Shami's Mushtaq Ali form raises India selection questions

Mohammed Shami, a fast bowler from India, has been playing really well in a big cricket tournament called the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy.

He has taken 16 wickets in 7 games, which is a lot!

But even though he's doing so well, the people who pick the Indian team (called selectors) seem to be focusing on younger players for the future.

They think players like Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana will have more experience by the time the next big tournaments come around.

Shami is 35 now, and by the time the next ODI World Cup happens in 2027, he'll be 37.

So, even though Shami is doing great, it's not clear if he'll be picked for the big tournaments in the future.

He'll have to keep playing well and hope for a good season in the IPL with the Lucknow Super Giants in 2026.