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"Don't Know What Wrong He Did": Harbhajan Singh Fumes At India Star's Snub

The competition for places in the Indian team is such that one or two deserving players often miss out, no matter the series or tournament. As the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squad for the Champions Trophy and England ODIs, wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson missed out despite his exemplary average in the 50-over format. Harbhajan Singh, former India spinner, admitted being heartbroken to see Samson miss out. While the argument remains, in whose place, should Samson have been picked, Harbhajan feels space could've been made for the Kerala cricketer.

17-Year-Old Mumbai Batter, Dropped For Rohit Sharma Despite Scoring Ton, Has Message For India Captain

Rohit Sharma's return to Mumbai's Ranji Trophy team came at a cost, as 17-year-old Ayush Mhatre lost his place in the XI despite scoring a century in the previous fixture. Mhatre has had a phenomenal campaign so far that saw him scoring 441 runs in 6 matches at an average of 40.09, but he had to return to the bench as the senior India stars like Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal returned to Ranji Trophy after the national team's poor Australia tour.

Mumbai vs Jammu and Kashmir Live Score, Ranji Trophy: Shardul The Hero As Rohit Flops Again

Mumbai vs Jammu and Kashmir LIVE Updates: Mumbai will look to set up a stiff target for Jammu and Kashmir when play resumes on Day 3 of their Elite Ranji Trophy Group A match. On Day 2, Shardul Thakur hit his second first-class century to steady Mumbai after their second top-order collapse in as many days. Shardul, who had scored a valiant 51 in the first innings, went a step ahead, scoring 113* in 119 balls, with 17 fours and stitching a massive 173-run partnership with Tanush Kotian (58* in 119 balls, with six fours) to take Mumbai to 274/7, with a lead of 188 runs in their hand. (Live Scorecard)

'Easiest Way To Dismiss Shreyas Iyer Is...': Ex-Pakistan Star Points Out Weakness In Batter

Shreyas Iyer performed poorly with the bat in Mumbai's Ranji Trophy game against Jammu and Kashmir at Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC, Mumbai. He scored 11 and 17 across the two innings during the match. Criticising Iyer for his failure, former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali slammed him for his shot selection during the first innings. The right-handed batter was caught out at wide mid-on when trying to hit a fuller delivery off pacer Yudhvir Singh over the fielder. What made it look worse was the fact that Iyer attempted the shot when Mumbai were already six down in their innings. Ali picked it as the easiest way to dismiss the India batter in the Champions Trophy 2025.

Ravichandran Ashwin Says "Don't Want To Be Chairman Of Selectors". Gives This Reason

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has sympathised with Ajit Agarkar, the chairman of BCCI's selection committee while sharing his views on the fight for places in the team. Ever since India's Champions Trophy squad was announced by captain Rohit Sharma and Agarkar, the exclusion of stars like Sanju Samson, Karun Nair and Ruturaj Gaikwad has become a topic of discussion. Agarkar, in general, has come under the scanner for ignoring players who are scoring consistently in the domestic circuit.

"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.

Bizarre Scenes As Umpires Call Ajinkya Rahane Back From Dressing Room. Shardul Thakur Told To...

In what was a rare sight, Mumbai captain Ajinkya Rahane was called back by the on-field umpires almost five minutes after he entered the dressing room, following his dismissal. Rahane was recalled from the dressing room as the third umpire revealed that the bowler had overstepped. The incident happened on Friday, the 25th over of Mumbai's second innings on day 2 at the Bandra Kurla Complex Cricket Ground. J&K pacer Umar Nazir bowled a short-pitched delivery to Rahane, who managed to glove it to the keeper Kanhaiya Wadhawan.

Jammu And Kashmir Captain's Swipe At Umpires After Mumbai's Fightback: "Going On For Years"

Jammu and Kashmir skipper Paras Dogra seemed frustrated with the standard of umpiring in their Ranji Trophy game against defending champions Mumbai, and hoped that the match officials were a "bit more attentive". The 40-year-old Dogra, a veteran of 140 first-class games who is playing his last season in domestic cricket, lamented that it "has been going on for years now". On the second day, ICC elite panel discard Sundaram Ravi couldn't hear a loud nick off Shreyas Iyer's edge when it was heard by one and all and later shown on replays.

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"Don't Know What Wrong He Did": Harbhajan Singh Fumes At India Star's Snub

17-Year-Old Mumbai Batter, Dropped For Rohit Sharma Despite Scoring Ton, Has Message For India Captain

Mumbai vs Jammu and Kashmir Live Score, Ranji Trophy: Shardul The Hero As Rohit Flops Again

'Easiest Way To Dismiss Shreyas Iyer Is...': Ex-Pakistan Star Points Out Weakness In Batter

Ravichandran Ashwin Says "Don't Want To Be Chairman Of Selectors". Gives This Reason

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

Bizarre Scenes As Umpires Call Ajinkya Rahane Back From Dressing Room. Shardul Thakur Told To...

Jammu And Kashmir Captain's Swipe At Umpires After Mumbai's Fightback: "Going On For Years"