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