A serious knee injury had left Mohammed Shami virtually immobile prior to India's 2015 World Cup semi-final against Australia but skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's assertion that he "can't be replaced" in a big game spurred the pacer to take the field with painkillers.

The knee injury with which he was forced to play that semi-final in Sydney could have been career-threatening as he had to undergo a surgery and after March 26, 2015, the next international game he played was a Test in July, 2016.

"Before the semi-final I had told my teammates that I couldn't take it any longer. On the day of the match, I had a lot of pain. I discussed it with the management but they said it will be alright," Shami told former India pacer Irfan Pathan during an instagram chat.

"Mahi bhai, the team management gave me so much confidence. They said it's the semifinal we cannot go for a new bowler," Shami recalled.

In fact, Shami carrying an injury was the worst kept secret during India's World Cup campaign in Australia. He e would land up at training sessions with a heavily bandaged knee and play matches after taking pain-killing injections and fluid removed from the knee.

"I had knee injury during the 2015 World Cup. I couldn't walk after the matches I played throughout the tournament with the injury. I played the 2015 WC because of Nitin Patel's confidence," Shami said.

"The knee broke in the first match itself. My thighs and knees were the same size, doctors used to take out fluid from them everyday. I used to take 3 painkillers," Shami told Pathan.

"I bowled the first 5 overs and gave away about 13 runs with a wicket. I beat Finch and Warner's bats but couldn't get the edge. So I went off after telling Mahi bhai."

It was Dhoni, who kept telling Shami that he could overcome the pain barrier.

"The condition was very bad even after I took an injection. I told Mahi bhai that I cannot bowl because I cannot run any longer. But he told me I trust you, any other part-timer will also go for runs."

The target he was given was not more than 60 runs in 10 overs and he finished wicket-less for 68 runs in his quota of overs.

The match is remembered for Steve Smith's fine hundred and how the famed Indian batting collapsed on the big day.

"He (Dhoni) just told me don't give away more than 60 runs. I hadn't played in a worse condition than that. Some said my career was over, some said I shouldn't have played. But touchwood I'm still here now in front of you all," Shami said.

A serious knee injury had left Mohammed Shami virtually immobile prior to India's 2015 World Cup semi-final against Australia but skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's assertion that he "can't be replaced" in a big game spurred the pacer to take the field with painkillers.

A serious knee injury had left Mohammed Shami virtually immobile prior to India's 2015 World Cup semi-final against Australia but skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's assertion that he "can't be replaced" in a big game spurred the pacer to take the field with painkillers. The knee injury with which he was forced to play that semi-final in Sydney could have been career-threatening as he had to undergo a surgery and after March 26, 2015, the next international game he played was a Test in July, 2016. "Before the semi-final I had told my teammates that I couldn't take it any longer. On the day of the match, I had a lot of pain. I discussed it with the management but they said it will be alright," Shami told former India pacer Irfan Pathan during an instagram chat. "Mahi bhai, the team management gave me so much confidence. They said it's the semifinal we cannot go for a new bowler," Shami recalled. In fact, Shami carrying an injury was the worst kept secret during India's World Cup campaign in Australia. He e would land up at training sessions with a heavily bandaged knee and play matches after taking pain-killing injections and fluid removed from the knee. "I had knee injury during the 2015 World Cup. I couldn't walk after the matches I played throughout the tournament with the injury. I played the 2015 WC because of Nitin Patel's confidence," Shami said. "The knee broke in the first match itself. My thighs and knees were the same size, doctors used to take out fluid from them everyday. I used to take 3 painkillers," Shami told Pathan. "I bowled the first 5 overs and gave away about 13 runs with a wicket. I beat Finch and Warner's bats but couldn't get the edge. So I went off after telling Mahi bhai." It was Dhoni, who kept telling Shami that he could overcome the pain barrier. "The condition was very bad even after I took an injection. I told Mahi bhai that I cannot bowl because I cannot run any longer. But he told me I trust you, any other part-timer will also go for runs." The target he was given was not more than 60 runs in 10 overs and he finished wicket-less for 68 runs in his quota of overs. The match is remembered for Steve Smith's fine hundred and how the famed Indian batting collapsed on the big day. "He (Dhoni) just told me don't give away more than 60 runs. I hadn't played in a worse condition than that. Some said my career was over, some said I shouldn't have played. But touchwood I'm still here now in front of you all," Shami said.

Wasn't in condition to play 2015 WC semis but Dhoni said can't go to any other bowler: Mohammed Shami

As India continues to fight against the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, sportspersons have come out and done their bit by supporting needy people. While news of star athletes donating come out in a flash, there are many&nbsp;stories which don't&nbsp;come out in public. Indian pacer Mohammed Shami narrated one such incident during his Instagram Live session with Yuzvendra Chahal as he described the pain and agony people are going through in these time of distress, and how he is helping those who are struggling to get basic amenities.&nbsp;

Shami told Chahal that people are struggling to get their daily bread and butter and thus, are trying to go to their native places or villages. Narrating one such incident, Shami said there was a lady walking from Rajasthan with a six-month-old baby in her arms and wanted to head towards Bihar, 200 kilometres from Lucknow. She had blisters on her feet and couldn’t even walk properly.&nbsp;

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Shami narrated another incident of man from Delhi who was in going through similar pain. The Indian pacer further said one can’t help out everyone in such times but said he is doing his bit and assisting those he is coming across. Replying to Shami, Chahal said they are doing whatever is in their hands. Continuing the conversation, Shami said people are going through so much pain, it is hard to witness such times.&nbsp;

"He was coming from Rajasthan. Just imagine he is supposed to go to Bihar which is so far from Lucknow too. He has no means to commute and I saw in my home CCTV camera that he fainted in hunger and was close to my door. So I provided him with food and helped him out," Shami said.

"I am trying to help as much as I can. There are migrant workers here who are really struggling to meet ends. The highway is also near my house so I can see people having a tough time. I feel I should help and I am doing as much as possible," added the 29-year-old.

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The ace Indian pacer has been pretty active on social media in a bid to keep his fans and followers engaged with live cricket action completely halted due to COVID-19 pandemic. Indian cricketers have actively donated to help the Indian government in their fight against the dreaded coronavirus.&nbsp; 
Before the cricket calendar was swept away by the deadly virus, Shami was in red-hot form across formats and was one of the leading wicket-takers for India.

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However, with the situation surrounding the COVID-19 deteriorating with each passing day, there no certainty as to when the action will resume. Even the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 is set to be postponed indefinitely, as per reports.&nbsp; 
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As India continues to fight against the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, sportspersons have come out and done their bit by supporting needy people. While news of star athletes donating come out in a flash, there are many stories which don't come out in public.

As India continues to fight against the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, sportspersons have come out and done their bit by supporting needy people. While news of star athletes donating come out in a flash, there are many stories which don't come out in public. Indian pacer Mohammed Shami narrated one such incident during his Instagram Live session with Yuzvendra Chahal as he described the pain and agony people are going through in these time of distress, and how he is helping those who are struggling to get basic amenities. Shami told Chahal that people are struggling to get their daily bread and butter and thus, are trying to go to their native places or villages. Narrating one such incident, Shami said there was a lady walking from Rajasthan with a six-month-old baby in her arms and wanted to head towards Bihar, 200 kilometres from Lucknow. She had blisters on her feet and couldn’t even walk properly. ALSO READ: Exclusive: 'Idea of the Women's IPL needs to be deliberated upon' - WV Raman on future of the sport, coaching in lockdown, T20 WC and more Shami narrated another incident of man from Delhi who was in going through similar pain. The Indian pacer further said one can’t help out everyone in such times but said he is doing his bit and assisting those he is coming across. Replying to Shami, Chahal said they are doing whatever is in their hands. Continuing the conversation, Shami said people are going through so much pain, it is hard to witness such times. "He was coming from Rajasthan. Just imagine he is supposed to go to Bihar which is so far from Lucknow too. He has no means to commute and I saw in my home CCTV camera that he fainted in hunger and was close to my door. So I provided him with food and helped him out," Shami said. "I am trying to help as much as I can. There are migrant workers here who are really struggling to meet ends. The highway is also near my house so I can see people having a tough time. I feel I should help and I am doing as much as possible," added the 29-year-old. .@MdShami11 pic.twitter.com/QyX1Zm4dD5 — Subhayan Chakraborty (@CricSubhayan) April 15, 2020 × The ace Indian pacer has been pretty active on social media in a bid to keep his fans and followers engaged with live cricket action completely halted due to COVID-19 pandemic. Indian cricketers have actively donated to help the Indian government in their fight against the dreaded coronavirus. Before the cricket calendar was swept away by the deadly virus, Shami was in red-hot form across formats and was one of the leading wicket-takers for India. ALSO READ: In time of no cricket, Rob Moody keeping the game alive However, with the situation surrounding the COVID-19 deteriorating with each passing day, there no certainty as to when the action will resume. Even the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 is set to be postponed indefinitely, as per reports.

Watch: 'Helping as many as possible' - Mohammed Shami narrates emotional story of migrant workers in lockdown phase

World's top-ranked ODI side thrashed Australia by seven&nbsp;wickets to claim the three-match series in Bengaluru. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli from the bat and Mohammed Shami with the bowl ensured that India won the three-match series comfortably.

Sharma, who also scored his first double-hundred in this ground, hit six sixes to score a stylish hundred that kept visitors at bay. Sharma and Kohli's 137-run partnership was broken by Adam Zampa when he sent back Sharma for 119 runs.&nbsp;

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However, Shreyas Iyer did not allow Australia to bounce back and kept scoring at a strike rate over 100. Kohli and Iyer's fireworks snatched the match away from Aussies. Kohli was on course of another hundred but his plans were spoilt by Josh Hazlewood when he was clean-bowled on 89.

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(Virat Kohli completed 5000 runs as captain in this match | Courtesy: ICC)

Frontline Australian bowlers, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc were brutally thrashed by Indian batsmen and both failed to claim any wicket. Spinners Ashton Agar and Adam Zampa were only bowlers who restricted the run flow and ended up with figures of 1 for 38 runs and 1 for 44 runs.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Manish Pandey smashed Hazlewood for a boundary to finish off the proceedings. Iyer remained not out on 44 that included one six and six fours.&nbsp;

Sharma was awared player of the match award for his innings. Kohli grabbed the man of the series trophy for two valuable knocks.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Earlier, Australia won the toss and this time elected to bat first. Steve Smith once again carried on his impressive form and this time completed the three-figure mark which helped Australia post 286 runs for the loss of nine wickets. Bengaluru is known as a high-scoring venue but wickets at regular interval meant that the visitors were unable to put up an intimidating total.&nbsp;

Shami again proved his worth as he ended up with four wickets for 62 runs. Shami gave India its first breakthrough by dismissing Warner whose unbeaten ton in the first match cost India a humiliating loss. Skipper Aaron Finch was run out after getting a decent start.

Smith and Marnus Labuschagne's partnership was looking threatening but Ravindra Jadeja, like the last match ended their stand and&nbsp;dismissed Labuschagne on 54. In the same over, Jadeja also claimed Mitchell Starc's wicket, who was sent to provide an impetus to Australia's innings.&nbsp;

Indian pacers once again were effective in the death overs and their yorkers not only took wickets but stopped the run-flow.

However, Smith kept holding one end and got out in the 48th over.

Jadeja ended up with two wickets and Jasprit Bumrah, even though did not pick any wicket, but proved his worth at death by restricting the scoring.&nbsp; 
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World's top-ranked ODI side thrashed Australia by seven wickets to claim the three-match series in Bengaluru. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli from the bat and Mohammed Shami with the bowl ensured that India won the three-match series comfortably.

World's top-ranked ODI side thrashed Australia by seven wickets to claim the three-match series in Bengaluru. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli from the bat and Mohammed Shami with the bowl ensured that India won the three-match series comfortably. Sharma, who also scored his first double-hundred in this ground, hit six sixes to score a stylish hundred that kept visitors at bay. Sharma and Kohli's 137-run partnership was broken by Adam Zampa when he sent back Sharma for 119 runs. Also read: Rohit Sharma becomes the third-fastest batsman to register 9,000 ODI runs However, Shreyas Iyer did not allow Australia to bounce back and kept scoring at a strike rate over 100. Kohli and Iyer's fireworks snatched the match away from Aussies. Kohli was on course of another hundred but his plans were spoilt by Josh Hazlewood when he was clean-bowled on 89. (Virat Kohli completed 5000 runs as captain in this match | Courtesy: ICC) Frontline Australian bowlers, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc were brutally thrashed by Indian batsmen and both failed to claim any wicket. Spinners Ashton Agar and Adam Zampa were only bowlers who restricted the run flow and ended up with figures of 1 for 38 runs and 1 for 44 runs. Manish Pandey smashed Hazlewood for a boundary to finish off the proceedings. Iyer remained not out on 44 that included one six and six fours. Sharma was awared player of the match award for his innings. Kohli grabbed the man of the series trophy for two valuable knocks. Earlier, Australia won the toss and this time elected to bat first. Steve Smith once again carried on his impressive form and this time completed the three-figure mark which helped Australia post 286 runs for the loss of nine wickets. Bengaluru is known as a high-scoring venue but wickets at regular interval meant that the visitors were unable to put up an intimidating total. Shami again proved his worth as he ended up with four wickets for 62 runs. Shami gave India its first breakthrough by dismissing Warner whose unbeaten ton in the first match cost India a humiliating loss. Skipper Aaron Finch was run out after getting a decent start. Smith and Marnus Labuschagne's partnership was looking threatening but Ravindra Jadeja, like the last match ended their stand and dismissed Labuschagne on 54. In the same over, Jadeja also claimed Mitchell Starc's wicket, who was sent to provide an impetus to Australia's innings. Indian pacers once again were effective in the death overs and their yorkers not only took wickets but stopped the run-flow. However, Smith kept holding one end and got out in the 48th over. Jadeja ended up with two wickets and Jasprit Bumrah, even though did not pick any wicket, but proved his worth at death by restricting the scoring.

