Mohammed Shami was in sensational form in the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2025/26 season. He recently picked up 8 wickets in the semi-final game against Jammu and Kashmir, playing for Bengal. However, he could lead his side to the final of the competition. Shami has been out of the Indian team since 9th March 2025, when India won the ICC Champions Trophy.

Mohammed Shami has also been removed from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) central contract. However, he keeps delivering in the domestic circuit and has been a top performer for Bengal across every tournament they have featured in. He has been the second-highest wicket-taker in the Ranji Trophy for Bengal with 37 wickets in the season.

Mohammed Shami to make a comeback?

The Men’s Selection Committee member RP Singh was present at the Kalyani Ground and witnessed Mohammed Shami’s excellent bowling performance. In the same game, he also smashed a fifty in the first innings.

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There might be a chance that Shami might be called up for the Test team, where he last featured on 7 June 2023 vs Australia. Shami was brilliant in the 2023 ODI World Cup and the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Supreme Court sends notice to Mohammed Shami

However, problems do not go away for Mohammed Shami, despite on-field problems with his fitness and selection. Off the field, the Supreme Court has issued a notice to India speedster after his wife, Hasin Jahan, filed a petition to transfer of their ongoing domestic violence and alimony case from Kolkata to Delhi.

The notice comes from a bench formed by Justices Manoj Mishra and Ujjal Bhuyan, asking the speedster and the West Bengal government to respond to Jahan’s appeal. The ongoing case, which has been proceeding in Kolkata, can be shifted to the capital state if the court accepts Jahan’s plea.

Jahan stated in her argument that the move to Delhi was required to provide better educational possibilities for their daughter, and that, as a result, she would be unable to attend court proceedings in West Bengal.

Hasin Jahan further stated that Shami, as a professional cricketer, travels widely throughout the country for matches and training purposes. She claimed that Shami has sufficient resources to contest the lawsuit in Delhi without encountering any issues. She also brought out the point that her family lives in Uttar Pradesh, which is closer to Delhi than Kolkata.

Mohammed Shami’s career is over?

Jahan has also requested that the monthly alimony for herself and her daughter be raised from INR 4 lakh to INR 10 lakh. The conflict began in 2018 when Jahan filed a criminal case in West Bengal, alleging cruelty and harassment. She later claimed compensation under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, as well as the requirements for maintenance.

However, there has been no response to the recent notice sent to Shami, as the Supreme Court will now have a look at whether the reasons provided by his wife are enough to transfer the case from Kolkata to Delhi, keeping a tap on the convenience of both parties.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with French President Emmanuel Macron.

PM Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday spoke on the need to shield children from the harms of AI and social media. “We must become even more vigilant about children’s safety. Just as a school syllabus is carefully curated, the AI space too must be child-safe and family-guided,” Modi said at the India AI Impact Summit. Addressing the summit earlier, Macron expressed hope that India would join France and other countries in banning social media networks for children under 15 years of age, emphasising that protecting children is about not just regulation but civilisation as well. He said there was no reason to expose children to content online that is legally forbidden in the real world. Govts must work together for safe Net: Macron The French leader struck a bullish note on India being part of AI revolution and benefiting from it. Backing India and Europe’s AI aspirations, he said India had proved the world wrong after being told a decade ago that 1.4 billion people could not be brought into the digital economy. On a ban on social media networks for children under 15 years of age, Macron said France is embarking on the journey, with several European countries also committed to it. Australia has become the first country to ban social media for children under 16 and, in India, BJP ally TDP has pushed for a regulation along similar lines. “I know, Mr Prime Minister, you will join this club. And this is great news that India will join such an approach to protect children and teenagers,” he said, referring to Narendra Modi who was in the audience along with other global leaders and tech bigwigs. IT minister Ashwini Vaishnav had on Tuesday said that India was debating the issue of restricting children’s access to social media. “Our platforms, govts and regulators should be working together to make the Internet and social media a safe space,” Macron said. He also emphasised France’s shared vision with India to ensure access to AI for everyone at a time when it has become a “major field of strategic competition”. “Hegemony from any quarter is not a fatality. There is a path for innovation, independence and strategic autonomy. And this path, I’m convinced, is what countries like France and India must take together,” he said, heaping praise on India for its advances in providing digital access, be it for identity or financial transaction, to its entire population. “That is not just a tech story. That is a civilisation story,” he said. “Access to Al for all is critical. France and India share a common vision: a sovereign Al used to protect our planet and to foster prosperity for all.” He said the future of Al will be built by those who combine innovation and responsibility, and technology with humanity. “India and France will help shape this future together. We are determined to continue to shape the rules of the game. And to do it with our allies because we believe in core shared values.“

