Mohammed Shami Acknowledges Unmatched Skill, Recalls Past Overlook in Indian Cricket

Mohammed Shami appears to have accepted that his international career may be over. The fast bowler has not been selected since India won the 2025 Champions Trophy final against New Zealand.

Where things stand

Shami last represented India in the 2025 Champions Trophy final. He has since regained full fitness but has not been recalled. Selectors have left him out across formats.

Selectors and eligibility

Ajit Agarkar, chairman of selectors, has ruled Shami ineligible for selection. This decision came despite Shami’s strong domestic numbers. He collected 67 wickets in the 2025-26 Indian domestic season.

Career milestones

Shami served as a bowling mainstay for India for about 12 years. He emerged during the Virat Kohli–Ravi Shastri period. He featured in three ODI World Cups and was India’s top wicket-taker in the 2023 tournament with 24 scalps.

• International debut: 2013 ODI series against Pakistan at home.
• 2023 World Cup: 24 wickets, India’s leading bowler.
• Best ODI figures: 7/57 against New Zealand.
• Achieved an ODI hat-trick in his career.
• Part of India Test wins in Australia on two occasions.

Domestic form and the IPL

Shami has pointed to his IPL and domestic record while arguing for a recall. He claims close to 130 wickets in the past five to six years. He also highlighted winning a Purple Cap soon after being dropped from the T20I setup.

Timeline of exclusions

He was dropped from T20Is after the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia. Later he found himself out of the ODI group. Most recently, he has been absent from Test squads too.

Shami’s own words

On the Shubhankar Mishra podcast, Shami questioned what else he could do to return. He stressed that he can only influence matches when given the ball. He said he remains satisfied with his career achievements and rewards.

The headline Mohammed Shami Acknowledges Unmatched Skill, Recalls Past Overlook in Indian Cricket reflects his recent comments. He has spoken publicly about feeling overlooked despite sustained performance.

At 35, Shami says he would be content if this is his last appearance in India colours. He cited name, fame, and financial rewards among the positives of his career. Filmogaz.com will continue to follow any developments about his future in cricket.