Nobody on the outside can judge the length of my spells: Shami

The 36-year-old hasn’t played for India since the ICC Champions Trophy in March 2025. While he continues to turn up for Bengal in the domestic circuit, the persistent absence from the national set-up has raised questions about his fitness standards. The experienced quick offered his response after being ignored for the tour of New Zealand, and says that he is enjoying playing for his State team whilst still hoping that he can don the India jersey again