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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a record-breaking 92 as East Zone reached 266 before Mukesh Kumar struck twice and Mohammed Shami once to reduce Central Zone to 45/3 at stumps on Day 2 of their Duleep Trophy semifinal

Teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi faces a major red-ball and leadership challenge as the Duleep Trophy begins India’s domestic season. The tournament will also spotlight Mohammed Shami, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and several Test hopefuls seeking strong performances

Mohammed Shami credited preparation and execution after leading LSG to a five-wicket win over SRH. SRH coach James Franklin said the team was caught off guard by the pitch, as batters struggled against pace-off deliveries

Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara praised Delhi Capitals for using Sameer Rizvi as the impact substitute against Lucknow Super Giants, saying the move paid off. He also highlighted Kuldeep Yadav’s confidence and Mohammed Shami’s strong start this IPL season.

Cheteshwar Pujara praised Mohammed Shami’s impactful spell for Lucknow Super Giants, calling it the start of his redemption journey. He also lauded Sameer Rizvi and Kuldeep Yadav for their crucial roles in Delhi Capitals’ win.

Bengal defeated Andhra by an innings and 90 runs in the Ranji Trophy quarterfinal at Kalyani. Sudip Gharami’s 299 set up the win, while Shahbaz Ahmed took four wickets. Bengal will face Jammu and Kashmir in the semifinal

Cricketer Mohammed Shami and his brother were asked to appear for SIR verification in Kolkata due to errors in their voter forms. Shami, representing Bengal in Rajkot, has requested new dates, rescheduled between January 9–11 by the Election Commission

Abhishek Sharma smashed a 12-ball fifty, equalling Yuvraj Singh’s record, during Punjab’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy clash against Bengal in Hyderabad. He scored an unbeaten 148 with 16 sixes, joining an elite list of fastest T20 half-centuries

“In 2023, I faced a sudden breakdown, so I deliberately chose to play as many domestic games as I could—around 12 or 13 in total,” Shami said. “That experience, combined with the England series, played a key role in restoring my confidence. As for performance, I’ve always committed to giving my absolute best,” he added.

Opting to bowl first, LSG all-rounder Shardul Thakur bagged a four-wicket haul to help SRH to 190/9 in 20 overs. In reply, Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh slammed swashbuckling fifties to guide the visitors to a five-wicket win at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium

The former New Zealand pacer urged the ICC to revoke the ban on using saliva to shine the ball and give some advantage to bowlers

The issue has sparked a division among Muslim clerics and scholars, with some condemning Shami's actions and others offering a more lenient view based on Islamic principles.

Shami gives an insight into how he keeps match-fit even at the age of 34

It's also a nerve-settling victory for India ahead of their much-awaited clash against a more accomplished Pakistan at the same venue on February 23

Opting to bat, Bangladesh were off to a disastrous start and slipped 35 for five with Shami and left-arm spinner Axar Patel (2/43) doing the early damage

There are several concerns regarding Shami's preparedness for a tournament of this scale. India will begin their Champions Trophy campaign against Bangladesh on February 20 in Dubai.

Shami, who has not played for India since the ODI World Cup final in November 2023, has been picked for the ongoing five-match series, the following three ODIs and the Champions Trophy

The white-ball rubber, comprising five T20Is and three ODIs after that, presents an ideal platform for both the teams to experiment with combinations and assess form before next month's Champions Trophy

Mohammed Shami returned to national fold after a long injury lay off but Jasprit Bumrah's chance of featuring in the prestigious ODI tournament will depend on his fitness

Suryakumar Yadav will lead the 15-member team in the series starting in Kolkata on January 22