Sat Nov 16 21:28:40 IST 2024: ## Shami Snubbed as India Announces Squad for Australia Test Series
**Sydney, Australia** – India has announced its squad for the upcoming Test series against Australia, commencing November 22nd, notably omitting World Cup hero Mohammed Shami. The BCCI offered no explanation for Shami’s exclusion, despite his recent return to Ranji Trophy cricket.
The announcement comes amidst other news surrounding the Indian team. Rohit Sharma and Ritika Sajdeh welcomed a son, while concerns have emerged over the performance of several key players. Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, and Rishabh Pant underperformed in an intra-squad match, adding to the team’s pre-Perth Test anxieties. Former cricketer Gautam Gambhir was also questioned on which Indian player could bat for 11 hours to save a Test match.
The omission of Shami leaves a significant question mark over India’s bowling attack heading into the crucial series.
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