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Does Mohammed Shami deserve a place in the Indian team for the 2025 Asian Cup?

Shami played 2 T20is for India in 2025, Bowling 5.3 Overs and taking 3 counters in an economy of 9.43.

Neither Jasprit Bumrah nor Mohammed Siraj played in the Champions Trophy. In their absence, the selector wanted an experience. So they turned to Mohammed Shami. The stimulator had returned to India a few weeks ago after being absent for 14 months. But in the absence of Bumrah and Siraj, it was estimated that Shami and his ODI expertise were necessary.

The veteran Pacer was not at his best, but he managed to take 9 counters in 5 games. Only Matt Henry from New Zealand managed to claim more camarars than Shami. Under convivial conditions in Dubai, the stimulator has more than held up. Therefore, the question arises: if Bumrah and Siraj are not included in the Asian 2025 Cup, will the selectors return to Shami?

Fitness concerns

The Cricket Control Council in India (BCCI) is expected to announce the Asian Cup team by the end of next week. For the moment, we do not know if Shami is in good shape or not. Saurasish Lahiri, the deputy coach of Bengal, said that the Pace is currently at the center of excellence.

“I think Shami is at the NCA and will join the East Zone Squad directly in Bangalore for the Duleep trophy”, “ Sarasish said Revsportz.

The Duleep trophy will start on August 28. So, from what we know, Shami should be able to the zonal tournament. But that cannot be a certainty. But suppose that the veteran Pace is 100% for the Duleep trophy and the Asian Cup. Will its selection be justified?

Good enough for T20is?

Assuming that neither Siraj nor Bumrah will play, India will need another launcher of new balls with Arshdeep Singh. Khaleel Ahmed, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana and Ashhul Kamboj were among the best power of power of the Premier Indian League (IPL) 2025.

Shami was ranked 13th among the highest counters in PowerPlay. In the 9 games he played for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), the Pacer made more than 10 points over it and took 5 counters in 22 overs. But it’s just the starting point. Shami has not shown no versatility.

He played only 7 letters in the intermediate phase and took 1 window. And in no case can we trust him to be part of death. Because when Pat Cummins showed faith, he made 27 points in the only one above, he played. Given a flare holder, Shami could not take a counters or be economical.

At this point, he might not even be among the 20 best Indian Crickets T20. Shami could come back to his best, but right now, trust the 34 -year -old man, even in the absence of Bumrah and Siraj, is not viable.

Mohammed Shami Bowling Statistics by phase in IPL 2025

Overtime
Coward
Shopping
Conceded
Counters Average Economy
PowerPlay (1-6) 22 226 5 45.20 10.27
Middle (7-15) 7 84 1 84 12
Death (16-20) 1 27 27

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