Ashwin on Shami's absence and Siraj's exciting return

Indian cricket star Ravichandran Ashwin shared his thoughts on Mohammad Shami missing out on the ODI squad against New Zealand. Despite Shami's impressive 11 wickets in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, Ashwin said it was expected due to injury concerns. He was excited about Mohammed Siraj returning and emphasized the need for team clarity as they gear up for the 2027 World Cup.

Quick rundown

1.Shami's exclusion from the ODI squad was expected.

2.Ashwin believes selectors have moved on from Shami.

3.Siraj's return to the ODI squad is seen as a positive move.

4.India's ODI matches will be played in Vadodara, Rajkot, and Indore.

5.Selectors focus on experience for the 2027 World Cup.

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