Archive · 5 Sep 2026
Ishan Kishan Highlights Shami’s Hunger for India Comeback
Mohammed Shami is an experienced Indian fast bowler who wants to play for India again.
He has not played for the international team since the 2025 Champions Trophy.
Even so, he has continued playing domestic cricket for Bengal and East Zone.
Ishan Kishan is leading East Zone in the Duleep Trophy.
Kishan says Shami is still working very hard.
He notices that Shami has a lot of energy and motivation.
Shami has taken many wickets in domestic competitions this season.
Kishan believes Shami’s performances show that he still wants an India comeback.
Ishan Kishan said Mohammed Shami still has the hunger and motivation to return to India’s squad.
Shami has not played internationally since India’s 2025 Champions Trophy win and has not been selected recently.
Kishan praised Shami’s intensity, energy and leadership while captaining East Zone in the Duleep Trophy.
Shami took 37 Ranji Trophy wickets in 2025-26 at an average of 16.72.
He also led Bengal’s wicket-taking in the Syed Mushtaq Ali and Vijay Hazare trophies.
- Who
- Mohammed Shami and Ishan Kishan are central to the story, with Kishan discussing Shami’s return hopes.
- What
- Kishan said Shami remains highly motivated to regain a place in India’s squad after strong domestic performances.
- When
- Shami has been out of international cricket since India’s 2025 Champions Trophy win; his domestic performances cited are from the 2025-26 season.
- Where
- The comments were made in Chennai before the Duleep Trophy final between East Zone and South Zone.
- Why
- Shami is seeking an India comeback while continuing to perform in domestic cricket despite not being selected recently.
- Last international appearance
- India’s 2025 Champions Trophy win
- Age mentioned
- 36
- Ranji Trophy 2025-26 wickets
- 37 at an average of 16.72
- Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025-26
- 16 wickets in seven innings
- Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26
- 15 wickets in seven innings
- Duleep Trophy role
- Kishan is leading Shami in East Zone