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Shami's Domestic Form Keeps 2027 World Cup Return Possible

Mohammed Shami's ODI future: What Bengal pacer's numbers in domestic cricket say about his India prospects? · livemint.com

Mohammed Shami is a fast bowler who has not played for India since March 2025.

He has continued playing for Bengal and other domestic teams.

In one domestic season, he took many wickets in several competitions.

He also took seven wickets for East Zone in a Duleep Trophy-winning campaign.

Those performances show he is still bowling regularly.

His IPL results in 2025 and 2026 were less impressive, with 18 wickets in 22 matches.

Shami was India's top wicket-taker at the 2023 ODI World Cup.

He could be considered for India again, but selectors will decide whether he plays in the November series against New Zealand.

Key facts

India ODI record: 108 matches and 206 wickets
Last India appearance: Champions Trophy final against New Zealand in March 2025
2025-26 Vijay Hazare Trophy: 15 wickets in seven matches for Bengal
2025-26 Ranji Trophy: 37 wickets in seven matches as Bengal reached the semifinals
2025-26 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: 16 wickets in seven appearances
2026-27 Duleep Trophy: Seven wickets for East Zone, which won the tournament; Shami also completed 100 first-class appearances
Recent IPL record: 18 wickets in 22 matches across the 2025 and 2026 seasons, at about 10 runs per over
2023 ODI World Cup: 24 wickets in seven matches, including three five-wicket hauls

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