Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Bengal's star pacer Mohammed Shami
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News1804-01-2026, 11:06

Shami Snub Sparks Fury: Coach Slams Agarkar Over ODI Exclusion

  • Mohammed Shami's personal coach criticized the selection committee and Ajit Agarkar for his 10-month ODI absence.
  • Shami was overlooked despite taking 47 wickets in 16 domestic games this season, including 11 in Vijay Hazare Trophy.
  • Selectors chose Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, and Prasidh Krishna as preferred fast bowlers.
  • Bengal head coach Laxmi Ratan Shukla also expressed displeasure, calling it an "injustice" to Shami.
  • Coaches questioned what more Shami needs to do to earn a recall to the Indian team.

Why It Matters: Shami's consistent domestic form isn't enough for ODI selection, sparking outrage from his coaches.

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