Goa, Oct. 10 -- Veteran Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami has delivered a candid and level-headed response regarding his future with the national team. Following fellow veteran pace bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar's unexpected recall to India's T20I squad for the upcoming five-match series against New Zealand, national spotlight has naturally shifted toward Shami's international status.

The selection committee led by Pragyan Ojha opened doors for seasoned campaigners past the age of 30, sparking speculation that Shami could soon feature in the upcoming ODI and Test squad announcements for the New Zealand tour. However, speaking to reporters on the eve of Bengal's Ranji Trophy campaign in Kalyani, the seasoned fast bowler shut down any talk of a...