KOLKATA: After Trinamool’s attack over an alleged “BJP’s fish-meat ban”, Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya on Tuesday asserted that people in the state “will eat whatever they want to eat”, adding that the party would only oppose the open sale of beef.Bhattacharya’s clarification came in response to questions on Bihar govt’s order recent order regulating the open sale of meat — a move that drew sharp criticism from TMC and CM Mamata Banerjee.

Addressing the issue earlier on Tuesday, Banerjee alleged, “If BJP comes to power, they would ban meat and fish in Bengal. I saw Bihar’s deputy CM say that fish and meat can’t be sold in open markets. Only those who have a licence can sell meat indoors. So, will everyone sell meat and fish in shopping malls? Only a few have the economic strength to do so. Most fish sellers sell fresh fish on the streets here. This is how they earn their bread. I condemn this politics.”Rejecting the charge, Bhattacharya told reporters, “They did not say such a thing. They do not have the courage to say it. If anyone says this, will we even support it? No. People in Bihar — and certainly not in Bengal — will accept it. Can Bengalis not eat fish? Bengal will have its fish and meat. Only that stuff you sell in the open will not be allowed by BJP.” Bhattacharya was referring to open beef sales.State BJP netas said the clarification was necessary to remove confusion around the party’s position.On Feb 13, the BJP’s Bengal minder Amit Malviya, in a post on X criticising TMC over fish imports—both foreign and domestic—wrote, “Bengal is being turned into an import-dependent state. Fish is not just food in Bengal — it is culture, livelihood and identity.”Trinamool countered the charge, stating that Bengal is the country’s second-highest fish producer after Andhra Pradesh. In a post on X, the party said: “With elections approaching, BJP suddenly appears to have rediscovered the economic, social, cultural, and sentimental significance of fish in Bengali life. Now comes the hurried course correction to cover tracks and save face.”

In a tournament often defined by fierce rivalries and high-stakes tension, the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 witnessed a moment of pure sporting grace in Ahmedabad. Following India’s hard-fought victory over the Netherlands on Wednesday night, the focus shifted from the scoreboard to a heartwarming exchange that has since gone viral. India’s premier all-rounder Hardik Pandya and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah transcended the competitive heat of the Narendra Modi Stadium by gifting signed jerseys to the Dutch squad, a gesture that perfectly encapsulated the Spirit of Cricket.

Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah share signed jerseys with Netherlands squad post IND vs NED match

While the 17-run victory secured India’s unbeaten status heading into the Super 8s, the real headlines were made post-match. After the final ball was bowled, the cameras captured an intimate and respectful scene on the outfield. Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah, two of the most recognizable faces in global cricket, were seen engaged in a long, friendly conversation with several members of the Netherlands team.

The highlight of this interaction was the duo handing over their match-worn, autographed jerseys to the Dutch players. For a team like the Netherlands, which consistently punches above its weight on the global stage, receiving such recognition from world-class stars is more than just a souvenir; it is a mark of professional respect. Pandya, who had earlier contributed a vital 30 off 21 balls, and Bumrah, who delivered a characteristically economical spell of 1/17, showed that while they are relentless competitors during the 40 overs, they remain humble ambassadors of the game once the stumps are drawn.

This act of sportsmanship has drawn widespread praise from fans and former cricketers alike, serving as a reminder that the T20 World Cup is as much about growing the global game as it is about winning the trophy.

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India edges past spirited Netherlands to maintain perfect streak

The match itself was far from a one-sided affair, as the Netherlands pushed the defending champions to their limits. Batting first, India faced an early scare when Abhishek Sharma fell for his third consecutive duck. However, a masterclass in power-hitting from Shivam Dube, who smashed a blistering 66 off 31 balls, and a steadying partnership with Pandya propelled India to a competitive total of 193/6.

