Shami's Exclusion Sparks 'Betrayal' Outcry: Is Bengal Being Sidelined?

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News18•04-01-2026, 10:34
Shami's Exclusion Sparks 'Betrayal' Outcry: Is Bengal Being Sidelined?
- •Mohammad Shami excluded from Indian team despite consistent domestic performances.
- •Shami took 3 wickets for Bengal against Assam in Vijay Hazare Trophy; consistently performs in Ranji, Mushtaq Ali.
- •Bengal coach Laxmi Ratan Shukla calls Shami's non-selection a 'betrayal of cricket' and 'shameful matter'.
- •Article highlights a 'cold war' between Shami and chief selector Agarkar over selection.
- •Ruturaj Gaikwad also struggling to impress selectors despite scoring 105 runs in an ODI.
Why It Matters: Shami's consistent performance is ignored by selectors, raising questions about fairness and selection criteria.
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