Indian pacer Mohammed Shami recently expressed his disappointment over being left out of the playing XI for the 2019 World Cup semifinal against New Zealand. In a conversation on Shubhankar Mishra’s Podcast, Shami indirectly criticized the then captain-coach duo, Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri, for their decision. Despite his stellar performance in the tournament, Shami revealed there was a lack of proper communication regarding his exclusion, leaving him with unanswered questions.
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- Mohammed Shami criticized his exclusion from the 2019 World Cup semifinal against New Zealand.
- Shami indirectly pointed fingers at Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri for the decision.
- The semifinal was held at Old Trafford in Manchester.
- Shami was one of the best bowlers for India in the 2019 World Cup.
- He took 14 wickets in four matches, including a five-wicket haul.
- Shami was surprisingly left out of the playing XI for the crucial semifinal match.
- Team management chose two pacers and a spinner for the knockout game.
- On Shubhankar Mishra’s Podcast, Shami spoke about the lack of proper communication regarding his exclusion.
- Shami questioned what more he could have done, having taken 13 wickets in three matches.
- He expressed his readiness to showcase his skills if given a chance, emphasizing his desire to discuss the matter.
