to the Lucknow Super Giants ahead of the IPL 2026 auction. The move comes after Sunrisers Hyderabad agreed to release him at his existing fee of Rs 10 crore. Shami […]

Shardul Thakur, Sherfane Rutherford join Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2026 auction; Arjun Tendulkar moves to Lucknow

[ad_1] Indian all-rounder Shardul Thakur and Caribbean batter Sherfane Rutherford have joined the Mumbai Indians ahead of the IPL 2026 auctions. Thakur represented Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025, while Rutherford was part of the Gujarat Titans setup. Thakur went unsold during the IPL 2025 auctions but was later picked by LSG as an injury […]

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

[ad_1] 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 […]

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

[ad_1] 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 […]

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

[ad_1] 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, […]

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

[ad_1] 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 […]

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

[ad_1] 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 […]

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

[ad_1] 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 […]

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

[ad_1] 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 […]