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"There Was A Sense Of Fear": How Mohammed Shami Recovered From Injury In Time For Champions Trophy

Seasoned India pacer Mohammed Shami has revealed that he was gripped by a sense of fear when he began his rehabilitation after a long injury layoff, but managed to overcome that phase by training his mind to stay focussed on the national comeback. Shami was sidelined after the lost ODI World Cup final against Australia in November 2023 due to an ankle injury that required surgery. The recovery from that was followed by a swelling on his left knee during the domestic comeback some weeks back.

Rohit Sharma Barred From Travelling To Pakistan, Fresh Feud Triggers Between BCCI And PCB: Report

A fresh Controversy has triggered ahead of the start of the ICC Champions Trophy, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) coming at loggerheads again. The BCCI, after refusing to send its team to Pakistan for Champions Trophy participation, managed to convert the tournament into a hybrid mode, with India playing their matches in Dubai. Now, the Indian board has barred captain Rohit Sharma from travelling to Pakistan for two curtain-raiser events - the captains' press conference and the customary photoshoot.

Rohit Sharma Returns, Rishabh Pant vs Ravindra Jadeja: All You Need To Know About India Stars In Ranji Trophy

A rare congregation of stars will be on display when the Ranji Trophy resumes on Thursday with big names such as Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant agreeing to show up for their respective sides, nudged primarily by the BCCI's stern diktat on respect for domestic cricket. Rohit will be turning up for defending champions Mumbai after nearly a decade when action resumes in the second half of the country's premier red-ball competition across different venues.

"Pray For Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli": Ex-Cricketer Launches Decisive Verdict On India Stalwarts

Former cricketer Mohammad Kaif showered praise on stalwart Indian batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, calling them "great white-ball cricketers". Kif was speaking in a video on his YouTube channel. Kaif also mentioned that Team India will need Rohit and Virat in the forthcoming Champions Trophy 2025. Kohli made his debut in the ODI format in 2008 against Sri Lanka. Following that he has scored a whopping 13906 runs from 295 50-over matches at a strike rate of 93.54. He also has an average of 58.18. Meanwhile, Rohit played his maiden ODI match in 2007 against Ireland. In 265 ODIs, the skipper scored 10866 runs at a strike rate of 92.43 and an average of 49.16.

If this is the 'worst Manchester United team in history' Ruben Amorim has to rip up the playbook

If this is the worst Manchester United team in history, Ruben Amorim needs to rip up the playbook and blood some new players.

"Not Biased But Gautam Gambhir...": R Ashwin Makes Heads Turn With His Champions Trophy XI Analysis

India's squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has triggered a few debates, with several former cricketers and pundits debating if the selection of players provides the team with the right balance. Ravichandran Ashwin, who recently retired from international cricket, feels the BCCI selection committee chief Ajit Agarkar could've added seam-bowling all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy to the roster, giving India the option of extending the batting line-up without compromising on bowlers.

"Those Who Haven't Played 150kmph...": Shreyas Iyer Blasts Short-Ball Critics

would've wanted to. Still not able to deliver with the desired consistency, Iyer has been in and out of the team over the last couple of years. The batters has struggled the most against short-pitched deliveries, though he continues to deny the extent to which short balls have troubled him. Iyer once again blasted critics who continue to target him over his weakness against shorter deliveries.

"Real Test Is To Realise Who Is With You": Mohammed Shami's Fiery Remark On Team India Return

Back in the Indian team after a hiatus of over 400 days, Mohammed Shami is set to don the blue jersey as India take on England in the first T20I of the series on Wednesday. Shami, who last played for India in the 2023 ODI World Cup, has been sitting on the sidelines for a long time due to injury issues. The waiting period, however, has helped the marquee pacer become stronger from the mental standpoint. Ahead of his return to the international stage, Shami spoke his mind out, highlighting the real test for him was to understand who was with him during the tough period.

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"There Was A Sense Of Fear": How Mohammed Shami Recovered From Injury In Time For Champions Trophy

Rohit Sharma Barred From Travelling To Pakistan, Fresh Feud Triggers Between BCCI And PCB: Report

Rohit Sharma Returns, Rishabh Pant vs Ravindra Jadeja: All You Need To Know About India Stars In Ranji Trophy

"Pray For Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli": Ex-Cricketer Launches Decisive Verdict On India Stalwarts

If this is the 'worst Manchester United team in history' Ruben Amorim has to rip up the playbook

"Not Biased But Gautam Gambhir...": R Ashwin Makes Heads Turn With His Champions Trophy XI Analysis

"Those Who Haven't Played 150kmph...": Shreyas Iyer Blasts Short-Ball Critics

"Real Test Is To Realise Who Is With You": Mohammed Shami's Fiery Remark On Team India Return