Overview
- Shami said he will retire only when the game no longer excites him, stressing he is not considering stepping away now.
- He questioned the lack of feedback on his non-selection and noted his omission has continued since Gautam Gambhir became head coach.
- The 35-year-old returned to full fitness and took 67 wickets for Bengal in 2025–26 yet missed squads for South Africa, New Zealand, and the T20 World Cup.
- He moved from Sunrisers Hyderabad to Lucknow Super Giants for IPL 2026 and promised to give his new team everything.
- A veteran of India’s recent trophy runs, he argued performance should decide selection, underscoring how strong domestic and IPL form can still leave cases unresolved.