Mohammed Shami will undoubtedly go to Australia for the T20 World Cup: Kiran More. On Monday, the BCCI announced a 15-man India squad for the 2022 T20 Asia Cup.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced a 15-member Indian squad for the upcoming 2022 T20 Asia Cup on August 8 (Monday). Famous batsmen Virat Kohli and KL Rahul named to the squad. While fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel have been ruled out due to injuries.
Meanwhile, former India chief selector Kiran More has stated that Indian pacer Mohammed Shami. Should have been included in the Indian squad for the Asia Cup. Shami has not represented India in T20 cricket since the World Cup, but he did well for his new IPL franchise Gujarat Titans last season.
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Shami must compete in the World Cup: Kiran More
“Hardik’s comeback performance was impressive.” He’s now bowling at least 140. A captain wants a player who can score runs, take wickets, and keep an eye on the ball. But I also want to state that this team will not compete in the World Cup until Mohammed Shami is included. “These are back-ups going there to prepare for the World Cup,” More explained on Star Sports’ Follow the Blues.
“I still believe that Shimi should compete in the World Cup. ” Rahul Dravid follows this procedure because he prefers to have backups. If a bowler is injured, someone like Avesh Khan can come in handy during the World Cup. “I don’t know the extent of Bumrah’s injury, but Bumrah (if fit) and Shami will definitely go to the World Cup,” the former chief selector added.
Meanwhile, India will play Zimbabwe in a limited-over series before traveling to the UAE for the Asia Cup. The Men in Blue will face Pakistan in their first match of the tournament, hoping to settle the score with their arch-rivals after losing to them in the 2021 T20 World Cup.
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