Now 36, Shami has struggled with recurring injuries in recent years, and it appears that the Ajit Agarkar -led BCCI selection committee have moved on to a younger crop of fast bowlers. Concerns have been raised by experts and fans alike as to whether Shami is being ignored due to his age, as he has kept performing well in domestic cricket. Mohammed Shami ‘s prospects of representing India in international cricket again appear bleak, with the pacer not having played for the national team in one-and-a-half years.
No question can be raised over his form, fitness and sharpness,” Chopra said, in a video with CREX. He did take wickets, but that intensity appeared to be lacking,” he said. However, former India cricketer Aakash Chopra dismissed suggestions that age is the only factor keeping Shami out of the Indian team. “There is a stark difference between Mohammed Shami and Mitchell Starc. Starc has remained fit and played continuously, and whenever he has returned to action, he has spearheaded the (Australian) attack. “Mohammed Shami, on the other hand, has had injuries. He had a surgery and then spent time out of action. When he returned to domestic cricket, there were question marks over his pace and whether he was in full swing.
