Shami Snubbed for NZ ODIs Despite Stellar Domestic Form; Coach Slams 'Shameful' Decision

• Mohammed Shami excluded from India's ODI squad for the New Zealand series, sparking controversy.
• Shami last represented India in March 2025, playing in the Champions Trophy final.
• He showcased exceptional form in domestic cricket: 20 wickets in 4 Ranji matches, 16 in 7 Syed Mushtaq Ali matches, and 8 in 4 Vijay Hazare matches.
• Bengal's head coach, Laxmi Ratan Shukla, expressed fury over the selection committee's decision.
• Shukla labeled the exclusion 'shameful' and an 'injustice' given Shami's dedication to domestic cricket.

Why It Matters: Shami's exclusion from the NZ ODI squad despite strong domestic form draws sharp criticism.