Sanju Samson will feel hard done by after being left out and so will Mohammed Siraj.
IMAGES from the 1st T20I played between India and England at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday.
Given India's batting collapses in the last two matches, key changes to the playing XI are anticipated.
Jasprit Bumrah is only human and cannot always shoulder the responsibility of bowling opposition out all by himself, skipper Rohit Sharma said.
India captain Rohit Sharma has backed Virat Kohli to overcome his problems
Gujarat Titans captain Hardik Pandya took responsibility for his team's five-run loss against Delhi Capitals
When Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Titans took to the field for their IPL encounter on Saturday, it was nice to see Virat Kohli greet his India team-mate Mohammed Shami.
He was not part of the T20 scheme of things for past one year but Mohammed Shami was "always ready" in his mind because of the communication between him and the team management.
In the last four IPLs, Mohammed Shami has taken 19 wickets or more every season.
Former skipper Ricky Ponting predicted that the Baggy Greens will dominate the Rohit Sharma-led side in the five-match series.
Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel smashed half-centuries as India defeated England by four wickets in the first One-Day International in Nagpur.
'I am pretty happy that Puj (Pujara) isn't here.'
No separate vehicle for anyone, all players to travel by team bus, BCCI tells state units
Following his three-wicket haul in India's five-wicket win over Australia, Mohammed Shami said he enjoyed bowling with Mohammed Siraj.
The youngsters in the side couldn't have got a better mentor than 'King' Kohli himself to guide them with his words of wisdom.
Shami also became the joint-third fastest ever to take 150 ODI wickets
The cupboard is bare and it will take some time to prepare another cracking line-up that can match the aura of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Ishant Sharma.
The Sunrisers are once again betting big on their power-packed batting line-up to deliver the goods in IPL 2025.
Mystery spinner bowls in nets as India prep for three-match ODI series vs England.
Inspired by Mumbai's famed Mohammed Ali road fare, Chef Shadab Ahmed's Minara Masjid Wali Gali Ke Shami Kebabs are soft, flavourful and cooked to perfection.
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Beginning with the Eden T20I, the two teams will fight it out in a full white ball series, comprising five T20Is and three ODIs, which will serve as a crucial warm-up for the Champions Trophy, slated to begin on February 19 in Pakistan and Dubai.
India's Champions Trophy squad has raised eyebrows with a number of bold selections, including a spin-heavy attack and the exclusion of experienced pacer Mohammed Siraj.
'I believe they have picked the right squad, considering the conditions in the UAE.'
Shubman Gill's thumb fracture is certainly a "jolt" for India ahead of the series opener against Australia
Mohammed Shami was named as the replacement for the injured Jasprit Bumrah in the Indian team for the T20 World Cup.
Since Suryakumar took over as captain last year, India have hardly put a wrong but his own form has dipped.
K L Rahul struck an unbeaten 75 to anchor their nervy chase against Australia in a low-scoring contest and secure a five-wicket win in the opening one-day international.
Images from the first One-Day International between India and England at the Barabati Stadium, in Cuttack, on Sunday.
Virat Kohli, Mohammed Shami, Mithali Raj, Surya Kumar Yadav among others tweeted their wishes for Dussehra.
Wriddhiman Saha acknowledged that his axing from the national side under Rahul Dravid's coaching tenure in 2022.
Nasser Hussain called it an 'interesting look' and quipped it might have been a warm towel to keep himself comfortable on a cold Tuesday afternoon in Southampton
The Ranji Trophy resumes on Thursday, promising a star-studded spectacle as Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant headline a host of big names returning to action.
In-form Karun Nair's career could see a resurrection.
'In the 2023 World Cup, we lacked batting depth from No. 8 onwards. These are the crucial questions that need to be addressed.'
'I mean, they can say (he is) not in the scheme of things, he's only for Test cricket or one day cricket but we are playing in Australia. That guy has done well last IPL, so Shami is the must in my team.'
England captain Jos Buttler is confident that the upcoming T20I series against India will not impact their preparation for the Champions Trophy.
The Indian players, who have all taken the Covishield vaccine, are likely to take their second dose in the UK.
The veteran coach also said both teams would have to be tactfully aware of playing at the MCG.
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