Shami, Sarfaraz Dropped from India Squad for NZ Series: Reasons Revealed

• BCCI announced India squad for New Zealand tour (3 ODIs, 5 T20s), dropping Mohammed Shami and Sarfaraz Khan.
• Mohammed Shami, last played March 2025, dropped due to a reported dispute with the selection committee chairman over his fitness.
• Shami allegedly stated checking his fitness is the selection committee's job, not his, leading to controversy.
• Sarfaraz Khan, despite excellent domestic performance, excluded for leaking dressing room matters during a past Team India tour.
• Both players, despite strong domestic form, face continued exclusion from the national squad due to these issues.

Why It Matters: Shami's fitness dispute and Sarfaraz's dressing room leak cost them spots in India's NZ squad.