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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.

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.

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.

SA vs ZIM: Follow the live score and all the live updates of the Tri-nation Series Final between South Africa and Zimbabwe at the the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek.

Thrissur Titans lifted the Kerala Cricket League (KCL) title after defeating Calicut Globe Stars by four wickets in a thrilling final, chasing down a target of 168 with three balls to spare.

Wahab Riaz’s bizarre “Pakistan are the best team” claim after a crushing defeat to India sparked social media trolling for the Pakistan coach

Pakistan's Fatima Sana dismisses India's Shafali Verma, stirring controversy during a Womens Asia Cup match in Dubai.

India bowled Pakistan out for their lowest-ever women's T20I score of 55, and then overhauled the target quite easily to clinch a massive seven-wicket victory in their Women's Asia Cup 2026 Group A clash at the Dubai International Stadium on Saturday (September 5). Pakistan captain Fatima Sana's decision to bat first backfired, as India's spinners ran riot. Shree Charani and Prema Rawat picked up three wickets each, while Deepti Sharma took two and Shafali Verma one. The Women in Blue reached the target in just 8.4 overs, losing only three wickets, with captain Harmanpreet Kaur scoring 18 not out. This win gave India six points from three matches and secured their spot in the semifinals. Earlier in the tournament, the Harmanpreet-led side had registered clinical wins against Thailand and Hong Kong. The Indian cricket fraternity was all praises for India’s dominant show over arch-rivals Pakistan in the Women’s Asia Cup fixture. Here are the reactions: For all the build-up and talk of the rivalry, Pakistan only managed 55. Saw bits. Afraid what I saw looked a bit ordinary — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) September 5, 2026 Aaj Sunday hai kya? — Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) September 5, 2026 The only good thing to come out of this is Mohsin Naqvi shouldn’t want to come for the finals even if Pakistan make it. He wouldn’t want to see this effort from his team. @RevSportzGlobal — Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) September 5, 2026 In the ‘mother of all battles’ Pakistan women get bowled out for 55 against India in the Women’s Asia Cup game in Dubai #IndvsPak #PakvsInd #IndWvsPakW — Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) September 5, 2026 India vs Pakistan matches have become so one-sided, even mobile cricket games should remove the fixture. ???? #INDvPAK — S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) September 5, 2026 Pak batters absolutely clueless against Indian spinners. Trying to attack the two best finger spinners in the world with non-existent plans and technique... 35/6 as I tweet this. Might be all-out by the time my internet allows it to publish. One more #IndvPak mismatch .. — Jatin Sapru (@jatinsapru) September 5, 2026

Charani returned excellent figures of 3/7 from four overs as India’s spinners dismantled Pakistan for just 55, its lowest-ever total in T20 cricket.

Pakistan cricket’s latest drama about the Test team leaves one wondering whether players’ mobile phones have been confiscated by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). According to a report by Pakistani journalist Amber Ali of 365 News, the PCB has reportedly taken possession of the players’ mobile phones, though the report does not say which players were affected or why. The report’s vagueness about the issue is actually what makes it so intriguing. To date, the PCB has made no official statement li...