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Mohammed Shami international selection status

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2026-10-17 17:33 UTC → 2026-10-18 18:43 UTC · added removed

Veteran Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami has maintained remains excluded from national selection despite strong domestic form, notably taking including 37 wickets for Bengal during the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy and performing well in the Duleep Trophy. Despite these performances, the 36-year-old pacer has been excluded His omission from India’s ODI and the Test and ODI squads for the upcoming series against New Zealand. Selectors appear to be prioritizing younger talent, including Anshul Kamboj, Gurnoor Brar, and Prasidh Krishna, as the BCCI shifts focus toward long-term investment in the pace attack. While veteran Bhuvneshwar Kumar received a recall for the T20I squad, Shami remains sidelined from the longer formats. Analysts suggest New Zealand has sparked debate, with analysts suggesting his omission absence may signal the end of his international career, as he has not appeared for India since career. Adding to the 2025 ICC Champions uncertainty, Shami was recently absent from Bengal’s playing XI for their Ranji Trophy final. In match against Services in New Delhi. While some reports indicate Shami may have opted to rest to manage fatigue, others have questioned his fitness and the official announcement lack of transparency from selectors. Former cricketer Mohammad Kaif has criticized the BCCI for a “lack of accountability and clarity” regarding these decisions. The BCCI has confirmed the Test squad for the two-match series in New Zealand, the BCCI confirmed Shami’s continued absence. The squad, which begins in Wellington on November 19, 19 in Wellington. The squad features the return of Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep, with Shubman Gill named captain. Anshul Kamboj has been included in the squad, replacing to replace Gurnoor Brar. Shami remains among several veteran players omitted from the selection, alongside Ishant Sharma and Hanuma Vihari.

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  1. 2026-10-18 18:43 UTC Mohammed Shami international selection status
  2. 2026-10-17 17:33 UTC Mohammed Shami international selection status
  3. 2026-10-17 08:35 UTC Mohammed Shami international selection status
  4. 2026-10-17 05:47 UTC Mohammed Shami international selection status

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