Where is Shami? Twitter Questions His Exclusion From Semifinal

Mohammed Shami has picked 14 wickets from 4 games in the tournament so far

Shami  has picked up 14 wickets from just 4 games in the tournament so far.

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The Indian team management decided to drop Mohammad Shami for the all important semi-final clash against New Zealand at Old Trafford in Manchester on Tuesday, 9 July. This happened after Shami picked up 14 wickets from just 4 games including a hat-trick against Afghanistan, a spell which helped India win the game.

As far as the rest of the Indian team is concerned, Dinesh Karthik and Ravindra Jadeja managed to retain their spot in the semi-final after playing against Sri Lanka. New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first.

However, the Kiwis did not have a great start as the Indian bowlers bowled with discipline. The first three overs of the New Zealand were maidens as Bumrah made the first breakthrough for India by dismissing Martin Guptill.

Meanwhile, Twitter verse were surprised to see Shami excluded from the playing XI after having a such a brilliant World Cup campaign so far.

Here’s what the cricket experts said on Shami being dropped from the playing XI in the semi-final.

Meanwhile, this is how Indian cricket fans reacted to Shami’s omission from the Indian playing XI in the semifinal against New Zealand.