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Mohammed Shami "Not Needed": Veteran Pacer's England T20Is Absence Explained

The Indian cricketing fraternity rejoiced as Mohammed Shami marked his return to the national team after an absence of over 400 days. However, Shami has only been warming the bench since the start of the series, with Arshdeep Singh being preferred as the sole specialist pacer in the playing XI. Despite the stature that Shami holds, the team management has kept him away from selection, much to the surprise of the Indian cricketing spectrum. However, a report has now explained why Shami hasn't been given a single game yet in the series.

"I Will Hit It...": Arshdeep Singh's Bold Message To Tilak Varma During India vs England 2nd T20I Revealed

Following his match-winning knock against England in the second T20I, Indian batter Tilak Varma revealed his strategy while batting with tailenders to chase the remaining 40 runs of the 166-run target and lauded spinner Ravi Bishnoi for his brief cameo of nine runs in five balls, which included two fours.

Khelo India Winter Games 2025: Ladakh Finish On Top; Army Edge Out ITBP To Retain Ice-Hockey Title

In their second year as hosts, the Union Territory of Ladakh finished on top of the Khelo India Winter Games 2025, the first chapter of which ended at the NDS Stadium on Monday. Like always, the grand finale saw the mouth-watering men's ice hockey final and the Indian Army squeezed past ITBP 2-1 to retain the KIWG crown. The second and final phase of KIWG 2025 will be held in J&K's Gulmarg from February 22-25.

"I Cannot Wait To...": Sara Tendulkar Begins New Journey, It Has A Sachin Tendulkar Connection

Marking half a decade of serving the less-privileged and the needy in ways that enable them to believe and take the lead, the Sachin Tendulkar Foundation (STF) held a close-knit celebration in Mumbai at The Bombay Club. Tributes and acknowledgements from friends, family, well-wishers, and non-profit partners, paved the event as STF reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring better living with primary focus areas of health, education, and sports for children.

"Yashasvi Jaiswal Is Very Hungry For Runs": Suresh Raina Backs Opener's Inclusion For Champions Trophy

Former India all-rounder Suresh Raina backed left-handed opener Yashasvi Jaiswal's inclusion in the Rohit Sharma-led squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. Raina gave credit to captain Rohit for keeping Jaiswal in the squad despite not playing a single ODI to date. The 23-year-old has shown impressive form in the Tests and T20Is for India last year. He was also named in the ICC Men's Test Team of the Year. “I think that boy is very hungry for runs. I mean, whenever we see his story, I think he has come to that level very eagerly. Hats off to the selectors, especially Rohit Sharma. Without playing ODI, you are taking that boy to the Champions Trophy. You know that he does a lot of hard work, dedication is very good. But he has a different attitude in his eyes, he has a different patience. It seems that this boy has come prepared.

'Need To Get That Monkey Off My Back': Anirban Lahiri Ahead Of International Series India

Star Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri feels his game has plateaued a bit and is focused on achieving greater consistency as he chases his first LIV Golf title at the upcoming International Series India. The 37-year-old recorded four top-10 finishes in 2024, including a second-place finish at LIV Golf Andalucia, and a T6 at all three events in Chicago, Houston, and Jeddah. However, as the 2025 season kicks off, Lahiri is aiming for more consistent performances.

Mitchell Owen Helps Hobart Hurricanes Win Maiden Big Bash League Title

A record-equalling century by Mitchell Owen and a three-wicket haul by skipper Nathan Ellis helped Hobart Hurricanes secure their maiden Big Bash League (BBL) title, beating Sydney Thunder in the final at Hobart by seven wickets on Monday. After two appearances in the final during the 2013-14 and 2017-18 editions, Hobart finally has a title to their names. They have one important name to thank, Mitchell, who slammed a 39-ball century, who slammed the joint-fastest century in the history of the tournament when it mattered the most. He ended as the top run-getter in the season with 452 runs in 11 matches at an average of 45.20, a strike rate of 203.60 and two centuries. His best score is 108.

"Spectacular Failure": D Gukesh's Strategy vs Nodirbek Abdusattorov Slammed By Magnus Carlsen

Chess legend Magnus Carlsen slammed world champion D Gukesh's strategy during the Indian Grandmaster's match against Nodirbek Abdusattorov of Uzbekistan in the sixth round of the Tata Steel chess tournament at Wijk Aan Zee, The Netherlands. D Gukesh played out a draw with overnight joint leader Abdusattorov. With only decisive game in the 14-player round-robin tournament at the De Morian on Saturday, Abdusattorov and R Praggnanandhaa continued to share the lead on 4.5 points out of a possible six and Gukesh is right on the toes of the leaders with four points.

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Mohammed Shami "Not Needed": Veteran Pacer's England T20Is Absence Explained

"I Will Hit It...": Arshdeep Singh's Bold Message To Tilak Varma During India vs England 2nd T20I Revealed

Khelo India Winter Games 2025: Ladakh Finish On Top; Army Edge Out ITBP To Retain Ice-Hockey Title

"I Cannot Wait To...": Sara Tendulkar Begins New Journey, It Has A Sachin Tendulkar Connection

"Yashasvi Jaiswal Is Very Hungry For Runs": Suresh Raina Backs Opener's Inclusion For Champions Trophy

'Need To Get That Monkey Off My Back': Anirban Lahiri Ahead Of International Series India

Mitchell Owen Helps Hobart Hurricanes Win Maiden Big Bash League Title

"Spectacular Failure": D Gukesh's Strategy vs Nodirbek Abdusattorov Slammed By Magnus Carlsen