Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma's revelation that Mohammed Shami might miss the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia due to a fresh knee injury has raised concerns for India's pace bowling lineup. With Shami's absence, Sharma hinted at turning to young and upcoming pace bowlers such as Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mayank Yadav, and Prasidh Krishna, who were named in India's reserves for the home series against New Zealand. The skipper emphasized on the importance of having a well-rounded pace attack and developing young talent for the future.
Indian cricketer and captain Rohit Sharma announced in a press conference that the veteran pacer Mohammed Shami is unlikely to join the Indian squad for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Test series against Australia. Shami has been sidelined since the 2023 ODI World Cup, with various setbacks hindering his recovery. Despite recent progress at the National Cricket Academy, Rohit does not believe Shami is fit enough to return to the national team and does not want to risk bringing him to Australia in an "undercooked" state.
The recently held CEAT Cricket Awards saw Indian cricket stars Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Mohammed Shami take home major awards. Rohit was named the Men's International Cricketer of the Year for his impressive performances across all formats of the game, while Kohli was honored as the Best ODI Batter of the Year for his consistency with the bat. Shami, on the other hand, won the Best ODI Bowler of the Year award for his crucial role in India's success in the 2023 ODI World Cup. Additionally, former India head coach Rahul Dravid was recognized with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award for his significant contributions to Indian cricket.
India's captain Rohit Sharma received the 'Men's International Cricketer of the Year' award and former coach Rahul Dravid was honored with the 'Lifetime Achievement Award' at the Ceat Cricket Rating Awards 2023-24. Other winners include Virat Kohli, Mohammed Shami, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and R. Ashwin. BCCI secretary Jay Shah expressed confidence in the Indian team's ability to win more trophies in the future, mentioning upcoming tournaments like the Champions Trophy, World Test Championship final, and the Women's T20 World Cup. Additionally, Tamil Nadu captain R Sai Kishore was named the 'Domestic cricketer of the Year', and international players Tim Southee and Phil Salt also received awards for their performances in T20 cricket.
Star players including Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah will not participate in India's Duleep Trophy, while other contracted players are expected to play. The tournament, to be selected by Ajit Agarkar's panel, will feature upcoming talent like KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant. Mohammed Shami may also join the matches in his recovery from injury. However, logistical challenges may require one match to be moved to Bengaluru rather than its planned location of Anantapur.
Indian Cricket Army's star bowler Mohammed Shami has expressed his support for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to lead the team in the upcoming 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup. The team recently won the 2024 T20 World Cup under Sharma's leadership and is determined to bring home the 14th edition of the Cricket World Cup. Shami also shared insights into the strong competition between Sharma and Kohli during net practice, further highlighting their bond as teammates.
Indian cricket stars were in top form during the ongoing Ranji Trophy matches, with Prithvi Shaw, Cheteshwar Pujara, KL Rahul, and Rohit Sharma making impressive contributions for their respective teams. However, there is uncertainty around the participation of young batter Shreyas Iyer due to injury, and Indian captain Virat Kohli is still on leave for personal reasons. Fast bowler Mohammed Shami also revealed that he misses his daughter while being away on tour.
The selectors have announced the 16-man squad for the first two Tests against England, with Dhruv Jurel being the only new addition. Rohit Sharma will lead the team, with Jasprit Bumrah as his deputy. Senior pacer Mohammed Shami was not included in the squad due to his ongoing recovery process, while Karnataka's Prasidh Krishna and pace bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur missed out due to injuries. Left-arm spinner Axar Patel makes a comeback to the side, while the selection of 22-year-old Jurel has grabbed headlines.