Shami has not donned the Indian jersey since the 2023 World Cup final in Ahmedabad, following which he was sidelined due to an ankle injury requiring surgery.
While the Indian squad for the T20 and ODI series against England hasn't been announced yet, BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar and the selection committee will soon announce it.
BCCI is now likely to request an extension. On the other hand, the T20 squad for the upcoming five-match series against England could be announced by January 12th.
Pollock said while it is understandable that T20 leagues around the world are moneymakers, he would prefer players not turning down the national duties for franchise cricket.
Devajit Saikia and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia will be officially elected as the BCCI secretary and treasurer respectively during the Special General Meeting (SGM) here on Sunday.
The back-to-back series defeats against New Zealand (home) and Australia (away) and the diminishing returns with the bat have put Kohli and Rohit under scanner.
BCCI are yet to announce the Indian squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 with the selection committee asking for a bit more time to prepare the final squad.
Since the ODI World Cup 2023, Team India has only featured in 6 ODI matches, with only 3 ODIs being played in 2024.
Yuvraj's career faced a serious setback after being diagnosed with cancer, leading to a lengthy battle and a comeback in 2012.
The debate of which captain has shaped India's cricketing future better often boils down to two of the modern game's giants: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
The significant three-year deal, valued at ₹9.93 crore, includes ₹3 crore for the first year, with a 10% annual increase, highlighting the immense commercial potential and rapid growth of the ISPL.
Should Bumrah be unavailable, Shami and Mohammed Siraj are expected to spearhead the pace attack, with Hardik Pandya offering support.
Head, who wreaked havoc with the bat during the recently-concluded Border-Gavaskar series against India in the middle order, has been tested in the opener's role in the sub-continent.
Hailing Pant's ability to singlehandedly turn a match on its head, Ashwin said a lot of his shots are high-risk, something that is not allowing him to realise his full potential.
A PCB source said that the presence of a large ICC delegation, including broadcast, hospitality and event operations officials, is an affirmation that the event will take place here.
The 50-over format tournament has Indian youngster Varun Chakravarthy on top of the wicket-takers' list at the moment, taking 18 wickets in 6 matches, including two five-wicket hauls for his side.
Rahul's absence from the series is noteworthy, considering that he is no longer an automatic pick in the ODI 11, particularly with Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson back in the mix.
The first two quarter-finals of the tournament will be played on January 11. The tournament also holds importance, as the Indian squad for the upcoming England series is to be announced.
The teams have been ranked according to their performances in the group stages, with Gujarat leading the table.
In a statement, McKenzie acknowledged that while the International Cricket Council (ICC) generally avoids political interference in sport, the situation in Afghanistan warranted a different stance.