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.
What's interesting is now fans are questioning the reasons and persons behind their retirements.
Kolkata Knight Riders will have little motivation left when they take on also ousted Sunrisers Hyderabad in an inconsequential IPL game in New Delhi on Sunday.
She alleges that Shami demanded dowry and was involved in extra-marital affairs during BCCI tours.
Selectors will assess the fitness level of star pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who is recuperating from back spasms, and veteran fast bowler Mohammed Shami.
SRH's ultra-aggressive approach with the bat has backfired spectacularly as they have suffered four defeats in a row -- leaving them languishing at the bottom of the points table.
In the last four IPLs, Mohammed Shami has taken 19 wickets or more every season.
Jasprit Bumrah termed the desire to represent India in the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028 as a motivating factor for him.
Shami also became the joint-third fastest ever to take 150 ODI wickets
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.
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.
SRH had barely utilised him the previous season. He played just two matches in the 2024 season for SRH, claiming just one wicket before he was released.
A seemingly invincible India will be eager to sharpen their game against spin and give a run to second-line players ahead of the semi-final when they take on New Zealand in their last group match of the Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday.
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2016 champions SRH are banking on a power-packed batting line-up and a revamped bowling attack to end their nine-year title drought.
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.
Rohit further defended Arshdeep's selection, pointing to his experience in high-pressure situations in T20Is and his potential to deliver in ODIs.
Gujarat Titans scored a resounding 38-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad, in Ahmedabad on Friday, to move a step closer to the Indian Premier League play-offs.
Both Arshdeep and Khaleel have previously featured in India's limited-overs squads.
Shreyas Iyer described India's six-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Champions Trophy as "sweet" because it came against a competitive team and involved warding off a lot of "external pressures." Iyer also praised Virat Kohli's fluent century and the team's spin attack for their performance in the match.
Team India pacer Mohammed Siraj welcomed the BCCI's decision to lift the ban on using saliva to shine the ball ahead of IPL 2025, saying it will aid "reverse swing" even in unfriendly conditions.
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Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar believes Virat Kohli needs to relax and not overthink his form ahead of India's crucial Champions Trophy clash against Pakistan.
Rishabh Pant will aim to hit the refresh button after a wretched run, as Lucknow Super Giants make one last-ditch attempt to stay alive in the IPL play-offs race by winning their remaining three league matches, starting with the clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Lucknow on Monday.
Gujarat Titans captain Hardik Pandya took responsibility for his team's five-run loss against Delhi Capitals
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Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has backed Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to bounce back in the Champions Trophy, expressing confidence in their ability to lead India to success.
Following his three-wicket haul in India's five-wicket win over Australia, Mohammed Shami said he enjoyed bowling with Mohammed Siraj.
14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest centurion in T20 cricket as he fired Rajasthan Royals to an emphatic eight-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans.
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
Sunrisers Hyderabad, reeling from three consecutive defeats, will face a resurgent Gujarat Titans in their fifth IPL encounter on Sunday.
A video of a young woman having her burqa removed in Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh has gone viral and caused outrage among social media users.
'I believe they have picked the right squad, considering the conditions in the UAE.'
Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad find themselves in troubled waters, having lost two of their last three games
A controversial catch sparked debate across commentators and spectators alike.
Vettori said the pair of Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head remains crucial to their success but acknowledged that the opposition teams have planned well.
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Skipper Rohit Sharma (46) led India's rollicking start but it was Kohli's fourth 50-plus score in five innings that helped to inflict on New Zealand their first defeat of the tournament.
