The Indian squad for the Australia tour has been announced, with major implications for the team. Both the ODI and T20 teams have been unveiled, highlighting the changes within Indian cricket. The tour is important as the team is undergoing significant changes. Shubman Gill will captain the ODI team in place of Rohit Sharma. Key players, including Ravindra Jadeja, will be missing. Another prominent player is Mohammad Shami.
Is this the end of the road for Mohammad Shami’s international career? His absence from the team touring Australia raises this question. This is the second time Shami has been omitted from a major tour, following his exclusion from the Test squad for the England tour. Shami has not played a Test match for India in the last two years. His last T20 appearance was in February 2025, and his last international match was the Champions Trophy 2025 final.
Shami has been dealing with injuries since the 2023 World Cup. He made a strong comeback and proved his fitness in domestic cricket. Shami was the leading wicket-taker for India in the Champions Trophy 2025. He then participated in the IPL. The 35-year-old is facing a critical juncture in his career.
Although questions have been raised about his fitness, Shami stated he was ready to play. He confirmed he passed the fitness test and was ready to play. Despite this, he was not selected, which suggests it will be hard for him to find a place in the team.