his 36-year-old contemporary Bhuvneshwar Kumar has made a comeback to the Indian team after a gap of nearly four years While Shami remains on the fringes. With questions being raised over India’s bowling, especially in the shorter formats, the calls for Shami’s return, who last played for India in March 2025, too have grown louder. Veteran India pacer Mohammed Shami feels he is still at the peak of his fitness and the desire for a national comeback remains strong despite not being included in the recently announced squad for the tour of New Zealand.
Mohammed While Shami remains on the fringes, his 36-year-old contemporary Bhuvneshwar Kumar has made a comeback to the Indian team after a gap of nearly four years.
Speaking to reporters after Bengal’s win over Services in the Ranji Trophy here, the 36-year-old said he still enjoys playing domestic cricket and there is no reason why he should give up on his goal of making India comeback.
There is always a goal and there should be a goal,” said Shami. Ham jaise bhi hain apne peak par hain (I am very much at my peak),” said Shami, who did not play against Services considering the conditions. Asked on not being part of the all-format New Zealand tour, Shami said he can only control the controllables. I always say that your focus should be on your skill, your fitness,” said the wily operator.
“Hope should always be there (for India comeback). In any profession, in any sport, you should have a goal. Everyone has a goal. “Sir, aaj bhi hum peak par hi hain (I am still at my peak). There is no point in lying. Shami also feels there is little point in thinking about the ODI World Cup in South Africa next year. “Whatever matches you are getting, you keep playing and keep improving yourself.
Today we are playing for Ranji Trophy and playing for the title.
