Ricky Ponting highlights Mohammed Shami's pivotal return for India in the series against England, essential for upcoming ICC Men's Champions Trophy. Ravi Shastri stresses the importance of managing Shami's workload in ODIs as his performance and fitness will be key, easing pressure on Jasprit Bumrah and providing crucial bowling depth for India.
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Pat Cummins celebrated a 3-1 series win in Sydney with his son Albie making a surprise appearance at the press conference. Cummins expressed pride in the team's performance on home soil. Reflecting on their journey, he highlighted the significance of this win and tactfully avoided discussing future succession plans, showing his commitment to continue playing.
Pakistan recalled top-order batter Fakhar Zaman for the Champions Trophy, starting February 19, after his recovery from a knee injury. Saim Ayub misses out due to injury Mohammad Rizwan will captain the team, which also features 2017 champions Zaman, Babar Azam, and Faheem Ashraf. Pakistan will play India in Dubai on February 23.
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Madan Lal criticised the poor drainage system at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium during the Afghanistan-Australia Champions Trophy match, calling it a "bad advertisement" for Pakistan. Despite efforts to clear rainwater, the game was called off.