Shami targeted Ajit Agarkar. (Photo- PTI)
There are clouds of warning looming over the international career of Indian cricket team’s star fast bowler Mohammed Shami. Shami has not played any match for India after Champions Trophy 2025. The reason behind which is believed to be his fitness. He did not get a place in the team even for the recent Australia tour. After announcing the team, Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar had said that he did not have any information about Shami’s fitness. Now Shami has given a big statement on this issue.
Shami targeted Ajit Agarkar
Mohammed Shami joined Bengal’s practice session at Eden Gardens ahead of the first match of Ranji Trophy 2025-26 against Uttarakhand. He has been included in the team for this tournament. During this, he gave a big statement on not getting a place in the team. Shami said, ‘I have said earlier also that selection is not in my hands. If there is a fitness issue then I should not play for Bengal. I have played Champions Trophy 2025, IPL 2025, Duleep Trophy and I am in good touch.
Talking about being dropped from Australia tour and fitness update, he said, ‘I feel that I do not need to speak on this and create controversy. If I can play four-day cricket, I can also play 50-over cricket. As far as fitness updates are concerned, they will have to ask for it, it is not my responsibility to give updates or ask for updates. My job is to go to NCA (Centre of Excellence), prepare and play matches. That is their matter, who gives them updates, who does not.
VIDEO | Fit-again Mohammed Shami on Tuesday took a veiled dig at the national selectors after being ignored for the upcoming white-ball series in Australia, asserting that there should be no questions about his fitness as he is ready to play a full Ranji Trophy season for Bengal. pic.twitter.com/MZDGzOLdsG
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) October 14, 2025
Injuries troubled Shami
Mohammed Shami has had to stay away from cricket for some time due to injury and fitness. He has been struggling with injury since the 2023 World Cup. However, he was the highest wicket-taker for India in the Champions Trophy 2025 in February-March this year. After this he also participated in IPL. But now he is struggling to make a place in the team. But he is also calling himself fit, which may raise questions on Ajit Agarkar’s selection committee.