India vs Australia 3rd ODI: Rohit Sharma, Shami shine as hosts claim series

Number 1 ranked India did not waste much time on the third day of the second Test to clean sweep two-match series by an innings and 46 runs. This is India's seventh consecutive Test win, best-ever winning streak and 12th successive home series victory.&nbsp;&nbsp;

This was the first <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/skipper-virat-kohli-scores-commanding-ton-as-ishant-co-close-in-on-series-win-against-bangladesh-264126">day-night Test</a>&nbsp;played by either of the teams with the pink ball.&nbsp;

Indian captain Virat Kohli showered praise on his fast bowlers in the post-match presentation ceremony, saying that the way the pacers are bowling, they can take wicket anywhere.&nbsp;

Earlier on day 3 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, the visitors could add only 43 runs in their overnight score to end with 195 runs as Umesh Yadav didn't waste much time to dismiss&nbsp;the remaining batsmen. In doing so, Yadav claimed a five-wicket-haul.

Mushfiqur Rahim scored most runs for the visitors in the second innings (74).&nbsp;

Earlier, skipper Kohli's spectacular 137 and fifties by Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara ensured that India declared on 347 runs. In the first innings, Bangladesh could manage only 106 runs as Sharma-led pace attack didn't provide visitors any opportunity to fight back.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Bangladesh lost the first match too with an innings. Acknowledging the team's disappointing performance, Bangladesh captain Mominul Haque said that the gap between the two teams is "concerning".

Ishant Sharma, who claimed nine wickets in the match, was awarded player of the match and series trophy. Sharma, along with Yadav (12) took most wickets in the series.&nbsp;

Rising star Mayank Agarwal was the highest run-getter in the series, scoring 257 runs at an average of 128.5.&nbsp;

With the series win, team India broke a host of records, including becoming the first team to win four successive Tests by an innings. With 33rd win in Tests, Kohli surpassed former Australian captain Alain Border and grabbed the fifth spot in the list of most Test wins.&nbsp;

Indian pacers also registered their best-ever performance at home by hunting 19 out of the 20 wickets.&nbsp;

India won the first Test too within three days before claiming the T20 series 2-1 against Bangladesh.&nbsp;

Number 1 ranked India did not waste much time on the third day of the second Test to clean sweep two-match series by an innings and 46 runs. This is India's seventh consecutive Test win, best-ever winning streak and 12th successive home series victory.

Number 1 ranked India did not waste much time on the third day of the second Test to clean sweep two-match series by an innings and 46 runs. This is India's seventh consecutive Test win, best-ever winning streak and 12th successive home series victory. This was the first day-night Test played by either of the teams with the pink ball. Indian captain Virat Kohli showered praise on his fast bowlers in the post-match presentation ceremony, saying that the way the pacers are bowling, they can take wicket anywhere. Earlier on day 3 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, the visitors could add only 43 runs in their overnight score to end with 195 runs as Umesh Yadav didn't waste much time to dismiss the remaining batsmen. In doing so, Yadav claimed a five-wicket-haul. Mushfiqur Rahim scored most runs for the visitors in the second innings (74). Earlier, skipper Kohli's spectacular 137 and fifties by Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara ensured that India declared on 347 runs. In the first innings, Bangladesh could manage only 106 runs as Sharma-led pace attack didn't provide visitors any opportunity to fight back. Bangladesh lost the first match too with an innings. Acknowledging the team's disappointing performance, Bangladesh captain Mominul Haque said that the gap between the two teams is "concerning". Ishant Sharma, who claimed nine wickets in the match, was awarded player of the match and series trophy. Sharma, along with Yadav (12) took most wickets in the series. Rising star Mayank Agarwal was the highest run-getter in the series, scoring 257 runs at an average of 128.5. With the series win, team India broke a host of records, including becoming the first team to win four successive Tests by an innings. With 33rd win in Tests, Kohli surpassed former Australian captain Alain Border and grabbed the fifth spot in the list of most Test wins. Indian pacers also registered their best-ever performance at home by hunting 19 out of the 20 wickets. India won the first Test too within three days before claiming the T20 series 2-1 against Bangladesh.

India vs Bangladesh: Umesh Yadav takes five as winning-run for Kohli & Co continues

The Indian team is on the verge of 12th consecutive Test series victory at home after skipper scored a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-ban-virat-kohlis-dominating-100-highlight-as-india-declare-on-347-9-264103">commanding ton </a>which was later backed by yet another day of quality fast bowling. &nbsp;

At stumps on Day 2 of first-ever pink-ball Test between both nations, Bangladesh were struggling to avoid defeat by an innings with a score of 152 runs. Bangladesh are still trailing by 89 runs and have only four wickets left with them.

After taking a fifer in the first innings, Ishant Sharma was once again the star of the bowling as he took four wickets and is set for another five-wicket-haul.

At one stage, India looked to end match on the second day itself when Bangladesh lost four wickets in less than seven overs.

However, Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah's 120-run partnership delayed of what seems like another humiliating loss for visitors. The partnership looked threatening when Mahmudullah pulled up his hamstring while attempting a sharp single and was retired hurt.&nbsp;

The day ended after Umesh Yadav dismissed Taijul Islam, his second wicket of the innings. Rahim is still batting on 59.&nbsp;

Earlier, India declared on 347-9 after Virat Kohli scored his 27th hundred and ensured that India gained a decisive lead against the visitors. This was the 20th ton of Kohli as skipper and an incredible catch by concussion substitute Taijul Islam ended Indian skipper's innings at 138.

Kohli was ably supported by Ajinkya Rahane, who scored a half-century and the duo put on a crucial partnership of 99 runs. After the loss of Kohli and Rahane, India lost few quick wickets before wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha and Mohammed Shami hit few boundaries to take India a tad under 350.&nbsp;

The highlight of Kohli's innings was when he smashed Abu Jayed for four consecutive boundaries before finishing his innings with 18 fours.&nbsp;

Al-Amin Hossain and Ebadat Hossain claimed three wickets each.&nbsp;

On day 1, Bangladeshi batsmen went down like ninepins against lethal pace bowling led by Sharma who picked up five wickets.&nbsp;

This is the first pink-ball Test played by either of the sides at Eden Garden in Kolkata.&nbsp;

 
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The Indian team is on the verge of 12th consecutive Test series victory at home after skipper scored a commanding ton which was later backed by yet another day of quality fast bowling.

The Indian team is on the verge of 12th consecutive Test series victory at home after skipper scored a commanding ton which was later backed by yet another day of quality fast bowling. At stumps on Day 2 of first-ever pink-ball Test between both nations, Bangladesh were struggling to avoid defeat by an innings with a score of 152 runs. Bangladesh are still trailing by 89 runs and have only four wickets left with them. After taking a fifer in the first innings, Ishant Sharma was once again the star of the bowling as he took four wickets and is set for another five-wicket-haul. At one stage, India looked to end match on the second day itself when Bangladesh lost four wickets in less than seven overs. However, Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah's 120-run partnership delayed of what seems like another humiliating loss for visitors. The partnership looked threatening when Mahmudullah pulled up his hamstring while attempting a sharp single and was retired hurt. The day ended after Umesh Yadav dismissed Taijul Islam, his second wicket of the innings. Rahim is still batting on 59. Earlier, India declared on 347-9 after Virat Kohli scored his 27th hundred and ensured that India gained a decisive lead against the visitors. This was the 20th ton of Kohli as skipper and an incredible catch by concussion substitute Taijul Islam ended Indian skipper's innings at 138. Kohli was ably supported by Ajinkya Rahane, who scored a half-century and the duo put on a crucial partnership of 99 runs. After the loss of Kohli and Rahane, India lost few quick wickets before wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha and Mohammed Shami hit few boundaries to take India a tad under 350. The highlight of Kohli's innings was when he smashed Abu Jayed for four consecutive boundaries before finishing his innings with 18 fours. Al-Amin Hossain and Ebadat Hossain claimed three wickets each. On day 1, Bangladeshi batsmen went down like ninepins against lethal pace bowling led by Sharma who picked up five wickets. This is the first pink-ball Test played by either of the sides at Eden Garden in Kolkata.

Skipper Virat Kohli scores commanding ton as Ishant & Co close in on series win against Bangladesh

India declared their first innings on 347 for nine on Saturday after skipper <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/daynight-test-virat-kohli-registers-27th-test-century-264062">Virat Kohli's </a>sparkling 136 on day two of the maiden day-night Test for both the teams.

The hosts, leading the two-match series 1-0, managed a crucial lead of 241 in response to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-ban-2nd-test-hosts-finish-day-1-on-strong-note-after-pace-trio-skittles-bangladesh-cheaply-263946">Bangladesh's 106 </a>in India's pink ball debut in Kolkata.

Wriddhiman Saha, on 17, and Mohammed Shami, on 10, were batting in the second session when Kohli called them back to keep India on track for a very early finish in the five-day game.

Kohli played with ease and completed his 27th century before falling to a stunning catch by concussion substitute Taijul Islam.

Taijul, a left-arm spinner, made it count with a wicket of Ajinkya Rahane for 51 and then took a diving catch at fine leg to send back Kohli off paceman Ebadat Hossain.

India lost a few quick wickets, but Saha and Shami got a few boundaries and a six by the last man in pulverised the Bangladesh bowlers.

Pacemen Al-Amin Hossain and Ebadat took three wickets each.

Kohli stood out with his prolific scoring as he put on crucial partnerships including a 99-run stand with overnight partner Rahane.

The star batsman smashed paceman Abu Jayed for four straight boundaries in one over before finishing with 18 fours in his 194-ball stay.

Cheteshwar Pujara also contributed with a useful 55 in a 94-run stand with Kohli after India lost their openers on day one.

Ishant Sharma led India's inspired pace attack and took five wickets to bundle out Bangladesh in the second session on Friday.

India declared their first innings on 347 for nine on Saturday after skipper Virat Kohli's sparkling 136 on day two of the maiden day-night Test for both the teams.

India declared their first innings on 347 for nine on Saturday after skipper Virat Kohli's sparkling 136 on day two of the maiden day-night Test for both the teams. The hosts, leading the two-match series 1-0, managed a crucial lead of 241 in response to Bangladesh's 106 in India's pink ball debut in Kolkata. Wriddhiman Saha, on 17, and Mohammed Shami, on 10, were batting in the second session when Kohli called them back to keep India on track for a very early finish in the five-day game. Kohli played with ease and completed his 27th century before falling to a stunning catch by concussion substitute Taijul Islam. Taijul, a left-arm spinner, made it count with a wicket of Ajinkya Rahane for 51 and then took a diving catch at fine leg to send back Kohli off paceman Ebadat Hossain. India lost a few quick wickets, but Saha and Shami got a few boundaries and a six by the last man in pulverised the Bangladesh bowlers. Pacemen Al-Amin Hossain and Ebadat took three wickets each. Kohli stood out with his prolific scoring as he put on crucial partnerships including a 99-run stand with overnight partner Rahane. The star batsman smashed paceman Abu Jayed for four straight boundaries in one over before finishing with 18 fours in his 194-ball stay. Cheteshwar Pujara also contributed with a useful 55 in a 94-run stand with Kohli after India lost their openers on day one. Ishant Sharma led India's inspired pace attack and took five wickets to bundle out Bangladesh in the second session on Friday.

Ind vs Ban: Virat Kohli's dominating 100 shine as India declare on 347-9

The number one ranked Indian side once again dominated proceedings against Bangladesh and ended with a lead of 68 runs before <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-vs-bangladesh-2nd-test-lethal-indian-pace-attack-wreck-bangladesh-on-pink-ball-debut-263892">bundling out </a>visitors for a less-than-modest score at the end of day 1 of the second Test.

