Senior pacer Mohammed Shami made key comments on not getting a place in Team India. He made it clear that it would not be a loss for him if he does not get a chance to play for the Indian team again. He said that he is focused on giving his best performance in domestic cricket.

The selectors who announced the Indian T20 team for the New Zealand tour gave Bhuvneshwar Kumar a chance after four years. However, Shami did not get a place. Shami, who played a key role in the 2023 ODI World Cup and 2025 Champions Trophy, last played for India in March 2025. Although he has recovered from injuries and is excelling in domestic cricket, he is not being selected for the national team.

Reacting to Bhuvneshwar getting a chance, Shami said that he has got a good opportunity. However, he said that he has nothing to do with his selection. He said that he will give his best performance wherever he gets the chance to play. He said that his focus is currently on the Ranji Trophy match. He said that despite playing well for the last two or three years and proving his fitness for Bengal, he is not getting a place in the Indian team.

On the other hand, former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer has come out in support of Shami. He suggested that he be included in the Test and ODI teams. He said that it would be wrong to leave out a quality bowler like Shami as the World Cup approaches. He said that Bumrah, Shami and Siraj are his first choices. He said that he has been waiting for Shami's comeback in the Test team for a long time. He believes that if he does not get a chance again, his path to return to the Indian team may be closed.