# Zaheer Khan says Shami must wait for Team India return

2026-08-10T11:57:03+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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Zaheer Khan has told Mohammed Shami to be patient and not to give up despite being overlooked for India's ODI squad. The former pacer said the selection committee's priorities lie elsewhere at present. He advised Shami to focus on playing matches and performing consistently. Shami last played for India in the 2023 World Cup final and has been struggling with fitness issues since then.

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- sports.ndtv.com <https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/zaheer-khans-clear-message-to-mohammed-shami-over-repeated-team-india-snub-11888251>

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