'If Shami is neglected, door will be closed': Ex-India star warns selectors
Former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer has urged national selectors to include Mohammed Shami in the Test squad, citing his strong domestic performance following an injury. Jaffer also expressed concerns regarding the lack of consistency in India's pace-bowling selections ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup.
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The selection of key players for the national team is a major point of discussion for cricket fans and impacts the team's competitive standing in international tournaments.
NEW DELHI: Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s return to the Indian team after a four-year gap has raised the possibility of another experienced pacer making his way back into the squad.Former India batter Wasim Jaffer believes Mohammed Shami deserves that opportunity, particularly in Test cricket. Shami has produced strong performances since returning from a long injury lay-off and has remained among the wickets across formats.“Shami should be picked, especially in the Test team," Jaffer said on his Youtube channel.Shami continues to impress in domestic cricketShami returned to domestic cricket in late 2024 after spending a long period on the sidelines due to injury. He had an even stronger 2025-26 season across formats.The Bengal pacer claimed 37 wickets in seven matches to help his team reach the Ranji Trophy semi-finals.
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