NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma heaped praise on seamer Mohammed Shami on Saturday, calling him a 'stalwart' of white-ball cricket. The comments came during a press conference addressed by Rohit and chief selector Ajit Agarkar to announce India's 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and the ODI series against England.
Shami's inclusion in the Champions Trophy squad marks his return to the ODI setup after more than a year. The veteran pacer had been sidelined due to ankle surgery but made a strong comeback to domestic cricket with Bengal, representing them in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and the Ranji Trophy. He also featured in a Ranji Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh last November.