'Gautam Gambhir has personal grudges against Mohammed Shami': Fans demand pacer's India recall after heroics in IPL 2026

Mohammed Shami bowled another terrific spell in the second game for the LSG side, and the fans have once again held the back of the star Indian pacer and have slammed the Indian head coach and selector for not having him picked in the side.

Shami bowled a fiery spell in the first game for the Lucknow Super Giants, where he picked a crucial wicket of experienced batter KL Rahul. He gave LSG a good chance to bounce back in the contest following that dismissal.

He also excelled, as he did not give away runs at an economy rate of more than 7. Mohammed Shami bowled a splendid hand, as he didn't give away more than 28 runs against the Delhi Capitals.

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Mohammed Shami completes an ace spell against his former franchise, SRH

Mohammed Shami, the ace pacer, has not been part of the Indian team for a long time. Despite his good form, he has constantly been ignored by the Indian head coach or the national selectors.

After a poor season in 2025, Shami played a stunning hand for LSG with the ball in the first two games. He picked up three wickets in the two games. Shami picked up two wickets in the match against SRH, where Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head were dismissed by the veteran pacer.

Shami finished his spell with just 9 runs after 4 overs, with an economy of just 2.25 in the game, that too against one of the most destructive batting units in the IPL, the Sunrisers Hyderabad. SRH owners would be grieving having released him after a poor season in 2025.

Mohammed Shami's fitness remains a major issue obstructing his India selection

Though Shami's team India selections have been one of the biggest discussions in Indian cricket for the past one or two seasons, his injuries have been a massive obstruction on his way back into the Indian team.

In the recent game against the Delhi Capitals and then against the Sunrisers Hyderabad, Shami was seen sitting out after having completed his spell. This was a calculated move to give the 35-year-old veteran some time to rest.

If this is the truth behind Shami sitting out, then it is still a massive hindrance for the Indian great to make an international comeback, since this kind of liberty is not often offered to players in international cricket.

"The only problem is Gautam Gambhir has personal grudges against him" - Fans slam Gautam Gambhir for Mohammed Shami's exclusion

If Shami is taking wickets and fit why he isn't been considered in ODI cricket.

I hope he plays the 2027 WC for India in South Africa. He will make the batsman clueless in those pitches.

The only problem is Gautam Gambhir has personal grudges against him. pic.twitter.com/b1J9OSY6g5

— Inside Out (@CricCoffee1) April 5, 2026

Mohammed Shami used to be the best Indian bowler but selectors and coaches are still ruining his career

1st match - Kl Rahul in first over
2nd match - Abhishek Sharma in first over for Golden duck pic.twitter.com/1mbSqd3PTz

— Dilkesh (@Dilkesh1807) April 5, 2026

🚨 Mohammad Shami is breathing fire and picking up wickets in the powerplay.

- Dismissed KL Rahul in the 1st over
- Dismissed Abhishek Sharma in the 1st over

He is consistently performing at the age of 35. Hope Ajit Agarkar will not ignore him this timepic.twitter.com/2MyIjJVShN

— Tejash (@Tejashyyyyy) April 5, 2026

🚨 MOHAMMED SHAMI IS A NIGHTMARE 🚨

Recent performance:
KL Rahul: 0 (1) - 1st Match.
Abhishek Sharma: 0 (2) - Today's Match.

— Shami is already collecting ducks... Abhishek Sharma gone for a 2-ball duck in the very first over at Uppal 🥶pic.twitter.com/Brva98z2eR

— Sam (@Cricsam01) April 5, 2026

🚨 Excellent spell from Mohammad Shami vs SRH

> He picked up the big wickets of Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head and conceded only 9 runs in his 4-over spell.

> This is a tight slap to Ajit Agarkar, who dropped him from the Indian team even after his excellent Champions Trophy… pic.twitter.com/hFnNEgx5d5

— Tejash (@Tejashyyyyy) April 5, 2026

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