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No Mohammed Shami And Ishan Kishan As India Name Squad For 1st Two Tests vs England. Dhruv Jurel Gets Maiden Call-Up

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday announced Team India's squad for the first two Tests against England. Among notable absentees, pacer Mohammed Shami, wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan and all-rounder Shardul Thakur are not part of the 17-man squad. The first two Test matches will be played in Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam, respectively. Shami has been out of action due to an ankle injury, while Kishan had asked for rest. Meanwhile, young wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel has received a maiden call-up for the series starting January 25. Rohit Sharma will lead the side, while star pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been named vice-captain.

"Some Guys Are Disappointed": South Africa Great On Weakened Team For New Zealand Tests

Taking the SA20 to India in future could be "great" despite the logistical challenges such a move may involve, feels former South Africa cricketer Mark Boucher. Like the 2009 edition of the IPL was held in South Africa due to general elections in India, Boucher admitted the SA20 could be organised in the cricket-crazy Asian nation in the near future. "I think it's a great idea; I'm not against it. The IPL happened in South Africa, and we can do the same, as both cricketing nations share a great relationship," Boucher said during a virtual media interaction on Friday.

India's Kishan, Shami to miss first two England tests

Ishan Kishan and Mohammed Shami have been left out of India’s squad for the first two tests against England, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Friday.

"Mahi Bhai Sunn Lo Aap": Shivam Dube's IPL 2024 Message For MS Dhoni Goes Viral

Shivam Dube impressed with the bat as he guided India to a six-wicket win over Afghanistan in the first T20I encounter in Mohali on Thursday. Dube slammed a 40-ball-60 to hand India a winning start in their only T20I series ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024. However, former Indian cricket team all-rounder Suresh Raina was impressed with his bowling. After the match, Raina praised him for taking the crucial wicket of Ibrahim Zadran and said that MS Dhoni will surely use him as a proper bowler for Chennai Super Kings in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 campaign.

Ishan Kishan's First Reaction Since Rahul Dravid's 'Domestic Cricket' Message

There have been a lot of speculation regarding wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan not being included in the Indian cricket team squad for the T20I series against Afghanistan. India took a 1-0 lead in the series after beating Afghanistan by 6 wickets in the opener in Mohali last night. Kishan has been out of action since opting out of the South Africa Test series in December 2023. Reports had stated that his trip to Dubai and appearance in a television game show may have resulted in the team management not selecting him for the series.

"Risk Of Conflict, Violence" In U19 World Cup: Cricket South Africa Makes Captain Step Down

Ahead of the start of the Under-19 Cricket World Cup next week, Cricket South Africa took the bold decision of removing teenager David Teeger as the captain for the U19 team. The decision was taken in lieu of the pro-Israel comments that were made by Teeger last year, lending support to the Israeli soldiers in the battle with Palestine. The decision was taken as CSA sensed there could be the risk of "conflict or even violence, including between rival groups of protestors".

"Jaana Apka Marzi Thaa, Aana Humara Hoga": How Ishan Kishan Landed Himself In Selection Mess

Ishan Kishan will be tad too naïve not to understand that he currently stands on the lowest pedal in the ladder of players who are in contention for a slot in India's squad for the T20 World Cup. The dashing wicketkeeper batsman's chances of entering the team also hit the cold point once batting maestro Virat Kohli expressed his intentions of playing the marquee event in June. To add to his dilemma, head coach Rahul Dravid on Wednesday had made a loaded statement that Kishan has to play domestic cricket to make his return to India fold.

WRAP | Champions and Challenge Cup XVs: Willemse at fullback for Stormers, Sharks bench Eben

South Africa's franchises resume their European campaigns with a full round of fixtures in the Champions and Challenge Cups this weekend.

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No Mohammed Shami And Ishan Kishan As India Name Squad For 1st Two Tests vs England. Dhruv Jurel Gets Maiden Call-Up

"Some Guys Are Disappointed": South Africa Great On Weakened Team For New Zealand Tests

India's Kishan, Shami to miss first two England tests

"Mahi Bhai Sunn Lo Aap": Shivam Dube's IPL 2024 Message For MS Dhoni Goes Viral

Ishan Kishan's First Reaction Since Rahul Dravid's 'Domestic Cricket' Message

"Risk Of Conflict, Violence" In U19 World Cup: Cricket South Africa Makes Captain Step Down

"Jaana Apka Marzi Thaa, Aana Humara Hoga": How Ishan Kishan Landed Himself In Selection Mess

WRAP | Champions and Challenge Cup XVs: Willemse at fullback for Stormers, Sharks bench Eben