Overview

• In a new interview, Mohammed Shami said he does not regret his marriage and wants to avoid controversies to concentrate on his cricket.
• Shami returned to competitive action for East Zone in the Duleep Trophy in Bengaluru, marking his first match since May 2 with Sunrisers Hyderabad.
• After being left out of India's Asia Cup squad, he questioned selectors by noting he was fit to play the Duleep Trophy and asked why that ruled him out of T20 selection.
• Hasin Jahan posted a cryptic Instagram message that went viral, which outlets interpreted as a response to Shami’s remarks.
• Separate from the interview, a neighbor in Suri filed an FIR in July alleging assault and an attempt to murder against Jahan and her daughter, with police investigation reported as ongoing.