India captain Shubman Gill has hinted that veteran pacer Mohammed Shami may no longer be part of the national team’s long-term plans, even though the seasoned fast bowler continues to turn out for Bengal in domestic cricket.

Speaking in Kolkata ahead of the Test series against South Africa, Gill’s remarks seemed to reflect the selectors’ current stance on the 35-year-old’s absence from India’s recent squads.

“A bowler like Shami Bhai is rare, but we also have to look at the bowlers who are currently performing,” Gill said when asked about Shami’s exclusion. “They’ve done exceptionally well. You can’t ignore the contributions of players like Akash Deep or Prasidh Krishna. We all know what Siraj and Bumrah have been doing in Tests. It’s tough when someone of Shami Bhai’s stature has to sit

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