Overview

• Shami said in a YouTube statement that selection rests with the committee, captain and coach, and he insisted he is ready to play for India.
• Chief selector Ajit Agarkar noted there were no fresh updates on Shami and said the pacer has not played much cricket over the past two to three years.
• Pointing to a Duleep Trophy outing of about 35 overs, Shami said his rhythm felt good and there are no issues with his conditioning.
• He was left out of India’s ODI and T20I squads for the tour of Australia starting October 19.
• He has been named in Bengal’s 2025–26 Ranji Trophy squad, with recent form under scrutiny after 11 wickets in 11 ODIs, six in nine IPL 2025 games, and a lean Duleep Trophy return.