‘You have already made me the villain’: Mohammed Shami reacts to non-selection controversy after regaining rhythm in Ranji Trophy | Cricket News
India pacer Mohammed Shami reacted to the controversy swirling around his non-selection and snub from the national team after putting on a stellar performance for Bengal in the Ranji Trophy second round match on Tuesday. Powering Bengal to the win with a five-wicket haul in the fourth innings against Gujarat at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Shami was asked to open about the selection controversy and his response to the chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar, who had recently urged the veteran seamer to prove his match fitness by plaing more games. Speaking after a haul of 5/38 powered Bengal to a 141-run win, Shami reacted to reporters by saying, “Yes, I knew this question would come. I’m always in controversy anyway. You people have already made me the villain! What else can I do or say? In today’s world, social media twists everything. Story continues below this ad “My job is to perform well. Wherever I get an opportunity, I’ll give my best. The rest is up to God. Bengal is my home. Every match …

