Mohammed Shami 2027 World Cup: Experienced fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar has returned to Team India for the T20 series against New Zealand. Bhuvi has returned to Team India after 4 years. After Bhuvi’s return, the expectations of fast bowler Mohammed Shami had also increased. However, he was not selected in any Indian squad for the New Zealand tour. He has been performing consistently well in domestic cricket for a long time. Mohammed Shami took 37 wickets in just 7 matches in Ranji Trophy 2025-26. On the basis of this brilliant performance, he presented his claim before the selectors, but still he was not given a chance to make a comeback. Meanwhile, Mohammed Shami has talked about his comeback and his hope of playing in the 2027 World Cup.
Why did Shami not play the second match for Bengal?
Recently, Mohammed Shami played the first match for Bengal in Ranji Trophy 2026-27, but he did not participate in the second match. There were speculations that he had accepted defeat. Now Mohammed Shami has given the reason behind this. While talking to a media channel, Shami said that there was no help from the wicket, due to which he decided not to play this match.
He said, ‘I want the young players to get the experience of playing, so I decided not to play this match. The more they play, the more experience they will get. I cannot play as a batsman, so I play according to the conditions of the pitch. I think the youth should come forward.
What did Shami say about the World Cup?
Meanwhile, regarding the World Cup 2027, Shami said that he also wants to play in this mega tournament. Shami told that he is also preparing a lot for this. He said, I bowl for one and a half hours in the nets, I am at the peak of my fitness, I give my best all the time and will keep giving, when everyone is thinking of playing the World Cup then why not me, I also want to play the 2027 World Cup.
Shami’s statement on Bhuvi’s return
Mohammed Shami further said that he is continuously doing well and he is confident that he will return to the team again. He is having his best time. He says that he is at the peak of his career and just wants to keep playing. Apart from this, while talking about the return of Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Shami said, ‘Bhuvi’s return should have happened long ago. He was continuously doing well. I am very happy for him. You see, he never stopped playing cricket and he used to give his best in any match.
Shami has been away from Team India for one and a half years
Let us tell you that Mohammed Shami has been away from the Indian team for about one and a half years. He last played the final of the 2025 Champions Trophy for India. Since then he is out of the Indian team.