Abhishek Sharma downplayed any injury concerns to the pacer and said that Mohammed Shami didn't fit in the combination finalized by the Gautam Gambhir-led team management.
All eyes were on Mohammed Shami ahead of the first T20I between India and England as fans were almost certain that the premier pacer Mohammed Shami would make his India comeback at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday, January 22.
Meanwhile, Mohammed Shami was finally selected in the squad for the T20I series against England after proving his fitness in domestic cricket, and he was also named in the ODI squad for the series against England as well as the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
The team management went with the combination that suits the conditions - Abhishek Sharma
Shami also didn't look fully fit in his run-up ahead of the match. Although there was no clear sign of discomfort or injury, there were fears over his fitness.
"The team management went with the combination that suits the conditions. That's how I see it," the explosive left-handed batsman said on Shami's omission.
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"Coach and captain told me not have the fear of failure and just to go there and express myself. When a coach and a captain say that, it gives you confidence," Abhishek Sharma added.
But there has to be some reason behind Shami not playing - Parthiv Patel
"I think only captain can tell you the reason or the team management. It's very surprising. We all were hoping that he'll get a go after a long time.
"But there has to be some reason behind Shami not playing. If he's there in your squad, then there has to be something, which is why Shami is not playing."
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