Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Wasim Jaffer Says Mohammed Shami Deserves ODI Recall
Wasim Jaffer thinks India should bring Mohammed Shami back into its ODI team.
He also believes Shami should be considered for the Test team.
Jaffer says India has tried several bowlers but still has not settled on its pace attack.
He would choose Jasprit Bumrah, Shami and Mohammed Siraj.
Jaffer says India should use experienced bowlers before thinking about rebuilding with younger players.
Shami last played for India at the 2025 Champions Trophy.
The article says he has continued to perform for Bengal.
Former selector Ajit Agarkar had said Shami faced fitness issues.
Jaffer says Shami's experience matters with the 2027 World Cup approaching.
Former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer says Mohammed Shami should be considered for India's ODI and Test teams.
Jaffer argues India has not settled on its second and third seamers, despite trying several players.
He names Jasprit Bumrah, Shami and Mohammed Siraj as his preferred pace attack, with rebuilding to come later.
Shami last played for India at the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy and has continued performing for Bengal, according to the article.
Former selector Ajit Agarkar previously cited fitness issues regarding Shami; Jaffer points to the approaching 2027 World Cup as a reason to use experienced bowlers.
- Who
- Wasim Jaffer is urging selectors to consider Mohammed Shami for India's ODI and Test teams.
- What
- Jaffer says Shami should be in the ODI team and identifies him as part of his preferred pace attack.
- When
- The discussion comes ahead of the 2027 World Cup; Shami last played for India at the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
- Where
- India's national cricket team.
- Why
- Jaffer says India has not settled on its second and third seamers and should use experienced bowlers.
Recall Shami
Fitness Concern
Shami's place in the national team
Recall Shami
Jaffer says Shami should be included in India's ODI team and considered for the Test team, citing his experience and the approaching 2027 World Cup.
Fitness Concern
Former BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar maintained that Shami had fitness issues.
Experience versus rebuilding
Recall Shami
Jaffer prefers a pace attack of Bumrah, Shami and Siraj, and says rebuilding can be considered later.
Fitness Concern
The article notes that India has tried younger or other pace options, including Gurnoor Brar, Prasidh Krishna and Nitish Kumar Reddy.
- Jaffer's preferred pace attack
- Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj
- Shami's most recent India appearance
- The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy
- Upcoming tournament cited
- 2027 World Cup
- Former selector's stated concern
- Ajit Agarkar cited fitness issues regarding Shami
- Recent domestic team mentioned
- Bengal
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar's return
- He was selected for T20Is against New Zealand after nearly four years away from the national setup