Veteran pacer Mohammed Shami has responded sharply to BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar amid ongoing discussions surrounding his omission from India’s white-ball squads for the upcoming series against Australia.

The controversy began when Agarkar stated during the squad announcement that he had “no update” on Shami’s fitness status. In response, the veteran fast bowler took a subtle jab at the selection committee, asserting that his participation for Bengal in the Ranji Trophy was proof enough of his fitness. Shami further remarked that it wasn’t his responsibility to keep the selectors informed about his condition.

When Agarkar was again questioned about the situation, he clarified that Shami would have been picked for the national team if he had been deemed fully fit to play for India.

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