DRS Jan 22: Wait over for Mohammed Shami finally, stage set for Rohit Sharma for Ranji comeback

by · Inside Sport India

Welcome to our special segment, DRS or the Daily Review System. In this, InsideSport will provide you with the top cricket stories from a day before that you might have missed in the hustle and bustle of your busy life.

So, after a bit of a break, international cricket for Team India resumes on Jan 22, as Suryakumar Yadav’s men take on England in a 5-match T20I series. All eyes will be on MOhammed Shami, who will be making his comeback into the Indian team after a gap of a year, and also, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who will be playing their first Ranji Trophy matches in over 10 years. Of course, most of the cricketing news circled around these players. Without any further delay, let us start with all the news pieces that made headline on Jan 21.

Rohit Sharma in Ranji Means Headache for MCA?

Skipper Rohit Sharma is scheduled to play his first Ranji Trophy match after 2015, on Jan 23, when Mumbai take on J&K. The match will be played in BKC in Mumbai, and the MCA has decided to make special arrangements for fans who come to watch their star play. In short, the seating capacity of the venue will be slightly increased to accommodate more spectators.

Mohammed Shami’s Unprecedented Hunger

Mohammed Shami is a valuable asset to the team, no matter what the format is. He would be playing his first match for Team India after the 2023 World Cup final, and mentioned in an event by the CAB, that his passion to play for the country has never died down.

Hardik Pandya Still in Leadership Group

After Axar Patel and Shubman Gill were chosen as VC’s for the T20 series and Champions Trophy, Suryakumar Yadav clarified on Tuesday that Hardik Pandya was still a part of the leadership group in the team. It is important to note that many looked at the all-rounder as a successor to Rohit Sharma in T20Is.

Shreyas Iyer Gets Irritated

There have been many instances in the past where fans have demanded the axing of Shreyas Iyer, for his inability to play short-pitch deliveries. He hit back at the fans saying, “It’s irritating, especially when it comes from people, who haven’t faced 150 km per hour delivery, advising you to play in a particular way,”

Karun Nair Ignored Because of Rahane/Pujara?

A fresh report has now claimed that Karun Nair’s name was on selectors’ radar, but the Vidarbha batsman was not picked for the Champions Trophy, since the selectors did not want to send a wrong signal to Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara, that they could make a comeback in the Indian side.

Pant “Can’t be Living in Past”

Rishabh Pant’s interaction with the media, regarding his switch from DC to LSG has created a storm. He went on to reveal that even though it was a tough decision for him to let go, it was time for him to move on. “Once the decision was made, I knew it would be very difficult for me. I knew I would feel bad, but I can’t be living in the past. I would like to move on and get better,” Pant said.