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Mohammad Shami vents frustration over India snub after Bhuvneshwar return
Mohammad Shami has expressed his disappointment at being overlooked for the Indian cricket team despite consistent performances in domestic cricket, Aaj Tak reports. The 36-year-old fast bowler, who last played for India in the 2025 Champions Trophy, spoke to Revsportz after Bhuvneshwar Kumar was recalled to the T20I squad for the New Zealand tour.
Shami said he has no role in selection matters and is fully focused on the Ranji Trophy for Bengal. Aaj Tak quotes him as saying that if he does not get another chance to play for India, it is not his loss. TV9 Hindi reports that Shami stated his selection or non-selection does not affect him, and he will give his best whenever he gets an opportunity.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar returned to the T20I side after four years, following a strong IPL 2026 performance. Both outlets report Shami has been out of the national team since the 2025 Champions Trophy due to fitness issues and selectors preferring younger players.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Aaj Tak frames Shami's remarks as an emotional outburst, using words like 'pain' and 'anger' in the headline and highlighting his past controversial statements. TV9 Hindi reports the same interview in a neutral tone, emphasising Shami's stated focus on the Ranji Trophy rather than selection. Aaj Tak omits context about Shami's recent fitness struggles, while TV9 Hindi notes his fitness has been a concern since the 2023 World Cup. Both outlets agree Shami last played for India in the 2025 Champions Trophy and that selectors have favoured younger bowlers. Whether the selection committee will recall Shami for the 2027 World Cup remains an open question, as TV9 Hindi notes no signals have emerged yet.
Coverage: 2 sources, 1 neutral, 1 sensationalist
Sources (2): aajtak.in (sensationalist), tv9hindi.com (neutral report)
This brief was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above, so one read covers every framing they carry. Methodology and corrections.
