India, Nov. 10 -- Amid the ongoing tussle between Mohammed Shami and the head of the BCCI selection committee, Ajit Agarkar, fresh details have emerged about the India pacer that clarify his current status. Shami recently lashed out at the selectors for 'not communicating' with him, and after he was ignored for the South Africa Tests despite bowling 93 overs and picking up 15 wickets in three Ranji Trophy games. However, as it turns out, a BCCI spokesperson has denied Shami's claims and gone on record to state that the selectors, in fact, wanted him to make the England Tests, but the 35-year-old blatantly refused the board's request.

Shami last played for India during the Champions Trophy earlier this year but hasn't been able to break i...