Ravichandran Ashwin believes Mohammed Shami's hopes of playing for India remain alive after Bhuvneshwar Kumar's recall, noting that Ajit Agarkar's exit marked Kumar's return and a focus on experience. The coverage also asked whether Shami can script his own India comeback.
Why it matters
Fans of Shami and Kumar would care because the comments suggest Shami may still earn a spot in the India team as experience is being valued again.
Key facts
- Ashwin said the "door is not shut" for Shami's India prospects.
- Kumar's recall came after Ajit Agarkar's exit from the squad.
- Ashwin said the recall signals that experience is back in focus.
- The headlines posed a question about Shami scripting his own India comeback.
Evidence
Credible reporting, but no official confirmation yet.
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More about Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Irfan Pathan says selecting Bhuvneshwar Kumar for the T20I series was a mistakeReportedConfidence: Reported. Credible reporting, but no official confirmation yet
- Ajinkya Rahane urges patience with Bhuvneshwar Kumar ahead of T20I seriesReportedConfidence: Reported. Credible reporting, but no official confirmation yet
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar returns to cricket after four-year national team absence and praises Abhishek Sharma's battingReportedConfidence: Reported. Credible reporting, but no official confirmation yet
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar says he’s proud of India’s comeback but never chased it after a subdued T20I series vs New ZealandReportedConfidence: Reported. Credible reporting, but no official confirmation yet
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