West Indies fast bowling legend Andy Roberts lauded Mohammed Shami as India's best bowler, praising his control and swing. Roberts questioned India's decision to bat first in the second Test against Australia. Though injured, Shami's recent strong domestic performances raise hopes for his return to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, a series currently tied 1-1.
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Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan is named one of the four event ambassadors for the ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan and Dubai, joining Sarfaraz Ahmed, Shane Watson, and Tim Southee. Dhawan and the others will write guest columns and attend matches, sharing insights during the tournament held from February 19 to March 9.
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The West Indies cricket team arrived in Islamabad on Monday for their first Test series in Pakistan in eighteen years. They will play a three-day tour match against the Pakistan Shaheens before the first Test in Multan on January 17, followed by the second Test on January 25. This series concludes their current ICC World Test Championship cycle.
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