New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel claimed the rare honour of bagging all 10 wickets in an innings before India demonstrated their own bowling might to take control on Day 2 of the second and final Test at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.
'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.'
The fast bowler could also miss the upcoming two-Test series, beginning in Chittagong on December 14.
Sourav Ganguly backs Tilak Varma to be India's No 4 if Shreyas Iyer unavailable
Jasprit Bumrah was declared fit and was available for selection, but the selectors don't want to rush him back.
How India's players fared in the Asia Cup.
A fit-again Jasprit Bumrah was recalled to the Indian team for the T20 World Cup along with fellow pace bowler Harshal Patel, but spin all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was ruled out of the tournament because of injury.
India have already secured the Border-Gavaskar trophy and they will now be playing for a record-extending 16th straight series win at home
The Indian batters will have to put their best their foot forward against Australia in the series-deciding third ODI in Chennai on Tuesday.
The Indian team, set to play the second Test against Australia from Friday, had to switch hotels in New Delhi.
India suffered a top order meltdown chasing a small victory target of 145
Who do you think should be part of India's playing for the World Cup opener against Australia?
A series clean sweep in sight, the Indian team is unlikely to tinker with its batting line-up tough skipper Rohit Sharma could be tempted to look at some of his bowling options during the final ODI against Sri Lanka, in Thiruvananthapuram, on Sunday.
Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2023 after Game 42.
India's batting megastars will be desperate to clear the cobwebs from their head in pursuit of a second successive World Test Championship final berth as they take on Australia in the series-deciding fourth Test in Ahmedabad from Thursday.
IMAGES from Day 4 of the 1st Test played between India and England in Hyderabad, on Sunday.
Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for Friday's opening ODI against the West Indies?
KL Rahul's tactical acumen will be tested along with his batting prowess when a depleted Indian team clashes with a tricky Bangladesh
The player draft for the much-awaited Global T20 Canada 2023 was held in a hybrid-form in Mumbai.
More than 11,000 personnel of various agencies including Gujarat Police, NSG, RAF, and home guards among others will be deployed in Ahmedabad and at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad during the India-Pakistan World Cup cricket match on October 14, a senior officer said on Monday.
Struggling KKR seek change of fortunes against RCB
Gujarat Titans fell to a stunning loss at the hands of Delhi Capitals, and a few wrong calls played a key role in the match.
India would want the likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer to get into ODI mode as soon as possible.
RCB's bowlers, who are often criticised for not stepping up, bailed them out against Delhi Capitals.
Punjab Kings would be sweating over skipper Shikhar Dhawan's injury at a time when they need all their firepower against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Shastri wants both Ashwin and Jadeja in Indian playing XI for WTC Final
Gujarat Titans pride themselves on consistency and will be expected to produce a solid show against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL match in Ahmedabad on Monday after a rare "flat" performance against Mumbai Indians.
Siraj bowled as many as 74 dot balls in IPL 2021 with an improved economy of 7.34.
Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2023 after Game 33.
Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player of IPL 2023.
India face Australia in the WTC final on June 7 at The Oval in London.
The current Indian team up is yet to identify its core set for players with the World Cup just weeks away.
Mayank Agarwal played a captain's knock of 109, as his side took a 64-run lead on Day 2
IMAGES from Day 1 of the 2nd Test played between India and England in Visakhapatnam, on Friday
Pakistan does not have any injury concerns but they are one of the most undercooked ODI sides at the moment. Since the 2019 World Cup, the 'Green Brigade' has played just 29 ODIs, whereas India have played 57 matches in the same period. - Asia Cup 2023
An expressionless Virat Kohli gave a quick handshake and hug to an equally expressionless Shubman Gill before going to collect his runners-up medal. It was the most poignant moment of a teary Sunday night for the Indian cricket team.
India dominates ICC Test Rankings
Royal Challengers Bangalore will aim to shed the over-reliance on their celebrated top-order when they face a belligerent Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL match in Lucknow on Monday.
Mhambrey said while the bowlers will get some rest in days leading up to the WTC final, the group is determined to extract the maximum benefits from the training sessions.
A struggling Indian team, severely depleted by a spate of on-field injuries and fitness-related problems, will be determined to avoid the ignominy of a clean sweep against Bangladesh in the final ODI of the three-match series.