Captain Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane were not out on 59 and 23 respectively as India finished the day with 174 runs for the loss of three wickets.&nbsp;&nbsp;

This is the first pink-ball Test match played by either of the nations and the inauguration of&nbsp;this iconic match was done by&nbsp;Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina earlier in the day. BCCI President and former Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly and batting legend Sachin Tendulkar were also present to witness the day's proceedings.&nbsp;&nbsp;

India only need&nbsp;a draw in this match for a 12th consecutive home series win.&nbsp;

Earlier, India's lethal pace-trio ensured that the visitors didn't even manage a modest score after Bangladesh captain Mominul Haque won the toss and decided to bat first.&nbsp;

When India came out to bat, last match's double centurion Mayank Agarwal and his opening partner Rohit Sharma did not trouble scorers much and India were reduced to 43-2. But skipper Kohli and Pujara's partnership of 94 runs ensured that India were on course of a clean sweep.

Pujara got out after scoring a&nbsp;gritting half-century.&nbsp;

Earlier, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ishant-sharma-takes-fives-as-indian-pacers-bundle-out-bangladesh-for-106-in-pink-ball-test-263926">Ishant Sharma </a>took a fifer and played a key role in dismissing the tail-enders. Both Umesh Yadav and Mohammed Shami were equally effective and didn't allow the frontline batsmen to settle. Yadav ended with three wickets, while Shami finished with figures of 2 for 36 runs.&nbsp;

Bangladesh really struggled against the display of quality fast bowling as only three batsmen were able to touch a double-digit score and three dismissed for nought. Shadman Islam was the top-scorer from the Bangladeshi side with 29 runs followed by Liton who was retired hurt on 24.&nbsp;

While batting, the visitors dealt with double blow when Liton Das and Nayeem Islam made an exit from the game following hits on the helmet from Shami. The visitors were forced to use two concussion substitutes, which has happened for the first time in a Test. Mehidy Hasan and Tajul Islam were the replacements of Liton and Nayeem.&nbsp;

From August 2019, the International Cricket Council (ICC) allowed using concussion substitutes.&nbsp;

(with inputs from agencies)

The number one ranked Indian side once again dominated proceedings against Bangladesh and ended with a lead of 68 runs before bundling out visitors for a less-than-modest score at the end of day 1 of the second Test.

The number one ranked Indian side once again dominated proceedings against Bangladesh and ended with a lead of 68 runs before bundling out visitors for a less-than-modest score at the end of day 1 of the second Test. Captain Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane were not out on 59 and 23 respectively as India finished the day with 174 runs for the loss of three wickets. This is the first pink-ball Test match played by either of the nations and the inauguration of this iconic match was done by Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina earlier in the day. BCCI President and former Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly and batting legend Sachin Tendulkar were also present to witness the day's proceedings. India only need a draw in this match for a 12th consecutive home series win. Earlier, India's lethal pace-trio ensured that the visitors didn't even manage a modest score after Bangladesh captain Mominul Haque won the toss and decided to bat first. When India came out to bat, last match's double centurion Mayank Agarwal and his opening partner Rohit Sharma did not trouble scorers much and India were reduced to 43-2. But skipper Kohli and Pujara's partnership of 94 runs ensured that India were on course of a clean sweep. Pujara got out after scoring a gritting half-century. Earlier, Ishant Sharma took a fifer and played a key role in dismissing the tail-enders. Both Umesh Yadav and Mohammed Shami were equally effective and didn't allow the frontline batsmen to settle. Yadav ended with three wickets, while Shami finished with figures of 2 for 36 runs. Bangladesh really struggled against the display of quality fast bowling as only three batsmen were able to touch a double-digit score and three dismissed for nought. Shadman Islam was the top-scorer from the Bangladeshi side with 29 runs followed by Liton who was retired hurt on 24. While batting, the visitors dealt with double blow when Liton Das and Nayeem Islam made an exit from the game following hits on the helmet from Shami. The visitors were forced to use two concussion substitutes, which has happened for the first time in a Test. Mehidy Hasan and Tajul Islam were the replacements of Liton and Nayeem. From August 2019, the International Cricket Council (ICC) allowed using concussion substitutes. (with inputs from agencies)

Ind vs Ban 2nd Test: Hosts finish Day 1 on strong note after pace trio skittles Bangladesh

Bangladesh were forced to use two concussion substitutes Friday after India's pacemen led by Ishant Sharma bowled them out for 106 in the first day-night Test for both the teams.

Ishant returned figures of 5-22 in India's pink-ball debut to skittle the tourists in the second session after they elected to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pink-ball-test-bangladesh-win-toss-elect-to-bat-first-263846">bat first </a>in Kolkata.

But the tourists were dealt a double blow after Liton Das and Nayeem Islam were forced out of the game following hits on the helmet from paceman Mohammed Shami.

India were 35 for one at dinner -- the second session break of the day-night Test, trailing the tourists by 71 runs.

Rohit Sharma, on 13, and Cheteshwar Pujara, on seven, were batting after Mayank Agarwal was out for 14 off paceman Al-Amin Hossain.

Mehidy Hasan, who replaced Liton after the wicketkeeper-batsman retired hurt on 24, and Taijul Islam, for Nayeem, are back in the XI.

Mehidy, who made eight while batting, was replacing a batsman, so he can only bat. Taijul is a sub for an off-spinner, so he can bowl.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) approved the use of concussion substitutes for all internationals from August. This is the first time two subs are being used in a Test.

India and Bangladesh have joined the pink-ball party four years after the first day-night Test in Adelaide between Australia and New Zealand.

Ishant struck first to get Imrul Kayes trapped lbw for four, and the left-handed opener wasted a review with replays showing the ball would have hit leg stump.

Umesh Yadav soon got going in his second spell to send back skipper Mominul Haque, caught superbly by Rohit at second slip for nought, before bowling Mohammed Mithun two balls later.

Kolkata-based Shami, part of India's deadly pace trio in the series, received the loudest cheers from a packed house at Eden Gardens after getting Mushfiqur Rahim bowled for nought.

Opener Shadman Islam worked hard for his 29 off 52 balls before becoming Yadav's third victim of the first session, which ended with Bangladesh on 73-6.

Ishant returned to wipe out the tail alongside Shami who took the final wicket of Abu for nought -- the fourth zero in the innings.

India's cricket chief Sourav Ganguly has put on a grand show at Eden Gardens, which is sold out for the first four days of the match.

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was in attendance along with a host of cricketing greats including batting icon Sachin Tendulkar.

Bangladesh were forced to use two concussion substitutes Friday after India's pacemen led by Ishant Sharma bowled them out for 106 in the first day-night Test for both the teams.

Bangladesh were forced to use two concussion substitutes Friday after India's pacemen led by Ishant Sharma bowled them out for 106 in the first day-night Test for both the teams. Ishant returned figures of 5-22 in India's pink-ball debut to skittle the tourists in the second session after they elected to bat first in Kolkata. But the tourists were dealt a double blow after Liton Das and Nayeem Islam were forced out of the game following hits on the helmet from paceman Mohammed Shami. India were 35 for one at dinner -- the second session break of the day-night Test, trailing the tourists by 71 runs. Rohit Sharma, on 13, and Cheteshwar Pujara, on seven, were batting after Mayank Agarwal was out for 14 off paceman Al-Amin Hossain. Mehidy Hasan, who replaced Liton after the wicketkeeper-batsman retired hurt on 24, and Taijul Islam, for Nayeem, are back in the XI. Mehidy, who made eight while batting, was replacing a batsman, so he can only bat. Taijul is a sub for an off-spinner, so he can bowl. The International Cricket Council (ICC) approved the use of concussion substitutes for all internationals from August. This is the first time two subs are being used in a Test. India and Bangladesh have joined the pink-ball party four years after the first day-night Test in Adelaide between Australia and New Zealand. Ishant struck first to get Imrul Kayes trapped lbw for four, and the left-handed opener wasted a review with replays showing the ball would have hit leg stump. Umesh Yadav soon got going in his second spell to send back skipper Mominul Haque, caught superbly by Rohit at second slip for nought, before bowling Mohammed Mithun two balls later. Kolkata-based Shami, part of India's deadly pace trio in the series, received the loudest cheers from a packed house at Eden Gardens after getting Mushfiqur Rahim bowled for nought. Opener Shadman Islam worked hard for his 29 off 52 balls before becoming Yadav's third victim of the first session, which ended with Bangladesh on 73-6. Ishant returned to wipe out the tail alongside Shami who took the final wicket of Abu for nought -- the fourth zero in the innings. India's cricket chief Sourav Ganguly has put on a grand show at Eden Gardens, which is sold out for the first four days of the match. Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was in attendance along with a host of cricketing greats including batting icon Sachin Tendulkar.

Ishant Sharma takes fives as Indian pacers bundle out Bangladesh for 106 in pink-ball test

India's three-pronged pace attack wreaked havoc with the pink ball to reduce Bangladesh to 73 for six in the first session on day one of the second and final test on Friday.

The heavily-lacquered ball dominated the bat after Bangladesh captain Mominul Haque <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pink-ball-test-bangladesh-win-toss-elect-to-bat-first-263846">elected to bat </a>in the first day-night test for both the teams at Kolkata's Eden Gardens.

Mominul was soon left to rue the decision as the tourists, beaten inside three days in the series opener in Indore, looked clueless against India's quality attack.

To make it worse for them, Liton Das, who made 24, retired hurt after being hit in the helmet by a short Mohammed Shami delivery.

Nayeem Hasan and Abu Jayed, both yet to open their account, will return after the break to try and help the tourists past the 100-mark.

Ishant Sharma dismissed Imrul Kayes for four to earn the breakthrough and Umesh Yadav struck twice immediately after a change of ends to rattle the tourists.

Rohit Sharma took a diving, one-handed catch to send back Mominul, while Mohammad Mithun inside-edged an Umesh delivery onto the stumps.

Mushfiqur Rahim became the third top-order batsman to fall for a duck, bowled out by Shami.

Opener Shadman Islam hit five boundaries in his 29 before becoming Umesh's third victim. Wriddhiman Saha took a stunning low catch to send back Mahmudullah for six.

India need only a draw to record their 12th successive home series victory.

India's three-pronged pace attack wreaked havoc with the pink ball to reduce Bangladesh to 73 for six in the first session on day one of the second and final test on Friday.

India's three-pronged pace attack wreaked havoc with the pink ball to reduce Bangladesh to 73 for six in the first session on day one of the second and final test on Friday. The heavily-lacquered ball dominated the bat after Bangladesh captain Mominul Haque elected to bat in the first day-night test for both the teams at Kolkata's Eden Gardens. Mominul was soon left to rue the decision as the tourists, beaten inside three days in the series opener in Indore, looked clueless against India's quality attack. To make it worse for them, Liton Das, who made 24, retired hurt after being hit in the helmet by a short Mohammed Shami delivery. Nayeem Hasan and Abu Jayed, both yet to open their account, will return after the break to try and help the tourists past the 100-mark. Ishant Sharma dismissed Imrul Kayes for four to earn the breakthrough and Umesh Yadav struck twice immediately after a change of ends to rattle the tourists. Rohit Sharma took a diving, one-handed catch to send back Mominul, while Mohammad Mithun inside-edged an Umesh delivery onto the stumps. Mushfiqur Rahim became the third top-order batsman to fall for a duck, bowled out by Shami. Opener Shadman Islam hit five boundaries in his 29 before becoming Umesh's third victim. Wriddhiman Saha took a stunning low catch to send back Mahmudullah for six. India need only a draw to record their 12th successive home series victory.

India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test: Lethal Indian pace attack wreck Bangladesh on pink-ball debut

India completed another crushing victory over the West Indies, demolishing the home side by 257 runs on the fourth afternoon of the second and final&nbsp;Test&nbsp;at Sabina Park in Jamaica on Monday.

Set the improbable target of 468 late on day three, the home side tumbled in the post-lunch session, losing their last six wickets for 51 runs as they were dismissed for 210 to hand Virat Kohli's side a clean sweep of a&nbsp;Test&nbsp;series in the Caribbean for the first time ever.

This result also completed a 100 percent record for the tourists in all completed matches played on this tour. The 2-0&nbsp;Test&nbsp;series triumph followed a 3-0 success in the T20 Internationals and a 2-0 victory in the One-Day Internationals, with one match ruined by rain.

Pacer Mohammed Shami and spinner Ravindra Jadeja took three wickets each as the Indians once again had too many varied weapons for the home side.

Shamarh Brooks completed a maiden&nbsp;Test&nbsp;half-century but it was little consolation for West Indies captain Jason Holder who was last out, bowled by Jadeja for 39 to trigger the Indian celebrations.

"This was pretty comprehensive again for us," said Kohli in assessing his team's dominant performance yet again. "We played good cricket and getting the result in the manner you want is crucial as a team. This is a real collective effort."

