'What a masterstroke!' - Twitter delighted with Mohammed Shami being included in India's T20 World Cup squad

Mohammed Shami has been named as the replacement to Jasprit Bumrah in team India’s squad for the forthcoming T20 World Cup 2022. India did not seem to have a potent bowling attack as Bumrah has been out of the equation due to a back injury he endured. However, the pacer was still in contention to get back to the squad just in time for the mega event but was eventually kept out as he was unable to recover in time.

Shami was initially named in the standby list for team India’s T20 World Cup squad. Now, with the speedster out injured and, in the sidelines, the doors have opened wide for Shami to be included in the squad.

Shami left for Australia recently

Deepak Chahar and Shami were the two most likely frontrunners to take over the vacant spot left by Bumrah. However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officially named veteran pacer Shami as the replacement while Chahar also got ruled out of the action.

"The All-India Senior Selection Committee has named Mohammed Shami as Jasprit Bumrah's replacement in India's ICC Men's T20 World Cup squad. Shami has reached Australia and will link up with the squad in Brisbane ahead of the warm-up matches," the BCCI wrote in a press release on Friday.

With the inclusion of the veteran pacer in the national side, the fast-bowling line-up now includes Shami, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Harshal Patel, and Arshdeep Singh. Rohit Sharma-led team India are set to kick off their World Cup campaign on October 23 with a match against arch-rivals Pakistan. On the other hand, Mohammed Siraj and Shardul Thakur have been named in the standby players' list.

Death overs has been one aspect that the side will need to fix as swiftly as possible, however, the experience of Shami in the big matches will certainly help. The Men in Blue will look to seek redemption against Pakistan by maintaining momentum throughout the marquee tournament in order to clinch the coveted title.

Here's how Twitter reaction to Shami making it to the squad:

Good call, watching this Australia v England series, little bit of rain and Woakes is swinging the ball so nicely, Shami is our best seam bowler by far, we could use his 4 overs upfront with Arshdeep bowling all 4 in death

— Prantik (@Pran__07) October 14, 2022

Good move Shami can be a better seamer in Australian bounce tracks !!! Though still bowling in death overs is a concern

— Sakthi Suriya Rowdy ♥️🔥 (@SakthiSurya_18) October 14, 2022

Great great decision I guess,his speed and his experience in Australia gives him that confidence,and yes he is not playing t20is since 2021 but a like to like replacement of bumrah,so management saw his potential for this tournament. I wish he will be the key factor for us in WC

— Gaurav Verma (@VermagGaurav) October 14, 2022

@MdShami11 was the only name that was looking around in the news n him not plying any games in the few series is the Qs every1 asking but still it's a master stroke as he has ability to swing n also huts the deck hard kudos to selection committee 👏#bringhometheT20worldcup

— ShrineelGolam (@shrineelgolam) October 14, 2022

Mohammad Shami replaces Jasprit Bumrah in India T20 World Cup Squad . Now , The entire nation can take a sigh of relief . #MohammedShami #T20WC2022 pic.twitter.com/0o8cdPY5ql

— 𝐑𝐚𝐡𝐮𝐥 𝐀𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐲𝐚 (@rahulathaya) October 14, 2022

Mohammed Shami hasn’t played a single #T20Is games in last few months.
But I think it is a good decision.#T20WC2022 #T20WorldCup    #MohammedShami #TeamIndia   #MohammedShami

— Siddhanth Pilania (@sidhanthpilania) October 14, 2022

Welcome Back Mohammed Shami#T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/jw243btOx4

— Abhijeet ♞ (@TheYorkerBall) October 14, 2022

Now stop cry over Shami- Siraj debate!Both are the Superb bowlers and we should support Shami now as he has been selected to play for WC. Hopefully his experience will be beneficial for us in WC.If someone get injured them Siraj will be automatic Choice. Go Well Shami bhai!🇮🇳❤💪

— J. J. I.🇮🇳 (@ranjney96) October 14, 2022