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"Isn't Viable...": Big Doubts Over BCCI's Team India Squad For Champions Trophy Raised

Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan has backed India's move to delay Mohammed Shami's much-anticipated international return following a prolonged injury lay-off, saying the team think tank and the veteran pacer will make the "right call at the right time". Shami, who has proved his fitness in practice sessions and domestic cricket for Bengal, was not included in India's playing XI for the first T20I against England here on Wednesday. All eyes were on Shami's return after a 14-month injury lay-off, but India opted for three spinners instead, a decision that paid off as they bowled out England for a meagre 132 before cruising to the target in 12.5 overs with seven wickets in hand.

Adam Griffith Appointed Cricket Australia's National Pace Bowling Coach

Adam Griffith has been appointed as Cricket Australia's new national pace bowling coach. The former Tasmania first-class cricketer will work with the country's men's teams, focusing on the development and preparation of pace bowlers, said Cricket Australia (CA) on Friday. Griffith transitions to this role from his position as assistant coach of Victoria. Based at CA's National Cricket Centre in Brisbane, he will oversee a range of responsibilities, including leading the national strategy for pace bowler development, managing the preparation of national pacers, supporting the Australian men's and Australia A men's teams, and mentoring pace bowling coaches.

Michael Clarke Honoured, Inducted Into Australian Cricket Hall Of Fame

Michael Clarke was inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame on Thursday at the Sydney Cricket Ground, becoming the 64th cricketer to receive the honour. The 43-year-old former captain had a remarkable 12-year international career, during which he played 115 Tests, 245 ODIs and 34 T20Is, amassing over 17,000 runs. As captain, Clarke led Australia in 47 Tests, including the memorable 5-0 Ashes victory in 2013-14, and guided the team to a historic ODI World Cup triumph at home in 2015, shortly before retiring.

"Can Single Guy Bring Someone, Have A Drink?" BCCI's Diktat On Wives, Families Questioned By World Cup-Winning Captain

BCCI's recent 10-point diktat on players, after Indian cricket team's disastrous performance in the Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, had the whole world talking. From making playing in domestic cricket mandatory to restricting number of days wives and families can stay with the team to limited endorsement shoots, the rules have come in place to set the house in order. Following the diktat, senior players like Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill are playing Ranji Trophy after a long gap.

"People Think...": Teenage Australia Star Sam Konstas Breaks Silence On "Arrogant" Accusations

Australia opener Sam Konstas made his Test debut in the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 and took the scene by storm. Right from the get go, Konstas went on the offensive against the Indian attack, even taking on pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and hitting him for two sixes. He also had his fair share of fiery run-ins and exchanges with Bumrah and Virat Kohli, with opening partner Usman Khawaja even calling him "arrogant, but endearing", among other experts and fans branding him the same. Now Konstas has reacted to being called arrogant.

"No Regrets": Sam Konstas' Bold Take On Shoulder-Barge With Virat Kohli

A shoulder-barging incident between India star Virat Kohli and Australia's teenager Sam Konstas turned out to be one of the most controversial moments of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The incident happened in December last year during Australia's innings when the players were crossing over. Kohli and Konstas bumped shoulders while moving across the pitch. Both players quickly turned around to glance at each other and engage in a heated exchange of words with Konstas' teammate Usman Khawaja stepping in to separate them.

Australia Great's Warning As BCCI Sets 10-Point Diktat To Discipline Team India Stars

Australia great Ian Healy said BCCI's 10-point guidelines to the players was an admission of eroding discipline within the Indian team, and he urged other cricketing nations to "stay vigilant" not to go through a similar situation. Following India's 1-3 series loss to Australia in the recent Border-Gavaskar trophy, the BCCI has come out with a slew of measures, making it mandatory for all players "to stay for the entire duration of scheduled practice sessions and travel together to and from the venue." The policy also placed restrictions on the time the players would get with their families while on tour.

Australia Boosted By Positive Steve Smith Update Ahead Of Sri Lanka Series, Champions Trophy

In an encouraging update ahead of the Sri Lanka Test series, Cricket Australia revealed that star batter Steve Smith's elbow injury is not as bad as it seemed and has been cleared to join the Test squad. The Australian squad are preparing for a two-match Test series in Sri Lanka starting from January 29, which will be swiftly followed by the ICC Champions Trophy. The 35-year-old, who was named Test captain for the Sri Lanka series in the absence of Pat Cummins, picked up a right elbow injury whilst attempting a throw during a Big Bash League fixture on Friday.

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"Isn't Viable...": Big Doubts Over BCCI's Team India Squad For Champions Trophy Raised

Adam Griffith Appointed Cricket Australia's National Pace Bowling Coach

Michael Clarke Honoured, Inducted Into Australian Cricket Hall Of Fame

"Can Single Guy Bring Someone, Have A Drink?" BCCI's Diktat On Wives, Families Questioned By World Cup-Winning Captain

"People Think...": Teenage Australia Star Sam Konstas Breaks Silence On "Arrogant" Accusations

"No Regrets": Sam Konstas' Bold Take On Shoulder-Barge With Virat Kohli

Australia Great's Warning As BCCI Sets 10-Point Diktat To Discipline Team India Stars

Australia Boosted By Positive Steve Smith Update Ahead Of Sri Lanka Series, Champions Trophy