Mohammed Shami drops bombshell on Australia tour snub, attacks Ajit Agarkar for fitness excuse

Veteran speedster Mohammed Shami has yet again stunned the cricket world, but this time, not with the ball, but with his fiery words for the current Indian cricket team management. Mohammed Shami hinted at the conspiracy behind his omission from India’s squads for the Australia tour.

The seasoned Indian fast bowler was overlooked for the upcoming three-match ODI and T20I series in Australia, citing fitness concerns and form. Now, Shame exposed the communication gap between him, the selectors, and the team management in a fresh jab at the think tank.

They didn't communicate with me regarding fitness: Mohammed Shami

The Bengal pacer has categorically dismissed all fitness rumors. Shami made it clear that he is match-ready and raring to go. Launching a scathing attack on the Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir, chief selector Ajit Agarkar, and new captain Shubman Gill, Shami said that if he can play Ranji matches, then he is more than capable of bowling in 50-over games too.

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Interestingly, the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) named Shami in Bengal’s squad for the upcoming Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season, starting on October 15, and this proves he is fully fit.

Mohammed Shami was quoted as saying by India Today: “The Indian team didn't communicate with me regarding fitness. I am not the one who would inform them about my fitness—they have to ask me. If I can play four-day cricket, then why can't I play a 50-over game? If I wasn't fit, I'd be at the NCA and not playing here in the Ranji Trophy.”

Ajit Agarkar explained why Mohammed Shami wasn’t considered for the Australia tour

Shami’s revelations have sparked a fresh debate, especially after Agarkar offered a completely different explanation for his exclusion. The Indian chief selector recently told reporters that there had been no fresh updates on Shami’s fitness, and he hasn’t played much domestic cricket lately—just one match for Bengal and one in the Duleep Trophy—and that’s why he was not picked.

Agarkar made it clear that the Indian selectors want to see the Indian pacer play more regularly before considering him again for the national selection.

He recently stated, “I have no update. He has played in the Duleep Trophy. But in the last two or three years, he hasn't played a lot of cricket. I think he played one game for Bengal and one in the Duleep Trophy. As a performer, we know what he can do, but he has to play cricket.”

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It’s not my responsibility: Mohammed Shami on Ajit Agarkar’s fitness report cry

Reacting to Agarkar’s comments, Shami bluntly said that it was not his job. He was quoted as saying by Revsportz: “About giving updates, it’s not my responsibility to give or ask for one. It’s not my job to give an update on my fitness. My job is to go to the NCA, prepare, and play matches. Giving an update is not my responsibility.”

The 34-year-old pacer last played for India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. He finished the tournament as one of the leading wicket takers, but despite his strong performances, he was dropped from the team, citing his fitness issues.

With a long domestic season ahead and a crucial Test series against England in early 2026, Shami now has the perfect stage to silence his critics.