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He is miffed with the selection panel for ignoring him for the tournament. Shami played T20Is during the home series against England earlier this year.
Mohammed Shami reacted to his snub on Wednesday for the Asia Cup 2025. He is miffed with the selection panel for ignoring him for the tournament. Shami played T20Is during the home series against England earlier this year. It was his first T20 game in three years, with his previous outing coming in 2022. The right-arm pacer took three wickets in two matches.
However, the 35-year-old was below par for Sunrisers Hyderabad, taking six wickets in nine games at an economy rate of 11.23 in IPL 2025. Shami was not considered for the England Test series. Ajit Agarkar, the chief selector, had said that Shami was not fit, but the fast bowler revealed that he will be competing in the Duleep Trophy.
“I don’t blame anyone. If you think I am good and right for the team, give me a chance, and if I am not, I have no issues. I trust myself, and when I am given an opportunity, I’ll give my best,” he told News24 Sports.
When asked about his availability for the Asia Cup, he said: “If I can play the Duleep Trophy, then why won’t I be able to compete in T20 cricket?”
“I don’t have any hope of playing international cricket”: Mohammed Shami
India will play two Test matches against the West Indies at home, but Shami has no hope of playing for the country. “I don’t have any hope of playing international matches. If they give me a chance, I will give my best. The selection is not in my hands. I am available for all formats. I cleared the fitness test in Bengaluru and now I am ready to play in the Duleep Trophy,” he added.