The Dutch chase was spearheaded by spirited knocks from Bas de Leede (33) and late fireworks from Noah Croes, who remained unbeaten on 25. Despite their aggressive intent, the experience of India’s bowling attack proved decisive. Varun Chakaravarthy was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 3/14, while Bumrah’s clinical precision at the death ensured the Netherlands were restricted to 176/7.

With this win, India finish the group stage with a perfect four-out-of-four record. As they move to the Super 8s to face giants like South Africa, they do so not just with momentum, but with the goodwill of the cricketing world following a night in Ahmedabad where humanity outshone the highlights.

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Abhishek Sharma (AP Photo)

NEW DELHI: India legend Sunil Gavaskar believes the weight of expectation is behind Abhishek Sharma’s alarming slump in the T20 World Cup, urging the young opener to resist the temptation of instant big shots and instead focus on building his innings patiently.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Abhishek entered the tournament as the world’s top-ranked T20I batter and one of India’s most feared six-hitters, but his campaign has unravelled dramatically with three successive ducks against the USA, Pakistan and the Netherlands.

“Abhishek Sharma is a lovely guy, but expectations seem to be weighing on him,” Gavaskar said on Star Sports. “If he had started well against USA, it would have been different. Now, the pressure of being the big six-hitter and top batter is showing.”According to Gavaskar, the 25-year-old’s aggressive instincts are working against him early in his innings. “With his shot range, he needs to spend time in the middle. He cannot try to hit a boundary or six on the first ball of his innings. If the big shots come, fine. But he shouldn’t force himself to play the big shots across the line.”Instead, the former captain stressed the importance of small beginnings. “Take a single and get off the mark. Even four dot balls don’t matter. He can make up for them later. He needs to play smart at the start. Spend an over or two settling in, then play his natural game.“First, just get off the mark. Every batter wants that first run. Once he gets it, everything will fall into place,” he added.While Abhishek has struggled, Gavaskar was full of praise for all-rounder Shivam Dube, whose explosive 66 powered India to a 17-run win over the Netherlands. “Shivam Dube is very difficult to bowl to because he has a wide range of shots. If he works hard on developing the inside-out shot over extra cover, he will become a really scary batter,” he said.Gavaskar also highlighted the importance of spinner Varun Chakravarthy, who claimed 3 for 14. “When you take wickets, you also take away runs. Clearly, Varun is going to be your key bowler. India will depend a great deal on his four overs,” he noted.

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Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh with children during the distribution of financial assistance to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) at the Alternative Housing Complex in Langol, Imphal West, on Thursday.

Imphal/Churachandpur: A fractured state tried to talk to itself. For the first time since ethnic violence tore Manipur apart in May 2023, chief minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh addressed on Thursday displaced Meitei and Kuki-Zo families together – on a shared platform, if only virtually – pairing cash relief with an appeal to rebuild trust.The outreach, anchored at a relief camp in Langol of Imphal West district, connected displaced Meitei families in the valley with Kuki-Zo inmates of camps in Churachandpur and Kangpokpi via video link. Direct benefit transfers were credited during the meet.Each displaced person received Rs 2,420 for essentials. Families whose homes were burnt are being paid Rs 1 lakh in instalments, officials said.More than 260 people have been killed and over 60,000 displaced since clashes erupted between Meitei and Kuki communities in 2023. Since then, movement has been sharply curtailed – valley residents rarely enter Kuki-majority hills, and Kukis seldom travel into Imphal.Singh said resettlement had begun in peripheral areas, but restoring homes in sensitive zones remained difficult. “Resettling IDPs (internally displaced persons) to their original places is a priority, though challenges remain. While tensions have eased, mistrust continues,” he said, urging social groups and families to help bridge the divide.It was a modest step – cheques and promises – but the first time the state tried to stitch two wounded communities into the same conversation. Voices from camps cut through the screen. A young Kuki woman from Kangpokpi asked for access to jobs and higher education. A Meitei woman broke down, pleading to return home after three years in a camp. Another Kuki-Zo inmate flagged the struggle to reach hospitals.The CM promised security for Kuki-Zo patients visiting Imphal and special plans for about 6,000 displaced students whose schooling has been disrupted. “I’m no god, but I will not let your tears go in vain,” Singh said.