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Pacer Mohammed Shami undergoes ankle surgery, set to miss IPL 2024

Senior India pacer Mohammed Shami has undergone a successful surgery on his left achilles tendon, which rules him out of next month's Indian Premier League and possibly the T20 World Cup in June. The 33-year-old, who last played for India in the ODI World Cup final against Australia on November 19, went under the knife in the London on Monday, as reported by PTI last week. Shami, who is eager to "get back on my feet soon" stares at a recovery time of a minimum of three months. The IPL is slated to be played from March 22 to May 26 followed by the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and USA. "Just had a successful heel operation on my achilles tendon! Recovery is going to take some time, but looking forward to getting back on my feet," Shami tweeted, along with several pictures of him in the hospital, on X on Monday. Shami, who was one of the architects of India's stupendous ODI World Cup campaign with 24 wickets, had played through pain as he had problems with his landing but didn't let

No place for those who aren't hungry: Rohit tells youngsters to work hard

India skipper Rohit Sharma on Monday had a stern message for aspirants wanting to make the national Test team without putting in the hard yards -- opportunities will only be given to those who show "hunger for success" in the "toughest" format. India sealed a 17th straight Test series win at home after beating England by five wickets in the fourth Test here on Monday. New entrants like Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Akash Deep played decisive roles in the team's overall success, leaving Rohit mighty pleased and also quite clear about the kind of talent he wants in the side. "Jin logon ko bhookh hai, hum unhi logon ko mauka denge (We will give opportunities to only those who are hungry)," Rohit declared, making it clear that the team management is not willing to entertain players who do not display a burning desire to perform. "Agar hunger nahi hai to unko khila ke koi matlab nahi hai (There's point in playing those who don't have the hunger)," he said. His comment

IND vs ENG: No shame in England losing to this Indian side - Nasser Hussain

Former captain Nasser Hussain on Monday said that England should not feel ashamed of losing the Test series to India, as Rohit Sharma's side are the deserved winners in view of the skill-set as well as the mental toughness they possess. England suffered their first Test series defeat of the 'Bazball' era after India beat them by five wickets in the fourth and penultimate Test in Ranchi to take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match affair. "India deserve credit for the way they've played throughout the series, they have been without some star names...Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah in this one, Mohammed Shami, KL Rahul for most of the series and Rishabh Pant," Hussain wrote on Sky Sports. "There's a long list of people that India are missing and yet they've managed to put in performances. You have to give credit to India, not only for the skill they have, but the mental toughness to have another home series win. "Their record at home is absolutely phenomenal, so there's no shame in

IND vs ENG 4th Test: Top five key takeaways for Team India from Ranchi

There were many key moments which transferred the match from England's grip to India. Here are the top five of them

IND vs ENG 4th Test: Rohit wants to give youngsters environment to excell

The "composed" set of newcomers in the Indian team don't need frequent advice, they need just a supportive environment to excel, said skipper Rohit Sharma after the young guns played a major part in the hosts' series-sealing win over England in the fourth Test here on Monday. Playing his second Test, wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel produced a player of the match performance with the bat in both the innings. His 90 in the first innings allowed India to get close to England's 353 while his 72-run stand with Shubman Gill in the second innings helped the hosts tide past tense moments in the run chase. Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sarfaraz Khan and Akash Deep were also among the fresh blood who made an impact in the series. "It's been a very hard-fought series, so to come on the right side of it feels very good. A lot of challenges thrown at us but we responded and were quite composed. These (youngsters) guys want to be here, growing up in the domestic circuit, local club-cricket, and coming here,

Team India register record 17th consecutive Test series win on home soil

India have not lost a series at home since 2012-13, when MS Dhoni's men lost a series 1-2 at home. India registered their 17th consecutive Test series win after taking unassailable 3-1 lead vs England

IND vs ENG: Will Bumrah return to India's Playing 11 for Dharamsala Test?

Bumrah who had been on the road since the South Africa tour where he featured in two Tests and then played three Tests at home consecutively, was rested as India led the five-match series 2-1

WTC 2023-25 points table: Check India rankings after IND vs ENG 4th Test

The percentage of points (POP) for team India sits at 64.58 which is nearly 11 behind league leader New Zealand, who have a POP of 75 with three wins in four games

IND vs ENG 4th Test Highlights: Jurel shines, India wins series in Ranchi

4th Test, Day 4, India vs England Highlights: Dhruv Jurel played crucial knocks of 90 and 39* as India won the Ranchi Test by five wickets to take unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series

IND-ENG: Gavaskar wants Ashwin to lead team out on field in his 100th Test

Legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar on Sunday suggested that India captain Rohit Sharma should allow Ravichandran Ashwin to lead the team out on the field in the final Test in Dharamsala, to honour the senior off-spinner in his milestone 100th match. The 37-year-old Ashwin is playing in his 99th Test in the fourth match here against England and returned with figures of 5/51 in the visitors' second innings, his 35th five-wicket haul in the longest format. "India win tomorrow, and you go to Dharamshala (for fifth and final Test), I just hope that Rohit allows you to lead the team out to the field. That'll be a wonderful gesture, honour for all that you have done for Indian cricket," Gavaskar said while speaking to Ashwin on Jio Cinema after the end of the third day's play. To that, Ashwin replied he would be happy if his presence in the team lasts longer. "Sunny bhai, you are being too generous, thanks so much. However, expectations about all these things, I think I am well past all that

IND vs ENG: With a salute, soldier's son, Jurel responds to father's wish

The world was not waxing lyrical or using hyperbole to describe his entry into cricket's top-flight after an arduous journey. But Dhruv Jurel, who is not a graduate of some superbly fecund youth system, gave an indifferent shrug to the lack of buzz with a neat 90-run knock in only his second Test and a salute to his Kargil war veteran father after reaching his maiden international half-century here on Sunday. It was a soldier's son responding to his father's wish, rescuing his team from a precarious situation against a formidable England side while chaperoning the lower-order batters with an unwavering desire to succeed among the sport's elites. "It was for my father. He is a Kargil war veteran. Yesterday I spoke and he indirectly said, 'son, at least show me a salute'. That is what I have been doing all my growing up years. It was for him," Jurel said at the end of his most memorable day in the sport thus far. His father Nem Chand was a retired Havildar with the armed forces and .

