Mohammed Shami wasn't selected for NZ tour. Photo: PTI
\n\nThere was no place for Mohammed Shami in any of the squads for the New Zealand tour. The selectors named two ODI squads and a Test team, but the Pragyan Ojha-headed selection panel ignored Shami. The right-arm pacer hasn't played an international match since the 2023 ODI World Cup final. He finished as the highest wicket-taker in the ICC event. An injury kept him out of action for a long period, and he also missed IPL 2024. He wasn't considered for selection even after making his return to domestic cricket.
\n\nR Ashwin has shared his take on Shami's absence and he hopes that the door is not closed on him. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ashwin said that Shami is not being given much preference.
\n\n“I really hope that if he is fit and can perform, the door is not closed on him. However, the players who have been picked have also performed well. Prasidh Krishna has been bowling really well, and Akash Deep has also bowled well. So, whoever is getting picked deserves to be there. Mohammed Shami will have to wait in the queue, and I hope the door…
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