Mohammed Shami Omitted from India Squad for New Zealand Tour Amid Calls for Selection Clarity
Mohammed Shami has been omitted from India's squads for the upcoming New Zealand tour, including the two-Test series, sparking criticism and calls for transparency. Former cricketer Mohammad Kaif has questioned the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the lack of clarity regarding Shami's exclusion, despite his strong domestic performances and significant contributions in the 2023 ODI World Cup. The BCCI selectors cite fitness and workload concerns, while Shami and supporters argue he remains match-ready and valuable to the team.
First-hand measurement across 9 sources
We measured how 9 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (43/100). Lens Score 31/100.
Outlets measured: english, httpswwwoutlookindiacom, news18, news18, news18, news18, news18, indiatoday, and 1 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment ranged widely across outlets — from 28/100 to 58/100 — a sign the coverage itself was contested, not just reported.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 18 Oct, 01:31 pm. Other outlets followed.