{
  "id": 12782501,
  "title": "'If Shami is neglected, door will be closed': Ex-India star warns selectors",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/if-shami-is-neglected-door-will-be-closed-ex-india-star-warns",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T03:18:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-vs-new-zealand/if-mohammed-shami-is-neglected-door-will-be-closed-ex-india-stars-message-to-team-india-selectors/articleshow/134778868.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s return to the Indian team after a four-year gap has raised the possibility of another experienced pacer making his way back into the squad. Former India batter Wasim Jaffer believes Mohammed Shami deserves that opportunity, particularly in Test cricket. Shami has produced strong performances since returning from a long injury lay-off and has remained among the wickets across…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}