India, Jan. 4 -- Mohammed Shami's non-inclusion in India's squad for the upcoming ODI fixtures against New Zealand became an important talking point, as the veteran Indian seamer couldn't crack a group of five seam bowling options despite finding form, rhythm, and fitness in the months leading up to a potential return.

Now with 10 months away from the international game, the BCCI selectors seemed to have moved on from the 35-year-old fast bowler from Bengal, despite his brilliance for India over the years and reliability across formats.

Therefore, Shami's non-selection despite wickets and consistent performances has caused some pundits to question what he would need to do to earn a chance again, since he remains hungry for playing time ...