Agarkar reveals why Shami missed Australia tour: ‘We were desperate’

Former chief selector Ajit Agarkar cited fitness concerns for Mohammed Shami’s exclusion from the England series and the recent Australia ODI tour. Shami, however, expressed his readiness to play, stating his participation in domestic matches indicates his fitness. Agarkar indicated that Shami’s availability for future tours depends on his fitness over the next two months.