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Gautam Gambhir, Ajit Agarkar Issued Big Mohammed Shami Warning For Australia Tests: "Won't Be Fair..."

There has been a lot of discussion regarding Mohammed Shami's potential return to international cricket during the upcoming Test series against Australia. Shami underwent knee surgery just after the 2023 ODI World Cup and he finally returned to domestic cricket during the Ranji Trophy match between Bengal and Madhya Pradesh. The fast bowler ended up taking four wickets on his return and his performance resulted in several fans as well as experts asking for his selection for the Test series. However, former India batter Aakash Chopra believes that Shami's comeback should not be rushed and pointed out that it will not be fair for the selectors to make his play a Test match so soon.

Virat Kohli Opens Up On Favourite Knock In Australia. Any Guesses?

Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, India's star batter Virat Kohli reflected on his best knock in Australia, identifying his century during the 2018/19 series as his favourite. Virat, a player often celebrated on Australian soil, consistently generates headlines, catchy articles, and massive viewership whenever he arrives Down Under. While his past performances have matched the hype, this series presents a make-or-break scenario for the superstar. He faces the dual challenge of regaining form and overcoming technical struggles while holding on to his spot in the Test side amid pressure from emerging talent poised to step into the playing eleven.

India Shake Up Batting Order, Drop Out-Of-Form Star For Australia ODI Series

Top-order batter Shafali Verma was on Tuesday dropped from India's 16-member women's team for the three-match ODI series in Australia in December after a string of poor performances in the past year. The BCCI selectors seem to have once again lost patience with the 20-year-old right-handed batter, whose recent ODI form has been disappointing. Shafali has scored just 108 runs in six matches this year with 33 being the highest. She was dropped in December last year from the team midway during the home ODI series against Australia on the basis of her poor run, before making a comeback against South Africa in June this year in Bengaluru.

Virat Kohli's Poor Form To Gautam Gambhir's Temper: 5 Big Problems For Team India Ahead Of BGT

India play Australia in five Tests starting Friday in Perth after their first red-ball series defeat at home in more than a decade exposed the visitors' growing vulnerabilities. India won 2-1 against Australia on both of their last two Test tours, but suffered a 3-0 whitewash at home to New Zealand last month. We at five problems India face ahead of the series, which is crucial in deciding the finalists of the World Test Championship (WTC).