TOP STORIES
"We're not going to take any risk": Rohit Sharma on Mohammed Shami
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has provided update on Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami's availability for the remaining two test matches of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Rohit maintained that it is incumbent on National Cricket Academy (NCA), where Shami is undergoing rehabilitation, to provide update on Shami's fitness. Shami has been on the sidelines since the ODI World Cup last year due to an ankle injury. Since then, he hasn't played any match for India.
"About Shami, I think it's high time somebody from NCA talks about him, where he is rehabbing. Those guys are the ones who need to come up and give us some kind of update," Rohit said during the press conference.
"I understand he's playing a lot of cricket back home, but there have been some complaints about his knee as well. So, look, the last thing you want is the player coming here and then pulling out in the middle of the game. You know what happens when that kind of thing happens.
"So, there is no way we want to take that chance unless we are like, not 100%, 200% sure, we're not going to take any risk. But yeah, like I said in the last press conference, the door is open if those guys at the NCA feel that he is okay to go and recover and play, we'll be happy to have him."
After surgery and intense rehabilitation, Shami, recently, returned to competitive cricket, playing in Ranji Trophy and Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He will next feature for Bengal in Vijay Hazare Trophy, starting December 21.
Tags
More News
Indian legend Ravichandran Ashwin announces shock retirement from international cricket
Veteran Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has retired from international cricket following the third Test match between India and Australia at the Gabba. Ashwin made the announcement after the third Test match between Australia and India at Gabba ended in a draw due to consistent rainfall.
His retirement comes midway through the Border-Gvaskar Trophy as ...
AUS vs IND: Persistent rainfall doesn't allow any outcome; 3rd Test ends in draw
The third Test match between Australia and India culminated in a draw after persistent rainfall on the final day on Wednesday in Brisbane. Weather conditions ensured that little play was possible on day five, and the match ultimately concluded without a result.
The fifth day of the match began with India adding eight runs to their ove...
SA vs PAK 2nd ODI: All you need to know, probable XI, head-to-head
Pakistan and South Africa will face each other in the second ODI of their ongoing three-match series on Thursday at Newlands, Cape Town. Pakistan kicked off the series positively, beating South Africa by three wickets in the first game. With Pakistan leading 1-0 after a commanding victory in the first match, the series is shaping up to be a highly competitive c...
Mitchell Santner named New Zealand's white-ball captain
In a significant leadership change for New Zealand, Mitchell Santner has been appointed as the team's white-ball captain, succeeding Kane Williamson, who has stepped down following the T20I World Cup 2024. Santer has also captained the side in past in 24 T20Is and 4 ODIs. He has been a massive figure in side's white-ball setup. In his f...
Pujara's verdict on Kohli's struggle
Indian batter Virat Kohli, the backbone of India's middle-order, is currently enduring one of the most challenging phases of his career. Kohli has found himself caught in a prolonged slump, especially in the ongoing Test series against Australia. Kohli’s recent struggles came to light during the home Test series against New Zealand where he experienced a noticeab...
YouTube
Facebook
Instagram
