New Delhi, Oct. 20 -- Former India batter Mohammad Kaif has questioned as to why senior pacer Mohammed Shami isn't a regular player in international cricket anymore. Shami had played the 2023 ODI World Cup through a chronic heel injury, and despite his struggles, he went on to pick 24 wickets from seven matches.

He was eventually ruled out for almost a year because of the injury, and only returned to competitive cricket in November 2024 during the Ranji Trophy.

The Bengal pacer last played for India during the 2025 Champions Trophy final against New Zealand, and hasn't played a Test since the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia in June 2023.

Kaif gave an example of Jasprit Bumrah, another veteran pacer who has sustain...