Amid the jubilation there was concern for the welfare of key West Indies batsman Darren Bravo, who retired hurt on 23 just 15 minutes into the day's play. He was eventually replaced by Jermaine Blackwood in the team according to the game's new concussion protocol.

Resuming his innings in partnership with Brooks with the score at 45 for two, Bravo appeared to be feeling unwell and was attended to and subsequently led off the field on his own steam.

He was struck on the back of the helmet by fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah during the final over of the third day's play and continued batting for the remaining three deliveries of the day after receiving treatment.

Australian Marnus Labuschagne was the first concussion replacement in the history of the game last month when he replaced Steve Smith during the second innings of the second&nbsp;Test&nbsp;against England at Lord's after Smith was struck on the neck by fast bowler Jofra Archer.

Blackwood was called into duty within minutes of being drafted into the team after Shimron Hetmyer fell to yet another poor shot, caught at extra-cover to give fast bowler Ishant Sharma his second wicket of the innings.

With Bravo and Blackwood both batting in the same innings, it gave West Indies the first 12-batsman&nbsp;Test&nbsp;scorecard under the protocol.

Earlier Roston Chase was the first wicket to fall in the day after coming to the crease when Bravo went off, being trapped leg-before by Jadeja.

Blackwood dominated a 61-run fifth-wicket partnership with Brooks but when the attacking right-hander became Bumrah's only wicket of the innings via a catch at the wicket, it signalled the beginning of the end of the West Indies resistance with Brooks' own carelessness contributing to his demise as he was run out by a direct hit from the effervescent Kohli.

"We've got lots of problems with the batting," said a despondent Holder. "It's a tough question as to how we fix this situation. There is quite a bit of time before our next&nbsp;Test&nbsp;so it's up to the players to take ownership of the situation."

Despite the dominance of the Indian bowlers, it was batsman Hanuma Vihari who earned the "Man of the Match" award for his maiden&nbsp;Test&nbsp;hundred in the first innings, which he followed with an unbeaten half-century in the second to help hasten Kohli's declaration on the third afternoon.

India completed another crushing victory over the West Indies, demolishing the home side by 257 runs on the fourth afternoon of the second and final Test at Sabina Park in Jamaica on Monday.

India completed another crushing victory over the West Indies, demolishing the home side by 257 runs on the fourth afternoon of the second and final Test at Sabina Park in Jamaica on Monday. Set the improbable target of 468 late on day three, the home side tumbled in the post-lunch session, losing their last six wickets for 51 runs as they were dismissed for 210 to hand Virat Kohli's side a clean sweep of a Test series in the Caribbean for the first time ever. This result also completed a 100 percent record for the tourists in all completed matches played on this tour. The 2-0 Test series triumph followed a 3-0 success in the T20 Internationals and a 2-0 victory in the One-Day Internationals, with one match ruined by rain. Pacer Mohammed Shami and spinner Ravindra Jadeja took three wickets each as the Indians once again had too many varied weapons for the home side. Shamarh Brooks completed a maiden Test half-century but it was little consolation for West Indies captain Jason Holder who was last out, bowled by Jadeja for 39 to trigger the Indian celebrations. "This was pretty comprehensive again for us," said Kohli in assessing his team's dominant performance yet again. "We played good cricket and getting the result in the manner you want is crucial as a team. This is a real collective effort." Amid the jubilation there was concern for the welfare of key West Indies batsman Darren Bravo, who retired hurt on 23 just 15 minutes into the day's play. He was eventually replaced by Jermaine Blackwood in the team according to the game's new concussion protocol. Resuming his innings in partnership with Brooks with the score at 45 for two, Bravo appeared to be feeling unwell and was attended to and subsequently led off the field on his own steam. He was struck on the back of the helmet by fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah during the final over of the third day's play and continued batting for the remaining three deliveries of the day after receiving treatment. Australian Marnus Labuschagne was the first concussion replacement in the history of the game last month when he replaced Steve Smith during the second innings of the second Test against England at Lord's after Smith was struck on the neck by fast bowler Jofra Archer. Blackwood was called into duty within minutes of being drafted into the team after Shimron Hetmyer fell to yet another poor shot, caught at extra-cover to give fast bowler Ishant Sharma his second wicket of the innings. With Bravo and Blackwood both batting in the same innings, it gave West Indies the first 12-batsman Test scorecard under the protocol. Earlier Roston Chase was the first wicket to fall in the day after coming to the crease when Bravo went off, being trapped leg-before by Jadeja. Blackwood dominated a 61-run fifth-wicket partnership with Brooks but when the attacking right-hander became Bumrah's only wicket of the innings via a catch at the wicket, it signalled the beginning of the end of the West Indies resistance with Brooks' own carelessness contributing to his demise as he was run out by a direct hit from the effervescent Kohli. "We've got lots of problems with the batting," said a despondent Holder. "It's a tough question as to how we fix this situation. There is quite a bit of time before our next Test so it's up to the players to take ownership of the situation." Despite the dominance of the Indian bowlers, it was batsman Hanuma Vihari who earned the "Man of the Match" award for his maiden Test hundred in the first innings, which he followed with an unbeaten half-century in the second to help hasten Kohli's declaration on the third afternoon.

India beat West Indies by 257 runs, win Test series 2-0

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar Wednesday picked pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar over fellow speedster <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-mohammed-shami-hat-trick-seals-narrow-india-win-over-afghanistan-229641&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiC5pC1m4fjAhUBinAKHWJwCfIQFjAEegQIAxAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw1AQi7s6R9azhNsuZGEYLCL">Mohammed Shami</a>, who took a sensational last over hat-trick against Afghanistan when an unbeaten India take on West Indies in their World Cup game at Manchester Thursday.

The Master Blaster picked 'Bhuvi', as pacer is commonly known, for his sheer ability to trouble swashbuckling West Indies batsman Chris Gayle.

"It's great news for India that Bhuvneshwar Kumar is fit. I have seen his body language which showed that he is really confident," Tendulkar said.

Kumar (29) had sustained an injury against Pakistan and missed the game against Afghanistan, which <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/live-updates-cricket-world-cup-2019-match-28-india-vs-afghanistan-229477&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiC5pC1m4fjAhUBinAKHWJwCfIQFjABegQIEBAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw1G-es0aYAXKiJjOIBWfsM6">India won by 11 runs</a> on June 22.

Shami (29), who was drafted in the team in place of Kumar, took a hat-trick in the 50th over of Afghanistan's innings, becoming just the second Indian, after pacer Chetan Sharma, to achieve the feat in a World Cup match.

"For the upcoming match between India and West Indies, if I had to choose between Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohammed Shami, I would definitely pick Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

"The only reason being, Bhuvneshwar Kumar can bowl to Chris Gayle at the outer angle and that is what makes Chris Gayle uncomfortable. I still remember how uncomfortable Chris Gayle was when Bhuvneshwar Kumar was bowling at him in the last Test I played," added Tendulkar, who holds numerous records to his name.

The 46-year-old batting legend played his last of 200th Test, a world record, at Mumbai in 2013.

"I know it will be a little unfortunate for Mohammed Shami but I believe for this game, Bhuvneshwar Kumar should be picked," Tendulkar signed off.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/the-hard-fought-win-over-afghanistan-was-important-for-us-virat-kohli-229642">India</a>, unbeaten in the World Cup till now, will take on an ousted-yet-dangerous West Indies in the sixth league phase encounter of the showpiece event.

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar Wednesday picked pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar over fellow speedster Mohammed Shami, who took a sensational last over hat-trick against Afghanistan when an unbeaten India take on West Indies in their World Cup game at Manchester Thursday.

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar Wednesday picked pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar over fellow speedster Mohammed Shami, who took a sensational last over hat-trick against Afghanistan when an unbeaten India take on West Indies in their World Cup game at Manchester Thursday. The Master Blaster picked 'Bhuvi', as pacer is commonly known, for his sheer ability to trouble swashbuckling West Indies batsman Chris Gayle. "It's great news for India that Bhuvneshwar Kumar is fit. I have seen his body language which showed that he is really confident," Tendulkar said. Kumar (29) had sustained an injury against Pakistan and missed the game against Afghanistan, which India won by 11 runs on June 22. Shami (29), who was drafted in the team in place of Kumar, took a hat-trick in the 50th over of Afghanistan's innings, becoming just the second Indian, after pacer Chetan Sharma, to achieve the feat in a World Cup match. "For the upcoming match between India and West Indies, if I had to choose between Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohammed Shami, I would definitely pick Bhuvneshwar Kumar. "The only reason being, Bhuvneshwar Kumar can bowl to Chris Gayle at the outer angle and that is what makes Chris Gayle uncomfortable. I still remember how uncomfortable Chris Gayle was when Bhuvneshwar Kumar was bowling at him in the last Test I played," added Tendulkar, who holds numerous records to his name. The 46-year-old batting legend played his last of 200th Test, a world record, at Mumbai in 2013. "I know it will be a little unfortunate for Mohammed Shami but I believe for this game, Bhuvneshwar Kumar should be picked," Tendulkar signed off. India, unbeaten in the World Cup till now, will take on an ousted-yet-dangerous West Indies in the sixth league phase encounter of the showpiece event.

Tendulkar picks Bhuvneshwar Kumar over hat-trick man Mohammed Shami for West Indies clash

Mohammed Shami claimed a hat-trick to secure <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/live-updates-cricket-world-cup-2019-match-28-india-vs-afghanistan-229477">victory as India pipped Afghanistan by 11</a> runs in a thrilling low-scoring group match in the Cricket World Cup on Saturday.

A day after Sri Lanka stunned England in Leeds, an even bigger upset looked on the cards only for India to sneak home by 11 runs after strike bowler Shami's last-gasp heroics.&nbsp;

Afghanistan made the most of a slow wicket to restrict India to 224-8, their lowest total of the tournament, but then struggled themselves. Needing 16 to win off the last six balls with three wickets remaining, they were all out for 213, slumping to their sixth successive defeat.

Shami dismissed Mohammad Nabi, who top-scored for the Afghans with 52, Aftab Alam and Mujeeb Ur Rahman to complete his hat-trick.

"Shami was really good today. He was making the ball move more than anybody," India captain Virat Kohli said of the quick, who was playing his first match of the tournament.

"This game was way more important for us, because things didn't go as planned. That's when you need to show character and bounce back."

Having bled 397 in their previous outing against England, the spin-heavy Afghan attack had earlier redeemed themselves against India's vaunted batting line-up.

Off-spinner Mujeeb drew first blood in the fifth over when he bowled the in-form Rohit Sharma for one after India opted to bat.&nbsp;

India, known for preserving wickets and accelerating later, managed only 41 runs in the first 10 overs.

Kohli batted with trademark fluency, though, making up for a lack of boundaries with smart running between the wickets during his breezy 67.

He forged two half-century partnerships, first with KL Rahul and then Vijay Shankar, to steady the innings.

Replacing the injured Shikhar Dhawan at the top of the order, Rahul made 30 before attempting an unnecessary reverse sweep and gifting his wicket. Shankar did not convert his start either and made 29 before falling leg-before to Rahmat Shah.

Nabi then struck the biggest blow in the 31st over when he had Kohli caught at point.

India still had enough firepower in their batting line-up but the unerring Afghan spinners straight-jacketed them. Mahendra Singh Dhoni made a laboured 28 and Hardik Pandya could not reproduce his trademark power-hitting.

Kedar Jadhav (52) hit the only six in the India innings but the expected late burst did not materialise.

Rashid Khan, whose figures of 9-0-110-0 against England were the worst in World Cup history, bounced back with 1-38 in 10 tidy overs.

Afghanistan wobbled early in their chase, losing Hazratullah Zazai in the seventh over but they made slow, steady progress even after Gulbadin Naib fell for 27.

Jasprit Bumrah dismissed Rahmat Shah (36) and Hashmatulla Shahidhi (21) during a two-wicket maiden to drag India back into the contest.

Shami conceded a boundary off the first ball of the final over but struck with his third, fourth and fifth deliveries to finish with 4-40.

"The total was not that much (to chase) but in the middle we needed some 80s and 100s because 20s and 30s aren't enough against a team like India," Afghan captain Naib said.

"When chasing around 220 you need some batsmen to take responsibility and go longer.

"We have lost four games very badly, but the last two games we have played really well. This is tough cricket against high-ranking teams, and you have to fight your best."

Mohammed Shami claimed a hat-trick to secure victory as India pipped Afghanistan by 11 runs in a thrilling low-scoring group match in the Cricket World Cup on Saturday.

