Shami's Sacrifice Ignored? Agarkar Cites Fitness as Reason for Team India Snub

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News18•04-01-2026, 22:07
Shami's Sacrifice Ignored? Agarkar Cites Fitness as Reason for Team India Snub
- •Mohammed Shami, despite strong domestic performances, is not selected for Team India.
- •In 2016, Shami played a Test match against New Zealand while his 14-month-old daughter, Ayra, was in ICU.
- •He took 6 wickets in that Kolkata Test, helping India win, and kept his daughter's critical condition secret from the team until after the match.
- •Shami had previously criticized chief selector Ajit Agarkar over his non-selection.
- •Ajit Agarkar stated that Shami's fitness issues are the reason for his exclusion from Team India.
Why It Matters: Mohammed Shami's past sacrifices and current form are overlooked due to fitness concerns, sparking debate.
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