India, Oct. 7 -- Mohammed Shami's wait for a return to the Indian team extended further after he was ignored for the upcoming white-ball tour of Australia, where India will play three ODIs and five T20Is, starting October 19. While the veteran fast bowler remains optimistic about his chances, as he eyes the Ranji Trophy route to earn a national team call-up, the BCCI isn't quite keen to go back to Shami, especially after his poor show in the Duleep Trophy last month.

Days after being snubbed for the Asia Cup, Shami admitted that he still yearns to make a return to the Indian team with an eye on the 2027 ODI World Cup. Earlier this year, he demonstrated that he remains a threat in the 50-over format, following his performance in the Champ...