Pat Cummins captured the sentiment perfectly, calling this potentially the 'last chance' for fans Down Under to witness these legends in action. With both stalwarts set to be 39 and 40 respectively by the 2027 World Cup, every appearance carries added significance. Ro-Ko have been the heartbeat of Indian cricket for over 15 years. Their return brings an emotional lift to the team and raises expectations for the series against the world champions.
Mohammed Shami possesses a rare ability of landing the ball in an upright seam position every single time and no coach in the world can create such a fast bowling "artist", gushed India's bowling coach Paras Mhambrey.
Mohammed Shami has been ruled out of the upcoming two-Test series in South Africa on fitness grounds
Cites 'being in rhythm' as factor for success
As per the Ministry sources, a special request was made by the BCCI to the sports ministry to include Shami's name as he didn't originally feature in the list of the country's second-highest sporting honour.
A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday.
Ajinkya Rahane hits 159 in Ranji Trophy match against Chhattisgarh
Shami was there to receive the honours. He took 24 wickets in seven World Cup games last year.
'Shami always knew that he would be required at some point in time and for that he was always prepared.'
Ayush Badoni's double hundred dots North Zone's Duleep Trophy semifinal entry
While Virat Kohli and K L Rahul opted for Dubai to ring in the New Year, Cheteshwar Pujara, Mohammed Shami and Smriti Mandhana opted for the mountains.
Sack Gambhir before he damages any more careers, if you must. But it cannot stop there. The project ahead must be bigger, more ambitious, and far more urgent: Rebuilding the spine of Indian cricket from the grassroots up, and giving the Test team the seriousness it deserves. Only then will Indian cricket stop lurching from one crisis to another and begin, once again, to imagine greatness, suggests Prem Panicker.
Indian spinner Ravi Bishnoi and left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh moved up to the sixth and 10th spot respectively in the latest ICC T20 rankings released on Wednesday.
The current Indian pace attack has still lot to offer before the Gen-Next can take over, feels legendary Australian pacer Glenn McGrath, who also urged Mohammed Shami to take a cue from England veteran James Anderson's about longevity.
It is very difficult not to respect Mohmmed Shami for his mastery over his craft.
Skipper Ankit Kumar and promising batter Yash Dhull made contrasting hundreds to place North Zone on the cusp of the Duleep Trophy semifinals in Bengaluru, on Saturday.
Akash Deep and Ishan Kishan will miss the Duleep Trophy quarter-final match against North Zone as both the players are recovering from their respective injuries.
Virat Kohli struck a record 50th hundred and fast bowler Mohammed Shami's seven-wicket haul proved equally crucial as India overpowered New Zealand by 70 runs.
Mohammed Shami's 7/57 is the best figures by an Indian bowler in the World Cup.
India pacer Arshdeep Singh linked his success in the Super Over against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup Super 4s match to his ability to nail the wide yorkers.
Mohammed Shami, who is among the best in the business, might just have to keep warming the bench.
Shami ended with a four-wicket haul to help India limit Australia to 263
Sports Ministry confirms Satwik, Chirag for Khel Ratna, Shami and 25 others for Arjuna award
Mohammed Shami sizzled with a five-wicket haul in his first game of the World Cup.
Mohammed Shami claimed 3/25 as debutants Gujarat Titans got off to a winning start in IPL 2022.
The series in Australia could well be Rohit's last in India Blues. But Kohli, given his high fitness standards, could play on until the 2027 World Cup.
As many as 16 wickets fell on the opening day as visitors Hyderabad were left reeling at 88/6 after bundling out Jammu and Kashmir for 170 on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match in Jammu on Sunday.
From his introduction to cricket, his comeback from injury in 2015, his desire to win the World Cup, his love for farming... the India and Gujarat Titans spearhead was really frank.
'Sometimes it might look wrong in the fans' eyes, but please don't twist things or create narratives that aren't even close to the truth.'
The fringe and aspiring bunch will look to own the elevated Duleep Trophy stage as the red-ball competition returns to its traditional zonal format and marks the start of India's domestic cricket season.
At 37, the numbers behind his all-format dominance reveal not just longevity but an unmatched hunger for excellence.
Bumrah was speaking about tackling with judgment when the funny moment took place.
Mohammed Shami believes there is no better way to maintain optimum fitness than playing matches regularly.
Ravichandran Ashwin said it's surprising to see so many taboos regarding the 'Mankad' form of dismissal.
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Decision to rest Mohammed Shami, a move Mhambrey acknowledges is not easy.
The Indian squad, which is expected to comprise 16 members, will be one of the trickiest ones in recent times as there is a debate around who the new captain should be.
Seamer Mohammed Shami claimed career-best figures of 5-51 and India's frontline batters gave a good account themselves to secure their five-wicket victory against Australia in the opening One-Day International on Friday.
They took the centre-stage in the showpiece, showed the world what they are made of and walked away from the global meet with honour and distinction.
Mohammed Shami's absence will certainly leave a gaping hole in India's planning but former South African pacer Fanie de Villiers believes that Rohit Sharma's men have the best chance of ending a 31-year wait for a Test series win in the Rainbow Nation.
