India, Oct. 17 -- BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar addressed Mohammed Sami's ongoing exclusion from the Indian cricket team during his appearance at the NDTV World Leaders Meet. He offered clarity on the fitness versus selection debate that has dominated the Indian cricket discussions in recent weeks.

Speaking at the event in New Delhi, Agarkar was asked about Shami's recent comments regarding his fitness and availability. The chief selector responded with measured remarks that praised Shami's abilities while reiterating the selection panel's position on match fitness and game time.

"Look, he is an incredible performer for India. If he said something, maybe that is a conversation for me to have with him or him to have with me," Agarkar ...