Team India pacer Mohammed Shami has been left out of the 18-member squad for the upcoming five-match Test series against England and his absence has sparked speculation about the future of his red-ball career. A former national selector stated that Shami is no longer the same bowler he used to be.
Shami returned to competitive cricket last November after a lengthy injury break. He has played white-ball matches for India, including the Champions Trophy 2025. However, the team management and selectors still have concerns about his fitness for the demands of the longer format of the game.
Mohammed Shami is unlikely to feature in India’s future red-ball plans. If he isn’t considered for major overseas assignments like tours of Australia or England, there’s little chance of him being recalled for home Tests later in the year.
“If Mohammed Shami isn’t available in Australia or England, why would the selectors pick him against West Indies and South Africa at home. They might as well use Akash Deep, Arshdeep, Harshit or Mukesh as Siraj or Bumrah’s partner," the ex-selector was quoted as saying by news agency PTI.
“Shami’s body is ageing, and one has to accept that he is no longer the bowler he used to be," the selector added.
Selectors Had No Choice But to Leave Mohammed Shami Out
According to a report by PTI, a representative from the BCCI’s Sports Science and Medical team recently assessed Shami in Lucknow. The evaluation concluded that his body is not yet ready to handle the physical demands of Test cricket, especially bowling 15 to 20 overs a day.
The team management had hoped to include Shami for the high-profile series, especially since three of the five selected pacers have fewer than 10 Test appearances, with Arshdeep Singh yet to debut in red-ball cricket.
However, given the medical team’s assessment, the selectors had no choice but to leave him out despite the value his experience could have brought.
Mohammed Shami Struggled in English Conditions in Test Cricket
Mohammed Shami, who began his Test career in 2013, has taken 229 wickets in 64 matches at an average of 27.71. In English conditions, he has picked up 42 wickets in 25 innings at an average of 40.50.
in away conditions, The right arm pacer has secured 145 wickets in 76 innings at an average of 30.33, including four five-wicket hauls.
The veteran pacer, missed the 2024–25 Border-Gavaskar series in Australia due to injury rehabilitation following the 2023 ODI World Cup. India went on to lose the series 1–3 in UAtrlaia and fialed to advacne to WTC 2025 final.
In the ongoing IPL 2025, Shami has struggled for form, managing only six wickets from nine matches while conceding runs at an economy rate of 11.23.
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