# Ravi Shastri pushes Mohammed Shami's India return

> Ravi Shastri urges Mohammed Shami's return to India squad, suggests Jasprit Bumrah focus on Test cricket.
- Title: Ravi Shastri pushes Mohammed Shami's India return · mint
- Summary: Ravi Shastri urges Mohammed Shami's return to India squad, suggests Jasprit Bumrah focus on Test cricket. Ravi Shastri says Mohammed Shami has earned a…
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- Author: Koushik Paul
- Published: 2026-10-19T04:49:46+00:00
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- Topics: mohammed shami, jasprit bumrah, ravi shastri, bcci, india, odis, tests, 2027 odi world cup, new zealand, news
## Mohammed Shami's last India appearance
Mohammed Shami last played for India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, where he took nine wickets.
## Shami's domestic form
Shami took seven wickets in three Duleep Trophy matches at an average of 26.57 to help East Zone win the title.
## Shami's Ranji Trophy performance
Shami claimed 37 wickets for Bengal in seven Ranji Trophy matches during the 2025-26 season.
## Shami's IPL results
Shami took six wickets in nine IPL matches for Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2025 and 12 wickets in 13 matches for Lucknow Super Giants in 2026.
## Ravi Shastri's call for Shami
Ravi Shastri said Shami has done enough with both red and white balls to be recalled to the Test and ODI sides.
## Bumrah's recent injury
Bumrah suffered a knee injury during the second ODI against England in Cardiff and missed the Test tour to Sri Lanka.
## Bumrah's 2027 World Cup focus
Ravi Shastri advised Bumrah to focus primarily on Test cricket until the 2027 ODI World Cup, preserving him for New Zealand's two Tests.
## India's New Zealand series
India will play five T20Is, five ODIs, and two Tests against New Zealand starting next month.
## Key takeaway

Ravi Shastri says Mohammed Shami has earned a return to India's Test and ODI teams after his strong domestic performances, while advising Jasprit Bumrah to prioritize Test cricket ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup.