Shami Snubbed for NZ ODIs Despite Form; Coaches Slam Agarkar-led Selectors
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News18•04-01-2026, 10:10
Shami Snubbed for NZ ODIs Despite Form; Coaches Slam Agarkar-led Selectors
- •Mohammed Shami excluded from 15-member Indian squad for upcoming New Zealand ODI series, sparking controversy.
- •Shami's personal coach Badaruddin and Bengal coach Laxmi Ratan Shukla heavily criticized the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee's decision.
- •Despite recovering from injury, Shami showed excellent form, taking 11 wickets in 5 Vijay Hazare Trophy matches and 16 wickets in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
- •Coaches questioned why a fit and in-form Shami was ignored, suggesting injustice and humiliation after his domestic efforts.
- •Speculation arises about the reasons for non-selection, including a focus on youth for 2027 World Cup or potential past differences with Agarkar.
Why It Matters: Shami's exclusion from NZ ODIs despite strong domestic form sparks outrage and questions selectors' motives.
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