NEW DELHI: Mohammed Shami carries the air of a man who has endured one too many swings of misfortune in his life. At 35, he is certainly not getting younger. Ajit Agarkar, the chief selector, has in many words made it clear that they are looking beyond Shami. But the Bengal pacer is not done. There has been a war of words between Shami and Agarkar in the recent past. Now, Shami’s bowling is doing the talking. In two Ranji Trophy matches of the 2025-26 season, he has already taken 15 wickets and announced himself to be “fit” and “ready” for an India comeback. “He is taking wickets with the new ball, he is taking wickets with the old ball. He is bowling long spells. He has picked up 15 wickets in two matches. He has played all the domestic tournaments. What else do Ajit Agarkar and

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