Shami's latest snub 'clear indicator' of Indian team moving on from senior pacer, says ex-India assistant coach
Firstcricket Staff • 4 months agoSenior pacer Mohammed Shami has not represented India since the ICC Champions Trophy in March, the last of his 64 Test appearances coming in the 2023 WTC final against Australia.
BCCI insider exposes Shami’s claims, says selectors were ‘desperate’ but pacer wasn’t ready: Report
Firstcricket Staff • 4 months agoA BCCI source has refuted pacer Mohammed Shami’s claims of him being ignored by chief selector Ajit Agarkar as he revealed that the cricketer refused to play an India A game.
Mohammed Shami cools tensions with Ajit Agarkar after match-winning spell in Ranji: ‘I am always involved in controversy’
Firstcricket Staff • 5 months agoMohammed Shami has decided to look past his verbal battle with BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar after another impressive performance in the domestic cricket.
Mohammed Shami reignites verbal battle with Ajit Agarkar: ‘Let him say whatever he wants. You have seen how I bowled’
Firstcricket Staff • 5 months agoMohammed Shami is not ready to relent as despite BCCI selector Ajit Agarkar stating that the fast bowler is not fully fit, the pacer has once against refuted that claims.
Shami hits back at selectors after being overlooked for India's tour of Australia: 'If there is a fitness issue...'
Firstcricket Staff • 5 months agoMohammed Shami, who had played a major role in helping India reach the final of the 2023 ICC World Cup, has not represented the Men in Blue since the Champions Trophy in March, having been overlooked for the England Tests, the Asia Cup as well as the upcoming white-ball tour of Australia.
Mohammed Shami hits out at reports on his form and fitness after ODI team snub: ‘There have been many rumours’
Firstcricket Staff • 5 months agoMohammed Shami slammed reports questioning his form and fitness, and also settled the Rohit Sharma vs Shubman Gill debate with a no-nonsense verdict.
Mohammed Shami’s India future in doubt after BCCI official makes sensational claim to newspaper: ‘He wasn’t too impressive’
Firstcricket Staff • 5 months agoMohammed Shami has not played for India since the Champions Trophy 2025, missing major series like the Test tour of England and the Asia Cup 2025. He was also snubbed for Australia tour.
Mohammed Shami questions calls for his retirement, reminds of his sacrifices: 'If someone has a problem, tell me'
Firstcricket Staff • 7 months agoMohammed Shami has hit back at those who want him retired, wondering why would anyone have problem with him continuing with cricket. He also highlighted the sacrifices he has done for Team India.
Shami's Test career in doubt? BCCI insider makes big claim about future: 'One needs to know if he is keen'
Firstcricket Staff • 7 months agoMohammed Shami has not played Tests for India since the ICC World Test Championship final in June 2023. While there's no doubt over his quality, Shami's prolonged fitness issue could bring an early end to his Test career, a BCCI insider has suggested.
Mohammed Shami included alongside Akash Deep in Bengal's probables for upcoming domestic season
• 8 months agoBesides Shami and Akash, Bengal have also included pacer Mukesh Kumar, top-order batter Abhimanyu Easwaran, spin-bowling all-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed and wicketkeeper-batter Abhishek Porel for the upcoming domestic season.