R Ashwin spills the tea on Shami's ODI squad drama—yawn!

So, R Ashwin just spilled the tea on Shami's snub for the ODI squad against New Zealand, and honestly, it was as predictable as a plot twist in a bad rom-com. The selectors are like, 'Can Shami keep it together till 2027?' Spoiler: they’re not convinced. But hey, Siraj got the call-up, and Ashwin's vibing with that! Shami's busy snagging wickets in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, but it's been ages since he wore the blue jersey.

Quick rundown

1.Ashwin says Shami's 2027 World Cup readiness hinges on current form and workload.

2.Shami's ODI non-selection is framed as workload management over potential.

3.Siraj's inclusion adds needed experience for India's 2027 World Cup plan.

4.BCCI announced India's ODI squad for NZ on January 3.

5.Shami's domestic form for Bengal in the Hazare Trophy shows 11 wickets in five games.

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Bengal coach Shukla ka gussa: Shami ko ODI squad se kyun bhool gaye?
Bhaiyon aur behnon, Bengal coach Laxmi Ratan Shukla ne selection committee par gussa nikala hai! Ajit Agarkar ki leadership mein, Mohammed Shami ko ODI squad se bhoolna shameful hai. Shami ne toh domestic cricket mein 11 wickets liye hain, lekin selectors ka future plan kuch aur hai. New Zealand ke saath series shuru hone wali hai, aur Shami ka naam nahi hai—kya baat hai!
09:05 am on Sunday, 4 January, 2026

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