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Former India bowling coach Bharat Arun has questioned the decision to overlook Mohammed Shami , arguing that the experienced pacer still has plenty to offer Indian cricket. Shami has remained out of India’s plans for an extended period, with his last international appearance coming in the Champions Trophy. Despite continuing to produce strong performances in domestic cricket, the 36-year-old has not been recalled, raising doubts over his future with the national side. The situation also follows a public disagreement between Shami and chief selector Ajit Agarkar last year. After Shami was left out of the Test squad for the West Indies series, Agarkar raised questions about his fitness. Shami responded by pointing to his participation in the Ranji Trophy as evidence that he was fit enough to compete. With Shami now set to feature in his 100th first-class match during the Duleep Trophy final for East Zone, Arun believes the veteran fast bowler deserves greater respect for his performances and longevity. Also Read: Has Varun Chakravarthy lost his mystery magic? Arun said selectors should not have ruled Shami out based on his age, particularly when he continues to perform at a high level. He also highlighted the pacer’s remarkable durability and his ability to remain effective with the red ball. Shami has also been overlooked on occasions when Jasprit Bumrah was unavailable, with the Indian team management instead opting to back younger fast bowlers. However, Shami's determination to return to international cricket remains evident. East Zone captain Ishan Kishan recently praised the veteran pacer's intensity and work ethic, saying Shami even asked for additional overs in search of wickets. Kishan also noted a renewed hunger in Shami during the current domestic season. According to him, the pacer appears highly motivated to earn another opportunity with India and is working with the mindset of making a comeback to the national squad. For now, Shami continues to make his case through domestic cricket, with his performances keeping alive the possibility of another India return.

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Opening the innings alongside Abhimanyu Easwaran, Sooryavanshi gave East Zone a fiery start in the first session. The pair continued the good partnership they had built during the knockout matches and helped their team settle quickly.

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In an exhilarating showdown, Indian badminton stars Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty staged a remarkable comeback to clinch the China Masters Super 750 title. Overcoming China's He Ji Ting and Ren Xiang Yu in a gripping three-game match, the duo showcased their resilience and skill. This victory not only marks their second title of the season but also serves as a significant boost as they prepare to defend their gold medal at the upcoming Asian Games in Japan. Discover the thrilling details of this match and what it means for the Indian pair's future in badminton.

Ishan Kishan continued to make giant strides as the left-hander smashed a fine century on Day 1 of the Duleep Trophy final against South Zone in Chennai. Leading the East Zone side, Kishan made most of the friendly batting conditions to power his side to a massive 385/4. Ishan has played just two Tests in his career, with the last coming in 2023.

Some 27 minutes after saving match point, Zheng, who also enjoyed fair backing from the crowd, had completed one of the most remarkable turnarounds of the tournament, winning the final seven games, saving a match point in the seventh game, to claim a 1-6, 7-6 (3), 7-5 in two hours and 28 minutes.