Shami not giving up hope of India recall despite not being selected for New Zealand tour
The veteran pacer says he is focused on fitness and domestic cricket while keeping hopes alive for an India recall and the 2027 ODI World Cup.
- On Tuesday, 36-year-old pacer Mohammed Shami addressed questions regarding his absence from Bengal's Ranji Trophy match against Services in Delhi, confirming he remains fit and hopeful for an India comeback.
- Shami has been excluded from India's plans since the ICC Champions Trophy triumph in Dubai in March 2025, despite continuing to prove his worth in domestic cricket.
- Explaining his decision to sit out the match, Shami noted the Palam Air Force Ground pitch favored spinners; Bengal won by 60 runs with spinners claiming 19 of the 20 wickets.
- Dismissing concerns regarding his New Zealand tour snub, Shami stated he remains focused on domestic cricket and IPL preparation to maintain his rhythm and readiness.
- Shami continues to harbor ambitions of representing India at the 2027 ODI World Cup while emphasizing his commitment to domestic cricket rather than speculating on long-term chances.
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Shami not giving up hope of India recall despite not being selected for New Zealand tour
Shami did not feature in Bengal’s second-round fixture against Services in the ongoing edition of the Ranji Trophy, arguable due to the spin-friendly nature of the surface at Palam.
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