Mohammad Kaif questions selectors over Mohammed Shami's exclusion despite strong performances
Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has criticized the national selectors for excluding experienced pacer Mohammed Shami from the squad for the upcoming New Zealand tour. Kaif highlighted Shami's key role as the highest wicket-taker in the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup, where he helped India reach the final despite the absence of Hardik Pandya. Kaif demands transparency from the selectors on why Shami, who continues to perform well in domestic cricket, is being overlooked. He also pointed out that concerns about Shami's match fitness and short spells should be addressed similarly to Jasprit Bumrah's workload management, advocating for fair treatment and clarity. India announced squads for two Tests, five ODIs, and five T20Is against New Zealand, without including Shami.