Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has strongly supported Mohammed Shami’s return to the national team, citing his impressive performance in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2026 with Lucknow Super Giants. Ganguly emphasized Shami’s recent form and outstanding spell of 2 for 9 against Sunrisers Hyderabad, earning him Player of the Match honors. He also highlighted Shami’s consistent performances in domestic cricket, particularly in the Ranji Trophy for Bengal.
Ganguly praised Shami’s fitness and dedication to the game, expressing his desire to see him back in the Indian team. Despite Shami’s success in domestic cricket and the IPL, he remains out of the national setup under chief selector Ajit Agarkar. Ganguly reiterated his belief in Shami’s abilities and expressed hope for his return to the national side.
As Shami continues to impress across formats, the discussion around his exclusion has intensified, particularly as India seeks to strike a balance between experienced players and emerging talent in their pace attack. Ganguly’s endorsement of Shami’s talent and potential adds to the ongoing debate surrounding his absence from the national team.
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