Mohammed Shami claimed a hat-trick to secure victory as India pipped Afghanistan by 11 runs in a thrilling low-scoring group match in the Cricket World Cup on Saturday. A day after Sri Lanka stunned England in Leeds, an even bigger upset looked on the cards only for India to sneak home by 11 runs after strike bowler Shami's last-gasp heroics. Afghanistan made the most of a slow wicket to restrict India to 224-8, their lowest total of the tournament, but then struggled themselves. Needing 16 to win off the last six balls with three wickets remaining, they were all out for 213, slumping to their sixth successive defeat. Shami dismissed Mohammad Nabi, who top-scored for the Afghans with 52, Aftab Alam and Mujeeb Ur Rahman to complete his hat-trick. "Shami was really good today. He was making the ball move more than anybody," India captain Virat Kohli said of the quick, who was playing his first match of the tournament. "This game was way more important for us, because things didn't go as planned. That's when you need to show character and bounce back." Having bled 397 in their previous outing against England, the spin-heavy Afghan attack had earlier redeemed themselves against India's vaunted batting line-up. Off-spinner Mujeeb drew first blood in the fifth over when he bowled the in-form Rohit Sharma for one after India opted to bat. India, known for preserving wickets and accelerating later, managed only 41 runs in the first 10 overs. Kohli batted with trademark fluency, though, making up for a lack of boundaries with smart running between the wickets during his breezy 67. He forged two half-century partnerships, first with KL Rahul and then Vijay Shankar, to steady the innings. Replacing the injured Shikhar Dhawan at the top of the order, Rahul made 30 before attempting an unnecessary reverse sweep and gifting his wicket. Shankar did not convert his start either and made 29 before falling leg-before to Rahmat Shah. Nabi then struck the biggest blow in the 31st over when he had Kohli caught at point. India still had enough firepower in their batting line-up but the unerring Afghan spinners straight-jacketed them. Mahendra Singh Dhoni made a laboured 28 and Hardik Pandya could not reproduce his trademark power-hitting. Kedar Jadhav (52) hit the only six in the India innings but the expected late burst did not materialise. Rashid Khan, whose figures of 9-0-110-0 against England were the worst in World Cup history, bounced back with 1-38 in 10 tidy overs. Afghanistan wobbled early in their chase, losing Hazratullah Zazai in the seventh over but they made slow, steady progress even after Gulbadin Naib fell for 27. Jasprit Bumrah dismissed Rahmat Shah (36) and Hashmatulla Shahidhi (21) during a two-wicket maiden to drag India back into the contest. Shami conceded a boundary off the first ball of the final over but struck with his third, fourth and fifth deliveries to finish with 4-40. "The total was not that much (to chase) but in the middle we needed some 80s and 100s because 20s and 30s aren't enough against a team like India," Afghan captain Naib said. "When chasing around 220 you need some batsmen to take responsibility and go longer. "We have lost four games very badly, but the last two games we have played really well. This is tough cricket against high-ranking teams, and you have to fight your best."

World Cup: Mohammed Shami hat-trick seals narrow India win over Afghanistan

Fitness takes centre stage as Virat, Dhoni, Shami lead India's World Cup campaign

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?q=Haseen+Jahan">Hasin Jahan</a>, the wife of Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami, was arrested by the Amroha in Uttar Pradesh on after she created a ruckus at her husband's house.&nbsp;

She was later released on bail.&nbsp;

Jahan was involved in an argument with Shami's mother and other in-laws.&nbsp;

On Sunday night, Jahan reached her husband's house in Sahaspur Ali Nagar village with her daughter Bebo. When her in-laws asked her to leave, she locked herself and her child in a room.&nbsp;

The police were called and they took Jahan into custody when they failed to bring a truce between both the parties.&nbsp;

As per the media reports, she was arrested under section 151 which says that the police can arrest a person without a warrant for 24 hours.&nbsp;

Talking to reporters, Haseen Jahan said: "I have come to my husband`s house and I have every right to stay here. My in-laws are misbehaving with me and the police is supporting them. They should have arrested them but they are taking me to the police station."

Hasin Jahan, the wife of Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami, was arrested by the Amroha in Uttar Pradesh on after she created a ruckus at her husband's house. She was later released on bail.

Hasin Jahan, the wife of Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami, was arrested by the Amroha in Uttar Pradesh on after she created a ruckus at her husband's house. She was later released on bail. Jahan was involved in an argument with Shami's mother and other in-laws. On Sunday night, Jahan reached her husband's house in Sahaspur Ali Nagar village with her daughter Bebo. When her in-laws asked her to leave, she locked herself and her child in a room. The police were called and they took Jahan into custody when they failed to bring a truce between both the parties. As per the media reports, she was arrested under section 151 which says that the police can arrest a person without a warrant for 24 hours. Talking to reporters, Haseen Jahan said: "I have come to my husband`s house and I have every right to stay here. My in-laws are misbehaving with me and the police is supporting them. They should have arrested them but they are taking me to the police station."

Mohammed Shami's wife Hasin Jahan arrested by Amroha police after midnight drama

Hasin Jahan, Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami's wife, reacted on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/indian-pacer-mohammed-shami-charged-by-kolkata-police-for-dowry-sexual-harassment-203345">charge sheet filed against him for dowry and sexual harassment</a>&nbsp;by Kolkata police. Speaking to media on Thursday, Jahan welcomed the move and said she is "glad the charge sheet was filed against him at last, after so long," news agency ANI reported.&nbsp;

Jahan informed that she had previously written to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) but "they didn't take any action".

"I thank the police," she added.&nbsp;

In a major setback for the Indian pacer, the Kolkata police Thursday charged Mohammed Shami under IPC 498A and 354A for alleged dowry harassment and sexual harassment.&nbsp;

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The latest development may jeopardise Shami's World Cup campaign as the next hearing of the case is scheduled on June 22, while the ICC tournament starts from May 30.

Shami’s estranged wife, Hasin Jahan, accused him of domestic violence and filed a charge sheet against him.&nbsp;

On March 8, 2018, Jahan lodged a complaint against her husband and his elder brother Hasib Ahmad. Allegations of threat, infidelity and dowry demand were levelled against the cricketer, which Shami has denied.&nbsp;

Hasin Jahan, Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami's wife, reacted on the charge sheet filed against him for dowry and sexual harassment by Kolkata police. Speaking to media on Thursday, Jahan welcomed the move and said she is "glad the charge sheet was filed against him at last, after so long," news agency ANI reported.

Hasin Jahan, Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami's wife, reacted on the charge sheet filed against him for dowry and sexual harassment by Kolkata police. Speaking to media on Thursday, Jahan welcomed the move and said she is "glad the charge sheet was filed against him at last, after so long," news agency ANI reported. Jahan informed that she had previously written to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) but "they didn't take any action". "I thank the police," she added. In a major setback for the Indian pacer, the Kolkata police Thursday charged Mohammed Shami under IPC 498A and 354A for alleged dowry harassment and sexual harassment. Hasin Jahan, wife of Mohammed Shami on chargesheet filed against him for dowry & sexual harassment: I'm glad chargesheet was filed against him at last, after so long. I thank the police, I had also written a letter to BCCI but I don't know why they didn't take any action. (14/3) pic.twitter.com/rP46ZA8H03 — ANI (@ANI) March 14, 2019 × The latest development may jeopardise Shami's World Cup campaign as the next hearing of the case is scheduled on June 22, while the ICC tournament starts from May 30. Shami’s estranged wife, Hasin Jahan, accused him of domestic violence and filed a charge sheet against him. On March 8, 2018, Jahan lodged a complaint against her husband and his elder brother Hasib Ahmad. Allegations of threat, infidelity and dowry demand were levelled against the cricketer, which Shami has denied.

Glad he is charged at last, after so long: Mohammed Shami's wife on charge sheet against husband 

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami earned praises for his performance in the first One-Day International match against Australia at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.&nbsp;

In the match, the Virat Kohli-led team <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/indvsaus-1st-odi-kedar-jadhav-ms-dhoni-shine-as-india-beat-australia-by-six-wickets-200781">defeated Australia by six wickets</a> to take a 1-0 lead in five-match series.&nbsp;

Pace spearhead Mohammed Shami made it count with figures of 2-44 to restrict Australia to 236 for seven.&nbsp;

He dismissed Stoinis (37, 53 balls) and Khawaja (50, 76 balls), who added 87 runs for the second wicket.&nbsp;

After winning the match, Kohli spoke highly of Shami. He said, "He [Shami] has wicket-taking ability and he's hungry for wickets. Heading into the WC, it's a great sign for team India."

"If he can stay hungry like this and look for wickets and he has the ability to back it up with Bumrah and Kuldeep, it's gonna be great to stand in the field and watch," Kohli added.&nbsp;

Kohli gave special mention to Shami's fitness. "The way Shami has come back into the white-ball set-up after his Test performances, have never seen him so lean before. He has lost 5-6 kgs. He's running in and bowling so well," Shami said.&nbsp;

He has lost 5-6 kgs. He's running in and bowling so well."

"The lines and length he's bowling; got Maxi on 40-odd out with a beautiful ball," added Kohli.&nbsp;

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami earned praises for his performance in the first One-Day International match against Australia at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami earned praises for his performance in the first One-Day International match against Australia at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. In the match, the Virat Kohli-led team defeated Australia by six wickets to take a 1-0 lead in five-match series. Pace spearhead Mohammed Shami made it count with figures of 2-44 to restrict Australia to 236 for seven. He dismissed Stoinis (37, 53 balls) and Khawaja (50, 76 balls), who added 87 runs for the second wicket. After winning the match, Kohli spoke highly of Shami. He said, "He [Shami] has wicket-taking ability and he's hungry for wickets. Heading into the WC, it's a great sign for team India." "If he can stay hungry like this and look for wickets and he has the ability to back it up with Bumrah and Kuldeep, it's gonna be great to stand in the field and watch," Kohli added. Kohli gave special mention to Shami's fitness. "The way Shami has come back into the white-ball set-up after his Test performances, have never seen him so lean before. He has lost 5-6 kgs. He's running in and bowling so well," Shami said. He has lost 5-6 kgs. He's running in and bowling so well." "The lines and length he's bowling; got Maxi on 40-odd out with a beautiful ball," added Kohli.

Indian cricket skipper Virat Kohli praises Mohammed Shami's fitness and weight loss

Kedar Jadhav, MS Dhoni finish off in style; major takeaways from first ODI between India and Australia

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami provided India with the breakthrough in the fourth over to dismiss opener Henry Nicholls as New Zealand begins the chase of 253 runs.&nbsp;

The host's score stood at 24 runs for the loss of a wicket after 6 overs.&nbsp;

Earlier, Ambati Rayadu's patient 90 and Hardik Pandya's 45-run cameo powered India to a decent 252 total against New Zealand in the fifth and final ODI &nbsp;at the Westpac Stadium, Wellington on Saturday.

Pandya faced just 22 balls to hit 45 runs which included two boundaries and five sixes. He was caught out while trying to hit a six.&nbsp;

Rayudu, meanwhile, slammed a crucial half-century to lift India after early strikes. The batsman was going strong against the New Zealand attack was also dismissed while trying to hit a big shot.&nbsp;

India's current no 4 was sent back to the pavilion 10 runs short to his century which included eight boundaries and four sixes. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Earlier, Rayudu and Vijay Shankar revived Indian innings after the visitors lost four wickets for just 18 runs in the fifth and final ODI against New Zealand on Saturday. The partnership, however, ended after Shankar was run-out for 45.&nbsp;

Opting to bat, India lost both its openers Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan early. The two departed for 2 and 6 runs respectively.&nbsp;

Relying on skipper MS Dhoni, who returned to the squad after missing two ODIs due to injury, was clean bowled. He faced a total of six balls and made just one run.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, India's Test sensation Shubman Gill once again failed to score big for his side and got caught off Matt Henry after making just seven runs.

While Matt Henry accounted for Rohit and Gill, Trent Boult dismissed Dhawan and Dhoni. &nbsp;

Earlier, Martin Guptill was ruled out with a back injury and has been replaced by Colin Munro, who was dropped for the fourth ODI, which New Zealand won, after a string of failures.&nbsp;

India lead the five-match ODI series 3-1. The inclusion of Munro is the only change in the New Zealand side with swing bowler Tim Southee again unwanted.&nbsp;

India have MS Dhoni back behind the stumps after the master finisher missed the previous two matches because of a hamstring twinge, and they have also brought back quick bowler Mohammed Shami.

"The average score here is around 230-240, but if you bat well you can get 300," Rohit Sharma said.&nbsp;

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson said he was happy with the toss outcome because he wanted to bowl first "to see if we can get a bit out of the pitch early on".&nbsp;

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami provided India with the breakthrough in the fourth over to dismiss opener Henry Nicholls as New Zealand begins the chase of 253 runs.

