Shami not giving up hope of India recall
Veteran Indian pacer Mohammed Shami has clarified his absence from a recent Ranji Trophy match, citing pitch conditions rather than fitness issues. He remains committed to returning to the national team when required.
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Public speculation regarding the fitness and availability of high-profile athletes often impacts team selection narratives and fan expectations.
Shami not giving up hope of India recall left Mohammed Shami. FILE PHOTO FILE PHOTO https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/otb6ox/article71604746.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/TH12-SARANGI-RaG05GLAB9O.3.jpg.jpg th-online Administrator Mohammed Shami. CAB The veteran pacer’s absence from Bengal’s Ranji fixture against Services had prompted more theories surrounding his fitness New Delhi A day after India’s Test and ODI squads for the tour of New Zealand were announced, Bengal trained in preparation for its Ranji Trophy game against Services at Palam. Mohammed Shami was very much a part of the practice session, but when the game began the following morning, the veteran pacer was absent from the playing XI. It could have been perceived to be a vexed reaction to his continued absence from India’s plans over the last 18 months and certainly prompted more theories surrounding Shami’s fitness, but the 36-year-old set the record straight on Tuesday. “You could see the condition of the pitch, right?
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