Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Saini Says Shami Deserves Recall After Bhuvneshwar Comeback
Navdeep Saini thinks Mohammed Shami should get another chance to play for India.
He says Shami has worked hard and performed in domestic cricket.
Saini also points to Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who has been chosen for India's upcoming T20I series against New Zealand.
Bhuvneshwar is returning to the national team after last playing at the 2022 T20 World Cup.
Saini says Bhuvneshwar did well in domestic cricket and the IPL.
He believes this shows players can earn another chance by performing consistently.
Saini said he does not know why Shami was not selected.
Navdeep Saini says Mohammed Shami deserves another opportunity with the Indian team.
Saini cites Shami's hard work and performances in domestic cricket.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been selected for India's upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand.
Bhuvneshwar's selection marks his return to the national team since the 2022 T20 World Cup.
Saini says Bhuvneshwar's domestic and IPL performances show consistent form can earn a recall.
- Who
- Navdeep Saini, Mohammed Shami and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
- What
- Saini has called for Shami to receive another chance with the Indian team, citing Bhuvneshwar's return as an example.
- When
- Bhuvneshwar is set to return for India's upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand; he last played for India at the 2022 T20 World Cup.
- Where
- India's national cricket team; Saini's remarks were made to RevSportz.
- Why
- Saini says Shami's domestic performances and hard work merit consideration, and that Bhuvneshwar's comeback shows consistent performance can lead to a recall.
- Advocate
- Navdeep Saini
- Player Saini wants recalled
- Mohammed Shami
- Returning player
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Upcoming series
- India's five-match T20I series against New Zealand
- Bhuvneshwar's last cited India appearance
- 2022 T20 World Cup
- Performances cited by Saini
- Domestic cricket and the IPL