New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- India's chief selector Ajit Agarkar opened up about his controversy with right-arm seamer Mohammed Shami ahead of the ODI series against Australia, saying he hadn't seen the player's recent social media post but was open to a conversation. Agarkar also added that he has had "multiple chats" with Shami in recent months but didn't want to "give a headline."

After being dropped from the West Indies Test series and the upcoming ODIs against Australia, Shami took to social media and took a dig at Indian selectors, saying that his availability for Bengal in the Ranji Trophy proves he is fit, and it is not his job to update the selection on his fitness.

Reacting to the fast-bowler's remarks, Agarkar said on NDTV World Sum...