The players from both teams waited for nearly two hours at the ground before the steady drizzle forced them to return to their team hotel.
Shami last played for India in the 2023 World Cup final in Ahmedabad after which he was sidelined because of an ankle injury which needed surgery.
Harbhajan mentioned that the incident marred the game's excitement, adding that he experienced a similar situation during the first edition of the league in 2008.
'We were prepared. Archer and Wood are quick, our guys prepared well, we worked hard in the nets and we got the results.'
Gautam Gambhir is a politician by choice but a cricketer at heart whose brain never stops ticking when it comes to conceptualising, planning and execution.
The spotlight will be firmly on Mohammed Shami as the Indian team contemplates his inclusion in the playing XI.
With 765 international scalps in his bag, Ashwin is the second-highest wicket-taker from India after Anil Kumble.
Cricket fraternity hails Gautam Gambhir appointment
The sight of a pitch with a fair smattering of grass and premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah putting in hard yards at nets might be the early signs of India sticking to the three pacers theory for the first Test against New Zealand
Harshit Rana's debut as a concussion substitute became a central talking point, overshadowing India's series-clinching 15-run victory and its unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series.
As the nation celebrates its 76th Republic Day, India's sports fraternity took to social media to share their patriotic sentiments and wishes with fans across the country on Sunday.
'When it comes to selection or the Australia series, I think more about where I can get opportunities rather than whether I deserve a place.'
Mystery spinner bowls in nets as India prep for three-match ODI series vs England.
The barren run of skipper Rohit Sharma and the selection conundrum that Virat Kohli's possible return poses are the towering obstacles in India's quest for a series win against England in the second ODI in Cuttack on Sunday.
'The most important thing is that they will always have my back. Aim to make it a happy and secure dressing room.'
Senior batter KL Rahul and reserve keeper Dhruv Jurel will be flying to Australia for the second 'unofficial Test' between India A and Australia A starting November 7
If Pakistan can either draw or win both Tests in South Africa, it will significantly boost India's chances, even if they manage a 2-2 draw in their current Test series against Australia.
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.
Shubman Gill fell to a bizarre dismissal to a loose shot off the final ball of the morning session.
The Indian cricket team has commenced their training regimen in Sri Lanka, marking the beginning of their preparations for the ODI series against the hosts.
'By God's grace, I was successful. I'm still 7 on 10, still more work to do.'
Will Rohit Sharma get one final opportunity to salvage his Test career?
Gambhir said India need to identify fearless players and have a mixture of cricketers in the 50-over format.
'When you are in the leadership group you have to make some harsh decisions. These are the discussions we have.'
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.
A look at some of India's best victories over Pakistan in ICC tournaments.
Virat Kohli spent about 45 minutes in the nets and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah bowled full tilt as the Indian cricket team on Friday began its preparations
'Obviously, he brings a lot of good things to the Test side. Not only from the batting point of view, but from the keeping point of view as well.'
'Quickly assessing what's required to do here will be the key for us.' 'If we can assess quickly and adjust our batting or bowling quickly that will help us moving forward.'
It is understood that Yashasvi Jaiswal has a bright chance of making it to the ODI squad. His inclusion would ensure a left-handed batter in the top four.
Suryakumar Yadav has been named the captain for this T20I series, bringing his leadership and experience to the relatively young squad. Sanju Samson and Jitesh Sharma will serve as the wicketkeepers, while key players such as Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, and Washington Sundar are included to strengthen the batting and bowling departments.
Samson hammered eight sixes and 11 fours to make 111 off only 47 balls while also recording the second-fastest T20I ton by an Indian -- off just 40 balls.
At just 24, Abhishek Sharma has begun rewriting records that took years for others to set.
Zaheer Khan returns to the IPL fold after two years, having been associated with five-time champions Mumbai Indians from 2018-2022.
Small things were changed in the Indian Davis Cup set-up for the tie against Togo and it was evident that they made a difference.
Here's a glimpse of India's new faces and veterans sweating it out...
Former wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik believes the onus for the Test series loss to New Zealand rests with the senior Indian players.
As many as four world-class match-winners are expected to bid adieu to the game one by one in the next couple of years and Gautam Gambhir is in an unenviable position as head coach.
In-form Karun Nair's career could see a resurrection.
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