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Shami says India return is not his loss after Bhuvneshwar recall
India’s selectors have recalled fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar to the T20I squad for the New Zealand series, his first India call-up in more than four years.
Mohammed Shami was not selected.
Shami last played for India at the 2025 Champions Trophy, after injuries kept him out for a long period.
He said Bhuvneshwar’s selection was good for him but did not concern Shami.
Shami said he would focus on his current Ranji match and give his best wherever he gets the chance to play.
He has performed in domestic cricket for Bengal, but selectors have raised concerns about his fitness.
Shami said missing out on another India appearance would not be his loss.
Mohammed Shami said it would not be his loss if he never plays for India again.
He made the remark after Bhuvneshwar Kumar was recalled to India’s T20I squad for a series against New Zealand.
Shami said his focus was on his Ranji match and that he would give his best wherever he got the chance to play.
He last represented India at the 2025 Champions Trophy and had not been considered for any format since.
Bhuvneshwar’s recall followed more than four years out of the T20I side and was based on his IPL performances.
- Who
- Mohammed Shami and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
- What
- Shami said an India return was not his loss after Bhuvneshwar was recalled to the T20I squad.
- When
- Shami made the comment on October 10, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Bhuvneshwar was recalled after his IPL performances. Shami said he had been performing domestically and proving his fitness.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar got the chance to play for India, and that’s good for him
If I don’t get the chance to play for India again, it’s not my loss
Shami lost his place in the India team after an injury following the World Cup.
Shami recovered from the issues that followed his injury.
Shami last played for India.
Shami said his focus was on his Ranji match and that an India return was not his loss.
India’s five-match T20I series against New Zealand was due to begin.
- Shami's age
- 36
- Shami's last India appearance
- 2025 Champions Trophy
- Bhuvneshwar's T20I return
- First recall in over four years
- Upcoming series
- Five T20Is against New Zealand
- Shami's domestic team
- Bengal
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