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Mohammed Shami Faces End of India Career as BCCI Selectors Move On
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News18•18-10-2026, 18:59
Mohammed Shami Faces End of India Career as BCCI Selectors Move On
- •Reports indicate that Mohammed Shami's international career is all but over as the BCCI selection committee has completely moved on from the pacer.
- •Despite Bhuvneshwar Kumar making a return at age 36, selectors reportedly have no confidence in Shami's fitness for Tests and ODIs.
- •Chief selector Ajit Agarkar and the selection panel have consistently cited fitness concerns regarding Shami's exclusion.
- •Shami has continued playing domestic cricket for Bengal but recently pulled out of the playing 11 for a Ranji Trophy match against Services.
Key Questions Answered
The BCCI selection committee has completely moved on from 36-year-old pacer Mohammed Shami, continuing to harbor doubts regarding his long-term fitness and rhythm for ODIs and Tests. Selectors are instead focusing on building a younger core of fast bowlers for upcoming cycles like the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Mohammed Shami last featured for the Indian national team during the final of the 2025 Champions Trophy.
While 36-year-old Bhuvneshwar Kumar recently made a surprise return to India's T20I setup against West Indies after a four-year gap, the selection committee has ruled out a similar path or treatment for Shami.
