Shami's Absence: BCCI's Bold Move Sparks Debate

So, the BCCI just dropped the squad for the Afghanistan clash, and guess who’s missing? The legendary Mohammed Shami! Ajit Agarkar, the selection maestro, confirmed Shami didn’t even make it to the gossip column. Apparently, he’s only fit for T20s, leaving his longer format dreams in the dust. With 10 wickets in 12 matches, Shami's still got the magic, but the selectors are playing hard to get. They want a little more flair before giving him the green light.

Quick rundown

1.Shami's absence from the squad is the talk of the town.

2.Agarkar confirmed Shami's name was a no-show in discussions.

3.Shami is currently only fit for T20s, according to selectors.

4.He hasn't played for India since the 2025 Champions Trophy.

5.Selectors want more from Shami before giving him the nod.

Jadeja Dropped: Harsh Dubey Steps Up for India vs Afghanistan
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01:40 pm on Tuesday, 19 May, 2026

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