Overview
- In a new interview published November 20, Manoj Tiwary questioned why Mohammed Shami has not received direct communication about his exclusion.
- Shami was left out of India’s recent Test series against the West Indies and the multi-format tour of South Africa.
- Chief selector Ajit Agarkar has said the panel had no clear update on Shami’s fitness despite acknowledging his proven quality.
- Tiwary argued that team trainers, physios and management should supply fitness information and that senior players warrant a phone call.
- Shami has taken 20 wickets in four Ranji Trophy matches this season after being a joint-highest wicket-taker in India’s 2025 Champions Trophy win, yet his national recall remains uncertain.