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Mohammed Shami's Team India Return Hopes Dashed by Dinesh Karthik
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News18•05-10-2026, 15:52
Mohammed Shami's Team India Return Hopes Dashed by Dinesh Karthik
- •Experienced fast bowler Mohammed Shami has been struggling for a comeback to Team India due to injuries and selection snubs over the past year.
- •Former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik stated that the Indian team has moved on from Shami and there is no longer a place for him in the squad.
- •Team India management is currently focusing on building a strong young squad and nurturing talent for the upcoming ODI World Cup.
- •Established bowlers like Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Siraj along with emerging pacers have made it difficult for Shami to fit into the current bowling unit.
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Dinesh Karthik stated that the Indian team has moved on from Mohammed Shami and there is no longer a place for him in the squad. He noted that the team management is currently focusing on young talent to build a strong squad for the upcoming ODI World Cup.
Mohammed Shami does not fit into Team India's current bowling unit, which already features established stars and younger players being given opportunities for the future. Additionally, his public media statements regarding his fitness have become a hurdle in his comeback.
Mohammed Shami last played international cricket in the final of the Champions Trophy in March 2025.
