Harbhajan Singh Criticizes BCCI for Overlooking Mohammed Shami in Test Cricket

Mohammed Shami announced his retirement from Test cricket, surprising many who believe he was overlooked by the BCCI despite performing well in domestic matches. Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh praised Shami as an exceptional Test bowler skilled in swinging both the new and old ball, but lamented that the BCCI and team management never gave him the credit he deserved. Harbhajan highlighted Shami's ability to bowl effectively on any surface and ranked him among India's best fast bowlers alongside Kapil Dev, Javagal Srinath, and Zaheer Khan. Shami was also a key player in the 2023 ODI World Cup, becoming India's leading wicket-taker with 55 wickets in 18 matches, including 24 wickets in seven games during the tournament after joining the squad due to injury to Hardik Pandya.