‘Mohammed Shami and management will make the right call together’: Irfan Pathan backs pacer’s delayed return | Cricket News – The Times of India

Mohammed Shami. (Getty Images) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has endorsed the Indian team management’s cautious approach in not rushing Mohammed Shami back into international cricket during the first T20I against England in Kolkata, following his extended injury absence.Despite demonstrating his fitness through practice sessions and domestic matches for Bengal, Shami was not selected for…

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Why Mohammed Shami didn’t play in 1st T20I against England | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Mohammed Shami‘s eagerly awaited return was further postponed as the Indian bowler was left out of India’s starting eleven for the opening Twenty20 International match against England because the team management didn’t think he would fit in with the lineup given the Eden Gardens track’s characteristics.After 14 months, everyone was expecting Shami to…

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1st T20I: Mohammed Shami out of playing XI against England as India opt to bowl | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Star India pacer Mohammed Shami, who made his return to India’s squad after over a year-long injury break, was not included in the playing eleven for the first T20I against England at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday.India captain Suryakumar Yadav surprised many with his decision to omit Shami, explaining that he preferred…

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‘Kaash mai waha hota… ‘: Mohammed Shami told his coach while watching BGT | Exclusive | Cricket News – The Times of India

Mohammed Shami (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: “Kaash mai waha hota… kuch kar pata” (I wish I were there… I could have done something) — a recovering Mohammed Shami uttered these words repeatedly to his coach as he watched India struggle during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) in Australia. Frustrated and in pain, Shami longed to be…

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‘Manja ho ya ball ho ya gaadi ki driving ho’: How Mohammed Shami draws inspiration in life and cricket – Watch | Cricket News – The Times of India

Mohammed Shami during a training session at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The T20I series between India and England sees the return of Mohammed Shami to international cricket after more than a year.Ahead of the first T20I at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) shared…

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‘Good to see him back’: Suryakumar Yadav on return of Mohammed Shami | Cricket News – The Times of India

Mohammed Shami during a practice session at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Mohammed Shami‘s return to international cricket as an experienced seamer has India T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav “excited.”Since playing in the Ahmedabad final of the ODI World Cup 2023 against Australia, Shami has not been a part of India’s pace…

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‘Should give him some time’: CAB President Snehasish Ganguly backs Gautam Gambhir | Cricket News – The Times of India

Gautam Gambhir during a practice session at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: In light of India’s declining performance, Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Snehasish Ganguly supported head coach Gautam Gambhir and believes he should be given more time.The Indian squad has been in ruins ever since Gambhir took over as…

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Lights, Smiles, Headshots! Mohammed Shami shines in Team India’s jersey photoshoot ahead of England series – Watch | Cricket News – The Times of India

Mohammed Shami (Video grab) NEW DELHI: On the eve of the India-England T20 series opener at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, Team India unveiled their new jersey with a spirited photoshoot led by captain Suryakumar Yadav on Tuesday. Amid the cheerful atmosphere, all eyes were on Mohammed Shami, the veteran pacer making a long-awaited return to the…

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1st T20I: India eye fresh start against England with focus on Mohammed Shami | Cricket News – The Times of India

India cricketers during a practice session at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: When the Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian T20 team plays an evenly matched England in a five-match series beginning in Kolkata on Wednesday, fans will be closely watching fit-again pacer Mohammed Shami‘s return as they try to make up for the…

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