T20 World Cup 2022: "Shami will definitely go to World Cup": Kiran More

Former India chief selector Kiran More has emphasized the fact that Indian pacer Mohammed Shami should have been in the Indian squad going to play the T20 World Cup 2022. Shami has not represented India in the T20 format since the last T20 World Cup. Although, he had done a decent job for his new IPL franchise Gujarat Titans in the last season.

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"The way Hardik made his comeback was impressive. He's now bowling 140+. A captain wants a player like that — who can score runs, take wickets, and be alert on the field. But I also want to say one thing — this team won't go into the World Cup until Mohammed Shami comes into the side. These are back-ups who are traveling there, as preparation for the World Cup,"

Kiran More said on Star Sports' Follow the Blues

"Shami must go for the World Cup, I still say that. Rahul Dravid has this process, he likes to have back-ups. If a bowler gets injured, someone like Avesh Khan can be useful in the World Cup. I don't know what is the extent of Bumrah's injury, but come to the World Cup, and Bumrah (if fit) and Shami will definitely go to World Cup," the former chief selector further said.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on August 8 (Monday) announced a 15-member Indian squad for the upcoming Asia Cup. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul have been named to the squad. However, express pacer Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel were ruled out to different injuries.

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Meanwhile, team India is set to take on Zimbabwe in a limited-over series before traveling to UAE for the Asia Cup 2022. The Men in Blue will take on Pakistan in their opening encounter of the tournament. Moreover, they will be looking to take revenge for the defeat during the T20 World Cup 2021.