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami provided India with the breakthrough in the fourth over to dismiss opener Henry Nicholls as New Zealand begins the chase of 253 runs. The host's score stood at 24 runs for the loss of a wicket after 6 overs. Earlier, Ambati Rayadu's patient 90 and Hardik Pandya's 45-run cameo powered India to a decent 252 total against New Zealand in the fifth and final ODI at the Westpac Stadium, Wellington on Saturday. Pandya faced just 22 balls to hit 45 runs which included two boundaries and five sixes. He was caught out while trying to hit a six. Rayudu, meanwhile, slammed a crucial half-century to lift India after early strikes. The batsman was going strong against the New Zealand attack was also dismissed while trying to hit a big shot. India's current no 4 was sent back to the pavilion 10 runs short to his century which included eight boundaries and four sixes. Earlier, Rayudu and Vijay Shankar revived Indian innings after the visitors lost four wickets for just 18 runs in the fifth and final ODI against New Zealand on Saturday. The partnership, however, ended after Shankar was run-out for 45. Opting to bat, India lost both its openers Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan early. The two departed for 2 and 6 runs respectively. Relying on skipper MS Dhoni, who returned to the squad after missing two ODIs due to injury, was clean bowled. He faced a total of six balls and made just one run. Meanwhile, India's Test sensation Shubman Gill once again failed to score big for his side and got caught off Matt Henry after making just seven runs. While Matt Henry accounted for Rohit and Gill, Trent Boult dismissed Dhawan and Dhoni. Earlier, Martin Guptill was ruled out with a back injury and has been replaced by Colin Munro, who was dropped for the fourth ODI, which New Zealand won, after a string of failures. India lead the five-match ODI series 3-1. The inclusion of Munro is the only change in the New Zealand side with swing bowler Tim Southee again unwanted. India have MS Dhoni back behind the stumps after the master finisher missed the previous two matches because of a hamstring twinge, and they have also brought back quick bowler Mohammed Shami. "The average score here is around 230-240, but if you bat well you can get 300," Rohit Sharma said. New Zealand captain Kane Williamson said he was happy with the toss outcome because he wanted to bowl first "to see if we can get a bit out of the pitch early on".

5th ODI: Shami strikes to dismiss Nicholls early, New Zealand 29/1 after 7 overs

Indian bowlers rattled New Zealand batsmen to dominate the fifth and final ODI on Sunday.

Pacer Mohammed Shami provided India with the breakthrough in the fourth over to dismiss opener Henry Nicholls as the hosts chase a target of 253 runs. After few overs, Shami struck again to clean bowled Colin Munro for 24 runs.&nbsp;

Apart from Shami, Hardik Pandya, who performed well with the bat for India, bowled a beautiful delivery to send Ross Taylor back to the pavilion early.&nbsp;

The hosts' score stood at 104 runs for the loss of three wickets after 25 overs.&nbsp;

Earlier, Ambati Rayadu's patient 90 and Hardik Pandya's 45-run cameo powered India to a decent 252 total against New Zealand in the fifth and final ODI &nbsp;at the Westpac Stadium, Wellington on Saturday.

Pandya faced just 22 balls to hit 45 runs which included two boundaries and five sixes. He was caught out while trying to hit a six.&nbsp;

Rayudu, meanwhile, slammed a crucial half-century to lift India after early strikes. The batsman was going strong against the New Zealand attack was also dismissed while trying to hit a big shot.&nbsp;

India's current no 4 was sent back to the pavilion 10 runs short to his century which included eight boundaries and four sixes. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Earlier, Rayudu and Vijay Shankar revived Indian innings after the visitors lost four wickets for just 18 runs in the fifth and final ODI against New Zealand on Saturday. The partnership, however, ended after Shankar was run-out for 45.&nbsp;

Opting to bat, India lost both its openers Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan early. The two departed for 2 and 6 runs respectively.&nbsp;

Relying on skipper MS Dhoni, who returned to the squad after missing two ODIs due to injury, was clean bowled. He faced a total of six balls and made just one run.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, India's Test sensation Shubman Gill once again failed to score big for his side and got caught off Matt Henry after making just seven runs.

While Matt Henry accounted for Rohit and Gill, Trent Boult dismissed Dhawan and Dhoni. &nbsp;

Earlier, Martin Guptill was ruled out with a back injury and has been replaced by Colin Munro, who was dropped for the fourth ODI, which New Zealand won, after a string of failures.&nbsp;

India lead the five-match ODI series 3-1. The inclusion of Munro is the only change in the New Zealand side with swing bowler Tim Southee again unwanted.&nbsp;

India have MS Dhoni back behind the stumps after the master finisher missed the previous two matches because of a hamstring twinge, and they have also brought back quick bowler Mohammed Shami.

"The average score here is around 230-240, but if you bat well you can get 300," Rohit Sharma said.&nbsp;

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson said he was happy with the toss outcome because he wanted to bowl first "to see if we can get a bit out of the pitch early on".&nbsp;

Indian bowlers rattled New Zealand batsmen to dominate the fifth and final ODI on Sunday. Pacer Mohammed Shami provided India with the breakthrough in the fourth over to dismiss opener Henry Nicholls as the hosts chase a target of 253 runs.

Indian bowlers rattled New Zealand batsmen to dominate the fifth and final ODI on Sunday. Pacer Mohammed Shami provided India with the breakthrough in the fourth over to dismiss opener Henry Nicholls as the hosts chase a target of 253 runs. After few overs, Shami struck again to clean bowled Colin Munro for 24 runs. Apart from Shami, Hardik Pandya, who performed well with the bat for India, bowled a beautiful delivery to send Ross Taylor back to the pavilion early. The hosts' score stood at 104 runs for the loss of three wickets after 25 overs. Earlier, Ambati Rayadu's patient 90 and Hardik Pandya's 45-run cameo powered India to a decent 252 total against New Zealand in the fifth and final ODI at the Westpac Stadium, Wellington on Saturday. Pandya faced just 22 balls to hit 45 runs which included two boundaries and five sixes. He was caught out while trying to hit a six. Rayudu, meanwhile, slammed a crucial half-century to lift India after early strikes. The batsman was going strong against the New Zealand attack was also dismissed while trying to hit a big shot. India's current no 4 was sent back to the pavilion 10 runs short to his century which included eight boundaries and four sixes. Earlier, Rayudu and Vijay Shankar revived Indian innings after the visitors lost four wickets for just 18 runs in the fifth and final ODI against New Zealand on Saturday. The partnership, however, ended after Shankar was run-out for 45. Opting to bat, India lost both its openers Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan early. The two departed for 2 and 6 runs respectively. Relying on skipper MS Dhoni, who returned to the squad after missing two ODIs due to injury, was clean bowled. He faced a total of six balls and made just one run. Meanwhile, India's Test sensation Shubman Gill once again failed to score big for his side and got caught off Matt Henry after making just seven runs. While Matt Henry accounted for Rohit and Gill, Trent Boult dismissed Dhawan and Dhoni. Earlier, Martin Guptill was ruled out with a back injury and has been replaced by Colin Munro, who was dropped for the fourth ODI, which New Zealand won, after a string of failures. India lead the five-match ODI series 3-1. The inclusion of Munro is the only change in the New Zealand side with swing bowler Tim Southee again unwanted. India have MS Dhoni back behind the stumps after the master finisher missed the previous two matches because of a hamstring twinge, and they have also brought back quick bowler Mohammed Shami. "The average score here is around 230-240, but if you bat well you can get 300," Rohit Sharma said. New Zealand captain Kane Williamson said he was happy with the toss outcome because he wanted to bowl first "to see if we can get a bit out of the pitch early on".

5th ODI: Shami, Pandya dominate New Zealand batsmen; are 104/3 after 25 overs

From Virat's ton to Dhoni's winning run: Major takeaways from 2nd India vs Australia ODI

Pacer Mohammed Shami Monday said India missed a trick in not playing a full-time spinner on a pitch where Australia tweaker Nathan Lyon has already bagged seven wickets.

Chasing 287, India were reduced to 112 for five at stumps on day four of the second Test at the Optus Stadium.

Australia finished with 243 in their second innings, with Shami taking a career-best haul of 6-56 but the match went away from India for the lack of a balanced bowling attack.

"The team management makes these decisions. We can't do anything about it. We had one spinner who didn't bowl badly. (But) If you ask me, I feel there should have been a spinner, but these things depend on your management," said Shami.

"After such a long time we have an Indian pace attack where all the bowlers are fast and are bowling good lines and lengths. Four years ago we weren't even this experienced. You must have seen the difference in our accuracy from four years ago."

India lead the four-match series 1-0 after their 31-run win in the opening Test at Adelaide.

"It helps a lot to have a good bowler at the other end, who has the same mentality as you and is keeping things tight.

"This keeps the pressure up, and sometimes you don't even realise when the game turns your way. The bowler at the other end is sometimes just as important," he added, heaping praise on the fast-bowling unit.

Talking about his career-best spell, the pacer said, "I always try to bowl a good line and length. Rest is up to your luck, how many wickets you get or not. Your approach has to be good. If you are playing Test cricket, you have to focus on your line and length. You will get the wickets automatically.

"Sometimes when you have a long partnership, you have to wait, especially on a wicket like this where we were beating them again and again. It wasn't as if we were bowling bad balls, but even on bowling good lengths we were not getting wickets. As soon as we got a wicket the momentum changed and we used it."

India have Hanuma Vihari and Rishabh Pant at the crease, and need 175 runs for victory. The visitors were reduced 55 for four at one stage, with Nathan Lyon dismissing Virat Kohli and Murali Vijay in the space of three overs.

Shami said winning or losing isn't important as the team competed well on a tough Perth wicket, which is proving very challenging to batsmen of both sides.

"It is part of the game. Winning and losing happens. We will just look forward.

"You can see first two days the wicket was very good. But third day it was going a little up and down, and there was uneven bounce as well. And the ball is keeping low at times as well.

"But it is like a normal Perth wicket and that's how it has played so far. It is in everybody's minds that on days 3 and 4 there will be some up and down and we are getting to see this so far," he said.

Apart from India's collapse the other talking point of the day was the continuing exchange between skipper Tim Paine and Virat Kohli. Umpire Chris Gaffaney had to separate the two at one point.

"We cannot say much about it. It is part of the game, but nothing too serious. When you play Test cricket it is a long match and you have a long time so a little bit aggression is there and sometimes you react on the moment.

"We don't need to mind these things too much. It is part of the game. If these things don't happen in the match then I think the match won't be interesting either."

"Maybe in that moment, things get heated up but it is not something to be made a big issue out of. According to me, we should leave this here.

The saga continued even when Kohli was dismissed, with Paine sledging Vijay in Kohli's name. Shami said these things shouldn't be taken personally.

"I have said earlier too that this is a part of the game and we don't take it personally. If there is no sledging, you won't enjoy the game and the public won't enjoy the game.&nbsp;

"If there is aggression, the match becomes more interesting. It is part of the game as it should be," he said, of the Paine comment.

"What happens on the outside, what the opposition does, it doesn't affect us. We have to focus on our game and we have to improve our game. Not what step of ours is being watched and what is not," he signed off.

Pacer Mohammed Shami Monday said India missed a trick in not playing a full-time spinner on a pitch where Australia tweaker Nathan Lyon has already bagged seven wickets.

Pacer Mohammed Shami Monday said India missed a trick in not playing a full-time spinner on a pitch where Australia tweaker Nathan Lyon has already bagged seven wickets. Chasing 287, India were reduced to 112 for five at stumps on day four of the second Test at the Optus Stadium. Australia finished with 243 in their second innings, with Shami taking a career-best haul of 6-56 but the match went away from India for the lack of a balanced bowling attack. "The team management makes these decisions. We can't do anything about it. We had one spinner who didn't bowl badly. (But) If you ask me, I feel there should have been a spinner, but these things depend on your management," said Shami. "After such a long time we have an Indian pace attack where all the bowlers are fast and are bowling good lines and lengths. Four years ago we weren't even this experienced. You must have seen the difference in our accuracy from four years ago." India lead the four-match series 1-0 after their 31-run win in the opening Test at Adelaide. "It helps a lot to have a good bowler at the other end, who has the same mentality as you and is keeping things tight. "This keeps the pressure up, and sometimes you don't even realise when the game turns your way. The bowler at the other end is sometimes just as important," he added, heaping praise on the fast-bowling unit. Talking about his career-best spell, the pacer said, "I always try to bowl a good line and length. Rest is up to your luck, how many wickets you get or not. Your approach has to be good. If you are playing Test cricket, you have to focus on your line and length. You will get the wickets automatically. "Sometimes when you have a long partnership, you have to wait, especially on a wicket like this where we were beating them again and again. It wasn't as if we were bowling bad balls, but even on bowling good lengths we were not getting wickets. As soon as we got a wicket the momentum changed and we used it." India have Hanuma Vihari and Rishabh Pant at the crease, and need 175 runs for victory. The visitors were reduced 55 for four at one stage, with Nathan Lyon dismissing Virat Kohli and Murali Vijay in the space of three overs. Shami said winning or losing isn't important as the team competed well on a tough Perth wicket, which is proving very challenging to batsmen of both sides. "It is part of the game. Winning and losing happens. We will just look forward. "You can see first two days the wicket was very good. But third day it was going a little up and down, and there was uneven bounce as well. And the ball is keeping low at times as well. "But it is like a normal Perth wicket and that's how it has played so far. It is in everybody's minds that on days 3 and 4 there will be some up and down and we are getting to see this so far," he said. Apart from India's collapse the other talking point of the day was the continuing exchange between skipper Tim Paine and Virat Kohli. Umpire Chris Gaffaney had to separate the two at one point. "We cannot say much about it. It is part of the game, but nothing too serious. When you play Test cricket it is a long match and you have a long time so a little bit aggression is there and sometimes you react on the moment. "We don't need to mind these things too much. It is part of the game. If these things don't happen in the match then I think the match won't be interesting either." "Maybe in that moment, things get heated up but it is not something to be made a big issue out of. According to me, we should leave this here. The saga continued even when Kohli was dismissed, with Paine sledging Vijay in Kohli's name. Shami said these things shouldn't be taken personally. "I have said earlier too that this is a part of the game and we don't take it personally. If there is no sledging, you won't enjoy the game and the public won't enjoy the game. "If there is aggression, the match becomes more interesting. It is part of the game as it should be," he said, of the Paine comment. "What happens on the outside, what the opposition does, it doesn't affect us. We have to focus on our game and we have to improve our game. Not what step of ours is being watched and what is not," he signed off.

