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Mohammed Shami Fires Back After Bhuvneshwar Kumar India Recall
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News18•10-10-2026, 15:33
Mohammed Shami Fires Back After Bhuvneshwar Kumar India Recall
- •Mohammed Shami stated that it would not be his loss if he never plays for India again, following Bhuvneshwar Kumar's unexpected return to the T20I squad.
- •Shami last featured for India during the 2025 Champions Trophy and has struggled to regain his spot despite consistent performances in domestic cricket for Bengal.
- •While selectors recalled Bhuvneshwar based on his IPL form, Shami maintains that his immediate focus remains entirely on domestic matches like the Ranji Trophy.
- •Selectors have increasingly favored younger bowling options while citing fitness concerns for veteran pacers like Shami.
Key Questions Answered
Mohammed Shami stated that it would not be his loss if he never got the chance to play for India again, emphasizing that his current focus is entirely on domestic cricket and giving his best for Bengal.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar earned a recall to the Indian T20I team following stellar performances in the IPL with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where he claimed 45 wickets across the 2025 and 2026 seasons.
Mohammed Shami last represented India during the 2025 Champions Trophy before being sidelined due to fitness concerns and a shift toward younger bowling alternatives.
