'Still selecting Kohli & Rohit': Ex-cricketer makes big statement on Shami's India snub
Mohammed Shami’s chances of returning to international cricket for India appear uncertain, with the pacer having not played for the national team for one-and-a-half years. Now 36, Shami has dealt with recurring injuries in recent years, and the Ajit Agarkar-led BCCI selection committee appears to have moved towards a younger group of fast bowlers.This has led to questions over whether Shami is being overlooked because of his age, especially as he has continued to perform in domestic cricket. There have been arguments that the BCCI should not rule him out because of his age, pointing to experienced fast bowlers such as Mitchell Starc, who continue to play for Australia.However, former India cricketer Aakash Chopra said age is not the only reason Shami is out of the Indian team."There is a stark difference between Mohammed Shami and Mitchell Starc.
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