IND vs AUS: There should have been a spinner, feels Mohammed Shami

Travis Head matched his highest Test score but missed out on a century as Australia moved to within 15 runs of India after the first innings, leaving the opening Test in Adelaide on a knife-edge Saturday. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Batting on his home ground, Head made 72 before nicking a Mohammed Shami delivery to wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant after adding 11 to his overnight 61.

It signalled a quick end to the Australian innings, with the last wicket rapidly following and lunch called as rain came down before India's batsmen could get to the crease.

Australia made 235, in reply to India's 250. They started the day at 191-7.

After two days of stifling hot conditions, a change rolled in Saturday and play began <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/rains-halts-play-in-australia-india-1st-test-on-third-day-182336">45 minutes late in gloomy conditions</a>, with the ground's lights on.

It only lasted 3.4 overs before the drizzle began again and the umpires called the players off after Mitchell Starc was caught behind by Pant, getting a thin edge to a Jasprit Bumrah delivery.

He added seven runs to his overnight eight.

Play resumed after an hour with Nathan Lyon accompanying Head, who looked on track to better his previous best Test score against Pakistan in October.

But he was enticed into prodding at a Shami ball and was out to deny him the chance of a maiden ton in his third Test.

Josh Hazlewood came to the crease but was gone first ball, again to the Shami-Pant combination, leaving Nathan Lyon unbeaten after a quick-fire 24, including a six.

For India, Ravichandran Ashwin finished with 3-57 and Jasprit Bumrah had 3-47.

Travis Head matched his highest Test score but missed out on a century as Australia moved to within 15 runs of India after the first innings, leaving the opening Test in Adelaide on a knife-edge Saturday.

Travis Head matched his highest Test score but missed out on a century as Australia moved to within 15 runs of India after the first innings, leaving the opening Test in Adelaide on a knife-edge Saturday. Batting on his home ground, Head made 72 before nicking a Mohammed Shami delivery to wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant after adding 11 to his overnight 61. It signalled a quick end to the Australian innings, with the last wicket rapidly following and lunch called as rain came down before India's batsmen could get to the crease. Australia made 235, in reply to India's 250. They started the day at 191-7. After two days of stifling hot conditions, a change rolled in Saturday and play began 45 minutes late in gloomy conditions, with the ground's lights on. It only lasted 3.4 overs before the drizzle began again and the umpires called the players off after Mitchell Starc was caught behind by Pant, getting a thin edge to a Jasprit Bumrah delivery. He added seven runs to his overnight eight. Play resumed after an hour with Nathan Lyon accompanying Head, who looked on track to better his previous best Test score against Pakistan in October. But he was enticed into prodding at a Shami ball and was out to deny him the chance of a maiden ton in his third Test. Josh Hazlewood came to the crease but was gone first ball, again to the Shami-Pant combination, leaving Nathan Lyon unbeaten after a quick-fire 24, including a six. For India, Ravichandran Ashwin finished with 3-57 and Jasprit Bumrah had 3-47.

INDvsAUS, 1st Test, Day 3: Match on knife-edge with Australia 15 runs behind India

Australia's pacemen hit back with two late wickets after India's batsmen started positively to push Virat Kohli's team to 101-run lead at tea on day three of the first test on Saturday.

Josh Hazlewood had Lokesh Rahul caught behind for 44 after pace spearhead Starc dismissed Murali Vijay for 18 to end a 63-run opening stand at Adelaide Oval, after the home side were bowled out for 235 in the rain-hit first session.

Number three Cheteshwar Pujara was 11 not out, with captain Kohli on two, and an intriguing test match delicately poised under a cloudy sky.

Protecting India's first innings total of 250, Kohli's bowlers did well to carve out an initial 15-run lead, getting through Australia's final three wickets for the cost of 44 runs after the home side resumed on 191 for seven following a rain-delayed start.

India seamer Mohammed Shami was on a hat-trick after claiming the final two wickets of batsman Travis Head (72) and number 11 Josh Hazlewood (0) in successive balls.

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Starc was the first wicket to fall, caught behind off seamer Jasprit Bumrah, who finished with 3-47.

Nathan Lyon was left 24 not out, having played a handy cameo with Head.

Dismissed for two in the first innings to extend a lean run of scores, Rahul came out with positive intent and saw off Starc and Hazlewood's opening spell before taking to Pat Cummins.

He smashed a drive for six over deep cover off Australia's first-change bowler and another square drive for four in the same over.

The recalled Vijay was never quite so settled, however, and he was out for 18 chasing a wider delivery that was caught by Peter Handscomb at second slip.

Pujara, who scored a sparkling 123 to rescue India in their first innings total of 250, was given out after an appeal for caught behind off Lyon but over-turned the decision on review.

Australia's disappointment was short-lived, however, as Rahul threw away his wicket moments later with an ill-advised swipe at a Hazlewood which served only to send a nick flying through to wicketkeeper-captain Tim Paine.

Australia's pacemen hit back with two late wickets after India's batsmen started positively to push Virat Kohli's team to 101-run lead at tea on day three of the first test on Saturday.

Australia's pacemen hit back with two late wickets after India's batsmen started positively to push Virat Kohli's team to 101-run lead at tea on day three of the first test on Saturday. Josh Hazlewood had Lokesh Rahul caught behind for 44 after pace spearhead Starc dismissed Murali Vijay for 18 to end a 63-run opening stand at Adelaide Oval, after the home side were bowled out for 235 in the rain-hit first session. Number three Cheteshwar Pujara was 11 not out, with captain Kohli on two, and an intriguing test match delicately poised under a cloudy sky. Protecting India's first innings total of 250, Kohli's bowlers did well to carve out an initial 15-run lead, getting through Australia's final three wickets for the cost of 44 runs after the home side resumed on 191 for seven following a rain-delayed start. India seamer Mohammed Shami was on a hat-trick after claiming the final two wickets of batsman Travis Head (72) and number 11 Josh Hazlewood (0) in successive balls. 1000 Test runs for @imVkohli in Australia. He is the 4th Indian to achieve this feat 😎😎 pic.twitter.com/65hdfHx5GQ — BCCI (@BCCI) December 8, 2018 × Starc was the first wicket to fall, caught behind off seamer Jasprit Bumrah, who finished with 3-47. Nathan Lyon was left 24 not out, having played a handy cameo with Head. Dismissed for two in the first innings to extend a lean run of scores, Rahul came out with positive intent and saw off Starc and Hazlewood's opening spell before taking to Pat Cummins. He smashed a drive for six over deep cover off Australia's first-change bowler and another square drive for four in the same over. The recalled Vijay was never quite so settled, however, and he was out for 18 chasing a wider delivery that was caught by Peter Handscomb at second slip. Pujara, who scored a sparkling 123 to rescue India in their first innings total of 250, was given out after an appeal for caught behind off Lyon but over-turned the decision on review. Australia's disappointment was short-lived, however, as Rahul threw away his wicket moments later with an ill-advised swipe at a Hazlewood which served only to send a nick flying through to wicketkeeper-captain Tim Paine.

INDvsAUS, 1st Test, Day 3: India at 146-2 after 55 overs, lead by 161 runs

India was all out for 250 in their first innings Friday on the second day of the opening Test against Australia in Adelaide without adding to their overnight 250-9.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/indvsaus-1st-test-day-1-cheteshwar-pujara-rescues-india-in-adelaide-oval-181878">Cheteshwar Pujara</a> had been run out for 123 at the close of play Thursday, and when they resumed tailender Mohammed Shami was out for six on the first delivery Friday, caught behind by Tim Paine off Josh Hazlewood.

Jasprit Bumrah was unbeaten on 0.

For Australia, Hazlewood finished with 3-52. Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon all took two wickets each.

Debutant Marcus Harris is due to open the batting for Australia alongside one-day and Twenty20 captain Aaron Finch on another stifling hot day.

India, the world's top-ranked team, have never won a series in Australia.

India was all out for 250 in their first innings Friday on the second day of the opening Test against Australia in Adelaide without adding to their overnight 250-9.

India was all out for 250 in their first innings Friday on the second day of the opening Test against Australia in Adelaide without adding to their overnight 250-9. Cheteshwar Pujara had been run out for 123 at the close of play Thursday, and when they resumed tailender Mohammed Shami was out for six on the first delivery Friday, caught behind by Tim Paine off Josh Hazlewood. Jasprit Bumrah was unbeaten on 0. For Australia, Hazlewood finished with 3-52. Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon all took two wickets each. Debutant Marcus Harris is due to open the batting for Australia alongside one-day and Twenty20 captain Aaron Finch on another stifling hot day. India, the world's top-ranked team, have never won a series in Australia.

INDvsAUS, 1st Test, Day 2: India all out for 250 in first innings

A court here Wednesday directed Indian pacer Mohammed Shami to appear before it on January 15 in connection with a complaint of cheque bounce filed by his wife, with whom he is embroiled in a marital dispute case.

Alipore Judicial Magistrate Md Zafar Parwej, in-charge of the chief judicial magistrate court on this day, said that failure to appear personally may invite a warrant of arrest against Shami.

His wife Hasin Jahan filed the case under NI Act after the cricketer had allegedly stopped payment of a cheque which he had given to her for monthly expenses after a marital dispute arose between the two, following which they were residing separately.

The CJM had directed Shami to appear before the court on Wednesday after he had failed to appear on an earlier date in October.

But the cricketer was not present in the court on Wednesday too.

His lawyer Sk Salim Rahaman pleaded before judge Parwej that Shami be allowed to appear through the counsel.

The judge, however, said that the law was the same for everyone and directed Shami to appear personally on January 15, 2019.

The court said that failure on the part of Shami to appear before the court on the said date may invite issuance of arrest warrant against him.

A court here Wednesday directed Indian pacer Mohammed Shami to appear before it on January 15 in connection with a complaint of cheque bounce filed by his wife, with whom he is embroiled in a marital dispute case.

A court here Wednesday directed Indian pacer Mohammed Shami to appear before it on January 15 in connection with a complaint of cheque bounce filed by his wife, with whom he is embroiled in a marital dispute case. Alipore Judicial Magistrate Md Zafar Parwej, in-charge of the chief judicial magistrate court on this day, said that failure to appear personally may invite a warrant of arrest against Shami. His wife Hasin Jahan filed the case under NI Act after the cricketer had allegedly stopped payment of a cheque which he had given to her for monthly expenses after a marital dispute arose between the two, following which they were residing separately. The CJM had directed Shami to appear before the court on Wednesday after he had failed to appear on an earlier date in October. But the cricketer was not present in the court on Wednesday too. His lawyer Sk Salim Rahaman pleaded before judge Parwej that Shami be allowed to appear through the counsel. The judge, however, said that the law was the same for everyone and directed Shami to appear personally on January 15, 2019. The court said that failure on the part of Shami to appear before the court on the said date may invite issuance of arrest warrant against him.

Cheque bounce case: Cricketer Mohammed Shami summoned by Kolkata court

The estranged wife of Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami, Hasin Jahan, on Tuesday, joined the Indian National Congress party.

Jahan was inducted to the Congress by Mumbai party President Sanjay Nirupam.

Earlier in the year, Jahan, who is a model by profession, made headlines when she alleged that her husband, Shami, abused her physically and mentally and was involved in several extra-marital affairs.

On April 10, Jahan also filed a domestic violence case against the pacer and his family members in Kolkata's Alipore Court. She also sought maintenance from her husband.

Shami, however, denied all the accusations.

The estranged wife of Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami, Hasin Jahan, on Tuesday, joined the Indian National Congress party. Jahan was inducted to the Congress by Mumbai party President Sanjay Nirupam.

