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India vs Pakistan - "Mohammed Shami Should Play Before...": Harbhajan Singh Wants This Star To Be Dropped vs Pakistan

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh wants the team to play Mohammed Shami ahead of Mohammed Siraj in the Asia Cup Super 4 clash against Pakistan. Shami didn't find a place in the Indian team for the Asia Cup opener against Pakistan, but returned to the team for the clash against Nepal after Jasprit Bumrah had flown back to Mumbai for the birth of his first child. With Bumrah set to return for the Super 4 clash on Sunday, Harbhajan wants India to go with an all-out pace attack, while urging the batters to do the job with the bat.

"Two People Missing": India's World Cup Winning Star's No Holds Barred Take On Rohit Sharma-led Squad

The names of the 15 chosen ones in Indian cricket team's World Cup 2023 is out. India captain Rohit Sharma said at the Cricket World Cup squad announcement that this was the 'best' side that they could chose. Speaking during a virtual press conference organised by Star Sports, former Indian cricket team India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh spoke about the absence of two players, Yuzvendra Chahal and Arshdeep Singh, from India's World Cup team. "In my opinion, there are two people missing in this team. First, Yuzvendra Chahal, and second, Arshdeep Singh. Because a left-arm seamer, if he can bring the new ball inside, it makes it useful in the game," Harbhajan Singh said.

"Don't Know What Najam Sethi Is Smoking...": Harbhajan Singh Blasts Ex-PCB Chief For 'India Afraid' Comment

The Asia Cup 2023 venue continues to be part of a hot debate. Initially the continental event was supposed to be held fully in Pakistan but then the Asian Cricket Council, led by BCCI secretary Jay Shah, decided on a hybrid model. Barring four matches, all the other games are being played in Sri Lanka. However, rain has played spoilsport in the matches. In the first India vs Pakistan game at Pallekele, not a single ball could be bowled in the second innings, after Pakistan dismissed India for 266.

"What Suryakumar Yadav Can Do, Even Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Can't": Harbhajan Singh

As the India squad for the ODI World Cup 2023 was announced, Suryakumar Yadav's inclusion in the team did raise a few eyebrows considering the poor form the batter has shown since making his debut in the 50-over format for India. Some even felt that Sanju Samson should've been given the nod over Surya, owing to an exemplary record in the 50-over format. But, Harbhajan Singh isn't in agreement. In fact, Bhajji feels what Suryakumar can do at the No. 5 or No. 6 position, no other batter in the Indian team can.

Harbhajan Singh's Three-Word Review Of Yuzvendra Chahal After Cricket World Cup 2023 Snub

Former Indian cricket team spinner Harbhajan Singh was left surprised with the decision to not include Yuzvendra Chahal in the Cricket World Cup 2023 squad. The team management went with Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel as the spin bowling with Axar and Jadeja being all-rounders. There was extra focus on all-rounders in the team selection as India also included Shardul Thakur and Hardik Pandya. "Surprise not to see @yuzi_chahal in the World Cup squad for Team India. pure Match winner," he posted on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter).

"Harbhajan Won The Match, Dhoni And I...": Gambhir Makes Another Head-Turning Statement

Over the years, Gautam Gambhir has given some interesting statements about Team India's World Cup wins under the leadership of MS Dhoni. Especially when it comes to the 2011 ODI World Cup triumph, Gambhir has maintained that it's the team that won India the title and not certain individuals. The cricketer-turned-politician has also objected to hero-worshiping in Indian cricket. But, during the Asia Cup 2023 match between India and Pakistan, Gambhir made an interesting remark on another match between the two sides in 2010.

"Not Only A Great Cricketer...": Ex-India Players Condole Death Of Zimbabwe's Heath Streak

The news of former Zimbabwe skipper Heath Streak's death left the entire cricketing community utterly shocked. Streak, who played 65 Tests and 189 ODIs for Zimbabwe from 1993 to 2005, died on Sunday after battling liver cancer for a long time. His wife Nadine Streak took to her Facebook handle and shared the sad news of her husband's death. Many former cricketers also came forward and shared their respective condolences to the Zimbabwe great, who has scalped 216 wickets in Test cricket.

India vs Pakistan: 5 Most Controversial Moments In ODI History Of The Asian Rivals

The matches between India and Pakistan barely take place without any controversy. Given that so much of energy and effort of players and fans are involved, the match between these two Asian teams is way more than just an interesting game of cricket. There is emotion, there is pressure and there is performance too. All the factors combine to make it a surreal experience for the fans as well as the cricketers. In the past two decades or so, both the sides have had some fair amount of controversial moments when they faced each other on the ground. Here is a look at top five of them -

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India vs Pakistan - "Mohammed Shami Should Play Before...": Harbhajan Singh Wants This Star To Be Dropped vs Pakistan

"Two People Missing": India's World Cup Winning Star's No Holds Barred Take On Rohit Sharma-led Squad

"Don't Know What Najam Sethi Is Smoking...": Harbhajan Singh Blasts Ex-PCB Chief For 'India Afraid' Comment

"What Suryakumar Yadav Can Do, Even Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Can't": Harbhajan Singh

Harbhajan Singh's Three-Word Review Of Yuzvendra Chahal After Cricket World Cup 2023 Snub

"Harbhajan Won The Match, Dhoni And I...": Gambhir Makes Another Head-Turning Statement

"Not Only A Great Cricketer...": Ex-India Players Condole Death Of Zimbabwe's Heath Streak

India vs Pakistan: 5 Most Controversial Moments In ODI History Of The Asian Rivals