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‘You have already made me the villain’: Mohammed Shami reacts to non-selection controversy after regaining rhythm in Ranji Trophy | Cricket News

‘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 …

After Mohammed Shami’s match-winning haul in Ranji Trophy, coach says he’s back in rhythm and ready for India duty | Cricket News

After Mohammed Shami’s match-winning haul in Ranji Trophy, coach says he’s back in rhythm and ready for India duty | Cricket News

Soon after starring with a five-wicket haul in Bengal’s 141-run win over Gujarat in a Group C Ranji Trophy match at the Eden Gardens, Mohammed Shami posted a picture of himself on social media. ‘Grateful for the rhythm and hard work paying off’, the post read. His second innings bowling figures were seen on the ball in Shami’s hand. Rhythm has been the key to the veteran fast bowler’s effectiveness throughout his international career spanning more than a decade. Now that he has regained it, his childhood coach, Moradabad-based Mohammed Badruddin, believes the Shami of old is more or less back. “His rhythm has returned and that happens when he is 100 percent match-fit. Rhythm is what matters when it comes to Shami. Once he gets his rhythm, he’s a different bowler. What I saw today was the Shami of old. I didn’t see anything missing. His seam position was good and he seemed to be enjoying bowling. Seam aisa chal raha tha ki pata hi nahi chalta batsmen ko ki kidhar chalega ball (seam …