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IND vs NZ: Bhuvi makes a comeback, Shami's wait continues as selectors ignore him
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News18•16-10-2026, 23:28
IND vs NZ: Bhuvi makes a comeback, Shami's wait continues as selectors ignore him
- •Team India is set to tour New Zealand following the series against West Indies, with the T20, ODI, and Test squads now announced.
- •Bhuvneshwar Kumar has made a much-anticipated comeback to the Indian T20 squad after a long gap of four years.
- •Mohammed Shami recently delivered a stellar performance in the Ranji Trophy for Bengal against Delhi, picking up a total of five wickets.
- •Following his brilliant domestic form, strong expectations were built that Shami would secure a spot in the squad against New Zealand.
- •Despite his consistent domestic success, the selectors once again ignored Mohammed Shami, leaving him and his supporters disappointed.
Key Questions Answered
Despite taking five wickets for Bengal against Delhi in the Ranji Trophy match, Mohammed Shami was once again ignored by selectors for Team India's ODI squad against New Zealand, leaving him disappointed after years of brilliant domestic bowling.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar returned to Team India's squad for the T20 series against New Zealand following a long gap of four years.
Shubman Gill has been appointed as the captain of the Indian squad for the first three ODI matches of the New Zealand series.
