Mohammed Shami, the Indian fast bowler, has not represented the national team since June 2023, primarily due to a combination of performance issues and fitness concerns. His last appearance was during the Champions Trophy in Dubai, and since then, he has not played in T20 Internationals or Tests. Shami has excelled in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with the Lucknow Super Giants, but his inconsistency in critical matches has raised questions about his future with the Indian cricket team. Notably, during the 2023 World Cup final, he failed to deliver when it mattered most, which has compounded doubts about his reliability. Shami's struggles have been exacerbated by fitness issues, including a heel surgery in early 2024, which led to tensions with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over match participation despite his uncertain fitness. As he approaches 36, the presence of younger fast bowlers in India further complicates his path back to the national squad. While the BCCI has supported him in the past, their relationship appears strained, and Shami's future in international cricket remains in jeopardy.