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"100 Per Cent Pain-Free": Mohammed Shami Sends Massive Message Amid Injury Concerns

His fitness becoming a topic of swirling speculation, seasoned India pacer Mohammed Shami said on Monday that he is completely pain-free and is still not out of reckoning for the marquee Test tour of Australia starting next month. Shami bowled full tilt in the nets after India's opening Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru on Sunday. This was a few days after skipper Rohit Sharma revealed that he had swelling in his knees which has affected his rehabilitation from an ankle injury sustained last year. "I am very happy with how I bowled yesterday. I was bowling from half run-up before that because I didn't want to take too much load. But yesterday, I decided to go full tilt, and I bowled at a 100 per cent," the 34-year-old told reporters on the sidelines of an event by Eugenix Hair Sciences where he spoke about his cricketing journey.

Women's T20 World Cup Prize Money: Winners New Zealand Receive Rs 19.6 Crore, India Get...

New Zealand scripted history on Sunday as they clinched the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 title. It was New Zealand's maiden T20 World Cup title, men's and women's both. The White Ferns thrashed South Africa by 32 runs in Dubai on Sunday. South Africa, playing their second successive final, sent New Zealand in to bat and the Sophie Devine-led side thrived under pressure to post an above par 158/5. Later, the Proteas were restricted to 126/9 and once again failed to clinch the title.

'Masked' Virat Kohli Spotted By Fans At Bengaluru Airport - Video Goes Viral

Team India suffered a shocking eight-wicket defeat against New Zealand in the first Test in Bengaluru on Sunday. It was a dominating show from the Kiwis, who blew away Rohit Sharma and co in all the departments. In the chase of 107 on Day 5, the visitors faced an early setback as they lost the wicket of their skipper Tom Latham for duck. However, the partnership between Will Young (48*) and Rachin Ravindra (39*) propelled New Zealand to a comfortable win. With this win, New Zealand also gained 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

David Cameron's Favourite Indian Cricketers: Ex UK PM At NDTV World Summit

Former British Prime Minister David Cameron praised Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli as an "extraordinary leader" at the NDTV World Summit. Cameron was asked to choose his favourite Indian cricketer and he went on to shower praise on Rahul Dravid and Virat Kohli. He started by saying that he is so old that he grew up watching the legendary spinner Bishan Singh Bedi and also recalled watching Rahul Dravid score a brilliant century in England. He went on to say that in Virat, India had an extraordinary leader and he showed incredible captaincy and inspiration on the field.

"Biggest Culprit Of This Game": Rohit Sharma Faces Severe Trolling After NZ Loss

Numerous things went wrong for India during their loss against New Zealand in the first Test in Bengaluru. In a rain-hit encounter, the first day got washed out without the toss. On Day 2, India skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bat. However, his decision quickly backfired as New Zealand made a good use of the overcast conditions and bundled out India for just 46 and then went to hammer 402 runs with the bat. In the second innings, India put up a great fight and gave a target of 107, which was chased down by the visitors with eight wickets in hand.

BCCI To Reject PCB's 'Delhi' Proposal For Champions Trophy? Report Says...

The Board Of Control For Cricket In India (BCCI) has denied receiving any official proposal from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) regarding the Champions Trophy 2025, according to a report by Dainik Jagran. There has been a lot of chatter surrounding India's participation as the government has not confirmed if the side will be travelling to Pakistan or not. Media reports claimed that PCB has proposed a plan that includes the Indian cricket team travelling back to Delhi or Chandigarh after every game in case of security concerns.

On KL Rahul vs Sarfaraz Khan Debate, Rohit Sharma Drops "They Know Where They Stand" Bombshell

After the team's loss to New Zealand in the first Test, India captain Rohit Sharma hinted at the changes they could make for the second game in Pune, starting Thursday, October 24. Despite a fine fightback from Rohit and his men in the second innings after being bowled out for 46 runs in the first, New Zealand held on for their first Test win in India since 1988. Chasing a total of 107 runs, Jasprit Bumrah (2/29) showed some fight for India, but Will Young (48*) and Rachin Ravindra (39*) gave the visitors a 1-0 lead in the series.

Bangladesh vs South Africa, 1st Test Day 1, Live Score Updates

Bangladesh vs South Africa, 1st Test Day 1, Live Updates: Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and opted to bat against South Africa in the first Test of two-match series in Dhaka. This is the first international cricket fixture in Bangladesh since a student-led revolution toppled autocratic premier Sheikh Hasina in August. Bangladesh called up uncapped left-arm spinner Hasan Murad to replace retiring Shakib after security fears led the former captain to cancel plans to return home. (Live Scorecard)

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"100 Per Cent Pain-Free": Mohammed Shami Sends Massive Message Amid Injury Concerns

Women's T20 World Cup Prize Money: Winners New Zealand Receive Rs 19.6 Crore, India Get...

'Masked' Virat Kohli Spotted By Fans At Bengaluru Airport - Video Goes Viral

David Cameron's Favourite Indian Cricketers: Ex UK PM At NDTV World Summit

"Biggest Culprit Of This Game": Rohit Sharma Faces Severe Trolling After NZ Loss

BCCI To Reject PCB's 'Delhi' Proposal For Champions Trophy? Report Says...

On KL Rahul vs Sarfaraz Khan Debate, Rohit Sharma Drops "They Know Where They Stand" Bombshell

Bangladesh vs South Africa, 1st Test Day 1, Live Score Updates