Rohit Backs Shami, Brydon Carse Boost
India's success in the ICC Champions Trophy hinges on Shami's fitness, while Twitter's new feature may change the way fans engage with each other online, potentially impacting cricket discussions and debates.
India captain Rohit Sharma has expressed confidence in the return to form of fast bowler Mohammed Shami, citing his impressive decade-long record in international cricket, as the team prepares for the upcoming England ODI series and the ICC Champions Trophy.
Shami's fitness will be crucial to India's success in the ICC Champions Trophy, according to former Australia captain Ricky Ponting and former India coach Ravi Shastri. Ponting noted that Shami's absence was a significant concern during India's Test series against Australia, as Jasprit Bumrah had to carry a heavy workload without him. However, Shami's return from injury in the recent T20Is against England has been promising, with a notable performance of 3/25 in his latest outing.
Shastri emphasized the importance of managing Shami's workload in the upcoming ODI series against England, suggesting that India should ease him into the tournament to prevent burnout. With Bumrah already handling a significant workload, Shami's return will provide India with crucial bowling depth and balance ahead of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy. India will face Bangladesh on February 20 in Dubai, and Shami's form will be closely watched.
In other news, Twitter is developing a new feature that allows users to choose which replies are visible to them on a tweet, aiming to increase the diversity of conversations around tweets with multiple replies. This move could potentially impact the way cricket fans discuss and engage with each other on the platform, including discussions about India's chances in the ICC Champions Trophy and the performances of key players like Shami.
