Overview

• Shami says he cleared a fitness test in Bengaluru and is ready to play across formats.
• He plans to use the Duleep Trophy to show he can bowl long spells and rebuild rhythm.
• The pacer dismissed retirement talk, saying he will keep playing domestically if not picked and is aiming for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
• He acknowledged stepping back before the Australia and England tours due to pre-tour discomfort, which preceded his omission from the Asia Cup squad.
• Reports indicate the selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar consulted him before finalising the Asia Cup squad.