Archive · 1 Jan 2026
Shami's India Return Possible as Selectors Monitor Domestic Performances
Mohammed Shami is a cricket player who hasn't played for India in a while.
He's been doing really well in smaller games in India, and the people who pick the team are watching him closely.
They might pick him for the next big games against New Zealand and even think about him for the World Cup in 2027.
The only worry is if he's fit enough to play, especially since he hurt his ankle before.
He's taken lots of wickets in the past, so he's a strong player to have on the team.
Mohammed Shami has been impressive in domestic cricket with 17 wickets in limited-overs and 20 in first-class matches.
Selectors are monitoring his performances and fitness for a potential return to the Indian team.
His last ODI appearance was in early 2024 during the Champions Trophy.
Concerns about his fitness arose after an ankle injury during the 2023 World Cup.
He could be considered for the New Zealand ODI series and the 2027 World Cup.
- Who
- Mohammed Shami, Indian cricket player
- What
- Potential return to the Indian cricket team
- When
- Less than two years before the 2027 ODI World Cup
- Where
- India, with potential series against New Zealand
- Why
- Impressive domestic performances and selectors monitoring his fitness
- Player
- Mohammed Shami
- Last ODI
- Early 2024 (Champions Trophy)
- Recent Domestic Performances
- 17 wickets in Vijay Hazare Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, 20 wickets in Ranji Trophy
- Selection Concerns
- Fitness, especially after ankle injury in 2023 World Cup
- Potential Return
- New Zealand ODI series and 2027 World Cup
