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Shami questions Bhuvneshwar's delayed India recall

Shami backed Bhuvneshwar Kumar's selection while questioning why his own domestic form has not earned an India recall.

Mohammed Shami said Bhuvneshwar Kumar should have been picked for India a long time ago. The swing bowler earned a T20I recall for the New Zealand tour.

Shami, 36, took 4 for 30 in 17.3 overs on the opening day of Bengal's Ranji Trophy match against Delhi at Kalyani. He dismissed Yash Dhull, Ayush Doseja, Hrithik Shokeen and Divij Mehra as Bengal bowled Delhi out for 240. Akash Deep and Mukesh Kumar also took wickets.

Shami criticised the slow Kalyani pitch and said Bengal deserved a more helpful surface given their fast bowling resources. He last played for India in the 2025 Champions Trophy and has not featured in Tests since the 2023 World Test Championship final.

The story so far
  1. Oct 11Mohammed Shami questions pitch after taking four for Bengal

    Mohammed Shami took four for 30 against Delhi and criticised the slow Kalyani pitch while welcoming Bhuvneshwar Kumar's India recall.

  2. Oct 11Mohammed Shami says Bhuvneshwar Kumar should have been picked earlier

    Mohammed Shami welcomed Bhuvneshwar Kumar's India recall and said the seamer should have been picked earlier after consistent domestic and IPL performances.

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