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Ajit Agarkar put under the scanner for sidelining Mohammed Shami from ODI squad: ‘Don’t know why he's not playing'

December 5, 2025

Ajit Agarkar put under the scanner for sidelining Mohammed Shami from ODI squad: ‘Don’t know why he's not playing' ByHT Sports Desk Updated on: Dec 05, 2025 06:27 am IST Read this news in brief form Share Via Copy Link Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh lambasted the team management for sidelining Mohammed Shami from ODIs. Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh minced no words as he put the chairman of selectors, Ajit Agarkar, under the scanner for constantly sidelining Mohammed Shami from the national setup. The Turbanator made the remarks after India let South Africa chase 359 runs in the second ODI in Raipur as the inexperienced attack of Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana and Prasidh Krishna was made to look toothless.

Mohammed Shami last played for India in the Champions Trophy

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It is worth mentioning that Shami last played for India in the 2025 Champions Trophy in February-March, and since then, he has found himself out of favour.
Mohammed Shami last played for India in the Champions Trophy.
(REUTERS) Different versions have been coming out regarding Shami's exclusion, with the pacer himself hitting out at the selection committee.
When the pacer was not included for the home Tests against the West Indies, Agarkar had said that the speedster was not fully fit and the committee would like to see him play more matches.
On the other hand, Shami publicly hit out at the committee, saying he's fully fit, and his participation in Ranji Trophy matches proves this fact.

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Ajit Agarkar put under the scanner for sidelining Mohammed Shami from ODI squad: ‘Don’t know why he's not playing'

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Ajit Agarkar put under the scanner for sidelining Mohammed Shami from ODI squad: ‘Don’t know why he's not playing'

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