Cricket
The BCCI has reportedly disputed Mohammed Shami’s recent remarks that there’s been no contact from selectors or team management about his omission from the Indian squad
Despite bowling regularly in the Ranji Trophy, Shami was once again ignored for India’s upcoming two-Test series against South Africa, extending his absence since March
A senior BCCI official told PTI that selectors and support staff have been in constant touch with Shami and were “desperate” to include him in the Test tour of England earlier this year
As per reports, Shami was requested to play a tour match for India A vs England Lions to test his fitness, but he reportedly declined, citing the need to build workload first
Officials claim Shami’s version isn’t the 'absolute truth,' insisting there were multiple attempts to communicate and check his availability for selection.
The BCCI’s sports science team reportedly has Shami’s latest medical data and is assessing whether his body can handle the physical demands of Test cricket again