India's Cricket Squad Faces Selection Controversies Ahead of England Series and Champions Trophy

Mohammed Shami's fitness and Mohammed Siraj's exclusion spark questions about India's pace attack and selection strategy.

Mohammed Shami impressed during a training session at Eden Gardens despite ongoing concerns about his strapped left knee and recent injury recovery.
Shami's return to full pace is seen as crucial for India's Champions Trophy campaign, with selectors aiming to ease him back into international cricket through the England T20I series.
Mohammed Siraj, India's leading ODI wicket-taker since 2022, was controversially left out of the Champions Trophy squad, raising questions about the selection process.
Selectors opted for an all-rounder-heavy squad with only three specialist pacers, citing a need to bolster the batting lineup due to recent inconsistencies among key batters.
The decision to exclude Siraj, despite his strong record with the new ball, has drawn criticism, with some suggesting workload management as a potential factor.