According to a report by The Indian Express, India are unlikely to included Mohammed Shami in the playing XI for the Rajkot T20I Vs England. India have so far opted for a spin heavy attack in the first two T20Is,

The biggest mystery in Indian cricket at the moment – bigger than Rohit Sharma's future, Virat Kohli's form, and Jasprit Bumrah's injury – is Mohammed Shami's absence from India's Playing XI. The India pacer surprisingly missed not just the series opener in Kolkata but also the 2nd game in Chennai,

Was Mohammed Shami not fit? Wasn't the whole idea of picking Shami for the England T20Is to give him match practice for the Champions Trophy?

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami is set to return to the national fold with the three-match T20I series against England, for the first time since the World Cup 2023 final. Shami had a lengthy first session with the Indian team in 14 months as he bowled his heart out.

Shami’s omission from India’s playing XI in the first T20I sparked a debate across social media and news platforms.

Check the reason behind Mohammed Shami's absence in the 1st T20I against England 2025. Get all the details about why he won't be playing in the crucial match.

In a blow to the Indian cricket team, fast bowler Mohammed Shami was left out of the Playing XI for the first match of the five-game T20I series against England being held at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The decision has dampened hopes of Shami's much-awaited return to international cricket.

There was a big surprise as far as India's playing XI is concerned with star pacer Mohammed Shami unable to make the cut.

India has won the toss and elected to bowl first in the series-opening T20 against England's cricketers in Kolkata. Mohammed Shami missed out for India despite the fast bowler being available after more than a year on the sidelines.

Before the T20I series v ENG, Shami shared that his love and passion to represent India has helped him fight his injuries.

India made two forced changes to their playing XI but Mohammed Shami's injury comeback was delayed yet again. Dhruv Jurel and Washington Sundar replaced injured Nitish Kumar Reddy and Rinku Singh.

Team India will be aiming to extend its lead when it faces England in the second T20I of the series in Chennai but are Mohammed Shami and Abhishek Sharma fit?