Indias fast bowler Mohammed Shami might play for the team again in the one day international series against New Zealand. This series is going to start on January 11.The people who choose the players have not said anything about this yet. Mohammed Shami is a player and he might be back in the team for the series, against New Zealand.
Recent Absence from the National Team
Mohammed Shami played for India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This was his game for India. He was in the final against New Zealand on March 9. Mohammed Shami did not play for India after that. He had some fitness problems. So he was not, in the team.. Mohammed Shami still plays cricket at home. He plays a lot in cricket. So the national team does not pick Mohammed Shami.
Selectors Monitoring Fitness and Form
- The people in charge of the BCCI are keeping an eye on how Shami does in domestic games. Shami is a good player that is not the problem. The main thing they are worried, about is whether Shami is fit to play.
- People are talking about whether Shami will be picked for the New Zealand ODI series. If they do pick him it will not be a surprise. The people also said that Shami still has a chance to play in the ODI World Cup 2027.
Past Performances at the International Level
- In the ODI World Cup 2023 Mohammed Shami was the player who took the wickets.. Since then Mohammed Shami has not played as many matches. Mohammed Shami last played a Test match in the World Test Championship 2023 final. The team Mohammed Shami played against was Australia.
- Mohammed Shami played a T20 match recently. This T20 match was on February 2 2025. The team Mohammed Shami played against was England. The match was in Mumbai.
- The BCCI announced the T20 World Cup 2026 squad.. Mohammed Shami was not, in this squad.
Strong Domestic Cricket Record
Shami is doing well in domestic tournaments. He has gotten six wickets in three matches, in the Vijay Hazare Trophy that is going on right now. Shami did a job earlier in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy too. In that tournament Shami played for Bengal. Got 16 wickets in seven matches. Shami is really showing what he can do in these tournaments.
Possibility of Selection Against New Zealand
Reports suggest that Jasprit Bumrah may be rested for the ODI series against New Zealand. This has increased speculation around Shami’s inclusion. His current form and experience could play a key role in the selectors’ final decision.
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