IND vs ENG 4th Test Day 3 Highlights: India ahead, need 152 more to win

4th Test, Day 3, India vs England highlights: India did brilliantly to bowl England out for 145 in the second innings and then not lose any of their wickets as they would need 152 more to win on Day 4

Ashwin equals and overtakes Kumble for different records in the same match

Ashwin, who claimed his first five-wicket haul of this series, reached the figure of 35, the most by any Indian

IND vs ENG 4th Test Day 3 Ranchi weather: Will rain play spoilsport?

Ranchi will see rain play spoilsport in the latter half as there is a forecast of rain between 1 and 2 PM IST and then again between 4 and 5 PM IST

IND vs ENG Ranchi Test: Akash Deep dedicates debut success to late father

India pace bowler Akash Deep dedicated his splendid three-wicket burst on Test debut to his father who died in 2015, and said he is happy that he has achieved his dad's dream of "becoming something in life". Akash Deep's father Ramji Singh succumbed to paralysis and within six months, the cricketer lost his elder brother while being taken to a hospital in Varanasi. "I thought I have to do something after I lost my dad and brother in one year, then I stepped out to play cricket. I had nothing to lose and everything to win," Akash Deep told reporters after day one of the fourth Test against England. The 27-year-old bowled a dream opening spell on Test debut, blowing away the England top-three en route his 3/70. England went on to lose half their side for 112 at lunch on Friday. "I dedicate this to my father because it was his dream that his son does something in life. I couldn't do anything in his life (when he was alive), so this performance is for my father. "Every cricketer has

IND vs ENG 4th Test: Akash Deep makes sensational India debut in Ranchi

Fast bowler Akash Deep bowled a dream opening spell on Test debut as India left England struggling at 112 for 5 at lunch on the opening day of the fourth Test here on Friday. The 27-year-old pacer, who hails from Bihar but came through the ranks playing domestic cricket in Bengal, hit the deck hard and aptly maneuvered the ball in both ways in a sensational bowling display in the first hour's play after Ben Stokes opted to bat. Akash Deep, however, had to wait for a bit for his three-wicket burst of Ben Duckett (11), Ollie Pope (0) and Zak Crawley (42) in a span of 10 balls. Akash Deep had figures of 3/24, while Ravichandran Ashwin (1/17) and Ravindra Jadeja (1/28) grabbed the wickets of Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes respectively as England lost half of their side in 24.1 overs. Akash Deep was right on the money from the start and even uprooted Crawley's off-stump in his second over of the day, but was guilty of overstepping. But senior pacer Mohammed Siraj struggled to get his sw

IND vs ENG 4th Test Day 2 Highlights: Brilliant Bashir keeps India at 219/7

4th Test, Day 2, India vs England highlights: Shoaib Bashir took four wickets as India could only get to 219/7 at the end of the day's play in Ranchi. They trail by 134 runs

IND vs ENG 4th Test: Akash Deep could get Test cap in Bumrah's absence

Uncapped pace bowler Akash Deep has emerged as the frontrunner to partner Mohammed Siraj in the fourth Test against England after he was seen sweating it out during optional training here on Thursday. While the 27-year-old right-arm pacer bowled full tilt alongside his Bengal teammate Mukesh Kumar at the nets on Wednesday, he had a long batting session on the eve of the Test, with only five other Indians turning up for practice. India have been forced to hand debut caps to Rajat Patidar, Dhruv Jurel and Sarfaraz Khan so far because to the absence of Virat Kohli, KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer, and with pace spearhead Jaspit Bumrah too being rested for the Ranchi Test, Akash Deep could also be in line for the coveted Test spot. "Anybody who gets into the Indian team has to be a special cricketer," the home team batting coach Vikram Rathour said of Akash Deep, who was drafted into the India squad after taking 12 wickets in three matches against the England Lions. "He (looks) like a really

Did not expect wicket to keep so low from day two onwards: Mhambrey

India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey on Friday said the pitch at the JSCA Sports Complex was not a rank turner but they did not expect to play so slow on the second day itself. The hosts were reeling at 219 for seven at the end of day two with England off-spinner Shoiab Bashir grabbed a brilliant 4/84 in his second Test. "Considering the nature of the games we've had previously here, the wicket tends to get slower as the day progresses," Mhambrey said after the second day's play. "Historically, they slow down and play on the lower side. We expected that, but honestly, we didn't anticipate it playing so low on the second day itself. The variable bounce was unexpected. "As of now, I wouldn't call it as a rank-turner; it's just that the bounce is low, making batting a bit challenging. I don't think there were too many balls that spun sharply or were unplayable." Mhambrey further stressed that the team management has no role to play in pitch preparation and it's the local association's

IND vs ENG 4th Test Day 1 Highlights: Root's century takes England to 302/7

India vs England 4th Test Day 1 Highlights: Joe Root slammed his 31st century and helped England recover from 112 to finish the day at 302/7. Debutant Akash Deep took three wickets for India