Akash Deep, Anshul Kamboj Return to Test Squad for New Zealand Tour
Bhuvneshwar earned the recall after 72 IPL wickets, while former selectors said Mohammed Shami should also be considered for India’s next assignments.
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar earned recall to the Indian T20I squad against New Zealand following an impressive IPL performance with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, while Mohammed Shami's continued absence sparked debate among former cricket officials.
- Former chief selector M S K Prasad lauded the inclusion, citing Bhuvneshwar's 72 IPL wickets over recent seasons as justification for bringing back the 36-year-old pacer to the squad.
- Regarding Shami's exclusion, former bowling coach Bharat Arun argued the veteran has nothing left to prove, stating, "You either pick him on form or you don't."
- Prasad advocated for including Shami in the New Zealand series and 2027 ODI World Cup, highlighting his consistent performances in previous tournaments in 2015, 2019, and 2023.
- Shami has been out of favor since the 2025 Champions Trophy, continuing to wait for another opportunity despite his extensive international experience and proven record.
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Shami Not Selected Again; Akash Deep, Kamboj Named in India's Squad for NZ Tour
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Indian pacer Mohammed Shami continues to be sidelined from the Indian team as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced squads for the much-anticipated ODI and Test series against New Zealand, and the 36-year-old’s name is not included yet again. Sports News | Shami Not Selected Again; Akash Deep, Kamboj Named in India's Squad for NZ Tour.
Shami overlooked again; Akash Deep, Kamboj named in Indias squad for NZ tour - The Tribune
Indian pacer Mohammed Shami continues to be sidelined from the Indian team as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced squads for the much-anticipated ODI and Test series against New Zealand and the 36-year-old’s name was not included yet again.
Akash Deep, Anshul Kamboj return to Test squad for New Zealand tour
New Delhi, Oct 16 (PTI) Pacers Akash Deep and Anshul Kamboj were on Friday named in the India squad for the two Test series in New Zealand. Akash Deep recently returned to action after recovering from a stress fracture. Akash Deep last played in the 2025 tour of England where he was impressive. Kamboj was […]
Akash Deep returns to India’s Test squad - News Today
Fast bowlers Akash Deep and Anshul Kamboj have returned to India’s squad for the two-Test series against New Zealand, while pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah will feature only in the red-ball leg of the multi-format tour as the The post Akash Deep returns to India’s Test squad appeared first on News Today | First with the news.
India Squad for New Zealand Tour: Shami Misses Out
The Indian selection committee has announced the Test and ODI squads for the upcoming tour of New Zealand, with Shubman Gill set to lead India in the first three ODIs and the Test series. Shreyas Iyer will captain the side in the final two ODIs, while KL Rahul has been named vice captain for the […]
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