The estranged wife of Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami, Hasin Jahan, on Tuesday, joined the Indian National Congress party. Jahan was inducted to the Congress by Mumbai party President Sanjay Nirupam. Earlier in the year, Jahan, who is a model by profession, made headlines when she alleged that her husband, Shami, abused her physically and mentally and was involved in several extra-marital affairs. On April 10, Jahan also filed a domestic violence case against the pacer and his family members in Kolkata's Alipore Court. She also sought maintenance from her husband. Shami, however, denied all the accusations.

Cricketer Mohammed Shami's estranged wife Hasin Jahan joins Congress

Mohammed Shami's troubles with his wife Hasin Jahan have been going on since several months now.&nbsp

But the cricketer wants to come over what happened in his personal life and desires to focus on his professional life now.&nbsp

But during a recent interview, he was again questioned on the allegations his wife has levelled, which included Shami's second marriage. &nbsp

Talking about it, Shami candidly said, he would invite Jahan for his second marriage.

"I am in much trouble due to my first marriage. Do you think I am mad that I will marry another girl? Hasin has brought a lot of allegations about me in last few months and this is an addition to that. That’s good, then I will invite her to be present at my second marriage (laughing)," the Indian pacer said.&nbsp

He further added that he misses his daughter Bebo (Airah).&nbsp

"Only I know that how much I miss my Bebo. If I return to Kolkata, the problems will grow more and that’s why I am not returning there. But that doesn’t mean that I have forgotten my little angel.” 
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Meanwhile, Shami failed to pass the 'Yo-Yo' test for Thursday's Test match against Afghanistan and has been replaced by uncapped paceman Navdeep Saini.

The news was announced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Shami last played for India against South Africa in January before being embroiled in a corruption scandal, which he was cleared of by the BCCI in March.&nbsp

The cricketer wants to come over what happened in his personal life

Mohammed Shami's troubles with his wife Hasin Jahan have been going on since several months now. But the cricketer wants to come over what happened in his personal life and desires to focus on his professional life now. But during a recent interview, he was again questioned on the allegations his wife has levelled, which included Shami's second marriage. Talking about it, Shami candidly said, he would invite Jahan for his second marriage. "I am in much trouble due to my first marriage. Do you think I am mad that I will marry another girl? Hasin has brought a lot of allegations about me in last few months and this is an addition to that. That’s good, then I will invite her to be present at my second marriage (laughing)," the Indian pacer said. He further added that he misses his daughter Bebo (Airah). "Only I know that how much I miss my Bebo. If I return to Kolkata, the problems will grow more and that’s why I am not returning there. But that doesn’t mean that I have forgotten my little angel.” Meanwhile, Shami failed to pass the 'Yo-Yo' test for Thursday's Test match against Afghanistan and has been replaced by uncapped paceman Navdeep Saini. The news was announced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Shami last played for India against South Africa in January before being embroiled in a corruption scandal, which he was cleared of by the BCCI in March.

'I'll invite wife Hasin Jahan for my second marriage', jokes Mohammed Shami

Team India pacer Mohammed Shami has now found himself in a rut once again as his wife Hasin Jahan has filed a domestic violence case against the bowler and his family in Kolkata's Alipore Court on Tuesday.&nbsp

Jahan also sought maintenance from Shami after she allegedly accused the pacer of domestic violence, infidelity, attempt to murder and match-fixing.

Earlier, Hasin Jahan had knocked the doors of IPL's Delhi team CEO Hemant Dua, asking him to bar the Indian pacer from playing in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL).

The fast bowler is currently booked under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including the attempt to murder, on his wife's complaint.

Jahan has accused Shami of physical and mental abuse, and of having extra-marital affairs.

Jahan had alleged that Shami abused her physically and mentally and that he was also involved in several extra-marital affairs

Team India pacer Mohammed Shami has now found himself in a rut once again as his wife Hasin Jahan has filed a domestic violence case against the bowler and his family in Kolkata's Alipore Court on Tuesday. Jahan also sought maintenance from Shami after she allegedly accused the pacer of domestic violence, infidelity, attempt to murder and match-fixing. Earlier, Hasin Jahan had knocked the doors of IPL's Delhi team CEO Hemant Dua, asking him to bar the Indian pacer from playing in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL). The fast bowler is currently booked under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including the attempt to murder, on his wife's complaint. Jahan has accused Shami of physical and mental abuse, and of having extra-marital affairs.

Mohammed Shami in trouble again as wife Hasin Jahan files domestic violence case against him

Mohammed Shami refused to meet his wife Hasin Jahan in the Dehradun hospital and said will meet her in the court.

Recently Mohammed Shami had met a road accident and escaped a major injury while traveling from Dehradun to New Delhi as Shami's car collided with a truck on March 24.

Hasin Jahan spoke to media while coming out of the hospital&nbspand said Shami threatened her.

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Shami is still recovering as he sustained minor injuries and got few stitches on his head. 
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His wife Hasin Jahan had leveled numerous allegations on her husband, ranging from adultery, match fixing to even attempt to murder.

Recently, the BCCI had cleared Shami’s central contract after its Supreme Court appointed Anti-Corruption Unit cleared him of match-fixing allegations.

Also, Shami has been given a Grade ‘B’ annual contract by BCCI and he is free to play in the Indian Premier League for his franchise the Delhi Daredevils, starting April 7.

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Mohammed Shami refused to meet his wife Hasin Jahan in the Dehradun hospital and said will meet her in the court

Mohammed Shami refused to meet his wife Hasin Jahan in the Dehradun hospital and said will meet her in the court. Recently Mohammed Shami had met a road accident and escaped a major injury while traveling from Dehradun to New Delhi as Shami's car collided with a truck on March 24. Hasin Jahan spoke to media while coming out of the hospital&nbspand said Shami threatened her. I had come to see #MohammedShami as he was injured, but he refused to meet me. He threatened me and said 'I will see you in court now': Hasin Jahan pic.twitter.com/rrC2vPQhn7 — ANI (@ANI) March 27, 2018 × Shami is still recovering as he sustained minor injuries and got few stitches on his head. His wife Hasin Jahan had leveled numerous allegations on her husband, ranging from adultery, match fixing to even attempt to murder. Recently, the BCCI had cleared Shami’s central contract after its Supreme Court appointed Anti-Corruption Unit cleared him of match-fixing allegations. Also, Shami has been given a Grade ‘B’ annual contract by BCCI and he is free to play in the Indian Premier League for his franchise the Delhi Daredevils, starting April 7.

Mohammed Shami threatened me, refused to meet: Hasin Jahan

The marital discord between Indian pacer Mohammed Shami and his estranged wife Hasin Jahan has become one of the most-talked about incidents on social media.&nbsp

Despite several efforts from both sides, there was no sign of peace between the couple.&nbsp

But now, Hasin Jahan wishes to stand beside her husband Shami after he met with an accident on Sunday.

As per reports, Hasin desired to meet her ailing husband, who recently met with an accident and had a narrow escape.&nbsp

Although the pacer's condition is said to be stable, wife Hasin said legal battle with continue but she wants to be with him along with their daughter.

“I don't want anything bad for Shami. He is not my arch-enemy. If Shami is ill, I can't feel well. I will pray to Allah that Shami gets well soon," Hasin Jahan was quoted as saying.

According to Hasin, she even tried to contact Shami's family, but they did not show any interest.&nbsp

Even Shami did not receive her phone calls, she allegedly said.&nbsp 
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And after all her efforts to contact Shami went in vain, Hasin has asked for her security to Kolkata police during her visit to his place.

Shami has been booked under various non-bailable, including attempt to murder, and bailable sections of the Indian Penal Code. Jahan has also alleged that Shami had taken money from a Pakistani woman named Alishba on the insistence of an England-based businessman, Mohammad Bhai.

However, the BCCI had cleared Shami's central contract after its Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) exonerated him of corruption charges levelled by his wife Jahan.&nbsp

He has been given a Grade 'B' annual contract, which will make him richer by Rs 3 crore.&nbsp

The pacer is free to play in the upcoming Indian Premier League for his franchise the Delhi Daredevils.

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Shami recently met with an accident and had a narrow escape

The marital discord between Indian pacer Mohammed Shami and his estranged wife Hasin Jahan has become one of the most-talked about incidents on social media. Despite several efforts from both sides, there was no sign of peace between the couple. But now, Hasin Jahan wishes to stand beside her husband Shami after he met with an accident on Sunday. As per reports, Hasin desired to meet her ailing husband, who recently met with an accident and had a narrow escape. Although the pacer's condition is said to be stable, wife Hasin said legal battle with continue but she wants to be with him along with their daughter. “I don't want anything bad for Shami. He is not my arch-enemy. If Shami is ill, I can't feel well. I will pray to Allah that Shami gets well soon," Hasin Jahan was quoted as saying. According to Hasin, she even tried to contact Shami's family, but they did not show any interest. Even Shami did not receive her phone calls, she allegedly said. And after all her efforts to contact Shami went in vain, Hasin has asked for her security to Kolkata police during her visit to his place. Shami has been booked under various non-bailable, including attempt to murder, and bailable sections of the Indian Penal Code. Jahan has also alleged that Shami had taken money from a Pakistani woman named Alishba on the insistence of an England-based businessman, Mohammad Bhai. However, the BCCI had cleared Shami's central contract after its Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) exonerated him of corruption charges levelled by his wife Jahan. He has been given a Grade 'B' annual contract, which will make him richer by Rs 3 crore. The pacer is free to play in the upcoming Indian Premier League for his franchise the Delhi Daredevils. Related 'Too harsh': Ashish Nehra on life ban for Steve Smith WION evening news brief, March 26, 2018 IPL 2018: Meet Jharkhand's Monu Kumar Singh set to play for... IPL 2018: Ranveer Singh to get over Rs 33 lakh per minute for...

I don't want anything bad for Shami,' says wife Hasin Jahan

The marital discord between Indian pacer Mohammed Shami and his estranged wife Hasin Jahan has become one of the most-talked about incidents on social media.&nbsp

Despite several efforts from both sides, there was no sign of peace between the couple.&nbsp

But now, Hasin Jahan wishes to stand beside her husband Shami after he met with an accident on Sunday.

As per reports, Hasin desired to meet her ailing husband, who recently met with an accident and had a narrow escape.&nbsp

Although the pacer's condition is said to be stable, wife Hasin said legal battle with continue but she wants to be with him along with their daughter.

“I don't want anything bad for Shami. He is not my arch-enemy. If Shami is ill, I can't feel well. I will pray to Allah that Shami gets well soon," Hasin Jahan was quoted as saying.

According to Hasin, she even tried to contact Shami's family, but they did not show any interest.&nbsp

Even Shami did not receive her phone calls, she allegedly said.&nbsp 
&nbsp 
And after all her efforts to contact Shami went in vain, Hasin has asked for her security to Kolkata police during her visit to his place.

Shami has been booked under various non-bailable, including attempt to murder, and bailable sections of the Indian Penal Code. Jahan has also alleged that Shami had taken money from a Pakistani woman named Alishba on the insistence of an England-based businessman, Mohammad Bhai.

However, the BCCI had cleared Shami's central contract after its Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) exonerated him of corruption charges levelled by his wife Jahan.&nbsp

He has been given a Grade 'B' annual contract, which will make him richer by Rs 3 crore.&nbsp

The pacer is free to play in the upcoming Indian Premier League for his franchise the Delhi Daredevils.

The marital discord between Indian pacer Mohammed Shami and his estranged wife Hasin Jahan has become one of the most-talked about incidents on social media. Despite several efforts from both sides, there was no sign of peace between the couple. But now, Hasin Jahan wishes to stand beside her husband Shami after he met with an accident on Sunday. As per reports, Hasin desired to meet her ailing husband, who recently met with an accident and had a narrow escape. Although the pacer's condition is said to be stable, wife Hasin said legal battle with continue but she wants to be with him along with their daughter. “I don't want anything bad for Shami. He is not my arch-enemy. If Shami is ill, I can't feel well. I will pray to Allah that Shami gets well soon," Hasin Jahan was quoted as saying. According to Hasin, she even tried to contact Shami's family, but they did not show any interest. Even Shami did not receive her phone calls, she allegedly said. And after all her efforts to contact Shami went in vain, Hasin has asked for her security to Kolkata police during her visit to his place. Shami has been booked under various non-bailable, including attempt to murder, and bailable sections of the Indian Penal Code. Jahan has also alleged that Shami had taken money from a Pakistani woman named Alishba on the insistence of an England-based businessman, Mohammad Bhai. However, the BCCI had cleared Shami's central contract after its Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) exonerated him of corruption charges levelled by his wife Jahan. He has been given a Grade 'B' annual contract, which will make him richer by Rs 3 crore. The pacer is free to play in the upcoming Indian Premier League for his franchise the Delhi Daredevils.

'I don't want anything bad for Shami,' says wife Hasin Jahan

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