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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.
In brief
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 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…
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.
The essence
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.
