The squad for the series was announced on Tuesday.
Both Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya were included in the ODI squad, but only if their fitness held up. Ravindra Jadeja was rested for the Test and seemingly dropped from the ODI team, as was Axar Patel.
Pacer Gurnoor Brar and left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey were called up to both squads, while another left-arm spinner, Manav Suthar, was called to the Test team.
On Mohammed Shami's snub, Chairman of Selectors Ajit Agarkar said that the selectors had been told that Shami was fit only for bowling four overs a day.
Mohammed Shami last played an ODI for India in March 2025 and a Test match in June 2023. In IPL 2026, he has taken 10 wickets in 12 matches at a bowling average of 41 and an economy rate of 8.80.
"Ye bakwass hai" - Wasim Jaffer slams selectors
On his YouTube channel, Jaffer slammed the selectors for ignoring Mohammed Shami despite his recent performances in domestic cricket and also cited Shami's past performances for team India.
"You see, this guy comes back after performing, and you say he's only fit for T20. It's just an excuse to not select him. Be clear if you don't consider him - say, 'We have overlooked him.' That would be a fair statement. He is coming after guiding Bengal single-handedly to the Ranji Trophy semi-final, the way he spearheaded the bowling," he added.
"Will you treat Jasprit Bumrah the same?" - Jaffer
"For example, what if Bumrah gets injured and then comes back? Would you treat him the same way? Mohammed Shami is in the same bracket. Go and ask any international batter, and they would rank him on top. It's disrespectful for the service he has provided to India," he said.
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