Delhi: These days, Indian cricket team's fast bowler Mohammed Shami is in the news more for his meeting than for cricket. He met Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) President Jayant Chaudhary in Delhi. After this, discussions started on social media and in political circles that Shami may soon enter politics and become the candidate of Rashtriya Lok Dal from Amroha seat in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.
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Many speculations came to light after the meeting
After the picture of Shami's meeting with Jayant Chaudhary surfaced, discussions about him contesting the elections gained momentum. It was also claimed in some reports that he could be given a party ticket from Amroha. However, according to the available reports, no official announcement has been made yet by Shami regarding his entry into politics.
No confirmation on Shami contesting elections
At present, the ongoing news about Mohammed Shami contesting the assembly elections is being considered as nothing more than speculation. It has been clearly stated in a report that the news of Shami contesting the elections has come to an end. There has been no official announcement from Rashtriya Lok Dal about making Shami a candidate.
Shami's focus on returning to cricket
Amidst the discussions on politics, Shami's main focus is currently on cricket. He is trying to make a comeback in the Indian team. The right-arm pacer played his last international match for India in March 2025. He was a part of the Indian team in the ICC Champions Trophy 2026 and since then Shami is out of the national team.
Mohammed Shami's statistics in international cricket have also been excellent. He has played 64 Tests, 108 ODIs and 25 T20 International matches for India. He has 229 wickets in Test, 206 wickets in ODI and 27 wickets in T20I. So far in the Indian Premier League (IPL), he has taken 145 wickets in 132 matches. At present he is associated with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).
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It is worth noting that it would not be right to immediately link the meeting of Shami and Jayant Choudhary with political action, until there is an official announcement from Shami or RLD, it is better to consider it as mere speculation. At present, Shami's focus is on returning to cricket and making a place in the Indian team.
FAQ
Will Mohammed Shami contest assembly elections from Amroha?
Till now, no official announcement has been made by Mohammed Shami or Rashtriya Lok Dal regarding contesting elections from Amroha.
Why is the meeting of Mohammed Shami and Jayant Chaudhary in discussion?
After the meeting of the two, speculations have intensified on social media and political circles about Mohammed Shami entering politics and contesting elections from Amroha.
Has Mohammed Shami announced his entry into politics?
No, as per available information, Mohammed Shami has not yet made any official announcement about entering politics or contesting elections.