Mohammed Shami: 'Team selection is not my job...' Mohammed Shami breaks silence on not being selected for the Australia tour

Mohammed Shami: Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami has been left out of the ODI and T20I series against Australia. Shami last played for India in the 2025 Champions Trophy, after which he has been out of international cricket due to fitness issues. Shami recently broke his silence regarding his fitness.

Mohammed Shami: India's fast bowler Mohammed Shami has not been included in the ODI and T20 series against Australia. The selection committee headed by Ajit Agarkar had not given him a place in the Test series against West Indies and the ODI and T20 team against Australia. Recently, Shami has given his reaction on not being selected against Australia. Shami said that he respects the decision of the selectors, but is always ready to return to the field.

Mohammed Shami has been away from international cricket for a long time. He last played for India in the Champions Trophy 2025. Since then, fitness issues have prevented him from returning to the national team.

Shami broke his silence
Shami said on his YouTube channel, "There are many rumours and memes floating around about my non-selection in the team. It's not in my hands to be selected in the team. It's entirely the decision of the selection committee, the coach and the captain. If they feel I should be in the team, I'm ready, and if they feel I need some more time, I respect that decision as well. Whenever I get a chance, I'll be fully prepared to play on the field."

What did shami say

Shami stated that many questions had been raised about his fitness. He also said that the selectors did not include him in the team because he had not played much domestic cricket recently. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar also cited the same reason, saying that domestic performance was given priority in selection. Regarding his fitness, Shami said that he feels completely fit and is bowling at the same pace as before.

I am completely fit

Shami further said, "My fitness is absolutely fine and I am constantly trying to improve. When you are away from the field for some time, it is very important to keep yourself motivated. I recently played in the Duleep Trophy, where I felt very comfortable. I was in good rhythm and bowled around 35 overs. I am not facing any fitness issues."

Bengal's upcoming Ranji Trophy campaign marks the return of Mohammed Shami to red-ball cricket. Shami will lead the team's attack as the main bowler in the tournament, alongside Ishan Porel and Akash Deep.

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