Team India does not need Mohammad Shami? Know why he is not getting a chance in T20 even after being fit

Team India's star pacer Mohammed Shami has returned to Team India after 14 months. Shami was selected in Team India for the ongoing five-match T20 series between England and India. After this, he was also given a place in the squad for the ODI series and Champions Trophy. However, in the current T20 series, Mohammed Shami has not got a chance to play in even one of the two matches so far. Meanwhile, the report claimed that Team India does not need Shami that much in T20. The Indian team wants to keep Shami safe for big tournaments like the Champions Trophy and the ODI series against England.
Team India does not need Shami!
India has won both the opening T20 matches against England. And it is clear that the Indian team did not feel the need for Shami. According to the Times of India, a BCCI source said, 'Shami has lost two kilograms of weight after the injury. He is bowling with full enthusiasm. He is not needed that much in T20 matches. But after the ODI matches come, it will be good for him to play.'
Shami's pictures gave tension to the fans
Shami was seen sweating it out in the nets with Team India for the T20 series. During this, a heavy bandage was seen tied on his leg. These pictures had increased the tension of the fans. Fans believed that Shami has still not fully recovered from the injury. However, now after the statement of the BCCI source, such speculations have come to an end.
Shami got injured after the 2023 World Cup
It has been more than 26 months since Shami played T20 International. At the same time, he has not played an ODI match since the 2023 ODI World Cup. Mohammed Shami performed brilliantly in the 2023 World Cup by taking the most 24 wickets. But after this he had to suffer an ankle injury. After recovering from this injury, his left knee was swollen. But in the meantime he played domestic cricket and now he is completely fit.