Having last played for India in 2025, veteran fast bowler Mohammed Shami finds his international career stalled due to a mix of fitness troubles, injuries, and selection indifference, despite putting up solid displays in domestic matches. Prompted by India’s recent bowling concerns on batting tracks during their 2-1 ODI series triumph against the West Indies, cricket pundit Dinesh Karthik stated that selectors should not look back at Shami because the team has effectively moved on. Karthik believes that attention should remain on contemporary pacers such as Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, and Prasidh Krishna, alongside promising youngsters like Aquib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar, and Anshul Kamboj. Conversely, Karthik championed the continued involvement of veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, highlighting their irreplaceable value and warning that the landscape of ODI cricket could face significant challenges after the legendary duo retires following next year’s World Cup.
