The Indian team for the two-Test series against South Africa , beginning November 14, has been announced, and once again a few notable names have been left out of the squad finalised late on November 5.

According to several cricket commentators, these players appear to have accepted that their international careers are effectively over, with little hope of a comeback or even a farewell match. Here are the five unlucky names.

Mohammed Shami: Despite consistently taking wickets for Bengal in the Ranji Trophy, Shami did not get a chance in the Test series against South Africa. Shami, who has shown great form and declared himself fully fit, also made strong statements about chief selector Ajit Agarkar, which some cricket commentators say, may have gone against him. Consequently, Mohammed

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