India vs South Africa: Why Mohammed Shami Isn't Part Of India's ODI, T20I Squads

Mohammed Shami, who won the golden ball award after picking record 24 wickets in seven matches of ODI World Cup 2023, is expected to miss India's T20Is, ODIs matches in near future.

Mohammed Shami, who won the golden ball award after picking record 24 wickets in seven matches of ODI World Cup 2023, is expected to miss India's T20Is, ODIs matches in near future.

Mohammed Shami is expected to abstain from participating in white-ball matches (ODIs, T20Is) for the Indian cricket team in the near future, PTI reported.

This strategic decision is aimed at extending Mohammed Shami's career in Test cricket. The choice to avoid white-ball formats comes in light of a reported ankle injury that Mohammed Shami is presently recovering from.

Despite not being selected for India vs South Africa ODIs, T20Is in the forthcoming India tour of South Africa in December, Mohammed Shami has found a place in India's Test squad for IND vs SA Test Series.

BCCI has already announced that Mohammed Shami's availability for India vs South Africa Test series will depend on his fitness, recovery from the aforementioned ankle injury.

"Mohammed Shami won't play white-ball games as there are seven Test matches, including five against England at home, and the 'Amroha Express' is expected to play a big role in the sub-continental conditions where the ball reverses a lot," reported news agency PTI.

Update on Mohammed Shami's participation in T20 World Cup 2024: The T20 World Cup is scheduled for June, next year. According to reports, Shami's potential inclusion in India's T20 World Cup 2024 squad depends on how the Gujarat Titans (GT) star performs in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.