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Chetan Sharma - the first bowler to claim ODI World Cup hat-trick

NEW DELHI: Chetan Sharma made history as the first Indian bowler to take a hat-trick in a World Cup during the 1987 ICC Cricket World Cup. This remarkable feat occurred on October 31, 1987, in a group stage match against New Zealand in Nagpur.

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EXPLAINED: Why Mohammed Shami didn't make India's Test squad for New Zealand series

NEW DELHI: The Indian selectors have announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match Test series against New Zealand, with some notable changes. Experienced pacer Mohammed Shami has been omitted from the team, while Jasprit Bumrah has been appointed as the vice-captain.

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Exclusive | Ex-India selector makes a huge Border-Gavaskar Trophy prediction

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer and ex-selector Jatin Paranjape has backed Team India to secure a hat-trick of Test series wins in Australia. Paranjape believes that under the leadership of 2024 T20 World Cup-winning captain Rohit Sharma, India will continue their dominance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and defeat Australia for…

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Against all odds: From driving autos to bowling for Mumbai, Juned Khan's inspiring journey

LUCKNOW: Like thousands who come to Mumbai in search of a livelihood, economic hardships forced Juned Khan to make the journey from Uttar Pradesh in 2014.

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Why Rohit Sharma's Team India is relentless

The captain, a fierce competitor, can be ruthless in his pursuit of victory and has the ability to clearly communicate his thought process to teammates...

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Mohammed Shami rehab on track, likely to return for New Zealand Tests

Shami has been away from action since the World Cup final last year but is likely to return to action in the home Tests vs New Zealand

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Jolt for India before Australia tour: Mohammed Shami's comeback plans hit by knee injury

Premier pacer develops 'swollen knees' in rehab; BCCI fears he could be out for weeks more

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India vs Australia: Can Akash Deep make the difference Down Under?

With uncertainty over Shami's fitness, selectors need to zero in on pace slots for all-important 5-Test tour of Australia

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Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant's fitness and form key to India's chances in Australia: Ian Chappell

NEW DELHI: Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and keeper-batter Rishabh Pant are vital for India if they hope to secure a historic series hat-trick in Australia, according to former Australian captain Ian Chappell.

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India vs Bangladesh: Gautam Gambhir dismisses concerns of India's 'quality' batting unit against spin

NEW DELHI: India's head coach Gautam Gambhir dismissed worries on Wednesday regarding the team's ability to compete with the best in the world despite the batsmen' previous struggles against excellent spin bowling.

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Gautam Gambhir ahead of India's Test series against Bangladesh: 'The winning style is the best style'

NEW DELHI: India's head coach, Gautam Gambhir, addressed the media in Chennai ahead of the two-match Test series against Bangladesh, which is set to begin on Thursday. Gambhir emphasized that India's focus will be on playing with intent, leaving no room for complacency against a Bangladesh side that recently claimed…

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'Koshish jaldi hi kar raha hoon...': Mohammed Shami cautious about Team India comeback

NEW DELHI: Indian speed spearhead Mohammed Shami, who is recuperating from an ankle injury, is unsure when he would return to competitive cricket. The seasoned player has stressed the need to be completely fit before making a comeback.

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Closed-door camp in Chennai before first Test against Bangladesh

CHENNAI: It’s a new era in Indian cricket and along with it comes new trappings. Gautam Gambhir, the new head coach of the team, had a brief stint with some of the players in Sri Lanka but that was merely an appetizer. Now comes the main course — a Test…

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'Rishabh Pant will be an all-time great in Tests but...': Sourav Ganguly highlights area of improvement

NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant is headed for greatness in Test cricket, according to former captain of India Sourav Ganguly, but the southpaw needs to improve in the shorter forms as well.

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EXPLAINED - No Shreyas Iyer, no Mohammed Shami: The story behind their exclusion from first Test vs Bangladesh

NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant has been named in India's 16-man squad for the first Test against Bangladesh, marking his return to the Test side after nearly 20 months. Virat Kohli, who had missed the earlier home series against England due to the birth of his second child, and Jasprit Bumrah,…

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Duleep Trophy: Rishabh Pant in focus on red-ball comeback

NEW DELHI: When the Duleep Trophy opens throughout Bengaluru and Anantapur on Thursday, it will serve as a prelude to a key Test season. While the national selectors will be eagerly monitoring Rishabh Pant's red-ball comeback, they will also be looking for good backup options to frontline stars.

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'Virat Kohli started calling me...' - A rapid-fire Q&A with Mohammed Shami - Watch

Virat Kohli is known to keep the team's mood light with his laughter and pranks, and it was the batting legend who gave fast bowler Mohammed Shami his nickname.

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Mohammed Shami turns 34: Celebrating the career of India's all-format pace veteran

NEW DELHI: Indian pace veteran Mohammed Shami celebrated his 34th birthday on Tuesday. Shami, known for his crucial performances across all formats, has continually proven himself a key player, especially in ODI World Cups. He has been instrumental in India’s bowling lineup with 448 international wickets in 188 matches, despite…

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'Paani hi pila sakta hoon bench se toh': When Mohammed Shami bowled over Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid and others with humorous World Cup tales

NEW DELHI: Indian pacer Mohammed Shami shared amusing reflections on his World Cup experiences, causing the audience, including Indian captain Rohit Sharma, to burst into laughter during the CEAT Cricket Awards last month.

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'Agar aap Rohit ke hisaab se ... ': Mohammed Shami reveals 'big secret' about Rohit Sharma - WATCH

NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma’s approach to managing Indian players on the field combines freedom with accountability. With his calm demeanor, Rohit empowers his teammates to play their natural game while setting clear expectations. He provides constructive feedback when necessary, and if a player falls short, his subtle yet telling reactions…

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'Playing the series or not is a matter of...': Jay Shah on Mohammed Shami's participation in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

NEW DELHI: India's ace pacer Mohammed Shami's participation in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy later this year is contingent on a final fitness assessment from the National Cricket Academy (NCA), according to BCCI secretary Jay Shah.

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Jasprit Bumrah won't be able to take my 300kmph smash: Saina Nehwal jokes

India's 2012 Olympics bronze medallist in badminton, Saina Nehwal, turned to politics in the twilight of her career and now doubles up as a budding politician and a sporting icon looking to give it back to the sport that made her a super star.

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When Mohammed Shami contemplated suicide by jumping from 19th floor

NEW DELHI: India's star pacer Mohammed Shami has faced numerous obstacles throughout his career. Despite being India's top wicket-taker in the last three ODI World Cups, his personal life has often been in the spotlight.

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'With ball in hand .. ': Mohammed Shami gears up for comeback

NEW DELHI: Indian pace veteran Mohammed Shami is diligently working towards his return to international cricket. In a recent social media post, he shared an image of himself training intensely in the nets, accompanied by a caption that clearly conveyed his determination to make a strong comeback and his desire…

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Mohammed Shami breaks silence on rumours about marriage with Sania Mirza, says ...

NEW DELHI: India’s star pacer Mohammed Shami has finally addressed the swirling rumours about his supposed marriage to tennis star Sania Mirza. Following Sania’s divorce from former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik, various social media speculations suggested that Shami and Mirza were about to tie the knot.

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