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Shastri Backs Bhuvneshwar And Shami For India Squads
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News18•19-10-2026, 13:10
Shastri Backs Bhuvneshwar And Shami For India Squads
- •Bhuvneshwar Kumar returns to Team India and will lead the fast-bowling attack in New Zealand alongside Arshdeep Singh in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah.
- •Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes Bhuvneshwar's vast experience and quality make him ideal for New Zealand conditions.
- •Shastri also voiced support for Mohammed Shami, stating the pacer has done enough with both red and white balls to earn a recall to the Test and ODI squads.
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar earned a recall to India's T20I squad for the New Zealand series due to his impressive form and experience in the IPL. Former head coach Ravi Shastri noted that his extensive experience and skill set make him ideal for New Zealand conditions.
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri expressed that Mohammed Shami has delivered strong performances with both red and white balls and has earned a recall to India's Test and ODI squads. Shami has been awaiting an international return since the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy final.
Mohammed Shami's last Test appearance for India was against Australia in the final of the 2023 World Test Championship (WTC) held at The Oval in London.
