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Former England bowler Steve Harmison has declared Virat Kohli the greatest cricketer of the last three decades, placing him above Sachin Tendulkar. Harmison cited Kohli's resilience under scrutiny and adaptability to modern cricket's demands as key factors. He also supported Kohli and Rohit Sharma against calls to play domestic cricket.

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra expressed skepticism regarding Mohammed Shami's return to the national team, citing his lack of recent match practice. While acknowledging Shami's talent, Chopra noted he has fallen behind in the fast-bowling race. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar also emphasized the need for game time. Strong domestic or IPL performances are crucial for Shami's comeback chances.

Mohammed Kaif criticises India’s selectors for removing Rohit Sharma as ODI captain and accuses Ajit Agarkar of pressurising Shubman Gill into taking over prematurely. Kaif warns that the sudden responsibilities may affect Gill’s batting and urges patience ahead of the 2027 World Cup.