New Delhi: There is a strong discussion then on the name of fast bowler Mohammed Shami. He did not play any match for India without playing the Champions Trophy 2025 final in March, but now there is a possibility of him stuff selected in the ODI series versus New Zealand from January 11. A source related to the team selection has indicated that Shami's name is not stuff considered just as a formality, but seriously.
What are the selectors thinking?
According to a BCCI source, Shami's specimen is stuck only on fitness. There is no doubt on the remaining aspects. In the words of the formula, "He remains in the conversation. It is wrong to say that he is out of the running. If fitness remains as expected, a comeback is possible. Selection in the New Zealand series would not be a surprise."
It is moreover believed that if the soul continues to cooperate, then it is not untellable to see Shami till the 2027 World Cup.
How was your recent performance in domestic cricket?
Shami's domestic form is a matter of relief for the selectors.
- Vijay Hazare Trophy: 3 matches, 6 wickets
- Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: 7 matches, 16 wickets, playing for Bengal
This performance shows that the long unravel did not stupefy his skills. The whet of the wittiness is still the same.
Why might Shami be important?
Jasprit Bumrah is likely to be rested for the series. In such a situation, the need for an experienced pacer increases. In the last ODI series versus South Africa, the young pacers took limited wholesomeness of the opportunity they got. None of Arshdeep, Harshit Rana, and Prasidh Krishna made a steady impact. In such an environment, Shami's presence can transpiration the wastefulness of the bowling unit.
Where is their place in the worthier picture?
Shami does not currently towards in the plans for the T20 World Cup 2026, but the window for a place in the ODI and Test teams has not closed.
- Last Test: WTC 2023 Final
- Last T20I: February 2025, versus England
Whether he gets a endangerment to make a comeback now or not will depend on the fitness report and team combination surpassing selection.
Now what's next?
The team will be spoken in the coming days. If Shami's name comes up, the Indian pace wade will get the experience, the lack of which was unmistakably visible in the past months. His return could midpoint not just selection but moreover a return of conviction in the bowling department.
