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"Shami is bowling exceptionally well": Sourav Ganguly backs Mohammed Shami
Former Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly has voiced support for the inclusion of pacer Mohammed Shami in the Indian squad. Ganguly highlighted Shami's fitness and impressive performances in domestic cricket recently. Despite his exceptional performance, Shami has been overlooked by the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee for the upcoming two-match Test series against South Africa.
"Shami is fit. Shami is bowling exceptionally well. He is fit and we saw in the three Ranji Trophy matches, where he’s won Bengal on his own,” Ganguly said on Monday.
“I’m sure the selectors are watching and there is a communication between Mohammad Shami and the selectors. But if you ask me, in terms of fitness and skill, it’s the Mohammad Shami we know of. So, I really don’t see any reason why he can’t keep playing Test matches, One-day cricket and T20 cricket for India. Because that skill is enormous,” he added.
Notably, Shami hasn’t featured for India since the Champions Trophy in March earlier this year. He was also left out of the Test series against West Indies in October. Meanwhile, Shami has been in terrific form for Bengal in the Ranji Trophy. He has claimed 15 wickets, playing a major role in Bengal's back-to-back victories in their first two matches of the season.
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