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India's Likely Playing XI vs England, 2nd T20I: Mohammed Shami To Make Return?

India's thumping 7-wicket victory against England in the first T20I of the series saw the hosts set expectations clear from the word go. Opening batter Abhishek Sharma was the top-scoring batter, registering a knock of 79 runs off 34 balls as England were handed a cricketing lesson by India. However, the match did give the Indian team a heartbreak as there was no place for the returning pacer Mohammed Shami in the team. India only went with Arshdeep Singh as a frontline pacer, with all-rounder Hardik Pandya and three spinners accompanying him in attack.

"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.

'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: England's Harry Brook Blames 'Kolkata Smog' For Failing To Play Indian Mystery Spinner's Bowling In 1st T20I

The evening smog in Kolkata made it doubly harder to pick mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy from his hand, feels England vice-captain Harry Brook, who is hoping that Chennai air will be comparatively clearer for sighting the white Kookaburra. Chakravarthy picked up the wickets of Jos Buttler, Liam Livingstone and Brook during his game changing spell of 3 for 33 in India's emphatic seven wicket victory over England in the first of the five-match T20I series. "Chakaravarthy is an exceptionally good bowler," Brook told the Daily Telegraph.

India Star Twists Ankle Ahead Of India vs England 2nd T20I, More Headache For Gautam Gambhir And Co.

India opener Abhishek Sharma faced an injury scare ahead of the second T20I against England as he twisted his ankle during the catching drill at nets in Chennai on Friday. Subsequently, Abhishek was checked by team physiotherapist on the field before retreating to the dressing room to give rest to his ankle. He was seen slightly limping while walking back to the pavilion and did not bat at nets either. The 24-year-old spent more than half an hour with the physio in the dressing room.

Bengal Star Ankit Chatterjee, 15, Breaks Sourav Ganguly's 35-Year-Old Record

When young left-hander Ankit Chatterjee drove seasoned Haryana pacer Anshul Kamboj for a cracking cover drive for his first scoring shot on Ranji Trophy debut for Bengal, it brought back memories of Sourav Ganguly -- someone he had just eclipsed in the record books. At 15 years and 361 days, Ankit became the youngest cricketer from Bengal to make his Ranji Trophy debut, surpassing the iconic Ganguly, who had played his first match for Bengal at 17 in their triumphant 1989-90 final against Delhi.

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India's Likely Playing XI vs England, 2nd T20I: Mohammed Shami To Make Return?

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

'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: England's Harry Brook Blames 'Kolkata Smog' For Failing To Play Indian Mystery Spinner's Bowling In 1st T20I

India Star Twists Ankle Ahead Of India vs England 2nd T20I, More Headache For Gautam Gambhir And Co.

Bengal Star Ankit Chatterjee, 15, Breaks Sourav Ganguly's 35-Year-Old Record