Aakash Chopra Dismisses Age as Reason for Mohammed Shami's Exclusion
· Sports · Times of India, News18
Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has stated that age is not the primary factor behind Mohammed Shami's continued absence from the Indian national team. Chopra contrasted Shami's situation with Australian pacer Mitchell Starc, noting that Starc has maintained consistent fitness and form, whereas Shami has struggled with recurring injuries and surgery. He argued that age cannot be the reason for the selection committee's decision, given that veterans like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma remain active members of the squad. Shami recently completed 100 first-class matches while playing for East Zone in the Duleep Trophy 2026 final.
Why it matters
The exclusion of a senior bowler like Shami raises questions about the selection criteria for the Indian team as they transition to younger fast-bowling options.
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