Ajit Agarkar clarified that Mohammed Shami was not selected for India’s Australia tour due to fitness concerns, despite Shami claiming he was fit and not informed properly. Agarkar emphasized the importance of match fitness over reputation, as Shami has been recovering from ankle and knee injuries, with selectors monitoring his progress in domestic cricket for a potential international comeback. India’s upcoming series against Australia will feature the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, while Shami’s performances in domestic matches will play a crucial role in determining his future selection.
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Rohit Sharma has claimed the top spot in the ICC ODI batting rankings for the first time in his career with 781 rating points, supplanting Shubman Gill after a stellar series against Australia where he scored 202 runs and displayed his trademark controlled yet powerful batting style. Afghanistan's Ibrahim Zadran moved to second place, while Virat Kohli dropped to sixth after a mixed series, as Rohit looks to continue his form in India's upcoming ODI series against South Africa starting on November 30. Full Article
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