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Will Mohammed Shami return to Team India? Dinesh Karthik shares his views
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News18•05-10-2026, 15:58
Will Mohammed Shami return to Team India? Dinesh Karthik shares his views
- •Mohammed Shami has been continuously overlooked for selection due to injuries and fitness issues after not playing international cricket for a while.
- •Former Indian player Dinesh Karthik stated that the Indian team management has moved past him and recalling him is not useful.
- •The selection committee is acting with the future in mind and prioritizing young fast bowlers in the squad.
- •With pacers like Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, and rising youngsters getting opportunities, Shami's return has become very difficult.
Key Questions Answered
Dinesh Karthik stated that the Indian team management has moved past Mohammed Shami and that recalling him to the team is no longer the right decision or necessary.
The selection committee is acting with the future in mind, prioritizing young players and providing gradual opportunities to pacers like Gurnoor Brar, Aquib Nabi, and Anshul Kamboj.
The Indian bowling department is currently led by senior fast bowlers including Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, and Prasidh Krishna.
