Archive · 4 Oct 2026
Dinesh Karthik Says India Should Move On From Shami
Dinesh Karthik does not think India should bring Mohammed Shami back to its one-day cricket team.
He says India has already moved on and has other fast bowlers to choose from.
Shami last played for India at the 2025 Champions Trophy.
He has performed well in domestic cricket, but he has not returned to the national team.
India has backed bowlers including Harshit Rana, Prasidh Krishna and Gurnoor Brar.
Some people called for Shami to return after India could not defend a big score against the West Indies.
Karthik also said losing Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma could affect one-day cricket.
Both players have said the 2027 World Cup is their final aim.
Dinesh Karthik said India should not bring Mohammed Shami back into its ODI plans for the 2027 World Cup.
Karthik said India has moved on and has other fast-bowling options, despite Shami's strong domestic performances.
Shami last played for India at the 2025 Champions Trophy, after returning from a long spell of injuries.
India backed Harshit Rana, Prasidh Krishna and Gurnoor Brar as pace options after moving on from Shami.
Following India's failure to defend 351 against the West Indies, calls grew for Shami and Bhuvneshwar Kumar to return.
- Who
- Dinesh Karthik gave his view on Mohammed Shami's place in India's ODI plans.
- What
- Karthik said there is no point in bringing Shami back for the 2027 World Cup.
- When
- Karthik's comments were reported on October 4, 2026; Shami last played for India at the 2025 Champions Trophy.
- Where
- The discussion concerned India's national ODI team.
- Why
- Karthik said India has moved on and has other fast bowlers available.
Keep Shami Out
Bring Experienced Bowlers Back
Shami's place in India's ODI plans
Keep Shami Out
Dinesh Karthik said India has moved beyond Shami, has other pace options and should not go back to him.
Bring Experienced Bowlers Back
After India failed to defend 351 against the West Indies, there were calls to bring Shami back; the article also notes his consistently good domestic performances.
- Karthik's view
- India should not bring Shami back into its ODI setup.
- Shami's last appearance
- The 2025 Champions Trophy.
- World Cup discussed
- 2027 ODI World Cup.
- Named pace options
- Harshit Rana, Prasidh Krishna and Gurnoor Brar.
- India's recent match
- India failed to defend 351 against the West Indies at home.
- Other possible return
- Calls were also made for Bhuvneshwar Kumar to return.
- Kohli and Rohit
- Both have said the 2027 World Cup is their final aim.